# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1007 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1008 --- ## [Signs your brake rotors need replaced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/signs-your-brake-rotors-need-replaced/97802)
**Author:** [@dn4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dn4192)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/signs-your-brake-rotors-need-replaced/97802 "2016-12-29T17:06:26Z")
What are physical signs you might need to replace your brake rotors and how long should a new set last? --- ## [New timing belt, car wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-timing-belt-car-wont-start/97769)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-timing-belt-car-wont-start/97769 "2016-12-29T13:30:54Z")
Mechanic cant figure out why. :grinning: :grinning: --- ## [Oil Pan Drain Plug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pan-drain-plug/54624)
**Author:** [@mikewd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikewd)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pan-drain-plug/54624 "2016-12-29T04:54:17Z")
My son overtightened the drain plug on his '99 Camry and stripped threads (I assume it's the pan threads). The plug does not leak, but just turns - both directions. Anyway, is it difficult to drill out the drain plug a… --- ## [Hyundai Sonata spark plug evidence](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-sonata-spark-plug-evidence/97781)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-sonata-spark-plug-evidence/97781 "2016-12-29T04:49:41Z")
I changed the plugs on my son’s 2009 Sonata 4-cyl today. One of the coils (second from passenger side) was discolored; it’s the right-hand one in the photo. The plug from that cylinder had some brown discoloration on t… --- ## [Coolant reservoir boiling?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-reservoir-boiling/97612)
**Author:** [@toni\_bridge00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/toni_bridge00)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-reservoir-boiling/97612 "2016-12-29T01:27:11Z")
Driving home other night and van over heated. At the time there was white smoke and the smell of pancakes and maple syrup. Pulled over and waited for engine to cool. At first glance under the hood, the cap from the reser… --- ## [Camry 93 2.2L Won't Start after idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-93-2-2l-wont-start-after-idling/97524)
**Author:** [@Baine\_Werny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Baine_Werny)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-93-2-2l-wont-start-after-idling/97524 "2016-12-29T01:17:51Z")
My 1993 Camry was running great until it died while idling to warm up during cold weather. Now it won't start cold. Starter turns over but no ignition. What should I do? Thanks! --- ## [Popping sound alternatives](https://community.cartalk.com/t/popping-sound-alternatives/97805)
**Author:** [@TJRLex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TJRLex)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/popping-sound-alternatives/97805 "2016-12-29T00:32:45Z")
Greetings all, I'm a bit of a newbie at the car repair. But I enjoy doing it and it saves me money. My wife has a 2002 Toyota Sequoia that has developed a popping sound when turning and accelerating. I researched it a… --- ## [Has husband trashed Vibe's electric or is this just a blown fuse?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-husband-trashed-vibes-electric-or-is-this-just-a-blown-fuse/97796)
**Author:** [@theleahkim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theleahkim)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2016, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-husband-trashed-vibes-electric-or-is-this-just-a-blown-fuse/97796 "2016-12-28T23:54:03Z")
2009 pontiac vibe husband tried to install a new bluetooth radio system thing in car. swears he only touched fuse #7 - install failed, so he put the old radio back in. old radio still works. HOWEVER, turn signals, … --- ## [2012 Chevy Equinox oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevy-equinox-oil-consumption/83999)
**Author:** [@dvas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dvas)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2016, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevy-equinox-oil-consumption/83999 "2016-12-28T15:21:04Z")
I bought a 2012 certified preowned Chevy Equinox with 50,000 miles. After I drove it for 3,000 miles I had to take it to the dealer due to an engine noise which turned out to be a low oil level. They changed the oil and … --- ## [94 Jeep Wrg. Intermittently does not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-jeep-wrg-intermittently-does-not-start/97727)
**Author:** [@jimmontante](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimmontante)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2016, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-jeep-wrg-intermittently-does-not-start/97727 "2016-12-28T04:30:09Z")
Hello... I have an older Jeep that has been sitting a lot. I started it yesterday after about a month, it started up so-so, then once warmed up seemed to run fine. I took it on an errand and when I tried to start it up a… --- ## [Power window help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-window-help/97776)
