# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=941 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 942 --- ## [2015 subaru outback motor hum](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-outback-motor-hum/109149)
**Author:** [@not-your-google](https://community.cartalk.com/u/not-your-google)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2017, 4:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-outback-motor-hum/109149 "2017-11-12T04:10:50Z")
The car has a hum which starts at 50 ends at 55. Hum didn’t rise when i accelerated but stayed the same pitch until i hit 55 then stopped. Tried 2 different roads. Thanks for any help. --- ## [Doing Clutch Replacement in Walmart Parking Lot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/doing-clutch-replacement-in-walmart-parking-lot/108613)
**Author:** [@RickyRobert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickyRobert)\ **Replies:** 220\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2017, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/doing-clutch-replacement-in-walmart-parking-lot/108613 "2017-11-11T21:41:37Z")
Car Broke down at walmart. I don’t have any money to get the car maintenance by a professional. This is going to be my first clutch job and I’m going to have to do it right in the Walmart parking lot. The parking lot tha… --- ## [Car stutters going up hill, not acclerating easily](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stutters-going-up-hill-not-acclerating-easily/71349)
**Author:** [@NateCamry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NateCamry)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2017, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stutters-going-up-hill-not-acclerating-easily/71349 "2017-11-11T18:43:55Z")
I was driving my 1999 Camry V6 up a hill yesterday and it started stuttering. It hasn't been accelerating well lately either. I put in some STP fuel injector cleaner and that hasn't helped - may have even made matters wo… --- ## [Heater problemm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-problemm/109288)
**Author:** [@icecajun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icecajun)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2017, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-problemm/109288 "2017-11-11T15:53:10Z")
Can having air in the coolant system cause the heater not to blow hot air? --- ## [3 visits, 11 weeks, and $3000 later and my vehicle still isn’t fixed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-visits-11-weeks-and-3000-later-and-my-vehicle-still-isn-t-fixed/109110)
**Author:** [@InsolentUnicorn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/InsolentUnicorn)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2017, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-visits-11-weeks-and-3000-later-and-my-vehicle-still-isn-t-fixed/109110 "2017-11-10T22:11:44Z")
I initially went in because my 2011 Chrysler town and country wouldn’t start. It’d show a little lightning bolt on the dash, not even attempt to crank, and had to be put in neutral to get it to start. We brought it to my… --- ## [Automotive lift question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automotive-lift-question/109282)
**Author:** [@Knucklebustr47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Knucklebustr47)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2017, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automotive-lift-question/109282 "2017-11-10T20:53:54Z")
Recently a friend of mine who owns a repair shop told me that he was advised to replace two of his 2-post lifts because there is a -1 degree angle at the lift pads, indicating wear on the arm components. These lifts are… --- ## [1992 Paseo belt squeal hard to track down - much details inside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-paseo-belt-squeal-hard-to-track-down-much-details-inside/109113)
**Author:** [@MarkyMayhem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkyMayhem)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2017, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-paseo-belt-squeal-hard-to-track-down-much-details-inside/109113 "2017-11-10T20:52:07Z")
Hello all - not my first post here, but I am pretty new. Got a 1992 Paseo with 109,xxx on the clock \[supposed junk yard motor swap with cluster, car supposedly has about 30k more on it\] I’m at 117,xxx now - the cam/cr… --- ## [Breather filter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/breather-filter/109287)
**Author:** [@Dinna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dinna)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2017, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/breather-filter/109287 "2017-11-10T18:53:23Z")
So a new question, but does anyone have a link to the crankcase egr and vacuum lines diagram? 1993 ford tempo 2.3 motor. I noticed today after i drained the oil and put that plug in while refilling with oil the line to t… --- ## [Electrical problem with blower switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problem-with-blower-switch/109112)
**Author:** [@dwkindig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dwkindig)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2017, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problem-with-blower-switch/109112 "2017-11-10T16:01:10Z")
Howdy everyone. I’ve got a 1994 Nissan Sentra XE whose blower motor switch won’t operate the blower most of the time. I’d say somewhere close to 90% of the time, I flick it from off to either 1, 2, 3, or 4, and nothing… --- ## [Electronic control and heater problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronic-control-and-heater-problems/109259)
