# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=131 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 132 --- ## [Black smoke and fuel smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-smoke-and-fuel-smell/186954)
**Author:** [@ilyes.ferchiou\_182688](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ilyes.ferchiou_182688)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-smoke-and-fuel-smell/186954 "2022-10-18T01:48:40Z")
I have a Fiat Punto mk2 from 2004 that has a petroleum engine 1.2L 60HP. I have had an intermittent ignition coil problem where the car would start shaking when idle and when the engine is hot (when the fans start) for … --- ## [2011 Audi Q7 - I did add blue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-audi-q7-i-did-add-blue/186944)
**Author:** [@AudiSUVowner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiSUVowner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-audi-q7-i-did-add-blue/186944 "2022-10-17T23:27:09Z")
Keeps the message “Ad Blue” even after we put it and check the oil. keeps telling me that at X amout of miles will shut down and wont turn on… this is the first time this happens. Ay assistance? --- ## [2006 Nissan Altima - Thrown rod?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-altima-thrown-rod/186922)
**Author:** [@Rusellmartin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusellmartin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-altima-thrown-rod/186922 "2022-10-17T23:26:24Z")
My Nissan Altima list pressure while I was driving it so I immediately pulled over to the side and called a tow truck to tow my car to a safe place now my car will still crank but makes a little knocking noise, have I t… --- ## [2020 Ford Explorer - Broken seats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-explorer-broken-seats/186948)
**Author:** [@griffin13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/griffin13)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-explorer-broken-seats/186948 "2022-10-17T23:20:47Z")
Lower trim around driver seat broken. Clamps broken --- ## [2012 Nissan Murano - P0746 and P0455](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-murano-p0746-and-p0455/186931)
**Author:** [@WadeGGreenwood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WadeGGreenwood)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-murano-p0746-and-p0455/186931 "2022-10-17T21:29:46Z")
P0746 and p0455 Cleaned maf sensor and thought might need a new one and was told it may be evap vent valve canister/solenoid/tube related. Wondering if anyone has had any similar issues --- ## [Radiator Leaking after installing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-leaking-after-installing/186941)
**Author:** [@akai7107\_177250](https://community.cartalk.com/u/akai7107_177250)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-leaking-after-installing/186941 "2022-10-17T20:47:59Z")
My radiator was leaking from the top two days ago, I took it to repair it, I purchased the upper part of the radiator and tested it in the shop and was all good, when I arrived home I noticed it is leaking from the botto… --- ## [2020 Ford Escape Hybrid - Batteries die](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-escape-hybrid-batteries-die/186904)
**Author:** [@lornemgreenspan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lornemgreenspan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-escape-hybrid-batteries-die/186904 "2022-10-17T17:05:48Z")
2nd dead with in 2 months battery 2020 ford escape titanium hybird left it at the dealear hopethey find problem 25000miles on it --- ## [Intermitant Long Crank to Start Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermitant-long-crank-to-start-car/184157)
**Author:** [@TheOldDays](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheOldDays)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermitant-long-crank-to-start-car/184157 "2022-10-17T16:30:00Z")
Back yard mechanic here, owned the car since new, a little OCD, I take great care of everything I own. Preventive maintenance is my thing…belts, hoses, plugs, filters, etc., stuff is replaced to keep car in top shape. T… --- ## [Car stalls only when gas tank is half full](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-only-when-gas-tank-is-half-full/57716)
**Author:** [@jgarvey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jgarvey)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-only-when-gas-tank-is-half-full/57716 "2022-10-17T16:14:18Z")
When gas tank gauge is half full and I come to a hard stop and sometimes when moving, my car stalls, acts as though it was out of gas. I had a fuel tank sending unit replaced and it still does it. My car is a 1988 Hond… --- ## [2009 Cadillac DTS - Cranks but won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-cadillac-dts-cranks-but-wont-start/186935)
**Author:** [@ToddWorkman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ToddWorkman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-cadillac-dts-cranks-but-wont-start/186935 "2022-10-17T13:51:12Z")
i drove the car from coastof n.carolina to the mountains, then didnt drive it the next day, tried to start it next day. it would not start but cranked over. . after it sat a couple weeks i have tried to jump it and then … --- ## [Serpentine belt and dead rat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serpentine-belt-and-dead-rat/186907)
