# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=41 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 42 --- ## [Calculating fuel injection rate with no MAF?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calculating-fuel-injection-rate-with-no-maf/192215)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2024, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calculating-fuel-injection-rate-with-no-maf/192215 "2024-08-17T14:15:48Z")
My Corolla has an MAP, but no MAF. Wondering how the fuel injection rate is calculated? Is it just based on the MAP? More negative manifold pressures mean the throttle is more closed, so less fuel needed? Then some d… --- ## [Should I repair wife’s SUV or cut my losses?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-repair-wife-s-suv-or-cut-my-losses/195667)
**Author:** [@JGScatpack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JGScatpack)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-repair-wife-s-suv-or-cut-my-losses/195667 "2024-08-16T18:16:59Z")
Hi all! My wife has a 2018 Infiniti QX60 85k. Timing chain noise…then check engine codes popped with $7E8: engine and 7E9: A/T. My local mechanic said it was the oxygen sensor and to go to the dealership. Infiniti did … --- ## [A/C shudder noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-shudder-noise/139206)
**Author:** [@scj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scj)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-shudder-noise/139206 "2024-08-16T15:44:28Z")
2015 Nissan Rogue. 46,000 miles. When sitting at stop lights after about 30 seconds there is what I would call a shuddering sound along with a vibration that lasts about a second. It only occurs when the a/c is on. When … --- ## [Flooded car due to clogged drains in engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flooded-car-due-to-clogged-drains-in-engine/65656)
**Author:** [@Rees](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rees)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 4:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flooded-car-due-to-clogged-drains-in-engine/65656 "2024-08-16T04:21:50Z")
Monday rain and after work, I unlocked my car parked in the lot and there was approximately an inch of standing water on the drivers side of the passengers compartment. I bailed it out, drove home. Then Tuesday, the ra… --- ## [2007 Kia Amanti Reliability?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-amanti-reliability/195617)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-amanti-reliability/195617 "2024-08-16T01:16:44Z")
Does anyone know the general reliability of a 2007 Kia Amanti with the 3.8L engine and 5 speed automatic? Any major known issues? I have not been able to find much info on this online. Found a very cheap one in my area w… --- ## [Geo Metro Xfi Repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geo-metro-xfi-repairs/195624)
**Author:** [@DickM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DickM)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2024, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geo-metro-xfi-repairs/195624 "2024-08-15T23:32:07Z")
My 92 metro Xfi surges while driving, as if I were pumping the gas pedal. This occurred after I put in a new ignition coil. I read that when a new part is installed, the computer adjusts itself and, while doing so, the… --- ## [Car wont start after radiator replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-radiator-replacement/195729)
**Author:** [@quindt0215](https://community.cartalk.com/u/quindt0215)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-radiator-replacement/195729 "2024-08-14T21:47:43Z")
A week back my radiator was cracked in my 2012 outback and was billowing white smoke from the cap, but it still turned on and ran. I have since replaced the radiator and thermostat and after putting everything back toget… --- ## [2018 Subaru Forester - Intermittent Starting Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-intermittent-starting-issues/195732)
**Author:** [@ddj5805\_190959](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ddj5805_190959)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-intermittent-starting-issues/195732 "2024-08-14T21:37:45Z")
Long story. I took my Subaru Forester in for it’s 35,000 mile servicing. I had the usual oil change but also had the fuel system treated. Up to this point I’ve had no problems with the car. The next day after the servici… --- ## [2013 Mustang GT O2 sensor question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mustang-gt-o2-sensor-question/195654)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mustang-gt-o2-sensor-question/195654 "2024-08-13T22:16:50Z")
2013 Mustang GT/5.0 V8. I am experiencing rough idle and what feels like a misfire at idle. (Although I guess it’s not bad enough to trigger misfire code.) Accelerating under load and driving seems OK. Even though I hav… --- ## [2001 Taurus Hood Release](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-taurus-hood-release/195709)
**Author:** [@Terry-P](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terry-P)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-taurus-hood-release/195709 "2024-08-13T21:04:59Z")
2001 Taurus. Hood Release pull cable does nothing to release the hood and I cannot reach the safety latch through the grill. How do I get the hood open? Thanks for your help! --- ## [Fluctuating temp gauge moving from 0 to overheating at start and anywhere in between when running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluctuating-temp-gauge-moving-from-0-to-overheating-at-start-and-anywhere-in-between-when-running/195626)
