# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=139 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 140 --- ## [2019 Chrysler Pacifica - Paint issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chrysler-pacifica-paint-issues/186190)
**Author:** [@Cheryl33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cheryl33)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2022, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chrysler-pacifica-paint-issues/186190 "2022-09-05T17:35:06Z")
2019 Chrysler Pacifica 25,415 miles. At the edge of the hood in front the paint is bubbled. Not coming off (yet) but it is raised in several areas. Black exterior / saddle colored interior --- ## [2019 Honda Odyssey - Thump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-odyssey-thump/186218)
**Author:** [@swautelet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/swautelet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2022, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-odyssey-thump/186218 "2022-09-05T14:54:41Z")
thumping noise on left rear side. sounds like a tire thump. --- ## [2001 Honda Civic - clutch problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-civic-clutch-problem/186209)
**Author:** [@Daniel59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daniel59)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2022, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-civic-clutch-problem/186209 "2022-09-05T13:45:44Z")
The clutch pedal on my Honda civic 2001 get down and I cannot change the speeds. Following several YouTube videos, I replaced the master and slave hydraulics. When the slave seems to be bad the master looks good, but I … --- ## [Tale of Two Versas, one has soot in tailpipe. Anything to do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tale-of-two-versas-one-has-soot-in-tailpipe-anything-to-do/186100)
**Author:** [@Ray-O\_Vac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray-O_Vac)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2022, 4:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tale-of-two-versas-one-has-soot-in-tailpipe-anything-to-do/186100 "2022-09-05T04:21:09Z")
I’ve got two Versas, a 2007 and a 2010. Mechanically they are 99% the same. The 2007 has about 120K miles, and the 2010 has about 75K. Both “run fine” and don’t have any visible smoke out the rear. But…the 2007 has bl… --- ## [Should I even bother fixing this up? Please advise me I'm so lost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-even-bother-fixing-this-up-please-advise-me-im-so-lost/186108)
**Author:** [@Bmorebo80](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bmorebo80)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2022, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-even-bother-fixing-this-up-please-advise-me-im-so-lost/186108 "2022-09-05T03:19:00Z")
I’m not sure which section to put this in because I’m not sure what to do. Would REALLY appreciate some help on this new situation for me. Here’s the situation. Somebody hit the front left of my 2008 Honda Civic causing… --- ## [2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Brakes went to floor, now we can't find the issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mercedes-benz-c-class-brakes-went-to-floor-now-we-cant-find-the-issue/186207)
**Author:** [@AldeanFabyan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AldeanFabyan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2022, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mercedes-benz-c-class-brakes-went-to-floor-now-we-cant-find-the-issue/186207 "2022-09-05T00:16:42Z")
A couple of weeks ago our Granddaughter was driving a 2013 C300 MB on the freeway. When she attempted to slow down the brake pedal went to the floor. A short time later the brakes returned to normal operation. As of tod… --- ## [Cabstar E 110.35 - hum - howling in the cabin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabstar-e-110-35-hum-howling-in-the-cabin/186185)
**Author:** [@michalmox\_182169](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michalmox_182169)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2022, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabstar-e-110-35-hum-howling-in-the-cabin/186185 "2022-09-04T22:46:39Z")
Hi, I’ll try here as well on your recommendation in the community and maybe we’ll find a solution together. Nissan Cabstar engine BD-30ti year of manufacture 1998. The sound bit like an owl - howling - blowing can be hea… --- ## [4wd Problem k1500 1992 Silverado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4wd-problem-k1500-1992-silverado/186147)
**Author:** [@krklunk\_182143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krklunk_182143)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4wd-problem-k1500-1992-silverado/186147 "2022-09-04T22:41:16Z")
Hey everyone, I have a 5.7ltr 92 Chevy truck with 4wd that wants to try and engage the 4wd actuator if I hit bumps. You can hear the actuator followed by the gear grind sound. This is happening while the 4wd shifter is i… --- ## [RPM fluctuations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-fluctuations/186174)
**Author:** [@Slayer92](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Slayer92)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2022, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-fluctuations/186174 "2022-09-04T22:08:43Z")
Hello, I am trying to find a solution to my rpm fluctuations at idle and also to my bad injector corrections. Concerning the first problem, my rpm needle fluctuates with 50rpms for about 10 seconds when I start the car… --- ## [2009 Chrysler Sebring - Heat related issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chrysler-sebring-heat-related-issues/186192)
