# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=359 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 360 --- ## [2015 Honda Fit - Something hanging under car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-fit-something-hanging-under-car/165353)
**Author:** [@ellarieallen\_167951](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ellarieallen_167951)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-fit-something-hanging-under-car/165353 "2020-06-05T17:41:58Z")
I’ve just heard an awful scratching sound while I was driving so I pulled over and checked underneath the car and there’s something hanging down and dragging right under where the engine is! HELP PLEASE! --- ## [Honda Civic Caliper Seized, Do Rotors Need To Be Replaced?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-caliper-seized-do-rotors-need-to-be-replaced/165287)
**Author:** [@emrays\_167906](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emrays_167906)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-caliper-seized-do-rotors-need-to-be-replaced/165287 "2020-06-05T17:06:05Z")
My two rear calipers recently seized and the mechanic said that the calipers, rotors, and break pads need to be replaced for a total of $1,400. A break fluid flush was also recommended, although I have done one less than… --- ## [09 Pathfinder power window problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-pathfinder-power-window-problems/165326)
**Author:** [@Jared-29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jared-29)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-pathfinder-power-window-problems/165326 "2020-06-05T16:05:59Z")
I have a 2009 pathfinder. It was basically given to me so I’m not complaining. But, at first the window was stuck down so I opened up the door panel, put direct power to the motor and rolled it back up. Hooked up all the… --- ## [Electronic Fuel Injection Tech](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronic-fuel-injection-tech/165341)
**Author:** [@quickenuff\_167914](https://community.cartalk.com/u/quickenuff_167914)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronic-fuel-injection-tech/165341 "2020-06-05T13:48:14Z")
All things related to the knowledge and understanding of efi and how it works. --- ## [ABS and brake light after cleaning them](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-and-brake-light-after-cleaning-them/165338)
**Author:** [@Trojan66](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trojan66)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-and-brake-light-after-cleaning-them/165338 "2020-06-05T13:37:58Z")
So recently I decided to clean all 4 ABS wheel sensors (blue) on my 2005 BMW 325i because they were extremely rusty and I thought it could be the source of a different problem but since I cleaned the sensors, the ABS and… --- ## [Timkin or SKF?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timkin-or-skf/165307)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timkin-or-skf/165307 "2020-06-05T12:21:11Z")
Which bearing/hub assembly do you prefer? Is there any appreciable difference? --- ## [01 mustang-6cyl w/start-up white caustic smell smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-mustang-6cyl-w-start-up-white-caustic-smell-smoke/28775)
**Author:** [@eduardocesena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eduardocesena)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 11:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-mustang-6cyl-w-start-up-white-caustic-smell-smoke/28775 "2020-06-05T11:53:06Z")
How do I ascertain cause of occasional large puff of white smoke from exhaust pipe(very caustic sulphuric smell at start up of my 01 stang 6-cyl 3.8(?)? If someone ssees this on the street, they might want to call the"s… --- ## [So you wanna be a mechanic, huh?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/so-you-wanna-be-a-mechanic-huh/165335)
**Author:** [@Donaldcefail\_167901](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donaldcefail_167901)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 11:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/so-you-wanna-be-a-mechanic-huh/165335 "2020-06-05T11:41:18Z")
Here’s a head scratcher… 1999 GC 247k, original crank pulley, tensioner, belt. Tensioner showing subtle signs of spring/bearing wear. Small wobble at crank pulley. Time to replace with good components. Ordered Gates… --- ## [2005 Toyota Corolla - Too tall for the car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-corolla-too-tall-for-the-car/165294)
**Author:** [@DavidGreenwood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidGreenwood)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-corolla-too-tall-for-the-car/165294 "2020-06-05T04:43:13Z")
I have a 2005 Toyota Corolla. We are giving it to my 17 year old son, but he is 6ft 2. His head barely clears the roof when he sits. Are there after-market driver seats that could be installled that would be lower tha… --- ## [2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee won’t start when engine is warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-grand-cherokee-won-t-start-when-engine-is-warm/165139)
