# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=137 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 138 --- ## [Jeep E-brake trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-e-brake-trouble/186424)
**Author:** [@klw292003\_182333](https://community.cartalk.com/u/klw292003_182333)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-e-brake-trouble/186424 "2022-09-19T20:55:12Z")
A few years ago, my dad’s 1998 Jeep Cherokee’s Emergency Brake broke. The button flew off (to which he then lost it and never replaced) and now when you lift the brake, it stops the car- but the moment you let go of the … --- ## [Tool to Keep Ball Joint From Spinning With Nut](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tool-to-keep-ball-joint-from-spinning-with-nut/186380)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tool-to-keep-ball-joint-from-spinning-with-nut/186380 "2022-09-19T20:20:13Z")
Every time I try to replace a ball joint, I get greatly frustrated because the ball spins with the nut, making tightening or removing the nut very difficult. Lots of aftermarket ball joints have wrench flats at the botto… --- ## [302 5.0 v8 motor weird noise (with video link)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/302-5-0-v8-motor-weird-noise-with-video-link/186386)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/302-5-0-v8-motor-weird-noise-with-video-link/186386 "2022-09-19T19:57:20Z")
Owner of a 1994 f-150 i’m considering buying for super cheap sent me a video of the truck starting up and giving a few revs. He says the motor is a 302 5.0. I can hear from when he starts the car and revvs it, it sounds … --- ## [Looking for a viable workaround the exorbitant labor costs for the 60K tuneup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-viable-workaround-the-exorbitant-labor-costs-for-the-60k-tuneup/186378)
**Author:** [@jenniferjonesmedia\_182300](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jenniferjonesmedia_182300)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-viable-workaround-the-exorbitant-labor-costs-for-the-60k-tuneup/186378 "2022-09-19T19:17:03Z")
Roughly $800 in labor and $200 in parts. WTAF?! And let me guess, if I DIY I can void my warranty? What is a viable workaround? There must be certified independents who aren’t so pricy! Subaru Ascent 2019. Subaru dealer… --- ## [Paint damage repair help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-damage-repair-help/186394)
**Author:** [@jalapeno008](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jalapeno008)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-damage-repair-help/186394 "2022-09-19T01:44:29Z")
I screwed up and backed up too close to the curb and scratched my rear bumper. Am I able to fix this on my own or should I take it to a body shop? Any idea what a fix like this might cost? --- ## [2005 Mustang GT Very Strange Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mustang-gt-very-strange-noise/186389)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2022, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mustang-gt-very-strange-noise/186389 "2022-09-18T23:42:44Z")
My 2005 mustang gt is making a very strange noise only at highway speed above 60 mph. Almost like a knocking/thumping/rhythmic rattling noise. I also notice that my headlights are flickering but ONLY when the car is maki… --- ## [Starting a car after 2 years - Ford taurus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-a-car-after-2-years-ford-taurus/186293)
**Author:** [@raystownprimitives\_143914](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raystownprimitives_143914)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2022, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-a-car-after-2-years-ford-taurus/186293 "2022-09-18T20:51:54Z")
Hello. I have a 2004 Ford Taurus 3.0 OHV I have had it sitting debating what to do with this car for 1 1/2- 2 years. I know it is not good to leave a car sit. I bought a new battery and put some fresh fuel and also dry… --- ## [ALL the Lites On Dashboard Honda 2018 Accord Sedan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-the-lites-on-dashboard-honda-2018-accord-sedan/185958)
**Author:** [@PatSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatSmith)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2022, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-the-lites-on-dashboard-honda-2018-accord-sedan/185958 "2022-09-18T01:51:09Z")
Hello to All, I was away for a month came back & ALL the Lights are on saying there’s a problem even the Cruise Control & I haven’t ever used the Cruise Control. Anybody had this happen? TIA Edit: Anybody have a Ho… --- ## [2003 Ford F-150 - Feels like brakes lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f-150-feels-like-brakes-lock/186409)
**Author:** [@stradler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stradler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2022, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f-150-feels-like-brakes-lock/186409 "2022-09-17T22:43:46Z")
when in drive 1st gear is like brakes or locked up yhen shifts in higher gear and it frees up --- ## [Ill-advised dealership shop repair methods?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ill-advised-dealership-shop-repair-methods/186387)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2022, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ill-advised-dealership-shop-repair-methods/186387 "2022-09-17T15:26:07Z")
