# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1015 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1016 --- ## [Catalytic Converter for VW Passat 2003 V6 - Original or OEM?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-for-vw-passat-2003-v6-original-or-oem/35217)
**Author:** [@david666](https://community.cartalk.com/u/david666)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2016, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-for-vw-passat-2003-v6-original-or-oem/35217 "2016-11-23T04:18:27Z")
I got an engine check condition that ended up being a Catalytic Converter problem - both of them, in fact (I looked at the results of the reading - one existing code for the right converter, and a saved code for the left… --- ## [Noise from tire at low speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-from-tire-at-low-speed/96620)
**Author:** [@dathinker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dathinker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2016, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-from-tire-at-low-speed/96620 "2016-11-23T03:54:04Z")
My 2011 Kia Sorento is making noise from tire at low speed (30~40mph). It sounds like something got stuck on tire which hits the ground as tire rotates. It's more like womp womp sound. No vibration felt, no metal or s… --- ## [VW Eurovan '02, engine light on, sputters, feels like vapor lock when rainy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-eurovan-02-engine-light-on-sputters-feels-like-vapor-lock-when-rainy/96269)
**Author:** [@Glacier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Glacier)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2016, 3:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-eurovan-02-engine-light-on-sputters-feels-like-vapor-lock-when-rainy/96269 "2016-11-23T03:25:17Z")
I have a 2002 VW Eurovan, 2.8L V6 Winnebago Vista 21B, 130k miles, my check engine light is on but having a hard time trying to figure out what's causing it and what direction to head without spending a fortune. It start… --- ## [Mystery plastic container on Toyota Rav4?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-plastic-container-on-toyota-rav4/96617)
**Author:** [@Cole\_s\_Law](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cole_s_Law)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2016, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-plastic-container-on-toyota-rav4/96617 "2016-11-23T03:17:56Z")
Hello all. I’ll freely admit this question is more academic in nature than a pressing maintenance concern, but I’m too curious for my own good. I drive a 2009 Toyota RAV4 Sport. A couple days ago, I had the misfortune of… --- ## ["Possible" Head gasket issue...to seal or not to seal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-head-gasket-issue-to-seal-or-not-to-seal/95826)
**Author:** [@MichelleZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichelleZ)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2016, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-head-gasket-issue-to-seal-or-not-to-seal/95826 "2016-11-23T03:09:31Z")
It's been a while since I've posted, as I primarily do so only when my beloved (for over 26 years now) 1990 Acura Integra has issues come up that are economically repairable. Now, those ugly/disheartening words, "Head ga… --- ## [Knocking sound with every rotation of wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-sound-with-every-rotation-of-wheel/70037)
**Author:** [@sedwards3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sedwards3)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2016, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-sound-with-every-rotation-of-wheel/70037 "2016-11-23T02:43:48Z")
Starting about 100 miles ago I began getting a knocking sound from my left front wheel, which was not very noticeable at first, but now is. There is one knock with each rotation of the wheel that can be felt a little bi… --- ## [Detail Your Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/detail-your-car/96542)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2016, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/detail-your-car/96542 "2016-11-22T22:27:51Z")
I just read an article with 30 tips for cleaning your car. I know some, but not all of the tips. What do you think? --- ## [What should I work on next](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-i-work-on-next/96600)
**Author:** [@dn4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dn4192)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2016, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-i-work-on-next/96600 "2016-11-22T22:27:33Z")
I have a 2003 Impala with a little over 125,000 on it. I got the car back in Dec of 2014. Since getting it I have had the back brakes replaced, and had the tie rods/ball joints and rack/pinion replaced/fixed. I am wa… --- ## [When to replace car battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-replace-car-battery/96443)
**Author:** [@toyota21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/toyota21)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2016, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-replace-car-battery/96443 "2016-11-22T20:54:26Z")
Question: Have 2014 Toyota Corolla LE that was manufactured March 2014 and has the original size 35 battery. I live in cold climate where it is anywhere from 10 below to 25 above in winter. I had the battery checked (… --- ## [Car won't start (sometimes)!?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-sometimes/96607)
**Author:** [@Camalotte](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Camalotte)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2016, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-sometimes/96607 "2016-11-22T18:26:56Z")
When key in ignition car will make a ruaa- ruaa sound as if trying to turn over... sometimes it will be prolonged as if struggling, sometimes it will turn right over no problem and sometimes it will try to turnover but u… --- ## [High Heat weather Noticed engine smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-heat-weather-noticed-engine-smell/94085)
