# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1055 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1056 --- ## [Condenser seems to have leaked out. Is it safe to replace or do I need to take it in to empty?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/condenser-seems-to-have-leaked-out-is-it-safe-to-replace-or-do-i-need-to-take-it-in-to-empty/93172)
**Author:** [@jay1207](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jay1207)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2016, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/condenser-seems-to-have-leaked-out-is-it-safe-to-replace-or-do-i-need-to-take-it-in-to-empty/93172 "2016-05-01T02:37:54Z")
I believe the condenser has leaked out. IS it safe to replace or do I need to take it in to flush out any residual freon? Just want to be safe. Thanks for your help... --- ## [Tail Light & Reverse Lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tail-light-reverse-lights/93176)
**Author:** [@mfa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mfa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2016, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tail-light-reverse-lights/93176 "2016-04-30T21:16:24Z")
2002 Trailblazer bulbs (only passenger side) continually blow out. Replacing bulbs fixes it, but then a month or so later someone tells me they are out again. Bulb recepticals look "melty." Will replacing circuit boa… --- ## [Air conditioner/heater fan not coming on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner-heater-fan-not-coming-on/93171)
**Author:** [@D.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.J)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2016, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner-heater-fan-not-coming-on/93171 "2016-04-30T20:35:37Z")
Hello, I have a 2006 Toyota Corolla with 106,000 miles on it. Sometimes when I turn on the air conditioner/heater fan, nothing happens. It doesn't blow any air at all, hot or cold out of the vents, and it makes no sound.… --- ## [1980's KZ550 Kawasaki Motorcycle Timing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1980s-kz550-kawasaki-motorcycle-timing/93097)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2016, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1980s-kz550-kawasaki-motorcycle-timing/93097 "2016-04-30T19:46:36Z")
I had a head gasket blow out last fall. I have changed it, no problem there. My problem is getting the timing set. You have two cams that have a mark on each. EX on the front and Z/1 IN or something like that. Anywa… --- ## [Honda Fit 2015 poor gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-2015-poor-gas-mileage/93162)
**Author:** [@Mary\_G](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mary_G)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2016, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-2015-poor-gas-mileage/93162 "2016-04-30T19:11:15Z")
I bought my Fit new last June. Driving a mixture of city and highway, I got 39-40 mpg for the summer months, exactly what Consumer Reports results were, and the reason I bought the car. However, in October, mileage sta… --- ## [2000 Corolla, 89K miles, $300 to replace 1 wheel bearing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-corolla-89k-miles-300-to-replace-1-wheel-bearing/93165)
**Author:** [@xaml](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xaml)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2016, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-corolla-89k-miles-300-to-replace-1-wheel-bearing/93165 "2016-04-30T16:57:54Z")
So my brother in law's 2000 corolla has a very loud hum when accelerating....definitely the wheel bearing (it sounds like more than 1). The car is a 2000 corolla with 89k miles and there are a ton of potholes here. Our… --- ## [Did the timing belt installation cause my engine failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-the-timing-belt-installation-cause-my-engine-failure/93155)
**Author:** [@Brijoe00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brijoe00)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2016, 8:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-the-timing-belt-installation-cause-my-engine-failure/93155 "2016-04-30T08:07:12Z")
We purchased a 2009 Subaru Impreza for our daughter. It had impeccable service records with a large portion of the work done at a local dealership. It had recently had the timing belt changed and the head gaskets done. W… --- ## [Rust in exhaust manifold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-in-exhaust-manifold/93161)
**Author:** [@FXing\_Serious](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FXing_Serious)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 8:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-in-exhaust-manifold/93161 "2016-04-29T08:42:56Z")
Hi there, I am wondering if rust in the exhaust manifold is something to be worried about. Can this be treated? With something like a high temperature rust converter or maybe B'laster's corrosion stop for example. Th… --- ## [Swapping Honda Seats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/swapping-honda-seats/93164)
**Author:** [@Fro\_Man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fro_Man)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 8:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/swapping-honda-seats/93164 "2016-04-29T08:20:30Z")
Will the stock seats out of my 1990 Honda Accord work (Fit) in my 1987 Honda civic? --- ## [Frame straightening: How good will my toyota remain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frame-straightening-how-good-will-my-toyota-remain/93149)
