# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=957 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 958 --- ## [2010 Nissan Altima left running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-altima-left-running/106686)
**Author:** [@Rocc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rocc)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-altima-left-running/106686 "2017-08-08T22:27:21Z")
--- ## [Being careful](https://community.cartalk.com/t/being-careful/106497)
**Author:** [@Andy-Ke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy-Ke)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/being-careful/106497 "2017-08-08T14:49:31Z")
I do not drive much as I am retired. What I see is disturbing. For example, folks drifting into my lane. And it happens a lot. When I see it, I tap my horn. Seeing a 18 wheeler do so is stressful. Normally you have… --- ## [Random stranger says he fixed something?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-stranger-says-he-fixed-something/106600)
**Author:** [@CaptainADD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CaptainADD)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-stranger-says-he-fixed-something/106600 "2017-08-08T14:15:02Z")
I drive a 2006 Hyundai Elantra. A few hours ago, I had pulled into the parking lot of my apartment building and had been there for a minute or two when I got out and some random guy walking down the sidewalk is yelling a… --- ## [2000 mercury sable 3.0 dohc too lean](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercury-sable-3-0-dohc-too-lean/85766)
**Author:** [@Grant\_G](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grant_G)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 11:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercury-sable-3-0-dohc-too-lean/85766 "2017-08-08T11:20:06Z")
Been getting trouble codes p0171 & p0174 system too lean bank 1 & 2. Here's what I've replaced, fuel pump, spark plugs, fuel filter, a few ignition coils, fuel injectors (all six) intake plenum gaskets (upper & lower), … --- ## [Oil change frequency owner's manual recommendation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-frequency-owners-manual-recommendation/106655)
**Author:** [@jpiquette](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jpiquette)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-frequency-owners-manual-recommendation/106655 "2017-08-08T03:14:11Z")
My 2017 Hyundai Sonata’a owner’s manual says the first oil change should be done at 3000 miles or 6 months. After that. every 5000 miles or 6 months. Oil change places always recommend every 3000 miles or 3 months. Is it… --- ## [Clutch on automatic covered under Powertrain?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-on-automatic-covered-under-powertrain/92159)
**Author:** [@TimGoose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimGoose)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2017, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-on-automatic-covered-under-powertrain/92159 "2017-08-07T23:12:10Z")
I have a 2013 Dodge Dart with an automatic transmission. The clutch has gone out at 50k miles. Dodge has denied the powertrain warranty claim. Do I have any shot of getting them to cover it? --- ## [Unwanted heating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unwanted-heating/106153)
**Author:** [@doddington](https://community.cartalk.com/u/doddington)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2017, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unwanted-heating/106153 "2017-08-07T18:00:00Z")
My 2005 Dodge RAM ventilation blows heat and seriously reduces the cooling effect of the air conditioner. Is this a common problem, in particular one that I might easily fix myself? Or do I need to take it in for diagn… --- ## [Switching from low profile tires to standard tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/switching-from-low-profile-tires-to-standard-tires/106679)
**Author:** [@dwbradley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dwbradley)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2017, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/switching-from-low-profile-tires-to-standard-tires/106679 "2017-08-07T15:54:25Z")
Hello, first time user here. I have a 2011 Nissan and I’m not happy with the comfort / ride as a result of the low profile tires. I can’t seem to get a knowledgeable answer from my Nissan dealer if I can swap out the lo… --- ## [1996 F150 4.9l running rough when hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-f150-4-9l-running-rough-when-hot/106658)
**Author:** [@r4448](https://community.cartalk.com/u/r4448)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2017, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-f150-4-9l-running-rough-when-hot/106658 "2017-08-07T02:02:29Z")
I have a 1996 Ford truck with a 4.9L engine that after warming up the engine runs really rough. When I drive like this I can get it to run better after driving a while. But, if it sits for a while it will start right u… --- ## [Replaced front end, but](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-front-end-but/105530)
**Author:** [@YesDeary](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YesDeary)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2017, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-front-end-but/105530 "2017-08-07T01:21:59Z")
I brought my 2001 4runner to a mechanic for brakes and tires. I was told the front passenger brakes were worn down 1/4” more than the other brakes. When I asked what would cause that, he said "I don't know what would ca… --- ## [Engine cutting out (video)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-cutting-out-video/106639)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Wretzel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike_Wretzel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2017, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-cutting-out-video/106639 "2017-08-07T00:07:14Z")
