# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=926 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 927 --- ## [Heater Dorman](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-dorman/111650)
**Author:** [@Claudia\_Sosa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Claudia_Sosa)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2018, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-dorman/111650 "2018-01-25T16:14:33Z")
2009 I have replaced the Dorman hose (heater) once already with a cheap $8 Y splitter and it broke again. I’ve heard that replacing it with an alunimun “Y” will last longer. My question is, do I need to flush out the a… --- ## [Car shudders/check engine light comes on post computer update](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shudders-check-engine-light-comes-on-post-computer-update/111641)
**Author:** [@hendenburg2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hendenburg2)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2018, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shudders-check-engine-light-comes-on-post-computer-update/111641 "2018-01-25T15:19:31Z")
So last week, I took my car ('09 Matrix, 75K miles, bought new) in to the dealer because there was a recall out on the computer - apparently it would still gun the engine if you were to push both the brake and gas pedals… --- ## [What's going on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-going-on/111643)
**Author:** [@Smokeyy\_Castillo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Smokeyy_Castillo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2018, 6:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-going-on/111643 "2018-01-25T06:51:37Z")
Okay I know ive asked a lot, but recently my car would start working fine as in go above 20mph up to 50mph, but other times it won’t to above 20mph. I found a mechanic who said if it was the transmission this wouldn’t ha… --- ## [Questions about drive cycle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/questions-about-drive-cycle/111254)
**Author:** [@sonata2006](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sonata2006)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2018, 5:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/questions-about-drive-cycle/111254 "2018-01-25T05:00:00Z")
Prior to beginning the drive cycle ensure your Sonata has at least 1/4 to 3/4 tank of gas. Where would the needle be on the gauge for either of these? Anywhere within the three middle lines? https://imgur.com/rH4JdaM S… --- ## [Heating up engine with premium](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heating-up-engine-with-premium/111597)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2018, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heating-up-engine-with-premium/111597 "2018-01-25T03:08:47Z")
1999 Lexus LS400. My son’s car takes forever to heat up. I stress that it does reach normal operating temperature, but you have to drive it for like 20 min to do so. We have been using regular gas to save money; it runs … --- ## [Subaru VDC & Brake Warning Lamp & LED 'bulbs'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-vdc-brake-warning-lamp-led-bulbs/111519)
**Author:** [@DS777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DS777)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2018, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-vdc-brake-warning-lamp-led-bulbs/111519 "2018-01-25T02:51:28Z")
Hello, this applies to various Subaru’s of similar model years to 2010 thru 2014; and possibly others. I am guess on the model years - I own a 2011 Outback with a 3.6L and Auto Transmission. If you go and ‘upgrade’ by … --- ## [Cold weather warm up question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-weather-warm-up-question/110060)
**Author:** [@Targe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Targe)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2018, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-weather-warm-up-question/110060 "2018-01-25T01:44:19Z")
So I was raised in a place where heat was much more of an issue than cold, so I grew up hearing that you can use the heater for the passenger compartment to cool the engine, effectively using the heaterbox as a second ra… --- ## [Battery float charger question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-float-charger-question/100792)
**Author:** [@matt357](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matt357)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2018, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-float-charger-question/100792 "2018-01-25T01:38:23Z")
With a battery float charger am I supposed to connect the positive or negative first, and when I discount it do I disconnect the positive or negative first? --- ## [Car seems "raised" after 180K maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-seems-raised-after-180k-maintenance/111617)
**Author:** [@KaseKopf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KaseKopf)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2018, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-seems-raised-after-180k-maintenance/111617 "2018-01-24T22:15:01Z")
Did 180K maintenance on my 2002 RX300 a few days ago. Didn’t notice at first but on seeing the car from the side it appears the car has been raised. Can see a lot more of the wheel wells than before and see springs, etc.… --- ## [Pieces found in Cylinder 8 and Catalytic Converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pieces-found-in-cylinder-8-and-catalytic-converter/111548)
**Author:** [@Becky\_Duke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Becky_Duke)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2018, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pieces-found-in-cylinder-8-and-catalytic-converter/111548 "2018-01-24T19:00:05Z")
We lost cylinder 8. Upon examination, we found the pieces below. Some also were pulled out of the catalytic converter. It looks like a metal crimp we did find 742 stamped on one piece. Can not find any pieces missing. L… --- ## [Jeep Cherokee Service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-cherokee-service/111574)
