# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1123 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1124 --- ## [Need help on unknown major problem in 1999 Mercury Mountaineer!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-on-unknown-major-problem-in-1999-mercury-mountaineer/90191)
**Author:** [@smitcody](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smitcody)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2015, 5:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-on-unknown-major-problem-in-1999-mercury-mountaineer/90191 "2015-06-16T05:15:25Z")
Hey everyone, thanks for the help. I have a 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (5.0L V8) that has been causing me some major headaches this week. On Sunday I had driven the vehicle for about 5 miles and encountered the problem… --- ## [Air vs fuel consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-vs-fuel-consumption/90289)
**Author:** [@rocketman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rocketman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2015, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-vs-fuel-consumption/90289 "2015-06-16T04:27:16Z")
I was listening a another car talk kind of show (no, not this Car Talk) it was a local show. Anyway, someone was discussing how much air is used vs. fuel in an 11 to 1 compression engine, and he said it was 11 gallons o… --- ## [Help from those in the know](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-from-those-in-the-know/90283)
**Author:** [@Tsakarath](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tsakarath)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-from-those-in-the-know/90283 "2015-06-15T21:33:40Z")
Greetings everyone, I have a 2005 dodge dakota with a few seemingly related issues. Recently I have noticed that when driving between approximately 40-50mph the transmission I assume starts to shudder. This will happen b… --- ## [An oily question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-oily-question/90256)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-oily-question/90256 "2015-06-15T21:12:10Z")
I have a 2003 Impala which is just going past 106,000 miles on it. It appears that since my last oil change (about 3100 miles ago) i was down about 3/4 of quart of oil. I am not leaking anything that I can see. Is thi… --- ## [EBD codes for 2004 Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ebd-codes-for-2004-accord/90284)
**Author:** [@oilman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oilman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ebd-codes-for-2004-accord/90284 "2015-06-15T21:09:08Z")
Sorry for more questions on OBD codes but I'm trying to understand my problem. The check engine light came on for a week and then off and then on etc.. I thought it was the gas cap or wet/loose wire on the 1st O2 senso… --- ## [95 toyota corolla intermittent stall, battery light comes on, but restarts fine,](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-toyota-corolla-intermittent-stall-battery-light-comes-on-but-restarts-fine/90272)
**Author:** [@moosecharmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/moosecharmer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-toyota-corolla-intermittent-stall-battery-light-comes-on-but-restarts-fine/90272 "2015-06-15T21:02:14Z")
330,000 km on car. I drove 45 minutes when battery light came on on and car engine stalled when making a left turn (fuel light had just come on too but not empty) and restarted on own, drove 10 minutes and it stalled aga… --- ## [Need guidance - How to explain timing belt repair to Judge?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-guidance-how-to-explain-timing-belt-repair-to-judge/90285)
**Author:** [@RIMDToyota](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RIMDToyota)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-guidance-how-to-explain-timing-belt-repair-to-judge/90285 "2015-06-15T20:35:50Z")
Thanks for providing suggestions to my earlier postings. The Consumer Protection (CP) folks communicated with the mechanic couple of times. They felt I have a case. They suggested an arbitration . I agreed to it, but … --- ## [2005 Passat-CEL & P0431 Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-passat-cel-p0431-codes/90287)
**Author:** [@dropthepan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dropthepan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 7:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-passat-cel-p0431-codes/90287 "2015-06-15T07:09:28Z")
I could use the assistance of the hive mind here with some codes after a CEL popped up. I had posted a question back in late February/early March with a CEL that turned out to be a flex pipe issue. Local muffler shop f… --- ## [High voltage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-voltage/90282)
**Author:** [@MJWalsh09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MJWalsh09)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 5:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-voltage/90282 "2015-06-15T05:42:49Z")
I have a 2001 Honda CR-V. I have replaced the battery, alternator, and the electronic load device. I'm still getting such high voltage, that i'm having to charge the battery, to get it started. I don't know what would be… --- ## [2003 Neon overheats after replacing... everything](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-neon-overheats-after-replacing-everything/90269)
**Author:** [@bustedoldjalopies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bustedoldjalopies)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-neon-overheats-after-replacing-everything/90269 "2015-06-15T04:56:41Z")
My 2003 Dodge Neon started overheating. We replaced the thermostat, temperature sending unit, flushed the radiator, checked for blockages, cleaned the radiator, changed the head gasket and water pump. It can run for abou… --- ## [95 Neon - High Idle!? Please Help Me!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-neon-high-idle-please-help-me/90229)
