# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1116 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1117 --- ## [2000 Chev Impala 3.8l Intake and Valve Cover replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chev-impala-3-8l-intake-and-valve-cover-replacement/90562)
**Author:** [@rhcprule3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rhcprule3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2015, 7:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chev-impala-3-8l-intake-and-valve-cover-replacement/90562 "2015-07-10T07:17:56Z")
Hey guys, so I have my 2000 Chevrolet Impala 3.8l with around 244,000 on the body and around 90k on the engine and transmission. I have this problem with the valve cover gaskets leaking pools of oil on top of the engine … --- ## [07 crv vibration issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-crv-vibration-issue/90554)
**Author:** [@Mom2samiam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mom2samiam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2015, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-crv-vibration-issue/90554 "2015-07-10T03:41:22Z")
I bought a CRV a few months ago. Of course when I test drove there were no issues. Now when I drive there is vibration like running cow grates at about 40-44mph. I came across a post about this problem but with no solu… --- ## [What do I most likely need?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-i-most-likely-need/90372)
**Author:** [@TX\_Flower\_Child](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TX_Flower_Child)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2015, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-i-most-likely-need/90372 "2015-07-09T22:53:27Z")
I have a 2003 Honda Accord EX (4 cyl) with approx. 36,000 miles on it. Bought new, just had a 2 mile commute, thus the low mileage. I almost always do short stop and go driving. Some days I don't drive at all. So here's … --- ## [Monterey shuddering/jerking at slow sppeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/monterey-shuddering-jerking-at-slow-sppeds/90516)
**Author:** [@detguy1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/detguy1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2015, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/monterey-shuddering-jerking-at-slow-sppeds/90516 "2015-07-09T22:23:14Z")
Hi, Our 05 Monterey has this problem at around 45-50mph speeds. At this speed when we step on gas the we feel the vibrations of slow jerking like misfiring and some rough driving experience. This does not occur when crui… --- ## [2000 Honda accord EX v6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-ex-v6/90546)
**Author:** [@Honda64](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda64)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2015, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-ex-v6/90546 "2015-07-09T22:08:51Z")
Engine light is on, Auto Zone has given me a code of P1491 it mentioned open or short curcuit condition, poor electrical connection, failed EGR valve. There are times when I push on the gas or break the car hesitates an… --- ## [Help on VW Repair Estimates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-on-vw-repair-estimates/90555)
**Author:** [@dropthepan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dropthepan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2015, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-on-vw-repair-estimates/90555 "2015-07-09T20:57:27Z")
Looking for some feedback on estimates received for repairs to my 2005 V6 Passat. Car has 126k miles on it. 1) The oil pan is cracked so I need a new one. Estimate of $350 for factory parts or $290 for aftermarket. … --- ## [O2 Sensor replacement - 04 Sienna](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-replacement-04-sienna/90358)
**Author:** [@bloody\_knuckles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bloody_knuckles)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2015, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-replacement-04-sienna/90358 "2015-07-09T20:16:30Z")
I am about to change the O2 sensor (bank 1, sensor 2) on my 04 Sienna. I checked the output from all the sensors and this one is reading flat 0 volts so I know it is the correct sensor to replace. I have my O2 sensor t… --- ## [City of Brotherly Love Repair Shop Recommendations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/city-of-brotherly-love-repair-shop-recommendations/90538)
**Author:** [@dropthepan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dropthepan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2015, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/city-of-brotherly-love-repair-shop-recommendations/90538 "2015-07-09T19:52:10Z")
Any fellow Philadelphians out there with some recommendations for repair shops in the Bella Vista area? Looking for someone that knows what they are doing with Volkswagen engines. I've noticed some oil pooling under th… --- ## [Misfiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfiring/90548)
**Author:** [@wazo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wazo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2015, 7:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfiring/90548 "2015-07-09T07:33:10Z")
Randomly starts misfiring while driving. Intermittently misfires or drives normal when you start the car. New spark plugs, new coils. Check engine light some times comes on. Doesn't give cylinder identification or direct… --- ## [Ride Quality Deterioration on a 2010 Camry LE -- Replace Struts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ride-quality-deterioration-on-a-2010-camry-le-replace-struts/90513)
