# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=984 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 985 --- ## [1999 celica oil pump replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-celica-oil-pump-replacement/102348)
**Author:** [@user456101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/user456101)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2017, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-celica-oil-pump-replacement/102348 "2017-04-01T03:48:19Z")
I bought a 1999 celica convertible a few weeks ago and when I took the splash shields off I found stuff oozing from around the timing belt cover. the timing belt was changed prior to the sale. The engine oil light come… --- ## [Harbor Freight OBD Scan Tool (#60794) with ABS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/harbor-freight-obd-scan-tool-60794-with-abs/102349)
**Author:** [@ColtHero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ColtHero)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2017, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/harbor-freight-obd-scan-tool-60794-with-abs/102349 "2017-04-01T01:03:27Z")
Every New Year's, Harbor Fake runs their 25% coupon and I usually buy something I need. This year it was an OBD-II & CAN Scan Tool. Got it for $99 after the smoke cleared. It was between this model and another similar… --- ## [Alignment and struts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alignment-and-struts/102332)
**Author:** [@poetzack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/poetzack)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2017, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alignment-and-struts/102332 "2017-04-01T00:47:43Z")
My roommates car needs 4 struts. I was driving in a rain storm and hit a puddle just right, slamming into a curb and popped two tires. I took car to mechanic and had 2 tires put on. He told me car needs alignment. It… --- ## [New Mazda CX 3 having trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-mazda-cx-3-having-trouble/102383)
**Author:** [@Hillysilly112](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hillysilly112)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2017, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-mazda-cx-3-having-trouble/102383 "2017-03-31T20:05:13Z")
Hi there, first off, the site doesn't have my car listed under model. But I just bought a 2016 Mazda CX3 Touring AWD about 20 days ago. It started off fine. I kinda noticed a little bit of drag in the back wheels/tires b… --- ## [Kia Borrego sunroof problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-borrego-sunroof-problems/102301)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2017, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-borrego-sunroof-problems/102301 "2017-03-31T16:12:58Z")
My wife has a 2009 Kia Borrego. A few weeks ago, I worked the sunroof numerous times without any problem (opened and closed it). A few days later, she attempted to open it and said the window/motor made a noise and wou… --- ## [Battery float charger made battery spark](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-float-charger-made-battery-spark/102039)
**Author:** [@matt357](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matt357)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2017, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-float-charger-made-battery-spark/102039 "2017-03-31T14:21:12Z")
So after jumping my car and driving it around to charge it, I tried to hook up my harbor freight battery float charger, I followed the manual and hooked up the negative first, then when I when to hook up the positive it … --- ## [ABS Jeep Liberty Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-jeep-liberty-issue/102462)
**Author:** [@davismoore3123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davismoore3123)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2017, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-jeep-liberty-issue/102462 "2017-03-31T13:39:16Z")
Hello, I recently purchased a 2006 Jeep Liberty and i was wondering if someone could help me out here. I purchased a brand new hub and wheel bearing for the front passenger side wheel but when i installed it, the ABS lig… --- ## [Ford Taurus 2004 SES Alignment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-2004-ses-alignment/102416)
**Author:** [@Mansour1234](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mansour1234)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2017, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-2004-ses-alignment/102416 "2017-03-31T13:12:09Z")
Hello, Great to be back to this forum. I have a Ford Taurus 2004 SES with about 90k miles on it. Pretty happy with it and am planning to keep. Had a minor roadside accident and did the alignment. They could correct some… --- ## [Manual Tranny, Grinding/Scraping whine when shifting into, and driving in 5th gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-tranny-grinding-scraping-whine-when-shifting-into-and-driving-in-5th-gear/102360)
**Author:** [@gregplhak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gregplhak)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2017, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-tranny-grinding-scraping-whine-when-shifting-into-and-driving-in-5th-gear/102360 "2017-03-30T19:23:44Z")
The car is a 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.5i 5MT with 122000 miles. I had a new clutch put in about 31000 miles ago. The problem is what I can best describe as a grinding, metallic sounding whine that occurs the instant I pus… --- ## [Clutch Burning in 03 Subaru Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-burning-in-03-subaru-forester/102427)
**Author:** [@CR17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CR17)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2017, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-burning-in-03-subaru-forester/102427 "2017-03-31T02:57:46Z")
Hey folks! I have a sturdy 03 Subaru Forester,manual transmission, about 145,000 miles. I've been driving stick for my whole life (and do it well!) and don't do a lot of city driving, so generally feel that I'm easy on t… --- ## [2003 Maxim - Failing Smog + Bad Repairs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-maxim-failing-smog-bad-repairs/102372)
