# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=457 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 458 --- ## [2005 Scion tC - Power Steering?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-scion-tc-power-steering/154631)
**Author:** [@stevenhogenson\_160817](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stevenhogenson_160817)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-scion-tc-power-steering/154631 "2019-12-13T19:39:38Z")
Recently changed out a bad motor mount (post from a couple days ago) and then an issue with what I assume is the power steering started. Any ideas why this could have happened? Power steering fluid level is fine and ther… --- ## [2019 RAM 1500 - Low gas warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ram-1500-low-gas-warning/154556)
**Author:** [@Clayton01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clayton01)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ram-1500-low-gas-warning/154556 "2019-12-13T18:36:07Z")
Dear Car Talk, I recently bought a 2019 Ram 1500 Classic. I like the truck except for the knob used to replace a normal gear shift. It’s just another knob on the dash and I’ve already reached down once while driving to … --- ## [The car hasn't felt right since having major work done, and I can't tell if there's actually something wrong or if I'm just crazy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-car-hasnt-felt-right-since-having-major-work-done-and-i-cant-tell-if-theres-actually-something-wrong-or-if-im-just-crazy/154185)
**Author:** [@Frida1975](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frida1975)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-car-hasnt-felt-right-since-having-major-work-done-and-i-cant-tell-if-theres-actually-something-wrong-or-if-im-just-crazy/154185 "2019-12-13T18:26:49Z")
I took my Hyundai Accent in for it’s inspection about a month ago. It’s an old car with a lot of miles on it—a family friend sold it to me and said that the engine had been rebuilt–but I haven’t had any problems with it … --- ## [2012 Nissan Rogue - Tire question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-rogue-tire-question/154534)
**Author:** [@miller26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miller26)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-rogue-tire-question/154534 "2019-12-13T18:20:11Z")
My Michelin Continental 4x4 contact tires, at 30,000 mi, had 2 right side tires wear out on the edges, well below the expected warranty. I need seasonal tires to replace them and have loved during the past years how the… --- ## [2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - Lights and failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-lights-and-failure/154606)
**Author:** [@TimHenson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimHenson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-lights-and-failure/154606 "2019-12-13T14:14:01Z")
Instrument panel warning indicators come on, engine loses power or will not accelerate after stopping. Will not shift out of lower gear. --- ## [Check engine light 2007 Toyota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-2007-toyota/154600)
**Author:** [@johnbarry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnbarry)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 8:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-2007-toyota/154600 "2019-12-13T08:41:27Z")
Car runs fine, is only for vehicle inspection that I need it off? I reside in Pennsylvania. --- ## [Ask Someone: 1988 Ford F-150 #1575943919](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-1988-ford-f-150-1575943919/154365)
**Author:** [@padonahue56\_160750](https://community.cartalk.com/u/padonahue56_160750)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 6:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-1988-ford-f-150-1575943919/154365 "2019-12-13T06:12:36Z")
(excuse the long post) Hey y’all I’m new to the forum and had a problem that no mechanic has been able to figure out yet. I just picked up a 1988 F-150 5.0L/ 302 (Non-HO) 4x4 5spd with around 220k miles on it a few month… --- ## [2004 GMC Envoy - Lights on and off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-envoy-lights-on-and-off/154541)
**Author:** [@Tammienash](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tammienash)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-envoy-lights-on-and-off/154541 "2019-12-13T05:29:41Z")
My car check engine light came on but went off now my check oil change light came on but I had a oil change about 3months ago has this happened to anyone if so can you explain why --- ## [New rear rotor turning blue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-rear-rotor-turning-blue/154577)
**Author:** [@Ajkert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ajkert)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 4:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-rear-rotor-turning-blue/154577 "2019-12-13T04:29:19Z")
Just replaced my rear rotors/brake pads. Went with ceramic pads. Drove it and it all seemed fine. Got home and noticed one rear rotor turned blue near the base section where the studs are. Like a ring around the whole ba… --- ## [New starter grinding sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-starter-grinding-sound/154380)
