# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=466 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 467 --- ## [2004 Buick Century -smells like gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-century-smells-like-gas/153803)
**Author:** [@GrantJohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GrantJohnson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-century-smells-like-gas/153803 "2019-11-30T21:43:50Z")
We have the smell of gas intermittently, without any discernible pattern - it sometimes happens, and sometimes doesn’t, though it seems to happen a little more often when we have the heater on. But only sometimes - not … --- ## [1972 Volkswagen Beetle #- Special tools?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-volkswagen-beetle-special-tools/153816)
**Author:** [@FrankLoiacono](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankLoiacono)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-volkswagen-beetle-special-tools/153816 "2019-11-30T21:34:38Z")
Are special tools needed to replace drum brakes in a 1972 VW Beetle? --- ## [2009 MINI Cooper S - Ich bin ein Ölbrenner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mini-cooper-s-ich-bin-ein-olbrenner/153597)
**Author:** [@Robert39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert39)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mini-cooper-s-ich-bin-ein-olbrenner/153597 "2019-11-30T20:45:31Z")
2009 JCW loses one quart oil in two tanks of gas. No leaks, and no smoke at all. Where’s it going? Thanks --- ## [Subaru Baja brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-baja-brakes/153753)
**Author:** [@Bob\_Morgan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob_Morgan)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-baja-brakes/153753 "2019-11-30T20:04:40Z")
Subaru Baja. Soft brake pedal. Turned rotors, repl pads, replaced brake booster twice. One used one rebuilt. Each time the pedal got better after each booster replaced. Still have soft pedal. --- ## [2013 Buick Regal - Back-up camera aftermarket?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-buick-regal-back-up-camera-aftermarket/153801)
**Author:** [@TheodoreNixon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheodoreNixon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-buick-regal-back-up-camera-aftermarket/153801 "2019-11-30T19:37:35Z")
I have a 2013 Buick Regal, it’s difficult to see out the back. Can a backup camera be installed in this car? If yes, what is the cost and who can do it? --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Volt - Warranty or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-volt-warranty-or-not/153755)
**Author:** [@RonSauder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonSauder)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-volt-warranty-or-not/153755 "2019-11-30T18:42:52Z")
My 2017 Volt had a problem when I first bought it. The headlight switch didn’t work. It was always in “auto” mode. That was fine most of the time, and I wasn’t sure it was faulty, so I didn’t do anything until this week … --- ## [2005 Hyundai Sonata - Coaster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-sonata-coaster/153799)
**Author:** [@LarryEGalcher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryEGalcher)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-sonata-coaster/153799 "2019-11-30T18:28:05Z")
Can you actually save fuel by coasting. Taking your foot off the gas and coasting down a hill and half way up the next? --- ## [Platinum plugs necessary?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/platinum-plugs-necessary/106731)
**Author:** [@jupiter\_optimus\_maximus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jupiter_optimus_maximus)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/platinum-plugs-necessary/106731 "2019-11-30T17:19:23Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve been enjoying my Santa Fe for a while now and it’s due for new spark plugs according to the manual. I’ve searched several parts websites to see what kind of plugs it needs and they have all said that … --- ## [Hyuandai Sonata 2003, front wheels dont move](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyuandai-sonata-2003-front-wheels-dont-move/153774)
**Author:** [@Josue\_Delgado](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josue_Delgado)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyuandai-sonata-2003-front-wheels-dont-move/153774 "2019-11-30T17:03:22Z")
Car is a 2003 Sonata FWD automatic. I changed the brake and rotors on my wifes car and she drove for about 2 miles. Now the car doesnt move in D or R. It reves to about 2K rpm when in gear. I pulled both calipers and rot… --- ## [Rattling sound when I turn off my heat or AC fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-sound-when-i-turn-off-my-heat-or-ac-fan/153210)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-sound-when-i-turn-off-my-heat-or-ac-fan/153210 "2019-11-30T16:52:01Z")
When my fan speed is at 0 or off there’s a rattle on my car immediately when I turn it on it’ll stop. Could this be a loose heat shield or something --- ## [2018 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Active Brake Assist](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mercedes-benz-sl-class-active-brake-assist/153779)
