# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1060 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1061 --- ## [Several Electrical Failures in My Buick LeSabre 2002](https://community.cartalk.com/t/several-electrical-failures-in-my-buick-lesabre-2002/92799)
**Author:** [@sugardaddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sugardaddy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2016, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/several-electrical-failures-in-my-buick-lesabre-2002/92799 "2016-04-06T03:15:07Z")
Buick LeSabre 2002 Several months ago, several electric items in my car failed... all at once. For the cig lighter especially, I looked through both fuseboxes (front and back) for any fuse that looked like it might be… --- ## [Replacing lug nuts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-lug-nuts/92941)
**Author:** [@Papo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Papo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2016, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-lug-nuts/92941 "2016-04-05T22:45:34Z")
I'm replacing the lug nuts on all 4 wheels, however, I do not want to jack up the car. Can I replace one lug nut at the time per tire and then move to the next tire without lifting the car? --- ## [Engine Noise.. (help identify)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise-help-identify/92781)
**Author:** [@d3r](https://community.cartalk.com/u/d3r)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2016, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise-help-identify/92781 "2016-04-05T22:45:16Z")
2004 Buick Century. 3100 motor. 150k miles Recently discovered strange noise but not sure exactly how long its been happening. (I listen to the radio pretty loud) Engine sounds normal at start/idle (hot and cold) Dur… --- ## [Changing to synthetic oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-to-synthetic-oil/92935)
**Author:** [@Beargut](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beargut)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2016, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-to-synthetic-oil/92935 "2016-04-05T18:26:49Z")
If you have a high mileage car that has always used conventional oil, what is recommended if you want to change to synthetic. Is that evan a good idea ? --- ## [Idiot Lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idiot-lights/92923)
**Author:** [@Hondi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hondi)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2016, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idiot-lights/92923 "2016-04-05T18:16:08Z")
I got a used 2014 Honda Civic still under warranty. Early this morning I had aftermarket headlights installed with the new 5k lights (bluish white color light). While driving during daylight I briefly turned on the new… --- ## [Seafoam trans tune?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seafoam-trans-tune/92945)
**Author:** [@brm7675](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brm7675)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2016, 7:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seafoam-trans-tune/92945 "2016-04-05T07:56:23Z")
I came across a video where a mechanic suggested to possibly address a sticky power steering issue with the rack and pinion is to remove some of the fluid and pour in 8 oz of this seafoam trans tune to help unclog and cl… --- ## [Can I jump start my car without a radio? (2002 Buick LeSabre)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-jump-start-my-car-without-a-radio-2002-buick-lesabre/92934)
**Author:** [@BCCorn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BCCorn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2016, 7:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-jump-start-my-car-without-a-radio-2002-buick-lesabre/92934 "2016-04-05T07:20:21Z")
I removed the (factory-installed) radio from my 2002 Buick LeSabre to clear a cassette jam. Got the cassette out, but the cassette loader is knackered enough that I'll probably have to get a new radio. Here's my questi… --- ## [Oil life](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-life/92922)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2016, 6:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-life/92922 "2016-04-05T06:04:40Z")
So, I recently got a new Kia Sporage (2.4L 4 cycle engine). I currently have 3k miles, and plan on doing an oil change at 7,500 miles (when Kia recommends the first oil change). I am still finding it hard to believe th… --- ## [Engine Idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-idling/92924)
**Author:** [@Hondi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hondi)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2016, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-idling/92924 "2016-04-05T04:22:59Z")
On the 2014 Honda Civic why is it necessary to let the engine idle until the blue "C" light icon goes off? I wish the dealership had given me this information when I bought the car. It was not until a couple days later… --- ## [Speedometer, gas gauge failing intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-gas-gauge-failing-intermittently/92925)
**Author:** [@Tailwind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tailwind)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2016, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-gas-gauge-failing-intermittently/92925 "2016-04-05T01:41:18Z")
2005 Scion xA 127,000 miles Total nonmechanic here. Problem started with speedometer not working occasionally. Now it works about 75% of the time. Often if I park for several minutes and restart the car the speedome… --- ## [1997 Lincoln Town car. Oil pan replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-lincoln-town-car-oil-pan-replacement/92911)
