# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1173 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1174 --- ## [Honda civic 2005 shaking/misfire after taking out ignition coils during rainy day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2005-shaking-misfire-after-taking-out-ignition-coils-during-rainy-day/88153)
**Author:** [@Highland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Highland)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2014, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2005-shaking-misfire-after-taking-out-ignition-coils-during-rainy-day/88153 "2014-11-24T01:57:28Z")
Hello. I have honda civic 2005 Lx with 170,000 miles. I noticed increased RPM about 1.5 with cold start but no missfire. I attempted to take out ignition coils to see if genuine ones solve the issue. It is very little ra… --- ## [2014 Mazda 3 VS Corolla gas mileage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mazda-3-vs-corolla-gas-mileage/88131)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2014, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mazda-3-vs-corolla-gas-mileage/88131 "2014-11-23T21:57:25Z")
I find Mazda 3's give better or same gas mileage but certainly more horse power - how did they do it? Corolla: 1.8 engine, 132HP, about 28/38 Mazda 3: 2 to 2.5 lits; 155 to 180HP, 28/38-41 How did they do? --- ## [Advice for 2007 Toyota Sienna](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-for-2007-toyota-sienna/88136)
**Author:** [@Pacer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pacer)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2014, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-for-2007-toyota-sienna/88136 "2014-11-23T18:00:27Z")
I have a 2007 Toyota Sienna with nearly 172,000 miles. Bought the car 3 years ago at 56,000 miles. I have put 2 sets of tires and 2 new batteries in the car, but otherwise have had no problems. Has been in the shop o… --- ## [Wont stay running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-stay-running/88149)
**Author:** [@jessd24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jessd24)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2014, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-stay-running/88149 "2014-11-23T17:12:41Z")
I can get my car to start but as soon as I touch the gas it dies. What could it be? Could it of jumped time or what? Please help. --- ## [1989 Chevy Celebrity 2.8 MPFI CAR WONT START / TRIES TO CRANK AND SOMETIMES CATCHES BUT FAILS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-chevy-celebrity-2-8-mpfi-car-wont-start-tries-to-crank-and-sometimes-catches-but-fails/88142)
**Author:** [@Defcon3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Defcon3)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2014, 9:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-chevy-celebrity-2-8-mpfi-car-wont-start-tries-to-crank-and-sometimes-catches-but-fails/88142 "2014-11-23T09:22:45Z")
Engine is 2.8 mpfi and I have been able to get it to start by pumping the gas pedal while cranking and keeping it running by having the gas pedal depressed slightly but as soon as I let off the gas the car will die. It h… --- ## [How Much Do New Belts Stretch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-do-new-belts-stretch/88129)
**Author:** [@Woogies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Woogies)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2014, 9:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-do-new-belts-stretch/88129 "2014-11-23T09:06:14Z")
So I recently replaced both AUX belts on my 1983 VW Jetta (1.6 TD) a few days ago. Today, the alternator belt was flopping around and squealing, so I tightened it up. Now the belts are once again chirping at me (only at … --- ## [Ford F150 Elictrical Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-f150-elictrical-problem/88141)
**Author:** [@Scott24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott24)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2014, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-f150-elictrical-problem/88141 "2014-11-23T05:29:30Z")
I have a 1999 F-150 4.6L V-8, and the battery light is staying on. Something is draining the battery. I have taken it to Auto Zone, and they tested the battery (brand new), starter, and alternator - all show good. The… --- ## [Just a Bad Coolant Level Sensor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-a-bad-coolant-level-sensor/88096)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2014, 5:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-a-bad-coolant-level-sensor/88096 "2014-11-23T05:23:06Z")
The Low Coolant Trouble Light in my 2000 Buick Century goes on and off intermittently. I have taken it out hoping to just find it all crudded up and then clean it but it was OK. The coolant level has always been perfect.… --- ## [Dumbfounded and need immediate advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dumbfounded-and-need-immediate-advice/88128)
**Author:** [@drovn2thegrnd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drovn2thegrnd)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2014, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dumbfounded-and-need-immediate-advice/88128 "2014-11-23T03:45:31Z")
okay so I can't upload any photos but on my 2008 Chevrolet aveo5 LS there's an engine block fuse panel that has a fuse on the far right hand side that is rectangular whitish beige and has melted. this fuse is causing my … --- ## [Windshield wiper wont work on my 1995 nissan sentra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wiper-wont-work-on-my-1995-nissan-sentra/88140)
**Author:** [@dragondancer2004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dragondancer2004)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2014, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wiper-wont-work-on-my-1995-nissan-sentra/88140 "2014-11-23T01:24:59Z")
Anyone have any idea why only one windshield wiper would not work I live in Washington so I cant afford to ignore it --- ## [Mobil 1 Full Syn VS Honda Motor oil, Semi Syn?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mobil-1-full-syn-vs-honda-motor-oil-semi-syn/88130)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2014, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mobil-1-full-syn-vs-honda-motor-oil-semi-syn/88130 "2014-11-22T22:43:16Z")
