# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=130 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 131 --- ## [Flex pipe placement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flex-pipe-placement/187035)
**Author:** [@Debby210\_182750](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Debby210_182750)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2022, 9:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flex-pipe-placement/187035 "2022-10-24T09:17:49Z")
I had a muffler guy replace a small flex pipe connector that’s close to the front end. I wasn’t thinking at the time but he moved the flex piece down and added a pipe. The part that is circled is where the flex piece… --- ## [Catalytic Converter Stolen... Help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-stolen-help/186875)
**Author:** [@kendallcoin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kendallcoin)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2022, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-stolen-help/186875 "2022-10-24T03:11:58Z")
Hey everyone, well, my catalytic converter has been cut off. I started my 2006 Hyundai Tucson, and it sounded like a bomb went off. I don’t know much about the anatomy of an exhaust system, so can anyone explain what I’m… --- ## [2015 Nissan Altima - Leaks coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-altima-leaks-coolant/187045)
**Author:** [@NDB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NDB)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2022, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-altima-leaks-coolant/187045 "2022-10-23T20:35:44Z")
anti-freeze leaking after cooling off or over night --- ## [What liquid primer would you recommend?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-liquid-primer-would-you-recommend/186959)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2022, 4:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-liquid-primer-would-you-recommend/186959 "2022-10-23T04:50:51Z")
I want to paint extensive parts of the body - perhaps all of it, before I’m done, if I decide I want it even. I find 1 liquid primer at AutoZone. It comes in a gallon, only. The one person who mentioned using a roller… --- ## [Advice re Panel Beating Work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-re-panel-beating-work/187017)
**Author:** [@pkwarrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pkwarrior)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2022, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-re-panel-beating-work/187017 "2022-10-23T01:43:04Z")
Hi there, I went to a panel beater today as the passenger side doors were damaged during a recent accident. I was told that the only way this can be repaired is to replace the 2 doors entirely and get the passenger side … --- ## [Replace whole fuel tank for single part?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-whole-fuel-tank-for-single-part/186945)
**Author:** [@enargins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/enargins)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2022, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-whole-fuel-tank-for-single-part/186945 "2022-10-22T22:49:08Z")
My van (2003 Dodge Caravan SE) has an evap leak coming from a round part on top of the fuel tank (see picture below). The mechanic said he didn’t know what that part was, but that it was “some sort of valve.” Said the wh… --- ## [2013 dodge caravan when my van has a half a tank of gas or lower it tries to die when I stop at stop lights and had 3 times in 3 months and is busy getting worst](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-caravan-when-my-van-has-a-half-a-tank-of-gas-or-lower-it-tries-to-die-when-i-stop-at-stop-lights-and-had-3-times-in-3-months-and-is-busy-getting-worst/187021)
**Author:** [@hrsujdgijf\_182740](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hrsujdgijf_182740)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2022, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-caravan-when-my-van-has-a-half-a-tank-of-gas-or-lower-it-tries-to-die-when-i-stop-at-stop-lights-and-had-3-times-in-3-months-and-is-busy-getting-worst/187021 "2022-10-22T21:54:03Z")
My 2013 Dodge caravan has been trying to die after it’s warmed up when I’m stopping at stop lights. And today when I finally had it over a half a tank of gas it stopped doing it so my guess is it does it under half a tan… --- ## [Quick question about ignition timing advance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quick-question-about-ignition-timing-advance/186991)
**Author:** [@gnyqyar038\_181857](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gnyqyar038_181857)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2022, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quick-question-about-ignition-timing-advance/186991 "2022-10-22T21:52:27Z")
I recently bought myself an obd reader with a data logger for some live data. I was going through it while idling warm and it showed my timing at -4 degrees. Is this normal? Someone told me it could cause issues. Ive had… --- ## [Radio code Honda accord 2005](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-code-honda-accord-2005/187031)
**Author:** [@sarahhultonxoxo\_182747](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sarahhultonxoxo_182747)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2022, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-code-honda-accord-2005/187031 "2022-10-22T20:39:44Z")
Hi! So I have a sedan Honda accord 2005. Recently brought to the mechanic and got work done and the Radio was disconnected and reconnected. I put in the radio code it worked and then two minutes later asked for the radio… --- ## [2001 Volvo XC70 - engine seal blowout](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-volvo-xc70-engine-seal-blowout/187025)
