# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=507 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 508 --- ## [2004 Acura TL - How to Replace Turn Signals?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-acura-tl-how-to-replace-turn-signals/150248)
**Author:** [@Paul11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paul11)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-acura-tl-how-to-replace-turn-signals/150248 "2019-10-07T19:14:34Z")
How to replace turm signal/parking lights ? --- ## [2006 Hyundai Tucson - Major Coolant Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-tucson-major-coolant-leak/150253)
**Author:** [@MartyHeede](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MartyHeede)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-tucson-major-coolant-leak/150253 "2019-10-07T19:12:25Z")
Cooling system loses water but no visible leaks. Have to add one quart of water to radiator every 30 minutes of driving. Reservoir still full but need to add water directly to radiator. Oil not discolored. Can’t figure o… --- ## [2004 Mazda Mazda6 - Vacuum Hose Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda-mazda6-vacuum-hose-leak/150168)
**Author:** [@KathleenSpillman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathleenSpillman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda-mazda6-vacuum-hose-leak/150168 "2019-10-07T19:04:46Z")
Do I have to take off the engine to fix a vacuum hose leak? And can I fix it myself? I’m pretty handy with cars, I’ve just heard so many opinions on this, I don’t even know what I know. --- ## [2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack - Miles on odometer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-golf-alltrack-miles-on-odometer/150052)
**Author:** [@timoakes29\_158146](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timoakes29_158146)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-golf-alltrack-miles-on-odometer/150052 "2019-10-07T18:25:26Z")
Will a car’s odometer increase when being driven stationary on a mechanic’s lift in a garage? --- ## [2020 Toyota Corolla - Diesel Instead of Gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-corolla-diesel-instead-of-gas/150238)
**Author:** [@DianeGreco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DianeGreco)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-corolla-diesel-instead-of-gas/150238 "2019-10-07T17:30:21Z")
Put 1 gallon of diesel in 2020 Corolla when I realized what happened. Then put 9 gallons of premium gas. Do I need to drive continuously about 300 miles before diesel is out of gas tank?? --- ## [2014 Toyota RAV4 -Undercar Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-rav4-undercar-noise/150246)
**Author:** [@Cassamajor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cassamajor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-rav4-undercar-noise/150246 "2019-10-07T17:19:30Z")
Hey! I have Boise coming under my car at 20km and at 70km sometimes . --- ## [Engine misfiring?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-misfiring/150229)
**Author:** [@aaron.shallow.123\_158249](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aaron.shallow.123_158249)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-misfiring/150229 "2019-10-07T17:15:15Z")
Hey guys, I’m new here. I have a problem with my 03 Ford Escape that i need some help with. I have a pretty decent knowledge of the inner workings of a car but i have never done anything to maintain one besides changing … --- ## [Engine Coile HELP](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-coile-help/150236)
**Author:** [@Maribel\_Pagan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maribel_Pagan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-coile-help/150236 "2019-10-07T16:44:57Z")
2017 Hyundai Elantra three engines coils have been replaced summer of 2018 first one replaced summer 2019 second one replaced and third one replaced sept 2019 after the third one the car wouldn’t start after one day of d… --- ## [2005 Nissan Pathfinder - Hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-pathfinder-hesitation/150243)
**Author:** [@zaida](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zaida)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-pathfinder-hesitation/150243 "2019-10-07T15:45:27Z")
runs fine but when stop and go hesitates to accelerate, when I was driving on highway felt like a hose or something broke. but continued to run fine, what can cause the hesitation ? --- ## [2007 Toyota Yaris - Uneven Tire Wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-yaris-uneven-tire-wear/150234)
**Author:** [@DarcelCollinson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DarcelCollinson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-yaris-uneven-tire-wear/150234 "2019-10-07T14:59:24Z")
I have very cheap tires, which are wearing heavily in the front only but on the outer sides on both sides of the tire. This is happening to the two front tires only, what would cause this problem? --- ## [2003 Buick Regal - A/C Works Only One Side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-regal-a-c-works-only-one-side/150241)
