# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1114 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1115 --- ## [What is going on with my 1999 buick century!?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-going-on-with-my-1999-buick-century/90610)
**Author:** [@d3r](https://community.cartalk.com/u/d3r)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2015, 6:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-going-on-with-my-1999-buick-century/90610 "2015-07-19T06:08:50Z")
For the love of god...I hope someone here has some fresh ideas. 1999 buick century custom 3100 motor 200k+ miles. It all Started 2months ago.. once every few weeks my car would hesitate during acceleration (leaving a… --- ## [Engine dying while braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-dying-while-braking/90640)
**Author:** [@clueless\_car\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clueless_car_guy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2015, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-dying-while-braking/90640 "2015-07-19T04:19:52Z")
Hello everyone, as my name implies I'm the sort of person who is uncomfortable adding oil, however my brother is a maintenance tech so if you have to talk a bit over my head i'll have him read this. I drive a 1995 Toy… --- ## [95 Buick PA Climate Control Temp Flashes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-buick-pa-climate-control-temp-flashes/90179)
**Author:** [@NateTayor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NateTayor)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2015, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-buick-pa-climate-control-temp-flashes/90179 "2015-07-19T04:00:02Z")
When I turn on the car the internal temp number flashes for about a minute. The AC blows cold and I haven't noticed any issues with the HVAC system. Why is it flashing? --- ## [Is this Tire need to be replaced ? Pls advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-tire-need-to-be-replaced-pls-advice/90634)
**Author:** [@vino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vino)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2015, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-tire-need-to-be-replaced-pls-advice/90634 "2015-07-19T02:02:49Z")
Hi, yesterday morning when i took my car i saw the Low pressure indicator, I was so lazy to get out and check the tires so drove the car to my office which is 3 miles far. After reaching my office only I found my rear ri… --- ## [Vexing problem with brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vexing-problem-with-brakes/90553)
**Author:** [@heranes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heranes)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2015, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vexing-problem-with-brakes/90553 "2015-07-19T01:17:36Z")
Hi folks - working on a 2002 Hyundai Elantra GT. 4 disc, no ABS. Problem is the brake pedal goes to the floor without much force. I bled all 4 lines, but no improvement. Rigid lines from the brake master cylinder to … --- ## [Oil change frequency for Kia Soul](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-frequency-for-kia-soul/90537)
**Author:** [@Louatwork](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Louatwork)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2015, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-frequency-for-kia-soul/90537 "2015-07-18T21:45:28Z")
I have a 2014 Kia Soul bought new. The owner's manual says that the oil should be changed every 7k miles or so, but the dealership is saying that this is just a recommendation and because I live in Maine, the trying con… --- ## [2006 Subaru Forester: P0420 Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold Bank Code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-forester-p0420-catalyst-efficiency-below-threshold-bank-code/90632)
**Author:** [@wvrootmama](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wvrootmama)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2015, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-forester-p0420-catalyst-efficiency-below-threshold-bank-code/90632 "2015-07-18T16:51:17Z")
Hello. This is my first post, so please forgive if I've omitted any information that is typical on these threads. I have a 2006 Subaru Forester with 95,000 miles on it. Earlier today the CEL (solid) and cruise (fl… --- ## [Humming on noise on acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-on-noise-on-acceleration/90637)
**Author:** [@Canadianlight](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Canadianlight)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2015, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-on-noise-on-acceleration/90637 "2015-07-18T15:22:49Z")
Hi everyone, I hit a pot hole. Front left tire went flat and wheel damaged. I changed tired and wheel. After that humming or cyclic roaring sound is coming from front of car when speed goes above 30mph. Front middle or… --- ## [2006 Volvo S40 engine shuts off intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volvo-s40-engine-shuts-off-intermittently/90636)
**Author:** [@Jazzman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jazzman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2015, 5:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volvo-s40-engine-shuts-off-intermittently/90636 "2015-07-18T05:21:01Z")
Hi everyone. I posted this in the weekly car problem column but thought I should post here as well. We own a 2006 Volvo S40 2.4i that my daughter has with her down in Los Angeles. Occasionally, when she is driving at… --- ## [2000 Nissan Altima GXE stalls out randomly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-altima-gxe-stalls-out-randomly/90629)
**Author:** [@Richard.rivera005](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richard.rivera005)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2015, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-altima-gxe-stalls-out-randomly/90629 "2015-07-18T01:59:10Z")
I own a 2000 nissan altima GXE, and recently i have had a lot of problems, it would stall out randomly and OBD2 scanners said knock senor, EGR, and thermostat. I changed the knock sensor, cleaned the EGR valve and the EG… --- ## [Fit Air conditioner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fit-air-conditioner/90635)
