# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1174 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1175 --- ## [When do we put our winter tires on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-do-we-put-our-winter-tires-on/88058)
**Author:** [@dagosa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dagosa)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2014, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-do-we-put-our-winter-tires-on/88058 "2014-11-20T00:00:11Z")
Maybe this might make us think differently. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi-o\_njQW34 --- ## [Tire Pressure Warning Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-warning-light/88102)
**Author:** [@iDriveA2014Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iDriveA2014Corolla)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2014, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-warning-light/88102 "2014-11-19T23:42:19Z")
So I started my car this morning and I see my tire pressure light on. I would assume that it is because of the temperature drop. How would I fix my tire pressure and is it safe to continue driving because temperature is … --- ## [Over-heating with no heat in the cab 01 Jeep Gc](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-heating-with-no-heat-in-the-cab-01-jeep-gc/88103)
**Author:** [@yesterdaystoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yesterdaystoy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2014, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-heating-with-no-heat-in-the-cab-01-jeep-gc/88103 "2014-11-19T21:30:04Z")
01 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I just changed the water pump and the thermostat on the Jeep but the last two days when I drove it to work, the heater was blowing cold air and the engine was getting hot, almost to the red. What … --- ## [Vehicle Long Term Reliability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-long-term-reliability/88109)
**Author:** [@knfenimore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knfenimore)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2014, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-long-term-reliability/88109 "2014-11-19T18:56:45Z")
I found this article with long term reliability rating of vehicles as rated by mechanics. Since people keep cars much longer that it would be of value. http://www.tradeinqualityindex.com/ --- ## [2004 Tundra Serpintine Belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-tundra-serpintine-belt/88104)
**Author:** [@duck995](https://community.cartalk.com/u/duck995)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2014, 7:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-tundra-serpintine-belt/88104 "2014-11-19T07:45:44Z")
I recently had the serpentine belt replaced on my 2004 tundra 4.7 v8. Labor was 1.5 hours, which seemed high but I don't know what is involved. Is this a reasonable time? --- ## [Condensation in Forester Headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/condensation-in-forester-headlights/88074)
**Author:** [@gotbrakes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gotbrakes)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2014, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/condensation-in-forester-headlights/88074 "2014-11-19T01:49:54Z")
Hi-- I have a Subaru Forester 2006. This year, noticed condensation in driver's side headlight after a heavy rain. Not too long after, the headlight blew. (My headlights have been blowing at a frightening rate, but that … --- ## [2011 Prius Extended Warranty for only the Battery - worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-prius-extended-warranty-for-only-the-battery-worth-it/88091)
**Author:** [@prius\_driver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/prius_driver)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2014, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-prius-extended-warranty-for-only-the-battery-worth-it/88091 "2014-11-19T01:27:44Z")
Hello all- I didn't find any information domestically (I'm here in Israel), so I'm reaching out over the ocean to the Car Talk Community. I have a Prius which was put on the road in 2011 (August). Apparently, the wa… --- ## [Trunk of Toyota Prius](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-of-toyota-prius/88062)
**Author:** [@pfennig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pfennig)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2014, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-of-toyota-prius/88062 "2014-11-19T00:47:12Z")
The trunk on my 2010 Toyota Prius won't open with key Help --- ## [Messed up bad. Please help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/messed-up-bad-please-help/88076)
**Author:** [@Guysakar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Guysakar)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2014, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/messed-up-bad-please-help/88076 "2014-11-18T19:03:34Z")
OK, so I bought a new Camry (2004) and realized after the fact that the lumbar was all the way forward and not working. So, like an idiot, I pooped the switch/button off, and tried to make a jumper to see if that would… --- ## ['08 RAV4 brake pads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-rav4-brake-pads/88047)
**Author:** [@hcord13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hcord13)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2014, 10:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-rav4-brake-pads/88047 "2014-11-18T10:59:36Z")
'08 RAV4 V6 Sport 50k Front pads have 1mm, rear pads have 2mm. Dealer quoted $300 to replace pads and resurface rotors. Same dealer, but different SA quoted $435 a month ago for the same thing. Brakes squeal when backi… --- ## [2010 Toyota Matrix with 72k miles, new grind/rattle sound when engine runs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-matrix-with-72k-miles-new-grind-rattle-sound-when-engine-runs/88092)
