# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=335 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 336 --- ## [Is there after market inlets](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-after-market-inlets/167444)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-after-market-inlets/167444 "2020-07-17T20:57:00Z")
So since theres 300+ models of G25 turbo (numbers might be wrong) decided to call the people who made the kit for my car years back, hey what turbo part # was with the kit. Got the number, it came, it has flanges on it… --- ## [02 oldsmobile intrigue running hot losing coolant from tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-oldsmobile-intrigue-running-hot-losing-coolant-from-tank/167479)
**Author:** [@mcorron19\_169196](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcorron19_169196)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-oldsmobile-intrigue-running-hot-losing-coolant-from-tank/167479 "2020-07-17T20:45:21Z")
I have 02 oldsmobile intrigue and my resevoirs seal around the middle of the two molded halves is leaking somehow… i can feel my engine is running very hot and I’m going through coolant n water like crazy… the temperatu… --- ## [Low coolant warning and hot engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-coolant-warning-and-hot-engine/46325)
**Author:** [@kttaylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kttaylor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-coolant-warning-and-hot-engine/46325 "2020-07-17T19:23:10Z")
So the engine block, the water pump, thermostat, and pcm have been replaced. Works fine except: at high speed engine temperature is good. At low speed or idle it heats up rapidly to just above half-way and stabilizes. Th… --- ## [Olds Intrigue Overheating problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olds-intrigue-overheating-problem/73406)
**Author:** [@OldsGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OldsGuy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olds-intrigue-overheating-problem/73406 "2020-07-17T18:16:22Z")
I have a 2001 Olds Intrigue with the 3.5 liter V6 and 95K miles. Over the last year it has developed an overheating problem that has gotten progressively worse with the coolant temperature pegging high and losing coolan… --- ## [Lexus es300 bangs in any gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-es300-bangs-in-any-gear/167430)
**Author:** [@MightyNova](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MightyNova)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-es300-bangs-in-any-gear/167430 "2020-07-16T20:11:20Z")
I have a 98 Lexus ES 300. In neutral there’s no apparent problem, when in drive or reverse the car doesn’t want to move unless I press the gas, the moment I do it starts clunking so badly you can feel it throughout the w… --- ## [2014 Hyundai Sonata - extended warranty worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-sonata-extended-warranty-worth-it/167125)
**Author:** [@Jade00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jade00)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-sonata-extended-warranty-worth-it/167125 "2020-07-17T16:52:08Z")
I have just aged out of my factory warranty. I got bamboozled by a solicitor selling extended warranty and have to decide whether or not to keep this expensive contract. How likely is my car to need repairs? What kind of… --- ## [2007 Pontiac G6 - Rubbing sound - Any guesses?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-g6-rubbing-sound-any-guesses/167422)
**Author:** [@Sugak1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sugak1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-g6-rubbing-sound-any-guesses/167422 "2020-07-17T16:14:21Z")
I was just getting home when a rubbing sound started from the front driver side. So I parked the car and this morning I tried to leave and the same rubbing round from the front driver side when I try to leave --- ## [2013 Subaru Outback - Repair concerns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-outback-repair-concerns/166956)
**Author:** [@Blueberry2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blueberry2)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-outback-repair-concerns/166956 "2020-07-17T16:12:59Z")
My 2013 outback has had the small engine block replaced by Subaru and the CVT transmission replaced by Subaru also free of charge. Now I have the rear wheel bearing needed replaced. I brought the car used with 107,000 mi… --- ## [2007 Volvo C70 - Will Volvo back me up?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volvo-c70-will-volvo-back-me-up/167436)
**Author:** [@rugfuz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rugfuz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volvo-c70-will-volvo-back-me-up/167436 "2020-07-17T13:07:21Z")
I have an oil leak. brought into a mechanic and the oil is all over drip pan and also is spraying oil . haven’t got the full solution but it looks like it could be seal at crank case. Is this a common problem? Big expens… --- ## [2000 Audi A6 - Cruise broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-audi-a6-cruise-broken/151114)
**Author:** [@Willy16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Willy16)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 11:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-audi-a6-cruise-broken/151114 "2020-07-17T11:38:39Z")
My cruise control stopped holding the speed to the correct setting approximately a year or so ago. I have 155,000 miles on it. I set the cruise to lets say 70 mph, and every mile or so it’ll drop a mile or so, so after l… --- ## [Air Conditioning VACUUM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-vacuum/167384)
