# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1062 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1063 --- ## [2000 Mercedes Benz E320](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercedes-benz-e320/92864)
**Author:** [@Bastion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bastion)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2016, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercedes-benz-e320/92864 "2016-03-29T00:54:25Z")
So here is a quick rundown of what exactly has happened within the last 2 days. While driving a couple days ago, I started to hear a sound that could almost be described as the sound of air escaping some sort of pressuri… --- ## [2008 Sedona- Do I really need a brand new ECM?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-sedona-do-i-really-need-a-brand-new-ecm/92841)
**Author:** [@kj26569](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kj26569)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2016, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-sedona-do-i-really-need-a-brand-new-ecm/92841 "2016-03-28T15:54:25Z")
I have a 2008 Sedona with the following trouble codes: P0018, P0300, P0302, P0304 I have replaced the coils and plugs, a torn air intake hose, and a camshaft position sensor for the side of the engine with even numbere… --- ## [My stalling Grandson](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-stalling-grandson/92824)
**Author:** [@Roadrunner12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roadrunner12)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2016, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-stalling-grandson/92824 "2016-03-28T01:39:16Z")
I'm helping my grandson keep his 93 GMC K1500 w/5.7L auto running till he gets out of college. The problem is the engine stalls (sometimes) when put into gear (D or R) and more often when the lights and heater blower are… --- ## [Down shifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/down-shifting/92853)
**Author:** [@kmac9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmac9)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2016, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/down-shifting/92853 "2016-03-27T22:14:48Z")
My 2015 Subaru Legacy will randomly downshift, when in Automatic, only on LEFT turns! The dealership says there is a sensor that is "overly sensitive" but now it is a safety concern when pulling out into traffic. I never… --- ## [Power steering trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-trouble/92842)
**Author:** [@Porches](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Porches)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2016, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-trouble/92842 "2016-03-26T19:29:40Z")
Hi all, my apologies if this is posted in the incorrect place. Anyways i have a 2007 Chevy Silverado 5.3L that is having some difficulties with the power steering, let me explain. About 2 weeks ago i noticed when i first… --- ## [Preparing for a long work commute: maintenance on current car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/preparing-for-a-long-work-commute-maintenance-on-current-car/92848)
**Author:** [@beepbeeep](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beepbeeep)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2016, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/preparing-for-a-long-work-commute-maintenance-on-current-car/92848 "2016-03-26T13:38:22Z")
I have a 2011 Ford Fusion SE, 2.5 L 4-cylinder, 120k miles. It's in good condition; I keep up on oil and other fluids, and take it to the shop every year for a "check up" before winter. I bought it 2 years ago when it ha… --- ## [Serpentine Belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serpentine-belt/92829)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2016, 5:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serpentine-belt/92829 "2016-03-26T05:14:40Z")
So, I had someone at work ask me today how long serpentine belts last. I honestly didn't know what to tell him other than googling it. He found this on google: "2005 and newer vehicles have serpentine belts made of a s… --- ## [AC Problem - 2003 Mercury Sable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-problem-2003-mercury-sable/92849)
**Author:** [@HansDC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HansDC)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2016, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-problem-2003-mercury-sable/92849 "2016-03-26T04:51:33Z")
AC Problem! I recently acquired a 2003 Mercury Sable from a friend and there is a problem with the air conditioning. The car has digital controls. I select the Max AC button, turn the temperature all the way down (6… --- ## [Voltage fluctuation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/voltage-fluctuation/92826)
**Author:** [@bradley157](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bradley157)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2016, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/voltage-fluctuation/92826 "2016-03-26T04:49:28Z")
So im not sure what to think when the car is running it is 14v but will move all around between 6v and 14v at the battery and when its off it will go between .01v and 12v at the battery. --- ## [Brake Job - Need Advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-job-need-advice/92847)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2016, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-job-need-advice/92847 "2016-03-26T04:30:02Z")
Hi guys, I know that you are all going to tell me to "do it yourself," however, I really have no clue what I am doing, nor do I really have the time right now to do it. My wife has an Acura, and when braking at higher… --- ## [Where to get used engines? and how to choose them?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-get-used-engines-and-how-to-choose-them/92846)
