# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=263 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 264 --- ## [2011 Acura MDX - check battery sensor light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-acura-mdx-check-battery-sensor-light/174311)
**Author:** [@TadeuszKozlowski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TadeuszKozlowski)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-acura-mdx-check-battery-sensor-light/174311 "2021-01-19T22:04:25Z")
In my Acura MDX, 2011, shown light -Check Battery Sensor.- I would like to know, what that means?. Thanks for explanation, Thanks, Tad --- ## [2008 Honda Civic Sdn - Grinds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-civic-sdn-grinds/174304)
**Author:** [@antoinettjones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/antoinettjones)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-civic-sdn-grinds/174304 "2021-01-19T21:59:41Z")
right passenger side grinding sound when making a right turn --- ## [Gold in upper manifold 2001 s10?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gold-in-upper-manifold-2001-s10/174338)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gold-in-upper-manifold-2001-s10/174338 "2021-01-19T21:34:53Z")
I took off my throttle body and noticed a lot of gold colored build up in my 2001 4.3 vortec. I saw a post that this is a sign of a fuel leak. Can anyone confirm this? If yes would it be most likely the injectors? Thank… --- ## [2003 Chrysler Town & Country transmission trouble in the morning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-town-country-transmission-trouble-in-the-morning/174315)
**Author:** [@2thman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2thman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-town-country-transmission-trouble-in-the-morning/174315 "2021-01-19T21:26:50Z")
Transmission in my 2003 Chrysler Town & Country (190k miles) has trouble engaging in the morning when cold. After it warms up, it behaves wonderfully. Is it major? Minor? What should I do? --- ## [2005 Jeep Liberty - 4WD problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-liberty-4wd-problems/174293)
**Author:** [@Chiefs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chiefs)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-liberty-4wd-problems/174293 "2021-01-19T21:22:59Z")
Part time four wheel stays on in two wheel drive. Howls in four wheel drive in high lock but not in low lock. --- ## [2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport- Thumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-thumps/174266)
**Author:** [@sheera711](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sheera711)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-thumps/174266 "2021-01-19T19:11:59Z")
Got into my Santa Fe this morning, heard thump thump while driving. Sounded like a huge bolt in my tire. Not the tires, my mechanic looked underneath, nothing. Tires are fine. He took it for a spin, then pulled off all t… --- ## [2004 Pontiac Grand Am takes a long time to change gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-am-takes-a-long-time-to-change-gears/174334)
**Author:** [@srgill27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/srgill27)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-am-takes-a-long-time-to-change-gears/174334 "2021-01-19T18:19:25Z")
My car takes a long time to change gears and jerks before accelerating. Then my speedometer stopped working. --- ## [2009 Hyundai Santa Fe fuel gauge doesn’t match the driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-santa-fe-fuel-gauge-doesn-t-match-the-driving/173869)
**Author:** [@Nordimae](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nordimae)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-santa-fe-fuel-gauge-doesn-t-match-the-driving/173869 "2021-01-19T17:04:35Z")
Filled up my car with gas. Drove 5.5 miles each way on the same day. It was snowing therefore a 15 minute drive took 45 mins each way. Got in the car 6 days later and the gas level was at quarter tank. Weather has been … --- ## [2002 Chevy Silverado CEL flashing then stops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevy-silverado-cel-flashing-then-stops/174301)
**Author:** [@robstrunk92](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robstrunk92)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 5:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevy-silverado-cel-flashing-then-stops/174301 "2021-01-19T05:27:31Z")
I have a 2002 chevy silverado 1500 that starts fine the first time i start it but if i shut it off and let it set for 5 or more minutes it has a problem cranking over for about ten or more seconds and i have to pump the … --- ## ['89 Ford E-150 Van Stalling Out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-ford-e-150-van-stalling-out/63068)
**Author:** [@mgrharry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mgrharry)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 5:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-ford-e-150-van-stalling-out/63068 "2021-01-19T05:21:37Z")
I've got a 1989 Ford E-150 conversion van has developed a stalling problem. It has a V8 5.0 engine. When the problem first occurred I felt the engine stutter and pulled off the road and as I rolled to a stop it stalled o… --- ## [2018 Toyota RAV4 glove box won’t close](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-rav4-glove-box-won-t-close/174299)
