# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1059 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1060 --- ## [1999 GMC Suburban c1500 crankshaft sensor broke off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-gmc-suburban-c1500-crankshaft-sensor-broke-off/92967)
**Author:** [@robertbunthib](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robertbunthib)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2016, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-gmc-suburban-c1500-crankshaft-sensor-broke-off/92967 "2016-04-11T02:27:25Z")
My Crankshaft sensor has broken off in the hole for it and will not come out. Does the whole brass looking piece come out to be flush with the black or just the dome looking piece inside the brass. This crankshaft senso… --- ## [P0456 and High Engine Idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0456-and-high-engine-idle/92996)
**Author:** [@scionilya](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scionilya)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2016, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0456-and-high-engine-idle/92996 "2016-04-11T02:07:10Z")
Hi guys, recently my 2005 scion tc CEL light came on and I diagnosed p0456. At the same time when I turn the car on in the morning it idles at 2k RPM for about 3 minutes and then the idle goes down to around 900. If I pa… --- ## [Pontiac Bonneville SE 1998 - Intake Manifold Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-bonneville-se-1998-intake-manifold-issues/92975)
**Author:** [@JackRaynes87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackRaynes87)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2016, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-bonneville-se-1998-intake-manifold-issues/92975 "2016-04-10T21:33:39Z")
I've currently have 114,000 miles on this Pontiac Bonneville and I replaced the intake manifold last summer. Recently, I have been having issues with the intake manifold leaking a fluid on the right side of it (facing th… --- ## [Peugeot 206 1.4 hdi diesel noisy and shaky engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peugeot-206-1-4-hdi-diesel-noisy-and-shaky-engine/92991)
**Author:** [@redbullah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redbullah)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2016, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peugeot-206-1-4-hdi-diesel-noisy-and-shaky-engine/92991 "2016-04-10T18:06:39Z")
i have a 2005 peugeot 206 1.4 hdi around 180.000 kms. recently, the engine started to run very noisy and extremely vibrating/shaking, some kind of rapid ticking sound comes out of it (from the timing belt side i guess?).… --- ## [Squealing belt and stuff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-belt-and-stuff/92986)
**Author:** [@oogabooga](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oogabooga)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2016, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-belt-and-stuff/92986 "2016-04-10T04:05:31Z")
'91 Civic hatchback, 5 speed A couple of issues have cropped up recently, and I would like to hear your opinions on how best to resolve them. My main issue however is what I believe to be a squealing serpentine belt; bu… --- ## [2004 4Runner front axle rebuild](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-4runner-front-axle-rebuild/92976)
**Author:** [@chaissos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chaissos)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2016, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-4runner-front-axle-rebuild/92976 "2016-04-10T02:56:52Z")
Hey guys, Got a question. Stats first, I know: 2004 4Runner, 235K miles, 4WD, Limited, still runs great. :wink: According to the Toyota techs, the front axles need to be rebuilt every 100K miles - because of boot fai… --- ## [Gear Lube Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-lube-oil/92979)
**Author:** [@Don\_X](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don_X)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2016, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-lube-oil/92979 "2016-04-09T17:17:33Z")
I've heard varying information on GL4 versus GL5 gear lube oil n regards to use in older transmissions (not differentials). There's a large number of people that recommend only using GL4 in the transmissions because GL4 … --- ## [1988 Audi 80 turns over once, doesn't start (sometimes starts normally)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-audi-80-turns-over-once-doesnt-start-sometimes-starts-normally/92959)
**Author:** [@Wubbins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wubbins)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2016, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-audi-80-turns-over-once-doesnt-start-sometimes-starts-normally/92959 "2016-04-09T04:22:04Z")
Recently replaced alternator and battery (was told by Brakes Plus that was the issue). The car (with no warning) sometimes just won't start. Wether after driving it or if it's been sitting for a day or two, sometimes it … --- ## [Mystery Clunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-clunk/91915)
**Author:** [@Fluffie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fluffie)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2016, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-clunk/91915 "2016-04-09T03:58:28Z")
Hi Everyone. The car is a 2004 Suzuki Aerio with 68k miles on it. I've owned the car since 25k miles, and performed all maintenance on time. The car was also maintained well before we owned it (receipts). I've taken it t… --- ## ['03 Subaru Legacy clutch/transmission problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-subaru-legacy-clutch-transmission-problems/92968)
**Author:** [@OregonLEB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OregonLEB)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2016, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-subaru-legacy-clutch-transmission-problems/92968 "2016-04-09T03:52:12Z")
Surprise, surprise... Another Subie, another transmission problem. Haha I had the car worked on a while back. They replaced the clutch and the viscous coupling in the transmission. ('03 Subaru Legacy manual transmissio… --- ## [VSA Light Honda 2005 CRV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vsa-light-honda-2005-crv/92982)
