# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1085 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1086 --- ## [What size is 2006 Ford Focus rear drum brake bleeder valve?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-size-is-2006-ford-focus-rear-drum-brake-bleeder-valve/91833)
**Author:** [@Roger124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger124)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-size-is-2006-ford-focus-rear-drum-brake-bleeder-valve/91833 "2015-12-02T23:26:42Z")
I replaced a brake cylinder on my 2006 Focus rear drum brake. Now, I need to bleed the brake fluid, but I can't find a wrench to fit the nut. 10mm is too small and 11mm is too big. What's going on? Could it be the rusted… --- ## [1991 Civic: starts, runs until it warms, then chokes and won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-civic-starts-runs-until-it-warms-then-chokes-and-wont-start/91849)
**Author:** [@jmdinn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmdinn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-civic-starts-runs-until-it-warms-then-chokes-and-wont-start/91849 "2015-12-02T22:15:58Z")
Alright. I no longer have any idea what's going on with this car. So, if you know what might be happening here, I'm all ears: I've got a great little 1991 Civic DX, 1.5L manual. It's never let me down and I love workin… --- ## [Should I still pay the Mechanic for hours of service even if they didn't do anything?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-still-pay-the-mechanic-for-hours-of-service-even-if-they-didnt-do-anything/91768)
**Author:** [@Joejoe4444](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joejoe4444)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-still-pay-the-mechanic-for-hours-of-service-even-if-they-didnt-do-anything/91768 "2015-12-02T20:53:37Z")
The axle on my driver side went bad and needed to be replaced. Unfortunately, the CV Boot does not want to budge. After days of trying to get it out, I gave up and had it towed to an Auto Shop. They kept it for a week… --- ## [Is it bad to drive a brand new engine at really high rpms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-bad-to-drive-a-brand-new-engine-at-really-high-rpms/91826)
**Author:** [@Dsyanick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dsyanick)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 9:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-bad-to-drive-a-brand-new-engine-at-really-high-rpms/91826 "2015-12-02T09:44:35Z")
Got a brand-new car. It's got 13 miles on it. I thought I'd do a 0-60 test, but then it occurred to me that driving a brand new engine at high rpms under a lot of load might be bad. Is it bad to drive a new engine hard,… --- ## [1996 Buick Park Avenue Strut Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-buick-park-avenue-strut-replacement/91846)
**Author:** [@marktwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktwark)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 9:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-buick-park-avenue-strut-replacement/91846 "2015-12-02T09:41:21Z")
I want to replace all four struts on my '96 Park Avenue. Are any special tools needed, particularly for the strut tower nut in the trunk? It is very hard to see and no socket seems to fit it correctly. I haven't been abl… --- ## [Nissan Service did brake fluid flush before upcoming brake job - is this right?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-service-did-brake-fluid-flush-before-upcoming-brake-job-is-this-right/91847)
**Author:** [@Sphyrna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sphyrna)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 9:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-service-did-brake-fluid-flush-before-upcoming-brake-job-is-this-right/91847 "2015-12-02T09:30:45Z")
My wife has a 2009 Nissan Versa. Recently she told me that when braking on the highway her steering wheel shudders. I said that sounds like the rotor. She brought it over to Nissan service yesterday - told them about th… --- ## [2004 Ford Focus issue - alternator, or just cold weather, or something else?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-focus-issue-alternator-or-just-cold-weather-or-something-else/91845)
**Author:** [@WolverineGirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WolverineGirl)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 9:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-focus-issue-alternator-or-just-cold-weather-or-something-else/91845 "2015-12-02T09:15:11Z")
In January, I had the alternator replaced on my 2004 Focus after it died in the middle of the street. It's been fine since then, but yesterday I was driving it and it suddenly seemed to lose power - the dashboard battery… --- ## [Iv never had this happen... what could b the prablem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/iv-never-had-this-happen-what-could-b-the-prablem/91815)
**Author:** [@thom84](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thom84)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 5:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/iv-never-had-this-happen-what-could-b-the-prablem/91815 "2015-12-02T05:50:37Z")
Ok so im driving andmy batt light comes on. About 10 mins later the car looses all electrical power but the motor is still running. I cant get forward movement unless im running at very high rpms. Anything under 4k rpm… --- ## [Replacing just 1 tire, is that bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-just-1-tire-is-that-bad/91837)
**Author:** [@jayre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayre)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-just-1-tire-is-that-bad/91837 "2015-12-02T00:12:52Z")
My mother's front tire was damaged beyond repair. I'm wondering if replacing just one tire would be a bad idea. She doesn't drive a lot, probably put up no more than 20K miles in the last 10 years and never drives in a… --- ## [HELP My fuel filler line is KILLING ME...(so to speak)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-my-fuel-filler-line-is-killing-me-so-to-speak/91832)
