# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=381 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 382 --- ## [2008 Ford Escape - Shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-shakes/163075)
**Author:** [@LianneGiffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LianneGiffin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-shakes/163075 "2020-04-20T12:35:57Z")
The vehicle just started shaking around 80km/h and smoothed out around 110km/h. Its still doing it. Trying to figure it out before going to the shop. --- ## [1995 Honda del Sol - Transmission issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-honda-del-sol-transmission-issue/163088)
**Author:** [@RhondaBolton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RhondaBolton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 11:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-honda-del-sol-transmission-issue/163088 "2020-04-20T11:54:39Z")
Grinding in all gears now & won’t go into gear when driving. Clutch is also not engaging right, hard to press fully down and try to get into gear. Replaced slave, master cylinder & bled out air. Adjusted clutch pedal, dr… --- ## [Lexus ES350 Transmission Fluid: change it or not at 120K?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-es350-transmission-fluid-change-it-or-not-at-120k/67816)
**Author:** [@charx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charx)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 11:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-es350-transmission-fluid-change-it-or-not-at-120k/67816 "2020-04-20T11:38:15Z")
My Lexus ES 350 has about 120000 miles on it. I took it in to a private mechanic to get the 120K service. He gave a quote and then recommended that I have him change/flush the transmission fluid. I thought the tranny w… --- ## [VW Code Reader](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-code-reader/163021)
**Author:** [@tcw1982](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcw1982)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 5:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-code-reader/163021 "2020-04-20T05:56:10Z")
The Check Engine Light came on in my VW GTI, and the auto parts stores have stopped checking them for the time being and who knows when they’ll resume. The cost to have a mechanic check is about the same as buying one, … --- ## [2021 Hyundai Elantra - Hatchback lock stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-hyundai-elantra-hatchback-lock-stuck/163072)
**Author:** [@BerndRitter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BerndRitter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-hyundai-elantra-hatchback-lock-stuck/163072 "2020-04-20T04:02:12Z")
my hatchback’s lock doesn’t release itself when I click to open it…it just gets stuck…is this because the mechanism is faulty (thin little metal rod which opens and closes by pulling and pushing the seemingly solid lock. … --- ## [Improper timing belt install.? Am I getting screwed over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/improper-timing-belt-install-am-i-getting-screwed-over/162860)
**Author:** [@Douglas\_Melia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Douglas_Melia)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/improper-timing-belt-install-am-i-getting-screwed-over/162860 "2020-04-20T03:02:31Z")
2008 Subaru Outback Long story short. I had my top end rebuilt. Two new heads. Head gaskets oil pan gasket oil seals plugs wires and timing belt. One week after I got it back it wasn’t idling right still leaking oil giv… --- ## [Do you adjust the spark gap on fine-wire spark plugs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-adjust-the-spark-gap-on-fine-wire-spark-plugs/162497)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-adjust-the-spark-gap-on-fine-wire-spark-plugs/162497 "2020-04-20T02:51:49Z")
This is in regard to a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the 4.8L engine. The emissions label specifies a spark plug gap of .060, which seems kind of high, although the used spark plugs of unknown age and mileage have … --- ## [Truck shakes after brake repairs - brakes or suspension bushing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-shakes-after-brake-repairs-brakes-or-suspension-bushing/162042)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-shakes-after-brake-repairs-brakes-or-suspension-bushing/162042 "2020-04-20T01:54:17Z")
I have a 1997 Ford F-250 Light Duty which is the oddball with the 7 lug wheels. The brakes went out COMPLETELY a couple months back during a cold snap and a rear wheel cylinder was to blame. The fluid poured out as fas… --- ## [2007 Lexus RX 400h - Electric SUV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lexus-rx-400h-electric-suv/163081)
**Author:** [@Caryl59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caryl59)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lexus-rx-400h-electric-suv/163081 "2020-04-20T01:25:01Z")
I have a 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid with…240,000 miles. Still a Great car!! I’d like to get an electric SUV. What are your top3 recommendations?? Thanks!! --- ## [2000 Ford Ranger - 4x4 question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-ranger-4x4-question/163034)
