# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=191 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 192 --- ## [A 2021 car question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-2021-car-question/179060)
**Author:** [@brm7675](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brm7675)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-2021-car-question/179060 "2021-12-06T02:10:04Z")
I have a 2021 Kia Forte I purchased in January. Its now 8 months since purchase and I have about 2300 miles on the car but the car is saying it’s time for an oil change and service check. Is this needed with only 2300 … --- ## [Regarding rust on a brake rotor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/regarding-rust-on-a-brake-rotor/180750)
**Author:** [@davetrouble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davetrouble)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/regarding-rust-on-a-brake-rotor/180750 "2021-12-06T02:07:44Z")
I was just thinking about rust on a brake rotor. I mean rust in the active area of the rotor where the pad would fall when the brakes are applied. I know that when the car is not being used and when there is moisture pre… --- ## [2009 Toyota Corolla - Crushed dash issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-corolla-crushed-dash-issue/181052)
**Author:** [@MikeO19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeO19)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-corolla-crushed-dash-issue/181052 "2021-12-05T22:22:16Z")
had boxes of luxury vinyl plank slide forward when I had to hit my brakes and it hit my heat control knob and pushed in the dash. How do I fix it in a 2009 Toyota Corolla S --- ## [Turbo detonation question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbo-detonation-question/181064)
**Author:** [@galant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/galant)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbo-detonation-question/181064 "2021-12-05T20:27:36Z")
This is for a Hyundai Veloster turbo with less than 80K miles on it. Car has been babied with Synthetic euro oil every 3.5 K miles and top tier gasoline. Developed pinging under load since ~ 50K miles. This was resolved … --- ## [Water sound in front when braking in slow traffic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-sound-in-front-when-braking-in-slow-traffic/180859)
**Author:** [@Mac0908](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mac0908)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-sound-in-front-when-braking-in-slow-traffic/180859 "2021-12-05T19:52:30Z")
Never ever heard this before so I gotta ask for some help. Had new front brake pads and rotors put in about a month ago. Just the other day while in slow traffic, creeping up a bit here and there, I began noticing what I… --- ## [Alfa romeo mito 2009 - ABS problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alfa-romeo-mito-2009-abs-problem/181038)
**Author:** [@dudisam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dudisam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 9:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alfa-romeo-mito-2009-abs-problem/181038 "2021-12-05T09:47:14Z")
Hello, I have Mito 2009 tjet 1.4 (155 hp) My rear right wheel is locking up during a heavy break and the car is pulling left when I break heavily (only when the abs is kicking in) There are not warning lights on dash … --- ## [2004 Jetta codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jetta-codes/179901)
**Author:** [@Lelandwinters](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lelandwinters)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jetta-codes/179901 "2021-12-05T00:48:43Z")
I have a 2004 Jetta. Recently it through a code saying it had a misfire. Then it shows up that it was multiple cylinder misfire and the cat was performing below normal. I stopped at a store on my way home from getting th… --- ## [2002 Mercury Sable - Won't crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercury-sable-wont-crank/180965)
**Author:** [@PamelaAlexander](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PamelaAlexander)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercury-sable-wont-crank/180965 "2021-12-05T00:38:45Z")
I am having problems with the car cranking. It will crank and run fine, then it will not crank for hours. There is no recall on this. However this needs to be looked into. This car only has 88,000 miles on it. --- ## [In today's used car market, does it make sense to do a "fix and flip"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-todays-used-car-market-does-it-make-sense-to-do-a-fix-and-flip/180887)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-todays-used-car-market-does-it-make-sense-to-do-a-fix-and-flip/180887 "2021-12-05T00:25:38Z")
I see a lot of non-working used cars for sale relatively cheap on Craigslist here, with the body in excellent condition. Mostly Hyundai and Kia models from the early 2000’s, some Chevrolet Aveos, etc. Most of these are… --- ## [What's the priciest repair you've had to make as a result of car owners neglecting basic maintenance?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-priciest-repair-youve-had-to-make-as-a-result-of-car-owners-neglecting-basic-maintenance/181047)
