# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=942 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 943 --- ## [Tips for removing snapped bolt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-for-removing-snapped-bolt/109165)
**Author:** [@kilsnacks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kilsnacks)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2017, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-for-removing-snapped-bolt/109165 "2017-11-06T01:25:17Z")
I was changing my timing belt and had about 3 bolts snap off. 2 for the hydraulic tensioner and 1 for the tensioner. I just ordered this and hope that it will work well. Is there any tips you can give me to help ensure t… --- ## [Intermitant starting problem...getting desperate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermitant-starting-problem-getting-desperate/106602)
**Author:** [@darkwolf008](https://community.cartalk.com/u/darkwolf008)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2017, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermitant-starting-problem-getting-desperate/106602 "2017-11-06T01:12:48Z")
hi all, This problem has been going on for about 5 months. Happens once every 4-8 weeks. 2005 Nissan Xterra S 4.0L V6 175K The engine will crank but not start, like its out of gas.(no codes pop up) When towed to the d… --- ## [Spare TPMS Sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-tpms-sensor/109141)
**Author:** [@seebear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seebear)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2017, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-tpms-sensor/109141 "2017-11-04T22:22:52Z")
With most of my sensors being 8 years old, I bought a new one just in the case that I needed a new one. My car passed inspection a few weeks ago, but 2 of my tires were cracking, good tread, but cracking. When the new ti… --- ## [Buying a rebuilt car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-rebuilt-car/108999)
**Author:** [@Skinnyjoey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Skinnyjoey)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2017, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-rebuilt-car/108999 "2017-11-04T16:08:50Z")
I’m on a really tight budget and I’ve been looking to get a half decent car. I was reading about rebuilt title cars & I seen alot of people have had good luck with them. I do understand the risks… I only need something t… --- ## [Something's plugged up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/somethings-plugged-up/109068)
**Author:** [@topher5150](https://community.cartalk.com/u/topher5150)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2017, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/somethings-plugged-up/109068 "2017-11-04T14:59:22Z")
I have a 01 Nissan Xterra with a V-6 (200,000+ miles) so about a month ago I was having some issues with my car, turned out it was the cam sensor. So I parked for about a month until it could get the time and money to wo… --- ## [Adhesive for bmw z3 ragtop vinyl](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adhesive-for-bmw-z3-ragtop-vinyl/109098)
**Author:** [@ca\_steve](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ca_steve)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2017, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adhesive-for-bmw-z3-ragtop-vinyl/109098 "2017-11-04T03:32:14Z")
On my Z3, the plastic rear window is sewn onto the convertable fabric. The cosmetic/weatherproofing vinyl ring around this seam is popping off. What’s the best adhesive to use, keeping in mind a ragtop repair place may e… --- ## [Sudden huge problems with 96 2.2 L4 engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-huge-problems-with-96-2-2-l4-engine/108660)
**Author:** [@Bone\_Daddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bone_Daddy)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2017, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-huge-problems-with-96-2-2-l4-engine/108660 "2017-11-04T01:42:08Z")
I have a reliable (usually) car that started to idle very badly, stumble and shake. I also began smelling gas in the exhaust. -No codes shown or in CEL memory -Checked plugs and all 4 black sooted -Oil smells of gas … --- ## [1994 Nissan Sentra -- Intermittently won't even try to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-nissan-sentra-intermittently-wont-even-try-to-start/27495)
**Author:** [@dwkindig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dwkindig)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2017, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-nissan-sentra-intermittently-wont-even-try-to-start/27495 "2017-11-04T00:10:56Z")
Hey all, I've got the car mentioned in the title. Whenever I go to turn over the engine, it doesn't do anything. You know how you have to depress the clutch pedal on a manual transmission car before it will start?… --- ## [Rain Water Leaking In (2000 Lexus ES300)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rain-water-leaking-in-2000-lexus-es300/109086)
**Author:** [@nfrishbe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nfrishbe)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2017, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rain-water-leaking-in-2000-lexus-es300/109086 "2017-11-04T00:10:07Z")
Hi folks, I have a 2000 Lexus ES300 and I’ve had water pooling on the floor on the driver’s side, both in the front and in the back. The carpet in both areas is soaked. It’s happened twice after very heavy rainfall. … --- ## [Engine sputtering in gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-sputtering-in-gear/108854)
**Author:** [@hypophthalmus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hypophthalmus)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2017, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-sputtering-in-gear/108854 "2017-11-03T23:00:13Z")
I have a 1999 Pontiac Montana with ~254,000 miles. After driving it about 60 miles, the engine starter sputtering if I took it above 2k rpm, but only if it’s in gear. If it’s in park, the engine runs fine. If I let it … --- ## [Fuel fumes inside cab - sick, tongue tingles, ears ring: not fun](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-fumes-inside-cab-sick-tongue-tingles-ears-ring-not-fun/5635)