**Author:** [@SusanBCook](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SusanBCook)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2022, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chrysler-sebring-heat-related-issues/186192 "2022-09-04T19:24:28Z")
paint and gaskets are failing to the heat. Also I am hearing a clattering noise when it is running. --- ## [2003 Lexus GX 470 - Air suspension issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-gx-470-air-suspension-issues/186184)
**Author:** [@Amedeo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amedeo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2022, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-gx-470-air-suspension-issues/186184 "2022-09-04T18:47:37Z")
2003 GX470 with 195K. I have replaced air compressor (new not remanf), 2 air bags and both height sensors. Shocks have NOT been replaced. One shock is leaking. The pump comes on yet bags do not fill. Removed small hose t… --- ## [2021 Tesla Model 3 - Screen spaz](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-tesla-model-3-screen-spaz/186128)
**Author:** [@Eric28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eric28)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2022, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-tesla-model-3-screen-spaz/186128 "2022-09-04T03:05:20Z")
The screen on the Tesla began ‘spazzing’ randomly tapping and selecting different things with no order. After a while the Tesla died, but now no matter what I try to jump (the 12v battery or the primary battery under the… --- ## [Stripped thread on injector need to be pulled out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-thread-on-injector-need-to-be-pulled-out/186170)
**Author:** [@Renski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Renski)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2022, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-thread-on-injector-need-to-be-pulled-out/186170 "2022-09-03T21:16:55Z")
Hi there, I’m trying to remove an injector that has a stripped thread, due to an incorrect removal method. The strip was measured to 1mm, the withdraw tool can screw in all the way but it slips off when pressure is appl… --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Colorado - Speakers quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-colorado-speakers-quit/186179)
**Author:** [@moe42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/moe42)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2022, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-colorado-speakers-quit/186179 "2022-09-03T20:13:36Z")
radio speakers not working --- ## [Spark plug threaded section sheared, left in head](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-threaded-section-sheared-left-in-head/186065)
**Author:** [@sestivers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sestivers)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2022, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-threaded-section-sheared-left-in-head/186065 "2022-09-03T18:29:58Z")
Buick Lacrosse 2006 with the GM 3800 engine. Told my dad I’d do some work on his hunk-o-junk and the #1 spark plug sheared where the hex flats are connected to the threaded section. Is there any hope of getting the threa… --- ## [2015 Kia Sedona Overheating sporadically](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-sedona-overheating-sporadically/177967)
**Author:** [@rainman71](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rainman71)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2022, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-sedona-overheating-sporadically/177967 "2022-09-03T14:46:29Z")
Began sporadically overheating. Temperature would eventually go back down. Checked coolant and it was mostly water - Drained the radiator and added coolant, took less than a gallon Continued sporadic problems Replaced … --- ## [1970 Chevrolet Malibu Classic - Gear ratio help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-chevrolet-malibu-classic-gear-ratio-help/186097)
**Author:** [@madhatr925](https://community.cartalk.com/u/madhatr925)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2022, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-chevrolet-malibu-classic-gear-ratio-help/186097 "2022-09-03T14:04:22Z")
My chevelle has a 373 gear in the rear end , I run about 3000 rom at 70 miles per hour , would like to get it down to about 2200 rpm at 70 mpm what gear ratio would that be ? --- ## [2012 Land Rover LR4 - Looking for a Land Rover garage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-land-rover-lr4-looking-for-a-land-rover-garage/186093)
**Author:** [@michryle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michryle)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2022, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-land-rover-lr4-looking-for-a-land-rover-garage/186093 "2022-09-03T01:39:02Z")
Garage that works in land rovers near 48131 (25 mi rad)? --- ## [2001 Pontiac Grand Prix - Water in the oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-pontiac-grand-prix-water-in-the-oil/186167)
**Author:** [@Kenny21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kenny21)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2022, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-pontiac-grand-prix-water-in-the-oil/186167 "2022-09-03T00:33:36Z")
I have a 2001 Grand Prix GT just bought it drove great for 2 weeks then got water in the oil had it diagnosed as a intake manifold and an intake manifold gasket tried some snake oil i e coarse pepper in the radiator to c… --- ## [2016 Subaru Outback - Headrest](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-outback-headrest/186165)
**Author:** [@Marion25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marion25)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-outback-headrest/186165 "2022-09-02T21:39:02Z")
the driver head rest is so uncomfortable if my upper back rests on seat my head is bent forward is there an aftermarket or alternate model year the may be less safe but will be more comfortable? --- ## [2017 Ford C-Max Energi - Battery charge question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-c-max-energi-battery-charge-question/186173)
