# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=448 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 449 --- ## [Cadillac ats steering wheel vibrations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-ats-steering-wheel-vibrations/155115)
**Author:** [@jethroorpilla27\_161202](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jethroorpilla27_161202)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2019, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-ats-steering-wheel-vibrations/155115 "2019-12-29T23:18:53Z")
hey guys So i recently got winter tires for my 2014 cadillac ats and noticed that my steering wheel had some very slight vibration. I thought it was weird but continued driving for about 3 weeks hoping it would go away … --- ## [Steering became stiff then back to normal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-became-stiff-then-back-to-normal/155518)
**Author:** [@srb051972\_161441](https://community.cartalk.com/u/srb051972_161441)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2019, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-became-stiff-then-back-to-normal/155518 "2019-12-29T21:12:07Z")
2007 Nissan Maxima. All fine. Got to stop sign to turn Right…started turn ok then suddenly steering wheel became stiff car wouldnt turn then just as fast went back to “normal” .steering wheel loosened up & able turn. I i… --- ## [What is this cranking noise when depressing brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-cranking-noise-when-depressing-brake/139590)
**Author:** [@dlugosmi\_151449](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dlugosmi_151449)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2019, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-cranking-noise-when-depressing-brake/139590 "2019-12-29T20:24:41Z")
2007 Kia Spectra. When I depress the brake pedal with car in gear it makes a loud cranking noise. In park there is no noise. https://imgur.com/gallery/J6iVu5K --- ## [I need to tips for long term storage of a brand new caliper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-to-tips-for-long-term-storage-of-a-brand-new-caliper/155478)
**Author:** [@Queue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Queue)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2019, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-to-tips-for-long-term-storage-of-a-brand-new-caliper/155478 "2019-12-29T19:47:12Z")
Long story short: the problem I was experiencing turned out not to be the caliper itself but rather the one of the two caliper bolts that hold the caliper bracket to the knuckle fell out (leaving only the top bolt in pla… --- ## [A knock noise when accelerating after a stop!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-knock-noise-when-accelerating-after-a-stop/155504)
**Author:** [@Shiban\_Alheiidari](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shiban_Alheiidari)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2019, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-knock-noise-when-accelerating-after-a-stop/155504 "2019-12-29T18:57:34Z")
Every time I fully stop then accelerate I hear a grinding knock for a split second and everything is normal after! I don’t know what it is it seems like it coming from the front left but someone said it could be from the… --- ## [Shark fin antenna knocked off, Subaru Forester 2018](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shark-fin-antenna-knocked-off-subaru-forester-2018/138762)
**Author:** [@HelenCurtis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HelenCurtis)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2019, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shark-fin-antenna-knocked-off-subaru-forester-2018/138762 "2019-12-29T17:47:04Z")
My garage door did not open completely. When I backed into the garage, I knocked off the “shark fin” Starlink antenna. Is it safe to drive in the rain? Is this something that I better go to the dealership to fix or co… --- ## [2017 Subaru BRZ - Vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-brz-vibrates/155418)
**Author:** [@haneydustin23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/haneydustin23)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2019, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-brz-vibrates/155418 "2019-12-29T13:47:04Z")
i was driving in the rain and as i was turning i started sliding. i hit the curb with my front driver side wheel. Didnt think anything of it until i noticed a slight vibration in the floorboard and steering wheel mainly … --- ## [Tiburon STRANGE noise turning right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tiburon-strange-noise-turning-right/155472)
**Author:** [@Tlotts.tl\_161408](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tlotts.tl_161408)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2019, 11:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tiburon-strange-noise-turning-right/155472 "2019-12-29T11:38:02Z")
2007 Hyundai Tiburon 150k miles. Strange rubbing/whirling noise while turning right at slow speeds and the noise speeds up after it starts.(even if I am parking and not accelerating). Only happens sometimes not always, s… --- ## [2003 Subaru Baja How to remove paint splatter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-baja-how-to-remove-paint-splatter/155443)
