# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=387 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 388 --- ## [2008 Chevy impala acceleration hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevy-impala-acceleration-hesitation/162379)
**Author:** [@DOPEXLORD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DOPEXLORD)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevy-impala-acceleration-hesitation/162379 "2020-04-07T00:57:56Z")
I bought my 2008 Chevy impala maybe 6 months ago with 180k miles. Maybe after a week of driving it I had noticed the acceleration was off. When i push down on the gas pedal from a stop the engine revs up normally. Once … --- ## [2000 Honda Civic Sdn - New sound after timing belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-civic-sdn-new-sound-after-timing-belt/162548)
**Author:** [@joshuadvl\_166216](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joshuadvl_166216)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-civic-sdn-new-sound-after-timing-belt/162548 "2020-04-07T00:35:20Z")
How tight should my timing belt be?? I drive a 2000 Honda Civic Lx and recently had my timing belt changed along with the rest of the timing components. I noticed that I am getting a winding noise from the belt now, soun… --- ## [1999 Mercury Grand Marquis - Stripped plug threads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercury-grand-marquis-stripped-plug-threads/162514)
**Author:** [@KatrinaFisher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KatrinaFisher)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercury-grand-marquis-stripped-plug-threads/162514 "2020-04-07T00:26:21Z")
A spark plug came out and the wire head broke off but the spark plug thread stripped I need help will that damage my engine --- ## [2015 Chevrolet 2500 - DEF level issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-2500-def-level-issue/162531)
**Author:** [@PeteZepeda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeteZepeda)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-2500-def-level-issue/162531 "2020-04-07T00:21:38Z")
info center showing def low and will be restricted to 65 mph , def tank is ful --- ## [2007 Toyota Camry dash is melting and sticky](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-dash-is-melting-and-sticky/162419)
**Author:** [@Libby45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Libby45)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-dash-is-melting-and-sticky/162419 "2020-04-06T23:26:04Z")
I just bought my Camary last month, it has 155k excellent contention, smooth running. But… my dash is melting and sticky. If you nail touches it oh well. From what I’ve read the recall has ended. I ask the previous owne… --- ## [Cost Estimate Question - Replace of a bumper part](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-estimate-question-replace-of-a-bumper-part/162390)
**Author:** [@karthika25\_166126](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karthika25_166126)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-estimate-question-replace-of-a-bumper-part/162390 "2020-04-06T19:00:25Z")
Hello, I am new to this community. I hope this is the right section to post this question. While driving in an interstate, some scrap iron from a truck going in front of my rental car stuck and caused a small hole/punct… --- ## [2007 Dodge Caravan - Bangs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-caravan-bangs/162506)
**Author:** [@ClintHastings](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ClintHastings)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-caravan-bangs/162506 "2020-04-06T18:58:51Z")
Banging in engine knocking bearing noises .wt happen it die driveway will it happen again . Wt should I do wt it --- ## [2014 Dodge Charger - New much louder sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-charger-new-much-louder-sound/162541)
**Author:** [@temikatownsend](https://community.cartalk.com/u/temikatownsend)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-charger-new-much-louder-sound/162541 "2020-04-06T18:21:17Z")
the issue im having is. when I start the car it sounds very loud. and when i press the gas its like the engine is reeving loud. like a race car. It has never done that and my car is quite. it sounds like im racing the c… --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Malibu - ABS and Stabilitrack lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-malibu-abs-and-stabilitrack-lights/162536)
**Author:** [@breanne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/breanne)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-malibu-abs-and-stabilitrack-lights/162536 "2020-04-06T17:14:37Z")
My ABS and stabilitrak light came on about a week ago. I have noticed that my car shakes when I stop as well. I am positive that the front brakes and rotors need changed, I just did the entire back. I have had nothing bu… --- ## [2019 Ford F-150 trim paint wears off too easily](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-f-150-trim-paint-wears-off-too-easily/162501)
**Author:** [@mariabode](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mariabode)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-f-150-trim-paint-wears-off-too-easily/162501 "2020-04-06T16:43:32Z")
Anyone notice the driver side door trim paint on the inside wears out and scratches too easy? The silver paint on the door handle --- ## [Replace front lower control arms ( bushing damage and noisy when braking) is $2500 ok?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-front-lower-control-arms-bushing-damage-and-noisy-when-braking-is-2500-ok/162477)
