# \#damage **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/damage/317.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Tow Truck Damage - Help?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tow-truck-damage-help/58665)
**Author:** [@sbax1208](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sbax1208)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tow-truck-damage-help/58665 "2026-07-09T16:37:49Z")
This weekend my car was towed by the city of New York for alledgely being parked to close to a fire hydrant. They towed my car using the front end to tow yard. I took my car to the dealership afterward and they are tel… --- ## [Main seal damage from overfilling oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/main-seal-damage-from-overfilling-oil/59250)
**Author:** [@bansheemarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bansheemarc)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/main-seal-damage-from-overfilling-oil/59250 "2020-05-30T16:22:08Z")
I have heard many people say that overfilling the engine with oil can damage the main seals and lead to leakage. Is this true or just an old wives tale? --- ## [Will giving another vehicle multiple jump starts damage my battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-giving-another-vehicle-multiple-jump-starts-damage-my-battery/42293)
**Author:** [@TMoe17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TMoe17)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-giving-another-vehicle-multiple-jump-starts-damage-my-battery/42293 "2019-12-20T21:41:49Z")
My step-father's car needs to have a jump start every cold morning; which ends up being a least 3 days a week. I am concerned that constantly using my car to jump start his will damage my battery. --- ## [Water in gas tank = frozen fuel filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-in-gas-tank-frozen-fuel-filter/59787)
**Author:** [@CarolineR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolineR)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-in-gas-tank-frozen-fuel-filter/59787 "2016-12-09T22:30:30Z")
Driving down the highway yesterday, my car suddenly lost power and would not restart. I got a tow to a garage and the guys there told me there was water in my fuel that froze the filter. (I live in Philly, and it has bee… --- ## [Metal Shavings in the Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-shavings-in-the-oil/93385)
**Author:** [@spaul6290](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spaul6290)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2016, 5:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-shavings-in-the-oil/93385 "2016-05-27T05:51:55Z")
OK, I just recently discovered my timing chain was grinding. Now, there are metal shavings in my oil and filter. What would you recommend to flush the shavings out of the engine, so it doesn't cause further damage? Ot… --- ## [Hood Latch Problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hood-latch-problems/90654)
**Author:** [@manonearth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manonearth)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2015, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hood-latch-problems/90654 "2015-07-22T01:48:58Z")
Had a small fender bender the other day, my fault but sh\*t happens. Only noticeable damage is my hood doesn't close properly now. Still latches and doesn't seem to pop open, but it's stuck in the position that it would b… --- ## [Oil Change and possible damage to engine - Your input is appreciated](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-and-possible-damage-to-engine-your-input-is-appreciated/89525)
**Author:** [@Athena\_FL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Athena_FL)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2015, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-and-possible-damage-to-engine-your-input-is-appreciated/89525 "2015-04-16T20:16:06Z")
Yesterday I took my 2006 Toyota Corolla for an oil change at this small shop. As I drove away I heard a different slight sound coming from the engine, but I thought it could not be possible, since I had just left the mec… --- ## [Is this damage a deal breaker?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-damage-a-deal-breaker/89037)
**Author:** [@Torinosuke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Torinosuke)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2015, 10:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-damage-a-deal-breaker/89037 "2015-02-17T10:17:03Z")
My young, inexperienced eyes can't tell if this is a fixable fender bender...or major damage with serious frame and driveability issues. These are images of a 2011 Dodge Challenger SE l just found online, going for jus… --- ## [Scratches All Over Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scratches-all-over-car/83587)
**Author:** [@LemonSqueezed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LemonSqueezed)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2014, 7:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scratches-all-over-car/83587 "2014-02-19T07:21:51Z")
My car has fairly deep scratches on the trunk, roof, and hood. It's a red, 2008 Chevy Impala. I'd take pictures---but it's too painful. There are numerous thin scratches on each of these surfaces. I'm going to take it to… --- ## [Mechanic damaged, not fixed, my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-damaged-not-fixed-my-car/72764)
**Author:** [@Chigirl1964](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chigirl1964)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2012, 8:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-damaged-not-fixed-my-car/72764 "2012-06-22T08:30:57Z")
Good Morning All I have a 2005 Murano. 88K Back in Feb I had my front L/R wheel bearings, CV joints and brakes replaced (I had front end noise and I know "time to replace the brake noise" very well). When I went to… --- ## [RWD SUV got towed (XTerra) - damage question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rwd-suv-got-towed-xterra-damage-question/67941)
