# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Went to tint my windows, the guy at the shop left a scratch on my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/went-to-tint-my-windows-the-guy-at-the-shop-left-a-scratch-on-my-car/164673)
**Author:** [@Rogeliom3\_167549](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rogeliom3_167549)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/went-to-tint-my-windows-the-guy-at-the-shop-left-a-scratch-on-my-car/164673 "2026-09-09T21:50:10Z")
I recently bought a Honda Accord sport 2017 of the Honda dealership. Went in for a window tinting to one of the local shops around my house .once the car was ready I checked out the car I noticed there was a deep scratch… --- ## [Why your "stainless steel" exhaust clamp rusted out in one winter — the fridge magnet test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-your-stainless-steel-exhaust-clamp-rusted-out-in-one-winter-the-fridge-magnet-test/206194)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Dawson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike_Dawson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 10:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-your-stainless-steel-exhaust-clamp-rusted-out-in-one-winter-the-fridge-magnet-test/206194 "2026-09-06T10:31:40Z")
I work in exhaust fabrication — 20+ years of bending, welding, and shipping clamp-and-pipe components — and I keep running into the same myth, so I wanted to share what actually separates real stainless from the stuff th… --- ## [Why the "hate" for quicky lube places](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-the-hate-for-quicky-lube-places/62705)
**Author:** [@indy4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/indy4192)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-the-hate-for-quicky-lube-places/62705 "2026-09-03T15:44:06Z")
The more I read posts here it seems to me that many here either down right hate, or really mistrust any of the quick lube places. While they are not a place i would take my car for major work or such, but given how easy… --- ## [2020 3L. Duramax timing chain replace after ~ 60k](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-3l-duramax-timing-chain-replace-after-60k/206149)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-3l-duramax-timing-chain-replace-after-60k/206149 "2026-09-02T21:11:12Z")
--- ## [2008 Hyundai Accent Engine Repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-accent-engine-repair/205299)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-accent-engine-repair/205299 "2026-08-30T22:34:19Z")
Coworker has a 2008 Hyundai Accent, which has overheated repeatedly, consumes a lot of coolant, and barely runs. He wants me to assist with repairing the engine, if possible. I assume by now, the head is warped or crac… --- ## [1995 Jeep Wrangler - partial rebuild vs. engine swap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-jeep-wrangler-partial-rebuild-vs-engine-swap/167220)
**Author:** [@SarahS47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SarahS47)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-jeep-wrangler-partial-rebuild-vs-engine-swap/167220 "2026-08-30T15:10:27Z")
I have a 1995 YJ 2.4 liter engine that my son and I have owned for 2 years. 2 of the cylinders are reading at 30 PSI :frowning: Do I have my mechanic go in and figure out the cause and rebuild where needed $1500 to 3K o… --- ## [Carter Carb Pontiac Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carter-carb-pontiac-problem/206083)
**Author:** [@yadmas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yadmas)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carter-carb-pontiac-problem/206083 "2026-08-30T00:21:32Z")
Guys im back again with a head scratcher. so my 65 pontiac bonneville with 4brl and Carter AFB carb is disturbing my peace and summer time cruising tranquility. it started by dying everytime i stopped. i got the carb b… --- ## [Liquid Coming from Behind Glove Box](https://community.cartalk.com/t/liquid-coming-from-behind-glove-box/206117)
**Author:** [@matthewdmorris\_178154](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matthewdmorris_178154)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 11:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/liquid-coming-from-behind-glove-box/206117 "2026-08-29T11:56:55Z")
Hello Everyone, I don’t know if some water just got up in there from a car wash or something, but when I have a fairly sharp turn, I can hear some kind of liquid or sediment shifting on the passenger side of the vehicle… --- ## [2011 Honda CRV unwanted acceleration problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-crv-unwanted-acceleration-problem/60812)
**Author:** [@hensoc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hensoc)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 10:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-crv-unwanted-acceleration-problem/60812 "2026-08-27T10:29:44Z")
I have a new 2011 Honda CRV with an unwanted acceleration problem. Periodicaly, about every 200 miles, when I try to brake and stop the car stops but the engine maintains its speed and does not slow to an idle. What can … --- ## [No Activity In My Oxygen Sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-activity-in-my-oxygen-sensor/206087)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-activity-in-my-oxygen-sensor/206087 "2026-08-27T00:33:58Z")
