# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=169 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 170 --- ## [2010 Subaru Forester clicks during acceleration/deceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-clicks-during-acceleration-deceleration/163320)
**Author:** [@KristenSwain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KristenSwain)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-clicks-during-acceleration-deceleration/163320 "2022-04-02T00:44:35Z")
My car makes a clicking noise sometimes on acceleration and deceleration and when starting. --- ## [2018 Ford F-150 - Which jack?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-which-jack/167726)
**Author:** [@joeyeskie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joeyeskie)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-which-jack/167726 "2022-04-02T00:37:15Z")
i own 2018 f150 xl,4wd,reg cab,std bed,3.3l.what size floor jack would i need?a 2 or 3 ton jack.thx man --- ## [P0017 and P0014 codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0017-and-p0014-codes/183333)
**Author:** [@devinkrukoff\_180194](https://community.cartalk.com/u/devinkrukoff_180194)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0017-and-p0014-codes/183333 "2022-04-02T00:21:21Z")
I’ve been getting P0017 and P0014 codes for months now. When I clear them, the P0017 comes back within a day, and the P0014 shortly afterwards. Everything that I’ve read online indicates a timing chain issue, but when I … --- ## [2015 Hyundai Elantra - Rattles and stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-elantra-rattles-and-stalls/183336)
**Author:** [@bbbferg11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bbbferg11)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-elantra-rattles-and-stalls/183336 "2022-04-02T00:15:53Z")
the engine starts to rattle and stalls. sometimes when i am driving and if i stop like if i am paying a toll it shuts down! its a random thing but annoying. it will start back up usually but its not fun when you are driv… --- ## [2006 Suzuki XL7 - Pin question - alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-suzuki-xl7-pin-question-alternator/183356)
**Author:** [@billturney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billturney)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2022, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-suzuki-xl7-pin-question-alternator/183356 "2022-04-01T23:53:02Z")
the new alternator has three pins connectors and the old one has two the plug it plugs right in but is not charging the battery…should i change wires? --- ## [2013 Ford Escape - Smells like exhaust inside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-smells-like-exhaust-inside/183178)
**Author:** [@thewildwilder12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thewildwilder12)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2022, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-smells-like-exhaust-inside/183178 "2022-04-01T23:49:36Z")
I have a exaust smell in the cab of my car, what could that be also how do you disable the my key without an admin key --- ## [Air suspension too sensitive on Ford Crown Victoria](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-suspension-too-sensitive-on-ford-crown-victoria/183343)
**Author:** [@Roger124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger124)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2022, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-suspension-too-sensitive-on-ford-crown-victoria/183343 "2022-04-01T20:40:52Z")
I have a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria with air suspension on the rear. First, I thought the bags developed leaks, because the compressor would go on just about every time I get in the car to drive. (Before this, the compress… --- ## [2014 Kia Optima - Consumes Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-optima-consumes-oil/182181)
**Author:** [@James04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James04)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2022, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-optima-consumes-oil/182181 "2022-04-01T04:23:53Z")
My Kia using a quart of oil a month is that good or bad 128,000 miles --- ## [2014 Jeep Patriot - Should I just pay the library?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-patriot-should-i-just-pay-the-library/183286)
**Author:** [@JoelKelly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoelKelly)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-patriot-should-i-just-pay-the-library/183286 "2022-03-31T19:22:59Z")
A CD belonging to the library is stuck in the CD player. How do I get it back out, or should I just pay the library for a replacement dis --- ## [2010 Lexus RX 450h - Steering column help request](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-rx-450h-steering-column-help-request/183308)
**Author:** [@Jeeva](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeeva)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-rx-450h-steering-column-help-request/183308 "2022-03-31T04:03:48Z")
Steering column rattles --- ## [2016 Ford Escape - Is it diff fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-is-it-diff-fluid/183289)
