# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1133 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1134 --- ## [1987 Trooper- How much should it cost to replace the front wheel bushings (and I think bearings?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-trooper-how-much-should-it-cost-to-replace-the-front-wheel-bushings-and-i-think-bearings/89894)
**Author:** [@TrooperGirl87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TrooperGirl87)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2015, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-trooper-how-much-should-it-cost-to-replace-the-front-wheel-bushings-and-i-think-bearings/89894 "2015-05-07T03:15:25Z")
I love my Trooper… and my mechanic showed me how the original front bushings are in need of replacement. I think the upper & lower control arms are fine & we're replacing the upper & lower bushings - About how much shou… --- ## [Blown Tire Leads to Broken Tie Rod](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-tire-leads-to-broken-tie-rod/89882)
**Author:** [@dbh409](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dbh409)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2015, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-tire-leads-to-broken-tie-rod/89882 "2015-05-06T22:24:49Z")
My girlfriend was driving at 45 when she blew out her front right tire. She had it towed to the nearest shop, which happened to be a Firestone. The looked at it and suggested that she get 4 new tires, since the rear ti… --- ## [Replace Low Pressure Aluminum Pipe with Rubber Pipe for Air Conditioning System](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-low-pressure-aluminum-pipe-with-rubber-pipe-for-air-conditioning-system/89895)
**Author:** [@tomatojuicelobster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tomatojuicelobster)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2015, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-low-pressure-aluminum-pipe-with-rubber-pipe-for-air-conditioning-system/89895 "2015-05-06T14:17:15Z")
Hi there. I have a 1999 Mercury Villager and a few days ago I decided to turn on my A/C, and to my surprise, there was no cold air blowing out. I opened my hood, connected a gauge to the A/C low pressure port, and it ind… --- ## [Squeaking coming from rear wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaking-coming-from-rear-wheel/89889)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Thumb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_Thumb)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2015, 7:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaking-coming-from-rear-wheel/89889 "2015-05-06T07:29:52Z")
Hi Experts, Vehicle: 2011 Toyota Matrix XR 4-door hatchback A few days ago I noticed that my car started making an odd, very noticeable squeaking noise. The noise is coming from my rear left-hand wheel. It's audibl… --- ## [2004 Honda Element - Brake Transmission Shift Interlock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-element-brake-transmission-shift-interlock/89892)
**Author:** [@acope307](https://community.cartalk.com/u/acope307)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2015, 5:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-element-brake-transmission-shift-interlock/89892 "2015-05-06T05:22:28Z")
Hello, I found today that when I depress and release the brake while my car is in park, there is a clicking sound coming from the gear shift. It only occurs in park and other works fine. I have done some research and … --- ## [Rear oil passage cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-oil-passage-cover/89888)
**Author:** [@Jbm1130](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jbm1130)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2015, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-oil-passage-cover/89888 "2015-05-06T04:09:27Z")
Does anyone know anything about a rear oil passage cover is on a 2006 honda civic. Went to local dealer and had oil leaking under car . They told me it was coming from the rear oil passage cover. I searched all over the … --- ## [Blazer chokes after starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blazer-chokes-after-starting/89886)
**Author:** [@orogenic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/orogenic)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2015, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blazer-chokes-after-starting/89886 "2015-05-06T01:56:33Z")
I have a 94 chevy blazer. I purchased it not running. I replaced the fuel tank, fuel pump, fuel filter and plugs. The car ran fine for a couple of weeks. Then it started choking out after putting into drive. i tried to … --- ## [2004 christler sebring - Name that part](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-christler-sebring-name-that-part/89877)
**Author:** [@EricLewis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EricLewis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2015, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-christler-sebring-name-that-part/89877 "2015-05-06T00:28:41Z")
Looking for the name of the part that carries coolant from the heater core to somewhere under the engine (Currently in bad shape with rust). its a steel pipe. Comes from the back of the engine compartment, snakes to the … --- ## [Squeak on Right Side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeak-on-right-side/89885)
**Author:** [@SilverMoon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SilverMoon)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2015, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeak-on-right-side/89885 "2015-05-05T21:02:05Z")
So I have a 2003 Ford Tauraus. I took my car in last week for its regular 10,000 mile check up. While there, I asked the mechanic to check my fan belt as I had experienced some squeaking in that area. When I first not… --- ## [05 explorer sport trac](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-explorer-sport-trac/89883)
