# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=181 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 182 --- ## [2018 Audi A4 - Four-figure brakes - PER END](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-a4-four-figure-brakes-per-end/181974)
**Author:** [@bbansal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bbansal)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2022, 4:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-a4-four-figure-brakes-per-end/181974 "2022-01-26T04:57:58Z")
I got Brake pad warning and dealership told me that brake’s needs to be replaced. They are quoting me approximate $1100 for rear wheels and $1300 for front. This sounds a lot, any recommendations if I shall to local shop… --- ## [Car randomly vibrates in front](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-randomly-vibrates-in-front/181446)
**Author:** [@Mikey12093\_175115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikey12093_175115)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2022, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-randomly-vibrates-in-front/181446 "2022-01-26T03:18:54Z")
Recently my ‘13 Sonata has been randomly vibrating in straight lines in the front and it happens out of nowhere. Its usually when the wheel is slightly turned to the left as well or when the road tilts on an angle … --- ## [2014 Ford F-150 - Transmission issues since new](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-f-150-transmission-issues-since-new/181972)
**Author:** [@larry52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larry52)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2022, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-f-150-transmission-issues-since-new/181972 "2022-01-25T22:32:06Z")
I bought my truck new in Oct 2014. It is a naturally aspirated 3.5 liter V6 with a 6 speed trans and 2 wheel drive. I have had a transmission problem since I bought it new. The trans has a long hesitation before it shift… --- ## [Kings Spotlights On Hilux PLEASE HELP](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kings-spotlights-on-hilux-please-help/182100)
**Author:** [@Bradleyconag\_179218](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bradleyconag_179218)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2022, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kings-spotlights-on-hilux-please-help/182100 "2022-01-25T21:33:24Z")
My car is a Toyota hilux 2014 Sr I am hooking up a new pair of spotties and cannot get them to work I have tinkered with them for a couple nights now. I cannot get the spotties to turn on unless I bridge the switching … --- ## [Manual vs. Auto](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-vs-auto/181950)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2022, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-vs-auto/181950 "2022-01-25T20:22:07Z")
I keep reading about automatic transmission failures here, all of which sound very expensive. I have never had a manual transmission failure in 70 years, and had only two clutches, despite the fact that I put high miles … --- ## [Why do people think cars don't use oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-people-think-cars-dont-use-oil/182033)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2022, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-people-think-cars-dont-use-oil/182033 "2022-01-25T20:01:40Z")
I’ve been a mechanic all my life. I’ve had probably 40 cars in my life, and I work on and around them all day long. And all my life it’s been clear that cars use engine oil and you regularly need to check the oil and add… --- ## [Transmission maintenance and repair question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-maintenance-and-repair-question/182079)
**Author:** [@D.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.J)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2022, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-maintenance-and-repair-question/182079 "2022-01-25T14:24:56Z")
On April 22, 2016, the Toyota dealership replaced my transmission pan, gasket and drain plug, due to what they said was a “drain hole thread strip” and they said they needed to do that because they had to “remove the tra… --- ## [2014 Toyota Venza - Car trembles with anici ..... pation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-venza-car-trembles-with-anici-pation/182102)
**Author:** [@Rocco4482](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rocco4482)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2022, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-venza-car-trembles-with-anici-pation/182102 "2022-01-25T03:49:12Z")
As im driving in low speed and accelerate the car trembles I have to give it more gas for to stop. I dont think its the transmission or transfer case. it’s happening when the car is in gear. --- ## [2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport - No speakers on one side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-no-speakers-on-one-side/182098)
**Author:** [@geeman53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geeman53)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2022, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-no-speakers-on-one-side/182098 "2022-01-25T03:45:36Z")
My right stereo speakers suddenly stopped working. Read owners manual and tried to make any possible adjustments. No good. Vehicle has 108,000 mi.Don’t know what the problem is. --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Blazer - paint fix is pricey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-blazer-paint-fix-is-pricey/181892)
