# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1065 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1066 --- ## [Chirping noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chirping-noise/92737)
**Author:** [@scj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scj)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2016, 6:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chirping-noise/92737 "2016-03-12T06:53:31Z")
I have a chirping noise probably in the power steering pump. But maybe the alternator. Any fixes or just replace it. 2007 kia spectra. --- ## [Driving on Bowling Balls?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-on-bowling-balls/92715)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2016, 4:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-on-bowling-balls/92715 "2016-03-12T04:41:38Z")
Recently on NPR's Car Talk a caller had some kind of problem involving her wheels and/or tires. Ray asked her if it felt like she was "driving on bowling balls". If so, that could mean she needs an alignment. I g… --- ## [Ordinary VS Synthetic Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ordinary-vs-synthetic-oil/92692)
**Author:** [@Georgyna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Georgyna)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2016, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ordinary-vs-synthetic-oil/92692 "2016-03-12T04:26:34Z")
Dear Car Talk, My 2007 Toyota Tacoma's oil change is coming soon. It now has 165,000 miles. All this time, I have been using ordinary oil. For the next oil change, I want to switch to Mobil 1-10w-30 Synthetic Oil. … --- ## [Metal on Metal Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-on-metal-noise/92751)
**Author:** [@BigJorge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BigJorge)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2016, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-on-metal-noise/92751 "2016-03-12T02:14:38Z")
My 2009 Accord is making a metal on metal noise when I drive. It's not all the time, probably about 1/3 of the time or so, and only when I'm accelerating/cruising, not braking. It's very loud, and when I took it to a mec… --- ## [2009 Potiac Vibe Passenger Airbag Status](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-potiac-vibe-passenger-airbag-status/92734)
**Author:** [@seebear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seebear)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2016, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-potiac-vibe-passenger-airbag-status/92734 "2016-03-11T23:28:52Z")
I had the airbag recall work done recently. Last week, the passenger airbag status light stayed on, even with the engine turned off, and the key removed. The word, "Passenger" is constantly illuminated. The dealer that d… --- ## [Water Pump Replacement questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-replacement-questions/92739)
**Author:** [@FXing\_Serious](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FXing_Serious)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2016, 6:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-replacement-questions/92739 "2016-03-11T06:41:06Z")
Hi there! Hope everyone is doing great here.... I recently noticed a humming noise coming from the passenger side on my Mazda Protege 2000 ES . I suspected it was the water pump, so I took the car to my mechanic. He i… --- ## [2000 Honda Accord LX overheating/electrical problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-lx-overheating-electrical-problem/92729)
**Author:** [@Phoenix1980](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Phoenix1980)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2016, 6:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-lx-overheating-electrical-problem/92729 "2016-03-11T06:37:24Z")
My roommate's 2000 Honda Accord was acting up, so he bought a new Toyota. He said he'd give me his Honda if I could fix it. Has about 150K miles on it. The problem is when he drives it for more than a mile or so it s… --- ## [2012 Toyota Rav4 front rotors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-rav4-front-rotors/92706)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2016, 11:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-rav4-front-rotors/92706 "2016-03-10T11:02:14Z")
I could use some help in figuring out how to get the front rotors off. My daughters car has 15,000 miles on it, she does not drive the car hard and does not ride the brakes, but the pads are worn and unfortunately gouge… --- ## [Considering buying flood parts car for the engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-buying-flood-parts-car-for-the-engine/92732)
**Author:** [@Propane\_Car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Propane_Car)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2016, 10:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-buying-flood-parts-car-for-the-engine/92732 "2016-03-10T10:13:56Z")
As long as it runs and has good compression, is there anything else I should consider? I plan to check the oil for moisture but there is no guarantee that the oil was changed after the flood. The seller says that the … --- ## [2002 PT Cruiser?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-pt-cruiser/92733)
**Author:** [@FshrKing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FshrKing)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2016, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-pt-cruiser/92733 "2016-03-10T03:27:55Z")
Hi, the car was in a little accident and was hit by a truck from the back. This cause bumper damage and broken tail light and power steering went out. I went to the claim person today and they told me that they would pa… --- ## [2007 PT Cruiser Control Arm-Bushings-Ball Joints](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pt-cruiser-control-arm-bushings-ball-joints/92728)
