# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=224 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 225 --- ## [2017 Nissan Versa - Paint issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-versa-paint-issues/178009)
**Author:** [@Bridget37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bridget37)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-versa-paint-issues/178009 "2021-07-13T02:11:23Z")
My 2017 Nissan Versa paint started bubbling and peeling about 2 months ago. Anyone else have this issue with the 2017 model? --- ## [Krown Rust Control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/krown-rust-control/177896)
**Author:** [@wrichter20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wrichter20)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/krown-rust-control/177896 "2021-07-13T01:00:38Z")
Hi, First time using this forum, but I had a question about Krown Rust Control. Where I live there is Krown Rust Control center and I went in and talked to the guy about what Krown was. I got a lot of information but I… --- ## [Sticky problem with my 94 tercel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sticky-problem-with-my-94-tercel/177989)
**Author:** [@alex\_logan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alex_logan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sticky-problem-with-my-94-tercel/177989 "2021-07-13T00:18:49Z")
i’ve been having trouble getting my tercel to start since i bought it about a month ago. it would turn over fine but wouldn’t actually start. traced it back to the ignition system (starter fluid did nothing, got no light… --- ## [Unsolvable mystery, steering jerks left/right on irregular road on new wheels, old wheels drive fine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unsolvable-mystery-steering-jerks-left-right-on-irregular-road-on-new-wheels-old-wheels-drive-fine/177992)
**Author:** [@snahfu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snahfu)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unsolvable-mystery-steering-jerks-left-right-on-irregular-road-on-new-wheels-old-wheels-drive-fine/177992 "2021-07-13T00:15:59Z")
Hopefully anyone can help. Currently driving on 17 inch rims but I have some 18s that I purchased used. I had it wrapped in brand new michelin a/s 4 tires and thats where the problems begin. The steering jerks left and… --- ## [2010 Toyota Corolla - Noisy when started](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla-noisy-when-started/178005)
**Author:** [@miller6664](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miller6664)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla-noisy-when-started/178005 "2021-07-13T00:00:40Z")
car makes a noise when starting it --- ## [2013 Ford Explorer - Low speed hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-explorer-low-speed-hesitation/177965)
**Author:** [@Mare46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mare46)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-explorer-low-speed-hesitation/177965 "2021-07-12T23:52:58Z")
I have a 2013 ford explorer. When I am going from a stop or speeding up, I have some hesitation when i step on the throttle. But once I am up to speed, it drives fine. Idles fine, sounds fine. I have no other issues. … --- ## [2015 Nissan Rogue -It wasn't the compressor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-rogue-it-wasnt-the-compressor/177956)
**Author:** [@ACissue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ACissue)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-rogue-it-wasnt-the-compressor/177956 "2021-07-12T19:17:53Z")
Dealer cant figure out AC problem with compressor-put in new one still a problem- i need someone that knows what they are doing!! --- ## [2008 Buick Lucerne - Bangs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-lucerne-bangs/178003)
**Author:** [@Steff32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steff32)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-lucerne-bangs/178003 "2021-07-12T18:48:24Z")
Our 2008 Lucerne when you are driving for example on an interstate and when you go over a bridge or off the bridge(change of consistency in road) it bangs in front end (with whatever tire hit the change of in road) It ba… --- ## [Does this brake fluid really need to be changed? (see photo)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-this-brake-fluid-really-need-to-be-changed-see-photo/177890)
**Author:** [@trhogan82\_176088](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trhogan82_176088)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-this-brake-fluid-really-need-to-be-changed-see-photo/177890 "2021-07-12T15:13:18Z")
My 2012 Camry XLE Hybrid has 71,505 miles on it. During my latest inspection, the mechanic recommended a number of fluid changes including a brake fluid flush based on the condition of my brake fluid. Attached is the pic… --- ## [Isuzu 3.2l Severe Power Loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/isuzu-3-2l-severe-power-loss/177728)
**Author:** [@hpernia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hpernia)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/isuzu-3-2l-severe-power-loss/177728 "2021-07-12T02:39:19Z")
Hi all. Just joined this community as it seems very active and I always liked listening to Car Talk on the radio. Looking for some advice on a 96 Isuzu Trooper with a 3.2l SOHC V6 and manual transmission. Recently it ha… --- ## [2014 Kia Soul - Another battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-soul-another-battery/177951)
