# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=414 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 415 --- ## [Chevrolet Malibu clunks when coming to a stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-malibu-clunks-when-coming-to-a-stop/158782)
**Author:** [@sveingrimstad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sveingrimstad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-malibu-clunks-when-coming-to-a-stop/158782 "2020-02-18T21:11:42Z")
upon coming to a stop, quite often there will be a rather noticeable clunking sound . dealer charged me for a diagnostic but found nothing wrong. problem is still there, someone suggested maybe motor mount? --- ## [2012 Subaru WRX has to be jumped to start, and dies shortly after](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-wrx-has-to-be-jumped-to-start-and-dies-shortly-after/158737)
**Author:** [@Pahrokkal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pahrokkal)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-wrx-has-to-be-jumped-to-start-and-dies-shortly-after/158737 "2020-02-18T21:08:02Z")
Yeah. 2012 WRX sedan with 84k miles. This actually isn’t my car, I’m asking because I found one with the issue and have an idea on some things it could be, but was wondering what other people might think it is. It has to… --- ## [2016 Chevy Colorado heating system failed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevy-colorado-heating-system-failed/158765)
**Author:** [@JamesAlderman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesAlderman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevy-colorado-heating-system-failed/158765 "2020-02-18T18:42:50Z")
I have a 2016 z71 Colorado. this winter the heating system stopped working soon after the bumper to bumper warranty had expired. Took it to the dealership to discover that the temperature valve has a crack which prevents… --- ## [Smoke from vents/hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-from-vents-hood/158772)
**Author:** [@kileytrav\_163468](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kileytrav_163468)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-from-vents-hood/158772 "2020-02-18T18:19:53Z")
Hi Everyone! First time poster here, hoping to get some honest feedback for preparation before taking my truck in. I have a 2014 Ford F150 XLT, about 180k miles. About a month ago I started to notice some smoke come int… --- ## [2004 F-150 Won't Start - Trying to diagnose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-f-150-wont-start-trying-to-diagnose/158763)
**Author:** [@emd802\_163464](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emd802_163464)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-f-150-wont-start-trying-to-diagnose/158763 "2020-02-18T16:24:21Z")
I have a 2004 F-150 STX 2WD with the 4.6L that I inherited from my grandfather this past winter. About 2 months ago, it had a really hard time shifting out of park, so I left it neutral with the keys in it. This naturall… --- ## [Car doesn't start at all](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-doesnt-start-at-all/158754)
**Author:** [@Birungi\_Brianz\_Pounds\_Wycliffe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Birungi_Brianz_Pounds_Wycliffe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-doesnt-start-at-all/158754 "2020-02-18T16:13:40Z")
Hello team hope this finds u well my Subaru forester with engine number EJ20JDX1FE the engine knocked and I changed the engine with a half engine block then after the repairing cranking it doesn’t start any more,it has n… --- ## [2012 Toyota Highlander - Clicks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-highlander-clicks/158740)
**Author:** [@JoeMasciangelo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeMasciangelo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-highlander-clicks/158740 "2020-02-18T15:19:39Z")
Clicking in right real wheel when I turn to the right. It stops when I pick up speed --- ## [2001 Mazda Tribute Conundrum](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-tribute-conundrum/158616)
**Author:** [@rsmith111689\_163373](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rsmith111689_163373)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-tribute-conundrum/158616 "2020-02-18T15:16:35Z")
I have a 01’ Tribute 3.0 6 Cyl with 215k miles. It ran perfect for about 13k miles after we bought it. Had a misfire, that got bad quick and we ended up replacing all 3 catalytic converters along with the O2s, plugs, wir… --- ## [‘07 highlander hybrid having weird intermittent electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-highlander-hybrid-having-weird-intermittent-electrical-issues/158638)
**Author:** [@zoobird12345\_163388](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zoobird12345_163388)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 11:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-highlander-hybrid-having-weird-intermittent-electrical-issues/158638 "2020-02-18T11:56:31Z")
Hey everyone- first post here. Got an ‘07 highlander hybrid that we’ve had for the past 13 years. It only has 80,000 miles on it as we live in the city and barely ever drive it. A few months ago, we were driving and th… --- ## [Unsure if power steering hose actually needs replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unsure-if-power-steering-hose-actually-needs-replacement/158747)
