# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=953 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 954 --- ## [Paint Over Rust On White 1998 Toyota Camry?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-over-rust-on-white-1998-toyota-camry/106185)
**Author:** [@wmbornhoft](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wmbornhoft)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2017, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-over-rust-on-white-1998-toyota-camry/106185 "2017-08-30T21:54:58Z")
Medium story short, I have a dent on the passenger side of my 1998 Toyota Camry. There is some rust that's been there basically since the dent was made a few years ago, but hasn't spread much at all. Is it possible fo… --- ## [Sub. Outback: New drive shaft, got suuuuper loud a few days later](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sub-outback-new-drive-shaft-got-suuuuper-loud-a-few-days-later/107373)
**Author:** [@cknovy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cknovy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2017, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sub-outback-new-drive-shaft-got-suuuuper-loud-a-few-days-later/107373 "2017-08-30T18:40:15Z")
I just got my drive shaft replaced after waiting too long. Prior to the repair it was rattling, in the direction of the back right wheel. It would get a lot worse if I was carrying things in the back. Since the repair th… --- ## [2004 Dodge Intrepid 2.7 liter engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-intrepid-2-7-liter-engine/12774)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Bankert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark_Bankert)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2017, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-intrepid-2-7-liter-engine/12774 "2017-08-30T02:11:33Z")
Does anyone know if the timing chain and water pump problem on the Dodge Intrepic 2.7's was solved before 2004? I was told yesterday by a mechanic that Dodge corrected this problem in the Intrepid 2.7's in 2002 or at th… --- ## [2006 Hyundai Elantra - P0136 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-elantra-p0136-code/107302)
**Author:** [@Countessatepes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Countessatepes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2017, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-elantra-p0136-code/107302 "2017-08-30T00:37:41Z")
What can cause a bank 1 sensor 2 to read a 1.0 in voltage? Check engine light is on, I replaced the sensirs and deleted the code several times, it comes back on very quickly. Any ideas? --- ## [Did mechanic break my rack and pinion , please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-mechanic-break-my-rack-and-pinion-please-help/107341)
**Author:** [@a\_2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/a_2000)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2017, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-mechanic-break-my-rack-and-pinion-please-help/107341 "2017-08-29T23:39:13Z")
so i went to Midas to fix these problems \[IMG-20170824-WA0040\] and when i picked the car and drove it i noticed that t the steering wheel is very tight so i went back to Midas and they told me that i need to replace th… --- ## [What is this found after work done](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-found-after-work-done/107249)
**Author:** [@kilsnacks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kilsnacks)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2017, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-found-after-work-done/107249 "2017-08-29T20:56:49Z")
Hey there just got my car back from the shop and found this in the passenger seat and have no idea what it is. Also I when I start uo the car now it revs up and down and then cuts off. But if I add gas it doesn’t seem to… --- ## [Tundra mods](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tundra-mods/107292)
**Author:** [@Jbiny73](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jbiny73)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2017, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tundra-mods/107292 "2017-08-29T20:36:40Z")
Ok I want to make some upgrades to my 2011 tundra. Make it more reliable. Maybe off road and trip able to camp right from the truck. I need help. People are giving me a lot of different advice. I have around 20k… --- ## [What causes the RPM gauge suddenly jumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-the-rpm-gauge-suddenly-jumps/107331)
**Author:** [@Ben-C](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben-C)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2017, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-the-rpm-gauge-suddenly-jumps/107331 "2017-08-29T14:01:12Z")
Hi, My car accelerates very slow. A lot of time when I enter the highway or going up the ramp/hill, I step on the gas, the RPM meter stops at almost 2 for 3-4 seconds then suddenly jumps to 3. I just brought to the deal… --- ## [Electrical Issues Chevy Trailblazer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-issues-chevy-trailblazer/107309)
**Author:** [@Westchester\_WeekendFixer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Westchester_WeekendFixer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2017, 4:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-issues-chevy-trailblazer/107309 "2017-08-29T04:24:04Z")
I just purchased a 2002 Chevy Trailblazer with the following issues: speedometer does not work mileage displays 86,343 and does not change AC does not work blower fan controls speeds 1-4 does not work 5 speed is the on… --- ## [Confused On What Catalytic Converters to buy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/confused-on-what-catalytic-converters-to-buy/107229)
