# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=346 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 347 --- ## [2006 Ford F-150 - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f-150-wont-start/166458)
**Author:** [@Imajul4165](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Imajul4165)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2020, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f-150-wont-start/166458 "2020-06-29T02:18:05Z")
Hi, Truck won’t start. All lights and radio work, but it won’t turn over. It has taken a charge previously, but now just a clicking sound from the box (electrical?) on the passenger side. --- ## [2015 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class - Odd bass noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mercedes-benz-gl-class-odd-bass-noise/166523)
**Author:** [@Etherfreak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Etherfreak)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2020, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mercedes-benz-gl-class-odd-bass-noise/166523 "2020-06-29T01:48:31Z")
I have an issue with my sound system. I get spontaneous loud bass notes over the ambient music. They occur randomly in sets of two three and four note bursts. No apparent triggering event. --- ## [2008 Mitsubishi Outlander - Keep or trade?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mitsubishi-outlander-keep-or-trade/166455)
**Author:** [@TeeKay15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TeeKay15)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2020, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mitsubishi-outlander-keep-or-trade/166455 "2020-06-29T01:30:39Z")
Just found out my car needs about $1500 worth of repairs- suspension, brake pads, power steering leak, etc. But the car, according to KBB, is only worth about $1500. What should I do? Get the repairs and drive it into t… --- ## [2013 Honda CR-V with an awful noise from Alternator Belt area?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-cr-v-with-an-awful-noise-from-alternator-belt-area/166452)
**Author:** [@smg252](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smg252)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2020, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-cr-v-with-an-awful-noise-from-alternator-belt-area/166452 "2020-06-29T00:04:11Z")
Every time I start the vehicle I hear a tapping noise that is getting worse. I appears to come from the area where the alternator belt is located. The alternator does not seem to be spinning when the belt spins. I woul… --- ## [Transmission cooling line popping out of radiator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-cooling-line-popping-out-of-radiator/166364)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-cooling-line-popping-out-of-radiator/166364 "2020-06-28T22:56:09Z")
Hi people. I’ve written on here a couple time relating to this issue. My lower transmission cooling line keeps popping out at my radiator. I really don’t want to replace my lines. It was 107 here today and I spent 10 hou… --- ## [OD light flashing after new transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/od-light-flashing-after-new-transmission/166508)
**Author:** [@Kmd-106](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kmd-106)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/od-light-flashing-after-new-transmission/166508 "2020-06-28T21:17:09Z")
Hello. We are having an odd problem with our 2009 Mustang. We purchased it two years ago. Within the first six months, we had transmission problems. The OD light was blinking and it was making a horrible noise. We took i… --- ## [Easy now. Don't blow a gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easy-now-dont-blow-a-gasket/166505)
**Author:** [@tom418](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom418)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easy-now-dont-blow-a-gasket/166505 "2020-06-28T20:36:06Z")
From Consumer Reports (Cars most likely to blow a head gasket.) It IS from C.R.- FWIW https://www.yahoo.com/autos/consumer-reports-lists-cars-most-140000475.html --- ## [2012 Hyundai Elantra - Dome light stays on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-elantra-dome-light-stays-on/166515)
**Author:** [@lawrence57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lawrence57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-elantra-dome-light-stays-on/166515 "2020-06-28T20:35:57Z")
why does the dome light come on and stay on while driving. --- ## [E350 SD AC question: PLZ READ\< detailed info](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e350-sd-ac-question-plz-read-detailed-info/166441)
**Author:** [@allmightypuffn\_168598](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allmightypuffn_168598)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e350-sd-ac-question-plz-read-detailed-info/166441 "2020-06-28T20:24:28Z")
got a retired diesel mini school bus as my work truck. im pretty sure the ac worked when i got it, but it sat in my driveway for 3 months while i was waiting for the changed title to come from the state. Looks like an … --- ## [1999 Ford F-150 - Leaks from transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-f-150-leaks-from-transmission/166502)
