# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1004 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1005 --- ## [2002 dodge Durango slt 4.7L](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-durango-slt-4-7l/98356)
**Author:** [@Frdo\_Dl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frdo_Dl)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2017, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-durango-slt-4-7l/98356 "2017-01-12T02:40:38Z")
I had the engine swapped out. Turns out the engine put in was from a 2001. The car cranks but won't turn on. Inside someone suggest the engine put in has 16 teeth gear and in need a 32 teeth gear. Another said change the… --- ## [Differ. lube](https://community.cartalk.com/t/differ-lube/98412)
**Author:** [@algooding48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/algooding48)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2017, 1:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/differ-lube/98412 "2017-01-12T01:07:09Z")
when should differ. lube be changed, have 16 year old truck --- ## [2004 Toyota RAV4;mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-rav4-mystery/98256)
**Author:** [@Mercy0226](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mercy0226)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2017, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-rav4-mystery/98256 "2017-01-12T00:35:12Z")
So, I left my car idling for 4 hours with the heater on(yes I know it was a dumb move). When I realized I immediately turned it off. The next day my battery was dead, so I jump started it, and since then my car has been … --- ## [Overheating Honda Civic 1998](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-honda-civic-1998/98386)
**Author:** [@healtons](https://community.cartalk.com/u/healtons)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2017, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-honda-civic-1998/98386 "2017-01-12T00:21:10Z")
Is it illegal to shoot a car like a horse? My 1998 Honda Civic is overheating. In the last month I have tried several things. (1) replaced radiator (2) replaced hoses (3) took off head, had it ground (4) replaced head … --- ## [Best LED headlights to get?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-led-headlights-to-get/98388)
**Author:** [@matt357](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matt357)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-led-headlights-to-get/98388 "2017-01-11T23:05:25Z")
What would recommend? It's for a 2011 honda accord SE. Also is there a way to tell how many lumens it has, since alot of headlights I have seen for sale don't list it. --- ## [Po420 code came again! New plugs, coils, and EGR cleaned HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/po420-code-came-again-new-plugs-coils-and-egr-cleaned-help/97778)
**Author:** [@mazda\_protege](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mazda_protege)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/po420-code-came-again-new-plugs-coils-and-egr-cleaned-help/97778 "2017-01-11T04:02:35Z")
Hi there, About a month ago, I had the PO420 code and put in a new ignition coil, the code went away for like three weeks, I was so happy I thought it was fixed. Then yesterday, after a long drive, it mysteriously r… --- ## [2011 Toyota Sienna (3.5L): Spark plug porcelain broke off and fell into a cylinder & scored the walls of the cylinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-sienna-3-5l-spark-plug-porcelain-broke-off-and-fell-into-a-cylinder-scored-the-walls-of-the-cylinder/98138)
**Author:** [@tpruthi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tpruthi)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-sienna-3-5l-spark-plug-porcelain-broke-off-and-fell-into-a-cylinder-scored-the-walls-of-the-cylinder/98138 "2017-01-11T03:55:59Z")
We have a 2011 Sienna (~74K miles on it). We bought it as a toyota certified used car about 4 yrs back with 40K miles on it & bought platinum warranty until 100K miles. A little over a month back, the check engine & V… --- ## [Battery dies every few weeks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-dies-every-few-weeks/98081)
**Author:** [@its-still-a-honda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/its-still-a-honda)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-dies-every-few-weeks/98081 "2017-01-11T03:22:17Z")
Hi, in the last six months my honda battery has gone dead three times out of the blue. My mechanic keeps telling me I must have left something on because after I get a jump start the battery tests at 50% which he says … --- ## [Winter winshield washer fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-winshield-washer-fluid/98281)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-winshield-washer-fluid/98281 "2017-01-11T03:05:02Z")
Well, the outside temperature is about 15-deg-F. My washer fluid is whatever was being sold at the grocery store or auto parts store whenever I bought it. One of the two washer nozzles is frozen. The spray from the ot… --- ## [2004 Toyota Highlander tire/heat issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-highlander-tire-heat-issues/98259)
**Author:** [@WindingRoad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WindingRoad)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-highlander-tire-heat-issues/98259 "2017-01-11T02:35:35Z")
1 Question I rotate tires with oil change, synthetic, every 5,000. Why does my front driver's side tire alway lose air. Chronically. Should step into the bay and double check that they are really rotating my tires. … --- ## [Car doesn't start again the next day after jump start!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-doesnt-start-again-the-next-day-after-jump-start/98291)
