# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=245 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 246 --- ## [Power steering leak/wetness and whether to do a flush](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-leak-wetness-and-whether-to-do-a-flush/175934)
**Author:** [@eranelson\_174564](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eranelson_174564)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2021, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-leak-wetness-and-whether-to-do-a-flush/175934 "2021-04-10T18:27:35Z")
Hello, New forum member here. I own a 2004 Honda Accord V6 (automatic transmission) with 174K miles. About 3 years (and 16K miles) ago the dealer said I had a power steering rack leak. I then took it to a Honda/Acura… --- ## [Buying out of state car & take it to California](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-out-of-state-car-take-it-to-california/56702)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2021, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-out-of-state-car-take-it-to-california/56702 "2021-04-10T16:37:28Z")
I am considering buying an Insight from out of town - it says in a corner, re-built. Would I have any issue at the DMV in California? --- ## [Second new starter still grinds when starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/second-new-starter-still-grinds-when-starting/176053)
**Author:** [@Durs22\_174663](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Durs22_174663)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2021, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/second-new-starter-still-grinds-when-starting/176053 "2021-04-10T16:12:56Z")
I’m so lost! My friend dropped off his (99 Chevy van 5.7l) cause he installed a rebuilt starter and was getting a grinding noise when he try to start it. So I told him to buy a new AC Delco starter and two new starter … --- ## [1994 Volkswagen Passat - removing the axle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-volkswagen-passat-removing-the-axle/176072)
**Author:** [@FrancisPicklesimer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrancisPicklesimer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2021, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-volkswagen-passat-removing-the-axle/176072 "2021-04-10T12:51:29Z")
Replacing left front axle, hub, and bearing. Trans bolts out, axle nut off, how do you get the axle out! Have the VR6 with manual tranny. --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Corvette shows brake warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-corvette-shows-brake-warning-lights/176065)
**Author:** [@Gene49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gene49)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2021, 10:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-corvette-shows-brake-warning-lights/176065 "2021-04-10T10:36:35Z")
Warning lights - Replace Brakes, Repair Brakes --- ## [Mercedes Benz S430 2006](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-benz-s430-2006/176074)
**Author:** [@duselber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/duselber)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2021, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-benz-s430-2006/176074 "2021-04-10T01:56:25Z")
Unsure what is happening but randomly vehicle will stop allowing me to accelerate. The triangle ! and triangle car lights turn on and the car just stops accelerating when I press the gas. If the cruise control is on, the… --- ## [Need help diagnosing car problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-diagnosing-car-problem/176067)
**Author:** [@jeffwatts2014\_174673](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffwatts2014_174673)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2021, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-diagnosing-car-problem/176067 "2021-04-09T22:54:13Z")
Hey everyone, I wanted some information/opinions on what could be wrong with my 2017 Honda CRV. The engine will rarely stall when reversing slowly out of our parking lot. I’m not sure if it happens when the gas is relea… --- ## [Ford Ranger wont accelerate until I turn it off and back on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-wont-accelerate-until-i-turn-it-off-and-back-on/176055)
**Author:** [@berodger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/berodger)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2021, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-wont-accelerate-until-i-turn-it-off-and-back-on/176055 "2021-04-09T17:49:40Z")
I have a Ford Ranger with a 1997 Ford Explorer 302 engine in it. Manual Transmission. Intermittently I am having an issue where the vehicle will stop accelerating while driving down the road. It will continue running … --- ## [Loud humming noise after driving long distance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-humming-noise-after-driving-long-distance/176048)
**Author:** [@gpad8345](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gpad8345)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2021, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-humming-noise-after-driving-long-distance/176048 "2021-04-09T14:38:06Z")
Hello Guys, I had my transmission replaced with a rebuilt tranny and the radiator brand new a few months back. The car runs but sadly the car still pulls but I cope with the fact that the car gets me from A to B. Also, … --- ## [2007 Mercury Mountaineer ticking under the hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercury-mountaineer-ticking-under-the-hood/84453)
