# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1081 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1082 --- ## [Symptoms that a catalytic converter is needs to be replaced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/symptoms-that-a-catalytic-converter-is-needs-to-be-replaced/92025)
**Author:** [@spunkis2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spunkis2)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2015, 9:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/symptoms-that-a-catalytic-converter-is-needs-to-be-replaced/92025 "2015-12-24T09:13:06Z")
Have a 2004 Nissan Murano with 149K miles. Service engine light came on about 2 months ago and the dealership said the catalytic converter needs to be replaced...for $1200 parts/labor. Car starts fine, but runs very ro… --- ## [Strange Car Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-car-noise/92030)
**Author:** [@Josho](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josho)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2015, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-car-noise/92030 "2015-12-23T21:09:32Z")
Hello, My Car has been making a noise that comes and goes. It seems to be dependent on the speed of the engine and coming from under the hood. It can come for an hour and then dissapear for a week, then come back etc. … --- ## [Valve guides - any real difference between intake and exhaust?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-guides-any-real-difference-between-intake-and-exhaust/92035)
**Author:** [@marty-g](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marty-g)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2015, 8:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-guides-any-real-difference-between-intake-and-exhaust/92035 "2015-12-23T08:15:18Z")
I goofed and put the intake valve guides on the exhaust side and visa-versa. No biggie, I can put my air hammer back to work and switch them out. But now I'm wondering if there really is a difference - other than the s… --- ## [Jeep sputters and (feel like it) misfires after idling for long period of time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-sputters-and-feel-like-it-misfires-after-idling-for-long-period-of-time/92031)
**Author:** [@Ethanunzicker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ethanunzicker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2015, 7:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-sputters-and-feel-like-it-misfires-after-idling-for-long-period-of-time/92031 "2015-12-23T07:07:44Z")
I have a 2002 Grand Cherokee with 225,000 miles (hooyah!) on an I-6 . After driving for long distances (at least an hour on the road) then idling for extended periods of time, it seems it starts misfiring. RPMs drop to a… --- ## [Problem with my 1999 Chrysler Cirrus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-my-1999-chrysler-cirrus/92029)
**Author:** [@Not\_a\_Car\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Not_a_Car_guy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2015, 6:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-my-1999-chrysler-cirrus/92029 "2015-12-23T06:26:05Z")
I started having problems with my '99 Cirrus last month, it would randomly stall while driving or while in idle. With no check engine light or any other tell tale signs of a problem. I'm not entirely knowledgable about h… --- ## [Can A Standard ignition Car get jump started by a car With a Keyless Ignition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-standard-ignition-car-get-jump-started-by-a-car-with-a-keyless-ignition/91999)
**Author:** [@JoannaL24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoannaL24)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2015, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-standard-ignition-car-get-jump-started-by-a-car-with-a-keyless-ignition/91999 "2015-12-22T21:35:09Z")
can I jump start my normal, like 2001 keyed ignition car (VW Jetta) with another car that has "push to start" keyless ignition?(Honda Civic). --- ## [Mercedes 320CLK - AC/Heater/Dash noises](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-320clk-ac-heater-dash-noises/92010)
**Author:** [@roly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roly)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2015, 9:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-320clk-ac-heater-dash-noises/92010 "2015-12-22T09:06:37Z")
My wife loves her Mercedes 1999 320CLK. Low mileage (120,000), excellent interior and body condition. One problem. When she turns on the heater there is a very high pitched whistle that gets loud and then slowly taper… --- ## [How to access archived threads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-access-archived-threads/92026)
**Author:** [@Sloepoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sloepoke)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2015, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-access-archived-threads/92026 "2015-12-22T00:34:25Z")
I assume their archived . For instance if I click on a popular tag only a few of the number of threads on any particular subject show up . --- ## [2014 Jeep Patriot - Front Tire wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-patriot-front-tire-wear/91992)
**Author:** [@Imperceptor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Imperceptor)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2015, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-patriot-front-tire-wear/91992 "2015-12-21T18:13:52Z")
Hi there, I have a 2014 Patriot. I swapped my all-season tires for my snow tires and discovered the front tires (both) are wearing badly on the inner half. The right tire has worn way more than the left, and it is bald… --- ## [Poor fuel economy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-fuel-economy/92021)
**Author:** [@Bowtiecowboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bowtiecowboy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2015, 6:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-fuel-economy/92021 "2015-12-21T06:07:49Z")
I have a 92 Dodge Spirit 2.5L non turbo. I have been getting horrible fuel milage. Around 17. I have given it a full tune up, including replaced the distributor and hall effect sensor. Any ideas on why my fuel economy i… --- ## [2000 Honda Accord will crank but won't start sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-will-crank-but-wont-start-sometimes/91966)
