# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1087 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1088 --- ## [2007 Honda Accord, blow instead of vacuum when changing air filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-blow-instead-of-vacuum-when-changing-air-filter/91609)
**Author:** [@Steve\_K1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve_K1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2015, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-blow-instead-of-vacuum-when-changing-air-filter/91609 "2015-11-22T00:36:31Z")
Like a good boy scout, last week I changed the engine air and cabin filters in my 59K-mile 2007 Honda Accord. Taking out the air filter, I saw the usual insects and dust in the housing and got out the shopvac to suck … --- ## [Brakes done @ Dealaer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-done-dealaer/91758)
**Author:** [@mstrlucky74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mstrlucky74)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-done-dealaer/91758 "2015-11-21T22:22:01Z")
Have a 2014 Nissan Sentra amd prob won't replace the pads myself if they need to be done but my question is.... Is it better to have the dealer do the work or a local trusted mechanic? What's the difference beside e de… --- ## [A Plethora of Problems!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-plethora-of-problems/91769)
**Author:** [@Jan\_J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jan_J)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-plethora-of-problems/91769 "2015-11-21T21:58:37Z")
Ok, I own a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta GLI that I bought from my neighbor about 4 months ago, and recently, it started having problems. It's idling very high, around 1,500-2,000 rpms, it's leaking coolant, not from the bottom… --- ## [2013 Nissan Sentra ... turned off all of a sudden?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-sentra-turned-off-all-of-a-sudden/91775)
**Author:** [@stellamaris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stellamaris)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-sentra-turned-off-all-of-a-sudden/91775 "2015-11-21T21:56:59Z")
Hi, we have a 2013 Nissan Sentra which is primarily used by my husband for his 5-minute commute to work. We purchased it about 4 months ago from a used car place that we've used before; our whole family uses this place, … --- ## [Scraping/grinding sound from rear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scraping-grinding-sound-from-rear/91772)
**Author:** [@GoChevy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GoChevy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scraping-grinding-sound-from-rear/91772 "2015-11-21T13:07:30Z")
2002 chevy 2500 hd 260,000 miles. One owner, all original bearings and brake pads. Makes intermittent scraping/grinding sound from rear upon making one complete revolution. Very pronounced on cold start rolling. Noise le… --- ## [Prophylactic Alignment?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prophylactic-alignment/91763)
**Author:** [@Syracuse\_Sally](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Syracuse_Sally)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 8:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prophylactic-alignment/91763 "2015-11-21T08:13:34Z")
I recently made my annual appointment at my dealer to have snow tires mounted and balanced on my 2013 Kia Soul. At the time I made the appointment, the service guy strongly - almost aggressively - recommended I have an a… --- ## [Service Fault Code - Smog Fail Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-fault-code-smog-fail-question/91759)
**Author:** [@Mikied25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikied25)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 6:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-fault-code-smog-fail-question/91759 "2015-11-21T06:36:09Z")
I live in CA where my 2002 Saturn passed a smog test in March of this year. I put less than 100 miles on it between then and November, when I wanted to sell it. I smogged it again at the request of a potential buyer and… --- ## [Alignment Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alignment-question/91761)
**Author:** [@casper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casper)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alignment-question/91761 "2015-11-21T05:32:27Z")
2000 Maxima... I just replaced the struts, lower control arms, stabilizer bushings and links, and tie rods. I know it needs an alignment but I'm also in the process of replacing the rear struts. Can I do the alignment no… --- ## [PLEASE HELP.. trying to replace the front drivers side lower control arm on 2001 Ford Windstar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-trying-to-replace-the-front-drivers-side-lower-control-arm-on-2001-ford-windstar/91766)
**Author:** [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-trying-to-replace-the-front-drivers-side-lower-control-arm-on-2001-ford-windstar/91766 "2015-11-21T03:30:06Z")
trying to replace the front drivers side lower control arm on 2001 Ford Windstar I got all the bolts loose. the bolt towards the front of the car that goes through the frame, I cant get out because it will hit the tran… --- ## [Very low power after replacing valve cover gaskets. 2000 Toyota Tundra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-low-power-after-replacing-valve-cover-gaskets-2000-toyota-tundra/91663)
**Author:** [@ari](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ari)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2015, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-low-power-after-replacing-valve-cover-gaskets-2000-toyota-tundra/91663 "2015-11-20T22:40:08Z")
Truck was running a little rough before valve cover gasket replacement. Replaced gaskets and it ran rougher than before. Found a burned out spark plug coil and replaced coils, plugs, and wire. Runs smoothly now, but ther… --- ## [Pulling out my hair! Please Help?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulling-out-my-hair-please-help/91710)