**Author:** [@Tyler91913](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tyler91913)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2014, 7:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-matrix-with-72k-miles-new-grind-rattle-sound-when-engine-runs/88092 "2014-11-18T07:20:45Z")
Starting somewhere in the course of a 400 mile drive yesterday, my car developed a new sound. It sounds like something is either vibrating against something else or some little chunk of plastic is bouncing around in the … --- ## [Fluid refills and topping off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-refills-and-topping-off/88094)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2014, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-refills-and-topping-off/88094 "2014-11-18T04:47:11Z")
On my Kia sedona mini van I had the oil changed about 2000 miles ago and it needs some now I believe, but I don't recall if they used 5w or 10w, so does it matter much which type I put in? Also, checking my oil, the mar… --- ## [Clunking in front end passenger side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-in-front-end-passenger-side/88088)
**Author:** [@LunaBrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LunaBrown)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2014, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-in-front-end-passenger-side/88088 "2014-11-17T22:57:57Z")
Hi, I have a low-mid pitched chunky clunking sound/feel in the front end of my jeep. It MAY be there because I drove over a cattle guard (auto gate for some of you) and one of the iron pieces popped up and hit the under… --- ## ['08 Impala won't start...left parking lights on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-impala-wont-start-left-parking-lights-on/88025)
**Author:** [@LemonSqueezed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LemonSqueezed)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2014, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-impala-wont-start-left-parking-lights-on/88025 "2014-11-17T22:10:53Z")
So... I drove to work this morning and parked my car (around 10:30AM). I return to my car at about 9:00PM. I approach it trying to unlock it using my remote. I keep hitting the button as I approach...it does not work. … --- ## [1996 town and country won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-town-and-country-wont-start/87862)
**Author:** [@Drake1461](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Drake1461)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2014, 9:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-town-and-country-wont-start/87862 "2014-11-17T09:39:45Z")
My 96 Town and Country won't start. It turns over and fires for about 1-2 seconds max. After that it only turns over, no fire. The key sign/symptom is that the odometer and PRNL do not light up. This is very sporadic… --- ## [Subaru outback 97 Loud engine noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-97-loud-engine-noise/88066)
**Author:** [@tommy55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tommy55)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2014, 8:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-97-loud-engine-noise/88066 "2014-11-17T08:52:46Z")
I bought this Subaru used with 350 000 km's on it,and I haven't added that many kilometers to it yet at all. For some reason whenever I drive on the highway and get my speed up to about 120 the front left part of the car… --- ## [Shifting/Flooding problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-flooding-problems/88078)
**Author:** [@AustinKP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AustinKP)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2014, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-flooding-problems/88078 "2014-11-16T22:59:29Z")
First, a little background......My dad's 2006 Hyundai Elantra had a thermostat malfunction, causing the radiator to crack and the head to warp. We took care of the thermostat and radiator our selves, but took it to the d… --- ## [2001 Camry Gear Selector Trim](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-camry-gear-selector-trim/88075)
**Author:** [@p1834](https://community.cartalk.com/u/p1834)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2014, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-camry-gear-selector-trim/88075 "2014-11-16T21:34:44Z")
I have to replace the plate at the base of the shift lever that has the gear letters on it. It looks like I have to remove the gear selector knob to be able to lift the trim plate up and off the selector - because the sl… --- ## [Idiling a car for heat for 40 minutes one time ok?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idiling-a-car-for-heat-for-40-minutes-one-time-ok/88069)
**Author:** [@xaml](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xaml)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2014, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idiling-a-car-for-heat-for-40-minutes-one-time-ok/88069 "2014-11-16T17:58:40Z")
Is it OK to idle a car for heat for 40 minutes one time? Car is 2000 Corolla with 60k miles. How come a gas generator can run 24 hours straight but a car cannot? --- ## [Ford Taurus 2003](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-2003/86017)
**Author:** [@PeterV](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeterV)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2014, 11:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-2003/86017 "2014-11-16T11:57:22Z")
I'm having trouble with my Taurus 2003 and the mechanic is struggling to find anything wrong; When idling, if I turn on the A/C on the car will start to shudder intermittently. It feels kinda like an engine misfire... Th… --- ## [Accidentally putting windshield washer fluid in coolant tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-putting-windshield-washer-fluid-in-coolant-tank/88050)
