# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1124 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1125 --- ## [Security light and system on a GM car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/security-light-and-system-on-a-gm-car/90221)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2015, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/security-light-and-system-on-a-gm-car/90221 "2015-06-13T01:17:48Z")
I have a 2003 Impala (106,000 miles) that I purchased used back in December from a dealership here in my city. Overall I have had zero issues with the car and it has ran great. However the one issue I have had to deal … --- ## [Engine done at 25K miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-done-at-25k-miles/90203)
**Author:** [@MZ3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MZ3)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2015, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-done-at-25k-miles/90203 "2015-06-12T17:50:13Z")
Hi I recently acquired a 2011 mazda mazda 3 from a local reputable dealer when it had just over 19k miles on it. Less than a month in I find that my check oil light is coming on, so we filled it with about 2 qt of oil an… --- ## [Help please bad alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please-bad-alternator/90254)
**Author:** [@shermank](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shermank)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2015, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please-bad-alternator/90254 "2015-06-12T15:55:21Z")
so i have a 92oldsmobile i got from a public auction it never started on its own i jump started it and took it to a shop .....then i got a new battery after they tested it and said it was bad...the next morning it wouldn… --- ## [I think she's due for a new starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-shes-due-for-a-new-starter/90253)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2015, 9:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-shes-due-for-a-new-starter/90253 "2015-06-12T09:22:51Z")
The customer brought in her 130,000 mile 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis complaining that the starter would click several times as she turned the key again and again, before it would make the the engine crank like crazy. I s… --- ## [Emissions failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emissions-failure/90123)
**Author:** [@Natelu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Natelu)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2015, 6:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emissions-failure/90123 "2015-06-12T06:18:22Z")
Hi everyone, I have a 97 Toyota Avalon with about 160,000 miles on it. Tried to get it smog tested about two weeks ago and it failed on hc at 15 mph (52 allowed). Mine was 54. It was fine at 25 mph. All other emission… --- ## [How rusty can functional brake rotors get?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-rusty-can-functional-brake-rotors-get/90248)
**Author:** [@subaruchris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/subaruchris)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2015, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-rusty-can-functional-brake-rotors-get/90248 "2015-06-11T23:23:02Z")
I brought my subaru in for a brake line leak about three months ago. The leak was fixed, but the brakes were still a little spongy and needed a pump or two to achieve full pressure. Now, about two weeks ago the rear brak… --- ## [2004 Ford Taurus torque converter acting up...how long will it run?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-taurus-torque-converter-acting-up-how-long-will-it-run/90241)
**Author:** [@Gorgo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gorgo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2015, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-taurus-torque-converter-acting-up-how-long-will-it-run/90241 "2015-06-11T17:27:39Z")
My wife's 2004 Ford Taurus has been acting up. It shudders sometimes at stoplights and also while driving sometimes. The auto parts store plugged in the computer and said it was the torque converter not working properly.… --- ## [Alternator/Battery gauge Isuue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-battery-gauge-isuue/90234)
**Author:** [@teisenhood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teisenhood)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2015, 9:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-battery-gauge-isuue/90234 "2015-06-11T09:06:16Z")
So my band mates and I own a 2002 Dodge Ram Wagon (15 passenger) with ~130k miles on it. Bought it 2 years ago with 106k. We've had a slew of problems with it ranging fro brakes to radiator to electrical problems. We are… --- ## [Overheating on a 2001 Subaru Outback Legacy Wagon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-on-a-2001-subaru-outback-legacy-wagon/89852)
**Author:** [@Hedycoleman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hedycoleman)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2015, 8:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-on-a-2001-subaru-outback-legacy-wagon/89852 "2015-06-11T08:27:07Z")
So this car is having overheating problems -- it's a 2001, Subaru outback legacy wagon, 125,000 miles on it, automatic. I was driving it an hour on the highway, pulled off an exit, it overheated and stalled. Got it int… --- ## [Takes long time to get up speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/takes-long-time-to-get-up-speed/90228)
**Author:** [@mwkarrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mwkarrick)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2015, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/takes-long-time-to-get-up-speed/90228 "2015-06-11T04:30:16Z")
i have a 1998 chevy blazer 4.3 4wd v6 about 130000 miles on it.there is no chk engine light on at all.some reason it takes long time for it to get up to speed.and i can't figer out why that is i did replace spark plugs i… --- ## [Rattle near exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattle-near-exhaust/90240)
