# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=936 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 937 --- ## [2012 Honda Civic Maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-maintenance/83094)
**Author:** [@mstrlucky74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mstrlucky74)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2017, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-maintenance/83094 "2017-12-08T14:17:06Z")
Hello All, We have a 2012 Honda Civic with 30,000k miles. I have changed the oil every 5k. miles. I just got transferred and now work about 70 miles(round trip) from home. There is traffic some of the ways so there is … --- ## [2009 Subaru Legacy Intermittent Problem; Uncertain Diagnosis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-legacy-intermittent-problem-uncertain-diagnosis/110093)
**Author:** [@BirdyC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BirdyC)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2017, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-legacy-intermittent-problem-uncertain-diagnosis/110093 "2017-12-08T14:03:45Z")
About 2 weeks ago, I got about half a mile from home in my Legacy when the “check engine” light started flashing, and the car started hesitating, jerking, etc. I heard weird noises coming from (what sounded like to me) u… --- ## [New tire inflator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tire-inflator/110073)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2017, 5:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tire-inflator/110073 "2017-12-08T05:28:48Z")
My old Black and Decker tire inflator bit the dust and I’m in the market for a new one. My max price is about $50. I want 120V service since I will mostly use it at home. I also want auto shutoff and 100+ psi. Anyone hav… --- ## [2004 VW/Audi ABS Module Pinout Diagram?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-vw-audi-abs-module-pinout-diagram/110109)
**Author:** [@indiecognition](https://community.cartalk.com/u/indiecognition)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2017, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-vw-audi-abs-module-pinout-diagram/110109 "2017-12-08T02:26:52Z")
I have a 2004 VW Passat GLX Sedan (V6 FWD Auto). Does anybody happen to have a pinout diagram for the ABS module? My module has the following VW part number engraved on top: 4B0614517G – I believe it’s a Bosch 5.7 modu… --- ## [Car starts weird](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-weird/110102)
**Author:** [@Greg\_G](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greg_G)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2017, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-weird/110102 "2017-12-08T01:28:39Z")
When I start my car it starts kind of sluggish. I wanna try to explain this the best way. The way it starts is not like a dying battery sound. When I crank it its almost like a flooded sound, like it doesn’t want to star… --- ## [Power Steering Fluid Leaking from a 2001 Cavalier](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-fluid-leaking-from-a-2001-cavalier/107637)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2017, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-fluid-leaking-from-a-2001-cavalier/107637 "2017-12-08T00:47:29Z")
2001 cavalier 220K 5-speed manual 2.2L Had the water pump replaced about 5 weeks ago and from that moment on, have been leaking power steering fluid. This is why I have stopped taking the car in for any service - I alwa… --- ## [Hard to shift transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-to-shift-transmission/110079)
**Author:** [@Hobby\_welder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hobby_welder)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-to-shift-transmission/110079 "2017-12-07T23:16:02Z")
Hey all; need a bit of help. My truck (1993 f-250, 351W with the 5-speed manual. ZF S542 Is the tranny I have. 4wd, newly redone driveline) This morning, I started to have a really hard time putting the truck into gear… --- ## [Nissan Versa Spring Recall and Alignment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-versa-spring-recall-and-alignment/93202)
**Author:** [@Tony\_Panic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony_Panic)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-versa-spring-recall-and-alignment/93202 "2017-12-07T20:26:54Z")
I just had the dealer replace the front springs on a recall because I live in Michigan and the salt caused potential damage that could break a spring. The dealer who did the work swore I did not need to recheck the alig… --- ## [Rumble strip sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rumble-strip-sound/110063)
**Author:** [@Roscoe\_Bertsch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roscoe_Bertsch)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rumble-strip-sound/110063 "2017-12-07T16:16:38Z")
Hello, I just bought a E250 with a friend of mine to do some light traveling in. It’s a 1995 e250. When I bought the van everything seemed good, but after a couple days it started to make a rumble strip sound between 45… --- ## [Why did my car die?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-did-my-car-die/110029)
**Author:** [@Greg\_G](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greg_G)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-did-my-car-die/110029 "2017-12-07T15:07:34Z")
Hi. So the other day on the way to the store all my dash lights, every single light, were repeatedly flashing on and off for a good 10 or so seconds. Then it stopped and ran fine. I arrived home and when I attempted to g… --- ## [2000 Corolla - Loud engine noise when accelerating after major work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-corolla-loud-engine-noise-when-accelerating-after-major-work/110025)
