# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1031 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1032 --- ## [Is it safe to drive 600 miles in a day with CEL on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-safe-to-drive-600-miles-in-a-day-with-cel-on/94828)
**Author:** [@Rileytm9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rileytm9)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2016, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-safe-to-drive-600-miles-in-a-day-with-cel-on/94828 "2016-08-26T12:59:59Z")
I drive a 97 Camry, and there's a known issue with the head gasket leaking, but my mechanic sealed it with silicon. I'm trying to visit someone, and I'm worried about my car making it there and back. Other than the seale… --- ## [Car starts, runs fine for a few seconds then starts to die, surging/pulsing Idle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-runs-fine-for-a-few-seconds-then-starts-to-die-surging-pulsing-idle/94914)
**Author:** [@Pulse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pulse)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2016, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-runs-fine-for-a-few-seconds-then-starts-to-die-surging-pulsing-idle/94914 "2016-08-25T17:56:13Z")
Hey everyone, having some problems with my 92 Nissan NX2000. i just finished changing the clutch on the car now its acting horrible. When i start the car, it will run decent for like 2 or 3 seconds then the idle drops… --- ## [Timing chain set with sprockets and tensiomer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain-set-with-sprockets-and-tensiomer/94865)
**Author:** [@Valentino1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Valentino1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2016, 4:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain-set-with-sprockets-and-tensiomer/94865 "2016-08-25T04:21:45Z")
Hi everyone. I own a chevy 2005 cavalier. I took it to pep boys and was told that replacing the timing chain set with sprockets & tensioner would be around $900.00 ( just labor!). I am sure that if I shop around I can g… --- ## [Interval of Tranny fluid change - factory recommends 2 yrs on 2000 or prior models](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interval-of-tranny-fluid-change-factory-recommends-2-yrs-on-2000-or-prior-models/94787)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2016, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interval-of-tranny-fluid-change-factory-recommends-2-yrs-on-2000-or-prior-models/94787 "2016-08-25T03:27:31Z")
Those with Honda's know the Auto Tranny needs some extra care - there is no filter to change. Factory recommends drain and fill every 2 yrs, which I have been doing. After Acura TL (?) had some issues, Honda made a… --- ## [2011 Ford Focus Idles rough, in drive - intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-focus-idles-rough-in-drive-intermittently/77888)
**Author:** [@Jims2011FordFocus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jims2011FordFocus)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-focus-idles-rough-in-drive-intermittently/77888 "2013-04-07T21:21:23Z")
When I first start out driving the car, and come to a stop, in drive, the car begins to run rough. I can hear and feel the vibration, it's very noticeable. I put it in neutral and it stops. As I load the engine with AC … --- ## [Overheating PT Cruiser 2008](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-pt-cruiser-2008/94849)
**Author:** [@brendag066](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brendag066)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2016, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-pt-cruiser-2008/94849 "2016-08-24T19:38:27Z")
I have a issue with this car overheating. The radiator was replaced around 2012. In 10/2015 the fan was replaced. And now it's overheating, again. Can you make some recommendations? Where will be a good place to for repa… --- ## [Occasional low idle on start-up and jerking on gearing to 1st](https://community.cartalk.com/t/occasional-low-idle-on-start-up-and-jerking-on-gearing-to-1st/94855)
**Author:** [@faiz.abhuani](https://community.cartalk.com/u/faiz.abhuani)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2016, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/occasional-low-idle-on-start-up-and-jerking-on-gearing-to-1st/94855 "2016-08-24T13:37:01Z")
Hiya, my 2002 standard B2300/4cyl Ford Ranger sometimes idles very low on start up, and it will jerk as though it were coughing when i engage in 1st and give it a tiny bit of gas. the jerking stops if i give it proper… --- ## [Suburban sway on high way](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suburban-sway-on-high-way/94788)
**Author:** [@E\_Pasha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/E_Pasha)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2016, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suburban-sway-on-high-way/94788 "2016-08-24T03:26:43Z")
My 2003 4wd sway when I drive over 50mi. I replaced sway bar links and sway bar bushings but it still sways.. Nothing is broken, no noise. I don't know what else to do except to replace rear sway bar bushings but I don'… --- ## [Ford taurus 1995 is making a grinding sound when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-1995-is-making-a-grinding-sound-when-accelerating/94010)
**Author:** [@Albuquerque\_Sallie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Albuquerque_Sallie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2016, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-1995-is-making-a-grinding-sound-when-accelerating/94010 "2016-08-24T03:11:48Z")
The night before last night on my way home the car made a chemical smell. Ford taurus 1995. So I checked the fluids in the morning and it was super low on antifreeze so I bought some and filled it. I checked several time… --- ## [Coolant Temp Fluctuating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-temp-fluctuating/94794)