**Author:** [@mstrlucky74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mstrlucky74)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2018, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-cherokee-service/111574 "2018-01-24T15:24:49Z")
Hello all. My wife just bought out her lease on a 2014 jeep Cherokee latitude. She’s had it since it was new and the only thing she’s done is brakes and oil change. It has 38k miles. The engine does sound a bit rough. I … --- ## [VW Polo 6n2 "service oil" on LCD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-polo-6n2-service-oil-on-lcd/111613)
**Author:** [@Levente\_Szabo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Levente_Szabo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2018, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-polo-6n2-service-oil-on-lcd/111613 "2018-01-24T12:15:16Z")
Hello. I have a polo III 6n2, and when i started the engine today, a service OIL text came up on the display that i professionally marked on the image: \[image\] Now i found some tutorials on how to reset it, but i know… --- ## [2000 chrysler sebring Car wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chrysler-sebring-car-wont-start/111531)
**Author:** [@Cassie1081](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cassie1081)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2018, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chrysler-sebring-car-wont-start/111531 "2018-01-24T04:28:32Z")
I have a 2000 chrysler sebring jxi convertible. I was driving it and it lost acceleration. So i pulled over and Turned it off. When i tried to turn it back on it wouldnt start. Someone said it was my fuel pump so i repla… --- ## [Coolant disappearing just about instantly - no leaks - 2010 VW Passat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-disappearing-just-about-instantly-no-leaks-2010-vw-passat/111533)
**Author:** [@jspace3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jspace3)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2018, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-disappearing-just-about-instantly-no-leaks-2010-vw-passat/111533 "2018-01-24T04:22:24Z")
I have a 2010 VW Passat with 106K miles, recently the low coolant light came on. I checked the coolant and the reservoir was empty, I filled it up and drove home but within a few minutes the low coolant indicator came ba… --- ## [2007 RAV4 check engine light saga](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-rav4-check-engine-light-saga/89170)
**Author:** [@futureMACH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/futureMACH)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2018, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-rav4-check-engine-light-saga/89170 "2018-01-24T03:43:43Z")
This is making me nuts.... 1/14/15 – Filled up with gas and left the gas cap off. Check engine light came on about a mile down the road. Put the gas cap back on. 1/15/15 – Check engine light went off after about 75 m… --- ## [Use of 0W40 oil in engine that calls for 5W30 -Bad or good idea?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-of-0w40-oil-in-engine-that-calls-for-5w30-bad-or-good-idea/82184)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2018, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-of-0w40-oil-in-engine-that-calls-for-5w30-bad-or-good-idea/82184 "2018-01-24T01:18:57Z")
I know oil is like religion and politics. Everyone has an opinion... I know several people who are running a Mobil 1 synthetic 0W40 in all their vehicles. This is a European spec oil which I understand are made to be… --- ## [Ford C4 Won't Shift from 1st to 2nd when Cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-c4-wont-shift-from-1st-to-2nd-when-cold/110661)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2018, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-c4-wont-shift-from-1st-to-2nd-when-cold/110661 "2018-01-23T23:07:51Z")
My Ford truck’s C4 auto transmission has developed a symptom recently, on a cold start shifting from N from D, it goes into 1st as usual, but stays in first for a couple of blocks even up to 30 mph, before finally shif… --- ## [I really need Help in choosing a new clutch (Please Help)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-really-need-help-in-choosing-a-new-clutch-please-help/111596)
**Author:** [@manualforlife](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manualforlife)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2018, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-really-need-help-in-choosing-a-new-clutch-please-help/111596 "2018-01-23T21:26:33Z")
OK i just tore up the clutch in my car learning to drive a manual (noob) and so now that i have to replace it i’m wondering should i buy OEM, or the premium version of my clutch or should i drop a little more money into … --- ## [2009 Avenger Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-avenger-overheating/102344)
**Author:** [@danielrrainbolt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danielrrainbolt)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2018, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-avenger-overheating/102344 "2018-01-23T20:20:47Z")
I have a 2009 Dodge Avenger (4cyl/2.4L). It started having problems overheating while idling several months ago. At the time, it was also leaking from the radiator, so I put a tiny bit of Stop Leak in it. That seemed to … --- ## [Car totalled: buy back from insurance company?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-totalled-buy-back-from-insurance-company/111582)
