# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1095 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1096 --- ## [2005 grand am engine rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-grand-am-engine-rattle/91460)
**Author:** [@cjs1523](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cjs1523)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2015, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-grand-am-engine-rattle/91460 "2015-10-17T14:56:35Z")
Hi all, First off just let me state that my knowledge with cars is fairly limited I own a 2005 grand am se, (v6) this engine rattle has been going on for a while now (6 months+) the rattle really hasn't gotten any wor… --- ## [Mileage odometer problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mileage-odometer-problem/91450)
**Author:** [@Chevy.M](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chevy.M)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2015, 8:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mileage-odometer-problem/91450 "2015-10-17T08:01:40Z")
Hi. My mileage odometer once i remove battery it retrun to lower value it is always 50.000 . I do not know wt to do ? It is used car . --- ## [2001 Corolla pinging problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-corolla-pinging-problems/91426)
**Author:** [@Wolfhawe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wolfhawe)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2015, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-corolla-pinging-problems/91426 "2015-10-17T04:51:15Z")
Hello everyone, I'm looking for some advice in regards to my 2001 Corolla w/80k developing a considerably loud spark knock/engine pinging noise under acceleration. It throws no codes but pings like crazy and it never us… --- ## [What causes this stalling problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-this-stalling-problem/91455)
**Author:** [@LODENAQU](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LODENAQU)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2015, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-this-stalling-problem/91455 "2015-10-17T04:34:47Z")
I just had my 72 Skylark tuned up, when I start it and put it in gear it makes popping noise and stalls, I restart and let it run a for a few minutes and it will finally go. Once it is warmed up in runs great. What cau… --- ## [2008 Civic - vents warm air when set to cold (without AC on)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-civic-vents-warm-air-when-set-to-cold-without-ac-on/91457)
**Author:** [@limbodog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/limbodog)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2015, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-civic-vents-warm-air-when-set-to-cold-without-ac-on/91457 "2015-10-17T03:41:17Z")
History: A few months back I had a leak repaired in my cooling system. I noticed the other night that my radiator was nearly empty again, so I've filled it back up, but haven't fixed it yet. As summer is over, I no lo… --- ## [Change in tightening torque when using Corrsion Inhibitor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-in-tightening-torque-when-using-corrsion-inhibitor/91438)
**Author:** [@Roger124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger124)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2015, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-in-tightening-torque-when-using-corrsion-inhibitor/91438 "2015-10-17T01:13:18Z")
I came across this thing called Corrosion Stop made by Fabulous Blaster company. I am thinking it's similar to Boeshield T-9 Waterproof Lubricant. Other companies make similar stuff also. It sprays bubbly petroleum stuff… --- ## [Strange 'check engine light' situation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-check-engine-light-situation/91435)
**Author:** [@DaddyB01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaddyB01)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2015, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-check-engine-light-situation/91435 "2015-10-16T19:38:39Z")
Hoping you guys can help me out with this one. My wife's 2005 Sienna is a very reliable vehicle. But occasionally when I drive it a fair distance--50 miles or so, but not always that far--the check engine light will come… --- ## [1983 chevy c10 parking brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-chevy-c10-parking-brake/91448)
**Author:** [@tardrex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tardrex)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2015, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-chevy-c10-parking-brake/91448 "2015-10-16T18:57:09Z")
does anyone know where I can find a diagram of the parking brake system and it\`s components for a 1983 chevy c10 pickup. I recently bought the truck and most of the parking brake system is missing. The cable connected to… --- ## [Power (sometimes!) shuts off starting car! (2000 Ford Mustang) - please help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-sometimes-shuts-off-starting-car-2000-ford-mustang-please-help/91442)
**Author:** [@repairNewbie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/repairNewbie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2015, 6:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-sometimes-shuts-off-starting-car-2000-ford-mustang-please-help/91442 "2015-10-16T06:02:37Z")
My car sometimes shuts off when I attempt to start the car. I start the car, hear a loud click and the electricity to the entire car dies. No dome lights, no headlights, no radio. I disconnect the negative terminal and… --- ## [Lower profile tire in the rear?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lower-profile-tire-in-the-rear/91443)