**Author:** [@Lafo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lafo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2015, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-explorer-sport-trac/89883 "2015-05-05T18:58:46Z")
my tachometer, speedometer, doesn't work, and my odometer displays, dash, dash, dash, then the next day you start it up and everything works fine, also sometimes when im driving, it will work fine after hitting a bump, w… --- ## [Steering Wheel turns to far left](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-turns-to-far-left/89871)
**Author:** [@king10Sooted](https://community.cartalk.com/u/king10Sooted)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2015, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-turns-to-far-left/89871 "2015-05-05T16:48:28Z")
I have a 2005 Toyota Avalon. When you turn the wheel it will make about 1 1/2 turns to the right and then locks, but when you turn left it will turn almost 2 1/2 full turns, if you move you will hear what I believe is t… --- ## [Baffling front brake issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/baffling-front-brake-issue/89870)
**Author:** [@brm7675](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brm7675)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2015, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/baffling-front-brake-issue/89870 "2015-05-05T16:09:11Z")
I have a 2003 Impala. Over the past couple of months I have had an occurance every so often, very random with my front driver side break. In both rain and dry conditions, breaking hard and just slowing to break I will … --- ## [1956 Ford Thunderbird](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1956-ford-thunderbird/89853)
**Author:** [@Eohawke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eohawke)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2015, 9:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1956-ford-thunderbird/89853 "2015-05-05T09:28:29Z")
I recently had my 56 Ford Thunderbird in for an engine rebuild. It has a 312 cu V8. When I got the car home I noticed an oil leak and brought it back to the engine builder. The oil leak was discovered and I got it home a… --- ## [Outside Ambient Air Sensor Problem 1996 Mercedes C280](https://community.cartalk.com/t/outside-ambient-air-sensor-problem-1996-mercedes-c280/89872)
**Author:** [@leojbourne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leojbourne)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2015, 7:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/outside-ambient-air-sensor-problem-1996-mercedes-c280/89872 "2015-05-05T07:52:40Z")
Hi. I have a 1996 Mercedes C280. The outside ambient air sensor has gone bad and now reads about 30 degrees F high. The estimate to fix this is nearly $400, which is a lot. There are two types of sensors for this mod… --- ## [Check Engine Light - P0171](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-p0171/89874)
**Author:** [@Mphelps](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mphelps)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2015, 6:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-p0171/89874 "2015-05-05T06:29:40Z")
I have a 2006 Chevy Trailblazer LS/LT 4.2 liter 2wd. I have been trying to get it smogged, but can't clear the code. P0171 - Lean Bank 1. I've been having a parts throwing contest with it, but it has been winning and m… --- ## [2002 Chevy Malibu- Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevy-malibu-overheating/89864)
**Author:** [@SuzieH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SuzieH)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2015, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevy-malibu-overheating/89864 "2015-05-05T01:30:51Z")
I've replaced the heater hose after it "popped", water pump and the radiator cap twice now Check engine light was on before it's last trip to the shop, and off when I picked it up so he said it must've been fixed I ass… --- ## [Drl and tpms lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drl-and-tpms-lights/89865)
**Author:** [@pickrca](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pickrca)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2015, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drl-and-tpms-lights/89865 "2015-05-04T16:38:59Z")
I have a 2008 Honda Accord that about 4 months ago the drl light on the dashboard would come on for a few seconds and then go off. This happened 2 or 3 times a week. During this time the driver side drl light would als… --- ## [A/C electrical problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-electrical-problem/89821)
**Author:** [@wiiman3893](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wiiman3893)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2015, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-electrical-problem/89821 "2015-05-04T15:18:01Z")
Hi guys, I'm trying to get my A/C working, but I'm running into an electrical issue somewhere. The relays for the condensor fan and compressor are not activating, even though they are getting 12V when I switch on the A… --- ## [Hatch Door Swap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hatch-door-swap/89867)
**Author:** [@frontsteps](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frontsteps)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2015, 7:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hatch-door-swap/89867 "2015-05-04T07:41:56Z")
Hey, I'm doing a hatch and bumper swap. I'm swaping it from a 99 Laredo to a limited. How hard is it to do so? Am i going to have take down the celling liner? And if thats the case, is there a trick of the trade? THANKS… --- ## [Volvo S60 stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s60-stalling/89709)
**Author:** [@Ted\_s\_Volvo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ted_s_Volvo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2015, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s60-stalling/89709 "2015-05-04T04:05:47Z")
My 2006 stalled twice yesterday. Was running normally, then suddenly stalled after driving for 10 minutes. Error message said something like "insufficient power available". Started up fine after that, but a few miles… --- ## [Interchangable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interchangable/89862)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2015, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interchangable/89862 "2015-05-04T03:30:19Z")