**Author:** [@tripptrippy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tripptrippy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2017, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/confused-on-what-catalytic-converters-to-buy/107229 "2017-08-28T15:00:17Z")
2005 Crown Victoria Bas So Recently THESE 2CODES popped up on my car P0420 - P0430 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1 & 2) I took it to the Mechanic They said Its The Catalytic converters…I Looked on… --- ## [Heavy bench & Suspension (Struts)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heavy-bench-suspension-struts/107303)
**Author:** [@KittyToo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KittyToo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2017, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heavy-bench-suspension-struts/107303 "2017-08-28T14:30:29Z")
My 2002 Dodge has started shaking. When I start it, it shakes. If I drive slowly below 35 miles/M, it sometimes doesn’t shake. However, when I drive faster over 40 miles/M, it shakes more! The RPM goes up and down quit… --- ## [What repair do my brakes need! NEED HELP](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-repair-do-my-brakes-need-need-help/107207)
**Author:** [@bri.coiro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bri.coiro)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2017, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-repair-do-my-brakes-need-need-help/107207 "2017-08-28T04:54:15Z")
Hello Community, Attached are some images of the brakes on a 2001 honda accord. The brake is the passenger side rear. The car was running fine 2 days prior and then i walk up to it and bam! all the brake fluid is on the… --- ## [Cooling system capacities](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-system-capacities/107262)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2017, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-system-capacities/107262 "2017-08-27T21:46:38Z")
Do the cooling system capacities given in owner’s manual normally include the plastic overflow reservoir in the total capacity? --- ## [What is wrong with my brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-wrong-with-my-brakes/107063)
**Author:** [@Tgib5523](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tgib5523)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2017, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-wrong-with-my-brakes/107063 "2017-08-27T18:57:42Z")
I had an issue with my brakes about a month ago. I had to push the brake peddle to the floor in order to stop. I took my car to the shop and they told me it was the master cylinder. $400 later the brakes worked again.… --- ## [Bars Leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bars-leaks/107261)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2017, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bars-leaks/107261 "2017-08-27T15:24:25Z")
Does the (original) stuff make coolant fluid look muddy? --- ## [Brake inspections](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-inspections/107166)
**Author:** [@markhsvl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markhsvl)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2017, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-inspections/107166 "2017-08-27T01:09:48Z")
In recent years, our routine has been to take our vehicles to the chain garage for oil changes and tire rotations every 6 months. For repairs, we use an independent garage - trustworthy guy, fair prices. My question is t… --- ## [2002 Honda Fit Acceleration issues when warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-fit-acceleration-issues-when-warm/106853)
**Author:** [@Ansys](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ansys)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-fit-acceleration-issues-when-warm/106853 "2017-08-25T02:42:08Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve got a JDM 2002 Honda Fit in New Zealand. The car runs perfectly when it is cold, but shortly after the cold engine light goes out, the engine starts misbehaving… sputtering, etc. under load when I try… --- ## [Tacoma with P0500 code and spedo not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tacoma-with-p0500-code-and-spedo-not-working/107181)
**Author:** [@nbpt100](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nbpt100)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2017, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tacoma-with-p0500-code-and-spedo-not-working/107181 "2017-08-26T22:48:22Z")
I am new to working on a Tacoma so I just want to run this by the experienced folks here and get their comments. This is a 03 Tacoma with 4WD, Auto Trans and V6 engine. The speedo stopped working a few days ago and cod… --- ## [Check engine light wont work, bulb replaced, still nothing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-wont-work-bulb-replaced-still-nothing/107242)
**Author:** [@Countessatepes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Countessatepes)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2017, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-wont-work-bulb-replaced-still-nothing/107242 "2017-08-26T17:46:54Z")
2006 hyundai elantra, was just purchased from a car auction via piazza group so for that big of a dealership id not suspect shady stuff. Light bulb was changed, still nothing…if i scan it the only thing it says is that… --- ## [How much to spend on repairs before just buying new car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-to-spend-on-repairs-before-just-buying-new-car/107233)