**Author:** [@krisklugcreel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krisklugcreel)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2017, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-fumes-inside-cab-sick-tongue-tingles-ears-ring-not-fun/5635 "2017-11-02T13:05:20Z")
Since I bought my car, I've been complaining to my mechanic that I can smell fuel while I am driving. He has dismissed my concerns and not addressed the issue. I belive the condition has worsened. My tongue and face ting… --- ## [Engine coolent smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-coolent-smell/109028)
**Author:** [@delhi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/delhi)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2017, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-coolent-smell/109028 "2017-11-02T01:34:06Z")
I have a 2015 Cadillac CTS 4 Turbo bought new with 22K miles. Always smell coolant after pulling into garage and in the vent system in the cabin when first starting up after vehicle sits all night. Dealership cannot fin… --- ## [Radio found dead after visit to Mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-found-dead-after-visit-to-mechanic/109082)
**Author:** [@NotCharles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NotCharles)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2017, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-found-dead-after-visit-to-mechanic/109082 "2017-11-02T01:27:05Z")
Car Year: 2003 Car Mileage: 223,000 Had the car put in the shop for some recalled items. After I get the car back, I notice the radio doesn’t turn on and a single beep is emitted from somewhere in the dash. I asked a… --- ## [Oil change confusion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-confusion/109058)
**Author:** [@Ben10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben10)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2017, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-confusion/109058 "2017-11-02T01:17:36Z")
I have changed my oil a few times which led me to wonder a few things. My engine, according to the owners manual, takes 8.5 quarts of oil. When I add oil, I can only add 8 quarts of oil according to the dipstick to the … --- ## [Funky brake noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funky-brake-noise/109054)
**Author:** [@manfromnantucket](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manfromnantucket)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2017, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funky-brake-noise/109054 "2017-11-01T21:48:06Z")
Hi all, My wife’s civic hybrid has 200,000 miles on it. Lately, we have noticed that when the brakes are applied firmly at a high speed (45 mph), we hear a grinding noise. It goes rrrROH…rrrROH…rrrROH. There is a direc… --- ## [Chevy Blazer service engine soon starting to flash?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-blazer-service-engine-soon-starting-to-flash/67526)
**Author:** [@JrsyJen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JrsyJen)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2017, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-blazer-service-engine-soon-starting-to-flash/67526 "2017-11-01T19:40:17Z")
My dad has a chevy blazer 2002 or 2003. About over a year or two ago the service engine soon light came on. Since he used to be a mechanic he thought it could be an O2 censor; so he took it in to the Midas in our town a… --- ## [Takes forever to start truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/takes-forever-to-start-truck/108941)
**Author:** [@ThousandSolutions](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThousandSolutions)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2017, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/takes-forever-to-start-truck/108941 "2017-11-01T19:42:15Z")
I have to pump gas pedal to get started and rev engine for awhile so it doesn’t die. It takes awhile to start. Once started, it has no problem starting again even after a hours of being parked . Can you point me in right… --- ## [After a repair shop changes your front pads and rotors twice in a week should they have checkec brake fluid first time around?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-a-repair-shop-changes-your-front-pads-and-rotors-twice-in-a-week-should-they-have-checkec-brake-fluid-first-time-around/109002)
**Author:** [@Jjcruze12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jjcruze12)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2017, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-a-repair-shop-changes-your-front-pads-and-rotors-twice-in-a-week-should-they-have-checkec-brake-fluid-first-time-around/109002 "2017-11-01T16:27:53Z")
Okay so I took my car to have my brakes and my rotors replaced not even a week later the car started grinding so I went back and they said they had to replace the brakes in the rotors again and then they called me at the… --- ## [Cabin air filter installation issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-air-filter-installation-issue/109041)
**Author:** [@TheMidnightNarwhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMidnightNarwhal)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2017, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-air-filter-installation-issue/109041 "2017-11-01T16:05:25Z")
Hey got a new cabin filter to replace since my mom probably never did it… and as expected it was all black and crudy. I also went with a charcoal activated one from FRAM. Now the issue is, well, I’m not sure really let … --- ## [I dropped something in the HVAC?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-dropped-something-in-the-hvac/109035)
