Maintenance & Repairs - September 2006

I have a 1990 Volvo wagon. I live in sunny cal, and the burgundy paint is so worn out due to age/exposure to light. I really want to do something about it since I have about 3 weeks before I start college and I'm pretty bored.

I was wondering what I could do to paint it myself. I have 2 options as of now

1.) spray paint it.

2.) buy some exterior semi-gloss paint and apply it with a roller (possibly after applying a primer coat)

would any of these options be feasible? I can't afford to spend 500+ on a legit paint job.

thanks a bunch

2006-09-11 18:19:41 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just got a new tacoma and I have to park it outside. The problem is I have timed sprinklers, and when my car dries it gets water spots on my car, which makes it dirty. Will it damage my car mechanically or cosmetically? I was thinking about setting the timer so it goes off when Im away from work.

2006-09-11 18:05:11 · 11 answers · asked by SL1983 2

malaysian kancail car

2006-09-11 17:36:33 · 5 answers · asked by karu 1

I have a 97 Mazda 626, and when you try to start the car, all it does is click. i've cleaned the battery cables and poles. What the problem with it?

2006-09-11 16:59:51 · 7 answers · asked by Travis D 1

it has trouble starting

2006-09-11 16:41:48 · 8 answers · asked by batmanghilich911 1

My 87 F-150. I need to turn the engine manualy by turning the nut on the front of the engine. While "Looking" at the front of the engine from the front, do I turn it clockwise or counter so as not to mess the engine up.

2006-09-11 16:39:34 · 13 answers · asked by paulthephonecardguy 1

2006-09-11 16:35:39 · 2 answers · asked by rossweese 1

2006-09-11 16:33:23 · 14 answers · asked by kristylynn999 1

2006-09-11 16:18:48 · 5 answers · asked by ir_hippie44 1

is ceramic or metalic brake pads any good? both performance wise and for longevity?
thanks

2006-09-11 16:16:43 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

When I start it everything comes on but it won't turn over?

2006-09-11 16:11:06 · 10 answers · asked by kandie_toosweet2000 1

I found a website one day by accident that had flares listed for the grand cherokee. they were similar to the bushwacker cutouts for the xj cherokee.. however i believe they were fiberglass. now of course i cant find the site again. any info on these would be appreciated. i believe they were around $ 450. they said with the flares you could fit 33s with a 3" lift and 35s with a 5".

2006-09-11 16:08:47 · 4 answers · asked by milr80 1

2006-09-11 16:04:58 · 5 answers · asked by Cris 1

2006-09-11 16:04:07 · 9 answers · asked by ??? 2

2006-09-11 15:59:25 · 10 answers · asked by .:MS. LADI:. 2

ler. does any one have any tips on fixing a muffler with lots of holes in it??

2006-09-11 15:56:23 · 7 answers · asked by Hank 2

I have a 1994 Ranger Splash, 2.3 liter(2 plugs per cylinder), 5 speed manual. Sometimes (maybe 25%)when the truck stalls either from AC load on start or poor clutching it won't start back up for 5 min to an hour. When you try to restart it will almost start(run for a few seconds.) The more times you try it the shorter it will run, until it won't even hit at all. If you touch the gas pedal it only makes things worse(even thought the manual says to hold it to teh floor for flooding)It is fuel injected. so my question is have any other ranger owners experienced this problem or does anyone have any ideas. Oh yeah if you just leasve it alone for usually 10 minutes of less it starts and runs fine. Has no other problems to speak of. Done it since I got it 5 years ago. Thanks!

2006-09-11 15:51:27 · 4 answers · asked by lonesomewalks 3

2006-09-11 15:50:32 · 5 answers · asked by robertlopez1318 1

i have a 1994 honda accord lx and today the engine wouldnt start. there is nothing wrong with the battery and the engine cranks but does not start. i think the cylinders are not firing. all the engine does is crank over and over. what could be the problem and how do i fix it.

