# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1050 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1051 --- ## [How to fix a stalled car that is not getting fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-fix-a-stalled-car-that-is-not-getting-fuel/93304)
**Author:** [@JonasSweden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JonasSweden)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2016, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-fix-a-stalled-car-that-is-not-getting-fuel/93304 "2016-05-28T04:44:48Z")
My car is a: 2005 Peugeot 407 SW v6 Automatic It´s a European model. Suddenly stalled yesterday and has not started since. Fault codes: P0261, P0264, P0267, P0270, P0273, P0276: Cylinder Injector Circuit Too Low … --- ## [Refurbish heads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/refurbish-heads/93386)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2016, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/refurbish-heads/93386 "2016-05-28T02:47:00Z")
What is the process for having a machine shop go thru alum cyl heads due to a headgaskets issue? do they tear them down, check valves/ guides? Flatness, cracks, resurface? Or do u just source rebuilt heads and be done wi… --- ## [Strange Hum while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-hum-while-driving/93394)
**Author:** [@nrmesser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nrmesser)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2016, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-hum-while-driving/93394 "2016-05-27T21:05:42Z")
So over the past year, I've noticed an increased 'hum' while driving in my 2001 Honda Accord Sedan. Originally this only occurred while going 80 on the Interstate. I just passed it off as going over the speed limit and t… --- ## [A/C Not powering and clicking sound in cabin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-not-powering-and-clicking-sound-in-cabin/93391)
**Author:** [@BeansterMaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BeansterMaster)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2016, 9:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-not-powering-and-clicking-sound-in-cabin/93391 "2016-05-27T09:28:26Z")
I have a 2001 Saturn L200. My A/C doesn't work. My dad is a retired old school mechanic and can't figure it out. The compressor turns on, on occasion, we think it's not getting power because we connected the compressor d… --- ## [Tie Rods](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tie-rods/93357)
**Author:** [@mfa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mfa)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2016, 8:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tie-rods/93357 "2016-05-27T08:50:30Z")
Ive seen video of folks loosening tie rod nut, then loosening/lengthening tie rod itself for slight alignment issue. I can reach tie rod w/o jacks, and can loosen the two nuts. But unlike the video, there is nowhere O… --- ## [Metal Shavings in the Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-shavings-in-the-oil/93385)
**Author:** [@spaul6290](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spaul6290)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2016, 5:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-shavings-in-the-oil/93385 "2016-05-27T05:51:55Z")
OK, I just recently discovered my timing chain was grinding. Now, there are metal shavings in my oil and filter. What would you recommend to flush the shavings out of the engine, so it doesn't cause further damage? Ot… --- ## [2001 Nissan Pathfinder rear main seal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-pathfinder-rear-main-seal/93383)
**Author:** [@aflemi01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aflemi01)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 6:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-pathfinder-rear-main-seal/93383 "2016-05-26T06:18:47Z")
I have a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder with about 203,000 miles on it. Car is clean, well maintained and runs great. Over the past year or so it developed a rear main seal leak. It's just a few drops every day. Dealer wants… --- ## [2005 mazda tribute sluggish acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-tribute-sluggish-acceleration/93374)
**Author:** [@tribby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tribby)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 5:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-tribute-sluggish-acceleration/93374 "2016-05-26T05:39:55Z")
hey guys i just need your inputs on how to solve this issue. i was on my way home suddenly the acceleration of the trib went sluggish.... low idle especially when you put it on drive and with the a/c on. It can rev but i… --- ## [Toyota Corolla engine replacement help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-engine-replacement-help/93373)
**Author:** [@Kash](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kash)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 5:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-engine-replacement-help/93373 "2016-05-26T05:12:52Z")
My toyota corolla's engine is gone. I looked on ebay and found good engine being sold for about £250/£300. Does anyone have any idea how much will the labour cost be to put on the engine by the mechanic? And also wil… --- ## [Suzuki Aerio very high idle after cleaning MAF and putting on K&N filter on CAI](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-aerio-very-high-idle-after-cleaning-maf-and-putting-on-k-n-filter-on-cai/92962)
**Author:** [@Moff\_Ant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Moff_Ant)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-aerio-very-high-idle-after-cleaning-maf-and-putting-on-k-n-filter-on-cai/92962 "2016-05-26T04:02:42Z")
ok.. so some time late last year a branch or something managed to rip my filter off my cold air intake.. the check engine light came on and I ignored it, simply thinking I had not tightened the gas cap. So last week, … --- ## [Subaru timing belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-timing-belt/93378)
