# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=222 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 223 --- ## [1970 Chevrolet Malibu Classic - Difficult to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-chevrolet-malibu-classic-difficult-to-start/178143)
**Author:** [@Wahbeyak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wahbeyak)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2021, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-chevrolet-malibu-classic-difficult-to-start/178143 "2021-07-21T23:57:28Z")
Difficult to start Completely restored 8 yrs ago Under 3,000 miles? --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Malibu - Bluetooth SNAFU](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-malibu-bluetooth-snafu/178169)
**Author:** [@SimplyBob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SimplyBob)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2021, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-malibu-bluetooth-snafu/178169 "2021-07-21T22:48:53Z")
Will not connect to bluetooth although it has been all along. Tried to switch to radio and still no sound --- ## [Car made a ticking noise and now it doesn’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-made-a-ticking-noise-and-now-it-doesn-t-start/178171)
**Author:** [@Doglover4ever10164\_176317](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Doglover4ever10164_176317)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2021, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-made-a-ticking-noise-and-now-it-doesn-t-start/178171 "2021-07-21T16:55:43Z")
I walked out to my car before work and noticed a ticking sound. It was weird because I had not even tried to start my car yet. I get out and pop my hood to try and listen for it but I don’t hear anything in my engine. It… --- ## [Installing alloy wheels on my 2015 Hyundai Accent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installing-alloy-wheels-on-my-2015-hyundai-accent/178088)
**Author:** [@RaghavMulay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RaghavMulay)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2021, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installing-alloy-wheels-on-my-2015-hyundai-accent/178088 "2021-07-21T14:13:35Z")
can I install 17 or 18 inch alloy wheels in xcent --- ## [Mirror replacement 2013 passat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mirror-replacement-2013-passat/178165)
**Author:** [@drivewalg\_176313](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drivewalg_176313)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2021, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mirror-replacement-2013-passat/178165 "2021-07-21T13:52:11Z")
Trying to figure out if I need a new wing and glass or just glass. The power still works fine in regards to moving the mirror and the turn signal. Watched some videos but still a little lost. Thanks in advance --- ## [Subaru "paddles" best use](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-paddles-best-use/178085)
**Author:** [@DML02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DML02)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2021, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-paddles-best-use/178085 "2021-07-21T13:30:13Z")
I hate the “paddles” on the Subaru that are used to slow the vehicle down and also increase the speed. I preferred the old gear shift into a lower gear. Question - which is better to do a, apply the brakes when approac… --- ## [IM CAT test incomplete](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-cat-test-incomplete/178159)
**Author:** [@Jdadson\_176310](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jdadson_176310)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2021, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-cat-test-incomplete/178159 "2021-07-20T23:18:15Z")
2002 Camaro Z28 (5.7L LS1) Please help restore my sanity. For six months I have been trying to get the obd2 internal monitor to run the catalytic converter test. I live in the Peoples’ Republic of California, so it’s … --- ## [2018 GMC 1500 AC blows hot air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-gmc-1500-ac-blows-hot-air/178110)
**Author:** [@Wadams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wadams)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2021, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-gmc-1500-ac-blows-hot-air/178110 "2021-07-20T21:36:25Z")
2018 GMC Sierra with 66,000 miles recorded - AC blowing hot air --- ## [2012 Buick Verano shakes at stoplights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-verano-shakes-at-stoplights/178117)
**Author:** [@Mandym](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mandym)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2021, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-verano-shakes-at-stoplights/178117 "2021-07-20T19:41:27Z")
Driving highway fine. Stopping at a light, it shakes like a bronco. Twice in the past year the cylinoids were replaced. Oil was leaking in to the gas or visa versa --- ## [2005 Toyota Camry - Mechanic reviews](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-mechanic-reviews/178154)
**Author:** [@Lovemycar32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lovemycar32)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2021, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-mechanic-reviews/178154 "2021-07-20T17:27:19Z")
I love Car Talk, but am wondering if the reviews of mechanics are verified by anyone. Some only have one review. Is that enough? --- ## [Do engine treatments like Slick 50 really work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-engine-treatments-like-slick-50-really-work/43773)
