# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=933 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 934 --- ## [Aligning crankshaft to transmission input shaft](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aligning-crankshaft-to-transmission-input-shaft/110519)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2017, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aligning-crankshaft-to-transmission-input-shaft/110519 "2017-12-23T23:40:08Z")
This months “hot rod to the rescue” article involves matching up a Chevy 350 replacement engine (replacing a 323 I think) to an existing Muncie manual transmission. All sorts of complications to deal with. One thi… --- ## [Oil Change Interval - Low Mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-interval-low-mileage/110548)
**Author:** [@hailstreak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hailstreak)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2017, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-interval-low-mileage/110548 "2017-12-23T21:56:48Z")
I’ve put only 3,100 miles on my 2016 Camry in the last 10 months. My driving is mainly stop and go, short trip city driving. I’m wondering about the oil change interval I should follow. Toyota says 10,000 miles or 12 mon… --- ## [Pulsating grinding noise from under the car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulsating-grinding-noise-from-under-the-car/110565)
**Author:** [@YourMinky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YourMinky)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2017, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulsating-grinding-noise-from-under-the-car/110565 "2017-12-23T21:54:27Z")
2000 Hyundai Elantra. Lately, the front driver side which has a new wheel bearing, makes a pulsating grinding noise when the engine is cold. The grinding noise goes away after a few minutes of driving and does not return… --- ## [Continuous air in brake line no leaks found](https://community.cartalk.com/t/continuous-air-in-brake-line-no-leaks-found/110542)
**Author:** [@Monica\_Rusu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Monica_Rusu)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2017, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/continuous-air-in-brake-line-no-leaks-found/110542 "2017-12-22T23:36:32Z")
OK, bear with me as it’s a long story… Had my van in the shop for when many brake pedal. They found air in left front caliper. Also leaking wheel cylinder. Bled lines and new cylinder. A week later I’m back in the shop … --- ## [Toyota Camry Strange Noise at Cold Start ](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-strange-noise-at-cold-start/110562)
**Author:** [@thasan1985](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thasan1985)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2017, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-strange-noise-at-cold-start/110562 "2017-12-23T01:47:57Z")
I have recorded video of the noise my car is making. Can someone please take a look and give suggestions. Thank you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YA\_OeQi3pm4 --- ## [Radiator brand and place to buy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-brand-and-place-to-buy/110302)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2017, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-brand-and-place-to-buy/110302 "2017-12-23T00:37:41Z")
My vintage radiator started leaking - it is the original from Acura been deployed for 30yrs. On another car, I got one from O’reilly and was defective - didn’t last long and had to use their lifetime warranty - pay mech… --- ## [Leaky Old Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-old-forester/110556)
**Author:** [@eldete](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eldete)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2017, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-old-forester/110556 "2017-12-22T23:57:42Z")
2003 Forester with 165k miles Leaking oil, not noticeable on driveway, but leaking enough that its a problem. 1st shop said it was rear main seal and oil pan 2nd shop said not rear main seal, same issue he’s seen with… --- ## [HVAC Frustration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hvac-frustration/109083)
**Author:** [@boringguy937](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boringguy937)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2017, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hvac-frustration/109083 "2017-12-22T03:28:09Z")
I have a 2000 Silverado that won’t adjust cabin temperature. I was initially told heater core needed replaced. After further investigation I discovered the blend door wasn’t moving when the switch on the dash was turned … --- ## [Why does my "Low Coolant" light come on periodically?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-my-low-coolant-light-come-on-periodically/110438)
**Author:** [@GrandAmGT1OWNER](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GrandAmGT1OWNER)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2017, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-my-low-coolant-light-come-on-periodically/110438 "2017-12-22T03:03:10Z")
Bought a used 2000 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 from someone a month or two ago. Ran fine for a while. Service engine light is on for evap small leak (think that’s unrelated to the coolant light?) anyways, recently the coolant l… --- ## [02 jeep grand cherokee larado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-jeep-grand-cherokee-larado/110432)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Williams8841](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris_Williams8841)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2017, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-jeep-grand-cherokee-larado/110432 "2017-12-22T02:58:58Z")
I accidently put not even a gallon of washer fluid in my radiator. Will it hurt it. What do i need to do --- ## [2005 Lexus timing belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lexus-timing-belt/110388)
