# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=734 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 735 --- ## [2001 Honda Civic #1543002030- Tach issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-civic-1543002030-tach-issue/129414)
**Author:** [@John29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John29)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2018, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-civic-1543002030-tach-issue/129414 "2018-11-24T18:28:03Z")
My cars engine runs fine, but when I go to accelerate the speed doesn’t really match the RPM and it seems to be either out of sync, or something else is causing it. I took out the input VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor) and the… --- ## [1999 Lexus GS 400 - Weekly vibration event](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-lexus-gs-400-weekly-vibration-event/129412)
**Author:** [@LeonDunning](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeonDunning)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2018, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-lexus-gs-400-weekly-vibration-event/129412 "2018-11-24T16:55:19Z")
My 1999 Lexus GS400 occasionally(maybe 3-4 times a month) makes a fairly loud vibrating sound which seems to be coming from the lower dash or console area that lasts for 10-30 seconds or maybe a little more. It is defini… --- ## [2012 Lexus ES 350 - Windows fogging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lexus-es-350-windows-fogging/129461)
**Author:** [@RobertButler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertButler)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2018, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lexus-es-350-windows-fogging/129461 "2018-11-24T15:51:59Z")
How do I clean the inside of my car’s windows and how do I prevent the film from keep coming back --- ## [2000 Volvo S70 - Two issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volvo-s70-two-issues/129463)
**Author:** [@bauer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bauer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2018, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volvo-s70-two-issues/129463 "2018-11-24T15:24:56Z")
i have a 2000 volvo S70 and my breaks lock up constanlty and it act like its not getting gas --- ## [1996 mazada protege. Transmissions needs to warm up before it will go](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mazada-protege-transmissions-needs-to-warm-up-before-it-will-go/129445)
**Author:** [@Mrbouncyballs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mrbouncyballs)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2018, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mazada-protege-transmissions-needs-to-warm-up-before-it-will-go/129445 "2018-11-24T15:21:39Z")
I have a 1996 mazada protege. 297,000 miles. Evert year this has gotten worse. If you do not let it warm up 5 min or so, more on colder days, it goes very very slowly, until it warms up or get to the down hill about a 1… --- ## [2016 Hyundai Sonata - Sans fin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-sonata-sans-fin/129457)
**Author:** [@gloria42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gloria42)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2018, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-sonata-sans-fin/129457 "2018-11-24T13:47:57Z")
Anyone have the shark fin come off their hyundai Sonata? I have a 2016 and all of a sudden it’s not there. Is it covered? --- ## [2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-fj-cruiser-transmission-issues/129451)
**Author:** [@Noah\_Navin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noah_Navin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2018, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-fj-cruiser-transmission-issues/129451 "2018-11-24T13:28:42Z")
Won’t grab gears unsure why. Left. Stop light went from. 1st go 2nd and it would not grab second or any other gear --- ## [The myth of maintenance free Japanese cars (...that go to 200k with just gas, tires, and oil)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-myth-of-maintenance-free-japanese-cars-that-go-to-200k-with-just-gas-tires-and-oil/71755)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 346\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2018, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-myth-of-maintenance-free-japanese-cars-that-go-to-200k-with-just-gas-tires-and-oil/71755 "2018-11-24T12:39:18Z")
Hondas? Just "gas, tires, and oil" is a big lie. Tired of hearing this. Most people selectivelt forget how much money they plow into their Hondas and Toyotas. First, most people who drive Hondas do not DIY, so thei… --- ## [Flickering Oil Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flickering-oil-light/75739)
**Author:** [@mfwills](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mfwills)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2018, 9:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flickering-oil-light/75739 "2018-11-24T09:14:46Z")
'02 Hyundai Accent, 165K miles. My route to work is six miles of secondary roads and city streets (25-40 mph), followed by 16 miles of interstate highway (65-70 mph), then another nine miles of secondary roads and city… --- ## [I think the headlights are getting brighter and dimmer at semirandom intervals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-the-headlights-are-getting-brighter-and-dimmer-at-semirandom-intervals/74453)
