# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1057 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1058 --- ## [Hyundai Fuel System Cleaner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-fuel-system-cleaner/93078)
**Author:** [@Jg867](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jg867)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2016, 7:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-fuel-system-cleaner/93078 "2016-04-20T07:05:52Z")
I just hit 15,000 miles on my new used 2013 Hyudai Elantra, and the maintenance schedule says I need, among other things, to put a bottle of Hyundai Complete Fuel System Cleaner in a nearly empty gas tank and then fill i… --- ## [Front tire "stutters" on hard turns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-tire-stutters-on-hard-turns/93082)
**Author:** [@RobR63](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobR63)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2016, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-tire-stutters-on-hard-turns/93082 "2016-04-20T00:24:03Z")
2005 Subaru Baja. The front right tire stutters-- like it's running over gravel-- after 2-30 minutes of high speed driving, when the car is hot and it's a hard turn like turning into a parking space. Over the last two ye… --- ## [3 out 4 door locks and windows not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-out-4-door-locks-and-windows-not-working/93074)
**Author:** [@LoneWolf2016](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoneWolf2016)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2016, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-out-4-door-locks-and-windows-not-working/93074 "2016-04-19T21:41:07Z")
I have a 2000 pontiac bonneville with 112K miles on it. My drivers door window and lock is working. Other 3 will not work at master switch nor the secondary switches. I have tried out another master switch and had the sa… --- ## [Turn signals and hazard lights not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-signals-and-hazard-lights-not-working/93075)
**Author:** [@EricM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EricM)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2016, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-signals-and-hazard-lights-not-working/93075 "2016-04-19T20:43:41Z")
Recently my Infiniti G20's turn signals and hazard lights stopped working. I replaced the flasher relay and turn signal switch but it did not solve the problem. Here is the kicker or clue. The lights flash when locking o… --- ## [What is Bottom Dead Center (BDC)?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-bottom-dead-center-bdc/93039)
**Author:** [@Propane\_Car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Propane_Car)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2016, 6:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-bottom-dead-center-bdc/93039 "2016-04-19T06:44:41Z")
I have a 05 camry with 2.4 engine. Engine was recently swapped with a parts car engine. The upper oil pans needed swapped which means the balance shafts were swapped. I originally retimed them via timing marks and TDC… --- ## [2007 Camry ...trying to understand noise at idle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-camry-trying-to-understand-noise-at-idle/93073)
**Author:** [@paguy215](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paguy215)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2016, 6:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-camry-trying-to-understand-noise-at-idle/93073 "2016-04-19T06:10:30Z")
Hello, I have a 2007 Camry LE, with about 104,000 miles on it. Lately I've noticed a noise ONLY when the car is idling, ratherr in park or drive. I don't hear it all when I'm driving. It's somewhat hard for me to te… --- ## [1999 Acura Integra Temperature Control Slide Broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-acura-integra-temperature-control-slide-broken/93065)
**Author:** [@crfndr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crfndr)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2016, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-acura-integra-temperature-control-slide-broken/93065 "2016-04-19T04:49:19Z")
I have a 1999 Acura Legend and the temperature control slide came loose so to adjust the temperature I have to slip a small screwdriver inside the dash to slide the cable inside one way or the other. Has the cable come l… --- ## [Broken plastic piece](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-plastic-piece/93058)
**Author:** [@dwn2earth\_girl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dwn2earth_girl)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2016, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-plastic-piece/93058 "2016-04-19T03:20:04Z")
Hello Someone decided it was cool to put a concrete parking thing in front of my car at work (just an open parking lot) and I drove forward and pushed it a little. I think I just broke the plastic (I didn't floor it, j… --- ## [Secondary Air Monitor Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/secondary-air-monitor-failure/93057)
**Author:** [@seagates5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seagates5)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2016, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/secondary-air-monitor-failure/93057 "2016-04-19T03:10:17Z")
I have a 2003 bmw 330xi with 136k miles that wont pass smog because the secondary air monitor wont complete. At this point im stumped and there's not check engine codes set or pending. I replaced all vacuum lines, verif… --- ## [Ford Expedition with slow acceleration, strong vibrations, and gas smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-expedition-with-slow-acceleration-strong-vibrations-and-gas-smell/93040)
