# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1141 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1142 --- ## [Car smells after window replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-smells-after-window-replacement/89564)
**Author:** [@Drslim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Drslim)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2015, 7:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-smells-after-window-replacement/89564 "2015-04-06T07:38:03Z")
I had my passenger side window replaced, and the car now has a strong smell of adhesive. I have left the windows open for a week, and the smell just gets stronger. Suggestions? --- ## [When I hit the gas it feels like I'm driving over rumble strips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-i-hit-the-gas-it-feels-like-im-driving-over-rumble-strips/89560)
**Author:** [@Pattycakes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pattycakes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2015, 6:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-i-hit-the-gas-it-feels-like-im-driving-over-rumble-strips/89560 "2015-04-06T06:58:34Z")
I have a 02 durango. Yesterday once i was accelerating over 30 it started feeling like i was driving over rumble strips a little. It felt like it was towards the back. I drove 15 miles to the store and back. On the way h… --- ## [Head gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket/89541)
**Author:** [@ckch03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ckch03)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2015, 4:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket/89541 "2015-04-06T04:59:25Z")
hello I have a question. on my car which never overheated but one day the overflow for the radiator started girgling and I turned off the car fast and brought to our mechanic and he advised that it was head gasket after … --- ## [2009 Chevy Malibu Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevy-malibu-brakes/89558)
**Author:** [@Sara\_L](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sara_L)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2015, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevy-malibu-brakes/89558 "2015-04-06T04:42:53Z")
I have a 2009 Chevy Malibu that gies throygh rotors every 6 months. I have replaced thwm 3 times now in 102,000 miles and had them turned multiple times. What happens is about 6,000 miles after I put new rotors on they… --- ## [Brake repair advice 1977 Datsun 280Z](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-repair-advice-1977-datsun-280z/89562)
**Author:** [@westvisi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/westvisi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2015, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-repair-advice-1977-datsun-280z/89562 "2015-04-06T03:56:45Z")
I have a question that no one seems to be able to answer: I have a 1977 Datsun 280Z, which runs fine. The problem is that the brakes squeal very loudly, but only after they heat up. I have had 2 brake jobs that failed… --- ## [AC pump engaging causes engine stumble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-pump-engaging-causes-engine-stumble/89553)
**Author:** [@RAPT0R9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RAPT0R9)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2015, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-pump-engaging-causes-engine-stumble/89553 "2015-04-06T01:23:55Z")
I own a 2003 Ford Ranger 4x4 Automatic with the 4.0l V6. I bought the truck a little over two years ago with 150k miles. The Engine had alway had a slightly rough idle and I never really noticed until a friend pointed it… --- ## [Compressor wiring complications](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compressor-wiring-complications/89555)
**Author:** [@Russell\_Muren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Russell_Muren)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2015, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compressor-wiring-complications/89555 "2015-04-05T23:20:32Z")
I am looking for some advice. I have a 2009 Honda Fit and over the winter I had a little high speed off-road non-linear excursion where the passenger side corner of my frame got a little bent. I had to get a new rim and … --- ## [Electronic crap (check engine)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronic-crap-check-engine/89550)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2015, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronic-crap-check-engine/89550 "2015-04-05T22:38:12Z")
2011 Honda CRV. Put in a new air filter. Due to cramped quarters, had to disconnect a wire (coupling) to lid of air filter housing, remove hose clamp to remove housing so I could put in filter. Engine off, etc. Put it al… --- ## [Rust on 1996 toyota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-on-1996-toyota/89545)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Chrisq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dr_Chrisq)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2015, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-on-1996-toyota/89545 "2015-04-05T18:46:09Z")
My son bought a 1996 Toyota Corolla as his first car. There is rust developing on the drivers side door panels, mostly around where the decorative strip is. I am wondering what we can do to stem the tide, so to speak. … --- ## [Weird front end shimmy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-front-end-shimmy/89544)
**Author:** [@Phil\_Blanchard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Phil_Blanchard)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2015, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-front-end-shimmy/89544 "2015-04-05T04:09:00Z")
2010 FJ Cruiser has an intermittent shimmy that you can feel in the steering wheel at highway speeds. Noticed it not long after new tires. Go around a long curve and it starts, then stays until you go around another cu… --- ## [2004 chevy impala ignition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-impala-ignition/89531)
