# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=865 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 866 --- ## [2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac valve spring replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer-sport-trac-valve-spring-replacement/117459)
**Author:** [@LarryBarber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryBarber)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer-sport-trac-valve-spring-replacement/117459 "2018-05-16T01:42:02Z")
How to replace a valve spring on a 2002 ford explorer sports trac --- ## [Alignment question on my 2017 Camry LE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alignment-question-on-my-2017-camry-le/117231)
**Author:** [@Tall-Paul-Iowa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tall-Paul-Iowa)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alignment-question-on-my-2017-camry-le/117231 "2018-05-16T01:38:46Z")
Went in for my free tire rotation/fluids check etc. They gave me the quick alignment check too and marked ‘out of specs on line.’ Apparently the front total toe is off -0.17. Should I be concerned. The dealer placed didn… --- ## [2015 Chrysler 300 trans fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chrysler-300-trans-fluid/117423)
**Author:** [@Shane01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shane01)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chrysler-300-trans-fluid/117423 "2018-05-16T00:23:07Z")
I have a 2015 Chrysler 300 S and it has a sealed automatic transmission. The owner’s manual says nothing about checking the fluid level or having it changed. Called two Chrysler dealerships and they both said the trans… --- ## [2001 Toyota Land Cruiser gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-land-cruiser-gauge/117432)
**Author:** [@EarleRivers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EarleRivers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-land-cruiser-gauge/117432 "2018-05-16T00:17:57Z")
My gauge on my 2001 land cruiser is reading 16 is that a good reading --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 whistling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-silverado-1500-whistling/117452)
**Author:** [@StephenSnow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StephenSnow)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-silverado-1500-whistling/117452 "2018-05-16T00:07:39Z")
I just bought a 2016 4.3L V6 Silverado. When I accelerate from a stopped position it makes a whistling noise kinda like a Diesel engine sounds. Only when you are giving it a goo about of gas will the nose happen, no othe… --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Traverse clicking sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-traverse-clicking-sound/117447)
**Author:** [@EPro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EPro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-traverse-clicking-sound/117447 "2018-05-15T22:07:02Z")
Laura, Did they fix your problem? What did they replace? I have a new Traverse and I hear a clicking sound only when I turn left. --- ## [2001 Nissan Xterra - codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-xterra-codes/117311)
**Author:** [@JoshScarbrough](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoshScarbrough)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-xterra-codes/117311 "2018-05-15T21:51:23Z")
My knock sensor and crankshaft position sensor keep throwing codes. The code-throwing has survived 3 distributors and well over 100,000 miles since they first appeared. The car now has right at 270,000 miles but otherw… --- ## [2014 Ford Escape gas tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-gas-tank/117352)
**Author:** [@SIXTOS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SIXTOS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-gas-tank/117352 "2018-05-15T21:47:39Z")
I woke up this morning to seem like sugar or salt or even soap in my gas tank i was going to put gas but did i was riding on 23 miles to empty when i noticed i have a capless gas tank --- ## [2008 Toyota Avalon battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-avalon-battery-drain/117361)
**Author:** [@tanthony27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tanthony27)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-avalon-battery-drain/117361 "2018-05-15T21:45:59Z")
battery dies frequently overnight and car will not start --- ## [2003 Honda CR-V harmonic balancer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-cr-v-harmonic-balancer/117443)
**Author:** [@Alextrekmtb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alextrekmtb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-cr-v-harmonic-balancer/117443 "2018-05-15T21:22:39Z")
I have a 2003 crv. The harmonic balancer looks like the middle rubber is breaking apart. Does this mean that it’s going bad and will fail soon? --- ## [2000 Ford Focus battery storage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-focus-battery-storage/117425)
**Author:** [@NiyiOgundere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NiyiOgundere)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-focus-battery-storage/117425 "2018-05-15T20:59:31Z")
I used my car battery for 6 months and junk the car. How can i safe the battery for future use without spoilage? --- ## [2008 Ford Escape oil indicator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-oil-indicator/117430)
**Author:** [@SANCHEZ-MILAGROS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SANCHEZ-MILAGROS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-oil-indicator/117430 "2018-05-15T20:58:30Z")
i CAN NOT RESTART THE OIL INDICATOR AFTER OIL EXCHANGE. --- ## [2007 GMC Yukon XL suspension](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-gmc-yukon-xl-suspension/117236)
**Author:** [@HarveyHoyer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HarveyHoyer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-gmc-yukon-xl-suspension/117236 "2018-05-15T20:39:47Z")
I have a GMC Denali and have rear suspension problems have replaced the air pump once I still sets down and does not level off. Is there an additional suspension kit to increase the support of the rear end of the vehicle… --- ## [2005 Honda CR-V rotor diameter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-cr-v-rotor-diameter/117437)
**Author:** [@BrendanO\_Connor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrendanO_Connor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-cr-v-rotor-diameter/117437 "2018-05-15T20:35:45Z")
Does anyone know where I can find the inside diameter for the front rotor in a 2005 CRV? I see two different widths, one of 151.5 mm here, and one of 151.8 here… Thanks, Brendan --- ## [Timing Belt broke at 65 MPH. How do i assess damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-broke-at-65-mph-how-do-i-assess-damage/117421)
**Author:** [@Tort](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tort)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-broke-at-65-mph-how-do-i-assess-damage/117421 "2018-05-15T20:09:31Z")
2011 Honda Pilot. 180K miles: Timing belt was replaced 50K miles ago. It has just broken at highway speeds. How do I assess the degree of damage and if vehicle is worth getting repaired? --- ## [Is my mechanic scamming me?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-mechanic-scamming-me/117436)
