# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1074 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1075 --- ## [Chopped top](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chopped-top/92341)
**Author:** [@rocketman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rocketman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2016, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chopped-top/92341 "2016-01-25T19:08:40Z")
Hey, I was watching one of those "build your car" reality shows yesterday and some guy was chopping the top 7 inches on an old 50s Chevy. Anyway, he said the hardest thing was how to fit the windows/windshield and I wai… --- ## [Weird knocking/grinding sound when I first shift into drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-knocking-grinding-sound-when-i-first-shift-into-drive/92339)
**Author:** [@Muffins4All](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Muffins4All)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2016, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-knocking-grinding-sound-when-i-first-shift-into-drive/92339 "2016-01-25T02:53:44Z")
My car is a 2008 Nissan Altima 3.5L. It has an automatic cvt transmission. Here's the scenario: I turn my car on and shift into drive. I'll drive for maybe 10 feet and I will hear this strange sound that can only be desc… --- ## [Did my mechanic fry my radio?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-my-mechanic-fry-my-radio/92258)
**Author:** [@car23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/car23)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2016, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-my-mechanic-fry-my-radio/92258 "2016-01-25T02:49:17Z")
I have a 2006 Cobalt, about 82,500 miles on it. Been a good car - just done basic maintenance and changed batteries and tires periodically - no serious issues until last month when timing chain skipped and bent valves -… --- ## [08 Mercury Sable cutting off after valve cover replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-mercury-sable-cutting-off-after-valve-cover-replacement/92340)
**Author:** [@Dean1985](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dean1985)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2016, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-mercury-sable-cutting-off-after-valve-cover-replacement/92340 "2016-01-25T00:51:11Z")
I have an 2008 Mercury Sable Premiere with a 148 miles on it. Just got the Valve Cover gasket replaced and new water pump put on. The car is running very smooth as it always done,but now when coming to a stop,it either a… --- ## [Blue smoke when accelerating?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blue-smoke-when-accelerating/92338)
**Author:** [@ASiemers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ASiemers)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2016, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blue-smoke-when-accelerating/92338 "2016-01-24T20:50:05Z")
I own a Lancer Evolution X and I've been having a strange issue wherewhen accelerating around 2500-3500 rpm a thick cloud of blueish smoke starts pouring from the exhaust for about a second or two accompanied by a loss i… --- ## [P0128 Code Ford Explorer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0128-code-ford-explorer/92336)
**Author:** [@ebko87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ebko87)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2016, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0128-code-ford-explorer/92336 "2016-01-24T19:17:53Z")
2009 Ford Explorer, 6 cyl, 4.0L, 74K. Read code w/scanner - "P0128 - Coolant Temp below thermostat regulating temperature". Assuming this is pretty straight forward but was wondering what the most likely culprit is (… --- ## [P0420 Code - Light went on, light went out..... now what?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0420-code-light-went-on-light-went-out-now-what/92228)
**Author:** [@Stegy\_Frany](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stegy_Frany)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2016, 9:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0420-code-light-went-on-light-went-out-now-what/92228 "2016-01-24T09:27:30Z")
So, after doing a google search, found out that the P0420 code is one of the most searched for on the interwebby thing. I have a 2007 Suzuki SX4, base model hatchback, AWD, and mostly love it. I normally fill up at Co… --- ## [Anyone give a rough idea of what the repair cost may be for slamming into a wall on freeway curve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-give-a-rough-idea-of-what-the-repair-cost-may-be-for-slamming-into-a-wall-on-freeway-curve/92280)
**Author:** [@Westfool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Westfool)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2016, 9:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-give-a-rough-idea-of-what-the-repair-cost-may-be-for-slamming-into-a-wall-on-freeway-curve/92280 "2016-01-24T09:00:28Z")
My friend was driving my car and took a corner too fast and hit the concrete wall on the front driver side. It looks pretty bad, but I am wondering if I am in a totaled car situation or a couple thousand in repair. It's … --- ## [1995 JEEP Grand Cherokee still has white smoke on start-up?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-jeep-grand-cherokee-still-has-white-smoke-on-start-up/92334)
**Author:** [@clkcpacc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clkcpacc)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2016, 6:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-jeep-grand-cherokee-still-has-white-smoke-on-start-up/92334 "2016-01-24T06:33:10Z")
Dear CarTalk We have a beloved 1995 Jeep Gr Cherokee 4L that was our first new car! We have babied it for many years. It now has 173k on it. We took to local Jeep dealer to get all RECALL items taken care of and to have … --- ## [Volvo s80 intermittent shut offs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s80-intermittent-shut-offs/92327)
