# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1019 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1020 --- ## [Worn Connecting Rod Bearing Cylinder 4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worn-connecting-rod-bearing-cylinder-4/96313)
**Author:** [@Ant\_Schultz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ant_Schultz)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2016, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worn-connecting-rod-bearing-cylinder-4/96313 "2016-11-03T00:47:27Z")
Before i start this thread i do not have a spun or thrown bearing, it is simply worn and needs to be replaced. After countless hours of trying to find out what was making my car have a weird noise i got a mechanic to c… --- ## [Better Winter Snow Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-winter-snow-tires/96275)
**Author:** [@pSanta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pSanta)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2016, 7:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-winter-snow-tires/96275 "2016-11-02T07:55:38Z")
My Dodge pickup is equipped with 235 75R 15’s. For better snow travel, I would like a narrower, taller tire. Is there such a thing as a 225 85R 15, or 225 95R 15, and can I mount such on the same rims? Alternatively, i… --- ## [Car skips going up hill or under load](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-skips-going-up-hill-or-under-load/96255)
**Author:** [@EarlD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EarlD)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2016, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-skips-going-up-hill-or-under-load/96255 "2016-11-02T01:29:26Z")
I have a 1995 Park Avenue 3.8 with 278,000 miles. Runs fine until about 3rd gear and 55mph when if under any load at all the whole car jumps and shutters. If not under load, like going up-hill, no shutter or skip and run… --- ## [Idle control valve bolt seems to be stripped not sure what to do](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idle-control-valve-bolt-seems-to-be-stripped-not-sure-what-to-do/96286)
**Author:** [@TheMidnightNarwhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMidnightNarwhal)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2016, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idle-control-valve-bolt-seems-to-be-stripped-not-sure-what-to-do/96286 "2016-11-01T23:59:58Z")
I’m removing my idle control valve to clean it. Everything went well until I’m at the last T40 bolt holding it. I go to insert my T40 bolt it doesn’t seem to go in. So I’m like oh I guess it was switched to a smaller T s… --- ## [Draining gas tank on a 2009 Toyota Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/draining-gas-tank-on-a-2009-toyota-camry/96292)
**Author:** [@kescott1910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kescott1910)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2016, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/draining-gas-tank-on-a-2009-toyota-camry/96292 "2016-11-01T13:57:16Z")
Is there an easy way to drain all the gas out of the gas tank of a 2009 Toyota Camry Sedan, LE automatic transmission. Is there a drain plug or anything like that? I've never done anything like this so I'm hoping there… --- ## [Sparkplug replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sparkplug-replacement/96264)
**Author:** [@jries007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jries007)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2016, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sparkplug-replacement/96264 "2016-11-01T02:42:25Z")
The mechanic wants to replace the valve cover gaskets because they are seeping oil but there are no drips or noticeable oil loss and it costs $330. Should we do it? --- ## [Avalon dash noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/avalon-dash-noise/96310)
**Author:** [@TimLind53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimLind53)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2016, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/avalon-dash-noise/96310 "2016-10-31T23:21:18Z")
I've got a random noise under my dashboard in my 2001 Toyota Avalon. It lasts for about 15-20 seconds. Sometimes weeks go by and it doesn't happen then a number of times a day. Sometimes when I start it up, other times r… --- ## [Smear Campaign Against Me!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smear-campaign-against-me/96240)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2016, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smear-campaign-against-me/96240 "2016-10-31T21:37:40Z")
My Granddaughter was doing an inside/outside cleaning job on my car a while back. She must have thought that Armorall type preservative would be a good thing on the windshield! So now when it rains, especially when even… --- ## [Should we go to a transmission specialist or a regular shop for our issue? 2006 Kia Sedona - won't shift into reverse suddenly and is in "limp" mode, only staying in 3rd gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-we-go-to-a-transmission-specialist-or-a-regular-shop-for-our-issue-2006-kia-sedona-wont-shift-into-reverse-suddenly-and-is-in-limp-mode-only-staying-in-3rd-gear/96298)
**Author:** [@Vastidious](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vastidious)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2016, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-we-go-to-a-transmission-specialist-or-a-regular-shop-for-our-issue-2006-kia-sedona-wont-shift-into-reverse-suddenly-and-is-in-limp-mode-only-staying-in-3rd-gear/96298 "2016-10-31T20:52:05Z")
Should we go to a transmission specialist or a regular shop for our issue? 2006 Kia Sedona - won't shift into reverse suddenly and is in "limp" mode, only staying in 3rd gear. My concerns are primarily getting it done … --- ## [2000 Focus Heater Core Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-focus-heater-core-leak/96272)