**Author:** [@bigsis2222000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bigsis2222000)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2016, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-window-help/97776 "2016-12-28T02:55:01Z")
Passengers cannot control the windows they cannot power them up or power them down driver side only works for All 4 windows please tell me what it could be thank you --- ## [Should we repair our 15 year old cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-we-repair-our-15-year-old-cars/84352)
**Author:** [@stumped\_chump](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stumped_chump)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2016, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-we-repair-our-15-year-old-cars/84352 "2016-12-28T02:45:10Z")
I have a 99 Acura TL, 100K miles & it has an oil leak; hubby has a 98 Toyota Land Cruiser, 200K miles which has an oil leak & some brake work is needed. Should we put ANY repair $$ into two 15 year old cars? Maybe fix th… --- ## [Where's all my oil going?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheres-all-my-oil-going/97587)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Murphy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris_Murphy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2016, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheres-all-my-oil-going/97587 "2016-12-28T02:10:40Z")
So I recently had my catalytic converter replaced because it failed on me, I'm assuming because of the shear amount of oil being burned by my car. I go through an engines worth (4.5 quarts) in about a week. I'm pretty su… --- ## [1997 Rav4 horn issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-rav4-horn-issue/96412)
**Author:** [@bzb882](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bzb882)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2016, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-rav4-horn-issue/96412 "2016-12-28T00:43:40Z")
On the way home yesterday I was caught in a deluge. I ended up having to go through one spot where the water was pooled, but not really that deep. Anyways, 45 minutes later I arrive home, park the car, and 15 minutes l… --- ## [Driver side door stuck closed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-side-door-stuck-closed/97628)
**Author:** [@j.t430](https://community.cartalk.com/u/j.t430)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2016, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-side-door-stuck-closed/97628 "2016-12-27T22:28:14Z")
The other day my driver side door latch got pushed closed, so I stuck my car key in and pry it open. Closed the door, locked the car with the remote, and went on my way. Didn't realize I had to open the outside door hand… --- ## [2005 jetta sabotaged?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jetta-sabotaged/97741)
**Author:** [@nathan.berdahl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nathan.berdahl)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2016, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jetta-sabotaged/97741 "2016-12-27T20:18:03Z")
The hood latch was busted so once I got it open I had to leave it open. The battery was dead so I charged it and it now has power. I had it running but when I went out today it wouldn't turn over. I held that someone sab… --- ## [White smoke from exhause (no other symptoms)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-from-exhause-no-other-symptoms/97695)
**Author:** [@jbrown70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbrown70)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2016, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-from-exhause-no-other-symptoms/97695 "2016-12-27T18:38:57Z")
2005 Toyota Camry 100600 miles. Had drive belt tensioner replaced 2 days ago, and tonight I noticed large amount of white smoke coming out of exhaust. When idle, it's less. Engine sounds good. No check engine light. … --- ## [Oil consumption in reman engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-consumption-in-reman-engine/97729)
**Author:** [@tobin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tobin)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2016, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-consumption-in-reman-engine/97729 "2016-12-27T18:07:33Z")
Hi all, my 1993 pickup has a recently installed remanufactured engine. The engine is from ATK and I trust it to be without defect. My mechanic however, I am a little bit worried about. After 3000 miles on the new engine,… --- ## [When taking off refill oil cap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-taking-off-refill-oil-cap/97710)
**Author:** [@mary\_watkins2002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mary_watkins2002)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2016, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-taking-off-refill-oil-cap/97710 "2016-12-27T02:14:22Z")
I was checking my oil and my car was running I took the oil cap off before shutting off the car and there was a lot of air pressuring out is this something to be concerned about? --- ## [Engine Sludge Removal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-sludge-removal/96852)
**Author:** [@ST0NY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ST0NY)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2016, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-sludge-removal/96852 "2016-12-26T21:56:32Z")
I removed the cylinder head from a 1999 Honda Civic DX a few months ago. I’m now ready to reinstall the cylinder head and I noticed the walls on the engine block appear to have dried engine sludge pasted all over the i… --- ## [Car now hesitates or stalls when cold. What should I check?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-now-hesitates-or-stalls-when-cold-what-should-i-check/21640)
