# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=413 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 414 --- ## [Incorrect brake repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/incorrect-brake-repair/158557)
**Author:** [@Gary\_Kribel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gary_Kribel)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/incorrect-brake-repair/158557 "2020-02-20T01:47:20Z")
Had the rear brakes and rotors replaced 2 months ago - heard grinding today, so I took into a different shop that was closer to me thinking the front brakes were toast. They said the rear were metal on metal, and I shou… --- ## [2019 Jeep Wrangler- Fix for wandering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-wrangler-fix-for-wandering/158844)
**Author:** [@DeRoche](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeRoche)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-wrangler-fix-for-wandering/158844 "2020-02-20T01:30:11Z")
Is there a fix for the wandering from side to side and having to constantly make steering corrections? --- ## [Brake soft and squish and first press after changing drum brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-soft-and-squish-and-first-press-after-changing-drum-brakes/158882)
**Author:** [@quentinsmithphone\_162532](https://community.cartalk.com/u/quentinsmithphone_162532)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-soft-and-squish-and-first-press-after-changing-drum-brakes/158882 "2020-02-20T01:12:58Z")
I recently changed both rear drum brake cylinders and brakes themselves as well as bled the brake lines, but it seems the brake is soft on the first press, but it still is effective i just need to push it in more. A seco… --- ## [2007 Citroen Picasso Stalling while driving and start issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-citroen-picasso-stalling-while-driving-and-start-issues/158751)
**Author:** [@Craig\_Palmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Craig_Palmer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-citroen-picasso-stalling-while-driving-and-start-issues/158751 "2020-02-20T01:12:52Z")
New to forums so please be gentle :grin: I am having intermittent issues with our 2007 Citroen C4 Grand Piccasso and am hoping to narrow it down slightly as I understand this could be any number of issues or potentially… --- ## [Fix for the 2015 Subaru Forester "jack rabbit start" accelerator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-for-the-2015-subaru-forester-jack-rabbit-start-accelerator/120563)
**Author:** [@DonaldKing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonaldKing)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-for-the-2015-subaru-forester-jack-rabbit-start-accelerator/120563 "2020-02-20T00:57:27Z")
Is there an aftermarket fix for the “jack rabbit start” accelerator on my Subaru Forester. It is dangerous to parallel park because I do not know how far the car is going to go when I touch the accelerator. Thanks. --- ## [2003 Acura TL - Squeals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-acura-tl-squeals/158806)
**Author:** [@Theo12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theo12)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-acura-tl-squeals/158806 "2020-02-19T22:57:31Z")
My car is making a squealing noise when you turn the steering wheel --- ## [Air bag sensor issue - 2010 Hyundai Elantra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-sensor-issue-2010-hyundai-elantra/158873)
**Author:** [@ZBC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ZBC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-sensor-issue-2010-hyundai-elantra/158873 "2020-02-19T22:27:13Z")
Hello CarTalk community, I’ve gotten sound advice here before and so I am back again as I need some help! I have a 2010 Hyundai Elantra with 107K miles on it. A couple of months ago, the passenger airbag light started… --- ## [Need name of this part](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-name-of-this-part/158872)
**Author:** [@Saberkirollos\_163531](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saberkirollos_163531)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-name-of-this-part/158872 "2020-02-19T21:57:01Z")
--- ## [2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Q4 - Where does the gas go?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-alfa-romeo-stelvio-q4-where-does-the-gas-go/158811)
**Author:** [@Sammie33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sammie33)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-alfa-romeo-stelvio-q4-where-does-the-gas-go/158811 "2020-02-19T18:20:25Z")
How do I put gas in it --- ## [2003 Cadillac STS - How to replace switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-cadillac-sts-how-to-replace-switch/158809)
**Author:** [@George48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George48)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-cadillac-sts-how-to-replace-switch/158809 "2020-02-19T16:25:31Z")
How to replace headlight switch including twilight sentinel unit? --- ## [2011 Acura MDX - possible oil consumption problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-acura-mdx-possible-oil-consumption-problem/158858)
