# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1033 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1034 --- ## [Selling a car to buyer-does my price seem fair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-a-car-to-buyer-does-my-price-seem-fair/94646)
**Author:** [@eller221](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eller221)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2016, 11:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-a-car-to-buyer-does-my-price-seem-fair/94646 "2016-08-16T11:09:59Z")
Okay, let me tell you how I came up with my price for this 2000 Toyota Camry XLE (195kmiles) and you could let me know if this seems fair. The price I came up with is $371. I believe that my car, which has new tires … --- ## [1997 buick avenue quit running when it rains, no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-buick-avenue-quit-running-when-it-rains-no-start/94496)
**Author:** [@mberbari](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mberbari)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2016, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-buick-avenue-quit-running-when-it-rains-no-start/94496 "2016-08-16T02:08:37Z")
This was a topic i came across on11/11/2001. There was no cure for the gentleman, and I wondered if he or anyone else has a solution for: Car drives excellent in dry weather, smooth, no hesitation. or misses. While drivi… --- ## [Car battey died 3 times in one week](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battey-died-3-times-in-one-week/94625)
**Author:** [@lee.lauren.m](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lee.lauren.m)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2016, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battey-died-3-times-in-one-week/94625 "2016-08-15T18:46:57Z")
My 2013 Sonic has died three times this week. After charging, the car runs fine, and will start up another 5-6 times with no problem. I can even turn the car off immediately after disconnecting jumper cables, and it wil… --- ## [AC malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-malfunction/94064)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2016, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-malfunction/94064 "2016-08-15T17:04:56Z")
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Laredo, 6 cyl). The AC, when set on the vent oulets that blow at chest level, will shift to defrost when accelerating or going up hill. It returns to the proper setting when you leave off the g… --- ## [2008 toyota sienna van abs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-sienna-van-abs/94420)
**Author:** [@bjthecameraman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bjthecameraman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2016, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-sienna-van-abs/94420 "2016-08-15T12:59:07Z")
I have a intermittent problem with the abs. when I go around a right hand curve there is a clicking sound. This happens between 30 and 40 mph. When I go around a left hand curve the brakes will grab, with the skid i-con … --- ## [Steering Issues 2002 Mitsubishi Gallant ES](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-issues-2002-mitsubishi-gallant-es/94311)
**Author:** [@Mikeloeven](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikeloeven)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2016, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-issues-2002-mitsubishi-gallant-es/94311 "2016-08-15T12:55:34Z")
I am getting concerned with the steering of my car due to a rather unsettling behavior that has developed within the last month or so. at first it was barely noticeable but over the last several weeks its become more pro… --- ## [Vibration in a Volvo 960](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-in-a-volvo-960/94383)
**Author:** [@Dtgooden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dtgooden)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2016, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-in-a-volvo-960/94383 "2016-08-14T23:23:16Z")
Continuing the discussion from About the Maintenance/Repairs category: Hey all! I'm curious if anyone can help me troubleshoot this oddity. Coming home from vacation, I noticed a cyclical vibration in my '96 Volvo 960.… --- ## [Newish car sometimes fails to crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newish-car-sometimes-fails-to-crank/93650)
**Author:** [@TimM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimM)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2016, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newish-car-sometimes-fails-to-crank/93650 "2016-08-14T17:53:30Z")
My 2016 Outback, 10K miles, occasionally does a weird thing. The dealer is far from us, so I'm putting off taking it in, especially since they will be unable to reproduce this. Every now and then when I try to start it… --- ## [2004 Nissan Frontier CHECK ENGINE light--again!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-frontier-check-engine-light-again/92130)
**Author:** [@jmg3761](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmg3761)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2016, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-frontier-check-engine-light-again/92130 "2016-08-14T15:03:16Z")
Hello, It seems I have an issue every single year right around inspection time--the check engine light comes on. The site was very helpful last time when the code kept reading O2 sensors--even after they were replaced. A… --- ## [Oil leak (Transmission?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak-transmission/94115)
**Author:** [@detguy1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/detguy1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2016, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak-transmission/94115 "2016-08-14T01:06:36Z")
I noticed pool of oil yesterday morning, felt engine oil has leaked. Did oil change as it was due, the mechanic said the leak doesn't seem big enough, still overnight there was again lot of oil leaked, I kept a pan below… --- ## [My recently rebuilt 92 5.7 350 is having blow by, is my engine bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-recently-rebuilt-92-5-7-350-is-having-blow-by-is-my-engine-bad/94184)