**Author:** [@afaltynowicz\_169136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/afaltynowicz_169136)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 11:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-vacuum/167384 "2020-07-17T11:19:57Z")
Hi All, Got a question. I have been doing some work on my ac. I vacumed it to 29 hg and it held (almost) at that point for 15 minutes. It dropped about 1.5 hg then held for another 10 min. Does this mean I have a le… --- ## [1985 BMW 1 Series - Shim debate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-bmw-1-series-shim-debate/167424)
**Author:** [@Dennis40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis40)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 11:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-bmw-1-series-shim-debate/167424 "2020-07-17T11:06:58Z")
I recently had the head re-worked on my ’85 BMW K100 (4 Cyl. /8Valve). The valve clearance is set via shims, which I have to have order from the dealer. So when I was resetting the valve clearance I had to estimate the … --- ## [Undiagnosed Noise in 2010 Toyota Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/undiagnosed-noise-in-2010-toyota-camry/47898)
**Author:** [@judymaggie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/judymaggie)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 6:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/undiagnosed-noise-in-2010-toyota-camry/47898 "2020-07-17T06:10:47Z")
I have a 2010 Toyota Camry LE.Since day 1, there is a loud clicking noise every time the car shifts from first to second gear, exactly at 11 mph. Diagnostics showed no problems. I was finally able to have my service tech… --- ## [Anyone know where to get an AC compressor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-know-where-to-get-an-ac-compressor/167367)
**Author:** [@ethankeuning](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ethankeuning)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 4:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-know-where-to-get-an-ac-compressor/167367 "2020-07-17T04:57:04Z")
To start, my truck is not an S-10, it’s an R10, the website did not have the option. Now, to the real reason I’m here: my AC system has almost everything you need, except the compressor. Does anyone know where I can find… --- ## [Overfilled gas tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfilled-gas-tank/167374)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfilled-gas-tank/167374 "2020-07-17T04:27:13Z")
My wife overfilled the gas tank, topping it off in order to get more of a good price. If she did damage, what are the symptoms to watch for? What could be done about it? --- ## [2012 Honda CR-V- Thumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-cr-v-thumps/167441)
**Author:** [@solo1255](https://community.cartalk.com/u/solo1255)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-cr-v-thumps/167441 "2020-07-17T02:46:17Z")
thumping noise coming from rear when doors and hatch lock. --- ## [2016 Hyundai Accent- Crazy dash lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-accent-crazy-dash-lights/167434)
**Author:** [@AuburnFast2k18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AuburnFast2k18)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-accent-crazy-dash-lights/167434 "2020-07-17T02:26:21Z")
While driving the vehicle down the highway, all the dash lights started lighting up and the gauges appeared to stall in a random place, then reset. The check engine/tire pressure/low fuel/etc. lights all lit up at the sa… --- ## [1999 Toyota Avalon - Smells and bubbles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-avalon-smells-and-bubbles/167447)
**Author:** [@William56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/William56)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-avalon-smells-and-bubbles/167447 "2020-07-17T00:48:16Z")
Strong gas smell coming from gas filler area and bubbling noise inside tank? --- ## [Speakers crackling on new system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speakers-crackling-on-new-system/167403)
**Author:** [@ethankeuning](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ethankeuning)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speakers-crackling-on-new-system/167403 "2020-07-17T00:03:27Z")
Whenever I play music, my speakers will crackle. They never used to do this. It is a new system and all speaker sonnections are good. I am using 14 gauge wire. Is there a reason why this happens? --- ## [2016 Dodge Ram 2500 - Fuel tank ruptured - twice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-ram-2500-fuel-tank-ruptured-twice/167378)
**Author:** [@JBWallace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JBWallace)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-ram-2500-fuel-tank-ruptured-twice/167378 "2020-07-16T22:23:21Z")
On two occassions about 1 month apart the gas tank ruptured and poured gas on the ground under the vehicle, Gas tank looked like it had been hit and caved in but ruptured near a corner. First time figured I had hit somet… --- ## [Middle a vents not blowing air (sometimes)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/middle-a-vents-not-blowing-air-sometimes/90366)
