# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1075 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1076 --- ## [Possible wheel bearing repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-wheel-bearing-repair/92288)
**Author:** [@John\_Andrew\_McCormick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Andrew_McCormick)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-wheel-bearing-repair/92288 "2016-01-20T13:06:28Z")
Hey guys so today while driving my '98 Mercury Grand Marquis home I noticed a leak was coming from behind the rear right tire.. Or I'm guessing it's a leak ? But it's kinda like a grease substance and it sure does smell … --- ## [Rust proof now?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-proof-now/92302)
**Author:** [@SweetTea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SweetTea)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 12:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-proof-now/92302 "2016-01-20T12:09:54Z")
Hello Yall, Recently took on my first car payment. Had to start "adulting". A bit of quick back round : I am 28, living on the Texas coast( hot, humid, windy, beach). My first car was a '03 Ford Escape. I had it til th… --- ## [2004 Corolla Sport - Engine shot - what to do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-corolla-sport-engine-shot-what-to-do/92292)
**Author:** [@TDrew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TDrew)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 10:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-corolla-sport-engine-shot-what-to-do/92292 "2016-01-20T10:24:46Z")
I have a 2004 Toyota Corolla S with 175k miles... engine overheated and unfortunately the mechanic tell me it's toast - has zero compression. Not worth the $3500 (estimate) to replace with a used one. What's the best … --- ## [Feels like shifting uphill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/feels-like-shifting-uphill/92304)
**Author:** [@Ianb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ianb)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 9:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/feels-like-shifting-uphill/92304 "2016-01-20T09:14:24Z")
Hi, I've got a mazda 6 v6 3.7 from the year 2010 with approx. 69000 miles on the clock. I noticed when going uphill at low or high speeds that the car seems to feel like it is shifting but it actually isn't. For exampl… --- ## [87 Dodge Aries Freespinning WILL NOT start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-dodge-aries-freespinning-will-not-start/92301)
**Author:** [@DanielBuch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanielBuch)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 8:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-dodge-aries-freespinning-will-not-start/92301 "2016-01-20T08:44:34Z")
It started by completely losing power driving down the road..happened three times. The last time it happened we were over an hour from home and it wouldnt start back. The other times we could just jump out with our jumpp… --- ## [1992 Toyota Not Running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-toyota-not-running/92293)
**Author:** [@HondaProbs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaProbs)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-toyota-not-running/92293 "2016-01-20T03:42:58Z")
Hi, my Dad has a 1992 Toyota Pick-up with a 22RE engine it is a 2 wheel drive automatic. The truck stopped running while idling, he did code tests on it and they came up clear. He can get it to run on propane but not on … --- ## [Car needs jump start, but battery tested OK?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-needs-jump-start-but-battery-tested-ok/92298)
**Author:** [@jasonfodor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jasonfodor)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-needs-jump-start-but-battery-tested-ok/92298 "2016-01-20T01:59:41Z")
lost a key between my seats but couldn't move my electric seats so I pushed the push start button without my foot on the break...was able to move the seat and find my key. (I think I pushed the push start again after mo… --- ## [1995 Dodge Spirit Diagnostics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-dodge-spirit-diagnostics/92299)
**Author:** [@GohanSolo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GohanSolo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2016, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-dodge-spirit-diagnostics/92299 "2016-01-19T23:00:26Z")
So I have a 1995 Dodge Spirit and this winter has been rough so far. My heat does not work properly at all and only really gets warm at all if it isn't cold out or if it sits idling for like 20 minutes. Once I start movi… --- ## [Audi A4 shakes BIG PROBLEM!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a4-shakes-big-problem/92297)
**Author:** [@audigirl007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/audigirl007)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2016, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a4-shakes-big-problem/92297 "2016-01-19T21:17:57Z")
Hello, firstly, sorry my englis is not very good, but I do my best . So, I have Audi A4 1.9 66 kw The problem is ...I drive , course and speed are correct, but Car shakes(very much, that's annoying, car pedaling moves… --- ## [Dodge Intrepid Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-intrepid-transmission/92285)
**Author:** [@Chelsea412](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chelsea412)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2016, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-intrepid-transmission/92285 "2016-01-19T17:43:12Z")
I recently had several parts replaced on my 02 Dodge Intrepid within the last few months, including the brake lines, motor, gas lines, sensors, spark plugs, and a few rusted parts that were busted while the motor was bei… --- ## [Clutch in a gasoline car VS Clutch in a Diesel car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-in-a-gasoline-car-vs-clutch-in-a-diesel-car/92263)