**Author:** [@Wizzy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wizzy)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frame-straightening-how-good-will-my-toyota-remain/93149 "2016-04-29T03:03:18Z")
Hello, I recently got into an unfortunate accident where i hit my 2015 toyota yaris hatchback in a electricity pole at about 30 mph , the entire hit was on the right side of the car as you can see from the picture, fort… --- ## [Am I getting scammed for an ABS light repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-getting-scammed-for-an-abs-light-repair/93160)
**Author:** [@NastyNate](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NastyNate)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-getting-scammed-for-an-abs-light-repair/93160 "2016-04-29T01:08:00Z")
My ABS light turned on recently on my 2000 Nissan Xterra. I took it into a shop, they changed my right front brake caliper, brake pads, and brake rotors. The very same day I got it back from the shop, the ABS light comes… --- ## [2003 Civic P1457](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-civic-p1457/93159)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-civic-p1457/93159 "2016-04-29T00:34:08Z")
Could use some advice on my daughter in laws Honda Civic, 2003, around 180k miles. Code P1457 is showing, no drive ability problems. Everything seems to point to the evap canister valve as a common problem. Before I … --- ## [Check Engine Light - Crackling Sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-crackling-sound/93106)
**Author:** [@Charon4MyCar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charon4MyCar)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-crackling-sound/93106 "2016-04-28T20:22:06Z")
Hi, my name's Charon (sounds like Karen) and this is my 1st post. Nice to meet you! On Tuesday, as I was on my way home from work the check engine light of my 2005 Scion xA came on. I wasn't too worried because I've had … --- ## [Check Engine Issue! HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-issue-help/93153)
**Author:** [@mattysicer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mattysicer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-issue-help/93153 "2016-04-28T17:54:40Z")
I just bought this used truck, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 extended cab. I noticed some shaking while in idle when I got it back home. The check engine light came on a day or two later, and I recently had a diagnostic … --- ## [2002 Alero](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-alero/93139)
**Author:** [@Unsure16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Unsure16)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 6:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-alero/93139 "2016-04-28T06:42:53Z")
Hello All. I will begin by saying I do not know the proper terminology when it comes to cars, so I will apologize in advance. So, I have a 2002 Alero with 124,000 miles and it's been giving me problems lately. Sometim… --- ## [Trouble starting after adding gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-after-adding-gas/93152)
**Author:** [@Dgirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dgirl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-after-adding-gas/93152 "2016-04-28T04:51:06Z")
I was having problems starting my 2010 Kia Soul after adding gas. Didn't matter if I was filling it or just adding $10. No one knew what the problem was. I called a guy who used to fix my cars years ago and he immediatel… --- ## [99 Toyota camry sputtering when at a stop and also as I drive up hill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-toyota-camry-sputtering-when-at-a-stop-and-also-as-i-drive-up-hill/93129)
**Author:** [@Ashley828](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ashley828)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-toyota-camry-sputtering-when-at-a-stop-and-also-as-i-drive-up-hill/93129 "2016-04-28T03:02:19Z")
This morning I was at a stop light and my car started to sputter and as I accelerated it drove just fine. Then it happened again at another stop and also while going uphill it sputtered and bogged down. Could it be a bad… --- ## [Rattle noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattle-noise/93135)
**Author:** [@ice69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ice69)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattle-noise/93135 "2016-04-28T01:55:01Z")
I have a 2009 cobolt when i put on the brakes slowly there's a rattle noise and some shaking. The ball joints are new and so are the bearings. Any ideas could it be bad brakes or a strut? --- ## [Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires/93143)
**Author:** [@ChuckyT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChuckyT)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2016, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires/93143 "2016-04-27T18:44:20Z")
Received an email from my dealer to come in and have them look at my tires, and tell me if I should have them replaced. I'm reaching the 25K mark. My car is a 2013 Subaru XV. Is this just there way of making money on me? … --- ## [Hyundai part](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-part/93148)
**Author:** [@groblin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/groblin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2016, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-part/93148 "2016-04-27T18:42:48Z")
I hit a possum and a part of my car shattered into multiple pieces. I am trying to figure out what it is and what it does so I can know whether it needs to be towed or I can drive it. I know it's some sort of air duct. I… --- ## [Dealer asking for $3500 after performing multipoint inspection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-asking-for-3500-after-performing-multipoint-inspection/93134)