**Author:** [@Theswedking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theswedking)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 5:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unsure-if-power-steering-hose-actually-needs-replacement/158747 "2020-02-18T05:37:31Z")
I have a 2007 Nissan Murano. When cold it will scream and moan. When it warms up it is quite. It got to where recently it felt like I lost some of my power steering power. While the engine was at operation temperate, I… --- ## [2011 Dodge Journey transmission trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-journey-transmission-trouble/158665)
**Author:** [@Crane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crane)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 5:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-journey-transmission-trouble/158665 "2020-02-18T05:20:25Z")
car transmission races like crazy in forward and reverse, but doesn’t go very fast, I can only drive it close (afraid of breaking down for good) but driving it a block and back it seems like it doesn’t shift in higher ge… --- ## [2013 Hyundai Santa Fe antifreeze in the washer reservoir](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-santa-fe-antifreeze-in-the-washer-reservoir/158644)
**Author:** [@DARCIROMANOSKY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DARCIROMANOSKY)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-santa-fe-antifreeze-in-the-washer-reservoir/158644 "2020-02-18T04:48:24Z")
Anti freeze in washer reservoir --- ## [2011 BMW Z4 - do you have to do the drive cycle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-z4-do-you-have-to-do-the-drive-cycle/158655)
**Author:** [@RONHILL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RONHILL)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-z4-do-you-have-to-do-the-drive-cycle/158655 "2020-02-18T04:28:28Z")
So my brother’s 2011 BMW Z4 had not been driven much in the previous 3 months and failed the Delaware safety/emissions test because the O2 sensor and Catalyst were “not ready”. The tech’s first question was “had we repl… --- ## [2001 Subaru Forester Overheats after Mechanic added head gasket fixer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-subaru-forester-overheats-after-mechanic-added-head-gasket-fixer/158545)
**Author:** [@Markk\_Louros](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Markk_Louros)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-subaru-forester-overheats-after-mechanic-added-head-gasket-fixer/158545 "2020-02-18T02:49:26Z")
I recently brought my car to a mechanic because I noticed my coolant was emptying from the reservoir every time I drove the vehicle. It never overheated. Took it to a mechanic to get it checked out. I was specific tha… --- ## [2013 Subaru Outback - 3 engines, two transmissions in 100K miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-outback-3-engines-two-transmissions-in-100k-miles/158693)
**Author:** [@NickHealy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NickHealy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-outback-3-engines-two-transmissions-in-100k-miles/158693 "2020-02-18T02:45:35Z")
Bought a new 2013 Outback 2.5 premium. We are now on our 3rd engine and our 2nd CVT! Took a 1,300 mile trip to Florida with around 20,000 miles on it. It burned over a quart of oil going down and then over another quart … --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Brake-related vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-silverado-1500-brake-related-vibration/158720)
**Author:** [@ken12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ken12)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-silverado-1500-brake-related-vibration/158720 "2020-02-18T01:51:13Z")
2008 Silverado , just had new brakes about a month go installed. when I go to stop , there is vibration in the steerling wheel --had brakes checked 'ok" can this be a abs issue? --- ## [Dodge Caravan 2001 Revs High and Goes Out of Gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-caravan-2001-revs-high-and-goes-out-of-gear/158713)
**Author:** [@Olanrewaju\_Olukosi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Olanrewaju_Olukosi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-caravan-2001-revs-high-and-goes-out-of-gear/158713 "2020-02-18T01:25:14Z")
Hello All, This all started at the beginning of the strong winter and it is getting worse even with the temperature dropping to around -10 and-20 Celcius. The issue is that in the early mornings, after plugging the car … --- ## [2017 Toyota Highlander - loses power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-highlander-loses-power/158687)
**Author:** [@EdwardBrawmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdwardBrawmer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-highlander-loses-power/158687 "2020-02-18T00:17:37Z")
We will be driving down the highway and four separate times now what changing lanes to the left the engine totally looses power. Once we can get off the road and turn the car off, it will usually restart, except for the … --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Equinox - How to reset after battery swap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-equinox-how-to-reset-after-battery-swap/158732)
**Author:** [@huberty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/huberty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-equinox-how-to-reset-after-battery-swap/158732 "2020-02-17T23:21:58Z")
changed my battery how do you reset dash items etc. ? --- ## [1998 Olds 88 Turn Signals Quit Working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-olds-88-turn-signals-quit-working/88085)