My 2000 Buick Century 3.1 L gave me a code 140. It was recently replaced with an exhaust system replacement and that’s when I got the 140 code. The old sensor had given me a code indicating a problem in the sensor heater… --- ## [Grinding brakes after caliper/brake work done](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-brakes-after-caliper-brake-work-done/206043)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-brakes-after-caliper-brake-work-done/206043 "2026-08-25T23:22:05Z")
08 Toyota Prius So about 2 months ago I got front brake work done, along with a new caliper and caliper hose on the driver side wheel I now here and feel grinding when I brake but it ONLY does it after been driven for … --- ## [Glue is failing on the metal piece that holds the rear view mirror, any advice for permanent fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/glue-is-failing-on-the-metal-piece-that-holds-the-rear-view-mirror-any-advice-for-permanent-fix/206094)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/glue-is-failing-on-the-metal-piece-that-holds-the-rear-view-mirror-any-advice-for-permanent-fix/206094 "2026-08-24T23:35:48Z")
So the metal black piece that holds the mirror becomes 160+ degrees if it’s hot + sun out. My best bet so far is try to park opposite side of the sun, but isn’t always possible depending the parking lot. but seems the g… --- ## [Do my 2004 Camry brakes need fixed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-my-2004-camry-brakes-need-fixed/205988)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-my-2004-camry-brakes-need-fixed/205988 "2026-08-20T16:31:14Z")
(I feel like I’ve asked about this before, but I can’t find it with search. Apologies if I’m repeating. And if I am repeating, maybe it indicates that I’m getting closer to hoping the kids take away my car keys.) I ha… --- ## [Wile E. Coyote](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wile-e-coyote/206025)
**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wile-e-coyote/206025 "2026-08-18T18:30:37Z")
2018 F150 w/5.0L at ~150k miles. Had a P0019 crop up a couple times now with associated rough idle/stumble/stall. The truck has the signature click 'n clack from the engine but nothing too alarming. Decided the best co… --- ## [Ford 1 L engine failures](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-1-l-engine-failures/206010)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-1-l-engine-failures/206010 "2026-08-17T17:00:12Z")
NHTSA issued a warning recently about the 1L turbocharged engine used in Fords between 2014 and 2021. The timing belt disintegrates and may clog the oil pickup screen, reducing oil throughput in the engine. As a result o… --- ## [Potential HPFP issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/potential-hpfp-issue/205974)
**Author:** [@karlthekiefer\_155359](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karlthekiefer_155359)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/potential-hpfp-issue/205974 "2026-08-17T14:44:19Z")
My car began jerking on a slight incline. I later tested it while avoiding hills and heavy acceleration. It drove mostly normally, although I may have felt one mild jerk. The dashboard warning lights remained on, but… --- ## [Drain and fill tranny fluid 2016 Elantra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drain-and-fill-tranny-fluid-2016-elantra/206047)
**Author:** [@Valentino1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Valentino1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drain-and-fill-tranny-fluid-2016-elantra/206047 "2026-08-15T19:14:19Z")
Hi folks. I have a 2016 Hyundai Elantra with 166 K miles on it. I bought it used with 48K miles. I have never changed the tranny fluid. The official owner’s manual says “No check. No service required.” The transmission s… --- ## [Car Jerking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-jerking/205970)
**Author:** [@karlthekiefer\_155359](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karlthekiefer_155359)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-jerking/205970 "2026-08-13T14:29:04Z")
My 2015 Honda CR-V car started jerking on a slight incline, so I parked it. I later drove it carefully about 8 miles home. The warning lights stayed on, and an OBD scan showed code P0087. Also, my car has been having an… --- ## [Cylinder 2 Misfire - 2016 Sonata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-2-misfire-2016-sonata/206005)
**Author:** [@rogeriraruby\_178843](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rogeriraruby_178843)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 11:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-2-misfire-2016-sonata/206005 "2026-08-10T11:15:38Z")
I have a 2016 Sonata hybrid. I spent many months dealing with spark plug misfires. In March my mechanic did a carbon cleaning and that made the problem go away. Unfortunately, today (5 months later) it came back. I g… --- ## [Check engine code P420](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-code-p420/187985)
