Maintenance & Repairs - September 2006

The red paint on my 2000 Toyota Tacoma has faded and oxidised.
What is the best way to bring back the original color without harming the clearcoat paint?

2006-09-19 11:37:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Firstly, had problems a week ago. Needed a new distributor. Get the car back, and everything's okay for 2 days. Then while driving, the engine cuts out, and won't start back up (coughs, that's it) Took it back to mechanic. Next morning he starts it fine, checks things out and says it's fine. So I get the car back, and the next day, the thing cuts out on me again, while driving.
Got a boost, and it started up right away. Drove home and I'm not going to risk driving it again.
I must add that the engine light came on when this happened. Not the battery light, as you would assume.
What do you think the cause of this problem could be?
Any help or advice would be appreciated.

Thanks!

2006-09-19 11:28:51 · 16 answers · asked by Nikki 6

I went to Cole Muffler and they gave me a price of $600, is this a good price?

2006-09-19 11:14:08 · 4 answers · asked by fldhockeyplyr22 2

i have had the wheels balanced but still same problem. When i bought in july it was so smooth but now it isn`t. The steering feels heavy and i don`t enjoy driving it now. I don`t how to sort problem out as i don`t knw where to start. It is due for a service in december with my mot. Thank u

2006-09-19 11:02:25 · 12 answers · asked by maryam h 1

Having driven petrol car for 20yrs, I bought new high performance diesil Vectra.Being a total **** I Filled with petrol instead od diesil, run it for 3/4 mile to my home before engine started making noises and died on me!!! How serious is this and can engine be salvaged??? ( car brand new)

2006-09-19 10:56:25 · 25 answers · asked by scott l 1

I need to know as soon as possible, am doing a compression test on one and need to know what it SHOULD read.

2006-09-19 10:51:19 · 1 answers · asked by Duane G 2

my altima when i idol sputters real bad like its going to die how ever it never dies on me just sputters real bad i changed the exhaust manifold and 0'2 sensor before the cat and replaced the fuel filter anyone have any suggestions why my car is doing this

2006-09-19 10:48:33 · 3 answers · asked by amr3169 2

I turn the keey and it sounds normal, but won't turn over (i think thats the right lingo.. ha ha) and actually run, the car shakes when this happens to
i had the car running reight before for about a 5 min, then parked it and it won't start now??

and ideas on what it might be???

2006-09-19 10:48:04 · 10 answers · asked by wisconbballgurl 2

i have a ninsan sentra 2001 when i fill my gas tank i fill 30L when it is a 50L gas tank but the gas gauge said it is full i think the car has been sitting for a bit and the guy at ninsan thinks there is a clog. is there a liquid in to it or take it to a mechanic or even is it ok to drive around with it the way it is thanks bye

2006-09-19 10:42:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

have a 1992 dodge caravan single point fuel injection that seems to be getting to rich a fuel mixture (its running real erratic) could this be a bad fuel regulater valve or maybe a bad fuel injecter?

2006-09-19 10:37:37 · 3 answers · asked by charles38611 1

3 times in the last week, i've needed a jump start. My battery has lots of corrison around the cables. AAA gave me a jump today, and they put their sensor on it, and he said that it was b/c the starter is dying, and so its taking too much juice each start. Does this jive?

2006-09-19 10:36:05 · 3 answers · asked by Nathan 1

I have just bought a new toyota camry. I am just inquring whether i have to warm up the engine before I drive off. When I ask the mechanics, they said that I don't need too because it is an engine with a new technology . And If I have to, what temperature is ready for me to drive off? thanks

2006-09-19 10:15:01 · 10 answers · asked by speedy 1

Need a coupler made from one solid piece of metal that goes between a rear and a transmission

2006-09-19 10:01:06 · 1 answers · asked by manitto27565 1

2006-09-19 09:56:27 · 1 answers · asked by meg p 1

its for a solvent paint mixing scheme called bsb basecoat imported paint direct to me will be cheaper than buying in uk
thanks carl

2006-09-19 09:48:37 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just had a wheel bearing on my vehicle replaced as it was making a terrible sound (like road noise) and my mechanic thought that was also what was making a knocking sound when I turned. It hadn't made that sound since I got it fixed on Friday, but it just did when I backed out of a driveway and then turned back straight. ANY ideas as to what's making that noise??? He didn't think the CV? joint would be bad on a car with this low of miles... Thanks!

2006-09-19 09:34:36 · 4 answers · asked by bradys_mommy 4

I have seem to find it anywhere. Walmart is always out.

2006-09-19 09:31:44 · 5 answers · asked by kkwong5 2

I have a 99 V reg Vectra arctic DI

Stopped all of a sudden and would not start again.

I have replaced the leak of pipes as I know they are prone to faults.

Still will not start.

If I block of the return pipe from the pump and tow start, the car starts and runs fine but as soon as the return pipe is unblocked the car ticks over lumpy and will not accelerate.

Will not start on the key

Garage says it is injector pump, but i am not convinced (Probably as they want a grand to replace it)

Please help as I am at my wits end with this.

2006-09-19 09:29:39 · 11 answers · asked by alldouk 2

headlilghts are constantly moving up and down when lights are turned on , believe it may be a relay fault, somewhere but ca,nt locate, relay, does anyone know of any other problem which may be causing this malfunction many thanks.

2006-09-19 09:29:14 · 2 answers · asked by christopher w 1

I need to remove rust off the wheel well of a car. It is on the edge. I want to remove it and bondo it so the rust doesn't spread, any tips?

2006-09-19 09:26:42 · 13 answers · asked by max.l@sbcglobal.net 1

I posted a question on here before about a shaky car when slowing down and accelerating, everyone said warped rotors, one person said transmission. I got an opinion from a mechanic actually driving it and he said that alas, it is the transmission :(. From what jbpopem said on here, "The vibration on acceleration is more than likly an imbalance in the automatic transmission when going through the 3rd gear drive path." Now I'm wondering can I possibly fix the problem or will I have to replace the entire transmission? Thanks to everyone for your help, you're awesome.

2006-09-19 09:25:13 · 8 answers · asked by kati 2

It was a Police Interceptor Vechice.

2006-09-19 09:23:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

lost the keys and want to put new one in

2006-09-19 09:16:22 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

while using the car air conditioner my car engine vibrating very much and missing engine running

2006-09-19 09:12:22 · 11 answers · asked by redlove 1

2006-09-19 09:11:57 · 8 answers · asked by maureen a 1

Something inside vibrates when ever my truck shifts. Usually when it's cold. It sounds like it's coming from somewhere in the dash or passenger side door. Could you give me some ideas to check.

2006-09-19 09:11:11 · 11 answers · asked by 5ladderjob 3

I have a Volvo 740 GL Wagon. My car stalls while driving. I happens like 3-4 times a week. I did tune up, clean the trottle body, and change the fuel filter. What should I do.

2006-09-19 09:10:25 · 5 answers · asked by mparacha1021 2

I am trying to make an original decal for my car and in search of one of those self-adhesive vinyl (pvc?) sheet.

I googled it and all I could find was one of those to custom made store signs and stuff.

I want to cut them and make my own! Please help me where I can buy the plastic/vinyl!!

2006-09-19 09:09:28 · 7 answers · asked by Ignoranceisbliss 1

any special maintenance, how is it adjusted?

2006-09-19 09:08:57 · 4 answers · asked by MMS 3

2006-09-19 09:06:30 · 3 answers · asked by yasweetness2002 2