# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1021 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1022 --- ## [My car smells ](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-smells/96167)
**Author:** [@classicmalibu04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/classicmalibu04)\ **Replies:** 7
--- ## [Leaking Head Gasket Repair Worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-head-gasket-repair-worth-it/96144)
**Author:** [@GasketLove](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GasketLove)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2016, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-head-gasket-repair-worth-it/96144 "2016-10-20T03:39:56Z")
Hi all, I have a 2003 Honda Civic with 140k miles. It has a leaking head gasket which is causing the engine to overheat when driving slower without airflow to cool the engine. The local Honda shop has said it will be $12… --- ## [2002 Golf TDI start problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-golf-tdi-start-problem/96150)
**Author:** [@rhamilton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rhamilton)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2016, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-golf-tdi-start-problem/96150 "2016-10-20T02:39:45Z")
I am having a no start problem. I get all of the dash lights, the battery is fine, and there is just nothing when the key is turned. Our 2002 Golf TDI, now, of course, almost 15 years old. The dealership detects nothing … --- ## [VW Golf tdi starter issues - HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-golf-tdi-starter-issues-help/60283)
**Author:** [@mervnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mervnet)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2016, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-golf-tdi-starter-issues-help/60283 "2016-10-19T16:16:37Z")
Get ready: Alright, beginning of December, went to start my 2002 VW Golf tdi, and nothing-- no crank, all lights on, seemed like a starter issue. Called for tow truck next day, and to my surprise, it started. Worked … --- ## [Honda Fit Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-misfire/95566)
**Author:** [@tadams3519](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tadams3519)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2016, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-misfire/95566 "2016-10-19T02:59:21Z")
I have a 2007 Honda Fit that seems to misfire when idling both in park and drive. It occurs with the A/C on and off. We have changed the plugs and all coils and it continues. This car has 56,000 miles, the problem starte… --- ## [Hard shift into direct drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-shift-into-direct-drive/96124)
**Author:** [@teqtom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teqtom)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2016, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-shift-into-direct-drive/96124 "2016-10-19T02:54:00Z")
1983 Celica-Supra P-Type, 38K miles. Garage kept, never abused... I have a really hard time shifting into 4th gear. Rebuilt clutch master & slave, adjusted pedal. Buttery smooth 1st-3rd. 4th does not grind but requires … --- ## [Dodge Grand Caravan Electrical Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-grand-caravan-electrical-issues/96131)
**Author:** [@awareami](https://community.cartalk.com/u/awareami)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2016, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-grand-caravan-electrical-issues/96131 "2016-10-19T02:50:34Z")
Our 2006 Grand Caravan has an intermittent electrical issue which causes the dashboard dials to bounce up and down, headlights to flicker, and the odometer and other digital displays to go in and out. Also, the radio wil… --- ## [Ford Taurus 2004 Spark Plug Change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-2004-spark-plug-change/95939)
**Author:** [@Mshams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mshams)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2016, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-2004-spark-plug-change/95939 "2016-10-19T02:46:17Z")
Hello, I have a Ford Taurus 2004 and would like to change its Spark Plug. I am looking for instructions for doing so as 3 of the spark plugs at the back of the engine are under the manifold air-intake. I am looking f… --- ## [Can you spray fuel into air intake?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-spray-fuel-into-air-intake/96036)
**Author:** [@TheMidnightNarwhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMidnightNarwhal)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2016, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-spray-fuel-into-air-intake/96036 "2016-10-18T20:06:11Z")
I just wanted to make sure. I'm using starter fluid which I heard causes a bigger explosion and can damage piston rings and whatnot so I figured can I just spray some gasoline into the air intake? --- ## [Tune -up done ,but MPG stil 15% below avarge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tune-up-done-but-mpg-stil-15-below-avarge/96127)
**Author:** [@john300](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john300)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2016, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tune-up-done-but-mpg-stil-15-below-avarge/96127 "2016-10-18T12:46:00Z")
Hi.I have a 2008 chevy 4.8L express cargo van with 110K. I have noticed a gradual MPG decrease over the 3 weeks from 10.5MPG to 7.5MPG,driving about 30-40miles a day. I 've put a new air-filter and new cables and spa… --- ## [2003 Ford Taurus Possible Starter Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-taurus-possible-starter-issue/96134)