**Author:** [@GaryWeaver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryWeaver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2019, 4:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-baja-how-to-remove-paint-splatter/155443 "2019-12-29T04:10:57Z")
How to get paint splatter off of car surface? --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Equinox - heat doesn’t work when started remotely](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-equinox-heat-doesn-t-work-when-started-remotely/155464)
**Author:** [@jeannineschoenfelder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeannineschoenfelder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2019, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-equinox-heat-doesn-t-work-when-started-remotely/155464 "2019-12-29T01:38:57Z")
when remote start it won’t heat car --- ## [2007 ford f-1580 xlt acceleration hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-f-1580-xlt-acceleration-hesitation/155435)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Roth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael_Roth)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2019, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-f-1580-xlt-acceleration-hesitation/155435 "2019-12-29T00:08:41Z")
I have a 2007 Ford F-150 XLT, recently installed a new motor. due to the bad oil pump that’s causes the truck to start ticking pretty bad. so we changed out the motor, From Jasper Motors, with an updated fuel pump and pl… --- ## [1998 BMW 328 has a fishy smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-bmw-328-has-a-fishy-smell/155389)
**Author:** [@Laura241](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Laura241)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-bmw-328-has-a-fishy-smell/155389 "2019-12-28T23:15:36Z")
Why does my 98 328i convertible have a fishy smell? The trunk has the strongest odor when I lift cover 2 the battery and smell is stronger --- ## [2006 Toyota Tacoma - Code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-tacoma-code/155449)
**Author:** [@Carlos32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carlos32)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-tacoma-code/155449 "2019-12-28T22:00:10Z")
I have an 2006 tacoma, I have an engine light and connected my obd2, its giving me error code “p0741 PERFORMANCE, TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH Solenoid/stuck off”. Do I have to replace the solenoid or can a RE-flash fix this … --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-silverado-1500-jerks/155451)
**Author:** [@JimHoyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimHoyman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-silverado-1500-jerks/155451 "2019-12-28T21:57:08Z")
It jerks into gear everytime , there is something wrong but dealership said that the way they are , I hate to say it , but Dodges are lookin better --- ## [2019 Volvo XC60 - Need remote help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volvo-xc60-need-remote-help/155447)
**Author:** [@BH18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BH18)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volvo-xc60-need-remote-help/155447 "2019-12-28T21:57:07Z")
2019 xc40 after 5 months / 6000 miles is completely dead. I used the key to unlock driver’s door, but unable to: unlock passenger doors & trunk, use On-Call button start car On-call service guy couldn’t jump start the… --- ## [2016 Nissan Altima - Recurring rust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-altima-recurring-rust/155424)
**Author:** [@JohnJensen02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnJensen02)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-altima-recurring-rust/155424 "2019-12-28T21:51:43Z")
Rust formed and paint bubbled on trunk lid. It was under warranty - under 50,000 miles, less than 3 years old - so they “repaired” it. It turns out they didn’t do it properly, as a few months later it came back. I’ve now… --- ## [2015 Hyundai Tucson - Smokes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-tucson-smokes/155414)
**Author:** [@Welch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Welch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-tucson-smokes/155414 "2019-12-28T21:48:23Z")
Hyundai Tucson emitting smoke hesitating to accelerate on highway burning oil. Used but still under manufacturer warranty. I now look back at car fax & see it sat in Houston for a couple months with no mileage run up at … --- ## [2009 Toyota Tacoma - Emissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-tacoma-emissions/155187)
**Author:** [@RickLord](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickLord)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-tacoma-emissions/155187 "2019-12-28T21:28:30Z")
Since I don’t use it as a truck much anymore I’m thinking of trading my Tacoma in for something smaller that gets better gas mileage, and that got me to wondering if better mileage would be the only benefit of a new car. … --- ## [2017 Jeep Cherokee - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-cherokee-transmission-issues/155290)
**Author:** [@Rron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rron)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-cherokee-transmission-issues/155290 "2019-12-28T21:04:37Z")
Transmission shifts to often and never goes above 7th gear. Engine may stall when driving highway or in town when starting out from parking lot very dangerous to be in traffic . --- ## [Radio turns on when car is off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-turns-on-when-car-is-off/58060)