**Author:** [@trevGT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trevGT)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2015, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-impala-ignition/89531 "2015-04-05T03:14:34Z")
I have an impala with a missing ignition lock cylinder. does anyone know how to bypass the security with this component missing or know where to find the wiring schematic for this model. every schematic ive found on the … --- ## [Car stalls out at about 20 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-out-at-about-20-mph/89434)
**Author:** [@N81](https://community.cartalk.com/u/N81)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2015, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-out-at-about-20-mph/89434 "2015-04-04T23:34:23Z")
I have recently noticed that my car will stall out when I get up to about 20 mph. My car starts fine, no check engine light on. I has a tendency to just die in the middle of the road at times too. I have changed the s… --- ## [Over Charging the battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-charging-the-battery/89538)
**Author:** [@Lunchmeat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lunchmeat)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2015, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-charging-the-battery/89538 "2015-04-04T23:16:41Z")
My 1965 ford pickup stopped starting so I had a new battery installed and the Gen light now come on. I asked to have that checked and they say it's over Charging. I want to fix the problem but don't know where to start. … --- ## [Some jerk returned my car with every warning light illuminated](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-jerk-returned-my-car-with-every-warning-light-illuminated/89501)
**Author:** [@MauiMom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MauiMom)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2015, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-jerk-returned-my-car-with-every-warning-light-illuminated/89501 "2015-04-04T04:28:34Z")
Aloha. I rent my car to others through a car sharing service. The last renter was ...... Not the best. In stead of returning it to me, he left it in the airport lot, a total mess. Covered in mud, gas cap missing, and the… --- ## [Broken jetta :(](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-jetta/89529)
**Author:** [@jettaproblem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jettaproblem)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2015, 7:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-jetta/89529 "2015-04-03T07:28:55Z")
Bad news - timing belt broke on my 2004 Jetta GL (2.0L, 5-speed). Bent valves, mechanic quoted 2300 to repair it. Now for the tough calculus of whether or not it is worth it to repair the thing, or get rid of it. KBB say… --- ## [2009 Chevy Cobalt Wheel Lock Nut Wrench](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevy-cobalt-wheel-lock-nut-wrench/89527)
**Author:** [@JKon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JKon)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2015, 6:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevy-cobalt-wheel-lock-nut-wrench/89527 "2015-04-03T06:33:27Z")
I recently tried to get new tires installed but I never received the wheel lock nut wrench to get the wheels off. I've been searching for a week now ... contacting Chevy corporate, talking to every Chevy dealer in the ar… --- ## [Jackhammer like noise under hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jackhammer-like-noise-under-hood/89399)
**Author:** [@Stangkid1129](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stangkid1129)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2015, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jackhammer-like-noise-under-hood/89399 "2015-04-03T00:43:45Z")
I was driving today at maybe 55mph on the highway my car has 82,000 miles and I started to hear a loud jackhammer like noise come from under my hood I pulled over and popped my hood I didn't really see anything mind you … --- ## [Key-snatching 2008 Cobalt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-snatching-2008-cobalt/89509)
**Author:** [@meanjoe75fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meanjoe75fan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2015, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-snatching-2008-cobalt/89509 "2015-04-02T20:46:37Z")
Ran my battery down on my car when I left my lights on and proceeded to work an 8-hour shift. Came out and stuck my key in the ignition. Nothing happened, which is when I realized my plight. The dang ignition wouldn't … --- ## [Rotor hot spots and brake pad replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotor-hot-spots-and-brake-pad-replacement/89519)
**Author:** [@soulwoman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/soulwoman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2015, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotor-hot-spots-and-brake-pad-replacement/89519 "2015-04-02T19:09:18Z")
Hello, I bought a used kia soul from the lexus valencia dealership with 36k miles on september 30th. I noticed loud squeeking noise from my brakes 2 weeks later so I took the car back to the lexus dealership on october 1… --- ## [Bogged Engine at take off on 2002 Audi a6 Quattro 2.7t](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bogged-engine-at-take-off-on-2002-audi-a6-quattro-2-7t/89522)
**Author:** [@leaveyawonderin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leaveyawonderin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2015, 7:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bogged-engine-at-take-off-on-2002-audi-a6-quattro-2-7t/89522 "2015-04-02T07:20:29Z")
Hello I have a 2002 Audi a6 Quattro 2.7t. Recently my fiancée filled up my gas tank and when he did this he continued to pump fuel into the tank even though the automatic shut off trigger had released. In doing so he sa… --- ## [95 nissan V6. Need help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-nissan-v6-need-help/89523)
