# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1176 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1177 --- ## [Your favorite vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-favorite-vehicle/88012)
**Author:** [@rocketman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rocketman)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2014, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-favorite-vehicle/88012 "2014-11-10T13:13:28Z")
What was your favorite (you or your family owned) vehicle and how old were you when you had it, what happened to it? Rocketman --- ## [Attempted electrical timer adjustment went bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/attempted-electrical-timer-adjustment-went-bad/87755)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2014, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/attempted-electrical-timer-adjustment-went-bad/87755 "2014-11-10T03:37:05Z")
99 Acura Integra with 100k in California. I did all the maintenance and wanted to check the electrical timer. So I draw a line to mark the current position of the dizzy and loosened (just to make sure I can loosen it w… --- ## [1987 Dodge Caravan starting/stalling problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-dodge-caravan-starting-stalling-problem/88005)
**Author:** [@e86mopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/e86mopar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2014, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-dodge-caravan-starting-stalling-problem/88005 "2014-11-09T22:08:24Z")
Hello, I have an ' 87 Caravan/mini ram van with the Mitsu 2.6 4 cylinder engine. It has 180k miles. Always ran great until now. It'll start right up (the first time) on a cold morning with no problems, but runs a litt… --- ## [Car pulling after alignment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-pulling-after-alignment/88000)
**Author:** [@bradleytjohnson1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bradleytjohnson1)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2014, 11:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-pulling-after-alignment/88000 "2014-11-09T11:44:12Z")
Last week I got my rack and pinion replaced and immediately following that I attempted to go on a trip that weekend. However, my car began shaking insanely, it had been doing that the whole trip. About 100 miles in I dec… --- ## [What is the best brand of spark plug for a Mitsu 2.6 engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-best-brand-of-spark-plug-for-a-mitsu-2-6-engine/88006)
**Author:** [@e86mopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/e86mopar)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2014, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-best-brand-of-spark-plug-for-a-mitsu-2-6-engine/88006 "2014-11-09T02:47:09Z")
Hello, I've always been a Chrysler owner, especially older Chryslers. I've always used Champion plugs on my older V8s with great results. Since I have a Mitsu 2.6 engine in my Caravan, what brand is known to run the be… --- ## [A bunch of mechanics are stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-bunch-of-mechanics-are-stuck/87960)
**Author:** [@tinkripp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tinkripp)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2014, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-bunch-of-mechanics-are-stuck/87960 "2014-11-09T02:23:48Z")
I have a 1994 Chevy 1500 with a 4.3 that's been having issues. Within the past year it's had fuel pump, fuel filter, and spark plug wires replaced. Within the past 3 months it's had plugs, new throttle body, gaskets, inj… --- ## [Old Yota Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-yota-question/87995)
**Author:** [@LukeDoyle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LukeDoyle)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2014, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-yota-question/87995 "2014-11-09T00:58:02Z")
I have an older vehicle (1977 Toyota Pickup) and I was wondering about changing my headlights. I have 4 headlights two for high beams and two for low beams do I have to buy two different lights or do they just have to be… --- ## [2000 Chevy Prizm Fuel Delivery Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-prizm-fuel-delivery-problem/87901)
**Author:** [@T-Ram](https://community.cartalk.com/u/T-Ram)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2014, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-prizm-fuel-delivery-problem/87901 "2014-11-08T22:22:48Z")
Exactly one year ago (10/31/2013), my car would not start. I went through the normal diagnostics (checked fuses, fired the car up with ether in the manifold, etc.) and arrived at the fuel pump as the likely issue. I re… --- ## [Help! Car "Shuts Down" While in traffic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-car-shuts-down-while-in-traffic/87999)
**Author:** [@Kacied](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kacied)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2014, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-car-shuts-down-while-in-traffic/87999 "2014-11-08T19:43:25Z")
I have a 2007 Nissan murano so and the past 2 days while in traffic in my way home his happens: All the lights go on (oil, engine, brake, ect) Cannot push gas or brake and steering wheel is very tight. I was able to shit… --- ## [Subaru Legacy 2010 passenger seat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-legacy-2010-passenger-seat/87954)
**Author:** [@CFranc77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CFranc77)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2014, 6:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-legacy-2010-passenger-seat/87954 "2014-11-08T06:29:27Z")
Just a few days back, the front passenger seat of my 2010 Legacy ceased to move forward and backward. So no one can feasibly sit in the front when I'm driving unless under 5' tall. The lumbar and seat back motors seem to… --- ## [Chryster Concorde - Oil Light Flickers when idleing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chryster-concorde-oil-light-flickers-when-idleing/87982)