**Author:** [@Masoud](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Masoud)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mercedes-benz-sl-class-active-brake-assist/153779 "2019-11-30T16:43:32Z")
Dear Sir, I am getting message on the screen (Active Brake Assistance Functions currently limited) See Owner’s Manual. Please advise. Regards, Masoud ALMarzooqi --- ## [2012 Lexus GX 460 - Which gas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lexus-gx-460-which-gas/153789)
**Author:** [@DavidHarris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidHarris)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lexus-gx-460-which-gas/153789 "2019-11-30T15:39:59Z")
I have a 2012 Lexus GX that asks for premium gas. It seems to run fine on regular gas although I don’t have a lead foot. Are there any long term risks to using regular gas (fuel injectors etc) ? --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Avalanche - Clock is wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-avalanche-clock-is-wrong/153787)
**Author:** [@CharlesBimmerle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesBimmerle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-avalanche-clock-is-wrong/153787 "2019-11-30T15:32:28Z")
We change the clock time to make it correct, but every time we restart the engine, it goes forward to one hour ahead. This coincides with the Daylight Savings Program only. --- ## [2007 Toyota Yaris - Which tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-yaris-which-tires/153791)
**Author:** [@JulieHerndon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JulieHerndon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-yaris-which-tires/153791 "2019-11-30T15:16:56Z")
What’s a good all-weather (vs all-seasons) tire available for a Yaris needing 185-60-15’s? --- ## [1998 Mazda 626 - Charge light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mazda-626-charge-light/153781)
**Author:** [@DavidHerbert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidHerbert)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mazda-626-charge-light/153781 "2019-11-30T14:33:43Z")
My car will be 22 years old on December 8. I have been buying it gasahol for all these years and now that it will be a year older than the legal age to buy alcohol, shouldn’t it be buying its’ own gasahol? But seriously,… --- ## [2013 Chrysler 300 - repeat Check AWD light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chrysler-300-repeat-check-awd-light/153699)
**Author:** [@TomBadstibner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomBadstibner)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chrysler-300-repeat-check-awd-light/153699 "2019-11-30T13:28:31Z")
Had a “Check AWD” notation on EVIC. Got floor mounted defective part replaced by dealer A day later the same notation appeared. What’s going on? --- ## [2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Loose or tight?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-grand-cherokee-loose-or-tight/153744)
**Author:** [@GeraldKelly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeraldKelly)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 5:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-grand-cherokee-loose-or-tight/153744 "2019-11-30T05:02:56Z")
I’m sure you never disagreed with your brother, but my bro and I have different views of how tight to hold the steering wheel on washboard & rough roads. I say to hold tight and he says loose. --- ## [2007 Toyota Prius warning light only illuminates on left turn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-warning-light-only-illuminates-on-left-turn/153690)
**Author:** [@kevinCorcoran](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevinCorcoran)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-warning-light-only-illuminates-on-left-turn/153690 "2019-11-30T03:43:46Z")
Triangle alarm comes up and “PROBLEM” flashes on RADIO sometimes on LEFT turn only? --- ## [Torque on Motor Oil Filter and Drain Plug? 2005 Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torque-on-motor-oil-filter-and-drain-plug-2005-camry/153751)
**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torque-on-motor-oil-filter-and-drain-plug-2005-camry/153751 "2019-11-30T02:58:19Z")
I can’t find the specified torque values anywhere for my 2005 Toyota Camry. Can someone please provide the values? I know that most people say it’s just “by feel”. Which is fine. But I’m a beginner and I’m not exactly su… --- ## [2005 Hyundai XG350 - Locks triggered](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-xg350-locks-triggered/153717)
**Author:** [@RogerHupp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RogerHupp)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-xg350-locks-triggered/153717 "2019-11-30T02:56:35Z")
The door locks trigger randomly, without my pushing the lock button; sometimes this happens while driving and others when the car is just sitting in the garage or at a stop light. --- ## [2004 Honda Pilot - cylinder 1 misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-pilot-cylinder-1-misfire/153770)