**Author:** [@Dlanz1968](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dlanz1968)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2016, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-recently-rebuilt-92-5-7-350-is-having-blow-by-is-my-engine-bad/94184 "2016-08-14T00:50:00Z")
I have A 1992 Camaro Z28 with a recently rebuilt 5.7 350. The car sat a lot for two years. When I get up around 40 mph, the pcv valves blow out and once the oil cap blew out. I was told it was blow by. Oil runs down … --- ## [Check engine light - 2005 Corolla 4 cyc, auto, transmission code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-2005-corolla-4-cyc-auto-transmission-code/94391)
**Author:** [@UncleTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UncleTurbo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2016, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-2005-corolla-4-cyc-auto-transmission-code/94391 "2016-08-14T00:25:34Z")
This is a California car that won't pass smog tests with a lit check engine light. I don't know the specific code, but the description is that the torque converter is staying in the "off" position. Apparently the lock … --- ## [2015 Grand Caravan Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-grand-caravan-leak/94324)
**Author:** [@GTZaskar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GTZaskar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2016, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-grand-caravan-leak/94324 "2016-08-14T00:08:34Z")
I have an appointment next week at the dealer to have this checked out. My 2015 Grand Caravan with just over 30,000 miles, has been leaking a bit. Enough to make a mark on any spot I park in for longer than an hour or so… --- ## [Transfer case cable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transfer-case-cable/93603)
**Author:** [@billingsmusic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billingsmusic)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2016, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transfer-case-cable/93603 "2016-08-13T23:29:54Z")
I am in need of a transfer case shift cable for a 1994 Chevy S-10 LS pickup. The GM part number is 15672784. This is not the actuator cable; this is the cable that connects from the floor shifter directly to the transf… --- ## [What damage is possible from off roading a minivan?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-damage-is-possible-from-off-roading-a-minivan/94545)
**Author:** [@Dsyanick1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dsyanick1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2016, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-damage-is-possible-from-off-roading-a-minivan/94545 "2016-08-13T23:21:08Z")
My family has two cars, a Honda Odyssey minivan and a crossover SUV. The other day, my brother is going for a hike that is only accessible by a dirt road, and being the logical person that he is, he takes the minivan… --- ## [2013 Ford Fiesta Tire Dry Rot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fiesta-tire-dry-rot/94377)
**Author:** [@DA3411](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DA3411)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2016, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fiesta-tire-dry-rot/94377 "2016-08-13T22:47:15Z")
Hello All, I am brand new to this site and I thought it might be a good venue to ask some questions as I am sure many of you out there are much more educated than I in this matter. I will try to make it short! I purc… --- ## [Testing a battery: is the hygrometer obsolete?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/testing-a-battery-is-the-hygrometer-obsolete/94463)
**Author:** [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2016, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/testing-a-battery-is-the-hygrometer-obsolete/94463 "2016-08-13T00:28:35Z")
A couple weeks ago my 4 year old WalMart MAXX battery couldn't turn over the van after I ran a Coleman cooler for about three hours. I easily jump started the vehicle with a small lawn and garden 12V battery I keep in t… --- ## [Sun visor sagging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sun-visor-sagging/41028)
**Author:** [@oldsfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldsfan)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2016, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sun-visor-sagging/41028 "2016-08-12T15:31:33Z")
Does anyone have a fix it or remedy for the sagging headrest? I have an 1988 Olds 98 Regency. Thanks! --- ## [Shift car into drive and just revs the engine instead of moving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shift-car-into-drive-and-just-revs-the-engine-instead-of-moving/94259)
**Author:** [@Joshua.B.Curtis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joshua.B.Curtis)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2016, 4:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shift-car-into-drive-and-just-revs-the-engine-instead-of-moving/94259 "2016-08-12T04:41:46Z")
I have a 1997 Nissan Altima that I just barely got and it has started to show signs of trouble. Sometimes when I put the vehicle into drive and step on the gas the car will not move and instead the engine will rev. I'l… --- ## [When I turn the car off and on, it will shift gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-i-turn-the-car-off-and-on-it-will-shift-gears/94241)
**Author:** [@Ace1Sam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ace1Sam)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2016, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-i-turn-the-car-off-and-on-it-will-shift-gears/94241 "2016-08-12T04:05:21Z")
I have a 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. When I start my car, it will only go through second gear. If I stop, turn the car off and back on, It will go through the gears and I can drive normally. I am now just putting the ca… --- ## [2002 Buick LaSabre Electrical Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-lasabre-electrical-issues/94295)