**Author:** [@BigGulp2012](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BigGulp2012)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2015, 6:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-nissan-v6-need-help/89523 "2015-04-02T06:58:54Z")
Need some advise. I have a 95 nissan pickup hardbody and speedometer goes in and out when it is out i just pound on dash and it will work. I took it apart and put white gauges on it and cleaned the connectors with electr… --- ## [Dying Saturn: repair or replace](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dying-saturn-repair-or-replace/89370)
**Author:** [@Tam\_Trible](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tam_Trible)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2015, 6:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dying-saturn-repair-or-replace/89370 "2015-04-02T06:20:35Z")
Heather's an '01 Saturn. She's had a slow oil leak for at least a couple of years, and the mechanic told me it was probably a gasket deep in the engine (the head gasket, possibly?). It's apparently getting worse, and i… --- ## [How often to change oil when I add 1 quart every 1000 miles, 2004 f150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-to-change-oil-when-i-add-1-quart-every-1000-miles-2004-f150/89481)
**Author:** [@brevard2001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brevard2001)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2015, 5:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-to-change-oil-when-i-add-1-quart-every-1000-miles-2004-f150/89481 "2015-04-02T05:11:05Z")
2004 F150 with the 5.4, 112,000 mile. I can't find any reason for high oil usage, using mobil1 5w-20. Just got truck last year. I would think I could go out to 10,000 or more given the freq I add oil. Just had the plu… --- ## [Some moron ran over my flowers!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-moron-ran-over-my-flowers/89468)
**Author:** [@Vitol](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vitol)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2015, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-moron-ran-over-my-flowers/89468 "2015-04-02T04:28:34Z")
Someone wrecked my flowers and my mailbox, but they left behind a mirror. Hopefully, someone can help me identify what it belonged to, as I can not find this part anywhere. The part number is 4107-09022-02. Thanks. --- ## [It is not the Fuel Filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-is-not-the-fuel-filter/89517)
**Author:** [@Introducing\_Me](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Introducing_Me)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2015, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-is-not-the-fuel-filter/89517 "2015-04-02T01:59:34Z")
Hi, I have a 1998 Ford Expedition 5.4 with about 198000 miles. About two days ago it started acting like it was not getting fuel, or the brake was stuck on. Checked the fluids oil was a little low but nothing to write … --- ## [Battery Charger/Maintainer Does Not Seem To Work Correctly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-charger-maintainer-does-not-seem-to-work-correctly/89471)
**Author:** [@99novice99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/99novice99)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2015, 12:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-charger-maintainer-does-not-seem-to-work-correctly/89471 "2015-04-02T00:52:02Z")
I have a 3 amp DieHard Battery Charger/Maintainer that I’ve hardly used. I recently connected it to 3 batteries: 1) an old battery, 2) and older battery that still seemed to work well in my car, and 3) a new battery tha… --- ## [What is this ticking noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-ticking-noise/89515)
**Author:** [@serviam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/serviam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2015, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-ticking-noise/89515 "2015-04-01T20:50:42Z")
My car makes a ticking noise as soon as I turn the key to the 'on' position. The ticking continues once the engine begins running and stops shortly afterward (maybe 10 - 15 seconds). I'll attach a video of the ticking af… --- ## [Do you need to retighten a new serpentine belt? Toyota yaris 07](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-need-to-retighten-a-new-serpentine-belt-toyota-yaris-07/89502)
**Author:** [@mercury07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercury07)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2015, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-need-to-retighten-a-new-serpentine-belt-toyota-yaris-07/89502 "2015-04-01T19:08:31Z")
the car required a new water pump, the mechanic suggested to also replace the serpentine belt because of age - after a week the car made high pitch noise when started, the noise stopped after the initial start- at the … --- ## [Locks have a mind of their own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locks-have-a-mind-of-their-own/89512)
**Author:** [@casper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2015, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locks-have-a-mind-of-their-own/89512 "2015-04-01T15:41:23Z")
2003 Kia Optima, 2.4L, 114K... The door locks have been activating open & closed all by themselves. There's a click under the dash when this happens and I also noticed that it will lock/unlock when I depress the brake pe… --- ## [Noise in 2005 Camry - front left wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-in-2005-camry-front-left-wheel/89504)
**Author:** [@Basil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Basil)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2015, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-in-2005-camry-front-left-wheel/89504 "2015-04-01T15:39:25Z")
My 2005 Camry started to make a, for a better work, "grinding" noise that appears to come from the left front side. It seems to appear around 40mph. Other symptoms: - the noise is not present when the car is in park even… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1140) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1142)