# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1182 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1183 --- ## [1997 nissan maxima manual trans no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-maxima-manual-trans-no-start/87567)
**Author:** [@jmipana](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmipana)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2014, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-maxima-manual-trans-no-start/87567 "2014-10-23T03:24:40Z")
I bought a 1997Nissan Maxima from my cousin and as he tried teaching me how to drive stick I stalled and the car did not want to start back up we were able to pop starT it it to get back to my houseI am unsure whether it… --- ## [2002 opel astra miss fire every few weeks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-opel-astra-miss-fire-every-few-weeks/87784)
**Author:** [@Astraman91](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Astraman91)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2014, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-opel-astra-miss-fire-every-few-weeks/87784 "2014-10-23T02:25:43Z")
My 1.4 petrol opel astra keeps miss firing every few weeks . When I turn it on the check engine light comes on and the engine shakes so much I can feel it in the steering wheel. When it does I take it out on the road and… --- ## [Tire Replacement for All-Wheel Drive Vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-replacement-for-all-wheel-drive-vehicles/87781)
**Author:** [@Roshni](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roshni)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2014, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-replacement-for-all-wheel-drive-vehicles/87781 "2014-10-23T01:48:46Z")
I own a 2013 Toyota Rav4 and the indicator light for the tire pressure went on due to a nail embedded in the outside edge of the driver's side tire. I took the car to a local tire center and the service rep mentioned tha… --- ## [LEXUS ES300 Timing Belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-es300-timing-belt/87716)
**Author:** [@Cargeezer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cargeezer)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2014, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-es300-timing-belt/87716 "2014-10-22T21:40:47Z")
I am a senior citizen and own a 1999 Lexus ES300 with a V6 3000 Four Cam 24 VVT-i engine with approximately 102,000 miles. There is an ongoing problem with the car that the dealer’s service manager and master mechanic ca… --- ## [Permagap spark plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/permagap-spark-plugs/87765)
**Author:** [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2014, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/permagap-spark-plugs/87765 "2014-10-22T21:08:14Z")
I just bought a Mercury 7.5 HP 2-stroke outboard that needed fixing. First thing I did was pull the spark plugs. They are Champion L78V's. I noticed the electrode design was different from anything I've seen before. The … --- ## [Loose Steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loose-steering/87758)
**Author:** [@Demo\_Beta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Demo_Beta)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2014, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loose-steering/87758 "2014-10-22T18:16:47Z")
I just drove a car I'm looking to buy and the steering wheel was pretty loose. Not jerky, just sloppy. I can tell it needs an alignment, but what could I be looking at in order to tighten it up? I've learned that fro… --- ## [Transmission repair worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-repair-worth-it/87773)
**Author:** [@KHex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KHex)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2014, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-repair-worth-it/87773 "2014-10-22T16:00:50Z")
My 2008 Hyundai Elantra is paid off, has 130,000+ miles, and recently the transmission went. While looking at it, the mechanic noticed I'm behind on other maintenance, bringing the total to over $4,000 for necessary fixe… --- ## [Short term maintenance on new (used) truck and long term project ideas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/short-term-maintenance-on-new-used-truck-and-long-term-project-ideas/87636)
**Author:** [@Yams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yams)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2014, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/short-term-maintenance-on-new-used-truck-and-long-term-project-ideas/87636 "2014-10-22T13:59:04Z")
Hey there, I just recently bought a 1985 Chevy k10 4wd with a 6.2L diesel and wondering what you guys thought I should do to her. Short term, I'm thinking I'll replace all the fluids (oil, tranny fluid, t-case fluid, fro… --- ## [When to replace the belt - newbie](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-replace-the-belt-newbie/87734)
**Author:** [@DaveKia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveKia)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2014, 7:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-replace-the-belt-newbie/87734 "2014-10-22T07:32:44Z")
I have KIA Rio 2007 with 56k miles. My wife took it into a mechanic who suggested she replace the belt (I guess serpentine belt). I did a bit of research and this is below the average replacement distance of 60k-100k m… --- ## [Belt continues to squeal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/belt-continues-to-squeal/87766)
**Author:** [@nrmesser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nrmesser)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2014, 6:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/belt-continues-to-squeal/87766 "2014-10-22T06:05:21Z")
I drive a 1991 Honda Accord. A few months ago I began to notice that the engine compartment would squeal when I started it on occasion. I went under the hood and determined that both the alternator and steering pump belt… --- ## [Why my car is always slightly turning right? really a headache](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-my-car-is-always-slightly-turning-right-really-a-headache/87701)
