# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=667 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 668 --- ## [2004 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited intermittent knock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-intermittent-knock/135607)
**Author:** [@david38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/david38)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-intermittent-knock/135607 "2019-03-01T22:46:38Z")
engine makes knocking sound intermittently sometimes it continues to a point where a screaming occurs then it disappears has not affected idle or acceleration --- ## [Can overfilling oil blow a head gasket? - 2013 Chevrolet Cruze](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-overfilling-oil-blow-a-head-gasket-2013-chevrolet-cruze/135602)
**Author:** [@SusanHume](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SusanHume)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-overfilling-oil-blow-a-head-gasket-2013-chevrolet-cruze/135602 "2019-03-01T21:54:42Z")
Would over filling the motor oil cause a head gasket to blow? --- ## [1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Jerry Rigged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-s10-pickup-jerry-rigged/135578)
**Author:** [@alaiespar\_148888](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alaiespar_148888)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-s10-pickup-jerry-rigged/135578 "2019-03-01T21:10:58Z")
Hi! I just purchased a 98 Chevy S10 Pickup from a private seller and I started smelling gas. I just discovered that the seller jerry rigged it…can anyone tell me what part I need replaced? I took it to a mechanic but he … --- ## [2001 Ford Taurus acceleration problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-acceleration-problems/135549)
**Author:** [@tarrickelkins13\_148865](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tarrickelkins13_148865)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-acceleration-problems/135549 "2019-03-01T18:54:07Z")
When you drive normally averything is fine, but if you want to accelerate fast, it begins to “stutter”. In the span of a second, the car will feel like its hitting the gas and then the brake 3 or 4 times. It won’t go any… --- ## [2008 Hyundai Elantra squeals on startup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-elantra-squeals-on-startup/135583)
**Author:** [@WendyHensley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WendyHensley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-elantra-squeals-on-startup/135583 "2019-03-01T16:01:30Z")
Car makes a loud squeal when first started in the morning. Has anyone had this issue and how did you fix it? --- ## [Where to order quality 4L60E parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-order-quality-4l60e-parts/135573)
**Author:** [@mjkeest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mjkeest)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-order-quality-4l60e-parts/135573 "2019-03-01T16:00:41Z")
Any suggestions on where to order rebuild kit for 4L60E transmission? Thanks. --- ## [2018 Mazda CX-5 - RPMs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mazda-cx-5-rpms/135552)
**Author:** [@PegMcCann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PegMcCann)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mazda-cx-5-rpms/135552 "2019-03-01T14:40:43Z")
Why do cars still have RPM gauges, i.e., tachometers? Who uses that info these days? In the olden days when I learned to shift, it was slightly useful if the radio was too loud to hear the engine. --- ## [2016 Lincoln MKC - Stutters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mkc-stutters/135559)
**Author:** [@Claude24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Claude24)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mkc-stutters/135559 "2019-03-01T13:02:54Z")
I purchase a 2016 MKC AWD with 44k miles. the car had a roaring sound coming for the back of the vehicle. The MKC then started to “stutter”, not responding and the gas pedal going dead. not even trying to change the gear… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Sonic - Radio froze](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-sonic-radio-froze/135565)
**Author:** [@YannRioux](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YannRioux)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-sonic-radio-froze/135565 "2019-03-01T12:44:35Z")
Firts time see radio froze shut down and come back is normal or not don’t do that all the time need fix or not --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Impala - Limits on stop start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-impala-limits-on-stop-start/135567)
**Author:** [@jeff42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeff42)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-impala-limits-on-stop-start/135567 "2019-03-01T12:41:35Z")
is there a certain temp my 2013 imp auto start will not work --- ## [Replacement Fog Light Bulbs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-fog-light-bulbs/135537)
