# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=939 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 940 --- ## [Misfire, Oil in Air intake, No start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-oil-in-air-intake-no-start/109587)
**Author:** [@thepest83](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thepest83)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2017, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-oil-in-air-intake-no-start/109587 "2017-11-26T02:57:04Z")
was driving my Saturn when it felt like a cylinder start to misfire. Service Stabilitrak came up and traction control turned off causing engine light to blink. Code came back cylinder 4 misfire. Knowing I was due for new… --- ## [2006 Ford Fusion Door Handle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-fusion-door-handle/109685)
**Author:** [@Talmor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Talmor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2017, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-fusion-door-handle/109685 "2017-11-26T02:12:58Z")
My passenger side rear door handle was having issues. First, it stopped locking properly–it had to be physically locked and unlocked; neither the drivers side nor the key fob could make it lock. There would only be an o… --- ## [Moving the gear stick is like moving through peanut butter, molasses, high viscosity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-the-gear-stick-is-like-moving-through-peanut-butter-molasses-high-viscosity/109384)
**Author:** [@Johnandbuddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johnandbuddy)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2017, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-the-gear-stick-is-like-moving-through-peanut-butter-molasses-high-viscosity/109384 "2017-11-26T01:38:14Z")
UPDATE: Last night my wife drove it for over an hour on the highway to come home. I drove it after, and it was very hard to move the shift lever. It was completely normal moving left to right in neutral. But if I tried t… --- ## [Issue trying to fill brake fluid reservoir and flushing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-trying-to-fill-brake-fluid-reservoir-and-flushing/109629)
**Author:** [@TheMidnightNarwhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMidnightNarwhal)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2017, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-trying-to-fill-brake-fluid-reservoir-and-flushing/109629 "2017-11-26T01:17:43Z")
So I tried to flush out my brake fluid today. I wanted to suck some out with a baster but there was a mesh/filter-ish screen in there. I tried prying it out no success. I figured I would still flush so I added some flui… --- ## [Torque converter solenoid & Solenoid harness](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torque-converter-solenoid-solenoid-harness/109681)
**Author:** [@arvin225](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arvin225)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2017, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torque-converter-solenoid-solenoid-harness/109681 "2017-11-26T00:46:01Z")
Hello, I drove my 2007 Hyundai Tucson (see link for VIN information: https://www.searchquarry.com/vin-decoder/results.php?sqtb=VIN&vin=KM8JM12B17U576823) to Pennsylvania from NJ and then back to NJ today. During the dr… --- ## [Can you use regular gas in 2007 Lexus RX 350?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-use-regular-gas-in-2007-lexus-rx-350/44300)
**Author:** [@cthorne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cthorne)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2017, 12:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-use-regular-gas-in-2007-lexus-rx-350/44300 "2017-11-26T00:13:19Z")
I have just purchased a Lexus Certified Pre-Owned 2007 RX 350. The manual warns that if you use fuel with an octane rating of 91 it could cause serious damage to the engine. We have a Lexus ES 300 that we have run on re… --- ## [Misfires Chevy 1500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfires-chevy-1500/109378)
**Author:** [@Trevor.white8799](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trevor.white8799)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2017, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfires-chevy-1500/109378 "2017-11-25T23:32:51Z")
I’ve got a 2002 silverado 4.8 motor with about 207,000 miles on it. Been having troubles with misfires for a while now can’t quit seem too narrow it down. I’ve changed coil packs spark plugs wires new fuel pump new intak… --- ## [Fixing drum brakes by backing up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixing-drum-brakes-by-backing-up/66045)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2017, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixing-drum-brakes-by-backing-up/66045 "2017-11-25T02:52:45Z")
One caller last week had squeaking brakes and asked Tom and Ray for advice. The caller said he had heard from a friend that if he backed up rapidly, and then slammed on the brakes, it might help. Tom and Ray said th… --- ## [2002 Civic SiR not shifting into 4th at all](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-civic-sir-not-shifting-into-4th-at-all/109581)
**Author:** [@markb90](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markb90)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2017, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-civic-sir-not-shifting-into-4th-at-all/109581 "2017-11-24T17:35:26Z")
My EP3 refuses to budge into 4th whether the engine was on or not. It feels as if there is something physically blocking the trans from entering the gate. The guy we bought it from said it has got a bad 4th gear synchro.… --- ## [Started car without oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/started-car-without-oil/109560)
**Author:** [@monkeyman1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/monkeyman1)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2017, 4:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/started-car-without-oil/109560 "2017-11-24T04:53:59Z")
Sigh I messed up badly. I’ve always done my own oil changes and have not encountered issues but today… I started changing my oil, drained the pan, tightened the bolt and left for about 15 minutes. I came back and went t… --- ## [Heated O2 Sensor Bank 1 Sensor 2 on 2010 Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heated-o2-sensor-bank-1-sensor-2-on-2010-camry/88114)