**Author:** [@camie.ashley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/camie.ashley)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2017, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-maxim-failing-smog-bad-repairs/102372 "2017-03-31T02:51:40Z")
Hi there! I have a 2003 Nissan Maxima with about 190,000 miles on it. It recently failed smog due to blue smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. When I took the car into the mechanic, he stated his smog machine was down, … --- ## [How to Clean EXTREMELY Dirty Wheels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-clean-extremely-dirty-wheels/102386)
**Author:** [@tcm8896](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcm8896)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2017, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-clean-extremely-dirty-wheels/102386 "2017-03-31T02:49:46Z")
I recently purchased some aluminum rims for my Toyota Corolla. They're nothing fancy, but for $60 on Craigslist, they beat the heck out of the OEM steelies. They were in good shape, except they were insanely dirty. I'm n… --- ## [Mechanic Mystery Problem- car shuts off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-mystery-problem-car-shuts-off/90330)
**Author:** [@lmviolet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lmviolet)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2017, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-mystery-problem-car-shuts-off/90330 "2017-03-30T21:02:23Z")
Hello! I recently bought a 2001 Chevy Cavalier with 85,000 miles in October 2014. Since that time, I've fixed the brakes, done emissions testing, etc. But recently the car started to act funny: the trac off and engine l… --- ## [Check Engine Light - P0420 Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-p0420-catalyst-efficiency-below-threshold/102430)
**Author:** [@psalotti](https://community.cartalk.com/u/psalotti)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2017, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-p0420-catalyst-efficiency-below-threshold/102430 "2017-03-30T19:35:39Z")
I have two older vehicles I drive about about once a week. A 1996 Toyota Tacoma with 180k miles and a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe with 150k miles. My primary vehicle is a 2017 Toyota Tacoma. Both my 1996 Tacoma and 2005 … --- ## [Thermostat and Catalytic Converter need to be replaced Kia Sportage 2001 186K-is it worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thermostat-and-catalytic-converter-need-to-be-replaced-kia-sportage-2001-186k-is-it-worth-it/102397)
**Author:** [@dmahones2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmahones2)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2017, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thermostat-and-catalytic-converter-need-to-be-replaced-kia-sportage-2001-186k-is-it-worth-it/102397 "2017-03-30T17:17:37Z")
Help! I recently got my brakes redone and a new battery. Now it's time for DMV renewal check engine light is on. Mechanic says both thermostat and catalytic converter need to be replaced. He says the cost of parts and la… --- ## [Transmission drained and Double the oil during oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-drained-and-double-the-oil-during-oil-change/102414)
**Author:** [@b.baldasaro\_esq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/b.baldasaro_esq)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2017, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-drained-and-double-the-oil-during-oil-change/102414 "2017-03-30T16:29:14Z")
I was doing an oil change and I accidently drained the transmission fluid and added oil to the oil reservoir. I drove it (with little to no transmission fluid and way too much oil) about a half mile and it began smoking… --- ## [All Windows Randomly Roll Down when car is parked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-windows-randomly-roll-down-when-car-is-parked/102335)
**Author:** [@Mike\_C1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike_C1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2017, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-windows-randomly-roll-down-when-car-is-parked/102335 "2017-03-30T16:14:30Z")
Infiniti G25 2011, about 3 months ago I replaced the battery and my wife reprogrammed the windows so that they will automatically go all the way back up with out having to hold the window button up the entire time. A fe… --- ## [1997 chrysler concorde need help finding out what's wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chrysler-concorde-need-help-finding-out-whats-wrong/102376)
**Author:** [@steven528528](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steven528528)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2017, 7:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chrysler-concorde-need-help-finding-out-whats-wrong/102376 "2017-03-30T07:07:54Z")
Car makes loud contiues clunking noice when shifting into drive park doesn't keep vechile parked and it won't drive. --- ## [Buick Enclave with squeaky steering wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-enclave-with-squeaky-steering-wheel/102350)
**Author:** [@Jeanneb1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeanneb1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2017, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-enclave-with-squeaky-steering-wheel/102350 "2017-03-30T03:32:06Z")
The steering wheel on my 2009 Buick Enclave with app 108,000 miles has started to make a squeaky sound when I make a substantial turn in either direction. The wheel turns fine but just has the squeaky noise. Also, it se… --- ## [Growling Roaring Vibrating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/growling-roaring-vibrating/102284)
**Author:** [@Smk001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Smk001)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2017, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/growling-roaring-vibrating/102284 "2017-03-30T02:09:01Z")
Hello Click and Clack!! I have a 2012 Mercedes Benz E350, sedan. It has 53700 miles. From about 40 mph, I hear a roaring, grumbling noise from the engine. And I feel vibration. The vibration is felt worst on the floor … --- ## [Sounds just like a french horn!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sounds-just-like-a-french-horn/102326)
