# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=47 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 48 --- ## [Is this a sign of tampering? my girlfriends car has both sides damaged where wheels sit the plastic dont know name](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-sign-of-tampering-my-girlfriends-car-has-both-sides-damaged-where-wheels-sit-the-plastic-dont-know-name/194933)
**Author:** [@itouring2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itouring2010)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2024, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-sign-of-tampering-my-girlfriends-car-has-both-sides-damaged-where-wheels-sit-the-plastic-dont-know-name/194933 "2024-05-31T21:17:11Z")
i dont know what the part is called its that area where wheels sit but there is plastic that covers it up from stuff flying up on the road into engine compartment. well both sides have damage and i am concerned as to wh… --- ## [2019 Toyota RAV4 - AC not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-rav4-ac-not-working/195005)
**Author:** [@MazibarRahman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MazibarRahman)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2024, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-rav4-ac-not-working/195005 "2024-05-31T18:25:01Z")
I having issue from august 2023 suddenly my Rav4 A/C was not working. Took to repair shop and mechanic told me pressure went down to 27psi that why AC is not working and he fill-up gas and AC was until last year and now… --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Colorado - Thermostat cost?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-colorado-thermostat-cost/195008)
**Author:** [@jeanno](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeanno)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2024, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-colorado-thermostat-cost/195008 "2024-05-31T12:20:24Z")
how much does it cost to change a thermostat on a 2017 chevy colorado? --- ## [99 accord ex sedan f23a manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-accord-ex-sedan-f23a-manual/195016)
**Author:** [@g.flores2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/g.flores2000)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-accord-ex-sedan-f23a-manual/195016 "2024-05-30T23:11:31Z")
So… I have a transmission/clutch problem on my 99 accord. Does not want to go into gear while the car is running. With clutch all the way in doesn’t not want to go. It feels like it’s forcing. But the car lets me put it … --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx - Power steering quits, but returns after restart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-malibu-maxx-power-steering-quits-but-returns-after-restart/195023)
**Author:** [@Rick44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rick44)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-malibu-maxx-power-steering-quits-but-returns-after-restart/195023 "2024-05-30T22:38:19Z")
Power steering shuts down and won’t go back on until you resart the car --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Equinox - Smelly AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-equinox-smelly-ac/195002)
**Author:** [@meek58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meek58)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-equinox-smelly-ac/195002 "2024-05-29T23:29:29Z")
sweet/nauseating smell coming from ac…what is it? --- ## [Can you mix pink coolant with green coolant?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-mix-pink-coolant-with-green-coolant/194936)
**Author:** [@itouring2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itouring2010)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-mix-pink-coolant-with-green-coolant/194936 "2024-05-29T16:00:06Z")
my girlsfriends coolant level was extremely low. i checked under hood due to damage i posted about on previous thread. well the coolant reservoir showed dangerously low coolant level. the coolant is pink. we went to … --- ## [Buying a used car from private dealer, need advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-car-from-private-dealer-need-advice/84858)
**Author:** [@Muffins4All](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Muffins4All)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-car-from-private-dealer-need-advice/84858 "2024-05-29T01:36:57Z")
I'm going to look at a car on saturday and would like some tips on what to look for under the hood. Basically what are the things that you would check if buying a used car from a private dealer? I'm already getting an … --- ## [Cloudy gauge cluster lens](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cloudy-gauge-cluster-lens/194966)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2024, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cloudy-gauge-cluster-lens/194966 "2024-05-28T20:08:38Z")
I take my car to a car wash station where they have guys physically clean the exterior and interior of the car. About after 5 visits, I notice the gauge cluster starts to have stuff on it as shown in the picture abov… --- ## [New Intermediate Steering Shaft U Joint Won't Articulate, Yolks Mechanically Binding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-intermediate-steering-shaft-u-joint-wont-articulate-yolks-mechanically-binding/194970)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2024, 8:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-intermediate-steering-shaft-u-joint-wont-articulate-yolks-mechanically-binding/194970 "2024-05-27T08:39:33Z")
