# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=968 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 969 --- ## [10 Most Reliable Engines Running Beyond 300,000 Miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-most-reliable-engines-running-beyond-300-000-miles/105063)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2017, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-most-reliable-engines-running-beyond-300-000-miles/105063 "2017-06-20T02:05:45Z")
I ran across this and found it interesting --- ## [Air conditioning 94 suburban sle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-94-suburban-sle/104910)
**Author:** [@london](https://community.cartalk.com/u/london)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2017, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-94-suburban-sle/104910 "2017-06-20T02:01:08Z")
I'm considering trying to resurrect my ac. This always happens after a few days of high heat and humidity, which, in conjunction with leather seats and shorts, is not a good combination. Anyway the truck is a 94 with rea… --- ## [2001 Oldsmobile Alero cylinder 1 misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-oldsmobile-alero-cylinder-1-misfire/105095)
**Author:** [@jonathan\_mangol](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonathan_mangol)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2017, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-oldsmobile-alero-cylinder-1-misfire/105095 "2017-06-19T17:49:07Z")
I have a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. It started idling and driving rough yesterday. It has trouble with the rpm and acceleration when driving so I ran a scan and it came up as a cylinder 1 misfire. I changed all the plugs, wi… --- ## [Odo catalyst odo evap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odo-catalyst-odo-evap/105049)
**Author:** [@weaveryan1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weaveryan1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2017, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odo-catalyst-odo-evap/105049 "2017-06-19T15:33:39Z")
Three weeks ago my check engine light came on. Went To get it fixed and the problem was a vacuum hose wasn't connected properly. When I got back-to get my car the hose was fixed and the check engine light was Fixed. A w… --- ## [Battery light 2008 rav 4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-light-2008-rav-4/104893)
**Author:** [@kurz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2017, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-light-2008-rav-4/104893 "2017-06-19T13:56:36Z")
A few days ago I was driving and the battery light came on. Suddenly the car stopped and would not start. I called my wife and she was able to jump start me but the car would die as soon as the cables were removed. I … --- ## [Removing 92 Corolla Outside Door Handle Ass'y](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-92-corolla-outside-door-handle-assy/105036)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2017, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-92-corolla-outside-door-handle-assy/105036 "2017-06-19T01:32:46Z")
I'm repairing or replacing a faulty front door lock cylinder, so I need to remove the outside door handle (passenger side, front). It's simple enough to remove, 2 bolts from the inside after removing the door panel, ex… --- ## [Motor swap from donor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-swap-from-donor/105080)
**Author:** [@Nicholas\_rp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nicholas_rp)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2017, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-swap-from-donor/105080 "2017-06-19T01:31:02Z")
Have a 2000 cavalier and a 2001 cavalier. Will the motors swap or are there any differences I should know about? Thanks --- ## [Question about a hood latch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-a-hood-latch/105017)
**Author:** [@Renegade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Renegade)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2017, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-a-hood-latch/105017 "2017-06-18T23:14:23Z")
Last night I checked the oil in my truck when I opened the hood I had to jerk hard on the cable to open I am afraid I will break it one day..My question is what is the best way to lube the cable or should I replace it? … --- ## [Intermittent misfire on '01 Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-misfire-on-01-forester/105052)
**Author:** [@StarSword](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StarSword)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2017, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-misfire-on-01-forester/105052 "2017-06-18T18:33:11Z")
So, bought a 2001 Forester off a used car lot last summer because I was broke and in a hurry because I just wrecked my previous car. It's had a bunch of health problems (old car with 150k miles on it when I bought it, n… --- ## [Oil pan debris and low oil pressure, any thoughts to save the situation?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pan-debris-and-low-oil-pressure-any-thoughts-to-save-the-situation/105021)
**Author:** [@Ander7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ander7)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2017, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pan-debris-and-low-oil-pressure-any-thoughts-to-save-the-situation/105021 "2017-06-18T18:27:11Z")
Hi everyone, My VW CC Sport 2010 - acquired a month and a half ago from a private seller with 117,000 mi on the odometer - has low oil pressure at idle. As it turns out, there are debris in the oil pan (see pictures). Y… --- ## [Clutch will not engage after i put a new clutch in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-will-not-engage-after-i-put-a-new-clutch-in/105042)
