# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=326 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 327 --- ## [My car is overheating at high speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-is-overheating-at-high-speeds/3750)
**Author:** [@annacami](https://community.cartalk.com/u/annacami)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2020, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-is-overheating-at-high-speeds/3750 "2020-08-04T19:00:12Z")
I own a 1997 Mazda Protege, manual transmission. It has over 290,000 miles on it (I know what you are thinking), but runs really great. 85% of the miles are interstate miles going 75 mhp with little braking or "ware an… --- ## [What is this noise? Slipping belt? Tensioner? Something else?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-noise-slipping-belt-tensioner-something-else/168236)
**Author:** [@andyrt0910\_151205](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andyrt0910_151205)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2020, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-noise-slipping-belt-tensioner-something-else/168236 "2020-08-04T02:13:05Z")
2002 chevrolet tahoe Can someone help identify this noise? I did change the AC compressor belt a few weeks ago which broke – this noise started happening maybe a week after. --- ## [2004 Lexus ES 330 - Clunks and rattles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-es-330-clunks-and-rattles/168201)
**Author:** [@Russ56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Russ56)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2020, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-es-330-clunks-and-rattles/168201 "2020-08-03T23:24:46Z")
Bought a proverbial cream puff from a deceased woman’s estate sale. 2004 Lexus ES330 in mint condition with 48K miles. Like new condition all around but the steering wheel & column, when executing a turn, make a funny cl… --- ## [1995 GMC Sierra 1500 - engine light comes on at high temperature](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-gmc-sierra-1500-engine-light-comes-on-at-high-temperature/167907)
**Author:** [@asgar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asgar)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2020, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-gmc-sierra-1500-engine-light-comes-on-at-high-temperature/167907 "2020-08-03T22:37:19Z")
My 95 GMC Sierra truck engine’s light comes on when the temperture gauge reaches almost near 160, I suppose so because there is no actual number over there on the gauge. This happens particularly in summer when I drive t… --- ## [2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Won't go into park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-silverado-1500-wont-go-into-park/168226)
**Author:** [@Genevad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Genevad)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2020, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-silverado-1500-wont-go-into-park/168226 "2020-08-03T22:10:32Z")
Can not get gear shift to go into park. --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Equinox - Wipers quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-equinox-wipers-quit/168234)
**Author:** [@JanetStoecklein](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JanetStoecklein)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2020, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-equinox-wipers-quit/168234 "2020-08-03T21:49:46Z")
Just another 2015 Equinox owner and the windshield wipers stopped right in the middle of very heavy rain storm. Very disappointed. Previously owned an equilnox and due to disability knew I could easily get into it. Ju… --- ## [2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - Flashing dash lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-flashing-dash-lights/168193)
**Author:** [@choban](https://community.cartalk.com/u/choban)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2020, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-flashing-dash-lights/168193 "2020-08-03T17:09:26Z")
we are having problem with flashing dash lights while driving. --- ## [1995 Buick Park Avenue Starting Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-buick-park-avenue-starting-problems/167918)
**Author:** [@dcnhistory](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dcnhistory)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2020, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-buick-park-avenue-starting-problems/167918 "2020-08-03T16:56:41Z")
File this under: never accept a free car. Anyway, a couple weeks ago a friend gave away her grandfather’s car. A 1995 Buick Park Avenue with only 89,000 miles on it. Her grandparents used the car to go to and from churc… --- ## [2002 Camry Catalyst Monitor Test Will Not Complete](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-camry-catalyst-monitor-test-will-not-complete/168197)
**Author:** [@scottsd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scottsd)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2020, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-camry-catalyst-monitor-test-will-not-complete/168197 "2020-08-03T15:40:15Z")
Trying to get my 2002 Camry ready for CT Emissions test. No codes to show, but Monitor Readiness test shows “Incomplete” for CAT convertor. No amount of driving (local + highway) the last 3 weeks has changed that. Would… --- ## [Passenger Door Won't Open - Not Locked?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-door-wont-open-not-locked/168195)
