# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1183 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1184 --- ## [Prius hybird failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-hybird-failure/87480)
**Author:** [@Dirtdog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dirtdog)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2014, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-hybird-failure/87480 "2014-10-20T23:27:07Z")
Help! Fast! I had my 2005 Prius towed in to the dealer yesterday because the hybrid system failed. When the problem occurred the big exclamation point warning and "vcs" (as best I recall) came up on the dash, and a red… --- ## [First Time DIY replacing brakes, rotors and calipers-- 2004 honda Accord EX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-time-diy-replacing-brakes-rotors-and-calipers-2004-honda-accord-ex/87130)
**Author:** [@Zarathuztra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zarathuztra)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2014, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-time-diy-replacing-brakes-rotors-and-calipers-2004-honda-accord-ex/87130 "2014-10-20T22:13:31Z")
So the brake pads, rotors and calipers (rear only) need replacing. I've been recommended by the diagnostic shop to stick with OEM parts for all of them and avoid after market parts as they have a far shorter lifespan. Do… --- ## [2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X Gas overlows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-x-gas-overlows/87745)
**Author:** [@RubiconJeepOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RubiconJeepOwner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2014, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-x-gas-overlows/87745 "2014-10-20T21:20:48Z")
I have a 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X and when I am at the gas pump filling up I lock the pump handle so I don't have to hold it. The pump is supposed to automatically shut off when the gas starts to flow back into the… --- ## [Tips for removing water pump pulley?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-for-removing-water-pump-pulley/87719)
**Author:** [@Bluegill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bluegill)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2014, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-for-removing-water-pump-pulley/87719 "2014-10-20T20:44:57Z")
Hey guys, I'm in the middle of (and probably going to be over my head in) the process of changing the timing belt on a 1996 Mercury Mystique 2.0L I4. I haven't gotten too far yet, because I'm stuck on how to get the wate… --- ## [Shaking when turning at slow speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaking-when-turning-at-slow-speeds/87742)
**Author:** [@hskirkey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hskirkey)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2014, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaking-when-turning-at-slow-speeds/87742 "2014-10-20T19:33:30Z")
I have a 2005 Subaru forester. It's got 127k and when I turn at slow speeds (like from a stop sign onto a main road) it shakes/vibrates. I called into Vox Pop when a mechanic was on the air last week and he said to check… --- ## [How to reduce clutch pedal travel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-reduce-clutch-pedal-travel/87726)
**Author:** [@Neutrino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Neutrino)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2014, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-reduce-clutch-pedal-travel/87726 "2014-10-20T18:49:38Z")
I have a 2001 Civic LX; I would like the clutch pedal travel distance to be far less than it is. As in most manual cars, I find that the clutch pedal travel is mostly useless. That is, once the clutch is fully engaged… --- ## [2004 Aveo intermittent misfire problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-aveo-intermittent-misfire-problem/87743)
**Author:** [@Idaho\_Jo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Idaho_Jo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2014, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-aveo-intermittent-misfire-problem/87743 "2014-10-20T18:46:35Z")
My 2004 Chev Aveo has recently developed a strange misfire pattern. I am hoping to get some clues before I take it to a mechanic. It only misfires when at an idle and then again between 50 and 55 mph going up an incline.… --- ## [Sap all over side of car and in wheel well](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sap-all-over-side-of-car-and-in-wheel-well/87727)
**Author:** [@gravywench](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gravywench)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2014, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sap-all-over-side-of-car-and-in-wheel-well/87727 "2014-10-20T18:30:55Z")
I came home one day this week from running errands and discovered that I had apparently run over something sappy that seems to have exploded inside my front side passenger wheel well, and now there are stringy dried stra… --- ## [2007 Kia Sedona: subframe bushings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-sedona-subframe-bushings/87741)
**Author:** [@KingKat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KingKat)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2014, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-sedona-subframe-bushings/87741 "2014-10-20T17:40:30Z")
Kia service department put the hard sell on me that at 90,000 miles the subframe bushings were worn out, and if I didn't get them replaced there would be severe consequences such as alignment and suspension problems. Th… --- ## [Wheel bearing 2010 Outback; fourth passenger rear wheel bearing in a year](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-bearing-2010-outback-fourth-passenger-rear-wheel-bearing-in-a-year/87531)
