# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=341 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 342 --- ## [Harbor Freight Jack Stand Replacements No Good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/harbor-freight-jack-stand-replacements-no-good/165810)
**Author:** [@tom418](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom418)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/harbor-freight-jack-stand-replacements-no-good/165810 "2020-07-08T03:20:19Z")
Harbor Freight’s replacement for their faulty jack stands are having problems also: --- ## [Cabin Air Filter Replacement Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-air-filter-replacement-problem/166952)
**Author:** [@kroewrite\_168405](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kroewrite_168405)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-air-filter-replacement-problem/166952 "2020-07-08T01:41:24Z")
I recently had my dealer service dept. replace the cabin air filter on my 2010 Toyota Prius. After leaving the dealer, I noticed that there was a humming noise coming from somewhere in the ventilation system. There was … --- ## [2020 Chevrolet Trax - Hesitates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-chevrolet-trax-hesitates/166930)
**Author:** [@joanne06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joanne06)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-chevrolet-trax-hesitates/166930 "2020-07-08T01:00:43Z")
help! As I pull out into traffic I have to get to 40 mph i turn left out into traffic my you can hear the rpms and see them going up but the car hesitates and does not acculturate fast enough to get the flow of traffi… --- ## [To fix or get rid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-fix-or-get-rid/166945)
**Author:** [@bamb00zle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bamb00zle)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-fix-or-get-rid/166945 "2020-07-08T00:26:03Z")
I have an '09 Jeep Cherokee Limited 3.7 V6. It’s done 70,000 miles. I bought it for around $4000 a year ago (i live in the Middle East) and while I love the car, I took a gamble on it as there’s no service history apart … --- ## [2005 Mercury Montego - Where is my PCV valve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercury-montego-where-is-my-pcv-valve/166944)
**Author:** [@BerndEhorWoloszczak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BerndEhorWoloszczak)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercury-montego-where-is-my-pcv-valve/166944 "2020-07-08T00:09:32Z")
Where is the pcv valve located? --- ## [Chevy s10 1996 Pulley identification](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-s10-1996-pulley-identification/166950)
**Author:** [@Ivan-Ortiz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ivan-Ortiz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-s10-1996-pulley-identification/166950 "2020-07-07T23:14:09Z")
Hi! I was wondering if someone could help me identify this pulley? Thank you! It seems to be leaking oil. --- ## [How to remove this connector?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-remove-this-connector/166936)
**Author:** [@chris635\_168879](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chris635_168879)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-remove-this-connector/166936 "2020-07-07T21:15:58Z")
I’m trying to remove this connector from the HMI in my Impala and I can’t for the life of me get it to come out. Whats the trick? --- ## [Manual transmission won't take gear oil/fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-wont-take-gear-oil-fluid/139860)
**Author:** [@kylesbulkmail\_151647](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kylesbulkmail_151647)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-wont-take-gear-oil-fluid/139860 "2020-07-07T21:08:06Z")
My 2008 Suzuki SX4 (AWD, hatchback) was showing signs of low transmission fluid. (Specifically, a chirping noise from the right side only when in gear. Shifting fine, no bad smells, etc.) This is a manual, 5-speed transm… --- ## [2008 Ford Ranger occasional misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-ranger-occasional-misfire/166810)
**Author:** [@StanSnopek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StanSnopek)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-ranger-occasional-misfire/166810 "2020-07-07T18:52:12Z")
My 2008 2.0 L 4 cylinder Ford Ranger with 270,000 km (~169,000 miles) occasionally misfires at idle with an accompanying OBDC code of P0302 (#2 cylinder misfire). No issues on acceleration or at higher rpms. Plugs and wi… --- ## [2002 Ford Windstar has rough idle and fuel smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-windstar-has-rough-idle-and-fuel-smell/166885)
**Author:** [@windstar19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/windstar19)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-windstar-has-rough-idle-and-fuel-smell/166885 "2020-07-07T16:12:33Z")
rough idle low power then power kicks in all at once very strong fuel smell --- ## [Rhythmic thumping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhythmic-thumping/166922)