**Author:** [@Thrifty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thrifty)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2018, 6:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-the-headlights-are-getting-brighter-and-dimmer-at-semirandom-intervals/74453 "2018-11-24T06:01:53Z")
It could just be in my head, but I swear that my headlights got a little brighter when I hit the accelerator. The car just came out of the shop on Friday, after the alternator and battery were replaced. I don't recall … --- ## [2008 Toyota Corolla - Cuts iff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-corolla-cuts-iff/129341)
**Author:** [@deepakraghoober](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deepakraghoober)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2018, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-corolla-cuts-iff/129341 "2018-11-24T04:55:42Z")
Last night whilst driving the engine just cut off .the light was of . I switched off the ignition key, and started the engine anew it ran perfectly. My car is a corolla sedan 2008. --- ## [2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Wipers have their own agenda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-wipers-have-their-own-agenda/129308)
**Author:** [@FrankToto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankToto)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2018, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-wipers-have-their-own-agenda/129308 "2018-11-24T02:48:59Z")
Front windshield wipers do not turn on when I put them on and sometimes when I put them on they go on. --- ## [2005 Nissan Sentra - Clunks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-sentra-clunks/129320)
**Author:** [@Sandra43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sandra43)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2018, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-sentra-clunks/129320 "2018-11-24T00:53:01Z")
Clunking sound, driver front side on left turns at medium to high speeds. No noise on left turn, pulling into parking space. --- ## [2014 Honda Accord - Needs a starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-accord-needs-a-starter/129302)
**Author:** [@LILLIAN55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LILLIAN55)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2018, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-accord-needs-a-starter/129302 "2018-11-24T00:34:54Z")
I am having problem with my car not starting I have purchase a new battery and replaced the alternate and now they say I need a starter --- ## [Cadillac CTS tune up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-cts-tune-up/129430)
**Author:** [@dn4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dn4192)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-cts-tune-up/129430 "2018-11-23T23:55:27Z")
Today I took my 2011 Cadillac CTS4 in due to concerns over a shutter and brief blinking CEL. I had stopped at AutoZone but they didn’t come up with any codes. Welly normal car place did a diagnosis and said they got a … --- ## [2006 Chrysler Sebring - Prophylactic head gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-sebring-prophylactic-head-gasket/129424)
**Author:** [@BillThomas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillThomas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-sebring-prophylactic-head-gasket/129424 "2018-11-23T23:54:56Z")
It seems Chrysler Sebring 6 cyl engines have a poor record for blown head gaskets. Does it make better sense to replace the head gaskets BEFORE they blow? --- ## [2009 Toyota Prius - 5 Second clack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-prius-5-second-clack/129429)
**Author:** [@Rich20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rich20)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-prius-5-second-clack/129429 "2018-11-23T23:25:38Z")
After pressing start button - loud clacking noise for about 5 seconds --- ## [2015 Subaru Legacy - How do I find the leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-legacy-how-do-i-find-the-leak/129306)
**Author:** [@THOMASJONES](https://community.cartalk.com/u/THOMASJONES)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-legacy-how-do-i-find-the-leak/129306 "2018-11-23T22:50:56Z")
ANTIFREEZE SMELL IN ENGINE BAY FOR 2.5i ENGINE BUT DEALER CANNOT FIND ANY LEAKS BUT I STILL SMELL ANTIFREEZE SMELL WHEN ENGINE IS WARMED-UP AND I CANNOT SEE ANY LEAKS EXTERNAL, ANY OTHER SUBARU OWNER HAVE THIS PROBLEM? C… --- ## [1996 Infiniti I30 - Idle suggestions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-infiniti-i30-idle-suggestions/129313)
**Author:** [@cngarch\_144871](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cngarch_144871)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-infiniti-i30-idle-suggestions/129313 "2018-11-21T18:07:05Z")
Rough Idle, I have done everything but the coils and Injectors. Have fuel pressure, good vacuum, no air leaks, Idle valve, replaced crank sensor, everything works. --- ## [Car randomly losing 100% electrical power, battery testing good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-randomly-losing-100-electrical-power-battery-testing-good/90018)
