# \#cylinder **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/cylinder/479.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [My clutch pedal doesn't catch until it's almost at the firewall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-clutch-pedal-doesnt-catch-until-its-almost-at-the-firewall/13219)
**Author:** [@thweisel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thweisel)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2017, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-clutch-pedal-doesnt-catch-until-its-almost-at-the-firewall/13219 "2017-03-19T22:54:54Z")
I drive a 4 cyl. 1995 Jeep Wrangler. I noticed how lose my clutch pedal was the other day ago. The pedal has no resistance and doesn't catch until it is almost to the firewall. When I start the car after it has been sit… --- ## [Cylinders misfire upon fill-up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinders-misfire-upon-fill-up/63400)
**Author:** [@subarusrsweet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/subarusrsweet)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2016, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinders-misfire-upon-fill-up/63400 "2016-11-06T14:44:02Z")
I have an '04 Subaru Forester which sputters and stalls after fill up. It sends error codes for cylinders 1, 3, & 4 misfiring...I only have a 4 cylinder car - help! This only started Friday - a few days later and I'm rea… --- ## ['03 Chevy Malibu Cylinder Compression](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-chevy-malibu-cylinder-compression/90368)
**Author:** [@aeschill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aeschill)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-chevy-malibu-cylinder-compression/90368 "2015-06-23T20:22:15Z")
My 2003 Chevy Malibu recently, out of nowhere, starting idling really hard. It shakes and jumps quite a bit when it idles, much like a car creeps when it's about to run out of gas. It drives fine at speeds over about 1… --- ## [Cylinder not firing, then suddenly started firing again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-not-firing-then-suddenly-started-firing-again/86241)
**Author:** [@jabr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jabr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2014, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-not-firing-then-suddenly-started-firing-again/86241 "2014-07-28T03:10:22Z")
I took my car into the shop when the "Check Engine" light came on. I noticed the engine was running a little rough, and the mechanic told me the code said one of the cylinders wasn't firing. He checked the spark plug, th… --- ## [99 Honda CRV burnt valves/cylinder head](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-honda-crv-burnt-valves-cylinder-head/83759)
**Author:** [@eckmo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eckmo)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2014, 9:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-honda-crv-burnt-valves-cylinder-head/83759 "2014-02-22T09:42:13Z")
My 99 CR-V has lost compression in cyl #3 and now #4, 40 and 30psi respectively. Still runs, about 10mpg or less local, 14 highway. No HP, forget fifth gear unless I'm drafting someone downhill on the highway. I've go… --- ## [Is it worth it? help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-worth-it-help/70902)
**Author:** [@thill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thill)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2012, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-worth-it-help/70902 "2012-02-12T22:09:39Z")
I have a 2001 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x4. 150,000 miles. I had the ignition coil changed on cylinder #5 last weekend and then this weekend it started spewing black smoke out the tailpipe. Dealer says cylinder #2 is misfirin… --- ## [Subaru cylinder problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-cylinder-problem/68842)
**Author:** [@bkittle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bkittle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2011, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-cylinder-problem/68842 "2011-10-22T03:27:05Z")
Ok I am new to this but I have a serious car problem. The day before my road trip from VA to ME I had the oil changed in my 2006/120,000 mile subaru Forester. Soon after getting on the road I noticed a burning smell an… --- ## [Ford Focus Cylinder Damaged in Shop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-cylinder-damaged-in-shop/67566)
**Author:** [@ngone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ngone)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2011, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-cylinder-damaged-in-shop/67566 "2011-09-03T12:29:44Z")
I took my 2001 Ford Focus Wagon with 150k miles into a new mechanic last week because it was smelling of fuel, and hesitating to start. They initially replaced the spark plugs and replaced the computer. When I picked it … --- ## [1997 Honda Prelude Clutch won't shift on a HOT day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-prelude-clutch-wont-shift-on-a-hot-day/66724)
**Author:** [@lanedans](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lanedans)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2011, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-prelude-clutch-wont-shift-on-a-hot-day/66724 "2011-07-30T21:11:55Z")
1997 Honda Prelude Clutch won't shift on a HOT day. When its hot I can't shift very easy between gears. However, the clutch is newer and so it works just fine. When its cold its sometimes tough but not as hard at all. Co… --- ## [Accidentally Switched RR & RL Wheel Cylinders - Still Good?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-switched-rr-rl-wheel-cylinders-still-good/66134)
**Author:** [@nzinzer\_150054](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nzinzer_150054)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2011, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-switched-rr-rl-wheel-cylinders-still-good/66134 "2011-07-11T17:34:36Z")
I recently purchased two rear wheel cylinders for my 1998 Honda Civic DX. The parts are Beck/Arnley 0728645 and Beck/Arnley 0728644. Part 0728645 is for the rear right and 0728644 is for the rear left. Several months ago… --- ## [1990 Honda Accord brakes-be-bad!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-honda-accord-brakes-be-bad/32758)