**Author:** [@JerryEllmann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerryEllmann)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-ranger-4x4-question/163034 "2020-04-20T00:54:02Z")
Hi Ray, I have a 2000 Ford Ranger pickup with a dashboard switch to change from 2WD to 4x4high to 4x4low. My problem is that it doesn’t engage in 4x4low when I really need it … the wheels just spin, especially in snow (o… --- ## [Testing Costco's Kirkland Full Synthetic Motor Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/testing-costcos-kirkland-full-synthetic-motor-oil/162771)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2020, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/testing-costcos-kirkland-full-synthetic-motor-oil/162771 "2020-04-19T20:50:42Z")
This video compares the performance of Costco’s new motor oil with that of Walmart’s Supertech oil. If you don’t want to watch the entire video, I will summarize the findings for you: The Kirkland oil performed essenti… --- ## [2014 Honda Civic Sdn - Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-civic-sdn-starting-issues/163086)
**Author:** [@Bonnie29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bonnie29)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2020, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-civic-sdn-starting-issues/163086 "2020-04-19T23:46:52Z")
My car won’t start with the push start. However it will start with the remote. Of course as soon as the door is unlocked the car shuts off. Brand new battery. Lights, horn and everything else works. So I know it’s not th… --- ## [1987 chrysler fifth Avenue issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-chrysler-fifth-avenue-issues/163066)
**Author:** [@Mahlon\_Hathorn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mahlon_Hathorn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2020, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-chrysler-fifth-avenue-issues/163066 "2020-04-19T20:50:25Z")
So after much tinkering, I have finally figured out my cars patterns and symptoms reliably, now i have my suspicions already regarding thermostat/ coolant temp gauge BUT I figured I would tell my tale of woe here and see… --- ## [Car won't start after timing belt replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-timing-belt-replacement/46832)
**Author:** [@civicowner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/civicowner)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2020, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-timing-belt-replacement/46832 "2020-04-19T20:08:32Z")
I have a 2001 Honda Civic EX with 110,000 miles. Last weekend I decided to change the timing belt. I own the Honda Service Manual for this car, and I followed the instructions exactly. After putting everything back to… --- ## [Ac/ fan making noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-fan-making-noise/162896)
**Author:** [@Rami\_Ibadi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rami_Ibadi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2020, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-fan-making-noise/162896 "2020-04-19T19:20:54Z")
Hello, I have a problem with my Opel Corsa D 2014: when I turn the air conditioning , I hear a noise. Even if i don’t turn the ac on and just run the fan i hear a noise . I thought it was the interior blower motor and … --- ## [B2B choke and throttle hook up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/b2b-choke-and-throttle-hook-up/162652)
**Author:** [@mrhoskins62\_166278](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrhoskins62_166278)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2020, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/b2b-choke-and-throttle-hook-up/162652 "2020-04-19T14:29:37Z")
I recently bought a 1950 Dodge truck. The guy I bought it from had tinkered with the choke and when I went to get the truck had even removed it completely. I was wondering if anyone would have any pictures showing how y… --- ## [Steering shaft](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-shaft/163061)
**Author:** [@spidreant\_166540](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spidreant_166540)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2020, 10:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-shaft/163061 "2020-04-19T10:51:45Z")
OKay so after a lot of struggle to remove the old steering shaft, the end where the spline is on the one shaft doesnt seem to line with the other one, is there a way to adjust it? i cant seem to take it apart the telesc… --- ## [Squeaking/whinging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaking-whinging/163053)
**Author:** [@Aaron\_Ingram](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aaron_Ingram)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2020, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaking-whinging/163053 "2020-04-19T03:54:54Z")
Hi i have a 2001 jeep Cherokee sport 4.0 and my serpentine belt squeaks i have checked the belt and tension those seem fine but when it squeaks my voltage drops and especially when i have my ac on does this sound like a … --- ## [Car bucks around 2000 RPM. Transmission, spark plugs, or fuel?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-bucks-around-2000-rpm-transmission-spark-plugs-or-fuel/158603)
**Author:** [@vinny.mossman\_163369](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vinny.mossman_163369)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2020, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-bucks-around-2000-rpm-transmission-spark-plugs-or-fuel/158603 "2020-04-19T01:33:07Z")
2008 Buick LaCrosse intermittently does funny stuff around 2000 RPM. “Bucks,” “lurches,” and “revs” are some fitting words. When I give it gas to get above 2000 - or let off the pedal - it seems to do fine. Sometimes it’… --- ## [2005 Subaru Outback clunks when taking off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-outback-clunks-when-taking-off/162987)
