# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=950 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 951 --- ## [2002 buick regal 3.8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-regal-3-8/107847)
**Author:** [@Felixsaint2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Felixsaint2)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2017, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-regal-3-8/107847 "2017-09-18T02:51:30Z")
Can I use 0w 40 oil in this car I normally use 10 W 30 but I got 0w 40 for free got 10 gallons of mobile one --- ## [Oil Odor in car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-odor-in-car/104277)
**Author:** [@Stew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stew)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2017, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-odor-in-car/104277 "2017-09-18T01:36:52Z")
I have a 2000 Ford Focus. Past 6 month I have been smelling oil in the car thru the vent after coming to a stop light. My mechanic is saying it could be a gasket leak on the block that burns off. There is no smoke of … --- ## [Cadillac overheats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-overheats/106456)
**Author:** [@danahcain50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danahcain50)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2017, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-overheats/106456 "2017-09-18T01:32:39Z")
This car overheats after twenty minutes but only in the heat what could it be --- ## [2002 buick regal 3.8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-regal-3-8/107848)
**Author:** [@Felixsaint2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Felixsaint2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2017, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-regal-3-8/107848 "2017-09-18T01:23:59Z")
Car dashboard dimmer lights are dark. Tail lights are working fine. 7.5 amp fuse is not blown I have tested it for continuity. Any help on what the problem could be. No matter what I do even turning them to full they are… --- ## [07 jeep compass front axle fell off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-jeep-compass-front-axle-fell-off/107746)
**Author:** [@alexapiet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexapiet)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2017, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-jeep-compass-front-axle-fell-off/107746 "2017-09-17T22:00:51Z")
Last night when making a turn the whole front bar and wheel literally came off the car. It was almost under the body of the car. Had to push the car out of the middle of the road, and doing that caused part of the tire a… --- ## [Car stopped while driving - Engine issues with the car on 2005 Toyota Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stopped-while-driving-engine-issues-with-the-car-on-2005-toyota-corolla/107682)
**Author:** [@ankit79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ankit79)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2017, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stopped-while-driving-engine-issues-with-the-car-on-2005-toyota-corolla/107682 "2017-09-17T03:46:28Z")
I have a 2005 Toyota Corolla LE - 120K miles This morning, when I started to drive my car, the dashboard started showing “change oil” light. I drove for a few miles and realized that check engine light also came on. Aft… --- ## [Listen to this screech](https://community.cartalk.com/t/listen-to-this-screech/107424)
**Author:** [@tandica1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tandica1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2017, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/listen-to-this-screech/107424 "2017-09-17T02:21:15Z")
Very soon after my mechanic replaced the front controller arm and ball joint the car developed an Intermittent screeching noise. In 20 miles of driving I’ll notice it 1-5 times, unfortunately not at all with my mechanic … --- ## [What is wrong with my lug nuts and studs? Is it safe to drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-wrong-with-my-lug-nuts-and-studs-is-it-safe-to-drive/107826)
**Author:** [@Magica28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Magica28)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2017, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-wrong-with-my-lug-nuts-and-studs-is-it-safe-to-drive/107826 "2017-09-16T23:04:22Z")
I’ve got a 2005 Chevy Malibu Classic. I went to get new tires a few days ago and the place I went to said they wouldn’t put new ones on because three of my lug nuts are cross threaded. I took one of the bad ones off and … --- ## [F150 Lost oil, where to go from here?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-lost-oil-where-to-go-from-here/102673)
**Author:** [@meanjoe75fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meanjoe75fan)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2017, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-lost-oil-where-to-go-from-here/102673 "2017-09-16T17:34:26Z")
1994 F150, 4.9L I6, 4X2, MT, 212K mi. Gee, I really screwed up! Truck started making a "growling" noise and was down power. Oil gauge read 0 psi. Unfortunately, I was on a busy back road with no shoulder and cars beh… --- ## [Car sounds louder?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sounds-louder/107804)
**Author:** [@Nicholasvillanueva1996](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nicholasvillanueva1996)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2017, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sounds-louder/107804 "2017-09-15T22:45:02Z")
Hello, i have a 2002 chevy camaro V6 automatic with 124,000 miles. Driving to work was normal until i stepped on the accelerator to quickly get into next lane on freeway, and thats when the car got louder. It sounds almo… --- ## [Honda Certified Pre-Owned Warranty/Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-certified-pre-owned-warranty-question/107608)
