April « 2008 « Cars & Autos

April 20, 2008

What are green cars and how do they work?

Filed under: Other - Cars & Transportation — Tags: Environment, Green Cars, Hybrid — chatyak @ 4:36 pm

treelover asked:

I’ve been hearing more and more about how good they are to our environment. Cars such as Pyrius and hybrid are some examples of this type of a car. What makes them different?

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April 17, 2008

What shear-thickening material is found in cars or is related to cars?

Filed under: Maintenance & Repairs — Tags: Cornstarch, Find Cars, Lot — chatyak @ 3:00 am

Dr. Evil asked:

A shear-thickening material is what you get when you mix cornstarch with water. It forms that colloid material. I need to find out what material in cars is shear thickening. Does anyone that knows a lot about cars know what part of the car is like this?
I just need to know this for biology class. It’s for extra credit.

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April 12, 2008

Why cars do not come with performance headers in stock?

Filed under: Maintenance & Repairs — Tags: Exhaust Gas, Performance Headers, Stock — chatyak @ 12:56 am

OstTimber asked:

I hear from a lot of people, that I should change headers in my car. In my opinion, it will not be too expensive for manufacturer to make them a little wider (so exhaust gas could flow faster). Than why do manufacturers do not provide cars with them?
I am thinking to change one too, is it worth it?

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April 10, 2008

How many cars are manufactured per day in the whole world?

Filed under: Other - Cars & Transportation — Tags: History Project, Many Cars — chatyak @ 9:58 pm

cassie4prez asked:

I have a history project to do and I need to know how many cars are manufactured per day in the whole world. I looked online but I dont know which one! Please someone help me!

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April 8, 2008

If we have an electrical power failure, would the electric cars also have a power failure?

Filed under: Alternative Fuel Vehicles — Tags: Electric Cars, Electrical Cars, Electrical Power Failure — chatyak @ 8:53 am

ZORRO asked:

In other words, if a person or persons drive around in their electric cars, and the city they live in has a power failure, would their cars have a power failure as well?

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April 5, 2008

Who has some information about the GM auction in Arizona for oldtimers and special cars?

Filed under: Other - Car Makes — Tags: Gm Cars, Money, Oldtimers — chatyak @ 5:16 am

swissnick asked:

Have read in the motorpress that GM sells some special cars of the own collection to make some money. Has somebody got a link to an auction catalogue? Or how could I take part in the auction? When?

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April 2, 2008

Can I disconnect jump start cable when the cars are running?

Filed under: Maintenance & Repairs — Tags: Felix, Few Minutes, Two Cars — chatyak @ 7:10 pm

Felix_Felix asked:

Hi all!

I think my car has a bad battery. I was successful in jump starting my car with another car. I could get it started and running for a few minutes with jump start cables. I then turned both cars off, disconnected the jump start cable. My car couldn’t start then without the cable.

Can I disconnect my jump start cable when the two cars are still running? That way I can drive the car to an auto shop and have the battery replaced.

Thanks.
Felix.

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How do I find out my cars auto insurance points rating system?

Filed under: Insurance & Registration — Tags: Find Cars, Insurance, Insurance Points — chatyak @ 4:07 am

Leo M asked:

Insurance companys give cars a rating number to determine if one type of car pays more insurance then the other. Where can I find out what the number of my car would be?

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