**Author:** [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2016, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-taurus-possible-starter-issue/96134 "2016-10-18T03:48:11Z")
2003 Ford Taurus, 49k miles, 3.0 OHV V6 (Vulcan). It's my daughter's car, she's away at college, so it only gets driven once a week at the most. For the last year or so when I turn the key to start, the starter starts… --- ## [Why does it die?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-it-die/96094)
**Author:** [@Babweiner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Babweiner)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2016, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-it-die/96094 "2016-10-18T00:48:37Z")
Hiya fellas, Let me start off by saying I'm a big fan of the show, not a big enough fan to listen every week but when I find myself in the car and scan by one of your familiar voices I always stop and listen. I drive … --- ## [Brake fluid/coolant changes interval?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fluid-coolant-changes-interval/96060)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2016, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fluid-coolant-changes-interval/96060 "2016-10-17T03:58:19Z")
So I have a 2014 Toyota Avalon and a 2011 Honda CRV. Are modern brake fluids still hygroscopic? What about coolant? They both have the pink stuff. Neither manufacturer recommends much of anything except at super-huge int… --- ## [Suddenly mushy brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suddenly-mushy-brakes/95680)
**Author:** [@kenberthiaume](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kenberthiaume)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2016, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suddenly-mushy-brakes/95680 "2016-10-16T17:19:10Z")
Feels like I can almost put my foot to the floor. From where it engages to where there's strong resistance is 2 or 3 inches. Seems strange, what do you think? --- ## [Trunk Flooded and Now the Engine Will Not Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-flooded-and-now-the-engine-will-not-start/96089)
**Author:** [@CDOwens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CDOwens)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2016, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-flooded-and-now-the-engine-will-not-start/96089 "2016-10-16T16:59:10Z")
Four days ago, shortly after a hurricane. I tried starting my car and it wouldn't start. The lights, radio, and AC would turn on but the engine wouldn't make a sound. I left the car at my father's for four days without l… --- ## [Pontiac vibe clutch stutter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-vibe-clutch-stutter/96035)
**Author:** [@wiiman3893](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wiiman3893)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2016, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-vibe-clutch-stutter/96035 "2016-10-15T23:54:33Z")
Hi, I have a 2003 Pontiac vibe fwd base model with the 5 speed manual transmission and I recently replaced the clutch, half axles, ball joints, etc. It drove wonderfully for around 50 miles or so but now it can't get goi… --- ## [Speed Governor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speed-governor/92805)
**Author:** [@JS.ON](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JS.ON)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2016, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speed-governor/92805 "2016-10-15T23:10:35Z")
I drive a couple different vehicles, almost all new, Freightliner M2's, Cascasias, International Durastars, MCI D4500s, to name a few. They are all governed to 110kph (about 70mph) via rpm limit (2100). The operation of… --- ## [Whining w/acceleration and deceleration in 1st and 2nd gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-w-acceleration-and-deceleration-in-1st-and-2nd-gear/96059)
**Author:** [@Steek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2016, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-w-acceleration-and-deceleration-in-1st-and-2nd-gear/96059 "2016-10-15T15:37:26Z")
I have a 2006 Chevy Malibu Max with automatic transmission, 129,000 miles. It's got a higher pitched whine that increases as I accelerate between first and second gear and between 2nd and 3rd. I can't hear once it's in… --- ## [Prematurely worn 2008 and up Ford superduty truck steering gearboxes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prematurely-worn-2008-and-up-ford-superduty-truck-steering-gearboxes/96098)
**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2016, 5:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prematurely-worn-2008-and-up-ford-superduty-truck-steering-gearboxes/96098 "2016-10-15T05:44:20Z")
Hey guys! Our fleet has a lot of Ford superduty trucks, as I've undoubtedly told you before. In any case, I've noticed a rather disturbing pattern. The 2008 and up F-series superduty trucks . . . F-250, F-350, F450 … --- ## [05 Nissan Murano SL. Took to mechanic now have nothing but issues!need some advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-nissan-murano-sl-took-to-mechanic-now-have-nothing-but-issues-need-some-advice/96034)
**Author:** [@NikolD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NikolD)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2016, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-nissan-murano-sl-took-to-mechanic-now-have-nothing-but-issues-need-some-advice/96034 "2016-10-15T02:23:47Z")
Ok to begin I took my Nissan Murano in because I was barely able to reach 20 MPH. No power whatsoever. Devouring oil. You name it. Anyway the guy said I need a new (used) engine. Cost $700 just to remove the engine. Alto… --- ## [Strange Brake Failure Which Only Occurs Once Every 1-2 Months](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-brake-failure-which-only-occurs-once-every-1-2-months/96042)