**Author:** [@wpollock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wpollock)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-fog-light-bulbs/135537 "2019-03-01T12:28:56Z")
Any recommendations for Xenon bulbs that fit like OEM,provide good visibility/life expectancy and are not too expensive? --- ## [When is a plug blown out? (1999 Ford F250)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-is-a-plug-blown-out-1999-ford-f250/135515)
**Author:** [@Mark04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark04)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 10:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-is-a-plug-blown-out-1999-ford-f250/135515 "2019-03-01T10:30:15Z")
Ok I have a ? How do you know when or if a plug is (blown out) --- ## [01-05 Civic Headgasket replacement and Timing Procedure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-05-civic-headgasket-replacement-and-timing-procedure/135493)
**Author:** [@Nic87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nic87)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 10:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-05-civic-headgasket-replacement-and-timing-procedure/135493 "2019-03-01T10:04:06Z")
So I’m planning on replacing the Headgasket on my 04 Civic. That would be the first time i’m doing that myself since I’m only 19 years old (someone will help me of course). The only thing i am afraid of is the timing pro… --- ## [1986 Chevrolet Camaro - Won't restart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-chevrolet-camaro-wont-restart/135543)
**Author:** [@CamillaHartman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CamillaHartman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 9:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-chevrolet-camaro-wont-restart/135543 "2019-03-01T09:50:25Z")
My beloved 1986 Camaro, which I bought brand new has a problem which no one seems able to solve. The car starts fine when it is cold. But if running errands and restarting off and on, it does not want to restart. The… --- ## [2011 Dodge Caliber - Starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-caliber-starter/135557)
**Author:** [@mvlc1\_148873](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mvlc1_148873)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 5:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-caliber-starter/135557 "2019-03-01T05:26:51Z")
I have 2 issues with my '11 Caliber “HEAT” Recently I been having “starter” issues. Intermittently, I will turn the key to start, I hear a click or two, let go of the key, and the starter starts my car. Brand new batte… --- ## [My car window rolled down by itself and wont go back up...help! 06 Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-window-rolled-down-by-itself-and-wont-go-back-up-help-06-civic/135547)
**Author:** [@John\_Irving](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Irving)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-window-rolled-down-by-itself-and-wont-go-back-up-help-06-civic/135547 "2019-03-01T04:12:14Z")
So my car window decided to roll down by itself and now it won’t go back up does anybody have a fix for that? --- ## [2003 Chevrolet Venture - Auto locks - where do I start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-venture-auto-locks-where-do-i-start/135525)
**Author:** [@Bob33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob33)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-venture-auto-locks-where-do-i-start/135525 "2019-02-28T23:15:13Z")
auto door locks don’t work --- ## [2001 Ford Ranger 4wd won’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-4wd-won-t-work/135535)
**Author:** [@jimverretta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimverretta)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-4wd-won-t-work/135535 "2019-02-28T23:10:04Z")
4 wheel drive does not work --- ## [1999 Ford F-150 overheating issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-f-150-overheating-issue/135533)
**Author:** [@Noah05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noah05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-f-150-overheating-issue/135533 "2019-02-28T22:35:59Z")
I have a 1999 F 150 that is having an overheating issue. the thermostat has been replaced and it has passed a compression test. It will run for about 15-20 minutes and then start to overheat again. If you leave it for ab… --- ## [Car starts but immediately dies when the weather is cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-but-immediately-dies-when-the-weather-is-cold/88383)
**Author:** [@kellis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kellis)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-but-immediately-dies-when-the-weather-is-cold/88383 "2019-02-28T21:08:31Z")
I have a 1991 Chevy Cavalier. It usually runs fine, but recently the weather has been colder and it is having issues when I start it in the morning. Granted, I live in Florida so "cold" is only in the 40s. The car will s… --- ## [2011 BMW 328 flooded](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-328-flooded/135520)
**Author:** [@PETROVICH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PETROVICH)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-328-flooded/135520 "2019-02-28T18:02:19Z")
The vapor barriers on my BMW failed and flooded my car. Has this happened to anyone else? I don’t live in an area where there is severe weather. My car is 8 years old. This seems like a defect to me and BMW is not taking… --- ## [93 Civic DX not shifting please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-civic-dx-not-shifting-please-help/135513)