**Author:** [@Kels](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kels)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2015, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattle-near-exhaust/90240 "2015-06-11T03:49:23Z")
I believe I have a spark plug issue although I am assured that they have been replaced in enough time to not have a problem. I'm am having acceleration issues, losing power over time, misfires and engine deceleration. I … --- ## [Crankshaft pulley bolt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crankshaft-pulley-bolt/90197)
**Author:** [@badwolf147](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badwolf147)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2015, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crankshaft-pulley-bolt/90197 "2015-06-11T00:23:08Z")
1999 toyota Celica GT 2.2L automatic. I need to replace my timing belt and cannot get this bolt off. How do I get it off? Does it turn counterclockwise or clockwise? --- ## [Fuel issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-issues/90194)
**Author:** [@AmberC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AmberC)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2015, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-issues/90194 "2015-06-10T22:48:27Z")
I have a 2001 Kia sephia. There r a couple issues I'm trying to figure out. I'm planning on getting it looked at this Monday. But I just wanna see what everybody thinks. It never starts the first try always the second. … --- ## [Jeep jk with hemi 7.2l manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-jk-with-hemi-7-2l-manual/90231)
**Author:** [@busalem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/busalem)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2015, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-jk-with-hemi-7-2l-manual/90231 "2015-06-10T22:19:08Z")
I already published a question here earlier, with the symptoms of high rpm when stopping before complete stop. And high room when shifting from one gear to another(usually bit drops between shifts). Recently I noticed t… --- ## [Diesel Mechanic Needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-mechanic-needed/90233)
**Author:** [@Lynn\_PA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lynn_PA)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2015, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-mechanic-needed/90233 "2015-06-10T21:34:29Z")
Hi, folks. I am looking for a good diesel mechanic in the Westminster, Colorado area for a '97 F350 7.3L Power Stroke. Currently needs glow plug and/or injector work but am looking for someone to maintain it from this … --- ## [What recourse do I have?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-recourse-do-i-have/90217)
**Author:** [@Dora](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dora)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2015, 7:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-recourse-do-i-have/90217 "2015-06-10T07:22:10Z")
Hello Car Talk community. I need some advice and my cousin sent me here. (Apologies in advance for how long this is). I have a 2003 Subaru Legacy Sedan. In September of 2013 I took it to a Subaru specific garage for it… --- ## [2002 Toyota Camry LE --- SWAY BAR BUSHINGS worn out! Metallic thump happen'n](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-le-sway-bar-bushings-worn-out-metallic-thump-happenn/89748)
**Author:** [@Rampian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rampian)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2015, 6:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-le-sway-bar-bushings-worn-out-metallic-thump-happenn/89748 "2015-06-10T06:19:12Z")
My '02 Camry LE 4-cylinder has 95k miles (I expect to get 300k out'a this thing like I did with my '93 Camry, so the night is young). Slowly over time, the car developed this maddening, ever-worsening metallic-like thum… --- ## [Help Please!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please/90190)
**Author:** [@badwolf147](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badwolf147)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2015, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please/90190 "2015-06-10T03:37:30Z")
Barbie has lost her convertible. Hope you love the irony, but yesterday on my way to pick up my new brake pads and rotors, my car stopped. It's a 1999 Toyota Celica GT 2.2L, about 190000 miles and I just replaced th… --- ## [Dodge Neon Sputters with A/C on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-neon-sputters-with-a-c-on/90215)
**Author:** [@03Neon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/03Neon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2015, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-neon-sputters-with-a-c-on/90215 "2015-06-10T01:52:58Z")
After a while of running with the A/C on the car starts to have little hiccups? almost sounds like it's missing? but not that dramatic, it will continue after I turn the A/C off, but resolve after I have had the car off … --- ## [Car Skipping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-skipping/90222)
**Author:** [@Yoshiyahu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yoshiyahu)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2015, 1:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-skipping/90222 "2015-06-10T01:40:35Z")
So my car started skipping really badly about two weeks ago and sometimes even shuts off by itself. Now I've had two different mechanics try to fix this unsuccessfully. One replace the coil for two of the spark plugs and… --- ## [Engine Troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-troubles/90216)