**Author:** [@sujatha\_sing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sujatha_sing)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2017, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-certified-pre-owned-warranty-question/107608 "2017-09-15T22:10:45Z")
Just purchased a 2014 Honda Odyssey CPO last week. It has 41K miles, so I asked why the battery had not been changed, and they said it was inspected and battery considered to be good. When I asked for the 182point inspe… --- ## [Problem with my car // audi a1 2011 1.4t](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-my-car-audi-a1-2011-1-4t/107790)
**Author:** [@liamlevi12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/liamlevi12)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2017, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-my-car-audi-a1-2011-1-4t/107790 "2017-09-15T17:31:04Z")
Hi guys, I have a question about a car malfunction I have the Audi A1 1.4T in 2011 Always treated in time recently replaced oil and oil filter and air conditioner filter Previous treatment was replaced by 4 plugs for … --- ## [Shifting Sand Noise when I make a turn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-sand-noise-when-i-make-a-turn/70724)
**Author:** [@crista85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crista85)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2017, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-sand-noise-when-i-make-a-turn/70724 "2017-09-15T14:17:59Z")
Saw this topic addressed, but not resolved to my satisfaction, in a post made some years back by the owner of an '03 Corolla. The comments suggested a water leak was the cause. But the sound is definitely DRY (think Etch… --- ## [Rusty Fuel Lines -"Any Day Now"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusty-fuel-lines-any-day-now/107727)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2017, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusty-fuel-lines-any-day-now/107727 "2017-09-15T04:06:12Z")
The fuel lines on my 2000 Buick Century 3.1L are ready to rupture any day now. I found that I can order custom fit prebent steel fuel lines from “Lines To Go”, online. What all is involved in getting access to the old li… --- ## [2017 ford expedition trottle body](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-expedition-trottle-body/107632)
**Author:** [@steveschubert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steveschubert)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-expedition-trottle-body/107632 "2017-09-14T23:54:05Z")
So I have a 2017 expedition king ranch . two days ago going to get on highway it goes into limp mode. again it did it later in the day. It has 2k miles towed it under ford to dealer. I had read previously about explorers… --- ## [No start eclipse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-start-eclipse/107655)
**Author:** [@blockognomes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blockognomes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-start-eclipse/107655 "2017-09-14T23:40:38Z")
I recently began working on a car that was not treated well by its previous owner. The car turns over and can run on starting fluid. The fuel pump runs because I tested it with a hose and it spewed out fuel when the engi… --- ## [Car overheats while under load or at a stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheats-while-under-load-or-at-a-stop/107793)
**Author:** [@Dale.e.hayes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dale.e.hayes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheats-while-under-load-or-at-a-stop/107793 "2017-09-14T23:21:46Z")
2000 Nissan overheats while under load (climbing hills or grade) or at a stop The AC can be on or off makes no difference. 140,000 miles Cools down when driving on level grade or down grade. New radiator, thermostat, ho… --- ## [Stuck door latch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-door-latch/107778)
**Author:** [@ssa.aks.777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ssa.aks.777)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-door-latch/107778 "2017-09-14T23:15:27Z")
stuck door latch evevrythng moves and works as it should cant open door tried manuvouring everything short of destroyng panel what do i do --- ## [Tricky key start dependent on foot brake position](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tricky-key-start-dependent-on-foot-brake-position/107762)
**Author:** [@Slowtogo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Slowtogo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tricky-key-start-dependent-on-foot-brake-position/107762 "2017-09-14T16:36:56Z")
Eventually car will start after multiple attempts but after finding magic position of foot on brake. Harder on first start of the day. Where will I be when it eventually “not start”. Worried that it is not a straight for… --- ## [Can suspension components be bent even if car is in alignment?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-suspension-components-be-bent-even-if-car-is-in-alignment/107752)
**Author:** [@withthelightsout00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/withthelightsout00)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-suspension-components-be-bent-even-if-car-is-in-alignment/107752 "2017-09-14T13:50:08Z")
Without going into detail, i am concerned there may be minor damage to the suspension components of my R front wheel. However, i had the car aligned, drove it like 60 miles, rechecked the alignment (computerized with pri… --- ## [Crumple zones partially collapsed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crumple-zones-partially-collapsed/107773)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crumple-zones-partially-collapsed/107773 "2017-09-14T02:38:34Z")
