# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=151 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 152 --- ## [F-150 Howling Sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f-150-howling-sound/185010)
**Author:** [@3stieQ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/3stieQ)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 10:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f-150-howling-sound/185010 "2022-07-03T10:18:30Z")
Recently when under normal acceleration I now get a loud sound until I get to cruise speed or let off the gas. It can best be described as a fog horn sound or very similar to the sound you get when blowing over the lip o… --- ## [97 Ford Escort won't start (fuel line problem?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-ford-escort-wont-start-fuel-line-problem/184929)
**Author:** [@gruntsparkles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gruntsparkles)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-ford-escort-wont-start-fuel-line-problem/184929 "2022-07-03T04:23:57Z")
97 Ford Escort LX wagon, 101,000 miles. My teenage daughter was driving. She was on the highway and the engine just lost power. Turns over but won’t restart. Seems like it’s out of gas, but it has more than half a tank.… --- ## [Is this a normal amount of time for a mechanic to hold a car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-normal-amount-of-time-for-a-mechanic-to-hold-a-car/184587)
**Author:** [@zacharyenyart\_181105](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zacharyenyart_181105)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-normal-amount-of-time-for-a-mechanic-to-hold-a-car/184587 "2022-07-03T02:13:45Z")
In October 2021 I took my car into AAMCO transmission repair shop and paid to have my transmission completely rebuilt. I have called them several times each month for updates regarding my car and they have been telling m… --- ## [Transmission fluid insight please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-insight-please/184970)
**Author:** [@safyay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/safyay)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-insight-please/184970 "2022-07-03T01:32:07Z")
Greetings I own a 2011 toyota scion tc. It’s on about 65k miles and I’ve had it for about 4 years. I am pretty good with the service maintenance, and lately I 've come across something I’ve never checked: transmission f… --- ## [Engine On A Roll](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-on-a-roll/185004)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-on-a-roll/185004 "2022-07-03T00:48:49Z")
In the days of carburetors, if the engine was running rich, it would roll instead of run smooth. Thats what my 2000 Buick Century 3.1l is doing lately. I have no trouble codes displayed. The intake portion of the engine… --- ## [Engine roaring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-roaring/184995)
**Author:** [@wilkind1\_181376](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wilkind1_181376)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2022, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-roaring/184995 "2022-07-02T23:37:29Z")
Ok. So I have been dealing with an engine roar on my 08 f-150. 4.6 liter. Ive cleaned the throttle body. Replaced bank 1 cat converter. Changed all plugs and coil packs. Valve cover gaskets due to leaking on coils … --- ## [Torque Converter Lock Up Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torque-converter-lock-up-failure/185017)
**Author:** [@Beancounter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beancounter)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2022, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torque-converter-lock-up-failure/185017 "2022-07-02T23:09:57Z")
A 2004 Hyundai Tiburon GT (6 Cyl), Automatic transmission, transmission flush @ 90,000 miles, current mileage 140,000 miles. Wife got the “helicopter light” a few miles before home, ran the codes (didn’t write them dow… --- ## [Chrysler Town & Country - valve lifter repair observation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-town-country-valve-lifter-repair-observation/184988)
**Author:** [@WilliamPearce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamPearce)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2022, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-town-country-valve-lifter-repair-observation/184988 "2022-07-02T21:04:09Z")
I own a 2012 and a 2013 Chrysler T & c. Both cars have had valve lifter failures, that required engine teardown for repair. THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THE 3.6 Liter engine. Easy but costly repair. --- ## [2007 Nissan Murano won’t accelerate in gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-murano-won-t-accelerate-in-gear/184981)
**Author:** [@ConnieG21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ConnieG21)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2022, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-murano-won-t-accelerate-in-gear/184981 "2022-07-02T16:50:03Z")
Running fine. Radio cant seem to pick up any channels… go to leave work, crank it, back up, put in drive…It will not go. If I pushed gas, no revving it. Put back in reverse, same thing. You can feel it change into gear b… --- ## [1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 starts but won’t stay running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-silverado-1500-starts-but-won-t-stay-running/184990)
**Author:** [@rwebb314](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rwebb314)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2022, 10:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-silverado-1500-starts-but-won-t-stay-running/184990 "2022-07-02T10:07:28Z")
Truck starts but will not remain running. Also it has violent shake. Cranks right back up and then shuts right back off. --- ## [Passenger window motor needs replacement BUT no power to lower in order to remove it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-window-motor-needs-replacement-but-no-power-to-lower-in-order-to-remove-it/181750)
