# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1028 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1029 --- ## [Can't pass smog with brand new engine!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-pass-smog-with-brand-new-engine/95371)
**Author:** [@timoboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timoboy)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2016, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-pass-smog-with-brand-new-engine/95371 "2016-09-09T23:02:23Z")
1998 Toyota Sienna 1MZ-FE v6 Owned the van since new, just completed a full mechanical overhaul of the van. Replaced: Crate short block engine from Toyota Fully rebuilt heads OEM gaskets New Catalytic Convertor Ent… --- ## [4.9L 300 engine gasps for gas at half tank, 1983 F-250 Explorer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-9l-300-engine-gasps-for-gas-at-half-tank-1983-f-250-explorer/93237)
**Author:** [@brennadon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brennadon)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2016, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-9l-300-engine-gasps-for-gas-at-half-tank-1983-f-250-explorer/93237 "2016-09-09T21:05:25Z")
I recently acquired a 1983 F-250 regular cab with one previous owner and a known issue...the engine heaving for gas once it dropped to the half-tank mark. Both fuel pump and fuel filter had been recently changed, amon… --- ## [Turbo & Catalytic converter replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbo-catalytic-converter-replacement/95447)
**Author:** [@reystander](https://community.cartalk.com/u/reystander)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2016, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbo-catalytic-converter-replacement/95447 "2016-09-09T21:00:39Z")
I bought a 2010 Audi Q5 from an Audi dealership 10 months ago. It had 86k miles on the clock at the time of purchase, now around 92k. Lost power over the weekend and there is a slight shaking coming from the engine whils… --- ## [Braking noise and slipping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/braking-noise-and-slipping/95405)
**Author:** [@pac92682](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pac92682)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2016, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/braking-noise-and-slipping/95405 "2016-09-09T18:44:27Z")
I swear, I have a lemon. I keep coming up with unusual issues with my can. Ok, so I just had to replace brakes and rotors on the front. Now when I break, it makes a mechanical whine/squeal and slips for a second. (Rando… --- ## [Weird smell could of been from car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-smell-could-of-been-from-car/95432)
**Author:** [@Toiley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toiley)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2016, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-smell-could-of-been-from-car/95432 "2016-09-09T17:32:09Z")
Hello everyone just need help, so today as i was sitting at a red light after leaving work the light turned green and i started moving but i usually change gears at 3k rpms but by accident i went to 4k in gear 1 and seco… --- ## [Using too much oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-too-much-oil/95426)
**Author:** [@dalansan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dalansan)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2016, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-too-much-oil/95426 "2016-09-09T14:38:40Z")
I have a 2000 Toyota corolla with about 170,000 miles and it is using about one quart of oil every 500 miles. The last couple places I took it to said the compression was bad in the number 4 cylinder. Another place said … --- ## [Mystery Problem; Have Replaced Alternator, Upstream O2 Sensor, and Battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-problem-have-replaced-alternator-upstream-o2-sensor-and-battery/95408)
**Author:** [@Flyingpotatoes23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Flyingpotatoes23)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2016, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-problem-have-replaced-alternator-upstream-o2-sensor-and-battery/95408 "2016-09-09T14:35:29Z")
In the beginning of the year, my 2007 Ford Fusion was in the shop. My grandpa lent me his 2005 PT Cruiser Turbo convertible that only had 20,000 miles on it. Shocking, I know. He hardly ever drove it except on weekends t… --- ## [ABS Light on 2003 Lexus ES-300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-light-on-2003-lexus-es-300/72310)
**Author:** [@smd712](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smd712)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2016, 11:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-light-on-2003-lexus-es-300/72310 "2016-09-09T11:00:08Z")
I have 2003 Lexus ES-300 with 79000 miles and recently we tried to jump start car with another car battery, car did start but noticed ABS light came on we even replaced new battery from dealer but can not get rid of ABS … --- ## [Subaru Forester oil consumption. Honda CR-V vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-forester-oil-consumption-honda-cr-v-vibration/95341)
**Author:** [@trollquist](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trollquist)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2016, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-forester-oil-consumption-honda-cr-v-vibration/95341 "2016-09-09T03:30:09Z")
I'm considering buying a Forester, but am feeling very turned off by the on-going problem with excessive oil consumption and what appears to be Subaru's refusal to fix it or even acknowledge that it is a problem. (One pe… --- ## [2002 GMC Yukon SLE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-gmc-yukon-sle/95419)
**Author:** [@maxamity1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maxamity1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2016, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-gmc-yukon-sle/95419 "2016-09-09T03:12:32Z")
Hello there everyone.. I need help finding possible issues.. At a loss of what to do, and if this is a major or minor fix I could do myself... I seem to have a possible major issue with my 2002 GMC Yukon.. After starti… --- ## [2000 Civic slipping into neutral from drive or reverse suddenly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-civic-slipping-into-neutral-from-drive-or-reverse-suddenly/95427)
