# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1138 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1139 --- ## [I am trying to understand how there is no oil in my sons car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-am-trying-to-understand-how-there-is-no-oil-in-my-sons-car/89661)
**Author:** [@JustaDad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JustaDad)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2015, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-am-trying-to-understand-how-there-is-no-oil-in-my-sons-car/89661 "2015-04-16T23:56:13Z")
I am trying to understand how there is no oil in my sons new car and it is still running? He completely screwed up and didn’t get his oil changed on time like he should do. To my understanding the last time his oil was… --- ## [Spark plug in expedition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-in-expedition/89615)
**Author:** [@johnc9217](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnc9217)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2015, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-in-expedition/89615 "2015-04-16T21:37:38Z")
Crossed threaded spark plug in 2001 expedition how can i fix it? --- ## [Rust treatment product](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-treatment-product/89644)
**Author:** [@bolide](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bolide)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2015, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-treatment-product/89644 "2015-04-16T20:50:22Z")
Back when Japanese manufacturers didn't know how to prevent rust, I bought a '79 Accord with rust on every body panel. The best (simple, cheap) solution I found was a product you could brush onto a rust patch (after clea… --- ## [What would you buy? A new Toyota Corolla or a Honda Civic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-would-you-buy-a-new-toyota-corolla-or-a-honda-civic/89600)
**Author:** [@Athena\_FL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Athena_FL)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2015, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-would-you-buy-a-new-toyota-corolla-or-a-honda-civic/89600 "2015-04-16T20:19:30Z")
Hello to everyone! If you were to buy a car, given your knowledge of mechanics, what would you buy: a new Toyota Corolla or a Honda Civic (which type, i.e. LE, CE, etc)? I need a car that will drive some 200K miles, safe… --- ## [Oil Change and possible damage to engine - Your input is appreciated](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-and-possible-damage-to-engine-your-input-is-appreciated/89525)
**Author:** [@Athena\_FL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Athena_FL)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2015, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-and-possible-damage-to-engine-your-input-is-appreciated/89525 "2015-04-16T20:16:06Z")
Yesterday I took my 2006 Toyota Corolla for an oil change at this small shop. As I drove away I heard a different slight sound coming from the engine, but I thought it could not be possible, since I had just left the mec… --- ## [New Timing belt needed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-timing-belt-needed/89622)
**Author:** [@thd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thd)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2015, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-timing-belt-needed/89622 "2015-04-16T20:15:36Z")
I have a Volvo V70 (non turbo) that is over 9 years old with 55,000 miles. It has been driven very conservatively, with the RPMs rarely over 2500, and only in emergencies over 3000. The dealer says the belt should be cha… --- ## [Camry water pump pulley spanner tool question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-water-pump-pulley-spanner-tool-question/89679)
**Author:** [@bzb882](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bzb882)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2015, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-water-pump-pulley-spanner-tool-question/89679 "2015-04-16T20:12:20Z")
I had purchased the special Toyota spanner tool which has been discontinued. Looks like at some point it has gone missing out of the trunk of my 2004 Camry. I'll need to replace the water pump on my daughter's 2005 Cam… --- ## [Of KIAS and crankshafts -- and an acceleration stutter in my KIA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/of-kias-and-crankshafts-and-an-acceleration-stutter-in-my-kia/89654)
**Author:** [@Karen\_Morocco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karen_Morocco)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2015, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/of-kias-and-crankshafts-and-an-acceleration-stutter-in-my-kia/89654 "2015-04-16T19:42:24Z")
Hi, Car Talk Community I live in Morocco and drive a 2011 KIA Carens (called Rondo in the USA) seven-seater that I love. Except when the crankshaft breaks. This has now happened twice -- once in 2013 and now in 2015.… --- ## [Brake line rust article](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-line-rust-article/89603)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2015, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-line-rust-article/89603 "2015-04-16T16:51:57Z")
http://wtop.com/recalls-consumer-news/2015/04/sabra-announces-recall-of-30k-cases-of-hummus/ Guess I'll add this to routine maintenance ... like checking the oil (and other fluids). --- ## [Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help/89649)
**Author:** [@rlp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rlp)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2015, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help/89649 "2015-04-16T16:28:44Z")
my 2007 3.2 s80, 75 K miles, will not respond to accelerator for the first 1-2 miles after a cold start, then runs fine, no check engine light has shown. Per shop recommendation switched to 92 octane x3tanks, then replac… --- ## [Diagnostic fee when there's a recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnostic-fee-when-theres-a-recall/89660)