**Author:** [@JohnMadison1985](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnMadison1985)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-mechanic-scamming-me/117436 "2018-05-15T20:03:18Z")
I took my 2001 Caviler to my mechanic because it was making a noise while driving and turning to the right. It was a howling noise coming from the drivers side when turning at about 30 mph; at this speed it was most not… --- ## [1997 Saturn Sc Starter issue again?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-saturn-sc-starter-issue-again/117370)
**Author:** [@Simon\_Loucks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Simon_Loucks)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-saturn-sc-starter-issue-again/117370 "2018-05-15T18:31:20Z")
--- ## [1999 Grand Prix Gt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-grand-prix-gt/117414)
**Author:** [@Mezi\_Mi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mezi_Mi)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-grand-prix-gt/117414 "2018-05-15T18:14:30Z")
Hey I bought a car and just got an oil change. Midas says the car cant be saved . Sway bar broke. Shocks . Exhaust leak. Coolant leak. Abs broke. A.c /heat does not work. Car jeks and scares me. Car temperature rises a l… --- ## [2005 celica gt intermittent clutch problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-celica-gt-intermittent-clutch-problem/110514)
**Author:** [@atwdiwdw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/atwdiwdw)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-celica-gt-intermittent-clutch-problem/110514 "2018-05-15T16:50:15Z")
I parked the car on 11/14/17 in the afternoon, in my Florida drive way. Later that day I went to drive it and the clutch would not disengage with the pedal to the floor. The pedal feels normal, brakes were recently bled,… --- ## [2014 Ford F150 check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-f150-check-engine-light/117381)
**Author:** [@G57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/G57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-f150-check-engine-light/117381 "2018-05-15T16:12:57Z")
Every time I start the truck I get the check fuel inlet and the check engine light. Any ideas? --- ## [2013 Kia Forte Koup rebuilt vs. used trans?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-forte-koup-rebuilt-vs-used-trans/117428)
**Author:** [@Baumgardner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Baumgardner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-forte-koup-rebuilt-vs-used-trans/117428 "2018-05-15T16:00:57Z")
Is it worth spending more for a rebuilt transmission versus a used one ? --- ## [1972 Chevy Truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-chevy-truck/80983)
**Author:** [@MissTR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MissTR)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-chevy-truck/80983 "2018-05-15T15:47:12Z")
On behalf of my 85-year old father who drives a 1972 Chevy Truck, 4-wheel drive, 350 engine, automatic transmission, 4-barrel carburetor (quad-jet?). The truck starts right up and he drives down the road and once he slow… --- ## [2001 Honda Civic check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-civic-check-engine-light/117290)
**Author:** [@Chasity](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chasity)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-civic-check-engine-light/117290 "2018-05-15T15:42:29Z")
I have a 01 honda civic 5 speed. On start up the engine light flashes 13 times and I hear clicking coming from the dash. While doing it the rpm hand bounces when it stops flashing the hand stops working. While driving im… --- ## [2001 Malibu / Temp Reaches Max Then Rattles/Shuts Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-malibu-temp-reaches-max-then-rattles-shuts-off/117242)
**Author:** [@Bryon\_Fink](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bryon_Fink)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-malibu-temp-reaches-max-then-rattles-shuts-off/117242 "2018-05-15T14:01:34Z")
I’ve got a 2001 Malibu with 157k Miles that I’ve been having to feed water too, was trying to limp it til I got my VA check but it didn’t make it. Tonight on the way to the store, in stop/go traffic it started rattling … --- ## [1998 Ford Contour needs an atomizer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-contour-needs-an-atomizer/117385)
**Author:** [@JayKlock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JayKlock)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-contour-needs-an-atomizer/117385 "2018-05-15T12:28:13Z")
there’s a mechanic who’s recommending an atomizer for my car. it’s supposed to disolve all the carbon and remove all the sludge. --- ## [2017 Dodge Grand Caravan - oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-grand-caravan-oil/117337)
**Author:** [@TulaMerrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TulaMerrick)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 12:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-grand-caravan-oil/117337 "2018-05-15T12:27:25Z")
I drive my van very little, I put on it around 3,500 miles this year. the manual says to change oil every 10,000 miles, but how often should I change full synthetic oil when 10,000 miles would take years. --- ## [2017 Subaru Legacy known issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-legacy-known-issues/117378)
**Author:** [@JohnTucker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnTucker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-legacy-known-issues/117378 "2018-05-15T12:25:38Z")
What are problems on 2017 Legacy? --- ## [12v Adapter for '98 Buick Century](https://community.cartalk.com/t/12v-adapter-for-98-buick-century/56220)
**Author:** [@ikcaj4510](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ikcaj4510)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/12v-adapter-for-98-buick-century/56220 "2018-05-15T06:13:15Z")
I have a '98 Buick Century that has a working cigarette lighter; however as best as I can tell this is not a standard 12 volt adapter. The socket is about half the size of any electronic item that would use the regular a… --- ## [2008 Honda Odyssey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-odyssey/117306)
**Author:** [@EdConaway](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdConaway)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-odyssey/117306 "2018-05-15T04:07:37Z")
Over the past 30 years I have been the happy owner of 4 Hondas. At 100k miles the dealer service always recommends changing the timing belt which I have always done. My wife’s 2008 Odessey has only 52k miles and at the l… --- ## [Truck won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-won-t-start/117126)
**Author:** [@Sailoray84](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sailoray84)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-won-t-start/117126 "2018-05-15T03:17:27Z")
I have a 93 Nissan D21. It stopped starting a couple months back. I replaced the starter. That helped, but it never really ran right since. It would crack really slow, then start right up after 1 or 2 tries. It slowly go… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=864) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=866)