# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=161 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 162 --- ## [2012 Kia Forte - Gas cap issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-forte-gas-cap-issue/183841)
**Author:** [@frotch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frotch)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2022, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-forte-gas-cap-issue/183841 "2022-05-07T21:19:58Z")
did u have to replace the gas cap in u’r 2012 kia forte light was on told me evap system tightin cap light goes off then comes on what can i have wong with it --- ## [Vibration After Changing Rotors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-after-changing-rotors/105290)
**Author:** [@N54E90](https://community.cartalk.com/u/N54E90)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2022, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-after-changing-rotors/105290 "2022-05-07T20:46:37Z")
So I changed my brake pads and rotors a couple weeks ago. When I took the car out when finished and bedded in the pads, no issues. The next day, about halfway to work, I had a steering wheel vibration. Not when braking, … --- ## [2017 Mitsubishi Outlander - Brake ade](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mitsubishi-outlander-brake-ade/184020)
**Author:** [@CHUCKD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CHUCKD)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2022, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mitsubishi-outlander-brake-ade/184020 "2022-05-07T18:03:44Z")
Brakes fade at speeds over 60 mph stopping --- ## [2013 Lincoln MKX - Shuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lincoln-mkx-shuts-off/184024)
**Author:** [@galecutcher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/galecutcher)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2022, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lincoln-mkx-shuts-off/184024 "2022-05-06T23:21:13Z")
shuts off while going down road and after pulling off road and 1 to 3 tries it starts and goes days or weeks before doing it again. --- ## [2016 Dodge Dart - Front end shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-dart-front-end-shakes/184026)
**Author:** [@Maxxisapug](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maxxisapug)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2022, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-dart-front-end-shakes/184026 "2022-05-06T23:08:35Z")
Front end shakes while coming to a stop.like a pulsating feel.anyone have any suggestions. --- ## [2001 Toyota Corolla - Lean cylinder misfire help request](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-corolla-lean-cylinder-misfire-help-request/184010)
**Author:** [@DavidBailey56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidBailey56)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2022, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-corolla-lean-cylinder-misfire-help-request/184010 "2022-05-05T21:55:55Z")
multi missfire bank one lean --- ## [2012 Cadillac CTS - Service Stabilicrank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cadillac-cts-service-stabilicrank/183987)
**Author:** [@sarosario3113](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sarosario3113)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2022, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cadillac-cts-service-stabilicrank/183987 "2022-05-05T21:47:15Z")
Message: Service stabilicrank --- ## [2002 Ford Escape - Flooded?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-escape-flooded/184000)
**Author:** [@dvdtpl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dvdtpl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2022, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-escape-flooded/184000 "2022-05-05T21:39:17Z")
Seems to be flooded out. I shut it down before it had a chance to warm up. Now it won’t start. I haven’t been driving it much, but this happened another time about 2 weeks ago. At that time it was warmed up. I waited a… --- ## [2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac - Fan always on - Clutch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-sport-trac-fan-always-on-clutch/184006)
**Author:** [@BobCurry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobCurry)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2022, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-sport-trac-fan-always-on-clutch/184006 "2022-05-05T21:29:57Z")
Fan Stays Engaged ; Possible Fan Clutch Issue --- ## [2014 Ford Flex - HVAC is odd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-flex-hvac-is-odd/184004)
**Author:** [@MarioGuerrero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarioGuerrero)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2022, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-flex-hvac-is-odd/184004 "2022-05-05T16:20:24Z")
when a/c is on, 1side of vent is cold air the other side is warm or hot. already tried all the buttons, any suggestions? --- ## [Oil capacityquestion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-capacityquestion/183990)
