# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=428 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 429 --- ## [98 ram 1500 rebuild](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-ram-1500-rebuild/157107)
**Author:** [@Drewsgaragellc\_162456](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Drewsgaragellc_162456)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-ram-1500-rebuild/157107 "2020-01-28T21:03:27Z")
I’m rebuilding my 5.2L magnum from my 98 ram I wanna make as much power to the rear wheel as possible. I would like to know what parts should I upgrade to make the most power possible? And is a mopar purple shaft too muc… --- ## [White smoke comin from hood passenger side, very strong funny smell, and trouble starting back up!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-comin-from-hood-passenger-side-very-strong-funny-smell-and-trouble-starting-back-up/78897)
**Author:** [@Nat87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nat87)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-comin-from-hood-passenger-side-very-strong-funny-smell-and-trouble-starting-back-up/78897 "2020-01-28T20:54:17Z")
Hi. Im a 25yr old female with absolutely no knowledge of cars what so ever, sad but true! Now let me start by saying ive had this car for about 3yrs & have never had any major problems. Earlier today, about my second tim… --- ## [2010 Ford Focus knocking sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-focus-knocking-sound/119287)
**Author:** [@MaureenHackett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaureenHackett)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-focus-knocking-sound/119287 "2020-01-28T20:36:28Z")
The car is knocking at the right rear area --- ## [Should be easy one. Rear passenger side brake fluid leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-be-easy-one-rear-passenger-side-brake-fluid-leak/157454)
**Author:** [@openshuttersaz\_147147](https://community.cartalk.com/u/openshuttersaz_147147)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-be-easy-one-rear-passenger-side-brake-fluid-leak/157454 "2020-01-28T19:50:26Z")
2012 Ford Flex brake fluid low light came on. I came home and saw the fluid leaked in the driveway. I looked under the car and took a photo. The fluid leaks more when I have the parking brake engaged would I guess would … --- ## [2013 Hyundai Tucson - Bad noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-tucson-bad-noise/129822)
**Author:** [@Jim59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim59)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-tucson-bad-noise/129822 "2020-01-28T19:41:23Z")
Bought GLS 2.4L 2 yrs. ago. No problems until last week after 10 min drive, engine cut off and I thought I heard a noise like hitting a pot hole. Was able to start car eventually but AAA was already arrived so they towe… --- ## [2003 Volkswagen Passat - diesel damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-passat-diesel-damage/157406)
**Author:** [@Sherrie01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sherrie01)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-passat-diesel-damage/157406 "2020-01-28T17:39:49Z")
Recently I purchased what I thought was premium gasoline at the local Gas Station/ As it turns out there was a mix up with the fuel in the fuel pumps instead it was DIESEL I drove approx.10 miles total after fueling…, ne… --- ## [2003 Toyota Camry stalled and died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-camry-stalled-and-died/157399)
**Author:** [@austin58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/austin58)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-camry-stalled-and-died/157399 "2020-01-28T16:42:22Z")
my 03 Camry stalled and died when getting off the exit ramp, popped the hood and their was oil puddlling on top of transmission. cranks but will not start checked for spark changed coils and plugs still cranks but won’t … --- ## [2004 Nissan Quest - Shuts down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-quest-shuts-down/157452)
**Author:** [@Kingsley18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kingsley18)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-quest-shuts-down/157452 "2020-01-28T16:41:53Z")
Good day, I bought a Nissan Quest 2004 3.5 SL for my father a month ago. He has called me twice this week that the engine shut down while driving on the highway. What really is the issue with it. Is it engine or electric… --- ## [Removing serpentine tensioner - 2005 vw Jetta 2.5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-serpentine-tensioner-2005-vw-jetta-2-5/157436)
**Author:** [@Cruddy\_Scott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cruddy_Scott)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-serpentine-tensioner-2005-vw-jetta-2-5/157436 "2020-01-28T16:35:48Z")
I just wanna figure out what tool I need to take this serpentine tensioner off --- ## [2016 RAM 2500 - Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ram-2500-leak/157448)
**Author:** [@PatHubbard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatHubbard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ram-2500-leak/157448 "2020-01-28T16:33:01Z")
At 20,000 miles we could smell a hot coolant odor inside the cab of our 2016 Ram 2500 Truck, dealership topped off fluids, but odor strong when turning on heat. At 35,000 miles same issue and dealership added orange cool… --- ## [2010 Ford Fusion - Brakes broke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-brakes-broke/157444)