**Author:** [@darthsmozers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/darthsmozers)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2014, 5:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chryster-concorde-oil-light-flickers-when-idleing/87982 "2014-11-08T05:59:37Z")
I have a 2004 Chrystler Concorde with only 68,000 miles on it. Last year around this time, the oil light began to flicker and our mechanic replaced the oil pressure sensor. Fast forward to last month and the flickering… --- ## [Is it the linkage or actual clutch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-the-linkage-or-actual-clutch/88002)
**Author:** [@stoke.em.slocum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stoke.em.slocum)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2014, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-the-linkage-or-actual-clutch/88002 "2014-11-08T05:25:49Z")
Hello all! I drive a 95 Mitsubishi Mirage LS with a manual transmission. The other night on my drive home from work my car decided that she would no longer shift into ANY gear. Just a month or so ago I have replaced both… --- ## [2006 Hyundai Sonata V6 Serpentine Belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-sonata-v6-serpentine-belt/87994)
**Author:** [@0t1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/0t1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2014, 5:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-sonata-v6-serpentine-belt/87994 "2014-11-08T05:06:47Z")
Is it time to replace? There is a noise coming from the belt and when I listen with the hood up my best guess is that it's the tensioner. I'm not sure if it is easy to replace or if that is even the problem. The belt … --- ## [Replacing the Rack and Pinon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-the-rack-and-pinon/87987)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2014, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-the-rack-and-pinon/87987 "2014-11-08T03:59:56Z")
I have a 2002 Kia Sedona Mini van at 175000 and have been told that my leaking fluid is coming from the rack and pinon on the van. I got a quote from the dealership of a little over $600 for full replacment including la… --- ## [Diagnosis help. Waterpump / power steering related... I think](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosis-help-waterpump-power-steering-related-i-think/87752)
**Author:** [@Zarathuztra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zarathuztra)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2014, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosis-help-waterpump-power-steering-related-i-think/87752 "2014-11-08T02:14:06Z")
Car: 2007 Honda Accord LX 2.4 liter Recently my car has been making a little too much noise from the water pump. It doesn't happen immediately, it happens after the car has driven for a while. for example, I have an ho… --- ## [Negitive battery terminal melted](https://community.cartalk.com/t/negitive-battery-terminal-melted/87913)
**Author:** [@Pulse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pulse)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2014, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/negitive-battery-terminal-melted/87913 "2014-11-07T22:49:27Z")
While reinstalling my battery after working on my 94 sentra my negitive battery cable melted my negitive terminal. I installed the positive first then went to do the negitive and huge spark/smoke and I see my terminal … --- ## [Combine regular and severe maint schedules?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/combine-regular-and-severe-maint-schedules/87990)
**Author:** [@powerdogvt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/powerdogvt)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2014, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/combine-regular-and-severe-maint-schedules/87990 "2014-11-07T20:52:05Z")
The only "extreme" duty for our car is the cold of Vermont winters. Is it OK to follow the regular maintenance schedule in warmer months and the severe in below-freezing months? --- ## [Are transmission hoses checked during a transmission flush as a matter of course?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-transmission-hoses-checked-during-a-transmission-flush-as-a-matter-of-course/87977)
**Author:** [@kittykatt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kittykatt)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2014, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-transmission-hoses-checked-during-a-transmission-flush-as-a-matter-of-course/87977 "2014-11-07T20:36:29Z")
hello, everyone.... I had a transmission flush done at a Toyota service center yesterday, and that was all that was done. Today, I went to get an oil change, and was told both hoses were leaking. Not only were they lea… --- ## [Screwed up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screwed-up/87984)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2014, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screwed-up/87984 "2014-11-07T14:54:33Z")
I put a new set of agressive rough tires on my Dakota then after about 2 wks I noticed a funny noise,I checked under the hood and felt the pumpkin(barely warm) and scratched my head decided to check oil level in differe… --- ## [Rear light not working - Do most mechanics have the part on-hand?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-light-not-working-do-most-mechanics-have-the-part-on-hand/87989)
**Author:** [@xaml](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xaml)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2014, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-light-not-working-do-most-mechanics-have-the-part-on-hand/87989 "2014-11-07T03:56:03Z")
Car is a 2000 Corolla with 62k miles. My rear brake light (driver side) went out (pretty sure it is the bulb). 2 months ago the blinker relay went out and I replaced it. Do most mechanics have the bulb on hand? --- ## [Heater/Overheating sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-overheating-sensor/87961)