**Author:** [@Cruz17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cruz17)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2022, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-blazer-paint-fix-is-pricey/181892 "2022-01-25T01:25:16Z")
The hood of my Blazer started bubbling about 2-3 weeks ago and now about 3/4 of the hood is peeling. I had two estimates done, to repair the cost will be between $800. - $!000. --- ## [Calipers doesn't fit with my rotor - I'm lost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calipers-doesnt-fit-with-my-rotor-im-lost/181712)
**Author:** [@spyro\_le\_dragon\_mauve\_174694](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spyro_le_dragon_mauve_174694)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2022, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calipers-doesnt-fit-with-my-rotor-im-lost/181712 "2022-01-24T20:00:01Z")
Hi all, So basacly, I bought from rockauto.com 4 calipers to replace mine (they’re almost dead). I went to the mechanic this morning to install them, but surprise ! They are a bit too big : Only half of the brake pads t… --- ## [2005 Ford Mustang - Sugar in the gas tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-mustang-sugar-in-the-gas-tank/182068)
**Author:** [@Dana30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dana30)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2022, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-mustang-sugar-in-the-gas-tank/182068 "2022-01-24T19:02:38Z")
My girlfriend put sugar in my gas tank I only drove it a short distance why is missing a little before I noticed what should I do --- ## [Tune up fail](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tune-up-fail/182045)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2022, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tune-up-fail/182045 "2022-01-24T18:52:27Z")
1994 GMC SUBURBAN 2500 454 4X4 225000 Miles Plugs wires cap n rotor…NGK plugs. Gapped at about 40…best i could come up with is 35 gap … so i set them at 35…Its missing… Not running right. The only thing i can come up w… --- ## [2015 Kia Sorento - Loud on start up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-sorento-loud-on-start-up/182078)
**Author:** [@marianolo77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marianolo77)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2022, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-sorento-loud-on-start-up/182078 "2022-01-23T23:20:13Z")
every morning when I start my sorento kia they have noise.when oil go up the get quiet --- ## [2003 Jeep engine cranks but won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-engine-cranks-but-wont-start/182074)
**Author:** [@woodyandsue\_176929](https://community.cartalk.com/u/woodyandsue_176929)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2022, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-engine-cranks-but-wont-start/182074 "2022-01-23T21:33:39Z")
A friend stopped by this morning because his 2003 Jeep wrangler died on the way to work. He just replaced the battery, and it seemed fine till this morning. Any ideas if starter fluid into air intake doesn’t work? I se… --- ## [2003 Cadillac Escalade - Battery dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-cadillac-escalade-battery-dies/182076)
**Author:** [@gobill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gobill)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2022, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-cadillac-escalade-battery-dies/182076 "2022-01-23T21:46:51Z")
Battery goes dead while sitting under carport,takes about 5-6 days too go dead? Have unpluged seat heaters replaced alt. and heat switch on drivers door. --- ## [Transmission shifting out of park problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-shifting-out-of-park-problems/182064)
**Author:** [@wadedykes9021\_179150](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wadedykes9021_179150)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2022, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-shifting-out-of-park-problems/182064 "2022-01-23T21:33:10Z")
I have an idea what the issue is with this jeep but i wanted some other peoples opinion. So the vehicle starts and runs. When i shift it out of park into any other gear (reverse, neutral, drive, drive 1 2 , or even the … --- ## [DIC says oil change 5%, but](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dic-says-oil-change-5-but/182073)
**Author:** [@ashbkemp\_179203](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ashbkemp_179203)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2022, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dic-says-oil-change-5-but/182073 "2022-01-23T17:34:37Z")
I have a 2015 Chevrolet Sonic and I went to drive it this morning and on the DIC, a message popped up about my oil being at 5% and that I needed to change it. I had my oil changed about a month ago and still have 3kish m… --- ## [2021 Chrysler Pacifica - Reluctant hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-chrysler-pacifica-reluctant-hybrid/182071)
**Author:** [@Dan2022](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan2022)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2022, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-chrysler-pacifica-reluctant-hybrid/182071 "2022-01-23T16:38:05Z")
My hybrid is only running in electric when coasting, engine runs and hybrid most of the time. Battery htr/cooling part replaced before this started. --- ## [Car only heats properly left side of steering wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-only-heats-properly-left-side-of-steering-wheel/182060)
**Author:** [@JDawg4721](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JDawg4721)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2022, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-only-heats-properly-left-side-of-steering-wheel/182060 "2022-01-23T15:04:30Z")
Hello, was wondering if anyone had any advice or have heard of this problem before. I have a 2008 Honda Civic with 120 thousand kilometres on it so it’s relatively new. The vent near the door blows hot air, the one to th… --- ## [SUV dead battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-dead-battery/182066)