**Author:** [@Ralph08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ralph08)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-regal-a-c-works-only-one-side/150241 "2019-10-07T14:37:55Z")
a\\c only working on one side only what and how do I repair this problem? --- ## [05 highlander time belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-highlander-time-belt/150209)
**Author:** [@Bob-Burnett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob-Burnett)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-highlander-time-belt/150209 "2019-10-07T14:08:55Z")
Got a 2005 highlander with 96k on it…im 2nd owner.car in excellent condition…anyway how difficult would it be to change timebelt and water pump…Id say im an average shade tree mechanic…but dont want to jackup a perfectly… --- ## [2004 BMW X3 - Leaking Oil Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-bmw-x3-leaking-oil-misfire/150227)
**Author:** [@Rubenpat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rubenpat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-bmw-x3-leaking-oil-misfire/150227 "2019-10-07T12:34:53Z")
My 2004 bmw x3 has a misfire and is leaking oil --- ## [Starting problems sometimes starts sometimes doesn’t](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problems-sometimes-starts-sometimes-doesn-t/150200)
**Author:** [@Claraalevy3\_158235](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Claraalevy3_158235)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problems-sometimes-starts-sometimes-doesn-t/150200 "2019-10-07T12:33:10Z")
Hello new here. Hoping to get some help. Jeep Patriot 2015. Battery is good. Spark plugs just changed. Problem is occasionally and now happening often, my car won’t start. Specifically nothing at all happens when I turn … --- ## [We don't need no vacuum pump!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/we-dont-need-no-vacuum-pump/150161)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/we-dont-need-no-vacuum-pump/150161 "2019-10-07T12:32:24Z")
Just purge that air out. How do they eliminate complaints from being posted from unhappy DIYers? --- ## [1970 Ford GT - Fuel Gauge Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-ford-gt-fuel-gauge-problems/150204)
**Author:** [@roncharles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roncharles)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 12:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-ford-gt-fuel-gauge-problems/150204 "2019-10-07T12:11:00Z")
I have a 1968 ford torino gt . new gas tank and new fuel sender. with 5 or 10 gal. of gas the gauge reads 1/4 tank of fuel when the key is off. when the key is on it reads empty. what is wrong? --- ## [Have I been had by a mechanic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-i-been-had-by-a-mechanic/149839)
**Author:** [@CamryLover78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CamryLover78)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 11:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-i-been-had-by-a-mechanic/149839 "2019-10-07T11:11:40Z")
I have a 2001 Camry with 200k miles on it. It’s a great car, was babied by prior owner (a mechanic), and has been a Godsend to me until lately. In NC, we have to have a inspection pass before we can renew registration. C… --- ## [2017 Volvo S60 - Rear Backup Sensor Fail](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-volvo-s60-rear-backup-sensor-fail/150224)
**Author:** [@PeterCarson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeterCarson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 6:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-volvo-s60-rear-backup-sensor-fail/150224 "2019-10-07T06:16:15Z")
Rear sensor system does not beep intermittently. Dry joint? --- ## [2017 Nissan Armada - Repeat Airbag/Brake Switch Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-armada-repeat-airbag-brake-switch-issue/150211)
**Author:** [@JeremyJames](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeremyJames)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 5:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-armada-repeat-airbag-brake-switch-issue/150211 "2019-10-07T05:36:40Z")
Same brake switch issue and airbag light. Been battling the no start brake issue since 30k. I live 3 hrs from any Nissan dealership. It’s not easy to just take it in. Not very happy with the money I have spent. Sometimes… --- ## [Possible to repair this exhaust problem without replacing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-to-repair-this-exhaust-problem-without-replacing/150189)
**Author:** [@crashtestdummy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crashtestdummy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 5:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-to-repair-this-exhaust-problem-without-replacing/150189 "2019-10-07T05:30:29Z")
2001 Chevy Malibu. Was thinking an elbow pipe, tailpipe, clamp and exhaust putty for where the holes in the muffler are. Not sure if that stuff would work. Other option is new muffler, tailpipe, elbow pipe, clamps. A… --- ## [For Taurus 2004 SES Front Right Door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-taurus-2004-ses-front-right-door/150220)
