# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=170 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 171 --- ## [2011 Kia Sorento - Electric gremlins](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-electric-gremlins/183247)
**Author:** [@W1ldb1ll68](https://community.cartalk.com/u/W1ldb1ll68)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2022, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-electric-gremlins/183247 "2022-03-27T23:42:15Z")
We have the same problem with our 2011 Kia. the radio has a mind of its own . one minute it comes on and plays then the next it goes off. Checked all fuses and they were good. Fixing to just tear it out and put in a aft… --- ## [Car shuts off normally, power stays on (kind of)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shuts-off-normally-power-stays-on-kind-of/183236)
**Author:** [@joakim-ps3\_180116](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joakim-ps3_180116)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2022, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shuts-off-normally-power-stays-on-kind-of/183236 "2022-03-27T20:46:10Z")
Hello. I have a 2004 Toyota Hilux D4-D. When i turn the car off and remove the key from the ignition the headlights either stay on or they turn off and on repeatedly. The climate control fans and dash lights also stay on… --- ## [Need advise please thanks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advise-please-thanks/183191)
**Author:** [@daragourel\_180088](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daragourel_180088)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2022, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advise-please-thanks/183191 "2022-03-27T02:58:36Z")
Hi, I need some advise please. On Friday the 18th last week the mobile mechanic came to fixed my car Volvo S60 and he accidentally cracked my oil tank most of the oils all leaked out and then he left to get the new oil t… --- ## [2004 Nissan Frontier - Suspension questions for a pro](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-frontier-suspension-questions-for-a-pro/183200)
**Author:** [@Help\_me12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Help_me12)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2022, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-frontier-suspension-questions-for-a-pro/183200 "2022-03-27T00:49:12Z")
I have double wishbone suspension (6 cyl, VG-33E, 2dw, automatic). My bushings were worned out and my ball joints cracked, #1 -shall I have all (4) the control arm replace? #2 - or do I just replace the broken parts onl… --- ## [2010 ford ranger hard shifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-ranger-hard-shifting/179715)
**Author:** [@blair.jp\_177478](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blair.jp_177478)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2022, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-ranger-hard-shifting/179715 "2022-03-26T23:43:00Z")
My first post! 2010 Ford Ranger sport 4x4 4L standard About 6 months ago I started having a hard time shifting into first gear while at a stop. Its like the shifter hits a wall and I have to apply hard force to get int… --- ## [Stretched timing chain causes ignition timing problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stretched-timing-chain-causes-ignition-timing-problem/183217)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2022, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stretched-timing-chain-causes-ignition-timing-problem/183217 "2022-03-26T13:39:14Z")
In one of the fairly recent Car Talk podcasts the caller had a 69 Ford Mustang w/302 v8 and 2B carb. Engine was misbehaving, stalling at idle. Warm/cold no difference. Carb tested good, choke function tested, good… --- ## [Is There A Tool For This CV Spider Needle Bearing Retaining Ring?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-tool-for-this-cv-spider-needle-bearing-retaining-ring/183162)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2022, 6:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-tool-for-this-cv-spider-needle-bearing-retaining-ring/183162 "2022-03-26T06:06:35Z")
I had a CV joint inner boot large seal clamp loosen and a lot of grease was lost past the clamp.I want to remove the grease that’s left and clean the whole inner cv joint and regrease it.I have watched several youtube vi… --- ## [2001 Cadillac DeVille - Burns oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-cadillac-deville-burns-oil/183206)
**Author:** [@SandyHenry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SandyHenry)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2022, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-cadillac-deville-burns-oil/183206 "2022-03-26T01:53:27Z")
My car is loosing oil I had it checked so they found no leaks so I now its burning oil what do I do --- ## [2014 Jeep Compass - Odd drivetrain lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-compass-odd-drivetrain-lights/183142)
**Author:** [@Bill22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill22)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2022, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-compass-odd-drivetrain-lights/183142 "2022-03-26T01:05:20Z")
When driving about 30mph,in 2wheel drive, the 4 wheel drive lite comes on. When I shut the car off and re-start, the 4wd lite is off, but when I go in drive and get about 30mph, 4wd drive comes on again. Why? Car seems… --- ## [2016 Toyota Camry - Seat moving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-camry-seat-moving/183148)