**Author:** [@Ekeoma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ekeoma)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2016, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-expedition-with-slow-acceleration-strong-vibrations-and-gas-smell/93040 "2016-04-18T23:04:32Z")
My 1998 Ford Expedition XLT with V8 5.4L engine has been having issues for about six months. It first started off with a strong gasoline and burnt rubber smell coming from the front of the car within a few minutes of sta… --- ## [Infinite wisdom that wants no help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infinite-wisdom-that-wants-no-help/93064)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2016, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infinite-wisdom-that-wants-no-help/93064 "2016-04-18T18:47:19Z")
Just a story, share yours also, so rental neighbors, slow crank not enough juice to start, out for 1/2 day poundong this and that, convinced it is a solenoid. Being a nice guy I grab my cables and say let's try giving it… --- ## [Engine swap question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-swap-question/93070)
**Author:** [@TitansPass](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TitansPass)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2016, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-swap-question/93070 "2016-04-18T18:26:13Z")
Hello fellas. I need to have the engine of my 99 Mazda Protege replaced. I am wondering if $2200 is a good price for this particular job. My mechanic is asking me $2200 for an engine with 136k miles aprox with labor and … --- ## [1969 Buick Electra 225 a bit TOO Eager to Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-buick-electra-225-a-bit-too-eager-to-start/93056)
**Author:** [@smoran](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smoran)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2016, 9:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-buick-electra-225-a-bit-too-eager-to-start/93056 "2016-04-18T09:12:03Z")
Today I purchased a 1969 Buick Electra 225 that, frankly, is way too nice for the 500 dollars I paid for it. It runs strong, but the problem I'm having with it is getting it started in a reasonable way. Right now, whenev… --- ## [P0456 Concers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0456-concers/93053)
**Author:** [@FuMZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FuMZ)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2016, 7:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0456-concers/93053 "2016-04-18T07:21:58Z")
Hello everyone, my Jeep recently came up with a CEL after pumping gas sometime last week. It happened about an hour after so I did some research and they said one solution could be that my gas cap may be lose or needs re… --- ## [3.0 Engine Misfire on 2001 Ford Taurus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-0-engine-misfire-on-2001-ford-taurus/93051)
**Author:** [@marktwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktwark)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2016, 7:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-0-engine-misfire-on-2001-ford-taurus/93051 "2016-04-18T07:07:22Z")
I had a consistent misfire on this car and finally got a P0301 trouble code. I installed new Autolite AP 104 plugs and wires. Now, when I start the engine. it runs perfectly. But when I put it in gear, it misfires. After… --- ## [1968 Mustang 289 turns over but won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1968-mustang-289-turns-over-but-wont-start/93047)
**Author:** [@icutfilm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icutfilm)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2016, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1968-mustang-289-turns-over-but-wont-start/93047 "2016-04-17T20:40:13Z")
I've had my car sitting for 3 weeks and went out this morning to start it and it turns over but won't start. It has fuel and the battery seems to be providing enough power to the starter. It ran fine 3 weeks ago and I … --- ## [Honda Pilot timing belt frayed broke due to idle tension pulley failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot-timing-belt-frayed-broke-due-to-idle-tension-pulley-failure/93027)
**Author:** [@Joy4now](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joy4now)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2016, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot-timing-belt-frayed-broke-due-to-idle-tension-pulley-failure/93027 "2016-04-17T18:51:23Z")
I am working with Honda dealership management because I had my timing belt changed at 102,000 miles and 25,000 miles later The belt broke and frayed while driving in heavy traffic at night on freeway leaving me stranded… --- ## [Mysterious piece on windows weatherstripping, how do I remove it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-piece-on-windows-weatherstripping-how-do-i-remove-it/93050)
**Author:** [@cityboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cityboy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2016, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-piece-on-windows-weatherstripping-how-do-i-remove-it/93050 "2016-04-17T00:33:39Z")
I bought a side windows deflectors (the one that won't make wind noise when I crack open windows while driving). This windows deflectors supposed to be installed (double-sided tape) on the windows weatherstripping (the b… --- ## [Prius problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-problem/93036)
**Author:** [@prius\_diag](https://community.cartalk.com/u/prius_diag)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2016, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-problem/93036 "2016-04-16T21:01:05Z")
Today when I am driving the 2007 Prius, suddenly heard some noise. I managed to come home and checked. There is a black plastic piece hanging and touch the ground, the noise was from this black plastic piece touching the… --- ## [Vibration on a Dodge Caravan 2007 with a 3.3 Liter Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-on-a-dodge-caravan-2007-with-a-3-3-liter-engine/93046)
**Author:** [@dad2threeinmidwest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dad2threeinmidwest)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2016, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-on-a-dodge-caravan-2007-with-a-3-3-liter-engine/93046 "2016-04-16T20:21:42Z")
Our 2007 Grand Caravan has intermittent vibration which feels similar to driving over rumble bars. It usually occurs between 30-50 mph but sometimes at 70-80 mph as well. Have had the suspension checked and had outer t… --- ## [AC bad smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-bad-smell/93037)
