# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=980 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 981 --- ## [Heater off but still blows hot air continuously](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-off-but-still-blows-hot-air-continuously/103123)
**Author:** [@TheMisses2013](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMisses2013)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2017, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-off-but-still-blows-hot-air-continuously/103123 "2017-04-20T19:40:59Z")
I have a 97 Explorer. When the heater/AC is off, it still blows hot air & we can't figure out how to make it stop. We've tried adjusting the temp, but it only goes from 15\* - 32\*& it's stuck on C\*. The message panel on t… --- ## [Car won't rev past 2500 RPMS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-rev-past-2500-rpms/102968)
**Author:** [@leon.harris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leon.harris)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2017, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-rev-past-2500-rpms/102968 "2017-04-20T19:29:52Z")
Hey I have a 2005 Dodge Neon SX 2.0 and when driving my car won't rev past 2500 rpsm. It runs great under that though. I am also having an issue getting it to start sometimes. The reving issue I have no clue what it coul… --- ## [My AWD has been diconected. Is this a good solution?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-awd-has-been-diconected-is-this-a-good-solution/103165)
**Author:** [@DruidDriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DruidDriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2017, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-awd-has-been-diconected-is-this-a-good-solution/103165 "2017-04-20T19:24:31Z")
2011 Nissan Rogue After experiencing a grinding and binding condition when backing up with the steering wheel full right or left, I took it to my friend, a mechanic for a look-see. It was determined they the universa… --- ## [Strut Failure Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strut-failure-question/103149)
**Author:** [@all](https://community.cartalk.com/u/all)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2017, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strut-failure-question/103149 "2017-04-20T15:23:53Z")
I have a 2002 Dodge Intrepid had both front struts replaced along with swing bar in Jan 29 /15 Driving along the expressway at 65 mph and the driver strut failed leaving me with no steering at all. The car fishtailed … --- ## [To repair or not to repair before returning lease](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-repair-or-not-to-repair-before-returning-lease/103099)
**Author:** [@Millsie2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Millsie2)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2017, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-repair-or-not-to-repair-before-returning-lease/103099 "2017-04-20T14:12:42Z")
Hi all - looking for some general feedback from those with more experience in this arena. The lease on my Civic is up in a few months and I'll likely turn it in for either a new lease or buy used from the same dealer. … --- ## [Repeated Caliper Failures?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repeated-caliper-failures/102845)
**Author:** [@schramphoto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/schramphoto)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2017, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repeated-caliper-failures/102845 "2017-04-20T13:45:38Z")
2008 Honda Civic EX, manual transmission, 105K, e-brake cable has been checked multiple times. Last November, I was doing routine maintenance on my Civic. When replacing the brake pads, I noticed the rear driver calipe… --- ## [Help me lol](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-lol/103141)
**Author:** [@Gfunk201](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gfunk201)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2017, 11:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-lol/103141 "2017-04-20T11:40:39Z")
I need help with my 1994 BMW 318i...I ran out of gas and even after putting gas in it wouldn't start...So I replaced the fuel filter and fuel pump relay then it started up again. Well after I turned Ed the car off it wou… --- ## [What causes a broken axle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-a-broken-axle/103116)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2017, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-a-broken-axle/103116 "2017-04-20T01:21:04Z")
I don't see how a pot hole can do it. The axle just gets pointed up and down b/c of the CV joint. A pothole should not stress the axle at all. --- ## [Buick Century 73](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-73/103138)
**Author:** [@HWood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HWood)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2017, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-73/103138 "2017-04-19T20:27:17Z")
I am looking for a cable for my 1973 Buick Century manual brake release that is broken. --- ## [Intermittent Starting and Occasional Stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-starting-and-occasional-stalling/102877)
**Author:** [@johnsochor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnsochor)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2017, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-starting-and-occasional-stalling/102877 "2017-04-19T16:53:06Z")
So my 2002 Chevy Malibu has been having some trouble over the past few weeks. Out of nowhere the car starting having difficulty starting, I'd turn the key and the engine would crank but it would not start. I found out th… --- ## [2002 VW Golf - Intermittent power loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-vw-golf-intermittent-power-loss/48799)