**Author:** [@quench](https://community.cartalk.com/u/quench)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2015, 7:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnostic-fee-when-theres-a-recall/89660 "2015-04-16T07:42:12Z")
I don't begrudge a garage charging a reasonable diagnostic fee...but what if 1-2 hours (who really knows) are spent diagnosing a problem when the mechanic suddenly realizes that there's an active recall directly related … --- ## [Another one from the comics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-one-from-the-comics/89669)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2015, 6:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-one-from-the-comics/89669 "2015-04-16T06:18:37Z")
This one is meant to be funny, unlike "hummus in your brake lines". The link might take you to today's panel. Make sure you get the panel for Tuesday, April 14. http://wpcomics.washingtonpost.com/client/wpc/cl/2015/… --- ## [Check Engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/89404)
**Author:** [@detguy1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/detguy1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2015, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/89404 "2015-04-16T03:42:16Z")
This is for our 2005 Mercury Monterey. The check engine light is on and the code says P0193, Fuel rail pressure sensor circuit high input. Last week we were waiiting in he car with it running on idle and heat running, a… --- ## [Grinding sound from front brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-sound-from-front-brakes/89672)
**Author:** [@brm7675](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brm7675)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2015, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-sound-from-front-brakes/89672 "2015-04-16T02:59:35Z")
Back in December i purchased a 2003 Impala LS. It has about 103,000 miles on it now. Overall the car runs and drives great. However on very rare occasiions I have noticed if I have to slam on the brakes or really brea… --- ## [Another problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-problem/89659)
**Author:** [@mycruze2012](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mycruze2012)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2015, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-problem/89659 "2015-04-15T17:59:27Z")
I was driving along 70 MPH and my car loses a little power. The speedometer drops to 0 and bounces around while I am at the same speed. The car starts weaving and I cant keep it going straight. It seems like a lost some … --- ## [2006 Ford F350 Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f350-question/89663)
**Author:** [@Peri109](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peri109)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2015, 9:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f350-question/89663 "2015-04-15T09:15:32Z")
I have a 2006 Ford F350 V10 gas motor. It has a standard transmission, and has 189,000 miles on it. I recently had the plugs changes, all 10 coils changed, and the fuel filter changed (three weeks ago/less than 2,000 mi… --- ## [1998 Chevy prism help my car won't start but the horn alarm keeps going](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevy-prism-help-my-car-wont-start-but-the-horn-alarm-keeps-going/89648)
**Author:** [@jadonsmom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jadonsmom)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2015, 5:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevy-prism-help-my-car-wont-start-but-the-horn-alarm-keeps-going/89648 "2015-04-15T05:44:01Z")
I could not get my car to start yesterday so I had my friend jump it and we got it started. took my daughter to school this morning no problem car started right up ran fine 2 hours later car wouldn't start again but this… --- ## [Knowing when the Prius is not getting good battery/Gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knowing-when-the-prius-is-not-getting-good-battery-gas-mileage/89647)
**Author:** [@PriusDad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PriusDad)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2015, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knowing-when-the-prius-is-not-getting-good-battery-gas-mileage/89647 "2015-04-15T05:07:43Z")
We have bought a used 2005 Toyota Prius. As usual when you buy a used Hybrid, you worry about the battery and its system. How can you tell when the battery system is not running efficiently? We watch the energy screen an… --- ## [Need tranny tech help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-tranny-tech-help/89662)
**Author:** [@sleak300z](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sleak300z)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2015, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-tranny-tech-help/89662 "2015-04-15T03:29:31Z")
I have a 99 alero 3.4L, which came out of a 01 impala, and I have replaced the tranny about 2 yrs ago, w/ 1 from a 03 Grand AM. So, my drive chain broke in the tranny, 243k miles, not bad for wear and tear,huh? Anyway, m… --- ## [0-20 oil in neweritsubishi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/0-20-oil-in-neweritsubishi/89641)
**Author:** [@cjm010771](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cjm010771)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2015, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/0-20-oil-in-neweritsubishi/89641 "2015-04-14T22:34:44Z")
I have a 2014 Outlander Sport, first new car in 13 years. The oil change company I always go to said it is REQUIRED to have 0-20. My mechanical knowledge is old school, to say the least. If a vehicle is properly maintain… --- ## [Knocking noise while turning - 2012 Honda Civic LX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-noise-while-turning-2012-honda-civic-lx/89657)