**Author:** [@selewitz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/selewitz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-grand-cherokee-won-t-start-when-engine-is-warm/165139 "2020-06-05T03:19:42Z")
My car will not start once the engine is warm. The car must cool down completely before I can start it again. I had the crank sensor replaced and that didnt fix the problem. Jeep cannot figure out why this is happenin… --- ## [Trans problems in 2017 Toyota Sienna](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-problems-in-2017-toyota-sienna/165315)
**Author:** [@Johnthree](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johnthree)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-problems-in-2017-toyota-sienna/165315 "2020-06-05T02:58:50Z")
Looking at buying a 2017 Sienna XLE. Does it have transmission problems? Thank you! --- ## [2016 Hyundai Tucson bucking and vibrating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-tucson-bucking-and-vibrating/165306)
**Author:** [@ClariceKerns](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ClariceKerns)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-tucson-bucking-and-vibrating/165306 "2020-06-05T02:43:12Z")
the car bucks and vibrates when going from stop and going slow into a parking spot, --- ## [You know What This Board Lacks? A Dope Slap Rating!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-know-what-this-board-lacks-a-dope-slap-rating/165284)
**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-know-what-this-board-lacks-a-dope-slap-rating/165284 "2020-06-05T02:28:29Z")
Tester --- ## [1992 Isuzu 2.3l oil leak under intake manifold from drain tube](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-isuzu-2-3l-oil-leak-under-intake-manifold-from-drain-tube/165321)
**Author:** [@Joann-63](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joann-63)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-isuzu-2-3l-oil-leak-under-intake-manifold-from-drain-tube/165321 "2020-06-05T01:06:21Z")
Would any one know what is causing the oil to “spit” out of an over flow tube that is located under the intake manifold. (I can not see clear under there) before I start pulling things of I would like to know what I am u… --- ## [Rust along the bottom of 2016 Lincoln MKZ doors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-along-the-bottom-of-2016-lincoln-mkz-doors/165259)
**Author:** [@KathleenDerouen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathleenDerouen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-along-the-bottom-of-2016-lincoln-mkz-doors/165259 "2020-06-04T23:07:16Z")
Rust on bottom of car doors --- ## [2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser - How often to change trans fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-how-often-to-change-trans-fluid/165312)
**Author:** [@Richard02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richard02)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-how-often-to-change-trans-fluid/165312 "2020-06-04T21:43:29Z")
How often do you need to change transmission fluid --- ## [What causes power loss in my 2006 Subaru Forester?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-power-loss-in-my-2006-subaru-forester/165250)
**Author:** [@Herman17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Herman17)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-power-loss-in-my-2006-subaru-forester/165250 "2020-06-04T21:40:53Z")
what causes lost of power when climbing hills? --- ## [OK to take old car on long drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-to-take-old-car-on-long-drive/48838)
**Author:** [@Misha\_s\_Mom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Misha_s_Mom)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-to-take-old-car-on-long-drive/48838 "2020-06-04T21:03:32Z")
My 1994 Mazda Protege has 216,000 miles on it. The radiator, clutch, timing belt (all belts actually), and water pump are relatively low-mileage. The car runs well except for either burning or leaking oil. I don't put in… --- ## [Why can't you easily bleed brakes with ABS?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-cant-you-easily-bleed-brakes-with-abs/109091)
**Author:** [@TheMidnightNarwhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMidnightNarwhal)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-cant-you-easily-bleed-brakes-with-abs/109091 "2020-06-04T18:56:01Z")
I was watching videos on how to bleed brakes and some comments mention that they couldn’t do it because they had ABS on their car and didn’t have a scan tool? Could someone enlighten me why it’s not easily possible with… --- ## [2009 Honda CR-V rear wiper failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-cr-v-rear-wiper-failure/165267)
**Author:** [@JnrNz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JnrNz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-cr-v-rear-wiper-failure/165267 "2020-06-04T18:30:54Z")
Hello, My rear wiper stopped working after winter. I recall turning it on when there was a chunk of ice built up on the rear windshield and it stopped working since then. Is this from the mechanism intrinsic to the wipe… --- ## [2006 Honda Odyssey - Jerks on highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-odyssey-jerks-on-highway/165291)