**Author:** [@rhans632](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rhans632)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2016, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-lasabre-electrical-issues/94295 "2016-08-12T03:36:14Z")
Buick sat for about an hour yesterday evening. When I went to start it again, the battery was dead. All the dash lights, dome lights, ignition "ding" and parking lights remain on - even when I take the keys out of the ig… --- ## [Replaced neutral safety switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-neutral-safety-switch/94483)
**Author:** [@mxsurf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mxsurf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2016, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-neutral-safety-switch/94483 "2016-08-12T03:08:42Z")
2,000 Auto 4 cyl. After changing Neutral safety switch "P" is in neutral but won't start and thumb button won't go in, "N" is drive......will start ONLY when I slip slowly into "R" with key turned. Also it shifts when I … --- ## [Cleaning the inside of an engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-the-inside-of-an-engine/94450)
**Author:** [@wyntud](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wyntud)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2016, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-the-inside-of-an-engine/94450 "2016-08-12T02:53:18Z")
I recently had my 1991 Dodge D250 with a 5.9L gas engine serviced and they recommended an internal engine cleaning with a machine they hook it up to for $160. The truck does burn and leak oil and they said it would help … --- ## [Battery draining, after oil change starts, runs erratic!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-draining-after-oil-change-starts-runs-erratic/94361)
**Author:** [@Brad1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brad1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2016, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-draining-after-oil-change-starts-runs-erratic/94361 "2016-08-12T02:40:54Z")
My 99 Lumina's battery would drain after 36-48 of just sitting (12-24 before replacing the battery.) I had tried somethings did research and had no luck. In January this year I got an oil change at a jiffy lube type plac… --- ## [Ford Focus Problems 2000 Manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-problems-2000-manual/94351)
**Author:** [@RemiMechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RemiMechanic)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2016, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-problems-2000-manual/94351 "2016-08-12T02:21:09Z")
My girl friend drives a 2000 Ford Focus manual 5 speed but she is hearing a rattle after she lets off the accelerator even in neutral with the parking brake on any ideas? --- ## [AC pushing heat in my 2007 Dodge Caliber](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-pushing-heat-in-my-2007-dodge-caliber/94365)
**Author:** [@Gears\_and\_Grease](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gears_and_Grease)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2016, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-pushing-heat-in-my-2007-dodge-caliber/94365 "2016-08-11T02:18:04Z")
My AC hasn't been working for about a week now. It's just pushing heat, which makes sense with all of the hot weather. We did have a heavy downpour (torrential rain?) in the Cincinnati area about a week and a half ago. I… --- ## [Grinding noise coming from the back on the right side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-coming-from-the-back-on-the-right-side/94439)
**Author:** [@elleng26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elleng26)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2016, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-coming-from-the-back-on-the-right-side/94439 "2016-08-10T16:57:21Z")
I have a Honda CRV 2008 with 75,000 miles on it. There is this grinding/rubbing noise coming from the right back side of the car. I hear it when I accelerate and it goes away when I slow down. What could it be? --- ## [Squealing/screeching noise when turning on air conditioner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-screeching-noise-when-turning-on-air-conditioner/94441)
**Author:** [@kateenas23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kateenas23)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2016, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-screeching-noise-when-turning-on-air-conditioner/94441 "2016-08-10T15:53:17Z")
hello, I am new to the site and would like to share what I'm dealing with, with the hope I can get some good advice or answers. A little over a month ago my battery died and I ended up having to get the battery installe… --- ## [Sound metal rattling at transaxle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sound-metal-rattling-at-transaxle/94415)
**Author:** [@cityboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cityboy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2016, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sound-metal-rattling-at-transaxle/94415 "2016-08-10T14:19:49Z")
My 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan has a sound metallic rattling at about transaxle area (I am not sure if it's a transaxle issue) when it's cold but when it's at operating temperature, i don't hear it anymore. Fluid level is c… --- ## [Tire load ratings - do they matter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-load-ratings-do-they-matter/85578)
**Author:** [@f00dl3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/f00dl3)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2016, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-load-ratings-do-they-matter/85578 "2016-08-10T13:49:45Z")
I have a interesting situation to say the least. Does the tire load rating matter? My local Mazda dealership doesn't think the load rating matters unless I'm driving 140 MPH. I don't drive my car much as I bike to wo… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1032) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1034)