**Author:** [@Jersey\_Chris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jersey_Chris)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2015, 5:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lower-profile-tire-in-the-rear/91443 "2015-10-16T05:24:14Z")
A friend just picked up a 2010 Mercedes C300 from a used car dealer. I noticed that her car has 225/45 r17 in the front (proper recommended size for the car), but 225/40 r17 in the rear. What kind of problems would creep… --- ## [1999 4Runner worth keeping?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-4runner-worth-keeping/91436)
**Author:** [@cque](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cque)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2015, 5:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-4runner-worth-keeping/91436 "2015-10-16T05:22:54Z")
hi- my 4runner has 199,600 miles and I was told I need to replace a throttle sensor, MAF sensor and air filter. I recently was also told I had a slow oil leak which seems not to require much oil put in - is it worth the… --- ## [\[Help\] 04 Hyundai Sonata Head Gasket Replacement!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-04-hyundai-sonata-head-gasket-replacement/91400)
**Author:** [@bdub3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bdub3)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2015, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-04-hyundai-sonata-head-gasket-replacement/91400 "2015-10-16T04:15:30Z")
Hello, first off I would like to say that I am new to this forum and hope to find some help to my questions so that I can sleep in peace. So basically, I have an 04 Hyundai Sonata V6 Engine (2 head gaskets) with 170,000… --- ## [96 Grand am ABS Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-grand-am-abs-light/91399)
**Author:** [@yancey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yancey)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2015, 9:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-grand-am-abs-light/91399 "2015-10-15T09:18:09Z")
Hello My 96 Grand Am 3.1 it the SE model. ABS Light is staying on I check all the fuses all are good I check the wires going to the wheels with a ohm meter get a reading of 117 ohms driver side and 110 ohms right side … --- ## [Blue Devil...bad results](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blue-devil-bad-results/91434)
**Author:** [@Stephon07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephon07)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2015, 9:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blue-devil-bad-results/91434 "2015-10-15T09:16:15Z")
I poured some blue devil into my car to seal a blown head. Now I see white chunks in the radiator and it overheats much faster. Is there any way to undo this or get the car back to how it was before I poured in blue devi… --- ## [2008 dodge Avenger 163K miles Engine blown](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-avenger-163k-miles-engine-blown/90877)
**Author:** [@LesleyMarie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LesleyMarie)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2015, 8:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-avenger-163k-miles-engine-blown/90877 "2015-10-15T08:39:31Z")
I had a leak in my engine that caused all of the oil to blow out in a very short time. No warning, no smoke, no overheating on idiots lights until after engine started clacking. Needless to say, I need a new engine. A… --- ## [Starter problem for 2005 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-problem-for-2005-honda-accord/91343)
**Author:** [@streever](https://community.cartalk.com/u/streever)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2015, 7:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-problem-for-2005-honda-accord/91343 "2015-10-15T07:31:35Z")
Hi folks, the starter went in our 2005 Honda Accord with 175k miles this summer. We had it replaced at a large chain place that was recommended by some locals (we had just moved to a new town and didn't have a mechanic… --- ## [Help! POWER STEERING PROBLEM 90' Lincoln Town Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-power-steering-problem-90-lincoln-town-car/91377)
**Author:** [@Side\_Walk\_Willy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Side_Walk_Willy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2015, 6:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-power-steering-problem-90-lincoln-town-car/91377 "2015-10-15T06:25:06Z")
I have a 1990 Lincoln Town-car 5.0 I installed a brand new power steering pump. Tried to bleed power steering pump and can't get 20 pounds of pressure with the hand pump. 100% sure the cap IS SEALED on pump. Tried turnin… --- ## [Is the dealer ervice deparment ripping me off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-dealer-ervice-deparment-ripping-me-off/91433)
**Author:** [@Robotguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robotguy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2015, 4:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-dealer-ervice-deparment-ripping-me-off/91433 "2015-10-15T04:29:54Z")
2003 Ford Explorer, service engine light has been on for almost a year vehicle runs great, garage said it's a bad ground wire to the ECM board, dealer would have to fix it. Took it to dealer, diagnostic said "computer is… --- ## [Did this fall off my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-this-fall-off-my-car/91437)
**Author:** [@darth\_tater](https://community.cartalk.com/u/darth_tater)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2015, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-this-fall-off-my-car/91437 "2015-10-15T04:27:31Z")
edit : 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2.4L 4-cylinder cylinder, automatic edit: scroll down more than half way to see a a second set of photos that were added. I think a part fell off my car, but here is what is going on. My… --- ## [Mazda 5 Suspension](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-5-suspension/91439)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2015, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-5-suspension/91439 "2015-10-15T02:50:01Z")