**Author:** [@bpcooper1\_178923](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bpcooper1_178923)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2022, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-window-motor-needs-replacement-but-no-power-to-lower-in-order-to-remove-it/181750 "2022-07-02T01:51:00Z")
2014 ford escape, my front passenger window stopped working. i’ve removed door panel to replace the motor+regulator - HOWEVER in order to remove the window from regulator you need to lower the window down so the bolt is … --- ## [Unable to find car stereo manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unable-to-find-car-stereo-manual/184998)
**Author:** [@PColled](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PColled)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2022, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unable-to-find-car-stereo-manual/184998 "2022-07-02T01:15:49Z")
Hi there, I have a 1999 nissan micra with a blaupunkt cassette player in. Looked everywhere and cant find a manual for the cassette player at all. the model is Blaupunkt BP6350 / 7 646 340 318 Here is a link to someone… --- ## [2017 Toyota RAV4 - loud knocking when slowing down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-loud-knocking-when-slowing-down/184979)
**Author:** [@DD47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DD47)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2022, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-loud-knocking-when-slowing-down/184979 "2022-07-01T23:57:43Z")
Have a 2017 RAV4 LE. There’s a loud knocking noise when I start out in the morning and I typically hear it when I’m slowing down to stop. --- ## [How do you jack up a car properly?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-jack-up-a-car-properly/184542)
**Author:** [@oldwaysx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldwaysx)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2022, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-jack-up-a-car-properly/184542 "2022-07-01T23:34:33Z")
If I am going to be changing a drive belt on a Nissan Sentra S 2007 2.0 L, do you have to jack up at only both front tires, or only 1 or what is necessary? Would I have to put a jack stand under the cross member of the … --- ## [2016 Subaru Forester trans won’t go into overdrive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-forester-trans-won-t-go-into-overdrive/184908)
**Author:** [@granvilleOH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/granvilleOH)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2022, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-forester-trans-won-t-go-into-overdrive/184908 "2022-07-01T22:20:57Z")
trans does not go into overdrive…independent mechanic said to try replacing the electrical component 1st before replacing the mechanical component…have not contacted dealer --- ## [1994 Mercury Grand Marquis- Old windows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-mercury-grand-marquis-old-windows/184835)
**Author:** [@maag4713](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maag4713)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2022, 5:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-mercury-grand-marquis-old-windows/184835 "2022-07-01T05:20:07Z")
Windos have to pull by hand to close --- ## [Can I clear coat new headlights?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-clear-coat-new-headlights/184951)
**Author:** [@eLixir979](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eLixir979)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2022, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-clear-coat-new-headlights/184951 "2022-07-01T03:13:09Z")
I bought new headlight assemblies for my 02 Honda Civic, along with a can of spray max 2k clear coat. I intend on giving them a spray to prevent any future yellowing/ damage to the plastic. Do I need to do any prep to th… --- ## [Ford escape windshield problem. Cosmetic? Weatherproofing? Windshield about to fall out?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escape-windshield-problem-cosmetic-weatherproofing-windshield-about-to-fall-out/184935)
**Author:** [@CHARTSCHARTS\_181335](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CHARTSCHARTS_181335)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2022, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escape-windshield-problem-cosmetic-weatherproofing-windshield-about-to-fall-out/184935 "2022-07-01T01:35:30Z")
The rubber/plastic around my windshield has been destroyed by the sun. Is this: –Purely cosmetic? –Weatherproofing? –Structural and my windshield is in danger of falling out!!! --- ## [2009 Saturn Outlook trouble starting after getting gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-saturn-outlook-trouble-starting-after-getting-gas/184960)
**Author:** [@Stinky1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stinky1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2022, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-saturn-outlook-trouble-starting-after-getting-gas/184960 "2022-06-30T23:42:32Z")
2009 saturn outlook @ 150,000 miles on the clock. No CEL My mom’s car is hard to start (takes a few tries) after getting gas. Once it starts it runs a little rough for a few seconds then again runs perfectly until the n… --- ## ["thunk" sound from rear axle are intermittently (at 60-70 mph) on 2012 Camry hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thunk-sound-from-rear-axle-are-intermittently-at-60-70-mph-on-2012-camry-hybrid/184913)
