# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1163 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1164 --- ## [Clutch won't disengage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-wont-disengage/88543)
**Author:** [@Killabeaver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Killabeaver)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-wont-disengage/88543 "2015-01-06T23:59:03Z")
I have a 95 Honda civic with a d15b block and a d16z6 head millage unknown I put a new clutch in it already had a new slave and master I installed a few weeks ago and when the car is running with out the clutch pressed i… --- ## ['84 Camry was running so great](https://community.cartalk.com/t/84-camry-was-running-so-great/88577)
**Author:** [@LuluT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LuluT)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/84-camry-was-running-so-great/88577 "2015-01-06T22:00:38Z")
Hi Car Talk community, I love the show and would love to see if you guys are interested in my most recent car problem. I have an '84 Camry with ~190k miles which recently made a 1800 mile drive across the country! … --- ## [Car no heat... Yet overheating? :S HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-no-heat-yet-overheating-s-help/88581)
**Author:** [@joanna88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joanna88)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-no-heat-yet-overheating-s-help/88581 "2015-01-06T20:29:41Z")
Hi guys... Never been on a forum site before but I have nothing to loose and and getting frustrated with my stupid car.. It's a 2005 Hyandai XG350 (I know, crappy, I didnt buy it, my husband did- who knows nothing about … --- ## [2010 Civic occasional metal-cutting noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-civic-occasional-metal-cutting-noise/88574)
**Author:** [@fz2011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fz2011)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 10:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-civic-occasional-metal-cutting-noise/88574 "2015-01-06T10:34:07Z")
Hi, My wife reported that her 2010 Civic LX sedan sometimes made a noise in the front, like cutting sheet metal with an electric saw. I have not heard it myself during several times I drove it. What could be the possib… --- ## [05 Pontiac Grand am](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-pontiac-grand-am/88576)
**Author:** [@mkearney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mkearney)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 8:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-pontiac-grand-am/88576 "2015-01-06T08:32:28Z")
I am hearing a weird knocking with every rotation of the left front wheel and I know it is not the cv joints. I replaced the wheel bearings on the car a week ago . I think it maybe the brakes have got loose and hitting t… --- ## [Car runs rough when cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-runs-rough-when-cold/88488)
**Author:** [@minizcule1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/minizcule1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-runs-rough-when-cold/88488 "2015-01-06T01:17:54Z")
2000 Toyota Camry le v6 When I first start my car it runs rough after about 5 to 10 minutes it runs fine. I have no check engine light on. I used sea foam and the problem went away for a couple weeks then it came back.… --- ## [How did you find a good mechanic/Auto Repair shop?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-did-you-find-a-good-mechanic-auto-repair-shop/88430)
**Author:** [@RIMDToyota](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RIMDToyota)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-did-you-find-a-good-mechanic-auto-repair-shop/88430 "2015-01-05T21:32:16Z")
Is there a web resource to find good mechanic/Auto Repair shop? I did google it for auto repair + review. I did find yellow pages with review. As I called the shop had a conversations. Here are the out comes 1) The … --- ## [Oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak/88573)
**Author:** [@pedy13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pedy13)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak/88573 "2015-01-05T19:50:50Z")
I have a 02 Honda accord which is leaking oil from behind the engine. Where could it be coming from? --- ## [Stratus V6 2.7L White Smoke possible head gasket damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stratus-v6-2-7l-white-smoke-possible-head-gasket-damage/88556)
**Author:** [@aldoaldo14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aldoaldo14)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 9:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stratus-v6-2-7l-white-smoke-possible-head-gasket-damage/88556 "2015-01-05T09:55:30Z")
Hello, I have a problem with my Stratus, its the 2005 V6 MotoR 2.7L 24 valves Chrysler LH (USA imported model) The problem started months ago when a piece that connect several hoses and it have the temperature sensor (… --- ## [Heat only comes through the vent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heat-only-comes-through-the-vent/88563)
**Author:** [@lucyrepoz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lucyrepoz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 7:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heat-only-comes-through-the-vent/88563 "2015-01-05T07:19:57Z")
My 2000 century buick recently only blew heat on highest setting with fan. Now it will only allow heat to flow not blow, but flow through the vents. Is my fan broken or is it a fuse? or what? can anyone help me please! t… --- ## [No Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-oil/88506)
