# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1084 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1085 --- ## [Understanding Tire Ratings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/understanding-tire-ratings/91814)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2015, 6:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/understanding-tire-ratings/91814 "2015-12-08T06:14:05Z")
2014.5 Toyota Camry LE 4-cyl with 6 speed auto trans 14,000 miles About three months ago I picked up punctures in both right side tires from road debris. Both tires were properly repaired, being removed from the rims… --- ## [Possible to change to new rotary shifter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-to-change-to-new-rotary-shifter/91882)
**Author:** [@Secretgirl64](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Secretgirl64)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2015, 6:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-to-change-to-new-rotary-shifter/91882 "2015-12-08T06:04:47Z")
I ve seen and heard about people changing the shifts on trucks or cars to a sort of push button one instead of the one from factory. Well I m so in love with the rotary one on the new Chryslers!! But don t like the chrys… --- ## [1997 Honda Accord, very slow start when cold, normal after driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-accord-very-slow-start-when-cold-normal-after-driving/91893)
**Author:** [@catwho](https://community.cartalk.com/u/catwho)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2015, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-accord-very-slow-start-when-cold-normal-after-driving/91893 "2015-12-08T00:48:01Z")
I'm a bit concerned about my faithful old 1997 Honda Accord DX. I noticed a particularly slow start a few weeks ago, so I went to Batteries and Bulbs for a quick check. The battery, which was a little over a year old,… --- ## [2001 Ford Ranger cranks, but not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-cranks-but-not-start/91894)
**Author:** [@Dan4K](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan4K)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2015, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-cranks-but-not-start/91894 "2015-12-08T00:31:46Z")
My 2001 Ranger is used for work to move furniture multiple times in a day. 7 weeks ago, I had moved a dryer w/ it, drove across town for a meeting, got back in & it refused to start & run. The same thing happened 3 days … --- ## [Car off, electrical surges](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-off-electrical-surges/91883)
**Author:** [@Lorna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lorna)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-off-electrical-surges/91883 "2015-12-07T23:02:44Z")
Sitting in my living room I noticed that suddenly my headlights on my 97 subaru ob turned on. First thought was someone was stealing my pos. Knife in hand I went to investigate. No one there. The keys were in the car, in… --- ## [Help me out .engine over heat problem Hyundai elantra gls 2003](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-out-engine-over-heat-problem-hyundai-elantra-gls-2003/91884)
**Author:** [@chandy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chandy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 9:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-out-engine-over-heat-problem-hyundai-elantra-gls-2003/91884 "2015-12-07T09:09:31Z")
Hello everyone I am in deep trouble ,I brought 1 month back ,then its runs fine few days it has 90k miles I drove 200miles.when I goinig to my job it's show temperate rise up to H ,I stop road side let the cool engine… --- ## [How to stick Volvo 850 decal that fell off suddenly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-stick-volvo-850-decal-that-fell-off-suddenly/91886)
**Author:** [@aarem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aarem)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 4:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-stick-volvo-850-decal-that-fell-off-suddenly/91886 "2015-12-07T04:57:12Z")
Hi, The 850 decal on my 1997 Volvo 850 fell off rather suddenly. I have it because it fell in the garage. It can be put back on, but I was wondering what sort of glue, etc it appropriate for it. It can get a lot of expo… --- ## [Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil/91831)
**Author:** [@trinitisquest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trinitisquest)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2015, 9:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil/91831 "2015-12-06T09:40:22Z")
my friend has a 1999 Lincoln town car, and it has about 1/2 qt. of oil too much,.what can i do and how? what are the repercussions, and can i do it myself. --- ## [My Wife Just Called... Hit A Deer On Way Home... Waiting For Police Report... CEL On... Why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-wife-just-called-hit-a-deer-on-way-home-waiting-for-police-report-cel-on-why/91872)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2015, 8:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-wife-just-called-hit-a-deer-on-way-home-waiting-for-police-report-cel-on-why/91872 "2015-12-06T08:15:04Z")
She said there are apparently no leaks (dark out, deputy holding flashlight), one headlight smashed, but lights up, grille broken, hood has buckle in it. Temperature gauge is steady and No air bag deployment. This a s… --- ## [How do I find out if my car is involved in this recall?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-find-out-if-my-car-is-involved-in-this-recall/91861)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2015, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-find-out-if-my-car-is-involved-in-this-recall/91861 "2015-12-06T03:11:28Z")
