# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=974 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 975 --- ## [Bad wrench](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-wrench/104130)
**Author:** [@Momoh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Momoh)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2017, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-wrench/104130 "2017-05-22T02:24:07Z")
The person I paid to replace the starter, made a mess of it. Cross threaded the top bolt. The next guy I hired showed up once and pointed out what the first guy done, and he has not returned. Since then I watched the You… --- ## [Need Major Help/Advice/Suggestions Asap Please!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-major-help-advice-suggestions-asap-please/104131)
**Author:** [@skylie.swiftmandetail](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skylie.swiftmandetail)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2017, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-major-help-advice-suggestions-asap-please/104131 "2017-05-22T02:18:41Z")
We have absolutely no idea what is wrong with our van (1997 Nissan Quest)!! Here's the story.. As my husband pulled out of a parking lot (rather quickly) we hit a bump/pothole pretty hard. We were able to get about a hal… --- ## [Does anyone know difference between AC/Pro products?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-difference-between-ac-pro-products/104191)
**Author:** [@Noelm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noelm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2017, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-difference-between-ac-pro-products/104191 "2017-05-21T20:58:51Z")
Hello folks, The refrigerant in my car is low and I would like to refill myself. I was looking at various AC/Pro products and couldn't figure out the difference really. http://acprocold.com/products/ Does anyone know… --- ## [Obd2 codes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd2-codes/104090)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2017, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd2-codes/104090 "2017-05-21T13:44:48Z")
my 01 accord has an abs and srs dash light. I cannot access code with my simple code reader. but you can manually jumper the DLC port so you can count the ABS light flashes. except I am getting a dozen or more sequences … --- ## [P0507 Error Code Leaving Dealership](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0507-error-code-leaving-dealership/104157)
**Author:** [@mgill81168](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mgill81168)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2017, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0507-error-code-leaving-dealership/104157 "2017-05-21T00:55:48Z")
I purchased a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo at a large dealership on Tuesday. Leaving the lot I got a check engine light and the tire pressure warning light. Took it back and service dept reset the code. The dealership… --- ## [Ford Solenoid Internal Coil Connections](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-solenoid-internal-coil-connections/104161)
**Author:** [@Mike123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike123)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2017, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-solenoid-internal-coil-connections/104161 "2017-05-20T23:48:30Z")
I have a starter solenoid go bad on a Ford F700, 1989 model.So I got another one for it. I decided to check the coil resistance, to compare it with the old one. Both were around 4 Ohm. But it turned out, in the new sol… --- ## [2011 Equinox LT: 106.5k, Sudden No DRIVE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-equinox-lt-106-5k-sudden-no-drive/104114)
**Author:** [@ColtHero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ColtHero)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2017, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-equinox-lt-106-5k-sudden-no-drive/104114 "2017-05-20T18:55:33Z")
Just stopped at a light, idling fine, no issues, went to take off and vehicle would not move!! Tried several gears, had to push into nearby parking lot. Waiting for vehicle to cool down now. Drove hundreds of miles wi… --- ## [2007 ford f150 v6 started using alot of fuel. suggestions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-f150-v6-started-using-alot-of-fuel-suggestions/104111)
**Author:** [@gunteredward](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gunteredward)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2017, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-f150-v6-started-using-alot-of-fuel-suggestions/104111 "2017-05-19T23:49:41Z")
2007 ford f150 with v6 engine. 110K miles. tuned up at 98k. brakes checked - nothing hung up. front end aligned. suddenly started gobbling up fuel. any ideas? bad oxygen sensor maybe? thanks for any input. --- ## [LeSabre Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lesabre-issues/104113)
**Author:** [@Battlefield\_1111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Battlefield_1111)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2017, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lesabre-issues/104113 "2017-05-19T23:09:50Z")
2000 Buick LeSabre. After replacing starter. The car died and had to be jumped. Once the car had enough power it started but now the car runs rough it vibrates alot on idle the rpms are alot higher then they should and … --- ## [My 2001 mercury mountaineer turns fine left but not right any clues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2001-mercury-mountaineer-turns-fine-left-but-not-right-any-clues/104108)
