# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1150 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1151 --- ## [Gas mysteriously disappearing after body shop stay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mysteriously-disappearing-after-body-shop-stay/89125)
**Author:** [@mlp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mlp)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2015, 12:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mysteriously-disappearing-after-body-shop-stay/89125 "2015-02-24T00:52:50Z")
My car was in a body shop recommended by my insurance company for 10 days after it was damaged (rear bumper and quarter panel) in a parking hit-and-run. When I picked up my car the gas empty light came on almost immedia… --- ## [Car Noise Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-noise-help/89119)
**Author:** [@Bateswood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bateswood)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2015, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-noise-help/89119 "2015-02-23T22:00:25Z")
Jeep 2000 Cherokee So I have this thumping noise, almost sounds like something is loose. The noise occurs for a few seconds when I accelerate from a dead stop and then goes away, it returns when I slow down and almost … --- ## [2004 Grand Caravan lifters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-grand-caravan-lifters/89114)
**Author:** [@ldonakowski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ldonakowski)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2015, 11:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-grand-caravan-lifters/89114 "2015-02-23T11:03:01Z")
Lifters are rattling. They have been replaced and are still rattling. --- ## [Temperature gauge needle position](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-gauge-needle-position/89101)
**Author:** [@jayre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayre)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2015, 5:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-gauge-needle-position/89101 "2015-02-23T05:35:53Z")
2005 BMW X5 3.0i Regrettably I never paid attention to the temperature needle position. I just got coolant flush and got the sensor and thermostat replaced. It's frigid here in Chicago and the temperature needle was … --- ## [ECM issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ecm-issue/89102)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2015, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ecm-issue/89102 "2015-02-23T04:42:39Z")
03 vue, 3.0 motor. NOT the Honda V6. ECM has been replaced twice in 10 yrs. car had elec issue. Dash lights, poor performance. Shop said alt was shot, battery was shot. Elec issue fried elec system? Replaced, ran bad, mi… --- ## [2003 Toyota Matrix issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-matrix-issue/89115)
**Author:** [@shandafitz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shandafitz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2015, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-matrix-issue/89115 "2015-02-22T22:55:14Z")
I was driving today. Made it about a 1/2 mile before I started to smell gas. At first I thought it might have been the car in front of me, because it was kind of a beater. But after that car turned on another road and th… --- ## [Versa or Corolla?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/versa-or-corolla/89107)
**Author:** [@scottneish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scottneish)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2015, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/versa-or-corolla/89107 "2015-02-22T13:55:19Z")
I have a 2006 Corolla w/ 136K miles and a 2008 Versa w/ 81K. I'm looking to replace one of them, but am unsure which I should keep. The Corolla has been very reliable but is starting to need a lot of work (brakes/struts/… --- ## [Connecting rod](https://community.cartalk.com/t/connecting-rod/89091)
**Author:** [@a\_woman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/a_woman)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2015, 9:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/connecting-rod/89091 "2015-02-22T09:00:10Z")
I have a 2011 Kia Optima I went in for a routine oil change. a week later there was a noise a loud knocking noise and oil spilling from under my car I took it into the shop where I got the oil changed and they told me I … --- ## [O2 sensors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensors/89110)
**Author:** [@SidLee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SidLee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2015, 8:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensors/89110 "2015-02-22T08:13:55Z")
I have recently had about $1620 worth of work done on my 2000 4Runner because the check engine light came on and the code was P0420..my invoice says they replaced the exhaust pipe assembly (about $1300 of the 1600). No… --- ## [Door only opens from the inside, not outside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-only-opens-from-the-inside-not-outside/89100)
**Author:** [@jayre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayre)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2015, 7:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-only-opens-from-the-inside-not-outside/89100 "2015-02-22T07:35:05Z")
2005 BMW X5 3.0i I've already checked the child lock. Door opens fine from the inside but I can't open from the outside. Door handle doesn't feel loose or anything. Any idea before I open the door panel? --- ## [2001 chev silverado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chev-silverado/89109)