**Author:** [@Den60](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Den60)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-oil/88506 "2015-01-05T04:33:22Z")
My son was driving his car today when it started to make a "funny noise." He turned around and brought back home. When he got there the first thing I did was check the oil level. There was nothing on the stick. He said h… --- ## ['05 Camry SE - check engine scanner said "VTEC"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-camry-se-check-engine-scanner-said-vtec/88491)
**Author:** [@mxsurf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mxsurf)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-camry-se-check-engine-scanner-said-vtec/88491 "2015-01-05T01:23:56Z")
my wife took the car to local mechanic/s who expressed doubt as to what it ( Computer/ Code ) meant...... "VTEC", solinoid, timer or timing was mentioned (I wasn't there) the only VTEC I've heard of is a Honda engine...a… --- ## [2003 Mercury Sable Battery dies after sitting 24 hours](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercury-sable-battery-dies-after-sitting-24-hours/88562)
**Author:** [@Christian511](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Christian511)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercury-sable-battery-dies-after-sitting-24-hours/88562 "2015-01-05T00:26:01Z")
Hello, My 2003 Mercury Sable has recently had issues with the battery dieing after not being driven every day. I have replaced the battery and have had the battery tested and it tested fine. I have also had the alternato… --- ## [Does 1999 Camry has transmission screen or filter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-1999-camry-has-transmission-screen-or-filter/88483)
**Author:** [@RIMDToyota](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RIMDToyota)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2015, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-1999-camry-has-transmission-screen-or-filter/88483 "2015-01-04T21:27:34Z")
Wish you happy holidays. Thanks for responding to my threads. I learned that power flush for this vehicle damage internal seals and cause leaks upon complete draining of transmission fluid. The Toyota dealer is saying … --- ## [Right front door damaged heavily](https://community.cartalk.com/t/right-front-door-damaged-heavily/88555)
**Author:** [@Sparksud](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sparksud)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2015, 8:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/right-front-door-damaged-heavily/88555 "2015-01-04T08:55:57Z")
Accident happened between two parties. Party A is my car and Party B is the other car . Party B was pulled over extreme right end side of the road. The driver was checking mail in mailbox near to the road. Party A saw th… --- ## [VW Jetta Wagon 2001 Randomly won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-jetta-wagon-2001-randomly-wont-start/88553)
**Author:** [@Parma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Parma)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2015, 6:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-jetta-wagon-2001-randomly-wont-start/88553 "2015-01-04T06:38:43Z")
2001 VW Jetta wagon will randomly not start it up. Jumping it or popping the clutch doesn't get it going. I've made sure there is nothing draining the power and the battery is new and clean. My mechanic has run diagnost… --- ## [Nissan Xterra random misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-xterra-random-misfire/88544)
**Author:** [@Di\_Cramer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Di_Cramer)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2015, 6:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-xterra-random-misfire/88544 "2015-01-04T06:09:52Z")
We recently replaced the engine in my 2003 Nissan Xterra and since then we have had a problem with misfires. When accelerating it will periodically.bog dow and the car runs so rough the whole thing shakes. Then it rapidl… --- ## [Car Over heating even though the theromostat is not in it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-over-heating-even-though-the-theromostat-is-not-in-it/88434)
**Author:** [@Tuku](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tuku)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2015, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-over-heating-even-though-the-theromostat-is-not-in-it/88434 "2015-01-03T23:47:57Z")
So my car started overheating suddenly out of the blue...Every other vehicle that I have owned the overheating was caused by a stuck thermostat so I removed that and plan to get a new one on my next paycheck. This onl… --- ## [Honda Fit Jumping while idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-jumping-while-idling/88540)
**Author:** [@aburRN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aburRN)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2015, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-jumping-while-idling/88540 "2015-01-03T18:21:27Z")
My Honda Fit has had this problem for over a year; I've brought it in to multiple shops and they couldn't replicate it. I first thought it only was happening when the a/c was on, but now that it's winter, and the heat is… --- ## [You'll like this one](https://community.cartalk.com/t/youll-like-this-one/88535)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2015, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/youll-like-this-one/88535 "2015-01-03T18:19:49Z")
...if the link works. http://www.uclick.com/client/wpc/fk/ --- ## [Clicking/thumping sound in front end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-thumping-sound-in-front-end/88271)