My brother has an accident in his 07 nitro. Body shop estimate is large compared with cash value of car. He is considering doing minimal functional repair (eg headlight) and driving it. Body man had told him that a cru… --- ## [Truck having issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-having-issues/107756)
**Author:** [@ressamm20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ressamm20)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-having-issues/107756 "2017-09-14T02:25:04Z")
Hi all. I hope someone can help me here. I have a 97 chevy blazer. 4.3 vortex. Automatic transmission. About 5 months ago I went out to start my truck. It started fine but I couldn’t get it to move out of park. My stepda… --- ## [Cv axle grease](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-axle-grease/107722)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-axle-grease/107722 "2017-09-14T02:08:32Z")
i removed old trans mount in pieces and than removed lower mount by pushing it sideways. maybe it got jammed against inner cv boot? i have a small pin prick hole in the boot and a honey colored liquid is leaking out. i … --- ## [Cigarette lighter intermittent when charging electronics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cigarette-lighter-intermittent-when-charging-electronics/107768)
**Author:** [@limbodog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/limbodog)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cigarette-lighter-intermittent-when-charging-electronics/107768 "2017-09-14T01:45:22Z")
2008 civic. I’ve got a 2-USB to cigarette-lighter adapter that I use to charge my own phone and that of my passenger. Lately the power has been cutting out. Wiggling/twisting the adapter can reconnect it, but often on… --- ## [Subaru Forester 2015 Sputtering when at low RPM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-forester-2015-sputtering-when-at-low-rpm/107760)
**Author:** [@geodegarmo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geodegarmo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2017, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-forester-2015-sputtering-when-at-low-rpm/107760 "2017-09-14T00:26:05Z")
The vehicle drives fine once maintaining speed. However when I begin driving the RPMs will occasionally jump or buck up and down. Any suggestions for what I should try and replace? The Subaru has approximately 92k mil… --- ## [Got a stripped nut any ideas how to get it out?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/got-a-stripped-nut-any-ideas-how-to-get-it-out/107740)
**Author:** [@genitles01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/genitles01)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2017, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/got-a-stripped-nut-any-ideas-how-to-get-it-out/107740 "2017-09-13T16:13:04Z")
I am trying to get. Started out of a 2004 Hyundai Tiburon GT v6 but the size 14 nut is completely stripped and I don’t have any ideas on how to get it off. Theres also almost no room to get anything into the area. Barel… --- ## [Engine Stuttering when maintaining speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-stuttering-when-maintaining-speed/107648)
**Author:** [@Barker.kane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barker.kane)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2017, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-stuttering-when-maintaining-speed/107648 "2017-09-13T00:06:55Z")
I have a 2005 Honda Odyssey with 144k miles that is stuttering (vibration in the steering wheel and accelerator) when maintaining speed between 35-50mph. It doesn’t stutter if I’m going uphill while trying to maintain sp… --- ## [89 Lincoln Mark VII Bill Blass Electrical Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-lincoln-mark-vii-bill-blass-electrical-problem/107574)
**Author:** [@R\_K\_Green](https://community.cartalk.com/u/R_K_Green)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2017, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-lincoln-mark-vii-bill-blass-electrical-problem/107574 "2017-09-12T21:20:02Z")
89 Bill Blass Mark VII electrical problem. A new battery has been installed along with a new starter solenoid. The Fuse Links off the solenoid have been checked. The problem that remains is there is no power getting t… --- ## [Glue for Rear View Mirror?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/glue-for-rear-view-mirror/46173)
**Author:** [@justinis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/justinis)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2017, 10:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/glue-for-rear-view-mirror/46173 "2017-09-12T10:27:37Z")
A few months ago the rear view mirror on my 99 Altima fell off. I bought a product made by locktite to fix it (here's a link: http://is.gd/aKD2R) and followed the instructions to the letter, even making sure I did it at … --- ## [How dangerous is it to drive with a broken strut?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-dangerous-is-it-to-drive-with-a-broken-strut/86320)
**Author:** [@Amiem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amiem)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2017, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-dangerous-is-it-to-drive-with-a-broken-strut/86320 "2017-09-12T04:44:12Z")
I had some work done on my car today and the mechanic told me I have a broken right strut. (I do trust the mechanic to be honest.) The quote to fix both was $715+tax. It's a 1997 Toyota RAV4 with 227K+ miles. Putting $80… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=949) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=951)