**Author:** [@bretrichter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bretrichter)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-neon-high-idle-please-help-me/90229 "2015-06-15T03:36:54Z")
I have a 95 neon SOHC that drives with a very high Idle. Not all the time, but 85% of the time witch i find strange. This has been going on for the better part of a year and the car is almost undrivable. Its putting a hu… --- ## [1983 Nissan 280zx sat for 3/4 years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-nissan-280zx-sat-for-3-4-years/90273)
**Author:** [@Derek77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Derek77)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-nissan-280zx-sat-for-3-4-years/90273 "2015-06-15T00:08:29Z")
Changed the fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator, all injectors, dropped gas tank, drained and cleaned it, changed fuel filter, changed all spark plugs, cleaned map sensor. It starts up but doesn't stay running, have tried… --- ## [Error codes help please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/error-codes-help-please/90242)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/error-codes-help-please/90242 "2015-06-15T00:01:29Z")
2003 trailblazer, 166k miles, maintenance good I would say. 4.2 6 cyl. Service engine soon came on day before yesterday. Codes pulled from autozone co291 co281 co226 co222 po440. Seems to be wheel sensor related, Your … --- ## [Replaced fuel pump and filter on 2001 Nissan Quest still won't start!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-fuel-pump-and-filter-on-2001-nissan-quest-still-wont-start/90279)
**Author:** [@QuestTalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/QuestTalk)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2015, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-fuel-pump-and-filter-on-2001-nissan-quest-still-wont-start/90279 "2015-06-14T23:52:01Z")
Replaced fuel pump and filter on our 2001 Nissan Quest. It started up for a few minutes but once it got hot it sputtered out. We sprayed some starter fluid in it. Still nothing. --- ## [1980 Jeep CJ5 Oil Pump Repair - Oil Pan Removal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1980-jeep-cj5-oil-pump-repair-oil-pan-removal/90268)
**Author:** [@RoyRogers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RoyRogers)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2015, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1980-jeep-cj5-oil-pump-repair-oil-pan-removal/90268 "2015-06-14T23:42:32Z")
Good Day All; I have a 1980 Jeep CJ5 and need to replace/repair the oil pump. To do so I am told by my trusty Chilton manual that I am to remove the oil pan to do so. From what it says I'm hearing I need something akin… --- ## [Is it possible to replace your overflow tube?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-possible-to-replace-your-overflow-tube/90277)
**Author:** [@Zier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zier)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2015, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-possible-to-replace-your-overflow-tube/90277 "2015-06-14T21:25:11Z")
I was wondering if I can replace my overflow tube for my gas tank without replacing the whole gas tank. I know I will have to drop the tank and get new straps to install it, but would I need a completely new tank or can … --- ## [02 Impala 3.4L 185.4k: Directional ("Blinker") Light Fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-impala-3-4l-185-4k-directional-blinker-light-fix/90270)
**Author:** [@ColtHero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ColtHero)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2015, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-impala-3-4l-185-4k-directional-blinker-light-fix/90270 "2015-06-14T18:58:50Z")
I just installed a replacement Hazard Switch because the directional "blinker" light stopped working (after only working sporadically for a while). This particular switch is probably made in China. Got it from CarParts… --- ## [Mustang won't wake from deep hibernation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-wont-wake-from-deep-hibernation/90263)
**Author:** [@BooBoo7750](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BooBoo7750)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2015, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-wont-wake-from-deep-hibernation/90263 "2015-06-14T14:50:18Z")
Hi friends! I've got a '99 mustang, V6, stick that has been sitting for several years without being started, garage kept. The vehicle was in great running condition before it was parked even with it having 200,000 mil… --- ## [2003 Monte Carlo - traction system and weird noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-monte-carlo-traction-system-and-weird-noise/90250)
**Author:** [@CarolynM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolynM)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2015, 6:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-monte-carlo-traction-system-and-weird-noise/90250 "2015-06-14T06:56:44Z")
I begin by admitting the only things I know about cars are what I have misremembered hearing on Car Talk. Looking for some insight as it has seemed to stump the garage I brought it to and my dad, brother and boyfriend w… --- ## [Neglected beloved 4-Runner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neglected-beloved-4-runner/90252)
**Author:** [@Erik\_Noschka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erik_Noschka)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2015, 5:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neglected-beloved-4-runner/90252 "2015-06-14T05:57:57Z")
Hi there, I have a 2005 Toyota 4Runner 2WD which I bought new in Athens Georgia. Me and my family dove about 100K miles with it all across the US and it was a bullet-proof and reliable vehicle. in 2011 we had to leave th… --- ## [2006 Nissan Altima Won't Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-altima-wont-start/90247)