**Author:** [@Jeanneb1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeanneb1)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2022, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-capacityquestion/183990 "2022-05-05T14:08:07Z")
Took my 2017 Highlander for an oil change to a privately owned business (not a quick change business) that my husband had used and had no problems. I went there bc I had not been able to get an appointment at the Toyota … --- ## [Repair gone wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-gone-wrong/110692)
**Author:** [@ByteMasterG4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ByteMasterG4)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2022, 11:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-gone-wrong/110692 "2022-05-05T11:45:22Z")
I recently had the water pump changed on my Mitsubishi Eclipse. The mechanic recommended changing the timing belt. I agreed and a day or two later the repairs were completed. However, about two weeks later, the car was … --- ## [2013 Hyundai Elantra help with suspension/ride issue diagnosis?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-help-with-suspension-ride-issue-diagnosis/183988)
**Author:** [@j.cogitation\_172512](https://community.cartalk.com/u/j.cogitation_172512)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2022, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-help-with-suspension-ride-issue-diagnosis/183988 "2022-05-05T03:42:22Z")
So, I have an Elantra. At some point in the past, I struck a curb on the median of a road I didn’t see, because it was night, going about 20-25 mph through a turn on the left front tire, and blew the sidewall of the tire… --- ## [2012 Buick LaCrosse - Locked out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-lacrosse-locked-out/183960)
**Author:** [@Steve19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve19)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-lacrosse-locked-out/183960 "2022-05-04T22:37:45Z")
I have a 2012 Buick Lacrosse that the key fob or the key itself will not open the doors or trunk. How can I get in this vehicle? --- ## [2015 Mazda Mazda3 - Broken console](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mazda-mazda3-broken-console/183975)
**Author:** [@Im10eight](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Im10eight)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mazda-mazda3-broken-console/183975 "2022-05-04T20:37:21Z")
Console lid hinge broke off. The console lid design was poorly designed. The end point of the console lid sticks out over the actual console. And when entering the vehicle or trying to adjust yourself in the seat there i… --- ## [2021 Hyundai Kona - Voice recognition failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-hyundai-kona-voice-recognition-failure/183980)
**Author:** [@Kam35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kam35)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-hyundai-kona-voice-recognition-failure/183980 "2022-05-04T20:18:58Z")
voice recognition wont work, it come back as “preparing please wait” but nothing happens. It was working fine last week. --- ## [2013 Nissan Sentra - Shift lock issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-sentra-shift-lock-issue/183985)
**Author:** [@sonu57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sonu57)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-sentra-shift-lock-issue/183985 "2022-05-04T19:59:21Z")
I have NIssan sentra with 60k miles only. Very well maintained and less driven. When the car is in parked postion the shift gear handle is locked and does not want to move, so I cannot drive the car. While there has no… --- ## [Seatbelts won’t slide forward… Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seatbelts-won-t-slide-forward-help/183981)
**Author:** [@wkeaton24\_180635](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wkeaton24_180635)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seatbelts-won-t-slide-forward-help/183981 "2022-05-04T19:22:13Z")
I just purchased a 92 Mazda protege LX and the seatbelts don’t slide forward. I seen they had a recall on that issue but when I called the dealership I was told that they discontinued that part so there’s nothing they ca… --- ## [Car smoking at 3k rpm what’s wrong?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-smoking-at-3k-rpm-what-s-wrong/183816)
**Author:** [@breyerellison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/breyerellison)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-smoking-at-3k-rpm-what-s-wrong/183816 "2022-05-04T17:17:39Z")
I recently purchased a 2012 Audi A4 from a private seller and got a deal because of a mechanical issue. When the car hits 3k RPM it starts smoking on the interstate when slowed down and brought back to idle the smoking s… --- ## [Radiator pin-hole leak miracle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-pin-hole-leak-miracle/183976)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-pin-hole-leak-miracle/183976 "2022-05-04T16:12:05Z")
My truck developed a very small pinhole leak at the very top of radiator last summer. It would leak maybe 1/2 tsp onto the ground after being run to full temp, then sitting overnight. In the fall I replaced the coolan… --- ## [2017 BMW X5 - does this estimate sound right?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-bmw-x5-does-this-estimate-sound-right/183525)
