# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=624 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 625 --- ## [2005 Toyota Camry - Leaking gaskets](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-leaking-gaskets/139559)
**Author:** [@LeonLiebman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeonLiebman)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-leaking-gaskets/139559 "2019-05-03T04:20:56Z")
My 2005 Toyota Camry leaks oil around head gasket. Use 5-30 full synthetic(valvoline). Want to avoid new gasket/ is there an additive or ? to repair. Plan on keep car and some long drives. Advice? --- ## [2007 Ford Taurus - Inherited - Thoughts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-taurus-inherited-thoughts/139677)
**Author:** [@Marty04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marty04)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-taurus-inherited-thoughts/139677 "2019-05-03T03:43:43Z")
I’m inheriting my grandparents 2007 Taurus. 49k miles. Any problem areas I should be aware of? --- ## [2012 RAM 2500 takes forever to fill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ram-2500-takes-forever-to-fill/139528)
**Author:** [@Johnny09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johnny09)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ram-2500-takes-forever-to-fill/139528 "2019-05-03T03:15:31Z")
takes forever to fill the tank. Keeps back flushing even on low . worked great when I first got it but the last 1 and a half its been terrible. Maybe the charcoal canister is plugged??? --- ## [Car started smoking and then died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-started-smoking-and-then-died/139653)
**Author:** [@mynameisregannn\_151499](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mynameisregannn_151499)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-started-smoking-and-then-died/139653 "2019-05-03T02:04:29Z")
Hello! Me being a 17 year old girl and having no car knowledge at all, I have a few questions. I was driving my car today when it started smoking white smoke out from under the hood. I pulled over immediately and turned… --- ## [1997 Mercury Grand Marquis - Seat Swap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mercury-grand-marquis-seat-swap/139565)
**Author:** [@Gabe37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gabe37)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mercury-grand-marquis-seat-swap/139565 "2019-05-03T01:45:33Z")
Can you swap the passenger seat into the drivers seat? --- ## [1998 Toyota Camry - Leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-camry-leaks/139671)
**Author:** [@Lauri\_Ketzlick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lauri_Ketzlick)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-camry-leaks/139671 "2019-05-02T21:53:59Z")
i have a 1998 toyota camry when it rains water is going into dashboard i can hear it squishing around how can i get it out I’m also find in the trunk also --- ## [Changed to summer tires, now the alignment is off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changed-to-summer-tires-now-the-alignment-is-off/139665)
**Author:** [@nsmodi73\_151512](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nsmodi73_151512)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changed-to-summer-tires-now-the-alignment-is-off/139665 "2019-05-02T20:53:00Z")
Hi, new user here. I have a 2011 Honda Accord Coupe (black on black, sweet…) So I recently had my seasonal tire change, and all of a sudden, the alignment veers significantly to the right. Now I’m aware that a tire cha… --- ## [2009 Pontiac Vibe - Prep for sale](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pontiac-vibe-prep-for-sale/139662)
**Author:** [@Melody37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Melody37)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pontiac-vibe-prep-for-sale/139662 "2019-05-02T19:51:08Z")
I need someone’s advice! If I am trying to sell my car & i am having to put a quart of oil in a month, & I am getting “cylinder 1 misfire” when checked at Advance Auto, what would be your suggestion for a selling price?O… --- ## [2004 Ford Ranger - Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-ranger-oil/139639)
**Author:** [@Garycheesman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Garycheesman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-ranger-oil/139639 "2019-05-02T19:28:25Z")
My 2004 Ford ranger is losing 2 and a half courts of oil per month no leaks or oil underneath --- ## [2013 Smart ForTwo - Help with cam sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-smart-fortwo-help-with-cam-sensor/139675)
**Author:** [@paulryan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paulryan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-smart-fortwo-help-with-cam-sensor/139675 "2019-05-02T18:56:22Z")
wont start the computer is saying cam position sensor i put a new on and it’s still the same --- ## [2016 Ford F-150 - Problems after recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f-150-problems-after-recall/139679)