**Author:** [@xguy16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xguy16)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2017, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-dropped-something-in-the-hvac/109035 "2017-11-01T12:57:28Z")
I did something really stupid. I tried to determine the airflow direction with a piece of paper to change cabin air filter and I dropped it and it went in… Is it fine or do I need to remove it all and take it out? --- ## [Fiat 500C 2013 No cold start, then rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-500c-2013-no-cold-start-then-rough-idle/108823)
**Author:** [@sallenkv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sallenkv)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2017, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-500c-2013-no-cold-start-then-rough-idle/108823 "2017-11-01T03:14:21Z")
My 2013 Fiat 500C with 33k miles has gotten to a point where every morning the cart tries to start but dies, Thereafter the car will start and be fine for the day. The next morning same thing. So I took it to a Fiat d… --- ## ['97 RAV4 killed twice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-rav4-killed-twice/109053)
**Author:** [@bzb882](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bzb882)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2017, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-rav4-killed-twice/109053 "2017-11-01T02:59:36Z")
I had the water pump replaced several weeks ago. Last week while stopped in traffic the car just died; no rough idling and it started right back up. This afternoon it did it again. Any idea as to what the cause could … --- ## [1995 ford probe colde start issues. help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-probe-colde-start-issues-help/108982)
**Author:** [@dimo123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dimo123)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2017, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-probe-colde-start-issues-help/108982 "2017-10-31T23:05:47Z")
I have a 1995 ford probe gt. and it is starting to get colder out and it is taking longer to start. ive changed that battery and just started it to see if it made a difference. and it did not. so I’m wondering what else … --- ## [Wallet flush makes sense?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wallet-flush-makes-sense/108961)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2017, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wallet-flush-makes-sense/108961 "2017-10-31T14:35:03Z")
I took my son’s 2009 Sonata in for oil change and transmission drain-and-fill. (He’s busy working. I’m retired and have time, and I offer do do this kind of errand for my kids.) I went to a quicky lube place (few choic… --- ## [1995 Mercedes E320](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mercedes-e320/4147)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Berns](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daniel_Berns)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2017, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mercedes-e320/4147 "2017-10-31T03:45:19Z")
I have a 1995 Mercedes E 320.....it won't turn over although there seems to be plenty of battery....no click or cranking taking place....do you think this is possibly the starter.....? Also...the transmission started … --- ## [AC and Heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-and-heat/109000)
**Author:** [@Tarheel50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tarheel50)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2017, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-and-heat/109000 "2017-10-30T17:14:48Z")
Will running the AC unit while having the heat on in my car damage my compressor in any way? --- ## [Ford probe fuel filter replacment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-probe-fuel-filter-replacment/109012)
**Author:** [@dimo123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dimo123)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2017, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-probe-fuel-filter-replacment/109012 "2017-10-30T01:35:45Z")
Im wanting to check and or replace my fuel filter. Does anybody have detailed step by step instructions that i coulf follow? Along with what i would need to take of to get to the filter. Thanks in advance --- ## [Internal Fuel Pump wiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/internal-fuel-pump-wiring/109003)
**Author:** [@ThousandSolutions](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThousandSolutions)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2017, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/internal-fuel-pump-wiring/109003 "2017-10-29T12:18:12Z")
I am having trouble coming up with a for sure idea on how to terminate my wires from the fuel pump within the tank. I am replacing my fuel pump. This is a 85 nissan 200sx. They used to be soldered like my fuel guage wire… --- ## [Can an air pump issue cause problems elsewhere?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-an-air-pump-issue-cause-problems-elsewhere/108993)
**Author:** [@Chugalo44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chugalo44)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2017, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-an-air-pump-issue-cause-problems-elsewhere/108993 "2017-10-29T02:58:34Z")
Hi everybody. I’m pretty new to auto repair, but I am relatively handy with plumbing and hardware, and am trying to learn more about auto work. Here’s my predicament: My 2013 Chevy Equinox threw a check engine light abo… --- ## [2007 Buick Terraza Traction Control, Reduced Engine Power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-terraza-traction-control-reduced-engine-power/108989)
**Author:** [@Hammerklavier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hammerklavier)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2017, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-terraza-traction-control-reduced-engine-power/108989 "2017-10-28T23:58:29Z")
I recently saw the Service Traction Control light, Reduced Engine Power Message come on. I could only go about 5 miles an hour. I had it towed to the nearest Buick dealer. They replaced the throttle sensor, the gas ped… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=941) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=943)