# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1147 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1148 --- ## [2010 Kia Optima Gas or exhaust smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-kia-optima-gas-or-exhaust-smell/89273)
**Author:** [@GJCHarn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GJCHarn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2015, 5:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-kia-optima-gas-or-exhaust-smell/89273 "2015-03-12T05:02:18Z")
After a tune-up, including replacement of all replaceable filters, including cabin filter, I kept smelling what I thought was gas, coming into cabin, through the vent, when it was pulling in air from outside. I ckd bac… --- ## [Should I get a specially constructed title?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-get-a-specially-constructed-title/89264)
**Author:** [@Brad\_raimer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brad_raimer)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2015, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-get-a-specially-constructed-title/89264 "2015-03-12T04:05:07Z")
I just bought a car, that has the body of a 1972 Triumph Spitfire sitting on the frame of a 1995 4X4 Geo Tracker. The engine, transmission, etc. are all geo. Essentially it is a Tracker with a Spitfire body. It runs beau… --- ## [2010 Mazda 3 Grand Touring - driver side floor boards front and back getting wet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-3-grand-touring-driver-side-floor-boards-front-and-back-getting-wet/89265)
**Author:** [@thingumajig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thingumajig)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2015, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-3-grand-touring-driver-side-floor-boards-front-and-back-getting-wet/89265 "2015-03-12T02:06:21Z")
Took my Mazda in because floorboards were soaking wet after it rained (it has done this off and on for a while). Dealership thought it might be clogged drain holes but found they were ok. After further inspection they sa… --- ## [Tranny problems? please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tranny-problems-please-help/89270)
**Author:** [@VWRabbit09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VWRabbit09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2015, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tranny-problems-please-help/89270 "2015-03-11T21:40:45Z")
VW Rabbit 09 - Makes a loud noise coming from back of car, at first i suspected exhaust, but it does not get louder from hitting the gas. The noise gets louder the faster car moves starting around 20 mph. It sounds like … --- ## [2005 Subaru Outback XT 2.5- Check Engine Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-outback-xt-2-5-check-engine-light/89237)
**Author:** [@ank](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ank)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2015, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-outback-xt-2-5-check-engine-light/89237 "2015-03-11T16:43:50Z")
We were driving yesterday and the car started making a whirring noise as I accelerated. No noise wen not pushing on gas. Then, the noise mostly went away. Then we heard a rattling noise. Sounded like it was near the fron… --- ## [06 Ford F-150 Drivers Power Window working intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-ford-f-150-drivers-power-window-working-intermittently/89241)
**Author:** [@quiksilver2101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/quiksilver2101)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2015, 7:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-ford-f-150-drivers-power-window-working-intermittently/89241 "2015-03-11T07:39:09Z")
Hi, I have been having problems with my drivers side power window on my 06 Ford F-150. At first, it would roll down, but wouldn't roll back up, so I replaced the switch. After replacing the entire power window control … --- ## [2010 Hyundai Sonata Idle Vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-sonata-idle-vibration/89261)
**Author:** [@robertron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robertron)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2015, 5:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-sonata-idle-vibration/89261 "2015-03-11T05:21:31Z")
I just got a 2010 Hyundai Sonata, and it drives fine, but when idling there is an ever so subtle (but noticeable) vibration that seems to be coming from the engine. I read that there was a BBB arbitration case that ruled… --- ## [2006 Nissan Frontier ticking noise when cold (automatic transmission)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-frontier-ticking-noise-when-cold-automatic-transmission/89250)
**Author:** [@Not\_your\_Average\_Nis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Not_your_Average_Nis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2015, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-frontier-ticking-noise-when-cold-automatic-transmission/89250 "2015-03-11T04:40:52Z")
I've heard about stuck valves or lifters causing the ticking noise, I try to drive slow until it warms up, but what would a better treatment for this issue? Also, the anti freeze got contaminated with the transmission… --- ## [Car has light grind only when turning right after hitting curb](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-has-light-grind-only-when-turning-right-after-hitting-curb/89247)
**Author:** [@map330](https://community.cartalk.com/u/map330)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2015, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-has-light-grind-only-when-turning-right-after-hitting-curb/89247 "2015-03-11T03:42:24Z")
I recently accidentally drove my Camry into curb in a parking lot. It was only a light, but since then I've noticed a grind sound ONLY when turning right. Everything else seems fine. I looked under the car and saw the… --- ## [Please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help/89229)
