# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1151 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1152 --- ## [Is there an advantage to having maintenance performed at a dealership?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-an-advantage-to-having-maintenance-performed-at-a-dealership/89014)
**Author:** [@Rutabega](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rutabega)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2015, 5:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-an-advantage-to-having-maintenance-performed-at-a-dealership/89014 "2015-02-19T05:48:24Z")
My '03 Toyota Avalon has approx. 190,000 miles and Toyota recommends some maintenance that I intend to have performed on my car. I have already had the timing belts replaced but still need to do the following: new spar… --- ## [Intermittent oil pressure gauge operation on 2003 Trailblazer 4.2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-oil-pressure-gauge-operation-on-2003-trailblazer-4-2/89025)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2015, 5:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-oil-pressure-gauge-operation-on-2003-trailblazer-4-2/89025 "2015-02-19T05:27:04Z")
Two times now, like every other start oil pressure gauge is 0. The engine runs fine, oil level is fine, thinking of replacing pressure switch, ie sending unit after checking connections of course . Was curious this is … --- ## [Driver door light sometimes stays on when the door is closed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-door-light-sometimes-stays-on-when-the-door-is-closed/89083)
**Author:** [@GrumpyCat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GrumpyCat)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2015, 5:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-door-light-sometimes-stays-on-when-the-door-is-closed/89083 "2015-02-19T05:19:55Z")
This seems to happen a lot when it gets really cold out. Started happening a few weeks ago. Sometimes if I notice the light starts to flicker on, at a stoplight I'll open the door, push down the rubber button that trigge… --- ## [Leaky HVAC & exhaust smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-hvac-exhaust-smell/89086)
**Author:** [@bobafet256](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobafet256)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2015, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-hvac-exhaust-smell/89086 "2015-02-19T03:01:04Z")
Two related problems: 1) our 2008 dodge grant caravan's recycled cabin air/exterior air flipper is broken. You know, makes the clicking clunking sound until it gives up? Unfortunately this has made the 2) exhaust smell t… --- ## [Car shakes, idle drops, car shuts off when idle on D or reverse, P0741 code, etc. (Help)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes-idle-drops-car-shuts-off-when-idle-on-d-or-reverse-p0741-code-etc-help/89084)
**Author:** [@Hadavid.acc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hadavid.acc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2015, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes-idle-drops-car-shuts-off-when-idle-on-d-or-reverse-p0741-code-etc-help/89084 "2015-02-19T02:05:54Z")
Hi, can I get people's second opinion, tips, prices, solutions, etc. please!? I drive a 2006 Scion tC with 96000 mileage. The car has been getting a lot of problems lately. 1. P0741 torque converter engine light 2. Los… --- ## [PCV valve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pcv-valve/89076)
**Author:** [@mycruze2012](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mycruze2012)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2015, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pcv-valve/89076 "2015-02-19T01:41:36Z")
Hi. My Cruze is having issues again. The engine light came on so I took it to a mechanic to get it checked. I was told that the PCV valve was bad. They told me that the valve needs changed and the valve cover gasket need… --- ## [Shaking between 2nd and 3rd gear?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaking-between-2nd-and-3rd-gear/89082)
**Author:** [@phinumgama](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phinumgama)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2015, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaking-between-2nd-and-3rd-gear/89082 "2015-02-18T21:21:16Z")
2000 Nissan Pathfinder, 150k miles, automatic When I accelerate between 2nd and 3rd (from what it feels) the whole car shakes. No matter what speed I'm already at. I recently had both CV axles replaced Transmission fluid… --- ## [Using Old Tire as Spare](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-old-tire-as-spare/89054)
**Author:** [@bchamness90](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bchamness90)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2015, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-old-tire-as-spare/89054 "2015-02-18T17:57:52Z")
Growing up, whenever my parents needed to put new tires on one of their vehicles, they always asked to have the best of their older tires placed on a rim to be used as a spare. Their reasoning was that this would give y… --- ## [1999 Volvo s 70 Windshield removal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-volvo-s-70-windshield-removal/89078)
**Author:** [@beerad1111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beerad1111)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2015, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-volvo-s-70-windshield-removal/89078 "2015-02-18T17:07:28Z")
I'm trying to remove a windshield form my Volvo s-70. Is it held in with a rubber gasket or tube sealant? Are there any tricks to make this an easier job? Thanks for the help. --- ## [What happened here... brakes, rotors, calipers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-here-brakes-rotors-calipers/89063)