**Author:** [@Jay50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jay50)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-bmw-x5-does-this-estimate-sound-right/183525 "2022-05-04T14:57:18Z")
The engine light came on and I took it to the shop. The issue is how it is written on invoice - Performed, vehicle test. found faults for for Vavletronic position along with under,voltage faults stored. Ran test procedur… --- ## [2016 Kia Rio - Honest repair shop for Kias](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-rio-honest-repair-shop-for-kias/183936)
**Author:** [@BobHunn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobHunn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-rio-honest-repair-shop-for-kias/183936 "2022-05-04T04:47:50Z")
I need an honest repair shop for Kias in the Boston area. --- ## [2013 Hyundai Sonata - Dash cracks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-sonata-dash-cracks/183952)
**Author:** [@EdwardGrey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdwardGrey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-sonata-dash-cracks/183952 "2022-05-04T03:17:55Z")
I have the same problem with the crack dashboard of my 2013 Sonata Ltd edition. The first crack started in 2020, the cracks continued as if they were on steroids. Now the whole dash looks like a aerial view of the multip… --- ## [2001 Dodge Ram 1500 - Clunks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-ram-1500-clunks/183931)
**Author:** [@Bri237](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bri237)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-ram-1500-clunks/183931 "2022-05-04T02:02:02Z")
Clunking while in motion --- ## [2015 Toyota RAV4 - Loses power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-rav4-loses-power/183948)
**Author:** [@Ralph24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ralph24)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-rav4-loses-power/183948 "2022-05-04T01:31:58Z")
When turning right on to a highway from a stop car looses power for a second or two and then starts moving again. It happened four times within a month. I am concerned about this and would like to know if others have ex… --- ## [2006 Cadillac DTS - Recurring P2A00 Code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cadillac-dts-recurring-p2a00-code/183941)
**Author:** [@Raf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Raf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cadillac-dts-recurring-p2a00-code/183941 "2022-05-04T01:10:38Z")
O2 sensor has been changed several times but code P2A00 keeps coming back… from dealership to local mechanics shop. What is going on?. --- ## [2005 GMC Sierra 1500 - Nothing works after frame off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-sierra-1500-nothing-works-after-frame-off/183848)
**Author:** [@GeorgeLNaser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeLNaser)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-sierra-1500-nothing-works-after-frame-off/183848 "2022-05-04T01:01:49Z")
I unhooked the wiring layed to side unbolted the cab and front unit raised up to change out frame- put new frame in lower cab back down hooked all wires back up went to Test nothing works put new Battery in—any Ideas --- ## [What Has Worked For You When Replacing Tires in Pairs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-has-worked-for-you-when-replacing-tires-in-pairs/183793)
**Author:** [@kcac\_1\_157641](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kcac_1_157641)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-has-worked-for-you-when-replacing-tires-in-pairs/183793 "2022-05-04T00:47:11Z")
I have a new pair of Continental True Contact Tour tires (11/32") tread depth paired with two of the same make and model tires that have 8/32" tread depth. These are installed on a Dodge Grand Caravan front wheel drive m… --- ## [2008 saturn aura xe 3.5 won't start after running for a while](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saturn-aura-xe-3-5-wont-start-after-running-for-a-while/145563)
**Author:** [@Quinn\_Stewart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Quinn_Stewart)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saturn-aura-xe-3-5-wont-start-after-running-for-a-while/145563 "2022-05-04T00:41:45Z")
My 2008 saturn aura xe 3.5 will not start after running for a while I’ve replaced camshaft sensor crankshaft sensor at back of motor spark plugs wires and ignition coils and I still have the same problem --- ## [2010 Toyota Corolla - Disheartening paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla-disheartening-paint/183899)
**Author:** [@rlonc\_nj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rlonc_nj)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla-disheartening-paint/183899 "2022-05-04T00:16:45Z")
I’m truly disgusted with the nasty ugliness of the disappearing paint. I had two sections repainted early on, but had no clue it was this huge. The hood has chicken-pox! The rest has been fading and down to the metal and… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=160) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=162)