**Author:** [@z24c](https://community.cartalk.com/u/z24c)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluctuating-temp-gauge-moving-from-0-to-overheating-at-start-and-anywhere-in-between-when-running/195626 "2024-08-13T20:58:05Z")
After a recent oil change I noticed that my 2016 Sorento sxl now will go from a temp gauge of 0 to overheating in seconds even after a cold start and while driving it will be in the normal then bounce from 0 to overheati… --- ## [Trust the Manual or the Door Jam For Air Pressure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trust-the-manual-or-the-door-jam-for-air-pressure/195614)
**Author:** [@riverofwind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riverofwind)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trust-the-manual-or-the-door-jam-for-air-pressure/195614 "2024-08-13T17:39:34Z")
Me again! My BMW E46 2002 330Ci has always been funky with tire pressure I posted a while back about why it has two different tire pressures listed for the car, one for max weight, and one for 2 people. The consensus was… --- ## [2005 Mercury Mariner Suspected Alternator Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercury-mariner-suspected-alternator-issue/91364)
**Author:** [@cliffdodge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cliffdodge)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercury-mariner-suspected-alternator-issue/91364 "2024-08-12T22:51:18Z")
Have a 2005 Mercury Mariner Premier, 108k miles, 3.0L engine. Was driving last week and the ABS light came on. Then slowly the dashboard lights dimmed to black and lost electricity. All this within a couple miles of driv… --- ## [2010 Lexus RX 350 - AC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-rx-350-ac-issues/195706)
**Author:** [@Jeromelibby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeromelibby)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-rx-350-ac-issues/195706 "2024-08-12T21:45:14Z")
acblows hot on drivers side and cold on passenger side --- ## [GMC Yukon XL - engine/trans stuttering at 1250-1750 RPM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-yukon-xl-engine-trans-stuttering-at-1250-1750-rpm/195688)
**Author:** [@TheSwedeMachine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheSwedeMachine)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-yukon-xl-engine-trans-stuttering-at-1250-1750-rpm/195688 "2024-08-12T21:44:24Z")
Hi all, I have a question regarding the stuttering of my engine at in the range of 1250-1750 rpm and potential sources of the problem. Vehicle specs below, followed by the problem in more detail. Make: GMC Model: Yuko… --- ## [Car Only Starts when I Bypass the Starter Relay Fuse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-only-starts-when-i-bypass-the-starter-relay-fuse/128050)
**Author:** [@sattesonzach\_144040](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sattesonzach_144040)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-only-starts-when-i-bypass-the-starter-relay-fuse/128050 "2024-08-12T21:10:14Z")
My car is a 2005 Scion tC AT. It does not crank when I turn the key. If I hook up jumper cables same thing, no crank. I went through tests to see what it may be (and had help going through some of this with some guys on i… --- ## [2013 Toyota Avalon - Seat heater issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-avalon-seat-heater-issues/195683)
**Author:** [@Don29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don29)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-avalon-seat-heater-issues/195683 "2024-08-12T17:21:29Z")
how to fix seat heater in 2013 avalon --- ## [Is "some" knocking sound "normal" if not loud when turning steering wheel?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-some-knocking-sound-normal-if-not-loud-when-turning-steering-wheel/195693)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-some-knocking-sound-normal-if-not-loud-when-turning-steering-wheel/195693 "2024-08-12T14:12:38Z")
2005 Camry. I heard knocking sounds while turning. This is even with both tie rods out of the knuckle and the car off. Rotating the steering wheel left a few degrees and then right a few degrees, a quiet but audible knoc… --- ## [2013 Chrysler Town & Country - Clunked. Then the transmission fell out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chrysler-town-country-clunked-then-the-transmission-fell-out/154320)
**Author:** [@CherylDunn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CherylDunn)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 12:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chrysler-town-country-clunked-then-the-transmission-fell-out/154320 "2024-08-12T12:02:54Z")
MY van Town & Country van is a 2013 with 81,000± miles. A year ago I started feeling a clunking noise (after the car had been warmed up and running for a few miles) when I shift from Drive to reverse and and reverse to … --- ## [A lesson in modern car repair costs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-lesson-in-modern-car-repair-costs/195545)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 4:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-lesson-in-modern-car-repair-costs/195545 "2024-08-12T04:46:26Z")