**Author:** [@AQX](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AQX)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2016, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-bad-smell/93037 "2016-04-16T15:01:59Z")
I have a new 2015 infiniti QX50 with only 1000 miles. Sometimes the air that comes in from the vents when the A/C is off or on at low fan smells bad, something like feet! This happens around 20% of the time and it only l… --- ## [Resealing trunk Toyota Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resealing-trunk-toyota-camry/92997)
**Author:** [@jal540](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jal540)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2016, 10:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resealing-trunk-toyota-camry/92997 "2016-04-16T10:07:52Z")
Water is getting in the trunk of my 2007 Toyota Camry. I need to replace the seal or weather stripping around the trunk, because it's come unattached in some places. I did some looking, but I am not familiar with some of… --- ## [Repairing a red stop/tail light lens](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repairing-a-red-stop-tail-light-lens/93038)
**Author:** [@Yosemite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yosemite)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2016, 6:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repairing-a-red-stop-tail-light-lens/93038 "2016-04-16T06:52:29Z")
I thought that this idea may help others with the same problem. Someone or something broke a small dime sized hole in one of my tail lights. I wanted a quick and simple fix until I could send for a new lens. I had a … --- ## [Blinking brake light just to get your attention? P1449](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinking-brake-light-just-to-get-your-attention-p1449/92943)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2016, 6:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinking-brake-light-just-to-get-your-attention-p1449/92943 "2016-04-16T06:46:33Z")
I realize that unless you work in the industry, most at a dealership, or buy a new car every year, you may not be aware of all the new technologies, but this one is really new to me (and I suspect maybe a little BOGUS). … --- ## [2003 subaru forester manual with 85K miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-forester-manual-with-85k-miles/93032)
**Author:** [@casperb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casperb)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2016, 6:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-forester-manual-with-85k-miles/93032 "2016-04-16T06:17:33Z")
We've used this mainly for towing a small camper but now mechanic is saying we've got to replace struts ($900) and can expect other issues to come up with a car this old. He said we can expect to keep pouring money into … --- ## [Pontiac G8 - Rear Suspension Squeak - Recent Replacement of Shocks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-g8-rear-suspension-squeak-recent-replacement-of-shocks/93007)
**Author:** [@Jova007200](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jova007200)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2016, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-g8-rear-suspension-squeak-recent-replacement-of-shocks/93007 "2016-04-16T05:29:02Z")
Hey, I am just looking for some pointers or discussion regarding a squeak that persists after I replaced the rear shocks. The noise started with just smaller bumps, but has no progressed to every little variation in the … --- ## [Power steering trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-trouble/93031)
**Author:** [@ccar13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ccar13)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2016, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-trouble/93031 "2016-04-16T03:04:40Z")
So my problem is with the power steering belt alignment, and with the tensioner pulley. There are a few issues. The pulley itself doesn't spin when tightened to the frame, but seems to spin fine without being tightened… --- ## [Different tire sizes on front vs rear axle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/different-tire-sizes-on-front-vs-rear-axle/93023)
**Author:** [@jstevens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jstevens)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2016, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/different-tire-sizes-on-front-vs-rear-axle/93023 "2016-04-16T01:23:32Z")
I have a 2008 Pontaic G6. I was just given 2 brand new tires size 205/55r16. My current tires are 215/60r16. A friend sent me this link to compare them, but I do not know how to interpret the results. https://www.… --- ## [Highway Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/highway-acceleration/93030)
**Author:** [@mfa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mfa)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2016, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/highway-acceleration/93030 "2016-04-16T01:18:55Z")
On highway, at higher speeds (50-70), I notice that the vehicle's acceleration will pause and the rpms will bounce a bit. Best description I can give is that it feels as if someone were constantly pinching and releasing … --- ## [Versa making roller coaster sound after driving in "2nd"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/versa-making-roller-coaster-sound-after-driving-in-2nd/92933)
**Author:** [@samwise90](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samwise90)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2016, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/versa-making-roller-coaster-sound-after-driving-in-2nd/92933 "2016-04-15T18:58:56Z")
Hi all. I don't know anything about cars (obviously) so go easy on me. The little window on my gear stick (the car is an automatic) is broken, and so when I shifted into Drive (D) I did not realize I actually shifted int… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1056) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1058)