**Author:** [@nateha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nateha)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2017, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heated-o2-sensor-bank-1-sensor-2-on-2010-camry/88114 "2017-11-24T01:27:28Z")
I just had an OBD code pulled on my 2010 Camry and it turns out that my Heated O2 sensor for Bank 1 Sensor 2 is failing. I'd rather do this myself if I can but I can't figure out where this thing is. Can anyone give me a… --- ## [2000 HONDA ACCORD HELP please, nowhere else to turn! Car goes through periods of not turning on!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-help-please-nowhere-else-to-turn-car-goes-through-periods-of-not-turning-on/109568)
**Author:** [@Calliope393](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Calliope393)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2017, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-help-please-nowhere-else-to-turn-car-goes-through-periods-of-not-turning-on/109568 "2017-11-24T01:19:46Z")
Hello! I hope someone can help me out! I have a 2000 Honda Accord with 131,000 miles on it. i have been having this problem with it not starting and no one seems to know what is wrong. I got this car from a family membe… --- ## [Intermittent high idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-high-idle/74760)
**Author:** [@greenmonster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/greenmonster)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2017, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-high-idle/74760 "2017-11-23T18:34:31Z")
vehicle 1997 dakota engine 3.9L w/auto trans. The vehicle exhibits an intermittent high idle. I have replaced the usual IAC stepper motor and checked the tps for proper function, also completely cleaned, inspected and… --- ## [Difference between Mini Cooper S 06 Supercharged and Non Supercharged?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difference-between-mini-cooper-s-06-supercharged-and-non-supercharged/109606)
**Author:** [@alextech](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alextech)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2017, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difference-between-mini-cooper-s-06-supercharged-and-non-supercharged/109606 "2017-11-23T15:56:04Z")
Ok, first of all, can you put a superchaged head on a non supercharged motor? Are there any difference between those heads? Is there a compression difference? I managed to put a supercharger on a non supercharger motor a… --- ## [2009 Scion tC manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-scion-tc-manual/109586)
**Author:** [@Sleeks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sleeks)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2017, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-scion-tc-manual/109586 "2017-11-23T01:12:02Z")
Car rpms rev but wont acceleerate. CEL light just came on when this happened. Car revs up automatically but doesn’t respond accordingly while pressing the pedal. Won’t go past 25 mph even when the pedals to the floor. I … --- ## [Over-torqued oil filter housing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-torqued-oil-filter-housing/109423)
**Author:** [@jbrown70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbrown70)\ **Replies:** 143\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2017, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-torqued-oil-filter-housing/109423 "2017-11-22T05:07:38Z")
A mechanic who did oil change on my 2014 Toyota RAV4 today discovered the oil filter housing on the bottom of engine to be excessively over-tourqued by a mechanic who did my previous oil change at another shop. He could… --- ## [Engine wiring doesn't match tech manual wiring diagram? 2006Subaru Forester XT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-wiring-doesnt-match-tech-manual-wiring-diagram-2006subaru-forester-xt/109565)
**Author:** [@Lolo\_M](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lolo_M)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2017, 4:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-wiring-doesnt-match-tech-manual-wiring-diagram-2006subaru-forester-xt/109565 "2017-11-22T04:41:59Z")
Hey there everyone- Is it a problem that my engine wiring to the Fuel injectors, Camshaft sensors and the Purge control solenoid valve is different in my car, and doesn’t match the engine wiring diagram? The circuits i… --- ## [After ECM reset great power-performance for about 30-minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-ecm-reset-great-power-performance-for-about-30-minutes/109507)
**Author:** [@Tibor\_Gyula\_Balogh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tibor_Gyula_Balogh)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2017, 4:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-ecm-reset-great-power-performance-for-about-30-minutes/109507 "2017-11-22T04:13:30Z")
1994 3.1L V6 (180hp) Chevy Corsica… After I reset the ECM computer, the car performs like a former police-car, lots of power-performance, but then with the passage of time, about 30minutes it 'learns" or goes back to un… --- ## [Chevy impala wont go into gear shows mph and is leaking trans fluid from pas. Side cv please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-impala-wont-go-into-gear-shows-mph-and-is-leaking-trans-fluid-from-pas-side-cv-please-help/109578)
**Author:** [@05chevy50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/05chevy50)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2017, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-impala-wont-go-into-gear-shows-mph-and-is-leaking-trans-fluid-from-pas-side-cv-please-help/109578 "2017-11-22T03:15:57Z")
So i recently replaced the motor to my 2005 chevy impala ls police interceptor. Engine runs great fixed all the minor issues with that. My problem now is the transmission!! So i forgot to put on one of the trans grounds … --- ## [2009 Jepp Compass 4x4 Front Passenger wheel locked up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jepp-compass-4x4-front-passenger-wheel-locked-up/109576)
