# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1082 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1083 --- ## [Volvo-specific Calipers vs Universal Calipers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-specific-calipers-vs-universal-calipers/91972)
**Author:** [@riffobsessed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riffobsessed)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2015, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-specific-calipers-vs-universal-calipers/91972 "2015-12-18T00:15:35Z")
I have a 2004 Volvo S40 4 cylinder and I need new rear calipers (both) - I did some research online and saw that the Volvo specific brand calipers are almost $200 for each one, where as the generic / universal calipers a… --- ## [Oil Filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-filter/91868)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2015, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-filter/91868 "2015-12-17T23:34:09Z")
I asked this question on the Subaru forum that I visit and I got a few opinions but nothing backed up by any real evidence or data. My 2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5 came with a two year free maintenance that is now used up, s… --- ## [2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE help? Catalytic Converter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-maxima-3-5-se-help-catalytic-converter/91973)
**Author:** [@CarNoobie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarNoobie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2015, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-maxima-3-5-se-help-catalytic-converter/91973 "2015-12-17T21:59:57Z")
I keep failing my emissions because my check engine light keeps coming on. I was told that the problem was the catalytic converter rear and needed to buy one for both sides. The problem I am having that I don;t know whic… --- ## [2000 Toyota Camry makes wha-wha-wha noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-camry-makes-wha-wha-wha-noise/91986)
**Author:** [@Cbasil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cbasil)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2015, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-camry-makes-wha-wha-wha-noise/91986 "2015-12-17T16:51:36Z")
I've got a 2000 Toyota Camry with about 120,000 miles on it. We bought it used in 2012 and it's been a great car except it makes a wha-wha-wha noise when driving. The sound speeds up as the car speeds up and becomes a w… --- ## [Saab 2008 9-5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-2008-9-5/91946)
**Author:** [@Kaare](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kaare)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2015, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-2008-9-5/91946 "2015-12-17T16:50:55Z")
Recently purchased this SAAB with 50,000 miles. Can feel a knocking in the steering wheel. The knocks transmitted through the steering column do not seem to be related to the suspension nor conditions of the road surfa… --- ## [Alternator overcharging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-overcharging/91961)
**Author:** [@stormchaser88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stormchaser88)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2015, 9:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-overcharging/91961 "2015-12-17T09:51:46Z")
I have a 2006 Buick LaCrosse with the 3.8 L motor. Last week I found out that the alternator was overcharging (charging at around 15.5-15.7 volts.) The car has 72000 miles on it. I replaced the alternator with one that I… --- ## [1991 F-150 Not Starting, Starter Turning Over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-f-150-not-starting-starter-turning-over/91682)
**Author:** [@SilverOrange](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SilverOrange)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2015, 9:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-f-150-not-starting-starter-turning-over/91682 "2015-12-17T09:43:32Z")
So I have it narrowed down to two possible problems, both of which are unlikely in my opinion. So I turn the truck off to fill up gas. Fill the gas up, get back in. Turn On, try starting. Nothing. Go under hood see my st… --- ## [Is my Toyota Camry 2012 Totaled?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-toyota-camry-2012-totaled/91958)
**Author:** [@RL45401](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RL45401)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2015, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-toyota-camry-2012-totaled/91958 "2015-12-17T03:40:26Z")
I was in a wreck Friday night and I'm curious what you guys feel this would be classified as. Totaled or repairable. All vehicles are repairable, mostly, however, hidden damage and issues with mechanical, AC, etc is what… --- ## [Should a transmission flush include a new filter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-a-transmission-flush-include-a-new-filter/91952)
**Author:** [@Doroti](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Doroti)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2015, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-a-transmission-flush-include-a-new-filter/91952 "2015-12-17T02:30:55Z")
When I had my oil changed they told me I needed my transmission flushed. I researched saw that filter should be changed. I asked them if price included a new filter. Told me my car didn't have a filter. I called tran… --- ## [RAV4 no spark no gas - help needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav4-no-spark-no-gas-help-needed/91909)
**Author:** [@bzb882](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bzb882)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2015, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav4-no-spark-no-gas-help-needed/91909 "2015-12-17T01:46:40Z")
Tonight on the way home from work the car died as if I had turned off the ignition. The spark plugs are bone dry (no gas) and there's no spark. I can't see the timing belt (it has less than the recommended 60,000 miles… --- ## [Shaking/Wobbling Rear Tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaking-wobbling-rear-tires/91534)
