# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=976 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 977 --- ## [Valve cover and timing cover oil leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-cover-and-timing-cover-oil-leaks/103812)
**Author:** [@D.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.J)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2017, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-cover-and-timing-cover-oil-leaks/103812 "2017-05-13T23:50:09Z")
Hi, my Toyota dealership said my 2006 Corolla with 117,070 miles on it needs valve cover and timing cover oil leaks fixed at a cost of $1,070. I can't afford to have this expensive work done right now. Can it wait? and I… --- ## [Forester Air Filter Assembly Trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forester-air-filter-assembly-trouble/103805)
**Author:** [@lordshell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lordshell)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2017, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forester-air-filter-assembly-trouble/103805 "2017-05-13T23:35:23Z")
My girlfriend just recently bought a used 2001 Forester with manual transmission. It’s in decent shape, except the former owner, for reasons known only to God, replaced the OEM air filter with a cold air intake. Anyway… --- ## [What is this metal thing hanging under my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-metal-thing-hanging-under-my-car/103823)
**Author:** [@Danilenae](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danilenae)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2017, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-metal-thing-hanging-under-my-car/103823 "2017-05-13T23:20:23Z")
It’s not making any weird noises- it’s not dragging on the ground… yet. Just noticed it today when I was walking to my car from a far distance… help! --- ## [Rough at idle and uphill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-at-idle-and-uphill/103391)
**Author:** [@uplift58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/uplift58)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2017, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-at-idle-and-uphill/103391 "2017-05-13T12:54:55Z")
My 99 v70 non turbo has run perfectly since I bought it 6 years ago. Today driving home from the store while stopped at a red light it started to idle rough and I was worried it might die. On taking off it was rough like… --- ## [Pulling Car Tyre for Camber Modification](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulling-car-tyre-for-camber-modification/103708)
**Author:** [@Tayyab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tayyab)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2017, 3:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulling-car-tyre-for-camber-modification/103708 "2017-05-12T03:25:42Z")
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dzDvim2JYg \[Pulling Car Tyre for Camber Modification\] I'm living in Saudi Arabia, I want to ask the name of a procedure in which Car Chasis or Strut or Arm is pulled after making it hot… --- ## [HELP! 1981 Honda prelude non-starting issue!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-1981-honda-prelude-non-starting-issue/103820)
**Author:** [@pajdc72](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pajdc72)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2017, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-1981-honda-prelude-non-starting-issue/103820 "2017-05-12T03:15:10Z")
Guys, I'm a pretty decent mechanic but I've got an '81 Honda Prelude with 1.8 liter four cylinder that has a gas-fouling/non-starting issue. The car has 98k original but sat for the last five years. I got it started b… --- ## [Bulge in Tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bulge-in-tire/103654)
**Author:** [@coachnorowski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coachnorowski)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2017, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bulge-in-tire/103654 "2017-05-11T20:32:34Z")
Hi guys, I am hoping someone with experience can tell me what to do next. I developed a bulge/bubble on my front passenger tire about a month ago. I have a 2015 mercedes benz cla, I do not have run flats. I bought 2 n… --- ## [Oil pressure drops ticking noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-drops-ticking-noise/103794)
**Author:** [@Crydak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crydak)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2017, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-drops-ticking-noise/103794 "2017-05-11T19:47:47Z")
Heads recently replaced new coils etc. But engine has a ticking noise once heated up. Also after about 20 mins of driving oil gauge will flat line upon coming to a stop and then go back to normal upon accelerating. I do… --- ## [Car dieseling after shut-off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dieseling-after-shut-off/103791)
**Author:** [@hwalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hwalk)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2017, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dieseling-after-shut-off/103791 "2017-05-11T16:29:22Z")
My 76 Lincoln Mark IV has a tendency to diesel after turning it off (probably does it half of the time). What could be causing this/how can I fix this? It has done this before and after converting to an electric fuel pum… --- ## [1990 plymouth acclaim no brake lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-plymouth-acclaim-no-brake-lights/101745)