**Author:** [@genienmnzanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/genienmnzanders)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2022, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-volvo-xc70-engine-seal-blowout/187025 "2022-10-22T19:14:28Z")
2001 V0lvo xc v70: symptoms of an engine seal blowout? --- ## [2004 Mercedes-Benz M-Class - Water in the wrong reservoir](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercedes-benz-m-class-water-in-the-wrong-reservoir/187005)
**Author:** [@Bdns11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bdns11)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2022, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercedes-benz-m-class-water-in-the-wrong-reservoir/187005 "2022-10-22T14:39:53Z")
More than half power steering reservoir found to be water. ? How could this happen? --- ## [1994 Mazda MX-3 - Shifter story - Can you send images?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-mazda-mx-3-shifter-story-can-you-send-images/186990)
**Author:** [@MX-3Man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MX-3Man)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2022, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-mazda-mx-3-shifter-story-can-you-send-images/186990 "2022-10-22T01:22:53Z")
Manual transmission shifter started popping out of 5th gear when accelerating or going up a hill as the shifter support on the under side has rusted (thank you St Louis MO DOT) and the welded on and rubber injection mold… --- ## [1996 Toyota T100 - 1st start trans slip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-t100-1st-start-trans-slip/186940)
**Author:** [@zeke12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zeke12)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2022, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-t100-1st-start-trans-slip/186940 "2022-10-21T22:17:11Z")
transmission slipping at 1st start of the day --- ## [2012 Nissan Quest battery dying/possible parasitic drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-quest-battery-dying-possible-parasitic-drain/185353)
**Author:** [@jxochitl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jxochitl)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2022, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-quest-battery-dying-possible-parasitic-drain/185353 "2022-10-21T20:59:56Z")
My wife has a Quest that a few weeks ago wouldn’t start due to a dead battery. I tried to jump it with my car to no success. I climbed into the back to open the trunk to get some thing out of it and discovered that the d… --- ## [Common Causes Of a CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/common-causes-of-a-cel/186997)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2022, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/common-causes-of-a-cel/186997 "2022-10-21T19:42:25Z")
Hello CTC members. This new Car Talk story is one of a series we are doing that we hope will assist folks with common issues. Much of the wisdom in the stories will come from you, our helpful members who have been answer… --- ## [2010 Buick LaCrosse - Thumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-buick-lacrosse-thumps/186975)
**Author:** [@cj47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cj47)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2022, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-buick-lacrosse-thumps/186975 "2022-10-21T18:21:01Z")
Makes a thumping noise, sounds like from back wheel. --- ## [Newer timing belt shredded by something...used "newer" engine ok? $8k price tag for repairs!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newer-timing-belt-shredded-by-something-used-newer-engine-ok-8k-price-tag-for-repairs/187002)
**Author:** [@Evacharlottlockhart\_182711](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Evacharlottlockhart_182711)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2022, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newer-timing-belt-shredded-by-something-used-newer-engine-ok-8k-price-tag-for-repairs/187002 "2022-10-21T01:43:56Z")
\[quote=“allywest707\_182430, post:1, topic:186587”\] My 2011 Subaru Outback’s timing belt broke while driving a while back. We have not had the car looked at to assess further damage. I am wondering if it is worth gettin… --- ## [Whining noise when revving/accelerating. 2013 nissan altima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-noise-when-revving-accelerating-2013-nissan-altima/186988)
**Author:** [@stephend45321\_182713](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stephend45321_182713)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-noise-when-revving-accelerating-2013-nissan-altima/186988 "2022-10-20T21:40:09Z")
The car has been sitting for 2 weeks and when i went to start it today it made this loud whining noise from the driver side of the engine. After letting it run it went away. Now it only makes the noise when i rev the eng… --- ## [Pop sound from right rear after new tires installed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pop-sound-from-right-rear-after-new-tires-installed/186999)
**Author:** [@kgraton7\_182718](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kgraton7_182718)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pop-sound-from-right-rear-after-new-tires-installed/186999 "2022-10-20T21:10:57Z")
The 86 isn’t a model option on this site, but that’s what I’m driving. Had new tires mounted, and the next day began having a loud, single “pop” from the right rear wheel/suspension area when making very slow and tight L… --- ## [Honda Odyssey throwing SRS codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-throwing-srs-codes/186946)
**Author:** [@blevebass\_173667](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blevebass_173667)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-throwing-srs-codes/186946 "2022-10-20T19:59:15Z")
I have a 2007 Honda Odyssey EX-L. The van has given us 230,000 miles of mostly trouble free miles over the years. Recently the SRS light came on. I tried to reset it, but it comes back right away. Went out and got a… --- ## [5 DTC codes? Oh boy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/5-dtc-codes-oh-boy/186979)
