# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=930 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 931 --- ## [Can you make a hardtop super beetle into a convertible?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-make-a-hardtop-super-beetle-into-a-convertible/32041)
**Author:** [@videocamgirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/videocamgirl)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-make-a-hardtop-super-beetle-into-a-convertible/32041 "2018-01-08T13:57:19Z")
I am looking at getting my first car and it will probably be a 1973 VW Super Beetle. I was just wondering if it is possible to turn a hardtop beetle into a convertible? If it is possible, how much would it cost? Thank… --- ## [Sputtering when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputtering-when-accelerating/111008)
**Author:** [@Kyle\_Lasater](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kyle_Lasater)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputtering-when-accelerating/111008 "2018-01-08T13:24:15Z")
Here’s my problem…when I accelerate from a stop it will sputter like its running out of gas then all of a sudden it will catch then will drive somwhat normal with sudden sputters here and there. Seems to do it more when… --- ## ["Check Gauges" on Ford F150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-gauges-on-ford-f150/71413)
**Author:** [@CluckyCluck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CluckyCluck)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-gauges-on-ford-f150/71413 "2018-01-08T13:22:16Z")
OK, this one is a long one, and a toughy... Last year I drove my 2006 F150 from Vancouver, BC down to Moab, UT in April. We stayed overnight at a rest area in Idaho (near Twin Falls). When we left the rest area in th… --- ## [FWD Car, Accelaration vibration (at cabin and a bit steerings)... sometimes also braking vibrations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fwd-car-accelaration-vibration-at-cabin-and-a-bit-steerings-sometimes-also-braking-vibrations/111067)
**Author:** [@Billias](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Billias)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 8:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fwd-car-accelaration-vibration-at-cabin-and-a-bit-steerings-sometimes-also-braking-vibrations/111067 "2018-01-08T08:09:33Z")
I have my car (Alfaromeo / Fiat 500x) which has An strange issue (another topic been opened but not so clear till now). Dual clutch gearbox. Wheel speed sensitive I’ve have some strange shuddering vibration (not exactl… --- ## [Water pouring from under head block?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pouring-from-under-head-block/111055)
**Author:** [@Dreildrag](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dreildrag)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pouring-from-under-head-block/111055 "2018-01-08T03:14:34Z")
I have a 1999 GMC Jimmy SLT 4wd. The heater core seemed to go out as well as a leaking water pump a few months ago so I fixed the water pump and bypassed the heater core. The recent freeze hit and I thought I put antifre… --- ## [Mazda 3 won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-wont-start/110586)
**Author:** [@Cindi\_Smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cindi_Smith)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-wont-start/110586 "2018-01-08T01:45:08Z")
Been having trouble with it stalling out when I am driving or won’t start at all after I have drove. Just had the thermostat changed . now it won’t turn over at all and the check engine light blinks 7 times. HELP --- ## [Why does my car have water in the behind the drivers seat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-my-car-have-water-in-the-behind-the-drivers-seat/110919)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Madden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paul_Madden)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-my-car-have-water-in-the-behind-the-drivers-seat/110919 "2018-01-08T01:38:25Z")
hi my 08 golf r32 seems to have a puddle off water on the rear drivers side floor does not lose water or from anywhere does anyone no why this does this its a 2 door car --- ## [New purchased car from dealer, now has engine light on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-purchased-car-from-dealer-now-has-engine-light-on/100044)
**Author:** [@rhyspaulgoulden0611](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rhyspaulgoulden0611)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-purchased-car-from-dealer-now-has-engine-light-on/100044 "2018-01-08T01:26:31Z")
A week ago i purchased a BMW 320i Coupe from a 2nd hand car garage. When driving it home (150miles) the engine light came on. Rang the dealer which he told me to get the codes investigated. I did and this is the concerns… --- ## [Mazda 3 brakes fading halfway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-brakes-fading-halfway/68221)
**Author:** [@mdigraz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mdigraz)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2018, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-brakes-fading-halfway/68221 "2018-01-07T21:18:20Z")
I have a 2005 Mazda 3, with ABS. Recently, the brakes on this car began to fade about halfway through the pedal travel, then firm up. This is while driving, (ie, with the engine running). When the engine is off, the p… --- ## [Brake pedal soft and travels to the floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-soft-and-travels-to-the-floor/99940)