**Author:** [@cv559](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cv559)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/middle-a-vents-not-blowing-air-sometimes/90366 "2020-07-16T21:51:14Z")
Hi, I have a Honda civic 2011. Sometimes my middle two ac vents is not blowing out any air at all ( but the sides somehow works very little ). The reason why I said sometimes is because it stopped working for a day the… --- ## [Intense gas pedal vibrations at high rpm under load in my 2003 Mitsubishi eclipse spyder gs 2.4L](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intense-gas-pedal-vibrations-at-high-rpm-under-load-in-my-2003-mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder-gs-2-4l/167340)
**Author:** [@TrevorJBauer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TrevorJBauer)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intense-gas-pedal-vibrations-at-high-rpm-under-load-in-my-2003-mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder-gs-2-4l/167340 "2020-07-16T21:06:39Z")
I have been trying to fix my car with my father’s help for the past month or so. Usually I go to a mechanic but the problems were with the engine and all local mechanics were charging way too much. A little history: My… --- ## [2012 Subaru Outback - worth fixing the CVT?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-worth-fixing-the-cvt/167222)
**Author:** [@Dee55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dee55)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-worth-fixing-the-cvt/167222 "2020-07-16T20:59:18Z")
Dealer indicated CVT transmission is slipping. They need $8K to fix it, car has 155K miles, great shape otherwise. Teenage driver, but shouldn’t need it much the next 3 years due to college - maybe (COVID, failout) Worth… --- ## [Dip Stick Reseating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dip-stick-reseating/167398)
**Author:** [@riverofwind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riverofwind)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dip-stick-reseating/167398 "2020-07-16T20:09:26Z")
Hi I have a quick question - what would happen if I didn’t reseat the dip stick all the way after checking the oil? Also I assume a gentle push to reseat the dipstick is enough to fully reseat it. Thanks --- ## [1999 Subaru Outback - manual transmission is difficult](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-subaru-outback-manual-transmission-is-difficult/167355)
**Author:** [@RobPearson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobPearson)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-subaru-outback-manual-transmission-is-difficult/167355 "2020-07-16T20:06:35Z")
200K+ miles. Manual transmission is really difficult when shifting. Can’t get into reverse until warmed up. Have New slave cylinder and hydraulic lines. Had trans fluid changed, as well. Not sure if synthetic fluid i… --- ## [2007 Mazda Mazda3 Check Engine Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-mazda3-check-engine-light/140794)
**Author:** [@StanleyGoldstein](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StanleyGoldstein)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-mazda3-check-engine-light/140794 "2020-07-16T17:59:16Z")
My 2007 Mazda 3 keeps showing a check engine signal. When it originally came on I took it to the dealer who identified the problem as a defective engine thermostat. When I went to pick up the car the signal was off. I… --- ## [Knoking sound from the front left wheel and noise when turning left](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knoking-sound-from-the-front-left-wheel-and-noise-when-turning-left/160626)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Malka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daniel_Malka)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knoking-sound-from-the-front-left-wheel-and-noise-when-turning-left/160626 "2020-07-16T17:50:24Z")
Mazda 3 - 2008 - 1.6L - 205,000 KM Got this knoking sound from the left wheel and the right wheel, it happens when I’m turning the wheel left and right. see it in the video down below. Car also makes this sound when t… --- ## [Driving, smoke from vents and engine shutoff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-smoke-from-vents-and-engine-shutoff/167412)
**Author:** [@JstnHrrld](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JstnHrrld)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-smoke-from-vents-and-engine-shutoff/167412 "2020-07-16T16:58:47Z")
My wife and I were driving down the highway, had been driving for about an hour when all of a sudden smoke starting coming out of our air vents. I immediately thought overheating so I had told to her to pull over. In the… --- ## [Ford Explorer overheated and transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-overheated-and-transmission/167413)
**Author:** [@oTiqer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oTiqer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-overheated-and-transmission/167413 "2020-07-16T16:53:41Z")
So I had a Ford Explorer that overheated and I checked most of the parts to see if they were working properly but noticed bubbles in the oil dipstick. The vehicle also had a transmission fluid cooling line pop out of the… --- ## [2005 Ford Mustang -CEL and gas cap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-mustang-cel-and-gas-cap/167389)
**Author:** [@Orca20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Orca20)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-mustang-cel-and-gas-cap/167389 "2020-07-16T16:52:34Z")
Twice now I’ve had the engine light and the gas cap light come on. I’ve learned that if I buy and install a new gas cap the engine light and the gas cap light turn off after driving the car for a few days. Why does the e… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=334) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=336)