# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=294 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 295 --- ## [2018 Ford F250 - Diesel maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f250-diesel-maintenance/171263)
**Author:** [@Jdupertuis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jdupertuis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2020, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f250-diesel-maintenance/171263 "2020-10-17T03:21:21Z")
Reasonable diesel maintenance --- ## [New rear drum brake Grinding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-rear-drum-brake-grinding/171279)
**Author:** [@gdk082002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gdk082002)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2020, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-rear-drum-brake-grinding/171279 "2020-10-17T02:14:13Z")
First time using a form like this but by now I’m desperate. Still too stubborn to give up though. I replaced both rear drum brakes on my 07 Taurus (FWD), the old drums were a royal pain to get off, bent up the backing pl… --- ## [2019 Honda Accord Sdn - Hard to steer after being crashed into](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-accord-sdn-hard-to-steer-after-being-crashed-into/171275)
**Author:** [@mykki99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mykki99)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2020, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-accord-sdn-hard-to-steer-after-being-crashed-into/171275 "2020-10-17T01:32:42Z")
The steering is stiff refusing to turn after I was hit in the rear. All the warning lights on the dashboard are lighted --- ## [2017 Lincoln MKX - persistent rattle and wind noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lincoln-mkx-persistent-rattle-and-wind-noise/170118)
**Author:** [@George29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George29)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2020, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lincoln-mkx-persistent-rattle-and-wind-noise/170118 "2020-10-17T01:29:26Z")
Loud wind and rattling noise when driving. Sounds like air hitting venetian blinds. Took back to dealer where I bought it new and dealer said noise most likely from side mirrors but was unable to resolve. I disagreed a… --- ## [Engine Shaking and RPM Fluctuating While at Idle and Accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shaking-and-rpm-fluctuating-while-at-idle-and-accelerating/170325)
**Author:** [@johnmorganiv835\_170989](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnmorganiv835_170989)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2020, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shaking-and-rpm-fluctuating-while-at-idle-and-accelerating/170325 "2020-10-17T01:24:34Z")
Video of engine, hood (to show engine shaking), and dashboard - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q9ZvvtOWUJqOflbIknqClnov0USEI4T9/view?usp=sharing Hi all, please help me diagnose the issue with my 2011 Nissan Altima Cou… --- ## [2014 Toyota Camry - Tires cupped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-camry-tires-cupped/171261)
**Author:** [@Don18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don18)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-camry-tires-cupped/171261 "2020-10-16T23:05:27Z")
4 tires are cupped. Tires? Or suspension? I NEED to makr a 500 mile trip before i replace the tires --- ## [2016 Kia Sedona - tachometer light stays on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sedona-tachometer-light-stays-on/171240)
**Author:** [@jerry28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jerry28)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sedona-tachometer-light-stays-on/171240 "2020-10-16T21:42:36Z")
Tachometer light stays on when car starts. just began 10/14/20 --- ## [Jumpstarting a car - AAA used the negative?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jumpstarting-a-car-aaa-used-the-negative/171121)
**Author:** [@koticphreak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/koticphreak)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jumpstarting-a-car-aaa-used-the-negative/171121 "2020-10-16T21:26:23Z")
I have a 2012 Volvo s60 and my car battery died recently, so I tried to jump it myself and had no luck, so had to call AAA. I’ve always known that rather than hooking the negative to the dead battery, you attach it to a… --- ## [2000 Toyota Camry battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-camry-battery-drain/170955)
**Author:** [@hubert275\_171399](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hubert275_171399)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-camry-battery-drain/170955 "2020-10-16T20:55:25Z")
I have a HIGH amp battery drain. Over 6 Amps anyway for sure. (Thats the limit of the Voltage and Current controlled power supply I use for charging dead batterys anyway). Here’s the rub. After disconnecting the negati… --- ## [2007 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer V8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-eddie-bauer-v8/115798)
