# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=960 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 961 --- ## [New subaru legacy bounces around](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-subaru-legacy-bounces-around/106281)
**Author:** [@matt357](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matt357)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2017, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-subaru-legacy-bounces-around/106281 "2017-07-27T03:13:59Z")
I have a family member who bought a new subaru legacy and when riding in it, especially in the back seat, you can feel the car shake back and forth when making a turn and bounce if you go over a pot hole. It is quite unc… --- ## [Looking for the Airbag Module on 09 Tahoe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-the-airbag-module-on-09-tahoe/106287)
**Author:** [@Jonfly673](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jonfly673)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2017, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-the-airbag-module-on-09-tahoe/106287 "2017-07-27T02:56:55Z")
My Service Airbag System light is on and the dealership said it is the Passenger side airbag module. They wnat 500 plus to change it. I want to try to replace it myself but do not know where to find it. Anyone know wh… --- ## [2013 Sentra: strange rattling/flapping sound when decelerating/braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-sentra-strange-rattling-flapping-sound-when-decelerating-braking/106016)
**Author:** [@thegreendrag0n](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thegreendrag0n)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2017, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-sentra-strange-rattling-flapping-sound-when-decelerating-braking/106016 "2017-07-27T02:23:27Z")
my wife complained about "strange sound" today... 2013 Nissan Sentra SR, 41K miles sound comes from the front, and it is like some engine or transmission part is tapping against some body/undercarriage part: partiall… --- ## [Need help 2010 camry 6 speed needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-2010-camry-6-speed-needed/106255)
**Author:** [@Woodyschoppshop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Woodyschoppshop)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2017, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-2010-camry-6-speed-needed/106255 "2017-07-27T01:20:13Z")
Ok guys I have a 2010 camry base 4 cylinder. I am dire need if anybody can help me find a rear case or a full used transmission for my camry it is a 6-speed manual --- ## [Goof Off Taillight Residue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/goof-off-taillight-residue/106284)
**Author:** [@tedavefb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tedavefb)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2017, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/goof-off-taillight-residue/106284 "2017-07-26T21:03:12Z")
Hi everyone, I recently purchased a used 2014 Chrysler 300S that had smoked out taillights. The previous owner said that he had used VHT Nightshades to tint them and to get them off you needed to use Goof Off and Engine … --- ## [Thermostat or water pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thermostat-or-water-pump/106198)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2017, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thermostat-or-water-pump/106198 "2017-07-26T14:51:47Z")
A couple of weeks ago I got home from a 2 hour highway trip and coolant was pouring out of the bottom of the engine so I assumed it was time for yet another (just had a new one put in 3 years ago) water pump on my 2001… --- ## [Toyota corolla 1997 1.8 dx automatic transmission fulid dirty and any recommendation for care?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-1997-1-8-dx-automatic-transmission-fulid-dirty-and-any-recommendation-for-care/106220)
**Author:** [@PalmerCarlos10475](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PalmerCarlos10475)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2017, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-1997-1-8-dx-automatic-transmission-fulid-dirty-and-any-recommendation-for-care/106220 "2017-07-26T14:02:47Z")
? Corolla 1997 transmission dirty --- ## [Weatherstripping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weatherstripping/106265)
**Author:** [@Shirleyburns269](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shirleyburns269)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2017, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weatherstripping/106265 "2017-07-26T12:04:48Z")
I need weatherstripping for passenger side door. 2006 chevy equinox --- ## [Stuck drums?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-drums/106195)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2017, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-drums/106195 "2017-07-25T23:54:19Z")
02 saturn vue rear brake drums are stuck. i tried to remove drum by using a hammer but i found the trailing arm mounting point on frame rail did not like the force. due to rust. my question is if i am afraid to beat on d… --- ## [Expedition sometimes won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expedition-sometimes-wont-start/106005)
**Author:** [@s.mahony](https://community.cartalk.com/u/s.mahony)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2017, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expedition-sometimes-wont-start/106005 "2017-07-25T23:29:23Z")
We have a 2012 Ford Expedition that at times won't start. And it isn't like it just doesn't start...it is like there is absolutely no power what so ever. It doesn't do it all the time but when it does and can be an hour… --- ## [AC Blows Hot Air when in Motion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-blows-hot-air-when-in-motion/106249)
