# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1023 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1024 --- ## [Water gurggling sound from my Impala](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-gurggling-sound-from-my-impala/95953)
**Author:** [@dn4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dn4192)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2016, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-gurggling-sound-from-my-impala/95953 "2016-10-05T03:09:49Z")
I have a 2003 Impala with about 124,000 miles on it. A few weeks back I started to hear what can best be described as a "water gurgling" sound coming from my dashboard area or where the vents are. It happens especially… --- ## [01 Alero: AC and rear defrost not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-alero-ac-and-rear-defrost-not-working/95992)
**Author:** [@rudeguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rudeguy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2016, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-alero-ac-and-rear-defrost-not-working/95992 "2016-10-05T22:20:06Z")
Hey guys! First off, sorry for being a n00b. I have an 01 Alero that is a great little car with only 80k on it. Runs and drives like a champ but it has 2 issues that drive me nuts. The AC doesn't work at all. If you… --- ## [Here's an odd one. (maybe)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-an-odd-one-maybe/95954)
**Author:** [@jkn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jkn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2016, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-an-odd-one-maybe/95954 "2016-10-05T21:35:10Z")
We have a 2015 Explorer with about 27k. The other evening I was driving and the TPMS came on. In the morning I checked the tires and all were low. Not drastically. About 28 or 29psi instead of the recommended PSI.… --- ## [Clutch pedal drops to floor time passes I pull it back up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-pedal-drops-to-floor-time-passes-i-pull-it-back-up/95961)
**Author:** [@Josephc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josephc)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2016, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-pedal-drops-to-floor-time-passes-i-pull-it-back-up/95961 "2016-10-05T20:43:13Z")
So this has happened a few times pedal drops with no back pressure then give a bit pull it back up by hand and it's fine has happened 4 or so times in the last year. I'm reluctant to replace slave and master cylinders co… --- ## [My Home Made, Water Based, Parts Washer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-home-made-water-based-parts-washer/94354)
**Author:** [@WhoSaidRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WhoSaidRick)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2016, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-home-made-water-based-parts-washer/94354 "2016-10-05T18:44:23Z")
I "made" a parts washer out of an old dishwasher I got for free. It works really well and of course uses water plus a little simple green or the like. I have found a regular dish washing detergent with degreasing proper… --- ## [Engine busted Hyundai Sonata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-busted-hyundai-sonata/95955)
**Author:** [@Quick\_Silver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Quick_Silver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2016, 5:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-busted-hyundai-sonata/95955 "2016-10-05T05:13:04Z")
Last night the car stopped when i was sitting in traffic. Depite a few attempts it wouldn't turn. I had just replaced the battery too and there was adequate fuel. Some background info - I noticed what sounded like a… --- ## [Jeep liberty CEL blinks 10 times while in use but no other obvious symptoms?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-liberty-cel-blinks-10-times-while-in-use-but-no-other-obvious-symptoms/95972)
**Author:** [@aspiziri](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aspiziri)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2016, 5:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-liberty-cel-blinks-10-times-while-in-use-but-no-other-obvious-symptoms/95972 "2016-10-05T05:11:56Z")
I drive a 2004 Jeep Liberty which currently has about 67,000 miles on it and is in relatively good shape. For a while now I've been noticing that my CEL will come on randomly while I'm driving and flash 10 times before s… --- ## [Tire Pressure, Viva 3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-viva-3/95979)
**Author:** [@seebear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seebear)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2016, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-viva-3/95979 "2016-10-05T04:44:38Z")
This is for the Base Pontiac Vibe, not the GT. My tire pressure monitoring light stays on after I had the car inspected. The inspector did remove 2 tires to rotate them. Since then, I've tried to reset the light, but it … --- ## [Slight play in brake pedal, new issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slight-play-in-brake-pedal-new-issue/95964)
**Author:** [@plant\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/plant_1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2016, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slight-play-in-brake-pedal-new-issue/95964 "2016-10-05T03:46:45Z")
2013 Toyota Corolla I drive it very gently. A friend drove it briefly and after that the brake felt a bit weird like the position had changed slightly or that the pedal was a bit loose. I tried touching it with my hand… --- ## [Question: How much shorter engine life from oil change botch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-how-much-shorter-engine-life-from-oil-change-botch/95945)
**Author:** [@toyota21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/toyota21)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2016, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-how-much-shorter-engine-life-from-oil-change-botch/95945 "2016-10-05T03:24:06Z")
About 4 years ago Toyota dealership forgot to put oil in my car during oil change. Car ran 1-2 min. at idle or maybe 10 mph in parking lot when I noticed light. Afterward, the dealership did a compression test- Cyl #1 17… --- ## [Released cluch to fast and car jumped but didnt turn off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/released-cluch-to-fast-and-car-jumped-but-didnt-turn-off/95974)