**Author:** [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2016, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-focus-heater-core-leak/96272 "2016-10-31T15:32:35Z")
Coworker's 2000 Focus's heater core started leaking on his 50m commute this morning. He is ready to donate the car at this point. Can anyone recommend a stop leak product (i.e. Bars) that would stop the leak without cl… --- ## [How long can you avoid changing full synthetic oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-can-you-avoid-changing-full-synthetic-oil/96012)
**Author:** [@matt357](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matt357)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2016, 12:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-can-you-avoid-changing-full-synthetic-oil/96012 "2016-10-31T00:13:35Z")
I have a 2011 honda accord that takes full synthetic 0w-20 oil. I use honda brand full synthetic oil and don't drive this car that often. I do take it a few miles a couple times a week to exercise the engine. It has 15,0… --- ## [What's the torque on outer tie rod end bolt on Ford Focus?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-torque-on-outer-tie-rod-end-bolt-on-ford-focus/96287)
**Author:** [@Roger124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger124)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2016, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-torque-on-outer-tie-rod-end-bolt-on-ford-focus/96287 "2016-10-30T20:07:49Z")
I am planning to replace outer tie rod end on my 2006 Ford Focus. I searched the internet for torque spec on the castle nut that secures the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Is that nut called “tie rod end stud nut”… --- ## [Is Flood Damage worth repairing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-flood-damage-worth-repairing/96226)
**Author:** [@PIA317](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PIA317)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2016, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-flood-damage-worth-repairing/96226 "2016-10-30T13:25:24Z")
I got caught in a flash flood on Thursday as I was driving home (a 2011 Subarau Impreza). My car stalled out and wouldn't start. (It wouldn't crank at all, just made a click). The lights still worked, though. The water… --- ## [How to calculate drained fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-calculate-drained-fluid/96280)
**Author:** [@TheMidnightNarwhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMidnightNarwhal)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2016, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-calculate-drained-fluid/96280 "2016-10-30T12:34:33Z")
I'm about to flush my cooling system and I want to make sure I get around 8.4 liters out. How do you recomend calculating drained liquid? --- ## [How bad is this tire alignment?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-bad-is-this-tire-alignment/96279)
**Author:** [@matt357](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matt357)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2016, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-bad-is-this-tire-alignment/96279 "2016-10-30T00:47:48Z")
I had my tires rotated and they checked the alignment for free, how bad are these numbers? I had a alignment done about a year ago. --- ## [Valve cover drip?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-cover-drip/96284)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2016, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-cover-drip/96284 "2016-10-29T21:45:40Z")
03 vue 3.0. Oil is dripping onto front manifold. Why is there so much buildup on front surface of cover? Oil does not flow uphill. The manifold is directly below this spot. Could it be oil vapors/condensation somehow col… --- ## [Car won't crank at all. Electrical issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-crank-at-all-electrical-issue/96267)
**Author:** [@jaybobo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaybobo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2016, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-crank-at-all-electrical-issue/96267 "2016-10-28T23:16:44Z")
This is a '96 Nissan Pathfinder with a manual transmission. On a few occasions, sporadically, over the span of a couple months, my pathfinder wouldn't start on the first turn of the key... but it would on the second o… --- ## [Poor gas mileage on new car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-gas-mileage-on-new-car/96199)
**Author:** [@matt357](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matt357)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2016, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-gas-mileage-on-new-car/96199 "2016-10-28T16:26:59Z")
I have a 2011 honda accord with 15,000 miles on it that Has only gotten 20mpg since it was new. It is supposed to get 23mpg city and 34mpg highway. I figured I was the tires but since fixing the leaking valve stems it is… --- ## [Turning off Automatic Headlights Function](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-off-automatic-headlights-function/96246)
**Author:** [@hpdog259962](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hpdog259962)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2016, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-off-automatic-headlights-function/96246 "2016-10-27T13:04:24Z")
I have a 1988 Ford Thunderbird LX which seems to have automatic headlights. The second the the engine starts, lights go one, and the second the door opens after the engine turns off, lights go out, no matter where the se… --- ## [Question about clutch fluid and bleeding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-clutch-fluid-and-bleeding/96170)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2016, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-clutch-fluid-and-bleeding/96170 "2016-10-27T03:42:16Z")
I have old, ancient brake fluid in the clutch line that no doubt needs to be changed. Parameters: I am broke and alone (so almost no money and no helper for bleeding). Over the last few months, my clutch pedal has slowly… --- ## [2006 Honda CRV Where Might The Noise Be](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-crv-where-might-the-noise-be/96191)