**Author:** [@JKZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JKZ)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2015, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help/89229 "2015-03-11T01:32:03Z")
I have a problem with my radio.........my local stations are SUPER quiet, everything in between is static of course but the static and the cd player work at the normal volumes....but I miss my radio and I dont know what … --- ## [High top van sunroof leaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-top-van-sunroof-leaking/89245)
**Author:** [@lindseyswint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lindseyswint)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2015, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-top-van-sunroof-leaking/89245 "2015-03-11T00:01:12Z")
I have a 2008 Chevy Express Explorer conversion van with a high top. We purchased the van used in great condition in 2011. The sunroof leaks. It always has. I first called the Explorer company to ask what we could do. Th… --- ## [Is my tranny ok?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-tranny-ok/89258)
**Author:** [@TCguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TCguy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2015, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-tranny-ok/89258 "2015-03-10T23:57:06Z")
My Cummins 5.9 powered 2007 Dodge 3500 carries a 4000 lb truck camper, has 140k and has been to Alaska twice with no problems. It has had regular maintenance, including transmission fluid and filter changes. Last fall … --- ## [94 Explorer Jasper Engine or Head Gaskets](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-explorer-jasper-engine-or-head-gaskets/89260)
**Author:** [@tbrandon12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tbrandon12)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2015, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-explorer-jasper-engine-or-head-gaskets/89260 "2015-03-10T23:43:25Z")
So I grew up with a ’94 Explorer with a Tow Package, my parent’s babied the car. It has ~60,000 miles on it. Recently blew the head gasket due to a leak in the radiator draw hose resulting in an empty radiator and a full… --- ## [Is my clutch going?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-clutch-going/89239)
**Author:** [@Morganbored](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Morganbored)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2015, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-clutch-going/89239 "2015-03-10T22:55:43Z")
I have a 2014 V6 Mustang. Recently I've begun to smell that special scent of burning metal intermittently, more often at slower speeds or when stopped completely. In addition I've noticed that my mileage has been droppi… --- ## [Car Audio Shuts off at random](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-audio-shuts-off-at-random/89246)
**Author:** [@gravitysdepth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gravitysdepth)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2015, 8:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-audio-shuts-off-at-random/89246 "2015-03-10T08:32:02Z")
Hello, so I have been searching and searching and cannot seem to find anything that pertains to my circumstances. The problem I am having started about a year ago, the car audio will suddenly shut off while playing, a… --- ## [Trouble with steering locking up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-with-steering-locking-up/89254)
**Author:** [@Stacy\_M](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stacy_M)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2015, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-with-steering-locking-up/89254 "2015-03-10T01:39:50Z")
I bought my daughter a 2007 Chevrolet Impala back in October. When we test drove it and took it to our mechanic and they saw no problems. After our first rain, which was a week later, my daughter called to tell me that… --- ## [Am I getting ripped?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-getting-ripped/89171)
**Author:** [@Mister\_Dough](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mister_Dough)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2015, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-getting-ripped/89171 "2015-03-09T20:48:38Z")
My engine light came on recently and so I took my car to a shop for diagnosis. I know absolutely nothing about cars and wanted to know if the price I will be paying is appropriate for my issues. Also, they mention that r… --- ## [Clicking sound behind dash?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-sound-behind-dash/89248)
**Author:** [@Rebxclark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rebxclark)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2015, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-sound-behind-dash/89248 "2015-03-09T17:45:07Z")
Recently purchased a used 2006 Chevy cobalt, seems like an alright car so far. But lately when I turn on the car and also sometimes when I switch the heat on there is a clicking sound behind the dash on the passengers si… --- ## [1 problem. 99 repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-problem-99-repairs/89173)
**Author:** [@EM1KID](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EM1KID)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2015, 6:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-problem-99-repairs/89173 "2015-03-09T06:18:16Z")
Okay, this will make you guys think . Just recently my car has been acting weird . Idling has been fluctuating down to about 200 rpms and going back up to a thousand . It started to die after driving it around ! Its jer… --- ## [Best way to fix tiny tiny rust spot?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-way-to-fix-tiny-tiny-rust-spot/89236)
**Author:** [@cruiserandmax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cruiserandmax)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2015, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-way-to-fix-tiny-tiny-rust-spot/89236 "2015-03-09T01:44:57Z")
I noticed a tiny chip of paint on my roof about two years ago- it was rust colored in the chipped area when I first saw it. Now, two years later, it looks like it is starting to bubble/spread a little bit (see pics) so I… --- ## [Where is the ignition failure sensor located?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-the-ignition-failure-sensor-located/89184)