**Author:** [@renten10er](https://community.cartalk.com/u/renten10er)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2017, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sounds-just-like-a-french-horn/102326 "2017-03-29T21:00:43Z")
I'm hearing a noise that sounds just like a french horn just prior to coming to a full stop (appears to be coming from left rear). It occurs intermittently and only when doing a smooth soft stop. My guess is that somet… --- ## [2011 Chevy Malibu FlexFuel will not turn over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevy-malibu-flexfuel-will-not-turn-over/102340)
**Author:** [@jaswer5203](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaswer5203)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2017, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevy-malibu-flexfuel-will-not-turn-over/102340 "2017-03-29T16:51:07Z")
I have a 2011 Chevy malibu 2.4l it is the flex fuel model. it all started when i got up this morning. i went out and as soon as i opened the door it was dinging like i left the key in the ignition. the key was in my hand… --- ## [Brakes still squeal after being changed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-still-squeal-after-being-changed/102136)
**Author:** [@aracelyr025](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aracelyr025)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2017, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-still-squeal-after-being-changed/102136 "2017-03-29T16:28:56Z")
So I knew my rear brakes were worn out when they started making a nasty rough noise. I changed them and sure enough the front brakes started making a noise. I thought maybe they were worn out too so I got the rotors and … --- ## [2009 Toyota Yaris S (Transmission Problems) Grinding noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-yaris-s-transmission-problems-grinding-noise/102366)
**Author:** [@ryan.hromada](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryan.hromada)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2017, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-yaris-s-transmission-problems-grinding-noise/102366 "2017-03-29T15:29:14Z")
So i'm having some issues with a 2009 Toyota Yaris S 5 Speed MT. I took it to my normal mechanic and he said it was Transmission issues and he didn't normally do those. I took it to another guy and he just wants to swap … --- ## [Bumper paint for steel bumper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bumper-paint-for-steel-bumper/102278)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2017, 6:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bumper-paint-for-steel-bumper/102278 "2017-03-29T06:42:19Z")
I can't find 'bumper paint' such as I used about 10 years ago, only 'trim and bumper paint' which looks like it's meant for those plastic things people call bumpers (God knows how). Is it the best stuff to use for my 30… --- ## [Engine shut off but did not lose power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shut-off-but-did-not-lose-power/102227)
**Author:** [@brockawallace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brockawallace)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2017, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shut-off-but-did-not-lose-power/102227 "2017-03-29T03:22:04Z")
My sisters 2001 automatic Mazda Protege (1.6L) was driving on the interstate last month when the engine shut off but didn't lose power. The battery light didn't come on prior but she didn't remember if it did after tho. … --- ## [Need transmission help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-transmission-help/102065)
**Author:** [@quarinteen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/quarinteen)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2017, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-transmission-help/102065 "2017-03-29T02:53:25Z")
I need some advice removing a transmission out of a 2008 mustang v6. I am trying to remove the transmission from the bell housing. It has 4 bolt. All removed It will will not come apart. It will come out only about 3 cen… --- ## [Problem with my Ford Taurus 1999](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-my-ford-taurus-1999/102324)
**Author:** [@Tall-Paul-Iowa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tall-Paul-Iowa)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2017, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-my-ford-taurus-1999/102324 "2017-03-29T02:02:50Z")
My Taurus with 120,000 has some sort of engine problem. During town driving the engine will just start racing when I want to stop at a stop sign. Then it will hesitate to take off. One mechanic said I need a new transmis… --- ## [Car repair mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-repair-mystery/102313)
**Author:** [@Xenos922](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Xenos922)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2017, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-repair-mystery/102313 "2017-03-29T01:53:52Z")
So I'll start from the beginning. This has been a long winded problem but I still haven't found the solution. It started a couple months ago when I was driving home from work. I made it to the stop sign just outside of m… --- ## [AC "repaired" but won't cool a lot?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-repaired-but-wont-cool-a-lot/102337)
**Author:** [@Anthony\_Vlogs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anthony_Vlogs)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2017, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-repaired-but-wont-cool-a-lot/102337 "2017-03-29T01:51:48Z")
Okay, so I purchased a 2008 Ford Explorer about 5 days ago, finally got me a personal mechanic & took it over there, was told it was leaking freon on the high side port, got the high side line changed & freon added, it s… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=983) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=985)