**Author:** [@boardscrossing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boardscrossing)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-f-150-leaks-from-transmission/166502 "2020-06-28T19:51:01Z")
1999 Ford F150 4x4, 68,000 miles. 5 years ago only on two trips to a cabin in the mountains, once I got there I noticed there was tranny fluid dripping from the bell housing, once cooled it stopped no leakage on the way… --- ## [Trying to find out why Rav4 is smoking on startup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-find-out-why-rav4-is-smoking-on-startup/166484)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-find-out-why-rav4-is-smoking-on-startup/166484 "2020-06-28T19:32:37Z")
Hi my brother just got a 2003 Rav4 2wd with about 140,000 miles. It runs good but he just noticed white smoke for a minute or so when starting the first time each day, It didn’t smell sweet to me, but I have a horrible … --- ## [Toyota Avalon 2001 - Transmission fluid changes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-avalon-2001-transmission-fluid-changes/166496)
**Author:** [@Tiffany37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tiffany37)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-avalon-2001-transmission-fluid-changes/166496 "2020-06-28T17:48:50Z")
Hello! I had my transmission fluid changed two days ago. I have only driven the car 20k upon getting it a few years ago. My fluid is light brown so took it to my mechanic for a drain and change. It’s still light brown a… --- ## [2015 Kia Forte TPMS light still on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-forte-tpms-light-still-on/166366)
**Author:** [@Audrey47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Audrey47)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-forte-tpms-light-still-on/166366 "2020-06-28T16:51:24Z")
I had my 2015 tmps sensor checked they said it was good but the light still on. --- ## [The ghost in my car... (system going haywire)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-ghost-in-my-car-system-going-haywire/166473)
**Author:** [@VolvoDriverPlusDoggo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VolvoDriverPlusDoggo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-ghost-in-my-car-system-going-haywire/166473 "2020-06-28T16:45:10Z")
Hi all, I am having a bizarre problem I’m not sure how to resolve for 2007 volvo s60. The first thing I noticed was the passenger side window not rolling up. It would roll up and even if I held the button for it to stay… --- ## [2003 Subaru Outback Head Gasket Seeping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-outback-head-gasket-seeping/166431)
**Author:** [@Ben-358](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben-358)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-outback-head-gasket-seeping/166431 "2020-06-28T15:47:30Z")
My 2003 Subaru Outback was diagnosed with a seeping head gasket at 105k miles. There has been no overheating or engine failure, and I haven’t driven the car since finding out so I hope there is no permanent engine damage… --- ## [Use of multiple transmission fluid types](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-of-multiple-transmission-fluid-types/166489)
**Author:** [@Aaron-76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aaron-76)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-of-multiple-transmission-fluid-types/166489 "2020-06-28T14:21:02Z")
So I thought I would share an interesting experiment. My kids 2005 F-150 has a (4.6L) 70/4RW Transmission(Think I got that wrong, but, should make sense to you ford guys). She got stranded late at night, because the tran… --- ## [2012 Acura TSX Sport Wagon — ATF fluid change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-acura-tsx-sport-wagon-atf-fluid-change/166399)
**Author:** [@littleoldlady](https://community.cartalk.com/u/littleoldlady)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-acura-tsx-sport-wagon-atf-fluid-change/166399 "2020-06-28T03:37:43Z")
Should I have the automatic transmission fluid changed in year 8? I drive very little (about 4000 miles per year) so do most maintenance by time. My trusted service advisor has left the dealership which rewards me with… --- ## [2007 Chevrolet Impala whines when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-impala-whines-when-accelerating/166483)
**Author:** [@ronaldwadewright](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ronaldwadewright)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-impala-whines-when-accelerating/166483 "2020-06-28T02:20:46Z")
High pitched whine or whistle when accelerating. Louder from a stop, less road noise, I guess. --- ## [2017 Dodge Charger CarPlay not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-charger-carplay-not-working/166370)
**Author:** [@rodrigorivera](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rodrigorivera)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-charger-carplay-not-working/166370 "2020-06-28T01:59:13Z")
carplay not work ,navigation system is missing --- ## [2018 Subaru Crosstrek - Do I need balance and alignemnt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-crosstrek-do-i-need-balance-and-alignemnt/166447)
**Author:** [@Nonya21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nonya21)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-crosstrek-do-i-need-balance-and-alignemnt/166447 "2020-06-27T21:57:45Z")
Dear Tom and Ray: I am getting new tires on a pretty new car (about 2 years old). Is it necessary to have both the tires re-balanced and the four wheel alignment? --- ## [3 batteries in 6 years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-batteries-in-6-years/161957)
