# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1119 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1120 --- ## [Need a New Front Subframe on Alero '99](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-new-front-subframe-on-alero-99/90420)
**Author:** [@suko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/suko)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-new-front-subframe-on-alero-99/90420 "2015-07-01T04:19:06Z")
Hi, I went to my local Midas today to have my (1999 Oldsmobile Alero V6 3.4L) car checked out for a strange noise in my front left tire area, and I don't remember all the technical things they said (I'm definitely not a … --- ## [Gear shift is in neutral, but the transmission is in gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-shift-is-in-neutral-but-the-transmission-is-in-gear/90446)
**Author:** [@youdunnojack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/youdunnojack)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-shift-is-in-neutral-but-the-transmission-is-in-gear/90446 "2015-07-01T02:07:41Z")
I have a 2004 Hyundai Accent, has 167k miles on it. Transmission has 80k, put in at about 155k. Came home from Tahoe, and the next day, I tried to go to work, and the gear shift was stuck in first. Hadn't had the money t… --- ## [Saturn Astra gear shift won't move gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-astra-gear-shift-wont-move-gears/90451)
**Author:** [@DianaR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DianaR)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-astra-gear-shift-wont-move-gears/90451 "2015-06-30T22:54:10Z")
This morning after a quick drive to the bank and out to eat. We were about to leave the car started but the gear shift wouldnt register the shift. Its stuck in Park and the car will turn on and off; the gear shift moves … --- ## [Fuel system flush?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-system-flush/90412)
**Author:** [@ibekarl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ibekarl)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-system-flush/90412 "2015-06-30T22:16:46Z")
I recently bought a 2003 Toyota Tacoma with the 2.4 L engine and 160K miles. It seems to run fine. I took it into my Mechanics Files mechanic to have a couple of things done and he recommended doing a fuel system flush f… --- ## [Knocking/Pulsating in Brake Pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-pulsating-in-brake-pedal/90443)
**Author:** [@Dobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dobb)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-pulsating-in-brake-pedal/90443 "2015-06-30T19:19:35Z")
Hi everyone, I started a thread about a week ago about what I thought was an ABS issue with my 2004 Ford Escape XLT. A bit of background information: every now and then (usually when decelerating from around 35-40m… --- ## [Irregular stumble or miss at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/irregular-stumble-or-miss-at-idle/90237)
**Author:** [@london](https://community.cartalk.com/u/london)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/irregular-stumble-or-miss-at-idle/90237 "2015-06-30T17:31:36Z")
This is more of an annoyance than a threat to driveability (so far) but it has me and the mechanics I deal with stumped. 94 GMC 350 with about 175 thousand miles. Prior to my emissions test I cleaned and gapped the conve… --- ## [Headlights and tailights do not turn on after engine repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-and-tailights-do-not-turn-on-after-engine-repair/90448)
**Author:** [@LVShoots](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LVShoots)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-and-tailights-do-not-turn-on-after-engine-repair/90448 "2015-06-30T16:26:19Z")
1998 Honda CRV Had my engine repaired....Everything seems to work but discovered my headlights and taillights won't turn on. The signal lights work fine. The mechanic says the lights are not burnt out ... so the ligh… --- ## [Škoda Fabia front door panel disassembly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/skoda-fabia-front-door-panel-disassembly/90441)
**Author:** [@Norgul](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Norgul)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/skoda-fabia-front-door-panel-disassembly/90441 "2015-06-30T15:58:50Z")
Hi, I haven't seen Škoda listed in manufacturers here on site, but hopefully some other manufacturer has the same standards, and some of you may know the problem I'm facing. Anyway, the front door cord which is moving t… --- ## [Instrument Cluster Bulb Help Please!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-cluster-bulb-help-please/89913)
**Author:** [@quiksilver2101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/quiksilver2101)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 9:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-cluster-bulb-help-please/89913 "2015-06-30T09:24:45Z")
Hello, I'm back again! I have a 2006 Ford F-150 XLT, and I have a couple of lights burnt out in the instrument cluster. I decided when I replace the burnt out bulbs I might as well replace all of them to LED, and probab… --- ## [2007 Dodge Caliber Steering Wheel Pulling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-caliber-steering-wheel-pulling/90439)
**Author:** [@SilverJade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SilverJade)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 7:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-caliber-steering-wheel-pulling/90439 "2015-06-30T07:54:14Z")
I've noticed for a few weeks now that sometimes when I'm driving the steering wheel will pull kind of hard to the right. It'll do it for a while and then it'll go to the left, or it'll just go straight. It started to wob… --- ## [Nissan Altima 2005 - Alignment - What could be the problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-altima-2005-alignment-what-could-be-the-problem/90442)