**Author:** [@gsteed524](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gsteed524)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2018, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-soft-and-travels-to-the-floor/99940 "2018-01-07T20:22:40Z")
I have 2008 Mazda 3 with four wheel disk brakes. Quite some time ago I had to make an abrupt stop and since that time the brake pedal has felt soft and the pedal travel has increased, almost to the floor. I bled the bra… --- ## [Can this tire be repaired or do I have to buy a new tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-this-tire-be-repaired-or-do-i-have-to-buy-a-new-tire/110666)
**Author:** [@Ge\_Nay\_Thompson-English](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ge_Nay_Thompson-English)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2018, 6:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-this-tire-be-repaired-or-do-i-have-to-buy-a-new-tire/110666 "2018-01-07T06:23:52Z")
I am really hoping someone can assist me with this. Today a neighbor of mine informed me that there were these what appear to be scratches in the tire. When I look at it in person (I don’t know if the picture does it jus… --- ## [E85 and carbon deposits](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e85-and-carbon-deposits/17061)
**Author:** [@rowstrong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rowstrong)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2018, 4:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e85-and-carbon-deposits/17061 "2018-01-07T04:24:21Z")
I just had a fuel filter replaced and the fuel system cleaned out after heavy carbon deposits were found to be blocking the fuel filter on my 2004 flex-fuel Ford Sport Trac. I switched to fueling with e85 almost exclusi… --- ## [1997 Chevy blazer 4x4 no heat issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevy-blazer-4x4-no-heat-issue/111036)
**Author:** [@Tammie\_Titchenell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tammie_Titchenell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevy-blazer-4x4-no-heat-issue/111036 "2018-01-06T23:16:08Z")
I have a 1997 Chevy blazer 4x4. I have changed the heater core,and thermostats, but I still do not have any heat? The blower motor is working perfectly fine as it is blowing in cold air. I also have switched the hoses fr… --- ## [2014 Nissan Pathfinder Power Steering Pump Whining, 45k miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-pathfinder-power-steering-pump-whining-45k-miles/111027)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Cheramie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael_Cheramie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-pathfinder-power-steering-pump-whining-45k-miles/111027 "2018-01-06T19:39:20Z")
I have determined that the power steering pump is making a loud whining noise. This noise started recently. My wife discovered that the power steering fluid reservoir was empty when the noise started. I drove the car the… --- ## [Dashboard lights going berserk...even when car is off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-lights-going-berserk-even-when-car-is-off/77300)
**Author:** [@di\_k](https://community.cartalk.com/u/di_k)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-lights-going-berserk-even-when-car-is-off/77300 "2018-01-06T19:30:39Z")
2005 Ford Focus: About 10 months ago noticed my battery light was faintly visible with car off and key out of ignition. It was faint and erratically pulsing, it also did this when car was running. This issue would la… --- ## [Jumpstart a battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jumpstart-a-battery/111023)
**Author:** [@Michelle234](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michelle234)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jumpstart-a-battery/111023 "2018-01-06T18:51:15Z")
Can I jump start a car battery if the lights and dashboard in the car work but the engine doesn’t want to turn over? Will it cause any damage to the battery? --- ## [Car engine won't start but battery works](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-engine-wont-start-but-battery-works/110999)
**Author:** [@Michelle234](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michelle234)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-engine-wont-start-but-battery-works/110999 "2018-01-06T18:48:48Z")
My car is a Nissan Altima 2002. Yesterday we had a snowstorm, the car was working all day, we parked it overnight and it won’t start today. All the accessories (lights, dashboard, radio) work but the engine doesn’t want … --- ## [Internal combustion leak/bad raditor leakage too](https://community.cartalk.com/t/internal-combustion-leak-bad-raditor-leakage-too/95674)
**Author:** [@Mtflfish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mtflfish)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/internal-combustion-leak-bad-raditor-leakage-too/95674 "2018-01-06T14:32:50Z")
Car is leaking a lot of antifreeze and oil was spooed over the left hand side of the engine. The car runs fine until it gets hot. Mechanic said that I have an internal combustion leak. The car has been in the family fore… --- ## [How do you select tires now?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-select-tires-now/110970)
**Author:** [@boilerengtn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boilerengtn)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-select-tires-now/110970 "2018-01-06T13:55:24Z")
I did a search of the site posts for selecting tires. On the most relevant posts the general consensus was that the best sources were Consumer Reports and the Tire Rack site, but the posts were dated 2009-2010. When you … --- ## [Need help with codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-codes/110946)