**Author:** [@nickih2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nickih2000)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-soul-another-battery/177951 "2021-07-12T02:13:05Z")
Low beams come on after I’ve gone to bed.happened twice. By morning I see them on and car tries to start but can’t make it. On my second battery in 4 years. --- ## [Honda Electric power sterring control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-electric-power-sterring-control/177980)
**Author:** [@okerekeclinton580\_176165](https://community.cartalk.com/u/okerekeclinton580_176165)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-electric-power-sterring-control/177980 "2021-07-11T21:51:12Z")
Good day guys I have a 2012 Honda civic lx, and whenever it rains, no matter how little I rained, my sterring wheel will be hard to move and I will have this Check power steering control on the dashboard but once I drive… --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Dealer says](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-silverado-1500-dealer-says/177945)
**Author:** [@wildirish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wildirish)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-silverado-1500-dealer-says/177945 "2021-07-11T20:16:50Z")
Dealer is telling me I need a new transmission & Catalytic Converter. Not sure I can trust them as my vehicle is still pretty new. Has anyone else with this model had similar problem? --- ## [What clogged up the drain?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-clogged-up-the-drain/177973)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-clogged-up-the-drain/177973 "2021-07-11T18:48:22Z")
2014 Subaru Legacy, 122k miles. My AC drain backed up and flooded the passenger side floor. I opened the hood and saw that I could reach the tube from above. I tried a small drain brush and a zip tie, neither worked. … --- ## [Damaged Sidewall. Need replacing or drivable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damaged-sidewall-need-replacing-or-drivable/177941)
**Author:** [@missanp93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missanp93)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 11:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damaged-sidewall-need-replacing-or-drivable/177941 "2021-07-11T11:36:44Z")
I’m not even quite sure where this damage came from, but I am notorious for hitting curbs, so most likely that’s the culprit. I haven’t noticed any changes in driving, psi, or anything of the sort. The only reason I even… --- ## [2009 Audi A4 - Display gone dark](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-audi-a4-display-gone-dark/177958)
**Author:** [@gstelz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gstelz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 10:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-audi-a4-display-gone-dark/177958 "2021-07-11T10:51:10Z")
Display panel for radio, temperature, clock, tire pressure, etc has lost its lighting. Usually too dark to read, but somewhat intermittent. How do I fix it or what all needs to be replaced? --- ## [Clutch Cylinder Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-cylinder-question/177285)
**Author:** [@galant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/galant)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-cylinder-question/177285 "2021-07-11T02:21:41Z")
This is for a 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo with 6 speed manual and close to 70K miles. As of two weeks ago I noticed the clutch pedal getting soft to the point of making shifts very difficult until you pump it. This usua… --- ## [2009 Smart ForTwo - Leaky top](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-smart-fortwo-leaky-top/177960)
**Author:** [@annamariehess](https://community.cartalk.com/u/annamariehess)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2021, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-smart-fortwo-leaky-top/177960 "2021-07-10T20:48:33Z")
smart for two convertable that has a a air noise problem that sounds a top that leaks --- ## [2014 Cruze unknown fumes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cruze-unknown-fumes/177948)
**Author:** [@chrisivision](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chrisivision)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2021, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cruze-unknown-fumes/177948 "2021-07-10T15:53:44Z")
I’ve been frustrated with my Cruze on and off for the last 3 years. Not sure why I haven’t traded it in yet but I like the car when the smell isn’t unbearable. Three years ago, after routine maintenance I started getting… --- ## [AC not working, was quoted nearly $1K to repair 2008 Acura TL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-not-working-was-quoted-nearly-1k-to-repair-2008-acura-tl/167162)
**Author:** [@AntonioKat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AntonioKat)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2021, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-not-working-was-quoted-nearly-1k-to-repair-2008-acura-tl/167162 "2021-07-10T03:40:12Z")
I have an '08 Acura TL 3.5, just over 101,000 miles. Last summer the AC was blowing hot at first, then after a few drives it blew cold just fine. This summer it’s just been blowing hot air. I swapped the relays as a pote… --- ## [Reviving a car that’s been sitting for 3-4 years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reviving-a-car-that-s-been-sitting-for-3-4-years/177953)
