# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1180 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1181 --- ## [When do I need new tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-do-i-need-new-tires/86983)
**Author:** [@red93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/red93)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2014, 6:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-do-i-need-new-tires/86983 "2014-10-28T06:30:15Z")
I drive a 2003 Subaru outback wagon. I live in Northern Michigan, the roads are terrible during the six months of winter we have. The tires on my car are Michelin hydroedge from 2007 with a treadwear warranty of 90,000 m… --- ## [Jetta 1.8t oil problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-1-8t-oil-problem/86524)
**Author:** [@Atakan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Atakan)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2014, 6:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-1-8t-oil-problem/86524 "2014-10-28T06:07:47Z")
Hey got a jetta 1.8t 2003 mk4 models.. Cars at 167km.. My cars oil light keeps going on when im on low rpm, but when i come to a full stop & check my oil its basiacly at max.. And i dont know why it goes on? Ive changed … --- ## [Leak can not be found even in the head gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leak-can-not-be-found-even-in-the-head-gasket/87358)
**Author:** [@kirkwood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kirkwood)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2014, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leak-can-not-be-found-even-in-the-head-gasket/87358 "2014-10-28T04:44:45Z")
2007 Pilot leaks coolant but, mechanic can not find the leak anywhere including the head gasket. He was a certified Honda mechanic. --- ## [CEL 2003 hyundai elantra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cel-2003-hyundai-elantra/87043)
**Author:** [@DEEBAKER](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DEEBAKER)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2014, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cel-2003-hyundai-elantra/87043 "2014-10-28T02:23:49Z")
Help!! one yr ago my CEL was on and I had my catalytic converter changed. car passed emissions and my CEL came back on about a month later, my mechanic said nothing to worry about. i now have to bring my car for emissio… --- ## [06 santa fe front breaks noise when warmed up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-santa-fe-front-breaks-noise-when-warmed-up/87824)
**Author:** [@protokore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/protokore)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2014, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-santa-fe-front-breaks-noise-when-warmed-up/87824 "2014-10-28T02:10:29Z")
I have a 06 fwd santa fe. Im pretty sure this is a front break noise. It only happens when breaking and after the breaks have warmed up quite a bit. So after long trips of stopping and going. But if the trip is long with… --- ## [Considering buying 2014 Subaru Outback but…no service tip 15k miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-buying-2014-subaru-outback-but-no-service-tip-15k-miles/87813)
**Author:** [@lgoldie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lgoldie)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2014, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-buying-2014-subaru-outback-but-no-service-tip-15k-miles/87813 "2014-10-27T20:31:35Z")
I am considering buy a 2014 Subaru Outback with just over 15,222 miles on it. The car fax list its first maintenance (oil and filter change) at 15,212. What's going on here? Is there damage done for not having and mainte… --- ## [96 Chevy Cavalier Transmission Problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-chevy-cavalier-transmission-problem/87847)
**Author:** [@slafond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/slafond)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2014, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-chevy-cavalier-transmission-problem/87847 "2014-10-27T19:10:22Z")
I have a 96 Chevy Cavalier with about 160k miles on it. Yesterday it started kicking kind of strangely from a dead stop to accelerating while in drive. This evening, after driving it both to and from work, when I backed… --- ## [Rear Brake and/or Parking Brake 'Clunk'?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-brake-and-or-parking-brake-clunk/87052)
**Author:** [@lan2161007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lan2161007)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2014, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-brake-and-or-parking-brake-clunk/87052 "2014-10-27T17:35:38Z")
I bought a 2006 Sonata V6 3.3L with 137k on it about a month ago. Engine and Trans is great, but I noticed an issue that developed within the past week and a half or so. I am one to always engage the parking brake when… --- ## [2001 Honda CRV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-crv/87003)
**Author:** [@Zaboomafoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zaboomafoo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2014, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-crv/87003 "2014-10-27T15:57:08Z")
I have a 2001 Honda CRV, 4WD, LX or LXE or something like that, I'm not sure. Anyways, the connection between the catalytic converter and the pipe going to the exhaust has broken. The pipe is hanging on by like half. I'm… --- ## [Popping sound...07 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/popping-sound-07-honda-accord/87848)
**Author:** [@kscho](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kscho)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2014, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/popping-sound-07-honda-accord/87848 "2014-10-27T15:51:49Z")
My 07 Honda Accord has an occasional popping and clicking sound. It happens most when I'm in reverse and cutting the wheel into a parallel park. My mechanic thought it was a transmission issue and did a transmission flus… --- ## [Leaking Fuel Injector(s)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-fuel-injector-s/87045)