Recently purchases a used 2010 Mazda 5. Great van/car, nice handling. I wanted to post this about common issues I found after I had purchased it. I did some research before I bought the vehicle but couldn't find much neg… --- ## [Warped Rotor? But how?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warped-rotor-but-how/91419)
**Author:** [@sarek1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sarek1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2015, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warped-rotor-but-how/91419 "2015-10-15T02:28:54Z")
2009 Honda Accord 5 speed I parked my car for a week at the airport in late spring (no snow). I set the handbrake of course. When I retrieved the car and pulled out of the spot, there was a big thump! as if I had run… --- ## [1997 Saturn SW2 horn blows new fuses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-saturn-sw2-horn-blows-new-fuses/90469)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2015, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-saturn-sw2-horn-blows-new-fuses/90469 "2015-10-15T02:25:11Z")
Horn recently stopped working. I checked the fuse, noticed it was blown. I replaced with a new fuse. Pressed the horn and it had a very short sound and then blew the fuse. What could be causing this? --- ## [Honda CRV studders/vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-studders-vibrates/91412)
**Author:** [@Kooch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kooch)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2015, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-studders-vibrates/91412 "2015-10-15T02:05:43Z")
I have a 2007 Honda CRV AWD. The car studders/vibrates, as if driving over metal grates. Or like going over grooves in the road when moving over to the shoulder. This only happens when driving 50 mph or less. When I take… --- ## [96 Grand am struts and control arms bolts size](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-grand-am-struts-and-control-arms-bolts-size/91424)
**Author:** [@yancey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yancey)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2015, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-grand-am-struts-and-control-arms-bolts-size/91424 "2015-10-14T22:14:07Z")
I need to replace both the struts and the control arm but I don't have a socket to fit can any one tell me the correct size socket I need Thanks --- ## [1998 Honda Accord CV Boot leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-accord-cv-boot-leak/91432)
**Author:** [@tanneryost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tanneryost)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2015, 9:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-accord-cv-boot-leak/91432 "2015-10-14T09:22:03Z")
Hey all, The other day I noticed some brownish almost chunky looking fluid all over inside the wheel well for the front passenger side wheel. Doing some research it seems like it's probably a CV boot leak because that's … --- ## [05 pt cruiser rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-pt-cruiser-rough-idle/91287)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2015, 7:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-pt-cruiser-rough-idle/91287 "2015-10-14T07:34:30Z")
I have an 05 pt cruiser that idles rough sporatically. Sometimes it idles smooth, sometimes it is rough but will calmndown when i shift into gear, and sometimes it is rough when i let off the gas and come to a stop sign.… --- ## [Ticking Valves at 50+ MPH while motor is unloaded](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ticking-valves-at-50-mph-while-motor-is-unloaded/91420)
**Author:** [@NHov64](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NHov64)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2015, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ticking-valves-at-50-mph-while-motor-is-unloaded/91420 "2015-10-14T03:53:14Z")
Hey Guys, I have a 2002 Toyota Corolla CE with 160,000 miles on the odometer. While driving at highway speeds (50+ mph), if I let off the gas ever-so-slightly, an audible ticking (like the sound of a sewing machine) beg… --- ## [When should brake fluid be replaced in a hot climate?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-should-brake-fluid-be-replaced-in-a-hot-climate/91371)
**Author:** [@DesertRambler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DesertRambler)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2015, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-should-brake-fluid-be-replaced-in-a-hot-climate/91371 "2015-10-14T03:28:42Z")
My mechanic has advised me to replace the automatic transmission fluid every 15,000 miles in my CR-V due to the extremely hot climate in Phoenix. I do notice an improvement in shifting with regular transmission fluid cha… --- ## [1988 Dodge Omni heater controls won't work fan works fine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-dodge-omni-heater-controls-wont-work-fan-works-fine/91431)
**Author:** [@willbgoode](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willbgoode)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2015, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-dodge-omni-heater-controls-wont-work-fan-works-fine/91431 "2015-10-14T01:56:05Z")
Won't switch between functions(heat,vent,etc.) any help would be appreciated --- ## [1997 Lumina Check Engine Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-lumina-check-engine-light/91429)
**Author:** [@Lumina\_Help](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lumina_Help)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2015, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-lumina-check-engine-light/91429 "2015-10-14T00:43:39Z")
My check engine light keeps coming on. I've had a couple of mechanics look at this and they say the code indicates the transmission is going out. the transmissions does not slip or have any signs of going out. Any ide… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1094) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1096)