# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=945 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 946 --- ## [(Vid included) Is it the Radiator, Water Pump or Head Gasket?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vid-included-is-it-the-radiator-water-pump-or-head-gasket/107820)
**Author:** [@RickyRobert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickyRobert)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2017, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vid-included-is-it-the-radiator-water-pump-or-head-gasket/107820 "2017-10-18T00:23:12Z")
My lancer started smoking, white smoke coming from the engine bay, coming from the radiator at least in the beginning. Sweet anti freeze smell after 15 minutes. It also sprays fluid from hole at the top of the radiator. … --- ## [Engine clacking when engine was cold - Something to be worried?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-clacking-when-engine-was-cold-something-to-be-worried/108636)
**Author:** [@TheMidnightNarwhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMidnightNarwhal)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2017, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-clacking-when-engine-was-cold-something-to-be-worried/108636 "2017-10-17T23:41:45Z")
Hey. I have an 06 Hyundai Tucson that was given to me and this night when I went out the engine was clacking I believe when cold. If I rev it up a bit to like 2k~3k the clacking was faster. When the engine eventually war… --- ## [Last night , my car made a loud POP! and broke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/last-night-my-car-made-a-loud-pop-and-broke/108634)
**Author:** [@lilliefaye](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lilliefaye)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2017, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/last-night-my-car-made-a-loud-pop-and-broke/108634 "2017-10-17T23:35:40Z")
Hi y’all. Straight into my situation, last night my car broke. I was turning out of the store parking lot and it made a super loud POP! noise . afterwards, it sounds horrible like a crunchy grind sound and feels like … --- ## [Is this a ok jack point?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-ok-jack-point/108672)
**Author:** [@TheMidnightNarwhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMidnightNarwhal)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2017, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-ok-jack-point/108672 "2017-10-17T22:47:50Z")
Hello I just wanted to triple check before jacking up the car and doing something stupid. I was used to dedicated jack points on my last car but this one it doesn’t specify in the manual except for the side ones where y… --- ## [Leakage, just fixed my air compressor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leakage-just-fixed-my-air-compressor/108277)
**Author:** [@mypenskills](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mypenskills)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2017, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leakage-just-fixed-my-air-compressor/108277 "2017-10-17T18:16:35Z")
So i had it fixed by a mechanic on craiglist, i know, know first mistake,but its because i had the alternator changed the starter, and jt still wouldn’t start, anyways now it runs problem is idk if this mechanic messed s… --- ## [Replacing the Head Unit on 2002 Honda Civic EX Sedan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-the-head-unit-on-2002-honda-civic-ex-sedan/26959)
**Author:** [@danielonthehudson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danielonthehudson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2017, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-the-head-unit-on-2002-honda-civic-ex-sedan/26959 "2017-10-17T14:55:00Z")
Hello, So I just received a 2002 Honda Civic EX Sedan with the factory head unit, which sounds like crap and doesn't have an auxiliary input, so I'm looking to replace it. However, I've read online in a couple places … --- ## [Using a pump to change oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-a-pump-to-change-oil/108653)
**Author:** [@Webguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Webguy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2017, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-a-pump-to-change-oil/108653 "2017-10-16T23:46:21Z")
I bought one of those oil change pumps that you snake a tube down the oil stick tube into the oil pan and pump out the oil. It worked great on my 93 Jeep and my 95 Jeep but when I tried it on my 2006 Chevy it would not … --- ## [Right rear wheel bearings require whole rear quarter replacement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/right-rear-wheel-bearings-require-whole-rear-quarter-replacement/108566)
**Author:** [@Wooleaze](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wooleaze)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2017, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/right-rear-wheel-bearings-require-whole-rear-quarter-replacement/108566 "2017-10-16T17:02:20Z")
My 2003 Subaru Forester has 114K miles, and lives in northern Maine where there is lots of salt use on the roads. I was told that the right rear wheel bearing and hub need to be replaced, but that because of corrosion it… --- ## [Hideous Honda Accord Hybrid Hummmmmm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hideous-honda-accord-hybrid-hummmmmm/70160)
**Author:** [@calohana](https://community.cartalk.com/u/calohana)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2017, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hideous-honda-accord-hybrid-hummmmmm/70160 "2017-10-16T14:11:46Z")
Hi there, We have a 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid that has a hideous hummmm...a basal sound, a very low deep hum. It comes on intermittently - when idling, when driving. You have to rev up the engine to make it go away. Th… --- ## [2009 Honda Accord V6 drive belt question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-accord-v6-drive-belt-question/108611)