**Author:** [@dlboettger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dlboettger)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-timing-belt/93378 "2016-05-26T01:55:29Z")
I have an 01 outback that I bought at 113k miles, about ten thousand after the recommended timing belt change. I'm now at 150k and haven't changed the timing belt. Is there any reliable way to find out if the previous ow… --- ## [1972 Honda n600 bad timing? White smoke?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-honda-n600-bad-timing-white-smoke/93309)
**Author:** [@MrVince](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MrVince)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2016, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-honda-n600-bad-timing-white-smoke/93309 "2016-05-25T22:17:23Z")
So I had oil leaking out of my starter so I ended up pulling it and replacing a gasket behind the flywheel... Now the car didn't run because the timing was off by a lot so I jumped a few teeth on the timing chain. Now I … --- ## [Knocking (Tapping) Noise when pushing gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-tapping-noise-when-pushing-gas/93220)
**Author:** [@OZRallyXOXO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OZRallyXOXO)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2016, 9:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-tapping-noise-when-pushing-gas/93220 "2016-05-25T09:02:45Z")
I have a Manual 2003 Mitsubishi OZ Rally Lancer. She was sitting for awhile due to the main cylinder causing issues for the clutch, which is now fixed. But I noticed the other day that whenever I press the gas there's a … --- ## [Rhythmic shake/bump 2002 F150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhythmic-shake-bump-2002-f150/93371)
**Author:** [@JPW062](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JPW062)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2016, 7:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhythmic-shake-bump-2002-f150/93371 "2016-05-25T07:45:30Z")
I have a 2002 F150. Small V6 regular cab 8 foot bed 2 wheel drive. In the last couple of months it has developed a rhythmic shake that is more like driving over a bump. It is really quite similar to driving on a road w… --- ## [94 Subaru Legacy - dies when in drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-subaru-legacy-dies-when-in-drive/93228)
**Author:** [@Mander](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mander)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2016, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-subaru-legacy-dies-when-in-drive/93228 "2016-05-25T05:46:02Z")
1994 Subaru Legacy, 2.2 L 4-cylinder, front wheel drive, automatic transmission Trouble started when I let the gas tank get very low, drove the car 3 less than one mile to the gas station from a cold start and filled the… --- ## [Can not reach self adjuster/star wheel!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-not-reach-self-adjuster-star-wheel/93344)
**Author:** [@mazar83](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mazar83)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-not-reach-self-adjuster-star-wheel/93344 "2016-05-24T22:49:30Z")
Hi! I am attempting to replace the drums and shoes on my 1995 Buick Century. I took out the rubber piece and, with various screwdrivers and brake spoons, tried for hours to get the brake shoes to contract away from the… --- ## [1994 Chevrolet Cavalier Braking Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevrolet-cavalier-braking-issue/93212)
**Author:** [@hpdog259962](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hpdog259962)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevrolet-cavalier-braking-issue/93212 "2016-05-24T21:46:38Z")
I have had this issue with the braking system for about a year now. Most of the time when using the brakes, everything works fine, but once in awhile, it seems like the brakes on one (I think one) wheel seem to just let … --- ## [Seized Engine 2006 Toyota Corolla with 21,000 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seized-engine-2006-toyota-corolla-with-21-000-miles/92860)
**Author:** [@Masha1234](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Masha1234)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seized-engine-2006-toyota-corolla-with-21-000-miles/92860 "2016-05-24T19:19:52Z")
I have a bit of a problem. Got a 2006 Toyota Corolla with 8,700 miles on it at the time 3 years ago. I've spent the past 3 years taking it in every 5-6 months to ensure it stays in shape. However, yesterday, at 21,000 mi… --- ## [Taurus serpentine belt question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/taurus-serpentine-belt-question/93363)
**Author:** [@Aln2275](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aln2275)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/taurus-serpentine-belt-question/93363 "2016-05-24T18:23:50Z")
Hey hoping someone can help me figure this one out, tried for the day on my own but I don't know much about cars so I feel like I didn't get far lol. So the other day while heading up to work I went thru a puddle that wa… --- ## [Two stroke engine oil's been dumped in both of our minivans by vandals.. please help we're desperat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-stroke-engine-oils-been-dumped-in-both-of-our-minivans-by-vandals-please-help-were-desperat/93352)
**Author:** [@goodengirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/goodengirl)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-stroke-engine-oils-been-dumped-in-both-of-our-minivans-by-vandals-please-help-were-desperat/93352 "2016-05-24T18:01:39Z")
Please help! We have someone causing lots of heartache for us, killed our dog, etc... now both of our cars are disabled. We had purchased the Kia to sell to pay for our daughter's first year of college. I noticed our new… --- ## [41 Oldsmobile speedometer inop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/41-oldsmobile-speedometer-inop/93361)
