# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1091 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1092 --- ## [Tire replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-replacement/91625)
**Author:** [@Fertman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fertman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2015, 9:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-replacement/91625 "2015-11-04T09:58:46Z")
Recently had my tire guy replace only my front tires on my 03 Ford Explorer. Drove it on the highway and it felt and sounded like the transmission and drive train were hitting each other. Pissed. Having him now replac… --- ## [Volkswagon Passat Need to replace Water Pump...quotes are drastically different](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagon-passat-need-to-replace-water-pump-quotes-are-drastically-different/91614)
**Author:** [@ekluck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ekluck)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2015, 9:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagon-passat-need-to-replace-water-pump-quotes-are-drastically-different/91614 "2015-11-04T09:58:20Z")
(I have to fill up the coolant at least once a week...there is definitely a major leak) The quote is as follows: TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT, INCLUDES REPLACE WATER PUMP, TIMING BELT, BELT 1050.00 984.57 2034.57 TENSIONER… --- ## [96 Mazda MX3 RPM's drop when clutch in, more issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-mazda-mx3-rpms-drop-when-clutch-in-more-issues/91583)
**Author:** [@mas7873](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mas7873)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2015, 9:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-mazda-mx3-rpms-drop-when-clutch-in-more-issues/91583 "2015-11-04T09:46:43Z")
Hello there, I'm having some issues with my 1996 Mazda MX3 1.6L 5-speed. I'll begin by listing the symptoms/issues my car is having, followed by what I've done to try and solve these issues. Symptoms/Issues: 1) RPM's d… --- ## [Taurus problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/taurus-problems/91622)
**Author:** [@moms\_taurus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/moms_taurus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2015, 9:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/taurus-problems/91622 "2015-11-04T09:28:56Z")
Hi I havea problem on 2002 taurus ses 24 v duratec just bought and am sure problem existed before. current problem is zero voltage coming from both oxygen sensors. bank 1 sensor 2 was throwing code p136 so replaced it an… --- ## [1999 Chevy Suburban Leak Questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevy-suburban-leak-questions/91620)
**Author:** [@RaiderNationNews](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RaiderNationNews)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2015, 8:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevy-suburban-leak-questions/91620 "2015-11-04T08:39:13Z")
We replaced the intake manifold gasket on our 1999 Chevy Suburban 1500, 2-Wheel Drive with a 350 vortec engine. We fear that when we tightened the bolts down to torque specs but did not account for the lack of torque wit… --- ## [The Great Debate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-great-debate/91601)
**Author:** [@Sloepoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sloepoke)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2015, 6:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-great-debate/91601 "2015-11-04T06:27:26Z")
Higher mileage automatic transmission that you don't know the maintenance record of . Transmission works perfectly , fluid change / flush or not ? One school of thought says yes , another says no . I personally disassemb… --- ## [Low peddle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-peddle/91602)
**Author:** [@94f150myelaor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/94f150myelaor)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2015, 5:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-peddle/91602 "2015-11-04T05:01:30Z")
I have a 94 f150 xlt I put new front rotars and a brake caliper driver side bleed them when truck is off peddle good hard stiff once u turn on truck peddle does down to floor what could be cause of this --- ## [Stalling problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-problem/91615)
**Author:** [@tom315](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom315)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2015, 6:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-problem/91615 "2015-11-03T06:52:19Z")
Hi, 2001 Ford Grand Caravan Minivan. Car was starting in the morning but if I stopped driving after ~5 min it would be hard to start again. Engine turns over but it idles for a second then sputters out. Or won't fully tu… --- ## [Did I get conned?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-get-conned/91510)
**Author:** [@shrewprincess](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shrewprincess)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2015, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-get-conned/91510 "2015-11-03T00:30:24Z")
I know there's nothing I can do about this from a legal standpoint, but I guess I just want to know how angry I should be. Three weeks ago I bought a 2006 Pontiac Vibe with 160k on it. The guy seemed on the level, if … --- ## [Mischief night victim 2015](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mischief-night-victim-2015/91594)
**Author:** [@Ant123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ant123)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2015, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mischief-night-victim-2015/91594 "2015-11-02T19:16:31Z")
Let me start off by saying te car is brand new , 14K miles & I'm the first owner . I was coming down a curvy road on mischief night(tonight-10-30-15) and some kids thought it would be funny to leave trash all over along … --- ## [2013 Nissan Altima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-altima/91600)
