# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=978 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 979 --- ## [Help! Is it a loss?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-is-it-a-loss/103472)
**Author:** [@aseidel02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aseidel02)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-is-it-a-loss/103472 "2017-05-02T00:29:30Z")
I got into a collision on Friday going about 55 on the highway when it came to a dead stop and I slammed into the back of another jeep. My airbags deployed (four of them). Radiator fluid gushed out and my driver side doo… --- ## [Advice needed for spark plugs replacement (2006 Sentra)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-needed-for-spark-plugs-replacement-2006-sentra/103081)
**Author:** [@Noelm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noelm)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-needed-for-spark-plugs-replacement-2006-sentra/103081 "2017-05-02T00:25:54Z")
Hello folks, My 2006 Sentra 1.8L has about 103,000 miles on it and due for maintenance. I plan to do some of the stuff myself, including spark plugs replacement. I read few tutorials online and also watched YouTube … --- ## [Subaru running hotter after new timing belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-running-hotter-after-new-timing-belt/103266)
**Author:** [@PaulCh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulCh)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-running-hotter-after-new-timing-belt/103266 "2017-05-01T23:30:10Z")
1998 Subaru Legacy L. I had my car's timing belt and water pump changed at 107,500 miles (the timing belt was previously changed at 40,000 miles when the water pump had a leak). On Saturday I noticed that the Subaru'… --- ## [Replace PCM/ECU with used part?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-pcm-ecu-with-used-part/103437)
**Author:** [@Noah\_Sital](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noah_Sital)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-pcm-ecu-with-used-part/103437 "2017-05-01T23:25:18Z")
I need to replace my Town and Country Power Control Module, but the factory unit costs $700 or more... Since this is a high-mileage vehicle, I'd like to use a remanufactured part, but all the websites are tagged with "sc… --- ## [2006 Acura TL Diésel?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-acura-tl-diesel/103387)
**Author:** [@registereduser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/registereduser)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-acura-tl-diesel/103387 "2017-05-01T23:09:36Z")
Hey guys I need your help. No, there is not a new diesel Acura. The title was just to catch your attention. Please forgive me. :wish: I just purchased this 2006 Acura TL (146k miles) base model and it sounds like a dies… --- ## [2004 Pilot (120K miles), paid $4000, repairs $1800-should i do it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pilot-120k-miles-paid-4000-repairs-1800-should-i-do-it/103337)
**Author:** [@mschristinejames](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mschristinejames)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pilot-120k-miles-paid-4000-repairs-1800-should-i-do-it/103337 "2017-05-01T19:30:11Z")
Hi, i dont know much about cars, just looking to hear other opinions.... bought purchased what i thought was a good deal from an auction. (i didn't go personally, but a trusted friend buys/sells from auctions). so i had… --- ## [Fuel line popped off of fuel pump 2001 mazda b3000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-line-popped-off-of-fuel-pump-2001-mazda-b3000/103459)
**Author:** [@xXJKING07Xx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xXJKING07Xx)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2017, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-line-popped-off-of-fuel-pump-2001-mazda-b3000/103459 "2017-04-30T19:08:01Z")
Hi everyone, so i went to start my truck the other day and was squirting gas all over the yard. One of the two small lines popped off of where the fuel pump runs into the gas tank. It was held on with a zip tie, and I'… --- ## [ABS, downhill assist and anti skid lights are on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-downhill-assist-and-anti-skid-lights-are-on/103452)
**Author:** [@Kwk17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kwk17)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2017, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-downhill-assist-and-anti-skid-lights-are-on/103452 "2017-04-30T18:33:05Z")
What would cause these lights to come on? --- ## [Subaru Catalytic Converter Situation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-catalytic-converter-situation/103423)
**Author:** [@Bejank](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bejank)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2017, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-catalytic-converter-situation/103423 "2017-04-30T14:00:23Z")
My son seems to have bought a lemon of a car last September. It's a 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5x Premium. About a month ago he broke down and was diagnosed with bad head gaskets. Those were replaced. A week later he bro… --- ## [Tire Rack experience](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-rack-experience/103296)
**Author:** [@vicjsm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vicjsm)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2017, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-rack-experience/103296 "2017-04-30T01:15:13Z")
I decided to try Tire Rack as it was mentioned on Car Talk. Well . . . I ordered the tires and paid over $100 to have them shipped to my recommended installer. They arrived and I took the 3500 truck in to have them ins… --- ## [My Versa makes a gurgling noise when I accelerate. I have been told many things from my dealership from it's the way I drive to that is a normal sound. Is it normal? If it was why did it start 5 months after I bought the car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-versa-makes-a-gurgling-noise-when-i-accelerate-i-have-been-told-many-things-from-my-dealership-from-its-the-way-i-drive-to-that-is-a-normal-sound-is-it-normal-if-it-was-why-did-it-start-5-months-after-i-bought-the-car/103393)