**Author:** [@Khyber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Khyber)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2011, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-honda-accord-brakes-be-bad/32758 "2011-06-10T21:34:03Z")
I have a 1990 Honda Accord, and I am an aspiring mechanic in school for automotive repair. I had an issue with brake fade (at odd intervals, sometimes the brakes were perfect, sometimes the pedal would sink alarmingly q… --- ## [1997 Toyota Tercel - repair or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-toyota-tercel-repair-or-not/55053)
**Author:** [@daffyd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daffyd)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2011, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-toyota-tercel-repair-or-not/55053 "2011-04-25T22:48:05Z")
I have a 1997 Tercel with 125000 that has been a trooper. Two weekends ago while taking my son to college one cylinder failed from lack of oil and one of the camshafts was severely damaged. The mechanic (not my local o… --- ## [Honda wheel cylinder and self adjuster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-wheel-cylinder-and-self-adjuster/63987)
**Author:** [@ondeck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ondeck)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2011, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-wheel-cylinder-and-self-adjuster/63987 "2011-04-23T17:42:35Z")
I'm replacing the brake drums and shoes on my 99 Honda Civic. In the process of extricating the driver's side brake drum I damaged the wheel cylinder and self adjuster. I already got new parts and installed them. My q… --- ## [1978 Mercedes 240D Brakes less responsive b/c of vacuum system?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1978-mercedes-240d-brakes-less-responsive-b-c-of-vacuum-system/63771)
**Author:** [@rainingfrogs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rainingfrogs)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2011, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1978-mercedes-240d-brakes-less-responsive-b-c-of-vacuum-system/63771 "2011-04-17T20:09:51Z")
When the brake pedal is first depressed, it sounds like air is being pushed out of it, sort of like flatulence, and are less responsive. When i pump the brake, it fills with air and tightens. The brakes work when I depre… --- ## [1986 MBZ 300SDL Fuel Injection Pump Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-mbz-300sdl-fuel-injection-pump-problem/51107)
**Author:** [@jbmurray3996](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbmurray3996)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2011, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-mbz-300sdl-fuel-injection-pump-problem/51107 "2011-04-04T23:18:46Z")
The Fuel Injection Pump had to be replaced in my 1986 Mercedes 300SDL. Since the pump replacement, the car shakes at idle, "quivers" during acceleration, and mileage is now 26mpg versus the prior 34mpg. Another strange… --- ## [Electrical problem & mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problem-mystery/62773)
**Author:** [@silverboo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/silverboo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2011, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problem-mystery/62773 "2011-03-20T03:58:58Z")
I had several incidents where the car would not start & the battery was dead after the car sat a few days. After my shop checked & could not find a specific cause we ended in replacing the the battery & the clamps that h… --- ## [2001 Windstar engine hiccups while idling or during drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-windstar-engine-hiccups-while-idling-or-during-drive/62323)
**Author:** [@Caneforlife](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caneforlife)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-windstar-engine-hiccups-while-idling-or-during-drive/62323 "2011-03-15T19:57:55Z")
I had a spark plug break on me and it caused a misfire. I took it in and the mechanic replaced all spark plugs and wires. After getting the car back, I experience an occasional engine hiccup here and there. Took it ba… --- ## [Stripped the hole of my transmission drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-the-hole-of-my-transmission-drain/62326)
**Author:** [@codfish02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/codfish02)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2011, 5:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-the-hole-of-my-transmission-drain/62326 "2011-03-07T05:55:17Z")
2000 honda accord automatic, 4 cylinder. As I unscrew the drain plug of the transmission, i stripped about 2/3 of the hole threads. the bolt threads are OK. what are my choices to fix it? i do not believe there is ro… --- ## [Blown heads in 04 Durango](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-heads-in-04-durango/62053)
**Author:** [@paulnolan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paulnolan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2011, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-heads-in-04-durango/62053 "2011-03-03T01:48:32Z")
My durango overheated and the dealer said the heads were warped and he need to take it down to the block to replace. The care is an 04 in good condition with 93k miles. They say it will cost 4000 to fix which includes a… --- ## [Engine Swap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-swap/61584)
**Author:** [@ManicRick54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ManicRick54)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2011, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-swap/61584 "2011-02-20T14:58:29Z")
Good evening ladies and gentlemen. I have a 1990 Geo Prizm with a 1.6L 16 valve DOHC 4 cylinder gasoline engine, and I am toying with the idea of swapping it for a Dodge Neon 2.0L 16 valve SOHC 4 cylinder gasoline engine… --- ## [Mechanic Fixed My Car Twice And It Still Broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-fixed-my-car-twice-and-it-still-broken/61178)
