# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=110 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 111 --- ## [1995 Ford Bronco - Question about getting off the oil pan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-bronco-question-about-getting-off-the-oil-pan/189021)
**Author:** [@SnakeEater](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SnakeEater)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-bronco-question-about-getting-off-the-oil-pan/189021 "2023-02-08T00:19:34Z")
How do you get the Oil Pan off to replace the gasket on This 4 wheel drive without pulling the engine? --- ## [2005 Mazda Mazda3 - Steering failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-mazda3-steering-failure/189013)
**Author:** [@EliasHRM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EliasHRM)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-mazda3-steering-failure/189013 "2023-02-08T00:05:42Z")
Hi. My Mazda 3 2005 has a problem. All of the sudden my steering wheel gets really hard to steer almost like it was locked, most of the times when im maneuvering and doing close turns and then stays like that for a while… --- ## [Sway bar bushings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sway-bar-bushings/63119)
**Author:** [@semhwb01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/semhwb01)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sway-bar-bushings/63119 "2023-02-07T22:36:38Z")
My mechanic says the bushings on the rear sway bar on my 2003 Volvo S60 (72,000 miles) are worn and need replacing. The Volvo dealer says in order to get new bushings, I would have to buy a new sway bar as well. The bush… --- ## [Prius headlamp replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-headlamp-replacement/59665)
**Author:** [@teran4000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teran4000)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2011, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-headlamp-replacement/59665 "2011-01-09T02:20:11Z")
Going on Autozone's website, Prius HID headlamp is $176. Under that they have others, from $15 and up, but the local Autozone store couldn't tell me if they would work. Anyone know and have a brand and part number for … --- ## [Can electrolysis occur with a steel drain plug and aluminum oil pan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-electrolysis-occur-with-a-steel-drain-plug-and-aluminum-oil-pan/188855)
**Author:** [@michael\_183946](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michael_183946)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-electrolysis-occur-with-a-steel-drain-plug-and-aluminum-oil-pan/188855 "2023-02-07T18:20:15Z")
Our oil change place (a reputable transmission shop) told us that during our oil change the aluminum oil pan had stripped due to electrolysis with the steel drain plug, and that our oil pan would need to be replaced for … --- ## [Replaced lower ball joints on Honda last month, wheel fell off today](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-lower-ball-joints-on-honda-last-month-wheel-fell-off-today/157427)
**Author:** [@lkuzma86\_162647](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lkuzma86_162647)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-lower-ball-joints-on-honda-last-month-wheel-fell-off-today/157427 "2023-02-07T17:39:16Z")
I need advice. I just put $900 in this car since Dec 11. That’s the date i got the new ball joints. Prior to that i got both lower control arms done too. Latest work was 4 days ago. Same guy put on brakes, rotars, an… --- ## [Can i drive my 6cyl with one of the ignition coils completely removed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-drive-my-6cyl-with-one-of-the-ignition-coils-completely-removed/92174)
**Author:** [@Beamoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beamoe)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 11:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-drive-my-6cyl-with-one-of-the-ignition-coils-completely-removed/92174 "2023-02-07T11:39:10Z")
I have a 94 bmw 325i, and needed to take out one of the coils to swap over to my 98 328i because there was a cracked one in my 328i and would shake like crazy everytime i had it idle. Its a project, so i wont have money… --- ## [1996 Lexus LS 400 - Can I remove the Emissions control equipment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-lexus-ls-400-can-i-remove-the-emissions-control-equipment/188899)
**Author:** [@Gasmanart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gasmanart)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-lexus-ls-400-can-i-remove-the-emissions-control-equipment/188899 "2023-02-07T00:41:52Z")
Can the catalytic converter be removed from 1996 Lexus LS 400 and the engine will run ok? --- ## [2017 Mitsubishi Mirage - Stuck in Park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mitsubishi-mirage-stuck-in-park/188981)
**Author:** [@snpolansky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snpolansky)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mitsubishi-mirage-stuck-in-park/188981 "2023-02-06T22:45:03Z")
When shifting from park to revers or drive the dash display is not displaying the shift. the car is stuck in park --- ## [2006 Ford E250 - Shaking stopped now that engine is blown](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-e250-shaking-stopped-now-that-engine-is-blown/188950)