**Author:** [@choypauline.pc\_182664](https://community.cartalk.com/u/choypauline.pc_182664)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 10:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serpentine-belt-and-dead-rat/186907 "2022-10-17T10:43:21Z")
Serpentine belt fell off randomly. I also found a huge dead rat when I inspected the belts. Could that have caused it? There was fur and I think guts all over the place. I towed it to the only place open Pep Boys and the… --- ## [2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class - SRS light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercedes-benz-slk-class-srs-light/186895)
**Author:** [@AZGal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AZGal)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercedes-benz-slk-class-srs-light/186895 "2022-10-17T02:08:41Z")
SRS light on?? Airbag problem??? --- ## [2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Light's out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-grand-cherokee-lights-out/186898)
**Author:** [@onlineam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/onlineam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-grand-cherokee-lights-out/186898 "2022-10-17T01:56:20Z")
Running lights rear on 2006 Grand Jeep Cherokee Laredo do not work even with replacement. Brake, Signal and backup work. --- ## [2015 Kia Sorento #- Poor headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-sorento-poor-headlights/179153)
**Author:** [@bgqmh5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bgqmh5)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-sorento-poor-headlights/179153 "2022-10-16T21:56:29Z")
I’m on my 4th set of bulbs for low beam in 4 years. And still I can’t see jack-squat. I need to keep my headlights on high beam constantly. I live in rural Maine and many of the roads do not have paint. Try navigating a… --- ## [2013 Equinox Sudden Electrical Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-equinox-sudden-electrical-issues/186606)
**Author:** [@bklutch\_182147](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bklutch_182147)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-equinox-sudden-electrical-issues/186606 "2022-10-16T21:51:39Z")
Took my 2013 Equinox to dealer for routine oil change service. Ever since, have had odd electrical issues. Vehicle started and performed perfectly until then. Now it’s slow to start, especially the first time, and the wi… --- ## [2023 Ford Edge - Rattles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-ford-edge-rattles/186882)
**Author:** [@Ron43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ron43)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-ford-edge-rattles/186882 "2022-10-16T21:37:51Z")
2022 Ford Edge makes rattling noice front front passenger side at speeds of 60+. Has 8000 miles and is brand new. What gives FORD? At the dealer! Drive new to avoid annoying stuff like this. --- ## [Brake Bleeding Advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-bleeding-advice/186890)
**Author:** [@kendallcoin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kendallcoin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-bleeding-advice/186890 "2022-10-16T20:30:10Z")
Hello again everyone, so I “finished” the brake job on my 2006 Hyundai Tucson. The brakes were going to the floor, so I replaced the master cylinder, as well as the brake pads because they were getting thin. Then I bled … --- ## [2017 Nissan Versa - Clutch issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-versa-clutch-issues/186909)
**Author:** [@Otto46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Otto46)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-versa-clutch-issues/186909 "2022-10-16T18:13:15Z")
Clutch pedal goes to the floor and doesn’t return up and clutch does not engage --- ## [2001 Ford Explorer - Broken plug - help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-explorer-broken-plug-help/186911)
**Author:** [@Claytonp07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Claytonp07)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-explorer-broken-plug-help/186911 "2022-10-16T18:08:21Z")
Spark plug broke in the motor --- ## [Honda civic- multiple warning lights and instruments notworking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-multiple-warning-lights-and-instruments-notworking/186916)
**Author:** [@hiker16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hiker16)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-multiple-warning-lights-and-instruments-notworking/186916 "2022-10-16T16:45:04Z")
So, my wife has a 2010 Honda Civic that she uses fairly infrequently.-- it sat for about a month before she drove it Friday. When she did, she said she drove the car for a few minutes and then got a smell “like fertilzi… --- ## [Damage from Water Pump Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damage-from-water-pump-failure/186893)