**Author:** [@anzadone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anzadone)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-doesnt-start-again-the-next-day-after-jump-start/98291 "2017-01-10T18:19:47Z")
Temperature here is about -22F and it's been this cold for about a week. I had to jump start my car yesterday and it's dead again today. When I crank the engine, it makes the 'click, click' sound but doesn't start. (I dr… --- ## [Won't start battery checks good Manuel trans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-start-battery-checks-good-manuel-trans/98234)
**Author:** [@francisb225](https://community.cartalk.com/u/francisb225)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-start-battery-checks-good-manuel-trans/98234 "2017-01-10T16:53:15Z")
Car won't start just a click when turn the key. Any suggestions? --- ## [2004 Nissan Sentra stall's when I put it in Drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-sentra-stalls-when-i-put-it-in-drive/98241)
**Author:** [@plasterPat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/plasterPat)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-sentra-stalls-when-i-put-it-in-drive/98241 "2017-01-10T16:31:30Z")
My Nissan idle's fine when in Park, but it stall's when I put it in Drive or Reverse??? --- ## [2004 Vibe: blown engine @ 144K; replace or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-vibe-blown-engine-144k-replace-or-not/96069)
**Author:** [@pemungkah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pemungkah)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-vibe-blown-engine-144k-replace-or-not/96069 "2017-01-10T16:29:40Z")
Car got hit a week ago and just got out of the body shop; oil light came on day after and my mechanic says the engine's shot (oil pump dead, probably screwed up the connecting rods and timing chain). Am I better off r… --- ## [08 Cobalt Lt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-cobalt-lt/98355)
**Author:** [@Hellomrmaner2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hellomrmaner2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-cobalt-lt/98355 "2017-01-10T05:09:46Z")
Hi folks, have two vehicles that dexcool at rhe house. An 08 cobalt with the 2.4 ecotec with almost 400,000 km on it and a 06 torrent with the 3.4 v6 with 280,000 on it. Never changed the coolant in either, and i would l… --- ## [1996 Ford Ranger XLT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-ranger-xlt/98316)
**Author:** [@Jeffcoop.jc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeffcoop.jc)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-ranger-xlt/98316 "2017-01-10T04:45:19Z")
I have a ranger that had problems going past 40 mph. The rpms will shift and what not. So far I've replaced the throttle position sensor, and fuel filter. The transition was recently rebuilt and the fuel pump looks good.… --- ## [Hit a pothole at speed. Engine sounds louder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hit-a-pothole-at-speed-engine-sounds-louder/98345)
**Author:** [@0t1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/0t1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 4:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hit-a-pothole-at-speed-engine-sounds-louder/98345 "2017-01-10T04:36:31Z")
Hit it last week on a long road trip going about 70+ mph. The rim is not bent. I've had the pleasure of blowing out a tire and bending the rim in a previous car. But now the engine sounds subtlety louder. My impres… --- ## [Where to get hard to find seals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-get-hard-to-find-seals/98308)
**Author:** [@Bad\_goat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bad_goat)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2017, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-get-hard-to-find-seals/98308 "2017-01-09T19:46:49Z")
I'm looking for some seals for steering box on a 1988 samurai. I think one says NOK AE1463E. anyone know a good source for hard to find seals? Nothing at the local parts store or rock auto --- ## [Engine noise only on a cold start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise-only-on-a-cold-start/98313)
**Author:** [@jbrown70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbrown70)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2017, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise-only-on-a-cold-start/98313 "2017-01-09T18:23:54Z")
2006 Toyota Camry 105,000 miles During late summer I had serpentine belt and alternator changed, and in December, I had tensioner replaced because a mechanic diagnosed that will be the only possible reason, and denied i… --- ## [SOS EMERGENCY: 2004 Cherokee Burning Unidentified Substance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sos-emergency-2004-cherokee-burning-unidentified-substance/81093)
**Author:** [@sautscheck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sautscheck)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2017, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sos-emergency-2004-cherokee-burning-unidentified-substance/81093 "2017-01-09T14:03:54Z")
my Grand Cherokee is burning something WHEN MOVING, the burning subsides and goes away when idling. THERE ARE NO LEAKS, and no apparent fluid loss of any kind. the truck is bone dry underneath. in the last 3 years I've r… --- ## [Dragging noise under my front car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dragging-noise-under-my-front-car/98277)
**Author:** [@Annarobles47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Annarobles47)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2017, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dragging-noise-under-my-front-car/98277 "2017-01-09T01:49:43Z")
I have a nissan versa and I just fixed my front brakes not to long ago and everytime I pressed on my brakes it sounded like a dragging noise coming from the front of my car.. it has been raining a lot I don't know if it … --- ## [Car battery dying please help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-dying-please-help/98254)