**Author:** [@TElmadawi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TElmadawi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2016, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/released-cluch-to-fast-and-car-jumped-but-didnt-turn-off/95974 "2016-10-05T03:11:50Z")
Last night when i turned my car on (cold engine start so let it warm up) and by accident when i was starting off on 1st i released the clutch to fast and not adding much gas causing the rpms to drop down and the car jump… --- ## [Chevy Prizm 98 ABS Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-prizm-98-abs-light/95959)
**Author:** [@themotz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/themotz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2016, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-prizm-98-abs-light/95959 "2016-10-05T02:33:45Z")
The ABS light on my Chevy Prizm 98 comes on when I start the car and then turns off in a few seconds. The last few days the light does not go off the entire time the car is running. The light does not flash it just sta… --- ## [2001 explorer won't go into reverse but every other gear works fine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-explorer-wont-go-into-reverse-but-every-other-gear-works-fine/95981)
**Author:** [@trbrown716](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trbrown716)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2016, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-explorer-wont-go-into-reverse-but-every-other-gear-works-fine/95981 "2016-10-05T02:18:44Z")
Was going to leave the other morning and put it into reverse and nothing happened. Tried every other gear and works fine. Reverse is the only thing giving me problems right now. Any ideas? Tried doing some research on… --- ## [Is it safe to use wrong oil one time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-safe-to-use-wrong-oil-one-time/95949)
**Author:** [@Gene1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gene1)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2016, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-safe-to-use-wrong-oil-one-time/95949 "2016-10-04T22:15:06Z")
I was changing my oil in my 2006 ford freestar 4.2 litre v6 and I had it drained and the drain bolt back in with the new filter and I relied I bought the wrong oil my van calls for 5w20 and I bought 5w30 but I had no wa… --- ## [A/C stops working on 2012 Ford Escape 2-3 weeks after recharge/evacuation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-stops-working-on-2012-ford-escape-2-3-weeks-after-recharge-evacuation/90187)
**Author:** [@Dan\_Pacheco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan_Pacheco)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2016, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-stops-working-on-2012-ford-escape-2-3-weeks-after-recharge-evacuation/90187 "2016-10-04T19:21:13Z")
Last summer, the A/C on our 2012 Ford Escape stopped blowing cold air. We took it to our mechanic (who I trust). They checked for leaks but found none. They did an evacuation and recharge of the system. Cold air star… --- ## [Seasonal question: Water for anti-freeze for winter or summer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seasonal-question-water-for-anti-freeze-for-winter-or-summer/87993)
**Author:** [@JimFrost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimFrost)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2016, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seasonal-question-water-for-anti-freeze-for-winter-or-summer/87993 "2016-10-04T14:37:01Z")
I went to two different mechanics and one told me that you can run your car in the summer with just water, HOWEVER you can't get away with that during the winter which apparently is when you need the anti-freeze the most… --- ## [Truck won't start, Shakes and smokes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-wont-start-shakes-and-smokes/95900)
**Author:** [@Bramble1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bramble1)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2016, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-wont-start-shakes-and-smokes/95900 "2016-10-04T14:20:59Z")
My 2000 dodge ram 1500 Laramie Won't start, Here's what happened. The truck started just fine the day before, No problem. But when i went to start it today it continuously cranked and when releasing the key It shook as… --- ## [Grinding noise when turning steering wheel / Ford Focus 2012](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-when-turning-steering-wheel-ford-focus-2012/95942)
**Author:** [@Dustin1986](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dustin1986)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2016, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-when-turning-steering-wheel-ford-focus-2012/95942 "2016-10-04T05:07:06Z")
Ford Focus 2012 - 25,000 miles There's a loud grinding noise from the front end of car when I turn the steering wheel... even when the car is off and in park. I can post videos of the noise if needed. Thanks for the he… --- ## [Different Types of Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/different-types-of-tires/95905)
**Author:** [@ghviz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ghviz)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2016, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/different-types-of-tires/95905 "2016-10-04T03:28:25Z")
I was wondering if anyone would know what type of tires I should use in Seattle, Washington. I know that when I was in El Paso, Texas my dad would tell me to get all season tires. But I am unsure the difference between t… --- ## [Wasps in my bumper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wasps-in-my-bumper/2263)