**Author:** [@ManuelBlakes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ManuelBlakes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f-150-problems-after-recall/139679 "2019-05-02T18:54:24Z")
I had my throttle body changed under a recall and at first startup in the morning my vehicle idles really rough and there is a strong smell of exhaust fumes. --- ## [2005 Nissan Altima - Jerks and Jumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-altima-jerks-and-jumps/139634)
**Author:** [@KeshwarSingh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KeshwarSingh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-altima-jerks-and-jumps/139634 "2019-05-01T20:25:27Z")
My 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5L jerk/thump when shifting into second gear at around 2500 RPM. Please help! Thanks you! --- ## [2004 Toyota Corolla - Why twice?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-corolla-why-twice/139617)
**Author:** [@den36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/den36)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-corolla-why-twice/139617 "2019-05-02T18:48:55Z")
replaced rear seal on 2004 Toyota started leaking again after 1 year warrantee for labor and parts expired…whats going on ? --- ## [1977 Chevrolet Classic - Trans question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1977-chevrolet-classic-trans-question/139561)
**Author:** [@ChaseFitch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChaseFitch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1977-chevrolet-classic-trans-question/139561 "2019-04-30T17:38:39Z")
Hello, I have an old 1977 Chevy pickup with automatic transmission and 305 V8. Was working fine except for usual leaks. We had a bad ice storm and 2 oaks hit the truck, it was in park without brake on. The switch at the … --- ## [Transmission redlines at 40mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-redlines-at-40mph/139659)
**Author:** [@Nickmac7969\_151504](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nickmac7969_151504)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-redlines-at-40mph/139659 "2019-05-02T18:42:16Z")
So I have a 2004 jeep grand Cherokee that whenever we drive it on normal drive it redlines by the time it hits 40mph and just loses speed, but when we drive it on 2nd it drives fine I can get to speeds of 60. I just need… --- ## [Suspension noise after coilover install - any pointers as to what it may be?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suspension-noise-after-coilover-install-any-pointers-as-to-what-it-may-be/139531)
**Author:** [@TheMidnightNarwhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMidnightNarwhal)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suspension-noise-after-coilover-install-any-pointers-as-to-what-it-may-be/139531 "2019-05-02T16:35:51Z")
Hello First of car is a 2011 335is with about 105KM. I get this noise. Started after coil over install. My top mounts are torqued to spec. Everything is torqued to spec. It does the noise only sometimes , and only whe… --- ## [2003 Honda Accord Sdn - Airbag question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-sdn-airbag-question/139648)
**Author:** [@GEORGE12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GEORGE12)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 10:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-sdn-airbag-question/139648 "2019-05-02T10:19:28Z")
What is the possibility of the front air bags exploding with shrapnel to the driver and passenger? --- ## [Driver front brake caliper slides back and forward with the brake pedal held](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-front-brake-caliper-slides-back-and-forward-with-the-brake-pedal-held/139595)
**Author:** [@Johnbrindle26\_151457](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johnbrindle26_151457)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 9:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-front-brake-caliper-slides-back-and-forward-with-the-brake-pedal-held/139595 "2019-05-02T09:03:08Z")
My driver side brake caliper slides back and forth like it is not tight blend the brake and had my dad hold the pedal down and can steel move it back and forth --- ## [Tire fell off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-fell-off/139603)
**Author:** [@Pissed\_off\_giy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pissed_off_giy)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 5:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-fell-off/139603 "2019-05-02T05:10:58Z")
Ok everyone looking for thoughts and opinions. So about a week ago me and another person installed upper control arms and lower ball joints, on my pickup. We put the tires on and torqued them in the proper pattern to 140… --- ## [BMW 3 Series longevity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-3-series-longevity/47488)
**Author:** [@fereaux](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fereaux)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 3:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-3-series-longevity/47488 "2019-05-02T03:57:01Z")
I am looking to buy an older BMW 3 series. I see several from 2000 or 2001 with anywhere from 100K - 150K miles on them (usually 328model). How much longer is the engine expected to last on these cars? Are BMW's a 200K+ … --- ## [2010 Honda Civic Sdn - Worth the repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-civic-sdn-worth-the-repair/139533)