The recall includes 1997-2003 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, the 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue; the 1998-2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; and the 2000-2003 Chevrolet Impala equipped with the naturall… --- ## [Smell a burning, but no smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smell-a-burning-but-no-smoke/91860)
**Author:** [@1momma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1momma)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2015, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smell-a-burning-but-no-smoke/91860 "2015-12-05T23:24:46Z")
I am a single mom and don't know much about cars. I have a 99 Mercedes e-320 and I started smelling a burning, but when I opened the hood, there wasn't any smoke. What could it be and is it still safe to drive? --- ## [A new snake oil! Only time will tell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-snake-oil-only-time-will-tell/89585)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2015, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-snake-oil-only-time-will-tell/89585 "2015-12-05T23:07:33Z")
I bought my old '91 F-150 several years ago at near scrap iron price due to several annoying problems the greatest of which was that overdrive could not be used due to the lock up clutch sticking. I was pleased when chan… --- ## [Mystery Knob of Wonderent!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-knob-of-wonderent/91874)
**Author:** [@NyxieStix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NyxieStix)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2015, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-knob-of-wonderent/91874 "2015-12-05T22:10:42Z")
So I bought this truck (2005 Chevrolet Colorado LS) a few weeks ago, and I’ve been trying to figure out what this knob does but I’ve come up with nothing so far. So if anyone has any idea about it, I would love to know … --- ## [Replaced plugs while diagnosing misfire now it won't run. Doh!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-plugs-while-diagnosing-misfire-now-it-wont-run-doh/91765)
**Author:** [@Funkyfresh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Funkyfresh)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2015, 6:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-plugs-while-diagnosing-misfire-now-it-wont-run-doh/91765 "2015-12-05T06:18:18Z")
1989 Nissan pathfinder. 6cylinder - VG30i - Manual trans Engine was misfiring (running okay but putt, putt, putting) so I pulled be plugs to check for signs. Other than wear and wide gap the plugs looked okay, but I in… --- ## [Little to no engine heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/little-to-no-engine-heat/91863)
**Author:** [@Bird582](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bird582)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2015, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/little-to-no-engine-heat/91863 "2015-12-05T04:45:41Z")
I have a 2001dodge caravan that I can't seem to get the engine temp up on. I've replaced the thermostat and the coolant temp sensor and topped off the coolant. It raised the heat to the first line but once the vehicle … --- ## [Is this a trend with all manufacturers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-trend-with-all-manufacturers/91836)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2015, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-trend-with-all-manufacturers/91836 "2015-12-05T04:44:09Z")
...or is this unique to Chrysler/Fiat? http://www.nj.com/business/index.ssf/2015/11/bamboozled\_alarming\_charge\_driver\_charged\_to\_activ.html#incart\_river\_home --- ## [2004 Ford F550, not start when engine is hot,](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-f550-not-start-when-engine-is-hot/91859)
**Author:** [@Yumin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yumin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-f550-not-start-when-engine-is-hot/91859 "2015-12-04T22:40:21Z")
Cold start is OK. When engine turn off, can't start until engine is cold down. Any comments are appreciated. --- ## [1987 Volvo 760 and 1996 Volvo 850](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-volvo-760-and-1996-volvo-850/91858)
**Author:** [@mchitwood10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mchitwood10)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 9:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-volvo-760-and-1996-volvo-850/91858 "2015-12-04T09:43:54Z")
I have two Volvos. I live in Denver and like to drive up the mountain roads on weekends during both summer and winter conditions. The 1987 Volvo 760 has a 4 cylinder gasoline turbocharged engine, does not require synthe… --- ## [Truck runs poorly after sitting, suspect fuel leak, can't pinpoint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-runs-poorly-after-sitting-suspect-fuel-leak-cant-pinpoint/91467)
**Author:** [@meanjoe75fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meanjoe75fan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 9:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-runs-poorly-after-sitting-suspect-fuel-leak-cant-pinpoint/91467 "2015-12-04T09:35:45Z")
1994 F150 XL, 4.9L I6, 191k mi. PROBLEM: Truck has problems starting, that began a few months ago, that have gradually gotten worse. Especially after sitting for several hours, requires repeated cranking to start, then… --- ## [Electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-issues/91862)
**Author:** [@Charmelle7908](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charmelle7908)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 9:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-issues/91862 "2015-12-04T09:34:10Z")
Dash lights done lights noticeably flickering some times fast some times slow in drive park and neutral sometimes it doesn't flicker at all .. It happens when the car has say over night and I've just started it and it st… --- ## [Toyota Camry 2005 -- ABS issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-2005-abs-issue/91840)
