# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=16 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 17 --- ## [2010 Subaru Forester - Fuel mileage dropped by 10% or so - Why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-fuel-mileage-dropped-by-10-or-so-why/200115)
**Author:** [@Windsoran](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Windsoran)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-fuel-mileage-dropped-by-10-or-so-why/200115 "2025-05-14T04:25:26Z")
I have a 2010 Subaru Forester with manual transmission and about 70k miles. Until 2 months ago, mixed driving resulted in 27.6 mpg. Abruptly, following refueling, the mileage dropped to 24.5 mpg. There are no error c… --- ## [Brake pedals travels a bit long before starts to brake!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedals-travels-a-bit-long-before-starts-to-brake/200275)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedals-travels-a-bit-long-before-starts-to-brake/200275 "2025-05-14T02:52:08Z")
2009 Corolla, 145k Car brakes fine - I had BF flushed 18months ago - its California weather. Ever since I got the car, I noticed that the Brake pedals travels a bit long before starts to brake! Perhaps even feel a bit … --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Impala - Can anyone suggest where these leaks may be coming from?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-impala-can-anyone-suggest-where-these-leaks-may-be-coming-from/200219)
**Author:** [@KevinSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KevinSmith)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-impala-can-anyone-suggest-where-these-leaks-may-be-coming-from/200219 "2025-05-14T00:34:01Z")
I have 2 oil leaks. Both are toward the passenger side. The larger is near the front of the car and the lesser is hitting the ground about 4 inches behind it. Thoughts on the possible causes? Btw, i have changed the o… --- ## [TPMS Sensors - Amazon or AC/Delco?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-sensors-amazon-or-ac-delco/200241)
**Author:** [@PintoKid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PintoKid)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-sensors-amazon-or-ac-delco/200241 "2025-05-13T21:16:38Z")
One of my TPMS sensors has finally failed after 14 years. My question here is should I go for the OEM AC/Delco part or Amazon? The OEM sensors are $30-50 for each, but I can get 4 from Amazon for $35 or so. I already sp… --- ## [No crank start in a 2005 Honda accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-crank-start-in-a-2005-honda-accord/200121)
**Author:** [@josephcaseyjjc\_193552](https://community.cartalk.com/u/josephcaseyjjc_193552)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-crank-start-in-a-2005-honda-accord/200121 "2025-05-13T00:11:40Z")
I’m having a frustrating start-up issue with my 2005 Honda Accord LX (2.4 L, automatic). Here’s what’s happening: • No Crank / No Noise – Turning the key does absolutely nothing—no click, no cranking, just silence. • … --- ## [What's this sound in my Volvo s60 2004](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-this-sound-in-my-volvo-s60-2004/200054)
**Author:** [@matasdi628\_193518](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matasdi628_193518)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-this-sound-in-my-volvo-s60-2004/200054 "2025-05-13T00:10:01Z")
Was driving yesterday and didn’t have this and today in the morning first thing I hear was this squeaking. It only starts going faster than 20km/h sometimes it continues for the whole drive and sometimes you can’t hear i… --- ## [2012 Infiniti M37x (~123k miles) suddenly lost power when accelerating from a stop & temp gauge shot all the way up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-infiniti-m37x-123k-miles-suddenly-lost-power-when-accelerating-from-a-stop-temp-gauge-shot-all-the-way-up/199923)
**Author:** [@Hedgehog23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hedgehog23)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-infiniti-m37x-123k-miles-suddenly-lost-power-when-accelerating-from-a-stop-temp-gauge-shot-all-the-way-up/199923 "2025-05-12T22:31:59Z")
I drive a 2012 Infiniti M37x with close to 123k miles. Yesterday I was stopped at a red light, and as soon as the light turned green and I accelerated, the car suddenly lost power and seemed to start running noticeably r… --- ## [2006 Nissan Quest - Digital odometer issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-quest-digital-odometer-issue/200227)
**Author:** [@Jennykitty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jennykitty)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-quest-digital-odometer-issue/200227 "2025-05-12T15:08:27Z")
My digital display doesn’t show the correct odometer reading any longer, as the digital numbers are unreadable (parts of the digital numbers are missing on the display), Any advice? --- ## [Steering wheel pump was changed and when I turn the wheel, it is still knocking and grindingg](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-pump-was-changed-and-when-i-turn-the-wheel-it-is-still-knocking-and-grindingg/199968)
**Author:** [@Karen-Hammond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karen-Hammond)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-pump-was-changed-and-when-i-turn-the-wheel-it-is-still-knocking-and-grindingg/199968 "2025-05-12T01:32:56Z")
I need HELP! I have a horrible rapid knocking and grinding noise when I turn my steering wheel. I had the steering wheel pump replaced and it is still making that noise. The Mechanic said the noise will stop as there is … --- ## [What went wrong with my brakes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-went-wrong-with-my-brakes/195374)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2025, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-went-wrong-with-my-brakes/195374 "2025-05-11T14:41:51Z")