**Author:** [@tjhuot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tjhuot)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-eddie-bauer-v8/115798 "2020-10-16T19:52:58Z")
I have a 2007 Explorer Eddie Bauer V8 4x4 with close to 80,000 miles on it. I have owned it since it was new in August of 2007. It still runs like a top. In fact, on the highway I still get close to 21 or 22 MPG on it. I… --- ## [2019 Buick Regal - rear end out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-buick-regal-rear-end-out/171228)
**Author:** [@Tourx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tourx)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-buick-regal-rear-end-out/171228 "2020-10-16T16:58:41Z")
Rear end gone out, out of fluid. --- ## [2014 Subaru Forester rattles at stop lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-rattles-at-stop-lights/171247)
**Author:** [@Jenny29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jenny29)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-rattles-at-stop-lights/171247 "2020-10-16T16:44:45Z")
My 2014 Subaru Forester has 93K miles on it. For the past couple months (I don’t drive much these days) I’ve noticed that the car shakes/rattles when I’m stopped at a stoplight. Thoughts on what that is? I found out my v… --- ## [New timing belt, Still won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-timing-belt-still-won-t-start/171245)
**Author:** [@Kaitlyn-7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kaitlyn-7)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-timing-belt-still-won-t-start/171245 "2020-10-16T15:46:54Z")
My Honda Civic LX (2003) cut off going down the road about a week ago. My dad took it all apart and replaced the timing belt, has everything aligned to the marks and getting spark. Tried starting it and nothing. Before I… --- ## [P0481 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0481-code/171259)
**Author:** [@Darrell-73](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darrell-73)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0481-code/171259 "2020-10-16T13:35:51Z")
I have an 06 torrent with a engine light on for the cooling fan hi control circuit malfunction. I have changed fan plugs ,the fan control relay and the harness for it I put in a new PCM and a coolant sensor but still the… --- ## [2008 Dodge Grand Caravan - All Hazard lights illuminated](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-grand-caravan-all-hazard-lights-illuminated/171234)
**Author:** [@mspart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mspart)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-grand-caravan-all-hazard-lights-illuminated/171234 "2020-10-15T23:54:28Z")
I have a interesting situation. For the last couple of years intermittently, we would start the van and the windshield wipers would go on by themselves continuously, the headlights would blink on their own, all hazard w… --- ## [2013 Fiat 500 - Lost acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-fiat-500-lost-acceleration/167466)
**Author:** [@sharonbargeron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sharonbargeron)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-fiat-500-lost-acceleration/167466 "2020-10-15T22:57:45Z")
My car suddenly lost acceleration while driving around 60 mph, I could only get speed in 1st and second gear and not past 30 mph ( 5 sped maneul transmission ). Once I got home and it sat for about an hour it was fine. I… --- ## [2006 Ford Ranger - misfire code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-ranger-misfire-code/171198)
**Author:** [@bluesky58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bluesky58)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-ranger-misfire-code/171198 "2020-10-15T22:37:46Z")
had my plugs and wire replaced and still getting code for misfire what is the next step --- ## [Burnout 1 tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burnout-1-tire/171000)
**Author:** [@Idkabtcars](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Idkabtcars)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burnout-1-tire/171000 "2020-10-15T22:29:25Z")
I was in my 2006 V6 mustang coupe automatic doing burnouts and I noticed only one tire was spinning. Should I be concerned? Or any thought on why that happened. --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Malibu- uncomfortable seat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-malibu-uncomfortable-seat/171221)
**Author:** [@matt38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matt38)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-malibu-uncomfortable-seat/171221 "2020-10-15T21:38:03Z")
uncomfortable front driver seat can not find a position to fit me . lower back and neck pain . there is no support in the lower back. I am very unsatisfied being a chevy fan… --- ## [Pontiac grand prix 2008](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-grand-prix-2008/171233)
**Author:** [@Andre-260](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andre-260)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-grand-prix-2008/171233 "2020-10-15T17:10:18Z")
Battery is being drained while car is off. Possible issues are wire shortage, fuse/sensor failed, connectivity, or alarm system malfunction. Does anyone have experience with this? --- ## [Flat spotting or something else?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flat-spotting-or-something-else/171206)
