# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=979 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 980 --- ## [If someone damages your car and drives away](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-someone-damages-your-car-and-drives-away/103083)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2017, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-someone-damages-your-car-and-drives-away/103083 "2017-04-26T15:21:47Z")
So if my car is parked and I'm away from my car, someone damages it and drives away what do I do. So say for example someone is dumb enough to park right next to me, despite me parking as far away from people as possible… --- ## [Motorcycle jug installation over pistons](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motorcycle-jug-installation-over-pistons/103217)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2017, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motorcycle-jug-installation-over-pistons/103217 "2017-04-26T14:02:15Z")
I am looking for a good video that would show the best way to drop the jug on a inline 4 cylinder motorcycle onto the pistons. --- ## [Rough Idle and "Jerky" Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-and-jerky-acceleration/103259)
**Author:** [@Tatertot1989](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tatertot1989)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2017, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-and-jerky-acceleration/103259 "2017-04-26T02:07:27Z")
I have a 1998 Cherokee Sport, 4L 6 Cylinder engine. 146,000 miles. For about a year and a half I have an issue with jerky acceleration at lower speeds. Around the same time I started experiencing some problems with a … --- ## [Where can I find the REAL service schedule for my vehicle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-can-i-find-the-real-service-schedule-for-my-vehicle/103301)
**Author:** [@Wghealy2017](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wghealy2017)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2017, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-can-i-find-the-real-service-schedule-for-my-vehicle/103301 "2017-04-25T17:15:03Z")
What is the best service schedule to follow for a 2010 Sequoia? The service manual provided by Toyota does not align with the dealer's routine suggestions. Per the dealer, fluids need to be flushed or replaced on a much… --- ## [What Happens To An Engine Without Oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-to-an-engine-without-oil/103234)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2017, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-to-an-engine-without-oil/103234 "2017-04-25T14:09:09Z")
Is that for real? --- ## [04 Honda Element shakes @ 40-45mph. Its like going over rumble strips. What is it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-honda-element-shakes-40-45mph-its-like-going-over-rumble-strips-what-is-it/103284)
**Author:** [@uilani\_k](https://community.cartalk.com/u/uilani_k)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2017, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-honda-element-shakes-40-45mph-its-like-going-over-rumble-strips-what-is-it/103284 "2017-04-25T12:14:26Z")
Aloha, my car shakes or rumbles,(not in the steering wheel) when driving between 40-45 mph. You can feel it in the floor by my feet and car seat. It feels like when you go over road strips or rumble strips. I've taken… --- ## [Ford Solenoid Polarity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-solenoid-polarity/103238)
**Author:** [@Mike123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike123)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2017, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-solenoid-polarity/103238 "2017-04-25T02:43:03Z")
I am working on a 1989 Ford F700. I believe that the solenoid is bad on it. Looking around for wiring diagrams, most of them show battery and starter connections to the solenoid opposite of what I have on the truck. Do… --- ## [2000 Hyundai Elantra stalling and starting problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-hyundai-elantra-stalling-and-starting-problem/103289)
**Author:** [@Matthewverderosa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matthewverderosa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2017, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-hyundai-elantra-stalling-and-starting-problem/103289 "2017-04-25T01:28:08Z")
Hey guys first time on this site and I apologize to come in guns blazing but I got a nasty little problem I need to fix. 2000 Elantra wagon Auto 2.0l 95kmiles Bought the car 6 months ago. Ran GREAT More recently a mi… --- ## [High Pitched Sound coming from front left tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pitched-sound-coming-from-front-left-tire/103280)
**Author:** [@miyazakimagic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miyazakimagic)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2017, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pitched-sound-coming-from-front-left-tire/103280 "2017-04-24T19:05:25Z")
Hey everyone! This is my first post and I hope you all can help! I drive a Honda Fit 2015 automatic. The other day, I was driving home and as I was pulling into my garage I started to hear a high pitch scraping noise com… --- ## [2013 Avenger Air Dam](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-avenger-air-dam/103275)
**Author:** [@billmih](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billmih)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2017, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-avenger-air-dam/103275 "2017-04-24T16:07:17Z")
My son's 2013 Dodge Avenger's front air dam has been damaged to the point that he had to remove it. Does this air dam perform any real purpose (directing air to the radiator, better handling, etc) or is it just cosmetic… --- ## [Trouble Making It Uphill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-making-it-uphill/103256)