**Author:** [@Iamlivysmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Iamlivysmith)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2015, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-noise-while-turning-2012-honda-civic-lx/89657 "2015-04-14T21:27:33Z")
Whenever I make a sharp (think turning into driveway) turn left or right, my car makes a knocking noise. Not a clicking, but I recreated the noise by knocking 2 plastic cups together. 2012 Honda Civic LX. --- ## [Cleaning back seat upholstery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-back-seat-upholstery/89653)
**Author:** [@lenjack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lenjack)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2015, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-back-seat-upholstery/89653 "2015-04-14T20:50:49Z")
Placed garbage bag in back while driving to dumpster. Apparently, the bag broke and leaked. Looks like cooking grease or some other oily substance. Appears to be caked on. Need recommendations for cleaning this up. Thank… --- ## [Manual transmission whining noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-whining-noise/88582)
**Author:** [@mycruze2012](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mycruze2012)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2015, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-whining-noise/88582 "2015-04-14T19:09:11Z")
I have a 2012 Cruze with a manual transmission. I have 43000 miles. When I down shift into 2nd gear I get a whining noise from under the car. I can shift it with no issues and no noise but when down shifting or turning i… --- ## [Hyundai Accent mpg](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-accent-mpg/89655)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2015, 6:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-accent-mpg/89655 "2015-04-14T06:47:06Z")
My 2011 Accent gets 27MPG. It has 30,000+ miles, is driven a mix of town and highway, mostly moderately, keeping up with highway traffic. My 1995 Honda Civic regularly got 36mpg, and it was driven much more exuberantly… --- ## [Hesitation in warm(er) weather - '98 Explorer 70K miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitation-in-warm-er-weather-98-explorer-70k-miles/89630)
**Author:** [@wx4caster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wx4caster)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2015, 6:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitation-in-warm-er-weather-98-explorer-70k-miles/89630 "2015-04-14T06:44:28Z")
Hi - I am 2nd owner of 98 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer V6SOHC. Vehicle is almost showroom condition w/ 70,000 miles and properly maintained. Problem: engine seems to stumble quite frequently and is most noticeable when a… --- ## [2004 Toyota Matrix AWD with 86k mi\_Replacing bearings and rear axles seals?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-matrix-awd-with-86k-mi-replacing-bearings-and-rear-axles-seals/89602)
**Author:** [@blanched](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blanched)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2015, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-matrix-awd-with-86k-mi-replacing-bearings-and-rear-axles-seals/89602 "2015-04-13T20:22:25Z")
A mechanic just quoted me $224 for two rear bearings, $28 for rear axle seals, and $880 for labor. The car had been sounding like it was running hard and when they drove it today they noticed the seals were leaking and f… --- ## [2004 Cavalier gas filling problem - Fuel Tank OVERFLOW](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-cavalier-gas-filling-problem-fuel-tank-overflow/89643)
**Author:** [@joel.954](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joel.954)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2015, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-cavalier-gas-filling-problem-fuel-tank-overflow/89643 "2015-04-13T19:15:45Z")
Lately my 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier will overflow gas when filling up completely. It does not make a difference where or what type of pump is used. The auto shut off on the pump clicks and stops the gas. Then 1-2 seconds l… --- ## [Seven years in storage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seven-years-in-storage/89645)
**Author:** [@frontsteps](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frontsteps)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2015, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seven-years-in-storage/89645 "2015-04-13T17:04:58Z")
I have a 1999 jeep grand cherokee 4.7 v8. I put a new battery in. I tried starting it up.... and it, like when your sick but Fleetwood Mac's in town, wanted to go, but it fired up but it died. It dies as soon as I take m… --- ## [Engine sputtering out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-sputtering-out/89633)
**Author:** [@Tie-Guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tie-Guy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2015, 8:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-sputtering-out/89633 "2015-04-13T08:29:28Z")
So, a couple weeks ago, while driving down the highway, my '99 Grand Am had the oil lamp come on, and the engine was running rough. I pulled over and stopped the car, and then went to try to start it, to no avail. The en… --- ## [What part is this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-part-is-this/89640)
**Author:** [@fern1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fern1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2015, 8:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-part-is-this/89640 "2015-04-13T08:03:54Z")
I was driving, and all of a sudden my steering wheel starting wobbling like crazy could not control car. pulled over and saw tire was falt, and then noticed this part became seperated. what is this part? and how much wou… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1137) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1139)