# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1168 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1169 --- ## [Sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sensor/88348)
**Author:** [@JAM54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JAM54)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2014, 7:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sensor/88348 "2014-12-14T07:05:34Z")
What is the technical name of the dip stick with sensor that is attached with the cover of the brake oil container - BMW 735iL 1999 model? --- ## [2003 hyundai station wagon acting up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-station-wagon-acting-up/88343)
**Author:** [@tequila](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tequila)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2014, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-station-wagon-acting-up/88343 "2014-12-14T04:09:04Z")
So i bought a used hyundai station wagon last winter. Amost right away it started acting up. Sometimes it starts, sometimes it doesn't. It's a standard transmission, so I can jump start it when it fails, so I'v not been … --- ## [Auto Butler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-butler/88356)
**Author:** [@optimamark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/optimamark)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2014, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-butler/88356 "2014-12-14T03:42:03Z")
I am wondering if anyone has the Auto Butler car paint maintenance service. I didn't purchase it but wondered if anyone has and what the results are. Thanks for sharing. --- ## [87 corolla issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-corolla-issues/88350)
**Author:** [@ScroggyDog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScroggyDog)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2014, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-corolla-issues/88350 "2014-12-14T03:36:42Z")
I recently bought an 87 Toyota corolla fx 16 as I totaled out my other car hitting a deer when I test drove this car I had no issues on this car it had high miles at 197k but it seemed to purr like a kitten it wasn't unt… --- ## [Transmission problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problem/88349)
**Author:** [@Bob\_Cavn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob_Cavn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2014, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problem/88349 "2014-12-13T21:30:15Z")
I own a 2009 ford explorer 4wd 5 speed auto with only 44,000 miles when I drive using overdrive just before it shifts into overdrive it bucks and when I slow down below 50 mph before it will down shift to 4th gear it bu… --- ## [P0420 code on a 2005 Subaru Legacy Outback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0420-code-on-a-2005-subaru-legacy-outback/88336)
**Author:** [@SikSubbie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SikSubbie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2014, 8:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0420-code-on-a-2005-subaru-legacy-outback/88336 "2014-12-13T08:58:13Z")
I've had the P0420 code come up with my vehicle. Also what has been happening at least twice a week is that my check engine and cruise control lights come on and my car loses ALL acceleration. I can't move my vehicle , … --- ## [Want a car, but it has bubbles in transmission fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-a-car-but-it-has-bubbles-in-transmission-fluid/88346)
**Author:** [@12340987](https://community.cartalk.com/u/12340987)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2014, 6:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-a-car-but-it-has-bubbles-in-transmission-fluid/88346 "2014-12-13T06:31:41Z")
A 2006 sonata I'm looking at drives well and everything seems to work. Of course the last thing I check is the transmission fluid, which came out dark and had bubbles. They seem to dissipate when the car is in neutral, b… --- ## [2001 Cevrolet malibu ABS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-cevrolet-malibu-abs/88342)
**Author:** [@oldPOS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldPOS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2014, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-cevrolet-malibu-abs/88342 "2014-12-13T04:56:38Z")
Cartalk.com My name is Steven I am the proud owner of a P.O.S it’s a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu, the trouble is with my ABS braking system. I replaced both hubs a year ago they have the ABS sensor built into them. The ligh… --- ## [Bad Skipping Subaru 2003](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-skipping-subaru-2003/88340)
**Author:** [@Roger03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger03)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2014, 4:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-skipping-subaru-2003/88340 "2014-12-13T04:46:31Z")
Subaru Outback 2003 4 cylinder runs ok first several minutes then starts to skip. Appears to be maybe EGR related? Plugs/wires/dist ignition are ok. The car was double filled with oil the started, smoked. Could that affe… --- ## [4T80e trans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4t80e-trans/88345)
**Author:** [@Stoveguyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stoveguyy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2014, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4t80e-trans/88345 "2014-12-13T04:22:00Z")
04 deville. Trans is stuck in gear. Or seems to be. Car is off. Crank car, starts fine so gear selector/neutral safety switch is ok? Car is running, shifter is in park, take foot off brake amd car moves forward. Since it… --- ## [CEL turned off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cel-turned-off/88285)