**Author:** [@zacho2000\_168873](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zacho2000_168873)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhythmic-thumping/166922 "2020-07-07T16:07:00Z")
Hey guys So i have a 3L nissan navara 2004 and recently it started making a rhythmic thumping sound at sort of 30+ kms/hr, it sounded almost identical to a train chugging along slowly. I thought it could be my exhaust … --- ## [Window repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-repair/166913)
**Author:** [@Jessica-51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jessica-51)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-repair/166913 "2020-07-07T15:39:37Z")
Can anyone help me? My drivers side window won’t go up or down. Taken it to the mechanics and they’ve changed the window regulator twice now. The said that the regulator is fine, but from the last time it snapped, the wi… --- ## [Elantra groaning only when turning left at speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/elantra-groaning-only-when-turning-left-at-speed/166918)
**Author:** [@nj2bos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nj2bos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/elantra-groaning-only-when-turning-left-at-speed/166918 "2020-07-07T12:54:01Z")
2011 Elantra 4DR Limited My Elantra has been making a noticeable groaning/deep humming noise when driving over 30mph and turning the wheel to the right, never the left. When the wheel is at the “12-o-clock” position and… --- ## [1995 Dodge Ram 1500 - light issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-dodge-ram-1500-light-issue/166909)
**Author:** [@Scottie26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scottie26)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 6:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-dodge-ram-1500-light-issue/166909 "2020-07-07T06:55:58Z")
Lights went out while off road. Briefly got them to turn back on till one night they stopped again. Lights work they just wont turn on --- ## [2010 Ford F-150 - Headlights are dim](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-f-150-headlights-are-dim/166857)
**Author:** [@JimNewton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimNewton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 6:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-f-150-headlights-are-dim/166857 "2020-07-07T06:16:37Z")
Head lights both high and low beam have diminished --- ## [2004 Toyota Camry - smoke test next?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-camry-smoke-test-next/166822)
**Author:** [@Gloria09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gloria09)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-camry-smoke-test-next/166822 "2020-07-07T02:42:07Z")
2004 Camary misfire. 159000 miles. Got codes P0157,0300,0302,0306,2238 maybe some others. I had all of these sensors installed and still had the problem. I took it to dealer and they said it needed fuel injectors and i… --- ## [1997 Saturn SL - bolt leaking fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-saturn-sl-bolt-leaking-fluid/165141)
**Author:** [@Daniel-215](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daniel-215)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-saturn-sl-bolt-leaking-fluid/165141 "2020-07-07T00:35:54Z")
I replaced front and rear break drums and disks, pads or boots and break cylinders. Now I rechecked many times replaced them all the same way they came off but the bolt is leaking fluid on both rear drum cylinder lines. --- ## [How do you remove the fuel rail from 2003 Rav4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-remove-the-fuel-rail-from-2003-rav4/166911)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-remove-the-fuel-rail-from-2003-rav4/166911 "2020-07-07T00:30:01Z")
Hi I’m trying to look at the spark plugs and heck the fuel pressure on a 2003 Rav4. There’s a quick connect that needs a special tool to get it off. I’ve looked everywhere online and the Haynes manual and can’t fin out w… --- ## [Clutch repair. Car at mechanic for 3 weeks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-repair-car-at-mechanic-for-3-weeks/166422)
**Author:** [@Tynes2224\_168586](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tynes2224_168586)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-repair-car-at-mechanic-for-3-weeks/166422 "2020-07-06T22:06:17Z")
Mechanic has had my car for three weeks now supposed to be fixing the clutch is three weeks normal? I called twice today and no answer? Any advice? --- ## [Mechanic Messed Up Oil Change - mentioned check oil light; sludge; keeping car 1 more day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-messed-up-oil-change-mentioned-check-oil-light-sludge-keeping-car-1-more-day/166842)
**Author:** [@richoanderson\_168820](https://community.cartalk.com/u/richoanderson_168820)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-messed-up-oil-change-mentioned-check-oil-light-sludge-keeping-car-1-more-day/166842 "2020-07-06T21:33:55Z")
My wife took her car for an oil change today at a popular, nationwide car service chain. She was going to pick it up after work. They called and said they need to keep it overnight, they did something wrong, they menti… --- ## [Toyota paint recall and selling our Rav4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-paint-recall-and-selling-our-rav4/166690)
