# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=349 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 350 --- ## [Sonoma overheated. Black sludge under on floor under engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sonoma-overheated-black-sludge-under-on-floor-under-engine/166184)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sonoma-overheated-black-sludge-under-on-floor-under-engine/166184 "2020-06-23T19:17:19Z")
Hi people. I have a 2001 2wd 4.3 Sonoma. I was driving yesterday when my rpms shot up to around 1500. Looked down and saw my temp gauge was pretty high. Probably around 240. My AC was on, but the fans were not on at a… --- ## [2007 BMW Z4 Surges in first](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-z4-surges-in-first/165921)
**Author:** [@ArkansasRazerback](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArkansasRazerback)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-z4-surges-in-first/165921 "2020-06-23T18:52:02Z")
My car sometime surges in 1st gear. I’ve had it look at and they found no vacuum leaks or anything wrong with the fuel pump. At my mechanic’s suggestion I’ve run fuel cleaner (fifth can now). Any Ideas? --- ## [Whistling Sound When Car is Either shifting gears and or accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whistling-sound-when-car-is-either-shifting-gears-and-or-accelerating/166099)
**Author:** [@truantplayer2020](https://community.cartalk.com/u/truantplayer2020)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whistling-sound-when-car-is-either-shifting-gears-and-or-accelerating/166099 "2020-06-23T17:21:39Z")
So I notice a whistle sound with my car whenever I drive it specially when accelerating and at speeds more than 30kph. You can hear it clearly with open windows. It almost sound like a tea pot boiling but the difference … --- ## [09 Nissan Murano - Coolant leak and now condenser issues. Not sure next steps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-nissan-murano-coolant-leak-and-now-condenser-issues-not-sure-next-steps/166192)
**Author:** [@brandonscurrey\_168459](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brandonscurrey_168459)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-nissan-murano-coolant-leak-and-now-condenser-issues-not-sure-next-steps/166192 "2020-06-23T16:20:20Z")
Drove my wife’s car on Friday and night and it did fine. AC worked and it never the engine temp was where it normally is. Saturday morning, I noticed a small puddle under the car like you see when condensation drips off… --- ## [Brake Fluid To Stop Power Steering Leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fluid-to-stop-power-steering-leak/78758)
**Author:** [@baillarg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baillarg)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fluid-to-stop-power-steering-leak/78758 "2020-06-23T15:26:03Z")
I had been driving around with gallons of ATF in my trunk for a year until I recently had the power steering pump changed on my 1996 Toyota Camry (which spent many winters sitting outside up in Canada), and now the leak … --- ## [Mechanics performing work before telling me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanics-performing-work-before-telling-me/165880)
**Author:** [@JJ\_168268](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JJ_168268)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanics-performing-work-before-telling-me/165880 "2020-06-23T15:27:39Z")
I just had this happen for a second time so I need to know if I’m doing something wrong or if all mechanics in my area are shady. I bring my car to a mechanic because, say, the check brake light comes on or the a/c stops… --- ## [2014 Kia Forte with 2016 engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-forte-with-2016-engine/166228)
**Author:** [@jsisom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsisom)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-forte-with-2016-engine/166228 "2020-06-23T15:19:30Z")
Replaced a 2.0L engine in my 2014 Kia Forte with a 2016 2.0L engine. Runs greats with one exception: if you try to accelerate and engine rpm reach 4500 the engine cuts off, completely. Won’t restart until rpms drop … --- ## [2012 Nissan Altima - How to get a heat shield fixed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-altima-how-to-get-a-heat-shield-fixed/166144)
**Author:** [@Alvinbanks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alvinbanks)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-altima-how-to-get-a-heat-shield-fixed/166144 "2020-06-23T13:05:15Z")
Heat sheild rattling --- ## [2016 Audi Q5- Questions on transmissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-audi-q5-questions-on-transmissions/166224)
**Author:** [@Ava00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ava00)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-audi-q5-questions-on-transmissions/166224 "2020-06-23T12:47:39Z")
Any 2016 Audi Q5 owners have any kind of engine and transmission compalints, would you please describe what are they? Also please specify what would be the Kms (mileage )range when these complaints occur. Any electrical … --- ## [2010 Dodge Caravan - Makes me sleepy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-caravan-makes-me-sleepy/164499)