**Author:** [@taylorlucy2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/taylorlucy2)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2014, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cel-turned-off/88285 "2014-12-13T00:43:07Z")
Here's the story. I have an 07 Saturn Ion with 107k miles. I took it in for an oil change on Wednesday. Immediately after the oil change, the check engine light came on. On my way home i took it to AutoZone to check the … --- ## [2001 Chevy Silverado, 4wd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevy-silverado-4wd/88335)
**Author:** [@Breeno](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Breeno)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2014, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevy-silverado-4wd/88335 "2014-12-12T19:59:50Z")
We are trying to decide what to do about our Silverado. It recently broke down and had to be towed to the dealership. The service department at the dealership said that the transfer case is ruined. They also said that… --- ## [2003 Chevy Tahoe Reduced Engine Power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-tahoe-reduced-engine-power/88326)
**Author:** [@Sean1906](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sean1906)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2014, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-tahoe-reduced-engine-power/88326 "2014-12-12T19:27:53Z")
From time to time, my Tahoe gives me the "Reduced Engine Power" error, and I lose acceleration capabilities and have to pull over. After a min or 2, I can go again, but the check engine light stays on. With no rhyme or r… --- ## [Heavy vibration in my car after rough ride](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heavy-vibration-in-my-car-after-rough-ride/88330)
**Author:** [@Girlyj15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Girlyj15)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2014, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heavy-vibration-in-my-car-after-rough-ride/88330 "2014-12-12T19:16:11Z")
I have a 2013 Toyota Corolla. I got distracted when driving and ran through a dirt center divide and got a flat tire.I had a replacement tire put on and after I started driving from the tow yard there was an immediate he… --- ## [No Compression on one cylinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-compression-on-one-cylinder/88324)
**Author:** [@Bgarcia0912](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bgarcia0912)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2014, 10:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-compression-on-one-cylinder/88324 "2014-12-12T10:47:54Z")
Hello all, I just found out i do not have any compression on one cylinder (Valve 6) on a 4.8L 2008 Chevy Silverado? any sugestions on what to check or how much to repair? --- ## [Ford Escape](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escape/88317)
**Author:** [@meddle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meddle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2014, 9:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escape/88317 "2014-12-12T09:41:55Z")
Coolant spilled on my upper intake manifold. I washed it off to the best of my ability but when i started the car white smoke came from tge exhaust any suggetions as to what my next move should be? --- ## [No crank 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe SE FWD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-crank-2009-hyundai-santa-fe-se-fwd/88320)
**Author:** [@Orgits](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Orgits)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2014, 9:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-crank-2009-hyundai-santa-fe-se-fwd/88320 "2014-12-12T09:10:49Z")
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe SE FWD 62000mi had 60000 mi factory service at the dealership in Oct 2014. I replaced brake pads and battery also in Oct 2014. The battery terminal had heavy corrosion when I replaced the battery. I… --- ## [01 Honda CR-V Wher/hum noise when driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-honda-cr-v-wher-hum-noise-when-driving/88206)
**Author:** [@minimn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/minimn)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2014, 9:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-honda-cr-v-wher-hum-noise-when-driving/88206 "2014-12-12T09:00:34Z")
I gave my dad a ride today in my CR-V it's done it for some time i assumed was just fine as was just something that slowly developed. I was going down the road and it was making like a where/spinning type sound sort of l… --- ## [01 Honda CR-V fix heater blower](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-honda-cr-v-fix-heater-blower/88203)
**Author:** [@minimn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/minimn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2014, 8:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-honda-cr-v-fix-heater-blower/88203 "2014-12-12T08:55:44Z")
The heater blower in my car one day i went to use it was making alot of rattling noises i assumed was a leaf and turned it on full blast hoping to lose it. It continued, then went away, now it's back. One day it was runn… --- ## [Chevy Prizm - Won't Accelerate Above 40mph in Heavy Rain/Snow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-prizm-wont-accelerate-above-40mph-in-heavy-rain-snow/88318)
**Author:** [@Valentin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Valentin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2014, 8:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-prizm-wont-accelerate-above-40mph-in-heavy-rain-snow/88318 "2014-12-12T08:26:25Z")
I drive a '98 Chevrolet Prizm with 205K miles on it. It drives perfectly fine except in heavy rain/snow. In those cases, I've noticed that as soon as I drive through a big puddle (i.e., get the undercarriage wet, it seem… --- ## ['05 Subaru Forester-headgasket,water pump, timing kit repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-subaru-forester-headgasket-water-pump-timing-kit-repair/88328)