**Author:** [@FXing\_Serious](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FXing_Serious)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2016, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-get-used-engines-and-how-to-choose-them/92846 "2016-03-26T03:36:47Z")
So, my car's engine died... This was confirmed by a second mechanic. Those with experience with this.... Can you give me an advice as to what to expect with engine replacements? How reliable were those engines... I am t… --- ## [Paying it Forward](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paying-it-forward/92839)
**Author:** [@Honda-Blackbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda-Blackbird)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2016, 8:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paying-it-forward/92839 "2016-03-25T08:18:11Z")
Today while I was doing repairs 40 miles from my home base down near DE, I stopped for fuel while on my way home after working on a Big Block Chevy in an 85 GMC 7000. I was just looking around and spotted a woman, on th… --- ## [Leaky tire seals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-tire-seals/92801)
**Author:** [@kurz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurz)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2016, 7:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-tire-seals/92801 "2016-03-25T07:49:33Z")
I have a 2008 RAV-4 with leaky tires. The tires will slowly deflate from 35-20 psi over the period of a week or so. I have checked for nails without finding any. In the past we have taken them into a tire store and ha… --- ## [4 year old tire going bad I think](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-year-old-tire-going-bad-i-think/92811)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2016, 7:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-year-old-tire-going-bad-i-think/92811 "2016-03-25T07:47:09Z")
MFG date 0412, maybe 30k miles, Get a noise at highway speeds like sticky tar on a spot, thought a front wheel bearing was going bad, after tire rotation sound is from the rear. So I am thinking a tire is going bad, no o… --- ## [2003 Impala Trans fluid level question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-impala-trans-fluid-level-question/92834)
**Author:** [@brm7675](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brm7675)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2016, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-impala-trans-fluid-level-question/92834 "2016-03-25T01:59:58Z")
I have a 2003 Impala with about 115,000 miles on it. I check the fluids pretty regulary (about twice a month) and I have noticed that my transmission fluid is a tad below the area that has the X pattern that shows where… --- ## [Mustang shaking n won't accelerate past 40mph!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-shaking-n-wont-accelerate-past-40mph/92835)
**Author:** [@Micheles\_mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Micheles_mustang)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2016, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-shaking-n-wont-accelerate-past-40mph/92835 "2016-03-25T01:14:20Z")
Help me plz,,I have a 1992 ford mustang 4 cylinder,its messed up bad.my car is shaking bad all the time and will not go faster than 40mph.what is wrong?? --- ## [~$ New Jasper engine installed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-jasper-engine-installed/92522)
**Author:** [@markg2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markg2)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2016, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-jasper-engine-installed/92522 "2016-03-24T23:34:30Z")
2000 Silverado 2500 4WD ~231,000 miles Started an intermittent clicking/knocking noise (appeared from house to mechanic but almost not from mechanic to gym then not present from gym to home).The mechanic listened. He t… --- ## [2003 Buick Lasabre wobbles when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-lasabre-wobbles-when-accelerating/92840)
**Author:** [@NanaNett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NanaNett)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2016, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-lasabre-wobbles-when-accelerating/92840 "2016-03-24T18:22:27Z")
My Buick started wobbling during accelerating a few months ago. It only does this from 45 to 55 MPH. If I stay between 45 and 55 it continues to wobble. Slower or faster and it quits. I've had it in the shop 4 times and … --- ## [Please help... hyundai tiburon misfire/power loss/hesitation/poor fuel economy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-hyundai-tiburon-misfire-power-loss-hesitation-poor-fuel-economy/92838)
**Author:** [@tholloway1990](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tholloway1990)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2016, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-hyundai-tiburon-misfire-power-loss-hesitation-poor-fuel-economy/92838 "2016-03-24T16:55:20Z")
i have a 97' hyundai tiburon, i have multiple misfires that are p301 302 304 and rich airflow. I have changed the coil pack, spark plugs and wires, and the MAF sensor. Basically my car doesnt accelerate fast or go over… --- ## [PATS problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pats-problem/92795)
**Author:** [@tribby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tribby)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2016, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pats-problem/92795 "2016-03-24T16:47:22Z")
every time it's cold or during early morning and night both of my keys cannot be detected as if that im stealing my own car. PATS light blinks rapidly. but during the afternoon, when you park the tribute under the sun th… --- ## [Intake air temp control gadget: What's this part called on a 70's Ford 302 V8?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intake-air-temp-control-gadget-whats-this-part-called-on-a-70s-ford-302-v8/92828)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2016, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intake-air-temp-control-gadget-whats-this-part-called-on-a-70s-ford-302-v8/92828 "2016-03-24T04:34:02Z")
