Rod knock or bad oil pump?

On cold start car sounds like it knocks for about 2 seconds then goes away. It drives fine and idles fine. How do I test the oil pump or the pistons? No taking it to the mechanic I can't afford that. I just want to make sure what it is before I mess up the car or change random parts. Thanks Bad oil pump or rod knock b18b1 Gsr b18c1 Honda

Brand New Honda GXV390 engine not running properly, video available?

I have a brand new Billy Goat brush mower. Right out of the box, the engine surges
extensively… Even if it is completely warmed up. I have already contacted the distributor, the manufacturer, even Honda dealers… No real answers yet. Wondering if anyone knows.
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What type of truck should I get for my first?

I'm 16 and live in Southern California. In and my parents want to get me a truck. My family is GM loyal because of what they did in WW2 for this country. I'm looking for like a Silverado or sierra. But I'm concerned about the insurance. Any suggestions. (Absolutely no Toyota, Honda or any other foreign pieces of junk.) Thank you.

Suggestion/Advice to buy a car?

I'm new to US and got my licence recently. Looking forward to buy a used car below 10k bracket and below are the one's I've shortlisted.

1)Jeep Wrangler
2)Honda Element
3)BMW X3
4)Mercedes Benz ML350
5)Acura RDX
6)Toyota FJ Cruiser
7)Nissan Murrano or Rogue

I have no plans for long drives since I can rent a car if I have any. The normal usage will be to commute between office and home and to hang around in the nearby localities.

Almost all the above cars within 10k bracket have ran more 100k miles and are 2004-2005 models. Forget about the Gas Mileage it gives, I'm ok if it gives some 15 MPG. Acura is beyond my budget (comes close to 14 K, but still putting in the list I heard it's a tech freaks heaven). I liked BMZ X3 and Benz ML350 but heard its not a good move to buy these if they have crossed some 90k miles. And also maintenance appears to be very costly. Jeep looks nice but heard it quite rough and uncomfortable. Not sure how true this. One of my friend suggested to go with Murrano or Rogue since its a bit cheap but I still have a second thought to go with Nissan.

So folks. Any thoughts on this? Any suggestions? Excited to hear from you.

How to reset the codes for a 2004 honda foreman rubicon trx500fa?

I have a 2004 Honda trx500fa foreman rubicon. Recently a code came on the screen. After fixing the problem I need to reset the codes or computer. I would like to know how to do this, and after doing so what I need to do after. I followed online instructions to do so and after that its just blinks slow saying the codes were clear and nothing else happens. Should I ride it some so it goes back to normal or what should I do?

Should i buy this car or no?

http://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/4480808416.html

dude says it was a salvage title or whatever and said hed go down to 2500$ for me… What do you think about honda civis. I need something i can travel the highway alot with. Should i do it or keep looking?