# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=303 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 304 --- ## [2013 Dodge Grand Caravan - Ticks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-grand-caravan-ticks/170358)
**Author:** [@DonaldTurk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonaldTurk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-grand-caravan-ticks/170358 "2020-09-26T13:41:52Z")
ticking sound from the engine --- ## [Brake noise after tire rotation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-noise-after-tire-rotation/67443)
**Author:** [@gatecrash](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gatecrash)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-noise-after-tire-rotation/67443 "2020-09-26T12:46:39Z")
First of all, thank you to the person who posted instructions for posting, as the big red "Ask a Question" button was invisible to me. Now that I've established my observational skills, here's my question: My wife ha… --- ## [How can I clean this scale off my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-i-clean-this-scale-off-my-car/170284)
**Author:** [@Involute](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Involute)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-i-clean-this-scale-off-my-car/170284 "2020-09-26T04:09:39Z")
I just noticed a sort of scale on the side of my car that doesn’t come off at the car wash (see attached pic). I park my car outside where it regularly gets sprayed by our lawn sprinklers, so it may be from that; I hone… --- ## [2012 Nissan Altima - How should I mix the coolant?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-altima-how-should-i-mix-the-coolant/170403)
**Author:** [@al55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/al55)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-altima-how-should-i-mix-the-coolant/170403 "2020-09-26T04:05:00Z")
Radiator capacity is 2 gal. should i replace coolant with 2 gal. of 50//50 premixed or 1 gal. of distilled water and 1 gal of the 50/50 premixed coolant thanks --- ## [2016 Audi A3 warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-audi-a3-warning-lights/170259)
**Author:** [@ReynaldoBarahona](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ReynaldoBarahona)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-audi-a3-warning-lights/170259 "2020-09-26T03:22:42Z")
Engine Start System Malfunction, Automatic headlights System Fault(white indicator)Light/rain sensor, Park (Indicator Orange)w/light/rain sensor, seat belt, Air bag light --- ## [Engine not warming up to 190](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-not-warming-up-to-190/70125)
**Author:** [@Madddawg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Madddawg)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-not-warming-up-to-190/70125 "2020-09-26T00:58:19Z")
We got a 95 Grand Cherokee with a 318 (what ever liter that is). With the radiator unblocked the engine temp only gets up around 130 and with it blocked the temp it gets up to 170. Last night after driving for 50 min i… --- ## [2017 Hyundai Tucson - It wasn't the motor or switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-tucson-it-wasnt-the-motor-or-switch/170368)
**Author:** [@Mario29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mario29)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-tucson-it-wasnt-the-motor-or-switch/170368 "2020-09-25T22:58:50Z")
Power Drive side window does not work. Replaced motor and control switch. --- ## [2017 Ford Focus - Headlight setting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-focus-headlight-setting/170409)
**Author:** [@ChristopherFord](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChristopherFord)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-focus-headlight-setting/170409 "2020-09-25T22:47:26Z")
My head light shines down on ground from a accident --- ## [My Integra Story and a cost analysis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-integra-story-and-a-cost-analysis/170349)
**Author:** [@christopher\_171003](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christopher_171003)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-integra-story-and-a-cost-analysis/170349 "2020-09-25T21:20:19Z")
I bought my 1999 Integra in 2006 with 106,000 miles. 5 speed, good solid clutch, ran well. Over the years I replaced or repaired it as needed. Three years ago I replaced the fuel lines, brake lines, all shocks and str… --- ## [2016 Cadillac XTS - Jerks and hisses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-xts-jerks-and-hisses/170399)
**Author:** [@MichaelSchoeppner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelSchoeppner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-xts-jerks-and-hisses/170399 "2020-09-25T20:29:53Z")
I have a 2016 Cadillac XTS. Took car to dealership 7 times for this issue and they say they could only replicate this issue one time and no error code is displaying. This issue is random but seems to happen more during… --- ## [1993 Cadillac DeVille - Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-cadillac-deville-stalls/170401)