**Author:** [@ms\_chica7171](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ms_chica7171)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2017, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-plymouth-acclaim-no-brake-lights/101745 "2017-05-11T04:47:49Z")
i have a 1990 plymouth acclaim and my brake lights wont work. i have replaced the brake light switch, the fuses and the bulbs and still not working.. anyone have any solutions for me please --- ## [Honda wheel bearing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-wheel-bearing/103716)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-wheel-bearing/103716 "2017-05-10T23:35:49Z")
01 accord. Front wheel bearing is very loose. It had so much wobble the steel dust cover for abs sensor was in pieces. Every thing I have read says there should be a large c-clip on the inner side of bearing and the ou… --- ## [2013 Sonata little or no air out of dash vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-sonata-little-or-no-air-out-of-dash-vents/85272)
**Author:** [@deckm00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deckm00)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-sonata-little-or-no-air-out-of-dash-vents/85272 "2017-05-10T21:58:12Z")
My '13 Sonata with 50K miles, yes I drive a lot, 85% of it is highway mileage, all of a sudden today on the way home I felt it getting hot in the car. The a/c was on the and fan was on low so I put it all the way up on … --- ## [Got a p0455 code (EVAP Gross Leak)?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/got-a-p0455-code-evap-gross-leak/103343)
**Author:** [@jspe8437](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jspe8437)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/got-a-p0455-code-evap-gross-leak/103343 "2017-05-10T18:32:36Z")
I got 04 Nissan Sentra and a p0455 code popped up couple days ago. I did try to remove the valve cover for some other issue but was stuck on, but did develop some minor leaks because the valve cover is now a little dirty… --- ## [Temp gauge issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temp-gauge-issue/103776)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temp-gauge-issue/103776 "2017-05-10T17:30:49Z")
01 accord temp gauge is below cold with key off and removed I start car and it goes to middle or normal operating temp immediately. it is not stuck at that point with key off lots of info online for 6 different versions … --- ## [Evap code after repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evap-code-after-repair/103766)
**Author:** [@eaglemania40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eaglemania40)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evap-code-after-repair/103766 "2017-05-10T12:44:17Z")
gas line was leaking with no code given, had new line installed with fuel filter as well,return line replaced and vapor line as well, now Im getting a evap code, return to mechanic, no leaks detected, code was reset, nex… --- ## [Monroe vs. Gabriel OEM replacement for 1995 Maxima SE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/monroe-vs-gabriel-oem-replacement-for-1995-maxima-se/103756)
**Author:** [@archi39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/archi39)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/monroe-vs-gabriel-oem-replacement-for-1995-maxima-se/103756 "2017-05-10T03:32:49Z")
My OEM replacement struts are going and one is totally gone. I last replaced them with Nissan struts about 10 years ago. As my car is over 20 years old I can't get the Nissan OEM parts. I have been reading the debate bet… --- ## [Saturn Ion 2004 -Coolant Level Sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-ion-2004-coolant-level-sensor/72579)
**Author:** [@colleenmcc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/colleenmcc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-ion-2004-coolant-level-sensor/72579 "2017-05-10T02:26:03Z")
HELLO I've been trying to research this problem, and hope someone can help me here. I listen to the show when I can, but can't find an answer for this question. (google, car talk any where) My coolant light goes on, … --- ## [Cold Starts problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-starts-problems/103640)
**Author:** [@RRoger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RRoger)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-starts-problems/103640 "2017-05-10T01:49:57Z")
Cold morning starts? I live in San Diego Ca. When the outside temperature is in 50 degrees range my 2003 Ford Ranger will not start and if it does start, once in gear half way down the block the truck cuts out completely… --- ## [2006-2009 Honda Civic engine blocks cracking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-2009-honda-civic-engine-blocks-cracking/55403)
**Author:** [@DesertRambler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DesertRambler)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2017, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-2009-honda-civic-engine-blocks-cracking/55403 "2017-05-09T17:07:53Z")
I own a 2008 Honda Civic EX with 27,000 miles on it. Today I received a letter stating the warranty on the engine block was increased to 8 years. Being concerned, I did a Google search and found that many people are expe… --- ## [2002 Volvo S60 AWD automatic stuck in "manual" mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volvo-s60-awd-automatic-stuck-in-manual-mode/103671)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2017, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volvo-s60-awd-automatic-stuck-in-manual-mode/103671 "2017-05-09T03:03:23Z")
I loaned my 2002 S 60 Volvo turbo to my daughter while I changed the oil in her Jeep. I should have warned her not to move the shifter to the left to put the transmission into manual mode. I had gotten it stuck to the l… --- ## [Lights stuck ON? How can that be?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lights-stuck-on-how-can-that-be/103684)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2017, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lights-stuck-on-how-can-that-be/103684 "2017-05-09T02:37:11Z")
