# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=89 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 90 --- ## [78 Volvo CIS fuel/air mixture adjustment, recent podcast](https://community.cartalk.com/t/78-volvo-cis-fuel-air-mixture-adjustment-recent-podcast/191058)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/78-volvo-cis-fuel-air-mixture-adjustment-recent-podcast/191058 "2023-06-09T20:40:37Z")
Caller says their 78 Volvo fails emissions testing, CO too high. Ray explains the main reason on Volvo’s (with late-70’s CIS fuel injection presumably) is the fuel injector o-rings get hard over time, and now aren’t s… --- ## [Hearing Crunching Sound In 2015 Chevy Cruze - 2 Video Links Included](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hearing-crunching-sound-in-2015-chevy-cruze-2-video-links-included/191068)
**Author:** [@Michelle-Denise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michelle-Denise)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hearing-crunching-sound-in-2015-chevy-cruze-2-video-links-included/191068 "2023-06-09T16:28:27Z")
I have been hearing a crunching sound in my new (used) 2015 Chevrolet Cruz since I bought it on April 27th. The shop could not hear it but I realized that I could record it with my iPad. The sound occurred every time t… --- ## [Vauxhall Meriva turbo - 2011 - Car stuttering - loss of power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vauxhall-meriva-turbo-2011-car-stuttering-loss-of-power/191054)
**Author:** [@saitanmar\_185557](https://community.cartalk.com/u/saitanmar_185557)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vauxhall-meriva-turbo-2011-car-stuttering-loss-of-power/191054 "2023-06-09T12:46:29Z")
Hello everyone, So I’m writing this on behalf of my father whose having a lot of issues with his 2011 Vauxhall Meriva. I’m no car expert so I apologize in advance for that but we could really do with some help in figuri… --- ## [Transmission trouble code comes and goes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-trouble-code-comes-and-goes/191053)
**Author:** [@btroiano12\_185558](https://community.cartalk.com/u/btroiano12_185558)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 10:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-trouble-code-comes-and-goes/191053 "2023-06-09T10:59:54Z")
My vehicle is a 2014 Ford Focus SE. Last Friday, I got in my car to drive somewhere, and I noticed a distinct hesitation when I would stop and go. This went on for a few hours. When I ran my scanner, I was getting the c… --- ## [Code reader on a Diesel truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-reader-on-a-diesel-truck/191047)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-reader-on-a-diesel-truck/191047 "2023-06-08T23:47:12Z")
My neighbor got a check engine light on his Ford Diesel truck. I got out my code reader to read it but the code reader said there were not DTCs. I pushed the erase button and the check engine light went out. Do diesel… --- ## [Rust on new sitting rotor normal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-on-new-sitting-rotor-normal/191048)
**Author:** [@jim\_173505](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jim_173505)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-on-new-sitting-rotor-normal/191048 "2023-06-08T23:01:16Z")
Why would this rust be on a new rotor? It has been sitting in a nonhumid climate controlled storage for a year. I opened the box and it looks like this. It was not like that when first purchased. --- ## [Chirp / squeaking - left front wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chirp-squeaking-left-front-wheel/191041)
**Author:** [@mjcoll775](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mjcoll775)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chirp-squeaking-left-front-wheel/191041 "2023-06-08T21:44:34Z")
2015 / 1500 5.3L: When driving over 20 mph this squeaking / chirping noise coming from left front wheel. Brakes don’t change it. It gets faster as I go faster. It suddenly will stop for days even weeks then come back. A… --- ## [My miata cranks but wont start after valve and head gasket replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-miata-cranks-but-wont-start-after-valve-and-head-gasket-replacement/190923)
**Author:** [@Egetty06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Egetty06)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 7:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-miata-cranks-but-wont-start-after-valve-and-head-gasket-replacement/190923 "2023-06-08T07:48:11Z")
So I replaced the valves and head gasket on my 92 miata and now it’ll crank but wont start. The fuel pump is only getting 7 volts and wont turn i on replaced the relay and checked all the grounds i took off. Just wonderi… --- ## [P0752 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0752-code/191036)
**Author:** [@Nisbit92\_185541](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nisbit92_185541)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0752-code/191036 "2023-06-07T23:30:38Z")
Bought a 2015 buick verano. Car shifts when cold,gets stuck on gear one when hot. Got p0752 code. Solenoid 1 stuck on. Anybody knows how can i repair it myself? --- ## [Bank specific codes caused by sensors common to both banks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bank-specific-codes-caused-by-sensors-common-to-both-banks/191039)
**Author:** [@hollandchuck\_185543](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hollandchuck_185543)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bank-specific-codes-caused-by-sensors-common-to-both-banks/191039 "2023-06-07T23:28:27Z")
I have a question about diagnosing bank specific codes. Such as P0172: Bank 1 too rich. Some may say that a possible cause of this is the mass air flow sensor. But wouldn’t this also throw a P0175 Bank 2 too rich as wel… --- ## [Tell me the bad news](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tell-me-the-bad-news/191033)