**Author:** [@JimFrost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimFrost)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2016, 6:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s80-intermittent-shut-offs/92327 "2016-01-24T06:31:38Z")
My 02' Volvo s80 has been malfunctioning recently and I am not entirely sure what it could be. Today I was driving it slowly and it just all the sudden lost power and turned off, I was able to start it back up about 30 s… --- ## [Trouble Code: P0303-Cylinder 3 misfire detected, especially when car is started](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-code-p0303-cylinder-3-misfire-detected-especially-when-car-is-started/92287)
**Author:** [@Camry\_2002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Camry_2002)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2016, 5:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-code-p0303-cylinder-3-misfire-detected-especially-when-car-is-started/92287 "2016-01-24T05:41:28Z")
Hello Pros, I would really appreciate if someone can shed some light on the problem. Car: 2002 Toyota Camry - 4 Cylinder Odometer: 165000 miles Couple of days back, when I started the car it had a rough start(rough … --- ## [1997 malibu issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-malibu-issues/92331)
**Author:** [@Drakefogle1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Drakefogle1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2016, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-malibu-issues/92331 "2016-01-24T00:04:07Z")
Alright, when I first crank the car I get a thump on the passenger side. Sounds like somthing to do with the a/c. It's having multiple misfires and dies at idle when I stop at a red light. It idles horrible all the time.… --- ## [97 dodge ram 1500 4x4.. weird question about 3rd gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-dodge-ram-1500-4x4-weird-question-about-3rd-gear/92330)
**Author:** [@crayfish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crayfish)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2016, 7:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-dodge-ram-1500-4x4-weird-question-about-3rd-gear/92330 "2016-01-23T07:12:28Z")
I got a question for all my mechanic friends... I have a 97 dodge ram 1500 4x4 5.9 46re trans. It won't go into 3rd gear unless I unplug the battery and plug it back in and it works smooth as butter for about 10 then won… --- ## [Oil Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak/92326)
**Author:** [@Mrmono847](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mrmono847)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2016, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak/92326 "2016-01-23T03:56:46Z")
Been having an oil leak issue and found where it is coming from Now the only issue is that i have no idea what this is called. I do note believe its the hose but the connection to the hose. Please i would just like to kn… --- ## [SRS light on, loads of dirt dust behind dash and panels.. help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/srs-light-on-loads-of-dirt-dust-behind-dash-and-panels-help/92324)
**Author:** [@Aclapp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aclapp)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2016, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/srs-light-on-loads-of-dirt-dust-behind-dash-and-panels-help/92324 "2016-01-23T01:45:57Z")
2008 honda accord coupe ex-l So, I assisted my sister in finding my nephew a used car and everything looked great on the surface as well as mechanical. We get the car home and the SRS light comes on.. I started digging… --- ## [Angry crickets in my 04 Durango?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/angry-crickets-in-my-04-durango/92315)
**Author:** [@shawn\_kearney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shawn_kearney)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2016, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/angry-crickets-in-my-04-durango/92315 "2016-01-22T23:02:03Z")
I have a weird sound that seems to only appear when it's between 30 and 50 degrees outside. It varies in quality from a slight "chirp" "chirp" "chirp" sound that increases in frequency from about 2K onward, to an angry s… --- ## [Put Green Coolant in '07 Yaris..... Should I re-flush?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/put-green-coolant-in-07-yaris-should-i-re-flush/92291)
**Author:** [@Woogies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Woogies)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2016, 7:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/put-green-coolant-in-07-yaris-should-i-re-flush/92291 "2016-01-22T07:49:57Z")
So I was doing my post 100k tune up which included a coolant change. Having never owned a car newer than 15+ years before, I was surprised to find crystal clear coolant (pink) pour out. Guess it didn't need to be changed… --- ## [NO THANKS OBD III... Seems I will keep my OBD 1-2 vehicles for a LONG TIME thank you very much](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-thanks-obd-iii-seems-i-will-keep-my-obd-1-2-vehicles-for-a-long-time-thank-you-very-much/92271)
**Author:** [@Honda-Blackbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda-Blackbird)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2016, 7:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-thanks-obd-iii-seems-i-will-keep-my-obd-1-2-vehicles-for-a-long-time-thank-you-very-much/92271 "2016-01-22T07:26:22Z")
While trying to help people out here on the forum...we often discuss engine codes...OBD2 engine codes usually. They serve as a guide sometimes...and other times they nail the problem with the quickness. While discussin… --- ## [Fuel spills on my 2010 jeep wrangler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-spills-on-my-2010-jeep-wrangler/92312)
**Author:** [@Jhartke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jhartke)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2016, 7:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-spills-on-my-2010-jeep-wrangler/92312 "2016-01-22T07:06:05Z")
So it seems in the northeast cold winter months fuel loves to spill all over my jeep when filling it up. This started last winter thiking something was clogged causing the automatic fuel shut off not to work properly. … --- ## [Car wont shift to 3rd gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-shift-to-3rd-gear/92317)