**Author:** [@RLeQuir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RLeQuir)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2015, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-troubles/90216 "2015-06-10T00:41:38Z")
So I recently got a new car, a 2000 Chevy Cavalier, well new to me at least, with 208753 miles on it currently and it was driving fine however this morning when I went to leave the house, it wouldn't start. The starter s… --- ## [BMW X3 transfer case problem- is this a big issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-x3-transfer-case-problem-is-this-a-big-issue/90224)
**Author:** [@Tennisboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tennisboy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2015, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-x3-transfer-case-problem-is-this-a-big-issue/90224 "2015-06-09T23:22:01Z")
2006 x3 with 88k on it. I've read that this is a common problem, with the 4 x 4, brake light, and ABS light all coming on and a tap tap tap sound when you turn off the car. Sounds like it's the gear but I am not handy an… --- ## [Incorrect fuel gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/incorrect-fuel-gauge/90206)
**Author:** [@billfrank85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billfrank85)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2015, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/incorrect-fuel-gauge/90206 "2015-06-09T22:46:46Z")
I've posted a few times on here about my 1993 Hyundai Excel and based on the recommendations of the community I got it up and running and let me tell you it runs PERFECTLY. Previous owner put a new fuel pump in but used … --- ## [Electrical Gremlin Stalling my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-gremlin-stalling-my-car/90223)
**Author:** [@ricalimo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ricalimo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2015, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-gremlin-stalling-my-car/90223 "2015-06-09T22:45:00Z")
My 2002 Jetta automatic 170k miles seems to have an electrical problem that the couple mechanics I have taken it to don't seem to find. It left me stranded, It wouldn't make a sound, all of this after starting 10 minute… --- ## [Shifting into Neutral at Stops: the Ford Pseudo-Automatic PowerShift Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-into-neutral-at-stops-the-ford-pseudo-automatic-powershift-transmission/90185)
**Author:** [@NetCast](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NetCast)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2015, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-into-neutral-at-stops-the-ford-pseudo-automatic-powershift-transmission/90185 "2015-06-09T18:00:26Z")
This may be an old question: is it beneficial to shift into neutral while coming to a stop in an automatic transmission? But, my new Ford Fiesta has a PowerShift 6-speed transmission that behaves differently from a stand… --- ## [Am I getting ripped off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-getting-ripped-off/90212)
**Author:** [@dexter93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dexter93)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2015, 6:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-getting-ripped-off/90212 "2015-06-09T06:21:42Z")
I have a Jeep WJ with an I6 that blew a head gasket and warped the heads almost a year ago. I haven't been able to pay for the repair because of the terrible job that I had, but I've finally gotten enough financial stabi… --- ## [Chevy 2500 Duramax Diesel overcharging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-2500-duramax-diesel-overcharging/90202)
**Author:** [@Duoglide](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Duoglide)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2015, 5:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-2500-duramax-diesel-overcharging/90202 "2015-06-09T05:43:04Z")
I have a 2008 Chevy Duramax diesel 2500HD truck with 65,000 miles. In the last six months, it has started overcharging. One day the voltage (checked with a volt meter) will be almost normal, the next too high. I have ha… --- ## [Old and shaky](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-and-shaky/90214)
**Author:** [@chimneydoc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chimneydoc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2015, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-and-shaky/90214 "2015-06-09T01:28:08Z")
My Ford F250 XLT (HD) 2 wheel drive has recently developed a shimmy; a shaking of the steering wheel that usually occurs at medium speeds, and seems worse when going around a curve. But since it doesn't seem safe to dri… --- ## [F150 Will Not Start, Battery Volts Good. SOLVED](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-will-not-start-battery-volts-good-solved/90159)
**Author:** [@meanjoe75fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meanjoe75fan)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2015, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-will-not-start-battery-volts-good-solved/90159 "2015-06-08T19:55:27Z")
1994 F150, 185K mi. Symptoms: Truck will not start on battery power, and struggles to even run lights. Battery installed 8/2014, tests 12.4V static, not load tested yet. Truck has had intermittant no-start issue that… --- ## [2004 Rav4 "Dragging" After Having Stabilizer Links Replaced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-rav4-dragging-after-having-stabilizer-links-replaced/90176)
**Author:** [@ChrisPowers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisPowers)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2015, 7:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-rav4-dragging-after-having-stabilizer-links-replaced/90176 "2015-06-08T07:18:42Z")
Hey everybody, This question is regarding a 2004 Toyota RAV4 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V with AWD which I purchased used with 120k miles about a year ago. A couple weeks ago I noticed a sound under the hood as if something was … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1123) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1125)