**Author:** [@bilaliz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bilaliz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-altima-2005-alignment-what-could-be-the-problem/90442 "2015-06-30T01:27:19Z")
Hi All, The car was pulling to the left, i took it for alignment, the mechanics came back suggesting that the front left inner tie rod and front right lower control arm need to be changed (exact same parts had been chang… --- ## [Chevy Impala won't start- Security system?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-impala-wont-start-security-system/90437)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Boz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mama_Boz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-impala-wont-start-security-system/90437 "2015-06-30T00:20:17Z")
My 2004 Impala, 100+k miles, is occasionally not starting. The battery is fine, it's fairly new and we had it tested. When I crank it, I get all lights and electrics but it doesn't even make any crank noise or even try t… --- ## [Trusting again who's business did a bad alignment and ruined my tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trusting-again-whos-business-did-a-bad-alignment-and-ruined-my-tires/90432)
**Author:** [@struggling\_women](https://community.cartalk.com/u/struggling_women)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2015, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trusting-again-whos-business-did-a-bad-alignment-and-ruined-my-tires/90432 "2015-06-29T22:12:16Z")
I am in need of help. I am very very good at taking care of my Santa Fe. I have all the maintance and oil changes, tires alignments and stuff done that is required. I recently went to a place I have been dealing with f… --- ## [Power steering leak after wheel alignment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-leak-after-wheel-alignment/90434)
**Author:** [@Deckelnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deckelnick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2015, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-leak-after-wheel-alignment/90434 "2015-06-29T20:05:12Z")
I recently had a 4-wheel alignment performed on my 2003 VW Passat. A couple days after the procedure I noticed my steering wheel was stiff and a whirring noise when I turned the wheel. Come to find out my power steering … --- ## [Honda AC compressor/clutch question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-ac-compressor-clutch-question/90421)
**Author:** [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2015, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-ac-compressor-clutch-question/90421 "2015-06-29T16:43:19Z")
99 Honda Civic EX: at 162,000 miles the AC compressor locked up and burnt up the belt while my wife was on a long trip. I found a used compressor and installed it and a new belt and introduced new R-134, but at no time d… --- ## [Typical cost of replacing Timing Belt/Water pump? 1990 Integra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/typical-cost-of-replacing-timing-belt-water-pump-1990-integra/89990)
**Author:** [@MichelleZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichelleZ)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2015, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/typical-cost-of-replacing-timing-belt-water-pump-1990-integra/89990 "2015-06-29T13:50:55Z")
Are there websites that give estimates on the current cost for doing specific maintenance or replacement jobs on cars? The two independent mechanics I've used for years have both gone out of business, so now I'm forced … --- ## [2005 Toyota Tundra rumble strip shudder, now Check Engine code Torque Converter P2757](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-tundra-rumble-strip-shudder-now-check-engine-code-torque-converter-p2757/90416)
**Author:** [@SteveandJudy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveandJudy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2015, 9:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-tundra-rumble-strip-shudder-now-check-engine-code-torque-converter-p2757/90416 "2015-06-29T09:49:50Z")
Right up front, we are not mechanics, so please explain any suggestions in language (preferably without abbreviations) that's as simple as possible. Thanks! We've got a 2005 Tundra SR5, automatic V-8 with 4X4 that we bo… --- ## [Gearbox still broken after £350- help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gearbox-still-broken-after-350-help/90308)
**Author:** [@Gearboxman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gearboxman)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2015, 8:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gearbox-still-broken-after-350-help/90308 "2015-06-29T08:03:41Z")
I have an ongoing gearbox related problem for which I would be very grateful for any advice. I have paid over £350 and still have a broken gearbox, with neither party accepting responsibility. Over 5 weeks ago now I p… --- ## [Distributer disturbace](https://community.cartalk.com/t/distributer-disturbace/90430)
**Author:** [@DK10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DK10)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2015, 7:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/distributer-disturbace/90430 "2015-06-29T07:00:17Z")
Recently I replaced a distributor in my 1994 Honda Accord ex because I was having issues with the car starting in the heat, and through research this was the best choice. When I put the new distributor in, the coil didn'… --- ## [Intermittent starting problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-starting-problem/90404)
**Author:** [@scj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scj)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2015, 5:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-starting-problem/90404 "2015-06-29T05:48:15Z")
2000 Honda Accord. Daughters car and she went to start the car leaving a store and it wouldn't start. She tried a few times. Cranks fine but didn't start. Went and got her and she said that it's happened a couple of time… --- ## [1997 Mitsubishi Mirage Automatic Transmission cranky transition in low gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mitsubishi-mirage-automatic-transmission-cranky-transition-in-low-gears/90433)
