# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1152 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1153 --- ## [2007 Chrylser 300 with 39900 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrylser-300-with-39900-miles/89055)
**Author:** [@checkraze](https://community.cartalk.com/u/checkraze)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2015, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrylser-300-with-39900-miles/89055 "2015-02-17T00:16:23Z")
So I just had my 2007 Chrysler 300 in for a routine oil change. It seems every time I am at the dealer they are trying to get another 800-1000 out of me for things I don't see required in the owners manual. Just curious … --- ## [Old Ford Death Wobble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-ford-death-wobble/89050)
**Author:** [@JlnG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JlnG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2015, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-ford-death-wobble/89050 "2015-02-16T23:02:41Z")
Hi there, So I have 1976 f100. For the last few months I have been dealing with the famous death wobble of solid axle trucks. It seems to randomly appear at speeds over 45mph or after hitting a speed bump or cattle guar… --- ## [Am I Getting Ripped Off? (Body Shop - Accident - Alignment)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-getting-ripped-off-body-shop-accident-alignment/89033)
**Author:** [@Humble\_Taurus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Humble_Taurus)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2015, 10:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-getting-ripped-off-body-shop-accident-alignment/89033 "2015-02-16T10:35:23Z")
My idiot kid had a near head-on collision in our 2007 Ford Taurus. It just occurred to me it's a miracle he survived, so I should be happy. The front fender on his passenger side clipped the front passenger side fender o… --- ## [2008 Nissan Altima Sunroof Rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-altima-sunroof-rattle/89049)
**Author:** [@Muffins4All](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Muffins4All)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2015, 10:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-altima-sunroof-rattle/89049 "2015-02-16T10:03:53Z")
I recently bought a Nissan Altima and noticed that the sunroof area rattles when I go over a bumpy patch of road or a manhole cover. The sound is definitely a rattle and not a squeaking sound. I can replicate the sound b… --- ## [Brake grease more expensive than printer ink?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-grease-more-expensive-than-printer-ink/88996)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2015, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-grease-more-expensive-than-printer-ink/88996 "2015-02-16T04:16:04Z")
I've heard that ink-jet printer ink is one of the most expensive substances there is. I mean of something you are likely to buy. But I'm wondering now if this award should go to printer ink or brake grease? I noti… --- ## [Dirty 307](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dirty-307/89036)
**Author:** [@Bigmark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bigmark)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2015, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dirty-307/89036 "2015-02-16T03:16:38Z")
Hi, i am in Perth, Western Australia and have a 307 chef engine. i bought it without a carburettor on the manifold but it did have a loose rag on top. i have since covered it properly, however that was several years ago-… --- ## [Mazda 3 lost power steering and speedometer; all trouble lights lit up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-lost-power-steering-and-speedometer-all-trouble-lights-lit-up/89034)
**Author:** [@Phoenix99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Phoenix99)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2015, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-lost-power-steering-and-speedometer-all-trouble-lights-lit-up/89034 "2015-02-16T00:01:38Z")
2009 Since a nasty cold snap in Northeast, instrument panel has gone crazy. The meter showing RPM's works but 0 on the speedometer- dead. Gauges have been all on for a couple weeks. Just noticed now the power steering is… --- ## [Check engine light on and off, radio goes off for a few seconds and reboots](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-on-and-off-radio-goes-off-for-a-few-seconds-and-reboots/89010)
**Author:** [@Sooky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sooky)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2015, 10:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-on-and-off-radio-goes-off-for-a-few-seconds-and-reboots/89010 "2015-02-15T10:29:33Z")
Honda accord( 2005), Engine lights off and on, Radio goes off a few seconds and then reboots by itself , ABS lights off and on, car still runs, power seems to be down slightly when engine lights comes on , stalled twice… --- ## [2005 toyota camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry/89011)
**Author:** [@Smcj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Smcj)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2015, 7:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry/89011 "2015-02-15T07:00:12Z")
Im buying a used 2005 with only 32,000 orig miles a older sick person owned but did not drive much should i flush trans fluid or not --- ## [Rear Door Mitsubishi Sport](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-door-mitsubishi-sport/89019)
**Author:** [@POSITRACTION](https://community.cartalk.com/u/POSITRACTION)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2015, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-door-mitsubishi-sport/89019 "2015-02-15T04:51:37Z")
The rear door of my 1998 Sport will not open. It is unlocked and I can press the handle but the door will not open. I have been able to partially pull back the inside panel (not easy because the bottom of the panel is … --- ## [Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Tires keeping pulling to the right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooper-discoverer-a-t3-tires-keeping-pulling-to-the-right/89022)