**Author:** [@katy.byrom\_178453](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katy.byrom_178453)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2021, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-priciest-repair-youve-had-to-make-as-a-result-of-car-owners-neglecting-basic-maintenance/181047 "2021-12-04T23:44:45Z")
Curious to hear from mechanics about the worst situations you’ve seen/most expensive repairs you’ve had to make as a result of car owners neglecting basic maintenance (oil changes, brake checks, tires, scheduled maintena… --- ## [Car struggles to start after having accessories on for 20 minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-struggles-to-start-after-having-accessories-on-for-20-minutes/180940)
**Author:** [@hannahabuata](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hannahabuata)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2021, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-struggles-to-start-after-having-accessories-on-for-20-minutes/180940 "2021-12-04T22:28:44Z")
I have a 2014 Nissan Altima, having an issue where I am parked for a little bit but sitting in the car. The car is off but I will turn the accessories on (radio, interior lights, sometimes exterior lights, A/C, phone cha… --- ## [Overheating car need help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-car-need-help/180922)
**Author:** [@Jyo000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jyo000)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2021, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-car-need-help/180922 "2021-12-04T21:24:41Z")
Hello and thank you for taking the time to read this. I have a 2014 Chrysler 200. I took it to Midas and they said I have a blown head gasket because exhaust was getting into my coolant reservoir. I can see this being t… --- ## [Vacuum hose replacement help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-hose-replacement-help/181045)
**Author:** [@jschaper74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jschaper74)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2021, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-hose-replacement-help/181045 "2021-12-04T05:29:38Z")
My 2006 taurus won’t start. I can hear the fuel pump kicking in and we already replaced the battery and fuel filter. A mechanic told me before that it had a vacuum leak but it was still running until two days ago. Wedne… --- ## ["Hot" smell under hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-smell-under-hood/181028)
**Author:** [@ledhed75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ledhed75)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2021, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-smell-under-hood/181028 "2021-12-03T19:36:22Z")
Hello all. I have a 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T with the 5.7L V8. It’s got about 165K miles, automatic transmission. All of the maintenance is up to date. Recently I’ve noticed a strange smell when when the car is parked,… --- ## [Is the "shop hours" per job mechanic's book online?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-shop-hours-per-job-mechanics-book-online/72194)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2021, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-shop-hours-per-job-mechanics-book-online/72194 "2021-12-03T03:52:03Z")
I'd like to know how many hours an indy will charge me to do a simply drain and fill on my tranny. Is the guide they use to determine # of hours to bill somewhere on the internet? --- ## [What is normal operating temperature?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-normal-operating-temperature/181034)
**Author:** [@gdan29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gdan29)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2021, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-normal-operating-temperature/181034 "2021-12-03T03:04:15Z")
The temperature gauge on my 2006 Ranger 2.3L is only 1/4 inch above the cold mark. I decided to replace the thermostat. I bought a Motorcraft 194 degrees, per spec… Now the temp Gauge is close to the middle. I connected… --- ## [W/ M Sport Brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/w-m-sport-brake/181029)
**Author:** [@riaanshweta\_175004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riaanshweta_175004)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2021, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/w-m-sport-brake/181029 "2021-12-03T00:26:57Z")
Hi, I need to replace the brakes and rotors for my BMW. I am able to find right rotor except M sport brake which is cheaper. But the left rotor is only available w/M sport brake which is $70 more expensive. Is it okay… --- ## [2011 Honda CR-V - Aux won't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-cr-v-aux-wont-work/181004)
**Author:** [@Llepre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Llepre)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2021, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-cr-v-aux-wont-work/181004 "2021-12-03T00:24:12Z")
Aux USB will not read iPhone media --- ## [Broken caliper bolt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-caliper-bolt/181019)
**Author:** [@kwirsch\_178441](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kwirsch_178441)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2021, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-caliper-bolt/181019 "2021-12-03T00:02:44Z")
I broke a caliper bolt. Grinding for about 1/4 mile and tire locked up when pulling over on side of highway. Do i need to put on new caliper? Took old one off and it looks fine. Thanks. --- ## [Cabin Air Fans Occasionally Inop + Other Recent Oddities](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-air-fans-occasionally-inop-other-recent-oddities/181031)
