# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1067 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1068 --- ## [Intermittent miss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-miss/92652)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-miss/92652 "2016-02-29T23:13:25Z")
1992 GMC 2500 4x4 5.7 liter 203000 miles Auto On a road trip grom wisconsin to texas. About 300 miles from home at 65?mph i felt a vibration. Not real noticable but it felt like rumble bar's on the side of the road..not… --- ## [Ball joint replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ball-joint-replacement/92635)
**Author:** [@part-throttle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/part-throttle)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 8:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ball-joint-replacement/92635 "2016-02-29T08:28:45Z")
Hello all, My sons truck is a 1997 Silverado and supposedly needs upper and lower ball joints replaced. How can I inspect them and decide if the are ok or not? Is there a simple way to do this in the driveway witho… --- ## [Forged pistons on stock rods?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forged-pistons-on-stock-rods/92636)
**Author:** [@ASiemers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ASiemers)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 5:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forged-pistons-on-stock-rods/92636 "2016-02-29T05:11:49Z")
I have a car that just had an engine rebuild, I was told aftermarket rods wouldn't be necessary so I went with aftermarket stock eqivelant forged pistons and used stock rods . The cars stock power levels are 293hp and 30… --- ## [Break pedal needs to be pressed down farther](https://community.cartalk.com/t/break-pedal-needs-to-be-pressed-down-farther/92493)
**Author:** [@resevil239](https://community.cartalk.com/u/resevil239)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 3:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/break-pedal-needs-to-be-pressed-down-farther/92493 "2016-02-29T03:57:42Z")
I have a 99 Toyota Camry and recently the breaklight has been coming on and off sporadically. I assumed I had done some damage to my E-break, as the other week I tried to back out with it on (cut me some slack, I just mo… --- ## [Car misses with popping noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-misses-with-popping-noise/92630)
**Author:** [@wildeted](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wildeted)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-misses-with-popping-noise/92630 "2016-02-29T01:28:43Z")
I have a 2000 Plymouth minivan. About a year ago it would occassionally miss. I thouight it was bad gas and began adding alcohol with every fill up. This hasn't worked and the problem has gotten worse. Now, whenever … --- ## [O2 Sensor Voltage higher than possible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-voltage-higher-than-possible/92650)
**Author:** [@trcunni](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trcunni)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2016, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-voltage-higher-than-possible/92650 "2016-02-28T23:24:43Z")
The freeze frame data collected from a 2008 Nissan Sentra is showing that the O2 sensor voltage (bank 1, sensor 1) is higher than possible. Specifically, the OBDII showed voltages of 2.822, 2.192, and 2.662 on three dif… --- ## [04 Saturn Vue need help with transmission!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-saturn-vue-need-help-with-transmission/92648)
**Author:** [@ginaschroeter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ginaschroeter)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2016, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-saturn-vue-need-help-with-transmission/92648 "2016-02-28T19:49:42Z")
I have a problem that i'm sure thousands of other people have. It involves my Saturn Vue with a CVT transmission. I now know these trans axles are no good. I changed it, with one from a front wheel drive Chevrolet HHR. I… --- ## [Botched oil change. A few questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/botched-oil-change-a-few-questions/92647)
**Author:** [@bbylski77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bbylski77)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2016, 9:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/botched-oil-change-a-few-questions/92647 "2016-02-28T09:15:40Z")
This is about a 2015 Honda Fit. 24,000 miles. Hello, I got an oil change on Tuesday, and when I left work Wednesday my engine started making noises and my oil pressure light came on. I pulled over. Called the oil ch… --- ## [Leaky head gasket or air pocket?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-head-gasket-or-air-pocket/92646)
**Author:** [@squid83](https://community.cartalk.com/u/squid83)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2016, 9:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-head-gasket-or-air-pocket/92646 "2016-02-28T09:03:53Z")
I've been having trouble with the cooling system of my 2005 Kia Sedona (about 90,000 miles) and a couple months back I had the system flushed, coolant added and thermostat replace. Not long after this the overheating st… --- ## [2008 Corolla Wandering at Highway Speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-corolla-wandering-at-highway-speeds/92642)
**Author:** [@JLeather](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JLeather)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2016, 6:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-corolla-wandering-at-highway-speeds/92642 "2016-02-28T06:23:13Z")
My wife and I have owned our '08 Corolla since brand new. It is up to 162,000 miles now, and has developed a fairly serious handling issue. The car wanders at highway speeds (60mph+). This generally only occurs with s… --- ## [Why are so many threads closed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-so-many-threads-closed/92640)