**Author:** [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2018, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-totalled-buy-back-from-insurance-company/111582 "2018-01-23T14:49:55Z")
Last week our 1999 Honda Civic EX was hit by an Accord at an uncontrolled city intersection. The right front fender and the bumper cover were broken, as well the right headlight and the the air intake box that resides un… --- ## [Why Fuel Injectors leak - failed O-ring replacement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-fuel-injectors-leak-failed-o-ring-replacement/111591)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2018, 11:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-fuel-injectors-leak-failed-o-ring-replacement/111591 "2018-01-23T11:36:29Z")
An experienced Acura repair shop told me to replace the Injectors knowing there is leak. We (a friend) tried changing the O-rings etc, bought from Acura but no luck - it worked for a very short time. Actually only one … --- ## [VW Golf, Passatt, Jetta POOR CABIN HEAT...THE BLEND DOOR](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-golf-passatt-jetta-poor-cabin-heat-the-blend-door/92490)
**Author:** [@Honda-Blackbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda-Blackbird)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2018, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-golf-passatt-jetta-poor-cabin-heat-the-blend-door/92490 "2018-01-23T04:06:31Z")
Since I am dealing with this for the first time, first hand... I thought I would put this out there to other VW and likely Audi owners. I own an 03' VW Golf GTi...20th Anniversary edition. The heat in this vehicle is P… --- ## [Remanufactured Fuel Injectors - a good choice?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remanufactured-fuel-injectors-a-good-choice/111553)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2018, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remanufactured-fuel-injectors-a-good-choice/111553 "2018-01-23T03:30:15Z")
Are re-manufactured Fuel Injectors - a good choice? I see some on eBay - the seller has good reviews In general, do people have good success? I tried changing the O-rings, from Acura, etc but no luck - it worked for a… --- ## [Impala Stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/impala-stalling/30508)
**Author:** [@pnclement](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pnclement)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2018, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/impala-stalling/30508 "2018-01-23T03:16:45Z")
My son has a 2000 Chevy Impala with a 3.8L V-6 and it has a cronic stalling problem. The car will be running fine and without any warning, stall out. Generally, it stlls when ever the engine is at idle, either coasting… --- ## [2005 Honda Accord over charging alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-accord-over-charging-alternator/111490)
**Author:** [@Yosemite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yosemite)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2018, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-accord-over-charging-alternator/111490 "2018-01-23T01:55:29Z")
This one has me stumped??? 2005 Honda Accord with a 2.4, automatic. I am working on a car that the owner reported that, the battery light was on when she left work and the car ran fine on her way home (12 miles) then… --- ## [Discontinued parts (AKA, why I want to sue GM)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/discontinued-parts-aka-why-i-want-to-sue-gm/111452)
**Author:** [@rawbutter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rawbutter)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2018, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/discontinued-parts-aka-why-i-want-to-sue-gm/111452 "2018-01-22T22:57:52Z")
I have a 2003 Saturn Vue V6 that needs new vacuum chamber springs (P/N 93175463). The problem is, because it’s a Saturn, GM has discontinued the part, which seems odd. I can find other parts for my Saturn cars (yes, I bo… --- ## [Bumps continual vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bumps-continual-vibration/111513)
**Author:** [@Melinda\_McGee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Melinda_McGee)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2018, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bumps-continual-vibration/111513 "2018-01-22T22:53:04Z")
New Equinox… bought last night… drove home and vibration at all speeds and bump feedback constantly… vibration less on smooth road… what is causing this? Any suggestions? Dealer took me to service after riding with me … --- ## [Engine Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise/76206)
**Author:** [@crj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crj)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2018, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise/76206 "2018-01-22T20:34:21Z")
I live in Austin, TX; I have a 2003 Toyota Tundra V8 - 2 wheel drive. I have 121,000 miles runs great, uses no oil at all. However, on cold mornings when I start it, there is knocking in the engine for two or three min… --- ## [Rattling noise from small cables?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-from-small-cables/111537)
**Author:** [@meiokl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meiokl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2018, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-from-small-cables/111537 "2018-01-22T19:17:09Z")
I don’t know anytghing about cars. I’ve noticed lately my car has been making rattling noises esp when I hit the gas. It doesn’t always happen but it happens quite a lot. After checking, the noise is coming out from un… --- ## [Exhaust overheats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-overheats/111567)
**Author:** [@justrun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/justrun)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2018, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-overheats/111567 "2018-01-22T17:57:43Z")
my jaguar convertible xj6 seems to have the exhaust plugged up and overheats. what could be the problem and solution? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=925) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=927)