**Author:** [@Raphael](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Raphael)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-acura-mdx-possible-oil-consumption-problem/158858 "2020-02-19T16:22:43Z")
two weeks ago, I had an Oil Change, Fuel Injection and Transmission fluid change. Now my Oil indicator is saying the MDX is at 90 % already. I’ve had this MDX for since 2014. what steps exactly should I take to determine… --- ## [2013 Honda Accord Cpe - Forensic request](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-accord-cpe-forensic-request/158815)
**Author:** [@RobertDittrich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertDittrich)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-accord-cpe-forensic-request/158815 "2020-02-19T16:20:12Z")
Front aluminum valve cover of V6 engine developed an oil leak. $1000 repair found a hole (melted?) in the cover beside center plug/coil. All three plug/coil holes are distorted more oval than round. It like the aluminum … --- ## [2005 Nissan Titan - Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-titan-stalls/158818)
**Author:** [@Willbert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Willbert)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-titan-stalls/158818 "2020-02-19T16:15:34Z")
engine will stall and shut down while driving and I have to wait for several minute to start my truck back up --- ## [2019 Honda Pilot - Audio gremlin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-pilot-audio-gremlin/158854)
**Author:** [@dknooihuizen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dknooihuizen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-pilot-audio-gremlin/158854 "2020-02-19T15:15:21Z")
What is causing the radio volume to go up and down while driving at constant speed (any speed) with or without the speed volume compensation on. --- ## [Starting issue-- headlights, radio fine, starter doesn't try to work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-issue-headlights-radio-fine-starter-doesnt-try-to-work/158617)
**Author:** [@karovamilkbar\_163374](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karovamilkbar_163374)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-issue-headlights-radio-fine-starter-doesnt-try-to-work/158617 "2020-02-19T12:22:24Z")
'02 Mercury sable. 80k miles. From Florida, now in Maryland. So my battery seems fine, I’m stuck 60 miles away from home and after a nice Valentine’s date with the old lady the car won’t try to turn over. Headlights wor… --- ## [2007 Chevrolet Malibu CEL is still on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-malibu-cel-is-still-on/158790)
**Author:** [@Deborah35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deborah35)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 11:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-malibu-cel-is-still-on/158790 "2020-02-19T11:54:50Z")
Check engine light is on. I replaced the gas cap but the light didn’t go off --- ## [Wont pass smog](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-pass-smog/158827)
**Author:** [@Jason\_Scheel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jason_Scheel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-pass-smog/158827 "2020-02-19T04:54:26Z")
So i have done everything to get my 2002 subaru outback to pass smog. New Catalytic converters, new o2 sensor, new ECU cars got a tune up. And its still says when i take it in the cat. not ready the monitors arent workin… --- ## [Rusted Subframe Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusted-subframe-replacement/70273)
**Author:** [@hingstma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hingstma)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusted-subframe-replacement/70273 "2020-02-19T03:47:58Z")
Took my car in because I thought the tie rod popped off again since it has twice before, but as it turns out, the subframe was so corroded from the salt and snow up in MI that a bolt that connects the tie rod (I think) w… --- ## [2006 Acura TL has outline crack on passenger airbag](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-acura-tl-has-outline-crack-on-passenger-airbag/158578)
**Author:** [@BobLewis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobLewis)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-acura-tl-has-outline-crack-on-passenger-airbag/158578 "2020-02-19T03:42:40Z")
One NJ owner always garaged 65k TL has developed an outline crack over the passenger side airbag. Is Acura giving ant help in repairing? --- ## [Transmission / Clutch Failure/FRUSTRATION / DESPERATION](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-clutch-failure-frustration-desperation/158325)
**Author:** [@jwildtg\_163182](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jwildtg_163182)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-clutch-failure-frustration-desperation/158325 "2020-02-19T02:33:56Z")
Hi I’m new here. I have a 95 Isuzu pickup that has a 2.3 L 5 speed transmission. We had it towed to a cousin of my boyfriend and he changed the clutch, clutch cable, well a complete clutch kit including cable. It’ a manu… --- ## [Car overheating Plz Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheating-plz-help/158801)