**Author:** [@sillyzilly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sillyzilly)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2017, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-vw-golf-intermittent-power-loss/48799 "2017-04-19T13:56:21Z")
I have a stick-shift 2002 VW Golf. A handful of times in the last six weeks or so, I've been in fifth gear and felt something in the car shift a bit, and then I lose engine power for just a moment--and then it picks righ… --- ## [Humming sound at 65km+ after new Bridgestone Ecopias installed by Costco](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-sound-at-65km-after-new-bridgestone-ecopias-installed-by-costco/103122)
**Author:** [@douglas.bryan94](https://community.cartalk.com/u/douglas.bryan94)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2017, 6:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-sound-at-65km-after-new-bridgestone-ecopias-installed-by-costco/103122 "2017-04-19T06:23:54Z")
Hey guys, I recently took my 2005 Toyota Camry LE to Costco and had a new set of Bridgestone Ecopias installed, this came with the balancing as well. However, now when I reach 65km/h or higher – I start to hear a hummi… --- ## [Power loss, 1996 F-150, 300 six](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-loss-1996-f-150-300-six/102520)
**Author:** [@sealion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sealion)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2017, 5:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-loss-1996-f-150-300-six/102520 "2017-04-19T05:44:19Z")
I have had a persistent problem with power loss, and some MPG loss as well. I find going up highway hills starting at 60 mph I am struggling at 45 mph at the top in third gear. I sometimes pull a 6500lb. boat up a steep,… --- ## [Repair or replace door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-replace-door/103093)
**Author:** [@sanya\_2001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sanya_2001)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2017, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-replace-door/103093 "2017-04-19T02:52:57Z")
Hey. My first post here, this seems like a helpful place. I seem to be having a lot of anxiety over this. I had an accident and got the police report for repair and it mentions repair should be done for the doors, rocke… --- ## [IH scout inline 6 valve adjustment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ih-scout-inline-6-valve-adjustment/103119)
**Author:** [@bklynspringer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bklynspringer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2017, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ih-scout-inline-6-valve-adjustment/103119 "2017-04-19T02:12:23Z")
I have a 71 scout 800B with an inline 6 that I would like to do a valve adjustment on. My main question is: How do I find the proper spacing for my motor? If there is a website or somewhere that I can find this info I w… --- ## [Cleaning an engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-an-engine/103077)
**Author:** [@John\_Andrew\_McCormick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Andrew_McCormick)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2017, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-an-engine/103077 "2017-04-18T20:16:40Z")
Hi all, I was wondering what are your thoughts on washing, cleaning your engine out yourself using a product such as Gunk engine cleaner. I’ve seen videos on YouTube of people cleaning their cars with no problems but I k… --- ## ['98 Civic EX power cuts out then pops bck on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-civic-ex-power-cuts-out-then-pops-bck-on/84928)
**Author:** [@lauriano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lauriano)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2017, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-civic-ex-power-cuts-out-then-pops-bck-on/84928 "2017-04-18T17:15:35Z")
'98 Coupe, manual trans, zipping along, car lurches, tach dial drops to zero, power comes right back on. Lights on dash don't go out. Happens randomly, no rhyme or reason and no code. Once it a while stalls out, then can… --- ## [Toyota venza 2012 XLE steering issues wile braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-venza-2012-xle-steering-issues-wile-braking/102939)
**Author:** [@debbymachuca](https://community.cartalk.com/u/debbymachuca)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2017, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-venza-2012-xle-steering-issues-wile-braking/102939 "2017-04-18T16:52:53Z")
Hello, I just bought a new to me Toyota Venza 2012 XLE. It came with winter tires. The car is originally from Canada. I am in Oregon with lots of rain. The car will veer to the right or left when braking. The dealer put … --- ## [2012 Subaru Impreza Oil Usage - Is it a generic design flaw](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-impreza-oil-usage-is-it-a-generic-design-flaw/74140)
**Author:** [@garybx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/garybx)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2017, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-impreza-oil-usage-is-it-a-generic-design-flaw/74140 "2017-04-18T16:48:40Z")
I have 6 month old 2012 Impreza - bought it new. It uses about a quart of oil (0-20W) every 2000 miles. The dealer says the warranty will address repairs only if its less than every 1200 miles and that oil usage is no… --- ## [97 Nissan Altima - Car wont start - No sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-nissan-altima-car-wont-start-no-sound/103068)
**Author:** [@bknigt31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bknigt31)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2017, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-nissan-altima-car-wont-start-no-sound/103068 "2017-04-18T04:01:21Z")
I have a 1997 Nissan Altima. I tried starting my car this morning. The warning lights come on but when I turn the ignition the car makes no sound at all. No clicking. Nothing. The radio and headlights work (I didn't try … --- ## [Seat belt light flashing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-belt-light-flashing/102955)