2006-09-11 15:19:21 · 9 answers · asked by batmanghilich911 1

I have a 2004 Dodge Intrepid with an automatic transmission. Today, I drove down some steep incline while going over the rockies in Colorado.

Stupidly (I know!), I had my car in "Drive" going up and down the inclines. While going down the inclines I was riding my breaks. I know I should be in a lower gear going down steep declines. Question is...how do I do that?

Can I just move the shifter from Drive to 2.... to 1....to L.... as I'm coasting downhill (7% decline), or MUST I have my foot on the break (like I would going from Park to Drive/Reverse) while downshifting?

I figured I could just shift w/o having to have my foot on the break...but didn't want to experiment with this idea while going down a mountain.

Should I be in a low gear going up hill as well?

thanks,
MF

2006-09-11 15:15:29 · 20 answers · asked by mforbes 2

2000 Daewoo lanos 4cyl.

2006-09-11 15:10:57 · 5 answers · asked by Ray B 1

READ THIS, IDIOTS

http://www.carcarecouncil.org/Tires_Wheels/inflation.shtml

NOTICE HOW THEY SAY MAXIMUM TIRE PRESSURE LISTED ON TIRES IS ***********NOT********** THE PROPER PRESSURE? THAT THE PROPER TIRE PRESSURE IS DIFFERENT FOR EACH CARS AND THAT THEY ARE LISTED INSIDE THE DOORJAMS? BUNCH OF RETARDS.....

2006-09-11 15:04:21 · 7 answers · asked by I LOVE EWE N MEI 1

whats the difference?

2006-09-11 14:54:39 · 3 answers · asked by 70xbody 2

Asking question for my father...he has attempted to put another motor in 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 3.4L...this is the second one, the first he got in and got car started but head gaskets were blown..he had to pull that one out and put this one in....it will not start...he purchased a Code Reader...it displays "P0122" TPS low; P0123" TPS high ; "P0325" knock sensor circuit fault; where is Knock sensor located on engine? the reader also displayed "Quad driver 1 bad and Quad driver 2 bad" what is a Quad Driver? and where is it located ? He's a "shade tree" mechanic...and everyone he has asked either "don't have a clue"...or it's the "coil", it wasn't ... it's the "computer", it wasn't...or "you can bring it in and we'll take a look at it" ( the dealership wanted about $800 for a tune up!) ...his repair manual is not as in depth as needed...any ideas, suggestions (i suggested he blow it up-he did not agree) will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

2006-09-11 14:53:28 · 3 answers · asked by JenniT 6

I owned a used 1997 Mercedes E320 with high mileage. Recently, I heard that it could be much more efficiency in oil-consumption to add oil treatment into gas tank. If it is true, can anyone give me a good suggestion about the oil treatment brand? Thank you very much!

2006-09-11 14:49:32 · 4 answers · asked by twhenry318 2

and I need a address that has that service in Los Angeles, California

2006-09-11 14:40:36 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-11 14:31:33 · 3 answers · asked by bigpun 1

We just bought a Chevy Avelanche December of 2005. A 2005 model and within a month noticed the Truck making a noise from what we thought the steering callum. It's been in the dealership 5 times for the same reason, they think they are fixing it but after it comes back out of the shop within a few days it is worse then before. It feels as it is in the steering rack but you can feel it on the bottum of the truck. Chevy are aware of the problem and have admited that it is a design defect, with the part. So I am wondering if anyone else who drives a Chevy Avalanche has a crunching sound when driving slowly and turning the steering. I appreciate your answers. This is a serious inquiry. Thank you

2006-09-11 14:24:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

On a V8 305 the spark plugs are very low to the ground. Would it be easier to put the car on ramps and change them from underneath, or will i just have to use a swivel tool?

2006-09-11 14:15:11 · 5 answers · asked by mcgee8144 2

2006-09-11 14:10:11 · 11 answers · asked by Roxyanna 2