Got a bit of a problem on my truck. Need a replacement part and don't know what it is called. Early 70's Ford 302 V8. The engine intake air temperature is regulated by a vacuum motor which controls a flap in the air c… --- ## [2006 Subaru Outback loud humming](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-outback-loud-humming/92836)
**Author:** [@need\_silence](https://community.cartalk.com/u/need_silence)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2016, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-outback-loud-humming/92836 "2016-03-24T03:03:38Z")
I thought it was the tired due to the cold weather. But now it is warmer the noise is still there. Bareknuckes previously mentioned wheel bearings as a potential problem. The car is driving (sound-wise) like I have some … --- ## [Broken Outer Axle Tip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-outer-axle-tip/92815)
**Author:** [@JBSatun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JBSatun)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2016, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-outer-axle-tip/92815 "2016-03-24T02:32:04Z")
I own a 96 Saturn SL2 5-Speed...It has a lot of miles. About a year and a half ago I noticed that the car would suddenly pull to one side and then go back to "normal" after a few seconds. This got extremely worse on w… --- ## [2004Mazda6 overheated question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004mazda6-overheated-question/92749)
**Author:** [@hiker16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hiker16)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2016, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004mazda6-overheated-question/92749 "2016-03-24T00:02:38Z")
Hi, all; Car: 2004 Mazda6 V6 auto with 220,000 miles on it. Yesterday, in rush hour traffic on the highway, saw a puff of white smoke from under the hood. Tried to get over to the right- by the time I got over, I'd p… --- ## [2000 Honda Accord V6 Idling Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-v6-idling-issues/92673)
**Author:** [@clint1981](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clint1981)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2016, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-v6-idling-issues/92673 "2016-03-24T00:00:14Z")
I've had my 2000 Honda Accord V6 for about 3 years now and have had an idling issue pretty much since I purchased it. After driving for at least 50+ miles, and if its hot out it can easily have this issue as well, and le… --- ## [Vacuum leak in a turbo, damaging to drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-leak-in-a-turbo-damaging-to-drive/92738)
**Author:** [@qroberts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/qroberts)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2016, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-leak-in-a-turbo-damaging-to-drive/92738 "2016-03-23T23:23:33Z")
I have a 2008 volvo S80 T6 (inline 6 with a turbo). This week I noticed a rhythmic squeaking like a bad belt. I had also noticed a decrease in power and one instance of what sounded like a backfire during a quick accel… --- ## [03' VW Golf GTi...SNAPPED BOLTS!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-vw-golf-gti-snapped-bolts/92807)
**Author:** [@Honda-Blackbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda-Blackbird)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2016, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-vw-golf-gti-snapped-bolts/92807 "2016-03-23T22:30:54Z")
Never in all my days have I seen or heard of this happening. Im cruising down the highway...and BANG!!! Followed by HORRIFIC noises from my front left wheel.... I thought I snapped an axle or cv joint and it was flopp… --- ## [Preignition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/preignition/92791)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2016, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/preignition/92791 "2016-03-23T21:59:14Z")
If I have preignition, can I hear it? (I know what it sounded like in cars 40-50 years ago). If I don't hear anything, is any preignition going on too little to hurt a car? I do not want to open and endless peripheral … --- ## [Belt Squeak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/belt-squeak/92817)
**Author:** [@TarCalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TarCalk)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2016, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/belt-squeak/92817 "2016-03-23T21:50:00Z")
I have a 2006 Nissan Sentra 1.8l. I had a bad tensioner and old belts. I replaced both belts with the Dayco polyribbed belts and put on a new tensioner pulley. All went well and engine noise is gone; however, when start… --- ## [Replace engine or buy another used car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-engine-or-buy-another-used-car/92819)
**Author:** [@FXing\_Serious](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FXing_Serious)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2016, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-engine-or-buy-another-used-car/92819 "2016-03-23T18:14:28Z")
Hello fellas... I am having a really though month with finances, and life in general... and now my car's engine has died on me. I drive a Mazda Protege 2000 ES with 197,000 miles on it. The problem started with the … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1061) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1063)