**Author:** [@dunn32709\_179205](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dunn32709_179205)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2022, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thunk-sound-from-rear-axle-are-intermittently-at-60-70-mph-on-2012-camry-hybrid/184913 "2022-06-30T12:22:30Z")
I have an intermittent “thunk” coming from the rear of my car (nothing in the trunk) at 60-70 mph. I replaced a rear wheel bearing about 9 months ago. Dealer unable to determine the cause. --- ## [Dealership used wrong coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealership-used-wrong-coolant/184950)
**Author:** [@cjmemay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cjmemay)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2022, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealership-used-wrong-coolant/184950 "2022-06-30T14:45:18Z")
I recently took my 2015 Ford C-Max Hybrid to a dealership (my first time at this dealership) for the 40k mile checkup. When I picked it up, the check engine light was on. I went back in and told them, and they sent someo… --- ## [No spare tire for 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-spare-tire-for-2017-honda-accord-hybrid/117959)
**Author:** [@EricSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EricSmith)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2022, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-spare-tire-for-2017-honda-accord-hybrid/117959 "2022-06-30T12:54:44Z")
The car did not come from the factory with a spare tire. Do you rely the inflator and fix-a-flat, AAA service, or have you purchased a full-sized spare? --- ## [2014 Toyota Corolla - door locks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-corolla-door-locks/184945)
**Author:** [@Rudog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rudog)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2022, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-corolla-door-locks/184945 "2022-06-30T05:07:01Z")
remote do not open all doors it was just the driver door now it hit or miss on all doors. Have to use the key for driver door and manually open the others. The remote has a new battery. --- ## [2002 Cavalier F code wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cavalier-f-code-wont-start/184943)
**Author:** [@Joshuawaller777\_181339](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joshuawaller777_181339)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2022, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cavalier-f-code-wont-start/184943 "2022-06-30T00:45:54Z")
So i hace an 02 Cavalier 2.2L vin F that will not start. I have rebuilt the starter and tested good. I replaced spark plugs coil packs ICM battery and cleaned fuel injectors. Fuel lime pressure checks out fine. It turns … --- ## [Need help identifying this part](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-identifying-this-part/184947)
**Author:** [@g16sley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/g16sley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2022, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-identifying-this-part/184947 "2022-06-30T00:18:56Z")
07 Dodge Caliber here I got a code a long time ago and identified a possibly problematic part on my vehicle, however I’ve since deleted the code in my diagnosis and forgot the part name. Can somebody help me identify wh… --- ## [2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - high pitched noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mercedes-benz-c-class-high-pitched-noise/184922)
**Author:** [@scales](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scales)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mercedes-benz-c-class-high-pitched-noise/184922 "2022-06-29T23:48:37Z")
A high pitch sound sometimes when braking or beginning to accelerate. --- ## [2002 Honda Odyssey - adding freon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-odyssey-adding-freon/184926)
**Author:** [@Vandrum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vandrum)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-odyssey-adding-freon/184926 "2022-06-29T23:39:38Z")
How to add Freon to Honda Odyssey 2002 --- ## [2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee - drive line vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-grand-cherokee-drive-line-vibration/184937)
**Author:** [@Peach04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peach04)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-grand-cherokee-drive-line-vibration/184937 "2022-06-29T23:34:41Z")
drive line vibration very severe at times, will go away and come back at any speed --- ## [1993 GMC Sierra 1500 - brake pedal to floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-gmc-sierra-1500-brake-pedal-to-floor/184939)
**Author:** [@junklady225](https://community.cartalk.com/u/junklady225)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-gmc-sierra-1500-brake-pedal-to-floor/184939 "2022-06-29T23:25:34Z")
bjrake problems-you have brake when engine is off, turn on engine and pedal goes to floor --- ## [Overheating problem on lexus es 300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-problem-on-lexus-es-300/184811)
**Author:** [@Hoganobi\_180582](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hoganobi_180582)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-problem-on-lexus-es-300/184811 "2022-06-29T22:47:28Z")
Hi everyone, i own a lexus es 300, 2003 model and just recently the temperature guage started to exceed half mark. I use toyota recommended coolant and i have no idea what the problem is. I live in nigeria where the pra… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=150) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=152)