# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=154 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 155 --- ## [2015 Ford Focus - Wet floors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-focus-wet-floors/184734)
**Author:** [@AlisterRitchie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlisterRitchie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2022, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-focus-wet-floors/184734 "2022-06-19T19:00:51Z")
In heavy rainfall my car has a fairly severe water leak into the drivers side foot-well. In very heavy rain the water penetrates as far as the rear foot-well but does not effect the passenger side. Can somebody please he… --- ## [CRV 2003 Not Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crv-2003-not-starting/184606)
**Author:** [@jjyotijennings\_181119](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjyotijennings_181119)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2022, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crv-2003-not-starting/184606 "2022-06-19T12:51:43Z")
Getting multiple assured reasons why car not starting so battery replaced still no start: starter checked, fuse to fuel pump checked told not fuel relay how to find accurate answer!? --- ## [Jeep Compass AC issue- $4000 fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-compass-ac-issue-4000-fix/184717)
**Author:** [@I-Need-Answers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/I-Need-Answers)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2022, 11:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-compass-ac-issue-4000-fix/184717 "2022-06-19T11:49:58Z")
I’ll admit I know nothing about cars, so that’s how this conversation begins…and no I do not have any type of warranty. I have a 2017 Jeep Compass that the a/c started blowing warm air towards the end of summer. I live … --- ## [What could cause headlights to act like all relays are bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-could-cause-headlights-to-act-like-all-relays-are-bad/184690)
**Author:** [@ryan\_hampshire\_181178](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryan_hampshire_181178)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2022, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-could-cause-headlights-to-act-like-all-relays-are-bad/184690 "2022-06-18T23:03:18Z")
So every night within 4 minutes of starting my car and leaving work I hit a slightly bumpy spot (you could rollerblade/skateboard across it) the Hid lowbeams flicker and one or both will shut off I would think it was a… --- ## [Help! Key got jammed in ignition and won't come out!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-key-got-jammed-in-ignition-and-wont-come-out/184620)
**Author:** [@saxxy.elric\_181134](https://community.cartalk.com/u/saxxy.elric_181134)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2022, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-key-got-jammed-in-ignition-and-wont-come-out/184620 "2022-06-18T00:30:51Z")
I’m in need of some help! I recently started up my Ford E-150 to get the replacement battery going. When I went to turn it off, I couldn’t take the key out. The engine still starts and does what it’s supposed to, but the… --- ## [Blower motor harness/connector](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-motor-harness-connector/184706)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-motor-harness-connector/184706 "2022-06-17T23:45:28Z")
Daughter has a 2009 Cobalt. The blower motor plug/connector at the blower motor is not in the best shape. The plug wires are coming out of the connectors in the plug and wiggling the wires isn’t working any more. I ne… --- ## [2004 Honda Accord Cpe - Window switch issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-accord-cpe-window-switch-issues/184714)
**Author:** [@dwdsr69\_181184](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dwdsr69_181184)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-accord-cpe-window-switch-issues/184714 "2022-06-17T21:36:07Z")
I’ve replaced the master window switch twice and stell have the problem. the window goes up but comes back down and stops half way down. I can apply a little pressure with my finger on the window and it will go up and st… --- ## [2004 Ford F-150 - Exhaust smell from vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-f-150-exhaust-smell-from-vents/184597)
**Author:** [@gene15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gene15)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-f-150-exhaust-smell-from-vents/184597 "2022-06-17T01:28:52Z")
Exhaust smell comes through vents only when heater is turned on --- ## [Instrument cluster issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-cluster-issue/184677)
**Author:** [@Carkyle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carkyle)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 12:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-cluster-issue/184677 "2022-06-17T00:13:02Z")
Hi, I have a Mondeo 08 titanium X, recently the radio has started cutting off randomly and sometimes even turns itself back on which has caused battery drains and such. Now a new problem has arisen, my instrument cluster… --- ## [Engine Idling Rough after Sea Foam](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-idling-rough-after-sea-foam/184672)
**Author:** [@Herocbslayer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Herocbslayer)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2022, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-idling-rough-after-sea-foam/184672 "2022-06-16T23:09:09Z")
Hello, I have a 2006 Ford F-150 with 462,522 miles, and today I added sea foam to my gas tank, at about half the recommended amount on the bottle (~0.5 oz per gallon), on the drive home my engine idle was rough, and my e… --- ## [Muncie leaking worse than ever](https://community.cartalk.com/t/muncie-leaking-worse-than-ever/184624)