**Author:** [@Trever1243](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trever1243)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-odyssey-jerks-on-highway/165291 "2020-06-04T18:18:23Z")
So when I go to get on the highway and step on the gas to merge in my car like jerks until I let of the gas and then slowly accelerate, why is that --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Malibu occasionally doesn’t turn off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-malibu-occasionally-doesn-t-turn-off/165301)
**Author:** [@Deborah09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deborah09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-malibu-occasionally-doesn-t-turn-off/165301 "2020-06-04T17:27:09Z")
Occasionally, when I push the ignition button to turn it off, it doesn’t turn off. I get an error message that advises me to put the car in Park (which of course I’ve done). It has happened on and off beginning about a… --- ## [1970 Volkswagen Beetle - Asbestos pads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-volkswagen-beetle-asbestos-pads/165204)
**Author:** [@MichaelJayjock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelJayjock)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-volkswagen-beetle-asbestos-pads/165204 "2020-06-04T17:18:30Z")
Do JC Whiney brake pads for my 1965 VW bug contain asbestos? --- ## [Weird noise when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-noise-when-accelerating/165304)
**Author:** [@11sim\_167920](https://community.cartalk.com/u/11sim_167920)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-noise-when-accelerating/165304 "2020-06-04T16:51:20Z")
Hello, I have Golf 4, 2001, TDI PD 110 KW (150BP) So i have a problem. My car is making some weird noise when accelerating. It happens around 2,000 RPM ± (and only there). Its only happening when i am flooring it. 1,2 … --- ## [Residual smoke smell in my 2006 Isuzu Ascender](https://community.cartalk.com/t/residual-smoke-smell-in-my-2006-isuzu-ascender/165270)
**Author:** [@JJ13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JJ13)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/residual-smoke-smell-in-my-2006-isuzu-ascender/165270 "2020-06-04T15:29:48Z")
Just bought this car and happy with it except I detect that previous owner smoked some. Any way to clean or improve the smell of the recirculated air? --- ## [Peugeot 407 2008 SW 2.0 HDI rattling noise when turning engine off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peugeot-407-2008-sw-2-0-hdi-rattling-noise-when-turning-engine-off/165298)
**Author:** [@scoobydoes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scoobydoes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peugeot-407-2008-sw-2-0-hdi-rattling-noise-when-turning-engine-off/165298 "2020-06-04T15:04:14Z")
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hytt9RUr5OA Hello guys, I am new in this community and wanted to identify the cause of this rattling noise when turning engine off. The car is a 2008 Peugeot 407 Station Wagon 2 litre di… --- ## [Good struts for 2014 Ford fusion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-struts-for-2014-ford-fusion/164972)
**Author:** [@Hpsportsfanatic\_166976](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hpsportsfanatic_166976)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-struts-for-2014-ford-fusion/164972 "2020-06-04T14:27:29Z")
My 2014 Ford Fusion hybrid creaks when I push on the front end and when I drive over bumps. Only during summers. I replaced the lower control arms but still creaks like crazy. Thinking the struts need replacing. The … --- ## [2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-b9-tribeca-warning-lights/165277)
**Author:** [@Glen22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Glen22)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-b9-tribeca-warning-lights/165277 "2020-06-04T12:21:42Z")
warning lights come on and stay on. 1. check engine, 2. traction control, 3. cruise control. The engine warning light just comes on and stays on. The traction control light will not allow engagement of the traction co… --- ## [2013 Ford Taurus - AC doesn’t work after DIY repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-taurus-ac-doesn-t-work-after-diy-repair/165273)
**Author:** [@JustAUser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JustAUser)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 11:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-taurus-ac-doesn-t-work-after-diy-repair/165273 "2020-06-04T11:25:52Z")
At 120,000 the Water pump went out, Dealer wanted 3500$ cause it requires ripping the engine out, I did it for 800$ (DO NOT ATTEMPT VERY HARD AND RISKY) and now my A/c doesn’t work tbd the issue. --- ## [Fed up with Mazda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fed-up-with-mazda/165222)
**Author:** [@mokoenami](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mokoenami)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fed-up-with-mazda/165222 "2020-06-04T05:04:49Z")
Mazda seems to be making things horrible for its customers, how can a new car have a clutch problem with only 28761 km and the vehicle is driven by me only with more than 30yrs experience and it’s clear that this is a fa… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=358) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=360)