**Author:** [@ageldor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ageldor)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flat-spotting-or-something-else/171206 "2020-10-15T13:50:32Z")
Took my pickup truck for a balance/align/rotate recently, and was told that the two rear tires have “slipped belts” and need to be replaced. Having done some reading and thinking, I am skeptical and would appreciate some… --- ## [2003 Volkswagen Beetle - P0172 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-beetle-p0172-code/171191)
**Author:** [@bop7176](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bop7176)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-beetle-p0172-code/171191 "2020-10-15T13:24:52Z")
I have a Beetle 1.8 turbo, the check engine light keeps coming on with a cope of P0172 Mass Air flow Sensor I changed that and it check engine light came back on, then also the EPC light goes on and off, also when I flo… --- ## [P06DE - 2011 Jeep GC Engine Oil Pressure Control Circuit Stuck On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p06de-2011-jeep-gc-engine-oil-pressure-control-circuit-stuck-on/106962)
**Author:** [@garygagne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/garygagne)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p06de-2011-jeep-gc-engine-oil-pressure-control-circuit-stuck-on/106962 "2020-10-15T13:20:06Z")
Hello All, Looking for some assistance on a check engine light code for a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 3.6L V6 Flex-fuel 4WD SUV. The code is “P06DE - Engine Oil Pressure Control Circuit Stuck On”. The problem star… --- ## [Made a U-Turn a bit too tightly. Swiped the median](https://community.cartalk.com/t/made-a-u-turn-a-bit-too-tightly-swiped-the-median/171217)
**Author:** [@BSCentral](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BSCentral)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 12:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/made-a-u-turn-a-bit-too-tightly-swiped-the-median/171217 "2020-10-15T12:16:04Z")
I own a 2014 Toyota Corolla. On impact, my left rear wheel lifted up. But I also heard a brief, ~2 second, scraping noise. I am curious if that was the sound of friction by the underside of my vehicle making contact. St… --- ## [Need to replace ECU... will this replacement work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-replace-ecu-will-this-replacement-work/171166)
**Author:** [@workforumwork\_169205](https://community.cartalk.com/u/workforumwork_169205)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-replace-ecu-will-this-replacement-work/171166 "2020-10-15T05:09:38Z")
Hi guys, If my electrician is correct it seems we need to replace ECU because of the starting issues, also worth to mention I have a jeep grand Cherokee 4.7 year 2000 and we are based in Europe. (car is imported from st… --- ## [2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser oil light beeps only when braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-oil-light-beeps-only-when-braking/171215)
**Author:** [@JudyJim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JudyJim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-oil-light-beeps-only-when-braking/171215 "2020-10-14T22:47:28Z")
Oil light comes on and beeps when I hit the brakes. Then it goes off when the car is moving… --- ## [2010 Ford Fusion now has pulley problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-now-has-pulley-problem/171213)
**Author:** [@dgeisner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dgeisner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-now-has-pulley-problem/171213 "2020-10-14T22:40:41Z")
My car had the control arms done coils, and now making a rattle noise. Had air conditioning and new tire, barkes, etc…now mechanic says that it has a pulley problem inside engine --- ## [2013 Hyundai Tucson - identifying overfilled oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-tucson-identifying-overfilled-oil/171205)
**Author:** [@Bernie58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bernie58)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-tucson-identifying-overfilled-oil/171205 "2020-10-14T22:33:22Z")
Two different maintenance companies did oil change. Both overfilled. Other than checking oil stick how do I know it’s over filled. --- ## [Replaced alternator now check engine is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-alternator-now-check-engine-is-on/171086)
**Author:** [@Tabitha-15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tabitha-15)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-alternator-now-check-engine-is-on/171086 "2020-10-14T21:17:48Z")
I have 2002 Chevy trailblazer, my alternator went out so I replaced it myself. Now my check engine light is on and a/c wont kick on. What shall I do or check first? --- ## [Transmission replacement problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-replacement-problems/171200)
**Author:** [@danielscottclark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danielscottclark)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-replacement-problems/171200 "2020-10-14T18:42:32Z")
Hi, I have a '97 Ford E250 with a new 4r70w transmission in new speed sensors, new range sensor, and it still wont get in gear and move. It will barely move if i rev the engine. New cooling lines. One leaks. It basicall… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=293) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=295)