Couple quick questions

[Lease-V-cross]

1) My VX seems to be dragging. I had an oil change recently. Any other suggestions? I don't know too much about cars as far as maintenance. Should I get a full tune-up? What about a coolant flush? I've had it since summer 2001.
2) I was also wondering about my coating on my rims are peeling away quite a bit. I don't know if this would be covered under my warranty.
3) last one...I promise.... The ride itself is getting unbearable! This VX rattles terribly and I find myself "dodging" every damn little pothole in the road! (In PA this is practically impossible) How do you know if your shocks are shot?

thanks for any input!

E.to the V to the X

[t2p]

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1 ........... ???

2 - Try your dealer and/or talk to a Isuzu rep to see if the wheels can be replaced ........ although I have read the replacement wheels are no better .......
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3 - My guess is the OEM shock absorbers are shot ....... this is not uncommon .........
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No one will mistake a VX for a barcalounger, but the ride should not be that bad ...... maybe it is the color ? ......... my 2000 Firefox had four shot shock absorbers at 35K - three were totally shot and one only slightly better ........ four replacement KYB Monomax shock absorbers cost under $200 shipped from TireRack ..... these are not 'high end' - but work well and you should be satisfied ......

[Anita]

Explain dragging...

[Lease-V-cross]

Originally posted by Anita
Explain dragging...


Oh, uh...well I guess I mean when I accelerate, it just seems like it's not doing it as efficiently as it could.
Maybe just my imagination.
I'll get the shocks checked. Thanks all!