**Author:** [@jesse86](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesse86)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2015, 5:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chev-silverado/89109 "2015-02-22T05:33:18Z")
Shift cable has broke three times. Even when changed shifting is stiff as f\*ck and eventually breaks again. Any ideas? --- ## [Mystery 3 Alternators BLOWN](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-3-alternators-blown/88856)
**Author:** [@bondito](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bondito)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2015, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-3-alternators-blown/88856 "2015-02-21T20:01:29Z")
I have a 2004 BMW X5 ( E53 produced 1999-2006) inline 6 cylinder automatic AWD w dual sunroof (no heated seats) Have replaced 2 Alternators in a row, they lasted about 3 days each .... blown Voltage Regulators C… --- ## [01 mitsubishi eclipse clutch pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-mitsubishi-eclipse-clutch-pressure/89105)
**Author:** [@Mullins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mullins)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2015, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-mitsubishi-eclipse-clutch-pressure/89105 "2015-02-21T19:56:11Z")
My eclipse never had any problems it has 137k miles on it and a couple weeks ago we got a big snow so I didn't go anywhere so the car sat in the cold for 3 days without moving I tried starting it to go to work to find ou… --- ## [\[2004 Infiniti G35\] Changed belts, now they squeak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-infiniti-g35-changed-belts-now-they-squeak/89103)
**Author:** [@Naveed\_Ahmed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Naveed_Ahmed)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2015, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-infiniti-g35-changed-belts-now-they-squeak/89103 "2015-02-21T19:49:35Z")
I had the belts changed on my 2004 Infiniti G35 6-Speed Sedan according to the mechanics advice (they were cracked quite a bit). Now that they're changed they make an annoying squeaking noise which is particularly awful … --- ## [Beware of this battery!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beware-of-this-battery/89080)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2015, 8:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beware-of-this-battery/89080 "2015-02-21T08:57:33Z")
Periodically, Consumer Reports will do an interim update of an earlier test, and they recently did that with their evaluation of car batteries. They reported the extremely poor performance of AutoZone's most expensive … --- ## [Car runs without key in ignition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-runs-without-key-in-ignition/89026)
**Author:** [@red93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/red93)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2015, 8:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-runs-without-key-in-ignition/89026 "2015-02-21T08:43:31Z")
I own a 2003 subaru outback. Tonight when I took my keys out of the ignition my car kept running. It took several turns to get my car to shut off. I don't know if this is related but about a month ago a friend of mine st… --- ## [Starts about 50 to 75% of the time but always starts if you get it rolling and pop the clucth](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starts-about-50-to-75-of-the-time-but-always-starts-if-you-get-it-rolling-and-pop-the-clucth/89097)
**Author:** [@shawnrw12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shawnrw12)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2015, 7:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starts-about-50-to-75-of-the-time-but-always-starts-if-you-get-it-rolling-and-pop-the-clucth/89097 "2015-02-21T07:22:26Z")
My ranger Starts about 50 to 75% of the time but always starts if you get it rolling and pop the clutch. It cranks as hard as is it always does when it doesn't start. No other problems no miss nothing.( I've replaced the… --- ## [Car shifts hard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shifts-hard/89029)
**Author:** [@matkarrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matkarrick)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2015, 5:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shifts-hard/89029 "2015-02-21T05:42:10Z")
i have a 1998 chevy blazer v6 about 127024 miles.my transmission shifts hard out of first gear when i get to 4 gear and it shifts hard.when car werms up really good car shifts find out of first gear but 4th gear still sh… --- ## [Necessary maintainance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/necessary-maintainance/89094)
**Author:** [@huskergolfer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/huskergolfer)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2015, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/necessary-maintainance/89094 "2015-02-21T03:16:33Z")
I'm new at the community. There is a lot of knowledgeable people who visit this site. My question is probably pretty simple for them. I'm skeptical of the maintenance schedule in the owners manual. All warranties have ex… --- ## [Rust in radiator but no apparent leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-in-radiator-but-no-apparent-leak/89075)
**Author:** [@havenoclue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/havenoclue)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2015, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-in-radiator-but-no-apparent-leak/89075 "2015-02-20T23:33:14Z")
I have coolant disappearing but no signs of a leak anywhere. Oil is fine. Car does not run hot. There is rust in the radiator though. Heater core is not leaking. I have a 2001 Pontiac Gran Prix GT. There was a recall on … --- ## [Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/89098)