**Author:** [@xaml](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xaml)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-corolla-loud-engine-noise-when-accelerating-after-major-work/110025 "2017-12-07T13:05:40Z")
Last week I took my 2000 corolla (95k miles) in for major repairs. The following parts were replaced: Gas tank, seal, hose Left front wheel bearing Valve cover Spark plugs both front struts sway bar links and bushings … --- ## [Polythene like skin is peeling off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/polythene-like-skin-is-peeling-off/110066)
**Author:** [@Tayyab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tayyab)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 5:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/polythene-like-skin-is-peeling-off/110066 "2017-12-07T05:27:45Z")
I’ve Hyundai Sonata 2011 and I’m 2nd owner of this car. I’m living in Saudi Arabia, here mostly we’ve hot weather but couple of weeks ago it rained a lot and after rain, I noticed a Polythene like skin is peeling off fro… --- ## [2004 Ford Escape Ignition Key Stuck and Won't Come Out - Solved](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-escape-ignition-key-stuck-and-wont-come-out-solved/93644)
**Author:** [@Jon\_Brotherton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jon_Brotherton)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-escape-ignition-key-stuck-and-wont-come-out-solved/93644 "2017-12-07T04:04:22Z")
The key is stuck. It doesn't turn all the way back to the off position and the steering wheel will not lock. The shifter will still move when I turn the key and press the brakes. The car drives fine. Just can't take the … --- ## [Need guru help on vacuum reading](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-guru-help-on-vacuum-reading/109926)
**Author:** [@foursix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/foursix)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-guru-help-on-vacuum-reading/109926 "2017-12-07T03:31:57Z")
Normally I can find the answer for just about anything car related on the internet but I can’t seem to get any positive direction for this vacuum reading anywhere… you can see it at https://vimeo.com/244265209 Most mec… --- ## [1999 Honda Accord 4 P Codes Related 2 Dirty Air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-4-p-codes-related-2-dirty-air/110058)
**Author:** [@Goulash\_Innovation](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Goulash_Innovation)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-4-p-codes-related-2-dirty-air/110058 "2017-12-07T03:17:58Z")
P0430/P0420/P0705/P0401 I failed an emissions test on “Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected”. I am thinking after driving in a metropolitan environment with dirty dirty air that there are several parts t… --- ## [Wierd F150 bucking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wierd-f150-bucking/109233)
**Author:** [@jjgurley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjgurley)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wierd-f150-bucking/109233 "2017-12-07T02:22:30Z")
My wife’s F150 XLT has been acting strangely for over a year now. The mechanic that rebuilt the engine has “given up” finding the problem. One other mechanic also declined the job. 300ci V6, fuel injected, 1990 1/2 (app… --- ## [Car heater acting really weird](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-heater-acting-really-weird/109901)
**Author:** [@pdenton20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pdenton20)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-heater-acting-really-weird/109901 "2017-12-07T02:09:09Z")
Car heater acting really weird. I already know my heater core is plugged so this is really just more of a curiosity thing but the driver side vents blow Luke warm air on low but the passenger side vents blow cold. What w… --- ## [Battery dies on new 2017 Malibu after 10 days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-dies-on-new-2017-malibu-after-10-days/109995)
**Author:** [@TCMalibu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TCMalibu)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-dies-on-new-2017-malibu-after-10-days/109995 "2017-12-06T17:34:34Z")
We went on vacation for 16 days and left my 2017 Malibu at a nearby long term parking lot. When we got back, we discovered the car battery was dead. AAA gave us a boost and I drove home 16 miles taking about 30 minutes… --- ## [Honda CRV Won't Shift into Reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-wont-shift-into-reverse/46092)
**Author:** [@George2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George2)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-wont-shift-into-reverse/46092 "2017-12-06T13:03:31Z")
My 2001 Honda CRV has 145k miles and a 5 speed manual transmission. For the past few days, I've had trouble getting it to shift into reverse gear. Yesterday, it would not go into reverse at all. The clutch fluid level… --- ## [2002 RAV4 start-up noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-rav4-start-up-noise/110047)
**Author:** [@auto-owner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/auto-owner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-rav4-start-up-noise/110047 "2017-12-06T04:55:48Z")
02 RAV4 starts normally but makes loud whirring sound for a couple seconds after engine fires, as if whirling starter motor just disengages loudly for some reason. At least that’s my only thought. Have heard of this befo… --- ## [2000 Mercury Grand Marquis random no start no crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercury-grand-marquis-random-no-start-no-crank/110043)