**Author:** [@Kristine8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kristine8)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2015, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mitsubishi-mirage-automatic-transmission-cranky-transition-in-low-gears/90433 "2015-06-29T04:43:40Z")
Hello, I just bought a used automatic MM with 137k miles. Engine and interior super clean. I did test drive and it seemed to pull back a bit and rev harder when I was starting out from a stop or in intermittent traf… --- ## [Dealership Repair Ethics & Decorum](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealership-repair-ethics-decorum/89492)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Wretzel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike_Wretzel)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2015, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealership-repair-ethics-decorum/89492 "2015-06-29T01:47:40Z")
So my 1999 Honda Accord had been acting up, trying and sometimes successfully stalling out. I was trying to figure out why...fuel pump, fuel injectors?...but then it stalled out on my completely one day and I ended up ha… --- ## [I hope that my jeep likes rotellate 10W30 diesel engine oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-hope-that-my-jeep-likes-rotellate-10w30-diesel-engine-oil/90384)
**Author:** [@wesw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wesw)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2015, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-hope-that-my-jeep-likes-rotellate-10w30-diesel-engine-oil/90384 "2015-06-28T13:31:19Z")
....because it was significantly cheaper than the other brands of 10W30. --- ## [Synthetic vs dino](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-vs-dino/90301)
**Author:** [@rocketman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rocketman)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2015, 9:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-vs-dino/90301 "2015-06-28T09:13:26Z")
Hello folks! Last Fall (2014) I posted about changing from dino to full synthetic and extending the mileage from 3000 to 5000. 15000 miles (3 oil changes) and 8 months later I have concluded that full synthetic is a g… --- ## [1995 S-10 Pickup runs hot then cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-s-10-pickup-runs-hot-then-cold/90413)
**Author:** [@cjk2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cjk2)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2015, 6:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-s-10-pickup-runs-hot-then-cold/90413 "2015-06-28T06:54:31Z")
I have a 95 s10 4.3L V6 auto with 92k miles. This all started when one day on my way to work the temp gauge got to 260 then quickly fell. It has not gotten that hot since then. When I start the truck cold and start d… --- ## [Rough running at 50+ mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-running-at-50-mph/90425)
**Author:** [@dalansan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dalansan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2015, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-running-at-50-mph/90425 "2015-06-27T22:01:15Z")
I have a 2000 Toyota Corolla with about 170,000 miles. It idles rough and at about 50-55 mph it loses power and runs very poorly, like it is not banging on all cylinders. --- ## [Thar's Tar on my Car!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thars-tar-on-my-car/90369)
**Author:** [@Robert69341](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert69341)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2015, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thars-tar-on-my-car/90369 "2015-06-27T21:39:08Z")
I had a small problem recently and I thought I would share the solution with you. We were out driving and turned off the highway onto a county road. The county had just recently put down fresh tar and gravel on this ro… --- ## [2004 GMC Yukon engine keeps shutting off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-yukon-engine-keeps-shutting-off/90417)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Yukon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mr_Yukon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2015, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-yukon-engine-keeps-shutting-off/90417 "2015-06-27T20:56:17Z")
I read that other people have been having the same issues with there GMC Yukon. I have been experiencing the same issues of my engine shutting off while im driving without warning. No gauages on my dashboard comes. Th… --- ## [Dealership ruined my engine...(?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealership-ruined-my-engine/90380)
**Author:** [@aikesson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aikesson)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2015, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealership-ruined-my-engine/90380 "2015-06-27T19:09:27Z")
Hi everyone. I know this is somewhat of a lengthy post, but I wanted to be as detailed as possible. The "background" section describes everything that has happened up to the point of contention, and the "moving forward" … --- ## [Windstar brake noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windstar-brake-noise/90423)
**Author:** [@wildvan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wildvan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2015, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windstar-brake-noise/90423 "2015-06-27T17:58:29Z")
Our 2002 Ford Windstar has 78k miles. On 6/2/15 we had the brakes replaced. Soon after I noticed a tocking/clicking noise that sounded like it was coming from the right rear tire. It only happened when I braked and then … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1118) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1120)