**Author:** [@nick01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nick01)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-civic-sdn-worth-the-repair/139533 "2019-05-02T01:31:17Z")
is it worth replacing the rear upper control arms on a 2010 honda civic with 86k miles? they lso said I need struts. --- ## [2014 Jeep Cherokee oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-oil-consumption/114273)
**Author:** [@Margaret08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Margaret08)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-oil-consumption/114273 "2019-05-01T21:20:31Z")
I have a 2014 jeep cherokee that burns a quart of oil every 1000 miles. Is this normal? I found this it when the engines stalls going around a corner. No warning, no low oil light. Called the dealership, they said it ne… --- ## [2006 Volvo XC90 - Brake firm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volvo-xc90-brake-firm/139630)
**Author:** [@Ned29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ned29)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volvo-xc90-brake-firm/139630 "2019-05-01T20:56:16Z")
After the car sits overnight, the brake pedal is very hard to press. It lacks pressure for the first ten seconds, and then it is normal. I would say this is the check valve for the brake booster. But this is a 2006 Vo… --- ## [Windows fogging up INSIDE car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windows-fogging-up-inside-car/92178)
**Author:** [@GWalcott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GWalcott)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windows-fogging-up-inside-car/92178 "2019-05-01T20:05:45Z")
The windows in my car, a 1997 Cougar, have recently started fogging up inside. It only started doing this for the past week week and a half. I've checked the carpets and they're all dry. My car is the only one in the par… --- ## [2004 Hyundai Santa Fe - Troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-santa-fe-troubles/139624)
**Author:** [@DebrahLRoemisch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DebrahLRoemisch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-santa-fe-troubles/139624 "2019-05-01T20:00:17Z")
I bought my Santa Fe in 2009–no problems until 2011 when I was backing up out of my driveway and turning to the left, then going into forward–it felt like something was “sticking” but then it would move forward. My mecha… --- ## [2012 Honda Civic Sdn - Time for service?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-sdn-time-for-service/139577)
**Author:** [@abiromey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abiromey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-sdn-time-for-service/139577 "2019-05-01T19:14:23Z")
2012 civic with 136,000 kms is this time for transmission fluid drain and replace fluids? --- ## [2009 Mercury Mariner - Engine and Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mercury-mariner-engine-and-oil/139623)
**Author:** [@rose40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rose40)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mercury-mariner-engine-and-oil/139623 "2019-05-01T19:05:59Z")
engine light came on after oil change --- ## [Air Conditioner Problems hot air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner-problems-hot-air/139619)
**Author:** [@wolf.hilary\_151474](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolf.hilary_151474)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner-problems-hot-air/139619 "2019-05-01T18:32:11Z")
I have a Honda Fit 2010, Last summer I noticed that I have having problems with keeping the air conditioner cold. If I was parked in a cool area then I would have cold air blow for about 5-10 minutes, and then it would … --- ## [2007 Ford Ranger - Does New Safety Tech Really work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-ranger-does-new-safety-tech-really-work/139589)
**Author:** [@KenDrummond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KenDrummond)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-ranger-does-new-safety-tech-really-work/139589 "2019-05-01T17:59:13Z")
You often point out that the new “tech” on new cars (lane change, front vision breaking, etc) is a major advance in safety. I have no issues with seat belts, disk brakes, radial tires…but are there any statistics that s… --- ## [2014 Toyota RAV4 - Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-rav4-codes/139605)
**Author:** [@Patricia15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Patricia15)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-rav4-codes/139605 "2019-05-01T13:49:47Z")
Hello, I have a 2014 Toyota Rav 4 with 40k miles on it. Recently, the check engine light appeared while driving. The error codes I received are PO441 Evap Emmission System Incoorect Purge Flow detected and PO455 Evapora… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=623) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=625)