**Author:** [@Annn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Annn)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2014, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-my-car-is-always-slightly-turning-right-really-a-headache/87701 "2014-10-22T04:55:34Z")
Everything of my 2006 Camry runs OK except that it is always pulling right (I do feel the steering wheel is turning right slightly by itself, I need constantly use effort to turn it back straight), and it wears the tires… --- ## [Brakes shaky](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-shaky/87768)
**Author:** [@BarbKoz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarbKoz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2014, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-shaky/87768 "2014-10-22T01:09:42Z")
I have a 2005 Honda Civic with approximately 140K miles on it. When I am going 60+ miles an hour and try to brake, the brakes shake. Or at least that is the best way I can describe it. It makes it hard to stop well when … --- ## [Tire pressure/temperature](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-temperature/87769)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2014, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-temperature/87769 "2014-10-22T00:40:04Z")
Bottom line, 1 psi per 10F is not that accurate, but 1 psi per 10C would be pretty close. I decided to check and adjust the air pressure in the tires on my truck this morning, its been awhile so its time. One side of … --- ## [2008 Lincoln MKZ possible ABS problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lincoln-mkz-possible-abs-problem/87751)
**Author:** [@Capew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Capew)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lincoln-mkz-possible-abs-problem/87751 "2014-10-21T23:23:45Z")
I recently bought a used Lincoln MKZ 3.5L V6 with 82000 miles on it,test drove it everything was fine I loved it, I loved the all wheel drive especialy. A few hours later while driving to work and going aproximatley 30 m… --- ## [Engine rattle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-rattle/87750)
**Author:** [@DaRev](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaRev)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-rattle/87750 "2014-10-21T23:04:58Z")
I have a 2002 Corolla with a 1.8Liter 1zzfe engine. I can hear a loud "rattle" at 1950 rpm from the drive belt area whether I'm driving down the street or if I rev it up while parked in neutral. It's not a tapping s… --- ## [1995 Dodge Spirit with some electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-dodge-spirit-with-some-electrical-issues/87757)
**Author:** [@Spur](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Spur)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-dodge-spirit-with-some-electrical-issues/87757 "2014-10-21T22:58:44Z")
the left turn signal does not work, I have checked both bulbs and replaced them, still no good. when the headlights are on all of the instruments quit working even the speed and odometer. the cooling fan will often no… --- ## [How much to repair this (pictures inside)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-to-repair-this-pictures-inside/87687)
**Author:** [@mathg15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mathg15)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-to-repair-this-pictures-inside/87687 "2014-10-21T22:54:10Z")
Hello, Couple weeks ago I rented a Volkwagen Polo in Slovenia for a couple days and when I returned the car, there was nobody at the office and I let the car there in the hotel parking as asked to. When I got back a r… --- ## [Chrysler Sebring Transmission Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-sebring-transmission-issue/87746)
**Author:** [@JimC1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimC1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-sebring-transmission-issue/87746 "2014-10-21T22:39:26Z")
Hello to All, I have a 2001 Chrysler (Mitsubishi) Sebring Lxi Coupe with 3.0 liter V6 engine and (in)famous Chrysler A-604 4-speed automatic transmission. Mileage is approx. 115,000. Several days ago, I was on the highw… --- ## [Older Toyota Corolla Sometimes Won't Start When Hot - Continuing Puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/older-toyota-corolla-sometimes-wont-start-when-hot-continuing-puzzler/87761)
**Author:** [@jstubbs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jstubbs)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/older-toyota-corolla-sometimes-wont-start-when-hot-continuing-puzzler/87761 "2014-10-21T22:04:04Z")
I've been trying to fix this problem for so long (plaintiff whine) but it continues to elude. My 1981 Toyota Corolla wagon began to intermittently fail to start when warmed up about five years ago, and by fail to start I… --- ## [Intermittent electrical problem, sometimes prevents 2006 Chevy Cobalt from starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-electrical-problem-sometimes-prevents-2006-chevy-cobalt-from-starting/87640)
**Author:** [@jveneziano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jveneziano)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-electrical-problem-sometimes-prevents-2006-chevy-cobalt-from-starting/87640 "2014-10-21T20:25:54Z")
I have had an occasional electrical problem with my Chevy Cobalt for a year or two. It seems to come and go (no issue for weeks, then it will occur most days over the course of a couple of weeks). While driving, the da… --- ## [1998 Honda Civic intermittent non start maybe flooded?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-civic-intermittent-non-start-maybe-flooded/87677)