**Author:** [@Steve\_RG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve_RG)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2015, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulling-out-my-hair-please-help/91710 "2015-11-20T22:31:54Z")
My Wife and I share a 2002 Dodge Intrepid 2.7 that has been eating coolant/anti-freeze the past two weeks. We noticed our oil light was on over the past weekend and being over our regular oil change by close to 1,000 mi… --- ## [Oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak/91644)
**Author:** [@tardrex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tardrex)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2015, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak/91644 "2015-11-20T21:48:44Z")
Hi guys, I have an old (1983) chevy 305 engine in my truck.I replaced the valve cover gaskets and cleaned the engine so I could see if anything was leaking. After driving for about an hour I checked the engine for any ne… --- ## [Transferring the stub shaft to a new CV axle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transferring-the-stub-shaft-to-a-new-cv-axle/91755)
**Author:** [@TTH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TTH)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2015, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transferring-the-stub-shaft-to-a-new-cv-axle/91755 "2015-11-20T17:52:18Z")
So I got the cv axle out of my car and noticed that the new part doesn't have the splined shaft that goes into the transmission. The product page for the part says I have to transfer the stub shaft to the new part. I c… --- ## [Mavis said I need new rears brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mavis-said-i-need-new-rears-brakes/91751)
**Author:** [@mstrlucky74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mstrlucky74)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2015, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mavis-said-i-need-new-rears-brakes/91751 "2015-11-20T17:24:32Z")
Hello all. I have a 2014 Nissan Sentra with about 28k miles. Brought car into Mavis to have slow leaked in my tire checked out and they said my rear pads were just about gone and rotors were pretty bad too. Is there anyw… --- ## [Stuck Steering Knuckle bolt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-steering-knuckle-bolt/91744)
**Author:** [@TTH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TTH)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2015, 10:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-steering-knuckle-bolt/91744 "2015-11-20T10:05:46Z")
I'm trying to replace the CV axle on my wife's 2006 Chevy Malibu, and the project is frozen in its track by a seized bolt. Specifically, the top bolt of the two bolts that hold the steering knuckle to the strut. I got… --- ## [2005 Chevy impala don't know what's wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-impala-dont-know-whats-wrong/91757)
**Author:** [@Jamest63](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jamest63)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2015, 8:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-impala-dont-know-whats-wrong/91757 "2015-11-20T08:03:23Z")
Ok so I recently started noticing my car was overheating and the sensor would go off saying coolent temp hot. So I started by adding coolent that didn't work. I than replaced the thermostat didn't change. I saw the wa… --- ## [Accord with CVT or Camry with 6 speed automatic transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accord-with-cvt-or-camry-with-6-speed-automatic-transmission/91690)
**Author:** [@KMoore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KMoore)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2015, 7:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accord-with-cvt-or-camry-with-6-speed-automatic-transmission/91690 "2015-11-20T07:49:07Z")
My Honda Odyssey was totaled in an accident a week ago. I am rushed to find a new car and, for the first time, have decided not to go used. I previously had a 1992 Accord which was running strong when I sold it with 205,… --- ## [Storing car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/storing-car/91756)
**Author:** [@Edna\_M](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edna_M)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2015, 5:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/storing-car/91756 "2015-11-20T05:59:03Z")
Hello everyone, I may not have a chance to thank you later so thanks in advance for your replies. I am going away for several months to Greece. I currently live in NJ. What to do with my car, a Honda Civic 1996? I de… --- ## [Shift Cable for Early 90s Camaro](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shift-cable-for-early-90s-camaro/91740)
**Author:** [@Docnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Docnick)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2015, 5:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shift-cable-for-early-90s-camaro/91740 "2015-11-20T05:23:44Z")
A friend is having trouble finding a shift cable for an early 1990s Camaro 6 with Auto. The dealer seems not interested in finding one. Are there any mail order sites that might have such an item. --- ## [Can anyone identify this part](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-identify-this-part/91738)
**Author:** [@tom315](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom315)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2015, 5:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-identify-this-part/91738 "2015-11-20T05:22:16Z")
2004 Dodge Grand Caravan. I’m underneath, center, right around where front tires are. Top of head pointed toward rear, feet sticking out front of car. The small metal pipe running right to left, has a light brownish/amb… --- ## [What's the Buzz](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-buzz/91707)