**Author:** [@jtara](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtara)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2016, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vsa-light-honda-2005-crv/92982 "2016-04-09T03:43:05Z")
I have 178,000 miles on my 2005 CRV and have recently been experiencing the VSA light coming on. It typically happens when I first start the car ( I have a standard transmission) and it will jerk once in first gear. … --- ## [2004 Dodge Neon SXT transmission not changing gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-neon-sxt-transmission-not-changing-gears/92983)
**Author:** [@LaMamchaDelDiablo13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LaMamchaDelDiablo13)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2016, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-neon-sxt-transmission-not-changing-gears/92983 "2016-04-09T03:27:17Z")
Howdy y'all. Let me say first, I know very, very little about cars. But it all started when I was driving down the road and my car was bucking around 40-45 mph, it stayed that way up until I put some gas in the car the n… --- ## [04 Pontiac Bonneville mass airflow sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-pontiac-bonneville-mass-airflow-sensor/92970)
**Author:** [@alaskastar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alaskastar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2016, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-pontiac-bonneville-mass-airflow-sensor/92970 "2016-04-09T01:24:36Z")
Hi, I'm wondering where the mass airflow sensor is located on a 2004 Pontiac Bonneville? --- ## [Why do I always see people saying drum brakes are simpler than discs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-i-always-see-people-saying-drum-brakes-are-simpler-than-discs/92951)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2016, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-i-always-see-people-saying-drum-brakes-are-simpler-than-discs/92951 "2016-04-08T20:43:45Z")
I was doing the rear shoes/cylinders on my old truck last night and it got me to wondering about that. Disc brakes are a piece of cake. Loosen 1 bolt, remove a second, flip up the caliper, swap pads, re-bolt. Done. Dru… --- ## [Looking for antique auto parts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-antique-auto-parts/92978)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2016, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-antique-auto-parts/92978 "2016-04-08T17:48:19Z")
If you are, then you need to get yourself to this NJ auction...tomorrow! (Sorry for the short notice) http://www.nj.com/salem/index.ssf/2016/04/model\_a\_fords\_and\_more\_a\_half\_century\_auto\_collect.html#incart\_gallery --- ## [How to prepare a vehicle to be driven after sitting unused for 7 months?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-prepare-a-vehicle-to-be-driven-after-sitting-unused-for-7-months/92960)
**Author:** [@Jrimmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jrimmer)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2016, 9:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-prepare-a-vehicle-to-be-driven-after-sitting-unused-for-7-months/92960 "2016-04-08T09:09:17Z")
Since the end of September 2015 my 1991 Cadillac Deville has been sitting on the driveway untouched. I wanted to drive it again, but before I did I wanted to ask you, members of the forum, if there is anything I should d… --- ## [After two failed attempts to fix AC, now repair shop says my PCM needs replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-two-failed-attempts-to-fix-ac-now-repair-shop-says-my-pcm-needs-replacement/92952)
**Author:** [@Johnny1962](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johnny1962)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2016, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-two-failed-attempts-to-fix-ac-now-repair-shop-says-my-pcm-needs-replacement/92952 "2016-04-08T01:58:00Z")
I own a 2007 Kia Sportage. This past year the AC started to decline. Recently, I brought the car to our local Kia dealership repair shop. They attempted to diagnose the problem. First they recharged the system and inject… --- ## [Soften suspension on Camry XSE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/soften-suspension-on-camry-xse/92965)
**Author:** [@frank9875](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frank9875)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2016, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/soften-suspension-on-camry-xse/92965 "2016-04-07T21:34:19Z")
After driving our 2015 Camry XSE for the last year, we feel the suspension is too stiff. I guess it is for the "sport" crowd, but we do not like feeling bumps on 3 to 5-hour road trips. What is the best approach to sof… --- ## [Wife ran over stuff in the road](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wife-ran-over-stuff-in-the-road/92953)
**Author:** [@Propane\_Car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Propane_Car)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2016, 7:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wife-ran-over-stuff-in-the-road/92953 "2016-04-07T07:51:46Z")
She has a 08 Yaris. She said it looked like lumbar (4x4 or 6x6 wood post). She bent both rims on the passenger side. Called around to salvage yards and they wanted more for used rims than what I purchased new ones for… --- ## [2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 135,000 miles Noise from rear of the car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-highlander-hybrid-135-000-miles-noise-from-rear-of-the-car/92949)
**Author:** [@guttingp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/guttingp)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2016, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-highlander-hybrid-135-000-miles-noise-from-rear-of-the-car/92949 "2016-04-07T00:01:08Z")
Ever since I got a brake job, my brake lights have come on, all 8 of them. Traction Control, ABS, Brake, etc. Every once in a while they will go off and be normal for a day or two then they will come back on. The serv… --- ## [1998 plymouth neon oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-plymouth-neon-oil-leak/92957)