**Author:** [@travis182](https://community.cartalk.com/u/travis182)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-civic-intermittent-non-start-maybe-flooded/87677 "2014-10-21T20:19:30Z")
First off, I'm not a car guy, that why I'm here to try and get some help from people much smarter than me. I have a 1998 Honda Civic (160,000 mi) that occasionally wont start. It usually happens when I have been to th… --- ## [Winter storage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-storage/87736)
**Author:** [@golfnut1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/golfnut1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-storage/87736 "2014-10-21T17:54:46Z")
I have a 2011 Mustang I am storing for the winter. I have stored it before, just checking to see if I am missing anything. This is what I do... Change oil, fill tank with premium and add stabilizer, pump up tires to ma… --- ## [Reconditioned Toyota Prius MFD from Dealer vs. used one sold on the internet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reconditioned-toyota-prius-mfd-from-dealer-vs-used-one-sold-on-the-internet/87731)
**Author:** [@Jan\_Rhoades](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jan_Rhoades)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 8:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reconditioned-toyota-prius-mfd-from-dealer-vs-used-one-sold-on-the-internet/87731 "2014-10-21T08:06:32Z")
My Prius MFD is dead -- I am wondering whether to cough up the bucks to replace it with a warrentied for one year reconditioned one from the dealer ($1500) or buy a used one as advertised on the internet ($300 -- no warr… --- ## [06 Kia Sorento Auto Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-kia-sorento-auto-transmission/87756)
**Author:** [@sneary](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sneary)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 6:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-kia-sorento-auto-transmission/87756 "2014-10-21T06:33:44Z")
Appx. 106k miles. My wife's car so I don't drive this very often. However, on the last trip, I noticed that it would stay in a particular gear longer than (I think) it should. The RPM's will go up to maybe 4000 or so a… --- ## [Honda Pilot Diagnostic Code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot-diagnostic-code/87700)
**Author:** [@pmarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pmarc)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 5:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot-diagnostic-code/87700 "2014-10-21T05:53:52Z")
re 2004 Engine was replaced \[no VIN available\] 3 mos ago. All ok, runs great but engine light on and get code VTM-4. Initially there were several other codes \[I guess motor replacement is like surgery\] with eng lig… --- ## [I think my mechanic messed up my engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-my-mechanic-messed-up-my-engine/87669)
**Author:** [@kat\_20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kat_20)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-my-mechanic-messed-up-my-engine/87669 "2014-10-21T05:17:54Z")
So my radiator had a leak in it, I called the shop I normally go to and they told me to fill it with water till I could get it there. So I kept an eye on the gauge and filed it as needed. I took it into the shop and the… --- ## [2014 scion xb](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-scion-xb/87753)
**Author:** [@gingerale](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gingerale)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 5:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-scion-xb/87753 "2014-10-21T05:10:39Z")
the service manager where I bought the car told me that I should have my oil changed every 10,000 miles with 0w-20 or 5w-20 full synthetic Toyota/Mobil 1 oil. Scion USA (and my owner's manual) told me to use regular 5w-2… --- ## [Metallic scrape from wheel that goes away when I brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metallic-scrape-from-wheel-that-goes-away-when-i-brake/87749)
**Author:** [@ewanmellor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ewanmellor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 4:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metallic-scrape-from-wheel-that-goes-away-when-i-brake/87749 "2014-10-21T04:41:37Z")
I have a Mazda Miata 2001, 152,000 miles. It's developed a metallic scrape from the right rear wheel. When I'm driving about 20 mph it sounds like a scritch every half-a-second or so, and if I'm going faster it just bl… --- ## [Why are is my ABS activating on my Chrysler 300 c](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-is-my-abs-activating-on-my-chrysler-300-c/87744)
**Author:** [@Polan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Polan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-is-my-abs-activating-on-my-chrysler-300-c/87744 "2014-10-21T00:02:39Z")
Hi, I have a 2006 Chrysler 300c with 134,000 miles. I just replaced the front and back brakes for the first time. A week or so before the brakes were replaced the ABS started to activate on dry roads when I applied the b… --- ## [2001 Chevrolet Truck Extended Crank Time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-truck-extended-crank-time/87748)
**Author:** [@brycem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brycem)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2014, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-truck-extended-crank-time/87748 "2014-10-20T23:39:09Z")
I have a 2001 Chevrolet pickup with 5.3 V8 200,000 miles. When I have driven the vehicle and it sits for approximately 15 minutes you can crank for approximately 3-5 seconds without it starting, then try again and it cra… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1181) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1183)