**Author:** [@amaris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amaris)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2017, 6:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-to-spend-on-repairs-before-just-buying-new-car/107233 "2017-08-26T06:14:41Z")
I have a 2006 Honda CRV with 130,000 miles and I am the original owner. Up until October 2016 the only car issues or fixes that were needed were regular maintenance. Then I had to replace the power steering pump,a new … --- ## [Horrible vibration/rattling when braking, mechanics can't figure out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horrible-vibration-rattling-when-braking-mechanics-cant-figure-out/107210)
**Author:** [@jpstahl23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jpstahl23)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horrible-vibration-rattling-when-braking-mechanics-cant-figure-out/107210 "2017-08-25T23:44:10Z")
I drive a 2006 Chevy Cobalt. I will simply list the symptoms I am experiencing: I get a horrible vibration/rattling sound in the front end of my car when I use my brakes. This vibration can be felt in the steering whe… --- ## [Stop gasket oil leak externally](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stop-gasket-oil-leak-externally/107200)
**Author:** [@Jake\_of\_All\_Trades](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jake_of_All_Trades)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stop-gasket-oil-leak-externally/107200 "2017-08-25T23:14:31Z")
Paper gasket, on bottom of ATV aluminum block engine, drips oil in one small spot. Can this leak be stopped by external means? --- ## [2013 Mazda3 proximity key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mazda3-proximity-key/107215)
**Author:** [@thegreendrag0n](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thegreendrag0n)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mazda3-proximity-key/107215 "2017-08-25T22:18:10Z")
After CVT failed on my wife’s 2013 Nissan Sentra I sold it and as of yesterday I’ve became a happy owner of 2013 Mazda3 :slight\_smile: Now comes the issue… Dealer had only one “proximity key” for the car (the one you n… --- ## [Airbag Deployed Without Accident - Warranty has Expired](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-deployed-without-accident-warranty-has-expired/107107)
**Author:** [@griffmartin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/griffmartin)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-deployed-without-accident-warranty-has-expired/107107 "2017-08-25T15:30:30Z")
So the other day I was backing out of a gas station parking lot and my airbag went off. Crazy stuff when not expecting it. I took pictures of the damage to my arm and the car. I don’t really care about the bruises and ar… --- ## [Oil Pressure Gauge Fluctuating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-gauge-fluctuating/106980)
**Author:** [@savinimark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/savinimark)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-gauge-fluctuating/106980 "2017-08-25T01:34:05Z")
Ok… So I have a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. When I turn the car on the oil pressure gauge acts normally, but if I have been running it for awhile, and I pull up to a stoplight, or have to idle for any period of time whi… --- ## [Cost to replace full exhaust on 07 Nissan Murano?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-to-replace-full-exhaust-on-07-nissan-murano/107144)
**Author:** [@b.fensom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/b.fensom)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-to-replace-full-exhaust-on-07-nissan-murano/107144 "2017-08-25T00:57:27Z")
Just wondering if anyone knows the price to have a full exhaust replaced? The only good part is the exhaust manifold but everything else is rusted out. Thanks --- ## [Regular headlight issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/regular-headlight-issues/107160)
**Author:** [@judydhorner568](https://community.cartalk.com/u/judydhorner568)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/regular-headlight-issues/107160 "2017-08-24T23:41:19Z")
When I started my car, both my headlights were out, but then the drivers side came on for just a minute and then went out again. My brights do still work. Is this an electrical problem? If so, where might the problem lie… --- ## [Jeep smart fob](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-smart-fob/107074)
**Author:** [@Dakotaboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dakotaboy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-smart-fob/107074 "2017-08-24T19:32:20Z")
My 2015 Jeep Cherokee Limited (4WD, V6) experienced a hiccup yesterday. Got up early to do my grocery shopping, stopped a 7-Eleven for cigarettes, then drove home. No problem. Left home to pick up something at Rite Ai… --- ## [2006 Nissan Maxima, 5spd, with125K, shaking at high speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-maxima-5spd-with125k-shaking-at-high-speeds/107191)
**Author:** [@kescott1910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kescott1910)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-maxima-5spd-with125k-shaking-at-high-speeds/107191 "2017-08-24T16:11:37Z")
My 2006 Nissan Maxima for the longest time would shake terribly as soon as your speed hit 60mph and above. I just installed 4 new Michelin tires, balanced and a 4 wheel alignment. Shaking is much better for sure but it… --- ## [05 Tahoe Lifter Noise - replace the engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-tahoe-lifter-noise-replace-the-engine/107179)
**Author:** [@neal.josephson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/neal.josephson)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-tahoe-lifter-noise-replace-the-engine/107179 "2017-08-24T15:57:50Z")
05 Tahoe, started making a noise, loud when cold, quiet to nothing when warm, sounds exactly like the lifter noise shown on various YouTubes and such. Mechanic tried oil flush and change now quotes $4100 to pull the hea… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=952) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=954)