# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1070 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1071 --- ## [Engine knock?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-knock/92512)
**Author:** [@Saberist](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saberist)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2016, 5:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-knock/92512 "2016-02-14T05:53:47Z")
I am trying to diagnose and engine knock I think. 2007 Honda Ridgeline 3.5 Liter. 257,000 mile. I checked the noise unplugging each coil pack with no change. I ran it without Serpentine belt no change. here is a lin… --- ## [Exhaust leak - just condensation?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-leak-just-condensation/92511)
**Author:** [@Dobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dobb)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2016, 5:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-leak-just-condensation/92511 "2016-02-14T05:41:41Z")
Hi everyone, I just went out to clear the snow and ice off my car and let it run for a bit. While I was brushing, I noticed a bit more exhaust vapors than normal...not really a big deal to me, as the car usually belche… --- ## [Frame Rust Damage: Unsafe to drive/crash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frame-rust-damage-unsafe-to-drive-crash/92513)
**Author:** [@qroberts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/qroberts)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2016, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frame-rust-damage-unsafe-to-drive-crash/92513 "2016-02-14T02:56:58Z")
Have a 1998 Mitsubishi Montero. Best car I've ever owned. 184K miles, never once failed to start. I was crushed to discover this spot of frame cancer on the driverside rear portion of the frame behind the rear wheel … --- ## [I have a 03 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 3.0 L. I have constant knocking from the engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-a-03-mitsubishi-montero-sport-3-0-l-i-have-constant-knocking-from-the-engine/92504)
**Author:** [@josh\_gra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/josh_gra)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2016, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-a-03-mitsubishi-montero-sport-3-0-l-i-have-constant-knocking-from-the-engine/92504 "2016-02-14T00:19:36Z")
Once in a while the car won't even attempt to start. All you hear is a click, then one or two more tries and the car starts. When idling the knocking can be heard, or when i push the gas the knock can be heard. I was onc… --- ## [2004 Chevy Malibu Classic Battery or Altinator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-malibu-classic-battery-or-altinator/92409)
**Author:** [@Clarence24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clarence24)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2016, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-malibu-classic-battery-or-altinator/92409 "2016-02-13T12:14:15Z")
My altinator stopped working so I went to a pick and pull and got a replacement a couple days later after having the altinator replaced the car wouldn't start so I took the altinator back off and to it to advance auto so… --- ## [Volvo 210 V40 with keyless system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-210-v40-with-keyless-system/92506)
**Author:** [@EdAb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdAb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2016, 6:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-210-v40-with-keyless-system/92506 "2016-02-13T06:47:26Z")
Sometimes I get a message that the key battery is low, even though I've replaced the battery. Also, sometimes I turn the key knob to start the car, all the dashboard lights come on, but nothing happens. I turn it off an… --- ## [Car Stalls and Shuts Off when Coming to a Stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-and-shuts-off-when-coming-to-a-stop/92316)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2016, 6:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-and-shuts-off-when-coming-to-a-stop/92316 "2016-02-13T06:22:08Z")
My 1992 Buick Century frequently shuts down when coming to a stop or slowing down to make a sharp corner. I'm always able to restart it. I thought it was a torque converter lockup problem, but my transmission specialist … --- ## [2000 Nissan Maxima GXE Service Engine Soon Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-maxima-gxe-service-engine-soon-light/92496)
**Author:** [@theminx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theminx)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2016, 5:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-maxima-gxe-service-engine-soon-light/92496 "2016-02-13T05:38:01Z")
I just purchased a 2000 Nissan Maxima GXE with 219,000 miles. I've had it less than two weeks, and the Service Engine Soon light just came on. I live somewhere that requires emissions testing in order to register the v… --- ## [Volvo V70 breakdown](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v70-breakdown/92499)
**Author:** [@JackS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackS)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2016, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v70-breakdown/92499 "2016-02-12T22:28:59Z")
Hi, all, My daughter, going to college in SoCal, had her 2004 Volvo V70 that we gave her break down on the highway yesterday. The repair shop she brought it to says the steering knuckle got loose from the steering rod… --- ## [Rear end differential grinding noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-end-differential-grinding-noise/92482)
**Author:** [@danrod123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danrod123)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2016, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-end-differential-grinding-noise/92482 "2016-02-12T17:29:39Z")
I bought this van (1995 chevy van 20) last year and the rear end made some sounds but not as bad as its now. So, after buying it I decided to open up the rear end and inspect for any damage to suggest it needs repai… --- ## [2002 Nissan xterra can not figure out battery problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-xterra-can-not-figure-out-battery-problem/92501)
