# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=997 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 998 --- ## [Knock under hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knock-under-hood/99753)
**Author:** [@marsha638](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marsha638)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knock-under-hood/99753 "2017-02-11T22:27:50Z")
I have a 2014 Chevrolet Express cargo van with 66,000 miles on it. Occasionally at start up there is a knock under the hood. One knock, really loudly. The first time it happened I thought someone had hit me. It sounds li… --- ## [Alternator failure from bump in parking lot?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-failure-from-bump-in-parking-lot/99703)
**Author:** [@naomi.r.jones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/naomi.r.jones)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-failure-from-bump-in-parking-lot/99703 "2017-02-11T15:52:58Z")
My car was hit in a parking lot a few days ago. I was in the store so I didn't see it happen. It looks like just cosmetic damage, some scratches on the front bumper. However, when I turned the car on, it was making a whi… --- ## [Front break pads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-break-pads/99714)
**Author:** [@Frieset90](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frieset90)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-break-pads/99714 "2017-02-11T15:05:10Z")
So I recently replaced my front break pads, they work fine but there is a slight sliding noise the instant I apply the breaks. I'm thinking it's just from me not using enough brake lube in the slide when I put the new b… --- ## [Electronic control light and battery light are on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronic-control-light-and-battery-light-are-on/99680)
**Author:** [@jasn88cubs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jasn88cubs)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronic-control-light-and-battery-light-are-on/99680 "2017-02-11T04:27:28Z")
had a battery replaced 2 months ago that my friend did then i had my alternator replaced 3 weeks ago. Car has been running perfect since then. Before the alternator was replaced the car was very loud when starting and … --- ## [Repair Question on 2001 Honda CRV (90k miles)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-question-on-2001-honda-crv-90k-miles/99730)
**Author:** [@bonzomaniac68](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bonzomaniac68)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-question-on-2001-honda-crv-90k-miles/99730 "2017-02-11T04:14:49Z")
I hope ya'll don't mind me parachuting in and asking a question. I just took my car into the shop after the engine was shaking pretty hard. I thought it was the motor mounts. The mechanic said it just needs a tune up, wh… --- ## [Suspension too low, is it the springs or struts or both?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suspension-too-low-is-it-the-springs-or-struts-or-both/99725)
**Author:** [@Moff\_Ant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Moff_Ant)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suspension-too-low-is-it-the-springs-or-struts-or-both/99725 "2017-02-11T01:47:59Z")
So I replaced the stock springs and struts on my 03 Suzuki Aerio SX, she’s at 160K. I purchases KYB struts and B&G lowering springs. The effect is way more than I I would have ever guessed. The car sits soo low now, tha… --- ## [Oil Overfilling: What to do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-overfilling-what-to-do/99530)
**Author:** [@santinovillo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/santinovillo)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-overfilling-what-to-do/99530 "2017-02-11T01:03:01Z")
Hi guys I overfilled the oil-tank of my Peugeot 607 and drove it around 50 kms to finally noticed it was leaking oil. I checked the dipstick and it was above the maximum. I also noticed the engine was still quite hot a… --- ## [Cheap Reliability and Lotsa Seating?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-reliability-and-lotsa-seating/99699)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-reliability-and-lotsa-seating/99699 "2017-02-11T00:46:16Z")
I need to advise someone rather poor with a big family on a car purchase. We are looking at 2 adults and 4 children. As a card-carrying member of No Ma'am \*\* I am reluctant but it seems like a minivan (I guess likely a … --- ## [Car has been sitting for 4 years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-has-been-sitting-for-4-years/99355)
**Author:** [@CGRIGGS2011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CGRIGGS2011)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2017, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-has-been-sitting-for-4-years/99355 "2017-02-10T16:24:30Z")
Hi im 17 years old and about to get my license. My mother is giving me a 99 Toyota camry as my first car but its a bit of a project. It has sat in a driveway unmoved for about 4 years. It ran fine before and only has 55k… --- ## [National tire chain overfilled oil by 4.5 qts. Need opinions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/national-tire-chain-overfilled-oil-by-4-5-qts-need-opinions/99685)
**Author:** [@sbanner84](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sbanner84)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2017, 6:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/national-tire-chain-overfilled-oil-by-4-5-qts-need-opinions/99685 "2017-02-10T06:06:44Z")
This is a 99 Olds 88 with a V6 3800 series II in it. Backstory: I'm a female that majored in automotive about ten years ago, I went for my own knowledge because I was appalled that I paid $500 to watch a man swap a wa… --- ## [Windshield wiper blades: rubber or plastic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wiper-blades-rubber-or-plastic/99633)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2017, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wiper-blades-rubber-or-plastic/99633 "2017-02-10T00:14:18Z")