**Author:** [@Sapelo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sapelo)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2015, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooper-discoverer-a-t3-tires-keeping-pulling-to-the-right/89022 "2015-02-15T04:18:19Z")
I recently purchased a set of Cooper P285/70R17 117T, Discoverer A/T3 tires from a locally trusted tire shop for my 2011 RAM Outdoorsman (4-wheel drive). They replaced a set of Goodyear Wrangler LT275/70OR 17C OWL ATs… --- ## [Interior work on 1994 GMC Sirrra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interior-work-on-1994-gmc-sirrra/89024)
**Author:** [@idsweetie72](https://community.cartalk.com/u/idsweetie72)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2015, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interior-work-on-1994-gmc-sirrra/89024 "2015-02-15T01:48:49Z")
Hi. I have a 1994 GMC Sierra that I am redoing the interior on Will a 1999 same make, model, interchange? Thank you! --- ## [2001 Ford Taurus, no heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-no-heat/88998)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2015, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-no-heat/88998 "2015-02-15T01:02:44Z")
The car is a Taurus Wagon. It does not put out any heat. It is a flapper door issue. I tried changing the blend door actuator as the old one did not move when the temperature was changed from cold to hot. Unfortunat… --- ## [1998 gmc Sonoma brake lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-gmc-sonoma-brake-lights/88976)
**Author:** [@blake1770](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blake1770)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2015, 10:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-gmc-sonoma-brake-lights/88976 "2015-02-14T10:06:00Z")
The brake lights on my truck are not working all the fuses are good, the bulbs are good, I have changed the brake switch. They still do not work, altho all the other lights at the rear work even tail lights. Idk im confu… --- ## [Big Transmission fluid Leak -- urgent repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-transmission-fluid-leak-urgent-repair/89006)
**Author:** [@shadevice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadevice)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2015, 6:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-transmission-fluid-leak-urgent-repair/89006 "2015-02-14T06:41:28Z")
Hey there, I'm low on funds and have a friend with the know how that will do the work for a very very good deal but I'm gathering any helpful information before I move forward with this repair... I have a 1995Subaru … --- ## [Unknown noise on '95 Subaru Legacy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unknown-noise-on-95-subaru-legacy/89020)
**Author:** [@JBrown1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JBrown1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2015, 6:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unknown-noise-on-95-subaru-legacy/89020 "2015-02-14T06:35:30Z")
I have a '95 Subaru Legacy L Wagon AWD 5-speed manual shift. There a new noise that seems to be coming from the front half of the car. I can't really describe the noise, but it only happens when all three conditions are … --- ## [Honda stick shift - speed one , almost turns off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-stick-shift-speed-one-almost-turns-off/89018)
**Author:** [@Ravene](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ravene)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2015, 6:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-stick-shift-speed-one-almost-turns-off/89018 "2015-02-14T06:07:06Z")
"my Honda accord 98, is stick shift and recently it has been rattleting a bit when I switch to speed one. if I don't push the clutch it shakes and wants to almost turn off." --- ## [Is car safe to drive - new steering rack needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-car-safe-to-drive-new-steering-rack-needed/89007)
**Author:** [@LNFordKa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LNFordKa)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2015, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-car-safe-to-drive-new-steering-rack-needed/89007 "2015-02-14T02:37:57Z")
Lauren Hi, My steering rack needs replacing after banging the underneath of my car on a kerb. I am unable to get to the garage at the moment due to work commitments. Is it safe to drive my car? Thanks --- ## [Cutlass problem going into gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cutlass-problem-going-into-gear/88994)
**Author:** [@Nicforte](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nicforte)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2015, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cutlass-problem-going-into-gear/88994 "2015-02-14T02:32:04Z")
Hello, I'm driving an 87 v6 auto cutlass 130 000 km on it. Recently changed alternator and battery at mechanic. After start up i put the car into gear but it wont shift into gear unless I give it a lot of gas and e… --- ## [Need for alignment?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-for-alignment/89003)
**Author:** [@golfnut1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/golfnut1)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2015, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-for-alignment/89003 "2015-02-13T23:13:51Z")
Guys, I am the buyer of the 2007 Buick Lucerne "little old lady car" with 4,700 miles on it. I am replacing the tires due to their age and flat spotting. Do I have to have a 4-wheel alignment done even though it show… --- ## [Timing Belt replacement: go by owner's manual or former mechanic's recommendation?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-replacement-go-by-owners-manual-or-former-mechanics-recommendation/89001)
