# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1039 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1040 --- ## [Radiator fan not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-fan-not-working/93851)
**Author:** [@TerryAlan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TerryAlan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2016, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-fan-not-working/93851 "2016-07-19T21:07:18Z")
2006 Hyundai Sonata Radiator fan is not turning on at temp or with AC. Fan works with 12 volts and a good ground at the connector. The car side of the connector has 14.5 volts on the positive side and 12.5 volts on the… --- ## [AC Vacuum Pump Kit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-vacuum-pump-kit/93849)
**Author:** [@Sloepoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sloepoke)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2016, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-vacuum-pump-kit/93849 "2016-07-19T20:58:57Z")
I bought an inexpensive ac vacuum pump & manifold kit . The red hose has a small brass fitting with holes in one end which I assume is an orifice . The blue hose didn't have one in it but there was one laying in the box … --- ## [Volvo s70 Drivers Window doesn't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s70-drivers-window-doesnt-work/93903)
**Author:** [@crfndr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crfndr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2016, 11:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s70-drivers-window-doesnt-work/93903 "2016-07-19T11:48:29Z")
My 1998 Volvo S70 drivers side window stopped working. It has power windows and it rolled down the other day at the bank and when I went to roll it up, the switch snapped off in my hand. I bought a new switch, but that … --- ## [2004 4Runner Rotor Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-4runner-rotor-replacement/93848)
**Author:** [@Harshman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harshman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2016, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-4runner-rotor-replacement/93848 "2016-07-19T04:07:18Z")
My son has a 2004 4Runner and I need to replace the rotors and pads. Do you have to bleed the brake lines? I have owned Chevy trucks and haven't had to do this. What is the procedure? Any help would be appreciated. … --- ## [Subie WRX smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subie-wrx-smoke/93846)
**Author:** [@rocketman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rocketman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2016, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subie-wrx-smoke/93846 "2016-07-19T00:54:57Z")
I've seen more than a few Subaru WRXs puff a little wisp of bluish smoke from their big exhaust during a manual shift and was wondering what this means. Throttle, clutch, puff throttle. Any ideas. I was following a gu… --- ## [What is this buzzing/Rattling noise? Video attached](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-buzzing-rattling-noise-video-attached/93842)
**Author:** [@Tobeezeus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tobeezeus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2016, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-buzzing-rattling-noise-video-attached/93842 "2016-07-19T00:20:08Z")
Hey Guys,My manual 2004 Ford Ranger XLT (4.0L) has been Buzzing/Rattling. (VIDEO LINK BELOW) She has 112k miles on her. Owned 1 month, no issues when I bought from my paps. Its my 1st manual so may have been a little har… --- ## [Accord clutch "creaking" after sitting unused](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accord-clutch-creaking-after-sitting-unused/93850)
**Author:** [@ShawnC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShawnC)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2016, 4:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accord-clutch-creaking-after-sitting-unused/93850 "2016-07-18T04:29:17Z")
My son drives a 2007 Honda Accord with ~75K miles. He had surgery on his ankle and and has not been able to drive for 8 weeks, so his car has been sitting while recovering (he did start it once in the intervening time b… --- ## [Engine decarbonization](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-decarbonization/93839)
**Author:** [@BY\_Atlanta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BY_Atlanta)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2016, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-decarbonization/93839 "2016-07-18T00:49:49Z")
This is being recommended by my Honda dealer for a 2007 Accord V6 with 80,000 miles. It runs great right now. Anyone feel this is worthwhile or important?? --- ## [Oil change : Dip stick : Oil Consumption Test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-dip-stick-oil-consumption-test/93836)
**Author:** [@JG101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JG101)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2016, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-dip-stick-oil-consumption-test/93836 "2016-07-17T23:25:33Z")
Hope someone can help, getting frustrated with Dealership. Oil change: should the Oil dip stick show a full dip stick each and ever time a car goes in for an oil change? What's the purpose of the oil change? To add m… --- ## [If anyone knows?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-anyone-knows/93832)
**Author:** [@Sloepoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sloepoke)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2016, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-anyone-knows/93832 "2016-07-17T21:06:32Z")
Let's assume tires were balanced on a properly calibrated spin balancer . Now , let's say these tires are put on an accurate bubble balancer . Will or should the bubble be centered ? I was reading about the pros & cons o… --- ## [Switched to smaller rims](https://community.cartalk.com/t/switched-to-smaller-rims/93813)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2016, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/switched-to-smaller-rims/93813 "2016-07-17T20:49:26Z")