This is in regard to a 2002 Daewoo Lanos, but I don’t think there’s anything special about this model when it comes to the brakes and wheel hubs, etc. This is the base model, which does NOT have ABS. Before touching th… --- ## [2024 Taos Cannot Get Parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-taos-cannot-get-parts/199504)
**Author:** [@jimoffers\_193150](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimoffers_193150)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2025, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-taos-cannot-get-parts/199504 "2025-05-11T00:58:37Z")
Looking for suggestions - 2024 Taos that took a deer hit in the front end, Minor cosmetic damage, but once torn down, body shop needed a new Guide Support (2GJ-805-705-B). VW North America says part is on national back o… --- ## [2022 Hyundai Santa Fe - Weird slowing of car then it fixed itself](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-hyundai-santa-fe-weird-slowing-of-car-then-it-fixed-itself/200207)
**Author:** [@RobertD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertD)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2025, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-hyundai-santa-fe-weird-slowing-of-car-then-it-fixed-itself/200207 "2025-05-10T22:58:23Z")
2 days ago when I first got in the car, it wouldn’t accelerate over 50 mph. I pulled over, turned off the car, waited 15 seconds & restarted it. It was fine after that & I didn’t have any problems yesterday. What happ… --- ## [2022 Hyundai Santa Fe - How do I get my brake fluid replaced?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-hyundai-santa-fe-how-do-i-get-my-brake-fluid-replaced/200209)
**Author:** [@DarleneEberwein](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DarleneEberwein)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2025, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-hyundai-santa-fe-how-do-i-get-my-brake-fluid-replaced/200209 "2025-05-10T22:35:09Z")
replace dirty brake fluid --- ## [2018 Hyundai Sonata - Where is a good place for service?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-sonata-where-is-a-good-place-for-service/200104)
**Author:** [@darupert1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/darupert1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2025, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-sonata-where-is-a-good-place-for-service/200104 "2025-05-10T14:38:30Z")
recommended for hyundai service --- ## [Smartcar (2014) Passion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smartcar-2014-passion/200198)
**Author:** [@dant51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dant51)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smartcar-2014-passion/200198 "2025-05-09T19:45:44Z")
I’ve suddenly began having the emergency flashers come on and cannot turn them off. I’ve changed the battery, and it stopped for a while and has now started back. Any ideas as to why this could be happening and a solut… --- ## [2004 RX-8 heat up and shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-rx-8-heat-up-and-shut-off/75732)
**Author:** [@oldhenry1964](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldhenry1964)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-rx-8-heat-up-and-shut-off/75732 "2025-05-09T01:47:26Z")
own a 2004 RX-8, changed plugs,coils, and cat, car will heat up and shut down for about 30 - 1hr start right up? can gas cause this? after replacing the cat, been running good, but rough yesterday after a fill up? --- ## [Noise near left front wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-near-left-front-wheel/199887)
**Author:** [@rmgold\_193401](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rmgold_193401)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-near-left-front-wheel/199887 "2025-05-09T00:50:07Z")
My 2013 Acura TL 2WD (153k mi) has developed a noise that sounds like a small electric motor near the left front wheel. The noise becomes apparent at around 30mph and increases in frequency as the vehicle speed increases… --- ## [New VW Beetle Reliability?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-vw-beetle-reliability/82061)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-vw-beetle-reliability/82061 "2025-05-08T13:54:20Z")
Looking at the December issue of Consumer Reports the other day, and there's an article on the most reliable and least reliable cars. What's surprising to me is the new VW Beetle ratings (not the old air cooled version,… --- ## [2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer - No rear lights when brake on - How to fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-trailblazer-no-rear-lights-when-brake-on-how-to-fix/200171)
**Author:** [@Charles01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charles01)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-trailblazer-no-rear-lights-when-brake-on-how-to-fix/200171 "2025-05-08T01:32:32Z")
No rear brake lights when applying brakes --- ## [Car won't start right after driving for a bit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-right-after-driving-for-a-bit/200155)
**Author:** [@ash83syd\_193550](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ash83syd_193550)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-right-after-driving-for-a-bit/200155 "2025-05-07T20:34:15Z")
First started 3 weeks ago when I sat idling in park in my car for 30 mins and car shut off by itself. Tried to start it and no crank, no clicking, just the normal dashboard lights and about 6 dings that happen when you t… --- ## [Pontiac Bonneville, 1965 Power Seats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-bonneville-1965-power-seats/200100)
