# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1054 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1055 --- ## [Belly pan repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/belly-pan-repair/93214)
**Author:** [@Reider](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Reider)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2016, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/belly-pan-repair/93214 "2016-05-07T04:23:45Z")
The belly pan on my AUDI A4 is loose and causing a clattering, rattling noise. I looked under the car and it looks like all of the screws are missing..... Can I fix this myself? I saw that a lot of places online se… --- ## [2002 svt focus high,lean idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-svt-focus-high-lean-idle/93188)
**Author:** [@svt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/svt)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2016, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-svt-focus-high-lean-idle/93188 "2016-05-07T00:27:10Z")
when I plug in my brand new and original mafs my engine idle roars up to a constant 4k and my headers glow orange? --- ## [Do cars these days require greasing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-cars-these-days-require-greasing/93205)
**Author:** [@champak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/champak)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2016, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-cars-these-days-require-greasing/93205 "2016-05-06T19:51:04Z")
I have a car bought in 2006. I'm wondering if the service station is required to grease/lubricate the car as part of periodic maintainance. If yes, which parts would get greased? --- ## [Paint Repair - Dealer or Independent Shop?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-repair-dealer-or-independent-shop/93206)
**Author:** [@ayjayf27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ayjayf27)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2016, 7:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-repair-dealer-or-independent-shop/93206 "2016-05-06T07:53:12Z")
Hi all, I'm a fan of/listen to Car Talk and wanted to come here to ask the community's input on a car repair question. Recently, the front bumper section (a few inches below the passenger-side headlight) of my 2014 Hon… --- ## [20006 hyundai elantra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/20006-hyundai-elantra/93204)
**Author:** [@vinny162](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vinny162)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2016, 7:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/20006-hyundai-elantra/93204 "2016-05-06T07:49:20Z")
hello everyone, my girl friends car is doing something interesting, well it started off the car died while she was driving home from work, so I towed it with my truck home, the alternator had went bad so i changed that, … --- ## [1998 Silverado starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-silverado-starting-issues/93215)
**Author:** [@mbehn12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mbehn12)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2016, 6:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-silverado-starting-issues/93215 "2016-05-06T06:53:43Z")
I have a 1998 Chevy Silverado. Just recently it started acting up, I would turn the key and it would crank but never fire up. I applied the brake pedal and sure enough it fired right up. But as soon as I let off the b… --- ## [Electrical problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problem/93211)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2016, 6:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problem/93211 "2016-05-06T06:51:23Z")
About 2 months ago, I needed to test my engine cooling fan motor. Was using two lead test wires with alligator clips and stupidly connected the battery ends first and then the wind blew the other connection ends together… --- ## [Infiniti G35 -- Engine pinging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-g35-engine-pinging/93203)
**Author:** [@michaelthemt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaelthemt)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2016, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-g35-engine-pinging/93203 "2016-05-05T19:13:03Z")
Beginning about 2 months ago (not entirely sure but recently), I started hearing engine pinging in my G35. I started by getting my fuel system cleaned out, maybe not an astute measure to diagnose the problem, but that d… --- ## ["03" Saturn Ion M.A.P;Range and o2 sensor advice needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-saturn-ion-m-a-p-range-and-o2-sensor-advice-needed/93201)
**Author:** [@faron53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/faron53)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2016, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-saturn-ion-m-a-p-range-and-o2-sensor-advice-needed/93201 "2016-05-05T17:23:53Z")
I need some advice.Took my car into autozone today to have them scan for error codes.Was told that 3 codes were showing up.One for the manifold absolute pressure sensor(Or,M.A.P.S),one for the range performance sensor (T… --- ## [1974 F100 starts to chug after 15 minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1974-f100-starts-to-chug-after-15-minutes/93193)
**Author:** [@1974\_Ford\_F100](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1974_Ford_F100)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2016, 7:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1974-f100-starts-to-chug-after-15-minutes/93193 "2016-05-04T07:21:32Z")
1974 F100 starts to chug after 15 minutes driving although infrequently when driving at a slower pace. Would happen around the 70mph speed and stop chugs when slowed to 65mph. Only have experienced this after it's bee… --- ## [Bought a clean Mercedes e350. Insurance wont insure due to 3 claims on C.L.U.E. Should I back out?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-a-clean-mercedes-e350-insurance-wont-insure-due-to-3-claims-on-c-l-u-e-should-i-back-out/93197)