**Author:** [@Diamond\_Mack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diamond_Mack)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheating-plz-help/158801 "2020-02-19T02:33:17Z")
I recently got a new water pump put on, flushed the heater core hose and a new thermostat. My car overheated today and my radiator cap wasn’t hot just the hose connected to the thermostat was and the smoke was coming fro… --- ## [2017 Nissan Sentra stopped on freeway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-sentra-stopped-on-freeway/158788)
**Author:** [@TiffanyWashington](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TiffanyWashington)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-sentra-stopped-on-freeway/158788 "2020-02-19T02:18:09Z")
New 2017 Nissan off the lot, fast forward 2020 driving on the freeway car acts like it is not getting enough power to move and boom it just stops --- ## [2008 Hyundai Sonata - Oil light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-sonata-oil-light/158804)
**Author:** [@AnneAlba](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnneAlba)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-sonata-oil-light/158804 "2020-02-19T02:04:10Z")
Oil light goes on constantly - like within 24 hours of adding oil. There’s no sign of leaks, no blue smoke, nothing. Dipstick says oil needed. ??? --- ## [57 Tbird oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/57-tbird-oil/158374)
**Author:** [@williamBhopkins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williamBhopkins)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/57-tbird-oil/158374 "2020-02-19T02:00:24Z")
Would Shell Rotella t-4… 15-40 be a good choice for my excellent condition 312cu stock engine for it’s oil changes.? --- ## [2008 Jeep Patriot transmission rebuild estimate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-patriot-transmission-rebuild-estimate/158776)
**Author:** [@DeeReices](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeeReices)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-patriot-transmission-rebuild-estimate/158776 "2020-02-19T01:33:52Z")
Is $500 in labor costs fairly accurate and fair for rebuild or replacement of a Transmission? --- ## [2009 Toyota Venza window and hatch issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-venza-window-and-hatch-issues/158778)
**Author:** [@arlean](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arlean)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-venza-window-and-hatch-issues/158778 "2020-02-18T18:14:42Z")
unable to operate car front car window from drivers side. rear hatch door wont open automatilly any more --- ## [F-150 battery light and alarm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f-150-battery-light-and-alarm/158771)
**Author:** [@davidbeasley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidbeasley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f-150-battery-light-and-alarm/158771 "2020-02-18T17:35:01Z")
Ford f150 2011 xlt battery light and alarm come on and you can press the ok and it moves it to the lower right side of screen. There is no problem with starting or driving with lights on. After stopping it will start bac… --- ## [2016 Ford Edge transmission thunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-edge-transmission-thunk/158221)
**Author:** [@Mary15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mary15)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-edge-transmission-thunk/158221 "2020-02-19T00:04:06Z")
Transmission sometimes may a loud thunking noise when driving on highway and vehicle is shifting. Vehicle already had Engine and Transmission replaced before 5000 miles. My sensor on the car go off with nothing around an… --- ## [Car jolts at low speeds (both decelerating and accelerating!)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-jolts-at-low-speeds-both-decelerating-and-accelerating/158753)
**Author:** [@Matt\_Holden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt_Holden)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-jolts-at-low-speeds-both-decelerating-and-accelerating/158753 "2020-02-18T23:59:55Z")
My car (2015 suzuki, celerio, 3-cyl auto with 50,000 kms on it) jolts when I am driving at low speeds. This happens when I am decelerating, accelerating, or just holding a low constant speed. The jolting stops if I am go… --- ## [2017 Dodge Caravan - tire pressure sensor coincidence?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-caravan-tire-pressure-sensor-coincidence/158786)
**Author:** [@Tommunie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tommunie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-caravan-tire-pressure-sensor-coincidence/158786 "2020-02-18T21:26:59Z")
Bad pressure sensor after tire was replaced. Don’t think it’s just a coincidence as tire shop claims. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=412) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=414)