**Author:** [@Mike505](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike505)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tell-me-the-bad-news/191033 "2023-06-07T22:50:44Z")
Jeep was overhearing, could hear the fan working overtime. Parked it and there was a bit of smoke, and the leak pictured. Any guesses as to what I should be expecting in repair cost? --- ## [GM 3800 V6 Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-3800-v6-question/191003)
**Author:** [@paullovestheUP\_185516](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paullovestheUP_185516)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-3800-v6-question/191003 "2023-06-07T19:08:07Z")
Hello, Brand new member here. I want to build a motorcycle trike, I see V8 trikes everywhere and it just seems like overkill to me, to each their own. My question is about the 3.8 V6 or some called it the 3800 series. I… --- ## [A/C not that cold Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-not-that-cold-help/191008)
**Author:** [@Kebab2696](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kebab2696)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-not-that-cold-help/191008 "2023-06-07T15:55:55Z")
I owned my 2012 honda civic since its new and never charge the system and the last couple years the a/c doesn’t feel as cold. I checked the the static pressure with the cold engine and outside temp of 57f. The manifold … --- ## [2015 Peugeot 308 - Severe vibrations after maintenance, mechanics are at loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-peugeot-308-severe-vibrations-after-maintenance-mechanics-are-at-loss/190584)
**Author:** [@CarlFromEU](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarlFromEU)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-peugeot-308-severe-vibrations-after-maintenance-mechanics-are-at-loss/190584 "2023-06-07T00:02:33Z")
My car is a 2015 Peugeot 308 1.6 HDI 120 cv manual with 60.000 kilometers (37k Miles), scrupulously taken care of and maintained. I’m aware french brands aren’t popular at all outside of Europe, but I’m desperately hopin… --- ## [2004 Buick LeSabre - Timing chain question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-lesabre-timing-chain-question/190981)
**Author:** [@jetengine111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jetengine111)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2023, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-lesabre-timing-chain-question/190981 "2023-06-06T23:55:33Z")
when to replace timing chain in 2004 lasabre --- ## [2020 Ford Explorer -Seat broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-explorer-seat-broken/190989)
**Author:** [@Stevstaryham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stevstaryham)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2023, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-explorer-seat-broken/190989 "2023-06-06T22:28:52Z")
Seat trim at bottom outside of drivers seat and passenger seat- Poorly designed plastic clip on back side of trim has failed. It was not from abuse. It appears that any compression of the seat cushion places force on the… --- ## [Oil change frequency for a garage queen car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-frequency-for-a-garage-queen-car/190940)
**Author:** [@Manolito](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Manolito)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2023, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-frequency-for-a-garage-queen-car/190940 "2023-06-06T18:43:57Z")
Since my wife retired six years ago, she drives her 2013 BMW 328 convertible less than 1000 miles per year. Total miles currently 50k… This is a gently-driven garage-parked non-turbocharged 6 cyl car in a mild Californ… --- ## [Exhaust Pipe Damper Mounting Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-pipe-damper-mounting-help/191004)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2023, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-pipe-damper-mounting-help/191004 "2023-06-06T00:35:24Z")
2005 Toyota Camry LE, 4 Cylinder 2AZ-FE Engine, U250 E A/T TLDR: Mounting of exhaust pipe damper, 17581A, does it not get mounted to anything other than the exhaust pipe? Looking at the official service manual, this ca… --- ## [Clutch pedal making sound when pressing on it Reanult Megane III](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-pedal-making-sound-when-pressing-on-it-reanult-megane-iii/190739)
**Author:** [@emirkaraman187\_185328](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emirkaraman187_185328)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2023, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-pedal-making-sound-when-pressing-on-it-reanult-megane-iii/190739 "2023-06-05T23:54:56Z")
Hello all, so my clutch kit has been replaced 1 month ago, it includes the new throw out bearing also. For next 7 days after replacement my clutch was feeling amazing. Then on the next day and ever since from that day I … --- ## [Aftermarket repair manuals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-repair-manuals/190979)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2023, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-repair-manuals/190979 "2023-06-05T22:04:32Z")
Noticed this recently in Corolla’s aftermarket repair manual: Note: Do not charge your car’s battery more the 70 amp/hour . Charging amps X hours = amps/hour… lol Sort of have to wonder if anybody proofreads these m… --- ## [2007 Cadillac DTS - Cigarette lighter is broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-cadillac-dts-cigarette-lighter-is-broken/190992)
