# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=503 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 504 --- ## [Chevrolet Impala - Compass and temp not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-impala-compass-and-temp-not-working/150654)
**Author:** [@Donald43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donald43)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2019, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-impala-compass-and-temp-not-working/150654 "2019-10-13T16:41:59Z")
Compass & Temperature not working --- ## [2017 Hyundai Elantra - Headlight indicator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-elantra-headlight-indicator/150632)
**Author:** [@Lumine-ME](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lumine-ME)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2019, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-elantra-headlight-indicator/150632 "2019-10-13T15:20:47Z")
headlight indicator on. all lights working What is it? --- ## [2015 Volkswagen Passat - Just sits there](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volkswagen-passat-just-sits-there/150588)
**Author:** [@CharlesGarza](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesGarza)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2019, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volkswagen-passat-just-sits-there/150588 "2019-10-13T14:41:26Z")
A 2015 VW passat that runs well, but once in a while when I step on the accelorator it feels like the gas doesn’t get thru and the car just sits there. Very frustrating and sometimes dangerous. Any suggestions? --- ## [Breaks always squeak when brake pedal is pressed and released](https://community.cartalk.com/t/breaks-always-squeak-when-brake-pedal-is-pressed-and-released/150626)
**Author:** [@Armandohreyes\_158494](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Armandohreyes_158494)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2019, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/breaks-always-squeak-when-brake-pedal-is-pressed-and-released/150626 "2019-10-13T13:34:46Z")
Hey, everybody. I’ve been having some brake issues with my 06 Scion Xa. Whenever I press and release my brake pedal, it squeaks. Not even exaggerating, it sometimes sounds like a clown horn. Whenever I release the e-bra… --- ## [2010 Honda CR-V - Diesel smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-cr-v-diesel-smell/150646)
**Author:** [@MarinaHalman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarinaHalman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2019, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-cr-v-diesel-smell/150646 "2019-10-13T13:01:51Z")
smell of diesel when engine is idling and heater/air con is on --- ## [2017 Chrysler Pacifica - Hubcaps?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-hubcaps/150018)
**Author:** [@Ranjana](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ranjana)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2019, 11:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-hubcaps/150018 "2019-10-13T11:06:09Z")
Does it affect the health of the brakes to not have a hubcap? My chrys pacifica 2017 has hubcaps that are so ope i wonder why they’re there atall? Do the inards of the wheels, brakepads, get more grit by being exposed… --- ## [2018 Volkswagen Tiguan - Grooved brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-tiguan-grooved-brakes/150642)
**Author:** [@genesannuto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/genesannuto)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2019, 10:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-tiguan-grooved-brakes/150642 "2019-10-13T10:31:05Z")
both my front rotors are grooved only 14,000 miles on it. brought it to vw ,was told pebbles or road grit got between pad and rotor. vw wanted to replace rotors for $ 500. have 1 more year on lease --- ## [2013 Nissan Juke - CV Joints Shot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-juke-cv-joints-shot/150469)
**Author:** [@Paula27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paula27)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2019, 7:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-juke-cv-joints-shot/150469 "2019-10-13T07:12:53Z")
CVT FWD boots are starting to leak small amounts of grease. I have heard clicking sound when I make a left turn. My thoughts I had to replace turbo charger in my car cost 3000. I’m thinking of trading my car in by the en… --- ## [New Starter, New Battery, so What was that Rattling?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-starter-new-battery-so-what-was-that-rattling/150169)
**Author:** [@abe.clabby\_151869](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abe.clabby_151869)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2019, 5:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-starter-new-battery-so-what-was-that-rattling/150169 "2019-10-13T05:35:12Z")
Last weekend the car was making slower clicky sounds to start up. A few days later we turn the key and just get a click. But all the lights & the power doors were on full strength. So we get it replaced - with a reman… --- ## [2017 Hyundai Elantra - Hard to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-elantra-hard-to-start/150607)