Is Mobil 1 Full SYn help with gas mileage especially in the cold months (CA winter)? I currently have Honda Motor oil Semi Syn - rpm goes high before advancing gear on my 99 Acura Integra AT. Previously I had Mobil 1 F… --- ## [Car wont pass smog, help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-pass-smog-help/88097)
**Author:** [@88300zx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/88300zx)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2014, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-pass-smog-help/88097 "2014-11-22T21:47:10Z")
im posting on my boyfriends behalf, he's got an 88 nissan 300zx, we are trying to get it to pass smog, and it failed because the check engine light wont fault/come on. it doesn't work i guess, and its not the bulb, we've… --- ## [A Myriad of Questions Re: 1997 Lincoln Continental Repair(s)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-myriad-of-questions-re-1997-lincoln-continental-repair-s/87861)
**Author:** [@CarpeDiem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarpeDiem)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2014, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-myriad-of-questions-re-1997-lincoln-continental-repair-s/87861 "2014-11-22T18:40:25Z")
I just bought for $2K 1997 Lincoln Continental from the Proverbial "Little Old (82) Lady who only drove it to church on Sundays" ... Could be, it's only clocked 94K and the Body, Paint, and Interior are MINT ... 4.6L V8… --- ## [Honda 2001 Passport randomly spits, sputters and dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-2001-passport-randomly-spits-sputters-and-dies/88121)
**Author:** [@KDH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KDH)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2014, 11:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-2001-passport-randomly-spits-sputters-and-dies/88121 "2014-11-22T11:08:10Z")
My Honda has a strange problem that is vexing my mechanic. While I am driving, the engine spits and sputters and sometimes dies. I try to restart and it starts right up but runs rough. Sometimes it takes a while to st… --- ## [Car screeches when idling but goes away when hot A/C is turned off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-screeches-when-idling-but-goes-away-when-hot-a-c-is-turned-off/88134)
**Author:** [@JimFrost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimFrost)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2014, 10:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-screeches-when-idling-but-goes-away-when-hot-a-c-is-turned-off/88134 "2014-11-22T10:31:03Z")
Hello! my car has this issue where I'll drive with the hot air on and it will be fine until I am say slowing down to a stoplight, all the sudden I will begin to hear this screeching sound. Odd thing is when I turn off th… --- ## [Carfax](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carfax/88125)
**Author:** [@pmarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pmarc)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2014, 7:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carfax/88125 "2014-11-22T07:45:30Z")
If I had a new tranny installed, how likely will this procedure show up in Carfax, and other similar reports? --- ## [2014 Ford Escape Ecoboost Brake Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-ecoboost-brake-noise/88093)
**Author:** [@Jobynne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jobynne)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2014, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-ecoboost-brake-noise/88093 "2014-11-22T00:41:23Z")
Live in Las Vegas, NV & brand new car is starting to make a sloshing sound when I brake. I honestly can't say if it's been doing it since I got it in June 2014, but hubby pointed out the noise to me just recently and no… --- ## [Brakes making noise (Not Squeaking, or 1 click)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-making-noise-not-squeaking-or-1-click/88132)
**Author:** [@Dcaruso93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dcaruso93)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2014, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-making-noise-not-squeaking-or-1-click/88132 "2014-11-22T00:12:37Z")
Hey everyone. So I'm really good with pointing out cars and what engine they may have but im a derp when it comes to going under the hood. Right now I have a 2009 v6 mustang it probably doesn't matter for my question. Th… --- ## [Catalytic converter repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-repair/88090)
**Author:** [@ALOHANUI](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ALOHANUI)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2014, 8:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-repair/88090 "2014-11-21T08:58:06Z")
THE "COMPUTER" COST TO TELL ME THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM (P0430-ON BANK 2 CONVERTER) WAS $550. IS THIS CORRECT? I COULDN'T BELIEVE IT! For $550. I thought they replaced the converter! Then bill read replace front (b) $1… --- ## [Locking Compound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locking-compound/87912)
**Author:** [@mystic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mystic)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2014, 8:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locking-compound/87912 "2014-11-21T08:57:46Z")
98 Mazda Protégé w/automatic transmission. Specifically which type/brand should I use on the drive plate to crankshaft bolts during reinstallation? --- ## [My honda civic 96ex](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-honda-civic-96ex/88082)