**Author:** [@instock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/instock)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2015, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-buzz/91707 "2015-11-20T02:50:24Z")
I have a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. It's got about 120,000 miles. 4WD. Manual transmission. When I get it going about 40 MPH, there is an obnoxious buzz. It sounds and acts like a tire problem, but I have rotated the four… --- ## [Chevy Aveo creaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-aveo-creaks/91750)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2015, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-aveo-creaks/91750 "2015-11-19T16:37:40Z")
Hi - My 2005 Chevy Aveo makes a creaking sound when I accelerate or decelerate -It seems to come from the passenger side of the car, but it's not the seat. What might cause the creaking sound? --- ## [Lost power 2003 santa fe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-power-2003-santa-fe/91747)
**Author:** [@Jacobx29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacobx29)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2015, 10:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-power-2003-santa-fe/91747 "2015-11-19T10:35:41Z")
So my car has been dying. I was told they tested alternator, but they said it was charging and replaced my battery. So 1 week later it has had a few lights pop on but it didn't die... and so today it is just like it was … --- ## [Power steering pump issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-pump-issue/91749)
**Author:** [@scj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scj)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2015, 10:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-pump-issue/91749 "2015-11-19T10:30:58Z")
2000 Honda Accord. Lots of whining-whirring noise when turning the steering wheel so I replaced the power steering pump. Then replaced the fluid and I did use the Honda fluid. But even with the new pump and fluid I'm sti… --- ## [2003 Toyota Corolla Electrical issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-corolla-electrical-issue/91705)
**Author:** [@gbt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gbt)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2015, 9:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-corolla-electrical-issue/91705 "2015-11-19T09:52:56Z")
Hi I have 2003 Toyota corolla. Recently one of the relay from the fuse box under the steering wheel started making clicking noise. I got it fixed from my mechanic by replacing it twice. When my mechanic checked for codes… --- ## [Update on subaru forester rear wheel bearing replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-on-subaru-forester-rear-wheel-bearing-replacement/91743)
**Author:** [@Sloepoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sloepoke)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2015, 9:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-on-subaru-forester-rear-wheel-bearing-replacement/91743 "2015-11-19T09:42:32Z")
First , this car had new tires installed & was taken to a Subaru dealership for a 4 wheel alignment a few months ago . All 4 tires had been quickly wearing unevenly . Subaru did the alignment & told the owner that the fr… --- ## [2000 Ford F-150 Electrical problems? Starting problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-f-150-electrical-problems-starting-problems/91746)
**Author:** [@bnpete](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bnpete)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2015, 6:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-f-150-electrical-problems-starting-problems/91746 "2015-11-19T06:31:27Z")
When trying to start it, it clicks like there's a bad starter solenoid. In the key is in the on position, if jumped, it starts on it's own. Have changed the firewall solenoid. Have had it also not shut off when turning t… --- ## [1998 Plymouth neon problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-plymouth-neon-problem/91730)
**Author:** [@ghviz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ghviz)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2015, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-plymouth-neon-problem/91730 "2015-11-19T06:13:27Z")
Alright here comes another head scratcher, the car has no check engine lights, no oil is leaking, and all of the liquid levels are at their normal readings. The problem I am having is the car feels like it is dragging a … --- ## [Tire Balancing Beads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-balancing-beads/91745)
**Author:** [@Sloepoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sloepoke)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2015, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-balancing-beads/91745 "2015-11-19T03:53:17Z")
Just read the thread about tire balancing & wheel weights & was wondering about the beads that you put inside the tire for balancing . I read quite a bit about it a while back & it seemed to have mixed reviews . Some peo… --- ## [Taurus running to warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/taurus-running-to-warm/91522)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2015, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/taurus-running-to-warm/91522 "2015-11-18T20:50:24Z")
I have a 92 Ford Taurus that runs warm, can overheat, especially in city driving. When driving at faster speeds with less stopping does not give any trouble. The radiator is full. I tried putting a new thermostat in a… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1086) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1088)