**Author:** [@FredWalters](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FredWalters)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2019, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-elantra-hard-to-start/150607 "2019-10-13T02:49:47Z")
HEY we just got a 2017 Hyundai Elantra and it does the same thing as Neenus G, of Innisfil,ON,Canada if it sits over the weekend its hard really hard to start???when we got the car the battery was dead dealer ship put ne… --- ## [Interesting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting/150581)
**Author:** [@vipergg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vipergg)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2019, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting/150581 "2019-10-13T02:35:40Z")
Looking at the maintenance schedules for a 2020 Durango and some items are really long now . First coolant replacement is 10 years or 150000 miles . Serpentine belt is 15 years or 150000 miles. Also it says the trans… --- ## [Sounds like a bird nest under the hood of my car-](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sounds-like-a-bird-nest-under-the-hood-of-my-car/150638)
**Author:** [@ckaleshn\_158195](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ckaleshn_158195)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2019, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sounds-like-a-bird-nest-under-the-hood-of-my-car/150638 "2019-10-13T02:07:45Z")
This is my 2001 Toyota Tundra, this sounds come from under the hood when I drive it and also when parked with engine running. Here is a link: Any idea what this might be from and/or how to fix it? Thank you very much, … --- ## [High idle and then shuts off upon start up. Also lots of smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-idle-and-then-shuts-off-upon-start-up-also-lots-of-smoke/150573)
**Author:** [@Kempton\_Schmitz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kempton_Schmitz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2019, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-idle-and-then-shuts-off-upon-start-up-also-lots-of-smoke/150573 "2019-10-13T01:20:02Z")
The car used to have a check engine light for a misfire on cylinder 2. I replaced the wires and now it smokes a lot upon start up and doesn’t want to stay running even when I hold the accelerator down. Engine revs up to … --- ## [2017 RAM 1500 - FM static](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ram-1500-fm-static/149433)
**Author:** [@ThomasAbruzzo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThomasAbruzzo)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ram-1500-fm-static/149433 "2019-10-12T22:27:22Z")
anyone have issues with static in the FM stations the dealer is pretty much telling me i have to just deal with it because of a weak radio signal. they replaced the entire radio --- ## [2008 Volkswagen Jetta won’t shift correctly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volkswagen-jetta-won-t-shift-correctly/150624)
**Author:** [@SamuelEhret](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamuelEhret)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volkswagen-jetta-won-t-shift-correctly/150624 "2019-10-12T22:15:26Z")
My father’s car has been outside since about 4 months ago and the transmission is not going into Reverse, 1st, 2nd, & 5th gear I think it is the clutch linkage to the shifter but my dad thinks it is a locking pin --- ## [Exhaust fumes smell when heater is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-fumes-smell-when-heater-is-on/150586)
**Author:** [@jerristanback\_158472](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jerristanback_158472)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-fumes-smell-when-heater-is-on/150586 "2019-10-12T17:49:38Z")
Hi all, I need some input. My car has a slight exhaust fumes smell coming through the vents when I turn the heat on. This just started yesterday after I switched the temperature control from cold to hot. The smell only… --- ## [Chevy K1500 Losing power, smells hot, backfire & power surges](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-k1500-losing-power-smells-hot-backfire-power-surges/150613)
**Author:** [@rhans632](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rhans632)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-k1500-losing-power-smells-hot-backfire-power-surges/150613 "2019-10-12T20:38:18Z")
1991 Chevy K1500 4.3L, started to bog down 2 hours into our drive, thought at first my clutch could be going out cause I’ve known I would eventually have to replace it, but didn’t think it’s time had come yet… a few mile… --- ## [2005 Honda Civic Sdn - Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-sdn-oil/150416)
**Author:** [@afzalhussain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/afzalhussain)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-sdn-oil/150416 "2019-10-12T20:10:33Z")
i have been pouring caltex havoline 20w50 api sm.with drain interval of 3200-km. in my car engine for the last almost 4 years, some oil guy told me that this grade of oil is not suitable for my car and i must change it t… --- ## [2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer: rear wiper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-trailblazer-rear-wiper/150605)
**Author:** [@augspurg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/augspurg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-trailblazer-rear-wiper/150605 "2019-10-12T20:04:18Z")
rear wiper does not work --- ## [2007 Mazda Mazda3 - Sounds leaky](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-mazda3-sounds-leaky/150601)