**Author:** [@oaklandxxx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oaklandxxx)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2016, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-so-many-threads-closed/92640 "2016-02-27T17:20:12Z")
It seems like most of the threads are closed to comment. What's up with that?? What causes a thread to be closed??? --- ## [Burning smell for about 30 seconds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-smell-for-about-30-seconds/92624)
**Author:** [@sunbelt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sunbelt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2016, 6:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-smell-for-about-30-seconds/92624 "2016-02-27T06:14:07Z")
While driving my toyota corolla 2006, I smelled a burning smell and saw a small amount of smoke for about 30 seconds coming out right by the windshield wiper , this happened twice within an hour period. What could this … --- ## [Deep Tree Scratch on Side of Roof](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deep-tree-scratch-on-side-of-roof/92637)
**Author:** [@toothbrush](https://community.cartalk.com/u/toothbrush)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2016, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deep-tree-scratch-on-side-of-roof/92637 "2016-02-27T03:55:08Z")
Hi guys, I have a RV motorhome and upon passing a parking spot, caught a few hanging trees and have a very deep scratch on the side. Attached is a pic. The material doesn't feel like metal (notice the wool-like material … --- ## [2013 ford fusion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion/92626)
**Author:** [@tskees](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tskees)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2016, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion/92626 "2016-02-26T20:55:13Z")
My cars thermostat runs normal all the time unless I go up hill. I drive into the mountains to work every day. It runs about 80% hot until I crest the mountain and then immediately cools back down to normal. Since its… --- ## [Parked car for Winter, Started it up and can smell burning?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parked-car-for-winter-started-it-up-and-can-smell-burning/92633)
**Author:** [@Tlynn420](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tlynn420)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2016, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parked-car-for-winter-started-it-up-and-can-smell-burning/92633 "2016-02-26T19:58:19Z")
Curious if this could be a normal thing from it sitting for 6 months... I have a 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Took the battery out for the Winter. Just started the car today only ran it for about 2 min when I went to clos… --- ## [Buying a truck, 2WD or 4 WD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-truck-2wd-or-4-wd/92567)
**Author:** [@kescott1910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kescott1910)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2016, 12:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-truck-2wd-or-4-wd/92567 "2016-02-26T12:09:01Z")
I will soon be purchasing a truck. I was curious if others thought it is worth the money to buy 4WD. I live in Atlanta, GA which rarely or even ever gets snow/ice etc. However, 4 weeks a year I go out west(Wyoming) to… --- ## [Stymied by bad oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stymied-by-bad-oil-change/92574)
**Author:** [@im1dermike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/im1dermike)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2016, 8:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stymied-by-bad-oil-change/92574 "2016-02-26T08:00:36Z")
I changed the oil on my wife's Mazda3 today and it went off (as such a straight forward task is expected to) without a hitch. FWIW this is the first time I've done an oil change on her car. Just to note the steps, I dr… --- ## [Stop Sale Order issued by Honda for 2016 Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stop-sale-order-issued-by-honda-for-2016-civic/92596)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2016, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stop-sale-order-issued-by-honda-for-2016-civic/92596 "2016-02-26T02:40:36Z")
I heard this story on the radio earlier today, but I thought that I must have mis-heard the reason for the Stop Sale Order. However, this article confirms that I heard the info correctly, and that over 30,000 2016 Civics… --- ## [Repair cost discussion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-cost-discussion/92593)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2016, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-cost-discussion/92593 "2016-02-26T02:14:51Z")
Just looking for a second opinion. Got my '07 TL into the dealership for t-belt/water pump replacement. They called and said my oil pump is seeping oil and they need to re-seal it. I'm having them send me pictures to … --- ## [Odd tire wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-tire-wear/92607)
**Author:** [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2016, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-tire-wear/92607 "2016-02-25T20:55:07Z")
I've encountered a curious tire wear issue that warrants some feedback thoughts from the collective. I recently replaced all 4 tires on the wife's Saab because of the tire issue shown in pictures below. The inner edge of… --- ## [Check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/92233)
