# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=141 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 142 --- ## [3 Mechanics are unsure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-mechanics-are-unsure/186048)
**Author:** [@Theswedking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theswedking)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2022, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-mechanics-are-unsure/186048 "2022-08-26T23:38:18Z")
My wife tells me the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan that there is a grinding noise in the front driver side. It started just when she turned then it became noticeable while even driving straight. I heard the noise and it sound… --- ## [2017 Kia Soul - thrown rod](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-soul-thrown-rod/186053)
**Author:** [@DaniGreene](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaniGreene)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2022, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-soul-thrown-rod/186053 "2022-08-26T23:27:54Z")
my car is knocking and I was told that I may have trown a rod. --- ## [2018 Ford E150 - Paint chips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-e150-paint-chips/185969)
**Author:** [@DavidWiggins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidWiggins)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2022, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-e150-paint-chips/185969 "2022-08-26T12:45:19Z")
Paint chips various areas. My guess is due to aluminum body. --- ## [Why is AAMCO consider such a terrible place?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-aamco-consider-such-a-terrible-place/73009)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2022, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-aamco-consider-such-a-terrible-place/73009 "2022-08-26T12:43:41Z")
Why is AAMCO consider such a terrible place? --- ## [I want to make my engine fan roar on demand](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-to-make-my-engine-fan-roar-on-demand/185399)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-to-make-my-engine-fan-roar-on-demand/185399 "2022-08-25T23:32:24Z")
I am currently driving a dump truck. On yhese hot days I like how the fan will roar. You can even manually turn the engine fan on via a switch on the dash. I want to do something similar on my caprice, I don’t want it t… --- ## [2010 Subaru Forester - bucking for no reason](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-bucking-for-no-reason/186033)
**Author:** [@LorayneBurns](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LorayneBurns)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-bucking-for-no-reason/186033 "2022-08-25T23:26:55Z")
Car “bucks” for now reason, especially when accelerating after a stop. Mechanic called it a transmission problem through a diagnostic, fixed with new parts, and less than a week later, the same problem, but worse this t… --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Traverse - seized engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-traverse-seized-engine/186015)
**Author:** [@naomi03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/naomi03)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-traverse-seized-engine/186015 "2022-08-25T22:22:33Z")
Hello, I have a 2011 chevy traverse. I was recently told that it has a seized engine. I am still not sure what to do yet, I’m just exploring my options. What will be the price if I were to get a new engine and what will … --- ## [2013 Hyundai Elantra will not start unless jump started](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-will-not-start-unless-jump-started/185726)
**Author:** [@rbone3971\_181881](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rbone3971_181881)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-will-not-start-unless-jump-started/185726 "2022-08-25T15:10:43Z")
I just purchased this 2013 Hyundai Elantra so I do not have a history for the car. Everything was fine for a few days until one day it would not start. When I went to jump start it, I saw that the positive terminal end w… --- ## [How To Find a Good Mechanic - Car Talk Post](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-find-a-good-mechanic-car-talk-post/186003)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 10:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-find-a-good-mechanic-car-talk-post/186003 "2022-08-25T10:59:13Z")
Hi Folks, We try not to spam our own Community with our posts, but this topic is one we frequently find in the community. Many of our members are looking for a specific type of mechanic. We felt it would make sense to u… --- ## [2015 Kia Forte - passenger mirror](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-forte-passenger-mirror/185997)
**Author:** [@goodpale](https://community.cartalk.com/u/goodpale)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-forte-passenger-mirror/185997 "2022-08-24T21:06:08Z")
passenger mirror tries to fold, but can’t , when keyless fob is recognized by car. Motor clicks for 5 seconds then stops. Also, will not fold when using button --- ## [1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT - loses power when driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mitsubishi-3000gt-loses-power-when-driving/186005)
**Author:** [@Glancing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Glancing)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mitsubishi-3000gt-loses-power-when-driving/186005 "2022-08-24T20:53:43Z")
Car battery loses power while driving. Dies when it stops. --- ## [2016 Infiniti QX50 bumper camera fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-infiniti-qx50-bumper-camera-fix/186012)
**Author:** [@Greg29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greg29)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-infiniti-qx50-bumper-camera-fix/186012 "2022-08-24T20:52:12Z")
Front driver side lower bumper camera got knocked back inside car. Still in the car because it beeps every time I stop. How do you put it back in? --- ## [2006 Honda Civic - smells like mouse waste](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-smells-like-mouse-waste/186009)
**Author:** [@margo12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/margo12)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-smells-like-mouse-waste/186009 "2022-08-24T20:48:41Z")
I had a mouse in my car which left feces and pee and it is a very horrible smell where does it get in the car and how does one get rid of the horrible smell --- ## [Are Delphi fuel pumps quality?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-delphi-fuel-pumps-quality/185961)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-delphi-fuel-pumps-quality/185961 "2022-08-24T19:56:17Z")
I always try to buy OEM but the Motorcraft pump for my 1999 F250 Super Duty is not available right now. There are about 5 different possibilities for this truck and I have the long wheel base which determines what fuel … --- ## [2019 Honda Pilot - service guidance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-pilot-service-guidance/185974)
**Author:** [@RichardScott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardScott)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-pilot-service-guidance/185974 "2022-08-24T19:18:42Z")
Routine Service - oil changes, check fluid levels, check for leaks, etc. --- ## [2018 Ford Edge - Poor headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-edge-poor-headlights/185966)