**Author:** [@ghviz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ghviz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2016, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-plymouth-neon-oil-leak/92957 "2016-04-06T23:12:12Z")
I have a 1998 plymouth neon that is leaking oil from the filler cap, I have replaced the cap 4 times and it still leaks from this same spot. Any ideas on what it might be? --- ## [Clutch burned out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-burned-out/92950)
**Author:** [@sammiches](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sammiches)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2016, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-burned-out/92950 "2016-04-06T19:26:32Z")
My girlfriend has a 2001 Toyota Solara. I've been driving it, infrequently, for about 3 years, and while it's an older car, I never had any problems engaging the clutch. My girlfriend also did not have any issues with th… --- ## [Exhaust manifold causing head replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-manifold-causing-head-replacement/92273)
**Author:** [@Robinmaine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robinmaine)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2016, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-manifold-causing-head-replacement/92273 "2016-04-06T16:04:57Z")
I have a dodge pickup and just recently had an exhaust manifold leak. The technician repaired the leak but is not confident on how long it will hold due to damage from the manifold to the head. He is saying that a bump c… --- ## [White smoke from starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-from-starter/92947)
**Author:** [@Bnsoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bnsoy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2016, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-from-starter/92947 "2016-04-06T15:30:08Z")
I have a 1997 Saturday. When I go to start the car I hear a click and then nothing. If I try and start the car too many times why smoke comes from the starter. I have a friend who works on his own car he said my starte… --- ## [How long will the battery last?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-will-the-battery-last/92912)
**Author:** [@miki77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miki77)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2016, 11:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-will-the-battery-last/92912 "2016-04-06T11:41:43Z")
I don't use my car (Toyota Camry 1999) for the foreseeable future but I want to keep it anyway in case I will use it later. It was in the backyard for 1 year but now I have to park in the street. Each time I need to turn… --- ## [Brake fluid exchange service provider?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fluid-exchange-service-provider/92954)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2016, 7:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fluid-exchange-service-provider/92954 "2016-04-06T07:52:01Z")
Any recommended place to do a Brake fluid exchange on my car? Called Pepboys - they want $90 to remove the oil in the master cylinder and fill it up - I told the guy I can do it with a syringe - he says yes, I can! F… --- ## [Overfilling gas tank and non-starting van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfilling-gas-tank-and-non-starting-van/92870)
**Author:** [@NateW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NateW)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2016, 5:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfilling-gas-tank-and-non-starting-van/92870 "2016-04-06T05:18:34Z")
We went to fill up the gas tank in my 2013 Honda Odyssey (70,000 mi) on Sunday. The nozzle didn't click off, and the tank over filled. When we tried to start it, the van refused to start. It wasn't the battery since all … --- ## [Bad Piston Rings Affecting Braking?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-piston-rings-affecting-braking/92944)
**Author:** [@Dartavius\_Buttersmut](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dartavius_Buttersmut)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2016, 5:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-piston-rings-affecting-braking/92944 "2016-04-06T05:14:20Z")
My car is currently nearing 187,000 miles. Accelerates slower than it used to, exhaust reeks of oil, and to keep oil in operating range a quart of oil must be added every 200-400 miles. So I'm replacing the piston rings … --- ## [Super-expensive replacement light bulbs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/super-expensive-replacement-light-bulbs/92700)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2016, 5:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/super-expensive-replacement-light-bulbs/92700 "2016-04-06T05:05:06Z")
I was looking to purchase a "194" side marker bulb for my Corolla, only to discover at the big box auto parts store they cost $2.50 each, $5 for a package of two. To me this seems a little steep. On RockAuto the Sylvan… --- ## [Drove my car 28 miles on a flashing engine light,,,enough to do major damage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drove-my-car-28-miles-on-a-flashing-engine-light-enough-to-do-major-damage/92946)
**Author:** [@kat67](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kat67)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2016, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drove-my-car-28-miles-on-a-flashing-engine-light-enough-to-do-major-damage/92946 "2016-04-06T04:38:38Z")
On my way through the mountains my engine light started flashing and the car was running rough. I slowed down and drove it straight to my mechanic's garage, about 28 miles. After reading the forums I am a little worried… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1058) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1060)