**Author:** [@CODERED505](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CODERED505)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2016, 8:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-xterra-can-not-figure-out-battery-problem/92501 "2016-02-12T08:45:27Z")
Abought six months a go I had the alt tested and batt.got told alt was good but batt was not so bought the right batt for the xterra now the batt dies I have to put a charger on it it charrges and I can run it for a.good… --- ## [Replace Tranny or Not? \[2000 Honda CRV\]](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-tranny-or-not-2000-honda-crv/92498)
**Author:** [@mayngram](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mayngram)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2016, 8:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-tranny-or-not-2000-honda-crv/92498 "2016-02-12T08:12:22Z")
I have a 2000 Honda CRV with about 225,000 miles. It's in good shape, but my transmission (auto 4WD) has failed -- after less that 250,000 miles! I took it to a shop and the estimate to replace it with a rebuilt tranny… --- ## [2013 Honda Civic making strange noise after hitting a curb](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-civic-making-strange-noise-after-hitting-a-curb/92449)
**Author:** [@SK90](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SK90)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2016, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-civic-making-strange-noise-after-hitting-a-curb/92449 "2016-02-12T04:08:12Z")
So due to the icy road conditions, I swerved into a curb hitting the front passenger wheel going about 15-20 km/hr. Had a wheel alignment done and they said there are no bent parts other than a dent on the rim itself, b… --- ## [Gas additives](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-additives/92497)
**Author:** [@pellusch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pellusch)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2016, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-additives/92497 "2016-02-11T23:40:28Z")
I have a Chevy pickup (2007) that I don't drive often. It stays in the garage until needed. I try to drive it once a month. Do I need to put something in the gas to keep it from getting old or whatever? --- ## [2016 Subaru Forrester hesitates while shifting from R to D](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-forrester-hesitates-while-shifting-from-r-to-d/91253)
**Author:** [@RuthZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RuthZ)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2016, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-forrester-hesitates-while-shifting-from-r-to-d/91253 "2016-02-11T23:32:31Z")
My 2016 Forrester hovers or rolls back for at least 2 seconds after shifting into Drive after Reversing, even though the gear feels fully engagedin Drive and I am stepping on the gas. Consequently I was almost hit by a t… --- ## [Alternator problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-problem/92484)
**Author:** [@John\_Andrew\_McCormick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Andrew_McCormick)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2016, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-problem/92484 "2016-02-11T20:13:47Z")
So earlier today when I tried to start my car it wouldn't start! I tried cranking her over twice and I got nothing. The battery gage needle didn't move when I tried starting her up the few times. What's weird is that I … --- ## [2006 honda eliment misfire cyl 2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-eliment-misfire-cyl-2/92495)
**Author:** [@PJR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PJR)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2016, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-eliment-misfire-cyl-2/92495 "2016-02-11T19:50:51Z")
Cylinder 2 Change plugs, change injector, change Cat and Change OX senor, check compression 165 psi Still can't get this mis fire engine light problem to go a way. --- ## [Gradual asphyxiation in a Saab 9-5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gradual-asphyxiation-in-a-saab-9-5/92489)
**Author:** [@NMS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NMS)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2016, 7:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gradual-asphyxiation-in-a-saab-9-5/92489 "2016-02-11T07:32:28Z")
I recently bought a 2008 Saab 9-5 wagon with roughly 50,000 miles on it. The issue is that when I turn on the heater, after about ten minutes of driving, the cabin begins to smell like a poorly-ventilated auto repair s… --- ## [Would not go above 2500 rpm (this was a post by someone else but eerily similar issues)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-not-go-above-2500-rpm-this-was-a-post-by-someone-else-but-eerily-similar-issues/92429)
**Author:** [@TwitchyTwich828](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwitchyTwich828)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2016, 6:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-not-go-above-2500-rpm-this-was-a-post-by-someone-else-but-eerily-similar-issues/92429 "2016-02-11T06:21:15Z")
My car will not exceed 2500 RPM in any gear. In first (or any other gear) gear I can drive up to 2500 RPM and then must shift into 2nd (or the next gear) if I want to go faster, if RPM goes above 2500 the car stops accel… --- ## [Cruise control shuts off randomly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cruise-control-shuts-off-randomly/92450)
**Author:** [@GeorgiaGirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgiaGirl)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2016, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cruise-control-shuts-off-randomly/92450 "2016-02-11T00:19:30Z")
I have an 2008 Isuzu i290 (essentially the same thing as a Chevy Colorado). I bought it new in '08 and it's had (mostly) regular maintenance. There was a recall for the brake lamp switch for Isuzu i290's a while back.… --- ## [2000 Volvo S80 T6 with 95k miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volvo-s80-t6-with-95k-miles/92463)