**Author:** [@ELAMERICANO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ELAMERICANO)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2016, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-in-a-gasoline-car-vs-clutch-in-a-diesel-car/92263 "2016-01-19T12:46:09Z")
I live in Spain now but grew up in the US. I learned to drive stick with my dad while listening to Car Talk. I've always driven gasoline cars until 2 years ago when I bought myself a Diesel Citroen Gran Picasso. All good… --- ## [Electronics on passenger door aren't workingI](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronics-on-passenger-door-arent-workingi/92294)
**Author:** [@johnnyboy420](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnnyboy420)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2016, 11:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronics-on-passenger-door-arent-workingi/92294 "2016-01-19T11:39:12Z")
I have a 03 silverado 1500.i was putting in new speakers for the doors so I took the panels off and unhooked all the connectors.once I hooked it all up again and put it together the window,power mirror,mirror turning sig… --- ## [Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help/92286)
**Author:** [@bikerchick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bikerchick)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2016, 6:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help/92286 "2016-01-19T06:22:30Z")
My teenage son drives a 2000 Ford Focus. About 4-6 months ago we purchased a new battery. 2-3 months later, while driving to school the car died and wouldn't restart. About 30 minutes later we were able to start it an… --- ## [Can I replace my exhaust? (serious rust, pics)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-replace-my-exhaust-serious-rust-pics/92235)
**Author:** [@jspe8437](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jspe8437)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2016, 4:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-replace-my-exhaust-serious-rust-pics/92235 "2016-01-19T04:41:01Z")
I have a small leak in the flex pipe of a 04 Nissan Sentra, so I'm looking to see what's the best way to fix it myself. I would replace the flex pipe alone if it had connections to it but it's part of 1 long piece of the… --- ## [Creaking in the garage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-in-the-garage/92282)
**Author:** [@Closetgearhead](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Closetgearhead)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2016, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-in-the-garage/92282 "2016-01-18T22:58:00Z")
I've noticed a creaking sound coming from the rear of my 2012 Honda Odyssey when I'm in the garage, loading & unloading people & stuff. I can recreate it by rocking the wheel/tire back and forth by hand. It's only the ri… --- ## [2015 Honda Fit issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-fit-issue/92086)
**Author:** [@R0cko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/R0cko)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2016, 8:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-fit-issue/92086 "2016-01-18T08:22:32Z")
Hey guys. I have a 2015 Honda Fit. About a month ago, I hit this massive pothole. The hole looked a good one foot deep. Ever since then, Ive been hearing a kind of humming sound, or the best way I can explain it is the s… --- ## [2008 Honda Civic LX problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-civic-lx-problem/92279)
**Author:** [@ghviz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ghviz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2016, 8:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-civic-lx-problem/92279 "2016-01-18T08:13:48Z")
My sister's 2008 Honda Civic LX has started doing something interesting recently. When you start the car, the vehicle does a sudden honk. At first we thought that we were hitting the horn, but it has been continuously oc… --- ## [Alternator Caught on Fire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-caught-on-fire/92276)
**Author:** [@Kingstonight](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kingstonight)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2016, 7:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-caught-on-fire/92276 "2016-01-18T07:36:29Z")
My daughter's 1998 Volvo V70 had a dead battery. She had a jump start and went to an auto parts store. The battery did not hold a charge and she needed a jump start again. The parts counter person looked under the hood a… --- ## [Key won't open door lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-wont-open-door-lock/92278)
**Author:** [@Steve\_K1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve_K1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2016, 7:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-wont-open-door-lock/92278 "2016-01-18T07:26:45Z")
Just bought a great 2011 Venza with 75000 Texan highway miles. Now that the car is home, I've discovered that: -- both of the remote fobs will lock and unlock the car doors, -- but neither of the two keys will lock or … --- ## [2005 Buick LaCross brakes not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-lacross-brakes-not-working/92262)
**Author:** [@ISJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ISJ)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2016, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-lacross-brakes-not-working/92262 "2016-01-18T03:21:58Z")
My mother's in low has a problem with brakes that so far no one can tell what is wrong. The problem with her brakes some times appear and most of the time the brakes are fine. In very low speed ( forward or backing) when… --- ## [Car stereo amplifier removal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stereo-amplifier-removal/92274)