**Author:** [@lamoore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lamoore)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2015, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-my-fuel-filler-line-is-killing-me-so-to-speak/91832 "2015-12-01T23:41:50Z")
Ok, so my 2000 ford f150 WILL NOT let me pour gas into it for more than 5 SECONDS without it turning off the fuel dispenser handle and or spilling back gas out of the filler opening......It's not too bad for a PATIENT ma… --- ## [99 Toyota Tacoma: Grinding Noise on Cold Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-toyota-tacoma-grinding-noise-on-cold-start/91673)
**Author:** [@TACOMATRON](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TACOMATRON)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2015, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-toyota-tacoma-grinding-noise-on-cold-start/91673 "2015-12-01T22:28:40Z")
I have a 99 Toyota Tacoma 4 cylinder. Just reached 200,000 miles this past Sunday. I did a cold start this morning and there was a grinding, metallic noise from under the hood. I turned the key bafk because it didn't so… --- ## [Puddle of Coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puddle-of-coolant/91841)
**Author:** [@Miltaryman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Miltaryman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2015, 9:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puddle-of-coolant/91841 "2015-12-01T09:38:13Z")
Hadnt driven my Frontier in 6-7 days...started it up & went to the store 2 miles away, came back home 15 minutes later, parked it, went inside, came out 10 minutes later to chuck the trash & saw a big puddle of yellow an… --- ## [Driving too hard?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-too-hard/91828)
**Author:** [@SquirrelMan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SquirrelMan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2015, 9:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-too-hard/91828 "2015-12-01T09:34:55Z")
Hi guys I have a 2002 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS with about 151,000 miles on it. And it's an auto. I recently took it to about 5.3K rpms on a stretch and it occurred to me that I might be pushing the engine a little too hard.… --- ## [Uninstalled Viper Alarm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uninstalled-viper-alarm/91803)
**Author:** [@Gr1ts94](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gr1ts94)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2015, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uninstalled-viper-alarm/91803 "2015-12-01T04:23:32Z")
My husband and I bought a Chrysler Sebring new in 2002. After a break-in, we decided to install an alarm system. (I know, should have done that first. ha ha) We went to a reputable company and had a Viper Alarm system in… --- ## [Another question about my wife's haunted Escape](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-question-about-my-wifes-haunted-escape/91839)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2015, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-question-about-my-wifes-haunted-escape/91839 "2015-12-01T02:55:56Z")
Car-part.com shows SEVERAL parts labled "computer box, non-engine" for a 2007 with different part numbers. Is that the one I need? If it is, it would appear that I'll have to remove mine in order to see the right part … --- ## [Goofy Tail Lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/goofy-tail-lights/91650)
**Author:** [@John\_Earnest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Earnest)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2015, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/goofy-tail-lights/91650 "2015-12-01T01:43:33Z")
My '85 Chevy Van has got me scratch'n my head. When I turn on my lights at night, the rear blinkers don't work and the brake lights stay on. When the lights are off, everythings functions properly. I've changed the bulbs… --- ## [Focus Fanatic--2004 CX4 Ford Focus--battery draw? electrical problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/focus-fanatic-2004-cx4-ford-focus-battery-draw-electrical-problem/91818)
**Author:** [@Jojina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jojina)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2015, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/focus-fanatic-2004-cx4-ford-focus-battery-draw-electrical-problem/91818 "2015-11-30T19:57:47Z")
Yes I am still driving and jumping my beloved '04 Ford Focus (manual) at 107,000 miles. Mysterious battery draw for a long time. It's common and blogged about by other FocusFanatics. Need help. I pulled the radio fuse ou… --- ## [My dashboard lights, clock, and radio turn on and off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-dashboard-lights-clock-and-radio-turn-on-and-off/91821)
**Author:** [@Re\_D](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Re_D)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2015, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-dashboard-lights-clock-and-radio-turn-on-and-off/91821 "2015-11-30T00:27:26Z")
Hello, I have a 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. I have an aftermarket radio in my car that has the capability to be hooked up to a rear view camera. I did not put it in, I also do not have a back up camera. It was done before I … --- ## [Mazda 3 2005 - Vibration issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-2005-vibration-issue/91728)
**Author:** [@David\_Liguori](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David_Liguori)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2015, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-2005-vibration-issue/91728 "2015-11-30T00:03:32Z")
Hi all, My son is away any college and I have been taking his car out now and then around town to give it a little exercise. This past weekend however I took it out on the highway and found it has a pretty bad vibrati… --- ## [Infiniti QX4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-qx4/91822)
**Author:** [@Vernon4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vernon4)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2015, 8:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-qx4/91822 "2015-11-29T08:13:40Z")
My 2000 Infiniti QX4 has 145,000 miles. It starts fine but when i press the gas when going from a stop position it has little power.There is an hesitation and then it moves very slowly even if the gas pedal is depress al… --- ## [Dodge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge/91824)