**Author:** [@JeremyCox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeremyCox)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2016, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-a-clean-mercedes-e350-insurance-wont-insure-due-to-3-claims-on-c-l-u-e-should-i-back-out/93197 "2016-05-04T04:18:51Z")
Got a really clean 2009 e350 a few days ago. Came with 50k 4 year extended warrantee. Drives great. Approved by mechanic and has clean carfax. When i called my insurance company to give them VIN they came back that they… --- ## [Alternator - options & opinions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-options-opinions/93168)
**Author:** [@UncleTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UncleTurbo)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2016, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-options-opinions/93168 "2016-05-03T16:09:30Z")
The car is a 2000 Toyota Camry XLE with V6 motor, auto trans, 187K miles. The car dies with my wife driving and won't restart in the supermarket parking lot. Typical low charge battery, some dash lights and clicking wh… --- ## [Clicking when Climate Contro fan is operating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-when-climate-contro-fan-is-operating/93192)
**Author:** [@mfa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mfa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2016, 7:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-when-climate-contro-fan-is-operating/93192 "2016-05-03T07:42:15Z")
2002 Chevy Trailblazer Replaced blower motor resistor (manual temp control). Now I hear a clicking no matter what speed fan is set on. Whatcha think? --- ## [Headlights not working after oil chnage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-not-working-after-oil-chnage/91591)
**Author:** [@mullen7s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mullen7s)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2016, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-not-working-after-oil-chnage/91591 "2016-05-03T02:18:58Z")
I recently went to a local chain to have my oil changed and tires rotated. Later that evening when I went to turn on my headlights for the first time since the oil change neither one was working. When I brought back the … --- ## [Radiator patch prognosis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-patch-prognosis/93186)
**Author:** [@goldilocks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/goldilocks)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2016, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-patch-prognosis/93186 "2016-05-03T00:45:15Z")
I found a crack in the top of the radiator (plastic) in my Tacoma with 283,000 miles. Patched it with some Perma-tex 2 part epoxy for high temp range. Seems to be holding. Not sure how much more life is left in the t… --- ## [Flush versus drain and fill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flush-versus-drain-and-fill/93177)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2016, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flush-versus-drain-and-fill/93177 "2016-05-02T23:39:58Z")
What are the opinions of the assembled masses about flush versus drain and fill? In case it matters, it's a newly purchased 1993 Buick Roadmaster, 138k, with fluids that look "used" but not terrible. No tranny symptoms… --- ## [Nissan Altima won't start: was run on way below low oil mark](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-altima-wont-start-was-run-on-way-below-low-oil-mark/93185)
**Author:** [@abc231](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abc231)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2016, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-altima-wont-start-was-run-on-way-below-low-oil-mark/93185 "2016-05-02T23:39:13Z")
Hello All, I have 1995 Nissan Altima and it will not start. When I jump the car battery with jumper cable and when the Cables are connected, the Car starts. As soon as I take the jumper cables out, the rpm drops and im… --- ## [1980's Yamaha XT250 Kick Start Gear problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1980s-yamaha-xt250-kick-start-gear-problem/93098)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2016, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1980s-yamaha-xt250-kick-start-gear-problem/93098 "2016-05-02T19:04:41Z")
I have a 81 XT250 I recently got running that had a bad pick up coil. I had to change the gear in the kick start shaft before I got it running because it was missing teeth. I had a spare one, so I changed it over. I g… --- ## [Gas pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-pedal/93187)
**Author:** [@Brianbarrera](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brianbarrera)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2016, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-pedal/93187 "2016-05-02T17:16:19Z")
My gas pedal wont work at all on my 1975 chevy malibu it feels like something slipped off when I stepped on it this morning --- ## [2005 Honda Accord engine RPM lurches/stutters/oscillates at 2500 RPM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-accord-engine-rpm-lurches-stutters-oscillates-at-2500-rpm/93170)
**Author:** [@tinydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tinydog)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2016, 8:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-accord-engine-rpm-lurches-stutters-oscillates-at-2500-rpm/93170 "2016-05-02T08:14:46Z")
Yesterday as I crawled my way through heavy traffic on my drive home from work, my car started lurching unexpectedly. When I let up on the gas, the lurching subsided. I was able to recreate the behavior multiple times … --- ## [Transmission (Transaxle) Overhaul cost, Mazda 1996 Protege](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-transaxle-overhaul-cost-mazda-1996-protege/93178)