**Author:** [@peacew6\_183373](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peacew6_183373)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-code-p420/187985 "2026-08-09T15:00:28Z")
HI, I’ve been getting P420 on my Hyundai Elantra 2004 (about 130K miles). I got scanned data below. Would you tell me if any number number is way off the normal range? FUEL SYS1 CL LOAD\_PCT 13.7 ECT – SHRTFT 0.8 LON… --- ## [2007 Honda Civic LX start(er) problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-lx-start-er-problems/206011)
**Author:** [@honda\_ownr1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/honda_ownr1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-lx-start-er-problems/206011 "2026-08-06T17:15:51Z")
I have a 2007 Honda Civic LX with about 103000 miles on it. It is in general good condition. However, intermittently when I try to start the car in the morning it does not start up until I try to turn the key 3-4 times. … --- ## [Another possibility?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-possibility/206013)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-possibility/206013 "2026-08-04T22:38:40Z")
Continuing the discussion from 2007 Honda Civic LX start(er) problems: Isn’t the starter solenoid also a suspect given these symptoms? --- ## [Wayward thread #2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wayward-thread-2/205976)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wayward-thread-2/205976 "2026-08-01T17:22:31Z")
Stick to subject. No veering off course. --- ## [Automobile manufacturers have sealed "no maintenance" transmissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automobile-manufacturers-have-sealed-no-maintenance-transmissions/205961)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automobile-manufacturers-have-sealed-no-maintenance-transmissions/205961 "2026-07-29T23:20:18Z")
--- ## [Easy repair of faulty dashboard LEDs, Honda Civic 8th gen or other cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easy-repair-of-faulty-dashboard-leds-honda-civic-8th-gen-or-other-cars/205989)
**Author:** [@Ray-O\_Vac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray-O_Vac)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 9:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easy-repair-of-faulty-dashboard-leds-honda-civic-8th-gen-or-other-cars/205989 "2026-07-27T09:39:21Z")
For the record, I’m just posting about an easy repair that might benefit anyone with a faulty LED displays in the dash. Specifically this was for my Civic 2011 LX digital speedometer. It had the common Civic problem of L… --- ## [Timing Belt job Parts on Honda Odyssey (WITHOUT LABOR) is ~ $1,475.45 + tax?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-job-parts-on-honda-odyssey-without-labor-is-1-475-45-tax/205916)
**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-job-parts-on-honda-odyssey-without-labor-is-1-475-45-tax/205916 "2026-07-23T21:55:49Z")
2019 Honda Odyssey This seems outrages to me, even for Honda parts, and significantly more than what I see posted online for just parts only I got MSRPs from the Honda Dream Shop. You can maybe forgo the serpentine bel… --- ## [Will programming new fob key invalidate chip keys?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-programming-new-fob-key-invalidate-chip-keys/205968)
**Author:** [@Ray-O\_Vac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray-O_Vac)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-programming-new-fob-key-invalidate-chip-keys/205968 "2026-07-17T14:29:00Z")
I have a 2011 8th-gen Honda Civic with a couple transponder keys (the kind with the built-in chip) and one electronic “fob” key that has lock/unlock/panic buttons on it. My wife likes to use the fob key. Basic problem: … --- ## [Question re: seals replacements 2000 Toyota Tacoma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-re-seals-replacements-2000-toyota-tacoma/205868)
**Author:** [@adamv.msu\_186976](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adamv.msu_186976)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-re-seals-replacements-2000-toyota-tacoma/205868 "2026-07-16T17:27:26Z")
Our 2000 Tacoma has 350,000 miles and has been very well-maintained. Never skipped an oil change or transmission service, even replaced the timing chain twice as preventive maintenance. On a recent service visit, the sh… --- ## [Expensive tire sidewall cracks; slow leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expensive-tire-sidewall-cracks-slow-leak/200962)
**Author:** [@grunes\_183031](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grunes_183031)\ **Replies:** 241\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expensive-tire-sidewall-cracks-slow-leak/200962 "2026-07-15T16:10:32Z")
I have 5 full size (Including spare) fairly expensive tires (Michelin 82897 P245/55R19 108H Defender LTX M/S BGW SL) on my 2013 Toyota Venza, The vehicle has about 80000 miles, roughly 60000 - 65000 of which were on thes… --- ## [Nissan Almera electric problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-almera-electric-problem/199935)
**Author:** [@turbourpo\_190834](https://community.cartalk.com/u/turbourpo_190834)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2026, 8:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-almera-electric-problem/199935 "2026-07-12T08:00:19Z")
Hey I have a Nissan Almera 1999 N15 GA16DE, for some reason it drains the battery occasionally when the car is off and parked. If I leave the battery cables connected, it takes about a week for it to drain the battery..… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=2)