# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=21 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 22 --- ## [Torque specs for a brake job](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torque-specs-for-a-brake-job/199467)
**Author:** [@Mpr2187\_193130](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mpr2187_193130)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torque-specs-for-a-brake-job/199467 "2025-03-14T02:36:28Z")
Good morning all, Wondering if someone could help me out. I’m currently doing a brake job on a 2017 dodge Durango rt v8 hemi. I have the Haynes manual but it doesn’t really talk about the specks for caliper mounting bol… --- ## [2016 Edge engine design flaw](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-edge-engine-design-flaw/187146)
**Author:** [@clairebaneytucker\_182483](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clairebaneytucker_182483)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-edge-engine-design-flaw/187146 "2025-03-14T00:32:54Z")
Ford knowingly sold me a new Edge with a faulty engine design. Other years and several models have same problem. No recall, just waiting for engines to fail. Car in shop since August, over 6k in rentals, waiting for torq… --- ## [Battery voltage slowly rises](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-voltage-slowly-rises/198750)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2025, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-voltage-slowly-rises/198750 "2025-03-13T14:11:32Z")
I did some work on my equinox and had battery unhooked for 1-2 weeks. Done now and it runs/starts fine. Car was sitting for 6 months so battery condition is unknown. Been driving it for a week now. Always starts ok. Was… --- ## [2021 Ford F150 service charging system soon message](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ford-f150-service-charging-system-soon-message/199462)
**Author:** [@Jeanneb1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeanneb1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2025, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ford-f150-service-charging-system-soon-message/199462 "2025-03-13T14:05:32Z")
2021 Ford F150 hybrid getting a service charging system light message.I thought I might need to replace the battery which I did at no cost to me but message is still showing up. It seems to be running fine but I don’t wa… --- ## [2004 Ford Thunderbird - TPMS insights welcome](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-thunderbird-tpms-insights-welcome/199457)
**Author:** [@paknght](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paknght)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2025, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-thunderbird-tpms-insights-welcome/199457 "2025-03-13T01:25:29Z")
Just bought a 2004 Thunderbird pacific coast before getting on this site. Seem to have ABS and tire sensor problems. looking for some feedback before I have to spend a ton of money --- ## [2003 Ford Ranger - MPG drop - erratic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-mpg-drop-erratic/199461)
**Author:** [@bill01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bill01)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2025, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-mpg-drop-erratic/199461 "2025-03-12T22:10:50Z")
11 miles per gallon town driving Erattic idle speed --- ## [Head gasket? Water pump?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket-water-pump/199432)
**Author:** [@tylerlacasse123\_193098](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tylerlacasse123_193098)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2025, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket-water-pump/199432 "2025-03-12T01:34:24Z")
I have a 2001 Dodge ram 2500 with the 5.9 gasser. I was at the bar, drinking, and my water pump was weeping. I had to no choice but to cripple it home 7 miles. It stalled twice. I went and got a water pump and threw it … --- ## [2004 Ford Expedition - Do you think it's the fuel pump?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-expedition-do-you-think-its-the-fuel-pump/199418)
**Author:** [@zigzag](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zigzag)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-expedition-do-you-think-its-the-fuel-pump/199418 "2025-03-11T13:40:10Z")
My 2004 Eddie Bauer Expedition died on me on the highway. It will crank over but won’t start. After being towed home and sitting until the next day it fired right up. A mechanic told me it was probably a fuel pump, which… --- ## [Chevy Silverado 2500HD Power Steering Whine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-silverado-2500hd-power-steering-whine/199443)
**Author:** [@sierraziegler\_193101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sierraziegler_193101)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2025, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-silverado-2500hd-power-steering-whine/199443 "2025-03-10T14:39:40Z")
My truck is making a loud whining noise, it gets louder when accelerating and steering is hard. The brake pedal vibrates when shifting it from park into drive. The reservoir is losing fluid. I have taken it to a shop abo… --- ## [How can this car start without a starter relay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-this-car-start-without-a-starter-relay/199429)
**Author:** [@emrevs17\_193095](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emrevs17_193095)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-this-car-start-without-a-starter-relay/199429 "2025-03-09T23:21:43Z")
UPDATE: solved below Anyone with car knowledge out there can tell me how on earth a car (96 Taurus) can start without a starter relay? Clues: the lock cylinder had recently been broken by car thieves, and now the ca… --- ## [2005 Camry burning oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-camry-burning-oil/199359)