**Author:** [@BC\_Georgia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BC_Georgia)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2015, 4:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-altima-wont-start/90247 "2015-06-14T04:50:39Z")
My daughter's 2006 Nissan Altima with 160K miles on it and in generally great shape will not start. Tuesday evening she noticed the a/c wasn’t blowing cold air, then “steam” coming up from window vents. She made it to my… --- ## [Truck wont crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-wont-crank/89543)
**Author:** [@heyboy333](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heyboy333)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2015, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-wont-crank/89543 "2015-06-14T04:00:34Z")
I have a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500. The starter does not crank at all. I put the key in and turn it and nothing, just a click. I have replaced the starter/solenoid with a new one and I have charged the battery and it is goo… --- ## [Drivebelt problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drivebelt-problem/90266)
**Author:** [@KeithG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KeithG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2015, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drivebelt-problem/90266 "2015-06-14T01:20:01Z")
I have a '99 Nissan Frontier 4cyl. p'up and the air conditioner kept going off. The truck has three drivebelts, all inline. The first is Crankshaft to the Power steering pump , the second goes from Crankshaft to the wate… --- ## [02 Impala 3.4L 185k: Front Cover Gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-impala-3-4l-185k-front-cover-gasket/89240)
**Author:** [@ColtHero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ColtHero)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2015, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-impala-3-4l-185k-front-cover-gasket/89240 "2015-06-14T00:28:13Z")
Shop Manual says you need to remove the oil pan as part of the front cover gasket repair. Is that really true? Removing the oil pan on this car is a very complicated procedure. Want to make sure it's abosolutely neces… --- ## [Shuddering between 1st and 2nd when warmed up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shuddering-between-1st-and-2nd-when-warmed-up/90245)
**Author:** [@BRG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BRG)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2015, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shuddering-between-1st-and-2nd-when-warmed-up/90245 "2015-06-13T21:20:27Z")
Hi all. I have a 2006 Lexus is250 that is approaching 300k miles. After driving for about 20 minutes, the car will shudder when going from first to second at a low acceleration when I'm in stop and go traffic. The engine… --- ## [Toyota corolla engine replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-engine-replacement/90265)
**Author:** [@mosai](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mosai)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2015, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-engine-replacement/90265 "2015-06-13T20:08:06Z")
Hi All, While driving on a highway last week a rod had probably fallen off a pickup truck in the front which came and hit my corolla's underneath. Today i came to know that the engine needs to be replaced. Mine is a 2012… --- ## [Quick a/c recharge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quick-a-c-recharge/90244)
**Author:** [@meaneyedcatz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meaneyedcatz)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2015, 6:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quick-a-c-recharge/90244 "2015-06-13T06:22:24Z")
Have any of you fellows used the quick a/c recharge that has the quick connect and gauge made onto the bottle? Heard anything good, bad or indifferent about them? --- ## [Door Lock Malfunction - 2009 Jetta Sportwagen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-lock-malfunction-2009-jetta-sportwagen/90251)
**Author:** [@Harge008](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harge008)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2015, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-lock-malfunction-2009-jetta-sportwagen/90251 "2015-06-13T04:47:43Z")
I've been dealing with a frustrating issue for a while now. Whenever I use my key fob the alarm sets but my front and back driver side doors won't lock. After playing around I've noticed that the driver's side door locks… --- ## [Hard Idle When the AC is Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-idle-when-the-ac-is-off/90260)
**Author:** [@Mooseegg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mooseegg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2015, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-idle-when-the-ac-is-off/90260 "2015-06-13T03:34:11Z")
I have a 2004 Chevy Cavalier. I am having some issues with it. When it first starts it idles really hard. The RPMs are up and if will try to accelerate without hitting the gas. This stops after the first minute. T… --- ## [Do lifters bleed down easier on an engine that sits if you use synthetic oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-lifters-bleed-down-easier-on-an-engine-that-sits-if-you-use-synthetic-oil/89516)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2015, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-lifters-bleed-down-easier-on-an-engine-that-sits-if-you-use-synthetic-oil/89516 "2015-06-13T03:01:51Z")
I have heard this is the case and have experienced it on a couple of auto as well as a mower engine with hydraulic lifters. The mower takes quite a bit of cranking to pump the lifters up and start, then it ticks for a w… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1122) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1124)