Put on my new 15" rims and Continental Pure contact 195/65/15: Replaced 205/55/16 steel rims. Haven’t driven much yet, but the steering feels lighter at low speeds and the new wheels weigh 31lb vs 39lb of the old s… --- ## [Grand Caravan Liftgate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grand-caravan-liftgate/93845)
**Author:** [@DanTuch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanTuch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2016, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grand-caravan-liftgate/93845 "2016-07-17T20:40:11Z")
On our 2005 Grand Caravan with 165K miles, the back liftgate has worked fine for years. It continues to raise properly but now it suddenly decided to reverse about one third of the way down when closing button is pushed… --- ## [Roadtrip with an old toyota?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roadtrip-with-an-old-toyota/93847)
**Author:** [@LaurySt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LaurySt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2016, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roadtrip-with-an-old-toyota/93847 "2016-07-17T20:23:22Z")
Hi! I drive an old Toyota Tercel (1999). It has 248 000 km (which is around 154 000 miles, I believe). I plan on doing a small trip to Ontario. In total, I would have to do around 1300 miles to go and get back. The car r… --- ## [Part no longer available....rusted brake light socket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/part-no-longer-available-rusted-brake-light-socket/93827)
**Author:** [@cub412](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cub412)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2016, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/part-no-longer-available-rusted-brake-light-socket/93827 "2016-07-17T18:09:40Z")
1987 Mazda 323 hatchback, manual transmission, used on mail route. Color is red. Problem is the brake light on one side is dim. Turns out the socket is rusty so mechanic said he would order a part and replace it. Part … --- ## [Dead end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-end/93814)
**Author:** [@Smokeyzx11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Smokeyzx11)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2016, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-end/93814 "2016-07-17T17:34:41Z")
My wife has a 01 ford focus zx3 3 door automatic wont start she was driving and it lost power and shut down I replaced the plugs, wires, pcv hose and pcv valve, coil, fuel pump good 40psi, compression 150 to 180, even dr… --- ## [Prevent steering wheel lock for leather wrap installation?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prevent-steering-wheel-lock-for-leather-wrap-installation/93838)
**Author:** [@dgillen777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dgillen777)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2016, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prevent-steering-wheel-lock-for-leather-wrap-installation/93838 "2016-07-17T17:19:56Z")
I'm considering buying a leather steering wheel wrap for my 2012 VW Golf 2.5L which sounds like it involves a rather lengthy installation process as demonstrated in this video (which just shows part 1 of 3): https://www.… --- ## [Fuses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuses/93844)
**Author:** [@Nienos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nienos)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2016, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuses/93844 "2016-07-17T13:51:53Z")
The tail lights on my car keep blowing the fuse, I can't find a short or anything that suggests a problem in the wiring, it's a 7.5A fuse, it blew a 10A but seems to be working on a 15A. How much trouble is that 15A gonn… --- ## [Resolved: Brake fluid leaks from top of master cylinder reservoir](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resolved-brake-fluid-leaks-from-top-of-master-cylinder-reservoir/93601)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2016, 5:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resolved-brake-fluid-leaks-from-top-of-master-cylinder-reservoir/93601 "2016-07-17T05:57:36Z")
Anybody had this problem before? Early 70's Ford truck. The brake MC fluid is filled but not overfilled, and doesn't leak at all when the truck is parked. It can sit there for a month and never leak a drop, parked. … --- ## [My Car Turn off while i am driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-turn-off-while-i-am-driving/93833)
**Author:** [@Khen13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Khen13)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2016, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-turn-off-while-i-am-driving/93833 "2016-07-17T04:14:33Z")
Hi all, I got Honda CRV 1998 When I am driving the engine turns off and I have to wait a while to start it again and then i start again but It always like that off and on the engine. Does anybody get some ideas? I got g… --- ## [Front brake job on my 2012 Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-brake-job-on-my-2012-camry/93780)
**Author:** [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2016, 6:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-brake-job-on-my-2012-camry/93780 "2016-07-16T06:23:21Z")
I will be doing a front brake job on my 2012 Camry soon, waiting for a cool day. Anyone have an opinion on Wagner Thermoquiet Pads? I wish I had had the sense to remove the Phillips screws securing the rotors when th… --- ## [2007 Nissan Murano](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-murano/93801)