**Author:** [@Hondaphile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hondaphile)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2017, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-accord-v6-drive-belt-question/108611 "2017-10-16T02:27:41Z")
I’m about to replace the alternator on my Accord EX-L V6. The car has over 194,000 miles on it, so I figure I might as well replace the drive belt since I have to remove it to replace the alternator. Here’s the question… --- ## [No Crank, No Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-crank-no-start/108202)
**Author:** [@seandonaldson08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seandonaldson08)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2017, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-crank-no-start/108202 "2017-10-16T00:55:14Z")
I may have roasted my NSS, and Im wondering how to test to see if its whats causing my No Crank / No Start. 2003 Kia Rio 1.6L Automatic --- ## [Positive battery terminal 'countersunk'?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/positive-battery-terminal-countersunk/108584)
**Author:** [@markg2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markg2)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2017, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/positive-battery-terminal-countersunk/108584 "2017-10-15T22:55:53Z")
I’ve posted two recent threads on the similar subject of my wife’s dead battery, getting a portable jumper and connecting the jumper leads. I thought it again appropriate to post this condition separately. In one of th… --- ## [Brown/tan "mud" in bottom of coolant reservoir](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brown-tan-mud-in-bottom-of-coolant-reservoir/108590)
**Author:** [@pdenton20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pdenton20)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2017, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brown-tan-mud-in-bottom-of-coolant-reservoir/108590 "2017-10-15T20:47:10Z")
In the bottom of my reservoir I noticed some buildup of something. Brown/tannish. Looks like mud. Kind of has the consistency of mud. Do you guys think that is rust or oil? --- ## [ABS light on after hub replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-light-on-after-hub-replacement/107845)
**Author:** [@sshaw66](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sshaw66)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2017, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-light-on-after-hub-replacement/107845 "2017-10-15T16:57:57Z")
Hi - 05 Mazda 3. I recently replaced the brake pads, rotors and hub assemblies on both rear wheels. I was able to remove the ABS sensor off the old hub and re-connect it to the new hubs without incident. Put everything b… --- ## [2003 Toyota Corolla - Electrical Problem; Potential Reversed Polarity on Battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-corolla-electrical-problem-potential-reversed-polarity-on-battery/108525)
**Author:** [@nick.taege](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nick.taege)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2017, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-corolla-electrical-problem-potential-reversed-polarity-on-battery/108525 "2017-10-15T00:50:37Z")
Hello, My battery died and I had a guard from work come out with his portable charger. I wasn’t paying close attention as he was hooking it up, but he sparked it and I’m not sure if he reversed the polarity and complet… --- ## [Van occassionally sputters at high RPM, works fine after restart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-occassionally-sputters-at-high-rpm-works-fine-after-restart/108599)
**Author:** [@Feral\_Mountain\_Co](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Feral_Mountain_Co)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2017, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-occassionally-sputters-at-high-rpm-works-fine-after-restart/108599 "2017-10-15T00:38:52Z")
I have a '93 VW Eurovan that has started occasionally sputtering at higher RPMs. It will typically start when I’m in 5th gear going down the interstate, and will continue at higher RPM’s in all gears. However if I restar… --- ## [Is my transmission ruined?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-transmission-ruined/108622)
**Author:** [@lespelund](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lespelund)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2017, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-transmission-ruined/108622 "2017-10-15T00:31:06Z")
I could use some help. I have a 2013 F150 automatic that I took in for routine 70,0000 mile maintenance which included transmission and coolant change. Truck worked fine before but right after started to catch when going… --- ## ["driveable" after accident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driveable-after-accident/108608)
**Author:** [@deserthackberry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deserthackberry)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2017, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driveable-after-accident/108608 "2017-10-14T19:42:48Z")
I was rear-ended on Friday night, but was able to drive home. When I got there, though, I realized the bumper was pushed down over the exhaust pipe. I’m still waiting to hear back from my insurance before I take it to … --- ## [Honda Accord - Stuck parking brake?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-stuck-parking-brake/107259)
**Author:** [@Hondaphile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hondaphile)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2017, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-stuck-parking-brake/107259 "2017-10-14T15:04:35Z")
My 2009 Accord is making a grinding noise from the right rear wheel. Since I am a zealous user of the parking brake, I think it’s stuck. I’ve tried backing up and braking repeatedly to release it, but that hasn’t worked.… --- ## [Possible Damage in spinout?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-damage-in-spinout/108381)
**Author:** [@childwein11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/childwein11)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2017, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-damage-in-spinout/108381 "2017-10-14T14:53:56Z")
Hey there, you may be able to tell by this thread that I am new to the community. Actually, the entire purpose that I have joined is due to an incident that occurred a little over 5 hours ago. This involved an inexperien… --- ## [04 xb spark plugs and major oil burning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-xb-spark-plugs-and-major-oil-burning/108563)
