# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1166 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1167 --- ## [How to use spray on touch up paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-use-spray-on-touch-up-paint/88419)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2014, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-use-spray-on-touch-up-paint/88419 "2014-12-21T21:28:06Z")
On my newish 2003 there is a small spot down near the driver side front tire where the pain is missing. It's about the size of my thumb on the very bottom portion of the car body. I thought with some light sanding I co… --- ## [Does timing belt jump cause engine damage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-timing-belt-jump-cause-engine-damage/88433)
**Author:** [@RIMDToyota](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RIMDToyota)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2014, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-timing-belt-jump-cause-engine-damage/88433 "2014-12-21T21:10:07Z")
Does timing belt jump cause engine damage? =========================================== I reviewed the posting in this forum. I am new to this forum. I like to have your insights on this issue. My TOYOTA Camry 1999 (Le… --- ## [82 Ford Fairmont wont charge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/82-ford-fairmont-wont-charge/88436)
**Author:** [@White\_Elephant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/White_Elephant)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2014, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/82-ford-fairmont-wont-charge/88436 "2014-12-21T20:57:00Z")
My 1982 Ford Fairmont wouldn't start in Walmart after it had been driven for about an hour. I was able to get the car jumped and limped it home. I had been in Walmart for quite a while and had figured that I had left the… --- ## [New Noises on 1999 Mustang after New Tires Installed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-noises-on-1999-mustang-after-new-tires-installed/88429)
**Author:** [@Robk98](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robk98)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2014, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-noises-on-1999-mustang-after-new-tires-installed/88429 "2014-12-21T16:50:29Z")
A little less than a month ago my wife's old 1999 Mustang had the tires replaced. Since that time there she has noticed two new sounds:The first is whirling/grinding sound coming from the front right wheel that comes and… --- ## [Seemingly Random Intermittent Ignition Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seemingly-random-intermittent-ignition-failure/88431)
**Author:** [@micahfranz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/micahfranz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2014, 7:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seemingly-random-intermittent-ignition-failure/88431 "2014-12-21T07:41:35Z")
I have a 1991 Honda Civic DX and it is doing something I can't explain. Randomly the car will not even try to turn over. The ignition switch will click, the dash lights come on... but not even the slightest peep from the… --- ## [97 Ranger engine trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-ranger-engine-trouble/88293)
**Author:** [@scrap](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scrap)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2014, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-ranger-engine-trouble/88293 "2014-12-21T04:17:51Z")
1997 Ford Ranger with 190K miles has check engine light on with P302 computer code, meaning misfire on cylinder 2. Engine runs rough at idle only once it warms up, which only takes a minute. It is usually fine while driv… --- ## [Declining MPG in aging vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/declining-mpg-in-aging-vehicle/88421)
**Author:** [@LaCrosse\_2006](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LaCrosse_2006)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2014, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/declining-mpg-in-aging-vehicle/88421 "2014-12-21T03:09:06Z")
I have a 2006 Buick LaCrosse. When the car was new, I could drive about 400 miles on a full tank of gas. Now I usually average in the low 300s with the same level of fuel. Other than checking the air pressure in the ti… --- ## [Non-Serviceable Transmission (GM)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/non-serviceable-transmission-gm/88401)
**Author:** [@Demo\_Beta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Demo_Beta)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2014, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/non-serviceable-transmission-gm/88401 "2014-12-20T23:11:28Z")
I just purchased a car (2004 Grand AM GT) with a non-serviceable transmission, meaning no dipstick. Dumb. Anyways, I'm going to do a trans service and replace an axle seal that has a very slight leak, but I am finding … --- ## [Check Engine Light -- P0740 Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Circuit, on 2002 Chrysler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-p0740-torque-converter-clutch-solenoid-circuit-on-2002-chrysler/88423)
**Author:** [@Thrifty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thrifty)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2014, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-p0740-torque-converter-clutch-solenoid-circuit-on-2002-chrysler/88423 "2014-12-20T15:36:43Z")
Hi all I drive a 2002 Chrysler Sebring convertible with about 130,000 miles on it. I was driving down the highway in early November when the check engine light came on my car. I took it to Aamco who did some diagnos… --- ## [Leather addition from services like Katzkin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leather-addition-from-services-like-katzkin/88417)
