http://community.cartalk.com/categories/repair-and-maintenance/feed.rss Wed, 16 May 2012 12:44:56 +0000 Repair and Maintenance - Car Talk en-CA http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2285234/motor-change Wed, 16 May 2012 05:41:34 +0000 koolkat323 2285234@/discussions http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2285220/difference-between-back-and-front-brakes Tue, 15 May 2012 18:29:47 +0000 bertrand 2285220@/discussions
My car: 2002 Kia Sedona Mini van/149,000 miles on it, I got it with 135,000 on it and have not had any break work done to this point because I was told it wasn't needed. ]]> http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2285226/air-conditioning-compressor Wed, 16 May 2012 00:31:41 +0000 beepbeepvroomvroom 2285226@/discussions
It was working great in the fall and its not making a noise or anything when I turn it on. Could they be taking me for a ride as they say? If it is shot is it a part I can obtain used?]]> http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2285222/evaporation-control-canister-fuel-vapor-storage-can-leak Tue, 15 May 2012 19:38:30 +0000 Wolgaa 2285222@/discussions
My "Check Engine" light came on and Firestone Complete Auto Care diagnosed it as an Evaporation control canister & fuel vapor storage can leak & offered to fix it for $955.00. When pressed for more information they said that it was a small leak and probably not a significant problem.

Does this make sense?]]> http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2285210/road-force-balance-and-what-it-means-to-vehicle-dynamics Mon, 14 May 2012 23:57:30 +0000 W30post 2285210@/discussions
Finally my question, can this 20 + lbs of force cause a bounce in my seat at speeds as low as 20 MPH due to the stiff suspension on this SS package car?
]]> http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2285231/headlight-sometimes-works Wed, 16 May 2012 03:19:46 +0000 Lee H 2285231@/discussions http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2285228/brake-pedal-problem Wed, 16 May 2012 01:42:50 +0000 HolmesCars 2285228@/discussions http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2285186/loose-truck-seat Mon, 14 May 2012 03:22:34 +0000 manderman 2285186@/discussions http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2285227/brakes Wed, 16 May 2012 00:53:37 +0000 azmarge 2285227@/discussions http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2285190/nissan-trucks Mon, 14 May 2012 12:43:29 +0000 NWestern 2285190@/discussions http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2285225/should-i-buy-used-camry-or-buy-new-mazda Tue, 15 May 2012 23:53:04 +0000 81sunflower 2285225@/discussions http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2285193/car-part-interchange-information Mon, 14 May 2012 13:45:42 +0000 nyeguys 2285193@/discussions http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2285177/87-chevy-caprice-wagon-gets-a-whopping-7-miles-to-the-gallon Sun, 13 May 2012 15:34:22 +0000 Fakedad 2285177@/discussions
Took it in to get a tune up under the advice of the previous owner, the mechanic called me back after about 4 hours and told me that everything on it seemed fine, and charged me 40 bucks with no changes made to the car.

Car had a new engine put in it about 35,000 miles ago, stock tranny, carburetor, tires look fine. I'm way sad.

I'm also an idiot, is there anything i can do to get this mpg under control? ]]> http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2285202/toyota-tacoma-transmission-headache Mon, 14 May 2012 18:22:57 +0000 christopher3434 2285202@/discussions http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2285211/tire-size-question Tue, 15 May 2012 00:04:25 +0000 Allin 2285211@/discussions
I bought a 2011 Toyota Sienna for my wife which she loves. We live in upstate NY which has plenty of snow, not counting this past winter. My friend gave me a set of snow tires mounted on rims already that look like the bolt patterns fit, but the tire size is a little small. Would there be any issues, other than the speedometer and odometer being off by a little if I use them?

OEM tire is 235/60/17 T rated 100 load index

Winter tire is 225/55/17 V rated 101 load index (nice Michelin PA3 Alpins with 8-9/32nds tread)

I know that my speedometer will run faster than I am really going and that my odometer will read a little higher than real, but am just worried about safety issues mainly will using a smaller overall diameter tire.

Thanks. ]]> http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2285195/got-an-oil-change-came-home-with-an-extra-cap Mon, 14 May 2012 15:13:40 +0000 bertrand 2285195@/discussions http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2285209/about-to-give-up Mon, 14 May 2012 23:14:26 +0000 The recluse 2285209@/discussions http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2285200/car-steering-not-returning-to-center Mon, 14 May 2012 18:08:31 +0000 gsragtop 2285200@/discussions
Any ideas??]]> http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2285218/car-remote-reset-hhr-08 Tue, 15 May 2012 17:17:03 +0000 Flamingo 2285218@/discussions http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2285223/1992-honda-ex Tue, 15 May 2012 21:09:37 +0000 MValberg 2285223@/discussions