**Author:** [@Yosemite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yosemite)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2016, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-lincoln-town-car-oil-pan-replacement/92911 "2016-04-04T18:07:06Z")
I have someone who wants me to replace their oil pan. It is a 1997 town car with the V8 4.6. The other mechanic told them that the pan is rotting through and it's not just a weeping gasket. I have not had the chance to… --- ## [Trouble shooting a new steering issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-shooting-a-new-steering-issue/92921)
**Author:** [@brm7675](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brm7675)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2016, 5:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-shooting-a-new-steering-issue/92921 "2016-04-04T05:47:33Z")
I am posting this issue because I tried under my R&P subject line and got no follow-up. I had my 2003 impala in today and had the tires rotated and new back breaks in. The place told me that I was kinda low on PF and i… --- ## [2004 Lincoln Town Car squeak in gas pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lincoln-town-car-squeak-in-gas-pedal/92931)
**Author:** [@SammyLincoln](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SammyLincoln)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2016, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lincoln-town-car-squeak-in-gas-pedal/92931 "2016-04-04T03:39:59Z")
When the car is in drive, just about every time I press on the gas pedal, I hear a squeak, supposedly from the gas pedal. I think the only place this could squeak is the pivot of the gas pedal. I have tried numerous time… --- ## [Steering wheel play on '98 GMC Sierra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-play-on-98-gmc-sierra/92888)
**Author:** [@Roadrunner19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roadrunner19)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2016, 3:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-play-on-98-gmc-sierra/92888 "2016-04-04T03:00:58Z")
Hello, My steering wheel has been loose with play for about 3 years now. I have replaced everything there is to replace regarding the steering. However, when I did the gearbox I called a mobile mechanic to help me screw … --- ## [Timing belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt/92906)
**Author:** [@CarolJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolJ)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2016, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt/92906 "2016-04-04T01:30:30Z")
I have a 2009 Accent with 23,000. Dealership says it's time to change the timing belt, due to year and weather/road conditions. I have my car in garage and really only use it to drive around time. I would like to know… --- ## [Frustrated](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frustrated/92920)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2016, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frustrated/92920 "2016-04-04T01:28:32Z")
I'm mad at myself. Allow me to vent. Problem: intermittent left turn signal, '02 Corolla. Changed the bulbs, cleaned the socket with contact cleaner, and replaced the flasher.... a friend did the physical part, since I… --- ## [Oil in Cylinders, 99 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-in-cylinders-99-honda-accord/92784)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Wretzel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike_Wretzel)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2016, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-in-cylinders-99-honda-accord/92784 "2016-04-03T19:43:23Z")
So I've got this that lawn ornament of a 99 Honda Accord 4cyl (190k miles or so) in my yard. I'd had a problem with thick carbon build-up on the spark plugs electrodes, which was blamed on poor timing. So at the recommen… --- ## [Rear alignment issue - dealer's mechanic says siezed bushing bolt, no problem. Hmmm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-alignment-issue-dealers-mechanic-says-siezed-bushing-bolt-no-problem-hmmm/92917)
**Author:** [@vehicletalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vehicletalk)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2016, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-alignment-issue-dealers-mechanic-says-siezed-bushing-bolt-no-problem-hmmm/92917 "2016-04-03T18:54:28Z")
\[ My apologies about this long-ish story .... I hope it's a quick read. \] Hi, ::: "Reader's Digest" version ::: The dealer's mechanic says it's okay to adjust the rear alignment if the bushing bolts are seized. Wh… --- ## [Which Engine oil for 1987 Acura Integra with 160k?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-engine-oil-for-1987-acura-integra-with-160k/92905)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2016, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-engine-oil-for-1987-acura-integra-with-160k/92905 "2016-04-03T03:05:07Z")
I switched to Valvoline high mileage oil around 110k due to oil seepage from the bottom gasket on the engine - Valvoline high mileage probably stopped it Then might have used syn blend with high mileage and also just f… --- ## ['06 Subaru Forester Head Gasket Dilemma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-subaru-forester-head-gasket-dilemma/92868)
**Author:** [@MichRichGreene](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichRichGreene)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2016, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-subaru-forester-head-gasket-dilemma/92868 "2016-04-03T02:57:11Z")
Hey folks, I'm at a loss with the decision I must make about my '06 Subaru Forester with 167,000 miles on it. I bought this car about 6 months ago with some advice to keep an eye on the coolant levels from the 3rd party … --- ## [Rack and pinon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-and-pinon/92915)