**Author:** [@Akthompson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Akthompson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2016, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-murano/93801 "2016-07-16T04:48:51Z")
I just got my oil changed and the company replaced my air filter. After about I week I cannot get my car to run for very long. I notice my car shutter at a stoplight. After I arrived home I turned it off thinking no prob… --- ## [Chirping sound from coming car, what could it be? Brakes? Timing Chain? Driving Belt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chirping-sound-from-coming-car-what-could-it-be-brakes-timing-chain-driving-belt/93815)
**Author:** [@Chacon77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chacon77)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2016, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chirping-sound-from-coming-car-what-could-it-be-brakes-timing-chain-driving-belt/93815 "2016-07-16T04:44:28Z")
I have a 2004 Honda Accord Coupe EX V4, there is this chirping sound coming from under the hood it sounds like its coming from the section in front of the driver s seat. I hear it when I apply the breaks or even if I am … --- ## [Gas leak in 2005 Caravan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-leak-in-2005-caravan/93657)
**Author:** [@AlReset](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlReset)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2016, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-leak-in-2005-caravan/93657 "2016-07-16T04:38:25Z")
For about a week I started smelling gas. Checks things out and didn't see anything until today. It is the lone on top of the tank where the plastic piece (fuel pump?) connects to the hose. Does anyone know the size? … --- ## [Evap in in my 2006 monte carlo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evap-in-in-my-2006-monte-carlo/93826)
**Author:** [@blaze420711](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blaze420711)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2016, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evap-in-in-my-2006-monte-carlo/93826 "2016-07-16T04:11:16Z")
hi i had a ex friend(now) hook his machine up to car when check engine light came on and he said the machine spit back that it was a large evap leak but didnt give me what the codes were that came back. now were not talk… --- ## [White Smoke from under hood & burning smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-from-under-hood-burning-smell/93811)
**Author:** [@stubbydew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stubbydew)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2016, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-from-under-hood-burning-smell/93811 "2016-07-16T03:09:23Z")
Yesterday I made a 3 hour round trip with my car, and on the last leg coming back into town, I noticed my check engine light came on, and I saw white smoke coming from underneath the hood of my car, along with a burning … --- ## [Suzuki Verona 05 P0121](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-verona-05-p0121/93819)
**Author:** [@Beef\_Jerky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beef_Jerky)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2016, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-verona-05-p0121/93819 "2016-07-15T19:21:27Z")
I asked a question here previously, and you guys were able to help me solve the problem. Well, I have one more thing I'd like some advice on. My 05 Suzuki Verona has the check engine code P0121 ( http://www.obd-codes.c… --- ## [Battery/Starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-starter/93824)
**Author:** [@mfa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mfa)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2016, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-starter/93824 "2016-07-15T15:31:59Z")
I've had this 2011 Nissan Versa for a few weeks. Im a musician, on tour in Pittsburgh right now, and car has ran just fine. Until last night. I pulled up to venue. Turned car off. Put on hazards. Unloaded (5 minutes). Ca… --- ## [Buzzing/Rattling noise? Please Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buzzing-rattling-noise-please-help/93822)
**Author:** [@Tobeezeus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tobeezeus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2016, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buzzing-rattling-noise-please-help/93822 "2016-07-15T03:26:03Z")
Hey Guys, My manual 2004 Ford Ranger XLT (4.0L) has been Buzzing/Rattling. (VIDEO LINK BELOW) She has 112k miles on her. Owned 1 month, no issues when I bought from my paps. Its my 1st manual so may have been a little ha… --- ## [2004 Ford F150 4X4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-f150-4x4/93797)
**Author:** [@FX4man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FX4man)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2016, 6:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-f150-4x4/93797 "2016-07-14T06:56:44Z")
The truck stops fine but the brake pedal is very low, not sponge. According to several of the f-150 forums this is common to most f150's. I have read where owners have done the obvious things i.e., master cylinders, pad… --- ## [Suzuki Verona 05](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-verona-05/93742)
**Author:** [@Beef\_Jerky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beef_Jerky)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2016, 6:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-verona-05/93742 "2016-07-14T06:46:30Z")
I'll try to be brief, I don't want to bore anybody, I just want some outside opinions on a course of action. I am not knowledgeable about cars, though I am wishing I were about now. My Suzuki has been in and out of may… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1038) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1040)