**Author:** [@Wes823](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wes823)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2017, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2001-mercury-mountaineer-turns-fine-left-but-not-right-any-clues/104108 "2017-05-19T21:47:57Z")
Steering wheel turns left fine but when you try to turn it right it acts as if the power steering is out. when you speed up it is a lot easier to turn it right though. My car is a 2001 mercury mountaineer --- ## [Automatic trans sticking in first gear after highway commute](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-trans-sticking-in-first-gear-after-highway-commute/104045)
**Author:** [@traxis11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/traxis11)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2017, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-trans-sticking-in-first-gear-after-highway-commute/104045 "2017-05-19T03:17:09Z")
My 2004 gas VW golf automatic trans seems to be getting stuck into 1st gear and not upshifting after my commute. Car runs and shifts fine, but after 40 minutes or so on 95, when starting and stopping as I get close to of… --- ## ['02 Impala 3.4L: Diagnose This!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-impala-3-4l-diagnose-this/100772)
**Author:** [@ColtHero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ColtHero)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2017, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-impala-3-4l-diagnose-this/100772 "2017-05-19T03:01:45Z")
Without first getting into a discussion of the problem, please review these three data captures and tell me if you see anything that would point to a problem. The Captures were taken on the drive home from work yesterda… --- ## [Why are there two coolant temp sensors on many vehicles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-there-two-coolant-temp-sensors-on-many-vehicles/104038)
**Author:** [@meanjoe75fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meanjoe75fan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2017, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-there-two-coolant-temp-sensors-on-many-vehicles/104038 "2017-05-19T01:12:25Z")
Okay, as I've previously mentioned, my 1994 F150 had engine issues, and I've replaced the engine with a rebuilt unit. In the process of swapping over the sensors, I noticed that there are TWO coolant temp sensors: one by… --- ## [Exclusive Lifetime Warranty - Power train](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exclusive-lifetime-warranty-power-train/56896)
**Author:** [@pianoem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pianoem)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2017, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exclusive-lifetime-warranty-power-train/56896 "2017-05-18T20:14:18Z")
A Subaru dealer in our state offers a lifetime warranty on the power train. (Factory is 5 yrs. 60,000 miles whichever comes first). A gimmick to get customers? Make them think they are really getting something wort… --- ## [Dealer can't figure out why my steering locks up when turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-cant-figure-out-why-my-steering-locks-up-when-turning/104002)
**Author:** [@asimlies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asimlies)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2017, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-cant-figure-out-why-my-steering-locks-up-when-turning/104002 "2017-05-18T16:54:04Z")
Hi, I am really hoping someone can help me here. I have two problems and they may or may not be related. The first problem is steering locking and the second problems is that the 'VDC Off' light on the dashboard comes on… --- ## [Brakes fail after 30 minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-fail-after-30-minutes/87817)
**Author:** [@benramon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/benramon)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2017, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-fail-after-30-minutes/87817 "2017-05-18T14:35:17Z")
I have a 2003 VW Passat V6 Wagon. About 6 months ago, I had some work done on the car including Brake Fluid flush. A month later, I had to park the car because I suspected the front bearings went bad because of a loud mo… --- ## [Nissan odometer gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-odometer-gears/103755)
**Author:** [@rotorpup](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rotorpup)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2017, 11:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-odometer-gears/103755 "2017-05-18T11:52:12Z")
Does anyone know where I can get an odometer gear set and how to replace the gears on a 1997 Nissan pickup? --- ## [92 Civic Rough Idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-civic-rough-idle/103769)
**Author:** [@driassetto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/driassetto)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2017, 5:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-civic-rough-idle/103769 "2017-05-18T05:31:25Z")
Hello People. I have a 92 Civic CX that im having an odd issue with. The car runs fine on cold start, with RPMs showing ~900-1100 as per standard honda norm. An important tidbit is that the idle issues are affected … --- ## [Car hard to start sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-hard-to-start-sometimes/104035)
**Author:** [@jjmalove](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjmalove)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2017, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-hard-to-start-sometimes/104035 "2017-05-18T03:52:35Z")
Hello, Vehicle is Oldsmobile Alero 2004, 3.4L V6, 160000 miles. I've been having intermittent problems starting my car lately, maybe over the last month or so. What happens is when I turn it to Start it will crank a… --- ## [One for you OLD School Mechanics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-for-you-old-school-mechanics/88174)