**Author:** [@8rogan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/8rogan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2017, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-will-not-engage-after-i-put-a-new-clutch-in/105042 "2017-06-18T15:36:02Z")
I put a new clutch in my 2001 tiburon and the release fork lever that the slave cylinder hooks onto just flaps around without any resistance and a friend said theres a good chance the throwout bearing popped off and got … --- ## [2012 Outlander Sport driving problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-outlander-sport-driving-problems/104949)
**Author:** [@keljhf883](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keljhf883)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2017, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-outlander-sport-driving-problems/104949 "2017-06-18T14:31:56Z")
I have a 2012 Outlander Sport SE at 55,000 miles. About 6 months ago this car started giving me problems were its incredibly bouncy on the road and hard to control. Its very noticeable on winding roads or going up hill. … --- ## [Are there places that let you rent a lift for an hour or two?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-there-places-that-let-you-rent-a-lift-for-an-hour-or-two/105007)
**Author:** [@Camry228KMiles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Camry228KMiles)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2017, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-there-places-that-let-you-rent-a-lift-for-an-hour-or-two/105007 "2017-06-18T02:12:05Z")
I use jack stands for my repairs but would like to know if such places exist, a place where you can drive your car and put it on a lift so you can work underneath more easily. I understand the insurance risk would have… --- ## [Any Ideas About What Could Be Wrong?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-ideas-about-what-could-be-wrong/105019)
**Author:** [@Summer.Kucky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Summer.Kucky)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2017, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-ideas-about-what-could-be-wrong/105019 "2017-06-18T00:39:32Z")
Hey Guys, I bought my car back in September and I love it to death but there are a few things that need to be fixed up. So, my Gauges aren't working and I am not sure if it;s the gauge itself or the electrical. My Gas g… --- ## [Audi overheating when in traffic.... / recs for repair shop in Somerville](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-overheating-when-in-traffic-recs-for-repair-shop-in-somerville/104895)
**Author:** [@hallorymogren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hallorymogren)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2017, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-overheating-when-in-traffic-recs-for-repair-shop-in-somerville/104895 "2017-06-17T23:48:48Z")
I'm the new owner of a 2011 Audi A4 -- passed down from a family member who kept very good care of it. Several weeks ago during the first hot weather blast, it started overheating when I was sitting in traffic with the … --- ## [Emission testing only may not be the answer, but then again no worries?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emission-testing-only-may-not-be-the-answer-but-then-again-no-worries/105003)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2017, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emission-testing-only-may-not-be-the-answer-but-then-again-no-worries/105003 "2017-06-17T20:29:25Z")
So this truck as been parking along the street for 3 years at least, maybe the box is bolted to the body? Seen worse? --- ## [Stuck gas and speedometer on 2015 Toyota Highlander](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-gas-and-speedometer-on-2015-toyota-highlander/104899)
**Author:** [@spunkis2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spunkis2)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2017, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-gas-and-speedometer-on-2015-toyota-highlander/104899 "2017-06-17T15:55:59Z")
The gas gauge and speedometer on my 2015 Toyota Highlander (27K miles) occasionally stick at Empty (gas) and 0mph (speedometer). It seems to happen when it's been sitting for over 24 hours. The gauges will eventually st… --- ## [How long can I sit on repairing the front suspension?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-can-i-sit-on-repairing-the-front-suspension/104911)
**Author:** [@oneirix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oneirix)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2017, 10:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-can-i-sit-on-repairing-the-front-suspension/104911 "2017-06-17T10:20:25Z")
I inherited a 2003 Saturn Ion with about 128,000 miles on it. I took it into a shop to get a sense of what kind of maintenance it needs, and I was told that the struts on the front suspension need replacing (the right on… --- ## [Can charging battery prolong its life](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-charging-battery-prolong-its-life/104719)
**Author:** [@jbrown70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbrown70)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2017, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-charging-battery-prolong-its-life/104719 "2017-06-17T01:59:51Z")
A mechanic did a free battery test on my car battery and said it's low on charge so I should get it replaced while saying the battery is probably not gonna die overnight, but should be replaced before winter. My batter… --- ## [2003 Ford Taurus Tire Damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-taurus-tire-damage/104921)
**Author:** [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2017, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-taurus-tire-damage/104921 "2017-06-17T00:02:06Z")
Hi, While avoiding a collision with a red light runner my daughter clipped a curb with the right front tire (215/60R15). The cut is a about 1 1/2" long and 1/16" deep. The rim is scratched up a bit but otherwise undam… --- ## [\[SOLVED\] Code P0455 - Car is hard to start after filling up gas tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solved-code-p0455-car-is-hard-to-start-after-filling-up-gas-tank/104668)