**Author:** [@Mamamiami](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mamamiami)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-is-it-diff-fluid/183289 "2022-03-31T01:48:38Z")
I own a 2016 Ford Escape, AWD Titanium model. I now have 101k miles on it. Love my Escape! Last fall, I heard grinding from the rear. I took it into the Ford Dealer as the brakes were original to the car. After the … --- ## [2000 Lexus RX 300 Battery runs down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lexus-rx-300-battery-runs-down/161762)
**Author:** [@KeithDyas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KeithDyas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lexus-rx-300-battery-runs-down/161762 "2022-03-31T01:21:07Z")
The battery runs down after a few days of not driving the car. The battery is fairly new. I make certain the lights are off and the cars are shut tight. It appears there may be a short in the system which is draining t… --- ## [Sway Bar Link, 4 Nuts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sway-bar-link-4-nuts/182885)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sway-bar-link-4-nuts/182885 "2022-03-31T01:14:48Z")
I was wondering, for ease of removal the next time I remove my sway bar links, if I put two nuts on each end of the sway bar link, one on each side. So four nuts per sway bar link. This would give me more to “bite” onto … --- ## [2020 Honda Ridgeline - What is this mystery item?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-honda-ridgeline-what-is-this-mystery-item/183274)
**Author:** [@boB54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boB54)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-honda-ridgeline-what-is-this-mystery-item/183274 "2022-03-31T01:08:46Z")
In the glove box of my brand new pickup was an unidentified ‘thing’. It appears to be a cover with a lock (that fits my vehicle key). It’s black plastic, about 3-1/2" square with two rounded corners. It’s about the siz… --- ## [2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - Limp mode question - Transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercedes-benz-e-class-limp-mode-question-transmission/183320)
**Author:** [@dale35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dale35)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercedes-benz-e-class-limp-mode-question-transmission/183320 "2022-03-31T00:19:02Z")
2006 mb e350 4 matic…I think my vehicle is in limp mode… check engine light is on and I took to non mb svc dealer said I needed transmission… do not trust that decision --- ## [2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris - Big engine issus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-metris-big-engine-issus/183315)
**Author:** [@Frank58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frank58)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-metris-big-engine-issus/183315 "2022-03-31T00:04:30Z")
Mercedes replaced the cams on a 4 cylinder engine. Engine throws a rod shortly after. Why? Mercedes shrugs their shoulders and blames the piano player. --- ## [Clunking Noise with Rear Shocks - Again!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noise-with-rear-shocks-again/183250)
**Author:** [@SD1984](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SD1984)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noise-with-rear-shocks-again/183250 "2022-03-29T22:08:28Z")
2018 Honda Civic - around 6 months ago I had new rear shocks put in. About a month later I was involved in a near hit accident where I broke extremely hard to avoid rear ending someone. Immediately after that I began hea… --- ## [Wrenching apart stuck nuts and bolts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrenching-apart-stuck-nuts-and-bolts/183230)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrenching-apart-stuck-nuts-and-bolts/183230 "2022-03-29T03:52:09Z")
I found a good forum on wrenching apart stuck pipes that could help those with stuck bolts and nuts, from the steam-fitters: Removing old stuck pipe fittings...advice? — Heating Help: The Wall ’ published tests have sho… --- ## [Timing lights... Old school, or new?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-lights-old-school-or-new/183138)
**Author:** [@Indianadave](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Indianadave)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-lights-old-school-or-new/183138 "2022-03-29T02:52:05Z")
Poll on timing lights… Would you buy a vintage one, or a new one? I’ve got an old Craftsman, but it doesn’t have the advance dial on it. Debating finding a used one, or buying a new one. I have experienced the “They do… --- ## [2009 Nissan Sentra - Why does it rev?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-sentra-why-does-it-rev/183284)
**Author:** [@Burt23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Burt23)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-sentra-why-does-it-rev/183284 "2022-03-29T02:11:41Z")
Why does my Nissan Sentra rev when starting? --- ## [Oil is milky just around the fill cap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-is-milky-just-around-the-fill-cap/183245)