**Author:** [@Peggy04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peggy04)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-camry-seat-moving/183148 "2022-03-25T23:08:00Z")
My electronic driver’s seat is moving back and down when I shut the car off. I have owned the car for 3 years and it has never done that. The manual does not say anything about this happening. --- ## [2006 Toyota Corolla - Do I have a turbo?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-do-i-have-a-turbo/183182)
**Author:** [@aryan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aryan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-do-i-have-a-turbo/183182 "2022-03-25T18:25:38Z")
does my car has a turbo engine? --- ## [2013 Chevrolet 1500 - Paint issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-1500-paint-issues/183196)
**Author:** [@JamesGerdes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesGerdes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-1500-paint-issues/183196 "2022-03-25T18:05:09Z")
Paint peeling Hood, Fender, Doors and inside the bed\> --- ## [2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid - exhaust fumes through the vent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-camry-hybrid-exhaust-fumes-through-the-vent/183212)
**Author:** [@Pact](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pact)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-camry-hybrid-exhaust-fumes-through-the-vent/183212 "2022-03-25T18:00:10Z")
Exhaust fumes coming through vent --- ## [Noise from steering wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-from-steering-wheel/183189)
**Author:** [@ehurkan\_180087](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ehurkan_180087)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-from-steering-wheel/183189 "2022-03-25T17:20:31Z")
Hello, there is a noise from the steering wheel, what could be the reason? Noise » --- ## [Weird air fuel issues, gets worse the more you give it gas. Lean AND rich, any and all help needed/appreciated. No codes. 2004 Outback 2.5L](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-air-fuel-issues-gets-worse-the-more-you-give-it-gas-lean-and-rich-any-and-all-help-needed-appreciated-no-codes-2004-outback-2-5l/183152)
**Author:** [@rentonfree](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rentonfree)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-air-fuel-issues-gets-worse-the-more-you-give-it-gas-lean-and-rich-any-and-all-help-needed-appreciated-no-codes-2004-outback-2-5l/183152 "2022-03-25T01:17:51Z")
2004 Outback 2.5L spikes low and high fuel trims . At idle they’re much more consistent, but as the car idles they slowly get worse. On highway at a constant speed the trims will go through a cycle. It will sit at 0% and… --- ## [Stalling after tune up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-after-tune-up/183171)
**Author:** [@matthannafin\_180073](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matthannafin_180073)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-after-tune-up/183171 "2022-03-25T00:57:03Z")
Last week I brought my 1988 K2500 Silverado (5.7L, automatic) in for a tune up. It was idling rough, but otherwise fine. My local shop diagnosed weak spark, and replaced the distributor cap & rotor, spark plugs, plug w… --- ## [2012 Buick Verano - What a lemon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-verano-what-a-lemon/183158)
**Author:** [@Guylou](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Guylou)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2022, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-verano-what-a-lemon/183158 "2022-03-24T15:56:43Z")
Owner since 2019 of a 2012 Verano. Heating or air conditioning that runs intermittently. Electric handbrake that stays on. Stabilitack light that lights up for nothing, Intelink screen that flashes on or off, Camshaft se… --- ## [2017 Kia Sorento - oil consumption question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-oil-consumption-question/183118)
**Author:** [@GaryRansdell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryRansdell)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2022, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-oil-consumption-question/183118 "2022-03-23T01:55:30Z")
I have a 2017 Kia Sorento with 77,000 miles and I get the oil changed and service done on time at the Kia dealer but I noticed on the notes on the service notes last time that there was no oil on dip stick. So I started … --- ## [Th350 transmission no 3rd gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/th350-transmission-no-3rd-gear/183106)
**Author:** [@Demiwalexander\_180039](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Demiwalexander_180039)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/th350-transmission-no-3rd-gear/183106 "2022-03-22T18:57:02Z")
I have in 1984, Chevy G 20 With a 305 and turbo 350. The vehicle runs and drives flawlessly. However I changed the spark plugs and some dome lighting, and I heard a wire short out which blew two fuses both Which controll… --- ## [Mystery Grinding Noise 2014 Charger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-grinding-noise-2014-charger/100287)
**Author:** [@je\_allen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/je_allen)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-grinding-noise-2014-charger/100287 "2022-03-22T17:48:26Z")
My husband has a 2014 Dodge Charger RT all wheel drive. We have been hearing this strange grinding noise from the front end. It only happens when you let off the gas. It is not there while accelerating. Two different Dod… --- ## [Is an engine replacement worth it on 2005 Camry?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-an-engine-replacement-worth-it-on-2005-camry/183008)