**Author:** [@Demo\_Beta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Demo_Beta)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2014, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-fuel-injector-s/87045 "2014-10-27T15:41:32Z")
1991 Buick Regal, 3800 V6 I posted a few weeks ago about having a rough idle on a cold start. After some research and closer inspection of the vehicle, I'm quite certain I have at least one leaking injector that is flo… --- ## [98 honda civic stalls when coming to a stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-honda-civic-stalls-when-coming-to-a-stop/87049)
**Author:** [@rmorgason](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rmorgason)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2014, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-honda-civic-stalls-when-coming-to-a-stop/87049 "2014-10-27T14:23:43Z")
I recently bought a 98 civic ex for my daily commute. I've had it for almost 3 months. Recently, it has started to stall occasionally when I come to a stop. I then have to put the car in park and turn the key to start i… --- ## [Help! I have a 1998 Geo Prizm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-i-have-a-1998-geo-prizm/87044)
**Author:** [@EBurns8496](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EBurns8496)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2014, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-i-have-a-1998-geo-prizm/87044 "2014-10-27T14:08:31Z")
A few days ago I went to start my car and nothing happen I saw no dome light so I went and purchased a new battery. I replaced the battery and saw I had a dome light. I went to turn over the car and nothing happened. No … --- ## [1999 Toyota Camry LE 6-cylinder missing on piston No. 3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-camry-le-6-cylinder-missing-on-piston-no-3/87041)
**Author:** [@DogWalkerBill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DogWalkerBill)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2014, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-camry-le-6-cylinder-missing-on-piston-no-3/87041 "2014-10-27T13:30:49Z")
I live in Staten Island NY. In Feb-2010, I bought a used Toyota Camry LE, 6 cylinder, from a Staten Island used car dealer, for use on Staten Island. In early Dec-2013, I got over-sold a big tune up including new batt… --- ## [29 Chevy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/29-chevy/87840)
**Author:** [@herbs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/herbs)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2014, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/29-chevy/87840 "2014-10-27T13:15:14Z")
Help.... I'm having a hard time finding parts for this car. It's a problem with the rocker arms and push rods. Thanks herbs --- ## [Timing Belt replacement - 98 honda civic automotic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-replacement-98-honda-civic-automotic/87005)
**Author:** [@hawkeye123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hawkeye123)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2014, 11:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-replacement-98-honda-civic-automotic/87005 "2014-10-27T11:19:31Z")
After I replace the timing belt, water pump on my 98 honda civic auto. While my car is still on the jack stand when i turn the engine, my car accelerate on its own to the max so i had to turn the engine off. After couple… --- ## [1993 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Mystery Intermittent Engine Failure - Dropping out & revving up & stall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-corolla-1-8l-mystery-intermittent-engine-failure-dropping-out-revving-up-stall/86942)
**Author:** [@amberjade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amberjade)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2014, 10:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-corolla-1-8l-mystery-intermittent-engine-failure-dropping-out-revving-up-stall/86942 "2014-10-27T10:12:56Z")
Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii! I have a 1993 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Automatic Engine model 7FAE conundrum I REALLY need your genius help on... The car intermittently tries to stall. The engine drops out, like it is … --- ## [09 lancer alignment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-lancer-alignment/87841)
**Author:** [@k\_lynm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/k_lynm)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2014, 9:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-lancer-alignment/87841 "2014-10-27T09:16:23Z")
My 09 lancer pulls to the left even after alignment what are some of the reason its still pulling and when i apply the brakes it also pulls to the left.... i am in need of some advice? --- ## [White Smoke coming from my 1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria LX's engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-coming-from-my-1988-ford-ltd-crown-victoria-lxs-engine/87844)
**Author:** [@Akriloth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Akriloth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2014, 8:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-coming-from-my-1988-ford-ltd-crown-victoria-lxs-engine/87844 "2014-10-27T08:44:35Z")
Ok so basically, driving it around at 50ish mph or less and my car is fine but once I reach I-95 no problems yet. After about 10 miles at Interstate speed (on my way to work), I happen to notice an odd sound coming from … --- ## [Locking Rims/ Missing Key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locking-rims-missing-key/87829)
**Author:** [@evil.ss.teacher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/evil.ss.teacher)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2014, 8:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locking-rims-missing-key/87829 "2014-10-27T08:13:30Z")
Does Anyone know how to get a replacement key made for a lost rim key? They are ICW 18 inch rims, and ICW appears to be out of business. Where I live in Southwest Florida, there are no large tire & rim shops. I am wond… --- ## [Heater](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater/87843)