**Author:** [@gizamatic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gizamatic)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2014, 7:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-bearing-2010-outback-fourth-passenger-rear-wheel-bearing-in-a-year/87531 "2014-10-20T07:56:53Z")
The subaru dealer has replaced the passenger rear wheel bearing in Dec. 2013; Apr. 2014; Aug. 2014 and checked everything they could think of as to why it would fail- checked the axle; checked alignment; proper torque; e… --- ## [2000 ford focus passenger side floor soaked with brown liquid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-focus-passenger-side-floor-soaked-with-brown-liquid/87737)
**Author:** [@lizzy\_lou](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lizzy_lou)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2014, 6:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-focus-passenger-side-floor-soaked-with-brown-liquid/87737 "2014-10-20T06:34:56Z")
I have a 2000 ford focus. I noticed today that my passenger side floor was soaking wet with brown liquid. The liquid is watery in consistency, not slimy at all, and it has no smell. I also noticed the other day that my s… --- ## [Car won't start occasionally - 2003 Mercedes SLK 230](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-occasionally-2003-mercedes-slk-230/87738)
**Author:** [@mooid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mooid)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2014, 5:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-occasionally-2003-mercedes-slk-230/87738 "2014-10-20T05:28:25Z")
Hello all, For the past couple of years, I've been having issues with the car not starting and was hoping to get some opinions on the possible cause. A new battery and starter were installed within the past year, which… --- ## [1999 Honda Accord loose wheel bearing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-loose-wheel-bearing/87721)
**Author:** [@bonka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bonka)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2014, 5:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-loose-wheel-bearing/87721 "2014-10-20T05:26:58Z")
I just took my car in to have my tires balanced and rotated, and the tire place said my front left wheel bearing is coming loose. The guy said it isn't dangerous, and that I'll eventually hear a rumbling sound. The rep… --- ## [Serpentine problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serpentine-problems/87724)
**Author:** [@skippers53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skippers53)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2014, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serpentine-problems/87724 "2014-10-20T04:43:08Z")
serpentine belt has fallen off and the check engine light came on and engine immediately began to run rough and without power --- ## [Kia Optima Side View Mirror Housing Popped Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-optima-side-view-mirror-housing-popped-off/87723)
**Author:** [@stryker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stryker)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2014, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-optima-side-view-mirror-housing-popped-off/87723 "2014-10-20T04:18:31Z")
My Kia Optima side view mirror popped off when it hit a trash can and I was wondering if there was any way to reattach it? I was thinking of using some really strong epoxy, but I don't know where I would apply it since … --- ## [High Pitched Idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pitched-idle/87705)
**Author:** [@Dobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dobb)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2014, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pitched-idle/87705 "2014-10-20T03:24:38Z")
Earlier this year, I had to have my alternator changed out in my 04 Ford Escape - the local shop installed a re-manufactured part to save me a bit of money (which was fine with me, considering the brand new alternator I … --- ## [Contaminated Power steering fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/contaminated-power-steering-fluid/87735)
**Author:** [@Yosemite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yosemite)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2014, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/contaminated-power-steering-fluid/87735 "2014-10-20T01:33:04Z")
Someone stopped by the shop today with a problem with the power steering leaking. I checked it out and the return line from the rack to the pump is rusted through and needs to be replaced. The pressure line looks just as… --- ## [Does this sound like a bad catalytic convertor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-this-sound-like-a-bad-catalytic-convertor/87732)
**Author:** [@card86](https://community.cartalk.com/u/card86)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2014, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-this-sound-like-a-bad-catalytic-convertor/87732 "2014-10-20T00:43:05Z")
Okay, my wife has a '99 Toyota Sienna with over 200 k miles. Recently, it has began making a loud exhaust noise. I looked at the exhaust system and cannot see any obvious holes. Also, her check engine light has been on f… --- ## [Does mechanic have duty to inform of scheduled maintenance?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-mechanic-have-duty-to-inform-of-scheduled-maintenance/87722)
**Author:** [@Dressmaker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dressmaker)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2014, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-mechanic-have-duty-to-inform-of-scheduled-maintenance/87722 "2014-10-20T00:34:58Z")
Re bottom-of-the-line 2004 Honda Civic with 81,000 miles. I'm sole owner, living on a tight budget but never miss scheduled maintenance so it will have a long life. At last oil change, the mechanic advised me I should do… --- ## [Oil change today](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-today/87717)
**Author:** [@rocketman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rocketman)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2014, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-today/87717 "2014-10-20T00:25:14Z")
So one more time . . . how often do you change motor oil? New car, 90% highway driving, 5W30 Dino. I always did 3000 miles, but the book says 5000. What are you folks doing? rocketman --- ## [Strange whistle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-whistle/87728)