**Author:** [@Ruberg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ruberg)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-turns-on-when-car-is-off/58060 "2019-12-28T20:23:11Z")
My Radio has been turning on when the truck is off and the keys are out of the ignition. Does anyone have any ideas on an easy way to fix this ? I have a 1999 Ford ranger. --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Equinox - Time sensitive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-equinox-time-sensitive/155321)
**Author:** [@MarilynSelf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarilynSelf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-equinox-time-sensitive/155321 "2019-12-28T17:38:03Z")
how pressing to get fixed -bushing bad on lower arms --- ## [2009 Hyundai Genesis - Stuck in 3rd - best first move?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-genesis-stuck-in-3rd-best-first-move/155335)
**Author:** [@kenneth36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kenneth36)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-genesis-stuck-in-3rd-best-first-move/155335 "2019-12-28T14:23:58Z")
transmission stuck in 3rd gear --- ## [2016 Honda HR-V mileage dropped after tire change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-hr-v-mileage-dropped-after-tire-change/155407)
**Author:** [@Gregory06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gregory06)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-hr-v-mileage-dropped-after-tire-change/155407 "2019-12-28T14:09:39Z")
My mpg went from 35 to 29 on the interstate after replacing the Michelin mxv4 tires to the Michelin premier a/s --- ## [Motor Oil Level](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-oil-level/155395)
**Author:** [@DanTuch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanTuch)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 4:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-oil-level/155395 "2019-12-28T04:53:56Z")
I accidently added a little too much motor oil and now the dip stick shows oil level to be about a quarter inch above the SAFE markings. Is this a concern? Thanks --- ## [2004 Nissan Sentra - is this problem really the alternator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-sentra-is-this-problem-really-the-alternator/155369)
**Author:** [@Heather\_Bennett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Heather_Bennett)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-sentra-is-this-problem-really-the-alternator/155369 "2019-12-28T04:00:59Z")
My alternator died a few months back, replaced it with a brand new one. Yesterday my brake light and battery light came on, which is what happened last time the alt went bad. On my way to a mechanic it completely lost en… --- ## [Stalling 2015 GMC Terrain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-2015-gmc-terrain/155382)
**Author:** [@Erica04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erica04)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-2015-gmc-terrain/155382 "2019-12-28T02:35:35Z")
I was trying to reverse from a parking spot at the store, my car stalled. I thought it was a fluke as I had no light come on, and it seemed to run fine from there. Then I pulled to a stop sign a few days later, and it st… --- ## [Anti Squeal Shims (Toyota Brakes)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-squeal-shims-toyota-brakes/155367)
**Author:** [@tom418](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom418)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-squeal-shims-toyota-brakes/155367 "2019-12-28T02:30:27Z")
I’m changing rear brake pads and rotors on my 1995 Toyota Avalon.The FSM (page BR-21) states that “when replacing pads, anti squeal shims are replaced along with the pads”. Does this mean "replaced with NEW "ones? The … --- ## [Ford fiesta 2014 leak in boot and soaking footwells](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fiesta-2014-leak-in-boot-and-soaking-footwells/155365)
**Author:** [@Lisamccormick91\_161344](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisamccormick91_161344)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fiesta-2014-leak-in-boot-and-soaking-footwells/155365 "2019-12-28T01:31:56Z")
Hi everyone. I’m having a nightmare with my car, I’ve had it 8 months it’s a Ford fiesta 2014, the boot fills up with water when I drive it and it’s wet, I mean really fills up like finger deep, and the drivers side foot… --- ## [1998 Buick Regal - No high beams](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-buick-regal-no-high-beams/155347)
**Author:** [@RolandoMelendezSr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RolandoMelendezSr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-buick-regal-no-high-beams/155347 "2019-12-28T00:19:41Z")
The high beam don’t work. Fuses and bulbs are OK. --- ## [Contitech Timing Belt Kits?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/contitech-timing-belt-kits/71052)
**Author:** [@DustyT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DustyT)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/contitech-timing-belt-kits/71052 "2019-12-27T23:40:44Z")
Did a search on this product and didn't come up with much on Contitech timing belts, so thought I'd post this up! I just had the timing belt, water pump, and pulleys replaced on my '02 Tacoma 3.4L. I asked for a quote … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=447) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=449)