Hot Rod magazine , recent issue, has article on an engine problem partially caused by prior ill-advised dealership shop work. Apparently the head was removed to repair gasket leak, then (surprisingly) the top of the … --- ## [Trying to diagnose 99 Toyota EGR low flow and need better ELM327 scan tool software](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-diagnose-99-toyota-egr-low-flow-and-need-better-elm327-scan-tool-software/186278)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2022, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-diagnose-99-toyota-egr-low-flow-and-need-better-elm327-scan-tool-software/186278 "2022-09-17T03:12:52Z")
1999 Toyota Camry. There is a code for Exhaust Gas Recirculation insufficient flow detected. The EGR exhaust tube is not blocked and the EGR valve operates when I operate it (not necessarily when the ECU commands it to o… --- ## [Terror! Brakes wouldn’t allow full stop!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/terror-brakes-wouldn-t-allow-full-stop/186388)
**Author:** [@Holly-Murphy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Holly-Murphy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2022, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/terror-brakes-wouldn-t-allow-full-stop/186388 "2022-09-17T01:51:10Z")
The latest issue, not sure if it’s related to my last post, which I still haven’t addressed. I now have just over 46,000 miles on my 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. I just had it into the shop for regular maintenance including… --- ## [1998 Dodge Caravan hesitation when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-caravan-hesitation-when-accelerating/147505)
**Author:** [@EmmettGlasper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EmmettGlasper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2022, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-caravan-hesitation-when-accelerating/147505 "2022-09-17T01:31:04Z")
It may be my foot exceleration but recently i’ve noticed a little hesitation or not a smooth change when I press on the pedal. --- ## [Haunted vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/haunted-vehicle/186112)
**Author:** [@Holly-Murphy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Holly-Murphy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/haunted-vehicle/186112 "2022-09-16T23:41:04Z")
Hello, I have a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan with 45,000 miles. It’s making a strange noise at random times when stopped, or during or shortly after acceleration. I don’t know how to explain it other than it sounds like the … --- ## [2017 Dodge Grand Caravan - High pitched noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-grand-caravan-high-pitched-noise/186384)
**Author:** [@Jo35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jo35)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-grand-caravan-high-pitched-noise/186384 "2022-09-16T22:43:03Z")
High pitch sound from rear end --- ## [2023 Ford Expedition - How far after tank shows empty?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-ford-expedition-how-far-after-tank-shows-empty/186351)
**Author:** [@billwren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billwren)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-ford-expedition-how-far-after-tank-shows-empty/186351 "2022-09-16T12:41:14Z")
how far can you drive when tank sows empty --- ## [2016 Hyundai Accent A/C Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-accent-a-c-issue/186370)
**Author:** [@leeabuelo\_182291](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leeabuelo_182291)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2022, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-accent-a-c-issue/186370 "2022-09-15T23:49:52Z")
2016 Hyundai Accent 100,000+ miles. About a month ago, A/C started to blow cold air initially and then would quickly fade to only blow hot. Remember over past year, year and half, where had intermittent, rare occurrence,… --- ## [Replaced ignition coil now zetec runs horribly with terrible gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-ignition-coil-now-zetec-runs-horribly-with-terrible-gas-mileage/183445)
**Author:** [@ronaldbax2\_180277](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ronaldbax2_180277)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2022, 5:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-ignition-coil-now-zetec-runs-horribly-with-terrible-gas-mileage/183445 "2022-09-15T05:05:21Z")
My 2002 Ford Focus SE with the Zetec engine had been running perfectly (fantastically) for the past ten months. But after changing the ignition coil (to address another problem), the car started running rough and using … --- ## [How to protect brake calipers and rotors?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-protect-brake-calipers-and-rotors/185829)
**Author:** [@levi99522\_181953](https://community.cartalk.com/u/levi99522_181953)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2022, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-protect-brake-calipers-and-rotors/185829 "2022-09-15T02:37:03Z")
I am about to change my brake master cylinder and change brake fluid. While I’m in there I just want to remove the rust from my brake calipers and rotors, and I was wondering what is a good way to prevent them from rusti… --- ## [Ford Focus engine revving flatlining on startup, anyone know why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-engine-revving-flatlining-on-startup-anyone-know-why/186357)
**Author:** [@CMBarnes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CMBarnes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-engine-revving-flatlining-on-startup-anyone-know-why/186357 "2022-09-14T23:24:42Z")
Looking for advice on what my cars issue may be Every morning when I turn my engine over, it does this. Revs up as desired, then revs absolutely flatline to the point where the car shudders and sounds like… --- ## [2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Parasitic drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-pt-cruiser-parasitic-drain/186359)