**Author:** [@vrebosch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vrebosch)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2017, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-versa-makes-a-gurgling-noise-when-i-accelerate-i-have-been-told-many-things-from-my-dealership-from-its-the-way-i-drive-to-that-is-a-normal-sound-is-it-normal-if-it-was-why-did-it-start-5-months-after-i-bought-the-car/103393 "2017-04-30T01:08:57Z")
I have been hearing a gurgelling sound arch time I accelerate. They tell me it's a normal sound. I can't believe that it's a normal sound. If it was. No one would ever buy this car. Thoughts? --- ## [2012 Infiniti G37](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-infiniti-g37/103299)
**Author:** [@atrong37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/atrong37)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2017, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-infiniti-g37/103299 "2017-04-30T00:58:17Z")
Hey guys, Aaron here. My car has been acting up lately, and has been having a lot repairs. In the last 3 months, I've had the AC fixed about 3 times, a couple other things fixed that I can't remember at this moment, s… --- ## [87 f150 302 backfire? out of intake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-f150-302-backfire-out-of-intake/100684)
**Author:** [@Josephc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josephc)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2017, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-f150-302-backfire-out-of-intake/100684 "2017-04-30T00:50:28Z")
A buddy just borrowed my truck and got about 2 blocks away when the truck lost all power. We took a look under the hood and when it is given any gas the airfilter box starts jumping up and down and a popping sound comes … --- ## [Correct oil filter for Full Syn engine oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/correct-oil-filter-for-full-syn-engine-oil/103317)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2017, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/correct-oil-filter-for-full-syn-engine-oil/103317 "2017-04-29T21:43:00Z")
I am getting mixed info about oil filter type if I use Full Syn. Some say Full syn filter has small pores hence use the ones specially designed and hence more expensive. O'Reilly brand works for both oil types - is t… --- ## [Cylinder misfire after replacing coil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-misfire-after-replacing-coil/103333)
**Author:** [@Kacieandmaggie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kacieandmaggie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2017, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-misfire-after-replacing-coil/103333 "2017-04-29T13:03:11Z")
Yesterday my car began shaking and my check engine light came in. I had it read at autozone and it said cylinder 4 misfire. I checked the plugs and they looked good. I figured it was the ignition coil, so I switched t… --- ## [Fluids never changed but still are clean, hows that possible?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluids-never-changed-but-still-are-clean-hows-that-possible/103282)
**Author:** [@Noelm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noelm)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2017, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluids-never-changed-but-still-are-clean-hows-that-possible/103282 "2017-04-29T04:14:35Z")
Hello folks, I have 2006 Nissan Sentra that I bought pre-owned in 2010 with 70000 miles on it. Since this was my first car, I did maintenance what the mechanic told me to do, nothing more than that. It didn't come with… --- ## [2003 Honda CRV - Engine Light/knockback on accelerate/wont pass 60mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-crv-engine-light-knockback-on-accelerate-wont-pass-60mph/103142)
**Author:** [@depper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/depper)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2017, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-crv-engine-light-knockback-on-accelerate-wont-pass-60mph/103142 "2017-04-29T00:42:23Z")
My wife's 2003 Honda CRV. On her way to work she called to complain about a knock back feeling when she accelerates. No sound, just the knockback feeling. Car struggles to accelerate past 60. Engine light came on. S… --- ## [P0351 2009 Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0351-2009-corolla/101789)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0351-2009-corolla/101789 "2017-04-28T23:12:33Z")
Toyota Corolla, 135,000 miles, plugs replaced @ 100,000. CEL came on a while ago P0351, ignition coil cyl 1, after a rough start and idle. Turned the car off restarted and the car ran fine but CEL still on. Cleared co… --- ## [Repair steering wheel cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-steering-wheel-cover/103369)
**Author:** [@Andy-Ke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy-Ke)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-steering-wheel-cover/103369 "2017-04-28T20:28:52Z")
I have some deep scuffs on my steering wheel. It is some kind of vinyl. Tried black shoe polish. Any ideas ? --- ## [Rough idle, no check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-no-check-engine-light/100687)