**Author:** [@MyHyundaiIsGrey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MyHyundaiIsGrey)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2011, 4:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-fixed-my-car-twice-and-it-still-broken/61178 "2011-02-13T04:36:09Z")
Hi. I've been to the mechanic twice already and he's not fixed the problem since my check engine light came on 2-3 weeks ago. After the second time, last Friday - Feb 4, 2011, of sitting in the shop for 4.5 hours - the c… --- ## [Mysterious engine miss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-engine-miss/61135)
**Author:** [@TOBYC6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TOBYC6)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2011, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-engine-miss/61135 "2011-02-10T14:49:54Z")
My 1994 V6 engine has an obvious but sometimes intermittent miss. I have identified the cylinder with the use of a laser temperature gun which shows one cylinder at it's exhaust manifold branch, much cooler than all the … --- ## [Vintage Master Cylinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vintage-master-cylinder/60780)
**Author:** [@ailimac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ailimac)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2011, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vintage-master-cylinder/60780 "2011-02-01T21:59:01Z")
I have been having a real issue trying to get the brakes on my 1936 Dodge to work. I have tried everything twice. I just removed the master cvlinder again and noticed while comparing to a diagram that the bypass port i… --- ## [1936 Master Cylinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1936-master-cylinder/60762)
**Author:** [@ailimac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ailimac)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2011, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1936-master-cylinder/60762 "2011-02-01T17:59:54Z")
The master cylinder in my 1936 Dodge has 2 ports, one at the end and one underneath. Does it matter which one I use? When I got the car the lines were connected to a tee coming out of the bottom one. One side went to th… --- ## [HELP! '05 4cyl. Vue with 54K generating P0300-0304 codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-05-4cyl-vue-with-54k-generating-p0300-0304-codes/60064)
**Author:** [@jilltheteacher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jilltheteacher)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2011, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-05-4cyl-vue-with-54k-generating-p0300-0304-codes/60064 "2011-01-17T15:28:10Z")
Steady CEL. Runs great. Absolutely no problem accelerating. Don?t hear or feel any misfiring. There is a slight rumbling sound when I first start to drive the car, but to me, the sound doesn?t seem come from the engine, … --- ## [2001 Dodge Intrepid Brake Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-intrepid-brake-issues/59883)
**Author:** [@errcarman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/errcarman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2011, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-intrepid-brake-issues/59883 "2011-01-13T00:58:19Z")
At the begining of Winter 2010 my 2001 Intrepid began having issues. When its about 25 degrees or lower the brakes either work very poorly or dont work. Initially I heard a hissing noise from the brake padeal as if I h… --- ## [Mis-firing Honda Element](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mis-firing-honda-element/59601)
**Author:** [@KJH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KJH)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2011, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mis-firing-honda-element/59601 "2011-01-06T17:34:04Z")
I own a 2006 Honda Element with 140,000 miles. I periodically get an engine warning light which has been determined to be due to a mis-firing cylinder. I have new spark plugs in it and have moved ignition coils with no c… --- ## [Subaru cylinder gasket replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-cylinder-gasket-replacement/59613)
**Author:** [@agravelin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/agravelin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2011, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-cylinder-gasket-replacement/59613 "2011-01-06T16:42:40Z")
I have a 2004 Subaru Outback wagon which has served me quite well. I recently found out the cylinder head gasket is leaking and must be replaced. Will Subaru cover the cost for me? What is the history on this? --- ## [Outback Acceleration?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/outback-acceleration/59593)
**Author:** [@leorat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leorat)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2011, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/outback-acceleration/59593 "2011-01-06T01:18:32Z")
After EXHAUSTIVE (and I DO mean exhaustive) research I finally settled on a Subaru Outback (2006-2009) but today I test drove an '08 and the pick-up was awful (scary awful) when I merged onto the highway. I later found o… --- ## [1998 6 cyl Ford Windstar Question. (Blown Head Gasket?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-6-cyl-ford-windstar-question-blown-head-gasket/59179)
**Author:** [@rmeade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rmeade)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2010, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-6-cyl-ford-windstar-question-blown-head-gasket/59179 "2010-12-27T12:35:54Z")
For the last couple of weeks I've noticed my 1998 Ford Windstar starting rough, off and on. The RPMs weren't steady and the van would stall if I didn't keep my foot on the gas but then the next time it would start up per… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/cylinder/479.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=cylinder)