# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1167 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1168 --- ## [Paint Protection- Detailing Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-protection-detailing-question/88387)
**Author:** [@optimamark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/optimamark)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2014, 8:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-protection-detailing-question/88387 "2014-12-17T08:42:34Z")
I plan to drive my new vehicle during a holiday trip. The paint is the pearlescent white type. I am concerned about road grime and bugs getting on the paint surface (especially front and hood areas) and dulling/damagin… --- ## [09 Impala, Whining Noise Coming from Under Hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-impala-whining-noise-coming-from-under-hood/88375)
**Author:** [@LemonSqueezed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LemonSqueezed)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2014, 8:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-impala-whining-noise-coming-from-under-hood/88375 "2014-12-17T08:03:24Z")
So I have a 2008 Chevy Impala LS that hasn't given me any real problems. I had some battery troubles recently that were the result of me leaving the parking/security lights on for 10 consecutive hours, but overnight-char… --- ## [Mazda Water pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-water-pump/88388)
**Author:** [@galant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/galant)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2014, 7:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-water-pump/88388 "2014-12-17T07:30:12Z")
As most regulars might know, I have bought a CPO Mazda CX-9 two years ago, it is a 2010 model which has a 3.7 Duratec engine. I researched the car a lot (or so I thought) to make sure it is easy to service, stuff like oi… --- ## [2002 Mercury Mountaineer - loud clicking noise from Driver Side tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercury-mountaineer-loud-clicking-noise-from-driver-side-tire/88392)
**Author:** [@RKH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RKH)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2014, 7:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercury-mountaineer-loud-clicking-noise-from-driver-side-tire/88392 "2014-12-17T07:01:29Z")
2002 Mountaineer, suddenly started making a loud clicking noise driver side front. Seldom in reverse. Struts and axle look good, nothing hanging down. --- ## [1998 Dodge Neon, stereo will not turn on after disconnecting the battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-neon-stereo-will-not-turn-on-after-disconnecting-the-battery/88391)
**Author:** [@aclemfan48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aclemfan48)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2014, 6:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-neon-stereo-will-not-turn-on-after-disconnecting-the-battery/88391 "2014-12-17T06:54:20Z")
OK, I have a 1998 Dodge Neon and had to replace the radiator. To do so I had to pull out the battery and the mount and everything. Upon putting everything back together, the car runs great and all works well except my … --- ## [GM Dex-Cool Dilemma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-dex-cool-dilemma/88367)
**Author:** [@Demo\_Beta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Demo_Beta)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2014, 5:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-dex-cool-dilemma/88367 "2014-12-17T05:45:49Z")
I'm not sure if this issue was ever settled, but some say the issues with GM intake manifold breakdowns (on the 3.1, 3.4, and 3.8) is due to the use of dex-cool; others say it's just a flawed plastic gasket design. As … --- ## [2001 honda accord stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-accord-stalling/88313)
**Author:** [@HondaDaze](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaDaze)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2014, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-accord-stalling/88313 "2014-12-16T20:21:52Z")
MY 2001, 6 cylinder, HONDA ACCORD (200,000K miles) has for a couple of years randomly stalled at traffic signals. It has always been for just a few seconds, the engine will turn over, all dashboard lights are on but it … --- ## [2008 Hyundai Tiburon SE Clutch Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-tiburon-se-clutch-replacement/88319)
**Author:** [@gunslingor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gunslingor)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2014, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-tiburon-se-clutch-replacement/88319 "2014-12-16T18:49:05Z")
Hi guys! The meat of my issue: So I am pretty sure I need a clutch replacement and have a question about that; below in additional information section I discuss why and ask for confirmation in more detail... but assumi… --- ## [Fixing a small issue of the cig lighter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixing-a-small-issue-of-the-cig-lighter/88378)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2014, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixing-a-small-issue-of-the-cig-lighter/88378 "2014-12-16T17:39:26Z")
On my newly purchased 2003 Chevy Impala I went to plug in my cell phone charger and it appears the cig lighter doesn't work. What are some things I should check to see the cause and if needing to be replaced what is all… --- ## [New 4Runner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-4runner/88374)
**Author:** [@toyo4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/toyo4)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2014, 11:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-4runner/88374 "2014-12-16T11:52:56Z")
2014 4Runner , 4k miles Hello, Here are ALL of the issues that I am experiencing in a nutshell. Dealership'sdeceptive sales and auto loan practices. Purchase Originally I wanted a limited production TRD Pro 4Runner.… --- ## [2010 honda accord burns a quart or more oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-burns-a-quart-or-more-oil/88373)