**Author:** [@Mark\_in\_Virginia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark_in_Virginia)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2014, 11:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leather-addition-from-services-like-katzkin/88417 "2014-12-20T11:39:39Z")
Wanted to see if anyone had experience on using services like Katzkin to replace cloth upholstery with leather. Just purchased a new car and decided to save by not going with the premium option with leather but now … --- ## [Guitar Tuner Speedometer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/guitar-tuner-speedometer/88399)
**Author:** [@GuitarCar1991](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GuitarCar1991)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2014, 10:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/guitar-tuner-speedometer/88399 "2014-12-20T10:09:35Z")
I got one for y'all: now before you laugh me right off the message board, please consider the feasibility of this idea. I have a 1994 Jeep Cherokee Sport: 4.0L: Straight 6. About two years ago my instrument cluster we… --- ## [Subaru Forester -- check engine light, flashing cruise control, misfiring cylinder, rough idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-forester-check-engine-light-flashing-cruise-control-misfiring-cylinder-rough-idling/83870)
**Author:** [@Smitty9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Smitty9)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2014, 6:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-forester-check-engine-light-flashing-cruise-control-misfiring-cylinder-rough-idling/83870 "2014-12-20T06:26:05Z")
I have 2006 Subaru Forester that is idling roughly. 90k – oil change every 3k miles. Per diagnostic codes I learned that the 2nd cylinder was misfiring. I replaced the coil, spark plugs, ignition wires, and an airflow… --- ## [Noise During Deceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-during-deceleration/88368)
**Author:** [@bridgeit65](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bridgeit65)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2014, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-during-deceleration/88368 "2014-12-20T04:32:40Z")
So, I'm minding my own business pulling out of Starbucks with my gingerbread latte, making a nice and easy right turn when I hear "clunk" ("pop" maybe??). Huh, that's weird - hope that wasn't me. Yeah, well - it was me… --- ## [Used bmw car tyres](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-bmw-car-tyres/88412)
**Author:** [@johnxz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnxz)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2014, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-bmw-car-tyres/88412 "2014-12-19T22:07:48Z")
hi guys, i bought a used car from Mitsubishi place about 2 month ago, we went to the car serves and they said the tyre are below 1.5, (minimum are 1.6) so we went back to the Mitsubishi place and asked them if you guys … --- ## [Abandon hope](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abandon-hope/88365)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2014, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abandon-hope/88365 "2014-12-19T16:46:55Z")
...all those who enter here... A few days ago, while sitting at a traffic light, I noticed a billboard advertisement for a Jiffy Lube in my county. The text on the billboard said something along the lines of... We'… --- ## [Cut wire under drivers seat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cut-wire-under-drivers-seat/88418)
**Author:** [@bumblebee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bumblebee)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2014, 9:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cut-wire-under-drivers-seat/88418 "2014-12-19T09:55:57Z")
Hi all, I have a 2014 Nissan Sentra and noticed when adjusting the drivers seat that there is a fat wire underneath that seems to be cut (you can feel the wire has been cut and there is gooey stuff coming out of it). D… --- ## [Boneheaded Play of the Day - I dropped something into my air intake hose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/boneheaded-play-of-the-day-i-dropped-something-into-my-air-intake-hose/88369)
**Author:** [@Stegy\_Frany](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stegy_Frany)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2014, 9:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/boneheaded-play-of-the-day-i-dropped-something-into-my-air-intake-hose/88369 "2014-12-19T09:47:36Z")
So...... I have a 1990 Honda Accord. I was just routinely adding a bit of fluid, and placed the cap to the bottle I was using over by the battery, on the frame of the car. Next thing I knew, it fell down in between the b… --- ## [Engine Knock in Spring and Fall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-knock-in-spring-and-fall/88410)
**Author:** [@LaicepsYdobon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LaicepsYdobon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2014, 4:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-knock-in-spring-and-fall/88410 "2014-12-19T04:57:21Z")
Hello All, I have a real stumper of a question for the community. I have a 2013 Porsche Cayenne S that has an engine knocking issue since I got the car. The real puzzler is that the engine knock only appears under ce… --- ## [Is a fuel injection system flush needed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-fuel-injection-system-flush-needed/88306)
**Author:** [@Turtle15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Turtle15)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2014, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-fuel-injection-system-flush-needed/88306 "2014-12-19T03:05:00Z")
I own a 2008 Jeep Liberty with 80,000 miles on it. A car shop manager recently told me I needed to get a 3 part fuel injection system flush done on my car. When I looked in my owner's manual I could not find anything say… --- ## [Brake squeal on a new vehicle, is it normal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-squeal-on-a-new-vehicle-is-it-normal/88416)