**Author:** [@Dee\_Hughes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dee_Hughes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 4:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercury-grand-marquis-random-no-start-no-crank/110043 "2017-12-06T04:41:50Z")
I hve a year 2000 Grand Marquis. It rides fine with 200,000 miles. In the course of about a month it wouldnt crank or start. It did that twice. otherwise it runs fine. No sound. I got it towed both times. Also, both tim… --- ## [41te problems '04 Caravan 2.4l](https://community.cartalk.com/t/41te-problems-04-caravan-2-4l/110035)
**Author:** [@BrianMac83](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrianMac83)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/41te-problems-04-caravan-2-4l/110035 "2017-12-06T03:41:15Z")
\[20171204\_173809\] I’ve got a 41te here. It’s from my 2.4l '04 Dodge Caravan. You can see the corrosion on the casing. It came off in chunks. I wanted to rebuild my transmission but once I saw what was causing the damage… --- ## [Auto repair- too expensive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-repair-too-expensive/109870)
**Author:** [@SamiRaish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamiRaish)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-repair-too-expensive/109870 "2017-12-06T00:54:17Z")
Hello guys, I live in North east and recently went to a vw showroom for a brake problem on my car. It was giving a sqeaking noise. They made me wait for 2 hours and charged me $350. It was shocking to see the bill. I ju… --- ## [Camry with 240K miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-with-240k-miles/109947)
**Author:** [@camry240K](https://community.cartalk.com/u/camry240K)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2017, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-with-240k-miles/109947 "2017-12-05T17:07:38Z")
Hi, I’ve read many posts and answers in this forum, would love to hear opinions on the following: I have a 1999 Camry LE with 240,000 miles. For the most part the car has served me amazingly well and I do keep up with … --- ## [What kind of lug nuts do I need for steel rims on Ford Focus?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-lug-nuts-do-i-need-for-steel-rims-on-ford-focus/109975)
**Author:** [@Roger124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger124)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2017, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-lug-nuts-do-i-need-for-steel-rims-on-ford-focus/109975 "2017-12-05T16:53:39Z")
Question: Can I use bulging lug nuts for the conventional steel wheels? I previously used the closed-end regular width lug nuts on steel wheels. (I used the same lug nuts on aluminum wheels.) The story: I went to Costco… --- ## [VW Jetta not accelerating like it should](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-jetta-not-accelerating-like-it-should/109980)
**Author:** [@Jennifer\_Mauldin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jennifer_Mauldin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2017, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-jetta-not-accelerating-like-it-should/109980 "2017-12-05T13:35:47Z")
I have a problem where I will be driving and the car will automatically stop accelerating. If I press the gas it will try to rev a little but won’t move. It doesn’t cut off. At one point it was cutting off but my brother… --- ## [I am a novice, and I need advice on maintaining my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-am-a-novice-and-i-need-advice-on-maintaining-my-car/109827)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2017, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-am-a-novice-and-i-need-advice-on-maintaining-my-car/109827 "2017-12-05T04:11:43Z")
Hello pro’s! First, let me say I have absolutely no knowledge when it comes to car repair and maintenance. So I am hoping you guys will guide me in the right path, and of course, while saving me money, seeing that I li… --- ## [My Honda Civic LX Coupe 2001 will not go into 5th gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-honda-civic-lx-coupe-2001-will-not-go-into-5th-gear/110000)
**Author:** [@Ammon\_Burgi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ammon_Burgi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2017, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-honda-civic-lx-coupe-2001-will-not-go-into-5th-gear/110000 "2017-12-05T03:03:42Z")
My Honda Civic will not go into 5th gear and sometimes has trouble getting into reverse. I just bought it and the previous owner said it was sitting for about two years. I’m wondering if the problem is just low transmiss… --- ## [Brake noises](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-noises/110005)
**Author:** [@gobosox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gobosox)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2017, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-noises/110005 "2017-12-05T00:56:01Z")
Hi everyone: I have a 2011 Altima with about 67k miles. I’ve had the front brakes replaced but not the rear. I’m due. Driving home tonight, the brakes were squeaking. I’m going to get the car in very soon. My quest… --- ## [White smoke while starting up Nissan NV2500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-while-starting-up-nissan-nv2500/109992)
**Author:** [@thezenvan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thezenvan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2017, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-while-starting-up-nissan-nv2500/109992 "2017-12-04T22:18:03Z")
I bought a 2013 Nissan NV2500 V8 with 60,000 miles on it several months ago and after a few weeks I went to check the codes and got a P0303 which indicated a misfire on cylinder 3. I was advised to use seafoam in the gas… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=935) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=937)