**Author:** [@patrickconlin4455\_193034](https://community.cartalk.com/u/patrickconlin4455_193034)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-camry-burning-oil/199359 "2025-03-09T16:05:11Z")
I’ve got a 2005 Toyota Camry 2.4l 4 cylinder that burns a lot of oil. This seems to be a common thing with these because of the pistons oil holes getting clogged. bought the car with 228k miles now it has 256k. Runs grea… --- ## [Audi A3 2015 car makes creeky sound only when going over bumpy road while pressing gas pedal, HELP](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-2015-car-makes-creeky-sound-only-when-going-over-bumpy-road-while-pressing-gas-pedal-help/199379)
**Author:** [@CupoZulu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CupoZulu)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-2015-car-makes-creeky-sound-only-when-going-over-bumpy-road-while-pressing-gas-pedal-help/199379 "2025-03-09T14:39:59Z")
Hello everyone, So i have problem where my car makes noises over bumpy road while pressing gas pedal, noises are coming from front of the car and i think somewhere where driver and front passenger legs are. Symptoms a… --- ## [2015 Ford Mustang - CEL comes and goes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-mustang-cel-comes-and-goes/199306)
**Author:** [@RoadMonger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RoadMonger)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2025, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-mustang-cel-comes-and-goes/199306 "2025-03-08T16:01:33Z")
I am getting an intermittent check engine light. The scan tool shows that the catalytic converter on the passenger side is operating 3 degrees too hot. I can reset the fault code and drive anywhere from 400 miles to 1000… --- ## [2005 Civic sedan P0497](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-civic-sedan-p0497/199414)
**Author:** [@techie\_193074](https://community.cartalk.com/u/techie_193074)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2025, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-civic-sedan-p0497/199414 "2025-03-08T01:25:56Z")
Hey all I’m working on a new to me car and it has a P0497(Evap low purge flow) I’m looking at rockauto and i am seeing both a purge valve and purge solenoid, and a vent valve and vent solenoid. Can anyone give me reso… --- ## [2005 Chrysler 300 - Any ideas on this light?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-300-any-ideas-on-this-light/199368)
**Author:** [@epdupont](https://community.cartalk.com/u/epdupont)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-300-any-ideas-on-this-light/199368 "2025-03-07T21:15:06Z")
Icon light malfunction is on , on dash board of Chrysler 300 limited ,2005 what s happening? --- ## [No start, but power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-start-but-power/199278)
**Author:** [@mcvrs478emt\_b\_192962](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcvrs478emt_b_192962)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2025, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-start-but-power/199278 "2025-03-06T22:26:42Z")
I have a 2012 nissan altima that will not start. When you go to start( push button) it will only go to the on position. All the lights will come on the dash. Even though the light switch is turned off my headlights are o… --- ## [Intermittent start ~2years, 2015 3.8L Genesis Coupe Hyundai](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-start-2years-2015-3-8l-genesis-coupe-hyundai/199386)
**Author:** [@cgardner\_193053](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cgardner_193053)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-start-2years-2015-3-8l-genesis-coupe-hyundai/199386 "2025-03-05T20:48:07Z")
Over the last 2 years, my car will have random fits of not starting. not the battery. not the peddle (at least i dont think so, “press peddle” goes away when it asks me to and i do). I press ignition and nothing happens… --- ## [Overdrive goes off intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overdrive-goes-off-intermittently/199377)
**Author:** [@oregonwolf\_193049](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oregonwolf_193049)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overdrive-goes-off-intermittently/199377 "2025-03-05T18:29:06Z")
Overdrive light on shifter starts flashing, and OD turns off. I have to turn van off then back on and OD light quits flashing and my OD works. Has only happened four times over 6500 miles, but no rhyme nor reason I can t… --- ## [Engine ticking sound + shuddery start up - 06 corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-ticking-sound-shuddery-start-up-06-corolla/199371)
**Author:** [@benit\_193046](https://community.cartalk.com/u/benit_193046)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-ticking-sound-shuddery-start-up-06-corolla/199371 "2025-03-05T04:30:36Z")
i’ve never posted anything on here before because usually i can find the answer i’m looking for, but for this issue i’m having a harder time pinning down exactly what’s up. my car is an ‘06 corolla with 78k on the clock… --- ## [Brake bleeding kit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-bleeding-kit/199308)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2025, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-bleeding-kit/199308 "2025-03-04T04:18:52Z")
I want to bleed my brakes to get the old fluid out and get fresh fluid in. What is the best kit to get? This DIY er needs the advice from the experts --- ## [Nissan Versa wont start, accekerator not responding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-versa-wont-start-accekerator-not-responding/199364)