**Author:** [@cdmcali\_168734](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdmcali_168734)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-paint-recall-and-selling-our-rav4/166690 "2020-07-06T21:25:05Z")
We have a 2013 Toyota Rav4 with the white paint that has had a recall due to peeling. We are expecting a baby and wanted to sell the car but didn’t think ours was affected. The paint seemed fine until a few months ago wh… --- ## [Defroster runs AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defroster-runs-ac/98909)
**Author:** [@davies767](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davies767)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defroster-runs-ac/98909 "2020-07-06T19:35:14Z")
When I turn on the defrost the AC runs, which at subzero temps is really counter productive and just plain cold. Can I disconnect the AC in the winter? Are there makes of cars that don't work this way? I know my Honda … --- ## [2000 Toyota Sienna - Rough idle and dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-sienna-rough-idle-and-dies/166900)
**Author:** [@Ktice557](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ktice557)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-sienna-rough-idle-and-dies/166900 "2020-07-06T19:16:20Z")
My 00 Sienna acts like it has the hiccups. When first cranked it has a rough idle but the real problem is when I tidy to accelerate it starts losing power. The worse problem is it starts acting like its running out of ga… --- ## [Car shakes with increasing speed and pulls to right?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes-with-increasing-speed-and-pulls-to-right/166892)
**Author:** [@Michael-390](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael-390)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes-with-increasing-speed-and-pulls-to-right/166892 "2020-07-06T19:00:44Z")
Hey, hopefully, you guys can help me out, I have a 2009, Dodge caliber (regularly maintained) that is starting to pull to the right and the steering wheel will shake when you increase speed (30+MPH) The city was doing so… --- ## [My Car is haunted! Car's antenna mast keeps running even when the car is off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-is-haunted-cars-antenna-mast-keeps-running-even-when-the-car-is-off/72013)
**Author:** [@MichelleZandonatti](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichelleZandonatti)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-is-haunted-cars-antenna-mast-keeps-running-even-when-the-car-is-off/72013 "2020-07-06T18:54:56Z")
Today I noticed that my antenna mast on my 1990 Integra was cycling up and down non stop. Turned off the radio and it kept going. Turned off ignition and it just started up again after a few moments. The radio lights … --- ## [2002 Chevrolet Blazer’s AC won’t blow out of front vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-blazer-s-ac-won-t-blow-out-of-front-vents/166897)
**Author:** [@DeBruhl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeBruhl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-blazer-s-ac-won-t-blow-out-of-front-vents/166897 "2020-07-06T17:43:06Z")
What would be making the ac not blow out of the front vents but does blow out of the back? It makes a tick, tick, tick noise! --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Traverse - Shutters and jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-traverse-shutters-and-jerks/166895)
**Author:** [@jimpedersen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimpedersen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-traverse-shutters-and-jerks/166895 "2020-07-06T17:38:58Z")
shutter or jerking at aprox. 20 mph --- ## [2004 Chrysler Sebring - Do I need a heat shield?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-sebring-do-i-need-a-heat-shield/166873)
**Author:** [@Ajsidhu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ajsidhu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-sebring-do-i-need-a-heat-shield/166873 "2020-07-06T17:18:15Z")
My mechanic took of my rusty catalytic converter heat shield, will I be ok to drive without the heat shield, he said it won’t be a problem. --- ## [More than 1/3 of oil gone at "Add"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-than-1-3-of-oil-gone-at-add/166818)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-than-1-3-of-oil-gone-at-add/166818 "2020-07-06T17:13:39Z")
According to the Owner’s Manual, my 2009 Corolla 1.8 liter holds 4.4 quarts of oil (including filter). But there’s a difference of 1.6 quarts from “Add” to “Full.” That means at “Add” it’s lost more than 1/3 of its oil (… --- ## [Help Reading Transmission Dipstick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-reading-transmission-dipstick/166866)
**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-reading-transmission-dipstick/166866 "2020-07-06T14:10:17Z")
This is kind of a noob question, but I just wanted to be sure. I have a 2005 Camry, automatic transmission. U250E. The car is off but hot, not cold. Looking at the dipstick the red coloring seems to stop right at the f… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=340) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=342)