**Author:** [@matkarrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matkarrick)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2015, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/89098 "2015-02-20T20:37:46Z")
ok guys i got my blazer look at and here what they come up with so far.transmission fluid is discolored.transmission shifts late between 3rd and 4th at 52 mph.transmission slips between 2nd and 3rd gears at 32 mph.lock u… --- ## [Super advanced timing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/super-advanced-timing/89023)
**Author:** [@Goro-san](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Goro-san)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2015, 10:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/super-advanced-timing/89023 "2015-02-20T10:38:48Z")
Bought a 1989 Ford Festiva, passed CA smog when I first registered it. Now, 2 years later it passed all the emission specs but my timing is at 53 BTDC. ?!?! Went to adjust the timing and I can barely get near the adjustm… --- ## [Squeaky Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-civic/89095)
**Author:** [@Annabee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Annabee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2015, 9:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-civic/89095 "2015-02-20T09:38:59Z")
I have a 2005 Honda Civic and it has a pronounced squeakiness. I have had my steering, suspension repaired and nothing has seemed to help. It's really annoying and frustrating, especially because mechanics have "fixed … --- ## ['00 Lesabre high mileage maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/00-lesabre-high-mileage-maintenance/88523)
**Author:** [@pawood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pawood)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2015, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/00-lesabre-high-mileage-maintenance/88523 "2015-02-20T03:34:59Z")
I'll be taking my 2000 Lesabre in for an oil change in a few days, and I'd like some advice on any maintenance I should prepare for, and if there's anything I should have checked that doesn't come up in a typical inspect… --- ## [Car locks me out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-locks-me-out/89085)
**Author:** [@mfwills](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mfwills)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2015, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-locks-me-out/89085 "2015-02-20T01:11:08Z")
My 2008 Hyundai Elantra likes to play KeepAway. The driver's door randomly locks itself when I get out of the car. Just the driver's door. I have learned either to make sure the others are unlocked or to take my keys w… --- ## [2013 Jetta Acceleration Lag](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jetta-acceleration-lag/89088)
**Author:** [@MinnesotaMitch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MinnesotaMitch)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2015, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jetta-acceleration-lag/89088 "2015-02-20T00:27:58Z")
My wife and I recently purchased a 2013 Jetta and have noticed some abnormal lag when accelerating. It's an automatic transmission and the gear shifts aren't as smooth as they should be. I have read that it is possibly r… --- ## [Should I buy a rebuilt transfer case or a salvaged one?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-rebuilt-transfer-case-or-a-salvaged-one/89093)
**Author:** [@ManningDA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ManningDA)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2015, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-rebuilt-transfer-case-or-a-salvaged-one/89093 "2015-02-19T23:56:41Z")
Year: 1999 Make: Chevrolet Model: Silverado 1500 LS Issue: Bad Transfer Case Late model 99 Chevrolet Sliverado 4x4 with push button transfer case. At the end of last winter the transfer case began a grinding-noise whe… --- ## [Intermittent Car Stereo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-car-stereo/89081)
**Author:** [@simonfabris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/simonfabris)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2015, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-car-stereo/89081 "2015-02-19T17:10:29Z")
I have a Ford Mondeo (UK) and recently the car stereo started turning itself off at random intervals. I cant work out why? I could be stationery in my car with the engine running and it will turn off intermittently, I co… --- ## [Found on Road, Dead?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/found-on-road-dead/88947)
**Author:** [@justin23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/justin23)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2015, 11:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/found-on-road-dead/88947 "2015-02-19T11:10:05Z")
In my 98 Ford Ranger, 4 cyl. manual, was driving up a 6% grade on the freeway, about 60mph for about ten minutes when i reached the top and began on a downhill grade. i let off the gas and put it in neutral to coast and … --- ## [1990 Toyota Corolla 64,000 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-toyota-corolla-64-000-miles/89038)
**Author:** [@Toyo90](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toyo90)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2015, 9:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-toyota-corolla-64-000-miles/89038 "2015-02-19T09:11:14Z")
Hi-- hoping someone can help my mechanic can not figure out the problem. My 1990 Toyota Corolla which I hate to retire has only 64,000 miles on it. Starts and runs but while I am driving the dash lights up and the engine… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1149) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1151)