**Author:** [@nickc498](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nickc498)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-an-engine-replacement-worth-it-on-2005-camry/183008 "2022-03-22T16:08:39Z")
2005 Camry 74k miles. I recently had an engine replacement and moved across the country. It turned out that the used engine replacement is burning and leaking oil. The replacement is under warranty, so I could get anoth… --- ## [What's this rod connected to the side of this Pontiac block?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-this-rod-connected-to-the-side-of-this-pontiac-block/183127)
**Author:** [@Machaelmus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Machaelmus)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-this-rod-connected-to-the-side-of-this-pontiac-block/183127 "2022-03-22T14:21:04Z")
Late 70’s Pontiac 400 engine, unsure what this thing is on the side of the block. --- ## [2005 Ford Escape door ajar circuit issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-door-ajar-circuit-issues/78989)
**Author:** [@Tankmech92](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tankmech92)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 11:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-door-ajar-circuit-issues/78989 "2022-03-22T11:38:15Z")
My 2005 Ford Escape's alarm goes off intermittently throughout the day and night. This usually occurs after the door ajar light comes on while I'm driving. All doors are secure and I've even replaced the latch assemblies… --- ## [Mystery on Main Street - The Case of the Perplexing Pacífica](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-on-main-street-the-case-of-the-perplexing-pacifica/181890)
**Author:** [@MLC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MLC)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-on-main-street-the-case-of-the-perplexing-pacifica/181890 "2022-03-21T23:39:00Z")
Our story begins with a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica, 2WD, auto tranny, 4.0L. Upon attempting to start the car, it “clicks”, but the engine doesn’t immediately turn over. Upon attempting several more times, sometimes placing t… --- ## [Should I do a car service now or later](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-do-a-car-service-now-or-later/183114)
**Author:** [@karlsultana8\_148365](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karlsultana8_148365)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-do-a-car-service-now-or-later/183114 "2022-03-21T15:01:01Z")
Hi, I have Suzuki Swift 2015, it has about 44,000km. It is suggested I do car service on a yearly basis or at 10,000 km intervals. I have done about 6,000 km since my last service which was 1 year ago. Is it best if I… --- ## [1993 Subaru Legacy - vibration from undercarriage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-subaru-legacy-vibration-from-undercarriage/183082)
**Author:** [@Mama\_s93subaru](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mama_s93subaru)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 11:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-subaru-legacy-vibration-from-undercarriage/183082 "2022-03-21T11:42:38Z")
Upon picking up speed a vibration or rattling or road echo seems to come from the undercarriage. Is that ok? --- ## [Beware the free wheel alignment check](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beware-the-free-wheel-alignment-check/183077)
**Author:** [@rlee777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rlee777)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 5:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beware-the-free-wheel-alignment-check/183077 "2022-03-21T05:35:29Z")
2020 Accord Hybrid Locally owned tire shop was offering free alignment checks – never had an alignment check done on this Honda, so why not? Watched from the customer waiting area and can see someone behind the car whi… --- ## [Did the mechanic shop total my car during a diagnostic test?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-the-mechanic-shop-total-my-car-during-a-diagnostic-test/183102)
**Author:** [@ladestarr\_180035](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ladestarr_180035)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-the-mechanic-shop-total-my-car-during-a-diagnostic-test/183102 "2022-03-21T04:45:38Z")
Hey everyone, I’m new here and read through some of the posts and you seem like the right kind of people to give me feedback. I have a 2014 Nissan Versa at 131k miles. I took my car in to a local transmission shop the d… --- ## [1999 Dodge Ram 1500 - ABS and brake lights lit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-ram-1500-abs-and-brake-lights-lit/183098)
**Author:** [@nik12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nik12)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 12:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-ram-1500-abs-and-brake-lights-lit/183098 "2022-03-21T00:13:07Z")
breaks work fine but after three months not driving truck break pedal low and hard to stop truck, break light come on and ABS light come on? dodge ram 1500 year 1999 --- ## [Repair or sell - not driving much anymore](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-sell-not-driving-much-anymore/182965)
**Author:** [@miki\_20041\_179936](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miki_20041_179936)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2022, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-sell-not-driving-much-anymore/182965 "2022-03-20T23:56:56Z")
Hi everyone, Regarding my 2014 BMW X1 with 85k miles: I just had to replace an alternator due to oil leaks, and replaced original battery and brake fluid flush, totaling about $2250. Now it needs $2500 more invested: … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=169) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=171)