# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1175 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1176 --- ## [Using Light Bulb to Keep Engine Warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-light-bulb-to-keep-engine-warm/88053)
**Author:** [@william969](https://community.cartalk.com/u/william969)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2014, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-light-bulb-to-keep-engine-warm/88053 "2014-11-15T00:09:13Z")
I have a 1978 GM 4x4 van with a 400 small block. In Denver we're in a middle of a very cold (Polar Vortex) night that may get to 10 Below zero. I have enough antifreeze to 10 below zero--nothing more and I'm a bit co… --- ## [Bad igintion coil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-igintion-coil/88054)
**Author:** [@JimFrost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimFrost)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 11:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-igintion-coil/88054 "2014-11-14T11:04:35Z")
Howdy, found out today that my third ignition coil is bad, it's a Honda civic 03' my question is, do I have to buy a new ignition coil. I had a clerk tell me I could switch the coils and it would run fine? Is this right?… --- ## [Hard time braking when making sharp turn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-time-braking-when-making-sharp-turn/88052)
**Author:** [@ShawnaRae](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShawnaRae)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 10:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-time-braking-when-making-sharp-turn/88052 "2014-11-14T10:16:29Z")
Wasn't sure if this is the place for this, just looking for advice or ideas on my issue. When turning right, it seems as if my brakes don't want to work. There is somewhat of a grinding sound and what I can only describe… --- ## [1998 Avalon with coolant leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-avalon-with-coolant-leak/87652)
**Author:** [@ashirm98](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ashirm98)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 9:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-avalon-with-coolant-leak/87652 "2014-11-14T09:01:29Z")
I have a 1998 Toyota Avalon with a coolant system leak and I just replaced the upper and lower radiator hoses. The car continues to leak or burn coolant but I cannot find any trace of the leaking under the car. I filled … --- ## [4 Runner brake failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-runner-brake-failure/88044)
**Author:** [@Neilsmom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Neilsmom)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 8:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-runner-brake-failure/88044 "2014-11-14T08:49:50Z")
I experienced the sudden onset of brake failure when driving home from work . The ABS light came on and stayed on and a loud continuous beeping alarm started sounding, and my brakes became non functional. I was fortunat… --- ## [1995 Mercury Villager Extreme Wobble all the time/DriverSide Wheelbearing grease squished out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mercury-villager-extreme-wobble-all-the-time-driverside-wheelbearing-grease-squished-out/88049)
**Author:** [@RMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RMW)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 8:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mercury-villager-extreme-wobble-all-the-time-driverside-wheelbearing-grease-squished-out/88049 "2014-11-14T08:43:33Z")
...,could the constant wobble be caused from a bad wheel bearing? The wobbling and vibration gets really bad and it try's to setup an insistent shaking & vibrating at 35mph and I have to slow down to around 18 - 20mph to… --- ## [1993 Jeep grand cherokee running on three cylinders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-jeep-grand-cherokee-running-on-three-cylinders/87798)
**Author:** [@dockrat100](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dockrat100)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-jeep-grand-cherokee-running-on-three-cylinders/87798 "2014-11-14T00:15:45Z")
I have a 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo that was running well, but I stopped at a restaurant for lunch, and when I came out and restarted the car, it ran like garbage. I babied it 50 miles home, where I replaced the spa… --- ## [2000 Buick Century Hard Shifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-buick-century-hard-shifting/88055)
**Author:** [@CJConstruction](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CJConstruction)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2014, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-buick-century-hard-shifting/88055 "2014-11-13T23:15:55Z")
I have seen TONS of posts about issues with the transmission in the 2000 Century, but no REAL answers. My car shifts perfectly fine cold, but once it warms up it shits hard between all gears. Downshifts are never an is… --- ## [Car sort of "jumps" back and fourth while driving uphill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sort-of-jumps-back-and-fourth-while-driving-uphill/87940)
**Author:** [@JimFrost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimFrost)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2014, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sort-of-jumps-back-and-fourth-while-driving-uphill/87940 "2014-11-13T19:50:35Z")
Not sure if this is called "sputtering" or something else. But essentially today all of the sudden my car would sort of jump ahead, as if I when revving it back and fourth on the pedal aggressively. Not sure what could h… --- ## [Replacing Evap Core in 2009 Toyota Matrix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-evap-core-in-2009-toyota-matrix/88051)
**Author:** [@macjedimatt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/macjedimatt)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2014, 6:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-evap-core-in-2009-toyota-matrix/88051 "2014-11-13T06:36:05Z")
My sister's Toyota Matrix is spewing aluminum oxide dust/powder whenever she turns the blower on. Best I can tell the evap core is disintegrating. Since the repair is rather expensive, I'm thinking of having a garage eva… --- ## [Painting fuel cap door on 2005 VW Jetta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/painting-fuel-cap-door-on-2005-vw-jetta/87951)