**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2022, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/muncie-leaking-worse-than-ever/184624 "2022-06-16T23:22:57Z")
Hello again. For people who replied to my last post I want to start with thanks for everyone being so quick to try and help. I ended up trying to replace all the seals. Front bearing retainer, the shifter shafts, etc. I… --- ## [Is it ok to drive with two feet?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-ok-to-drive-with-two-feet/36463)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2022, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-ok-to-drive-with-two-feet/36463 "2022-06-16T15:14:31Z")
Noah from Seattle says his boyfriend drives with two feet, something that Noah contends is unsafe. What camp to you fall into? One foot... or two? --- ## [2019 RAM 1500 - Can I add this now?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ram-1500-can-i-add-this-now/184555)
**Author:** [@LodiDave209](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LodiDave209)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ram-1500-can-i-add-this-now/184555 "2022-06-15T23:44:38Z")
The window repair shop installed a Heated Rear window instead of a simple privacy glass window. My truck did not come with a wiring kit for that, can it be added now that I have the heated rear window? --- ## [Why did Ford manufacture both 4.11 and 4.10 9 inch rear differentials?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-did-ford-manufacture-both-4-11-and-4-10-9-inch-rear-differentials/184645)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-did-ford-manufacture-both-4-11-and-4-10-9-inch-rear-differentials/184645 "2022-06-15T21:15:23Z")
My truck has a 4.11 gear-ratio differential, but shop manual configuration tables say 4.10 was also available. Just curious what would motivate Ford to make two different third members w/very, very close ratios, but n… --- ## [Tire rotation?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-rotation/184640)
**Author:** [@al46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/al46)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-rotation/184640 "2022-06-15T21:06:09Z")
Do I need to rotate tires if I’ve only driven 2500 miles in the \[ast year? 2007 Toyota Corolla with new tires last year. Thanks. --- ## [2 piece wheel question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-piece-wheel-question/184652)
**Author:** [@Suzuki.squared](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Suzuki.squared)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-piece-wheel-question/184652 "2022-06-15T17:25:50Z")
So I just picked up a new (to me) set of 2 piece wheels for a build I’m working on. My plan was to flip the barrels to make them deep dish wheels for a custom wide-body kit, however there’s this bur on the barrel that’s … --- ## [97 GMC Suburban K1500 4x4 5.7l steering wheel play](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-gmc-suburban-k1500-4x4-5-7l-steering-wheel-play/184649)
**Author:** [@alexandermarx25\_181158](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexandermarx25_181158)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-gmc-suburban-k1500-4x4-5-7l-steering-wheel-play/184649 "2022-06-15T13:07:38Z")
My 97 GMC Suburban has some play in the steering wheel and sometimes steering feels a little “twitchy”, it feels like it gets a bit stuck and then releases. Any ideas? Thanks everyone! --- ## [1999 Mercury Grand Marquis - Locked in park and won't turn off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercury-grand-marquis-locked-in-park-and-wont-turn-off/184639)
**Author:** [@RLazarich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RLazarich)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 9:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercury-grand-marquis-locked-in-park-and-wont-turn-off/184639 "2022-06-15T09:52:25Z")
Locks in park and now won’t shut off --- ## [97 GMC Suburban K1500 4x4 5.7l high speed vibration/shaking/wobbling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-gmc-suburban-k1500-4x4-5-7l-high-speed-vibration-shaking-wobbling/184651)
**Author:** [@alexandermarx25\_181158](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexandermarx25_181158)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-gmc-suburban-k1500-4x4-5-7l-high-speed-vibration-shaking-wobbling/184651 "2022-06-15T03:20:16Z")
My 97 GMC Suburban has some shaking or vibration going on at higher speeds. It starts around 65 mph, is worst around 70 mph, and goes away above 75 mph. It is not a clanking or knocking, it is more like a wobbling or bou… --- ## [Checking Transmission fluid level on 2012 Nissan Sentra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-transmission-fluid-level-on-2012-nissan-sentra/184580)
**Author:** [@Jack-Dak87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack-Dak87)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-transmission-fluid-level-on-2012-nissan-sentra/184580 "2022-06-15T01:08:12Z")
I am a bit confused about the markings on the dipstick used to check the ATF level on a friend’s 2012 Nissan Sentra. A photo of the dipstick can be viewed at the link below. I believe the standard is to use the notches w… --- ## [2021 Hyundai Elantra - Yellow rust spots](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-hyundai-elantra-yellow-rust-spots/184628)