**Author:** [@Tator](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tator)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2015, 6:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge/91824 "2015-11-29T06:28:11Z")
I have a 2001 Dodge Durango, I just changed the catalectic converter, the truck acts like it isn't getting any gas, when I drive it above 65 mph for 20 miles, but I can pull to the side of the road for a min or two and g… --- ## [Car is bogging while driving... not sure what it is or what to do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-is-bogging-while-driving-not-sure-what-it-is-or-what-to-do/91823)
**Author:** [@MrMumbles13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MrMumbles13)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2015, 6:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-is-bogging-while-driving-not-sure-what-it-is-or-what-to-do/91823 "2015-11-29T06:15:40Z")
Hello all, So I recently purchased a 1987 Toyota MR2 NA automatic with 97k miles on it and it was running just fine for the last 3 weeks and I was out of state for a week and on my first day back I decided to run to the … --- ## [Toyota celica gt 1993](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-celica-gt-1993/91731)
**Author:** [@Toyota\_mark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toyota_mark)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2015, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-celica-gt-1993/91731 "2015-11-29T03:56:01Z")
Hi I've recently rebuilt my celica gt and the engine management light was on , I wiped it and keep getting the same code 52 which I think is the knock sensor car drives terrible under load , idles up and down a little , … --- ## [2004 Dodge Dakota Axle repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-dakota-axle-repair/91825)
**Author:** [@Sarahkate125](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sarahkate125)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2015, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-dakota-axle-repair/91825 "2015-11-29T02:52:28Z")
This morning my husband lost control of my 2004 Dodge Dakota truck on ice and ran it into the ditch, subsequently hitting a culvert with the front end/undercarriage of the truck. He was able to get the truck out of the d… --- ## [61' Scout, Starts and immediately dies... It ran fine yesterday!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/61-scout-starts-and-immediately-dies-it-ran-fine-yesterday/91792)
**Author:** [@jreese159](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jreese159)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2015, 9:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/61-scout-starts-and-immediately-dies-it-ran-fine-yesterday/91792 "2015-11-28T09:25:27Z")
Hi All, I have a 1961 International Scout 80. I picked it up about a month ago and have been working on it ever since. It has been running a little rough but ok. Carb definitely could use at least a cleaning. Recent hi… --- ## [New headgasket AGAIN](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-headgasket-again/91790)
**Author:** [@ukrsindicat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ukrsindicat)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2015, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-headgasket-again/91790 "2015-11-28T01:31:28Z")
Hey, guys, this is second time that this happened to me. I used to happy owner of Integra with 220,000 of mileage. Couple of months back, I replaced CV axle and MTF in tranny. On the two hour long trip, I noticed my eng… --- ## [How true isit that a cars brakes will rust and then pit if it is not driven more than 2times a week?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-true-isit-that-a-cars-brakes-will-rust-and-then-pit-if-it-is-not-driven-more-than-2times-a-week/91798)
**Author:** [@Benolks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Benolks)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2015, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-true-isit-that-a-cars-brakes-will-rust-and-then-pit-if-it-is-not-driven-more-than-2times-a-week/91798 "2015-11-27T19:23:09Z")
Specifically 2003 Toyota Highlander. We keep hearing this same refrain about a car that we have that at times (5 months out of the year) is driven daily and the rest of the time twice weekly. --- ## [Autolite 2100 Carb on a Ford Mustang 289](https://community.cartalk.com/t/autolite-2100-carb-on-a-ford-mustang-289/91794)
**Author:** [@Floodstang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Floodstang)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2015, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/autolite-2100-carb-on-a-ford-mustang-289/91794 "2015-11-27T04:23:48Z")
I recently went through the carb on my '68 Mustang (289). When I went to start the car after reinstalling, fuel is spraying up and out. Any suggestions for my problem? I am planning to start with adjusting the float l… --- ## [Do I need new tires? Sidewall damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-new-tires-sidewall-damage/91817)
**Author:** [@jackrabbit14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jackrabbit14)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2015, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-new-tires-sidewall-damage/91817 "2015-11-27T00:59:49Z")
Sliced the sidewall of one of my front tires after hitting a curb. None of the wiring or metal is exposed. Can this be safely repaired or do I need four new tires? My car is a leased 2015 Audi A3. Less than 7000 miles. D… --- ## [\#8 1998 Plymouth Neon Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/8-1998-plymouth-neon-problem/91812)
**Author:** [@ghviz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ghviz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2015, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/8-1998-plymouth-neon-problem/91812 "2015-11-27T00:32:04Z")
This is a problem I have noticed, and maybe someone can help me with this, there is a type of clicking sound when I start the car and it has been sitting over night. I don't know if anyone else has experienced this befor… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1084) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1086)