**Author:** [@Daniel-De-La-Rosa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daniel-De-La-Rosa)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-front-lower-control-arms-bushing-damage-and-noisy-when-braking-is-2500-ok/162477 "2020-04-06T14:44:16Z")
I went to the Toyota dealer for an 85000 service of my 2013 Sienna, which is just tire rotation. They showed me the cabin and eng filters were needed, and they did a fuel induction and throttle body service… They also s… --- ## [Cv axle play](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-axle-play/162527)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-axle-play/162527 "2020-04-06T13:17:41Z")
Have front end rattle on bumps. Has new control arm. Newer strut assys which includes strut mount. Sway bar links and bushings are good. If I pull cv axle in/out I get a slight clunk sound. It’s pass side so inner to out… --- ## [2003 Mazda MPV STALLS WHEN WATER temp hits about 200 degrees +/-](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mazda-mpv-stalls-when-water-temp-hits-about-200-degrees/155488)
**Author:** [@trivalueconsultants\_161421](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trivalueconsultants_161421)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mazda-mpv-stalls-when-water-temp-hits-about-200-degrees/155488 "2020-04-06T13:24:49Z")
I have a 2003 Mazda MPV I just replaced my engine and nearly all of the sensors on it. The engine appears to run great until it warms up when the water temperature is about 200 + degrees Fahrenheit it stalls. I have on… --- ## [1989 Ford F150 T18 Transmission problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-ford-f150-t18-transmission-problems/162526)
**Author:** [@birdbrainxzx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/birdbrainxzx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-ford-f150-t18-transmission-problems/162526 "2020-04-06T13:14:31Z")
Hi all, I’m working on my 89 Ford F150. It’s got the T18 4 speed transmission in it. Putting the truck in neutral, we removed the shifter lever to inspect the “pin” that helps control the lever wobble. It was worn down … --- ## [1999 Ford Super Duty F-53 Motorhome - How to get a motorhome running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-super-duty-f-53-motorhome-how-to-get-a-motorhome-running/162469)
**Author:** [@ELAINETEICHMAN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ELAINETEICHMAN)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-super-duty-f-53-motorhome-how-to-get-a-motorhome-running/162469 "2020-04-06T12:35:55Z")
Thank you for your column! It gives me a chuckle always and sometimes some really good advice that even I can find beneficial. My 1999 Tioga motorhome with 18,500 miles has been sitting in place since summer 2015. It … --- ## [2019 Ford Ranger -Multi-vehicle fob](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-ranger-multi-vehicle-fob/162457)
**Author:** [@Ken39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ken39)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 9:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-ranger-multi-vehicle-fob/162457 "2020-04-06T09:05:16Z")
Dear Car Talk, In the 90’s I had a1988 Thunderbird and a 1994 Explorer. They each had the double-sided ignition key and since they used the same key blank, I took both keys in to the local hardware store and asked the g… --- ## [2011 Ford Mustang mpg dropped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-mustang-mpg-dropped/162416)
**Author:** [@JamesLHicks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesLHicks)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 9:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-mustang-mpg-dropped/162416 "2020-04-06T09:12:07Z")
41k on auto. First 25k got upper 20’s. I’m now retired and don’t drive much at sustained frwy speeds so mpg has dropped to barely 20mpg. Could lack of engine temp reaching and sustained be the issue-if so is there a… --- ## [2018 Jeep Cherokee -Cracked windshield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-cherokee-cracked-windshield/162455)
**Author:** [@FrankSaroka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankSaroka)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 8:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-cherokee-cracked-windshield/162455 "2020-04-06T08:54:23Z")
Running crack at top middle of windshield. No rocks or anything hitting it, 2018 Cherokee. --- ## [Buzzing noise coming from engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buzzing-noise-coming-from-engine/162517)
**Author:** [@ZeeLee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ZeeLee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 7:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buzzing-noise-coming-from-engine/162517 "2020-04-06T07:25:52Z")
Hey guys, Bought an Audi A1 S tronic second hand from a dealer recently and have just noticed this buzzing electrical sound coming from the engine. It happens when i turn the key in the ignition and stays on whilst the … --- ## [1984 Porsche 911 loses power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-porsche-911-loses-power/162492)
**Author:** [@Burnett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Burnett)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 6:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-porsche-911-loses-power/162492 "2020-04-06T06:04:55Z")
My engine is losing power and when I took the oil filler cap off the engine stalled out. I did it twice with the same result. What could my problem be? --- ## [Jeep overheating, no heat, no air conditioning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-overheating-no-heat-no-air-conditioning/162422)