1999 Honda Accord 4 cyl, 200k miles. Service history is…very lengthy. I think it’s best to spare all that except to say (1) the car has mostly been sitting for a year and (2) I just replaced the ignition switch, and the … --- ## [Mods please delete. Thank you](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mods-please-delete-thank-you/106673)
**Author:** [@Michaelmelby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michaelmelby)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2017, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mods-please-delete-thank-you/106673 "2017-08-06T21:07:07Z")
Mods. Please delete. Thank you --- ## [80s Honda giving PGM-FI constantly red](https://community.cartalk.com/t/80s-honda-giving-pgm-fi-constantly-red/100729)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2017, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/80s-honda-giving-pgm-fi-constantly-red/100729 "2017-08-06T19:49:00Z")
1980s Acura Integra PGM-FI turns red on the dash and constantly stays on red till engine turned off. It comes on red after exactly same amount of driving daily. Separately FI is leaking gas and will be repaired tomorr… --- ## [Smoke in car? Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-in-car-help/106651)
**Author:** [@Iir97426](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Iir97426)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2017, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-in-car-help/106651 "2017-08-06T19:33:05Z")
Was backing out of the driveway and a loud pop came from the front right of the car and smoke/gas started coming out outside the car and filled the inside of the car. I immediately pulled back in, turned the car off and … --- ## [Hairline crack in frame repair costs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hairline-crack-in-frame-repair-costs/106631)
**Author:** [@CascadeDiver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CascadeDiver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2017, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hairline-crack-in-frame-repair-costs/106631 "2017-08-06T18:43:44Z")
1995 Dodge Dakota I was just informed by local mechanic shop that I have a hairline crack that “looked like” it had been previously welded and grinded. The crack needs to be fixed again. This was all a surprise to me. D… --- ## [Some many symptoms - but I think one problem, help find the source!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-many-symptoms-but-i-think-one-problem-help-find-the-source/106630)
**Author:** [@cilla77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cilla77)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2017, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-many-symptoms-but-i-think-one-problem-help-find-the-source/106630 "2017-08-06T18:40:41Z")
Original post all over the place, but this car is getting to me! I am finding oil drippings in different places under the car, searched for source of leak, to no avail. Small amount of oil found in water reservoir. Wha… --- ## [Transmission is acting up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-is-acting-up/106559)
**Author:** [@robhuffman83](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robhuffman83)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2017, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-is-acting-up/106559 "2017-08-06T13:27:56Z")
I bought this pickup at an auction. There are three things happening with the transmission. 1. First gear doesn’t like to shift into second. One of those things where if you take your foot off the gas at certain RPMs it’… --- ## [New Tires Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tires-question/106605)
**Author:** [@Max](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Max)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2017, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tires-question/106605 "2017-08-05T20:49:17Z")
I recently bought 4 new tires for my car. They are identical OEM tires, same brand and style, same size, same everything. What I found remarkable is that the new tires ride much smoother than the old tires did. They abso… --- ## [Battery voltage 12.4V at rest with engine off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-voltage-12-4v-at-rest-with-engine-off/106620)
**Author:** [@jbrown70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbrown70)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2017, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-voltage-12-4v-at-rest-with-engine-off/106620 "2017-08-05T18:26:18Z")
Battery is only 2 months old, but at rest it was about 12.4V and today it was 12V (I think this means about 50% charged?). I turn the engine on for about 20 seconds and turn it off, and it will then be about 12.6V. Al… --- ## [Cranks do not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cranks-do-not-start/106626)
**Author:** [@luzmartinez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/luzmartinez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2017, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cranks-do-not-start/106626 "2017-08-05T17:51:18Z")
Ford escape cranks wont start, I have spark and fuel --- ## [AC Noise when clutch engages](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-noise-when-clutch-engages/85051)