**Author:** [@steve3482](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steve3482)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2016, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-asking-for-3500-after-performing-multipoint-inspection/93134 "2016-04-27T18:40:44Z")
Good evening everyone I took my 2009 Toyota Camry to the dealer for inspection and to check on the source of an oil leak that a local valvoline identified The dealer told me that the engine timing cover is leaking, f… --- ## [Front End Humming Sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-humming-sound/93088)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2016, 7:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-humming-sound/93088 "2016-04-27T07:08:56Z")
I recently bought a 2005 Buick Century with 86,140 miles. It has a few things my old Century didn’t have including traction control, anti-lock brakes and 4-speed automatic overdrive. When I slow down to negotiate a sharp… --- ## [Leaky sun/moonroof](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-sun-moonroof/93116)
**Author:** [@Notrees](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Notrees)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2016, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-sun-moonroof/93116 "2016-04-27T01:31:26Z")
After three repairs of a leaky sunroof that produces a puddle of water on my floorboard and a wet headliner I was told by the dealership and the toyota consumer complaint department that the leak was due to debris in the… --- ## [4T60E Transmission problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4t60e-transmission-problem/93140)
**Author:** [@96avenue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/96avenue)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2016, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4t60e-transmission-problem/93140 "2016-04-27T00:25:49Z")
My 1996 Buick Park Avenue had problems finding reverse. You would have to move the shifter in and out of reverse and get it in just the right spot to go into reverse. once it is going in reverse you can hear a slight tic… --- ## [Mystery leak on a 2003 Impala](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-leak-on-a-2003-impala/93126)
**Author:** [@brm7675](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brm7675)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2016, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-leak-on-a-2003-impala/93126 "2016-04-26T22:58:11Z")
I have a 2003 Impala LS with 3.8 engine. This past Friday my local dealership installed a new Rack And Pinion and sway bar bolts. Prior to this work I had no noticeable leak (fluid in the ground). Now since that work,… --- ## [Anti-lock brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-lock-brakes/93128)
**Author:** [@drivetime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drivetime)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2016, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-lock-brakes/93128 "2016-04-26T18:07:14Z")
I everyone I'm new here. I have a question about anti-lock brakes. I have a 93 Grand marquis. It only has a little over 31 thousand miles. About 2 years ago the yellow anti-lock brake warning light started going off ev… --- ## [Civic Hybrid 2006 - complete loss of power sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-hybrid-2006-complete-loss-of-power-sometimes/93132)
**Author:** [@grimbergen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grimbergen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2016, 7:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-hybrid-2006-complete-loss-of-power-sometimes/93132 "2016-04-26T07:29:29Z")
Hello, looking for some info to get educated before I take it to the dealer to look at. This first occurred about 2 weeks ago, I had a complete loss of power when stepping on the gas pedal. The engine did not rev or a… --- ## [GDI Engine Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gdi-engine-question/93095)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2016, 6:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gdi-engine-question/93095 "2016-04-26T06:05:07Z")
Hi all! I just purchased a 2015 KIA Sportage with the 2.4L GDI engine. Anyway, I have been dong some research on the this type of engine, and it appears that it suffers a lot from carbon deposits. Kia recommends thei… --- ## [Honda Accord Transmission Paranoia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-transmission-paranoia/93130)
**Author:** [@christinecat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christinecat)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2016, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-transmission-paranoia/93130 "2016-04-26T00:05:39Z")
Hi, I have a 2001 Honda Accord (LX SEDAN 4 DOOR, 4 CYL). Am a bit paranoid after reading online about all the transmission problems people have with this car. The other day when I was starting up from the stop light it… --- ## [1991 Honda Accord EX WAGON Odometer stopped working, S light flashes, Check Engine light sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-honda-accord-ex-wagon-odometer-stopped-working-s-light-flashes-check-engine-light-sometimes/93121)
**Author:** [@MCJohnston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MCJohnston)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-honda-accord-ex-wagon-odometer-stopped-working-s-light-flashes-check-engine-light-sometimes/93121 "2016-04-25T23:36:42Z")
Hello! I am a grad student hoping my car will hang in there till graduation next year. I have about 227,000 miles on my Honda Accord Wagon and recently the odometer stopped working, S light started flashing, and the chec… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1054) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1056)