**Author:** [@MUHAMMADTARIQKAMRAN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MUHAMMADTARIQKAMRAN)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-hyundai-elantra-yellow-rust-spots/184628 "2022-06-14T20:50:14Z")
i have similar rusting yellow spots on rotor only 4K ,2021 elantra model taking it to service to see whats going on --- ## [Performance of a 5yr, Long Life, Coolant by Peak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/performance-of-a-5yr-long-life-coolant-by-peak/184419)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/performance-of-a-5yr-long-life-coolant-by-peak/184419 "2022-06-14T20:42:31Z")
The long life coolant of 5yr xxxxxx miles was used in my car. I typically change it by 4 yr. Last time I left it for 5yrs and 15-20k miles. When I changed, it was lighter in color than I expected. After pouring it bac… --- ## [2009 Nissan Murano - Slowed, smoked, stopped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-murano-slowed-smoked-stopped/184611)
**Author:** [@Stoler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stoler)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-murano-slowed-smoked-stopped/184611 "2022-06-14T02:38:39Z")
My 2009 Murano started losing accelaration when traveling at 55mph, in fact it later began to decrease speed at 35mph. Smoke was comming out from the bottom of the car covering the car on all sides. Eventually the car … --- ## [How often do I need to get tire rotation/balance, and wheel alignment?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-do-i-need-to-get-tire-rotation-balance-and-wheel-alignment/184621)
**Author:** [@oldwaysx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldwaysx)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-do-i-need-to-get-tire-rotation-balance-and-wheel-alignment/184621 "2022-06-14T00:53:14Z")
Firestone auto will do the wheel alignemnt for $200 for lifetime and $100 once only. Since my 07 Sentra is 14 yrs old I think or maybe close to it, is it worth getting the lifetime service? Also should I get one proced… --- ## [Battery not being charged, how can I be sure it's the alternator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-not-being-charged-how-can-i-be-sure-its-the-alternator/184623)
**Author:** [@98legacy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/98legacy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2022, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-not-being-charged-how-can-i-be-sure-its-the-alternator/184623 "2022-06-13T21:59:08Z")
Hello all. First off, I’m sorry because I’m trying to keep this post short but there’s a lot of info I think is relevant. I’m having issues with my 98 Subaru legacy wagon, been having weird electrical(?) issues with it f… --- ## [Need new headlight switch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-new-headlight-switch/184633)
**Author:** [@juvi159\_181146](https://community.cartalk.com/u/juvi159_181146)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2022, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-new-headlight-switch/184633 "2022-06-13T21:44:58Z")
2013 Toyota Camry approx 110k mi. (?Relevant?) Background: Lagging/jerking when accelerating from 1st to 2nd gear for a couple weeks First occurrence: Car drove fine for majority of the day. Towards end of the day ye… --- ## [A few questionns about what services/ parts changes, should be done routinely on car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-few-questionns-about-what-services-parts-changes-should-be-done-routinely-on-car/184539)
**Author:** [@oldwaysx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldwaysx)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2022, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-few-questionns-about-what-services-parts-changes-should-be-done-routinely-on-car/184539 "2022-06-13T20:27:54Z")
I’m somewhat new to car maintanence and I have a NIssan Sentra S 07, 2.0 L that I wanted to know if I could get info on what things I should do to keep it in top shape besides the following… The dealer told me a few thi… --- ## [2019 Subaru Outback - Do I need a flex plate cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-outback-do-i-need-a-flex-plate-cover/184626)
**Author:** [@JohnBuys](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnBuys)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2022, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-outback-do-i-need-a-flex-plate-cover/184626 "2022-06-13T16:23:55Z")
I have a 2019 Subaru Outback 3.6R with CVT transmission. Took it to a local garage for an oil change and mechanic noted my flexplate cover was missing. I cannot find this part. Does my make/model not have a flexplate cov… --- ## [Engine won’t crank when it rains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-won-t-crank-when-it-rains/184618)
**Author:** [@homa.nicholas\_181131](https://community.cartalk.com/u/homa.nicholas_181131)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2022, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-won-t-crank-when-it-rains/184618 "2022-06-12T23:28:45Z")
My daughter has a 06’ Santa Fe. When it rains the engine will not crank. This could be an overnight rain or rain for an hour. It makes no difference if the car was driving or sitting. The battery is new. The plugs and … --- ## [Question about an oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-an-oil-change/184523)
**Author:** [@Axiis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Axiis)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2022, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-an-oil-change/184523 "2022-06-12T23:02:22Z")
I need to do an oil change on my 2022 Hyundai Elantra SEL soon and was trying to buy the tools I need. Was wondering if anyone knew what size socket I need to buy for the oil filter housing. Thanks in advance. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=153) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=155)