**Author:** [@d\_lee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/d_lee)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2014, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-putting-windshield-washer-fluid-in-coolant-tank/88050 "2014-11-16T03:05:23Z")
I accidentally put about 1/4 of a bottle of windshield washer fluid into my coolant tank last night, I had driven elsewhere before noticing the mistake. I have a 2006 Chevy Cobalt. Is the washer fluid just burn off and … --- ## [VW Timing Belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-timing-belt/88072)
**Author:** [@FilmProf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FilmProf)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2014, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-timing-belt/88072 "2014-11-16T02:30:46Z")
Hello all, I just got a 2007 Jetta with about 70,000 miles. It's a beautiful car, and I'm very happy with it. My gf, who has owned several VW's in the past, told me that VW 4 cylinder engines have an issue where if the… --- ## [Blown tire advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-tire-advice/88065)
**Author:** [@dgillen777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dgillen777)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2014, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-tire-advice/88065 "2014-11-16T00:56:11Z")
I have a 2012 Golf with 18k miles and all four OEM tires look about half worn (ContiProContact 196/65R15). Last night I accidentally hit a curb with my right front tire, resulting in a flat. There appears to be a gash on… --- ## [Smoke Test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-test/88067)
**Author:** [@BLF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BLF)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2014, 11:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-test/88067 "2014-11-15T11:24:28Z")
On my Buick, the "service engine soon" notice came up. I don't seem to be having any problems; however, the light would not go out. I took it to a repair company near me that seems to get good recommendations. They ca… --- ## [Engine block heaters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-block-heaters/88063)
**Author:** [@powerdogvt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/powerdogvt)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2014, 10:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-block-heaters/88063 "2014-11-15T10:15:23Z")
Couple of questions about block heaters: 1. Is the OEM heater the best or only way to go? The one for my Subaru Legacy costs about $110 excluding installation. 2. The car is brand new. I could probably save some money on… --- ## [Lurching in a 86 Nissan pickup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lurching-in-a-86-nissan-pickup/88070)
**Author:** [@morty2832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/morty2832)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2014, 7:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lurching-in-a-86-nissan-pickup/88070 "2014-11-15T07:42:47Z")
I have an 86 Nissan pickup with a z24 motor in it, yes the weird 4 cyl. With 8 plugs. It has been lurching when I let off the throttle or sometimes when I accelerate. Its been doing it for a year and won't do it all the … --- ## [1966 Plymouth Fury 2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1966-plymouth-fury-2/88039)
**Author:** [@KingJeremyTheWicked](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KingJeremyTheWicked)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2014, 7:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1966-plymouth-fury-2/88039 "2014-11-15T07:41:02Z")
I have a 1966 Plymouth Fury 2, and I have a few questions regarding fixing this bad boy up These cars had the option of having power steering, however, the original owner when purchased did not want that feature. I wa… --- ## [How should I replace the front subframe on my Nissan Sentra S 2007 2.0 L?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-should-i-replace-the-front-subframe-on-my-nissan-sentra-s-2007-2-0-l/88064)
**Author:** [@Lightstryk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lightstryk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2014, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-should-i-replace-the-front-subframe-on-my-nissan-sentra-s-2007-2-0-l/88064 "2014-11-15T01:59:51Z")
Lately my car has been making some really loud metallic clanging noises at the front end whenever I hit a bump or sewer cover with enough speed (\>20mph). I've taken it to 2 mechanics and both have said that the front sub… --- ## [Vinegar to remove ice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vinegar-to-remove-ice/88056)
**Author:** [@ellemae](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ellemae)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2014, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vinegar-to-remove-ice/88056 "2014-11-15T01:55:50Z")
A friend found on the internet the idea of using a vinegar/water solution to de-ice car windows on winter mornings. Would vinegar be bad for the paint or rubber, vinyl, chrome, etc parts it might come in contact with? --- ## [Jeep Liberty 07 short circuit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-liberty-07-short-circuit/88023)
**Author:** [@JoshNZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoshNZ)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2014, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-liberty-07-short-circuit/88023 "2014-11-15T00:17:47Z")
My gf was driving our 07 Liberty today, about to park outside the house when the engine quit, and the interior filled with smoke. By the time I got out there the smoke source was no longer obvious but definitely an elect… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1173) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1175)