**Author:** [@tyler4109](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tyler4109)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2017, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-dying-please-help/98254 "2017-01-09T00:12:12Z")
I have a 2007 saturn vue whos battery wont stop dying over night. i replaced the battery it wasnt the issue and ive had the alternator and battery checked by different sources to make sure they were both running well. so… --- ## [Car Won't Start - Need Thoughts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-need-thoughts/98211)
**Author:** [@robertn84](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robertn84)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2017, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-need-thoughts/98211 "2017-01-08T22:49:20Z")
Very cold this morning, I got into my car, and started it. It started normally. Actually it does seem to have been having a hard time getting going the past few weeks. Anyways, I got out to brush off the windshield, a… --- ## [Loud bang: a mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-bang-a-mystery/98213)
**Author:** [@mycrapcollector](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mycrapcollector)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2017, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-bang-a-mystery/98213 "2017-01-08T18:44:11Z")
The car is my Corolla from here: https://community.cartalk.com/t/evap-control-errors/96982 Today, for the first time in my life, it got stuck in the snow. Stuck for good, permanently. In the middle of D/R switching to ge… --- ## [Transmission jerking only at high RPMs after long distances](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-jerking-only-at-high-rpms-after-long-distances/71538)
**Author:** [@skurfee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skurfee)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2017, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-jerking-only-at-high-rpms-after-long-distances/71538 "2017-01-08T17:50:54Z")
I have a 2002 Ford Focus ZX5 with about 108,000 miles on it. It's driven far distances, about 700 miles round trip, a couple times a month. About about three times since last summer, approximately halfway through one leg… --- ## [Is uneven tire wear (left vs right) common with front wheel drive cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-uneven-tire-wear-left-vs-right-common-with-front-wheel-drive-cars/96079)
**Author:** [@baumgrenze](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baumgrenze)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2017, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-uneven-tire-wear-left-vs-right-common-with-front-wheel-drive-cars/96079 "2017-01-08T03:43:44Z")
I have a 2012 Leaf with ~23k miles on it. I've watched the left front tire wear down more rapidly than the right. I calculated the cost of tire rotation vs more frequent replacement so the tires have been in the same loc… --- ## [Lincoln Town car heater core repeated failures](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lincoln-town-car-heater-core-repeated-failures/96903)
**Author:** [@Arthur\_Yatsko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arthur_Yatsko)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2017, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lincoln-town-car-heater-core-repeated-failures/96903 "2017-01-07T23:10:10Z")
My 2002 town car has developed an appetite for heater cores. It's on it's third one in 18 months. I seems to eat aftermarket or dealer parts just as quickly. My owner's manual says I can use either coolant and I have… --- ## [2004 Toyota Camry Starts By Itself](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-camry-starts-by-itself/98195)
**Author:** [@djung36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/djung36)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2017, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-camry-starts-by-itself/98195 "2017-01-07T13:38:19Z")
Had an issue with my in-laws 2004 Camry (4 Cyl) this morning. They're out of the country, so my wife and I are starting and driving the car from time to time. Started it, ran it, backed it down the driveway a little to… --- ## [Fumes in my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fumes-in-my-car/79311)
**Author:** [@dognostrils](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dognostrils)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2017, 9:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fumes-in-my-car/79311 "2017-01-07T09:05:41Z")
Several weeks ago I had the speed sensor replaced in my transmission. As I was driving away from the dealership I started to feel a burning sensation in my mouth, throat and lungs. By the time I got home I was coughing a… --- ## [Battery Drain - 2002 Chevy Astro](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-drain-2002-chevy-astro/75738)
**Author:** [@dmf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmf)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2017, 6:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-drain-2002-chevy-astro/75738 "2017-01-07T06:24:35Z")
Hi, I've recently been having battery drain issues with my 2002 Chevy Astro. After taking it to a local garage I was informed that nothing was wrong with it other than it needing a new battery. They put a new battery in … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1003) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1005)