**Author:** [@pagosajoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pagosajoe)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2021, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-engine-treatments-like-slick-50-really-work/43773 "2021-07-20T13:02:48Z")
Are any of these engine treatments worth the money at all like Slick 50 or any other type of product like this? Thanks --- ## [2016 Ford Escape - Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-starting-issues/178119)
**Author:** [@DKR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DKR)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2021, 8:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-starting-issues/178119 "2021-07-20T08:53:41Z")
2016 Ford Escape starts sometimes. Says system shutting down to save battery. Battery has been replaced, new starter put in and still at dealer since 7-2-2021. They say it starts for them and so diagnostics finds noth… --- ## [2012 Honda Odyssey - Doing the timing belt, should I add plugs to that?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-odyssey-doing-the-timing-belt-should-i-add-plugs-to-that/178078)
**Author:** [@asmallworld1948](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asmallworld1948)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2021, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-odyssey-doing-the-timing-belt-should-i-add-plugs-to-that/178078 "2021-07-20T03:14:56Z")
I am having the timing belt replaced as to maintenance specs. Should I replace sparkplugs too? --- ## [2004 Toyota Solara - Cracked dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-solara-cracked-dash/178139)
**Author:** [@RussellBell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RussellBell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2021, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-solara-cracked-dash/178139 "2021-07-20T01:43:43Z")
middle section is cracking now. this is after the dash fix. one problem to another. pressure points in the dash --- ## [2010 Mercury Milan tool light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercury-milan-tool-light/178114)
**Author:** [@Camille14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Camille14)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2021, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercury-milan-tool-light/178114 "2021-07-20T00:55:17Z")
Driving an my tool light came on an my car was jerking an had no guts to go my car is 2010 mercury milan I had the a/c belt fixed like one week ago an I just got out Friday an yesterday it started doing like it wanted to… --- ## [2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee - HVAC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-grand-cherokee-hvac-issues/178137)
**Author:** [@LeoArellano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeoArellano)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2021, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-grand-cherokee-hvac-issues/178137 "2021-07-20T00:50:42Z")
my ac quit on drivers side heater wont work also anybody else have these issues --- ## [2006 Toyota Corolla No Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-no-start/177327)
**Author:** [@MSC-B14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MSC-B14)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2021, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-no-start/177327 "2021-07-20T00:48:54Z")
I have a 2006 Toyota Corolla LE with 173,000 miles. Was running perfectly. I have kept up and replaced most components that keep the car running. Has new spark plugs, ignition coils, fuel pump, evaporation canister, timi… --- ## [Dodge dealership giving me the run around](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-dealership-giving-me-the-run-around/178107)
**Author:** [@lqshlewis\_176277](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lqshlewis_176277)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2021, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-dealership-giving-me-the-run-around/178107 "2021-07-20T00:20:47Z")
I really think my dealership is giving me the run around I took my car(2014 dodge charger) in June 8th for EVAP codes and the fact that I could smell gas inside the car, the front of the car and at the back right passeng… --- ## [Good place to buy Mercedes Brake Pads and Rotors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-place-to-buy-mercedes-brake-pads-and-rotors/178127)
**Author:** [@riaanshweta\_175004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riaanshweta_175004)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-place-to-buy-mercedes-brake-pads-and-rotors/178127 "2021-07-19T21:22:41Z")
Hi, What’s a good place to buy Brake pads and rotors for German cars? I see some on Advance Auto parts and the brand is CarQuest. Even though it say Best quality on Advance Auto parts, I am not sure if its OEM. Please… --- ## [2014 Jeep Cherokee - Fob is a stranger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-fob-is-a-stranger/178124)
**Author:** [@ARenz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ARenz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-fob-is-a-stranger/178124 "2021-07-19T16:01:19Z")
We’re having trouble w/ my son’s Jeep where the car is not recognizing the fob from time to time resulting in alarm going off and/or car not starting. I tried to solve by repairing and replacing the fobs - had the origin… --- ## [2013 Ford Escape digital clock incorrect display](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-digital-clock-incorrect-display/163349)