**Author:** [@lesabre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lesabre)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2016, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-heat-weather-noticed-engine-smell/94085 "2016-11-22T13:32:04Z")
its 94 degrees outside and I take a ride then when I park the 2003 Buick lesabre v6 3800 custom , I shut it off in my driveway, then as I walked past the car I notice a rubber type high heat smell through the seam in the… --- ## [Brake system leak...looking for part name](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-system-leak-looking-for-part-name/96604)
**Author:** [@meanjoe75fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meanjoe75fan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2016, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-system-leak-looking-for-part-name/96604 "2016-11-22T13:16:31Z")
2002 Neon, 140K mi. Step-son complained of "soft pedal," determined fluid had been run low in one of the two circuits. I replaced both leaking rear wheel cylinders on this car. At the time, couldn't find any other leak… --- ## [Why is this website now crediting people with the "solution" . . .?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-this-website-now-crediting-people-with-the-solution/96573)
**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2016, 5:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-this-website-now-crediting-people-with-the-solution/96573 "2016-11-22T05:06:02Z")
I noticed this new change just this weekend Do we really need to assign "victory" to a specific individual . . . ? Is this website now actually a contest and/or game show? Exactly who/what determines that individua… --- ## [Car stalls after start and now isn't even turning over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-after-start-and-now-isnt-even-turning-over/96596)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Carson1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris_Carson1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2016, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-after-start-and-now-isnt-even-turning-over/96596 "2016-11-22T03:55:47Z")
I have a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. I went out to start my car this morning and started the car. It turned over just fine and then after 2 seconds it dies. If I tried to keep starting it, it would just turn over and not … --- ## [2003-Starts then stalls after a few seconds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-starts-then-stalls-after-a-few-seconds/96531)
**Author:** [@Jeromy\_Sewell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeromy_Sewell)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2016, 12:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-starts-then-stalls-after-a-few-seconds/96531 "2016-11-22T00:52:34Z")
My 2003 Ford Escape will start and run for a few seconds then stall and will not start again. So far I have changed the IAC, cleaned the MAF, checked the EGR, it has new plugs and coils, replaced a couple vacuum lines, r… --- ## [Old car long trip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-car-long-trip/96329)
**Author:** [@calhoon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/calhoon)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2016, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-car-long-trip/96329 "2016-11-21T21:28:54Z")
Was planning on taking our old alero on a trip a couple states over. Eight hours one way. Car only has 115k miles on it. However, it's 16 years old. Would you be apprehensive about taking a car this old on such … --- ## [Transmission shifts hard after car warms up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-shifts-hard-after-car-warms-up/96602)
**Author:** [@Strength\_Price](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Strength_Price)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2016, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-shifts-hard-after-car-warms-up/96602 "2016-11-21T20:53:26Z")
Hey, Recently the transmission completely failed in my 03 Pontiac grand am and I replaced it with one from the junk yard with approx 120,000kms on it. After replacing it it would shift hard and throw the code P0730 (inco… --- ## [Buick Lacrosse 2006 3.8l 6 Engine Trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-lacrosse-2006-3-8l-6-engine-trouble/71462)
**Author:** [@NotWiser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NotWiser)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2016, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-lacrosse-2006-3-8l-6-engine-trouble/71462 "2016-11-21T20:46:45Z")
I have a Lacrosse that has 110,000 miles on its engine. The car has has regular maintenance and oil changes at suggested intervals ( 3000K). 2000 miles into this oil change, The engine developed a klunk type sound. I ch… --- ## [Mice in my engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mice-in-my-engine/96581)
**Author:** [@Hankscorpio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hankscorpio)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2016, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mice-in-my-engine/96581 "2016-11-21T19:49:12Z")
Mice just did $1200 of damage to the wiring in the engine compartment of my 2016 wrx. I've looked at a number of articles and posts but I'm not sure anything is promising to prevent this from happening again. Most of… --- ## [Head Lamp issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-lamp-issue/96594)
**Author:** [@Shihan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shihan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2016, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-lamp-issue/96594 "2016-11-21T18:59:39Z")
Hello folks. My ole faithful toyota camry had a head light go out. when I pulled the light bulb it did not seem blown to me in anyway. I noticed some white flakes on the connector. Is it possible that the plug is bad? … --- ## [Diesel Car - Trouble Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-car-trouble-starting/96593)