**Author:** [@Tidewater](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tidewater)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 11:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damage-from-water-pump-failure/186893 "2022-10-16T11:32:50Z")
Hi, we experienced a water pump failure on our car, which caused the battery to drain out and the car to overheat. We were driving late at night on a dark highway, and a battery warning went on for a while and then even… --- ## [Oil Pressure Warning - 2012 VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-warning-2012-vw-tiguan-2-0-tsi/179380)
**Author:** [@john.41.stone\_177217](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.41.stone_177217)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 7:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-warning-2012-vw-tiguan-2-0-tsi/179380 "2022-10-16T07:11:56Z")
Good Morning, I recently purchased a 2012 Tiguan and I am completely in love with it. This is my first VW, and I think, for the price, it was a great purchase. However, I seem to be having an intermittent issue with th… --- ## [2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-trailblazer-transmission-issues/186851)
**Author:** [@GinoGori](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GinoGori)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2022, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-trailblazer-transmission-issues/186851 "2022-10-15T20:28:59Z")
I have a 2004 Chevy Trailblazer SUV, four wheel drive with about 68K miles. During the last few years it has not been driven very much and it has been stored in a garage most of these years. Recently I have noticed that … --- ## [2016 GMC Canyon - Interior light on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-gmc-canyon-interior-light-on/186902)
**Author:** [@markst](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markst)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2022, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-gmc-canyon-interior-light-on/186902 "2022-10-15T19:37:13Z")
Win I exit truck the center upper console stays on and will not go out… doors are closed. --- ## [Dodge Charger transmission replacement cost?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-charger-transmission-replacement-cost/186859)
**Author:** [@griffkb\_182610](https://community.cartalk.com/u/griffkb_182610)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2022, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-charger-transmission-replacement-cost/186859 "2022-10-15T19:10:43Z")
Hello, I have a 2015 Dodge Charger SE AWD automatic. Purchased as second hand owner from dealer in 2016 with only 15,000 miles on it - it only has 67,000 miles on it now; so definitely low mileage. A week ago began havi… --- ## [2009 Ford Fusion - Rat-a-tats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-fusion-rat-a-tats/186888)
**Author:** [@Rennjenn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rennjenn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2022, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-fusion-rat-a-tats/186888 "2022-10-15T17:38:40Z")
My car is making a weird sound. When I accelerate and it starts to shift it sounds like something stuck in a fan like the rattattat sound but obviously faster and it was very loud today. Thought possibly it was oil so we… --- ## [2020 Lincoln Continental - Fob foibles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-lincoln-continental-fob-foibles/186868)
**Author:** [@mcook](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcook)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2022, 11:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-lincoln-continental-fob-foibles/186868 "2022-10-15T11:42:22Z")
If I have my key fob i still can’t open my back or passenget door when the doors are locked. --- ## [Valve cover seeping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-cover-seeping/186866)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2022, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-cover-seeping/186866 "2022-10-15T03:29:13Z")
2014 4-cyl Toyota Camry 55,600 miles All book maintenance kept up to date by mileage or time, whichever comes first. Oil always changed every 5,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first due to severe use driving. O… --- ## [2006 Honda Pilot - Broken knob](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-pilot-broken-knob/186886)
**Author:** [@walsh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/walsh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-pilot-broken-knob/186886 "2022-10-14T22:41:16Z")
radio volume knob does not work --- ## [What to do with a flooded clasic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-with-a-flooded-clasic/186701)
**Author:** [@donjohnohue\_182502](https://community.cartalk.com/u/donjohnohue_182502)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-with-a-flooded-clasic/186701 "2022-10-14T19:57:07Z")
My 95 Mustang GT convertible was submerged in my garage when hurricane Ian flooded us. I am the original owner and the car was in very good condition. There is sentimental value that the comprehensive insurance could no… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=130) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=132)