I can choose between 'Universal Plastic Refills For Square Claws' and 'High Performance Polymer Flexor Design Integrated To The Rubber Element For Durability' - 'Polymer Flexor'!! sounds high-tech! My biggest problem… --- ## [2012 Malibu starts then dies right away](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-malibu-starts-then-dies-right-away/99689)
**Author:** [@justin32h](https://community.cartalk.com/u/justin32h)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2017, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-malibu-starts-then-dies-right-away/99689 "2017-02-10T00:28:28Z")
My 2012 Malibu with 2.4L will start and then die almost imediately. I disconnected the battery for 30 seconds then the car starts right up. No warning lights come on. Replaced the battery and two days later back to the s… --- ## [Where can I find an explanation of my air cleaner?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-can-i-find-an-explanation-of-my-air-cleaner/99660)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-can-i-find-an-explanation-of-my-air-cleaner/99660 "2017-02-09T22:34:24Z")
I took the air cleaner off so I could make a close comparison of my carburetor with pictures of a potential replacement. It had more stuff attached to it than I knew about. When I looked it up in Chilton and Haynes I … --- ## [Can I use Liquid Nails to fix a hole in my exhaust?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-use-liquid-nails-to-fix-a-hole-in-my-exhaust/99245)
**Author:** [@baterjlh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baterjlh)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-use-liquid-nails-to-fix-a-hole-in-my-exhaust/99245 "2017-02-09T20:35:52Z")
I have a finger sized hole that need patch work. I used the putty method but it cracked and broke off due to driving. My concerns are, if I use Liquid Nails, will it hold and will the temperature of my exhaust stand with… --- ## [Advice on replacing car engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-replacing-car-engine/99655)
**Author:** [@karthikgk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karthikgk)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-replacing-car-engine/99655 "2017-02-09T15:23:28Z")
My wife met with a fender bender with our 2007 Odyssey(103K miles). The radiator and bumper were damaged and we took it to the body shop referred by insurance company. The body shop DID NOT put the radiator hose back wh… --- ## [DIY Replacement of Ignition Cylinder + Wiring Harness. Are Universal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-replacement-of-ignition-cylinder-wiring-harness-are-universal/99585)
**Author:** [@mikemikemike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikemikemike)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-replacement-of-ignition-cylinder-wiring-harness-are-universal/99585 "2017-02-09T03:04:40Z")
I have an old Kia Pregio Van that needs a new Ignition Barrel, and probably everything down to the wiring harness. I narrowed this down by taking one off another car, which was easy enough, just plugged it into the wirin… --- ## [Too much engine oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-much-engine-oil/99409)
**Author:** [@iDriveA2014Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iDriveA2014Corolla)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 11:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-much-engine-oil/99409 "2017-02-08T11:27:14Z")
Hello, I had a friend who is a mechanic change my oil for me. I just checked the oil level and it is above the maximum indicator. He says that it isn't going to harm the engine. Any advice? … --- ## [Nissan Murano power steering leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-murano-power-steering-leak/99618)
**Author:** [@spunkis2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spunkis2)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-murano-power-steering-leak/99618 "2017-02-08T03:13:01Z")
My 2004 Nissan Murano with 155K miles has started leaking power steering fluid. Mechanic said the leak is from rusted out steering mechanism, cost approx. $850 to replace. Seems like I can buy a lot of steering fluid fo… --- ## [2007 Toyota ECM (Computer) Needs to be replaced with no help from Toyota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-ecm-computer-needs-to-be-replaced-with-no-help-from-toyota/49534)
**Author:** [@jmeisch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmeisch)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-ecm-computer-needs-to-be-replaced-with-no-help-from-toyota/49534 "2017-02-08T01:50:55Z")
I have a 2007 Toyota Corolla. Unfortunetly my warranty is up. Big surprise huh? Anyway I need a new ECM and the dealership wants to charge me $700.00 to replace it. I was wondering if this is something I could replace… --- ## [Why won't it do anything](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-wont-it-do-anything/99501)
**Author:** [@monique9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/monique9)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-wont-it-do-anything/99501 "2017-02-08T01:21:19Z")
2006 PT Crruiser, let me give a little history please. At first the car would not start if it sat in the sun, I did not believe my daughter, it was true. In the morning the car crunk fine, in the afternoon and evening if… --- ## [Distributor timing problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/distributor-timing-problem/99479)