2005 Camry, I’m trying to replace my intermediate steering shaft. Looking at the new part, I’m noticing that the top u-joint will not fully articulate. The u joint yolk is binding with the other yolk, not allowing full … --- ## [Is this green wire loose or is it in right place?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-green-wire-loose-or-is-it-in-right-place/194976)
**Author:** [@itouring2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itouring2010)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2024, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-green-wire-loose-or-is-it-in-right-place/194976 "2024-05-27T01:00:52Z")
mazda3 2010. still hearing what was speculated as heat shield rattle. well noticed this today under the hood. is this green wire loose or is it where its supposed to be? --- ## [Temporarily Fixing an Oil Pan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temporarily-fixing-an-oil-pan/194963)
**Author:** [@j.evon0096\_185270](https://community.cartalk.com/u/j.evon0096_185270)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2024, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temporarily-fixing-an-oil-pan/194963 "2024-05-26T21:20:18Z")
I don’t know how it happened but I saw my car in a puddle of oil today and found a hole the size of a quarter in the oil pan. Last time I drove it was a little over an hour on smooth freeways. It didn’t leak oil while … --- ## [Cigarette lighter issue in classic car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cigarette-lighter-issue-in-classic-car/194953)
**Author:** [@yadmas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yadmas)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2024, 6:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cigarette-lighter-issue-in-classic-car/194953 "2024-05-26T06:24:47Z")
Im trying to remove a cigarette lighter and replace with a new one and cant get it out. sleeve and element seem to be corroded together. got some lube in there. but can get any leverage. i tried using a cork stuck on en… --- ## [2006 Toyota Sienna AC Recharge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-sienna-ac-recharge/194954)
**Author:** [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-sienna-ac-recharge/194954 "2024-05-24T20:00:35Z")
Last year the shop diagnosed a slow leak in rear AC lines, no parts were available at the time. They recharged the system and sent me on my way. Well it looks like it needs a top off. Any thoughts or recommendations for … --- ## [How long does a spray can of paint last? Can I brush it on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-does-a-spray-can-of-paint-last-can-i-brush-it-on/194940)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-does-a-spray-can-of-paint-last-can-i-brush-it-on/194940 "2024-05-24T19:55:20Z")
I have a can of Dupli-Color red that I bought at least 7 years ago. I get a few bits of paint out of it but it has the heft of being half-full. It’s soaking in mineral spirits for the rest of the day. If that doesn’t … --- ## [Safe Component Detection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-component-detection/194967)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-component-detection/194967 "2024-05-24T15:12:11Z")
I’m seeing this term referenced to VW & Audi, something to do with the car’s computer protecting the electronics packages during removal/installation of certain items. I have no idea what this means. Any VW or Audi … --- ## [2017 Nissan Titan - Windows don't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-titan-windows-dont-work/194962)
**Author:** [@LilLew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LilLew)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-titan-windows-dont-work/194962 "2024-05-24T15:10:26Z")
windows don’t operate --- ## [Best way to fix hard brake line](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-way-to-fix-hard-brake-line/194923)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-way-to-fix-hard-brake-line/194923 "2024-05-23T22:08:10Z")
2013 Mustang GT/V8. Today I replaced all 4 brake hoses. Well 3 of them actually…while doing the 4th and final one on the front passenger side the hard line (that goes to the master cylinder) snapped completely off when I… --- ## [Custom flexible brake hoses?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/custom-flexible-brake-hoses/194965)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/custom-flexible-brake-hoses/194965 "2024-05-23T21:56:02Z")
Has anyone here made their own custom-length flexible brake hose? --- ## [1996 Infiniti I30 poor gas mileage and rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-infiniti-i30-poor-gas-mileage-and-rough-idle/138251)
**Author:** [@cngarch\_144871](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cngarch_144871)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-infiniti-i30-poor-gas-mileage-and-rough-idle/138251 "2024-05-23T00:59:57Z")
I am getting poor gas mileage and rough Idle on my 268000 mile infinity. Does the Rear Cat if clogged do this. The temp readings are low at the exhaust side and the O2-12 sensor readings vary. Or is this just a bad O2 se… --- ## [Regrease Rack and Pinion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/regrease-rack-and-pinion/194917)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/regrease-rack-and-pinion/194917 "2024-05-22T17:54:14Z")
