# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1069 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1070 --- ## [Ford Explorer Leaf Spring Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-leaf-spring-replacement/92535)
**Author:** [@youdunnojack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/youdunnojack)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2016, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-leaf-spring-replacement/92535 "2016-02-18T22:15:47Z")
Got a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport with that classic saggy rear. Looking to replace my mono leaf springs with springs from a 4 door, but having trouble locating parts swap info. I want to find some kind of database that will… --- ## [1995 Toyota 4runner 251,900 miles ENGINE WONT TURN OVER](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-4runner-251-900-miles-engine-wont-turn-over/92540)
**Author:** [@Schmitty41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Schmitty41)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2016, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-4runner-251-900-miles-engine-wont-turn-over/92540 "2016-02-18T22:01:12Z")
My car engine wont turn over. I can hear the starter going when I turn the key but the engine wont start. My battery is old and when I read volt meter in my car the line is right in the middle. When I tried getting jump … --- ## [Rav4 (2005-2014) Recall Announced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav4-2005-2014-recall-announced/92555)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2016, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav4-2005-2014-recall-announced/92555 "2016-02-18T20:25:10Z")
Toyota will soon be installing plastic covers on a part of the 2nd row seat frames to prevent seat belts from being cut in the event of a severe crash. http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2016/02/18/toyota-recalls-2… --- ## [Formula Mach 1 Ski Doo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/formula-mach-1-ski-doo/92309)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2016, 7:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/formula-mach-1-ski-doo/92309 "2016-02-18T07:06:06Z")
I know this is car talk. But I know many of you guys, and girls, work on motorcycles and snowmobiles. For those of you who do, if you have a good idea let me know. I have a Ski Doo Mach 1 early 90's. Just got it thi… --- ## [Driving down the highway in 2nd gear (like a genius)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-down-the-highway-in-2nd-gear-like-a-genius/92544)
**Author:** [@ChrissieD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrissieD)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2016, 5:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-down-the-highway-in-2nd-gear-like-a-genius/92544 "2016-02-18T05:28:26Z")
This morning, cause I was so very awake, and at my best, I drove down the highway with top speeds of maybe 55 to 60 for a little under 3 miles in 2nd (I have a 2013 Honda CR-V automatic). I noticed it went to 5000 rpm, … --- ## [Cancel extended warranty on CPO mazda 6?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cancel-extended-warranty-on-cpo-mazda-6/92546)
**Author:** [@Adcat2300](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adcat2300)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2016, 5:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cancel-extended-warranty-on-cpo-mazda-6/92546 "2016-02-18T05:05:39Z")
Hey Guys, I just purchased my first car (CPO 2014 Mazda 6 GT) with 41,000 miles. I extensively researched the whole process (negotiation, financing, 4 square, etc) however I was not prepared to deal with extended warran… --- ## [Supamatt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/supamatt/92538)
**Author:** [@Supamatt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Supamatt)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2016, 4:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/supamatt/92538 "2016-02-18T04:24:39Z")
I have a dodge charger 2012 and my problem im having is my temperature guage keeps fluctuating.. I change the thermostat and that didn't fix the problem.. I have coolant in my radiator reservoir.. What else can cause it … --- ## [My 2011 rav4 maintenance manual does not mention ever needing to replace the timing chain, why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2011-rav4-maintenance-manual-does-not-mention-ever-needing-to-replace-the-timing-chain-why/92529)
**Author:** [@Rockjock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rockjock)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2016, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2011-rav4-maintenance-manual-does-not-mention-ever-needing-to-replace-the-timing-chain-why/92529 "2016-02-18T04:05:15Z")
I have gone through the maintenance recommendations in my Toyota 2011 rav4 manual and it never mentions replacing the timing chain. The closest thing is that it tells me to inspect drive belts regularly, but I don't thin… --- ## [Car is "Wobbly" and loud](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-is-wobbly-and-loud/92483)
**Author:** [@geogirl81](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geogirl81)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2016, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-is-wobbly-and-loud/92483 "2016-02-18T01:49:52Z")
I have a 2008 Pontiac G6 GT. I loved my card until I had to replace the rotors and changed to an all-weather tire. Now, I can feel a vibration in the steering column; a vibration in the seat and floor; there is a noise i… --- ## [Single car, low speed, front end "collision"...couple issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/single-car-low-speed-front-end-collision-couple-issues/92536)