**Author:** [@yadmas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yadmas)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-bonneville-1965-power-seats/200100 "2025-05-07T02:19:43Z")
So this is my power seats. they are 8 way. the middle stick goes front/back and up/down. Every way works except front back and its in the farthest back setting which is cool, but my wife is sick of duct taping phone bo… --- ## [2004 Buick Rainier CXL 5.8L V8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-rainier-cxl-5-8l-v8/200131)
**Author:** [@Expose.the.truth.530\_193262](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Expose.the.truth.530_193262)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-rainier-cxl-5-8l-v8/200131 "2025-05-06T23:42:52Z")
I have a 2004 Buick Rainier CXL 5.8L v8 awd that has around 125,000 miles on it and is starting to have some issues. The most recent issue is the driver’s seat will not go forward and the seat position recall buttons #1 &… --- ## [Is this sound related to a bad alternator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-sound-related-to-a-bad-alternator/199986)
**Author:** [@w888brd\_193478](https://community.cartalk.com/u/w888brd_193478)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-sound-related-to-a-bad-alternator/199986 "2025-05-06T15:21:25Z")
Hey all, recently there has been a loud sound coming from my engine and i think it is the alternator, it sounds like a high revving sound. It only been like this for a week or so. It’s an audi a4 b8 sline 2014 sound to … --- ## [2014 Toyota Tundra 4WD Truck - Chip failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-tundra-4wd-truck-chip-failure/200149)
**Author:** [@dveres66](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dveres66)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-tundra-4wd-truck-chip-failure/200149 "2025-05-06T13:06:42Z")
In 2021 lost ALL power of truck decending a steep hill,.needless to say,I’m lucky to still be here.The mechanic diagnosed it,A FAILED CHIP !!it shouldn’t have happened… --- ## [2015 Nissan Rogue blows hot air on the passenger side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-rogue-blows-hot-air-on-the-passenger-side/114562)
**Author:** [@Katrina13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katrina13)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2018, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-rogue-blows-hot-air-on-the-passenger-side/114562 "2018-03-28T16:02:30Z")
My 2015 Nissan Rogue blows out hot air on the passenger side of my car. Driver side will only blow cold air. Of course not under warranty anymore, so on my own. Looks like a recall needs to happen. I will never buy ano… --- ## [2017 Nissan Rogue - Cabin Temp issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-cabin-temp-issues/174774)
**Author:** [@rmgarrison123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rmgarrison123)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-cabin-temp-issues/174774 "2023-04-03T12:26:14Z")
After driving vehicle 30+ minutes the very warm heat goes turns cold and stays that way! Next time you use the vehicle it does the same thing! 2017 Rogue SV --- ## [Subaru Outback 2006 A/C Hose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2006-a-c-hose/200088)
**Author:** [@gr8flippa\_193531](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gr8flippa_193531)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2006-a-c-hose/200088 "2025-05-04T16:23:57Z")
Hi everyone, my A/C line just blew and frayed. I was told I need a new line. He said I could order the parts myself cheaper (a family friend who owns a shop) and he can fix it. He said something about ordering two lines:… --- ## [2003 Ford F-150 - Help - Problem after fluid change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f-150-help-problem-after-fluid-change/200065)
**Author:** [@Ken48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ken48)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f-150-help-problem-after-fluid-change/200065 "2025-05-04T14:40:35Z")
After changing transmission on 2003 f150 5.4 the truck goes into limp mode when I drive in neutral it revs up normal --- ## [Blown Engine Possibly?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-engine-possibly/198963)
**Author:** [@Djferreira83\_192711](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Djferreira83_192711)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 9:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-engine-possibly/198963 "2025-05-04T09:29:58Z")
So I was driving down the road and all of a sudden I heard a pop and a lot of thinking around and inside the engine Bay. I slowed my truck down and it eventually just cut off. There were several codes that came up rangin… --- ## [Tires, Tires, I'm tired of tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-tires-im-tired-of-tires/57963)
**Author:** [@Eotterson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eotterson)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 9:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-tires-im-tired-of-tires/57963 "2025-05-04T09:22:15Z")
How do you make a decision on tires. It feels like shopping for mattresses. I've identified the size I need, and a few vendors, but pricing ranges from $85 per to $200 and more. What's the difference? Wea… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=15) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=17)