**Author:** [@Dingalang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dingalang)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-olds-88-turn-signals-quit-working/88085 "2020-02-17T23:07:39Z")
My daughter's first car is a 1998 Olds 88. This car sat un-used for a number of years before we acquired it. A few months ago, the rhythm of the turn signal lights became irregular. Left or right, didn't matter. It w… --- ## [2007 Honda Fit Mass Air Flow Sensor Location/Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-fit-mass-air-flow-sensor-location-issues/154596)
**Author:** [@stellarowl12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stellarowl12)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-fit-mass-air-flow-sensor-location-issues/154596 "2020-02-17T21:52:39Z")
Hey yall, newbie here so any help/advice you have would be greatly appreciated. I did some research already and I’m like 85% confident that my 2007 Honda Fit (Sport)'s Mass Air Flow sensor is acting up. I notice sympto… --- ## [ABS, EPS light on 2005 500E 4 matic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-eps-light-on-2005-500e-4-matic/157870)
**Author:** [@ramikumi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramikumi)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-eps-light-on-2005-500e-4-matic/157870 "2020-02-17T21:26:05Z")
ABS, EPS light came on and the dealer/repair guy says its due to faulty steering rack valve and estimate of $1040 to repair. 6 months ago I had complained of same and the dealer/repair guy said it had to do with faulty … --- ## [2011 Hyundai Santa Fe - Ticks in time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-santa-fe-ticks-in-time/158723)
**Author:** [@WendyBellinger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WendyBellinger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-santa-fe-ticks-in-time/158723 "2020-02-17T21:22:24Z")
2011 hyundai santa fe ticking in time with rpm. Sounds like one cylinder, not all. Been doing this for a few months. Mileage 156,000. --- ## [2015 Ford Escape - Dumb message](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-dumb-message/158682)
**Author:** [@WaltMoore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WaltMoore)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-dumb-message/158682 "2020-02-17T20:17:55Z")
Accessories are powered for a timed period after ignition is turned off. Shortly after turn-off, the message appears,"System off to save battery. Please turn ignition off,or start engine.’ Kinda dumb,as the ignition is a… --- ## [2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 air doesn’t come out on floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-silverado-1500-air-doesn-t-come-out-on-floor/158566)
**Author:** [@GregGurwell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GregGurwell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-silverado-1500-air-doesn-t-come-out-on-floor/158566 "2020-02-17T19:24:23Z")
Air does not come out on floor --- ## [2004 GMC Canyon - Cure bad gas smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-canyon-cure-bad-gas-smell/158717)
**Author:** [@DaveGilbert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveGilbert)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-canyon-cure-bad-gas-smell/158717 "2020-02-17T15:34:20Z")
A couple of weeks ago someone wrote in complaining about a gas smell with their 2004 Chevy truck. I had the exact same problem and found it to be a bad fuel pressure regulator. The bad diaphragm sucked gas into the intak… --- ## [2009 Chevrolet Aveo - Died - where to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-aveo-died-where-to-start/158695)
**Author:** [@Emmanuel41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emmanuel41)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-aveo-died-where-to-start/158695 "2020-02-17T17:18:14Z")
2009 Aveo LT, while driving my rpm, speedometer, fuel and temperature gauges died. The next day car won’t start, dashboard lights come on but notice that fuel gauge has no indication. Usually by putting my key to the on … --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Express 1500 accelerator sticks open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-express-1500-accelerator-sticks-open/158661)
**Author:** [@Mike56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike56)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-express-1500-accelerator-sticks-open/158661 "2020-02-17T17:13:09Z")
What could cause the accelerator to stick wide open on my 2013 Chevrolet Express 1500 V8? --- ## [2016 Volvo XC70 battery life](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volvo-xc70-battery-life/158568)
**Author:** [@JohnChesnutt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnChesnutt)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volvo-xc70-battery-life/158568 "2020-02-17T16:43:23Z")
Had to replace Volvo battery after 3 1/2 years. Was under warranty. Why did it not last longer. Our son replaced his volvo XC 60 about the same length of time . His is a 2015. --- ## [How to catch someone letting air out of your tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-catch-someone-letting-air-out-of-your-tires/4799)
**Author:** [@groged](https://community.cartalk.com/u/groged)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-catch-someone-letting-air-out-of-your-tires/4799 "2020-02-17T16:17:22Z")
Someone is regularly letting air out of my tires. It is a different tire each time. I want to catch them or at least stop doing this. I live in town by a high school and have an ex that may do something like this. I … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=413) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=415)