**Author:** [@lieshasexton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lieshasexton)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 11:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-caravan-makes-me-sleepy/164499 "2020-06-23T11:20:02Z")
I smell exhaust after about ten minutes of driving I had grease monkey and another uncertified mechanic look at it they said nothing is wrong yet I get these horrible headaches and fall asleep every time I drive when I g… --- ## [2012 Sonata - Interior Lights Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-sonata-interior-lights-problem/165692)
**Author:** [@Roger-The-Shrubber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger-The-Shrubber)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 11:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-sonata-interior-lights-problem/165692 "2020-06-23T11:06:36Z")
The light inside my 2012 Sonata that is supposed to turn on when I open the car isn’t working correctly. When I set the option to “Door”, instead of turning on only when the door is open, it stays on all of the time. I… --- ## [2003 Honda Element - Do I a have to change the fluid twice?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-element-do-i-a-have-to-change-the-fluid-twice/166208)
**Author:** [@AC45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AC45)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 10:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-element-do-i-a-have-to-change-the-fluid-twice/166208 "2020-06-23T10:58:54Z")
Hi: I would like to know when changing the transmission fluid on the 2003 Honda Element requires to drain it twice. Is it OK to drain the old transmission fluid and replace it with the new one without having to do the … --- ## [1989 Jeep Wrangler - How do I flat tow this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-jeep-wrangler-how-do-i-flat-tow-this/166212)
**Author:** [@Dan09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 8:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-jeep-wrangler-how-do-i-flat-tow-this/166212 "2020-06-23T08:59:25Z")
How to flat tow a 1989 Jeep Wrangler why Jay manual transmission Transfer case position? Manual transmission position? --- ## [2004 Honda Accord Sdn - Taps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-accord-sdn-taps/166204)
**Author:** [@StevenKendrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StevenKendrick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-accord-sdn-taps/166204 "2020-06-23T02:41:02Z")
Lifter tap when cold --- ## [08 Chevy HHR Fuse 26 Constantly Blowing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-chevy-hhr-fuse-26-constantly-blowing/166190)
**Author:** [@Bennytheshiv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bennytheshiv)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-chevy-hhr-fuse-26-constantly-blowing/166190 "2020-06-23T01:57:19Z")
Hey gang, Fuse 26 constantly blows out. I think it might be from AC use, but I can’t be sure. It’s literally blown when I was sitting in the far, air off, ac off, just idling. Only happens in the summer. Any help or pla… --- ## [2013 Ford Edge - Window switches quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-edge-window-switches-quit/166168)
**Author:** [@kensproject](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kensproject)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-edge-window-switches-quit/166168 "2020-06-23T00:49:32Z")
The window control switches do not work for any window. --- ## [2017 Lincoln MKT - Computer glitch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lincoln-mkt-computer-glitch/166176)
**Author:** [@Hhannon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hhannon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lincoln-mkt-computer-glitch/166176 "2020-06-23T00:44:20Z")
Will get computer glitches Has happened twice. Dealer states, it is because the battery gets low from the drainage from electrical systems. They recommend a trickle charger. I bought the car new and if this common should… --- ## [2003 Cadillac DeVille - Always hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-cadillac-deville-always-hot/166187)
**Author:** [@jayjay07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayjay07)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-cadillac-deville-always-hot/166187 "2020-06-23T00:37:23Z")
Selectors are off for heat/air but hot air still coming through vents --- ## [2008 Mini Cooper Continual 02 Sensor problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mini-cooper-continual-02-sensor-problems/139521)
**Author:** [@David-Scott\_Collins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David-Scott_Collins)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mini-cooper-continual-02-sensor-problems/139521 "2020-06-23T00:35:58Z")
I REALLY need help…Please!!! My daughter has a 2008 Mini Cooper and I have spent $2-3,000 (at the minimum) over the past 5 years having the Oxygen Sensor replaced. She made a trip to Nashville to school 2 weeks ago and i… --- ## [16 Chevy Malibu](https://community.cartalk.com/t/16-chevy-malibu/166179)
**Author:** [@Nicole-44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nicole-44)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/16-chevy-malibu/166179 "2020-06-22T23:15:47Z")
I was changing my air filter and broke off a plastic piece of the cover. The little piece fell to the side somewhere and a day later my AC vibrates when I turn it on high and continues to vibrate when just the fan is on.… --- ## [2005 Ford Ranger Electric problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-ranger-electric-problems/166188)