**Author:** [@Scharny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scharny)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2016, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-car-trouble-starting/96593 "2016-11-21T16:55:53Z")
I purchased a 2012 Audi diesel when I was living in Texas and now I am back living in Iowa. I got a new battery three months ago, and I am having trouble getting it started, and the only reason I can sort is due to the … --- ## [Replace slave cylinder drive it once and it make a grindind noise in the transmission any ideas what it is, abd now it wont start just makes obe click iv replaced the battery and solinoid and starter any ideas on whats wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-slave-cylinder-drive-it-once-and-it-make-a-grindind-noise-in-the-transmission-any-ideas-what-it-is-abd-now-it-wont-start-just-makes-obe-click-iv-replaced-the-battery-and-solinoid-and-starter-any-ideas-on-whats-wrong/96592)
**Author:** [@Kelly\_Neal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kelly_Neal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2016, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-slave-cylinder-drive-it-once-and-it-make-a-grindind-noise-in-the-transmission-any-ideas-what-it-is-abd-now-it-wont-start-just-makes-obe-click-iv-replaced-the-battery-and-solinoid-and-starter-any-ideas-on-whats-wrong/96592 "2016-11-21T00:09:24Z")
Any help or ideas would be usfull --- ## [Car stereo stolen, now car wont start all together](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stereo-stolen-now-car-wont-start-all-together/96583)
**Author:** [@DarykT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DarykT)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2016, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stereo-stolen-now-car-wont-start-all-together/96583 "2016-11-20T21:32:45Z")
Good morning Car Talkers. i have a buick 1999 regal that i bought the end of last summer. put a new stereo system in the car and everything was working and running great. Unfortunately this all changed for me when my key… --- ## [Clicking Noise Honda Civic Hybrid '06](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-honda-civic-hybrid-06/81987)
**Author:** [@tasiad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tasiad)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2016, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-honda-civic-hybrid-06/81987 "2016-11-20T17:04:32Z")
I have a 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid (automatic). The car has a bit under 200,000 miles on it, and has been used in a lot of long distance commuting and driving. We do pretty frequent check ups on it, and checked oil/other f… --- ## [Taurus heater core bypass hose assy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/taurus-heater-core-bypass-hose-assy/96396)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2016, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/taurus-heater-core-bypass-hose-assy/96396 "2016-11-20T15:49:39Z")
hose assy has rusted lines. not leaking yet but I got new assy. easier to remove wiper cowl to reach assy or remove intake manifold? I am leaning to cowl since I did it for rear plugs 2 yrs ago. I see that slitting rubbe… --- ## [Metalic Squeaking When Brakes Are Not Engaged?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metalic-squeaking-when-brakes-are-not-engaged/96572)
**Author:** [@fillyblynn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fillyblynn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2016, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metalic-squeaking-when-brakes-are-not-engaged/96572 "2016-11-20T15:25:53Z")
When driving at low speeds, I'm getting getting a squeak, squeak, squeak, squeak. The squeaking gets faster as I accelerate going straight, while taking a left turn or left merging, but does not squeak while taking right… --- ## [1998 Mazda protege hit a bump and now won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mazda-protege-hit-a-bump-and-now-wont-start/96579)
**Author:** [@JackFlat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackFlat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2016, 3:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mazda-protege-hit-a-bump-and-now-wont-start/96579 "2016-11-20T03:00:03Z")
I was driving along and hit a small bump and car shut down. Now it won't start, cranks but just won't start. Have checked the fuel pump relay, all fuses, spark and all okay. Fuel pump not turning on but power to harness … --- ## [1998 Mazda Protege Won't Start Cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mazda-protege-wont-start-cold/96408)
**Author:** [@etheiarpurloth2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/etheiarpurloth2)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2016, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mazda-protege-wont-start-cold/96408 "2016-11-20T02:17:35Z")
I have a 1998 Mazda Protege LX 1.5 L 4 Cylinder and i have been having some starting issues, and stalling at stop lights. To be clear i have replaced/cleaned, Injectors, Spark Plugs, Spark Plug Wires, Distributor Cap, … --- ## [98 Corolla 51k recent hard starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-corolla-51k-recent-hard-starting/95548)
**Author:** [@aebarnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aebarnet)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2016, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-corolla-51k-recent-hard-starting/95548 "2016-11-20T01:04:01Z")
Our 98 Corolla has recently become hard to start. Usually two or three starting attempts for a few seconds before starts and then idles roughly for a few seconds, then drives fine like it always has. Has 51k miles, oil c… --- ## [2014 Hyundai Sonata Tire Pressure monitoring system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-sonata-tire-pressure-monitoring-system/96379)
**Author:** [@GRoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GRoy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2016, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-sonata-tire-pressure-monitoring-system/96379 "2016-11-19T15:46:44Z")
I have a 2014 Hyundai Sonata that is giving me a "Low Tire Pressure" warning. I have checked the air pressure in all of the tires and I still get the error. Does anyone have any idea how I can find the tire pressure th… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1014) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1016)