**Author:** [@Hefnera1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hefnera1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2015, 10:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-here-brakes-rotors-calipers/89063 "2015-02-18T10:31:56Z")
I took my car to a nearby repair shop. They replaced the rear brake pads and resurfaced the rear rotors. When I left, I felt and heard clunking while driving. Initially I thought it was just stuff rolling around in the t… --- ## [Alarm going off after connected to charger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alarm-going-off-after-connected-to-charger/89072)
**Author:** [@cforeman97](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cforeman97)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2015, 7:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alarm-going-off-after-connected-to-charger/89072 "2015-02-18T07:02:02Z")
The van's battery died all the way. I went to jump it off and as soon as I connected the charger it's loud and annoying alarm started going off. I tried pressing the Disarm button and the Arm button, nothing happened… --- ## [2004 Dodge Dakota hesitates/jumps/lags ? when RPMs dip down in overdrive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-dakota-hesitates-jumps-lags-when-rpms-dip-down-in-overdrive/88404)
**Author:** [@Aesir84](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aesir84)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2015, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-dakota-hesitates-jumps-lags-when-rpms-dip-down-in-overdrive/88404 "2015-02-18T01:45:58Z")
Here's my problem: My 2004 Dodge Dakota V6 4X4 hesitates/jumps/lags (don't know what to call it, but it feels like something momentarily holds back the truck from behind) when I am starting up a hill. I start to loose sp… --- ## [Cranks, no start, black exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cranks-no-start-black-exhaust/89016)
**Author:** [@wiiman3893](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wiiman3893)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2015, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cranks-no-start-black-exhaust/89016 "2015-02-18T00:47:02Z")
Hi, I am trying to get a 94 geo tracker to start, and it sounds like it's really trying. The engine keeps sounding like it's catching, maybe even starting for a split second, but it won't start and when it sounds like it… --- ## [Battery terminal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-terminal/88849)
**Author:** [@scj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scj)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2015, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-terminal/88849 "2015-02-17T23:10:19Z")
Anybody know where I can find this? Nothing like it at O'reilly's. It's for a 2000 Villager. --- ## [2005 Outback 3.0L front suspension noise still an issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-outback-3-0l-front-suspension-noise-still-an-issue/89068)
**Author:** [@bredmakr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bredmakr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2015, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-outback-3-0l-front-suspension-noise-still-an-issue/89068 "2015-02-17T22:55:11Z")
I just replaced both front strut mounts on my 2005 Outback. I was 100% sure that it would resolve an ongoing noise/rattle in the front end when driving over bumps and generally rough roads. Good news is it did help with… --- ## [2000 VW Passat with 45,000 miles -- Repairs vs. when to change to new car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-vw-passat-with-45-000-miles-repairs-vs-when-to-change-to-new-car/89044)
**Author:** [@VW\_in\_Boston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VW_in_Boston)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2015, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-vw-passat-with-45-000-miles-repairs-vs-when-to-change-to-new-car/89044 "2015-02-17T22:54:43Z")
Hi everyone, I would like to ask you for your advice about my 2000 VW Passat which has very low mileage (45,000 miles) and has routinely been maintained at recommended time/mileage points. Due to the age of the car, I am… --- ## [Trunk will not latch all the way](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-will-not-latch-all-the-way/89070)
**Author:** [@elduderino260](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elduderino260)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2015, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-will-not-latch-all-the-way/89070 "2015-02-17T22:36:53Z")
I have an '01 Focus Wagon. I've had this problem with the latching mechanism for a while, but it's gotten worse as time progresses. The latch catches and closes the door. The trunk isn't going to open, but it does not… --- ## [1999 Mercury Sable - Dying while sitting in traffic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercury-sable-dying-while-sitting-in-traffic/89071)
**Author:** [@BinkyB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BinkyB)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2015, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercury-sable-dying-while-sitting-in-traffic/89071 "2015-02-17T22:24:47Z")
When sitting in traffic the idle decreases normally, the lights dim somewhat, the blowers slow a bit, the digital clock will begin to "quiver or flicker" and the car will shut off. It will start right back up. I have a… --- ## [Need HELP with 99 chevy silverado 1500 (EGR)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-99-chevy-silverado-1500-egr/89059)
**Author:** [@ChevyGuy56537](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChevyGuy56537)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2015, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-99-chevy-silverado-1500-egr/89059 "2015-02-17T20:47:08Z")
Ok here is my problem i have a 99 Chevy Silverado LS 1500 5.3L. and i am having problems with egr codes coming up. I have been getting the P0405 EGR Sensor low circuit, i was told that my EGR was bad so i replaced it. ra… --- ## [Engine misfire after filling the gas tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-misfire-after-filling-the-gas-tank/88841)