**Author:** [@mystic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mystic)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2014, 4:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/painting-fuel-cap-door-on-2005-vw-jetta/87951 "2014-11-13T04:53:02Z")
The door comes primed so one less step to mess with. I've already located the paint code so that's taken care of. The only thing I don't know is if this car has a separate clear coat applied after the initial base coat. … --- ## [Giving cars a rest](https://community.cartalk.com/t/giving-cars-a-rest/88033)
**Author:** [@loocy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/loocy)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2014, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/giving-cars-a-rest/88033 "2014-11-13T04:34:27Z")
My husband thinks the car runs better after letting it rest a day or two; Is this correct? --- ## [Low compression](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-compression/88046)
**Author:** [@pedy13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pedy13)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2014, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-compression/88046 "2014-11-12T23:04:45Z")
I just put a used transmission in my 02 accord now im having low compression issues what can this be? I never had any issues with the motor before the transmission job. --- ## [98 Concord Lxi starting problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-concord-lxi-starting-problems/88037)
**Author:** [@pfitzwater](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pfitzwater)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2014, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-concord-lxi-starting-problems/88037 "2014-11-12T14:56:42Z")
I have a 98 Chrysler Concord Lxi with a 3.2 L V6. I live in Indiana and in the summer time when its hot The car will get warmer than normal (I have figured out that one of the cooling fans is out and needs to be replaced… --- ## [No heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat/87884)
**Author:** [@Supersavermom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Supersavermom)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2014, 7:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat/87884 "2014-11-12T07:13:18Z")
What could be why I have no heat it's getting cold and trying to figure out why and the AC/ heat does blow out the dash panel on out floor or defrost and when heat on its cold air blowing --- ## [P0441 & P0455 Trouble Codes on 2007 Toyota Corolla CE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0441-p0455-trouble-codes-on-2007-toyota-corolla-ce/88026)
**Author:** [@Marky-B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marky-B)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2014, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0441-p0455-trouble-codes-on-2007-toyota-corolla-ce/88026 "2014-11-12T03:11:39Z")
I've been having P0441 & P0455 codes showing up on my 2007 Corolla CE. My code reader tells me the areas that need checked. But, I can't find the vacuum switching valve on it so that I can check it for problems. Someb… --- ## [Snow tires - VW Rabbit '07 FWD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tires-vw-rabbit-07-fwd/88041)
**Author:** [@PortlandRabbit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PortlandRabbit)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2014, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tires-vw-rabbit-07-fwd/88041 "2014-11-11T23:31:15Z")
Hello! This is my first winter in snowy New England. I'm preparing my Californian car for the season and will need to buy snow tires soon. I've been told different things by my mechanic and by the tire guys. Should I buy… --- ## [2004 Toyota Camry Cruise Light Flashes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-camry-cruise-light-flashes/88031)
**Author:** [@kirkyone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kirkyone)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2014, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-camry-cruise-light-flashes/88031 "2014-11-11T23:18:30Z")
When the cruise light flashes the engine ideals at a lower RPM. Usually not a big deal, but when I'm in reverse the car will often stall out. The flashing light comes and goes without apparent cause. --- ## [Stuck Steering Wheel/ignition switch--Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-steering-wheel-ignition-switch-help/88035)
**Author:** [@MountainMick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MountainMick)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2014, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-steering-wheel-ignition-switch-help/88035 "2014-11-11T20:47:01Z")
So, I have an 89 Ford Ranger 4-wheel drive and the steering wheel is locked up (along with the ignition switch), neither of which will turn or budge. I've been told to shake steering wheel from side to side while tryin… --- ## [Ressurecting a 98 Jetta TDI that has been not been started in years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ressurecting-a-98-jetta-tdi-that-has-been-not-been-started-in-years/87910)
**Author:** [@themonkman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/themonkman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2014, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ressurecting-a-98-jetta-tdi-that-has-been-not-been-started-in-years/87910 "2014-11-11T13:16:18Z")
This is one of my childhood cars that I've had in the garage for probably about 3 years and have sadly neglected. It hasn't been started up in at least 2 years. I'd like to turn this into a project car one day (maybe a… --- ## ['03 Chevy Malibu, v6, 3.1, coolant loss, loud knock, loss of power, missfire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-chevy-malibu-v6-3-1-coolant-loss-loud-knock-loss-of-power-missfire/88029)
