# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=992 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 993 --- ## [Measuring the ID of vacuum hose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/measuring-the-id-of-vacuum-hose/100489)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2017, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/measuring-the-id-of-vacuum-hose/100489 "2017-02-28T02:54:18Z")
I want to replace the vacuum hoses of my '87 (2wd, gas, naturally-aspirated). The stores have hose in 1/32-inch increment, and it's flexible. I'm not sure I can measure the difference that finely. I have drill bits in… --- ## [2011 Toyota Corolla brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-corolla-brakes/80209)
**Author:** [@marktx53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktx53)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2017, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-corolla-brakes/80209 "2017-02-28T01:03:40Z")
Purchased a new 2011 Corolla. At 28,000 miles required $425 brake repair. New rotors, pads, shoes, wheel cylinders. My 1st and last Toyota purchase. Will be trading out of this POS Monday! --- ## [1999 4wd suburban front wheels bind turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-4wd-suburban-front-wheels-bind-turning/100445)
**Author:** [@markg2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markg2)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2017, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-4wd-suburban-front-wheels-bind-turning/100445 "2017-02-28T01:00:55Z")
I'm used to my 2000 4wd Silverado, with 4wd engaged and not much snow, experiencing front wheel binding when turning particularly going up an incline. My wife complained yesterday of something similar with her '99 4wd … --- ## [04 Sable-? oil light occasionally flashes yet oil level is fine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-sable-oil-light-occasionally-flashes-yet-oil-level-is-fine/100473)
**Author:** [@jeddybug](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeddybug)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2017, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-sable-oil-light-occasionally-flashes-yet-oil-level-is-fine/100473 "2017-02-27T23:23:46Z")
While driving oil light will pop up briefly. I have checked the oil level and it is good. Should be concerned or should I check into it further. Please help. Thank you!!! --- ## [95 cadillac eldorado dash showing "service ride control 30899"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-cadillac-eldorado-dash-showing-service-ride-control-30899/100524)
**Author:** [@d.obryan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/d.obryan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2017, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-cadillac-eldorado-dash-showing-service-ride-control-30899/100524 "2017-02-27T22:43:14Z")
Any help on what this means? --- ## [Accord Brake Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accord-brake-problem/100503)
**Author:** [@thacianorthey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thacianorthey)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2017, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accord-brake-problem/100503 "2017-02-27T19:06:08Z")
I'm having two problems with my 93 Honda Accord; breaks a I think a bad catalytic converter. I recently had a tune up done and break job with new rotors on the front, then got it back and breaks seized up and car was pul… --- ## [Whining sound on my xB 2012 109k miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-sound-on-my-xb-2012-109k-miles/100404)
**Author:** [@ttran991](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ttran991)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2017, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-sound-on-my-xb-2012-109k-miles/100404 "2017-02-27T16:43:32Z")
Hello everyone, I am new to the forum and new to scion cars too. I bought my scion 2012 xB on November last year from Toyota dealer and it has 109k miles on it. So far everything is good but there are two things that mak… --- ## [Overheating in winter? Well it is Texas lol](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-in-winter-well-it-is-texas-lol/100143)
**Author:** [@ninakitkat89](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ninakitkat89)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2017, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-in-winter-well-it-is-texas-lol/100143 "2017-02-27T15:37:26Z")
Hi all, I have a Lexus GS300 1998 that was passed down to me. It ran great for few months, now it is over heating. Took it to a garage and mechanic said I needed a new radiator because it had too much build up? … --- ## ['89 Camry intermittent starting issue (driving me crazy!)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-camry-intermittent-starting-issue-driving-me-crazy/80677)
**Author:** [@TimTheSloth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimTheSloth)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2017, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-camry-intermittent-starting-issue-driving-me-crazy/80677 "2017-02-27T14:42:35Z")
I have a 1989 Camry that my dad bought new when I was 4 years old. It has 310k miles on it so it obviously comes up with some quirky issues from time to time but generally speaking it still runs well and still gets over … --- ## [Subaru that found new youth](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-that-found-new-youth/100460)