**Author:** [@icecajun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icecajun)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2017, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronic-control-and-heater-problems/109259 "2017-11-10T04:04:28Z")
I have a 2008 Dodge Charger V6 2.7L. When I was driving it the electronic throttle control light came on. I have changed the electronic throttle body but the light still comes on. Also the heater is blowing cold air. The… --- ## [halogen headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/halogen-headlights/109225)
**Author:** [@TimGA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimGA)\ **Replies:** 15
--- ## [Chevy suburban bumper scrape quote too high?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-suburban-bumper-scrape-quote-too-high/109250)
**Author:** [@bottlekid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bottlekid)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2017, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-suburban-bumper-scrape-quote-too-high/109250 "2017-11-10T02:54:25Z")
This weekend the front of my car bumped into the back bumper of a Chevy suburban. The other driver took their car in after getting “the lowest quote” and sent me an email with the estimate for $850 repairs. Understanding… --- ## [2007 Honda Civic can't pass smog in CA? What should I do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-cant-pass-smog-in-ca-what-should-i-do/92963)
**Author:** [@dgerch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dgerch)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2017, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-cant-pass-smog-in-ca-what-should-i-do/92963 "2017-11-10T01:43:55Z")
I have a 2007 Honda Civic hybrid with 180k miles on it. It can't pass smog check due to needing a new Catalytic Converter and battery issues. I've been to a few shops and been quoted $2000 to get it up to code (which is … --- ## [How bad can this rust spot on my door get?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-bad-can-this-rust-spot-on-my-door-get/109246)
**Author:** [@AntonioKat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AntonioKat)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2017, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-bad-can-this-rust-spot-on-my-door-get/109246 "2017-11-10T00:48:17Z")
Had someone somehow leave a dent about half a foot across at a weird angle just above my rear driver-side door handle earlier this year. The paint was only slightly broken at the time so I figured a paintless dent repair… --- ## [93 Dodge Ram 150 318](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-dodge-ram-150-318/109142)
**Author:** [@mchaviland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mchaviland)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2017, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-dodge-ram-150-318/109142 "2017-11-09T03:50:36Z")
After changing the water pump and small hose going into water pump, my truck will start when cold but will not start after it is warmed up. It will turn over but won’t start. I am not sure I did something wrong or is it … --- ## [Oil Over Fill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-over-fill/109223)
**Author:** [@Roberino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roberino)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-over-fill/109223 "2017-11-08T22:40:29Z")
So today by accident I significantly overfilled my car with oil. My car had white smoke pouring out the tail pipes and was shaking and stalling. I limped to an oil change place and they were able to pull off the extra oi… --- ## [Drum brake is making loud clunking sound?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-brake-is-making-loud-clunking-sound/109182)
**Author:** [@jspe8437](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jspe8437)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-brake-is-making-loud-clunking-sound/109182 "2017-11-08T17:43:46Z")
2001 Nissan Altima, the back passenger side drum brake is making a loud clunking sound. It’s making the noise at the same one position when the wheel spins. But if I press the brakes slightly to slow down and coast, the … --- ## [Cranking But Not Starting in Coldish Weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cranking-but-not-starting-in-coldish-weather/109178)
**Author:** [@johngabbradley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johngabbradley)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cranking-but-not-starting-in-coldish-weather/109178 "2017-11-08T14:19:24Z")
Hi Friends, I am a blossoming home mechanic but know very little about cars. Just started doing my own repairs this last year on my 2005 Toyota Corolla. I just moved and no longer have a garage to keep my car warm. Ev… --- ## [10-AT-010 TSB Car shifts to D3: solenoid? Aamco Discount?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-at-010-tsb-car-shifts-to-d3-solenoid-aamco-discount/109198)
**Author:** [@hameshatumkochaha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hameshatumkochaha)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 4:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-at-010-tsb-car-shifts-to-d3-solenoid-aamco-discount/109198 "2017-11-08T04:39:07Z")
Hi, My 2007 Hyundai Elantra sometimes while at say 45 or 65mph cannot rev beyond 2500rpm. If I come to complete stop and restart the car, the issue goes away. At 106k miles, I got transmission flush done per the manua… --- ## [Subaru Forester, 2002, clutch pedal sticks to the floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-forester-2002-clutch-pedal-sticks-to-the-floor/108845)
**Author:** [@jennmoller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jennmoller)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-forester-2002-clutch-pedal-sticks-to-the-floor/108845 "2017-11-08T04:08:21Z")
after replacement 2 times, slave cylinder replaced. Don’t know what to do now. --- ## [Clutch/trans issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-trans-issues/109217)