**Author:** [@Steve589](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve589)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2015, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-will-crank-but-wont-start-sometimes/91966 "2015-12-21T00:21:14Z")
Hi everyone, I’m hoping to get some help with a 2000 Honda Accord V6 EX Coupe I change the oil regularly in this car and I replaced the battery in August 2014. I’d never had a problem with this car until back in June 2… --- ## [Kia Sedona Alarm Frustration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-sedona-alarm-frustration/92018)
**Author:** [@cgill67](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cgill67)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2015, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-sedona-alarm-frustration/92018 "2015-12-20T23:54:08Z")
We have a 2011 Sedona EX and, after a recent service visit, we started having issues with the alarm and keyless remote operation. For a week, it would not activate the horn in response to the second lock press on the rem… --- ## [2003 Pontiac Vibe yet another transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-pontiac-vibe-yet-another-transmission/91990)
**Author:** [@joethefellow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joethefellow)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2015, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-pontiac-vibe-yet-another-transmission/91990 "2015-12-20T22:15:35Z")
My Vibe (manual trans) started making a weird chattering/fluttering noise in 4th gear a couple of weeks ago, so I took it in (mileage around 160k). The noise was similar to the one it was making two years ago when the t… --- ## [How often are mechanics surprised by cars that look like they are cared for but are not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-are-mechanics-surprised-by-cars-that-look-like-they-are-cared-for-but-are-not/91409)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2015, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-are-mechanics-surprised-by-cars-that-look-like-they-are-cared-for-but-are-not/91409 "2015-12-20T21:59:57Z")
I repair computers and have seen it all. Cockroaches, spilled soda, pet urine, you name it. Some of these things come in looking so nasty you can't believe they even bring them to someone. This is one of the reasons f… --- ## [Donor car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/donor-car/91960)
**Author:** [@rocketman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rocketman)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2015, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/donor-car/91960 "2015-12-20T19:33:50Z")
While hanging out and drinking beer with my old car buddies this weekend we were discussing a project car. The question we're kicking around concerns a donor car for a kit car project . . . with a twist. We're consider… --- ## [Rusted Exhaust pipe 2000 Mazda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusted-exhaust-pipe-2000-mazda/92007)
**Author:** [@Lostgirl92](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lostgirl92)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2015, 10:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusted-exhaust-pipe-2000-mazda/92007 "2015-12-20T10:11:57Z")
Hi I'm new to this site and know absolutely nothing about cars. I own a 2000 Mazda Protege and about 3/4 months ago my tail pipe rusted and fell off. The mechanic said it was okay to drive it would just be loud. Yesterda… --- ## [Vibration at 45 to 65 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-at-45-to-65-mph/92011)
**Author:** [@Bill\_P](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill_P)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2015, 8:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-at-45-to-65-mph/92011 "2015-12-20T08:38:46Z")
I have a 2009 Ram 2500 HD 4x4 with a hemi, It has a vibration that starts around 45mph, I have changed the u joints in the drive shaft and the front axles. Still there, new brakes and it's still there,even while I am coa… --- ## [Can't tell if transmission, fuel system, or something else](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-tell-if-transmission-fuel-system-or-something-else/92013)
**Author:** [@TheBMan5ive](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheBMan5ive)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2015, 6:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-tell-if-transmission-fuel-system-or-something-else/92013 "2015-12-20T06:35:50Z")
I recently started having problems with my 98 GMC Sierra c1500. I'll be driving and all the sudden it will jerk as if it's shifted from 5th to 1st gear, but the revs don't go up, they drop to about 600 like it is about t… --- ## [1997 subaru legacy PDTS (post deer traumatic syndrome)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-subaru-legacy-pdts-post-deer-traumatic-syndrome/92014)
**Author:** [@Boog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Boog)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2015, 6:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-subaru-legacy-pdts-post-deer-traumatic-syndrome/92014 "2015-12-20T06:25:15Z")
So after hitting a deer in my car a few weeks ago I fixed it and drove it around town a little bit and it ran fine. But 15 mins onto the highway the next day it overheated. It was out of oil, which I had checked a couple… --- ## [1999 Chevrolet Suburban K2500 Diesel random engine shuts down while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-suburban-k2500-diesel-random-engine-shuts-down-while-driving/92012)