**Author:** [@jimbonator](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimbonator)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-randomly-losing-100-electrical-power-battery-testing-good/90018 "2018-11-23T22:05:23Z")
Was driving one day, and when I came to a stop sign, the car just died.. I couldn't start it up, so I pushed it to the side of the road.. I tried to turn the key again, and it fired right up... No issues for about a week… --- ## [2004 Pontiac Grand Prix - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-prix-cel/129426)
**Author:** [@AlexChimienti](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlexChimienti)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-prix-cel/129426 "2018-11-23T22:05:09Z")
engine light stays on my 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix --- ## [Am I being taken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-being-taken/129328)
**Author:** [@Erikabw22\_144883](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erikabw22_144883)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-being-taken/129328 "2018-11-23T21:45:47Z")
As my luck would have it I left a large cup of redbull and lemonade on gearshift area. I forgot it in car. Someone hit my car parked in street. When I found my car hit and no note I was upset. I noticed there my drink sp… --- ## [Car smoking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-smoking/129418)
**Author:** [@Taneshia\_Butler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Taneshia_Butler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-smoking/129418 "2018-11-23T21:12:35Z")
My ford. Explorer 2000 is spraying coolant onto the motor once the car is driven for about 5 minutes. It’s only by the motor. On the passenger side under the air intake. No coolant leaking on the ground or anywhere else. … --- ## [What makes brakes squeak when in park and pumping the pedal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-makes-brakes-squeak-when-in-park-and-pumping-the-pedal/129366)
**Author:** [@Studly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Studly)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-makes-brakes-squeak-when-in-park-and-pumping-the-pedal/129366 "2018-11-23T20:47:55Z")
I have an 05 Camry and one front wheel has squealed when at creeping speed while partially braking ever since I put the new Duralast Gold pads on. I’ve inspected, redone and re-lubed them several times, but the squeal re… --- ## [Can you replace dual filament headlight with LED?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-replace-dual-filament-headlight-with-led/128835)
**Author:** [@Noelm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noelm)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-replace-dual-filament-headlight-with-led/128835 "2018-11-23T20:18:58Z")
2006 Nissan Sentra As I posted a few days ago that the headlights of the vehicle feel dim. I was looking around for the replacement bulbs and came across https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1040581642/boslla-the-worlds… --- ## [2008 Saturn Outlook - Checking fluids](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saturn-outlook-checking-fluids/129416)
**Author:** [@davidulry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidulry)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saturn-outlook-checking-fluids/129416 "2018-11-23T20:11:59Z")
how do you check power steering fluid --- ## [Fake Spare Tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fake-spare-tire/129296)
**Author:** [@Requires-Too-Much-Thought](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Requires-Too-Much-Thought)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fake-spare-tire/129296 "2018-11-23T19:40:38Z")
I have a 98 Civic. It came with a fake spare tire. I bought a used 14" rim and a used tire to use as the spare and threw away the fake spare. It is now, sadly, time to retire the Honda after over 260,000 miles of near… --- ## [Speakers stopped working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speakers-stopped-working/129399)
**Author:** [@Christopher\_Burkard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Christopher_Burkard)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speakers-stopped-working/129399 "2018-11-23T19:40:37Z")
2012 Ford Fiesta Problem: All speakers have completely stopped working, except for loud horrible scratching and popping sounds which seem to happen out of nowhere for no reason at all, even sometimes for a few minutes a… --- ## [2012 Hyundai Accent - Gas by mistake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-accent-gas-by-mistake/129407)
**Author:** [@Hasan39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hasan39)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-accent-gas-by-mistake/129407 "2018-11-23T18:43:53Z")
Hey I put by accident 20 dollar of gasoline in my car and I drove for couple miles and it stopped is that can damage my car engine and how much will cost me to fixed thank you --- ## [004 Dodge Neon - Oil Light Does Not Like Cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/004-dodge-neon-oil-light-does-not-like-cold/129405)
**Author:** [@MichaelJSalernoJr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelJSalernoJr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/004-dodge-neon-oil-light-does-not-like-cold/129405 "2018-11-23T18:42:27Z")
The oil light in my 2004 Dodge Neon goes when the tempature outside drops 20 degrees,after the engine is warmed up the light goes out after restarting.The oil sending unit was replaced and the pressure was 40 psi 3yrs a… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=733) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=735)