**Author:** [@Revon76\_193037](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Revon76_193037)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2025, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-versa-wont-start-accekerator-not-responding/199364 "2025-03-03T23:22:44Z")
I have a nissan versa 2008 it wont start, it doesnt show the gear indicator on the dash (P,R,D,L),Aand when it does start, by creating a spark by touching a metal rod on the contacts of the starter in the engine, it does… --- ## [Nissan Murano with a rhythmic thumping noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-murano-with-a-rhythmic-thumping-noise/199342)
**Author:** [@dvoratreis05\_193023](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dvoratreis05_193023)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2025, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-murano-with-a-rhythmic-thumping-noise/199342 "2025-03-03T17:01:23Z")
My newly bought 2005 Nissan Murano (the biggest car I have ever owned) has a rhythmic thumping sound that the faster I go, the faster it thumps. I don’t notice any other symptoms, that is no vibration or anything else, j… --- ## [Wheel Alignment - Thrust Angle Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-alignment-thrust-angle-question/199334)
**Author:** [@ChrisTheTireWhisperer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisTheTireWhisperer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2025, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-alignment-thrust-angle-question/199334 "2025-03-02T22:40:35Z")
Wheel Alignment - Thrust Angle Question Do any of the following angles: Caster Rear Camber SAI/kingpin Affect thrust angle? --- ## [Pacifica rattling when coasting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pacifica-rattling-when-coasting/199333)
**Author:** [@Mohrjosh\_193016](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mohrjosh_193016)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2025, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pacifica-rattling-when-coasting/199333 "2025-03-02T22:30:23Z")
My wife’s 2018 Chrysler Pacifica with 77k miles began making a rattling / grinding noise last week. It occurs while taking the foot off the gas and coasting. I have a video of the noise but cannot upload here. Steering … --- ## [Nail in a Tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nail-in-a-tire/199287)
**Author:** [@cool2day\_192980](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cool2day_192980)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2025, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nail-in-a-tire/199287 "2025-03-02T17:35:24Z")
Can the hole due to the stuck nail be repaired (i.e. plug and/or patch)? See the attached photo. By the way, the air does NOT leak! --- ## [Not getting my cat without a fight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-getting-my-cat-without-a-fight/199330)
**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2025, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-getting-my-cat-without-a-fight/199330 "2025-03-01T21:13:57Z")
Miller Stainless steel cat shield --- ## [Coolant issue, Mercury Grand Marquis 1999](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-issue-mercury-grand-marquis-1999/199325)
**Author:** [@tom315](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom315)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2025, 6:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-issue-mercury-grand-marquis-1999/199325 "2025-03-01T06:20:35Z")
1999 Mercury Grand Marqui. 1st overheating issue was in the engine, it blew coolant all over the engine tray. That was a big fix, but a pipe leak was also found. Got the car back, overheated. Mechanic noticed the coolan… --- ## [Oil Change Gone Wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-gone-wrong/199316)
**Author:** [@gocassata\_193011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gocassata_193011)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2025, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-gone-wrong/199316 "2025-03-01T03:53:43Z")
I am driving a family member’s Dodge Durango 2017. It was time for an oil change so I went to the place they normally go. It was a quick in and out they did not take their time. Any questions I asked they were rude and a… --- ## [Broken rocker arm cover bolt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-rocker-arm-cover-bolt/199312)
**Author:** [@Patwiser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Patwiser)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2025, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-rocker-arm-cover-bolt/199312 "2025-03-01T02:34:38Z")
I recently bought an 01 blazer and noticed a coolant leak which led me to replace lower intake manifold gasket. While replacing all the other gaskets broke a rocker arm cover bolt when replacing it. I believe the part nu… --- ## [What the heck is this sound! - 65 Pontiac Bonneville](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-the-heck-is-this-sound-65-pontiac-bonneville/198960)
**Author:** [@yadmas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yadmas)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-the-heck-is-this-sound-65-pontiac-bonneville/198960 "2025-02-28T21:23:38Z")
1965 Pontiac Bonneville w/ 389 Check out this sound and let me know what you think. The sound comes from under dash area, there is a clicky, slappy, bangy sound that sounds just like a cord was dangling in front … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=20) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=22)