Typical rack and pinion system. I see for my car, on assembly, molybdenum disulfide lithium based grease is supposed to be applied to the teeth of the rack portion of the rack and pinion. Adding grease to the rack isn’… --- ## [2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid - Shuts down on the highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-shuts-down-on-the-highway/194951)
**Author:** [@jamesabudaj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamesabudaj)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-shuts-down-on-the-highway/194951 "2024-05-21T15:45:33Z")
Car looses power and engine shuts down, while car is at highway speeds --- ## [Rear end squeaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-end-squeaking/194948)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-end-squeaking/194948 "2024-05-21T01:50:09Z")
My 2013 Mustang GT has a pretty loud creak / squeak coming from the rear end that only seems to happen when going over speed bumps. It does not squeak when driving down the road regularly - only when going over speed bum… --- ## [2013 Volkswagen Passat - broken coil springs make me angry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-passat-broken-coil-springs-make-me-angry/194932)
**Author:** [@Frank\_G](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frank_G)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-passat-broken-coil-springs-make-me-angry/194932 "2024-05-20T13:04:02Z")
I had three out of four coil springs break (1 front, both rear). In a previous visit to a dealer, they did NOT notice this! I agree that the recall should be extended to 2013 model year! --- ## [2023 Toyota 4Runner - Dash lights go out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-toyota-4runner-dash-lights-go-out/194935)
**Author:** [@Sharonc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sharonc)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 11:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-toyota-4runner-dash-lights-go-out/194935 "2024-05-20T11:51:08Z")
All lights go out on dash boards at various times --- ## [What is this on the CV axle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-on-the-cv-axle/194926)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2024, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-on-the-cv-axle/194926 "2024-05-19T19:36:48Z")
2005 Camry I was looking at CV axles, and was wondering what is this part and what is it’s function? It appears to be some joint or something, almost like the axle is in two and the joints joins them together. I’ve … --- ## [Seat back airbag](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-back-airbag/194941)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2024, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-back-airbag/194941 "2024-05-19T21:50:31Z")
Kids driver seat is beat up. I thought it was 07 w/airbag seat but it is 06 with no airbag. I found several good seats at junkyard in much better shape but I was looking for driver side w/airbag and when I got home I rea… --- ## [AC not turned on in 4 years - suggestions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-not-turned-on-in-4-years-suggestions/194927)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2024, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-not-turned-on-in-4-years-suggestions/194927 "2024-05-19T19:13:24Z")
Working on my 2001 Cavalier 2.2 5-speed manual (265k) that has been in storage for the last 3 years. One of the things on the list is the AC system. The last time the compressor was on was probably around September of 20… --- ## [2003 Honda Odyssey: A warning code yesterday, but gone today...?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-odyssey-a-warning-code-yesterday-but-gone-today/194901)
**Author:** [@Honda2076](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda2076)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2024, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-odyssey-a-warning-code-yesterday-but-gone-today/194901 "2024-05-18T21:43:05Z")
2003 Honda Odyssey 146k miles Yesterday, engine light on and mechanic #1 pulled Code 0730 Today, I took it to mechanic #2 and no codes. Car has been basically great, but the last 3 months, about 5x driving at 30mph go… --- ## [2020 Ford Edge - Lurches, bucks, hesitates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-edge-lurches-bucks-hesitates/194925)
**Author:** [@DouglasDean](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DouglasDean)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2024, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-edge-lurches-bucks-hesitates/194925 "2024-05-18T02:42:11Z")
2020 Ford Edge Titanium. 2.0 Eco Boost. When taking off from a stop, the car lurches, bucks, hesitates, until about 40 mph. Ford forums are full of owner complaints about this condition. Anyone have a fix? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=46) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=48)