**Author:** [@AbuSidik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AbuSidik)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-pilot-cylinder-1-misfire/153770 "2019-11-30T02:14:12Z")
Cylinder 1 misfire detected --- ## [2000 Ford F450 needs a jump after sitting for a day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-f450-needs-a-jump-after-sitting-for-a-day/153663)
**Author:** [@SharryBurwood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SharryBurwood)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-f450-needs-a-jump-after-sitting-for-a-day/153663 "2019-11-29T23:08:21Z")
My battery is 100 percent charged, but if i let it sit for the day, it needs to be jumped to start --- ## [2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee creaky sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-grand-cherokee-creaky-sound/153711)
**Author:** [@Ed34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed34)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-grand-cherokee-creaky-sound/153711 "2019-11-29T20:33:37Z")
32,000 miles. Creaking sound (bed spring),coming from driver side area, where dash meets A Post when braking. I bounced up and down on vehicle while it is in the parked position, and no sound. Only when braking and accel… --- ## [Car shudders/CEL flashing when I accelerate at about 50 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shudders-cel-flashing-when-i-accelerate-at-about-50-mph/153739)
**Author:** [@allielov5\_160349](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allielov5_160349)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shudders-cel-flashing-when-i-accelerate-at-about-50-mph/153739 "2019-11-29T19:57:24Z")
My 2010 cobalt has 136k miles. Husband says he heard an engine knocking noise but mechanic and I don’t hear anything. Few weeks ago car lost power and I felt a pulsating/knocking vibration through the steering wheel whil… --- ## [2014 Jeep Cherokee - Hisses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-hisses/153733)
**Author:** [@DianaMathildaSchunker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DianaMathildaSchunker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-hisses/153733 "2019-11-29T18:25:07Z")
hissing sound while driving from front passenger side --- ## [Coolant leaking from A/C drain tube](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leaking-from-a-c-drain-tube/81882)
**Author:** [@Francisco\_Zepeda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Francisco_Zepeda)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leaking-from-a-c-drain-tube/81882 "2019-11-29T17:44:36Z")
VIN number 8AFBT23D156458041 Region Argentina Mark Ford Year 2005 Serial Number 458041 --- ## [2015 Honda Accord Sdn - What do these cones mean?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-accord-sdn-what-do-these-cones-mean/153624)
**Author:** [@nancycalabrez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nancycalabrez)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-accord-sdn-what-do-these-cones-mean/153624 "2019-11-29T15:04:16Z")
What do all those orange and yellow icons mean on my dashboard ? They’re always on . And, why doesn’t the intermittent window wiper seem to work ? Thanks. Miss you guys . Please come back ! --- ## [Help my belts are burning!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-my-belts-are-burning/153560)
**Author:** [@flashofflames\_160253](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flashofflames_160253)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-my-belts-are-burning/153560 "2019-11-29T14:26:23Z")
I have a 2006 Infiniti m35x, so I started up my engine and wanted to see what kind of sound my car makes. Anyways it was somewhat cold but it was in my garage (Yes the garage door was open) the temperature gauge was some… --- ## [Lexus GS 300 Code P0505, Can't find problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-gs-300-code-p0505-cant-find-problem/153709)
**Author:** [@adamgames69\_160348](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adamgames69_160348)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-gs-300-code-p0505-cant-find-problem/153709 "2019-11-29T14:21:50Z")
Hello, I currently own a 2006 Lexus GS 300 with 140k miles that I bought a few months ago. My car was running fine until one day the red battery light came on. I took the car to NTB and they replaced the battery, even t… --- ## [Grinding when braking / 03 Mitsubishi Outlander AWD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-when-braking-03-mitsubishi-outlander-awd/153712)
**Author:** [@rhans632](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rhans632)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-when-braking-03-mitsubishi-outlander-awd/153712 "2019-11-29T14:20:47Z")
Car was fine this morning. We drove it 2 hours to thanksgiving and when we hit the brakes pulling into the driveway this awful grinding sound started. Sounds almost like plastic dragging on the ground or grinding brakes … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=465) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=467)