**Author:** [@tripptrippy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tripptrippy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2017, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-making-it-uphill/103256 "2017-04-24T15:11:01Z")
I have a 2005 Ford Crown Victoria It has 340,600miles on it.Yeah I know thats alot.Recently it started having Trouble making it uphill it has trouble making it to 15mph uphill.I Took It to a Mechanic 2weeks ago. I got a … --- ## [Front end crash - can the car be as safe as before?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-crash-can-the-car-be-as-safe-as-before/103047)
**Author:** [@mkumar7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mkumar7)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2017, 8:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-crash-can-the-car-be-as-safe-as-before/103047 "2017-04-24T08:59:28Z")
it looks like the driver side airbag, radiator support, radiator, fenders, lights, hood, and front bumper need to be replaced for a 2016 accord (unibody frame) after a front end collision (no one was hurt). what compr… --- ## [Realistic life of cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/realistic-life-of-cars/102948)
**Author:** [@Electric\_Green](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Electric_Green)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2017, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/realistic-life-of-cars/102948 "2017-04-24T04:18:42Z")
I love my 2001 Mustang GT. It has about 182,000 miles, runs great, and looks good. Am I stupid to think I can continue to drive it until I stop driving (I'm 68)? I figure whatever needs fixing would be less than buying a… --- ## [Multiple Electrical Failures](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multiple-electrical-failures/103177)
**Author:** [@Maker\_Mig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maker_Mig)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2017, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multiple-electrical-failures/103177 "2017-04-24T03:38:32Z")
Hello Car Talk Community! I am posting from Norway where Volvos cost twice what they do in the states but are only 1/16 of the distance! Go figure. Anyhow, I got a 2002 Volvo V70 and recently we had multiple failures w… --- ## [Is this a serious damage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-serious-damage/103236)
**Author:** [@mrinalbhatt5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrinalbhatt5)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2017, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-serious-damage/103236 "2017-04-24T01:05:45Z")
So this happened while backing up, no real damage, but I feel if I had to repair this it would be too expensive. Im a college kid. Help… Thank You --- ## [Sherlock Holmes Mystery II](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sherlock-holmes-mystery-ii/103212)
**Author:** [@OldSchoolNinja](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OldSchoolNinja)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2017, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sherlock-holmes-mystery-ii/103212 "2017-04-23T18:23:37Z")
Greetings Fellow CTs, Recently I posted about my 2014 Cruze that had a bad oil change where the plug was stripped out and the car lost oil. The Chevy dealer repaired it and the shop that did the original oil change pai… --- ## [Rear wheel bearing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-wheel-bearing/102947)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2017, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-wheel-bearing/102947 "2017-04-23T15:12:48Z")
I cannot remove my rear drums since they are fused to hub flange. not a worn lip issue. its a rust issue. I removed my front knuckle to replace that bearing but I don't think that route will work on rear drums. I have AW… --- ## [A/c hose burn thru](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-hose-burn-thru/103038)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2017, 5:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-hose-burn-thru/103038 "2017-04-23T05:43:20Z")
found out why my a/c is not working. Got another hose. Probably should change accumulator? --- ## [Murano fuel injector Repair- opinions please!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/murano-fuel-injector-repair-opinions-please/103205)
**Author:** [@newbie88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/newbie88)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2017, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/murano-fuel-injector-repair-opinions-please/103205 "2017-04-23T02:41:54Z")
i have an 09 nissan murano. a few days ago was driving and the car lost power and started sputtering almost as if it felt like it was going to run out of gas. the CEL came on. I took it to Oreillys and it put out P0300 … --- ## [Perpetual Motion Machine...Has the Future arrived?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/perpetual-motion-machine-has-the-future-arrived/92129)
**Author:** [@Honda-Blackbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda-Blackbird)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2017, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/perpetual-motion-machine-has-the-future-arrived/92129 "2017-04-23T00:38:29Z")
Hey everyone...it's a new year and supposedly anything is possible. Even Perpetual Motion? Uh oh... Anyway I ran across this on Youtube a little while ago but I havent been able to shake it out of my mind. Below is a… --- ## [Hesitation in my land cruiser fj60](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitation-in-my-land-cruiser-fj60/103207)