**Author:** [@DeborahLewis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeborahLewis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-e250-shaking-stopped-now-that-engine-is-blown/188950 "2023-02-06T21:26:45Z")
First week owned, shaking all over the place, was told it’s the tires, bought new tires, still shaking. Complained over and over only to be told it was the tires. Come to find out at personal mechanic it was the injector… --- ## [Does the alignment problem cause uneven tread wear in my case?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-the-alignment-problem-cause-uneven-tread-wear-in-my-case/188939)
**Author:** [@bobby\_yan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobby_yan)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-the-alignment-problem-cause-uneven-tread-wear-in-my-case/188939 "2023-02-06T03:29:11Z")
2002 Camry LE, 4 cylinder, Michelin premier a/s performance h/v purchased in 2017, 60,000 mile tread wear warranty. The tread reaches the end of the life only after 33,000 miles, and the tread wear is uneven, i.e. outer … --- ## [03 Ford E-250 turns but won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-ford-e-250-turns-but-wont-start/188987)
**Author:** [@corporatefj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/corporatefj)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-ford-e-250-turns-but-wont-start/188987 "2023-02-06T19:20:22Z")
Work van refuses to turn over. Starter works like a charm but engine won’t start unless ether is sprayed into the intake. From your advice more likely to be the fuel pump? When it turns over with starter fluid it basica… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Malibu - Noisy rear suspension](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-malibu-noisy-rear-suspension/188975)
**Author:** [@Gacrowe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gacrowe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-malibu-noisy-rear-suspension/188975 "2023-02-06T16:01:57Z")
Going over rough roads right rear noises from shock upper connection --- ## [2019 Subaru Forester - Shut down, won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-forester-shut-down-wont-start/188978)
**Author:** [@DavidFWeishaupt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidFWeishaupt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-forester-shut-down-wont-start/188978 "2023-02-06T16:01:23Z")
car shutting down and will not start. --- ## [Running engine with valve cover removed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-engine-with-valve-cover-removed/188988)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-engine-with-valve-cover-removed/188988 "2023-02-06T15:22:16Z")
Diy’er curiosity. My Chilton’s repair manual for early 70’s Ford trucks suggests it is possible to run the V8 302 engine for a short time, at idle, with a valve cover removed; e.g. to diagnose valve noises. I’d gue… --- ## [How to clean "water spots" on instrument panel lens?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-clean-water-spots-on-instrument-panel-lens/188956)
**Author:** [@frankinlaredo\_184005](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frankinlaredo_184005)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-clean-water-spots-on-instrument-panel-lens/188956 "2023-02-06T13:06:32Z")
I just bought this car, and the spots on the instrument panel lens are annoying. Any success cleaning something like this? --- ## [Update on my oil drinking Hyundai](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-on-my-oil-drinking-hyundai/188970)
**Author:** [@Kennedy1963](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kennedy1963)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-on-my-oil-drinking-hyundai/188970 "2023-02-06T04:16:14Z")
I went ahead and drained the full synthetic Pennzoil at 1800 miles and went back to my semi synthetic motorcraft. I had to know what caused the sudden thirst for oil. So after another 1800 miles the level has moved abou… --- ## [Engine Cranks but Wont Turn Over. No Spark At All](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-cranks-but-wont-turn-over-no-spark-at-all/188846)
**Author:** [@Code3gamingofficial01\_183914](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Code3gamingofficial01_183914)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-cranks-but-wont-turn-over-no-spark-at-all/188846 "2023-02-06T03:46:32Z")
I Fixed my Fuel Pump issue and went to Crank my 97’ Dodge Ram 1500 5.2l and It Didnt Turn Over. Checked all the Fuses and they are fine. Went to check the Coil Pack with the Spark Tester and it didnt light up. Checked it… --- ## [2011 BMW X1 - Why does my car pull right?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-x1-why-does-my-car-pull-right/188959)
**Author:** [@Cathygirod](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cathygirod)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-x1-why-does-my-car-pull-right/188959 "2023-02-05T14:51:38Z")
What what make the front wheel pull to the right --- ## [2013 Hyundai Elantra - Intermittent starting trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-intermittent-starting-trouble/188954)
**Author:** [@Deb31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deb31)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2023, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-intermittent-starting-trouble/188954 "2023-02-04T16:24:43Z")
Randomly won’t start after short trip. For example,I stop at store after work- 15 minute drive- in store for 20 minutes, come out, car won’t start. Let it sit for another 20 minutes and then it will start but RPM gauge r… --- ## [Toyota sequoia check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-sequoia-check-engine-light/188918)