**Author:** [@Smokeyy\_Castillo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Smokeyy_Castillo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-codes/110946 "2018-01-06T12:48:23Z")
\[image\] Can someone help me and tell me what these codes mean? --- ## [2006 Ford Focus ABS LIght](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-focus-abs-light/110759)
**Author:** [@Zachary\_Nelson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zachary_Nelson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-focus-abs-light/110759 "2018-01-06T12:05:49Z")
So, here is the story. I purchased a set of HID Headlights for my 2006 Ford Focus ZX4 early this summer. Long story short, the HID lights were defective and I figured it wasn’t worth the hassle so, put the standard bulbs… --- ## [Battery & "Chirping" noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-chirping-noise/110899)
**Author:** [@arvin225](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arvin225)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-chirping-noise/110899 "2018-01-06T01:03:26Z")
My 2007 Hyundai Tucson is 10 years old with about 44,000 miles on it. Since buying that vehicle I have not changed the battery. How much life does a battery have? And should I consider changing it? I was driving my … --- ## [Residual CVT fluid in old bottles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/residual-cvt-fluid-in-old-bottles/110949)
**Author:** [@Chad33el1936](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chad33el1936)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/residual-cvt-fluid-in-old-bottles/110949 "2018-01-06T01:01:40Z")
I went to my dealer to buy some DW-1, and even though their computer had it in stock, they could not locate any bottles of it. So rather than turn away a customer over a stocking error, he found some old empty bottles o… --- ## [Ford Ranger Vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-vibration/110477)
**Author:** [@ToddH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ToddH)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-vibration/110477 "2018-01-05T23:45:29Z")
I’m going crazy trying to figure out what’s causing the highway vibration in my Ranger! Here’s the deal: I’ve tried rotating, balancing, and and replacing, and the truck still vibrates a good amount at 60-65, and to a le… --- ## [Unknown electrical issue - Battery not charging but holds charge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unknown-electrical-issue-battery-not-charging-but-holds-charge/110908)
**Author:** [@Hobby\_welder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hobby_welder)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unknown-electrical-issue-battery-not-charging-but-holds-charge/110908 "2018-01-05T23:38:35Z")
Hey all, Need to make sure im covering all my bases when I start this diagnosis. I started my truck this morning, nothing special. Checked my voltmeter, battery is sitting low, which is normal because it usually rises a… --- ## [Offside front of the car problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/offside-front-of-the-car-problem/110365)
**Author:** [@Serdar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Serdar)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/offside-front-of-the-car-problem/110365 "2018-01-05T23:29:30Z")
Hi all, Have you got any idea about this problem with my car? When I turn the steering wheel to the very right, the offside front bounces. I am afraid the offside fron tire will come out. However, while driving usual, t… --- ## [2010 Grand Caravan Cold Weather Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-grand-caravan-cold-weather-problems/110913)
**Author:** [@VINice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VINice)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-grand-caravan-cold-weather-problems/110913 "2018-01-05T23:10:32Z")
I am trying to figure out why my 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L only demonstrates this problem when its cold outside (50 degrees F or less). The colder it gets, the more pronounce the problem becomes. During cold days and… --- ## [Car cranks but won’t start until I give it gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-cranks-but-won-t-start-until-i-give-it-gas/110960)
**Author:** [@Aiden\_Caldwell-Michaud](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aiden_Caldwell-Michaud)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-cranks-but-won-t-start-until-i-give-it-gas/110960 "2018-01-05T23:07:32Z")
I have a 96’ Maxima SE. the first couple days have been fine and starting perfectly. Just over the past couple days I’ve noticed it turns but won’t start unless I give it gas. Please help! --- ## [Wheel studs breaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-studs-breaking/110937)
**Author:** [@Aaron\_Kacala](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aaron_Kacala)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-studs-breaking/110937 "2018-01-05T04:07:06Z")
I’ve never had issues with wheel studs being cross threaded or breaking, but recently I’ve had 2 cross threaded on and 2 break off. I’m sure this is simply due to the shop cross threading the lug nut when my wife droppe… --- ## [Squealing drive shaft (what could be the culprit?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-drive-shaft-what-could-be-the-culprit/110826)
**Author:** [@Greg\_A-M](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greg_A-M)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-drive-shaft-what-could-be-the-culprit/110826 "2018-01-05T02:37:18Z")
updated thought it was only from one side but it turned out to be from the driveshaft. Just started today. When in motion I get a squeak or squeal from somewhere along the passenger side that sounds almost like a bad be… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=929) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=931)