**Author:** [@Jesse347](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jesse347)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-no-check-engine-light/100687 "2017-04-28T17:55:24Z")
I have had an issue with my 2005 pontiac grand prix for a few months. It has a rough idle and hesitates sometimes from a stop. Very rarely it went start unless I give it gas. I've changed the coils, plugs, air filter, an… --- ## [Transmission shifts late and hard after fluid change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-shifts-late-and-hard-after-fluid-change/103150)
**Author:** [@Srosier51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Srosier51)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 5:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-shifts-late-and-hard-after-fluid-change/103150 "2017-04-28T05:08:44Z")
I have a 1990 Chevy k1500. I have just recently replaced the transmission fluid and filter because I thought it would be a good idea while changing my oil. Only after the change did I find out that changing fluid after s… --- ## [Ford taurus transmission problem when shifting from first to second](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-transmission-problem-when-shifting-from-first-to-second/103326)
**Author:** [@samaha1977](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samaha1977)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-transmission-problem-when-shifting-from-first-to-second/103326 "2017-04-28T00:15:21Z")
I have a problem with my Ford Taurus model 1996 , I had several problem with my transmission and engine. I had o change both with a higher model engine ( 1999 model and transmission ) but after doing that , while drivin… --- ## [Clean jets](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clean-jets/103305)
**Author:** [@Devon\_Allision](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Devon_Allision)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clean-jets/103305 "2017-04-28T00:08:41Z")
My 1994, would it run Better​ if I got the throttle body Jets cleaned and spark plugs and wires replaced --- ## [ABS light and slow mode 2003 KIA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-light-and-slow-mode-2003-kia/102763)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-light-and-slow-mode-2003-kia/102763 "2017-04-27T23:40:26Z")
Don't have all the facts yet, but on 45 mile commute for buds wife abs light comes on, then the car goes into limp mode. She pulls over stops, restarts then all is good for a week or so. I do not know every car, but kind… --- ## [Ford Taurus 2004 SES Duratec 24v Vibration at 1600 RPM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-2004-ses-duratec-24v-vibration-at-1600-rpm/103347)
**Author:** [@Mansour1234](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mansour1234)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-2004-ses-duratec-24v-vibration-at-1600-rpm/103347 "2017-04-27T23:36:54Z")
Hello, I have a Ford Taurus 2004 SES, Duratec 24v, with 80,000 miles. Transmission fluid never changed yet. Lovely car to drive. Started to show a vibration at 1600 RM in overdrive. The fluid looks full and ok (pin… --- ## [Rear struts and sway bars '01 Subaru Outback Estimate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-struts-and-sway-bars-01-subaru-outback-estimate/103374)
**Author:** [@chrisi\_dijkstra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chrisi_dijkstra)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-struts-and-sway-bars-01-subaru-outback-estimate/103374 "2017-04-27T23:32:11Z")
I just got a quote back re: replacing rear struts and sway bars on our '01 Outback. I don't doubt that the work needs to be done, but we are new to the area, and don't want to be ripped off. Is $975 a reasonable price fo… --- ## [Still problem with my 1999 Taurus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-problem-with-my-1999-taurus/102755)
**Author:** [@Tall-Paul-Iowa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tall-Paul-Iowa)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-problem-with-my-1999-taurus/102755 "2017-04-27T23:03:07Z")
After the advice of several on this site, I took my car to a repair shop to put on an idle air value because it was not wanting to stop or start on drives around town. It has the feel of 'racing" at times and it is scary… --- ## [Transmission Problem after Maintenance Service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problem-after-maintenance-service/103321)
**Author:** [@stevenren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stevenren)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problem-after-maintenance-service/103321 "2017-04-27T15:00:58Z")
Hi guys, First post here and another transmission problem. This is for my mom's 2008 Camry, 4 cyl, 86k. I recently took it in for maintenance. The car drove fine before. It was at Toyota dealer, who did a transmissio… --- ## [Car shaking, pulling to left, grinding noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shaking-pulling-to-left-grinding-noise/103361)
**Author:** [@tseath](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tseath)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shaking-pulling-to-left-grinding-noise/103361 "2017-04-27T04:43:05Z")
Hi there, I recently kerbed my SP20 after spinning out on the motorway. I hit the kerb going around 40kmh, probably on a bit of an angle, and the front and rear left wheels took most of the impact. Since the incident, I … --- ## [Nasty Black Goo falling out of Seat Backs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nasty-black-goo-falling-out-of-seat-backs/103311)
**Author:** [@bruce1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bruce1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nasty-black-goo-falling-out-of-seat-backs/103311 "2017-04-27T03:09:44Z")
Nasty Black Goo falling out of Seat Backs I have a 2004 F150 Lariat which I purchased in 2004. I ordered it the way I wanted and up until recently, she has been kept in immaculate condition. Recently pieces of black nas… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=977) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=979)