**Author:** [@Crazy\_Cruiser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crazy_Cruiser)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2016, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pt-cruiser-control-arm-bushings-ball-joints/92728 "2016-03-10T02:11:49Z")
Yesterday mechanic replaced lower control and bushing moog and aligned. Today making a u-turn ball joint broke, had to be towed. Is the ball joint break a result of faulty repair yesterday? --- ## [Front end vibaration while braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-vibaration-while-braking/92644)
**Author:** [@Raindem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Raindem)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2016, 10:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-vibaration-while-braking/92644 "2016-03-09T10:33:12Z")
Hi. This is a 1996 Toyota Tacoma, 2WD, 2.4L. When I apply the brakes I get a very heavy vibration in the front end, almost like a wobble. The vehicle otherwise stops fine. No noises. The vibration occurs at pretty m… --- ## [Z3 Won't Pass Smog](https://community.cartalk.com/t/z3-wont-pass-smog/92694)
**Author:** [@MillieB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MillieB)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2016, 6:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/z3-wont-pass-smog/92694 "2016-03-09T06:20:37Z")
My 2000 BMW Z3 wouldn't pass the California smog test because the catalytic converter monitor wasn't reading. I had the front O2 sensors replaced but it's still not reading. Mechanic is stumped because there are no cod… --- ## [2000 Honda decreasing MPG and heating issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-decreasing-mpg-and-heating-issues/92594)
**Author:** [@HondaTemp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaTemp)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2016, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-decreasing-mpg-and-heating-issues/92594 "2016-03-09T05:25:33Z")
Hey Guys, I have had some issues with my 2000 Honda civic. I have had consistent issues with my car getting hot. I have changed the thermostat, temp sender, O2 sensor, spark plugs and wires, fan relay, Air filter, Oil fi… --- ## [1995 chrysler concorde 3.3L v6 manifold bolt torque help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chrysler-concorde-3-3l-v6-manifold-bolt-torque-help/92712)
**Author:** [@Boogeyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Boogeyman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2016, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chrysler-concorde-3-3l-v6-manifold-bolt-torque-help/92712 "2016-03-09T02:41:30Z")
been searching the internet and for the life of me I cant find the specs for the 4 bolts that tighten the upper manifold down. if anyone has those that would be amazing. and just in case the bold I am referring to. two a… --- ## [Car starting problem when Parked outside and fine in Garage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starting-problem-when-parked-outside-and-fine-in-garage/92708)
**Author:** [@savingprivateryan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/savingprivateryan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2016, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starting-problem-when-parked-outside-and-fine-in-garage/92708 "2016-03-09T00:00:52Z")
Got a 2004, Mazda 6i, 2.4LT, Manual, 140K miles Car has been acting weird from past one week or 10 days. Outside temperature is around 25- 40 Fahrenheit. I park my car in my home garage. It started fine in garage … --- ## [Hard right cut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-right-cut-off/92720)
**Author:** [@Que](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Que)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2016, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-right-cut-off/92720 "2016-03-08T20:07:49Z")
I have a 2001 Toyota Solara. Whenever I make a hard right turn the car turns off. When I stop and put it in park I can always crank right back up. I can turn left with no problems. Can anyone tell me what the problem … --- ## [2002 Mitsubishi Galant Vibrates at stop lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mitsubishi-galant-vibrates-at-stop-lights/92704)
**Author:** [@Mikeloeven](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikeloeven)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2016, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mitsubishi-galant-vibrates-at-stop-lights/92704 "2016-03-08T17:28:14Z")
I am having issues that i think are related to the transmission. when i am stopped and the car is in drive it starts to vibrate significantly however once i start moving again the vibrations stop. Switching to neut… --- ## [2008 Honda Cr-v](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-cr-v/92717)
**Author:** [@Alishag](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alishag)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2016, 9:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-cr-v/92717 "2016-03-08T09:20:21Z")
My Honda CR-V VSA Check engine light are on putting out code P2646 iv cleaned the screens but problem still persists please help --- ## [Oil light , Oil pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-light-oil-pressure/92713)
**Author:** [@KROSS513](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KROSS513)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2016, 8:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-light-oil-pressure/92713 "2016-03-08T08:48:16Z")
Can somebody please help me. i have a 07 impala.got the it runs great.(no noise or over heating) i noticed the oil light was on so instead of playing around i took it and got an oil change. the people at valvoline didnt … --- ## [2007 Yukon Denali w/ retractable running boards](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-yukon-denali-w-retractable-running-boards/92342)