**Author:** [@Salc00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Salc00)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2015, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-suburban-k2500-diesel-random-engine-shuts-down-while-driving/92012 "2015-12-19T21:23:26Z")
After the vehicle sat for 6 months while I couldn't drive, I started having unexpected engine shutdowns. The dealer has replaced the diesel fuel filter, the inline fuel lift pump and put water eliminator additive into th… --- ## [Oil pressure diagnostic question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-diagnostic-question/91932)
**Author:** [@markg2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markg2)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2015, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-diagnostic-question/91932 "2015-12-19T20:02:20Z")
2000 Silverado Evergreen, CO--temp likely down to freezing overnight The problem started about 2 weeks ago. I started the truck in the morning, cold and the oil pressure was at 0 and the message light said low oil pr… --- ## [1992 Plymouth voyage 3.3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-plymouth-voyage-3-3/91938)
**Author:** [@baez13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baez13)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2015, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-plymouth-voyage-3-3/91938 "2015-12-19T20:01:36Z")
my 1992 Plymouth voyager won't start it turns over but no start days before it was stumbling and it would dye out when I got to a stop --- ## [Cold weather making my clutch soft?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-weather-making-my-clutch-soft/92006)
**Author:** [@Crystler05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crystler05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2015, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-weather-making-my-clutch-soft/92006 "2015-12-19T16:55:58Z")
or is it somthing eals? i just drove it fine 5 hrs ago and now its cold as hell and can put it into gear. anyone know? --- ## [Vapor canister replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vapor-canister-replacement/92000)
**Author:** [@sueribs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sueribs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2015, 9:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vapor-canister-replacement/92000 "2015-12-19T09:47:04Z")
My Suburu Forester(2002) needs registering in DE and all lights must be off. I gave up trying to get the ignition light off 2 years ago, when it went off in time for registration and came back on as I drove home. (true s… --- ## [Pontiac Grand Prix - O2 sensor, or bad fluids?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-grand-prix-o2-sensor-or-bad-fluids/92002)
**Author:** [@Hayga](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hayga)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2015, 6:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-grand-prix-o2-sensor-or-bad-fluids/92002 "2015-12-19T06:32:20Z")
I have a 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix se. I've noticed that ive been getting pretty bad gas mileage lately, and after driving my car for like 15 min, the engine light will come on, and my engine/transmission will shutter like… --- ## [Can a factory alternator be to small?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-factory-alternator-be-to-small/91843)
**Author:** [@kitkat325](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kitkat325)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2015, 6:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-factory-alternator-be-to-small/91843 "2015-12-19T06:30:40Z")
I have a 01 suburban and I have recently noticed the lights will dim when I apply the breaks or the radio or heat/ac is on. I tested the alternator and they said it was fine but can the factory installed alternator not h… --- ## [Burning smell when heat is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-smell-when-heat-is-on/91997)
**Author:** [@Logan\_Steele](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Logan_Steele)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2015, 6:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-smell-when-heat-is-on/91997 "2015-12-19T06:14:39Z")
Car: 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Location: Atlanta, GA Problem: We have a sweet burning smell like antifreeze or oil coming from the vents when the heat is on. We have taken it to 3 mechanics and they can't figure out what… --- ## [Rear Catalytic Converter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-catalytic-converter/91996)
**Author:** [@CarNoobie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarNoobie)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2015, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-catalytic-converter/91996 "2015-12-19T05:46:52Z")
I have a 2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE and need to buy a rear Catalytic Converter and my mechanic said i need to purchase 2. I found 1 on this website http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sku/Nissan/Maxima/Evan\_Fischer/Catalyti… --- ## [2010 Honda Accord - Rear brake replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-rear-brake-replacement/91980)
**Author:** [@shubai](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shubai)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2015, 9:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-rear-brake-replacement/91980 "2015-12-18T09:25:47Z")
Hello, When I went in for my last vehicle maintenance I was given a thumbs up on everything except the rear brakes which I was told was down to 2mm. The dealer said that it would cost approx. $285 to replace the pads, … --- ## [Maximum Joy, Minimal Seep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maximum-joy-minimal-seep/91985)
**Author:** [@Marconi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marconi)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2015, 8:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maximum-joy-minimal-seep/91985 "2015-12-18T08:18:43Z")
Hey gang; I have a couple of questions regarding my 96 Maxima. So far I'm really happy with her and of course want to make her the best she can be. She really is in great shape for 20 yrs and 165k. + miles. I have t… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1080) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1082)