**Author:** [@JimCat1215](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimCat1215)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-cadillac-deville-stalls/170401 "2020-09-25T19:38:44Z")
Car stalls intermittently while driving. New fuel lines, fuel injectors are clean, fuel pump works fine. Alternator is working perfectly. No codes popping up on computer. I’m starting to believe it’s a bad ground wire or… --- ## [1998 Toyota Camry - Odometer issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-camry-odometer-issues/155940)
**Author:** [@LeBui](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeBui)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-camry-odometer-issues/155940 "2020-09-25T19:42:16Z")
In the summer, when the interior temperature of my car is high after being parked in the sun all afternoon, the odometer is blank when I start the engine. Overall mileage does not show. When I put the car in drive the sp… --- ## [2015 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class - A9 Service reset](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mercedes-benz-gl-class-a9-service-reset/170391)
**Author:** [@Lthom2288](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lthom2288)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mercedes-benz-gl-class-a9-service-reset/170391 "2020-09-25T19:22:33Z")
Trying to reset Service A9 indicator notifications after having had service performed. --- ## [2014 Dodge Durango - Won't shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-durango-wont-shift/170360)
**Author:** [@rocky01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rocky01)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-durango-wont-shift/170360 "2020-09-25T17:37:47Z")
sometimes my durango won’t shift. it says gear not in park and it won’t let you do anything. I have to shut it off and leave it for awhile. than when I return it works fine --- ## [1976 BMW 2 Series - Need to find a specialist](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1976-bmw-2-series-need-to-find-a-specialist/170356)
**Author:** [@StephanieMBoyles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StephanieMBoyles)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1976-bmw-2-series-need-to-find-a-specialist/170356 "2020-09-25T15:43:58Z")
We need someone who is familiar with the vintage BMW 2002’s. We have several cars that all need just a little bit of work on them. These would be the 2 series that not listed. --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Cruze clutch freezes when temperatures drop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-cruze-clutch-freezes-when-temperatures-drop/170330)
**Author:** [@darryl17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/darryl17)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-cruze-clutch-freezes-when-temperatures-drop/170330 "2020-09-25T15:32:13Z")
when the temp drops below frizzing the clutch freezes. --- ## [2001 Lincoln Town Car - Is propane the answer here?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lincoln-town-car-is-propane-the-answer-here/170363)
**Author:** [@TommyBlack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TommyBlack)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lincoln-town-car-is-propane-the-answer-here/170363 "2020-09-25T15:28:34Z")
I bought a Lincoln last year and it has been sitting with a full tank of gas so 3 months ago I added seafoam to the tank and have been starting it up three times a week to run for a half hour to keep oil on the cylinder … --- ## [HELP! ANY ADVICE? 1999Toy 4Runner will not start, clicking sound... all starting system seems good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-any-advice-1999toy-4runner-will-not-start-clicking-sound-all-starting-system-seems-good/170279)
**Author:** [@Jonivanst\_170960](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jonivanst_170960)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-any-advice-1999toy-4runner-will-not-start-clicking-sound-all-starting-system-seems-good/170279 "2020-09-25T13:43:50Z")
I have a 99 Toyota 4Runner Limited and instead of starting it makes a clicking sound. The battery is fine tested Good. I changed the starter and starter relay. The alternator is good. I check the battery, battery cables… --- ## [Car windshield repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-windshield-repair/170181)
**Author:** [@usmanakhtar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/usmanakhtar)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-windshield-repair/170181 "2020-09-25T13:30:17Z")
Hello, There is a 2 small cracks on my windshield. Can you please recommend, is it repairable or should i need to replace all? Even after repair crack will be visible? I am only able to upload 1 image, the other crack… --- ## [2007 Jeep Liberty - Won't start (key seems to be the issue)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-liberty-wont-start-key-seems-to-be-the-issue/170353)
**Author:** [@SanJuanitaMolina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SanJuanitaMolina)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-liberty-wont-start-key-seems-to-be-the-issue/170353 "2020-09-25T13:05:00Z")
my jeep will not start,is like if the key will not turn completely,to turn it on. --- ## [2018 Volkswagen Tiguan - One brake issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-tiguan-one-brake-issue/170338)
