# \#repair **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/repair/286.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Puncture on tire shoulder: repairable? If not how many tires do I need?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puncture-on-tire-shoulder-repairable-if-not-how-many-tires-do-i-need/40948)
**Author:** [@thevegster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thevegster)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puncture-on-tire-shoulder-repairable-if-not-how-many-tires-do-i-need/40948 "2024-08-04T19:49:25Z")
This morning I noticed a screw sticking out of the shoulder of my rear driver's side tire. I have a 2009 Nissan Versa with very few miles on my tires (I checked my warranty I don't believe this is covered). I've read o… --- ## [Left front tire locking up and then releasing while in drive...but not in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-front-tire-locking-up-and-then-releasing-while-in-drive-but-not-in-reverse/86664)
**Author:** [@caseyosmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/caseyosmith)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-front-tire-locking-up-and-then-releasing-while-in-drive-but-not-in-reverse/86664 "2020-10-21T04:40:40Z")
Hi. I have a 2004 Ford Explorer V8 4 wheel drive. Yesterday I was on the way home from a 2 hour drive and was on the expressway at a complete stop on a downhill grade. When I hit the gas, the car started lurching - it… --- ## [Overtightened lug nuts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overtightened-lug-nuts/87555)
**Author:** [@MB\_Girl\_2005](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MB_Girl_2005)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overtightened-lug-nuts/87555 "2020-09-30T12:32:57Z")
I took my car to my usual trusty mechinic. Trusty asked where I had had the last rotation done. All the lug nuts were overtightened. The manual says to tighten to 96 pound-feet (that’s a measure of torque).All the nuts… --- ## [What are the chances that cooling system stop leak will clog my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-the-chances-that-cooling-system-stop-leak-will-clog-my-car/58258)
**Author:** [@russharv63](https://community.cartalk.com/u/russharv63)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-the-chances-that-cooling-system-stop-leak-will-clog-my-car/58258 "2019-11-26T18:17:56Z")
I always carry a bottle of cooling system stop leak for emergency purposes only. I carry a bottle of "bar's leaks liquid aluminum radiator stop leak" in my trunk. If I have to use it one day in an emergency situation t… --- ## [Honda Pilot Cylinder Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot-cylinder-misfire/90836)
**Author:** [@sdutcher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sdutcher)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2019, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot-cylinder-misfire/90836 "2019-01-12T19:31:45Z")
My Honda's check engine light and VSA light were on. The diagnosis was cylinder 3 misfire, an apparent Honda problem and one that I've had fixed once before on this same car at the dealership where I bought the car. This… --- ## [2007 Toyota Yaris Air Conditioning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-yaris-air-conditioning/60681)
**Author:** [@sarahemily](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sarahemily)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-yaris-air-conditioning/60681 "2018-08-03T19:12:25Z")
A couple of months ago my Yaris was hit just behind the driver side door by a Ford F150, luckily traveling at a low speed. Other than body damage, my car seemed to be fine. After driving the car around for 2 weeks with… --- ## [Belt Tensioner Mounting Bolt Broke Off after Serpentine Belt Replaced? - 2007 Toyota Carolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/belt-tensioner-mounting-bolt-broke-off-after-serpentine-belt-replaced-2007-toyota-carolla/83872)
**Author:** [@Mindy81](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mindy81)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/belt-tensioner-mounting-bolt-broke-off-after-serpentine-belt-replaced-2007-toyota-carolla/83872 "2018-07-20T17:15:25Z")
I drive a 2007 Toyota Corolla with 111,000 miles on it. I went in to have my alternator replaced on January 6, 2014. They told me that my serpentine belt looked worn and that I should probably have it replaced since I wa… --- ## [Buick Century 98 replace blower motor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-98-replace-blower-motor/57417)
**Author:** [@Girlquestions](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Girlquestions)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2017, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-98-replace-blower-motor/57417 "2017-09-03T20:27:19Z")
Last summer. my fan started squealing off and on while using the ac, mostly off. Now since October I can not turn on the fan past the first setting as it squealing all of the time. I checked the belts so I think it is… --- ## [Car won't accelerate past 40mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-accelerate-past-40mph/88850)
**Author:** [@Torinosuke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Torinosuke)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2017, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-accelerate-past-40mph/88850 "2017-05-16T22:24:05Z")
93 Mercury Cougar 3.8L V6 with just over 83,000 miles l've been trying to figure out this issue for ages, but can't seem to find the root of the issue. When driving and accelerating to 40mph, the rpms drop and GET STUC… --- ## [Should we repair our 15 year old cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-we-repair-our-15-year-old-cars/84352)
**Author:** [@stumped\_chump](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stumped_chump)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2016, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-we-repair-our-15-year-old-cars/84352 "2016-12-28T02:45:10Z")
I have a 99 Acura TL, 100K miles & it has an oil leak; hubby has a 98 Toyota Land Cruiser, 200K miles which has an oil leak & some brake work is needed. Should we put ANY repair $$ into two 15 year old cars? Maybe fix th… --- ## [Suzuki Verona 05 P0121](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-verona-05-p0121/93819)