**Author:** [@Ferme1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ferme1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2014, 7:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-subaru-forester-headgasket-water-pump-timing-kit-repair/88328 "2014-12-12T07:53:23Z")
I bought a 2005 subaru forester xt a cohple months ago and then the CEL went on and the cruise control started blinking. The car also shook horribly. Long story short, and $2,300 later, i got the "head gasket set, water … --- ## [GM PassLock System](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-passlock-system/88332)
**Author:** [@Demo\_Beta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Demo_Beta)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2014, 6:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-passlock-system/88332 "2014-12-12T06:01:11Z")
I have the opportunity to purchase a clean 2004 Pontiac Grand AM for a really good price. My concern is that it had issues with the Passlock system in the past; the security light was on constantly. The owner said he n… --- ## [What does "offset grinding" mean?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-offset-grinding-mean/88315)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2014, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-offset-grinding-mean/88315 "2014-12-12T03:13:39Z")
I was reading an article about a classic VW air cooled Beetle, and they wanted the piston to move a greater distance (presumably on the compression stroke,) than the crankshaft they had on hand was designed for, so they… --- ## [AC Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-problems/88290)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2014, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-problems/88290 "2014-12-12T01:54:35Z")
I need your help evaluating the AC on my 2005 Honda Accord 3.0L V6. The air was not cold, and I added refrigerant. It started cooling again. Now, about two months later, it stopped cooling again. But this time there is … --- ## [Feeling every bumps and vibrations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/feeling-every-bumps-and-vibrations/88265)
**Author:** [@Dezmondz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dezmondz)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2014, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/feeling-every-bumps-and-vibrations/88265 "2014-12-11T20:50:43Z")
I have 2011 Honda Fit with about 63000 miles. Recently, I noticed that I could feel every bumps and vibration when I am driving, at high and at low speed. On a smooth surface road, I don't feel anything, but on a bumpy … --- ## [Rear camber adjustmant 2007 kia sedona](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-camber-adjustmant-2007-kia-sedona/88304)
**Author:** [@broizz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/broizz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2014, 9:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-camber-adjustmant-2007-kia-sedona/88304 "2014-12-11T09:48:55Z")
I had van into a reputable alignment shop and the rear camber is out of adjustment but there is no way to adjust it. is there an aftermarket kit available? --- ## [88 Chrysler New Yorker dies sporaticaly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-chrysler-new-yorker-dies-sporaticaly/88278)
**Author:** [@fordf100](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fordf100)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2014, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-chrysler-new-yorker-dies-sporaticaly/88278 "2014-12-11T02:32:33Z")
I have an 88 New Yorker whos digital amp gauge swings between its lowest and highest setting this makes the audio command center report electrical malfuntion service immediatley. Shortly after the car dies it will restar… --- ## [Sound like a tool box rattling around from the rear of my car, I have a couple questions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sound-like-a-tool-box-rattling-around-from-the-rear-of-my-car-i-have-a-couple-questions/88305)
**Author:** [@mikey85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikey85)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2014, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sound-like-a-tool-box-rattling-around-from-the-rear-of-my-car-i-have-a-couple-questions/88305 "2014-12-11T01:19:11Z")
I went over a bump in the road today and now my car sounds like it has a tool box rattling around in the trunk. This is coming from only one side. I didnt have much time to play/look it over, but i am assuming somethin… --- ## [What should be done to a car for the winter that isn't driven much](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-be-done-to-a-car-for-the-winter-that-isnt-driven-much/88311)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2014, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-be-done-to-a-car-for-the-winter-that-isnt-driven-much/88311 "2014-12-10T23:45:45Z")
My dad has a 97 Dodge neon. Given dad's age and upcoming weather for the winter, the car won't be driven much over the coming 4-5 months. At best it might be drivin once a week and then not for many miles. So, what is… --- ## [Need a Mechanic in NYC for 1988 Volvo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-mechanic-in-nyc-for-1988-volvo/88323)
**Author:** [@nfrishbe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nfrishbe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2014, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-mechanic-in-nyc-for-1988-volvo/88323 "2014-12-10T23:37:36Z")
Hi folks, I recently moved to New York with my 1988 Volvo 240 DL wagon and need to get myself a good mechanic who knows old Volvos. Anyone know a guy? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1167) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1169)