**Author:** [@Ted\_s\_Volvo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ted_s_Volvo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 9:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-2005-abs-issue/91840 "2015-12-04T09:00:12Z")
I was driving my Dad's Camry in the rain and at one stop I heard what sounded like the anti-lock break noise and vibration. Heard it again when stopping on leaves. Didn't think much of it until I started noticing the s… --- ## [Puffing noise when revving engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puffing-noise-when-revving-engine/91829)
**Author:** [@Sannis86](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sannis86)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 7:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puffing-noise-when-revving-engine/91829 "2015-12-04T07:21:53Z")
Hi, Was hoping I could get some help from you experts. When in idle the car is fine, however when revving the engine up to 2500-3000 rpm there is a puffing noise from the exhaust pipe area. Any idea what this could be… --- ## [Toyota Camry Exhaust Quote -- Fair Price?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-exhaust-quote-fair-price/91866)
**Author:** [@mleich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mleich)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 6:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-exhaust-quote-fair-price/91866 "2015-12-04T06:31:06Z")
I need a single flexible pipe replaced. It is the one that attaches under the catalytic converter in front and goes about 1/3 of the length of the car. Was quoted $370 for the part and about $120 for labor. Is this a … --- ## [Engine coolant temp sensor wires cut](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-coolant-temp-sensor-wires-cut/91838)
**Author:** [@bambsbambino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bambsbambino)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-coolant-temp-sensor-wires-cut/91838 "2015-12-04T04:11:21Z")
So I got a 98 GMC sierra and the ect sensor that is on it only had one wire running to it. Obviously the previous owner tried to make something work. I bought a new ect sensor and pigtail to rewire it but can't find the … --- ## [Replacing Catalytic Converter on Honda Accord 2002](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-catalytic-converter-on-honda-accord-2002/91857)
**Author:** [@Vegeta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vegeta)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2015, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-catalytic-converter-on-honda-accord-2002/91857 "2015-12-03T20:54:03Z")
Replacing Catalytic Converter on Honda Accord 2002. I live in central NJ and wondering in your opinion a reasonable price or price range. Have used same place for years but am questioning prices. Thanks for feeedback. … --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Tahoe, 5.3L, V8, 180K miles, no A/C in front or rear, dual climate controlled](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-tahoe-5-3l-v8-180k-miles-no-a-c-in-front-or-rear-dual-climate-controlled/91842)
**Author:** [@kescott1910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kescott1910)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2015, 10:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-tahoe-5-3l-v8-180k-miles-no-a-c-in-front-or-rear-dual-climate-controlled/91842 "2015-12-03T10:06:08Z")
I have a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe with the 5.3L V8. Tahoe has dual climate control. Today tahoe quit blowing heat... it's only cold. All sides do the same like driver side/passenger side and front and back. If I turn the… --- ## [2003 Nissan Altima Trip Computer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-altima-trip-computer/91854)
**Author:** [@Ace888](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ace888)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2015, 9:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-altima-trip-computer/91854 "2015-12-03T09:36:17Z")
So I just bought A 2003 Nissan Altima 2.5s. Now I knew when I bought it the little trip screen only shows my Trip A&B and my odometer. But I know on the higher models it shows you mpg, distance until empty, and outside t… --- ## [96 s10 blazer slow reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-s10-blazer-slow-reverse/91852)
**Author:** [@Thumper2009](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thumper2009)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2015, 9:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-s10-blazer-slow-reverse/91852 "2015-12-03T09:34:51Z")
I just had the intake manifold gasket replaced then a couple days later when I get in the car in the morning it shifts into reverse and starts to go as it normally would but when I press the gas it just revs the engine. … --- ## [Tune Up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tune-up/91856)
**Author:** [@Hollywood1974](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hollywood1974)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2015, 8:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tune-up/91856 "2015-12-03T08:24:59Z")
I have a 1997 Ford Thunderbird with almost 180,000 miles on it. The car is my primary car and used daily for work. occasionally it gets used for a road trip or longer drive but it does still get driven at least five ou… --- ## [Tire purchase quandary](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-purchase-quandary/91848)
**Author:** [@dcmeigs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dcmeigs)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2015, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-purchase-quandary/91848 "2015-12-03T04:32:36Z")
I bought a pair of Yokohama tires for the front wheels of my 2005 Cadillac STS last year. Now that I need rear tires, I see that the size is different and Yokohama does not make a tire in the "correct" size. So the qua… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1083) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1085)