**Author:** [@dibblepop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dibblepop)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2014, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-overheating-sensor/87961 "2014-11-07T01:42:58Z")
My 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Magnum V6 keeps having a problem where periodically the heat gauge will inexplicably go to over heating, when the truck is not. It loves to do this when starting out on a long trip, though it only… --- ## [Oil condition - multiple short stops clarification](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-condition-multiple-short-stops-clarification/87965)
**Author:** [@xaml](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xaml)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2014, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-condition-multiple-short-stops-clarification/87965 "2014-11-06T22:48:30Z")
I've read that short stops are bad for the oil condition because the oil does not heat up enough to burn off the water (byproduct of combustion). What about multiple short stops (15-20min rest in between...say 5 stops)… --- ## ['02 Blazer Intermittent Fuel Pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-blazer-intermittent-fuel-pump/87980)
**Author:** [@TilTheWheelsFallOff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TilTheWheelsFallOff)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2014, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-blazer-intermittent-fuel-pump/87980 "2014-11-06T22:04:44Z")
I have an 02' Blazer 2Door 2WD 4.3L vortec. Great truck - very low miles. Sorry if this is long, but i want to give all the info - about a month ago the fuel pump went out. She was showing signs / not starting on the 1st… --- ## [Major Service on Camry 2009](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-service-on-camry-2009/87959)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2014, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-service-on-camry-2009/87959 "2014-11-06T21:43:51Z")
Hi, I have Camry 2009 with 73400 miles on it. It is in excellent condition. I bought it 15 months back, when it had 63000 miles. Previous owner didn't gone through Major service which was supposed to be done at 60k. I go… --- ## [Dislodged the information display panel in my Buick Verano!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dislodged-the-information-display-panel-in-my-buick-verano/87978)
**Author:** [@Mark39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark39)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2014, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dislodged-the-information-display-panel-in-my-buick-verano/87978 "2014-11-06T20:56:04Z")
OH GOD am I dumb. I thought it was a friggin touch panel and dislodged the damn thing. It's still attached on the left, but on the right side it's now fallen a little backwards. is there a way I can fix this or am I abou… --- ## [Does a modern carwash damage the paint?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-a-modern-carwash-damage-the-paint/87969)
**Author:** [@powerdogvt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/powerdogvt)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2014, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-a-modern-carwash-damage-the-paint/87969 "2014-11-06T20:26:00Z")
I'm planning to wash our new car monthly, but I can't do it myself in winter. There's a $14 auto car wash in our area, or hand washes that start around $25 for just wash/dry, no wax. Problem is, I don't even know if the … --- ## [Scotchguard Auto on brand new car fabric](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scotchguard-auto-on-brand-new-car-fabric/87962)
**Author:** [@powerdogvt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/powerdogvt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2014, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scotchguard-auto-on-brand-new-car-fabric/87962 "2014-11-06T17:26:28Z")
I thought I might greet our new Subaru with a can of Scotchguard and spray the rugs and seats. But I can't help but feel that it's a huge amount of trust to put into a product, no matter how good. With me, often if somet… --- ## [Weird Wiring- Possessed Tail lights- 1991 F150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-wiring-possessed-tail-lights-1991-f150/87928)
**Author:** [@Rob\_B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rob_B)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2014, 8:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-wiring-possessed-tail-lights-1991-f150/87928 "2014-11-06T08:24:09Z")
I recently bought an old farm truck with lots of minor problems. I figured it was kept running well enough, considering the chassis has 300k on it. It is a 3rd vehicle for the sometimes heavy-duty jobs that just can't … --- ## [1999 Civic Problems Starting (after 1 or more hours of not being driven)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-civic-problems-starting-after-1-or-more-hours-of-not-being-driven/87956)
**Author:** [@lanedstevenson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lanedstevenson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2014, 8:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-civic-problems-starting-after-1-or-more-hours-of-not-being-driven/87956 "2014-11-06T08:09:41Z")
My 1999 Civic, manual trans, 127k, 1.6 4 cyl, has problems starting if the car has been sitting for more than 1 hour. For example, if I go to store for 5 min and start the car, it starts up instantly. Car drives fine and… --- ## [2012 Hyundai Tucson - Very Scary Ride!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-tucson-very-scary-ride/87975)
**Author:** [@Purple\_Lady](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purple_Lady)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2014, 7:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-tucson-very-scary-ride/87975 "2014-11-06T07:47:33Z")
I'm the original owner of a 2012 Hyundai Tucson and have owned the car for 2.5 years; mileage is under 15,000. About 14 months ago, the car started lunging (for lack of a better term) and I'm wondering what could cause … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1175) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1177)