**Author:** [@chonkyfire420](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chonkyfire420)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2023, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-cadillac-dts-cigarette-lighter-is-broken/190992 "2023-06-05T21:59:23Z")
Car cigarette lighter in front and rear inop. I checked the fuses under the hood and back seat, both appear to be good. Any suggestions? --- ## [Routine EVAP Canister Replacement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/routine-evap-canister-replacement/190965)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2023, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/routine-evap-canister-replacement/190965 "2023-06-05T21:42:41Z")
My Corolla’s routine maintenance schedule says to replace the EVAP canister every 5 years. I’ve never done that, nor heard of anyone replacing that part as part of routine maintenance. Does anyone actually do that? --- ## [Oxygen Sensor Removal Help, Can't Find Connector, 2005 Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oxygen-sensor-removal-help-cant-find-connector-2005-camry/190997)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2023, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oxygen-sensor-removal-help-cant-find-connector-2005-camry/190997 "2023-06-05T19:49:45Z")
Hi, I have a 2005 Camry, the 4 cylinder model. I’m trying to replace a portion of my exhaust, and am having difficulty locating the connected for an oxygen sensor. It’s the one post cat. There appears to be a rubber pi… --- ## [2002 Honda Civic Cpe - Where can I affordably buy a car key?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-civic-cpe-where-can-i-affordably-buy-a-car-key/190958)
**Author:** [@Fidel40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fidel40)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2023, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-civic-cpe-where-can-i-affordably-buy-a-car-key/190958 "2023-06-05T15:17:09Z")
I need a car key for a 2001 Honda Civic go to 2100 Civic key I lost my key can you guys help me out --- ## [2020 Toyota Sienna - Bad cylinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-sienna-bad-cylinder/190978)
**Author:** [@annarose0122](https://community.cartalk.com/u/annarose0122)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2023, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-sienna-bad-cylinder/190978 "2023-06-05T13:53:06Z")
hi the dealer told me that my cylinder 1 is bad what is the cause or why do my car has this problem?its still new please help my car is toyota sienna xle 2020. i dont know what to do next --- ## [2006 Subaru Legacy - Alerts and won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-legacy-alerts-and-wont-start/190987)
**Author:** [@skhalakhala073](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skhalakhala073)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2023, 11:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-legacy-alerts-and-wont-start/190987 "2023-06-05T11:18:31Z")
The cruise alert on the deshboard and the sound on the Engen,why it makes it to not start --- ## [How does the condition of my transmission fluid look?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-the-condition-of-my-transmission-fluid-look/190973)
**Author:** [@carg618](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carg618)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2023, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-the-condition-of-my-transmission-fluid-look/190973 "2023-06-05T02:33:00Z")
2000 Toyota Corolla I bought the car used and the previous owner said the fluid was changed. Idk when though. I’ve driven it about 15k miles since then. This is what it looks like now. I am going on a 600 mile road trip… --- ## [2018 Nissan Altima - When should I change my Transmission Fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-altima-when-should-i-change-my-transmission-fluid/190945)
**Author:** [@Leonardwhorton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leonardwhorton)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2023, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-altima-when-should-i-change-my-transmission-fluid/190945 "2023-06-05T02:29:28Z")
I have been told by my dealer that it is recommended that the transmission fluid be changed at 30,000 miles. But the regularly scheduled maintenance does not call for transmission fluid change at any time. What is approp… --- ## [My serpentine belt has weird “bubbling” on 90% of the right side of it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-serpentine-belt-has-weird-bubbling-on-90-of-the-right-side-of-it/190887)
**Author:** [@carg618](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carg618)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2023, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-serpentine-belt-has-weird-bubbling-on-90-of-the-right-side-of-it/190887 "2023-06-04T13:23:10Z")
2000 Toyota Corolla LE I bought my car used last year and the last owner said he replaced the serpentine belt. The whole top of the belt (right side only) has a weird bubbling effect. It’s not really bubbling, it just l… --- ## [Windscreen fluid lever works the opposite way](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windscreen-fluid-lever-works-the-opposite-way/190970)
**Author:** [@Nathanjohngg\_185496](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nathanjohngg_185496)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2023, 5:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windscreen-fluid-lever-works-the-opposite-way/190970 "2023-06-04T05:58:53Z")
I drive a 2018 Seat Ibiza FR. I have recently been in an accident and since I have had my car back the windscreen fluid seems to work in reverse. So when i pull the lever towards me it’s spray the back fluid but turns th… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=88) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=90)