**Author:** [@hbockoven](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hbockoven)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2021, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercury-mountaineer-ticking-under-the-hood/84453 "2021-04-09T03:04:40Z")
My parents have a 2007 Mercury Mountaineer, 100,845 miles. They change oil like a religion. It has under the hood ticking that increases and decreases with RPM. The ticking (tickity-tickity) sounds like when there is low… --- ## [91 Buick Lesabre](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-buick-lesabre/168021)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2021, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-buick-lesabre/168021 "2021-04-09T00:32:53Z")
This car does not get driven much. Basically an extreme work beater. It sat for 11 months. Since getting it started up have had 2 problems. After driven a few miles it begins to run poor. Starving for gas. After … --- ## [2001 Toyota Corolla - intermittent CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-corolla-intermittent-cel/175277)
**Author:** [@JenniferH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JenniferH)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2021, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-corolla-intermittent-cel/175277 "2021-04-08T22:28:39Z")
Check Engine Light keeps coming off and on; especially after long idles at stop lights. The Mass Airflow sensor was replaced (11/19/19); Oxygen Sensor replaced (11/11/19); Intake Manifold Gasket and Throttle Body Mount … --- ## [Motor Mount problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-mount-problems/175557)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2021, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-mount-problems/175557 "2021-04-08T18:21:27Z")
I have a 2017 Ford Escape. I begin to notice a vibration during our winter storm here in Texas a couple of weeks back in the front wheel area, specifically the right front wheel during acceleration. I took the car and … --- ## [Plastic Timing Cover replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plastic-timing-cover-replacement/176042)
**Author:** [@scottadams650\_166242](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scottadams650_166242)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2021, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plastic-timing-cover-replacement/176042 "2021-04-08T13:57:00Z")
Hello fellow car people. So I’m curious if any of you have replaced a timing cover specifically on an 03 Sonoma 4x4 with the 4.3 Vortec engine? Curious if I.m gonna have to seperate the transmission from the engine? I sa… --- ## [Do my ball joints need to be replaced?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-my-ball-joints-need-to-be-replaced/176031)
**Author:** [@jayanttotlani21\_174639](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayanttotlani21_174639)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2021, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-my-ball-joints-need-to-be-replaced/176031 "2021-04-08T13:18:15Z")
I’ve gonna to three different people and heard three different things… here’s a picture I tried to take. --- ## [Clock spring, air bag light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clock-spring-air-bag-light/176041)
**Author:** [@gandhi\_s-flip-flop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gandhi_s-flip-flop)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2021, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clock-spring-air-bag-light/176041 "2021-04-08T03:11:35Z")
My clock spring was damaged when my rack and pinion failed and steering wheel spun way too much. Replaced the clock spring, it fixed the horn and cruise control but air bag light is still on. Mechanic said he tried to re… --- ## [2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara fan won’t stop blowing til the engine is off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-suzuki-grand-vitara-fan-won-t-stop-blowing-til-the-engine-is-off/176029)
**Author:** [@NoraAntaeus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NoraAntaeus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2021, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-suzuki-grand-vitara-fan-won-t-stop-blowing-til-the-engine-is-off/176029 "2021-04-08T02:15:15Z")
The fan won’t quit blowing on high until the engine is turned off. It has less than 48,000 miles on it. --- ## [Bad MPG on s197 mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-mpg-on-s197-mustang/176037)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2021, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-mpg-on-s197-mustang/176037 "2021-04-08T01:35:29Z")
Hello everyone, My 2011 mustang v6 is getting pretty awful gas mileage. According to the display on the dashboard it’s getting 11 mpg around city with light stop and go. Haven’t taken it on the highway in a week so no e… --- ## [Python alarm system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/python-alarm-system/176038)
**Author:** [@CJ338](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CJ338)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2021, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/python-alarm-system/176038 "2021-04-08T00:39:10Z")
I recently had a windshield replaced and now my key fob doesn’t work correctly. It arms the alarm but does not physically engage the locks. Additionally the remote start turns in but doesn’t disengage when the key is tur… --- ## [Volvo s40 2005 power failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s40-2005-power-failure/176011)