**Author:** [@Daverpyer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daverpyer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-mazda3-sounds-leaky/150601 "2019-10-12T20:03:33Z")
Upon starting sounds like bad leaking muffler, after driving a mile or so sound is almost normal. Thank you --- ## [Mopar Antifreeze](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mopar-antifreeze/150522)
**Author:** [@DanTuch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanTuch)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mopar-antifreeze/150522 "2019-10-12T18:32:19Z")
Do Chrysler T&Cs need Mopar antifreeze or will store brands be satisfactory? --- ## [1970 Chevrolet 1500 - What circuit?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-chevrolet-1500-what-circuit/150590)
**Author:** [@Ed53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed53)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-chevrolet-1500-what-circuit/150590 "2019-10-12T15:43:50Z")
Replacing the carburetor on a 1964 Chevy C10 with a 1970 292 6 cylinder. The original Monojet had a manual choke but the brand new replacement has an electrical choke. What circuit would I need to connect it to and shoul… --- ## [2017 Toyota Prius- Coast vs stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-prius-coast-vs-stop/150083)
**Author:** [@Judy03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Judy03)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-prius-coast-vs-stop/150083 "2019-10-12T15:23:34Z")
In my 2017 Prius, is it more energy efficient to coast to a stoplight ahead, or use the brakes, assuming it’s a safe thing to do? Thanks! --- ## [2004 Nissan Pathfinder - Holds first shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-pathfinder-holds-first-shift/150575)
**Author:** [@RossShigeta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RossShigeta)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-pathfinder-holds-first-shift/150575 "2019-10-12T13:28:11Z")
First start of the morning or when the engine is cold, first gear revs to 3,500 RPMs (30 mph) before shifting. After that, the shifting is normal until the engine cools… Mechanic’s shop scope showed no error conditions… --- ## [2008 Dodge Ram 1500 intermittent HVAC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-ram-1500-intermittent-hvac/150564)
**Author:** [@Echo-Hawk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Echo-Hawk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-ram-1500-intermittent-hvac/150564 "2019-10-12T13:26:02Z")
Intermittent HVAC Fan. When starting the truck it has on occasion not energized the fan blower motor. The dealer tore the dash apart and installed a new cage, motor and controls, afterwards IT DOES THE SAME THING!!! T… --- ## [99 v6 Mustang with Oil in the Coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-v6-mustang-with-oil-in-the-coolant/107749)
**Author:** [@danielalexlucas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danielalexlucas)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 6:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-v6-mustang-with-oil-in-the-coolant/107749 "2019-10-12T06:48:05Z")
I’ve got a '99 v6 Stang with 252k miles on it. I recently went on a small road trip, about 5 hours of driving total, and on the way back home I started to smell oil for about a minute, but then the smell went away. I did… --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Tahoe - I like to rev](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-tahoe-i-like-to-rev/150506)
**Author:** [@Tawfig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tawfig)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-tahoe-i-like-to-rev/150506 "2019-10-12T04:33:49Z")
Dear Tom and Ray, I have the bad habit of ‘revving’ the car while driving or flooring it to overtake other cars . Just wanted to ask you guys whether this damages my engine or it’s totally fine . --- ## [1989 Dodge Dakota - Runs Bad When Cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-dodge-dakota-runs-bad-when-cold/150441)
**Author:** [@henrywalley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/henrywalley)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-dodge-dakota-runs-bad-when-cold/150441 "2019-10-12T03:55:55Z")
when engine is cool below 70 deg it runs real bad like two cyl, and when it warms up it run’s real good? --- ## [Mechanic-customer relationship](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-customer-relationship/150420)
**Author:** [@Jackskitennis\_158360](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jackskitennis_158360)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-customer-relationship/150420 "2019-10-12T03:17:28Z")
Question for anyone out there! I had a coolant leak I took in to be fixed on my aging suv. Mechanic said radiator so they fixed it ~$750.Next day suv still leaking brought it back in and they said water pump and all the … --- ## [2008 Chrysler Town & Country - Buzzes, grinds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-town-country-buzzes-grinds/150546)
**Author:** [@DanBuchalter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanBuchalter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-town-country-buzzes-grinds/150546 "2019-10-12T01:51:51Z")
I’ve had this mini van for about 4 years now. I noticed within the past 10 days that there was a sound, like a cross between buzzing and grinding, coming from the front end that would rise and fall in pitch and intensit… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=502) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=504)