**Author:** [@PapaScott1972](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PapaScott1972)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2015, 8:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-thumping-sound-in-front-end/88271 "2015-01-03T08:41:32Z")
My friend has a 2005 Subaru Impreza RS (2.5 L) that just (today) started making what amounts to a clicking or thumping sound once the car reaches about 30 mph. I'm sure it does it at slower speeds, but I was unable to he… --- ## [2014 Accord i4 CVT, sluggish, tight steering and stiff brake boost, rpm fluctuates on cold start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-accord-i4-cvt-sluggish-tight-steering-and-stiff-brake-boost-rpm-fluctuates-on-cold-start/88524)
**Author:** [@sjhlyf0311](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sjhlyf0311)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2015, 8:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-accord-i4-cvt-sluggish-tight-steering-and-stiff-brake-boost-rpm-fluctuates-on-cold-start/88524 "2015-01-03T08:40:42Z")
My 2014 Accord i4 CVT has 7000miles and it has acted a little strange ever since I pushed it to 3500rpm at Sport mode and then I maybe abruptly shifted it to Drive mode, at which point it made some whining noise shortly.… --- ## [Whistle of the Ole Grand Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whistle-of-the-ole-grand-cherokee/88545)
**Author:** [@TYred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TYred)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2015, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whistle-of-the-ole-grand-cherokee/88545 "2015-01-03T05:25:16Z")
It's rollin' 'round the bend, and I ain't seen the sunshine since....my Jeep Grand Cherokee shifted from park to drive without a whistle---just like those toy wooden train whistles that you see at museum gift shops. When… --- ## [Early failure drive belt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/early-failure-drive-belt/88522)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2015, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/early-failure-drive-belt/88522 "2015-01-03T02:01:14Z")
2009 Sonata; about 82K miles. Drive belt was replaced in July, about 6K miles ago, by Trusted Independent Mechanic in El Paso. Now, Trusted Independent Mechanic in DC area replaced it again because one of the belt's ri… --- ## [2000 Chevy C2500 pickup may have gremlins](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-c2500-pickup-may-have-gremlins/87867)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 8:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-c2500-pickup-may-have-gremlins/87867 "2015-01-02T08:44:10Z")
I admit, having grown up on carburetters, (or were they carburetors?) I'm a little lost on fuel injection systems. This pickup was towed to me yesterday, dead as a mackrel. It had been sitting for about a year aft… --- ## [ABS Light On/Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-light-on-off/88532)
**Author:** [@Demo\_Beta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Demo_Beta)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 5:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-light-on-off/88532 "2015-01-02T05:26:38Z")
This is on a 2004 Pontiac Grand AM. The old GM ABS light problem. The lights were on a month ago and the left front hub was replaced, the light went out. They just came back on all of a sudden (coincided with the tempe… --- ## [Happy New Year!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-new-year/88529)
**Author:** [@rocketman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rocketman)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-new-year/88529 "2015-01-02T03:23:57Z")
Happy New Year folks! It's been a tough year for the Rocketman and his family but I'm always happy to converse on this forum and I feel welcomed by you folks, one and all. Have a safe and happy holiday and best wishes … --- ## [Overall car repair costs - Cuba, taxis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overall-car-repair-costs-cuba-taxis/88525)
**Author:** [@Baruch\_Atta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Baruch_Atta)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overall-car-repair-costs-cuba-taxis/88525 "2015-01-02T01:55:19Z")
With the opening up to Cuba, a question arises. I know that the Cubans could not import any cars for the last 60 years, and they are very good at keeping up very old cars, dating back to the 50's. Are there any statisti… --- ## [Did you use Identifix/iatn?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-you-use-identifix-iatn/88500)
**Author:** [@RIMDToyota](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RIMDToyota)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-you-use-identifix-iatn/88500 "2015-01-01T22:46:49Z")
I learned that member based identifix.com, and iatn.net have insights about auto issues/resolutions. Did anyone of this forum use those sites? Thanks for sharing. --- ## [Help installing timing belt on 2001 Kia Sephia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-installing-timing-belt-on-2001-kia-sephia/88499)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-installing-timing-belt-on-2001-kia-sephia/88499 "2015-01-01T21:31:02Z")
I am trying to replace the timing belt on my 2001 Kia Sephia. I replaced the waterpump, idler pulley, and the tensioner pulley/and spring. When I route the belt back on the cams/crank after they are all lined back to w… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1162) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1164)