**Author:** [@maffeidj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maffeidj)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2016, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-now-hesitates-or-stalls-when-cold-what-should-i-check/21640 "2016-12-26T21:40:13Z")
What can cause my car to start hesitating and stalling when it is cold? --- ## [10 minutes to shift into 5th?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-minutes-to-shift-into-5th/97664)
**Author:** [@alxwhittlesey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alxwhittlesey)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2016, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-minutes-to-shift-into-5th/97664 "2016-12-26T19:50:26Z")
Howdy I drive a 96 geo prizm with an automatic transmission. The car is a great commuter and a real work horse except for the fact that its been having a hard time going into 5th gear. Lately on the highway I'll be goin… --- ## [Honda Civic Won't Start (Sometimes!)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-wont-start-sometimes/96386)
**Author:** [@mleich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mleich)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2016, 7:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-wont-start-sometimes/96386 "2016-12-26T07:03:09Z")
Wife's 2004 Civic isn't pretty but usually runs like new. Over 200k and going strong. Yesterday she had trouble starting. Dash lights are bright. Battery is Interstate and under a year old. She wiggled the steering w… --- ## [Happy Holidays Everyone!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-holidays-everyone/97688)
**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2016, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-holidays-everyone/97688 "2016-12-26T01:10:55Z")
http://search.aol.com/aol/image?s\_chn=prt\_bon&v\_t=comsearch-aolcustomfirefoxtoolbar&page=2&q=happy+holidays&s\_it=searchtabs&oreq=50528ec37408447da86c6eb23d0b48e0 Tester --- ## [Brake lines on a 94 Mazda Ford Ranger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-lines-on-a-94-mazda-ford-ranger/97140)
**Author:** [@mrgrudz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrgrudz)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2016, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-lines-on-a-94-mazda-ford-ranger/97140 "2016-12-26T00:40:04Z")
I just rebuilt the brakes on my pickup. New master cylinder, calipers, shoes, pads and rubber lines. I can bleed the front two calipers but I am getting nothing out of the rear brakes. Please don't tell me I have to repl… --- ## [2006 Acura MDX flat tire symbol won't go off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-acura-mdx-flat-tire-symbol-wont-go-off/97501)
**Author:** [@kescott1910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kescott1910)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2016, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-acura-mdx-flat-tire-symbol-wont-go-off/97501 "2016-12-25T21:59:40Z")
I just bought a 2006 Acura MDX touring edition with 88K miles. I have driven it about 1000 miles. The flat tire lights now come on pretty consistent. Tires are relatively new, pressure is good, etc Is there a way to … --- ## [What can you teach me about fuses?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-can-you-teach-me-about-fuses/97014)
**Author:** [@DriverAtLarge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DriverAtLarge)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2016, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-can-you-teach-me-about-fuses/97014 "2016-12-25T20:23:53Z")
Hi, I'm female. Took Auto Mechanics 101 back in the dark ages when I was young because I saw my mother get ripped off by mechanics and she never understood what they were talking about. So I know the basics. I have dri… --- ## [Burnt tire smell inside car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burnt-tire-smell-inside-car/97639)
**Author:** [@Toiley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toiley)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2016, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burnt-tire-smell-inside-car/97639 "2016-12-25T20:05:52Z")
Its snowing here and my car got stuck so had to rev the engine and twice today i smelt what seemed like burnt tire smell from inside the car. Should i worry? --- ## [08 Taurus waterpump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-taurus-waterpump/97610)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2016, 11:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-taurus-waterpump/97610 "2016-12-25T11:54:03Z")
A job from hell? 12+ hrs? Car has 150k+ miles. Chain driven pump under timing cover. Shops and dealers actually do this job? Are there any shortcuts? Besides trading car for new car? --- ## [Major repair before trading in?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-repair-before-trading-in/97662)
**Author:** [@james.freeman210](https://community.cartalk.com/u/james.freeman210)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2016, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-repair-before-trading-in/97662 "2016-12-25T03:12:14Z")
Hey all, I have a 2009 BMW 328i xDrive 6-speed manual with about 70k miles on it. I am looking to trade it in but it needs a few semi-major repairs -- two cylinders are misfiring and it needs new ignition coils/plugs;… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1006) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1008)