# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=961 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 962 --- ## [Manufacturer Defect-Engine failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manufacturer-defect-engine-failure/106150)
**Author:** [@barbaracommers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/barbaracommers)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2017, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manufacturer-defect-engine-failure/106150 "2017-07-23T20:39:12Z")
We have been told by mechanic that our car has a manufacturer defect resulting in metal pieces in the oil, and the engine will soon fail. This is the same problem as the 2011-12 Sonatas. The Sonatas have been recalled bu… --- ## [Rought idle, louder, power loss... All one problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rought-idle-louder-power-loss-all-one-problem/16509)
**Author:** [@Brian\_R](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brian_R)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2017, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rought-idle-louder-power-loss-all-one-problem/16509 "2017-07-23T01:51:38Z")
Hey Guys, I've got a problem which my car which developed yesterday and it seems it is getting progressively worse. My car is a 96 Ford Probe GT with a 5 speed. The car has been well maintained and all maintenance a… --- ## ['02 intermittent front end knocking continued](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-intermittent-front-end-knocking-continued/106117)
**Author:** [@Shelbyroad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shelbyroad)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2017, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-intermittent-front-end-knocking-continued/106117 "2017-07-22T22:55:32Z")
It's been a year now since I first started to hear intermittent knocking from the front-end of my Escape. It's finally getting to the point of some regularity/frequency. I was able to duplicate the sound for the mechanic… --- ## [Exhaust system - any way to hold this together?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-system-any-way-to-hold-this-together/105963)
**Author:** [@Lemba11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lemba11)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2017, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-system-any-way-to-hold-this-together/105963 "2017-07-22T16:36:30Z")
2001 Saturn SL1 - 158,500 miles. I’m the original owner. I was under the car today, pounding on the starter to remedy a no crank/no start. I saw that the exhaust system doesn’t appear to be connected to the engine any mo… --- ## [2012 Audi A6: Drove through modest puddle and now New Engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-audi-a6-drove-through-modest-puddle-and-now-new-engine/105664)
**Author:** [@ColtHero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ColtHero)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2017, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-audi-a6-drove-through-modest-puddle-and-now-new-engine/105664 "2017-07-22T15:49:42Z")
This is a co-worker's vehicle. I had heard he had his engine replaced, and that some dealer wanted $20,000 to do it, but insurance forced him to install a used engine for $11,000. Anyway, when I heard why he needed his… --- ## [93 toyota pickup wont start when cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-toyota-pickup-wont-start-when-cold/42076)
**Author:** [@jwalker199](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jwalker199)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2017, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-toyota-pickup-wont-start-when-cold/42076 "2017-07-22T03:23:58Z")
I have a 1993 toyota pickup with a 22re engine that wont start when cold. I have replaced the cold start injector but it didn't seem to help. The truck will eventually start after 15 or 20 tries turning the key off after… --- ## [Eyes burning from A.C being on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eyes-burning-from-a-c-being-on/106127)
**Author:** [@Jmblaney86](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jmblaney86)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2017, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eyes-burning-from-a-c-being-on/106127 "2017-07-22T03:05:53Z")
Only when A.C is on eyes, nose, and throat burns within seconds, doesn't happen when just the air is on or heat, recently brought it to dealer and they changed cabin filter saying a rodent made a nest and the urine was w… --- ## [A/C blowing warm at stop lights but cool on the highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-blowing-warm-at-stop-lights-but-cool-on-the-highway/106110)
**Author:** [@gina7169](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gina7169)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2017, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-blowing-warm-at-stop-lights-but-cool-on-the-highway/106110 "2017-07-22T02:08:38Z")
Good Morning: I have a 2010 Honda Fit with 53K miles and recently the a/c is blowing warm air when I'm at stop lights. However, when I'm on the highway, it blows cool but not cold. Coolant has been added so I don't t… --- ## [Lost an exhaust pipe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-an-exhaust-pipe/106055)
**Author:** [@oogabooga](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oogabooga)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2017, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-an-exhaust-pipe/106055 "2017-07-22T01:03:12Z")
1991 Honda Accord My car has two exhaust pipes. One of them went a bit lopsided the other day, and I checked again today and now it's gone! My car is a little bit noisier running on just one exhaust pipe now, but that'… --- ## [2012 A4 with 60,000 miles on it. The computer says its time for my 65,000 service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-a4-with-60-000-miles-on-it-the-computer-says-its-time-for-my-65-000-service/106085)