**Author:** [@BobDonut](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobDonut)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2020, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-door-wont-open-not-locked/168195 "2020-08-03T15:09:02Z")
My girlfriend has a 2015 Cadillac ATS. Her passenger side mirror was damaged - broken housing, and the light was dangling. I offered to replace it for her. I ordered a used replacement mirror from eBay. I took off the d… --- ## [HELP -- I'm back with the oil losing 2011 VOLVO](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-im-back-with-the-oil-losing-2011-volvo/156247)
**Author:** [@jewp1405\_161577](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jewp1405_161577)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2020, 5:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-im-back-with-the-oil-losing-2011-volvo/156247 "2020-08-03T05:00:37Z")
I ‘talked’ last week about this Volvo… Perfect looking, garaged, well cared for car. Oil topped off at dealership 11-07 at 47,738 miles ( with other work done with no mention from them of a low oil issue . Dec. 8th do… --- ## [2002 Toyota Corolla - MPG drop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-corolla-mpg-drop/168188)
**Author:** [@GailB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GailB)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2020, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-corolla-mpg-drop/168188 "2020-08-03T03:21:27Z")
My 2002 Corolla LE 150K miles has always been well maintained. Recently noticed gas mileage dropping a bit from 27/38 mpg to 23 city driving. So replaced spark plugs (NGK iridium), (Denso) upstream & downstream oxyge… --- ## [2019 Volkswagen Tiguan - Car wash question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-car-wash-question/168191)
**Author:** [@Ralphjones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ralphjones)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2020, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-car-wash-question/168191 "2020-08-03T01:25:21Z")
How to exit car wash if in neutral --- ## [High idle after cleaning throttle body](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-idle-after-cleaning-throttle-body/168194)
**Author:** [@Seth19man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seth19man)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2020, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-idle-after-cleaning-throttle-body/168194 "2020-08-03T00:33:10Z")
Cleaned throttle body and now my car is idling high. I removed IAC valve and MAF sensor so they didn’t get damaged by the cleaner. Is this normal? --- ## [2008 Ford Expedition - Vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-expedition-vibrates/168161)
**Author:** [@PBreezy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PBreezy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2020, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-expedition-vibrates/168161 "2020-08-03T00:24:55Z")
I have a 2008 Ford Expedition with 5.4 liter motor. I makes has a vibration that happens when traveling from 35-55 miles per hour. It only does it when I have my foot on the gas and is worse when going up a hill. If I gi… --- ## [2017 GMC Terrain - What should I prepare for?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-terrain-what-should-i-prepare-for/168199)
**Author:** [@Mark13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark13)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-terrain-what-should-i-prepare-for/168199 "2020-08-02T23:23:53Z")
I just bought a used 2017 GMC Terrain 3.6L AWD SLT. So far ok. Should I be looking out for anything that could be a potential problem. --- ## [1988 Crown Vic - Transmission Issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-crown-vic-transmission-issue/166320)
**Author:** [@natexdog7417\_157562](https://community.cartalk.com/u/natexdog7417_157562)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-crown-vic-transmission-issue/166320 "2020-08-02T22:01:44Z")
The last post (removed) didn’t get a lot of traction, probably because of how long it was. Here’s the condensed version. Here’s the problem: ◘The car doesn’t give as much power as it used to. It happened all of a sudde… --- ## [Replaced lower and upper intake and throttle body gaskets and cleaned a couple other things and now idle is high and fluctuating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-lower-and-upper-intake-and-throttle-body-gaskets-and-cleaned-a-couple-other-things-and-now-idle-is-high-and-fluctuating/168183)
**Author:** [@Seth19man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seth19man)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-lower-and-upper-intake-and-throttle-body-gaskets-and-cleaned-a-couple-other-things-and-now-idle-is-high-and-fluctuating/168183 "2020-08-02T21:42:59Z")
I had to replace my lower intake manifold gasket so I ended up replacing the upper one and throttle body gasket as well. I ended up cleaning throttle body, MAF sensor (with proper cleaner), and fuel injectors. Car runs f… --- ## [2007 Cadillac CTS jerking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-cadillac-cts-jerking/168203)
**Author:** [@Ian-62](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ian-62)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-cadillac-cts-jerking/168203 "2020-08-02T20:27:02Z")
Lately, my car has been jerking but it only does it if I am in stop and go traffic. If I can accelerate without any cars in front of me, it’s smooth as ever but if I press the gas then have to suddenly let off of it beca… --- ## [Whooshing sound(revised)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whooshing-sound-revised/168186)