**Author:** [@Peter.ball77\_174617](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peter.ball77_174617)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2021, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s40-2005-power-failure/176011 "2021-04-07T17:58:00Z")
Hi all, now I’m having an issue with my volvo. I drove it fine the last week with no issues (including yesterday) but this morning it wouldn’t start saying system break error and some other erro codes. This happened a … --- ## [2005 Toyota Highlander - Won't move now](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-highlander-wont-move-now/175999)
**Author:** [@Neptune57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Neptune57)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2021, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-highlander-wont-move-now/175999 "2021-04-07T17:39:33Z")
Started with grinding noise when turning left. Then smoke coming out from under the car, will not drive and free-wheels. --- ## [Which car for a senior?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-for-a-senior/157761)
**Author:** [@KathrynK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathrynK)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2021, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-for-a-senior/157761 "2021-04-07T16:01:44Z")
Like the Jan 23, 2020 letter from Lynn who said she wanted a car to sit high like her My '06 Scion xA with 87,000 miles on it, I’m a senior with back problems and a tight budget who needs some more recommendations. I had… --- ## [2014 Toyota Camry - White paint issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-camry-white-paint-issue/176020)
**Author:** [@penny26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/penny26)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2021, 9:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-camry-white-paint-issue/176020 "2021-04-07T09:58:56Z")
cant get toyota to fix white paint --- ## [2008 Ford F-150 - Need help in Joliet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f-150-need-help-in-joliet/176014)
**Author:** [@DebbieCurry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DebbieCurry)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2021, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f-150-need-help-in-joliet/176014 "2021-04-07T00:25:37Z")
Where is a good auto repair shop located near Joliet, IL that would handle mechanical issues? While driving on the highway recently, the harness wires on our truck caught on fire and we are needing an inspection for ins… --- ## [Vibe/Matrix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibe-matrix/28193)
**Author:** [@lornaloo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lornaloo)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2021, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibe-matrix/28193 "2021-04-07T00:16:30Z")
I am looking at the Vibe and Matrix. Consumer Reports calls them 'twins'. They both have engines made in Canada. How much are they the same car? Toyota doesn't have much of a deal and they cost more to start with. Is the… --- ## [2003 Infiniti G35 - Need a motor installer suggestion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-infiniti-g35-need-a-motor-installer-suggestion/176003)
**Author:** [@gmamona28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gmamona28)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2021, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-infiniti-g35-need-a-motor-installer-suggestion/176003 "2021-04-06T01:11:40Z")
Who can u recommend to put a motor in my vehicle in Fresno County? --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Equinox How to adjust headlights?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-equinox-how-to-adjust-headlights/175996)
**Author:** [@RONALD20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RONALD20)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2021, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-equinox-how-to-adjust-headlights/175996 "2021-04-06T00:32:19Z")
Trying to adjust my headlights --- ## [2012 Chrysler 200 - ABS and traction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-200-abs-and-traction/175982)
**Author:** [@richardbleau42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/richardbleau42)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2021, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-200-abs-and-traction/175982 "2021-04-05T20:41:23Z")
abs light on plus traction light --- ## [Aftermarket radio draining battery HELP](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-radio-draining-battery-help/175989)
**Author:** [@jjjstep14\_174601](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjjstep14_174601)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2021, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-radio-draining-battery-help/175989 "2021-04-05T19:12:24Z")
So i have a 2004 chevy impala and recently installed an after market radio, the radio is a Boss BVCP9700A radio and i wired it up and put it in and it worked perfectly fine but when i would turn it off it would still sho… --- ## [2000 Jaguar XKR - Looking for a mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jaguar-xkr-looking-for-a-mechanic/175972)
**Author:** [@Rob28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rob28)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2021, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jaguar-xkr-looking-for-a-mechanic/175972 "2021-04-05T17:45:20Z")
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