**Author:** [@Mr\_IO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mr_IO)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-is-milky-just-around-the-fill-cap/183245 "2022-03-28T23:42:44Z")
Hi there, so I bought my first car a couple months ago. As routine maintenance I checked the oil level and it looked a bit on the lower end(actual oil itself looked to be in good shape though), so I went to fill it up w… --- ## [New battery, fine alternator, car won't turn over without jumpbox](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-battery-fine-alternator-car-wont-turn-over-without-jumpbox/183234)
**Author:** [@molecularvisions\_175658](https://community.cartalk.com/u/molecularvisions_175658)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-battery-fine-alternator-car-wont-turn-over-without-jumpbox/183234 "2022-03-28T17:28:17Z")
I have a 2009 Ford Focus with ~95000 miles on it. Today at the grocery store, when I put my key in the ignition, the car wouldn’t turn over. Lights were on, radio worked, etc, but the car didn’t turn over. I pulled ou… --- ## [Don’t know how much gas in my car!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/don-t-know-how-much-gas-in-my-car/183069)
**Author:** [@Locoredhead1\_180010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Locoredhead1_180010)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/don-t-know-how-much-gas-in-my-car/183069 "2022-03-28T17:04:51Z")
Hi! 1st post here. I could really use a little wisdom here. I had my fuel pump replaced at Christmas time last year. A couple of months later I was parked at sonic and I watched my gas gauge needle fall slowly until it s… --- ## [Dodge charger 2007 oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-charger-2007-oil-leak/183259)
**Author:** [@Hazem-bitar\_180129](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hazem-bitar_180129)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-charger-2007-oil-leak/183259 "2022-03-28T15:25:36Z")
My car leaks oil and i know where it is leaking from, but i dont know what is the part’s name and how to fix it. Please help. --- ## [Porsche 911 S](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-911-s/183220)
**Author:** [@susan657628](https://community.cartalk.com/u/susan657628)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-911-s/183220 "2022-03-28T04:08:24Z")
I sorta freaked out on the 407 when there was blue smoke coming out of my 911 along with the check engine light. There were also issues of coolant leaking. One visit to Van at right tech and a few days later, I was ready… --- ## [2019 Ford Ranger - Poor MPG](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-ranger-poor-mpg/183253)
**Author:** [@Bill16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill16)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-ranger-poor-mpg/183253 "2022-03-28T03:02:30Z")
I have a 2019 Ford Ranger Supercrew that is getting bad MPG. The best is 19 and the lowest is around 15 MPG. Could the be helped by a reflash. I have no check engine light and the performance is great. --- ## [2017 Hyundai Sonata - trunk won’t open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-sonata-trunk-won-t-open/183243)
**Author:** [@Rafarey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rafarey)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-sonata-trunk-won-t-open/183243 "2022-03-28T02:31:15Z")
My trunk does not open by any way that I tried, I’m in Coamo P.R. where is the nearest dealer where I can take my car to fix this problem under the 208 campaign --- ## [Any recent experience with EBC brakes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-recent-experience-with-ebc-brakes/182599)
**Author:** [@Manolito](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Manolito)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-recent-experience-with-ebc-brakes/182599 "2022-03-28T02:30:22Z")
Brake component quality is a bit of a moving target over the past decade as virtually all brands have consolidated and moved manufacturing to China. I will confess to an aversion to Chinese products, more as a matter of… --- ## [Are my wheels/brakes missing a cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-my-wheels-brakes-missing-a-cover/183239)
**Author:** [@icu222much](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icu222much)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-my-wheels-brakes-missing-a-cover/183239 "2022-03-28T02:08:15Z")
I am wondering if the tire on my car is missing a cover behind the rims? By cover, I am referring to the yellow piece of metal in the Porsche photo I drive a Nissan Murano 2014. I brought my car into the shop for repai… --- ## [2015 Toyota Tacoma - Paint issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-tacoma-paint-issues/183257)
**Author:** [@Vinzie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vinzie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2022, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-tacoma-paint-issues/183257 "2022-03-27T23:47:55Z")
Is Toyota doing anything about 2015 Toyota Tacoma paint peeling ? Is there a recall ? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=168) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=170)