**Author:** [@michaelcotter76\_183988](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaelcotter76_183988)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2023, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-sequoia-check-engine-light/188918 "2023-02-04T16:19:54Z")
ANY HELP PLEASE! I have a 2003 Sequoia. Every year the check engine light comes on and I have to take it in for repair. This is an on going process. No one can figure it out. They replace a sensor that is throwing up a c… --- ## [Rear brake pads at 2mm after only 18k miles (29k kms) - 2009 Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-brake-pads-at-2mm-after-only-18k-miles-29k-kms-2009-accord/188772)
**Author:** [@megaman123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/megaman123)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2023, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-brake-pads-at-2mm-after-only-18k-miles-29k-kms-2009-accord/188772 "2023-02-04T15:59:00Z")
Hi all. Got my oil changed at dealer and they recommended I get front and rear pads replaced and machine the rotors. Said they were all at 2mm. I can understand the front. I bought the car in April 2018 with I believe 8… --- ## [Best way to repair small gouge in leather seat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-way-to-repair-small-gouge-in-leather-seat/188957)
**Author:** [@frankinlaredo\_184005](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frankinlaredo_184005)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2023, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-way-to-repair-small-gouge-in-leather-seat/188957 "2023-02-04T15:07:30Z")
Leather repair kit? Patch? Something else? --- ## [\-2 degrees camber on one front wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-degrees-camber-on-one-front-wheel/188930)
**Author:** [@Alexchavez21802\_183994](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alexchavez21802_183994)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2023, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-degrees-camber-on-one-front-wheel/188930 "2023-02-04T14:10:48Z")
So I bought a 04 mustang gt and when I bought it the guy said it just needed an alignment. When I took it for that they told me that’s the closest they can get it with all other 3 wheels being fine. Just on the front dri… --- ## [Humming/Groaning in rear (center) under trunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-groaning-in-rear-center-under-trunk/188952)
**Author:** [@Brogan15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brogan15)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2023, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-groaning-in-rear-center-under-trunk/188952 "2023-02-04T00:08:34Z")
started to hear the sound of a wheel bearing going bad in my rear passenger side tire so I changed out the wheel bearing. I still hear the same humming/groaning sound but the noise now seems to have moved to the center a… --- ## [A/C isn't cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-isnt-cold/188914)
**Author:** [@winnie12417\_183957](https://community.cartalk.com/u/winnie12417_183957)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2023, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-isnt-cold/188914 "2023-02-03T21:27:35Z")
2001 Subaru outback Heat works great, AC doesn’t get cold. No noises in the fan and it blows hard. --- ## [2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class - Oil cooler leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercedes-benz-r-class-oil-cooler-leak/188904)
**Author:** [@pwrmaxx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pwrmaxx)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2023, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercedes-benz-r-class-oil-cooler-leak/188904 "2023-02-03T20:17:34Z")
Oil leak in oil cooler --- ## [Drive on complete flat tire for one or two miles. Should I replace the tire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-on-complete-flat-tire-for-one-or-two-miles-should-i-replace-the-tire/187007)
**Author:** [@jonathanhe2004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonathanhe2004)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2023, 5:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-on-complete-flat-tire-for-one-or-two-miles-should-i-replace-the-tire/187007 "2023-02-03T05:30:07Z")
Hello, I am new here. Glad to find a great car community here. This Monday, when I almost arrived at home from work I noticed some noise from the car tire. Then I found the left rear tire is completed flat (pressure is … --- ## [2012 Ford Edge - ABS light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-edge-abs-light/188933)
**Author:** [@cardoc43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cardoc43)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-edge-abs-light/188933 "2023-02-02T23:21:35Z")
ABS brake light switch A --- ## [Is this 25mA or 250mA?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-25ma-or-250ma/188921)
**Author:** [@tscislaw\_183990](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tscislaw_183990)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-25ma-or-250ma/188921 "2023-02-02T21:38:26Z")
Is this 250mA or 25mA? I’m tracking down a parasitic draw and was watching a YouTube video and the guy had the same reading as I do. He said it was 25mA which is fine. People in the comments say it’s 250mA. I think i… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=109) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=111)