# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1051 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1052 --- ## [After oil change issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-oil-change-issue/93359)
**Author:** [@suemom41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/suemom41)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2016, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-oil-change-issue/93359 "2016-05-23T16:33:40Z")
Had the oil changed as recommended (15% life). Afterwards drove 3 miles, no acceleration, oil light turns on, EPS light turns on and check engine light turns on. Able to get off to the side of the road. Car is dead. … --- ## [New Tie Rod, Tracking Poor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tie-rod-tracking-poor/93353)
**Author:** [@mfa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mfa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2016, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tie-rod-tracking-poor/93353 "2016-05-22T23:37:22Z")
I replaced drivers side tie rod. Now "straight" means steering wheel must be turned left slightly, lets say to about 10/11 o'clock. All I did was measure the nut distance before installing new tie rod. Previously, vehicl… --- ## [Noise While Turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-while-turning/93320)
**Author:** [@mfa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mfa)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2016, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-while-turning/93320 "2016-05-22T21:07:16Z")
When turning in both directions, front end makes a CHEEP-CHEEP-CHEEP-CHEEP-CHEEP spound. Frequency increases when speed increases. Brakes are NOT engaged when this happens. Goes away when coming out of turn. Im sure th… --- ## [Honda CR-V 2012 Rattles from start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-cr-v-2012-rattles-from-start/93355)
**Author:** [@random57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/random57)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2016, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-cr-v-2012-rattles-from-start/93355 "2016-05-22T18:24:00Z")
Recent noise - when starting up from a full stop, there is a brief rattle from under the car. Sounds like something loose rattling in a bracket. No other issues: transmission shifts well, braking is fine, steering is fin… --- ## [Honda 2008 Civic transmission fluid question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-2008-civic-transmission-fluid-question/93334)
**Author:** [@dbhalberg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dbhalberg)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2016, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-2008-civic-transmission-fluid-question/93334 "2016-05-22T17:30:55Z")
I am about at my wit's end with this, and am hoping someone here can help me. A few weeks ago, my Honda's (Civic 2008) maintenance minder lit up telling me I need to change transmission fluid. Last week I went to Pep Boy… --- ## [Accelerator failure (software?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accelerator-failure-software/93347)
**Author:** [@Manderly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Manderly)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2016, 10:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accelerator-failure-software/93347 "2016-05-22T10:55:33Z")
I purchased a certified automatic 2013 Mini Cooper a week ago. After a total of 254 miles driven off the lot, the accelerator quit responding in the middle of an intersection. I was attempting to make a left turn. Only t… --- ## [Catalist efficiency below threshold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalist-efficiency-below-threshold/93350)
**Author:** [@Sloepoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sloepoke)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2016, 8:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalist-efficiency-below-threshold/93350 "2016-05-22T08:30:55Z")
I was app. 10 miles from home & engine started missing & went into limp mode & yes the light flashed . I limped it home anyway & now have a PO430 code . # 2 spark plug died & caused this , danged plug didn't have a hundr… --- ## [Does 1992 Camry disconnected parking brake cause brake pad wear; are ceramic pads noisier?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-1992-camry-disconnected-parking-brake-cause-brake-pad-wear-are-ceramic-pads-noisier/93340)
**Author:** [@Richard\_in\_St\_Louis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richard_in_St_Louis)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2016, 5:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-1992-camry-disconnected-parking-brake-cause-brake-pad-wear-are-ceramic-pads-noisier/93340 "2016-05-22T05:20:50Z")
I have a 1992 Camry XLE (V6). This problem involves three repair shops: A – regular mechanic -- trustworthy, turns down work they think is not needed, not always right, but rarely wrong, specializes in Japanese car b… --- ## [2002 Chevy Suburban scraping noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevy-suburban-scraping-noise/93341)
**Author:** [@jpittman2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jpittman2)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2016, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevy-suburban-scraping-noise/93341 "2016-05-22T00:18:47Z")
OK so - I had the rear axle bearings replaced, but I'm still hearing a rotational scraping noise while moving (whether gas is applied or not, or whether braking is applied). Gets slightly louder the faster I go. But wh… --- ## [No Fourth Gear In Accent- OK?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-fourth-gear-in-accent-ok/93268)
