# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=208 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 209 --- ## [Small tire accident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-tire-accident/179428)
**Author:** [@akai7107\_177250](https://community.cartalk.com/u/akai7107_177250)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2021, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-tire-accident/179428 "2021-09-18T02:09:04Z")
Good morning, Today I accidently hit into a pavement surface, which lead to a small crack on my tires, is it necessarily to get a tire change? my tires are brand new , only used it for 2 months, no cracks at all, only a… --- ## [Damage not covered by insurance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damage-not-covered-by-insurance/179284)
**Author:** [@Smg803\_177145](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Smg803_177145)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2021, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damage-not-covered-by-insurance/179284 "2021-09-17T23:58:13Z")
Hi There, I was recently involved in a front end collision where I T-boned a driver cutting through lanes to a shopping complex. She was completely at fault and my front end was repaired. Upon leaving the repair shop, my… --- ## [1997 Honda del Sol - Gear shifts getting tougher](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-del-sol-gear-shifts-getting-tougher/179435)
**Author:** [@Rayz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rayz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2021, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-del-sol-gear-shifts-getting-tougher/179435 "2021-09-17T19:17:58Z")
Jerk a little hard when changing gear --- ## [2002 Honda Accord Sdn - Need a Honda shop in OR](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-sdn-need-a-honda-shop-in-or/179437)
**Author:** [@justflyit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/justflyit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2021, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-sdn-need-a-honda-shop-in-or/179437 "2021-09-17T19:16:12Z")
Know of a private shop that only works on or specializes on Honda or accord in the Portland Oregon area? --- ## [Slight ticking noise ford 4.6. Normal? (With audio clip)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slight-ticking-noise-ford-4-6-normal-with-audio-clip/179396)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2021, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slight-ticking-noise-ford-4-6-normal-with-audio-clip/179396 "2021-09-17T18:32:12Z")
Hey everyone, my 2005 mustang with the 4.6 engine is making a very faint ticking noise at idle. It does NOT get worse with revs. Sound clip attached. Not sure if this is normal (fuel injectors) or something like a valve … --- ## [Nissan Versa - battery keeps going dead with good alternator and starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-versa-battery-keeps-going-dead-with-good-alternator-and-starter/109769)
**Author:** [@In\_waves](https://community.cartalk.com/u/In_waves)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2021, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-versa-battery-keeps-going-dead-with-good-alternator-and-starter/109769 "2021-09-17T17:17:09Z")
Hi all! Thank you so much for reading and replying. The battery in my car keeps dying but runs great after a jump. AAA tested my battery, alternator and starter and said everything was good. When jumped, my car starts ri… --- ## [2010 VW New Beetle Mysterious Stalling Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-vw-new-beetle-mysterious-stalling-issue/179386)
**Author:** [@matthewsmoxie\_177220](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matthewsmoxie_177220)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2021, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-vw-new-beetle-mysterious-stalling-issue/179386 "2021-09-17T00:09:46Z")
Hi ya! I have a 2010 VW New Beetle. It fits me perfectly, and I’ve absolutely loved driving it. The headroom, legroom, and shoulder/arm room is incredible and really cannot be beaten in a car. It now has over 106,000 mil… --- ## [Noise when stopped in drive (CVT) (only when warmed up)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-when-stopped-in-drive-cvt-only-when-warmed-up/179397)
**Author:** [@lakoniku](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lakoniku)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-when-stopped-in-drive-cvt-only-when-warmed-up/179397 "2021-09-16T23:30:02Z")
Hey, I’m hearing a noise from the front wheel driver side (or below the engine) while the car is in drive and stopped. This will only happen when the car is warmed up and it will not happen in neutral or park. I cannot h… --- ## [2017 Dodge Journey - Battery dies quickly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-journey-battery-dies-quickly/179408)
**Author:** [@SueBailey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SueBailey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-journey-battery-dies-quickly/179408 "2021-09-16T23:02:13Z")
Car parked for 3 or 4 days battery goes dead --- ## [2003 Honda Odyssey Ignition lock replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-odyssey-ignition-lock-replacement/53596)