**Author:** [@Luis49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Luis49)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-c-max-energi-battery-charge-question/186173 "2022-09-02T21:12:49Z")
Energi Battery charge --- ## [Audi A3 1.6 8V petrol high emissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-1-6-8v-petrol-high-emissions/185851)
**Author:** [@actimelryan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/actimelryan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-1-6-8v-petrol-high-emissions/185851 "2022-09-02T19:15:39Z")
Hi, i have high emissions on my A3 1.6 petrol. The lambda is about right but the CO % is too high. I have no fault codes stored in any system. The rear O2 sensor is at a steady 0.7V, which I would expect, but the front … --- ## [F 150 with intermittent problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f-150-with-intermittent-problem/185689)
**Author:** [@Kennedy1963](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kennedy1963)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f-150-with-intermittent-problem/185689 "2022-09-02T02:33:17Z")
2013 f150, 110k miles, 5.0 liter engine. About a year ago I started the truck one morning and the radio did not come on. The info screen in the center of the instrument panel also went off. Speedometer and tach still wo… --- ## [Insurance is towing my vehicle to a Copart 110 miles away. Is she ever coming back? Should I ask to take her to a local body shop first instead?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/insurance-is-towing-my-vehicle-to-a-copart-110-miles-away-is-she-ever-coming-back-should-i-ask-to-take-her-to-a-local-body-shop-first-instead/185925)
**Author:** [@Laureng9977\_150883](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Laureng9977_150883)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/insurance-is-towing-my-vehicle-to-a-copart-110-miles-away-is-she-ever-coming-back-should-i-ask-to-take-her-to-a-local-body-shop-first-instead/185925 "2022-09-02T01:26:49Z")
2009 Toyota Corolla with 115K miles, in good condition minus a few scratches here and there. I am the only owner and I lover her dearly. Also I don’t make a lot of money and was hoping this car would last a long time. … --- ## [2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee - First a smell, now noise - What's up?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-grand-cherokee-first-a-smell-now-noise-whats-up/186158)
**Author:** [@BOB08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BOB08)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-grand-cherokee-first-a-smell-now-noise-whats-up/186158 "2022-09-02T00:30:04Z")
After a visit to a mechanic to check for a dead rodent smell coming through my air vents, I have noticed an noticeable increase of road noise in the once quiet passenger compartment. What is going on? Thanks! --- ## [Charging System Failure in 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix GT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charging-system-failure-in-2007-pontiac-grand-prix-gt/186125)
**Author:** [@BRANDONORNAH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BRANDONORNAH)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charging-system-failure-in-2007-pontiac-grand-prix-gt/186125 "2022-09-01T23:58:09Z")
Vehicle: 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 3.8L V6 Supercharged Problem: My 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix GT recently had the alternator fail, I noticed also noticed my serpentine belt was shredding. I replaced the alternator and … --- ## [2014 Infiniti Q50 - Trans issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-infiniti-q50-trans-issues/186160)
**Author:** [@sonny30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sonny30)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-infiniti-q50-trans-issues/186160 "2022-09-01T22:55:16Z")
2014 Q50 3.7L started acting up after a long 2hr trip, luckily it started as I reach my destination. The car started to lag and wouldn’t shift pass 3rd gear. I then connected a OBD to read for any malfunctions. Turns out… --- ## [Hyundai i20 whistling noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-i20-whistling-noise/186134)
**Author:** [@labros2002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/labros2002)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-i20-whistling-noise/186134 "2022-09-01T22:26:22Z")
I just got a Hyundai I20 2016 hatchback with a 1.1L diesel engine and I noticed that sometimes there’s a whistling sound. It sounds like it’s coming from a rotating part because you hear a whistle then nothing and then … --- ## [Lower Control Arm on Mercedes C220](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lower-control-arm-on-mercedes-c220/186145)
**Author:** [@vanonimotors\_172776](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vanonimotors_172776)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lower-control-arm-on-mercedes-c220/186145 "2022-09-01T21:34:26Z")
I recently acquired a 1995 Mercedes C220 that was involved in a crash. In the crash, the lower control arm broke. I am trying to fix it myself. What do I need to replace it? I know I need the lower control arm but do I a… --- ## [Weird charging/battery issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-charging-battery-issue/185874)
**Author:** [@grendel2121](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grendel2121)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-charging-battery-issue/185874 "2022-09-01T15:08:49Z")
I have a '98 sable that seems to be killing batteries. It wasn’t starting in the mornings, though once I jumped it it would start fine for the rest of the day. I took the battery in to Carquest & they checked it and said… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=138) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=140)