**Author:** [@Beef\_Jerky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beef_Jerky)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2016, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-verona-05-p0121/93819 "2016-07-15T19:21:27Z")
I asked a question here previously, and you guys were able to help me solve the problem. Well, I have one more thing I'd like some advice on. My 05 Suzuki Verona has the check engine code P0121 ( http://www.obd-codes.c… --- ## [Suzuki Verona 05](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-verona-05/93742)
**Author:** [@Beef\_Jerky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beef_Jerky)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2016, 6:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-verona-05/93742 "2016-07-14T06:46:30Z")
I'll try to be brief, I don't want to bore anybody, I just want some outside opinions on a course of action. I am not knowledgeable about cars, though I am wishing I were about now. My Suzuki has been in and out of may… --- ## [DIY Catalytic Converter Replacement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-catalytic-converter-replacement/93778)
**Author:** [@elm90](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elm90)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2016, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-catalytic-converter-replacement/93778 "2016-07-13T00:18:45Z")
Yesterday my 1995 Toyota Corolla (which runs well otherwise) started making the loudest rumbling exhaust sound I've ever heard whenever I stepped on the gas pedal. It also felt like it had trouble accelerating when I wou… --- ## [1997 Buick lesabre problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-buick-lesabre-problem/93454)
**Author:** [@bag445](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bag445)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2016, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-buick-lesabre-problem/93454 "2016-06-11T01:44:09Z")
Hello again cartalk community my other post has been resolved but another has occurred, this afternoon my younger brother was getting ready to leave when he notice something have fallen off from the car. He called my gra… --- ## [Need help with repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-repair/93458)
**Author:** [@DefinatelyNotAngela](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DefinatelyNotAngela)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2016, 5:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-repair/93458 "2016-06-10T05:58:35Z")
So some time ago a car crashed on my mazda 6 and damaged the left fender. I can easily repair it with the help of my father but I dont know where i can buy a new fender with the same properties (color, texture, material,… --- ## [1975 mailbu](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1975-mailbu/93244)
**Author:** [@Brianbarrera](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brianbarrera)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2016, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1975-mailbu/93244 "2016-05-16T17:55:39Z")
Ok boys this car is starting to really make me mad now first it was the gas pedal then the distributer cap and then what I thought was the starter so when there's no spark going to it it wants to start up just fine the s… --- ## [Air conditioner/heater fan not coming on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner-heater-fan-not-coming-on/93171)
**Author:** [@D.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.J)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2016, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner-heater-fan-not-coming-on/93171 "2016-04-30T20:35:37Z")
Hello, I have a 2006 Toyota Corolla with 106,000 miles on it. Sometimes when I turn on the air conditioner/heater fan, nothing happens. It doesn't blow any air at all, hot or cold out of the vents, and it makes no sound.… --- ## [Frame straightening: How good will my toyota remain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frame-straightening-how-good-will-my-toyota-remain/93149)
**Author:** [@Wizzy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wizzy)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frame-straightening-how-good-will-my-toyota-remain/93149 "2016-04-29T03:03:18Z")
Hello, I recently got into an unfortunate accident where i hit my 2015 toyota yaris hatchback in a electricity pole at about 30 mph , the entire hit was on the right side of the car as you can see from the picture, fort… --- ## [Ford Expedition with slow acceleration, strong vibrations, and gas smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-expedition-with-slow-acceleration-strong-vibrations-and-gas-smell/93040)
**Author:** [@Ekeoma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ekeoma)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2016, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-expedition-with-slow-acceleration-strong-vibrations-and-gas-smell/93040 "2016-04-18T23:04:32Z")
My 1998 Ford Expedition XLT with V8 5.4L engine has been having issues for about six months. It first started off with a strong gasoline and burnt rubber smell coming from the front of the car within a few minutes of sta… --- ## [Squealing belt and stuff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-belt-and-stuff/92986)
**Author:** [@oogabooga](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oogabooga)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2016, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-belt-and-stuff/92986 "2016-04-10T04:05:31Z")
'91 Civic hatchback, 5 speed A couple of issues have cropped up recently, and I would like to hear your opinions on how best to resolve them. My main issue however is what I believe to be a squealing serpentine belt; bu… --- ## [No brake lights 2005 silverado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-brake-lights-2005-silverado/92789)