**Author:** [@nesamoh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nesamoh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2017, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-blows-hot-air-when-in-motion/106249 "2017-07-25T23:20:53Z")
Hi Everyone, Let me first thank you all for any info relating to this post as I am NOT a mechanic at all. I know the basics but that's about it. I own a 2002 Chrysler Sebring. The AC has been properly charged but a few w… --- ## [Radiator Support minor repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-support-minor-repair/106242)
**Author:** [@smithdavidsonjunk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smithdavidsonjunk)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2017, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-support-minor-repair/106242 "2017-07-25T22:06:13Z")
I have a damaged radiator support on an 2013 Audi TT. The broken piece is not structual and does not interfere with the proper support of the radiator. However I do have a broken piece that I would like to put back in … --- ## [Remove rust stains from car's paint?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remove-rust-stains-from-cars-paint/106237)
**Author:** [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2017, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remove-rust-stains-from-cars-paint/106237 "2017-07-25T20:06:04Z")
There are rust stains on the painted metal and painted plastic bumper cover, where water has dripped down from areas of exposed rust. I have repaired and repainted the areas of exposed rust. How can I removed the rust st… --- ## [Steering has changed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-has-changed/101058)
**Author:** [@jasonpalooada](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jasonpalooada)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2017, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-has-changed/101058 "2017-07-25T17:25:05Z")
Hey all, I've been driving my car with a set of winter tires for about 2k kms, now the last couple of weeks the feeling in my steering wheel has changed. Recently I drove at high speed on a good road at night, but s… --- ## [Pt cruiser 2006 check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-2006-check-engine-light/93109)
**Author:** [@JOANIEMINDY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JOANIEMINDY)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2017, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-2006-check-engine-light/93109 "2017-07-25T14:59:32Z")
My check engine light goes on ONLY when my husband starts the car. He is starting it normally. Then all the controls read incorrect such as temperature and RPMs. When I get back in my car later , I start it and it goes o… --- ## [Junking a damaged car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/junking-a-damaged-car/14086)
**Author:** [@brianrog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brianrog)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2017, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/junking-a-damaged-car/14086 "2017-07-25T14:05:40Z")
I have a 2002 Honda CR-V that was in an accident where the front right side was pretty damaged. I am considering just junking the car. What is the best method for doing so? Do I just donate it? Do garages pay for… --- ## [Rookie spark plug mistake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rookie-spark-plug-mistake/106141)
**Author:** [@cwu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwu)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2017, 6:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rookie-spark-plug-mistake/106141 "2017-07-25T06:16:42Z")
I am fairly new in working on my car. I was changing my spark plugs on my 2001 Hyundai Elantra and teaching my son how to do it as well. We changed two with no problems. However in the rush of putting on the anti seize … --- ## [Car wont start when it is not hot outside, like very hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-when-it-is-not-hot-outside-like-very-hot/106163)
**Author:** [@rvds619](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rvds619)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2017, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-when-it-is-not-hot-outside-like-very-hot/106163 "2017-07-25T05:17:04Z")
Title says it. I live in the valley, it easily gets to 90deg around here even at night it wont drop below 60 and has been usually around 69 or 70deg lowest, but for some reason almost like clockwork between the hours of … --- ## [Car is running rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-is-running-rough/106227)
**Author:** [@kylewisch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kylewisch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2017, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-is-running-rough/106227 "2017-07-25T04:37:31Z")
I drove through like a 10 inch puddle and my car died and didnt start. The air filter was completely drenched so i replaced it. It still didnt start so we tried jumping it and eventually it started. Now when the car star… --- ## [Rim Rip Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rim-rip-off/106158)
**Author:** [@Scharny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scharny)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2017, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rim-rip-off/106158 "2017-07-25T02:56:23Z")
Good day everyone, I bent a rim on my A3 and after trying twice to get it bent back I have decided to just replace the rim. The dealership is telling me it is $1,500 to replace the rim, and another shop is telling me $… --- ## [Rust in Engine room](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-in-engine-room/106174)