**Author:** [@byline](https://community.cartalk.com/u/byline)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2016, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/92233 "2016-02-25T18:05:37Z")
I have a 2012 Ford Fusion SEL. In late December, the check engine light came on (steady, not flashing). I took it to a local mechanic, as the nearest Ford dealership is a 45-minute drive away. He said an evap code came u… --- ## [Prepping a 20 year old car to sell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prepping-a-20-year-old-car-to-sell/92608)
**Author:** [@brm7675](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brm7675)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2016, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prepping-a-20-year-old-car-to-sell/92608 "2016-02-25T01:04:46Z")
We have finally convinced our father who is 98 years old that he should not be driving anymore, and to sell his old car. The car is a 1996 Dodge Neon which runs ok, but has some rust issues and looks like a 20 year old … --- ## [Automatic Transmission Fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-fluid/92614)
**Author:** [@Sloepoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sloepoke)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2016, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-fluid/92614 "2016-02-25T00:14:37Z")
This is something I'm just curious about . Years ago a friend was looking to buy a used car off a car lot . He asked me to go along to look at cars with him . One car he liked the looks of was a Chrysler product , If I r… --- ## [2004 Hyundai Sonata knocking sound and hot smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-sonata-knocking-sound-and-hot-smell/92579)
**Author:** [@Millie33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Millie33)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2016, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-sonata-knocking-sound-and-hot-smell/92579 "2016-02-24T22:58:27Z")
My car is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata with 260,000 miles. Regularly maintained and has been an excellent car. However, a few days ago, while driving it with the heater on, the car begins to smell hot,both inside and outside th… --- ## [2006 Buick LaCrosse Battery - CCA?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-lacrosse-battery-cca/92581)
**Author:** [@acrowe97](https://community.cartalk.com/u/acrowe97)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2016, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-lacrosse-battery-cca/92581 "2016-02-24T21:18:52Z")
I recently had my 690 CCA battery in my car tested, and the result was 320 CCA. I know at this point I need a new battery, but I don't know the difference between CCA's. Would an 800 CCA vs. a 740 CCA make a difference? --- ## [Clutch in Alternator and belt replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-in-alternator-and-belt-replacement/92612)
**Author:** [@MickiD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MickiD)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2016, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-in-alternator-and-belt-replacement/92612 "2016-02-24T20:49:43Z")
Hi. I have a 2003 Mazda 6 and heard a rattling sound in the engine ONLY when the car is in drive or reverse, never when in Park. My mechanic said it is the clutch in the alternator that is coming apart and so the Alter… --- ## [Maintenance Question on a new vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-question-on-a-new-vehicle/92481)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2016, 9:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-question-on-a-new-vehicle/92481 "2016-02-24T09:40:23Z")
Hello! So, I ended up with a 2015 Kia Sportage (brand new). I looked in the owners manual maintenance section, and it lists maintenance every 7,500 miles. Is this safe to do with regular oil? Obviously at my first o… --- ## [2010 MazdaSpeed 3 acceleration issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazdaspeed-3-acceleration-issues/92602)
**Author:** [@Allio512](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Allio512)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2016, 8:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazdaspeed-3-acceleration-issues/92602 "2016-02-24T08:44:46Z")
My car has about 62,000 miles on it and has recently been having acceleration issues. 1-3rd gear seem under powered and what I am giving on the gas does not equal the power that should be coming forth, the RPMs seem to s… --- ## [Does Color Really Matter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-color-really-matter/92611)
**Author:** [@Gaffigan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gaffigan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2016, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-color-really-matter/92611 "2016-02-24T04:33:04Z")
This a trailer question but still automotive in nature. I've got a 2,000 lb. single axle motorcycle trailer (no brakes). In the past, I've greased the axle bearings with a gold (amber) grease that looked like the greas… --- ## [Coolant sytem water hammer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-sytem-water-hammer/92569)
**Author:** [@winger4647](https://community.cartalk.com/u/winger4647)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-sytem-water-hammer/92569 "2016-02-23T18:41:58Z")
I posted this in another forum and I followed all the suggestions as it was figured there was air trapped within the block. Thought I'd try here and see if any other ideas. The noise comes from the front of the engine u… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1066) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1068)