**Author:** [@murph362](https://community.cartalk.com/u/murph362)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-rav4-glove-box-won-t-close/174299 "2021-01-19T03:10:39Z")
2018 RAV4 SE Glove Box will not stay closed --- ## [1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera - I need a sway bar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-oldsmobile-cutlass-ciera-i-need-a-sway-bar/174297)
**Author:** [@melissa46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melissa46)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2021, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-oldsmobile-cutlass-ciera-i-need-a-sway-bar/174297 "2021-01-18T22:06:13Z")
my sway bar is broken and cant find a sway bar --- ## [2008 Lincoln MKX - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lincoln-mkx-transmission-issues/174295)
**Author:** [@Del17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Del17)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2021, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lincoln-mkx-transmission-issues/174295 "2021-01-18T22:01:45Z")
intermittently trans stuck in high gear when starting from a stop also more often than not rough shift from second to third --- ## [2011 Ford Escape - lift gate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-escape-lift-gate/174238)
**Author:** [@Jjohnston610](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jjohnston610)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2021, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-escape-lift-gate/174238 "2021-01-18T21:41:17Z")
Lift gate latch doesn’t open and we need to replace turn signal light --- ## [2013 Hyundai Accent - Electrical issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-accent-electrical-issue/174252)
**Author:** [@JeffN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffN)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2021, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-accent-electrical-issue/174252 "2021-01-18T20:08:46Z")
Headlight and dash lights dim and comeback continually when running. I changed out the alternator already. Any other suggestions. --- ## [2011 Cadillac SRX- Electrical SNAFU](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-cadillac-srx-electrical-snafu/174263)
**Author:** [@hylyfe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hylyfe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2021, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-cadillac-srx-electrical-snafu/174263 "2021-01-18T20:04:54Z")
car wont start by key or remote drove yesterday and all electronics were freaking out display went blank then dim then fully lit with all indicators flashing. cant shift into neutral electronically disabled. what to do? --- ## [How to replace a 3057 bulb, 3057 vs 3157](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-replace-a-3057-bulb-3057-vs-3157/88575)
**Author:** [@Eppi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eppi)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2021, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-replace-a-3057-bulb-3057-vs-3157/88575 "2021-01-18T05:46:38Z")
I just replaced a 3057 tail light bulb. I considered a 3157 since it has red LED's, last longer, and looks really bright. Here are the issues. The 3057 filament bulb has two different filaments. The outer filament I … --- ## [Whe nto change brake pads?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whe-nto-change-brake-pads/174236)
**Author:** [@Jules-15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jules-15)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2021, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whe-nto-change-brake-pads/174236 "2021-01-18T03:15:53Z")
Okay, I have a 2012 verano convenience and its a fine working driving car. My question is it has 47,000 miles on it . The brakes are fine, no squeal etc and it stops okay. Should I throw caution to the wind and let a m… --- ## [2008 Dodge Grand Caravan blown head gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-grand-caravan-blown-head-gasket/174177)
**Author:** [@metchankm\_173465](https://community.cartalk.com/u/metchankm_173465)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2021, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-grand-caravan-blown-head-gasket/174177 "2021-01-17T23:50:46Z")
I have a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SLT 4.0ltr V-6 with a blown head gasket that local mechanics are refusing to repair, because the car has over 150,00 miles on it (184,000) Apparently, the concern is the health of the l… --- ## [Why does a shop manual have two separate brake bleeding procedures?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-a-shop-manual-have-two-separate-brake-bleeding-procedures/174259)
**Author:** [@jim\_173505](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jim_173505)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2021, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-a-shop-manual-have-two-separate-brake-bleeding-procedures/174259 "2021-01-17T18:11:47Z")
Is the method with the pro scan tool just for bleeding the ABS unit? Do you need to open the solenoid with a scan tool if using one of those Motive pressure bleeder systems that attach on the master cylinder? Also why … --- ## [2007 Volkswagen Rabbit - Valve body life](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volkswagen-rabbit-valve-body-life/174197)