**Author:** [@Danny.Pacheco21\_154552](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danny.Pacheco21_154552)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-starter-grinding-sound/154380 "2019-12-13T03:46:57Z")
After installing a new starter in my 1999 Mazda protege automatic. Transmission. I try to turn the car on and it makes a loud screeching squeal grinding sound…I rechecked the bolts the alignment and everything seems to b… --- ## [Tranny Flush Vs Drop the pan + Change Filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tranny-flush-vs-drop-the-pan-change-filter/154574)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tranny-flush-vs-drop-the-pan-change-filter/154574 "2019-12-13T03:39:47Z")
2013 Mazda 5 When I bought it 2 yrs ago with 85k it had the original (dark) oil Dealer flushed it twice to get the color right. Its been fine to date. Wondering what should I do next time and when? Is 60k about righ… --- ## [Wire from fuse is torn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wire-from-fuse-is-torn/154579)
**Author:** [@ebc1680\_159666](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ebc1680_159666)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wire-from-fuse-is-torn/154579 "2019-12-13T00:44:15Z")
On my 1999 Toyota Corolla, one of the wires coming out of the left side fuse is completely torn. See images. It goes from the fuse to the alternator. Not sure how it has happened. There is no burn smell or anything. Q… --- ## [2005 Scion tC makes a rough noise when idling in drive and reverse, but not in neutral. Any ideas what it could be? (imgur link to the video)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-scion-tc-makes-a-rough-noise-when-idling-in-drive-and-reverse-but-not-in-neutral-any-ideas-what-it-could-be-imgur-link-to-the-video/154502)
**Author:** [@stevenhogenson\_160817](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stevenhogenson_160817)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-scion-tc-makes-a-rough-noise-when-idling-in-drive-and-reverse-but-not-in-neutral-any-ideas-what-it-could-be-imgur-link-to-the-video/154502 "2019-12-13T00:42:50Z")
No idea if it’s the motor mounts. I’m not very familiar with auto repair --- ## [2005 Mazda RX-8 - Misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-rx-8-misfires/154420)
**Author:** [@Jon18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jon18)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-rx-8-misfires/154420 "2019-12-12T23:39:31Z")
Engine runs ok, starts ok. Once the gas pedal goes past halfway everything is a misfire and i dont accelerate. I can drivr fine if i press gas lightly --- ## [Sudden unintended acceleration in 2018 Honda HR-V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-unintended-acceleration-in-2018-honda-hr-v/133512)
**Author:** [@SusanUnrath](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SusanUnrath)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-unintended-acceleration-in-2018-honda-hr-v/133512 "2019-12-12T22:27:33Z")
Anyone else experience sudden unintended acceleration while driving a Honda 2018 hr-v? This happened to me 2 times in 1 hour last week. Dealer technician and Honda corporate field tech insist that it is user error. Th… --- ## [1998 Lincoln Town Car - Does not like the cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lincoln-town-car-does-not-like-the-cold/154550)
**Author:** [@Rob29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rob29)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lincoln-town-car-does-not-like-the-cold/154550 "2019-12-12T22:04:43Z")
My 1998 Lincoln town car with 84,000 miles on it starts immediately until it gets really cold outside. And then it wants to flood and it’s hard to start. Anybody else have this issue? And what is the cure for this? --- ## [2014 BMW 528 - Need advice in Charlotte](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-bmw-528-need-advice-in-charlotte/154547)
**Author:** [@tom23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom23)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-bmw-528-need-advice-in-charlotte/154547 "2019-12-12T21:45:24Z")
I will need a new battery and on BMW you have to let car know there is a new battery. Any other local (Charlotte) places that can replace battery and reset code --- ## [2002 Kia Spectra - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-kia-spectra-transmission-issues/154560)
**Author:** [@BrantLegg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrantLegg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-kia-spectra-transmission-issues/154560 "2019-12-12T21:30:44Z")
Put in a new valve body in auto trans now every position reverse & neutral are all forward years & it don’t shift ! --- ## [2010 Venza - Heater on blast, not hot air on passenger side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-venza-heater-on-blast-not-hot-air-on-passenger-side/154564)
**Author:** [@williammena1991\_160853](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williammena1991_160853)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-venza-heater-on-blast-not-hot-air-on-passenger-side/154564 "2019-12-12T20:21:02Z")
Hey So if I put my heater on full blast, I will only get hot air coming out of the left (driver) side and the passenger side will blow cold air. Any ideas? After asking some questions and doing some research, I was lea… --- ## [2008 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport - No oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-impreza-outback-sport-no-oil/154531)