**Author:** [@haveafit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/haveafit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2015, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fit-air-conditioner/90635 "2015-07-18T00:58:15Z")
I have a 2008 standard Honda fit. A couple of years ago I got a stick through the condenser. Replaced it, put 1 can of refrigerant with lube in and a can of plain refrigerant. It started dragging engine badly. Took it i… --- ## [Oil and coolant mixed - How to diagnose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-and-coolant-mixed-how-to-diagnose/90625)
**Author:** [@wmm2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wmm2)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2015, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-and-coolant-mixed-how-to-diagnose/90625 "2015-07-17T20:06:30Z")
A co-worker has an issue with a 2002 Chevy Blazer where the oil is mixed with the coolant. My understanding is the usual causes of this are blown head gasket, cracked cylinder head, or cracked engine block. The car belon… --- ## [The beater that stopped beating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-beater-that-stopped-beating/90606)
**Author:** [@Erik2015](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erik2015)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2015, 6:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-beater-that-stopped-beating/90606 "2015-07-17T06:01:10Z")
I own a 2001 Buick Century Limited that has 208k miles on it. A couple days ago I started the car up at a friends house and noticed that it had a loud rough idle and that the check engine light came on. When I drove th… --- ## [Ford Explorer Rear Axle Seal Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-rear-axle-seal-question/90617)
**Author:** [@ebko87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ebko87)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2015, 5:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-rear-axle-seal-question/90617 "2015-07-17T05:30:59Z")
2010 Ford Explorer 4x4, XLT, 4.0L, 55K miles. This is my wife's vehicle and I noticed about a month ago that it was leaking gear oil (underneath the rear differential). The amount it's leaking is very small. I changed… --- ## [Clicking/slipping brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-slipping-brake/90587)
**Author:** [@Taiso](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Taiso)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2015, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-slipping-brake/90587 "2015-07-17T00:09:16Z")
Ok, it's hard to describe, and I've seen multiple mechanics about this so here goes... I'm a slow stopper. I like a rolling stop. Lately when I do that my breaks will make a clicking sound (around 6 clicks) only heard in… --- ## [Camry Blue Smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-blue-smoke/90607)
**Author:** [@Don\_McG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don_McG)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2015, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-blue-smoke/90607 "2015-07-16T20:43:11Z")
I own a 2003 Toyota Camry 4 cylinder which I purchased new, and which now has 63,000 miles on it. Until the end of 2014, I did all the routine maintenance on the car myself. In fact, I "over-maintained" it by changing th… --- ## [98 Lumina: system voltage unstable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-lumina-system-voltage-unstable/90550)
**Author:** [@roothorick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roothorick)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2015, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-lumina-system-voltage-unstable/90550 "2015-07-16T18:09:51Z")
Noticed this recently. System voltage varies 1-1.5V, generally getting worse as the car warms up. At times it's spiking to 15V, highest I've seen is 15.7. This can't be good. Car has a few modifications: HID low beams,… --- ## [Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help/90340)
**Author:** [@JGV](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JGV)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2015, 8:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help/90340 "2015-07-16T08:23:41Z")
CAR RUNS FOR 3-5 MINUTES AND SHUTS OFF --NEW FUEL PUMP, FILTER-NEW DISTRIBUTER,CAP AND ROTOR--REBUILT THE CARB-NEW PLUGS,COILS CHECK OUT OK 85 MAZDA RX7 ROTARY 5-SPEED MANUEL --- ## [2001 VW Jetta Check Engine Light stays on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-vw-jetta-check-engine-light-stays-on/90588)
**Author:** [@VWMills](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VWMills)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2015, 7:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-vw-jetta-check-engine-light-stays-on/90588 "2015-07-16T07:57:50Z")
I have 2001 Wolfsberg Edition 4D jetta (gas) with 180,000 miles, manual transmission. The engine light has been on for years and years. Usually what I do is take it in for an oil change just before a smog. They re-set th… --- ## [2013 Kia Rio (5) Engine being Replaced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-rio-5-engine-being-replaced/90614)
**Author:** [@Mermaid.Hair](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mermaid.Hair)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2015, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-rio-5-engine-being-replaced/90614 "2015-07-16T04:16:30Z")
Hey Y'all! I have a 2013 Kia Rio I bought brand new back in December of 2012, I drive A LOT and do a lot of road trips so I've already racked up just a tad over 72,000 miles on this little car. I have been very good abou… --- ## [Sputtering Bonneville in the Rain only at speeds below 40 miles per hour](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputtering-bonneville-in-the-rain-only-at-speeds-below-40-miles-per-hour/90615)