**Author:** [@angelaRN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/angelaRN)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2016, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/single-car-low-speed-front-end-collision-couple-issues/92536 "2016-02-17T23:51:12Z")
Last night on my way to work (I work night shift in an ER) I was driving down a road that had seen snowfall but no plows. The limit was 45 but I was driving between 30 and 35. I hit a patch of ice and started to slide le… --- ## [2007 f150 5.4 super crew 4wd issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-f150-5-4-super-crew-4wd-issues/92518)
**Author:** [@Staceyb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Staceyb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2016, 9:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-f150-5-4-super-crew-4wd-issues/92518 "2016-02-17T09:49:35Z")
My f150 4wd worked great to pull a car out of the snow the next day my motor froze up I had a new motor installed and the day I picked it up the 4wd didn't work. I have vacuum to both actuators when in 2wd and none in 4w… --- ## [Coolant overflow empty twice in last 20K](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-overflow-empty-twice-in-last-20k/92530)
**Author:** [@rick-in-florida](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rick-in-florida)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2016, 9:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-overflow-empty-twice-in-last-20k/92530 "2016-02-17T09:46:40Z")
Have a 2007 Isuzu I290 four cylinder with 5 speed manual transmission with 116000 miles on it. have used Mobile One oil from day one and replace it and the filter about every 8000 miles. Twice in the last 20,000 miles … --- ## [Ford Focus ST Throttle Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-st-throttle-issues/92526)
**Author:** [@jdevmiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdevmiller)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2016, 9:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-st-throttle-issues/92526 "2016-02-17T09:38:10Z")
OK so I recently purchased a rebuilt 2014 Ford Focus ST3 with about 11,000 miles on it. The engine is a turbocharged 2.0L EcoBoost. I usually use 91 or 93 octane fuel, whichever is the highest available. I love the car -… --- ## [02 Sensor Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-sensor-tester/92537)
**Author:** [@Sloepoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sloepoke)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2016, 9:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-sensor-tester/92537 "2016-02-17T09:30:06Z")
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5YuveVwXVE Does anyone think this would be worthwhile for the home diy'r mechanic ? Costs about $105.00 . --- ## [Swapping heads on my J35Z3 with heads from J37A2 Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/swapping-heads-on-my-j35z3-with-heads-from-j37a2-engine/92533)
**Author:** [@Daddyric](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daddyric)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2016, 9:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/swapping-heads-on-my-j35z3-with-heads-from-j37a2-engine/92533 "2016-02-17T09:21:29Z")
I have heard that you can put J 37 heads on the J 35 engine I found one forum talking about it but I cannot find any more information does anybody have any info? --- ## [Bad Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-oil/92520)
**Author:** [@knfenimore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knfenimore)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2016, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-oil/92520 "2016-02-16T20:23:10Z")
We just had a news report on oil sold at discount stores, Dollar General and others, does not meet current API specifications. On the back of the bottle it states for vehicles made before 1987. People are buying this a… --- ## [2010 Dodge Grand Caravan shuts off while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-grand-caravan-shuts-off-while-driving/92521)
**Author:** [@jor05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jor05)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2016, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-grand-caravan-shuts-off-while-driving/92521 "2016-02-16T03:14:28Z")
Our van shuts off while driving. This means I have no power to brakes or steering. The only warning light that comes on is the traction control light. Therefore when hooked up to diagnostics there is no information. We… --- ## [Rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle/92515)
**Author:** [@dodge330](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dodge330)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2016, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle/92515 "2016-02-16T01:08:19Z")
My windstar 3.8 engine has idle problems and engine light comes on at times. Code po305 (misfire #5). When I add sea-form to tank and drive awhile, the engine light goes out and the engine idle's normal. Is this a eva… --- ## [Repair or Fuggetaboutit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-fuggetaboutit/92524)
**Author:** [@Teek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Teek)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2016, 12:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-fuggetaboutit/92524 "2016-02-16T00:13:42Z")
We have a 2006 Outback Ltd 2.5 that we are fond of. It has 135,00 miles.The defroster stopped working and the car started overheating. The Subaru mechanic told us it has a leaking head gasket, the radiator is leaking fro… --- ## [Replaced transmision](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-transmision/92519)
**Author:** [@notanordinaryfemale](https://community.cartalk.com/u/notanordinaryfemale)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2016, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-transmision/92519 "2016-02-15T20:49:59Z")
I have a 99 Merc Sable, only 75,000 miles. Car has ran smooth, no issues. Until, I had ran over a blown tire. Pulled gas line off filter. Replaced it. Everything seemed fine. But turns out, I think anyhow this is when th… --- ## [\------worried im about to buy a lemon------](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worried-im-about-to-buy-a-lemon/92507)