**Author:** [@blue3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blue3)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2017, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-that-found-new-youth/100460 "2017-02-27T13:31:30Z")
Hello All I've got a Subaru Forester of 2004 red station wagon, standard transmission and with 180.000miles on it. No turbo. It runs great, has been very well maintained. The dealership congratulated me on its age and mi… --- ## [01 Olds Silhouette Overheating g](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-olds-silhouette-overheating-g/100501)
**Author:** [@bbswashi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bbswashi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2017, 7:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-olds-silhouette-overheating-g/100501 "2017-02-27T07:10:59Z")
01 Olds Silhouette Van. Constantly overheating. We have replaced radiator, thermostat, radiator cap, has had a flush. Still overheats. Forces coolant into the reservoir and overheats in the process. Getting g really t… --- ## [Post oil change catalytic converter failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/post-oil-change-catalytic-converter-failure/96673)
**Author:** [@Jennifer\_Christian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jennifer_Christian)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2017, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/post-oil-change-catalytic-converter-failure/96673 "2017-02-27T02:20:48Z")
Took car in what seemed fine working order for an oil change. The next day the check engine code began to flash and the engine began to run rough. Went back to the dealer and they said the catalytic converter needed rep… --- ## [Brakes went out!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-went-out/100436)
**Author:** [@Tom777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom777)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2017, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-went-out/100436 "2017-02-27T01:03:37Z")
I lost compression in my brakes while driving in 30mph zone...the brake pedal went to the floor to get any stopping power (which was weak). When I got home I saw the brake fluid resavoir was few ounces low and filled it… --- ## [Mechanical Noise!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanical-noise/96538)
**Author:** [@cityboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cityboy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2017, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanical-noise/96538 "2017-02-26T22:43:02Z")
How can I tell if my vehicle has a timing belt noise (it's metal) or water pump noise. It has noise at idle in park and in gear at red light. Occasional the noise is louder than normal, my wife wants me to check it out w… --- ## [1991 f150 5.8 efi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-f150-5-8-efi/100481)
**Author:** [@jdrkknight](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdrkknight)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2017, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-f150-5-8-efi/100481 "2017-02-26T21:40:40Z")
Truck runs for about 1 minute on a cold start. Then it seems to starve. I replaced both fuel pumps, fuel filter and fuel pump relay. I'm not sure where to go next. I'm not much of an auto mechanic, but I do make a li… --- ## [Repair or Replace 2001 Toyota?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-replace-2001-toyota/100407)
**Author:** [@madalyn.hope](https://community.cartalk.com/u/madalyn.hope)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2017, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-replace-2001-toyota/100407 "2017-02-26T20:04:06Z")
I have a 2001 Toyota Corolla S with 193,061 miles. The car is completely paid off, obviously. The car leaks oil, and I have to put a quart of oil every two fill-ups. The catalytic converter converter is bad, and the car … --- ## [Tempature gauge still kind of high?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tempature-gauge-still-kind-of-high/100397)
**Author:** [@blanca.garcia818](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blanca.garcia818)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2017, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tempature-gauge-still-kind-of-high/100397 "2017-02-26T14:44:26Z")
So i have a Benz C250 2013. I just took it yesterday to get the oil changed brakes flushed and fluid levels checked. Everything was good according to the mechanic. But my temperature gauge is it still at 95 everythime i… --- ## [Any of you guys using thermal imagers yet?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-of-you-guys-using-thermal-imagers-yet/100129)
**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2017, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-of-you-guys-using-thermal-imagers-yet/100129 "2017-02-26T04:49:17Z")
If so, did it drastically cut down on time spent on diagnosis, thus enabling you to flag more hours per day? Do you feel the cost was justifiable? To be more specific, did it really make diagnosis that much easier, an… --- ## [Transmission Fluid Change Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-change-question/100442)
**Author:** [@hwalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hwalk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-change-question/100442 "2017-02-25T22:05:39Z")
This may be a very beginner-level question, I am working on changing the fluid on my 76 Lincoln Mark IV (Ford C6 Transmission), and I found this in my transmission pan: Is this supposed to be there? Thanks! --- ## [Some kind of ABS or related issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-kind-of-abs-or-related-issue/100401)