**Author:** [@kurbin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurbin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2011, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rwd-suv-got-towed-xterra-damage-question/67941 "2011-09-16T16:45:11Z")
Simply, what happened was I parked in street that had street cleaning the next day so it was towed away. on a flatbed. Here are couple more details: car is a new Nissan XTerra; car is automatic and it was obviously … --- ## [Power Steering still groaning after new hose!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-still-groaning-after-new-hose/67726)
**Author:** [@dwampls](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dwampls)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2011, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-still-groaning-after-new-hose/67726 "2011-09-10T00:35:31Z")
About two weeks ago I had my PS high pressure hose replaced due to a leak. The guys at the shop said they worked the air out of the system. A few days later I uncapped the reservoir and did the turn of the wheel 15 or so… --- ## [Damage from deliberate AC short cycling?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damage-from-deliberate-ac-short-cycling/67618)
**Author:** [@Elihu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elihu)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2011, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damage-from-deliberate-ac-short-cycling/67618 "2011-09-04T00:40:20Z")
I have a very underpowered car (no names please), and sometimes turn off the air conditioner for an extra boost while driving. To save fuel, I also sometimes control cabin temp with air recycling by turning the AC on and… --- ## [Toyota Cooler Condenser](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-cooler-condenser/67079)
**Author:** [@Munstermann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Munstermann)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2011, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-cooler-condenser/67079 "2011-08-14T01:18:13Z")
I have an '89 Toyota Truck, manual V6, and my cooler condenser appears to be shot (no cold air from the a/c and the pulley wobbles). This seems to make the engine work harder, run louder and my oil pressure drops when i… --- ## [Ozone Generators](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ozone-generators/63866)
**Author:** [@Fred2011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fred2011)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2011, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ozone-generators/63866 "2011-04-20T21:02:54Z")
My 2009 Avalon had a water leak from the sunroof drain. The dealer replaced the carpet, but there was still a mildew odor. Next they put an ozone generator in my car for 24 hours. There is a definite chemical odor in … --- ## [Car damaged by garage fire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-damaged-by-garage-fire/63360)
**Author:** [@oberte](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oberte)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2011, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-damaged-by-garage-fire/63360 "2011-04-06T14:24:13Z")
We've been looking for a used car that's very inexpensive (in the $3000 range) because we just had to buy a new car last year and now need two vehicles. We've found a 2001 Cadillac Seville with around 75,000 miles for a… --- ## [Wrong Oil Filter/New Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-oil-filter-new-engine/63184)
**Author:** [@lstirratt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lstirratt)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 10:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-oil-filter-new-engine/63184 "2011-04-01T10:31:22Z")
During the last oil change in my toyota prius, the dealer put on the wrong oil filter. 5 days afterwards I found myself stranded on the highway after the filter came off. They are paying to have a new engine installed so… --- ## [How bad am I screwed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-bad-am-i-screwed/62501)
**Author:** [@Myssionary](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Myssionary)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2011, 5:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-bad-am-i-screwed/62501 "2011-03-12T05:26:25Z")
Just had the oil changed. Was driving for less than 4-5 minutes and the shop calls. I look down and oil light is on. Pull over. Shut down. Oil plug was missing. They came and replaced it, re-filled oil. There was s… --- ## [Steam cleaning the engine alternative](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steam-cleaning-the-engine-alternative/48575)
**Author:** [@Harough](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harough)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2011, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steam-cleaning-the-engine-alternative/48575 "2011-03-07T20:36:07Z")
Right, the engine should be steam-cleaned only when it is removed for major work. However, the smell when riding inside a car, if the engine is in the front, is much of the smell downwind of the engine compartment: why… --- ## [Melting salt damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/melting-salt-damage/61689)