**Author:** [@mdiemer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mdiemer)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2016, 8:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-fourth-gear-in-accent-ok/93268 "2016-05-21T08:57:33Z")
Hi, I have a 2000 Accent with about 170,000 on it. A few years ago the OD button got "stuck" in the "on" position, so it won't go into fourth gear. It's an automatic tranny. I've been babying it by keeping rpm's low and … --- ## [Breaks not working when ignition is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/breaks-not-working-when-ignition-is-on/93343)
**Author:** [@moat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/moat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2016, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/breaks-not-working-when-ignition-is-on/93343 "2016-05-21T02:21:03Z")
my break pads were wearing unevenly so I changed the pads and calipers. I bled the system and when the car is off the breaks work to stop the car. when the key is in and turned to the ignition position the no longer wo… --- ## [03 VW GTI Shudder when shifting to 3rd gear, smaller shudder shifting to 4th](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-vw-gti-shudder-when-shifting-to-3rd-gear-smaller-shudder-shifting-to-4th/93311)
**Author:** [@Charres](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charres)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-vw-gti-shudder-when-shifting-to-3rd-gear-smaller-shudder-shifting-to-4th/93311 "2016-05-20T20:47:25Z")
Hello, I had recently purchased a 2003 golf gti AUTOMATIC (with optional shifter) with a 1.8 turbo 4 cylinder engine. The vehicle has 139,000 miles on it. Before purchasing, I had a mechanic come out and look at the vehi… --- ## [Car shaking after valve job](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shaking-after-valve-job/93333)
**Author:** [@Lisalove](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisalove)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shaking-after-valve-job/93333 "2016-05-20T15:55:42Z")
I had a valve job on my 2006 Bmw 750 li, when I picked the car up from the shop the engine was loud ,before the job it was quiet couldn't tell the car was on , it also shakes back and forth while idling at every stop li… --- ## [Noise when braking from rear, changed brakes but still has noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-when-braking-from-rear-changed-brakes-but-still-has-noise/93339)
**Author:** [@xaml](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xaml)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-when-braking-from-rear-changed-brakes-but-still-has-noise/93339 "2016-05-20T15:07:20Z")
I have a Toyota Corolla with 78K miles and when braking, a squealing noise came from the back when braking at low speeds. So I figured it was worn brake shoes, I took it to the mechanic but he said both the front and bac… --- ## [Antifreeze odor inside car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antifreeze-odor-inside-car/93322)
**Author:** [@Pearly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pearly)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 8:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antifreeze-odor-inside-car/93322 "2016-05-20T08:39:53Z")
I have an '05 Lexus SC430 with 53,000 miles on it. For the past couple of years, I have noticed an intermittent antifreeze smell (sweet odor) when driving. It never lasts for long and is apparently coming out of the ve… --- ## [2005 MINI "Service Engine Soon" light question - advice needed!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mini-service-engine-soon-light-question-advice-needed/93321)
**Author:** [@labritboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/labritboy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 7:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mini-service-engine-soon-light-question-advice-needed/93321 "2016-05-20T07:29:34Z")
OK, so my "Service Engine Soon" light came on recently. I tried the gas cap tightening suggestion. It turned off. A few miles down the road it came on again. I had a recall/service schedule (2005 model) so waited until I… --- ## [2000 Ford Explorer: both rear interior door handles not functioning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-explorer-both-rear-interior-door-handles-not-functioning/93336)
**Author:** [@riwi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riwi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 6:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-explorer-both-rear-interior-door-handles-not-functioning/93336 "2016-05-20T06:25:46Z")
Child safety switches on both doors are NOT activated, and both doors open OK when exterior handle is pulled. Jiggling the child safety switches does not resolve the problem. Removed interior handles thinking that perha… --- ## [Engine Ticking, Oil light on, Full Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-ticking-oil-light-on-full-oil/93295)
**Author:** [@BVGIOCX](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BVGIOCX)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-ticking-oil-light-on-full-oil/93295 "2016-05-19T20:09:21Z")
We recently bought a 2002 Audi A4 and everything seemed good and a while ago the engine began to make a ticking sound and it said it needs oil, but when we checked the oil it was full and a local mechanic said it heard l… --- ## [Honda CRV Radiator Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-radiator-leak/93318)
**Author:** [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-radiator-leak/93318 "2016-05-19T19:25:16Z")
1999 Honda CRV. Just took a 3-hour highway trip. Before trip I topped up coolant reservoir which was a little low, but radiator was full. I did notice some dried white spots on the front of valve cover and spark wires. W… --- ## [Check my thinking, gang?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-my-thinking-gang/93328)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-my-thinking-gang/93328 "2016-05-19T17:43:03Z")