**Author:** [@meiokl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meiokl)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2017, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solved-code-p0455-car-is-hard-to-start-after-filling-up-gas-tank/104668 "2017-06-16T23:16:15Z")
Hi guys, I've noticed my car (Mitsubishi Endeavor 2005) having hard time starting the engine after I fill up the gas tank. I have to try a few times before the car is fully started. There's no check engine light is on.… --- ## [Front end popping Creaking, I've tried it all!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-popping-creaking-ive-tried-it-all/104855)
**Author:** [@Ajkert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ajkert)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2017, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-popping-creaking-ive-tried-it-all/104855 "2017-06-16T23:08:29Z")
've been going crazy trying to figure out what is causing this insane popping/Creaking noise front my front drivers side. I've recently noticed it only happens when I'm turning my steering wheel right, even if it's just … --- ## [No Check engine light 02 civic, I need electrical help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-check-engine-light-02-civic-i-need-electrical-help/104830)
**Author:** [@atriticuss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/atriticuss)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2017, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-check-engine-light-02-civic-i-need-electrical-help/104830 "2017-06-16T21:16:04Z")
I have a 2002 honda civic ex coupe. skipping the long story i rebuild the engine, replace the throttle body(used), crank position sensor(used), egr valve/solenoid(used). Then I payed to have the transmission rebuilt afte… --- ## [Extended use of wrong amp fuse--potential problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-use-of-wrong-amp-fuse-potential-problems/104985)
**Author:** [@trinityquiet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trinityquiet)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2017, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-use-of-wrong-amp-fuse-potential-problems/104985 "2017-06-16T18:09:41Z")
Howdy! I have a 1990 Camry that I bought 1.5 years ago. She's always had a lot of minor electrical problems in all systems (radio, turn signal, interior & exterior lights, etc). Today I finally got around to checking eve… --- ## [Squeaky brakes rio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-brakes-rio/104970)
**Author:** [@paulyj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paulyj)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2017, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-brakes-rio/104970 "2017-06-16T03:08:48Z")
Hey guys. So once in a while my brakes will let out this long screech when I pull of my driveway in the morning . it brakes fine when I'm on the road it seems likes this only happens because the car has not been driven o… --- ## [Ohc journals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ohc-journals/104927)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2017, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ohc-journals/104927 "2017-06-15T15:45:05Z")
There are no locating pins or tabs on my cam journals. You remove the caps and take off cam. Than reverse process. Why does the cap have to be put back in exact location with north/south orientation? The bolts are only “… --- ## [Oil change....how often](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-how-often/104330)
**Author:** [@drivetime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drivetime)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2017, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-how-often/104330 "2017-06-15T13:58:39Z")
Hi everyone, my mom has a 1993 Grandmarquis, it only has 32,000 miles. She only uses it to go to the store and back. We usually only change the oil every 6 months. Someone told us 6 months ago to come back every 4 month… --- ## [2002 Honda Accord shut off at stop light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-shut-off-at-stop-light/104686)
**Author:** [@jk2002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jk2002)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2017, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-shut-off-at-stop-light/104686 "2017-06-15T13:53:30Z")
My sons 2002 Honda Accord shut off a couple times when he came to a stop light. The brake, SRA, and engine lights came on. The car has about 168,000 miles. His mechanic says it's most likely an electrical problem that h… --- ## [O2 sensor problem with my 06 Xterra! HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-problem-with-my-06-xterra-help/74514)
**Author:** [@KLM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KLM)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2017, 8:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-problem-with-my-06-xterra-help/74514 "2017-06-15T08:50:00Z")
I have a 06 Xterra with a O2 problem that has been going on for over a year and a half! my mechanic has been on this car for over a year and now it has been at Nissan for over 2 months. no one can seem to figure out what… --- ## [Can My Car Pass Emissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-my-car-pass-emissions/104944)
**Author:** [@tripptrippy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tripptrippy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2017, 7:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-my-car-pass-emissions/104944 "2017-06-15T07:12:34Z")
I Have a 2005 Ford Crown Vic I wanted To Know Will My Car Pass Emissions with These Monitors .Every Thing Is Checked Off But The (Cat) & (HCAT & AIR) are Not Available [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=967) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=969)