**Author:** [@leeberto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leeberto)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2016, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-brake-lights-2005-silverado/92789 "2016-03-21T20:44:53Z")
i currently have no brake lights. My back up lights and running lights work. ive checked all my fuses replace the bulbs. ive replaced my brake light swicth and also my tail lamp circuit board. ive have not lost ground to… --- ## [2011 Subaru Legacy- Replace VDM?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-legacy-replace-vdm/91087)
**Author:** [@Abigail5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Abigail5)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2016, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-legacy-replace-vdm/91087 "2016-03-13T21:54:01Z")
Last week, the brake, traction control, cruise, and check engine lights all came on my dash. All but check engine were flashing. The car seemed to be driving fine but cruise would not engage. I drove it to a local mechan… --- ## [Opel Vectra B 2.2 2001 dead ECU?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opel-vectra-b-2-2-2001-dead-ecu/92723)
**Author:** [@oskuswift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oskuswift)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2016, 5:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opel-vectra-b-2-2-2001-dead-ecu/92723 "2016-03-13T05:42:09Z")
Hello. I'm thinking of buying Opel Vectra B from one guy I sort of know. The price is cheap because of possible ECU problem. He told me he went to auto repair shop and they ran OBD on the car and they said that the OBD t… --- ## [What does this wear mean?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-this-wear-mean/92742)
**Author:** [@Squarecoffee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Squarecoffee)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2016, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-this-wear-mean/92742 "2016-03-12T20:16:01Z")
Hi , had my first car 3 months and every thing was going fine , this afternoon I was leaving the motorway and heard a grinding noise in the front passenger side . There are marks in the disc but the pad looks like it has… --- ## [Looking for good Body Shop Colorado Springs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-good-body-shop-colorado-springs/92175)
**Author:** [@Jesse777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jesse777)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2016, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-good-body-shop-colorado-springs/92175 "2016-01-06T21:25:05Z")
I have a 1992 Ford Thunderbird that suffered minor damage in a hit in a parking lot and I'm looking for a good body shop to repair it. I live in Colorado Springs Colorado and would really appreciate any help that can be … --- ## [Rear Catalytic Converter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-catalytic-converter/91996)
**Author:** [@CarNoobie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarNoobie)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2015, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-catalytic-converter/91996 "2015-12-19T05:46:52Z")
I have a 2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE and need to buy a rear Catalytic Converter and my mechanic said i need to purchase 2. I found 1 on this website http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sku/Nissan/Maxima/Evan\_Fischer/Catalyti… --- ## [2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE help? Catalytic Converter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-maxima-3-5-se-help-catalytic-converter/91973)
**Author:** [@CarNoobie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarNoobie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2015, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-maxima-3-5-se-help-catalytic-converter/91973 "2015-12-17T21:59:57Z")
I keep failing my emissions because my check engine light keeps coming on. I was told that the problem was the catalytic converter rear and needed to buy one for both sides. The problem I am having that I don;t know whic… --- ## [How Much to Repair Dent?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-to-repair-dent/91797)
**Author:** [@etrnlflame](https://community.cartalk.com/u/etrnlflame)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2015, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-to-repair-dent/91797 "2015-11-26T03:03:56Z")
Just a really quick question, I’m wondering how much you guys think it would cost to repair this dent? I have the opportunity to buy a new trunk for $300, but I really like the one that I have due to the spoiler and embl… --- ## [97' Nissan Pickup starter problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-nissan-pickup-starter-problems/91688)
**Author:** [@nalderl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nalderl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2015, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-nissan-pickup-starter-problems/91688 "2015-11-13T03:41:29Z")
I just installed a new Starter for my 97' Nissan Pick-up and when I tried to reconnect the battery it started turning over by itself and the battery was arcing. I connected everything on the starter correctly as far as I… --- ## [2007 Dodge Charger O2/Fuel Pressure(?) Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-charger-o2-fuel-pressure-issue/91610)
**Author:** [@CheckPleaseTY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CheckPleaseTY)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2015, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-charger-o2-fuel-pressure-issue/91610 "2015-11-05T03:44:44Z")
I have a 2007 Dodge Charter 3.5L v6 Automatic that is having a few issues that I think are related. It all started with a P0158 Code O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage Bank 2 Sensor 2. Had this go on my previous vehicle so I… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/repair/286.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=repair)