**Author:** [@GSragtop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GSragtop)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2016, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wasps-in-my-bumper/2263 "2016-10-04T03:23:47Z")
Ok here is an odd one for you guys, I have a Full size Chevy Blazer. The Bumper is cracked badly where the bumper wraps around the fender, and the gap of the crack is about 1 inch wide. Ok my mother in law is up visiting… --- ## [Oil use computers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-use-computers/95940)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2016, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-use-computers/95940 "2016-10-03T22:15:46Z")
How do these things work? Do they just measure miles driven? In order to be of any value they would need to consider the length of trips, engine temperature, vehicle speed, stops and starts, etc. The owner's manual doe… --- ## [Cause of Thumping/Clunking Coming From Front of '66 Coupe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cause-of-thumping-clunking-coming-from-front-of-66-coupe/95924)
**Author:** [@Starfish1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Starfish1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2016, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cause-of-thumping-clunking-coming-from-front-of-66-coupe/95924 "2016-10-03T15:55:23Z")
When being driven my '66 Stang makes a clunking sound in the front end which seems to be coming from the front toward the passenger side. I've had the car in to my mechanic twice in the last 30 days for this issue. He … --- ## [Accordion rubber tube for throttle shaft, 70's Ford Truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accordion-rubber-tube-for-throttle-shaft-70s-ford-truck/95898)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2016, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accordion-rubber-tube-for-throttle-shaft-70s-ford-truck/95898 "2016-10-03T00:54:39Z")
Any ideas where I can source that accordion shaped rubber grommet ( appx 1/2 inch diameter, 2 1/2 inches long) where the throttle rod goes through the fire-wall? Early 70's Ford truck? My local parts guy is usually … --- ## [Permatex form-a-gasket 80017-80019](https://community.cartalk.com/t/permatex-form-a-gasket-80017-80019/95933)
**Author:** [@JuniorMint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JuniorMint)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2016, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/permatex-form-a-gasket-80017-80019/95933 "2016-10-02T16:19:45Z")
... I can't edit or compose the last few lines. Some users may have responded to them although it is nonsensical, and I apologize for that. - will try to fix it later - but for this post, I'm interested to know if this p… --- ## [Gas cap issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-cap-issue/95916)
**Author:** [@Chas77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chas77)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2016, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-cap-issue/95916 "2016-10-02T00:57:52Z")
2007 Suzuki XL 7 110.5K miles. Check engine light came on with message on display "tighten gas cap". Went to auto parts store where they did a scan and verified this was the issue. Replaced original gas cap with after… --- ## [When to replace a cv joint?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-replace-a-cv-joint/95917)
**Author:** [@gham1\_and\_only](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gham1_and_only)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2016, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-replace-a-cv-joint/95917 "2016-10-02T00:42:37Z")
I took my 03 Legacy to the dealership for a check-up and found out I have a torn front inner CV boot. I'm doing the work myself, but this isn't an issue I've encountered before. The boot has a complete tear around the en… --- ## [Timing belt issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-issues/95739)
**Author:** [@Catscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Catscar)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2016, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-issues/95739 "2016-10-01T20:26:30Z")
Help..a mechanic has my car and replaced my timing belt and water pump....he said he had it running and then it sputtered out and wont start..i have never had a problem with this car. Just replacing before it went out..… --- ## [Odometer increased 600,000 miles after maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odometer-increased-600-000-miles-after-maintenance/95909)
**Author:** [@Ozarkgirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ozarkgirl)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2016, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odometer-increased-600-000-miles-after-maintenance/95909 "2016-10-01T20:12:40Z")
I took my Saturn 2002 L200 with 172,000 miles on it for overheating issues. Overheat light was still on when I got my car back. Mechanic put it on the computer & scanned. Didn't show any problems. But noticed my mileage … --- ## [Check Engine light comes on and goes off (PO125 and PO441)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-comes-on-and-goes-off-po125-and-po441/95927)
**Author:** [@Volunteer871](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Volunteer871)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2016, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-comes-on-and-goes-off-po125-and-po441/95927 "2016-10-01T18:18:05Z")
For a few months, I have been getting check engine lights on my Toyota Corolla 2002. The check engine light often goes away by itself. I took my car to a mechanic with a decent reputation after a couple weeks of the p… --- ## [Transmission problem auto](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problem-auto/95895)
**Author:** [@Carol27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carol27)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2016, 6:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problem-auto/95895 "2016-10-01T06:03:57Z")
Hi guys Please bear with me. Lady here I have a 1999 Mercedes-Benz C240 (w202) It leaks oil. My mechanic said it is transmission fluid and not engine oil. He can't work on auto gearboxes. He says there is a switch that… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1022) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1024)