**Author:** [@4MC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/4MC)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2015, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-altima/91600 "2015-11-02T17:27:41Z")
When the temp drops below 40 degrees I get growling/vibration. When I took it to the dealer the service supervisor test drove it. He then checked with one of the mechanics who said they all sound like that. I called N… --- ## [Brakes grab](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-grab/91604)
**Author:** [@96-SE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/96-SE)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2015, 7:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-grab/91604 "2015-11-02T07:43:17Z")
Recently I had the front rotors and pads replaced on my 1996 Pontiac Grand Am. Starting out in the morning the brakes instantly grab upon first braking. The grab slowly decreases with use and finally gets to normal after… --- ## [Mazda 2300 Engine Misses at Steady Speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-2300-engine-misses-at-steady-speed/91607)
**Author:** [@Picasso](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Picasso)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2015, 4:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-2300-engine-misses-at-steady-speed/91607 "2015-11-02T04:41:04Z")
http://community.cartalk.com/post/discussion?# 2.3 Liter 4 cyl. accelerates fine in all gears, but once you reach a steady speed in any gear, it jerks and bumps. Does not run smooth unless you are accelerating? Any idea… --- ## [2003 Honda element parasitic battery drain!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-element-parasitic-battery-drain/91599)
**Author:** [@oldscooter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldscooter)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2015, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-element-parasitic-battery-drain/91599 "2015-11-02T00:05:33Z")
Something in my 2003 honda Element is draing the battery to the point to where it won't start after about 24 hours. If I drive it daily, it starts everytime. But if it sits over a day-- such as on a weekend, the interior… --- ## [2004 Camry start problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-camry-start-problem/91517)
**Author:** [@bzb882](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bzb882)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2015, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-camry-start-problem/91517 "2015-11-01T23:57:45Z")
On 10/2/2015 the car wouldn’t start – nothing. The cd player would may a noise very time my wife tried to start the car like it was loading/shuffling/ejecting a disc. After several tries the car started right up. I r… --- ## [Toyota Sienna 1998 slowly dies while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-sienna-1998-slowly-dies-while-driving/91577)
**Author:** [@johnletour](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnletour)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2015, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-sienna-1998-slowly-dies-while-driving/91577 "2015-11-01T19:51:37Z")
Hello guys, I had my minivan stop running while i was on the freeway. My electrical seemed a bit off, the speed decreased and it slowly died. I tested the battery and it was fine, tested the alternator and it failed. I… --- ## [Front Pads/Rotors Changed 3 Times, Every Time Steering Wheel Shimmy Reappears After a Month](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-pads-rotors-changed-3-times-every-time-steering-wheel-shimmy-reappears-after-a-month/91551)
**Author:** [@gabbo241](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gabbo241)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2015, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-pads-rotors-changed-3-times-every-time-steering-wheel-shimmy-reappears-after-a-month/91551 "2015-11-01T19:50:49Z")
Hi Everyone, Have a 2009 BMW 328i with 78,000 miles. In the last year, the front brake pads and rotors have been replaced by the dealer 3 times, each time because of "warping" which is their diagnosis of a steering wh… --- ## [Should I also replace valve stem guides?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-also-replace-valve-stem-guides/91598)
**Author:** [@marty-g](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marty-g)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2015, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-also-replace-valve-stem-guides/91598 "2015-11-01T18:06:47Z")
I'm getting ready to replace the valves (at least one exhaust valve is burnt) and stem seals in my 99 Honda CRV with about 230K miles. Should I also replace all the valve stem guides, or just those that appear to have p… --- ## [Is my friend's Chevy Malibu 2014 Totaled?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-friends-chevy-malibu-2014-totaled/91553)
**Author:** [@Matt0326](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt0326)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2015, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-friends-chevy-malibu-2014-totaled/91553 "2015-11-01T17:57:40Z")
Hello recently my a friend's car was in an accident and we have no idea if it is totaled. This is the only picture I have because I was not there, I just want some opinions and thoughts. Picture: http://imgur.com/v0seQk… --- ## [Cadillac Seville STS has issues with suspension, serpentine slipping (harmonic balancer?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-seville-sts-has-issues-with-suspension-serpentine-slipping-harmonic-balancer/91592)
**Author:** [@aceofspeeds](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aceofspeeds)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2015, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-seville-sts-has-issues-with-suspension-serpentine-slipping-harmonic-balancer/91592 "2015-11-01T03:33:14Z")
Hello all, I am new to this forum and to car repair/maintenance in general but I tried to do my research before posting here so I don't sound completely clueless. A couple days ago, desperately in need of a car, we pu… --- ## [Cylinder 3 Misfire and Gas on Spark Plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-3-misfire-and-gas-on-spark-plugs/91586)