**Author:** [@ShoogyBee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShoogyBee)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2015, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ride-quality-deterioration-on-a-2010-camry-le-replace-struts/90513 "2015-07-09T04:26:36Z")
Greetings, I'm the second owner of a CPO 2010 camry LE 4-cyl. I've had it for slightly more than two years. It had 30K miles on the odometer when I first bought it and now has just under 60K miles. When I first bou… --- ## [Car Wax and plastic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wax-and-plastic/90544)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2015, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wax-and-plastic/90544 "2015-07-09T01:04:43Z")
Consumer reports suddenly removed their car wax ratings so I can't check this. Talking about plastic on exterior. Not the flat black stuff, but the plastic painted to match the car (like on bumpers) and the plastic-based… --- ## [99 GMC jimmy starting trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-gmc-jimmy-starting-trouble/90267)
**Author:** [@dmaniez3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmaniez3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2015, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-gmc-jimmy-starting-trouble/90267 "2015-07-08T23:22:23Z")
I have a 1999 GMC Jimmy 4.3 Vortec. When you turn the key it doesn't roll over, all I can hear is a click in the passenger kick panel. I have checked the starter solenoid with a jumper and it is fine. After a ton of chec… --- ## [Can this tire be repaired?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-this-tire-be-repaired/90438)
**Author:** [@philderbill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/philderbill)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2015, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-this-tire-be-repaired/90438 "2015-07-08T23:16:59Z")
This is the rear passenger side tire on a friend's 1999 Mazda Miata. He checked the pressure Saturday, and noticed that it was down to 18 while all the others are 32. We then discovered the nail in the picture. He wa… --- ## [Window won't go down; quick car wash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-wont-go-down-quick-car-wash/90532)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2015, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-wont-go-down-quick-car-wash/90532 "2015-07-08T23:08:01Z")
Only my drivers-side window will go down on my 2013 Nissan. Maybe something in the electronics, i.e. a blown fuse or 2 or 3? (Do cars still use fuses?) Also - I probably need "Car Washing for Dummies" book - I'd like … --- ## [2012 Maxima Driver Seat Heater](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-maxima-driver-seat-heater/90547)
**Author:** [@Maximania](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maximania)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2015, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-maxima-driver-seat-heater/90547 "2015-07-08T22:05:23Z")
My 2012 Maxima has a combined heated/cooled driver's seat. In the heat function the heater will randomly shut off. If I shut the car off and then restart the car the heater function will resume. It happens inconsistently… --- ## [1995 Toyota Celica Pilot Bearing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-celica-pilot-bearing/90510)
**Author:** [@jmg3761](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmg3761)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2015, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-celica-pilot-bearing/90510 "2015-07-08T21:52:19Z")
Is is possible that this car doesn't take a Pilot Bearing? It is a 2.2 engine, manual trans,front wheel drive. I took apart to install new clutch there was no pilot bearing there --and it doesn't look like there is room … --- ## [Service History Gap on Used 2010 Jetta Sportwagen TDI](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-history-gap-on-used-2010-jetta-sportwagen-tdi/90523)
**Author:** [@Longtimesubeguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Longtimesubeguy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2015, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-history-gap-on-used-2010-jetta-sportwagen-tdi/90523 "2015-07-08T21:10:22Z")
Hi- I'm looking to purchase a one-owner 2010 JSW TDI with 98K miles. CarFax show services conducted every 10K miles.....EXCEPT between 34K and 70K. All services before the gap were done at one dealership and all the on… --- ## [Timing belt 08 gti](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-08-gti/90530)
**Author:** [@BJ685](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BJ685)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2015, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-08-gti/90530 "2015-07-08T20:47:31Z")
I have a 2008 VW gti that is a bit past the suggest miles to replace the timing belt. It's "supposed" to be changed around 100-120k miles and it's at 130k right now. Doing a little research I felt pretty sure it's a sma… --- ## [Whoops, that wasn't coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whoops-that-wasnt-coolant/90539)
**Author:** [@Phillip\_Airtime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Phillip_Airtime)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2015, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whoops-that-wasnt-coolant/90539 "2015-07-08T17:21:09Z")
I have a '85 BMW 318i that was steaming out of the radiator cap and ran low on coolant. Long story short, I grabbed the wrong jug out of the laundry room and instead of topping off with distilled water, I poured about a… --- ## [Airbag warning icon shows on the dashboard and a loud alarm sound is played on 2011 Subaru Outback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-warning-icon-shows-on-the-dashboard-and-a-loud-alarm-sound-is-played-on-2011-subaru-outback/90533)