**Author:** [@tef18dar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tef18dar)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2017, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lexus-timing-belt/110388 "2017-12-22T02:54:49Z")
I have a 2005 Lexus SC430 with 55000 miles on it. I do regular maintenance and have had no problems at all with the car. The dealer is recommending that I have the timing belt changed out because the car is 12 years … --- ## [Transmission Failing After Fluid Change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-failing-after-fluid-change/110524)
**Author:** [@Philomath619](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Philomath619)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2017, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-failing-after-fluid-change/110524 "2017-12-22T02:39:01Z")
Yesterday I got a DSG transmission fluid change at the local VW dealership. I was getting it serviced before a road trip next week, making sure it would make the journey. Then after only 30min of driving time while I was… --- ## [Cash value of a used-up car battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cash-value-of-a-used-up-car-battery/101623)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2017, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cash-value-of-a-used-up-car-battery/101623 "2017-12-21T23:20:45Z")
I have one I need to get rid of. I found a place that will take it, but won't pay me anything. Does an old car battery have any cash value? Have any of you folks had luck selling a faulty car battery to a metal recycl… --- ## [P0404 code on 2005 Lesabre](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0404-code-on-2005-lesabre/110411)
**Author:** [@Scrapyard-John](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrapyard-John)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2017, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0404-code-on-2005-lesabre/110411 "2017-12-21T22:59:54Z")
P0404 code, 2005 Buick Lesabre- the old Buick’s been intermittently throwing a CEL. It’s been coming on and then going off, but now the light’s pretty much staying on. I had the code read, P0404. I suspect the EGR valve,… --- ## [Dead battery and a 300 dollar bill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-battery-and-a-300-dollar-bill/110436)
**Author:** [@drivetime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drivetime)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2017, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-battery-and-a-300-dollar-bill/110436 "2017-12-21T16:44:36Z")
Hi everyone, back in October our car wouldn’t start we called AAA and they said it might be the alternator, I told the shop we took it to what AAA said. The shop said it was the alternator and the battery was dead. They … --- ## [GMC Envoy - Battery Gauge off charts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-envoy-battery-gauge-off-charts/110458)
**Author:** [@tduarte87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tduarte87)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2017, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-envoy-battery-gauge-off-charts/110458 "2017-12-21T03:17:35Z")
I have changed out my Alternator with a brand new one, and the battery is reading as good. but my battery gauge is reading way off the normal readings. My car starts and run but I cannot figure out what is happening. --- ## [VW Emissions Scandal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-emissions-scandal/110502)
**Author:** [@Angie\_Car6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angie_Car6)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2017, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-emissions-scandal/110502 "2017-12-20T22:41:13Z")
Hi Car Talk, I own a 2009 VW Jetta TDI, is has 148,000. I love it! Unfortunately, its under the VW emissions scandal and I am trying to figure out if I want to “get the fix” or turn the car in. Recently, I was gettin… --- ## [Dealers/Importer doesn't find an issue, car shakes and noises coming](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealers-importer-doesnt-find-an-issue-car-shakes-and-noises-coming/110284)
**Author:** [@Billias](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Billias)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2017, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealers-importer-doesnt-find-an-issue-car-shakes-and-noises-coming/110284 "2017-12-20T21:06:12Z")
I have an Giulietta (FWD) from 2015. The car was in perfect condition until last April. Where a problem became evident on the car. The first symptoms where: Random humming at high speeds 60mph+ Steering shimmy at 120… --- ## [Bronco dying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bronco-dying/110422)
**Author:** [@Cindi\_Smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cindi_Smith)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2017, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bronco-dying/110422 "2017-12-20T15:57:55Z")
Anyone else having trouble with it dying or dying we putting it in reverse --- ## [Cruise Control Drops Out, 2003 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cruise-control-drops-out-2003-honda-accord/108264)
**Author:** [@ubanescapee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ubanescapee)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2017, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cruise-control-drops-out-2003-honda-accord/108264 "2017-12-20T15:55:03Z")
Hello All, I appreciate any help/experience you can offer on this: 2003 Honda Accord EX, AT, 140,000 miles, 2.4L 4-cyl When I turn on the cruise control system, the “Cruise Main” light illuminates and stays on until I… --- ## [Possible to make 2015 Camry heat hotter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-to-make-2015-camry-heat-hotter/110460)