**Author:** [@tiredafoflemons1274](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tiredafoflemons1274)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2016, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worried-im-about-to-buy-a-lemon/92507 "2016-02-15T18:24:36Z")
I have an associate that is selling me his 2002 Ford Explorer. It is actually his fathers who 3 months ago abruptly found out he has stage 4 bone cancer, paylazed, and hast came home from the hospital since. He is now in… --- ## [Old Nissan Maxima 1985](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-nissan-maxima-1985/91189)
**Author:** [@John\_Andrew\_McCormick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Andrew_McCormick)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2016, 10:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-nissan-maxima-1985/91189 "2016-02-15T10:20:27Z")
Hey guys so I've recently been thinking about attempting to either try and fix my parents old maxima or look into maybe having someone fix it up a bit but I'm not sure if it's worth the costs.. The cars been sitting now … --- ## [Bad battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-battery/92525)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2016, 9:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-battery/92525 "2016-02-15T09:27:32Z")
The car was dead, totally. I decided to charge the battery. The charger kept pegging the needle at max, then going off, then back on again repeatedly. Looks to me like a dead short. It is not the charger--works fine in a… --- ## [Distributor question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/distributor-question/92516)
**Author:** [@scj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scj)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2016, 8:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/distributor-question/92516 "2016-02-15T08:59:07Z")
Car is chugging when stopped. Changed the spark plugs and fuel filter. Still does it. Now checking the distributor. I've attached a couple pictures. You can see the brown marks. Is this a problem? Thanks. --- ## [Best colour car repair manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-colour-car-repair-manual/92477)
**Author:** [@matt357](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matt357)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2016, 7:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-colour-car-repair-manual/92477 "2016-02-15T07:23:02Z")
I was thinking of getting a haynes repair manual, and I looked through one a friend had and all the photos were in black and white and it didn't really describe things in a step by step manner or go over things like flui… --- ## [Mechanic stumped after over 2 months, but wants $2400 for no repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-stumped-after-over-2-months-but-wants-2400-for-no-repair/92478)
**Author:** [@Jug](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jug)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2016, 6:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-stumped-after-over-2-months-but-wants-2400-for-no-repair/92478 "2016-02-15T06:14:52Z")
So my BMW 325 was running fine, then started losing power going uphill. To the extent that I pulled over and turned around. It drove the 60 miles back home but kicked the EML code twice in the process. Long story short, … --- ## [Tire size question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-size-question/92523)
**Author:** [@bzb882](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bzb882)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2016, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-size-question/92523 "2016-02-15T02:51:37Z")
I have a 2004 Camry that has size 215/60R16 tires. I need two new tires installed on the car and I have a set of new high-end Michelins size 205/65R15. My question is, if I purchased a set of 15" steel rims and had the… --- ## [2002 Cavalier alternator/battery/connection issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cavalier-alternator-battery-connection-issue/92509)
**Author:** [@batmreload](https://community.cartalk.com/u/batmreload)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2016, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cavalier-alternator-battery-connection-issue/92509 "2016-02-14T23:16:25Z")
Hi. First post here. I recently got the above cavalier with 145,000 miles for $500. Plenty of new parts, including the starter. Expecting to add a few electrical add-ons (small 400 watt inverter and maybe a second batt… --- ## [LOUD Creaking and clunking while braking and steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-creaking-and-clunking-while-braking-and-steering/92517)
**Author:** [@Torinosuke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Torinosuke)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2016, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-creaking-and-clunking-while-braking-and-steering/92517 "2016-02-14T22:36:43Z")
I have a 2011 Dodge Challenger SE/Rallye Redline with 76k miles All of a sudden while I was out shopping, it started creaking and clunking somewhat loudly on the front driver's side when coming to a stop. I could feel … --- ## [Volvo V40 Battery Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v40-battery-problems/92469)
**Author:** [@Vegetable](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vegetable)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2016, 10:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v40-battery-problems/92469 "2016-02-14T10:20:37Z")
Hi guys, I just purchased a 1998 Volvo V40 for about as much money as I could afford. The battery on it however wasn't the correct battery and wouldn't hold a charge. I managed to start it just once from the battery and … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1068) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1070)