**Author:** [@bwk058](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bwk058)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2011, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/melting-salt-damage/61689 "2011-02-22T21:02:18Z")
Help! At work we have a 2 level parking garage. I park on the ground level. The second level is open to the elements. When it snows, they throw salt on the top level. Here's the problem; When the snow starts melting, the… --- ## [Repair Paint Damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-paint-damage/61124)
**Author:** [@kennyb455](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kennyb455)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2011, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-paint-damage/61124 "2011-02-10T01:30:39Z")
We had a ice storm recently. Stupidly, I used the ice scraper to get the ice off my black Acura TSX. What's the best method for repairing damage to paint as a result? The paint isn't chipped but there are streaks. Th… --- ## [The black goo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-black-goo/60528)
**Author:** [@ComfortEagle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ComfortEagle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2011, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-black-goo/60528 "2011-01-27T13:47:25Z")
I have found black goo emanating from the wires and connectors for both head lamps on a Honda Civic. No oil is spilling onto the wires and there is no signs of where the black goo is coming from. The goo had damaged th… --- ## [Trusting A Mechanic's Evaluations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trusting-a-mechanics-evaluations/60180)
**Author:** [@kmitch73](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmitch73)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2011, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trusting-a-mechanics-evaluations/60180 "2011-01-22T20:11:13Z")
I recently got into a fender bender with a lexus minivan. She told me the "mechanic" who looked at it said the axle was messed up, but I only rear-ended her going 10 mph at an intersection when she stopped quickly. Her b… --- ## [Will changing OEM tire size damage my 4 wheel drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-changing-oem-tire-size-damage-my-4-wheel-drive/59171)
**Author:** [@awaltke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/awaltke)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2010, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-changing-oem-tire-size-damage-my-4-wheel-drive/59171 "2010-12-28T01:58:43Z")
I have a 2005 Toyota Highlander with 225/70/16 tires. Can I change all 4 of my tires to a different size (ex:225/75/16 or 220/70/16,etc) or will that damage my 4 wheel drive, speed sensor and/or cruise control? --- ## [Running Honda on Low Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-honda-on-low-oil/57982)
**Author:** [@macbax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/macbax)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2010, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-honda-on-low-oil/57982 "2010-11-26T18:19:13Z")
My son has a used 2004 Honda Civc with 64K miles. We had the timing belt replaced because the car was almost 7 years old. After about a week, my son noticed the oil light come on and off (and, of course, ignored it for… --- ## [Possible damages](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-damages/57816)
**Author:** [@westlake16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/westlake16)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2010, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-damages/57816 "2010-11-21T13:09:50Z")
My car was hit by another car in the front tire area at the driver side. The top of the tire looked being pushed in and tilted and it did not respond to the steering wheel any more. There was lots of pink fluid coming ou… --- ## [Engine Light On VSC Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-light-on-vsc-off/57781)
**Author:** [@vdgreat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vdgreat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2010, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-light-on-vsc-off/57781 "2010-11-20T23:40:55Z")
I have a Toyota Corolla 2010 S. A rat/mouse ate the cable which connects the Input/Turbine Speed Sensor. I have check engine light on with VSC off signal. I am not sure what would be right way to go. My assumption is tha… --- ## [Parts and repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parts-and-repairs/40970)
**Author:** [@PhotomanD-76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhotomanD-76)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2010, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parts-and-repairs/40970 "2010-11-04T03:18:15Z")
I was rear ended on 12/17. The guy forgot to stop at a NO TURN ON RED SIGN!!! My right rear bumper was cracked in the corner and is bent (or leans) down now. The section of the fender (the metal body work behind the … --- ## [Fried interior accessories](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fried-interior-accessories/56843)
**Author:** [@andymoto86](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andymoto86)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2010, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fried-interior-accessories/56843 "2010-10-26T20:52:11Z")
i recently jump started a car and my cars interior accessories (power windows, radio, lights, etc) stopped working. the car still runs fine and all exterior lights work, but nothing on the inside. what could be the cause… --- ## [Hail damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hail-damage/56381)
**Author:** [@nancysavage](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nancysavage)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2010, 5:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hail-damage/56381 "2010-10-15T05:21:28Z")
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