**Author:** [@erjagt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/erjagt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2017, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jepp-compass-4x4-front-passenger-wheel-locked-up/109576 "2017-11-22T02:39:22Z")
Hey all, Front right wheel locked up. I have to give it a good chunk of gas to get it to go, and then it locks up again. Horrible horrible noise come when it finally does release. Almost like 2 pool balls hitting toget… --- ## [Both caliper bracket guide pin holes should be moving freely right?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/both-caliper-bracket-guide-pin-holes-should-be-moving-freely-right/109573)
**Author:** [@TheMidnightNarwhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMidnightNarwhal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2017, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/both-caliper-bracket-guide-pin-holes-should-be-moving-freely-right/109573 "2017-11-22T02:37:07Z")
The car is a 2006 Hyundai Tucson. I got some new guide pins since they were rusty and on both sides the top guide pin moves real good, lubed and all. But the bottom one doesn’t at all, even lubing and putting new ones in… --- ## ['02 Impala 3.4L 196.5k: Need (4) Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-impala-3-4l-196-5k-need-4-tires/96853)
**Author:** [@ColtHero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ColtHero)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2017, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-impala-3-4l-196-5k-need-4-tires/96853 "2017-11-22T01:52:01Z")
'02 Impala 3.4L 196.5k: Need (4) Tires Tire size is 225/60 R16. Originally came with Uniroyals from the factory brand new (Jun 2002). Here's the car's tire history: 1.) @70k miles (Dec 2005), (4) GoodYear Viva II's… --- ## [98 ford Contour 2.5 L V6 - Stalls after a minute or two](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-ford-contour-2-5-l-v6-stalls-after-a-minute-or-two/108661)
**Author:** [@mspart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mspart)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2017, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-ford-contour-2-5-l-v6-stalls-after-a-minute-or-two/108661 "2017-11-21T16:40:49Z")
My son has this car, but the engine won’t run for very long. It will start but will not go into gear (auto tranny) and when the accelerator is pushed will die. Most of the times, it dies on its own. Obviously it gets … --- ## [Cold weather car maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-weather-car-maintenance/109510)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2017, 12:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-weather-car-maintenance/109510 "2017-11-21T12:24:27Z")
I’ve started to notice a few questions related to the colder weather. It’s always better to take preventive measures instead of waiting for a problem to develop and then try to diagnose it. So just as a reminder, this … --- ## [Well, thems weren't tamaters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/well-thems-werent-tamaters/109453)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2017, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/well-thems-werent-tamaters/109453 "2017-11-20T22:49:45Z")
I was driving home yesterday when I suddenly noticed one of those flat boxes that fruit and vegetables are usually shipped in in the road. There were a bunch of round things around it that looked like those small tomato… --- ## [2000 Honda rear end bang on accelaration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-rear-end-bang-on-accelaration/109509)
**Author:** [@Marktoday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marktoday)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2017, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-rear-end-bang-on-accelaration/109509 "2017-11-20T19:50:32Z")
My 2000 Honda Cr-V front wheel drive makes a banging sound occassionally when I’m accelerating from a stop or slow roll. The banging sound appears to be coming from the rear center of the vehicle. I had the tranny rebuil… --- ## [Left me Stranded](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-me-stranded/109523)
**Author:** [@tecman4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tecman4)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2017, 8:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-me-stranded/109523 "2017-11-20T08:43:23Z")
Hello, I have a 2011 Ford Fiesta SES. Earlier in the day yesterday the engine was surging between 1500 and 2100. I decided to put a fuel system cleaner in. Later that day I went to get lunch, when I came out I got a m… --- ## [2004 Dodge Intrepid - random misfire code PO300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-intrepid-random-misfire-code-po300/48292)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Bankert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark_Bankert)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2017, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-intrepid-random-misfire-code-po300/48292 "2017-11-19T18:33:17Z")
I have a 2004 Dodge Intrepid 2.7 with 139,000 miles on it. My check engine light has come on numerous times over the past six months. I have had many different codes come on during this time. After replacing the spark p… --- ## [Have to crank starter for several seconds before starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-to-crank-starter-for-several-seconds-before-starting/109480)
**Author:** [@Greasehopper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greasehopper)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2017, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-to-crank-starter-for-several-seconds-before-starting/109480 "2017-11-19T16:11:39Z")
Hello everyone, new to the forums. Got a weird problem here I’m hoping somebody can help with. 2002 Toyota Corolla. 152k. After turning the ignition on and engaging the starter motor, it takes several seconds of crankin… --- ## [Fix or Junk?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-or-junk/109473)
**Author:** [@FXing\_Serious](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FXing_Serious)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2017, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-or-junk/109473 "2017-11-18T21:49:43Z")
Hi there, I just want to know your opinions and see if the car I have is worth saving or should I just junk it. I have a 2007 Mazda 6 S 3.0L that I got a long time ago for free from a family member. The car was diagnose… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=938) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=940)