**Author:** [@Bantar1000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bantar1000)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2016, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-civic-slipping-into-neutral-from-drive-or-reverse-suddenly/95427 "2016-09-09T02:42:36Z")
it's a 2000 honda civic EX. I pulled into a parking spot and slowed down, then decided to speed back up and when I accelerated it was like the car was in neutral. No gear would drive. Turned off the engine and re star… --- ## [Subaru turn signal works when it feels like it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-turn-signal-works-when-it-feels-like-it/94034)
**Author:** [@Blanche](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blanche)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2016, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-turn-signal-works-when-it-feels-like-it/94034 "2016-09-09T00:53:16Z")
My Subaru Outback 2016 less than a year old has a right turn signal that works intermittently. I can't come up with a Rhyme or Reason why it works or not. From what people have told me the fog light is doing the same thi… --- ## [Has anyone ever had a car BURN oil? I mean fire and flames, not smoke!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-anyone-ever-had-a-car-burn-oil-i-mean-fire-and-flames-not-smoke/95411)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2016, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-anyone-ever-had-a-car-burn-oil-i-mean-fire-and-flames-not-smoke/95411 "2016-09-08T19:03:14Z")
I once had a riding mower that developed a thirst for oil. I don't mean just a little smoke here and there. I mean massive clouds of smoke until it warmed up and then it would flash over and burn the oil as flames out … --- ## [2002 Hyundai Sonata GLS - Not cranking, not starting (Sporadically)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-hyundai-sonata-gls-not-cranking-not-starting-sporadically/95400)
**Author:** [@milaina.floyd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/milaina.floyd)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2016, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-hyundai-sonata-gls-not-cranking-not-starting-sporadically/95400 "2016-09-08T12:28:11Z")
Two weeks ago I drove my car in the morning and when I tried to take it out again the same day, it wouldn't start. The engine doesn't seem to be making any sounds when I turn the key, but there is something turning on… --- ## [Stuck caliper piston](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-caliper-piston/95308)
**Author:** [@calhoon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/calhoon)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2016, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-caliper-piston/95308 "2016-09-07T21:16:32Z")
Might've done a dumb thing. Thought I had a sticking caliper. Brake pads needed to be replaced. While I was doing that I thought I'd get any crude off the caliper piston, see if that helped. Got this based off a you… --- ## [Used Motor Oil Settles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-motor-oil-settles/95359)
**Author:** [@auto-owner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/auto-owner)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2016, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-motor-oil-settles/95359 "2016-09-07T18:15:31Z")
A while back I finally dumped some changed out motor oil that had been sitting for about 9 months in a sealed plastic container. As I poured it into a recycling tank, I noticed it looked as clear as fresh oil from a fact… --- ## [2001 civic idle problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-civic-idle-problem/94152)
**Author:** [@matteous](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matteous)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2016, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-civic-idle-problem/94152 "2016-09-07T03:48:20Z")
Hello, I have replaced a head gasket on my 2001 civic LX recently. I have drain the coolant and put it back on again. Now I have idle issues, the car starts fine with high RPM (because it is cold) about 5 min latter th… --- ## [Civic HX: engine oil overfill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-hx-engine-oil-overfill/95025)
**Author:** [@scepticus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scepticus)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2016, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-hx-engine-oil-overfill/95025 "2016-09-07T02:46:17Z")
Vehicle: 2001 Honda Civic HX (D17A6 “vtec-e” engine), 5 speed manual transmission, 190K miles. I bought this car used in 2007 (55K miles) as the second owner. I change my own oil (running synthetic/Amsoil), and in 2011 I… --- ## [2001 Mercury grand marquis glowing red and sparking underneath vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-grand-marquis-glowing-red-and-sparking-underneath-vehicle/95329)
**Author:** [@trbrown716](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trbrown716)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2016, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-grand-marquis-glowing-red-and-sparking-underneath-vehicle/95329 "2016-09-07T01:15:54Z")
Changed intake manifold on it, because it had cracked and warped. After changing, now the exhaust line that leads under the car is glowing red and sparks were seen coming from under the car too. Cannot figure out why. I… --- ## [2008 Honda CR-V A/C Compressor replaced and charged - no Hot Air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-cr-v-a-c-compressor-replaced-and-charged-no-hot-air/95392)
**Author:** [@mfmcanulty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mfmcanulty)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2016, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-cr-v-a-c-compressor-replaced-and-charged-no-hot-air/95392 "2016-09-06T20:36:47Z")
After the A/C Compressor was replaced anc charged, the mechanic said that it was still not working. He checked for the ground " and was receiving power ?.. He was thinking I made now need to take it to a Honda dealersh… --- ## [Front A/C not blowing, but rear is still blowing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-a-c-not-blowing-but-rear-is-still-blowing/95397)