**Author:** [@Flysmoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Flysmoke)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2014, 8:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-honda-civic-96ex/88082 "2014-11-21T08:49:53Z")
One day as I was driving I heard a pop noise in the center dashboard a lot of smoke came out and now my dashboard lights stay on even wen key is out and the lights are off as well my a/c works fine at level 1-3 but when … --- ## [2000 Chevy blazer cylinder misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-blazer-cylinder-misfire/88127)
**Author:** [@Kgriffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kgriffin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2014, 7:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-blazer-cylinder-misfire/88127 "2014-11-21T07:57:18Z")
I have a 2000 Chevy blazer 4.3L 4 wheel drive. 4 of the 6 cylinders are misfiring and the car has completely lost power. Before this issue occurred it was running fine and the next morning when I went to start it the car… --- ## [I smell gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-smell-gas/88112)
**Author:** [@Rich810](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rich810)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2014, 6:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-smell-gas/88112 "2014-11-21T06:17:56Z")
I have a 2004 Mercedes SL500 convertible and every time I get in I get a hit of gasoline smell. I've had two mechanics look at it and they can't find a leak. Any suggestions? --- ## [02 Jeep Liberty.... EXPERIENCED WRENCHES only need respond](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-jeep-liberty-experienced-wrenches-only-need-respond/88086)
**Author:** [@Honda-Blackbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda-Blackbird)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2014, 6:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-jeep-liberty-experienced-wrenches-only-need-respond/88086 "2014-11-21T06:10:33Z")
Ok Ladies n gents... Im working on a friends 02' Jeep Liberty. Here is the problem as I interpret it. As I drive this vehicle I believe I am hearing intermittent Clunks coming from the Xfer case.... As you drive thi… --- ## [07 Nissan Altima Hybrid wont start on rainy days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-nissan-altima-hybrid-wont-start-on-rainy-days/88123)
**Author:** [@etoilexicon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/etoilexicon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2014, 6:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-nissan-altima-hybrid-wont-start-on-rainy-days/88123 "2014-11-21T06:03:05Z")
I have a 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid that usually runs really well. I get my oil changed and my tires rotated at the recommended times. Now that the rainy season is upon us, I'm having a hard time starting my car. It start… --- ## [2004 Taurus SE....104,000 miles....what could I be in store for](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-taurus-se-104-000-miles-what-could-i-be-in-store-for/88042)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2014, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-taurus-se-104-000-miles-what-could-i-be-in-store-for/88042 "2014-11-21T03:49:06Z")
I am looking into trading out of my mini van and upgrading year and milage wise to a: 2004 SE Ford Taurus 104,000 miles 3.0L V 6 fl I was wondreing on the issue of dependability and maintance and such what are people's… --- ## [Fuel issue causes truck to stall, dangerous situation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-issue-causes-truck-to-stall-dangerous-situation/88111)
**Author:** [@mike\_b](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mike_b)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2014, 9:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-issue-causes-truck-to-stall-dangerous-situation/88111 "2014-11-20T09:43:49Z")
So far, I have a small fortune into fixing this / related problems. I'll state what we've done and what is currently happening. I've taken it to my normal mechanic several times, I'm looking for additional opinions bec… --- ## [Are we hurting our car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-we-hurting-our-car/88105)
**Author:** [@powerdogvt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/powerdogvt)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2014, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-we-hurting-our-car/88105 "2014-11-20T03:40:40Z")
I've read that multiple short trips are worse for a car than longer trips, so I wonder if our current pattern is really harmful. A typical weekday, at around 40mph and in Vermont cold, would be: 7am - 4 minutes 8am - 4… --- ## [Single drop of water in ATF?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/single-drop-of-water-in-atf/88101)
**Author:** [@Guysakar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Guysakar)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2014, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/single-drop-of-water-in-atf/88101 "2014-11-20T03:04:50Z")
OK, so I bought a 2004 Camry (4 cyl.) that was fairly meticulously serviced at the dealer. 30+ times in 138K miles. However, there is no mention of changing the ATF. So, I checked to see if it was burnt, etc... It is red… --- ## [Repair Head gasket vs replace engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-head-gasket-vs-replace-engine/86648)
**Author:** [@flibster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flibster)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2014, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-head-gasket-vs-replace-engine/86648 "2014-11-20T00:46:29Z")
Looking for sound advice... here's the scoop: Background: A '97 Eagle Talon Tsi AWD Turbo with 85350 KM - never had any issues with it. On the highway, my car overheated, 300 miles from home I took my car to the fi… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1172) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1174)