**Author:** [@Moglor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Moglor)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2015, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-misfire-after-filling-the-gas-tank/88841 "2015-02-17T20:20:15Z")
2005 Ford Escape 4 cyl 240,000 miles Every time i fill up the gas tank and then drive for a while, either the next time i start the car or while i'm driving, the engine will begin to misfire, lose power, and eventually s… --- ## [2007 Toyota Land Cruiser Major Repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-land-cruiser-major-repairs/88865)
**Author:** [@ccshaw626](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ccshaw626)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2015, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-land-cruiser-major-repairs/88865 "2015-02-17T20:14:23Z")
So our luck with this Land Cruiser has been perfect until about a month ago. The alternator and battery had to be replaced to a tune of $700, now the transmission has gone out. We're looking at a $4000 bill for that, all… --- ## [Easy, Cheap Restoration Ideas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easy-cheap-restoration-ideas/89048)
**Author:** [@Imnewatthis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Imnewatthis)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2015, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easy-cheap-restoration-ideas/89048 "2015-02-17T19:38:55Z")
I am thinking of restoring a car for the first time but I would like a fun easy restoration that is also not to expensive. What would be a good vehicle to restore for something like this? --- ## [Is this damage a deal breaker?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-damage-a-deal-breaker/89037)
**Author:** [@Torinosuke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Torinosuke)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2015, 10:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-damage-a-deal-breaker/89037 "2015-02-17T10:17:03Z")
My young, inexperienced eyes can't tell if this is a fixable fender bender...or major damage with serious frame and driveability issues. These are images of a 2011 Dodge Challenger SE l just found online, going for jus… --- ## [Fuel Pump - Any Alternative](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-any-alternative/89061)
**Author:** [@tinlizzy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tinlizzy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2015, 8:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-any-alternative/89061 "2015-02-17T08:26:50Z")
Well, our Nissan Maxima broke down in the middle of the road as we were driving our newborn daughter home from the hospital! It drove fine at first, and then just died. Turning the ignition got the engine turning over … --- ## [1995 Park Avenue - missing; voltage fluctuation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-park-avenue-missing-voltage-fluctuation/89057)
**Author:** [@kthelen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kthelen)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2015, 8:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-park-avenue-missing-voltage-fluctuation/89057 "2015-02-17T08:24:38Z")
Hello all! Got a strange one here. 1995 Buick Park Avenue, supercharged 3800, 159K miles... an older car, but an unmolested one. A little over a week ago I began to notice an occasional miss when cruising along at high… --- ## [Snow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow/89062)
**Author:** [@AGarnett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AGarnett)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2015, 7:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow/89062 "2015-02-17T07:03:09Z")
If my car is parked over fresh (unsalted) snow, will it damage my 2005 Hyundai's undercarriage? --- ## [1996 Ford Ranger radius arm bushing repair. HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-ranger-radius-arm-bushing-repair-help/89052)
**Author:** [@lordshell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lordshell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2015, 6:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-ranger-radius-arm-bushing-repair-help/89052 "2015-02-17T06:24:32Z")
Okay, my friend and I are putting on radius arm bushings for a 1996 Ranger 4X4. This truck has been a nightmare. We've gotten off the hubs, springs and shocks and are trying to get to the end of the radius arms for the… --- ## [Power Window help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-window-help/89027)
**Author:** [@abe3992](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abe3992)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2015, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-window-help/89027 "2015-02-17T03:55:14Z")
My buddy has a 2005 dodge Durango and he has lost all power to his windows and his driver side window is stuck down. I'm real limited on tools because I'm at work. Does anyone know of A way to manually roll the window up… --- ## [2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee valve cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jeep-grand-cherokee-valve-cover/89056)
**Author:** [@pshoremo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pshoremo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2015, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jeep-grand-cherokee-valve-cover/89056 "2015-02-17T03:03:22Z")
Hey guys, I'm working on a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 and I need to know what the correct torque specs are for the valve cover bolts. I think it is 85in pounds or if you convert it I believe that is 7 foot pounds. Ju… --- ## [Stick on weights . . . love 'em or hate 'em . . .?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stick-on-weights-love-em-or-hate-em/89039)
**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2015, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stick-on-weights-love-em-or-hate-em/89039 "2015-02-17T02:33:06Z")
I'm about 80% against, 20% in favor of stick on weights 80% against . . . they're a pain to put on, meaning you have to spend a fair amount of time cleaning the rim, so that they'll stick. And you have to do so in a w… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1150) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1152)