**Author:** [@DODGER](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DODGER)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2014, 9:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-burns-a-quart-or-more-oil/88373 "2014-12-16T09:46:17Z")
I have a honda accord 2010 v4 motor and burns oil. I was told by Honda dealer it is normal for these type of cars. I never owned a car that I have to add oil after 2K miles in a oil change. Valves tap Can someone help me… --- ## [2006 Honda Civic Starting Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-starting-problems/88386)
**Author:** [@elaine71](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elaine71)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2014, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-starting-problems/88386 "2014-12-16T03:27:23Z")
Honda Civic ( not a hybrid) with 137k miles has had inconsistent starting issues since last Spring. I had a new battery installed in March of 2014, and it still had inconsistent starting issues. It acted as if it wanted … --- ## [Engine Values](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-values/88381)
**Author:** [@ksteed94](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ksteed94)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2014, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-values/88381 "2014-12-16T02:44:46Z")
This is a weird question but, How do you guys think the engine valves on a engine that is freshly rebuilt will react to shredded paper towel soaked in fuel flowing through the heads into the cylinder? I do want to say … --- ## [Worth replacing stock shocks with Bilstein 5100s ? Tires/Rims question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worth-replacing-stock-shocks-with-bilstein-5100s-tires-rims-question/88376)
**Author:** [@toyo4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/toyo4)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2014, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worth-replacing-stock-shocks-with-bilstein-5100s-tires-rims-question/88376 "2014-12-15T23:38:09Z")
'14 4Runner SR5 I read that these shocks are a great upgrade over stock. 1.75" lift in the front, better ride quality and long life. What about brake dive, will it be the same as it is now or be worse? I am also thi… --- ## [Break-In Period on Rebuit/New Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/break-in-period-on-rebuit-new-engine/88268)
**Author:** [@ksteed94](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ksteed94)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2014, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/break-in-period-on-rebuit-new-engine/88268 "2014-12-15T22:54:43Z")
This is my first rebuild I've ever done. I have an expert helping me with this rebuild. He rebuilt cars when he was younger. But, my only question is what brand oil should I run until my break-in period is over. I know r… --- ## [Ford Econoline E-350 driven in a dusty climate. Am I being ripped off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-econoline-e-350-driven-in-a-dusty-climate-am-i-being-ripped-off/88045)
**Author:** [@DC10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DC10)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2014, 7:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-econoline-e-350-driven-in-a-dusty-climate-am-i-being-ripped-off/88045 "2014-12-15T07:02:10Z")
I rented a van for a trip with some friends. It spent about a week parked in a very dusty climate (read: frequent dust storms), but was never driven while any dust was in the air. It made the 500 mile trip back at the en… --- ## [Pontiac Vibe Alignment Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-vibe-alignment-issue/88361)
**Author:** [@Matt1038](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt1038)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2014, 6:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-vibe-alignment-issue/88361 "2014-12-15T06:55:06Z")
I am a car novice and therefore am running this by the community to see if what I was told squares with reality. A few weeks back, we had recall work done on our 2009 Vibe. Recall #14139. Per the paperwork I was given… --- ## [Water under driver's side floor mat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-under-drivers-side-floor-mat/88357)
**Author:** [@umiwangu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/umiwangu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2014, 6:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-under-drivers-side-floor-mat/88357 "2014-12-15T06:39:35Z")
It's a '93 Cutlass Ciera. I've noticed water under my driver's side floor mat for the last couple weeks. I thought it was originally just water from wet boots and would dry out eventually, but it hasn't. I read through a… --- ## [2002 Mazda 626 Power Steering Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mazda-626-power-steering-problem/88352)
**Author:** [@gsr1989](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gsr1989)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2014, 6:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mazda-626-power-steering-problem/88352 "2014-12-15T06:08:43Z")
So the car has 160K+ miles on it and in the past week I jumped in it and tried to take off and the steering wheel was rock hard to turn, so I assumed the power steering fluid was low and filled it up with lucas stop leak… --- ## [What's that noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-that-noise/88360)
**Author:** [@heminut426](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heminut426)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2014, 6:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-that-noise/88360 "2014-12-15T06:01:39Z")
I have a 1983 Toyota Tercel SR5. The car runs really well, however I have encountered a problem. When I accelerate there's this rattle-like sound that gets louder as I go faster. I was with my father and we had to speak … --- ## [FYI seafoam](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fyi-seafoam/88351)