**Author:** [@Pch0818](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pch0818)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whooshing-sound-revised/168186 "2020-08-02T18:56:45Z")
I get a whoosing noise coming from under the dashboard on the passenger side of the car when I hit the brake or slow down(revised) It got a little louder time to time and then finally a drivetrain malfunction light cam… --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Corvette - dashboard melted](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-corvette-dashboard-melted/167942)
**Author:** [@Dennis35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis35)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-corvette-dashboard-melted/167942 "2020-08-02T17:24:41Z")
Dash board melted,with 19000 mile on it. 3 months after the warrenty expired --- ## [Loud Engine Rattle all of a Sudden](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-engine-rattle-all-of-a-sudden/83038)
**Author:** [@btb001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/btb001)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-engine-rattle-all-of-a-sudden/83038 "2020-08-02T16:46:35Z")
I have a loud engine rattle like there's a golf ball bouncing around in the engine. So far the mechanics have no idea where the knocking is coming from. Here's a video of the sound at idle. If you attempt to drive (or re… --- ## [2009 Subaru Forester - 3 Recharges](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-3-recharges/168159)
**Author:** [@SUBIENO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SUBIENO)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-3-recharges/168159 "2020-08-02T16:42:03Z")
A/C STARTED BLOWING HOT, LOST ALL REFRIGERANT AFTER RECHARGED 3 TIME. A/C refrigerant just doesn’t disappear for no reason. --- ## [2006 Hyundai Elantra - Battery drain issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-elantra-battery-drain-issues/168129)
**Author:** [@DQUINEY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DQUINEY)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-elantra-battery-drain-issues/168129 "2020-08-02T16:34:03Z")
When I turn off car the battery is drained. When the negative cable wasn’t tight on the battery post car would start. When I got a jump and tightened the negative cable so there is no movement the battery is drained wh… --- ## [2002 Ford F-150 - general mechanic vs. alignment tech?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-f-150-general-mechanic-vs-alignment-tech/151152)
**Author:** [@CharlesSHouston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesSHouston)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-f-150-general-mechanic-vs-alignment-tech/151152 "2020-08-02T16:17:29Z")
2002 F-!50 recently had patman arm and idler arm replaced ( they said existing ones were bent and dangerous to drive with) and now steering wheel doesn’t stay straight while driving. Don’t trust these mechanics to fix p… --- ## [2010 Toyota Prius mileage drop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-prius-mileage-drop/167099)
**Author:** [@karpool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karpool)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-prius-mileage-drop/167099 "2020-08-02T15:50:57Z")
I bought a 2010 Prius new. It now has 220,000 miles on it. The mileage started dropping slowly around 3 years ago. The mileage so far this summer is hovering around 35mpg. There are no warning lights on and I’ve never ha… --- ## [2013 Jeep Compass - Transmission overheated](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-compass-transmission-overheated/168122)
**Author:** [@request](https://community.cartalk.com/u/request)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-compass-transmission-overheated/168122 "2020-08-02T14:03:01Z")
2013 jeep compass latitude transmission over heat light on after 2 hrs of driving --- ## [Screaming Q7 - Crankcase breather valve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screaming-q7-crankcase-breather-valve/167194)
**Author:** [@dhgreen96\_169024](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dhgreen96_169024)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screaming-q7-crankcase-breather-valve/167194 "2020-08-02T13:32:15Z")
Audi started screeching at idle. Called my home mechanic and learned this is not unusual and is covered by an extended warranty from Audi. The problem is with the crankcase breather valve aka oil separator. Can I driv… --- ## [Loud pop when backing up with wheels turned](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-pop-when-backing-up-with-wheels-turned/73747)
**Author:** [@Rev-Kev](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rev-Kev)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 8:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-pop-when-backing-up-with-wheels-turned/73747 "2020-08-02T08:15:44Z")
I have an 06 Ford Expedition 2WD with 97,000 miles. Whenever I am backing up with the wheels turned hard to the right (such as backing out of a parking space) there is a loud pop on the driver's side after about 1/2 to 1… --- ## [Change spark plugs on 2000 Toyota Camry 4 cyclinders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-spark-plugs-on-2000-toyota-camry-4-cyclinders/46916)
**Author:** [@nbkray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nbkray)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-spark-plugs-on-2000-toyota-camry-4-cyclinders/46916 "2020-08-02T04:44:16Z")
I have never changed spark plugs seated deeply in recessed holes. Please advise how to put new plugs in without crossing threads and should I buy a torque wrench to make sure they are not overtightened? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=325) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=327)