**Author:** [@El\_Mojo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/El_Mojo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2016, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-temp-fluctuating/94794 "2016-08-24T03:08:13Z")
I have a 2002 Chevy Impala with the 3.4L engine. The car has 180K+ miles on the original engine. The coolant temperature started fluctuating recently. Going from 200 degrees up to 240 sometimes 260 degrees. I recent… --- ## [Is my light switch damaged? Headlights work, Tailights don't](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-light-switch-damaged-headlights-work-tailights-dont/94769)
**Author:** [@youssouf6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/youssouf6)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2016, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-light-switch-damaged-headlights-work-tailights-dont/94769 "2016-08-24T01:47:17Z")
Hello everyone. When I turn on my light switch, the headlights turn on and brake lights work, however the taillights don't automatically come on as well as the lights around my radio, AC, and the letters next to the shif… --- ## [Maintenance needed for low mileage/yr BMW Z3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-needed-for-low-mileage-yr-bmw-z3/94758)
**Author:** [@ca\_steve](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ca_steve)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2016, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-needed-for-low-mileage-yr-bmw-z3/94758 "2016-08-23T22:40:40Z")
These days, I only put 1000-1500mi per year on my '97 Z3 and most of those in the California dry season\* (May - Oct). If I followed the maintenance minder I'd change the oil every 5 years and the other fluids every 10 ye… --- ## [Parking Light won't come on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-light-wont-come-on/94853)
**Author:** [@chrischris011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chrischris011)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2016, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-light-wont-come-on/94853 "2016-08-23T21:45:32Z")
Hi all, I have a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu LS. The bulb for the parking light on the right headlight doesn't come on, it only comes on when the turning signal is activated. I'm not sure if it's the bulb or the fuse? If i… --- ## [My Theft System light keeps coming on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-theft-system-light-keeps-coming-on/93945)
**Author:** [@chrischris011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chrischris011)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2016, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-theft-system-light-keeps-coming-on/93945 "2016-08-23T19:13:41Z")
Hi all, I have a 2003 Chevy Malibu LS. Occasionally, my theft system light will come on when I start my car. I usually have to wait 10 minutes until it deactivates. I don’t understand why it does this! --- ## [Front caliper dust boot torn / damaged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-caliper-dust-boot-torn-damaged/94699)
**Author:** [@gdan29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gdan29)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2016, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-caliper-dust-boot-torn-damaged/94699 "2016-08-23T02:36:43Z")
2007 corolla 64K original factory calipers. I bought pads and rotors today to replace my front brakes. When I removed the right caliper I noticed that the boot was danaged ( about 1" long tear ). but does not leak. I put… --- ## [2008 Chev Trailblazer/Braking sounds like ABS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chev-trailblazer-braking-sounds-like-abs/94631)
**Author:** [@BROWNCOW73](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BROWNCOW73)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2016, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chev-trailblazer-braking-sounds-like-abs/94631 "2016-08-22T13:28:39Z")
Recently had my brakes/rotors replaced on my 2008 chevy trailblazer. the problem is when slowing down to almost stopping the brakes sound like when you stop on ice and the ABS applies..The vehicle stops..but concerned wh… --- ## [Car overheated and something popped. 2002 Chrysler sebring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheated-and-something-popped-2002-chrysler-sebring/94692)
**Author:** [@16norrisb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/16norrisb)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2016, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheated-and-something-popped-2002-chrysler-sebring/94692 "2016-08-21T23:41:01Z")
I was driving down the road for about 20 minutes when I saw steam coming out. I was a block away from home so I thought I’d make it before anything bad happened. The light turned green and I hit the gas and a few seconds… --- ## [Battery light and pop up headlight warning lights intermittently comes on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-light-and-pop-up-headlight-warning-lights-intermittently-comes-on/93346)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2016, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-light-and-pop-up-headlight-warning-lights-intermittently-comes-on/93346 "2016-08-21T20:18:37Z")
1987 Acura Integra I noticed that the pop up headlight dash warning light intermittently comes on when the engine is running. Now Battery light (charging light) and pop up headlight warning lights are coming on simultane… --- ## [87 Escort rattle with black smoke from the tail pipe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-escort-rattle-with-black-smoke-from-the-tail-pipe/94743)
**Author:** [@Emotion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emotion)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2016, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-escort-rattle-with-black-smoke-from-the-tail-pipe/94743 "2016-08-21T15:48:18Z")
Continuing the discussion from About the Maintenance/Repairs category: Hi I recently purchased a 87ford escort and I think it may have been sitting for a while but it runs Problem is it jumps rattles shakes while ida… --- ## [Vue 3.0 running rich](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vue-3-0-running-rich/94765)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2016, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vue-3-0-running-rich/94765 "2016-08-21T13:55:19Z")