**Author:** [@41\_Olds](https://community.cartalk.com/u/41_Olds)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/41-oldsmobile-speedometer-inop/93361 "2016-05-24T17:49:02Z")
Hi I was driving my Oldsmobile the other day and the speedometer needle seemed to "bounce" up and down and then stop. I removed the cable and it is intact I can spin it and the other end spins. I jacked the rear end up… --- ## [Best Products for Keeping New Car Looking New](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-products-for-keeping-new-car-looking-new/93345)
**Author:** [@beachbum1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beachbum1)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 8:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-products-for-keeping-new-car-looking-new/93345 "2016-05-24T08:55:27Z")
I have a white vehicle which I use as a daily driver. I'm looking for the best products for paint protection and shine. Specifically, I need recommendations for a car wash solution, a recommendation for wax (specifical… --- ## [High rev but no acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-rev-but-no-acceleration/93349)
**Author:** [@CCarter98](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CCarter98)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 6:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-rev-but-no-acceleration/93349 "2016-05-24T06:46:27Z")
I am driving a 1987 mk3 Toyota supra with original engine and transmission. I live in Arizona and it drives perfectly fine in the early morning or late at night, but during the day when temperatures reach past 90°, my rp… --- ## [2006 Subaru Forester gremlin in the headlight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-forester-gremlin-in-the-headlight/93369)
**Author:** [@StevenT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StevenT)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 6:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-forester-gremlin-in-the-headlight/93369 "2016-05-24T06:41:54Z")
You ever see the Bugs Bunny cartoon from WWII where the gremlin is sabotaging the aircraft? Well, the little bugger is working on my car, now! The left front headlight -sometimes- does not come on when I turn on the h… --- ## [93 subaru impreza no crank no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-subaru-impreza-no-crank-no-start/93358)
**Author:** [@Chylekyle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chylekyle)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-subaru-impreza-no-crank-no-start/93358 "2016-05-24T04:56:05Z")
I have a 93 subaru impreza manual that when I turn the key on and push in the clutch it wont turn over. The coolant fans kick on and stay on and so i retrieved the codes and the coolant temp sensor was the dtc so I repla… --- ## [CEL code P0304 - coincidence?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cel-code-p0304-coincidence/93236)
**Author:** [@StevenT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StevenT)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cel-code-p0304-coincidence/93236 "2016-05-24T04:27:36Z")
2006 Subaru Forester X 2.5L AT non-turbo I changed the oil and oil filter; replaced the air filter (Fram), and replaced the alternator and a/c belts. I also got a full tank of gas at Sam's Club, I was nearly empty. I… --- ## [Continued issues with 1968 Olds 442 Charging system,](https://community.cartalk.com/t/continued-issues-with-1968-olds-442-charging-system/92756)
**Author:** [@Cryoman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cryoman)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/continued-issues-with-1968-olds-442-charging-system/92756 "2016-05-24T03:21:05Z")
Perhaps there is an easy answer to this. Recently, I posted about the charging system of this car. Car has been in storage for app 15 yr. I did replace the voltage regulator with a unit from Standard (looks like a good q… --- ## [Car wouldn't start until I gave it some gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wouldnt-start-until-i-gave-it-some-gas/93366)
**Author:** [@jkn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jkn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wouldnt-start-until-i-gave-it-some-gas/93366 "2016-05-24T02:36:14Z")
I have a 09 Spectra. This morning when I went to start, it turned over fine but just wouldn't catch. I tried it and gave it a little gas and it fired up just fine and I drove to work with no issues. No CEL came on or any… --- ## [2006 Camry - Intermittent ABS at Low Speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-camry-intermittent-abs-at-low-speed/92999)
**Author:** [@oceanus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oceanus)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2016, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-camry-intermittent-abs-at-low-speed/92999 "2016-05-23T20:45:44Z")
On my 2006 Camry, my ABS comes on intermittently when braking (~5% of the time) and the speed is very slow (5 mph or less). Exact speed is hard to say. I think one of the ABS sensors is misreading. No ABS fault light on … --- ## [2009 Saturn Aura is Haunted](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-saturn-aura-is-haunted/93365)
**Author:** [@Jack\_Z](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack_Z)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2016, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-saturn-aura-is-haunted/93365 "2016-05-23T18:06:15Z")
Well, it seems like it. Bought new, now has under 20k miles. Car starts and runs great to a destination. Stop, shop, start up and drive off. Then, while in traffic, the door locks (4) start locking and unlocking rapidly… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1049) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1051)