**Author:** [@Darryl37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darryl37)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-tiguan-one-brake-issue/170338 "2020-09-25T13:00:54Z")
One rear brake pad has worn down to steel backer while other there rear pads are only half gone ? Could this be a Factory defect or bad EPB adjustment ~ warranty issue ? thank you. --- ## [Car wouldn't start/was towed/now starts/mechanic clueless](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wouldnt-start-was-towed-now-starts-mechanic-clueless/25174)
**Author:** [@beccijo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beccijo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 11:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wouldnt-start-was-towed-now-starts-mechanic-clueless/25174 "2020-09-25T11:20:33Z")
My husband's car wouldn't start yesterday--even though the battery was fine. He could hear it getting "juice", just wouldn't start. He tried several times, hours apart. Called the tow truck, still wouldn't start. Had… --- ## [Rough Idle w/ AC (ocassionally stalls)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-w-ac-ocassionally-stalls/111939)
**Author:** [@jacobfw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jacobfw)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 8:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-w-ac-ocassionally-stalls/111939 "2020-09-25T08:26:06Z")
My car is a 2004 Chevy Trailblazer. 6 inline, 4.2L Been having an issue with my the idle for the last year. Quick description: Car runs perfect as far as I can tell when moving, or when idling with the AC off. When … --- ## [I just sprayed my eye with carb cleaner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-just-sprayed-my-eye-with-carb-cleaner/170345)
**Author:** [@zaverxexperiments\_166654](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zaverxexperiments_166654)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-just-sprayed-my-eye-with-carb-cleaner/170345 "2020-09-25T03:18:37Z")
I was cleaning a valve cover and stupid me wasn’t wearing any eye protection, ended up spraying right back at my eye with a little splash. My eye doesn’t hurt, but my contact was completely dried up, which may be because… --- ## [Noisy front end jeep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-front-end-jeep/170323)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-front-end-jeep/170323 "2020-09-25T01:12:42Z")
My kid has 08 grand Cherokee. Says front end making a click/snap sound at full turn/slow speed. He had it looked at and shop said control arm bushing was worn. Changed it, noise remains. Now they said it is from rack and… --- ## [2002 Ford F250 - Do I really need an engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-f250-do-i-really-need-an-engine/170139)
**Author:** [@SolarJoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SolarJoe)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-f250-do-i-really-need-an-engine/170139 "2020-09-25T00:26:41Z")
My F-250 is 5.4 l engine has blown a spark plug and a thread insert period my mechanic says I need a new engine what should I do? --- ## [Should I use old style copper or platinum spark plugs in a truck that came with copper plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-use-old-style-copper-or-platinum-spark-plugs-in-a-truck-that-came-with-copper-plugs/170257)
**Author:** [@Stevenr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stevenr)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-use-old-style-copper-or-platinum-spark-plugs-in-a-truck-that-came-with-copper-plugs/170257 "2020-09-24T22:12:53Z")
I have a 1991 Ford F150 with the 4.9L straight six engine, it originally came with copper spark plugs, but recently a mechanic recommended I switch to platinum or iridium plugs. I know of people who’ve had problems wit… --- ## [Replacement Headlight Covers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-headlight-covers/170344)
**Author:** [@BettyKalf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BettyKalf)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-headlight-covers/170344 "2020-09-24T17:45:10Z")
My beloved 2008 Toyota Yaris (2-door Hatchback, base model), aka Bessie, is in need of a little help with her vision these days. My 80-year old dad says she has cataracts, like him. LOL. The current headlight covers are… --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Spark doesn’t reach full mileage charge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-spark-doesn-t-reach-full-mileage-charge/170225)
**Author:** [@Justin03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Justin03)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-spark-doesn-t-reach-full-mileage-charge/170225 "2020-09-24T15:55:37Z")
2016 Chevy Spark EV: I have charged the vehicle several times but the battery display only shows 56 miles (should be 82 miles). The car has 15k miles on it. How can I get the Full mileage charge? --- ## [Gas pedal Not working in Mazda 6 2007](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-pedal-not-working-in-mazda-6-2007/170348)
**Author:** [@Monica-33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Monica-33)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-pedal-not-working-in-mazda-6-2007/170348 "2020-09-24T15:55:03Z")
The lights in my Mazda got light left on overnight and the battery was dead this morning. I jumped the car with my truck and the car started. I noticed that the motor was shaking quite a bit. All of the service lights o… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=302) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=304)