**Author:** [@TheMidnightNarwhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMidnightNarwhal)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-kind-of-abs-or-related-issue/100401 "2017-02-25T21:39:23Z")
Posting this for a friend. The car is a 2004 Suzuki SX4. When he's driving normally, some times it's going to have a kick and the RPM bumps to 3000 and the ABS and ESP lights stay on. When the lights stay on, the car p… --- ## [Car won't shift into gear after ignition turns on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-shift-into-gear-after-ignition-turns-on/72010)
**Author:** [@russharv63](https://community.cartalk.com/u/russharv63)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-shift-into-gear-after-ignition-turns-on/72010 "2017-02-25T19:43:31Z")
I have a 93 taurus 3.8L V6 automatic GL. After I start my car up with my foot on the brake it won't shift into gear from park. But if I pump the brakes a few times it will then go into gear. What is wrong with my car? … --- ## [Challenger Intermittent No Start No Crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/challenger-intermittent-no-start-no-crank/100391)
**Author:** [@coleamorgan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coleamorgan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/challenger-intermittent-no-start-no-crank/100391 "2017-02-25T19:17:22Z")
I have a 2011 Challenger SXT with 74000 miles. It started with the car not starting due to a dead battery. I replaced the battery, but continued to have the issue. Twice, the car has started when I slammed the door while… --- ## [Diagnose my fast idle problem!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnose-my-fast-idle-problem/99848)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnose-my-fast-idle-problem/99848 "2017-02-25T16:25:58Z")
It starts up readily. It runs a little rough at idle, as though a cylinder occasionally misses, for a minute. Idle speed starts at 600. I don't need to put my foot on the gas to keep it running. Over the next 10 minu… --- ## [Misfire problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-problems/100230)
**Author:** [@Jacobmcrist](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacobmcrist)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-problems/100230 "2017-02-25T02:36:34Z")
I'm having problems with my 4.6 L explorer sport trac. Got a code for a number 8 cylinder misfire. I swapped the fuel injector with the cylinder next to it and disconnected the battery to reset the system. The check eng… --- ## [Outdoor thermometer only reads when someone sits in the passenger seat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/outdoor-thermometer-only-reads-when-someone-sits-in-the-passenger-seat/100399)
**Author:** [@chipjohnso](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chipjohnso)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/outdoor-thermometer-only-reads-when-someone-sits-in-the-passenger-seat/100399 "2017-02-25T00:56:52Z")
Everyone I tell this too says I'm crazy. I believe it is the car, not me, as a few other people came up with this idea. Does anyone have any ideas about this? --- ## [2006 Ford Fusion, front end rattling over bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-fusion-front-end-rattling-over-bumps/100364)
**Author:** [@rhcprule3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rhcprule3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-fusion-front-end-rattling-over-bumps/100364 "2017-02-24T22:07:42Z")
Hey guys, I have a 2006 Ford Fusion 2.3l with 234,000 miles (purchased last January at 226k miles with a used engine and tranny put in with around 100k). Lately I have been hearing a rattling/clunking sound coming from t… --- ## [ABS and Break light - 1998 Buick Century](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-and-break-light-1998-buick-century/93671)
**Author:** [@oregondriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oregondriver)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-and-break-light-1998-buick-century/93671 "2017-02-24T21:19:23Z")
I start the car and everything looks good. I drive 10 feet and the ABS and Break light come on at the same time. I replaced the "ABS CONTROL MODULE UNIT COMPUTER" that was under the dash by the steering column but that d… --- ## [2010 Ford Fusion 2.5L stumble/bump when stopped in gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-2-5l-stumble-bump-when-stopped-in-gear/95710)
**Author:** [@macjedimatt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/macjedimatt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-2-5l-stumble-bump-when-stopped-in-gear/95710 "2017-02-24T21:01:23Z")
I've noticed in the past couple of days that when my Fusion is fully warmed up and stopped at a traffic light I'll feel a short rocking forward-backward. Almost like a bunch of guys are pushing on the car from behind. So… --- ## [Dashboard lights doing the disco](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-lights-doing-the-disco/100342)
**Author:** [@bag445](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bag445)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-lights-doing-the-disco/100342 "2017-02-24T18:18:47Z")
Hello Cartalk community and hope everyone is well, Today while driving to work my 1997 Buick Lesabre limited dashboard lights did a "Disco" today. My car has the twilight centennial with the option to turn on the lights … --- ## [Removing a refractory gasket; gasket removal solvent?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-a-refractory-gasket-gasket-removal-solvent/100309)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-a-refractory-gasket-gasket-removal-solvent/100309 "2017-02-24T17:18:45Z")
The gasket on the carburetor seat is as good as bonded. (The air horn gasket came off whole, looks good enough to re-use, which I didn't). I've scraped for an hour, dissolved what I could with carburetor cleaner, tried… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=991) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=993)