**Author:** [@tammismith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tammismith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-brakes-broke/157444 "2020-01-28T16:29:56Z")
having issues with brakes when hitting a pot hole or really any kind of bump in the road to hard my brakes fill like they let lose and go to the ground. I have almost hit somebody because I had to stop Quickly and I hit … --- ## [2006 Chevrolet Aveo - Trans issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-aveo-trans-issues/157450)
**Author:** [@MarkClark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkClark)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-aveo-trans-issues/157450 "2020-01-28T14:49:30Z")
would drive about 500 to 700 the transmission stops pulling I can put it in neutral shut the car off shut it back up put it in gear and it would start pulling again I parked it now it wont go in gear --- ## [2008 Mercury Mariner - worth fixing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercury-mariner-worth-fixing/157414)
**Author:** [@KyleWatson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KyleWatson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercury-mariner-worth-fixing/157414 "2020-01-28T14:36:27Z")
I have a problem that has been going on for about 8 months. The check engine light will go on indicating a misfire on a couple of cylinders. I’ve had coil plugs changed and the problem looked at 4 or 5 times. About $5… --- ## [2013 Dodge Charger - Door stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-charger-door-stuck/157446)
**Author:** [@Troy52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Troy52)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-charger-door-stuck/157446 "2020-01-28T14:06:24Z")
rear driver door won,t open at all. from inside or outside. 2013 charger --- ## [Changed driver's seat-belt, SRS light on 2005 Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changed-drivers-seat-belt-srs-light-on-2005-camry/157179)
**Author:** [@erikkfriberg\_153193](https://community.cartalk.com/u/erikkfriberg_153193)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changed-drivers-seat-belt-srs-light-on-2005-camry/157179 "2020-01-28T13:34:38Z")
I changed the seat-belt in my wife’s 2005 Camry, now the SRS light is on. Coincidence? (Long story, but I did turn the car on with the seat belt disconnected.) Ok to reset? How do I reset? (I have seen a lot of differ… --- ## [2006 Nissan Maxima thumps when applying the brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-maxima-thumps-when-applying-the-brakes/157389)
**Author:** [@cos07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cos07)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-maxima-thumps-when-applying-the-brakes/157389 "2020-01-28T13:32:23Z")
had brakes done on all 4 wheels, new rotors and pads. car has a thumping sound when you apply brakes. Had frt. rotors turned, again, it still has thumping noise. Was told rear brakes are slipping, have to drive car about… --- ## [1998 Toyota 4Runner needed repeated clutch replacements](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-4runner-needed-repeated-clutch-replacements/157395)
**Author:** [@gracebarca01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gracebarca01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-4runner-needed-repeated-clutch-replacements/157395 "2020-01-28T13:30:01Z")
Clutch - 3 replacements- works for 1 or 2 days then seizes up. Towed it 100 miles to Toyota and when it arrived it worked perfectly. For a few days. In a Toyota 4Runner forum they say that this is common in ‘98s. sev… --- ## [2001 Dodge Ram 2500 ABS light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-ram-2500-abs-light/157438)
**Author:** [@JerryDodgen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerryDodgen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-ram-2500-abs-light/157438 "2020-01-28T12:43:27Z")
ABS and Brake light are on and the ABS pump runs even when key is out is the the module --- ## [2000 Dodge Ram 3500 tries to start itself til battery dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-dodge-ram-3500-tries-to-start-itself-til-battery-dies/157416)
**Author:** [@j.j.Jones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/j.j.Jones)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2020, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-dodge-ram-3500-tries-to-start-itself-til-battery-dies/157416 "2020-01-27T20:45:08Z")
My car wants to start itself in the middle of the night. It tries and tries until it runs down the battery. We are at least the second owner. Is it caused by a remote control or what? How can we fix this? --- ## [Market value of a very clean 1973 Mercedes 450 SL?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/market-value-of-a-very-clean-1973-mercedes-450-sl/46676)