**Author:** [@ice334](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ice334)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2015, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-3-misfire-and-gas-on-spark-plugs/91586 "2015-11-01T02:18:15Z")
Ok , i have a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT V6 GM 3.8, my car didnt have any misfires until after i changed my Lower Intake Manifold Gaskets. After changing the gaskets and putting everything back together. The car ran fine… --- ## [Is it time for a new vehicle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-time-for-a-new-vehicle/91578)
**Author:** [@Hot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hot)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2015, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-time-for-a-new-vehicle/91578 "2015-11-01T00:21:32Z")
My 2003 Forester has 161,000 miles. Subaru says I need Struts and Bushings. It will cost $3200. Trying to decide what to do. The car is hardly worth that. Should I get a non-Subaru person to do the repair? Should I… --- ## [Burning smell coming from vents when the heater is on hot or cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-smell-coming-from-vents-when-the-heater-is-on-hot-or-cold/91582)
**Author:** [@Rayraybabyboi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rayraybabyboi)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2015, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-smell-coming-from-vents-when-the-heater-is-on-hot-or-cold/91582 "2015-10-31T23:48:49Z")
I have an extreme burning smell coming from my heater whenever it is on, curious I put the fan on cold and it still has the burning smell. I pulled over and got out of the car he popped the hood and I don't smell anythin… --- ## [97 RAV4 RS3000 location](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-rav4-rs3000-location/91574)
**Author:** [@bzb882](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bzb882)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2015, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-rav4-rs3000-location/91574 "2015-10-31T20:48:45Z")
I have a new remote I need to program on my '97 RAV4. I have the instructions, but need to know where the RS3000 is located. I can't find it in any of the locations where I've heard it might be. I've seen a pic, so I … --- ## [2006 Altima making dragging sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-altima-making-dragging-sound/91584)
**Author:** [@Rhage](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rhage)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2015, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-altima-making-dragging-sound/91584 "2015-10-31T19:21:07Z")
My car sounds like it's dragging something but when I look under it there's nothing there. The sound it makes is comparable to the sound a snow plow makes as its plowing the road. The sound is constant but gets worse whe… --- ## [Ford Taurus Compressor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-compressor/91590)
**Author:** [@htmodad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/htmodad)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2015, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-compressor/91590 "2015-10-31T18:53:09Z")
My daughter's driving my old '03 Taurus that's been having issues. Her BIL looked at it and says that it's the compressor and she needs to have it fixed. Her uncle says that she can drive the car just fine without it, sh… --- ## ['05 Caravan that wants to die](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-caravan-that-wants-to-die/91585)
**Author:** [@A\_Krane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/A_Krane)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2015, 8:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-caravan-that-wants-to-die/91585 "2015-10-31T08:04:05Z")
In May of this year (2015), it started to die. What I mean is it loses all electrics and it kills the engine. No dash lights, no odometer, no headlights, no radio, no blower, no electric windows, no electric locks, no … --- ## [Honda Odyssey - Power Steering Fluid Resevoir empty w/in 30 days of High Pressure Hose being replace](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-power-steering-fluid-resevoir-empty-w-in-30-days-of-high-pressure-hose-being-replace/91569)
**Author:** [@Gabriel.on.an.Odysse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gabriel.on.an.Odysse)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2015, 7:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-power-steering-fluid-resevoir-empty-w-in-30-days-of-high-pressure-hose-being-replace/91569 "2015-10-31T07:51:27Z")
Thanks in advance to anyone who can offer sound advice here - Less than 30 days ago I dropped just shy of $2k at Robertson Honda Service Center in North Hollywood to replace the Timing Belt, Water Pump, Front Arm Bushi… --- ## [Jittering engine when it is warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jittering-engine-when-it-is-warm/91497)
**Author:** [@dellat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dellat)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2015, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jittering-engine-when-it-is-warm/91497 "2015-10-31T04:48:09Z")
This is about my 1986 Lincoln Continental 5L with 93800 miles. Yes it is long to read and that is because I am hoping to avoid too many back and forth need to clarify my issues, so please take the time to acquaint your… --- ## [Cold Start Clatter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-start-clatter/91579)
**Author:** [@Cripp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cripp)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2015, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-start-clatter/91579 "2015-10-31T01:12:04Z")
Video of Noise:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtgpG8THUNA Sorry for the AC Fan in the background I am getting the above noise on startup, it goes away after 5ish minutes. I am in Texas, so it isn't exactly cold out. S… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1090) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1092)