**Author:** [@Red\_Beard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Red_Beard)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2016, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stereo-amplifier-removal/92274 "2016-01-18T01:54:18Z")
I bought a 1992 4Runner and it has a pioneer stereo in it that will power on and functions in every aspect except sound coming out of the speakers. It appears that the previous owner had an amplifier hooked up to it? The… --- ## [Kia Spectra Steering Pump Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-spectra-steering-pump-issue/92216)
**Author:** [@cgill67](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cgill67)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2016, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-spectra-steering-pump-issue/92216 "2016-01-17T23:28:46Z")
Have a 2009 Spectra and the power steering belt slips when turning the wheels and starting the car. Assumed it was the pump and replaced it with a salvage part ... same problem. Entirely possible we got another bad pum… --- ## [4x4 light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4x4-light/92281)
**Author:** [@Scubby5000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scubby5000)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2016, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4x4-light/92281 "2016-01-17T23:03:45Z")
Have a 99 Dodge Durango. It is a good SUV. The only issue I have is that my part time 4 wheel drive light is always on. It has 165000 miles on it. Some times the transmission slips. --- ## [Chevy S-10 Innacurate Guages After Engine Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-s-10-innacurate-guages-after-engine-replacement/92008)
**Author:** [@ChrisTruck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisTruck)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2016, 8:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-s-10-innacurate-guages-after-engine-replacement/92008 "2016-01-17T08:19:26Z")
Hi, I have a 1995 Chevy S-10 4.3 V6 TBI Z engine, manual trans 4x4 with 228,000 miles. I went through a long and expensive ordeal trying to fix an ignition problem. I won't get into the whole story but I went to 4 mecha… --- ## [Gas kicking back when filling tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-kicking-back-when-filling-tank/92238)
**Author:** [@DRLADY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DRLADY)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2016, 5:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-kicking-back-when-filling-tank/92238 "2016-01-17T05:47:29Z")
98 CAMRY 3.0 V6 GAS KICKING BACK WHEN FILLING TANK.WAS TOLD ITS AN EASY FIX.THAT A LINE THAT MAKES THE AIR ESCAPE IS CLOGGED.BUT I CANT SEEM TO FIND THE CANISTER OR WHERE THE LINE IS PLEASE HELP.IF I PUMP IT REALLY SLOW … --- ## [Corolla Dying and Rough Idling please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-dying-and-rough-idling-please-help/92224)
**Author:** [@kharrell12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kharrell12)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2016, 4:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-dying-and-rough-idling-please-help/92224 "2016-01-17T04:36:20Z")
Hi there, I have a 93 Corolla LE and in October I was driving in heavy rain and the car died. Since then I have replaced the spark plug wires, plug seals, distributor cap, battery, and rotor. The car would get me from A… --- ## [Differential fluid drained by accident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/differential-fluid-drained-by-accident/92270)
**Author:** [@HopsiceRN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HopsiceRN)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 10:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/differential-fluid-drained-by-accident/92270 "2016-01-16T10:21:42Z")
I've taken my subaru crosstrek that is one year old to one place for my oil changes. It started making a noise took it to dealer and they say someone had drained the differential oil and put in transmission fluid. Now my… --- ## [Building my first Electric Car Help plz](https://community.cartalk.com/t/building-my-first-electric-car-help-plz/92250)
**Author:** [@SunriseSunset](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SunriseSunset)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 7:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/building-my-first-electric-car-help-plz/92250 "2016-01-16T07:00:30Z")
I'm looking into buying a engine-less japanese cultus or Honda CRX vehicle for lightweight purpose. I've been reading how it's possible to use a DC Induction motor + Controller + Lithium Ion batteries(a lot) to get somew… --- ## [Alternator light on intermittenly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-light-on-intermittenly/92236)
**Author:** [@hoosierman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hoosierman)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 6:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-light-on-intermittenly/92236 "2016-01-16T06:25:49Z")
The alternator light on my 2001 Ford Escape 3.0L comes on intermittently. I've replace the alternator, belt, tensioner, and battery. I've check the wiring and the ground and there are no noticeable issues. When I first… --- ## [Corolla shuddering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-shuddering/92254)
**Author:** [@JStrickler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JStrickler)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-shuddering/92254 "2016-01-16T00:58:14Z")
Have a 2001 Corolla with 150k miles on it. It isn't straight up dying, but it is shuddering when driving at slower speeds or while stopped at a stop light. Have had the air intake looked at so that shouldn't be it. Somet… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1074) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1076)