A friend just had a white knuckle ride across the Sierra Nevada headed to Lake Tahoe, encountered wind, snow, fog, all at once. She reports that her yellow and red marker lights are stuck on now, and I can't guess why. … --- ## ["Hard Shifts" in Impala Recent Transmissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-shifts-in-impala-recent-transmissions/42366)
**Author:** [@ImpalaDriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ImpalaDriver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2017, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-shifts-in-impala-recent-transmissions/42366 "2017-05-09T00:58:41Z")
I have an '06 Impala SS with automatic... transaxial failed at 47,000 miles and was replaced. Mr GoodWrench says that "hard shifting" is a common problem in Chev. The replacement has been "hard shifting" from the start… --- ## [New converter or repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-converter-or-repair/103705)
**Author:** [@lash31887](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lash31887)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2017, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-converter-or-repair/103705 "2017-05-08T22:49:45Z")
I just brought my car into the shop for a loud muffler. The guy told me I need a new converter and two flanges I believe they were called. So is this the,part I need. Just want to make sure before I purchase it. --- ## [The sensors in my car aren't accurate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-sensors-in-my-car-arent-accurate/103700)
**Author:** [@bridget\_kacprzyk111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bridget_kacprzyk111)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2017, 3:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-sensors-in-my-car-arent-accurate/103700 "2017-05-08T03:25:03Z")
I'm slowly fixing up a 1998 Plymouth neon I only bought it because it gets amazing gas and it only had 77k original miles on it. I've replaced quite a bit of stuff on it. Finally got it to pass inspection so now i just w… --- ## [A/C works intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-works-intermittently/103555)
**Author:** [@robobass](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robobass)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2017, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-works-intermittently/103555 "2017-05-08T02:18:35Z")
This isn't actually a Spyder, but an '02 156sw. 2l 16v. I am in Europe! The point is, the A/C comes on only after you have been driving for like an hour. Once it's on, it works perfectly. I don't drive every day. If I dr… --- ## [Wet floor on passenger side - front](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wet-floor-on-passenger-side-front/83028)
**Author:** [@Cede](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cede)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2017, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wet-floor-on-passenger-side-front/83028 "2017-05-07T21:00:25Z")
For the past week the front passenger side floor of my 2000 Volvo S80 has been wet. Sometimes its sopping and other times it's just damp. I assume the water is coming from inside the car as the mat has a heavy rubber b… --- ## [2001 Volvo V70 vibrates only when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-volvo-v70-vibrates-only-when-accelerating/58041)
**Author:** [@mgccrx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mgccrx)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2017, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-volvo-v70-vibrates-only-when-accelerating/58041 "2017-05-07T18:57:27Z")
I just purchased a 2001 Volvo V70 wagon, front wheel drive, for my wife. The car seems to be in perfect shape, except for a vibration problem. Whenever I am driving over 25 mph there is a vibration whenever you are press… --- ## [How do I get the strong smell of cigarette smoke out of a used car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-get-the-strong-smell-of-cigarette-smoke-out-of-a-used-car/10898)
**Author:** [@ellen2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ellen2)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2017, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-get-the-strong-smell-of-cigarette-smoke-out-of-a-used-car/10898 "2017-05-07T17:35:55Z")
Help! I went down to my local Honda dealer and bought a used 2006 Honda Civic. When I drove it I thought I smelled something funny, but it wasn't very strong. I thought it was a used car sitting around smell. I was … --- ## [Snow tire size vs Summer tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tire-size-vs-summer-tires/103581)
**Author:** [@coltrane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coltrane)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2017, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tire-size-vs-summer-tires/103581 "2017-05-07T15:25:43Z")
I am planning on purchasing a new car which comes with 20" sport/summer tires. The dealer said that I should get a smaller tire size for snows, like 18". Do smaller tires handle better in the snow? should they also be na… --- ## [\-Electrical grimlins](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-grimlins/103656)
**Author:** [@haly2k1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/haly2k1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2017, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-grimlins/103656 "2017-05-07T14:02:20Z")
Are Jaguar XK8’s known to have continual electrical problems: Here’s the story: My car is a 2007 XK8 convertible, with a little over 100,000 miles on it. I got it used from Carmax, about five years ago. I got an e… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=975) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=977)