**Author:** [@mikeydep](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikeydep)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2015, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-the-ignition-failure-sensor-located/89184 "2015-03-08T22:41:52Z")
i got a code p0320 and i need to find the ignition failure sensor...i am new to this car and have no idea where it is...thanks! --- ## [Capricious Truck Trying To Rear End Somebody!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/capricious-truck-trying-to-rear-end-somebody/89225)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2015, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/capricious-truck-trying-to-rear-end-somebody/89225 "2015-03-08T22:07:34Z")
I was a passenger in a pickup truck that seemed to have the accelerator stick as he came to a stop, and it tried to lurch forward suddenly and rear end the guy ahead of us. Truck is a 2005 Toyota Tacoma automatic trans. … --- ## [Gear oil for transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-oil-for-transmission/89230)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2015, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-oil-for-transmission/89230 "2015-03-08T16:10:00Z")
97 Nissan Pick Up, 5 speed manual, 192k. The specified oil is 75w90. When it was new, I drained to factory fill out and refilled it with Mobil one 75w90 synthetic and a bottle of Slick 50 for Manual Transmissions (I do… --- ## [Snow and Ice Driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-and-ice-driving/89222)
**Author:** [@phsccrun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phsccrun)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2015, 3:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-and-ice-driving/89222 "2015-03-08T03:00:59Z")
I have a 2010 Dodge Nitro and when I drive on icy roads the car makes vibrating noises but handles just fine when I get on bare roads everything is fine. Can someone tell me why I'm getting the noises on icy roads? --- ## [Y Pipe and Catalytic on 1995 GMC Sierra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/y-pipe-and-catalytic-on-1995-gmc-sierra/89186)
**Author:** [@part-throttle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/part-throttle)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2015, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/y-pipe-and-catalytic-on-1995-gmc-sierra/89186 "2015-03-07T23:32:32Z")
Hello All. I have a 95 GMC Sierra that needs the y pipe and catalytic replaced on its exhaust system. I am concerned about the bolts at the exhaust manifolds. After 20 years and 215,000 miles, I can imagine that they … --- ## [2000 Corolla 4-spd auto, where can the trans fluid likely leak from?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-corolla-4-spd-auto-where-can-the-trans-fluid-likely-leak-from/89134)
**Author:** [@xaml](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xaml)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2015, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-corolla-4-spd-auto-where-can-the-trans-fluid-likely-leak-from/89134 "2015-03-07T21:19:19Z")
Car is 2000 Corolla 4-spd auto at 65k miles (bought used 3 years ago). Replace CV axles about 1.5 years ago. When I backed out today, I saw a red fluid in the snow. Also, my trans fluid has been slowly declining (I've … --- ## [Low Tire Pressure - leak or extreme cold?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-tire-pressure-leak-or-extreme-cold/89153)
**Author:** [@Dobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dobb)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2015, 8:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-tire-pressure-leak-or-extreme-cold/89153 "2015-03-07T08:59:23Z")
Good evening everyone. For starters, it has been bone chillingly cold the past few weeks here in Michigan - we are talking several days of wind chills taking us as low as 30 below zero. I know this can take a toll on … --- ## [1986 Mazda B2000 won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-mazda-b2000-wont-start/89121)
**Author:** [@rjr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rjr)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2015, 5:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-mazda-b2000-wont-start/89121 "2015-03-07T05:58:37Z")
Folks, My 1986 B2000 problems started when the engine would run for a few minutes and not restart. After it sat a while, it would restart. Through out the precess of seeking a fix, I have replaced the fuel pump, coi… --- ## [Nissan Sentra Making Weird Noises](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-sentra-making-weird-noises/89154)
**Author:** [@steph8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steph8)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2015, 5:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-sentra-making-weird-noises/89154 "2015-03-07T05:33:57Z")
I drive a used 2012 Nissan Sentra that I purchased six months ago. Today is the first time I've ever had problems with it. I was driving down the road this afternoon and it started making a noise that's very hard to de… --- ## [Won,t come up to operating temperature](https://community.cartalk.com/t/won-t-come-up-to-operating-temperature/89140)
**Author:** [@vwguru](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vwguru)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2015, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/won-t-come-up-to-operating-temperature/89140 "2015-03-07T05:29:38Z")
98 Mazda MPV v6.have replace all related parts.been wrenching on cars over 35 years.it's my living.only way to make it overheat was to loosen waterpump belt and it still would not open thermostat.HELP never scene anythin… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1146) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1148)