**Author:** [@Netscapeman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Netscapeman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2014, 11:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-chevy-malibu-v6-3-1-coolant-loss-loud-knock-loss-of-power-missfire/88029 "2014-11-11T11:49:13Z")
I have a 2003 Chevy Malibu, V6, 3.1, auto, 140k miles. Car started out with code 0420 with no noticeable symptoms, but then added code 0303 (miss fire cyl #3) with loud knock (mostly after warmup) and loss of power unde… --- ## [Correlation between high engine compression, excessive oil pressure and leaking seals?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/correlation-between-high-engine-compression-excessive-oil-pressure-and-leaking-seals/87939)
**Author:** [@mystic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mystic)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2014, 11:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/correlation-between-high-engine-compression-excessive-oil-pressure-and-leaking-seals/87939 "2014-11-11T11:23:18Z")
Just wondering because I'm going to be replacing the rear main oil seal soon because it's leaking. I'm wondering if it would be wise to first get my compression down to where it's supposed to be and also check my oil pr… --- ## [Went in for an oil change, left with a $2000 estimate to replace my tires and brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/went-in-for-an-oil-change-left-with-a-2000-estimate-to-replace-my-tires-and-brakes/88030)
**Author:** [@a588](https://community.cartalk.com/u/a588)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2014, 11:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/went-in-for-an-oil-change-left-with-a-2000-estimate-to-replace-my-tires-and-brakes/88030 "2014-11-11T11:09:10Z")
Today I went into my local Mazda dealership to have my oil changed when I was informed that I needed all new tires, new brake pads for the front and back, new rotors - the whole nine yards basically. Their estimate came … --- ## [03 buick lesabre problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-buick-lesabre-problem/88018)
**Author:** [@grizzly2890](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grizzly2890)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2014, 8:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-buick-lesabre-problem/88018 "2014-11-11T08:19:04Z")
my buick has a weird problem, basically it wont start the security light comes on, nothing and i mean absolutely nothing works inside of the car and the power window circuit breaker under the back seat is burning hot, ob… --- ## [DIY Need to repair the Air Conditioner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-need-to-repair-the-air-conditioner/87992)
**Author:** [@Zarathuztra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zarathuztra)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2014, 6:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-need-to-repair-the-air-conditioner/87992 "2014-11-11T06:06:07Z")
I recently was told there was some fluid leaking from the car, no residue was left behind so it was either water or something else that isn't oil based. Out of chance I tried to use the AC the other day and found it to d… --- ## [2000 Honda Civic Automatic Transmission and cooling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-civic-automatic-transmission-and-cooling/88028)
**Author:** [@Ultraorange](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ultraorange)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2014, 5:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-civic-automatic-transmission-and-cooling/88028 "2014-11-11T05:42:49Z")
So I'm the second owner of a Civic, it's at 130k miles. This is the first automatic car I've driven in a ver long time like 10 years. So I have some silly and basic questions about it. When I am going down a hill and l… --- ## [Jaguar 2002 X-Type ABS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-2002-x-type-abs/88027)
**Author:** [@Canada\_Phil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Canada_Phil)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2014, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-2002-x-type-abs/88027 "2014-11-11T01:50:48Z")
The car runs great, but ABS brake always engaged at start-up. Heavy vibration. The ABS warning light comes on after a couple of miles and then the brakes work fine. Changed the wheel speed senors, but repairman said it … --- ## [New high output alternator issuse for 2007 camry 3.5l](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-high-output-alternator-issuse-for-2007-camry-3-5l/88004)
**Author:** [@jessejames](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jessejames)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2014, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-high-output-alternator-issuse-for-2007-camry-3-5l/88004 "2014-11-11T01:08:19Z")
Hello everyone I'm new to this site an soI was hoping to get some input on a little dilemma, I have a 07 camry 3.5l with an after market sound system as follows VM Audio SRCAP4.5 Car 4.5 Farad Digital Top Capacitor Maxxl… --- ## [Tire pressure recommendation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-recommendation/88016)
**Author:** [@grizz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grizz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2014, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-recommendation/88016 "2014-11-10T21:20:44Z")
Hello all! I'm about to have snow tires installed on a 98 Merc. The tires are studded, my question is do I tell the garage to follow the pressure stamped on the door pillar even though I'm installing the studded snow ti… --- ## [First oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-oil-change/87998)
**Author:** [@powerdogvt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/powerdogvt)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2014, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-oil-change/87998 "2014-11-10T18:56:55Z")
Reading the Subaru legacy 2015 maintenance requirements, they say that the first service and oil change are at 6,000, and all other maintenance is also at 6K miles. But it also says that it's OK to do the first change … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1174) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1176)