**Author:** [@Mshams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mshams)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-taurus-2004-ses-front-right-door/150220 "2019-10-07T03:23:08Z")
I have a Ford Taurus 2004 SES and am looking to find a Front Right door assembly for it in pull-a-part etc. I was wondering if the door assembly has a part number and in what other years the same door is used. Thank yo… --- ## [2005 Ford F150 - washed truck engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f150-washed-truck-engine/126848)
**Author:** [@DillonPerrault](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DillonPerrault)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f150-washed-truck-engine/126848 "2019-10-07T02:48:00Z")
I washed my truck engine the engine will start idles a little rough but I have no gas pedal --- ## [08 Taurus X 3.5L Cylinder Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-taurus-x-3-5l-cylinder-misfire/101575)
**Author:** [@Keith\_Lavoie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith_Lavoie)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-taurus-x-3-5l-cylinder-misfire/101575 "2019-10-07T02:42:39Z")
I have an annoying issue here. My Taurus X (3.5L same as newer Explorer) has a #2 cylinder misfire code (P0302+P0202). I was told by a mechanic, and much research that it was the ignition coil that was to blame. So natur… --- ## [Rack pinion problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-pinion-problems/150208)
**Author:** [@Bob-Burnett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob-Burnett)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-pinion-problems/150208 "2019-10-07T01:25:38Z")
The car us a 2007 grand prix with 110000miles…It was a gift…anyway hit a chughole at appx 50 mph and broke the right mount bracket…replaced it with a remanufactured cordone brand rack…lasted abt 2months and broke again a… --- ## [2018 Ford F-150 - Funnel Broke Off In Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-funnel-broke-off-in-engine/150137)
**Author:** [@Cindy30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cindy30)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-funnel-broke-off-in-engine/150137 "2019-10-06T21:35:38Z")
Changing oil in 2018 Ford. The tip on the funnel fell into the reservoir. Tried getting it out but just pushed it further down. It is plastic. Should I tow to shop or drive there. Reading notes that if it is plastic cou… --- ## [2008 GMC Acadia - Battery Dies at Night](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-acadia-battery-dies-at-night/150195)
**Author:** [@taj39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/taj39)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-acadia-battery-dies-at-night/150195 "2019-10-06T21:19:09Z")
battery dead overnight --- ## [2011 Ford Escape - Burning Rubber Smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-escape-burning-rubber-smell/150185)
**Author:** [@BradMarshall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BradMarshall)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-escape-burning-rubber-smell/150185 "2019-10-06T21:17:36Z")
After driving the car, there is a smell of burning rubber. I took it to the dealership (for another problem) and mentioned this to them, but they tried to convince me that it was burning oil and suggested a $300 repair,… --- ## [2007 Mazda Mazda5 - Door Handle Broke in Icy Weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-mazda5-door-handle-broke-in-icy-weather/150192)
**Author:** [@Nan45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nan45)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-mazda5-door-handle-broke-in-icy-weather/150192 "2019-10-06T21:11:06Z")
The sliding door handle broke off… winter condition, door freezes and by pulling hard on the handle it broke off --- ## [2002 Nissan Xterra - Knock Sensor Went Bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-xterra-knock-sensor-went-bad/150183)
**Author:** [@forrest00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/forrest00)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-xterra-knock-sensor-went-bad/150183 "2019-10-06T21:10:22Z")
I have a faulty knock senser is it dangerous to my engine if not replaced. --- ## [07 grand prix rack/pinion help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-grand-prix-rack-pinion-help/148506)
**Author:** [@Bob-Burnett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob-Burnett)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-grand-prix-rack-pinion-help/148506 "2019-10-07T00:48:30Z")
2007 grand prix…ive replaced 2 power steering racks…the right rack pinion mounting bracket keeps breaking…have also replaced shock and spring on right side as well [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=506) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=508)