**Author:** [@Mikesmith38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikesmith38)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-outback-clunks-when-taking-off/162987 "2020-04-18T21:06:30Z")
Car makes clunking sound when taking off from start once rolling along it does not do it. --- ## [92 3000gt help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-3000gt-help/163019)
**Author:** [@Ulises\_Martinez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ulises_Martinez)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-3000gt-help/163019 "2020-04-18T19:49:27Z")
Got a 92 Mitsubishi 3000gt replaced battery didn’t start the car as soon as I plug in ground car makes a chipiring noise with car being off and key in my pocket is something stuck? Please help. --- ## [Blend door actuator psgr side knocking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blend-door-actuator-psgr-side-knocking/162879)
**Author:** [@daisyq32ros\_166426](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daisyq32ros_166426)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blend-door-actuator-psgr-side-knocking/162879 "2020-04-18T19:39:15Z")
I have an 09 Pontiac G5 GT. For the pass five months it’s been making a knocking noise for 15 seconds every time I start up the car. In the beginning of the first months it wasn’t constant. Now it is. I replaced the blow… --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Cavalier - Rod price](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-cavalier-rod-price/162958)
**Author:** [@Alex00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alex00)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-cavalier-rod-price/162958 "2020-04-18T18:50:26Z")
What’s price range for a blown rod when I press gas it starts knocking really bad --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Volt - will gas go bad if I don’t use it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-volt-will-gas-go-bad-if-i-don-t-use-it/161965)
**Author:** [@shannonfam\_165851](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shannonfam_165851)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-volt-will-gas-go-bad-if-i-don-t-use-it/161965 "2020-04-18T17:53:39Z")
When I leased my Volt in December 2017 it came with a full tank of gas. Except for one trip from Sacramento to San Francisco (where I used less than 1/2 tank of gas) I rarely drive on anything but battery. My first gas r… --- ## [2006 Chrysler Town & Country - Flaky roof paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-town-country-flaky-roof-paint/162970)
**Author:** [@Pugh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pugh)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-town-country-flaky-roof-paint/162970 "2020-04-18T17:36:37Z")
roof top clear coat has rough spots. Appears to have flaked off? --- ## [Brakes after sitting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-after-sitting/163018)
**Author:** [@decky47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/decky47)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-after-sitting/163018 "2020-04-18T16:29:06Z")
ENDED - getting rid of the car. Not worth it. My car sat through the Canadian winter outside because we weren’t sure we were going to throw more money at it, for the rocker panels are in absolute garbage shape. I’m talk… --- ## [2004 Corolla Died, Starts then Dies again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-corolla-died-starts-then-dies-again/163030)
**Author:** [@James\_Brandt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James_Brandt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-corolla-died-starts-then-dies-again/163030 "2020-04-18T16:25:41Z")
As I was driving, doing about 70 with cruise control on, the car lost power/died with a brief spike in rpm, as I pulled over to the shoulder, the engine when completely dead. When I tried to restart it immediately, there… --- ## [Recharging 1999 Nissan Maxima A/C](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recharging-1999-nissan-maxima-a-c/163009)
**Author:** [@GMan88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GMan88)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recharging-1999-nissan-maxima-a-c/163009 "2020-04-18T15:45:02Z")
I have a '99 Maxima and when I turn on the A/C it just blows warm air. I did a little digging and it seems like it may be worth trying to recharge myself. I did see in some other forums that people think this may be a ba… --- ## [Strange end ("Double D"? GM?) on a strut rod](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-end-double-d-gm-on-a-strut-rod/163015)
**Author:** [@Will-Parker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Will-Parker)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-end-double-d-gm-on-a-strut-rod/163015 "2020-04-18T14:00:46Z")
Anyone with experience using “Double D” endings on strut rods? (Aka GM Shock Absorber tool?) I tracked down a tool online (link below) that seems to resemble the ends of my strut rods, but there aren’t any specs given an… --- ## [Can flat tire be repaired and how?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-flat-tire-be-repaired-and-how/162930)
**Author:** [@mercury07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercury07)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-flat-tire-be-repaired-and-how/162930 "2020-04-18T13:17:02Z")
encountered another road hazard, this time a screw attached itself to the tire of a pickup and caused a flat. Can it be repaired being so close to the edge and what is the best fix, the tire has less than 20T miles on … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=380) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=382)