Just checking to be sure I'm thinking along the correct path. My 88 Mitsubishi pickup finally stranded me this morning. Been waiting for that to happen. I replaced the lower radiator hose last weekend because it had a … --- ## [Crazy 2005 Pontiac Gran Prix Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crazy-2005-pontiac-gran-prix-problem/93317)
**Author:** [@HaywardIII](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HaywardIII)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 9:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crazy-2005-pontiac-gran-prix-problem/93317 "2016-05-19T09:49:00Z")
I think this Pontiac is possessed by a demon that is determined to drive me insane. It is a friend's car, and she is a disabled single mother on a limited income, so taking it to a professional is problematic. The car … --- ## [Any ideas what may be wrong?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-ideas-what-may-be-wrong/93291)
**Author:** [@txguy80](https://community.cartalk.com/u/txguy80)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 7:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-ideas-what-may-be-wrong/93291 "2016-05-19T07:40:31Z")
I have an 06 Kia Optima. Last year, I went on vacation and left the car parked for a week and a half with the phone charger plugged in. I had always left it plugged in so didnt think it would cause a problem. Thats when … --- ## [Starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter/93208)
**Author:** [@Brianbarrera](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brianbarrera)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 7:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter/93208 "2016-05-19T07:05:25Z")
How long does it take to replace a starter on a 1975 chevy malibu --- ## [2007 Honda Accord Oil Pump bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-oil-pump-bad/93329)
**Author:** [@blackbettymcginn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blackbettymcginn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-oil-pump-bad/93329 "2016-05-19T04:18:12Z")
I recently took my Honda to the dealership for routine oil change and was told my oil pump is leaking and would need replaced. However, I park my car in the garage daily and have never noticed any oil leaked onto the se… --- ## [Buzzing From Front End 2010 Impala](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buzzing-from-front-end-2010-impala/93325)
**Author:** [@Hawk-i](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hawk-i)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buzzing-from-front-end-2010-impala/93325 "2016-05-19T03:51:11Z")
Girl next door has a 2010 Chevy Impala w/31k mi. Has a buzzing noise from LF while traveling. Please note this is not a clunking CV joint, so don't tell me that. Not a wheel bearing, okay. This occurs while traveling s… --- ## [Truck waiting for re-call part!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-waiting-for-re-call-part/93303)
**Author:** [@Macy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Macy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2016, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-waiting-for-re-call-part/93303 "2016-05-18T23:57:47Z")
My Honda Ridgeline was recalled for airbag......as many other vehicles have been. The dealer asked for and got my truck ASAP. That has now been a month ago. It could be till August until I get my truck back. My conce… --- ## [Tire pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure/93305)
**Author:** [@zlots](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zlots)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2016, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure/93305 "2016-05-18T18:23:51Z")
i own a 2012 chevy traverse my old tires had a maximum of 35 psi. On my car door jam the specs call for a max of 35 psi which i usually had 30 to 32 psi in tires. My new tires same size 245 70R 17 have a maximum 44 psi … --- ## [Intermittent no-engagement on 2004 BMW 3 series transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-no-engagement-on-2004-bmw-3-series-transmission/93312)
**Author:** [@Manolito](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Manolito)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2016, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-no-engagement-on-2004-bmw-3-series-transmission/93312 "2016-05-18T17:38:10Z")
2004 BMW 330i 140k miles. We first noticed this problem a year or so ago. At first, it happened only on cool mornings if the car had been parked outside. The cold car would require 3-4,000 RPM to move, forward or r… --- ## [2005 Ford Focus O/D Flashing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-focus-o-d-flashing/93319)
**Author:** [@Buzzmeok](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Buzzmeok)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2016, 6:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-focus-o-d-flashing/93319 "2016-05-18T06:19:27Z")
I have 2005 ford Focus and the O/D was flashing on a new rebuild. It had only 10 miles on it. No codes in the OBD I I The output sensor failed. It was flashing on speeds over 30 mph witch the overdrive would kick in at t… --- ## [Overfilled in oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfilled-in-oil-change/93315)
**Author:** [@brm7675](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brm7675)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2016, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfilled-in-oil-change/93315 "2016-05-18T04:02:15Z")
This past weekend I got my oil changed. Looking at the stick today it appears they put maybe a half a quart to much in from where the oil is on the stick. My car does burn oil to the tune of about a quart every 1000 mi… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1050) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1052)