**Author:** [@PhilC25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhilC25)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-edge-poor-headlights/185966 "2022-08-24T18:21:59Z")
Headlights are way too dim since car was new.I have other vehicles and don’t drive the edge at night whenever possible. I noticed other similar complaints on your website so I am convinced this to be a problem. --- ## [Intake manifold and spark plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intake-manifold-and-spark-plugs/185977)
**Author:** [@vjohnson2127\_178574](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vjohnson2127_178574)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intake-manifold-and-spark-plugs/185977 "2022-08-24T01:56:34Z")
Replaced upper manifold gasket and 1,2,and 3 spark plugs car was running fine before I started can’t get it to run it turns over but dies immediately --- ## [Fuel gauge symptom question 1995 Mazda B2300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-gauge-symptom-question-1995-mazda-b2300/185988)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-gauge-symptom-question-1995-mazda-b2300/185988 "2022-08-24T01:37:00Z")
My fuel gauge is pinned at FULL despite only half full. Is this the typical failure mode of the fuel pump float? Or is the mode to be pinned on EMPTY? --- ## [2002 Honda Accord Sdn - Audio issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-sdn-audio-issues/185980)
**Author:** [@abdul56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abdul56)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2022, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-sdn-audio-issues/185980 "2022-08-23T23:19:52Z")
the radio and cd player is not working and try all technician no result --- ## [Can I get “creative” with brake lines routing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-get-creative-with-brake-lines-routing/185880)
**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2022, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-get-creative-with-brake-lines-routing/185880 "2022-08-23T20:01:26Z")
Long story short, proportioning valve or something in my master cylinder broke. Since it’s so old and unknown I’d rather just replace it all and while I’m at it I’ve always wanted to learn how to make brake lines. The o… --- ## [Starting and embarrassing stalling! Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-and-embarrassing-stalling-help/185655)
**Author:** [@Kiana22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kiana22)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2022, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-and-embarrassing-stalling-help/185655 "2022-08-22T23:38:39Z")
I hit a red light and as soon as I stopped, not only was the traffic light red but now my dash board was red in front of me. My car has been stalling quite often on me and I have been having with to deal with it. I immed… --- ## [2019 Volkswagen Jetta - Cluster...well you know what](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volkswagen-jetta-cluster-well-you-know-what/185928)
**Author:** [@Dan31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan31)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2022, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volkswagen-jetta-cluster-well-you-know-what/185928 "2022-08-22T22:44:56Z")
2019 instrument cluster shuts down while driving ac shuts off and turn signals, engine still runs what is the fix --- ## [Still having issues after replacing parts a mechanic said were causing it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-having-issues-after-replacing-parts-a-mechanic-said-were-causing-it/185952)
**Author:** [@devgordon19\_181777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/devgordon19_181777)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2022, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-having-issues-after-replacing-parts-a-mechanic-said-were-causing-it/185952 "2022-08-22T22:42:04Z")
So recently I had an issue with my positive terminal connection, it had been pinched up against my exaust manifold and then melted and was shorting. So I have now replaced a battery, repaired the connector wire and repla… --- ## [2002 Ford Taurus X - Electric issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-taurus-x-electric-issues/185964)
**Author:** [@ladyt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ladyt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2022, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-taurus-x-electric-issues/185964 "2022-08-22T21:22:26Z")
why does my locks go up and down and the interior light comes on when I am driving --- ## [2003 Mercury Grand Marquis - Transmission issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercury-grand-marquis-transmission-issue/185960)
**Author:** [@sideslider](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sideslider)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2022, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercury-grand-marquis-transmission-issue/185960 "2022-08-22T20:31:36Z")
trans. wont kick down when hitting passing gear --- ## [2003 Buick Rendezvous - What problems to expect](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-rendezvous-what-problems-to-expect/185915)
**Author:** [@Dale08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dale08)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2022, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-rendezvous-what-problems-to-expect/185915 "2022-08-22T12:48:56Z")
110 thousand on it What problem can I expect Well maintained --- ## [My insight is on 217000 km, what should i check?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-insight-is-on-217000-km-what-should-i-check/185937)
**Author:** [@nikafilia2\_182011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nikafilia2_182011)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2022, 10:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-insight-is-on-217000-km-what-should-i-check/185937 "2022-08-22T10:06:02Z")
i have this hard worker for quite some time and aside from engine oil and filter, what should i check on it? --- ## [2007 Dodge Ram 1500 - Bouncy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-ram-1500-bouncy/185932)
**Author:** [@james00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/james00)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2022, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-ram-1500-bouncy/185932 "2022-08-21T23:00:09Z")
mine bounces around curves also, maybe the shocks? --- ## [Car Mats 2003 Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-mats-2003-camry/62473)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Batty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dr_Batty)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2022, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-mats-2003-camry/62473 "2022-08-21T22:47:15Z")
Is there a good source of after market car mats for a 2003 Camry? The floor mat on the driving side only has worn out; the aftermarket mats I bought from the local dealer \[surprise!\] didn't work. Does anyone know of a go… --- ## [2008 Subaru Impreza - Noise when starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-impreza-noise-when-starting/185949)
**Author:** [@Stefani1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stefani1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2022, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-impreza-noise-when-starting/185949 "2022-08-21T22:23:00Z")
My car makes a very loud squealing noise when I start it, I gun it and it stops. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=140) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=142)