**Author:** [@MichelleZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichelleZ)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2015, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-replacement-go-by-owners-manual-or-former-mechanics-recommendation/89001 "2015-02-13T22:31:00Z")
My 1990 Acura Integra is on her 4th timing belt...still going strong after 25 years! Long ago, I was told by the people who worked on my car that it was best to replace the Timing Belt every 60K. My Manual says inspect… --- ## [Head-gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket/89021)
**Author:** [@Shortcake46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shortcake46)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2015, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket/89021 "2015-02-13T21:43:46Z")
A family member has a 2002 Subaru Outback. Possible blown head gasket per dealership. Should we just get rid of it or fix it? I feel the car had problems when we bought it a couple years ago due to dishonest salesperson.… --- ## [Brightness of rear tail lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brightness-of-rear-tail-lights/89009)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2015, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brightness-of-rear-tail-lights/89009 "2015-02-13T03:54:30Z")
Today I noticed when I was parking at work that my back tail lights don't seem that bright. When I apply the brakes and such or the backup lights are very bright, but just the normal tail lights didn't seem to come off … --- ## [Chevy Blazer RPMs surge high at startup, then dies. Help?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-blazer-rpms-surge-high-at-startup-then-dies-help/88992)
**Author:** [@jhardin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jhardin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2015, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-blazer-rpms-surge-high-at-startup-then-dies-help/88992 "2015-02-13T03:45:40Z")
This is my first post here, and I'm not too mechanically-savvy with vehicles, so please bear with me. I have a 1998 Chevy Blazer (2WD) with 115k miles. When I turn the key and start the car, the RPMs rev up really high … --- ## [Coolant leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leak/89013)
**Author:** [@hansolo423](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hansolo423)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2015, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leak/89013 "2015-02-13T03:24:07Z")
Hello i have a 95 skylark 4 cylinder, i have what appears to be a coolant leak from the thermostat housing and i also have coolant mixing with my oil. Can the leak from the housing cause the coolant to mix with the oil?… --- ## [How to remove my '96 Buick Roadmaster tire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-remove-my-96-buick-roadmaster-tire/88990)
**Author:** [@RoadMonster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RoadMonster)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2015, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-remove-my-96-buick-roadmaster-tire/88990 "2015-02-13T02:15:34Z")
It'll probably become apparent that I don't have a lot of experience with cars, but I need to change the tire on my '96 Buick Roadmaster. There's an unfamiliar thing holding the tire in place (album of photos here: http:… --- ## [More wear with excessively frequent oil changes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-wear-with-excessively-frequent-oil-changes/88987)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2015, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-wear-with-excessively-frequent-oil-changes/88987 "2015-02-13T00:36:09Z")
I have heard two points of view. 1. You can never change your oil too often. You could do 1000 mile changes and this would be a good thing as far as the engine is concerned. As far as economy, pollution, and use of r… --- ## [1993 Hyundai Excel dies when giving throttle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-hyundai-excel-dies-when-giving-throttle/89004)
**Author:** [@billfrank85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billfrank85)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2015, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-hyundai-excel-dies-when-giving-throttle/89004 "2015-02-12T19:56:24Z")
Back story: Just acquired this car with 130k. The previous owner owned this car all throughout college and dumped an obscene amount of money into it for what it is. I have a stack of receipts and work orders several in… --- ## [99 Ford Contour Advice?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-ford-contour-advice/88993)
**Author:** [@FshrKing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FshrKing)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2015, 10:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-ford-contour-advice/88993 "2015-02-12T10:38:09Z")
Hi, my brakes went out yesterday, and coasted into the nearest shop. I received a call from the shop today about the brake problem. They told me that the brake line rusted out/through. The price will be $400 to repair… --- ## [1995 G20 5.7L – Runs rough on second start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-g20-5-7l-runs-rough-on-second-start/88991)
**Author:** [@TimG20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimG20)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2015, 7:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-g20-5-7l-runs-rough-on-second-start/88991 "2015-02-12T07:16:52Z")
This van runs great when first started and continues to run fine after it's warmed up and will do so until it’s turned off and restarted. When first started vacuum at idle is steady at 21” and 10” at 55mph cruising speed… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1151) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1153)