**Author:** [@rob56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rob56)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2021, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volkswagen-rabbit-valve-body-life/174197 "2021-01-17T18:02:03Z")
valve body issue - once replaced after how long the problems re-appears? --- ## [2006 Sentra, P0128 but heat is fine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-sentra-p0128-but-heat-is-fine/173973)
**Author:** [@Noelm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noelm)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2021, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-sentra-p0128-but-heat-is-fine/173973 "2021-01-17T16:47:53Z")
Hello folks, 2006 Sentra with ~130K on the odometer. Getting P0128 occasionally but the heat is fine. I will replace the thermostat in the spring. I am curious what else could be a problem and if it’s OK to run it unti… --- ## [2011 Dodge Challenger - Shudders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-challenger-shudders/170601)
**Author:** [@Cindy48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cindy48)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2021, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-challenger-shudders/170601 "2021-01-17T15:42:08Z")
My front brake system was redone w/ Power Stop Extreme Warrior rotors, calipers & pads at 80k miles. My car now has 142k miles on it & I just redid the back brakes the same way. This shuddering feel started happening a… --- ## [2007 Ford Mustang - Which bearings?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-mustang-which-bearings/174227)
**Author:** [@Noname49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noname49)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2021, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-mustang-which-bearings/174227 "2021-01-17T15:40:17Z")
My mustang is going to need a 60,000 mile service and one thing is said was to repack the bearings if not equipped with sealed bearings I have a 2007 --- ## [Whining Noise in '05 Subaru Outback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-noise-in-05-subaru-outback/80083)
**Author:** [@Cleo47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cleo47)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2021, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-noise-in-05-subaru-outback/80083 "2021-01-17T15:33:13Z")
In the last couple of weeks I've been getting a whistle or whining noise I think from under my car periodically. It doesn't happen when I start the car, not when idling and starts at about 20/30 mph. I've had the car i… --- ## [2006 Chevrolet 2500 - Rear brakes first?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-2500-rear-brakes-first/174243)
**Author:** [@harry50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harry50)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2021, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-2500-rear-brakes-first/174243 "2021-01-17T15:19:51Z")
use towing boat all the time, only rear brakes wear still have orig. pads on fronts mostly highway miles --- ## [2002 Subaru Legacy - Head gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-subaru-legacy-head-gasket/174209)
**Author:** [@unknown40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/unknown40)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2021, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-subaru-legacy-head-gasket/174209 "2021-01-17T15:06:06Z")
I keep hearing about head gasket failure. Should I expect a problem --- ## [Tire damage question - fine or replace it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-damage-question-fine-or-replace-it/174088)
**Author:** [@Hpsportsfanatic\_166976](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hpsportsfanatic_166976)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2021, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-damage-question-fine-or-replace-it/174088 "2021-01-17T14:18:44Z")
Hello all, Just noticed this on our non daily driver truck. Later in the week I’ll take it to a tire shop but want to know if this will need to be replaced. Don’t want to fall into the trap of just buying a tire b/c t… --- ## [2008 Ford Escape - Seized up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-seized-up/174215)
**Author:** [@jimbo13566](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimbo13566)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2021, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-seized-up/174215 "2021-01-17T14:01:57Z")
2007 engine seized up on ford escape 3.5l --- ## [2017 GMC 1500 - Clangs - It can't be the lift kit, right?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-1500-clangs-it-cant-be-the-lift-kit-right/163568)
**Author:** [@RonBurch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonBurch)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2021, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-1500-clangs-it-cant-be-the-lift-kit-right/163568 "2021-01-17T14:08:20Z")
When going over a bump, any size bump, I hear a clanging sound from the back end of the truck, it almost sounds like the spare tire is loose or the back bumper is loose, but not… I do have a ~ 3 inch lift kit that came a… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=262) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=264)