**Author:** [@tlliquids\_179198](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tlliquids_179198)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2022, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-dead-battery/182066 "2022-01-23T14:55:48Z")
I have a 2002 Ford Explorer XLS 4WD and I’m trying figure out why my battery keeps dying so easily. Always having replace every 2 weeks to a month. Are there any other possible issues that could be causing my battery to … --- ## [New tires look damaged or defective. Thoughts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tires-look-damaged-or-defective-thoughts/182048)
**Author:** [@Pantheon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pantheon)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2022, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tires-look-damaged-or-defective-thoughts/182048 "2022-01-23T12:26:06Z")
I just bought a new tire, and while still at the tire shop, mentioned to the installer that the tire looked to have some irregularities, almost like excess rubber drips, or something. It didn’t look new, per se, but it w… --- ## [Humming/Buzzing sounds from under hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-buzzing-sounds-from-under-hood/181864)
**Author:** [@jvjr30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jvjr30)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2022, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-buzzing-sounds-from-under-hood/181864 "2022-01-23T02:09:27Z")
Have a new sound coming from under the hood of 2003 F150. Best way I can describe it is a buzzing/humming sound, similar to almost the way an RC Drone sounds, but a little deeper. It is there idling, in park, drive, reve… --- ## [Coolant Disappearing - No One Knows Why](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-disappearing-no-one-knows-why/168138)
**Author:** [@HunterPach](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HunterPach)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2022, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-disappearing-no-one-knows-why/168138 "2022-01-23T01:16:48Z")
2013 F150 5.0 FX4 - 145,000 miles - over the past couple months I have noticed my engine running a little hot some times. What went from missing a little coolant and adding some every once in awhile has turned into every… --- ## [2016 Acura ILX - Braking issue related to bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-acura-ilx-braking-issue-related-to-bumps/181965)
**Author:** [@JeffreyCan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffreyCan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2022, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-acura-ilx-braking-issue-related-to-bumps/181965 "2022-01-22T23:31:35Z")
My 2016 Acura ILX has a different braking problem than the acceleration problems others have identified. My braking problem only occurs when I apply the brakes to go over bumps. The brake pedal goes all the way down with… --- ## [I hit my car today. Please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-hit-my-car-today-please-help/182035)
**Author:** [@Amychan0708\_179178](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amychan0708_179178)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2022, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-hit-my-car-today-please-help/182035 "2022-01-22T23:25:11Z")
Hello, I am very new with car and today, I hit my car inside a very tight car park with the curb. I had attached a photo. I know that the insurance wouldn’t cover up the bill because the maintenance/repair cost would be… --- ## [1998 Toyota RAV4 - Transmission Jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-rav4-transmission-jerks/182053)
**Author:** [@tjshore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tjshore)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2022, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-rav4-transmission-jerks/182053 "2022-01-22T23:15:56Z")
car jerks when changing gear and accelerating --- ## [Changing the headrest in a 2017 Subaru Impreza](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-the-headrest-in-a-2017-subaru-impreza/163881)
**Author:** [@Anna57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anna57)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-the-headrest-in-a-2017-subaru-impreza/163881 "2020-05-06T13:42:50Z")
Can i change my head rest on my car? If not what’s the best kind of pillow to buy for the head rest? --- ## [2017 Jeep almost stalls when put in reverse on a cold start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-almost-stalls-when-put-in-reverse-on-a-cold-start/181963)
**Author:** [@hiker679\_179136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hiker679_179136)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2022, 5:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-almost-stalls-when-put-in-reverse-on-a-cold-start/181963 "2022-01-22T05:24:21Z")
Hi all - So I have a 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU and I just got it from Carvana. I have 100 day warranty so they are going to pay to have this looked at, but it almost stalls on a cold start (and I mean 10 deg Michigan cold… --- ## [2014 Mazda CX-9 - Glass seal issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mazda-cx-9-glass-seal-issue/182043)
**Author:** [@JerryEwing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerryEwing)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mazda-cx-9-glass-seal-issue/182043 "2022-01-21T20:00:40Z")
The foam seal under the rear glass, is coming out from under the glass. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=180) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=182)