have a 1997 Nissan pickup xe 2.4 liter short wheel base. need driver side seat belt. and sunvisor was wondering if I could not find that exact 1997 Nissan pickup at junk yard is there any other Nissan crossover parts… --- ## [Rubbing compound, polishing compound, scracthing the paint, clear coat safe compound, spray wax](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rubbing-compound-polishing-compound-scracthing-the-paint-clear-coat-safe-compound-spray-wax/89854)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2015, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rubbing-compound-polishing-compound-scracthing-the-paint-clear-coat-safe-compound-spray-wax/89854 "2015-05-04T01:47:23Z")
1999 Acura 1) I have someone else's paint on my car after the next door neighbor reversed with steering whell turned - it is tiny around the corners as most gone after hand waxing - I was asked to use Rubbing compound -… --- ## [What did i break](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-did-i-break/89855)
**Author:** [@53rocket88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/53rocket88)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2015, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-did-i-break/89855 "2015-05-03T23:23:12Z")
I am not the sharpest tool in the box. I was driving my 1979 f250 with a full load of fire wood going about 45mph when I shifted it from drive to reverse (I thought I was in 1st) the truck mad a loud whining sound then … --- ## [2008 Subaru Outback Excessive Repairs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-outback-excessive-repairs/89817)
**Author:** [@Alice44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alice44)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2015, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-outback-excessive-repairs/89817 "2015-05-03T23:17:31Z")
October,2013 I bought a 2008 Subaru Outback with 106K. It needed tires & brakes and since then the right front ball joint, serpentine belt, battery have needed to be replaced. At the 120K service today the dealer told … --- ## [Finding Good Servicing Deals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-good-servicing-deals/89863)
**Author:** [@LemonSqueezed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LemonSqueezed)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2015, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-good-servicing-deals/89863 "2015-05-03T22:13:43Z")
Hey all. I went to Midas back in January to get a quote on servicing 2008 Chevy Impala. They took a look at my car and said that, beyond replacing the front tires which have almost no tread, I need to fix the front end (… --- ## [Strange Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-problem/89839)
**Author:** [@DocKit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DocKit)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2015, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-problem/89839 "2015-05-03T22:07:57Z")
I have a 2008 Chrysler Town & Country with all the bells and whistles. About a year ago started with a strange problem. When you started the car these things happened: The windshield wipers would start flapping, the wind… --- ## [Drove 91 Merc Capri through puddle, rough engine, gas smelling smoke, fuel loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drove-91-merc-capri-through-puddle-rough-engine-gas-smelling-smoke-fuel-loss/89740)
**Author:** [@bestrong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bestrong)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2015, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drove-91-merc-capri-through-puddle-rough-engine-gas-smelling-smoke-fuel-loss/89740 "2015-05-03T20:53:35Z")
Hello! Yesterday evening I drove through a flooded area of the road, probably about 1.5 feet deep. I did not realize it was quite that deep. The water came through the floor, and probably soaked my ECU. The engine d… --- ## [Tire pressure question/opinions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-question-opinions/89846)
**Author:** [@oblivion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oblivion)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2015, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-question-opinions/89846 "2015-05-03T18:15:29Z")
I typically slightly over inflate my tires for a little better handling and improved fuel economy. The door sticker recommends 32 PSI in my tires, which are on 18" rims. The sidewall of the tires lists 35 PSI as the re… --- ## [Adjusting Hood Release Cable on Ford F-150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adjusting-hood-release-cable-on-ford-f-150/89833)
**Author:** [@quiksilver2101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/quiksilver2101)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2015, 10:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adjusting-hood-release-cable-on-ford-f-150/89833 "2015-05-03T10:14:33Z")
Hello, I have a 2006 Ford F-150, and when I pull the hood release, the hood won't open unless I'm holding on to the hood release handle while pulling up on the hood. I've been trying to figure out how to adjust it but I… --- ## [Some of my AC condenser fins damaged -can that cause leaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-of-my-ac-condenser-fins-damaged-can-that-cause-leaking/89845)
**Author:** [@Mariah234765](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mariah234765)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2015, 9:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-of-my-ac-condenser-fins-damaged-can-that-cause-leaking/89845 "2015-05-03T09:29:25Z")
my car is Daewoo 1996 I khnow it is an old car but im happy with AS long AS the AC working I checked my car condenser and some of its fins are damaged can that cause leaking of the AC system ? also does it safe to … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1132) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1134)