**Author:** [@trbrown716](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trbrown716)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2016, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-a-c-not-blowing-but-rear-is-still-blowing/95397 "2016-09-06T22:51:44Z")
My a/c stopped blowing from the front seats but the back seats still blow. My gut is saying that the blower motor has went out, because all my fuses that I've checked aren't blown. It's too hot for the blower to go out. … --- ## [Grinding noise front driver wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-front-driver-wheel/95395)
**Author:** [@pac92682](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pac92682)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2016, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-front-driver-wheel/95395 "2016-09-06T22:18:31Z")
Had my wheel bearings replaced 3 weeks ago from a mechanic I never went to, as mine was on vacation. 3 days later tire fell off while driving. So we took it to my regular mechanic and had all safety issues fixed. New br… --- ## [Leak near sunroof? (called a "Moon Roof")](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leak-near-sunroof-called-a-moon-roof/95382)
**Author:** [@paula\_messina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paula_messina)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2016, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leak-near-sunroof-called-a-moon-roof/95382 "2016-09-06T22:12:00Z")
I just bought a 2000 Mercury Villager with a "leaking sunroof" but the leaks are above the front door openings & between the sunroof & windshield near the interior lights. Friend who has another car with a sunroof says… --- ## [Convert to Ethanol E85](https://community.cartalk.com/t/convert-to-ethanol-e85/16104)
**Author:** [@devilstaco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/devilstaco)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2016, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/convert-to-ethanol-e85/16104 "2016-09-06T18:39:32Z")
I am thinking about converting my car to run on E85 by using one of the commercially available "FFI Platinum" conversion kits, for example available on change2e85.com. My car is a 1996 Honda del Sol VTEC with ~115,0… --- ## [Random spring hanging from my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-spring-hanging-from-my-car/95334)
**Author:** [@504Royalty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/504Royalty)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2016, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-spring-hanging-from-my-car/95334 "2016-09-06T04:55:54Z")
I have a 05 ford Taurus and I was hit on the driver side in the rear door/quarter panel and tire area. Doors busted fine with that but my tire looks bent and there’s a lone spring hanging underneath? Is it from my suspen… --- ## [1988 f150 GAS LEAK!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-f150-gas-leak/95352)
**Author:** [@enjoyabowl420](https://community.cartalk.com/u/enjoyabowl420)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2016, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-f150-gas-leak/95352 "2016-09-06T00:45:13Z")
Good afternoon guys! I recently acquired an '88 f150 for a screamin deal (Traded a 99 neon i picked up for 300), but it does have a few nics and tics. Main one being the front tank has a wicked gas leak on the underside … --- ## [Engine creaking at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-creaking-at-idle/95055)
**Author:** [@Hannahpandaa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hannahpandaa)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2016, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-creaking-at-idle/95055 "2016-09-05T21:22:33Z")
Background info: Had a blown head gasket and a mechanic used a sealant on it to patch it up. Car went from not turning on to running ok Problem: at idle the engine creaks. It isn't a ticking or knocking but definitely … --- ## [Highway vibration that won't go away- 15 VW Golf](https://community.cartalk.com/t/highway-vibration-that-wont-go-away-15-vw-golf/95297)
**Author:** [@Monsieurninja.jl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Monsieurninja.jl)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2016, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/highway-vibration-that-wont-go-away-15-vw-golf/95297 "2016-09-05T20:13:11Z")
A while back, I bought some aftermarket rims for my '15 Golf to replace the sad 15" 195-section tires that came stock, and got 17 Sparco Pro Corsa rims with BF Goodrich gforce comp-2 all seasons. It drove great for a few… --- ## [ABS and ESC lights with brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-and-esc-lights-with-brakes/81766)
**Author:** [@samati](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samati)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2016, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-and-esc-lights-with-brakes/81766 "2016-09-05T19:15:02Z")
While driving, the ABS light came on, with what felt like the brakes. That stopped, now the ESC light comes on (or blinks), still with the brakes, or something acting against the wheels. This can happen at any speed and … --- ## [Resting Your Hand on the Shifter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resting-your-hand-on-the-shifter/11691)
**Author:** [@bwmartens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bwmartens)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2016, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resting-your-hand-on-the-shifter/11691 "2016-09-05T19:09:37Z")
On a recent show, I heard them mention that you shouldn't rest your hand on the shifter of a manual transmission while you drive. They never explained why because they had apparently explained it on a show years ago. … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1027) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1029)