**Author:** [@Leah\_Gardiner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leah_Gardiner)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-overheating-no-heat-no-air-conditioning/162422 "2020-04-06T03:56:28Z")
Help! I have a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee with about 167,000 miles and I am having several issues. It all started when the thermostat was reading hot. First the coolant lines were flushed, that didn’t do anything. Then … --- ## [Starting a flooded 2002 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-a-flooded-2002-chevrolet-s-10-blazer/162499)
**Author:** [@Lynette25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lynette25)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-a-flooded-2002-chevrolet-s-10-blazer/162499 "2020-04-06T02:10:36Z")
I flooded my 2002 Chevy SUV blazer it’s fuel injected how do I start it --- ## [2016 Jeep Wrangler stalls in reverse in the cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-wrangler-stalls-in-reverse-in-the-cold/162482)
**Author:** [@RichJaneczk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichJaneczk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-wrangler-stalls-in-reverse-in-the-cold/162482 "2020-04-06T01:41:00Z")
When the temperature is cold my Wrangler stalls when I first shift into reverse. It starts again right away but revs up for a few seconds. Of course the dealer can’t locate the trouble and the warranty is nearly up. --- ## [Camaro wont run below 2ooo rpm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camaro-wont-run-below-2ooo-rpm/162490)
**Author:** [@Ben\_Tolman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben_Tolman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2020, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camaro-wont-run-below-2ooo-rpm/162490 "2020-04-05T23:09:51Z")
I have an 88 Camaro and it wont start without help like starter fluid. It also wont stay running below 2000rpm. When it drops below 2000rpm. It shuts off the fuel injectors and it dies. It also dies immediately when I pu… --- ## [1991 Chevy Lumina 3.1 V6 engine (139k miles) tapping and misfiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-chevy-lumina-3-1-v6-engine-139k-miles-tapping-and-misfiring/162494)
**Author:** [@good\_guy\_gunnar\_162533](https://community.cartalk.com/u/good_guy_gunnar_162533)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2020, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-chevy-lumina-3-1-v6-engine-139k-miles-tapping-and-misfiring/162494 "2020-04-05T22:41:56Z")
Out of no where a couple months ago my Lumina started making a tapping noise which seems relatively inconsistent and misfires with every tap. it hasn’t really been driven at all since but it has been started several time… --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Trax - Infotainment glitch - wheel controls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-trax-infotainment-glitch-wheel-controls/162474)
**Author:** [@Charlie49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charlie49)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2020, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-trax-infotainment-glitch-wheel-controls/162474 "2020-04-05T18:04:46Z")
Steering wheel controls will not respond. Can not find fuse for it in manual diagram. Is there a fuse for it and which one? --- ## [Breather Hose Replacement - Weird Dimensions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/breather-hose-replacement-weird-dimensions/162478)
**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2020, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/breather-hose-replacement-weird-dimensions/162478 "2020-04-05T18:01:57Z")
I’m trying to replace the breather hose on my 2005 Toyota Camry (2AZ-FE engine). It seems to be a special part? I measured it with a caliper and it seems that the inner diameter on the thing It’s connected to is exactly … --- ## [2014 Chevrolet 1500 - Bad design?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-1500-bad-design/162467)
**Author:** [@Jack19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack19)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2020, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-1500-bad-design/162467 "2020-04-05T17:57:37Z")
my mechanic told me that GM change the design on their truck engines around 2008 and it is causing the camshafts to fail requiring a new engine in trucks built between 2008-2014. Did they ever go back and redesign the en… --- ## [2017 gmc acadia limited go or no go](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-acadia-limited-go-or-no-go/162391)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-acadia-limited-go-or-no-go/162391 "2020-04-05T17:30:06Z")
You guys know so much, reviews seem mixed, your thoughts on this vehicle? Has a trailer hitch, all the bells and whistles, 27 miles, 28k price before negotiations, 6 cyl engine. Seats are the big thing for wife with bad … --- ## [Ford Explorer Sport trac Noise when turning left](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-sport-trac-noise-when-turning-left/162463)
**Author:** [@raysbrown\_166171](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raysbrown_166171)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2020, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-sport-trac-noise-when-turning-left/162463 "2020-04-05T17:27:20Z")
When driving at slow speeds and at 45mph, if slight pressure is applied to the steering wheel to the left or when changing lanes to the left or making a left hand turn a Whomping noise is heard (constant rhythm) kind of … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=386) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=388)