**Author:** [@NONAME2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NONAME2)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2015, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaking-wobbling-rear-tires/91534 "2015-12-16T20:01:10Z")
My 2006 Tucson runs great 99% of the time. Every once in a while though, the rear of the suv shakes as if a tire is about to fall off. It lasts for a few minutes and then is gone until the next episode. I have had the ti… --- ## [Ongoing Issues with Mazda 6 Master Cylinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ongoing-issues-with-mazda-6-master-cylinder/91974)
**Author:** [@cdb1701](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdb1701)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2015, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ongoing-issues-with-mazda-6-master-cylinder/91974 "2015-12-16T13:00:57Z")
Over the last five years I've had to replace the Master Cylinder multiple times, which I'm to understand from the mechanics is "extremely unlucky", however I feel there is another underlying issues. This includes twice … --- ## [Noise from AC/heater fan at lowest speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-from-ac-heater-fan-at-lowest-speed/91976)
**Author:** [@daluu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daluu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2015, 10:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-from-ac-heater-fan-at-lowest-speed/91976 "2015-12-16T10:42:18Z")
I recently hear some light noise from AC/heater fan at lowest setting (1) - its like the faint motor noise you might hear in spinning motors (sort of like ticking but not quite). I don't recall hearing it before. At high… --- ## [Seat Belt won't retract, is pulled all the way out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-belt-wont-retract-is-pulled-all-the-way-out/91968)
**Author:** [@mary.rules](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mary.rules)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2015, 9:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-belt-wont-retract-is-pulled-all-the-way-out/91968 "2015-12-16T09:33:46Z")
I was belting in a car seat, pulling out the whole strap to get around the unwieldy beast when it locked, fully extended. I am unsure whether I can unlock it, or if I need to purchase a new retractor. It is the rear pa… --- ## [09 focus se code p0451](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-focus-se-code-p0451/91969)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2015, 9:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-focus-se-code-p0451/91969 "2015-12-16T09:28:57Z")
for the last month i have had a code come up as p0451 and it says the fuel tank pressure sensor needs replacement. i cant find it in any repair manuel and my machnic says there is nothing wrong with my fuel system. he di… --- ## [U-joint issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/u-joint-issues/91959)
**Author:** [@chemlite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chemlite)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2015, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/u-joint-issues/91959 "2015-12-16T05:09:02Z")
I have a 2012 Ford F150 that has started to slip (for lack of a better word), every time I come to a complete stop. It takes a few seconds, but then gunk! It just slips/jumps forward a little bit. Nothing after that. A b… --- ## [Skim or Skreem , the anti-theft system in Chrysler vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/skim-or-skreem-the-anti-theft-system-in-chrysler-vehicles/91970)
**Author:** [@Sloepoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sloepoke)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2015, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/skim-or-skreem-the-anti-theft-system-in-chrysler-vehicles/91970 "2015-12-16T02:50:52Z")
Before I go into details I'd like to know if anyone on here feels fairly knowledgeable about this system ? --- ## [Car not engaging in drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-not-engaging-in-drive/91962)
**Author:** [@the\_j](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_j)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2015, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-not-engaging-in-drive/91962 "2015-12-15T21:10:39Z")
Hi -- I'm having a problem with my 2009 Subaru Forester. When I start the car from "cold" (i.e., it hasn't run in several hours, regardless of the actual temperature), the automatic transmission cannot engage drive for… --- ## [Tap Coming From Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tap-coming-from-engine/91929)
**Author:** [@SquirrelMan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SquirrelMan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2015, 9:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tap-coming-from-engine/91929 "2015-12-15T09:54:21Z")
Okay so I drive a 2002 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS with about 151,000 miles on it. When it runs I can hear a rapping sound sometimes, but it happens randomly. Usually when I step on the gas at low rpm but at high rpms it goes … --- ## [Having a Fit about stuttering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/having-a-fit-about-stuttering/91963)
**Author:** [@Lance666](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lance666)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2015, 9:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/having-a-fit-about-stuttering/91963 "2015-12-15T09:18:46Z")
Honda Fit Sport 2008, 167k miles, owned by me six months. I bought it in California and drove it cross-country to North Carolina. Around 2/3 of the way here, I noticed some stuttering at middle-low RPM (2000-2500). It ha… --- ## [Headlight hi beam/lo beam switch question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-hi-beam-lo-beam-switch-question/91877)