**Author:** [@hcord13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hcord13)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2014, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-squeal-on-a-new-vehicle-is-it-normal/88416 "2014-12-18T22:01:28Z")
'14 4Runner SR5, 4k miles It is sporadic, but here in the MIdwest the weather is frigid. Is it normal for brand new pads to squeal right when I pull out of my driveway? It goes away, but I never had this with any other… --- ## [RAV4 rear noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav4-rear-noise/88408)
**Author:** [@KatyC12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KatyC12)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2014, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav4-rear-noise/88408 "2014-12-18T20:09:55Z")
I have a 2006 Rav4 and every time I drive my car after it's been sitting for a while there is a very loud noise coming from the rear of the car, the noise usually lasts about 10 to 20 seconds and only happens when I pres… --- ## [2003 Chevy Impala....at 100,000 miles..what have I gotten?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-impala-at-100-000-miles-what-have-i-gotten/88296)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2014, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-impala-at-100-000-miles-what-have-i-gotten/88296 "2014-12-18T18:28:48Z")
Well this weekend I upgraded from the ole Kia Sedona to a 2003 Chevy Impala 3.6 liter engine right at 100,000 miles. It was a one owner trade. The dealership put on four new goodyear tires, new brakes all around and fr… --- ## [Old executive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-executive/88402)
**Author:** [@wesw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wesw)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2014, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-executive/88402 "2014-12-18T17:44:10Z")
anyone have an instrument panel for an old executive out there, may be the same as a belvedere. apparently they are not easy to find. I don t even remember the year right now, but I posted anyway, what a maroon.... a… --- ## [Silverado problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-problem/88396)
**Author:** [@grizz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grizz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2014, 11:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-problem/88396 "2014-12-18T11:03:13Z")
2004 Silverado...90K miles. Picture in your mind a plastic Easter egg...place a jelly bean inside that egg. Wrap your hand around the egg and shake it. Feel that dull tapping? That's what I'm feeling. I feel it in t… --- ## [Touch Up Products and Techniques](https://community.cartalk.com/t/touch-up-products-and-techniques/88414)
**Author:** [@Demo\_Beta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Demo_Beta)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2014, 9:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/touch-up-products-and-techniques/88414 "2014-12-18T09:41:16Z")
Share some tips and favorite products for doing minor auto body touch ups. I've got a deep scratch on a underside lip of a wheel well that I need to touch up in order to prevent rust; it's down to the bare metal. Was… --- ## [Speedometer and Odometer not working, Cruise control works and transmission shifts fine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-and-odometer-not-working-cruise-control-works-and-transmission-shifts-fine/88344)
**Author:** [@ryanmanes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryanmanes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2014, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-and-odometer-not-working-cruise-control-works-and-transmission-shifts-fine/88344 "2014-12-18T04:27:40Z")
I have a 2007 Hyundai Sonata SE XM (153K miles). The speedometer and odometer have quit working completely. The speedometer doesn't even move from zero, no bouncing around or anything. The odometer also is not logging mi… --- ## [Annoying Issue with Backfiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/annoying-issue-with-backfiring/88359)
**Author:** [@Hatty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hatty)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2014, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/annoying-issue-with-backfiring/88359 "2014-12-18T01:56:10Z")
I have a 2003 Saturn Vue AWD V6 with 108,000 miles that has had an annoying problem with backfiring. The issue mainly occurs in the winter after I come to a stop at the end of a highway exit ramp. The noise isn't very… --- ## [Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help/88405)
**Author:** [@Red\_Wolf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Red_Wolf)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2014, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help/88405 "2014-12-17T20:45:37Z")
Hi, I have a KIA RIO 2003. There are two hozes coming our of the right side of the engine. They are marked in the photo. Can somebody tell me please what they are for? The lower one with the spacial conection just broke … --- ## [Ball Joint Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ball-joint-failure/88321)
**Author:** [@joshranwest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joshranwest)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2014, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ball-joint-failure/88321 "2014-12-17T18:24:45Z")
Hello all! I have a quick question. My passenger side lower ball joint failed going 60 mph down the highway. Thankfully I was able to slow the car and get it towed home. After the incident I noticed the lower control arm… --- ## [98 Olds Intrigue 3.8L Right Blinker](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-olds-intrigue-3-8l-right-blinker/88397)
**Author:** [@hustler9852](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hustler9852)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2014, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-olds-intrigue-3-8l-right-blinker/88397 "2014-12-17T17:42:37Z")
When I turn on the right signal on my Olds Intrigue the back light flashes faster than normal. The front light does not flash. I purchased a new light bulb for the front. I replaced the bulb. The back flashes at a faster… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1165) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1167)