**Author:** [@mrtbrown47\_168456](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrtbrown47_168456)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-ranger-electric-problems/166188 "2020-06-22T23:02:28Z")
I have a 2005 Ford Ranger Edge, About a week ago All the electronics failed at once. When I turn the key nothing happens at all, the radio wont work, the AC does not work, the car wont turn over. The only thing that happ… --- ## [Changed front calipers. Should I bleed back calipers also?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changed-front-calipers-should-i-bleed-back-calipers-also/165978)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changed-front-calipers-should-i-bleed-back-calipers-also/165978 "2020-06-22T22:25:26Z")
Hi I have a 2001 Sonoma. I just replaced my front calipers and pads. The rear wheals are disk brakes. I’m wondering if I have to bleed all four breaks. I’ve read that some vehicles have separate lines running to the mas… --- ## [VW Timing Chain and Bent Valves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-timing-chain-and-bent-valves/154568)
**Author:** [@madison.silver1212\_160856](https://community.cartalk.com/u/madison.silver1212_160856)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-timing-chain-and-bent-valves/154568 "2020-06-22T21:58:54Z")
The timing chain broke on my 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan (79k miles). Due to a settlement, the dealership will cover 100% of the timing chain repairs and 40% of any resulting damage. The dealer called me and told me that afte… --- ## [2017 Toyota Tundra 4WD Truck - Rear brakes wearing first](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-tundra-4wd-truck-rear-brakes-wearing-first/166075)
**Author:** [@JamesMcNulty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesMcNulty)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-tundra-4wd-truck-rear-brakes-wearing-first/166075 "2020-06-22T21:56:34Z")
why are my rear brake pads worn down almost metal to metal while my front pads still have more than half left.This truck only has 26,500 miles on it. I bought this truck new. I have never had to replace rear brakes befor… --- ## [2014 Chrysler Town & Country ticking/knocking sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chrysler-town-country-ticking-knocking-sound/116176)
**Author:** [@Bernita](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bernita)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chrysler-town-country-ticking-knocking-sound/116176 "2020-06-22T21:41:30Z")
Help!!! I have a 2014 Chrysler Town and Country that is making a ticking/knocking sound. I have been told that is several things wrong…can someone help this old female find out what is wrong with her car…PLEASE --- ## [Truck bogging down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-bogging-down/165954)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-bogging-down/165954 "2020-06-22T20:36:19Z")
I am posting this for my brother-in-law, so my first hand knowledge of the information is limited. He has a 2003 Chevrolet 2500 with the 6.6L Diesel engine. He says the problem is when he takes off or “gets in it” the tr… --- ## [2008 Mariner Shaking+Engine Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mariner-shaking-engine-light/166174)
**Author:** [@Lt\_Skunky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lt_Skunky)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mariner-shaking-engine-light/166174 "2020-06-22T20:32:44Z")
Hello, Fiancee drove the Mariner today on the Highway from her place of work to a bank for business purposes, and it ran just fine. Began her return trip on the Highway and the car again did just fine, then got off the … --- ## [2008 Toyota Prius - Wheel bearing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-prius-wheel-bearing/166159)
**Author:** [@tnt0225](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tnt0225)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-prius-wheel-bearing/166159 "2020-06-22T19:03:11Z")
Believe the passenger side wheel bearing needs replaced. --- ## [2008 Toyota Highlander - TPMS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-highlander-tpms/166148)
**Author:** [@Howdy55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Howdy55)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-highlander-tpms/166148 "2020-06-22T18:28:15Z")
We have a 2008 Toyota Highlander, not the hybrid model. The low tire warning light continues to come on even though I check the air pressure of all tires, including the spare, and ensure that they have the correct PSI. … --- ## [Prius Brake Pads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-brake-pads/166097)
**Author:** [@kroewrite\_168405](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kroewrite_168405)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-brake-pads/166097 "2020-06-22T18:16:36Z")
Bought a 2010 Prius at 55,000 mi. Brake pads were at 6mm front and 5mm rear. Car is now at 98,000 mi. Recent dealer maintenance showed brake pads at 3mm front and 4mm rear. Dealer service was pushing me to replace them, … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=348) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=350)