**Author:** [@tardrex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tardrex)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2015, 5:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-hi-beam-lo-beam-switch-question/91877 "2015-12-15T05:05:03Z")
Vehicle: 1983 chevy c10 Heres the problem, when the high beams are on the dash cluster lights work fine,but when I turn the high beams off the dash cluster lights go off. Im going to buy a new high beam switch but what… --- ## [Intermittent Wiper problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-wiper-problems/91964)
**Author:** [@hizel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hizel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2015, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-wiper-problems/91964 "2015-12-15T01:34:18Z")
I have a 2001 Toyota Sequoia that started having problems with the intermittent setting on the wipers. It is now to the point that it runs just like the slow wiper setting with no delay, it also doesn't "park" the wipers… --- ## [2003 Chevy Trail Blazer - 4WD, 110,000 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-trail-blazer-4wd-110-000-miles/91901)
**Author:** [@LauraP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LauraP)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2015, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-trail-blazer-4wd-110-000-miles/91901 "2015-12-14T21:27:07Z")
Hello. I would like opinions on the price quoted to repair/replace the following items on the vehicle mentioned above: Both upper ball joints and both lower ball joints with control arm brackets; sway bar link(2), outer … --- ## [Heater Core Replacement 1994 Grand Marquis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-core-replacement-1994-grand-marquis/91804)
**Author:** [@GrandMarquis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GrandMarquis)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2015, 10:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-core-replacement-1994-grand-marquis/91804 "2015-12-14T10:38:00Z")
Crownvic.net insists that a heater core replacement does not require evacuation and recharge of the air conditioner. "You don't need to touch the A/C at all" was posted for a 1999 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor. I h… --- ## [Turning a food can lid into springy steel?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-a-food-can-lid-into-springy-steel/91910)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2015, 8:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-a-food-can-lid-into-springy-steel/91910 "2015-12-14T08:35:33Z")
Sorry if this is a little off the topic of actual real life cars. I'm making some home made toy cars for Christmas gifts, and -- for reasons too difficult to explain - I need a bunch of round circular metal disks about … --- ## [2008 CRV Lock Remote Troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-crv-lock-remote-troubles/91936)
**Author:** [@cobacon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cobacon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2015, 7:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-crv-lock-remote-troubles/91936 "2015-12-14T07:10:07Z")
Why does my door locks work from inside the car when using my remote but will not work outside the car? Would putting a remote car starter with remote correct this problem? --- ## [Ranger in Cold Weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ranger-in-cold-weather/91956)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2015, 6:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ranger-in-cold-weather/91956 "2015-12-14T06:48:43Z")
After a cold night when I turn the ignition on only the airbag (blinking) and the battery (steady) icons come on. No cranking - nothing... After a few anxious tries the full set of icons come on and the car starts. No p… --- ## [Stalling issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-issue/91957)
**Author:** [@dude-ski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dude-ski)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2015, 6:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-issue/91957 "2015-12-14T06:46:02Z")
Hi Everyone, I finally reinstalled my engine and transmission with a new clutch in my 1975 fiat spider. I've managed to get it started and idling nicely, but when I put it in gear, as soon as I begin to let the clutc… --- ## [Anybody feel strongly about the MB SLK350?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anybody-feel-strongly-about-the-mb-slk350/91933)
**Author:** [@NCDoofus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NCDoofus)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2015, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anybody-feel-strongly-about-the-mb-slk350/91933 "2015-12-14T02:20:21Z")
I'm thinking about buying a 2006, low mileage (60K) version, and I'm interested in how these hold up. I'd be using for a daily driver and I don't really want to be making boat payments for my buddy Max. Thanks for you… --- ## [Clunking noise F-150 ford P/U](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noise-f-150-ford-p-u/91945)
**Author:** [@William\_Freeman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/William_Freeman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2015, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noise-f-150-ford-p-u/91945 "2015-12-14T01:14:50Z")
My ford F-150 makes a clunking noise when I release the brake at a stop light or stop sign. It sounds like it is in the transmission. It only happens when I come to a complete stop and start moving again. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1081) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1083)