**Author:** [@Lee02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lee02)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-pt-cruiser-parasitic-drain/186359 "2022-09-14T21:31:06Z")
Ghost/parasitic drain in a 2008 PT Cruiser. Had 2 drain tests done; brand new battery (5 months old from reputable high quality source) after getting 2 duds from a chain brand (they were verified duds from the company); … --- ## [Possible transmission issue? Help please!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-transmission-issue-help-please/186336)
**Author:** [@raivitaaboi\_182268](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raivitaaboi_182268)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-transmission-issue-help-please/186336 "2022-09-14T20:22:14Z")
Hello. I own a 2014 V60 with a D2 motor. I bought it a year ago and have since driven around 20000km with it. A couple of weeks ago I noticed that during acceleration I would feel as though the car would vibrate in inter… --- ## [Repairs after rough RR crossing - strut and bearing repairs legit?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repairs-after-rough-rr-crossing-strut-and-bearing-repairs-legit/186348)
**Author:** [@brandonlecrone\_182274](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brandonlecrone_182274)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repairs-after-rough-rr-crossing-strut-and-bearing-repairs-legit/186348 "2022-09-14T17:33:38Z")
My daughter recently went over a RR crossing in her 2015 Chevy Spark. The street is on a significant grade and she was going downhill. However, the tracks are pretty much level and not in line with the grade of the stree… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Equinox - Louder turn signal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-louder-turn-signal/186341)
**Author:** [@TomL05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomL05)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-louder-turn-signal/186341 "2022-09-14T17:22:09Z")
i need a louder turn signal sound --- ## [NAPA Echlin Fuel Injection a good replacement for GM Spider on 4.3L?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/napa-echlin-fuel-injection-a-good-replacement-for-gm-spider-on-4-3l/185899)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/napa-echlin-fuel-injection-a-good-replacement-for-gm-spider-on-4-3l/185899 "2022-09-14T16:00:04Z")
Is NAPA Echlin a good make for fuel injection components? I am having a hard time finding these parts in stock for this truck or they are obvious scams. The obvious scams are the typical funny named website selling pro… --- ## [Rear control arm removal! (tire eating mazda!)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-control-arm-removal-tire-eating-mazda/176414)
**Author:** [@alyviadarnell2012\_174943](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alyviadarnell2012_174943)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-control-arm-removal-tire-eating-mazda/176414 "2022-09-13T23:25:08Z")
So the rear tires on my mazda 5 get wore out quick (bought the car as is to fix up) the rear control arms need to be replaced today i started to remove them got the bolts loose pretty quick the bolt near the rotor is eas… --- ## [09 Mazda5. Replaced rear end components. Horrible rumbling noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-mazda5-replaced-rear-end-components-horrible-rumbling-noise/186342)
**Author:** [@Insideoriginal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Insideoriginal)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-mazda5-replaced-rear-end-components-horrible-rumbling-noise/186342 "2022-09-13T23:06:38Z")
Replaced upper and lower control arms, shock, spring, and stabilizer bar linkage. I saw that the plastic inside of the wheel well had come loose and it was bumping around, so I got some hardware and reattached it. Turns… --- ## [2013 Nissan Versa - Not so funny noises after driving through a flood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-versa-not-so-funny-noises-after-driving-through-a-flood/186338)
**Author:** [@AliceBonhomme](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AliceBonhomme)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-versa-not-so-funny-noises-after-driving-through-a-flood/186338 "2022-09-13T19:09:35Z")
Help, I drove through a one way flooded street. The car is now making a funny noise. --- ## [Plastic Clutch Push Rod Broke in half!Can i fix it and how](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plastic-clutch-push-rod-broke-in-half-can-i-fix-it-and-how/112469)
**Author:** [@NissanGuy101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NissanGuy101)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plastic-clutch-push-rod-broke-in-half-can-i-fix-it-and-how/112469 "2022-09-13T00:44:25Z")
Hi ,the clutch push rod broke in the middle ,more on the side of the master cylinder ,what can i do!!!HELP --- ## [Will a battery recharge help temporarily?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-a-battery-recharge-help-temporarily/186319)
**Author:** [@defurr1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/defurr1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-a-battery-recharge-help-temporarily/186319 "2022-09-13T00:35:04Z")
I am fairly certain my wife’s BMW X1 needs a new battery, but cannot get into NTB for another couple of days. If I give the battery a bit of a boost with my external charger for the next two nights, will that help preven… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=136) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=138)