**Author:** [@Jeremy-Wilcox-Wilcox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremy-Wilcox-Wilcox)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-air-fans-occasionally-inop-other-recent-oddities/181031 "2021-12-02T23:44:35Z")
Hello… I’ve had a slew of weird things happen in my car recently, I struggle to believe they’re all related but I’ll list them out just in case. First - the Cabin Air doesn’t alway work. It’s not the AC itself - if I … --- ## [2012 Nissan Armada - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-armada-wont-start/181013)
**Author:** [@VeronicaMHorn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VeronicaMHorn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-armada-wont-start/181013 "2021-12-02T19:21:59Z")
my car wouldn’t start played with gear shift and finally started, what is wrong --- ## [2016 Lincoln MKX - Wobbles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mkx-wobbles/172685)
**Author:** [@rdeagazio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rdeagazio)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mkx-wobbles/172685 "2021-12-02T15:53:45Z")
MKX 2016 Wobbles. We call it Rollie Pollie. It rocks going over bumps i nthe road and around corners. very annoying --- ## [Clunk/Rattle front-end sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunk-rattle-front-end-sound/180999)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunk-rattle-front-end-sound/180999 "2021-12-02T14:24:19Z")
Hello, I have an appointment to have my car looked at early next week, but wanted to get an idea of what this might be. The vehicle is a 2017 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited with 74k miles. While driving at lower speeds ov… --- ## [2017 Chrysler 300C - Stutters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-300c-stutters/180951)
**Author:** [@Hawg33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hawg33)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-300c-stutters/180951 "2021-12-02T13:18:39Z")
engine shutters when down shifting, between 1500 and 2500 rpms, fuel mileage reduced. --- ## [Dashboard cluster lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-cluster-lights/181002)
**Author:** [@Tommydmay1998\_178429](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tommydmay1998_178429)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-cluster-lights/181002 "2021-12-02T04:09:54Z")
Howdy, rather new to working on cars just got a manual 2002 mustang over the summer and one of the bulbs went out in my dash cluster so I wanna replace it but instead of the green light I want red, where would I get that… --- ## [2018 Mazda CX-5 - AC fan on the blink](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mazda-cx-5-ac-fan-on-the-blink/181022)
**Author:** [@RickGarza](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickGarza)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mazda-cx-5-ac-fan-on-the-blink/181022 "2021-12-02T03:34:39Z")
20\`8 Mazda CX5 AC fan works one day and then it wont work.Ive check all Fuses all good check blower it works --- ## [Unable to turn strut mount. Quickstrut](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unable-to-turn-strut-mount-quickstrut/180992)
**Author:** [@Saturnia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saturnia)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unable-to-turn-strut-mount-quickstrut/180992 "2021-12-02T01:12:33Z")
2000 KIA Sportage EX Hello all, I have replaced struts before and every time I do it I am scared of using the spring compressor. This time I decided to buy some quick struts by FCS to replace the ones on this KIA. I re… --- ## [2013 Subaru Crosstrek - Ticks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-crosstrek-ticks/181016)
**Author:** [@Mrkmrk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mrkmrk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-crosstrek-ticks/181016 "2021-12-02T00:29:06Z")
Ticking sound coming from engine --- ## [2016 GMC Canyon - Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-gmc-canyon-codes/181006)
**Author:** [@Kenwalker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kenwalker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-gmc-canyon-codes/181006 "2021-12-02T00:20:59Z")
Getting Poo21 and Poo22 codes of camshaft left bank intake cam error. Meaning that valve is out of time according to ECM. Any ideas --- ## [1989 Ford Taurus - Only goes downhill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-ford-taurus-only-goes-downhill/180998)
**Author:** [@RoadWarrior25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RoadWarrior25)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2021, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-ford-taurus-only-goes-downhill/180998 "2021-12-01T13:42:05Z")
Car only operates on a slope or going down a hill and usually only when i put the transmission on N. Occasionally my car will operate in reverse also when the transmission is on N but usually only when there is a upward… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=190) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=192)