**Author:** [@detguy1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/detguy1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2017, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-belt-light-flashing/102955 "2017-04-17T23:57:35Z")
On our 05 Mercury Monterey the Seat belt light has started flashing. It flashes four times, pauses and flashes again for 13 times and repeats. Any idea what could be cause and where to look? End of last summer we had an… --- ## [2 new tires mounted diagonally (one in front, one in year)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-new-tires-mounted-diagonally-one-in-front-one-in-year/103019)
**Author:** [@fhuebler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fhuebler)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2017, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-new-tires-mounted-diagonally-one-in-front-one-in-year/103019 "2017-04-17T21:24:15Z")
I have two different pairs of all-season tires: one pair that has been driven for about 20,000 miles, another pair from a different manufacturer that is new and that has been driven for maybe 1,000 miles. The older tires… --- ## [Please help going nutz](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-going-nutz/102393)
**Author:** [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2017, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-going-nutz/102393 "2017-04-17T19:11:15Z")
my son has a 1998 dodge intrepid 2.7 the cooling fans wont come on. has a new radiator, new water pump, new thermostat,new hoses, new fan relays, new temp control sensor. I have jumped the fan to battery and they work. c… --- ## [Oil Pan Gasket: Engine support](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pan-gasket-engine-support/103062)
**Author:** [@tom418](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom418)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2017, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pan-gasket-engine-support/103062 "2017-04-17T14:32:48Z")
I'm changing out the oil pan gasket on my 1979 Toyota Celica (RWD). The FSM says to (in this order) remove the (8) motor mount bolts from the engine block and THEN support the tranny with a jack and raise the engine abo… --- ## [My 2008 XC70 hit 215,000 miles, what are some things to expect?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2008-xc70-hit-215-000-miles-what-are-some-things-to-expect/103054)
**Author:** [@chrisvolvos80](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chrisvolvos80)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2017, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2008-xc70-hit-215-000-miles-what-are-some-things-to-expect/103054 "2017-04-17T12:33:54Z")
Hello Car Talk / Volvo community! My 2008 Volvo XC70 has hit 215,000 miles. I want to keep it as long as I can, until 2023 at least. Then I plan to get another Volvo. I have done regular maintenance and repairs over… --- ## [Escalating Hesitation-Then-Jerk-Forward Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/escalating-hesitation-then-jerk-forward-issue/102554)
**Author:** [@enargins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/enargins)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2017, 6:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/escalating-hesitation-then-jerk-forward-issue/102554 "2017-04-17T06:39:06Z")
1) About 2 months ago I started having a problem with the car sometimes hesitating, then jerking forward a little, especially when almost stopped. Also engine died once when going very slow \< 5 MPH. Tried fuel injection … --- ## [2001 silverado pulls when braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-silverado-pulls-when-braking/102964)
**Author:** [@Jdm2500hd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jdm2500hd)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2017, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-silverado-pulls-when-braking/102964 "2017-04-17T00:48:10Z")
Ok guys, I'm about to give up. I have an 01 silverado 2500HD. When I first bout it I noticed a worn right front tire and a sight pull to the right. So here's everything I did. I noticed the rear roters were rusty so I re… --- ## [Is there a definite diagnostic for an AC compressor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-definite-diagnostic-for-an-ac-compressor/102904)
**Author:** [@markg2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markg2)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2017, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-definite-diagnostic-for-an-ac-compressor/102904 "2017-04-16T16:56:13Z")
2000 Silverado 4WD 2500 251,000 miles Over the past 2 summers I've had 3 reasonably good mechanics try and fix the AC (starts out cold/cool then goes ambient temperature after no more than 10 minutes or so, the hotter … --- ## [Should I replace shocks or struts on 1997 Tercel?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-shocks-or-struts-on-1997-tercel/103023)
**Author:** [@lpear01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lpear01)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2017, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-shocks-or-struts-on-1997-tercel/103023 "2017-04-16T13:53:30Z")
I have a 1997 Tercel that runs great but obviously needs some cushion. Do I need to replace both shocks and struts or would replacing one of them be sufficient. . --- ## [Camry 2007 check engine light flashing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-2007-check-engine-light-flashing/103027)
**Author:** [@shamshad.ayobi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shamshad.ayobi)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2017, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-2007-check-engine-light-flashing/103027 "2017-04-16T01:11:59Z")
check engine light starts flashing, engine vibrating and misfiring while racing, i have fixed whatever the codes were, I have changed the plugs, ignition coils, air flow socket, oxygen sensor (bank 2 sensor 1 "according … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=979) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=981)