**Author:** [@Juanita1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Juanita1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2016, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-transaxle-overhaul-cost-mazda-1996-protege/93178 "2016-05-02T02:07:09Z")
What price range should/would an overhaul cost in the Midwest? Thankyou! --- ## [Using Transit van to jump start another vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-transit-van-to-jump-start-another-vehicle/93108)
**Author:** [@csk9gold](https://community.cartalk.com/u/csk9gold)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2016, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-transit-van-to-jump-start-another-vehicle/93108 "2016-05-01T23:33:15Z")
I was wonder if someone could explain how one might jump another dead car using a Ford Transit van as the live vehicle? The battery is under the driver's seat and while they have put a positive terminal under the hood th… --- ## [Parts Diagrams?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parts-diagrams/93113)
**Author:** [@ChrisTruck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisTruck)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2016, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parts-diagrams/93113 "2016-05-01T22:24:42Z")
Hi, I'm wondering if there is a source for part diagrams on the internet. I'm looking specifically for fastener sizes. I'm trying to replace hardware on my truck that's gone missing. I see some part diagrams on vendor si… --- ## [A/C Compressor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-compressor/93124)
**Author:** [@wpa777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wpa777)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2016, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-compressor/93124 "2016-05-01T21:50:24Z")
Why would my AC come on sometimes and then other times will not come on? Sometimes it blows cool and then the next time I get in the car it will not. I don't know if the compressor isn't coming on or if it is something e… --- ## [Infiniti Q45 1999 a/c compressor is messed up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-q45-1999-a-c-compressor-is-messed-up/93180)
**Author:** [@Q45\_1999](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Q45_1999)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2016, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-q45-1999-a-c-compressor-is-messed-up/93180 "2016-05-01T17:40:33Z")
I am having problems with my a/c compressor and don't have the cash flow to buy a new one. I was told since it runs off its own belt I can leave it off along with the tensioner pulley. Has anyone done this with there Q? … --- ## [Starting issues, etc. with 1997 Chev truck v8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-issues-etc-with-1997-chev-truck-v8/93133)
**Author:** [@wcsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wcsmith)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2016, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-issues-etc-with-1997-chev-truck-v8/93133 "2016-05-01T16:43:26Z")
Truck has 190,000 miles. OK, I promise this is happening. First, every now and then the truck won't start. Turn the ignition key to the start position and nothing happens - like the battery is dead. Turn the key back … --- ## [EVAP and tank replaced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evap-and-tank-replaced/93154)
**Author:** [@C10on\_hotmail](https://community.cartalk.com/u/C10on_hotmail)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2016, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evap-and-tank-replaced/93154 "2016-05-01T04:25:11Z")
Had issues with an evap. Replaced the tank. Then had problems with the fuel lines after replacement. The self repair to the tank seal/fuel pump hanger had blown out or upon install the seal had not properly sealed. Sever… --- ## [Valve Cover leak, how serious can it be?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-cover-leak-how-serious-can-it-be/93175)
**Author:** [@FXing\_Serious](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FXing_Serious)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2016, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-cover-leak-how-serious-can-it-be/93175 "2016-05-01T03:39:19Z")
Hey fellas, My uncle has a 1997 Corolla that has been sitting on his garage for about 2 years. We jump started the car and after a while recharging the battery, we saw fumes coming out from the engine. I then noticed th… --- ## [Noise/driving problem, Mazda 96 Protege,](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-driving-problem-mazda-96-protege/93167)
**Author:** [@Juanita1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Juanita1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2016, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-driving-problem-mazda-96-protege/93167 "2016-05-01T03:01:40Z")
133224 miles, mostly city driving, automatic transmission This weekend the car started bucking, problems shifting into gear, chugging, slight odor of oil, very slow moving. This morning (in my pf's) I ran the Scan OBD… --- ## [2005 Dodge Neon Transmission Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-neon-transmission-leak/93137)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2016, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-neon-transmission-leak/93137 "2016-05-01T02:50:01Z")
I would seem that my Neon has started a very small leak seems to be coming from the drive shafts. You may call the differentials. You may also call it a transaxle. I prefer to call them driveshafts and transmissions. … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1053) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1055)