**Author:** [@turbulence](https://community.cartalk.com/u/turbulence)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2016, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-brake-failure-which-only-occurs-once-every-1-2-months/96042 "2016-10-15T00:20:35Z")
We have a 2011 Dodge Caravan. There is a strange brake failure problem that only occurs once every 1-2 month. When the problem occurs, there is no resistance when we push the brake (the feeling is like pushing the gas pe… --- ## [Overheating and Rough Idle!?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-and-rough-idle/76642)
**Author:** [@Jeremymm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremymm)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2016, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-and-rough-idle/76642 "2016-10-14T23:56:13Z")
So heres the deal. My 94 Toyota Pickup is having a strange intermittent issue. Engine will run hot, like the thermostat is stuck periodically. Does not overheat, just runs much closer to the red than usual. Again this on… --- ## [I need help with rust on roof](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-help-with-rust-on-roof/95996)
**Author:** [@Jasond777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jasond777)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2016, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-help-with-rust-on-roof/95996 "2016-10-14T19:20:48Z")
How easy would it be to take care of this rust on my own and how serious is it, there is also small rust bubbles by the moonroof in the front. --- ## [Do people replace inner and outer tie rods at the same time?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-people-replace-inner-and-outer-tie-rods-at-the-same-time/96086)
**Author:** [@Roger124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger124)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2016, 5:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-people-replace-inner-and-outer-tie-rods-at-the-same-time/96086 "2016-10-14T05:28:28Z")
I have a 2006 Ford Focus with 130,000 miles on it. I just failed state inspection due to worn out tie rods. When the car was on a lift, I was able to rock the the front wheels left-right and up-down. It was obvious tha… --- ## [2012 Kia Sportage died while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sportage-died-while-driving/96085)
**Author:** [@JBill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JBill)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2016, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sportage-died-while-driving/96085 "2016-10-14T04:56:09Z")
My wife was driving home yesterday when our Kia would not accelerate when she pressed the accelerator. All the lights came on the dashboard and the engine shut off. So, she had to pull over. After she pulled over and… --- ## [Shorted sensor wire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shorted-sensor-wire/96074)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2016, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shorted-sensor-wire/96074 "2016-10-14T03:18:23Z")
friends equinox had shorted o2 wire due to rubbing on steering column. been fighting odd codes and poor idle issues for awhile. replaced fuel pump too for low fuel pressure code. he has 3.0 v6 so he has 4 sensors. and ha… --- ## [Lots of play in steering wheel in 1976 Lincoln Mark IV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lots-of-play-in-steering-wheel-in-1976-lincoln-mark-iv/96056)
**Author:** [@hwalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hwalk)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2016, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lots-of-play-in-steering-wheel-in-1976-lincoln-mark-iv/96056 "2016-10-14T03:10:57Z")
I have a significant amount of play in my steering wheel, and I notice a clicking/clunking sound in the steering wheel when the steering actually moves the tires. This makes it very hard to drive in a straight line, and … --- ## [4AFE Corolla Cooling System Design & Leak Diagnosis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4afe-corolla-cooling-system-design-leak-diagnosis/96024)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2016, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4afe-corolla-cooling-system-design-leak-diagnosis/96024 "2016-10-14T01:23:11Z")
I've never really understood how it works on my Corolla. It's a bit of an unusual set-up, at least compared to my truck. First off it uses something called a "bypass thermostat". Second, there's a weird metal tube th… --- ## [Jack stands dropping car on you](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jack-stands-dropping-car-on-you/96070)
**Author:** [@matt357](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matt357)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2016, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jack-stands-dropping-car-on-you/96070 "2016-10-13T14:59:30Z")
I saw a video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNGkvruDAR0 where a guy talks about jack stands releasing themselves and dropping the car on you. How much of a concern is this do you think? I bought a pair of torin 3 ton j… --- ## [Help Understanding Rough DIY Toe Readings On FWD 1999 Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-understanding-rough-diy-toe-readings-on-fwd-1999-honda-civic/96052)
**Author:** [@Ferio252](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ferio252)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2016, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-understanding-rough-diy-toe-readings-on-fwd-1999-honda-civic/96052 "2016-10-13T14:07:22Z")
I've had light steering issues at speeds above 60 MPH on smooth roads where my Civic ( 230K miles) feels darty, dangerous and unpredictable when I put in the slightest steering corrections to keep my car going straight. … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1020) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1022)