**Author:** [@jashcraft](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jashcraft)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-odyssey-ignition-lock-replacement/53596 "2021-09-16T17:34:06Z")
My 2003 Honda Odyssey ignition lock will not allow me to turn the key and start the vehicle. I have already tried applying wd-40 to the key to see if excess dust had frozen the tumbler. I have also seen that Ican buy a… --- ## [Towing with a toyota echo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-with-a-toyota-echo/6898)
**Author:** [@echohitch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/echohitch)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-with-a-toyota-echo/6898 "2021-09-16T15:05:35Z")
My 2000 Toyota Echo has installed a Reese Towpower/Trailer hitch which I currently use to carry a couple of bikes during the weekends. I want to tow an small trailler(4'x5') with a total weight of 250-300 pounds for… --- ## [Car won't start after dumb intake clean](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-dumb-intake-clean/179346)
**Author:** [@djh17\_177190](https://community.cartalk.com/u/djh17_177190)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-dumb-intake-clean/179346 "2021-09-16T12:14:35Z")
I have 2014 Chevy Equinox that recently starting burning about 2qts of oil a week. I read up on the pcv system potentially causing this and cleaned the intake manifold with throttle bottle cleaner spraying the pcv valve … --- ## [Car loses all electrical power while running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-loses-all-electrical-power-while-running/179374)
**Author:** [@kaysir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kaysir)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-loses-all-electrical-power-while-running/179374 "2021-09-15T23:41:57Z")
I apologize in advance for the long explanation, but I’m not sure what information is relevant so I’m including it all. On August 12, I hit a somewhat deep pothole that resulted in a loud clanking while driving. Took th… --- ## [Time or Miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/time-or-miles/179387)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/time-or-miles/179387 "2021-09-15T18:38:00Z")
Is it true that brake fluid is best replaced based on time, but tranny fluid based on miles driven? --- ## [2000 Chevrolet S-10 oil pan gasket leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-s-10-oil-pan-gasket-leak/179337)
**Author:** [@Pepesboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pepesboy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-s-10-oil-pan-gasket-leak/179337 "2021-09-15T13:33:08Z")
Oil pan gasket bad,bad leak,need fixed anyway possible that will slow leak down to bout nil for at least a yeart --- ## [2004 Toyota Matrix passenger side front rides lower](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-matrix-passenger-side-front-rides-lower/179353)
**Author:** [@ronanderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ronanderson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-matrix-passenger-side-front-rides-lower/179353 "2021-09-15T00:50:49Z")
problem with front of car lower on passenger’s side of vehicle. Cannot determine what is causing problem. --- ## [2013 Toyota Prius - Tire repair info](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-prius-tire-repair-info/179365)
**Author:** [@NotaLittleLady](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NotaLittleLady)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-prius-tire-repair-info/179365 "2021-09-15T00:42:51Z")
what are the rules of tire repair? --- ## [Mazdaspeed3 idle issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazdaspeed3-idle-issue/179370)
**Author:** [@wdarby1228\_177206](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wdarby1228_177206)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazdaspeed3-idle-issue/179370 "2021-09-15T00:28:14Z")
I drive a 2010 mazdaspeed3(2.3l turbo). My vehicle has been idling a little rough for quite some time now, but as of recently(last month or so), the issue has progressively gotten worse. It started out with a very slight… --- ## [2004 Ford Explorer AC sometimes sounds like a police siren](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-ac-sometimes-sounds-like-a-police-siren/179357)
**Author:** [@DaveMowser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveMowser)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-ac-sometimes-sounds-like-a-police-siren/179357 "2021-09-14T21:56:34Z")
Noise from ac behind front seat occationally sounds like a police siron --- ## [2013 Lexus ES 350 - mic isn’t working for phone calls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lexus-es-350-mic-isn-t-working-for-phone-calls/179311)
**Author:** [@KeithHagenbucher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KeithHagenbucher)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lexus-es-350-mic-isn-t-working-for-phone-calls/179311 "2021-09-14T17:35:33Z")
When using my phone in my car. When I make a call or receive a call, people cannot hear me or barely hear me. Not sure how to fix mic --- ## [2018 Ford F-150 paint peeling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-paint-peeling/179339)