**Author:** [@hyukpyohong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hyukpyohong)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2017, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-in-engine-room/106174 "2017-07-25T02:29:48Z")
Hello, I am considering purchasing a used car, 2008 Chrysler Town & Country(58K miles). But I saw some rusted part in the engine room. After I read this question/answers(link), it seems like the exhaust manifold, and … --- ## [2004 Nissan Pathfinder 3.5L V6 ~150k+ miles: A/C Work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-pathfinder-3-5l-v6-150k-miles-a-c-work/106137)
**Author:** [@ColtHero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ColtHero)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2017, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-pathfinder-3-5l-v6-150k-miles-a-c-work/106137 "2017-07-25T01:26:21Z")
Friend's vehicle. Mechanic had deemed the compressor as 'bad', so he bought an Ebay replacement for ~$150 (~6 oz of PAG-40 oil included), two cans of R134a, rented the vaccum pump and OEM gauge set from AutoZone, and… --- ## [Mold under the spare tire in J007 Jeep Patriot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mold-under-the-spare-tire-in-j007-jeep-patriot/80161)
**Author:** [@JeepGalinPA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeepGalinPA)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2017, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mold-under-the-spare-tire-in-j007-jeep-patriot/80161 "2017-07-24T20:10:45Z")
After 2 years of smelling mold and having several body shops look at the car, I was vacuuming and removed the spare tire from the trunk. The mat under the spare time and the seams of the trunk are covered in black mold. … --- ## [Oil changes and special maintenance checks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-changes-and-special-maintenance-checks/105979)
**Author:** [@denisechavez2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/denisechavez2000)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2017, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-changes-and-special-maintenance-checks/105979 "2017-07-24T18:09:22Z")
I'm curious for your thoughts. Of course I know it's important to get oil changes every 3,000 miles, for my old car. But how important is the 30,000 mile special maintenance check, or 50,000 thousand mile check, etc. … --- ## [2004 Honda CRV noise when braking ... once again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-crv-noise-when-braking-once-again/75383)
**Author:** [@JeremyL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeremyL)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2017, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-crv-noise-when-braking-once-again/75383 "2017-07-24T16:57:14Z")
Hi! I posted this question a few months ago and didn't turn up an answer, had the car in the shop for various things, including the issue mentioned here, then was out of town and away from car for over a month, etc etc. … --- ## [Pitch size and diameter of bolt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pitch-size-and-diameter-of-bolt/106108)
**Author:** [@mattwilliamd34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mattwilliamd34)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2017, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pitch-size-and-diameter-of-bolt/106108 "2017-07-24T16:40:00Z")
This has got nothing to do with cross threading but want to gain abit of knowledge of bolts in general as this will help in the future . If the female thread ( not nut ) is interrogated into the engine it self or any … --- ## [Hints on Corolla self-adjuster rear drum brakes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hints-on-corolla-self-adjuster-rear-drum-brakes/106164)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2017, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hints-on-corolla-self-adjuster-rear-drum-brakes/106164 "2017-07-24T16:38:18Z")
92 Corolla. Rear drum brakes. I want to back off the brake adjuster a little so the wheel spins freely. Couldn't figure out the proper tools and a method to hold the lever off the adjusting wheel, and turn the adjuster… --- ## [2004 jeep grand cherokee acceleration issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jeep-grand-cherokee-acceleration-issues/106147)
**Author:** [@soundman9826](https://community.cartalk.com/u/soundman9826)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2017, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jeep-grand-cherokee-acceleration-issues/106147 "2017-07-24T02:22:36Z")
I have a 2004 jeep grand cherokee 4.0L I6 with 156 thousand miles that seems to have an acceleration issue. if im stopped at a light or whatever and if i try to 50% or more of the accelerator it accelerates slowly and th… --- ## [Distributor shaft turns so that the rotor is misaligned](https://community.cartalk.com/t/distributor-shaft-turns-so-that-the-rotor-is-misaligned/106124)
**Author:** [@Dagnabit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dagnabit)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2017, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/distributor-shaft-turns-so-that-the-rotor-is-misaligned/106124 "2017-07-24T01:53:18Z")
While my engine is running my rotor suddenly turned to no longer be at the #1 sparkplug wire when #1 piston is tdc. It is 180 degress off. This causes a backfire and stalls. --- ## [Timing Belt should be replaced?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-should-be-replaced/106130)
**Author:** [@JDavis1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JDavis1)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2017, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-should-be-replaced/106130 "2017-07-24T01:18:21Z")
Mom gave up driving last month, on her 93rd birthday…so I have inherited her 2000 Toyota Camry LE 4 cylinder….with a Grand Total of 47,000 miles. (Mom was the original owner….purchased new in Sept 2000). So the car turn… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=959) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=961)