**Author:** [@justin.dahlman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/justin.dahlman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2021, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reviving-a-car-that-s-been-sitting-for-3-4-years/177953 "2021-07-10T01:54:30Z")
Hi, I’m 17 and my dad is giving me his 2003 BMW 325i. It’s been sitting for 3-4 years and I am wondering what I can personally do to get it running so I can save a bit of money. It was in good working condition when it w… --- ## [2016 Hyundai Veloster - Limps - Mechanics at a loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-veloster-limps-mechanics-at-a-loss/142188)
**Author:** [@Fetzer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fetzer)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2021, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-veloster-limps-mechanics-at-a-loss/142188 "2021-07-10T00:16:32Z")
2016 Veloster …After the engine is running it goes to a limp mode, won’t move for a few seconds 10-20 seconds then gradually starts to accelerate normally. It’s happened twice. It doesn’t happen on a regular basis so t… --- ## [2017 Hyundai Veloster power loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-veloster-power-loss/140225)
**Author:** [@JamesKyle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesKyle)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2021, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-veloster-power-loss/140225 "2021-07-10T00:02:43Z")
I have the same problem with loss of power, even while the accelerator is fully depressed. Several times this happened in an intersection. Dealer claimed there was recall on the fuel system and the tried to fix it. It ra… --- ## ['13 Veloster won't go above 2000 RPM after battery replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/13-veloster-wont-go-above-2000-rpm-after-battery-replacement/177919)
**Author:** [@cfitts\_176112](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cfitts_176112)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/13-veloster-wont-go-above-2000-rpm-after-battery-replacement/177919 "2021-07-09T21:08:58Z")
We replaced the battery in the car and now the car will not go above 2000 RPMs whether idling or driving, does anyone have some possible ideas? Thanks! --- ## [Service recommendation for low mileage car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-recommendation-for-low-mileage-car/177943)
**Author:** [@tidderac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tidderac)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-recommendation-for-low-mileage-car/177943 "2021-07-09T19:12:17Z")
I have a 7 years old Mazda 6 with low miles i.e only 31k. I did 30k miles service when it was 4 years old (around 20k miles). I’m wondering if I need to do 60k miles service as it is now 7 years old. What kind of servic… --- ## [2009 Saturn outlook intermittent "reduced power mode" with white smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-saturn-outlook-intermittent-reduced-power-mode-with-white-smoke/177922)
**Author:** [@dr.fillyblunt\_175050](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dr.fillyblunt_175050)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-saturn-outlook-intermittent-reduced-power-mode-with-white-smoke/177922 "2021-07-09T17:30:13Z")
Earlier today the car started throwing a fit when I left the neighborhood. I was sitting at a stop sign ready to pull off when “reduced power” message came on along with the CEL and once I started to take off from a stop… --- ## [A/C on 2003 Dodge 3500 Deisel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-on-2003-dodge-3500-deisel/177925)
**Author:** [@tonya.hldr\_176115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tonya.hldr_176115)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-on-2003-dodge-3500-deisel/177925 "2021-07-09T16:02:19Z")
So I took my pickup to have the A/C charged the week before Memorial Weekend. The shop called and said after charging that the compressor locked up and needed replaced. Compressor was replaced. Didn’t use the A/C for tha… --- ## [Possible damage from skidding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-damage-from-skidding/177831)
**Author:** [@blue712](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blue712)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-damage-from-skidding/177831 "2021-07-09T14:57:49Z")
I have a 2020 Rav4, today I entered a curve going a little too fast with cruise control on and started going off road; it was a narrow road with very little shoulder otherwise I would have been fine. I attempted to corre… --- ## [2004 Avalon with mystery coolant leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-avalon-with-mystery-coolant-leak/177630)
**Author:** [@aruthlinford\_175875](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aruthlinford_175875)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-avalon-with-mystery-coolant-leak/177630 "2021-07-09T14:07:28Z")
Car is slowly leaking anti-freeze… fine around town when I’m slowly filling it back up… but can’t do long journeys/hills/mountains all that well. I’ll stop after a long hill and the system is boiling enough to spray the … --- ## [2014 Nissan Rogue - No power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-rogue-no-power/177927)
**Author:** [@jesse33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesse33)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-rogue-no-power/177927 "2021-07-09T04:15:09Z")
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