**Author:** [@caseyamarsh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/caseyamarsh)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2017, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitation-in-my-land-cruiser-fj60/103207 "2017-04-22T22:37:14Z")
I have a 1985 Land Cruiser FJ60. Long Story short we've rebuilt the engine, Transmission and lots of other major things in the car. I had the carburetor rebuilt about 6 months ago to try to get more power out of the engi… --- ## [Pushing BRAKES causes engine to STALL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pushing-brakes-causes-engine-to-stall/103213)
**Author:** [@jackocooper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jackocooper)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2017, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pushing-brakes-causes-engine-to-stall/103213 "2017-04-22T16:52:49Z")
Hi there, My first post on here. A bought an 1988 Alfa 75 3.0 V6 last year and having recently encountered an issue where by pushing the brake pedal causes the engine to run rough. I pressed the pedal 3 times repeatedl… --- ## [SHould I replace sensors,wires or fuses?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-sensors-wires-or-fuses/102882)
**Author:** [@faron53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/faron53)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2017, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-sensors-wires-or-fuses/102882 "2017-04-21T22:06:07Z")
Apparently,I need to run this by "you guys"...I've been getting a "check engine light for some time now (I don't wanna say how ling) :frowning: Regardless,I was finally able to have it tested when the light was actually … --- ## [Synthetic and Conventional Motor Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-and-conventional-motor-oil/103166)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2017, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-and-conventional-motor-oil/103166 "2017-04-21T18:36:28Z")
If I have to add a little oil between changes, is it okay to mix conventional oil with synthetic? Or, should mixing be avoided? --- ## [Car noise \*link included\*](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-noise-link-included/103134)
**Author:** [@njphilliesdude](https://community.cartalk.com/u/njphilliesdude)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2017, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-noise-link-included/103134 "2017-04-21T14:50:30Z")
Hi, I have a 2007 Cobalt. Since last year it made a noise coming from what sounds like the tires. When driving on the highway I would hear it with the radio off. I was told it was tire noise. However, now I hear and feel… --- ## [Possibility of removing mobiliser permanantly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possibility-of-removing-mobiliser-permanantly/103191)
**Author:** [@bushsolo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bushsolo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2017, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possibility-of-removing-mobiliser-permanantly/103191 "2017-04-21T13:26:44Z")
Peugeot 306 Hatchback 1998 Spinnaker 1587cc http://www.parkers.co.uk/peugeot/306/hatchback-1993/16-spinnaker-5d/specs/ I’m stripping out the dash so that I can replace a leaking heater matrix. Is it possible to remove… --- ## [95 Ram 2500 Transmission shift question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-ram-2500-transmission-shift-question/102567)
**Author:** [@RHIBDriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RHIBDriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2017, 7:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-ram-2500-transmission-shift-question/102567 "2017-04-21T07:58:26Z")
I have a 1995 RAM 2500 with 80,000 miles on it. When the trans is cold and if it hasn't been driven in a few days the trans sticks on the 2-3 upshift and will only shift if I lift my foot off the accelerator. If I drive … --- ## [ChangeTurn signal flasher](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changeturn-signal-flasher/103185)
**Author:** [@astro\_pilot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/astro_pilot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2017, 5:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changeturn-signal-flasher/103185 "2017-04-21T05:13:19Z")
I have a 99 Astro....and can't find the turn signal flasher, which quit on me today...it also works the four way flashing lights --- ## [Solved, and you'll never guess! HELP! Dead battery and funny smell. VSC and check engine lights on and off. Charging system and battery good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solved-and-youll-never-guess-help-dead-battery-and-funny-smell-vsc-and-check-engine-lights-on-and-off-charging-system-and-battery-good/103112)
**Author:** [@nicolegrantier12181](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nicolegrantier12181)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2017, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solved-and-youll-never-guess-help-dead-battery-and-funny-smell-vsc-and-check-engine-lights-on-and-off-charging-system-and-battery-good/103112 "2017-04-20T21:03:59Z")
I have a 2007 Camry currently sitting at a shop, while I'm stuck 8 hours from home, and I'm getting no answers.. Last Thursday my VSC, maintenance, skid, and check engine lights came on. Then they went off when I got … --- ## [Problem with humming and vibration noise in 2007 Tiburon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-humming-and-vibration-noise-in-2007-tiburon/103174)
**Author:** [@michael.g.workman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michael.g.workman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2017, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-humming-and-vibration-noise-in-2007-tiburon/103174 "2017-04-20T20:43:16Z")
I noticed that my car makes a humming noise/vibration that gets worse the faster I drive. I had the front tires re-balanced but the noise still persists. I recently put my car into a dealership service, at Coastal Hy… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=978) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=980)