**Author:** [@calmplus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/calmplus)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2017, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-a4-with-60-000-miles-on-it-the-computer-says-its-time-for-my-65-000-service/106085 "2017-07-22T00:44:28Z")
I have a 2012 A4 Avant with about 60,000 miles on it. The computer says its time for my 65,000 service. It's been a year since my 55,000 service. Should I wait another 5000 miles or do it now? --- ## [P0172 problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0172-problems/106061)
**Author:** [@calebdbaker1001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/calebdbaker1001)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0172-problems/106061 "2017-07-21T23:19:40Z")
Hello. I have a 2000 Malibu with a 3100 V6 and I have a problem with the P0172 code. I just replaced the ICM and coils with Delphi and the code went away but long term fuel trim is at -29% still. Could it have to relearn… --- ## [Tire configuration on 2WD front wheel drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-configuration-on-2wd-front-wheel-drive/106014)
**Author:** [@jbrown70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbrown70)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-configuration-on-2wd-front-wheel-drive/106014 "2017-07-21T21:25:36Z")
I've been getting my tires done at Costco for 10+ years, and they always put higher tread tires on the rear and lower tread tire on the front. If front tires have lower tread than the rear, then they would only rotate … --- ## ['02 Impala 3.4L 201.5k: Headlight Lens Restoration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-impala-3-4l-201-5k-headlight-lens-restoration/103692)
**Author:** [@ColtHero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ColtHero)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-impala-3-4l-201-5k-headlight-lens-restoration/103692 "2017-07-21T18:51:48Z")
I bought the 3M Headlight Lens Restoration Kit #39008 ($20 at Advance after online coupon). It comes with the drill attachment, (6) 500 grit sanding disks, (4) 800 grit disks, (1) 3000 grit disk, and a bumpy sponge pad … --- ## [Gear Not Shifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-not-shifting/106065)
**Author:** [@lanceroberts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lanceroberts)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-not-shifting/106065 "2017-07-21T13:16:46Z")
I have a 2003 Honda Accord that will occasionally not let me shift into any gear upon startup. I have not been able to find any pattern as to when this happens, but I do notice a slight difference in the brake pressure w… --- ## [Which antifreeze/coolant to use](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-antifreeze-coolant-to-use/106089)
**Author:** [@hwalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hwalk)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-antifreeze-coolant-to-use/106089 "2017-07-21T02:43:04Z")
My 2007 Toyota RAV4 (Sport V6) recommends toyota super long life coolant (which according to the Haynes manual is pink). Can I use a universal coolant (like Prestone's), or do I need to find super long life coolant? I'… --- ## [Window Switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-switch/106072)
**Author:** [@sshaw66](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sshaw66)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2017, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-switch/106072 "2017-07-20T21:31:30Z")
Hi -- Got an 05 Mazda3 and my window switch on the driver's side, only the one that controls the passenger's side window, does not work. It does click, and it does work from the passenger's side switch. I can certainly p… --- ## [Chirping when switching vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chirping-when-switching-vents/106057)
**Author:** [@Linguarum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Linguarum)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2017, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chirping-when-switching-vents/106057 "2017-07-20T19:37:46Z")
So I just got a 2014 Corolla. Everything is great except whenever I change vents from floor to dash or similar, it tweets like a bird a few times and stops. It also does it randomly sometimes after I turn off the engine.… --- ## [MG MIDGET ENGINE NOISE (link to recording of engine sound)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mg-midget-engine-noise-link-to-recording-of-engine-sound/105193)
**Author:** [@jluciano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jluciano)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2017, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mg-midget-engine-noise-link-to-recording-of-engine-sound/105193 "2017-07-20T19:05:34Z")
My 1979 Midget engine is making a tapping sound. I've recorded it and uploaded it to this folder: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bxi7AC7gwFMMSFdFOEpBRzA5dkU Do you know what it is? Thanks for listening! --- ## [Toyota Tacoma with 3.4 L engine battery light on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tacoma-with-3-4-l-engine-battery-light-on/106017)
**Author:** [@nbpt100](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nbpt100)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2017, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tacoma-with-3-4-l-engine-battery-light-on/106017 "2017-07-20T13:24:47Z")
A freinds Tacoma had the battery light come on so she went to AZ for a test of the charging system.....They told her it was the battery. She got a battery and directly went to my house as I told her I will install it for… --- ## [Simple DIY for Maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/simple-diy-for-maintenance/106011)
**Author:** [@sragets](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sragets)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2017, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/simple-diy-for-maintenance/106011 "2017-07-20T04:05:17Z")
I'm rather new to the DIY repair and maintenance of cars. We have street parking and no garage and my wife worries that someone will run me down while I'm working on our car. Nonetheless, I've learned from youtube how to… --- ## [Knock Sensor on a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe with 220K](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knock-sensor-on-a-2004-chevrolet-tahoe-with-220k/106001)