**Author:** [@Fender1325](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fender1325)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2017, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-for-you-old-school-mechanics/88174 "2017-05-18T03:47:02Z")
Having an issue (among many others) with my 1950 cadillac. (Stock 6 volt 331 V8). On very low throttle it doesnt burn clean - it hiccups. Driving around with normal throttle its fine. Ive got recent/new plugs, wires… --- ## [Oil Filter gasket failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-filter-gasket-failure/103758)
**Author:** [@chengpu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chengpu)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2017, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-filter-gasket-failure/103758 "2017-05-18T03:10:18Z")
What are peoples thoughts on why an oil filter gasket would fail in such a way. Note this was not installed by myself but by an local chain oil & lube shop. \ **Author:** [@ChrisTruck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisTruck)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2017, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-4-3-engine-saga/103175 "2017-05-18T01:11:47Z") I've posted about this before. It's a 1995 S10 4.3 TBI Vin Z engine. 237k miles. I had a used engine installed over a year ago and around 10k miles on it so far (engine supposedly had 100k miles on it). It ran good, burn… --- ## [Battery hooked up backwards 95 mustang base model](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-hooked-up-backwards-95-mustang-base-model/104044)
**Author:** [@dennyfrog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dennyfrog)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2017, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-hooked-up-backwards-95-mustang-base-model/104044 "2017-05-17T22:06:44Z")
So I know nothing about cars but I know that I messed up but I don't know just how bad I messed up . So I was working on my 95 mustang (base model) and I wasn't looking but I hooked up the battery backwards and when I we… --- ## [Sister cars 😁😁😁](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sister-cars/104015)
**Author:** [@Maryanne1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maryanne1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2017, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sister-cars/104015 "2017-05-17T20:59:07Z")
I know this might be a ridiculous question, but I was wondering if I can put parts from a 2004 Hyundai Accent in my 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe?? --- ## [Old diesel fuel and emissions test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-diesel-fuel-and-emissions-test/104003)
**Author:** [@chengpu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chengpu)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2017, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-diesel-fuel-and-emissions-test/104003 "2017-05-17T20:25:22Z")
I got a 2003 Jetta TDI that's been sitting parked for about 2 years. Before my wife parked it I asked if she ran it dry and the response was yes. We need it again so I got it running new oil, filter, fuel filter, air fil… --- ## [F150 fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-fuel-pump/78985)
**Author:** [@cravinbob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cravinbob)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2017, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-fuel-pump/78985 "2017-05-17T20:16:57Z")
Went to start "Larry", my 1990 Ford F150, the engine cranked but did not start. I switched to the other fuel tank and it started right up. The tank I normally use is the rear one and the pump had been getting noisier whi… --- ## [New Manual Transmission Problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-manual-transmission-problems/103965)
**Author:** [@forrestdlong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/forrestdlong)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2017, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-manual-transmission-problems/103965 "2017-05-17T19:33:06Z")
I recently bought a brand new 2017 Manual Transmission Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. At first it was running great, but now it seems like the engine/transmission is working too hard at the lower gears. The car currently has a… --- ## [Scratched the curb.. Does my tire need to be replaced?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scratched-the-curb-does-my-tire-need-to-be-replaced/104016)
**Author:** [@renfei.song](https://community.cartalk.com/u/renfei.song)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2017, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scratched-the-curb-does-my-tire-need-to-be-replaced/104016 "2017-05-17T14:13:41Z")
Accidentally turned into a curb during a dark night and got my tire scratched with a through cut... seems not very deep but still concerning (see pictures). Do I need to have it replaced or it is still good? (tire size 2… --- ## [Universal Lubricants](https://community.cartalk.com/t/universal-lubricants/103992)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2017, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/universal-lubricants/103992 "2017-05-17T14:13:05Z")
I need to set up an oil change in a remote location. I am using Brakes Plus based on recommendations. They use "Universal Lubricants" oil. Anyone know anything about this brand? I never heard of it before. --- ## [V6 Crossovers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/v6-crossovers/65008)
**Author:** [@sbrott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sbrott)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2017, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/v6-crossovers/65008 "2017-05-17T13:51:57Z")
I am having some difficulty resolving the purchase of a new vehicle ... I am interested in the small SUV / Crossover category (for reasons of size, more leg room for my tall husband compared to my current car, and the d… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=973) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=975)