# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=123 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 124 --- ## [2018 Kia Forte - No brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-forte-no-brakes/187767)
**Author:** [@carmen64](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carmen64)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-forte-no-brakes/187767 "2022-12-06T02:41:22Z")
My car brake system went out and no brakes at all. Has anyone else had this problem? --- ## [Let's talk about tightening hose clamps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lets-talk-about-tightening-hose-clamps/187625)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lets-talk-about-tightening-hose-clamps/187625 "2022-12-06T02:28:46Z")
So today, I changed the oil in my Daewoo Lanos, and I noticed several small coolant leaks, including some on the oil drain plug, some on the top of the transaxle, and some running down the firewall. All of these leaks o… --- ## [Fluid change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-change/187738)
**Author:** [@D.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.J)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-change/187738 "2022-12-06T01:18:41Z")
I Googled when to change transmission fluid on a 2006 Toyota Corolla and Internet sources said every 60,000 to 100,000 miles. However, the Toyota owners manual that came with the car doesn’t mention changing the transmis… --- ## [2005 Dodge Magnum - Cat replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-magnum-cat-replacement/187762)
**Author:** [@Unhappyowner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Unhappyowner)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-magnum-cat-replacement/187762 "2022-12-06T00:12:06Z")
I am looking at having to replace my right side catalytic converter for the third time after exactly 2 years almost to the day. I bought the car in 2016 and had to replace both converters 2 years later with all sensors. … --- ## [2013 RAM 1500 - Gain gone](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ram-1500-gain-gone/187746)
**Author:** [@harleyfred49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harleyfred49)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2022, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ram-1500-gain-gone/187746 "2022-12-05T20:17:11Z")
gain light on do not have the buttons 2013 ram 1500 changed the transmission fluid then the gain was on my screen never was before --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Equinox - Stabilitrack warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-equinox-stabilitrack-warning/187715)
**Author:** [@gerald07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gerald07)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2022, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-equinox-stabilitrack-warning/187715 "2022-12-05T17:45:10Z")
abs …service stabilitrack light --- ## [Which kind of spark plugs should I put in my oil burning car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-kind-of-spark-plugs-should-i-put-in-my-oil-burning-car/187716)
**Author:** [@carg618](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carg618)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2022, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-kind-of-spark-plugs-should-i-put-in-my-oil-burning-car/187716 "2022-12-05T14:52:29Z")
Hello. I have a 2000 Corolla that burns oil and seems to be running lean due to the white on the current spark plugs. I have never seen a lean code come up though. My spark plugs I have now are shot and need to buy new o… --- ## [Dealer lost a customer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-lost-a-customer/187647)
**Author:** [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2022, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-lost-a-customer/187647 "2022-12-05T13:59:32Z")
I have been using the dealer since we purchased our 2010 Volvo V70 Rspec . The last 2 oil changes have not been satisfactory. One I had to add about 1/4 quart of oil to reach full mark . The last one took almost a full q… --- ## [2008 Mercury Mountaineer #- Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercury-mountaineer-wont-start/187719)
**Author:** [@jmalone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmalone)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2022, 5:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercury-mountaineer-wont-start/187719 "2022-12-05T05:23:41Z")
i have a 2008 Mercury Mountaineer that won’t start and has no dash lights . Door locks work, windows, radio all work but will not start almost like there is no power from the ignition to the engine need some ideas please… --- ## [2006 Ford Focus not starting please help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-focus-not-starting-please-help/187725)
**Author:** [@brandosh607\_183208](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brandosh607_183208)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2022, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-focus-not-starting-please-help/187725 "2022-12-04T22:50:50Z")
I had someone jump the car and a couple miles later it stalled again…when i tried to jump it again it kept making a typewriter sound from the dash and not starting i think it’s the alternator but i’m not sure it was work… --- ## [Electric mirrors - 2008 Camry hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-mirrors-2008-camry-hybrid/187706)
**Author:** [@Tony57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony57)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2022, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-mirrors-2008-camry-hybrid/187706 "2022-12-03T23:47:09Z")
I’ve rarely needed to change the position on my exterior mirrors which are controlled on the inside of the car. I’ve found they will move in/out but not up/down. They may just be so dirty that the motors aren’t turning… --- ## [Bayonet style turn-signal bulb won't twist in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bayonet-style-turn-signal-bulb-wont-twist-in/187713)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2022, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bayonet-style-turn-signal-bulb-wont-twist-in/187713 "2022-12-03T22:21:06Z")
Anybody else encountered this problem? Probably has something to do with fixture being 50 years old. I’ve always installed this style bulb before with no problem, by pressing in and twisting to lock the bayonet. But … --- ## [2011 Buick LaCrosse - Water on floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-lacrosse-water-on-floor/187705)
**Author:** [@Larry02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Larry02)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2022, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-lacrosse-water-on-floor/187705 "2022-12-03T14:12:21Z")
water leak on rear passenger floor --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Cruze - One thing leads to another!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-cruze-one-thing-leads-to-another/187690)
**Author:** [@rooneyboyz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rooneyboyz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2022, 6:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-cruze-one-thing-leads-to-another/187690 "2022-12-03T06:04:48Z")
Blown Head Gasket which turned into a blown engine --- ## [2018 Nissan Maxima - Wiper fluid issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-maxima-wiper-fluid-issue/187710)