**Author:** [@dunderz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dunderz)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2017, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-xb-spark-plugs-and-major-oil-burning/108563 "2017-10-13T23:01:20Z")
Hi, I have an 04 xb with about 157k miles. At around 146k my car started to lose power and feel like it was going to die. Got a misfire code on cylinder #1 after having the engine light come on. Replaced all the plugs a… --- ## [Portable jumper cable--negative terminal or car body?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/portable-jumper-cable-negative-terminal-or-car-body/108544)
**Author:** [@markg2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markg2)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2017, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/portable-jumper-cable-negative-terminal-or-car-body/108544 "2017-10-13T19:03:06Z")
I’ve always connected the black jumper cable to the battery’s negative, black terminal. Lately, instructions are saying to connect the black jumper to the frame (battery trickle charger and portable jumper boxes). Why? … --- ## [Mushy brake pedal, sticking calipers -- fixed by replacing brake hoses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mushy-brake-pedal-sticking-calipers-fixed-by-replacing-brake-hoses/108383)
**Author:** [@rlee777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rlee777)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2017, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mushy-brake-pedal-sticking-calipers-fixed-by-replacing-brake-hoses/108383 "2017-10-13T15:29:00Z")
98 Corolla, 346K original miles Notice uneven hot rotors and mushy brake pedal. No problem – time for a brake overhaul. Replaced rotors, pads, calipers (front original), drums + shoes in the rear, bled all lines with … --- ## [Cylinder 2 misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-2-misfire/108556)
**Author:** [@Evanh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Evanh)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2017, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-2-misfire/108556 "2017-10-13T14:50:12Z")
2008 ford explorer 4.0 V6 cylinder 2 misfire under heavy acceleration usually occurring around 3500 to 4500 RPM’s. When this happens the CEL will begin to flash and the engine will miss for maybe a minute then the CEL wi… --- ## [Should I change out my anti freeze?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-change-out-my-anti-freeze/108537)
**Author:** [@brm7675](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brm7675)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2017, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-change-out-my-anti-freeze/108537 "2017-10-13T03:42:09Z")
I have a 2003 Impala with about 137,000 miles on it, I bought it back in Dec of 2014. Over the almost 3 years I have had it I have had zero issues with my temp of the engine, however I have never changed out the antifre… --- ## [Vehicle storage tips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-storage-tips/108445)
**Author:** [@Andy-Ke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy-Ke)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2017, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-storage-tips/108445 "2017-10-12T23:33:46Z")
I will be storing a vehicle for about 6 months to a year. Other than periodically starting it to keep battery charged, what else would be good to do? It will be kept in covered storage. Thanks. --- ## [Multiple Dummy Lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multiple-dummy-lights/108558)
**Author:** [@Taxilady88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Taxilady88)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2017, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multiple-dummy-lights/108558 "2017-10-12T17:36:37Z")
Started with Check Engine light…We replaced the O2 sensors…light went out for about 2 days…came back on…checked again…O2 sensor…Light would go off…come back on…go off…etc. 2 weeks ago the low tire light came on…No Messa… --- ## [Vibration on start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-on-start/108550)
**Author:** [@nathan.robert.amos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nathan.robert.amos)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2017, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-on-start/108550 "2017-10-12T13:39:17Z")
So I am definitely not a car guy. My wife drives our 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee special edition, 150K miles or so. Recently, it has begun to shake or vibrate after it’s started. The shaking goes away after you drive it a b… --- ## [Intermittent clanging while braking?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-clanging-while-braking/108471)
**Author:** [@jsender23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsender23)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2017, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-clanging-while-braking/108471 "2017-10-12T12:44:46Z")
I have a 2003 Honda CRV. When I brake, there’s a clanging noise-it’s not consistent, and I just had the brakes checked a week ago. It has about 155,000 miles on it. Any ideas what might be causing it? --- ## [Town car evap catastrophe!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/town-car-evap-catastrophe/108504)
**Author:** [@bigwheelw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bigwheelw)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2017, 11:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/town-car-evap-catastrophe/108504 "2017-10-12T11:17:14Z")
Unbelievable as to what happened to me. And by the looks of things I may be the only one!.. I have a 2000 Lincoln Towncar 95k mi and the evap canister self destructed internally and fed the powdered carbon back into the … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=944) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=946)