**Author:** [@Dr\_P](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dr_P)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2014, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-whistle/87728 "2014-10-20T00:19:06Z")
I took my car in a month ago for a routine oil change and have noticed an intermittent "whistle " inside the car since then. It can be heard when stopped, accelerating or braking and my occur only once or twice in a 15 … --- ## [Emergency air compressor blew cig-lighter fuse?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emergency-air-compressor-blew-cig-lighter-fuse/87730)
**Author:** [@athada](https://community.cartalk.com/u/athada)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2014, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emergency-air-compressor-blew-cig-lighter-fuse/87730 "2014-10-20T00:18:30Z")
Trying to stay on top of my maintenance, I was topping off the air pressure for the spare tires in my 2 vehicles. I only have access to those tiny, cheap compressors (2) they put in emergency roadside kits. The cigarette… --- ## [Drive shaft welded to undercarriage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-shaft-welded-to-undercarriage/87729)
**Author:** [@Sakas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sakas)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2014, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-shaft-welded-to-undercarriage/87729 "2014-10-19T23:21:42Z")
Hello everyone! My first post here on Car Talk! Long time listener and am glad to be here on the forum. I have a 1994 BMW 325 convertible that I recently purchased. I had a mechanic look at it when doing some other … --- ## [Exhaust manifold gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-manifold-gasket/87666)
**Author:** [@Matzoh\_Man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matzoh_Man)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2014, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-manifold-gasket/87666 "2014-10-19T20:42:32Z")
Hello I've got a 1999 VW Lupo, essentially a small version of the Golf. I'm soon having the exhaust manifold gasket changed . My mechanic, an old salt, mentioned that in the old days he used to fashion shims, of sor… --- ## [Frequency of oil changes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frequency-of-oil-changes/87715)
**Author:** [@Truck\_Captain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Truck_Captain)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2014, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frequency-of-oil-changes/87715 "2014-10-19T17:54:31Z")
I have a 2010 Nissan Frontier pickup truck with over 80,000 miles. My primary mechanic that does my oil changes says that changing oil every 4000 miles is adequite. The owners manuel says every 3700 miles. I recently ha… --- ## [Understanding jute and its replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/understanding-jute-and-its-replacement/87712)
**Author:** [@JuniorMint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JuniorMint)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2014, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/understanding-jute-and-its-replacement/87712 "2014-10-19T17:27:32Z")
I am still at the very early stages of this: how does jute (25 years old) compare in quality/performance to any of the things that could substitute for it? or new jute for that matter? in particular, how much does jut… --- ## [Baja Oil Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/baja-oil-issue/87718)
**Author:** [@conoco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/conoco)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2014, 10:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/baja-oil-issue/87718 "2014-10-19T10:55:30Z")
I have a 2004 Subaru Baja 4 cyl non-turbo engine. It began using oil after 200000 miles in a strange way. It would be full then drop to nothing showing on the dipstick after about 2500 miles. I replaced the engine with… --- ## [My truck feels like it slips at higher speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-truck-feels-like-it-slips-at-higher-speeds/87465)
**Author:** [@SatMan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SatMan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2014, 7:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-truck-feels-like-it-slips-at-higher-speeds/87465 "2014-10-19T07:01:25Z")
I have a '96 Dodge Ram 1500. The only way I can describe the problem is when I go around 75, it feels like it loses power for a split second, then recovers. It will do this repeatedly, until I slow down a bit, then it … --- ## [02 cougar trans problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-cougar-trans-problem/87643)
**Author:** [@Cjhunter93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cjhunter93)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2014, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-cougar-trans-problem/87643 "2014-10-19T02:25:41Z")
This is my first time doing a front wheel drive manual trans and i got it all together put a new luk pro clutch with a new slave cylinder and when i got it together i can have the car on and it just goes through the gear… --- ## [Over Heated Brakes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-heated-brakes/87582)
**Author:** [@Norts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Norts)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2014, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-heated-brakes/87582 "2014-10-18T19:05:45Z")
I do a lot of driving in the mountains of Virginia. I have tried down shifting, etc. but still end up with hot brakes frequently. When they get hot I am seriously concerned about not being able to stop at the bottom of … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1182) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1184)