Would a failing maf cause motor to run rich? Or just poorly? I did the timing belt on my kids 3.0 vue and started motor with maf unplugged. Got a smoke screen initially. Plugged it in and it runs fine. Looking at 2nd ind… --- ## [Flushed oil system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flushed-oil-system/94752)
**Author:** [@kiefer.waight](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kiefer.waight)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2016, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flushed-oil-system/94752 "2016-08-21T01:22:22Z")
I recently purchased a new vehicle (Porsche 2016 911). I was told that my engine would run faster and better if I flushed the oil. Now it's making a nasty noise and I'm afraid to drive it anymore than I already have. An… --- ## [Van wont start after head gasket rebuild](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-wont-start-after-head-gasket-rebuild/94636)
**Author:** [@jcopeland29710](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jcopeland29710)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2016, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-wont-start-after-head-gasket-rebuild/94636 "2016-08-20T22:54:59Z")
I just finished replacing the head gaskets and all gaskets above it on my Chevy Venture. When I went to start the vehicle the first time nothing happens. The dashlights come on, but when I turn the key to start nothing… --- ## [P0300 Fault and Freeze Frame](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0300-fault-and-freeze-frame/94702)
**Author:** [@daryl35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daryl35)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2016, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0300-fault-and-freeze-frame/94702 "2016-08-20T22:34:26Z")
Hi All, I have a question that I am struggling to find an answer for, I have a 2005 Holden Viva which is basically a rebadged Daewoo Lacetti/Nubira. I have a fault coming up of P0300 on my OBDII reader, the freeze frame… --- ## [1998 Buick Lesabre horn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-buick-lesabre-horn/94721)
**Author:** [@Kwk17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kwk17)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2016, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-buick-lesabre-horn/94721 "2016-08-20T22:26:05Z")
I have a 1998 Buick LeSabre. Once in a while the horn will start blaring continually for no reason while its setting in the driveway.Does anyone know what may be causing this? --- ## [4x4 gear shift problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4x4-gear-shift-problems/93285)
**Author:** [@Suzie\_Queue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Suzie_Queue)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2016, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4x4-gear-shift-problems/93285 "2016-08-20T18:21:01Z")
I have a 2000 Dodge Ram p/u 4x4 1500 Sport model truck. Last winter I noticed it would come out of 4wd into 2 wd while driving. I kept having to put it back into gear, but it would continue to slip out. Then later, wh… --- ## [2000 honda cr-v valve job?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-cr-v-valve-job/19081)
**Author:** [@George2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George2)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2016, 5:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-cr-v-valve-job/19081 "2016-08-20T05:38:36Z")
I have a 2000 Honda CR-V with 140,000 miles. About a year ago, the check engine light started to come on from time to time. I took it to a shop which replaced the plugs and wires, and gave it a SMOG II test which it pa… --- ## [Why does the charging light go out so soon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-the-charging-light-go-out-so-soon/94716)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2016, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-the-charging-light-go-out-so-soon/94716 "2016-08-20T01:34:11Z")
I drive my pickup (87 Toyota 4-cylinder carbureted 5-speed Xtracab Deluxe Longbed pickle, onions, salsa) occasionally. When it's sat for a week or more it takes a few tens of seconds to start. I bought a booster batter… --- ## [2005 Honda Pilot Rear End Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-pilot-rear-end-noise/94654)
**Author:** [@part-throttle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/part-throttle)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2016, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-pilot-rear-end-noise/94654 "2016-08-20T00:36:53Z")
Hello All, My 2005 Honda Pilot has 125k miles and has developed an occasional clunking sound from the rear suspension. It seems to happen around sharp turns or when the rear suspension is unloaded, like hopping over r… --- ## [Transmission fluid empty, instead in engine oil compartment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-empty-instead-in-engine-oil-compartment/94601)
**Author:** [@grtlkstrnsplnt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grtlkstrnsplnt)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2016, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-empty-instead-in-engine-oil-compartment/94601 "2016-08-20T00:24:09Z")
I have a 2004 Toyota Avalon XLS, automatic transmission with 166k on it. I have never swapped out the transmission fluid at sound advice from loved ones with self-maintained vehicles that have aged well over the decades… --- ## [Why can't I get a good mechanic?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-cant-i-get-a-good-mechanic/94735)
**Author:** [@shawn\_kearney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shawn_kearney)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2016, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-cant-i-get-a-good-mechanic/94735 "2016-08-20T00:21:06Z")
What is wrong with me? I recently had a car which I suspected had a failing head gasket, mechanic fixed a bunch of other stuff and used up my entire budget for a head gasket, told me all was well, drove off and a few … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1030) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1032)