**Author:** [@Lab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lab)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2016, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-crv-where-might-the-noise-be/96191 "2016-10-27T02:58:06Z")
Have a Honda 2006 CRV 89K miles. When I start the car put it into drive first time at or near to the first gear change point get a thud sound (sound from the rear, maybe left rear as face vehicle). However as drive t… --- ## [\[Solved\] Changing oil pan but cant get to last bolts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solved-changing-oil-pan-but-cant-get-to-last-bolts/96151)
**Author:** [@kilsnacks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kilsnacks)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2016, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solved-changing-oil-pan-but-cant-get-to-last-bolts/96151 "2016-10-26T21:28:54Z")
do I have to remove this plate thing that's in the way? the oil pan bolts are above it and there's no room for my socket wrench. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnAKKXnsjoA I'm only 17 so I'm new to cars. This is for an eclipse … --- ## [2008 Solara Strange Starting Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-solara-strange-starting-problem/96248)
**Author:** [@Brightsafflicted](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brightsafflicted)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2016, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-solara-strange-starting-problem/96248 "2016-10-26T03:20:30Z")
I have a starting problem that is a new one to me. After leaving my car at the airport for two days, when I returned the instrument lights lit up but engine would not turn over. I had it washed too, so I figured the guys… --- ## [2007 Honda Element sputters and stalls after driving through water](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-element-sputters-and-stalls-after-driving-through-water/96245)
**Author:** [@Lesliecallen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lesliecallen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2016, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-element-sputters-and-stalls-after-driving-through-water/96245 "2016-10-26T02:48:03Z")
My Element sputters and/or stalls after driving through standing water in the roadway as during a heavy rain. Not really deep water, just normal roadway puddles and gutter overflow. Does not happen in light rain, but ha… --- ## [Hundai Santa Fe '95 won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hundai-santa-fe-95-wont-start/96222)
**Author:** [@JlZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JlZ)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2016, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hundai-santa-fe-95-wont-start/96222 "2016-10-26T02:08:15Z")
My (mom's) Hundai will not start. It tries to turn over but never makes it. We don't smell gas, not flooded, might be the fuel pump. The code sensor device will not give a code to indicate a specific problem. In th… --- ## [Best approach to gasoline odor source](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-approach-to-gasoline-odor-source/96218)
**Author:** [@Whereisthebus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whereisthebus)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2016, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-approach-to-gasoline-odor-source/96218 "2016-10-25T03:49:54Z")
Here s the question in a nutshell: Does it make sense to fill the tank to capacity before the mechanic takes a look at it. 1990 Volvo 740 GL wagon, non-turbo, 160,000 miles. At first, I thought I only smelled gasoline… --- ## [Hazard lights work; right turn signal doesn't (98 Ford Explorer)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hazard-lights-work-right-turn-signal-doesnt-98-ford-explorer/96221)
**Author:** [@leedm777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leedm777)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2016, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hazard-lights-work-right-turn-signal-doesnt-98-ford-explorer/96221 "2016-10-25T03:31:22Z")
The right turn signal on my 1998 Ford Explorer recently stopped working. The flasher was making a horrible buzzing sound when I tried to signal right, but worked fine signaling left. I just replaced the flasher, which … --- ## [2002 Pontiac Bonneville High Oil Pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-pontiac-bonneville-high-oil-pressure/96236)
**Author:** [@Metime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Metime)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2016, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-pontiac-bonneville-high-oil-pressure/96236 "2016-10-25T02:45:27Z")
My Pontiac also has oil on the engine now with the oil pressure at 120. It started at 40 then went to 60. I had the oil changed and they put 5w30 which they were not supposed to do. I wanted 10w30. Is this a common … --- ## [How to jump off only a battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-jump-off-only-a-battery/96225)
**Author:** [@rdtindsm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rdtindsm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2016, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-jump-off-only-a-battery/96225 "2016-10-24T22:07:09Z")
Have a 99 chrysler t&c. The engine seems to be in good shape an starts reliably if the battery is not dead, even at 10f below. The problem is that every once in a while the battery looses the charge for an unknown reason… --- ## [PT Cruiser Automatic Transmission Problem ONLY IN THE COLD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-automatic-transmission-problem-only-in-the-cold/96230)
**Author:** [@gemwayman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gemwayman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2016, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-automatic-transmission-problem-only-in-the-cold/96230 "2016-10-24T18:17:43Z")
My 2005 PT Cruiser (not turbo) is giving me a very frustrating P0700 code and a weird problem. First thing in the cold, autumn, New York morning, the car drives perfectly fine (through still with the engine code on). Onc… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1018) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1020)