**Author:** [@matticusatticus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matticusatticus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2015, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputtering-bonneville-in-the-rain-only-at-speeds-below-40-miles-per-hour/90615 "2015-07-16T03:54:13Z")
My 2004 Pontiac Bonneville has this problem sometimes when I start it up in the rain, if I start it up in the morning. It will sputter while I am in drive or reverse, and driving below 40 MPH. When I hit 40, it goes away… --- ## [02 hyundai sonata charging trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-hyundai-sonata-charging-trouble/90586)
**Author:** [@yllib1975](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yllib1975)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2015, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-hyundai-sonata-charging-trouble/90586 "2015-07-16T03:47:08Z")
Got this car for my daughter 4 months ago and it has not been driven since. When we bought it they told us the alternator was bad so they replaced the alternator for us. Got the car home okay but the radio would turn its… --- ## [2005 Ford Mustang GT Automatic Transmission Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-mustang-gt-automatic-transmission-problems/90608)
**Author:** [@GreenEyesRedCar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GreenEyesRedCar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2015, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-mustang-gt-automatic-transmission-problems/90608 "2015-07-16T03:27:38Z")
Hi All! I'm new to car talk and looking for a little advice. Sorry if this is a post thats been covered before, I didn't see anything pertinent in my brief searches. I'm a proud owner of 2005 Mustang GT, 4.6L with an … --- ## [Intermittment problem with car jerking during acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittment-problem-with-car-jerking-during-acceleration/90595)
**Author:** [@sinjin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sinjin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2015, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittment-problem-with-car-jerking-during-acceleration/90595 "2015-07-16T02:44:26Z")
I have a 2007 Chevy Impala with the 3.9L. It has just over 110,000 miles on it. I've owned the car for about 5.5 years. Back in 2012, I took the car to a local transmission shop. Here's the reason: Let's say the car… --- ## [Preemptive fuel line replacement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/preemptive-fuel-line-replacement/90564)
**Author:** [@roothorick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roothorick)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2015, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/preemptive-fuel-line-replacement/90564 "2015-07-15T18:42:43Z")
I noticed while ripping apart my car today that the fuel lines near the engine are quite brown and have a "bubbly" texture to their exterior. But, I don't smell gas, it's no more lethargic than normal, I haven't noticed … --- ## [Hardest PVC valve in the world to remove](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hardest-pvc-valve-in-the-world-to-remove/90552)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2015, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hardest-pvc-valve-in-the-world-to-remove/90552 "2015-07-15T18:22:45Z")
After 195k miles, I decided to check the PCV valve in my 97 Nissan Pick Up. The FSM was of little value and in retrospect, almost humorous. It doesn't show where it is located and the only thing it does say about the v… --- ## [2011 Toyota Camry Unlocking Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-camry-unlocking-issue/90613)
**Author:** [@jackjack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jackjack)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2015, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-camry-unlocking-issue/90613 "2015-07-15T17:36:24Z")
I have a very puzzling issue with my 2011 Toyota Camry. Since last summer, my car has had a history of an intermittent issue with the passenger doors not unlocking; they consistently lock just fine. I have never had a pr… --- ## [Front Left Wheel Smoking, but there's no way it's the caliper!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-left-wheel-smoking-but-theres-no-way-its-the-caliper/90226)
**Author:** [@AmandaWithAnOldsmobile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AmandaWithAnOldsmobile)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2015, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-left-wheel-smoking-but-theres-no-way-its-the-caliper/90226 "2015-07-15T17:31:25Z")
So I'm at a total loss here. Front wheel drive Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, 1987 Long story short, the driver's side front wheel smokes (billows!), smells bad (a sharp,acrid smell, not sweet), and gets HOT. But I've cha… --- ## [How do you fix this (Steering question)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-fix-this-steering-question/90602)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2015, 7:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-fix-this-steering-question/90602 "2015-07-15T07:26:41Z")
Hi All, So, my buddy just bought a used Nissan Maxima (2014). It drives great, but I noticed that while test driving it last night, the steering wheel appears to tilt to the right (off center) when driving straight. … --- ## [1995 toyota corolla won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-corolla-wont-start/90568)
**Author:** [@Toyota\_lady](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toyota_lady)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2015, 6:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-corolla-wont-start/90568 "2015-07-15T06:48:14Z")
Ok I got a 1995 toyota corolla 1.8l dx .... So this is my back up car I went out started it up let it set and warm up and took it around the yard to run it a little well it ran fine then all of a sudden it lost all it's … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1113) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1115)