**Author:** [@vic555](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vic555)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2016, 4:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-shift-to-3rd-gear/92317 "2016-01-22T04:21:54Z")
This problem started at the beginning of this winter. So I started to idle for 2 mins and the car was shifting without an issue. However, now it is completely stuck and wont shift to 3rd gear even if I drive for 15 min… --- ## [P2097 code on 2012 subaru outback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p2097-code-on-2012-subaru-outback/92313)
**Author:** [@subywoes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/subywoes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2016, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p2097-code-on-2012-subaru-outback/92313 "2016-01-21T21:55:24Z")
Keeps coming on when car is cold. Any suggestions --- ## [Help on Big Van tires!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-on-big-van-tires/92303)
**Author:** [@helmethead](https://community.cartalk.com/u/helmethead)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2016, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-on-big-van-tires/92303 "2016-01-21T19:49:48Z")
About 2 years ago, I purchased 2 new tires for my van (2007 Ford E350) and immediately started noticing that my front end kind of felt like it was swerving. I rotated the tires to the rear and it felt like the back end … --- ## [Lots of issues! 03 Tacoma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lots-of-issues-03-tacoma/92264)
**Author:** [@GrahamVT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GrahamVT)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2016, 9:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lots-of-issues-03-tacoma/92264 "2016-01-21T09:42:06Z")
My 03 Tacoma TRD is showing her years! The truck has about 215k and has some serious vibrations and noises going on. First off I have a constant shaking type of vibration between 25 and 35 mph, but it is also present i… --- ## [Catalytic converter question 04 Ford Escape](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-question-04-ford-escape/92308)
**Author:** [@nic0505](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nic0505)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2016, 7:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-question-04-ford-escape/92308 "2016-01-21T07:53:13Z")
August 2015 I purchased a 2004 Ford Escape from a dealership (was supposed to be road worthy but that story is for another time). I had this vehicle in my possession for under one week before the engine died completely o… --- ## [2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Issues Around Serpentine Belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mitsubishi-eclipse-issues-around-serpentine-belt/92310)
**Author:** [@Kae](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kae)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2016, 6:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mitsubishi-eclipse-issues-around-serpentine-belt/92310 "2016-01-21T06:26:29Z")
ten character min --- ## [2004 Honda element No power to radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-element-no-power-to-radio/92269)
**Author:** [@dougc270](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dougc270)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2016, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-element-no-power-to-radio/92269 "2016-01-21T04:48:37Z")
Had battery replaced by shop. No power to radio at all. Power door locks don't work unless key is in run position, remote doesn't work at all. Dome light works only when key is on. The radio fuse is good. Any sugges… --- ## [Wheel replacement advice: junk yard, new, wait and see? 2004 Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-replacement-advice-junk-yard-new-wait-and-see-2004-corolla/92305)
**Author:** [@Humasosa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Humasosa)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2016, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-replacement-advice-junk-yard-new-wait-and-see-2004-corolla/92305 "2016-01-21T03:56:13Z")
I'm hoping for a bit of advice from the car community here. I've got a 2004 Corolla with 170k on it. I had a few lug nuts which were getting dinged up and I wasn't able to get my tire iron fully on to so I decided to be … --- ## [1963 Mercury Comet Strange behavior](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1963-mercury-comet-strange-behavior/92306)
**Author:** [@Thefixerofthings](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thefixerofthings)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2016, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1963-mercury-comet-strange-behavior/92306 "2016-01-21T00:05:17Z")
My son has a 1963 Mercury Comet with a 170 straight 6 and automatic trans. Originally it would die when he made a sharp left. We fixed that by rebuilding the carb and putting in a new float. Then we found that the bac… --- ## [Vibration and loss of MPG after Timing belt change (99 Honda CRV)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-and-loss-of-mpg-after-timing-belt-change-99-honda-crv/92300)
**Author:** [@AmandaWithAnOldsmobile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AmandaWithAnOldsmobile)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-and-loss-of-mpg-after-timing-belt-change-99-honda-crv/92300 "2016-01-20T19:20:09Z")
My dad changed the timing belt on my 99 CR-V in August and he had some trouble getting it in time (he had to tear down and put it back together 3 times!). Sometime after the timing belt/water pump/spark plug change, I … --- ## [F150 Throttle freezes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-throttle-freezes/92277)
**Author:** [@Weise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Weise)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-throttle-freezes/92277 "2016-01-20T18:34:53Z")
I have a 2000 F150. Last year I replaced the intake manifold. While I was replacing it I put in a new PCV for no reason other then I was there and it only cost $4 to replace. During very cold winter mornings I have ice … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1073) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1075)