**Author:** [@S80-T6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/S80-T6)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2016, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volvo-s80-t6-with-95k-miles/92463 "2016-02-10T22:43:11Z")
My mom gave me her gently used Volvo S80 and I'm wondering if it's worth it to fix a few things or just junk it. The State of California is offerring $1500 to junk it. Looks like it needs these things: Heater Core = $1… --- ## [98 chevrolet blazer V6 please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-chevrolet-blazer-v6-please-help/92476)
**Author:** [@Keebler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keebler)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2016, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-chevrolet-blazer-v6-please-help/92476 "2016-02-10T22:01:09Z")
What would cause my truck to have a long turnover start, a really rough idle, and a loss of power after idling at a stop light for about a minute? This problem gets worse as the truck warms up. It feels as if i'm not g… --- ## [When is it time to throw in the towel?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-is-it-time-to-throw-in-the-towel/92446)
**Author:** [@hounch101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hounch101)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2016, 8:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-is-it-time-to-throw-in-the-towel/92446 "2016-02-10T08:18:50Z")
There comes a time when the thought runs through your mind, "Am i just dumping money into an endless pit.". Right now it seems like I am spending a couple hundred dollars every month or so to keep my current suv (2001 ho… --- ## [Advice re: all-season vs. winter tires for a Mazda 2 hatchback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-re-all-season-vs-winter-tires-for-a-mazda-2-hatchback/92221)
**Author:** [@Jazzhands](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jazzhands)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2016, 8:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-re-all-season-vs-winter-tires-for-a-mazda-2-hatchback/92221 "2016-02-10T08:10:39Z")
I bought a 2013 Mazda2 Touring hatchback with 60K miles and Yokohoma Avid Ascend all-season tires on the front wheels. The rear driver side had Yokohama Avid S34, and rear passenger had a Goodyear Integrity. Despite th… --- ## [2005 Dodge Neon transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-neon-transmission/92176)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2016, 5:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-neon-transmission/92176 "2016-02-10T05:19:09Z")
My Neon tranny has been acting up lately with the cold weather. When I first put it in gear, if I do not keep it at a near idle sometimes the transmission will go into a total neutral mode. You have to just stop, wait … --- ## [Engine shakes when turning wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shakes-when-turning-wheel/92470)
**Author:** [@Phillip79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Phillip79)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2016, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shakes-when-turning-wheel/92470 "2016-02-10T01:39:17Z")
So I'm automotive ignorant. Here is my situation. I have a 2004 Hyundai Elentra. When I turn the wheel to the right or left 75% of the time the engine moves and there is a grinding or clunking noise. It only happens when… --- ## [Honda Accord SRS Troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-srs-troubles/92171)
**Author:** [@papi\_roach](https://community.cartalk.com/u/papi_roach)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2016, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-srs-troubles/92171 "2016-02-10T01:33:31Z")
I have an 09 Accord (LX), one day the airbag light (SRS indicator) on the dash would stay on when driving, and the Seatbelt Reminder Indicator would detect the driver's seatbelt isn't engaged, even when it is. A day l… --- ## [Wiring Harness Splicing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiring-harness-splicing/92456)
**Author:** [@Sloepoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sloepoke)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2016, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiring-harness-splicing/92456 "2016-02-09T02:49:43Z")
I am fully aware that the large majority of people recommend soldering a splice connection & I agree that is likely the best method . That being said , can anyone definitely say , that a quality , properly installed heat… --- ## [2005 Ram 4.7L major misfire but Goodyear's computer says no problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ram-4-7l-major-misfire-but-goodyears-computer-says-no-problem/92453)
**Author:** [@HighlanderNorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HighlanderNorth)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2016, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ram-4-7l-major-misfire-but-goodyears-computer-says-no-problem/92453 "2016-02-08T23:40:48Z")
About 2 weeks ago, my 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 was running fine. The very next morning, it's 4.7l engine has a very obvious misfire situation where it's hesitating badly, especially under acceleration at lower rpms, with … --- ## [Body and Paint cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/body-and-paint-cost/92465)
**Author:** [@nelaud02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nelaud02)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2016, 9:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/body-and-paint-cost/92465 "2016-02-08T09:31:12Z")
I have the opportunity to buy a 1949 Doge Coronet Coupe. Very good mechanics. Body has a moderate amount of rust around the edges. Frame seems solid. Any ballpark ideas about cost for the body work and paint? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1069) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1071)