**Author:** [@JudithBRodriguez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JudithBRodriguez)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-impreza-outback-sport-no-oil/154531 "2019-12-12T19:26:34Z")
I had head gasket work done 3 wks ago,was told there was a leak, after 3 weeks there is no oil in it, not smoking. What is wrong? --- ## [2014 Subaru Forester - Subaru won't help me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-subaru-wont-help-me/154433)
**Author:** [@tpbk3985](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tpbk3985)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-subaru-wont-help-me/154433 "2019-12-12T19:11:00Z")
96000 miles 100000 mile warranty subaru forrester 2014 rear wheels not turning trans warranty approval taking one month so far no loaner until approved have no car for month already escalated to main subaru no effect wh… --- ## [2005 Honda Element - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-element-cel/154553)
**Author:** [@Zoe22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zoe22)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-element-cel/154553 "2019-12-12T19:07:34Z")
The check engine light is on --- ## [2000 Honda CR-V engine rebuild](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-cr-v-engine-rebuild/153964)
**Author:** [@Marktoday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marktoday)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-cr-v-engine-rebuild/153964 "2019-12-12T18:57:26Z")
I’ve been maintaining my CR-V well over the years and now that I’ve had a rebuild done on the tranny, the 260,000 mile engine will at some point need replacement. The last time I replaced an engine was on a 1976 Ford To… --- ## [2014 Ford Taurus - Coolant is going away](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-taurus-coolant-is-going-away/154529)
**Author:** [@SaliouNdiaye](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SaliouNdiaye)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-taurus-coolant-is-going-away/154529 "2019-12-12T18:16:08Z")
i have a 2014 Ford Taurus limited 3.6 V6. 166XXX miles. it has been loosing a lot of coolant and it’s not leaking i add a little bit of coolant every day. does it mean my water pump is going bad? --- ## [2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Service air suspension worries](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-grand-cherokee-service-air-suspension-worries/154543)
**Author:** [@TjAtwater](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TjAtwater)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-grand-cherokee-service-air-suspension-worries/154543 "2019-12-12T17:34:48Z")
Service air suspension system message is on now. How much does that normally cost to take in and get fixed? --- ## [2001 ford taurus wont start after sitting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-wont-start-after-sitting/154521)
**Author:** [@Dean\_Ford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dean_Ford)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-wont-start-after-sitting/154521 "2019-12-12T17:10:13Z")
Okay so i don’t know how to start. Me and my old lady drive a 2001 ford taurus and we regularly take trips at least an hour or hour and a half of driving. So when we get there if I shut the car off alot of times it wont … --- ## [Options for a block heater on 2006 3.3 Sonata?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/options-for-a-block-heater-on-2006-3-3-sonata/154450)
**Author:** [@sonata2006](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sonata2006)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/options-for-a-block-heater-on-2006-3-3-sonata/154450 "2019-12-12T16:23:53Z")
These two show up as compatible on the companies websites but they have different size threads. Also the Kats shows compatible on one retailer website but not compatible on Amazon. The Zero Start shows compatible on ORei… --- ## [2017 Toyota Prius doesn’t have a spare tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-prius-doesn-t-have-a-spare-tire/154478)
**Author:** [@DeeNewcomb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeeNewcomb)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-prius-doesn-t-have-a-spare-tire/154478 "2019-12-12T16:28:21Z")
My 2017 Prius Touring has no spare tire. There appears to be room for one underneath the foam insert that is there now. I read there is a replacement insert available for purchase. Does anyone know about this? --- ## [2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Won't take the key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-benz-c-class-wont-take-the-key/154526)
**Author:** [@Gcuma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gcuma)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-benz-c-class-wont-take-the-key/154526 "2019-12-12T16:21:53Z")
The vehicle ignition is not accepting key and steering not turning and remain locked. --- ## [Intermittent Starter Problem in '03 Subaru Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-starter-problem-in-03-subaru-forester/154515)
**Author:** [@CR17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CR17)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-starter-problem-in-03-subaru-forester/154515 "2019-12-12T16:15:03Z")
Hi there, I have a question about my '03 Subaru Forester, 5-speed, 220,000 mi. I recently had to replace the starter because, after being snowed in in 31" of snow for four days, when I finally got plowed out my car woul… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=456) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=458)