**Author:** [@Dennis07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis07)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 11:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-digital-clock-incorrect-display/163349 "2021-07-19T11:44:26Z")
The digital clock shows the correct time in settings but does not on the cars display. Checked the manual and found nothing on this problem. --- ## [1992 Geo Prizm intermittent charging/drain issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-geo-prizm-intermittent-charging-drain-issue/79702)
**Author:** [@hartlbl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hartlbl)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-geo-prizm-intermittent-charging-drain-issue/79702 "2021-07-19T00:05:15Z")
I am trying to diagnose a problem that a friend is having with their '92 Prizm (which is really a rebadged Corolla). It started when they went out to drive it one day and the battery was dead. So I checked it out, and it… --- ## [Oil in the brake fluid reservoir](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-in-the-brake-fluid-reservoir/177975)
**Author:** [@bsach78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bsach78)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2021, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-in-the-brake-fluid-reservoir/177975 "2021-07-18T18:45:10Z")
A few years ago, about 3, my father accidentally put oil into the brake fluid reservoir of our GMC Acadia, we never did anything to fix it until recently when my father decided to take it into a shop to get it fixed, the… --- ## [Replacing 2006 Toyota Highlander rear brakes/rotors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-2006-toyota-highlander-rear-brakes-rotors/178083)
**Author:** [@Ross85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ross85)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2021, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-2006-toyota-highlander-rear-brakes-rotors/178083 "2021-07-18T15:58:25Z")
I’m about to replace my 2006 Highlander’s rear brake pads and rotors. I notice on diagrams there is a small hole where a screwdriver can be inserted through the rotor to adjust the parking brake by expanding or contracti… --- ## [2012 Toyota RAV4 - Alarm issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-rav4-alarm-issues/178076)
**Author:** [@PAMELAMSALZA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PAMELAMSALZA)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2021, 12:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-rav4-alarm-issues/178076 "2021-07-18T12:50:03Z")
alarm blares loudly when locking car, just last night, could not get it to stop even with key fob --- ## [1996 BMW 840 - How to remove old gas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-bmw-840-how-to-remove-old-gas/178047)
**Author:** [@Willy16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Willy16)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2021, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-bmw-840-how-to-remove-old-gas/178047 "2021-07-18T00:05:42Z")
How do I get the old gasoline out of the tank that’s been sitting for over 2 years ? I tried getting a hose down the spout where you put gas in but the hose won’t get in. It goes a couple inches and then it stops. --- ## [1999 Toyota Camry - 4 struts needed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-camry-4-struts-needed/178060)
**Author:** [@Joyce49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joyce49)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2021, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-camry-4-struts-needed/178060 "2021-07-17T23:44:25Z")
Do I have to have four struts replaced? --- ## [Drive belt loosening on its own? 2007 Kia Rio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-belt-loosening-on-its-own-2007-kia-rio/178086)
**Author:** [@quentinsmithphone\_162532](https://community.cartalk.com/u/quentinsmithphone_162532)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2021, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-belt-loosening-on-its-own-2007-kia-rio/178086 "2021-07-17T22:49:40Z")
So basically in my car there’s 3 drive belts. The one that goes over the alternator I’ve been having issues with. It has broken twice and now I think it’s getting ready to break a third time. The second time it broke, af… --- ## [It's Been One Of Those Days!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-been-one-of-those-days/178082)
**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2021, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-been-one-of-those-days/178082 "2021-07-17T22:41:39Z")
My cars lower engine shield didn’t clear one the lift arms backing out of the shop! :angry: It’s fixed. Tester --- ## [2016 Ford E150 recall question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-e150-recall-question/178094)
**Author:** [@Curtis15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Curtis15)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2021, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-e150-recall-question/178094 "2021-07-17T19:29:44Z")
Is there a recall on this coolant temp sensor for the 2016 F-150 2.7? I am having the same problem as many 2016 f-150 owners and the dealer say’s approx. $2,000 to replace a $10.00 senaor… Only 60,000 miles [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=221) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=223)