**Author:** [@minizcule1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/minizcule1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2014, 5:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fyi-seafoam/88351 "2014-12-15T05:54:52Z")
My car a 2000 Toyota Camry ran rough when I started it. After about 5-10 minutes after warming up the engine it would run fine. I checked the engine code. it gave me an engine misfire. I looked on the internet to solve t… --- ## [Chevy Cruz brakes air noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-cruz-brakes-air-noise/88354)
**Author:** [@Collinsk533](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Collinsk533)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2014, 5:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-cruz-brakes-air-noise/88354 "2014-12-15T05:53:51Z")
I have a 2014 cruze, and when I press down the brake there is a loudish noise that sounds like air blowing out that I hear coming from the outside of my car. When this happens, my brake pedal also pushes closer to the fl… --- ## [White Smoke after Long Steep Hill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-after-long-steep-hill/88371)
**Author:** [@caford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/caford)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2014, 5:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-after-long-steep-hill/88371 "2014-12-15T05:18:15Z")
I have a 2003 Ford Explorer with around 93,000 miles on it. I got the oil changed just before going on a long trip. It had been about 4,000 miles since the last oil change. My trip was about 3.5 hours in each direction w… --- ## [2010 Ford Explorer overheating when accelerating, no heat in cabin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-explorer-overheating-when-accelerating-no-heat-in-cabin/88279)
**Author:** [@saun.lehar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/saun.lehar)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2014, 4:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-explorer-overheating-when-accelerating-no-heat-in-cabin/88279 "2014-12-15T04:57:00Z")
My 2010 Ford Explorer experienced a radiator leak between the radiator and the plastic tank on the top, so I replaced that, we were still not experiencing any heat while driving it. I watched a couple of videos on how to… --- ## [Black Car Paint Maintenance, Shine, Scratches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-car-paint-maintenance-shine-scratches/88355)
**Author:** [@optimamark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/optimamark)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2014, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-car-paint-maintenance-shine-scratches/88355 "2014-12-15T02:10:05Z")
I try to keep my black car clean. I wash using touch less car wash and follow up with a detail spray. However, I bought the car used, and there were scratches (fine) and swirls in places. I can see them mainly in dir… --- ## [Led strobe lights blink but not as bright](https://community.cartalk.com/t/led-strobe-lights-blink-but-not-as-bright/88366)
**Author:** [@krod619](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krod619)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2014, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/led-strobe-lights-blink-but-not-as-bright/88366 "2014-12-15T01:21:14Z")
OK so I bought a LED strober which has four different modes I plan on wiring it to 4 LED interior lights however my problem is I have all of the 4 LED lights wired to the strober but once I turn them on and it starts str… --- ## [Need advice on tires. Worth paying more? Real difference with rating/pricing? (details below)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-on-tires-worth-paying-more-real-difference-with-rating-pricing-details-below/88300)
**Author:** [@toyorolla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/toyorolla)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2014, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-on-tires-worth-paying-more-real-difference-with-rating-pricing-details-below/88300 "2014-12-14T23:36:12Z")
Adding a very detail post about my car, but this can be used for anyone looking for new tires. TL,DR Worth buying the higher price, rated "better" ($70-85 avrg) or "best" ($80-100 avrg)? Actually better and safer? Buy… --- ## [Spare tire winch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-tire-winch/88347)
**Author:** [@JAM54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JAM54)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2014, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-tire-winch/88347 "2014-12-14T22:23:54Z")
The cable broke and the spare tire of my Chrysler Stow n Go came down. Can I get the cable only or do I need to buy the winch? The part number is 5109667AE. --- ## [Brake Caliper Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-caliper-question/86734)
**Author:** [@braines](https://community.cartalk.com/u/braines)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2014, 10:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-caliper-question/86734 "2014-12-14T10:26:34Z")
The back story: Six years ago, when I aquired my 95 Volvo 850 turbo I had to have the brakes, rotors etc replaced. Two years ago, my Passenger side front Caliper siezed up and wrecked my rotors. It was Christmas and I w… --- ## [Why won't my tractor start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-wont-my-tractor-start/88333)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Kiwi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dr_Kiwi)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2014, 7:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-wont-my-tractor-start/88333 "2014-12-14T07:58:07Z")
OK, so it's a 1984 Kubota 3750 4WD diesel, not highway-ready (top speed is 14 MPH, and it's pretty scary at that speed) - but otherwise it's just another motor vehicle with a problem that's driving me nuts: When I try … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1166) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1168)