**Author:** [@Httr1130\_148847](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Httr1130_148847)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-civic-dx-not-shifting-please-help/135513 "2019-02-28T17:50:53Z")
w months ago the speed ometer stopped working… I did not replace speed sensor right away because I don’t really drive the car often. Drove about 2 miles down the road to the store and the car wouldn’t start. Look under t… --- ## [2009 Honda CR-V jumps in Drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-cr-v-jumps-in-drive/135522)
**Author:** [@Dennis33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis33)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-cr-v-jumps-in-drive/135522 "2019-02-28T17:11:59Z")
2009 honda crv 2.4 engine ,high rpm nois idle ,car jumps when put into drive --- ## [Engine Oil Cooler - reman engine - Pontiac G6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-oil-cooler-reman-engine-pontiac-g6/135486)
**Author:** [@bethforker\_148830](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bethforker_148830)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-oil-cooler-reman-engine-pontiac-g6/135486 "2019-02-28T12:35:34Z")
Trying to find a reman engine for a 2006 Pontiac G6. 1st gen. with engine oil cooler. Cannot find one with the cooler. Mechanic says we can buy a reman engine without the cooler and bypass the connections. Is this ad… --- ## [Honda Accord Speedometer drop to zero randomly and immediately come back to normal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-speedometer-drop-to-zero-randomly-and-immediately-come-back-to-normal/71603)
**Author:** [@JimmyWoods](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimmyWoods)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 11:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-speedometer-drop-to-zero-randomly-and-immediately-come-back-to-normal/71603 "2019-02-28T11:44:13Z")
I have 1999 Honda Accord LX, 185000 mile, with 4 cylinders. Starts one month ago, the speedometer drop to zero randomly and immediately come back to normal on highway several times. Recently, car stops twice on street. … --- ## [Maserati battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maserati-battery-drain/135318)
**Author:** [@JasonRunco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JasonRunco)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 6:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maserati-battery-drain/135318 "2019-02-28T06:38:08Z")
I just purchased a used Maserati Granturismo (2013) with 15K miles and I seem to have an issue with the battery draining every few days. I replaced the battery with a new interstate battery and I’m still having the same… --- ## [2006 kia spectra help with diagnosis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-spectra-help-with-diagnosis/135480)
**Author:** [@Tlrbowman\_148803](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tlrbowman_148803)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2019, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-spectra-help-with-diagnosis/135480 "2019-02-27T19:51:00Z")
I have a 2006 Kia Spectra that I recently did the head gasket on. I am still working out the quirks. It wont reb much higher than about 1500 rpms, and even then it sputters, that’s obviously the TPS, however the codes th… --- ## [Purchasing Car Parts Online](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchasing-car-parts-online/135387)
**Author:** [@theminx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theminx)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 4:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchasing-car-parts-online/135387 "2019-02-28T04:59:20Z")
Is there anything I need to look out for when purchasing parts online? I’ve bought parts in the past from Advance Auto and AutoZone without any problems, but eBay has been hit or miss. I bought headlight bulbs and oxyg… --- ## [No antifreeze after repair! only water](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-antifreeze-after-repair-only-water/135498)
**Author:** [@geo\_mac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geo_mac)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-antifreeze-after-repair-only-water/135498 "2019-02-28T04:12:51Z")
2000 Crown Vic - T-stat replaced by Auto Shop 3 mo ago. Today, temps near 0°, my neighbor calls me from the side of the road. I find a puddle of clear water under the car. We replace the coolant, + car runs fine. I talk … --- ## [2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-oil-consumption/135453)
**Author:** [@Glenda39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Glenda39)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-oil-consumption/135453 "2019-02-28T03:42:05Z")
Jeep had down at least two quarts when I took it for an oil change last week. There was no oil on dipstick. I just had it in for air bag recall. Could the work on the air bag caused an oil leak in any way? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=666) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=668)