**Author:** [@sjlouisiana](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sjlouisiana)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-maxima-wiper-fluid-issue/187710 "2022-12-02T21:40:23Z")
Windshield wiper fluid does not spray windshield --- ## [2014 honda accord sport drift/pulling left](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-accord-sport-drift-pulling-left/187683)
**Author:** [@maxokream](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maxokream)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-accord-sport-drift-pulling-left/187683 "2022-12-02T03:02:55Z")
I got an alignment and had the 2 front tires balanced and the car still drifts to the left. I also experienced vibration at highway speeds around 70-90. The shop said they put the 2 back wheels on the front and the vibra… --- ## [2013 mustang gt 5.0 overheated…](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mustang-gt-5-0-overheated/187660)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mustang-gt-5-0-overheated/187660 "2022-12-02T01:31:21Z")
The 2013 mustang 5.0 with 89k miles I just bought 3 weeks ago overheated at idle today. I had it parked in my driveway (running) after driving it for 20 minutes so it was already at operating temperature when I parked i… --- ## ['06 Saturn Ion Cold Start Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-saturn-ion-cold-start-problems/22611)
**Author:** [@KN4101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KN4101)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-saturn-ion-cold-start-problems/22611 "2022-12-02T00:18:04Z")
Hello. I'm new here, so forgive me if this has been covered already. I have an '06 Ion that has decided it doesn't like to start when it's cold. Specifically, the passlock system doesn't recognize the key, so it cuts the… --- ## [2007 Infiniti M35 - 3rd Broken seat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-infiniti-m35-3rd-broken-seat/187643)
**Author:** [@charlesthomasagent](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charlesthomasagent)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-infiniti-m35-3rd-broken-seat/187643 "2022-12-01T23:02:01Z")
The driver side seat is defective. This is the third seat that has been replaced. The weld breaks and causes the seat to lean to rtight side. No more Infiniti products. --- ## [2016 Audi A6 - Heat shield problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-audi-a6-heat-shield-problem/187698)
**Author:** [@Vetareels](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vetareels)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-audi-a6-heat-shield-problem/187698 "2022-12-01T18:27:19Z")
Heat shield is coming off --- ## [2007 Volkswagen Beetle - My bug eats bulbs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volkswagen-beetle-my-bug-eats-bulbs/187657)
**Author:** [@bj39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bj39)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volkswagen-beetle-my-bug-eats-bulbs/187657 "2022-12-01T17:01:25Z")
my 07 beetle headlight keeps going out. ive bought 3 pulbs in less than 6 mos. what could this issue be? --- ## [2023 Cadillac XT4 - Transmission issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-cadillac-xt4-transmission-issue/187288)
**Author:** [@Unionjef](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Unionjef)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-cadillac-xt4-transmission-issue/187288 "2022-12-01T14:57:49Z")
Transmission problem in my 2023 XT4 with only 800 miles on it the front wheels locked pulling out of my driveway. King Orourke Cadillac is my dealer. They towed it to the shop and have advised me they are putting in a ne… --- ## [2017 Dodge Journey- Pulls right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-journey-pulls-right/187672)
**Author:** [@Journeytroubles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Journeytroubles)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-journey-pulls-right/187672 "2022-11-30T23:34:17Z")
2017 Journey pulling to the right since we drove it off the lot. Taken to Tuttle-Click Dodge in Irvine 3-4 times c/o pulling to the right. they did wheel allignment each time, didn’t help. this morning we took it for the… --- ## ['02 Grand Am GT 4T45E transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-grand-am-gt-4t45e-transmission-issues/84630)
**Author:** [@mark9207](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mark9207)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-grand-am-gt-4t45e-transmission-issues/84630 "2022-11-30T22:55:40Z")
Okay, I feel kind of like a fool now. My sister's Grand Am has been having a shift flutter issue (between third and fourth, around 40 mph it would shift rapidly back and forth until you either forced a downshift or reac… --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD - MAF+EGR = Unhappy car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-maf-egr-unhappy-car/187663)
**Author:** [@JamesHayes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesHayes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-maf-egr-unhappy-car/187663 "2022-11-30T22:29:47Z")
mass air flow sensor and an EGR code --- ## [2005 Buick Rendezvous - How do I connect these hoses?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-rendezvous-how-do-i-connect-these-hoses/187669)
**Author:** [@blackrover60](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blackrover60)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-rendezvous-how-do-i-connect-these-hoses/187669 "2022-11-30T22:25:09Z")
cantnt get two small hoses back on water pipe please help --- ## [2013 Honda Pilot - Screen issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-pilot-screen-issues/187641)
**Author:** [@TimAxtman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimAxtman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-pilot-screen-issues/187641 "2022-11-28T19:47:19Z")
all the gauges lights go out then reappear after several minutes. --- ## [Car alarm sounding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-alarm-sounding/187675)
**Author:** [@swtmatch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/swtmatch)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-alarm-sounding/187675 "2022-11-30T19:25:42Z")
Hello. I am seeking an opinion/answer from an experienced member to an issue that I have with the alarm system on my \[wife’s\] car. Initially, car \[2012 Toyota Camry LE\] has problems with its electronics (head unit, instr… --- ## [Noise while changing vent position](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-while-changing-vent-position/187659)
**Author:** [@TheApache](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheApache)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-while-changing-vent-position/187659 "2022-11-30T15:44:23Z")
Hello everyone !\[:slight\_smile: I have a european model lancer from 2010 with automatic AC. Lately when i was changing the vent position - in specific two positions i started to hear strange noises, like 2 parts rubbing… --- ## [Car stuttered/jerked for a bit... but then stopped. Trying to decide how to assess](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stuttered-jerked-for-a-bit-but-then-stopped-trying-to-decide-how-to-assess/187593)
**Author:** [@JayZeeBee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JayZeeBee)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stuttered-jerked-for-a-bit-but-then-stopped-trying-to-decide-how-to-assess/187593 "2022-11-28T14:52:41Z")
So driving 50 miles to t-day dinner yesterday, I got gas. Soon after engine gave a little stutter/jerk, then was ok. Did this every 5-10 miles. Didn’t seem to be any pattern, like when accelerating or braking. On the wa… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=122) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=124)