**Author:** [@henryray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/henryray)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2014, 6:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater/87843 "2014-10-27T06:40:06Z")
My heater will blow hot when the fan speed is set to the lower two speeds but when I put the fan on the higher speeds the heat starts to turn cold almost right away, but when I put it back to low it gets hot again. It do… --- ## [1998 Nissan Altima three problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-nissan-altima-three-problems/87799)
**Author:** [@GearHead579](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GearHead579)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2014, 5:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-nissan-altima-three-problems/87799 "2014-10-27T05:44:26Z")
Hello, Other than performing simple maintenance, I don't know how to work on cars. Please keep that mind when answering my question. My 1998 Nissan Altima has the following three problems that I want to fix: 1) Bot… --- ## [Pressurized Fuel System](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pressurized-fuel-system/87842)
**Author:** [@repairblues](https://community.cartalk.com/u/repairblues)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2014, 5:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pressurized-fuel-system/87842 "2014-10-27T05:13:45Z")
I own a 1998 C2500 Silverado. Recently I started noticing extreme gasoline fumes. Took truck in to my local mechanic and found out the fuel pump module had come loose from the gas tank. My mechanic dropped the fuel ta… --- ## [What kind of screws can I use to fasten heat shield to underbody?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-screws-can-i-use-to-fasten-heat-shield-to-underbody/87836)
**Author:** [@Roger124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger124)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2014, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-screws-can-i-use-to-fasten-heat-shield-to-underbody/87836 "2014-10-27T04:09:35Z")
I have 2006 Ford Focus. The sheet metal on the bottom is rather large, and it fell off again. Before, I had secured it with bolts and over-sized washers. But now, the areas around where the sheet metal is supposed to be … --- ## [Do oil plugs really just wear out?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-oil-plugs-really-just-wear-out/87818)
**Author:** [@Meg.8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Meg.8)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2014, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-oil-plugs-really-just-wear-out/87818 "2014-10-26T22:25:12Z")
I had my oil changed and was told by the shop that the threads on the plug are stripped. They had to glue the bolt back and told me for $350 they can replace the oil pan. It is an older car but only has 140,000 miles. Th… --- ## [In the shop for 3 MONTHS! 1999 Ford windstar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-the-shop-for-3-months-1999-ford-windstar/87822)
**Author:** [@Hypatia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hypatia)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2014, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-the-shop-for-3-months-1999-ford-windstar/87822 "2014-10-26T21:23:57Z")
I think I've found the worst mechanic ever... On July 18 my 1999 Ford Windstar van was towed and diagnosed with a blown head gasket. I FINALLY got it back on Sept 4th and was told it was idling a little rough, but it was… --- ## [91' S-10 with at least a blown head gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-s-10-with-at-least-a-blown-head-gasket/87810)
**Author:** [@ElectroBill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ElectroBill)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2014, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-s-10-with-at-least-a-blown-head-gasket/87810 "2014-10-26T19:02:42Z")
So, my wife's grandfather bought this truck for me for $300 on my son's first birthday. Been a great truck, it has a 7' long bed, painted flat black with a combo of brush and spraypaint :slight\_smile: For a few years now… --- ## [Front timing cover reseal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-timing-cover-reseal/87825)
**Author:** [@savabuck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/savabuck)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2014, 7:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-timing-cover-reseal/87825 "2014-10-26T07:24:32Z")
I have a 2008 Toyota Highlander with 130K miles and took it in for routine oil change at dealership and was told I have a leak and will need front timing cover reseal completed at the cost of $2,920.00!! What is interest… --- ## [2008 Honda Fit Manual - The Trouble with Reverse?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-fit-manual-the-trouble-with-reverse/87814)
**Author:** [@Melbeline](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Melbeline)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2014, 5:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-fit-manual-the-trouble-with-reverse/87814 "2014-10-26T05:23:02Z")
I have a 2008 Honda Fit Manual with 128000 kms on it. Its been a great car but I've had a recurring issue with getting the shifter into reverse ever since I bought the car - numerous techs have looked at it over the past… --- ## [2010 Subaru Forester Brake Light Stays on when Car is Cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-brake-light-stays-on-when-car-is-cold/87834)
**Author:** [@Scooby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scooby)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2014, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-brake-light-stays-on-when-car-is-cold/87834 "2014-10-26T04:16:48Z")
OK, so I have a 2010 Subee, 36K miles. Three events here, added in car monitoring from State Farm for Ins Discount, had a nail in back tire which I had repaired, it's been pretty cold at night here in GA. When I start … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1179) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1181)