**Author:** [@Zhickman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zhickman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-trans-issues/109217 "2017-11-08T03:44:29Z")
Looking for some help here. 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT 6MT. The car is my DD and has been great up until yesterday. Was driving home on the highway, went to downshift to get around a slower car, and my clutch wouldn’t disen… --- ## [Need input: Minor rear fender bender with a veteran](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-input-minor-rear-fender-bender-with-a-veteran/109199)
**Author:** [@hameshatumkochaha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hameshatumkochaha)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2017, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-input-minor-rear-fender-bender-with-a-veteran/109199 "2017-11-07T19:00:39Z")
My 2001 Honda Accord sedan was rear-ended today while turning right (State AZ). The accident was low impact and the damage to my car appears minimal, only a minor scratch and no dent. There were no injuries. The other dr… --- ## [Temp effect on alternator output and batter voltage at rest](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temp-effect-on-alternator-output-and-batter-voltage-at-rest/109134)
**Author:** [@jbrown70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbrown70)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2017, 4:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temp-effect-on-alternator-output-and-batter-voltage-at-rest/109134 "2017-11-07T04:50:17Z")
My battery is about 5 months old, and this morning I was surprised to see that it was flickering between Middle and Full on my 12V LED Digital Battery Tester. When I started the engine, I noticed the alternator output … --- ## [1993 Ford Ranger Transmission Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-ranger-transmission-issues/109124)
**Author:** [@Bryceb777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bryceb777)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2017, 3:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-ranger-transmission-issues/109124 "2017-11-07T03:57:43Z")
I have a 1993 ford ranger sport with manual transmission. It is a very old truck with 300k kms on it but I would like to keep it on the road if possible. Recently the truck has been acting up it feels as if the brake i… --- ## [Random Grinding noise on front brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-grinding-noise-on-front-brakes/109172)
**Author:** [@kescott1910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kescott1910)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2017, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-grinding-noise-on-front-brakes/109172 "2017-11-07T02:39:53Z")
I completed a complete brake job on my wife’s 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe two months ago. Front and rear brakes completed. Rotors looked good so did not replace them. Went about a month with no issues then she text me and sa… --- ## [Clutch pedal squeaks when pressing it down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-pedal-squeaks-when-pressing-it-down/109125)
**Author:** [@jbrown70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbrown70)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2017, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-pedal-squeaks-when-pressing-it-down/109125 "2017-11-07T01:41:52Z")
2006 Toyota Camry 108K miles. It still has factory clutch. Since two nights ago, when I step on the clutch pedal and press it down, it has begun to make mild squeaking noise that’s kind of sounds like when you are rub… --- ## [2006 Subaru Legacy - er55 or erSS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-legacy-er55-or-erss/109173)
**Author:** [@mrhoops80](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrhoops80)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2017, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-legacy-er55-or-erss/109173 "2017-11-07T01:10:41Z")
2nd question on this. ErSS code is displayed and will not go away. Same code the goes off if you plow through a snow bank and the speed sensors get wet. Sensors are not wet and are clean and seem to be good. As a resu… --- ## [TPMS sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-sensor/109164)
**Author:** [@icecajun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icecajun)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2017, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-sensor/109164 "2017-11-06T19:32:14Z")
I have a 2008 dodge charger v6 2.7L engine. The tpms light is blinking. How can I find out which one is bad? --- ## [Lurching while shifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lurching-while-shifting/109158)
**Author:** [@GBPack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GBPack)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2017, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lurching-while-shifting/109158 "2017-11-06T18:27:34Z")
I have a 2014 fusion, just went past 34k. More times than not when it shifts from 2nd into 3rd it seems to lurch forward or makes a shuttering feeling (haven’t mentioned this to the dealer). Ford dealership suggested I g… --- ## [92 mustang stuttering in gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-mustang-stuttering-in-gear/109171)
**Author:** [@dylnels](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dylnels)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2017, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-mustang-stuttering-in-gear/109171 "2017-11-06T03:08:55Z")
My 1992 mustang is having a few issues. I noticed the car was stuttering when starting up in idle. Looked at egr valve and unplugged it. Car idling better at roughly 700-1000 rpms. But when I put it in first gear, the ca… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=940) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=942)