**Author:** [@kescott1910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kescott1910)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knock-sensor-on-a-2004-chevrolet-tahoe-with-220k/106001 "2017-07-19T23:32:17Z")
The CEL comes on in my 2004 Tahoe with 220K. I check it with my scanner(homeowner version) and it gives me the P0332 code which is the knock sensor code. I clear it and I can go about 150 miles before it comes on again… --- ## [Need help identifying missing part](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-identifying-missing-part/105983)
**Author:** [@sclark1218](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sclark1218)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-identifying-missing-part/105983 "2017-07-19T22:19:10Z")
Asking for help identifying the missing part from underneath our 1988 Land Rover? The location is just behind the oil pan in front of the transmission fluid reservoir, bell housing? Transmission fluid is leaking. --- ## [97 Sable, radiator drains in drips, can hardly get any coolant out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-sable-radiator-drains-in-drips-can-hardly-get-any-coolant-out/105874)
**Author:** [@PS85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PS85)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-sable-radiator-drains-in-drips-can-hardly-get-any-coolant-out/105874 "2017-07-19T20:46:47Z")
Original 3.0 OHV Vulcan engine replaced a year ago with another Vulcan because original rusted out. Heater is bypassed by hoses when used engine was put in at that time. My fan belt broke a week ago, the car nearly o… --- ## [2007 Chevy Uplander Grinding - CV Axle Replacement Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevy-uplander-grinding-cv-axle-replacement-problem/106040)
**Author:** [@brandonmkoch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brandonmkoch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevy-uplander-grinding-cv-axle-replacement-problem/106040 "2017-07-19T20:28:43Z")
Hey all, new here, but found some other topics that I think may help me, but I wanted to get some direct help rather than trying to restart a topic from 2009. My wife has a 2007 Chevy Uplander. It was just in the sh… --- ## [2001 PT Cruiser's manual transmission won't shift when car is running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-pt-cruisers-manual-transmission-wont-shift-when-car-is-running/47920)
**Author:** [@dylangb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dylangb)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-pt-cruisers-manual-transmission-wont-shift-when-car-is-running/47920 "2017-07-19T13:41:31Z")
Hi, I have a 2001 PT Cruiser with a manual transmission. Up until today it has been running fine. This morning my wife said it seemed hard to shift. Later in the day I got in to drive and it wouldn't shift at all when … --- ## [Toyota Corolla 2003 80,000 miles no crank no start, battery and starter both test ok](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-2003-80-000-miles-no-crank-no-start-battery-and-starter-both-test-ok/93043)
**Author:** [@acushing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/acushing)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 11:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-2003-80-000-miles-no-crank-no-start-battery-and-starter-both-test-ok/93043 "2017-07-19T11:26:02Z")
Car was fine, then wouldn't start one day, after driving fine a couple of minutes before. Did this a few times previously, just tried a few times then it started again. There is no cranking when I turn the key, just a cl… --- ## [ABS & Brake Light on Dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-brake-light-on-dash/105931)
**Author:** [@casper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casper)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-brake-light-on-dash/105931 "2017-07-19T03:55:12Z")
The truck is an 01 Dodge Ram 1500 with 5.2L a/t with approx. 92K miles. Since I've owned it, whenever I'm cruising down the Interstate between 65 & 75 MPH the ABS & brake light come on. It does NOT do it while cruising i… --- ## [02 sentra cam/crank sensor codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-sentra-cam-crank-sensor-codes/106023)
**Author:** [@gonzalezemilio00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gonzalezemilio00)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-sentra-cam-crank-sensor-codes/106023 "2017-07-19T03:18:26Z")
car runs good and starts good but after 10 min drive will suddenly shut off but wont start back up for hours and does this everytime! check engine light is on codes are p0335 & p0304, got crankshaft replaced and still sa… --- ## [Car not wanting to accelerate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-not-wanting-to-accelerate/105923)
**Author:** [@Carls](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carls)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2017, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-not-wanting-to-accelerate/105923 "2017-07-18T19:43:15Z")
I have an automatic 97 jeep Cherokee. It doesn't want to accelerate when I push on the gas. It tries to rev up but won't go rpms drop. Have to pull over turn it off and then turn it back on again. Sometimes it works fine… --- ## [This one's easy! I remember when oil was SAE 30 or SAE 20, detergent or non-detergent. Then the multi-weights, synthetics, blends... Now it's ILSAC 0w-20 GF-5 with Molybdenum! Wait! What? Right?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-ones-easy-i-remember-when-oil-was-sae-30-or-sae-20-detergent-or-non-detergent-then-the-multi-weights-synthetics-blends-now-its-ilsac-0w-20-gf-5-with-molybdenum-wait-what-right/105913)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2017, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-ones-easy-i-remember-when-oil-was-sae-30-or-sae-20-detergent-or-non-detergent-then-the-multi-weights-synthetics-blends-now-its-ilsac-0w-20-gf-5-with-molybdenum-wait-what-right/105913 "2017-07-18T18:34:26Z")
Background My 22 year-old daughter finished 4 years of school and is moving again to go to another school for an advanced degree. She has a 2017 Mazda CX-5 with a 2.5L Skyactiv engine. It's just getting broken-in (mil… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=960) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=962)