**Author:** [@1chief1369](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1chief1369)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-paint-peeling/179339 "2021-09-14T15:30:55Z")
My son is in the military and upon his return in 2018, from Afghanistan he bought 2018 Ford F-150, Blue Pick-up Truck. He bought the truck nears his military post in Alabama, I know the first time he found paint peeling … --- ## [2015 Subaru Legacy - passenger window no power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-legacy-passenger-window-no-power/179335)
**Author:** [@olilife213](https://community.cartalk.com/u/olilife213)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-legacy-passenger-window-no-power/179335 "2021-09-14T15:28:26Z")
Passenger window lost total power. --- ## [2002 Oldsmobile Bravada](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-oldsmobile-bravada/179290)
**Author:** [@tucoramirez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tucoramirez)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-oldsmobile-bravada/179290 "2021-09-14T14:54:40Z")
What could be compatible with this? Have a 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada with 125k miles. The AC fan sometimes goes out. We were not sure if it was the fan or the resistor going out, so I purchased (from Advance Auto Parts) H… --- ## [Do you have to change transmission filter when changing fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-have-to-change-transmission-filter-when-changing-fluid/179349)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-have-to-change-transmission-filter-when-changing-fluid/179349 "2021-09-14T14:33:09Z")
Title. I read on the internet that “once you open the cover to the filter” (aka the transmission pan) “the filter must be replaced because the surrounding seal will no longer seal properly.” Specifically on a 05-14 must… --- ## [Nissan Note 2016 , Taking off external door handles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-note-2016-taking-off-external-door-handles/179348)
**Author:** [@andrew\_nz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrew_nz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-note-2016-taking-off-external-door-handles/179348 "2021-09-14T12:45:28Z")
Hi I recently brought a 2016 Nissan Note and there’s dozens of deep scratches under the outside door handles, I want to remove them and fix that. The screw holding the door handle in from the side won’t budge and I under… --- ## [Reverse working intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reverse-working-intermittently/179264)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reverse-working-intermittently/179264 "2021-09-14T12:14:30Z")
My 2005 mustang gt automatic has a very strange problem… The reverse only works sometimes. When I put it from park to reverse I don’t feel any travel or feedback/click you get when shifting between gears. It kinda just s… --- ## [2015 Honda CR-V - Seat stains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-cr-v-seat-stains/179296)
**Author:** [@EDinNC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EDinNC)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-cr-v-seat-stains/179296 "2021-09-14T00:00:07Z")
Honda cloth seats will satin, even from a drop of water, and stains will not come out. Professionally cleaned, Woolite upholstery cleaner - nothing removes the stains. Shouldn’t Honda be responsible for this screw-up? --- ## [2004 VW Golf Won't Shift into 2nd Gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-vw-golf-wont-shift-into-2nd-gear/179302)
**Author:** [@Williammay121\_177159](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Williammay121_177159)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2021, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-vw-golf-wont-shift-into-2nd-gear/179302 "2021-09-13T23:55:47Z")
I have a VW Golf that recently refuses to shift into 2nd gear. Engine will rev, but will never shift. We took it to our VW dealer and he said the fluid looks fine and everything external looked fine. It’s a closed tranny… --- ## [2017 Infiniti QX50 - third brake job already](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-infiniti-qx50-third-brake-job-already/179330)
**Author:** [@George37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George37)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2021, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-infiniti-qx50-third-brake-job-already/179330 "2021-09-13T23:47:25Z")
Brakes,brakes,brakes and more brakes!!Three complete sets under 60,000 miles.Last QX50 for me.Bought new. --- ## [2007 Chevrolet Cobalt - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-cobalt-wont-start/179268)
**Author:** [@Yeager](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yeager)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2021, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-cobalt-wont-start/179268 "2021-09-13T23:47:11Z")
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