**Author:** [@GRoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GRoy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2016, 5:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-yukon-denali-w-retractable-running-boards/92342 "2016-03-08T05:20:44Z")
The retractable running boards on this vehicle are a PIA in cold climates. They have extreme difficulty retracting when it cold and snowy, particularly the driver side. I think that the motor on that side is getting so… --- ## [Propane Camry with P304 fault](https://community.cartalk.com/t/propane-camry-with-p304-fault/92610)
**Author:** [@Propane\_Car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Propane_Car)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2016, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/propane-camry-with-p304-fault/92610 "2016-03-07T22:12:16Z")
05 Camry 2.4L. ~ 250K hassle free miles. Runs on both propane and gasoline. This particular issue is not related to running on propane but hopefully I have your attention. Issue: p304 misfire. Troubleshooting: 1-… --- ## [99 VW Jetta with 01m automatic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-vw-jetta-with-01m-automatic/92701)
**Author:** [@nbpt100](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nbpt100)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2016, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-vw-jetta-with-01m-automatic/92701 "2016-03-07T19:42:04Z")
Shifting from 2 to 3rd seems to hold too long (surging) in many instances. 1st to 2nd is always perfect and smooth. Also it seems to engine brake (rather than gliding) at times when I take my foot off the gas. This … --- ## [Brights and right front turning signal not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brights-and-right-front-turning-signal-not-working/92699)
**Author:** [@resevil239](https://community.cartalk.com/u/resevil239)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2016, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brights-and-right-front-turning-signal-not-working/92699 "2016-03-07T05:32:32Z")
I have a 99 Camry and have two issues: the brights don't work. After doing some research, I reached the conclusion that it is the dimmer relay (This solved it for someone else), however I noticed that upon unplugging … --- ## [DashBoard keeps turning off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-keeps-turning-off/92693)
**Author:** [@Antoniox2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Antoniox2)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2016, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-keeps-turning-off/92693 "2016-03-06T23:37:57Z")
Hello I have a 1997 Plymouth breeze. My car lately has been having issues when it accelerates. When ever I go over 3000 rpm's to quickly the whole front dash would turn off. The car still runs fine though and the head li… --- ## [Ford Focus 13 Passanger Light Short](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-13-passanger-light-short/92696)
**Author:** [@Ciocalesku](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ciocalesku)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2016, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-13-passanger-light-short/92696 "2016-03-06T18:23:16Z")
I replaced my passenger low beam light because my car had that message pop up. So a few hours later the same message came on screen, and the bulb is out again. I brought it into the dealership I got it from, they are say… --- ## [Automatic Transmission Rebuilding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-rebuilding/92697)
**Author:** [@moremuscles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/moremuscles)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2016, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-rebuilding/92697 "2016-03-06T03:43:56Z")
Nearly finished rebuilding an automatic transmission. Just wondering about the amount of resistance on turning the main shaft after tightening the pump bolts. Prior to tightening the pump bolts the main shaft turns fr… --- ## [Clunk when braking in the rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunk-when-braking-in-the-rain/92346)
**Author:** [@Jack-Dak87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack-Dak87)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2016, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunk-when-braking-in-the-rain/92346 "2016-03-05T23:00:21Z")
First, thanks to all who gave me feedback with the vibration in my 87 Dak after changing the u-joints and carrier bearing. That problem is in the rear view mirror. This problem is recent and only happens when it rains.… --- ## [I remember why I should DIY tire changes vs taking them into Walmart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-remember-why-i-should-diy-tire-changes-vs-taking-them-into-walmart/92629)
**Author:** [@Propane\_Car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Propane_Car)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2016, 10:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-remember-why-i-should-diy-tire-changes-vs-taking-them-into-walmart/92629 "2016-03-05T10:10:12Z")
like everyone else, I hate buying tires. I drive a ton of miles and so does my wife so tires are replaced about every 15 months. I recently got lazy and started having Walmart mount and balance tires again. Today I d… --- ## [Car sputters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sputters/92688)
**Author:** [@SirD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SirD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2016, 6:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sputters/92688 "2016-03-05T06:02:49Z")
I have a 92 grand prix. Out of nowhere when I hit my breaks the car would sputter & eventually die. So I had my break booster replaced & now not only does it still sputter it's has a lack of power when accelerating & I c… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1064) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1066)