**Author:** [@brm7675](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brm7675)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2016, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-and-pinon/92915 "2016-04-03T02:17:46Z")
I have a 2003 impala with about 116000 miles and the 3.1 engine I believe. I have been told I have a leak in my rack and pinion and it needs to be replaced at a cost of $775. My question is that a fair replacement cos… --- ## [2003 GMC Sonoma P1072 / P1075 codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-sonoma-p1072-p1075-codes/92913)
**Author:** [@uconn4444](https://community.cartalk.com/u/uconn4444)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2016, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-sonoma-p1072-p1075-codes/92913 "2016-04-03T01:38:27Z")
My father-in-law’s 2003 Sonoma truck has the check engine light on and I found it was driven by the P1072 / P1075 codes, indicating that both bank 1 and 2 were too rich. We have tried numerous repairs to fix the issue, i… --- ## [Rear pads and rotor replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-pads-and-rotor-replacement/92916)
**Author:** [@brm7675](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brm7675)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2016, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-pads-and-rotor-replacement/92916 "2016-04-03T01:17:44Z")
For a 2003 impala, what is a fair cost to replace the rear pads and rotors on this car. I priced out the parts and looking at about $145. A place close to me wants $265 to do the entire job. I don't have the ability t… --- ## [Temperature gauge antifreeze smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-gauge-antifreeze-smell/92918)
**Author:** [@Amandab219](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amandab219)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2016, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-gauge-antifreeze-smell/92918 "2016-04-02T22:56:29Z")
Temp gauge not working stays at C doesn't move at all. And smelling anti freeze while driving. The heat still works and not wet on carpet of passenger side. Does have an oil leak I think since I've had to add more oil ag… --- ## [95 Buick Century Woody Rough Idle - Battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-buick-century-woody-rough-idle-battery/92895)
**Author:** [@sharpiestories](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sharpiestories)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2016, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-buick-century-woody-rough-idle-battery/92895 "2016-04-02T22:32:51Z")
My grandpa's old wood paneled station wagon is sick. The idle seems to be getting rougher and rougher with every time I kill the battery (I've somehow left my headlights on four times in the past two months and needed a … --- ## [1995 Honda civic DX jumped time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-honda-civic-dx-jumped-time/92898)
**Author:** [@Diy\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diy_guy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2016, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-honda-civic-dx-jumped-time/92898 "2016-04-02T19:40:21Z")
My 1995 Honda civic dx jumped time and won't even crank and have no clue what to do so if anybody out there does know and would tell me what I got to do to fix it it would greatly be a appreciated --- ## [Car won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start/92907)
**Author:** [@MarkSomething](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkSomething)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2016, 8:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start/92907 "2016-04-02T08:26:22Z")
My car won't start! When I turn the key, the car doesn't make any sounds aside from the fan turning every few seconds. The car seems to think the engine is going. All the lights and everything turn on (they're hardly tur… --- ## [1999 Honda Civic DX Maintenance Questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-civic-dx-maintenance-questions/92900)
**Author:** [@sheafromme](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sheafromme)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2016, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-civic-dx-maintenance-questions/92900 "2016-04-02T02:22:36Z")
I've taken pretty good care of the car and gotten everything that's needed fixing taken care of and haven't let there be much more than 3,000 miles between oil changes. However, it's getting kinda old, startin' to creak … --- ## [Car unlocks and locks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-unlocks-and-locks/92875)
**Author:** [@Hawk1371](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hawk1371)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2016, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-unlocks-and-locks/92875 "2016-04-01T23:12:14Z")
My car locks and unlocks itself when i stop, is this something i should be concerned with or is it just an annoyance i can forget about the car is cheap so not wanting to spend alot of money on it --- ## [2004 PT Cruizer - Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pt-cruizer-brakes/92882)
**Author:** [@raiderpb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raiderpb)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2016, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pt-cruizer-brakes/92882 "2016-04-01T22:59:54Z")
I recently had a caliper replaced on the front driver's side wheel. I had driven it a bit at highway speeds before I realized it needed to be replaced. Now, the car drives fine while cold or at normal temperatures. The p… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1059) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1061)