How do I know if I need a new carberator?

I know nothing about cars. My husband is in Iraq and of course this happens to me know. The car ran out of gas and stopped on the highway. I put more gas in it but it still wouldn't do anything. I was told to put a little gas in the carberator but I...

please help me i really need to know its kindof life or death.

I think the part in the picture is a fuel tank but not forsure. http://s699.photobucket.com/albums/vv357/zuse1000us/?action=view&current=S5032548.jpg The 2 hoses on the right that are next to each other i need to know where those are supposed to...

A friend is mine has inherited a 74 Chevy Nova two door from his aunt...we know it's a automatic but we have'nt popped the hood yet...what is the base engine for that?...what size wheels and tires are on there...is it RWD?...what type of brakes are on...

im getting metal on metal noise now. So pads need a change. I dont know how to tell if the discs need changing. Im on a budget so i dont want garage to con me into getting discs i dont need. However if i do need discs, makes sense to get them done same...

first off i have a 1997 saturn sl2 series last week i had to replace my front left wheel bearings and my right outer tie rod that is all done thankfully but how do i know if i need brakes on my car a few days ago my brake pedal was almost to the floor...

I need to take the bus from Montreal to New York and im leaving Montreal the 5 of september and im comming back the 15 so i need to know how much it cost for this trip

I have used my current phone for about 3 years. It still works fine, but I really want a new phone?! I know my parents can't buy everything I ask for and I'm willing to earn money for the phone or do whatever it takes. But I don't know how to let my...