**Author:** [@Docnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Docnick)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 10:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/market-value-of-a-very-clean-1973-mercedes-450-sl/46676 "2020-01-28T10:36:34Z")
A retired freidn is selling a very clean 1973 Merecedes 450 SL with 2 tops, since his wife will no longer be driving it. The car has been professionallly maintained by the dealer and in the last 10 years only drive… --- ## [Audi a4 issues starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a4-issues-starting/157366)
**Author:** [@crisrex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crisrex)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a4-issues-starting/157366 "2020-01-28T04:49:28Z")
I have a 2011 audi a4 that I have recently bought two months ago. the issue first started when I turned the car on and it was at idling; the car just started shaking and the check engine started flashing for a bit and th… --- ## [2010 Subaru Tribeca - zapping noise in dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-tribeca-zapping-noise-in-dash/157294)
**Author:** [@peter38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peter38)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-tribeca-zapping-noise-in-dash/157294 "2020-01-28T04:40:53Z")
intermittent buzzing zapping noise coming from dash board center to drivers side extremely annoying --- ## [2007 Toyota Corolla - Headlight switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-corolla-headlight-switch/157375)
**Author:** [@Frieda50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frieda50)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 4:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-corolla-headlight-switch/157375 "2020-01-28T04:21:19Z")
where in witbank can one get headlight switch fixed --- ## [2015 Chrysler Town & Country - No seat heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chrysler-town-country-no-seat-heat/157360)
**Author:** [@EttieneCoetzer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EttieneCoetzer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chrysler-town-country-no-seat-heat/157360 "2020-01-28T04:14:34Z")
Front heated seat does not work. When I press the switch the light stays on for 3 sec and goes off. Checked the fuses in the fuse box and all good. Checked the wires underneath the seat and can’t see any problems. --- ## [2021 Nissan Altima - Does not like the heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-nissan-altima-does-not-like-the-heat/157429)
**Author:** [@Dewayne50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dewayne50)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-nissan-altima-does-not-like-the-heat/157429 "2020-01-28T03:56:56Z")
in the hot summer or on a 100 mile trip the car will not run over 60 mph sometimes --- ## [2013 Dodge Challenger overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-challenger-overheating/157349)
**Author:** [@RosieMar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RosieMar)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-challenger-overheating/157349 "2020-01-28T03:19:19Z")
My Daughter added Disel in her 2013 Challenger. We drained the disel from the gas tank. We also clear gas lines, cleaned out fuel injection and we replaced gas pump. It ran for a few weeks and now ita been overheating an… --- ## [2010 Toyota Corolla s no start no crank no noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla-s-no-start-no-crank-no-noise/157325)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Sherman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark_Sherman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla-s-no-start-no-crank-no-noise/157325 "2020-01-28T02:41:25Z")
So I have a 2010 Toyota Corolla s a few months ago turned my car off came out and no start no nothing I have been jumping the starter with the battery it went out battery went out alternator went out all 3 have been chan… --- ## [2013 Ford Taurus smells of gas when parked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-taurus-smells-of-gas-when-parked/157404)
**Author:** [@BurlMcCormick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BurlMcCormick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2020, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-taurus-smells-of-gas-when-parked/157404 "2020-01-27T21:09:03Z")
Strong smell of gasoline fumes. When vehicle is parked. What is the cause of this? Also are there any recalls on the vehicle? --- ## [2005 Nissan Murano - What caused this crack?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-murano-what-caused-this-crack/157362)
**Author:** [@Kevin03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kevin03)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2020, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-murano-what-caused-this-crack/157362 "2020-01-27T19:47:01Z")
what can cause a radiator to crack at the top near the hose? --- ## [2013 Subaru Outback weird sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-outback-weird-sound/157203)
**Author:** [@MonicaLimon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MonicaLimon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2020, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-outback-weird-sound/157203 "2020-01-27T17:34:09Z")
My car is making a weird sound when I come to a stop and the car is idling in drive but the sound stops when I put it in neutral. What is going on? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=427) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=429)