**Author:** [@BigRod](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BigRod)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2017, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-noise-when-clutch-engages/85051 "2017-08-05T16:26:41Z")
Hello, I have a 2006 Toyota Sienna with approx 64K miles. Recently, I am hearing a squealing noise when the AC clutch engages (AC is working fine and blows very cold air). When AC is off for when the clutch is not enga… --- ## [What is this bead breaker hand tool used for?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-bead-breaker-hand-tool-used-for/106539)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2017, 6:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-bead-breaker-hand-tool-used-for/106539 "2017-08-05T06:03:46Z")
For the initial busting of the bead? I can’t imagine how that would work. Or do you use it to loosen the rest of the tire bead after a small portion of the bead has already been pressed off? --- ## [2000 5.7L Battery Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-5-7l-battery-light/106574)
**Author:** [@beth\_downie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beth_downie)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2017, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-5-7l-battery-light/106574 "2017-08-05T04:04:00Z")
My 2000 Chevy Tahoe Battery light came on. Replaced the battery and it stays on. I understand it could be the alternator but the ODD thing is that I just got my car back from having the upper / lower ball joints replaced… --- ## [What could this be that fell off the car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-could-this-be-that-fell-off-the-car/106604)
**Author:** [@brooks331](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brooks331)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2017, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-could-this-be-that-fell-off-the-car/106604 "2017-08-05T02:57:50Z")
So yesterday we had a brake job done, front and back, rotors and pads. Also an oil change. Today a part fell off and our front right tire went flat. The traction light came on and the car pulled to the right. --- ## [Replaced battery. Now car won't make a sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-battery-now-car-wont-make-a-sound/105891)
**Author:** [@Jonestyjones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jonestyjones)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2017, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-battery-now-car-wont-make-a-sound/105891 "2017-08-04T20:33:28Z")
My son had to repeatedly jump his Buick's battery. He finally replaced it, drove it for a day or 2. Now it won't start at all. It won't make a sound. No lights. No horn. Nothing. --- ## [Clearance hole internal thread](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clearance-hole-internal-thread/106546)
**Author:** [@mattwilliamd34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mattwilliamd34)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2017, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clearance-hole-internal-thread/106546 "2017-08-04T20:06:47Z")
Hi people , before I go on about this question , please don’t bother relying if your on here to moan about the questions I have already put on. To be quite honest I am getting allot of information from some people as the… --- ## [13 Ford Escape ovheating mysteriously](https://community.cartalk.com/t/13-ford-escape-ovheating-mysteriously/106537)
**Author:** [@angela\_rose79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/angela_rose79)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2017, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/13-ford-escape-ovheating-mysteriously/106537 "2017-08-04T15:42:57Z")
I have an overheating problem with my Ford. I only have an overheating problem when I drive up curvy mountain roads in the summer. This is a huge problem because I live in Oregon and I can’t just not drive up mountain … --- ## [Compression test SBC 350](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compression-test-sbc-350/106560)
**Author:** [@CascadeDiver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CascadeDiver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2017, 4:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compression-test-sbc-350/106560 "2017-08-04T04:24:55Z")
I did a compression test (my first time) on an SBC 350 in a 1977 Corvette. Posted are the results. To each corresponding cylinder number, the first value being dry test and the second value after squirting a bit of oil … --- ## [89 Camry High NOX at 15 and 25, need some 👨‍🏫 input](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-camry-high-nox-at-15-and-25-need-some-input/106552)
**Author:** [@frijoliz02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frijoliz02)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2017, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-camry-high-nox-at-15-and-25-need-some-input/106552 "2017-08-04T03:47:49Z")
I had trouble with idle surges and replaced BVSV’S and all hoses. Used sea foam for intake, cleaned EGR and tube, replaced EGR modulator and it got better after warmed up. Took in for smog and failed NOX 565 - 1775 @… --- ## [Car has to crank a few times before starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-has-to-crank-a-few-times-before-starting/106553)
**Author:** [@kdocken83](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kdocken83)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2017, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-has-to-crank-a-few-times-before-starting/106553 "2017-08-04T03:32:07Z")
I have a 2005 hyundai tucson 2wd witb almost 162,000 miles. It started to have issues starting. it has to crank a few times before it finally starts. the mechanic replaced the crankshaft sensor but it hasn’t helped and h… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=956) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=958)