**Author:** [@BethOutback](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BethOutback)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2015, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-warning-icon-shows-on-the-dashboard-and-a-loud-alarm-sound-is-played-on-2011-subaru-outback/90533 "2015-07-08T16:42:51Z")
2011 Subaru Outback; in January of 2015 the airbag warning icon shows on the dashboard and a loud alarm sound is played. If I turn the car off and on and I make it go away. Not easy when driving 75 mph on mountain highwa… --- ## [Car parts - used or new?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-parts-used-or-new/90541)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2015, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-parts-used-or-new/90541 "2015-07-08T16:11:26Z")
I am repairing a 2001 Kia Sephia for my daughter to learn to drive in. It was my mother-in-laws, and we bought it from her and drove it until having to replace the timing belt this past December at 150,000 miles. The A… --- ## [2001 Camry 2.2 acceleration hesitation & jerking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-camry-2-2-acceleration-hesitation-jerking/90528)
**Author:** [@mcmahom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcmahom)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2015, 7:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-camry-2-2-acceleration-hesitation-jerking/90528 "2015-07-08T07:47:00Z")
I hope someone can help guide me in the correct direction… money is tight, so I cannot afford to start indiscriminately replacing parts. I drive a 2001 Toyota Camry LE, 2.2 4 cylinder. It has about 206k miles on it… A… --- ## [RAV4- replaced o2 sensor,charcoal canister and now needs AF sensor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav4-replaced-o2-sensor-charcoal-canister-and-now-needs-af-sensor/90529)
**Author:** [@DV\_maple\_syrup](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DV_maple_syrup)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2015, 7:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav4-replaced-o2-sensor-charcoal-canister-and-now-needs-af-sensor/90529 "2015-07-08T07:21:51Z")
My 2008 Toyota RAV4 recently hit the 100,000 mi mark and all of a sudden we are up to our ears in needed repairs! Recently our check engine light came on and we took it to our local mechanic who said it needed an o2 sen… --- ## [Weird A/C Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-a-c-problem/90518)
**Author:** [@cityboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cityboy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2015, 5:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-a-c-problem/90518 "2015-07-08T05:24:06Z")
I have a weird A/C issue on my 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan. It has steam coming out of vents randomly and when this happens the A/C no longer cold. I turned off A/C and let the fan running for a while, then turn A/C back on… --- ## [2002 Chevorlet S10 ZR2 A/C](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevorlet-s10-zr2-a-c/90387)
**Author:** [@ksteed94](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ksteed94)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2015, 4:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevorlet-s10-zr2-a-c/90387 "2015-07-08T04:35:11Z")
I have a 2002 S10, I'm the second owner. I checked with the previous owner ( the person I bought it from) to see if he has ever had any issues with the A/C. He said "Not at all." I do know the truck was sitting very clos… --- ## [Dodge 1500 window issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-1500-window-issues/90535)
**Author:** [@Sabaria](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sabaria)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2015, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-1500-window-issues/90535 "2015-07-08T03:02:29Z")
I have a 2004, 1500 dodge truck. The rear window will not go up or down. In testing I found that the switch was bad and the motor was shot. How much would it cost to have this fixed in a shop. Now I know I can do this my… --- ## [Over Heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-heat/90534)
**Author:** [@Worleybird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Worleybird)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2015, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-heat/90534 "2015-07-08T02:13:24Z")
Ok so I have a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport AWD. It has started to over heat only when stopped at a stop light and only when the A/C is on. It will red line and as soon as I start to drive the gauge will drop back to … --- ## [2002 Honda Odyssey Oil Pump & Timing Belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-odyssey-oil-pump-timing-belt/90454)
**Author:** [@Sammy01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sammy01)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2015, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-odyssey-oil-pump-timing-belt/90454 "2015-07-07T22:17:35Z")
I think I made a bad decision. Almost a year ago, I purchased my used Odyssey. I cannot remember if the timing belt had been changed. My check engine light came on, and the mechanic I took it to indicated it was the se… --- ## [Interference Engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interference-engine/90531)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2015, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interference-engine/90531 "2015-07-07T22:09:19Z")
Dodge 2007 Nitro 3.7 L engine. Is this an interference engine? --- ## [Speed sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speed-sensor/90327)
**Author:** [@AudiWannaBe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiWannaBe)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2015, 8:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speed-sensor/90327 "2015-07-07T08:31:50Z")
The check engine light came on in my 1997 Honda Accord and the OEM diagnostic says it's PO501 which is a performance problem in CVT speed sensor circuit. My mechanic is on vacation. Is it safe to drive short distances un… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1115) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1117)