**Author:** [@kendallcoin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kendallcoin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/5-dtc-codes-oh-boy/186979 "2022-10-20T19:07:54Z")
Back again everyone, this time I’m wondering about the 5 ABS codes found by my obd2 scanner (see attached picture). My catalytic converter was cut off and stolen last week, so I’ve temporarily rigged up a straight pipe. … --- ## [2006 Chevrolet Lumina - Glove box issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-lumina-glove-box-issue/186983)
**Author:** [@shevincentrie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shevincentrie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-lumina-glove-box-issue/186983 "2022-10-20T19:00:55Z")
Compartment not open, using push button and key --- ## [2011 Toyota Yaris - Warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-yaris-warning-lights/186972)
**Author:** [@Haider44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Haider44)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-yaris-warning-lights/186972 "2022-10-20T13:14:34Z")
i have a toyota yaris 2011 6speed its showing two weird signs i dont know what could possibly the problem. its showing one exhaust yellow sign and the other one engline checklight with VSC yellow sign.i really appreciat… --- ## [Squeaking/chirping when starting and driving, goes away after a while, 97 GMC Suburban](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaking-chirping-when-starting-and-driving-goes-away-after-a-while-97-gmc-suburban/186958)
**Author:** [@alexandermarx25\_181158](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexandermarx25_181158)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2022, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaking-chirping-when-starting-and-driving-goes-away-after-a-while-97-gmc-suburban/186958 "2022-10-19T22:38:27Z")
Hey Everyone, I have a squeaking (or chirping) in my truck. It usually appears when I first start the truck and while driving. It seems to be connected to accelerating, when I go off the gas or stop, it slows down or goe… --- ## [2017 Honda Accord Sdn - Fuel gauge seems odd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-accord-sdn-fuel-gauge-seems-odd/186961)
**Author:** [@Jonb45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jonb45)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2022, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-accord-sdn-fuel-gauge-seems-odd/186961 "2022-10-19T21:50:17Z")
I fill up and drive a 100 miles and the gas hand drops almost until a half a tank.does anybody else having this problem? --- ## [Front driver side wheel makes noise whenever I hit the brakes. What parts need to be replaced?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-driver-side-wheel-makes-noise-whenever-i-hit-the-brakes-what-parts-need-to-be-replaced/186880)
**Author:** [@nickc498](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nickc498)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2022, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-driver-side-wheel-makes-noise-whenever-i-hit-the-brakes-what-parts-need-to-be-replaced/186880 "2022-10-19T21:19:51Z")
Hey… There is a screeching sound from the wheel just about everytime I hit the brakes. It almost sounds as if someone is dragging a sheet of metal down the street. I may want to try a DIY repair or just buy the parts m… --- ## [Car humming at 48 and 73 mph only](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-humming-at-48-and-73-mph-only/186978)
**Author:** [@j.petruescu30\_182704](https://community.cartalk.com/u/j.petruescu30_182704)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2022, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-humming-at-48-and-73-mph-only/186978 "2022-10-19T21:09:53Z")
Hey guys, I have a 2016 Audi A3 with 55k miles on it. My car has a unique humming sound at higher speeds only, you can roughly hear it at 48, and can hear it loud as day from 72-74. Over 75 you can’t hear it and under it… --- ## [Cigarette Lighter Adapter Broke, Replacements Sold Out Everywhere](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cigarette-lighter-adapter-broke-replacements-sold-out-everywhere/186522)
**Author:** [@riverofwind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riverofwind)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cigarette-lighter-adapter-broke-replacements-sold-out-everywhere/186522 "2022-10-18T21:54:52Z")
Hi I have been using an Insten Two-Way Cigarette Lighter Socket Splitter to fit my Craftsman tire inflator into my car’s cigarette lighter receptacle. The tire inflator’s plug is too big for my car’s cigarette lighter re… --- ## [Peugeot 607 – one bank rich, bad starting, misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peugeot-607-one-bank-rich-bad-starting-misfires/185008)
**Author:** [@Nedzbbig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nedzbbig)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peugeot-607-one-bank-rich-bad-starting-misfires/185008 "2022-10-18T16:48:43Z")
Hello, I have 2005 Peugeot 607 3.0 V6 XFV. A few months ago, my car started to behave weirdy. At first, check engine popped up. However, the diagnostic device showed only very generic codes: P0172 System too rich (Bank… --- ## [No One Ive Talked To Can Figure This Out ! 2.7 V6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-one-ive-talked-to-can-figure-this-out-2-7-v6/186834)
**Author:** [@crivers1994\_182590](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crivers1994_182590)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-one-ive-talked-to-can-figure-this-out-2-7-v6/186834 "2022-10-18T12:54:12Z")
hello there, here is some background before my question. for those who take the time to answer this in any way, I cant begin to thank you enough! If you have any ideas that can help out with getting this bucket on the ro… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=129) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=131)