**Author:** [@tardrex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tardrex)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/distributor-timing-problem/99479 "2017-02-08T00:47:43Z")
I replaced the lower intake manifold gasket on my 1998 blazer. Now i\`m trying to get the distributor back in the right spot. In theory it\`s suppose to be easy on this 4.3L engine. I turned the harmonic balancer pul… --- ## [Frequently failing clock springs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frequently-failing-clock-springs/99611)
**Author:** [@gekner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gekner)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frequently-failing-clock-springs/99611 "2017-02-08T00:37:58Z")
2005 Dodge Ram 1500 with 4.7L. I have placed 3 new clock springs in this vehicle with them all failing (cruise, horn, & airbag stop working) within a weeks time. Not sure what could be causing them to go bad & so quick… --- ## [Cranks but won't start 94 chevy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cranks-but-wont-start-94-chevy/99125)
**Author:** [@kaylat9994](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kaylat9994)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cranks-but-wont-start-94-chevy/99125 "2017-02-08T00:35:10Z")
My 94 Chevy cavalier just recently moved with me from north Carolina to west Virginia. A couple weeks after I got here I started having trouble with it starting, a couple weeks after that my serpentine belt broke, got th… --- ## [03 Escape XLT Overheat/Dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-escape-xlt-overheat-dies/99524)
**Author:** [@nikkimclain3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nikkimclain3)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-escape-xlt-overheat-dies/99524 "2017-02-08T00:21:25Z")
I just got a 2003 Ford Escape XLT from a family friend who had told me that her brother drove it for 4 months without maintaining proper fluid levels now that includes oil coolant and gasoline. Then she said that because… --- ## [Overheating Engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-engine/99610)
**Author:** [@mmostoll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmostoll)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-engine/99610 "2017-02-08T00:11:06Z")
Hey! I'm a broke college student in desperate need of assistance with my car. My "Check Engine" light came on last week so I took it to a mechanic. He charged me $550 to change the ignition coil, wire sets, spark plugs… --- ## [Car towed and now won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-towed-and-now-wont-start/99572)
**Author:** [@gregru](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gregru)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2017, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-towed-and-now-wont-start/99572 "2017-02-07T23:42:32Z")
My car got towed for parking in a temp construction zone 6 days ago. Have driven it just a few short trips since (city living). Now it won't start this afternoon after driving it in the morning. Turn the key and a few of… --- ## [How much more can I drive with these bad wheel bearings?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-more-can-i-drive-with-these-bad-wheel-bearings/99568)
**Author:** [@Roger124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger124)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2017, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-more-can-i-drive-with-these-bad-wheel-bearings/99568 "2017-02-07T23:05:21Z")
I confirmed that I have a bad wheel bearing on my 2006 Ford Focus. I started hearing a faint rumbling or whining noise from the right rear a couple thousand miles ago. I first thought it was the tire going out of balance… --- ## [Body off classic car onto newer car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/body-off-classic-car-onto-newer-car/99557)
**Author:** [@cameronmaule](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cameronmaule)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2017, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/body-off-classic-car-onto-newer-car/99557 "2017-02-07T22:54:46Z")
so I want to "graft the body of a 1967 nissan a30 onto a 1990 nissan a31 now my main reason for this is because I want to have the independent rear suspension front suspension/steering also the motor/gearbox from the a3… --- ## [1974 Dodge Coronet Lights work when in Reverse but not when I brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1974-dodge-coronet-lights-work-when-in-reverse-but-not-when-i-brake/99569)
**Author:** [@colincunningham769](https://community.cartalk.com/u/colincunningham769)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2017, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1974-dodge-coronet-lights-work-when-in-reverse-but-not-when-i-brake/99569 "2017-02-07T17:25:53Z")
I have a 1974 Dodge Coronet, One of my turn signals on the right side of the car ( in the rear) is out and needs replacing. That said when I put the car in reverse, my lights come on as normal, however when I push the br… --- ## [Crossed wires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crossed-wires/99499)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2017, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crossed-wires/99499 "2017-02-07T17:13:24Z")
Prompted by the thread on Cougar's brake light fuse problem, I recall two incidents and pose a query. First, in Spring 1962 my Dad got a new Plymouth Valiant (slant six; manual transmission, the one where the forks on … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=996) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=998)