**Author:** [@videolife](https://community.cartalk.com/u/videolife)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2017, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-to-make-2015-camry-heat-hotter/110460 "2017-12-20T15:53:11Z")
So my last car’s heat was hot. Very, very hot. Bought this 2015 Camry XLE and the heat is just lacking. I don’t know why but I still wonder: is it possible to make it hotter. I read something online that mentioned chang… --- ## [Should I Try To Convince My Insurance To Total Or Repair My Car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-try-to-convince-my-insurance-to-total-or-repair-my-car/110455)
**Author:** [@phnord](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phnord)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2017, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-try-to-convince-my-insurance-to-total-or-repair-my-car/110455 "2017-12-20T15:43:08Z")
I have a 2008 Toyota Camry that’s in… less than ideal condition. I live in Long Island, and spend most of my time in Brooklyn, New York. My insurance is Geico, with a $200 deductible It has 105,000 miles on it or so. I’… --- ## [Car wouldn't start but added ether and now starts and drives but loses throddle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wouldnt-start-but-added-ether-and-now-starts-and-drives-but-loses-throddle/110486)
**Author:** [@CMatos81](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CMatos81)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2017, 5:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wouldnt-start-but-added-ether-and-now-starts-and-drives-but-loses-throddle/110486 "2017-12-20T05:02:41Z")
Ok so all weekend car ran fine. Sunday started right up to move it down the block and was fine. Yesterday morning car wouldn’t start-thought it was the battery (its not I had it checked). Last night a friend of mine c… --- ## [Cold start idle help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-start-idle-help/110417)
**Author:** [@Ajkert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ajkert)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2017, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-start-idle-help/110417 "2017-12-20T03:55:12Z")
Hello! I’m having a great deal of trouble with some idling issues. It started as a warm start idle it would fluctuate a bit then go to a steady idle. I decided to clean the maf sensor and used the proper cleaner to do so… --- ## [Rear tires losing traction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-tires-losing-traction/110483)
**Author:** [@mage](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mage)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2017, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-tires-losing-traction/110483 "2017-12-19T18:55:39Z")
Hi, I have a pair of drag radials on the back of my Mustang, which I only expected to last for 10K miles or so. Now that they have lost most of their tread, I’m noticing traction during launch is starting to worsen.… --- ## [Let there be light!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/let-there-be-light/110462)
**Author:** [@cybergirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cybergirl)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2017, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/let-there-be-light/110462 "2017-12-19T17:41:26Z")
To all who tried to help me with the car issues thank you! I replaced the gas cap for 12 dollars and the check engine light went out. Who knew the gas cap should be replaced every 6-8 years! Not me. Still trying to … --- ## [Setting tire bead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/setting-tire-bead/108035)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2017, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/setting-tire-bead/108035 "2017-12-19T13:10:29Z")
When you folks set a tire bead, do you first remove the valve needle? What psi do you set the compressor to for this job? --- ## [RPM'S Running High](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-running-high/55674)
**Author:** [@mhiltner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mhiltner)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2017, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-running-high/55674 "2017-12-19T04:18:32Z")
My car has 181,000 miles on it and has never had a major problem. However, the last couple weeks I have noticed that my RPM's run at about 3500 when cruising down the interstate about 70-75 mph. That is much higher than … --- ## [Full Synthetic 0W-20 engine oil change interval](https://community.cartalk.com/t/full-synthetic-0w-20-engine-oil-change-interval/109363)
**Author:** [@jbrown70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbrown70)\ **Replies:** 358\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2017, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/full-synthetic-0w-20-engine-oil-change-interval/109363 "2017-12-19T02:18:41Z")
2014 Toyota RAV4 manual does say 0W-20 has been approved for 10,000 miles or 12 month oil change interval, but local mechanics recommend every 6 month regardless of mileage or every 4,000 miles which wouldn’t hurt, but s… --- ## [Civic brakes grind and lock up in icy conditions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-brakes-grind-and-lock-up-in-icy-conditions/110367)
**Author:** [@Michelle\_Grissom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michelle_Grissom)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2017, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-brakes-grind-and-lock-up-in-icy-conditions/110367 "2017-12-18T20:30:59Z")
Coasting to a stop behind a school bus in light snow, my brakes started grinding and locked up. Only avoided hitting the car in front of me by steering into the oncoming lane. (Fortunately, no oncoming traffic on this si… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=932) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=934)