Car and Driver just had to send their 2024 BMW i4 to the body shop after hitting a deer. Here’s the view of the damage from the outside, doesn’t look too bad right? Turns out the repair cost estimate is $17,000…wow… … --- ## [2017 Buick Encore - Airbag light says off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-encore-airbag-light-says-off/195678)
**Author:** [@jimjensen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimjensen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2024, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-encore-airbag-light-says-off/195678 "2024-08-11T21:36:36Z")
pasanger side air bag is showing off . is there a recall or is there going to be a recall. --- ## [Front & rear Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-rear-brakes/195652)
**Author:** [@mstrlucky74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mstrlucky74)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2024, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-rear-brakes/195652 "2024-08-11T15:57:46Z")
Wife has 2017 Jeep(not grand) cherokee. Have someone doing the front and rear brakes. He did the pads and mentioned something about the rotors. THought he sid “i did the rotors”. I will check exactly. Few questions. T… --- ## [Fuel Filter Options for 2003 Subaru Forester?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-options-for-2003-subaru-forester/195647)
**Author:** [@james.chevy27\_190893](https://community.cartalk.com/u/james.chevy27_190893)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-options-for-2003-subaru-forester/195647 "2024-08-10T23:02:37Z")
I’m looking to replace the fuel filter on my 2003 Subaru Forester, and I’m considering using this fuel filter. Has anyone here used this specific part before? I’d love to hear about your experience with it. Did it fit w… --- ## [Car repair contracts - Newspaper column](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-repair-contracts-newspaper-column/195606)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-repair-contracts-newspaper-column/195606 "2024-08-10T22:09:38Z")
I thought you people would be interested in this Personal Finance column. Very much like extended warranties. (I hope you can see it without subscribing.) https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/08/02/carshield-s… --- ## [2011 Ford Ranger - Window issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-ranger-window-issues/195263)
**Author:** [@WCarp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WCarp)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-ranger-window-issues/195263 "2024-08-10T21:20:04Z")
Drivers side power windows’ switch does not operate either window up or down except rarely, then it stopped working at all. The passenger side switch works without a problem. --- ## [2012 Nissan Juke - AC noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-juke-ac-noise/195669)
**Author:** [@ls26059](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ls26059)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-juke-ac-noise/195669 "2024-08-10T20:15:51Z")
“gruff” noise when the air conditioner is turned on. --- ## [Bad Headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-headlights/181631)
**Author:** [@rogeriraruby\_178843](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rogeriraruby_178843)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-headlights/181631 "2024-08-10T19:20:18Z")
The short story: My daughter told me that she can’t see well at night in her 2012 Sonata. I had a mechanic put in what he said were very strong LED lights. I drove it in the dark after he installed the new lights and,… --- ## [Sonata 2016 Wipers Will Not Turn Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sonata-2016-wipers-will-not-turn-off/191486)
**Author:** [@rogeriraruby\_178843](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rogeriraruby_178843)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sonata-2016-wipers-will-not-turn-off/191486 "2024-08-10T14:47:38Z")
Sometimes, if I turn off the wipers in my 2016 Sonata Hybrid, they will not stop immediately. As a guess, I would say that no matter what I do when this happens, that it will take at least 2 full minutes before they tur… --- ## [2004 Hyundai Santa Fe - Small leak, big bill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-santa-fe-small-leak-big-bill/195645)
**Author:** [@moonmen177](https://community.cartalk.com/u/moonmen177)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-santa-fe-small-leak-big-bill/195645 "2024-08-09T22:19:32Z")
I recently acquired a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5L 6 cylinder with 155,000. There is a small oil leak on the garage floor which i noticed. I brought the car to a Hyundai dealership for a diagnosis of what the oil lea… --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Malibu Classic - Transmission problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-malibu-classic-transmission-problem/195639)
**Author:** [@charlie034](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charlie034)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 6:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-malibu-classic-transmission-problem/195639 "2024-08-09T06:21:21Z")
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