**Author:** [@Remazz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Remazz)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-batteries-in-6-years/161957 "2020-06-27T19:09:27Z")
2011 Lexus LS470 purchased in 2014. Has 26, 500 miles on odometer, batteries last about two years. Lexus dealer says that’s because I drive fewer than 5000 miles a year. Are they right? --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo- High reading leads to conflict](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-monte-carlo-high-reading-leads-to-conflict/166410)
**Author:** [@EdwardCJerdonek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdwardCJerdonek)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-monte-carlo-high-reading-leads-to-conflict/166410 "2020-06-27T18:07:57Z")
Took my cream puff 2005 Monte Carlo (only 42,000 miles) to dealer for oil change, tire rotation,and premature transmission fluid change.—Oil pressure gauge was reading properly on my way in because I eyeballed it as I n… --- ## [2002 Pontiac Grand Prix- Grunts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-pontiac-grand-prix-grunts/166417)
**Author:** [@JacquesMooyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JacquesMooyman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-pontiac-grand-prix-grunts/166417 "2020-06-27T17:35:37Z")
My ABS grunts when I start to drive and today I was COMMING to a red light and my brake pedal pushed my foot up while it is grunting very loud, and hard to push the pedal down to stop the car, what could the problem be. --- ## [2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - engine light stays on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-engine-light-stays-on/166354)
**Author:** [@Art48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Art48)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-engine-light-stays-on/166354 "2020-06-27T17:30:36Z")
Engine light on system warning “requires oil change” Changed oil reset system service engine light stays on Syestem says all systems goog ??? --- ## [2020 Nissan Pathfinder - Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-nissan-pathfinder-transmission/166405)
**Author:** [@Johnny53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johnny53)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-nissan-pathfinder-transmission/166405 "2020-06-27T17:29:32Z")
Transmission Problem --- ## [Engine cleaning to make it shine and make me less dirty while working on it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-cleaning-to-make-it-shine-and-make-me-less-dirty-while-working-on-it/166456)
**Author:** [@smg252](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smg252)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-cleaning-to-make-it-shine-and-make-me-less-dirty-while-working-on-it/166456 "2020-06-27T16:51:15Z")
What do you guys recommend? I will use my gloves and get some rags but I like a product that is not very toxic because I am working in a garage with poor ventilation. --- ## [2012 Mustang - Severe Brake Leakage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mustang-severe-brake-leakage/166436)
**Author:** [@getschwifty1105\_168594](https://community.cartalk.com/u/getschwifty1105_168594)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mustang-severe-brake-leakage/166436 "2020-06-27T16:43:04Z")
Took my 2012 V6 Mustang to the shop to lube my front caliper… They alerted me to some major leakage in my rear passenger brake… I try to fix everything myself (even though I have no idea what I’m doing) so I started goi… --- ## [What is Engine Performance Restoration Service?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-engine-performance-restoration-service/159170)
**Author:** [@kelfeind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kelfeind)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-engine-performance-restoration-service/159170 "2020-06-27T16:15:30Z")
My wife just took her Mercedes 350 in for a 50,000 service and the shop sold her this “upgrade” service which included this Engine Performance Restoration service. Is this total baloney or what for $100.00! --- ## [2008 Volkswagen Beetle Coupe - Leaking vacuum pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volkswagen-beetle-coupe-leaking-vacuum-pump/166412)
**Author:** [@Dorothy43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dorothy43)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volkswagen-beetle-coupe-leaking-vacuum-pump/166412 "2020-06-27T14:44:01Z")
I have a leaking vacuum pump. My mechanic quoted almost $2,000 for repair. I want to know if that is necessary. All I notice is that the door locks don’t always lock. No big deal. I push the button manually. The ca… --- ## [2020 Alfa Giulia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-alfa-giulia/166128)
**Author:** [@Bupolo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bupolo)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-alfa-giulia/166128 "2020-06-27T14:17:26Z")
Just got a brand new 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia, less than 30 miles as I took it off the lot. I get a very odd, high pitched humming noise when I get over 40 mph and becomes more noticeable at higher speeds. Doesn’t seem t… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=345) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=347)