# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=508 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 509 --- ## [2011 BMW 328 - Major Repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-328-major-repair/150115)
**Author:** [@cr494503\_158181](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cr494503_158181)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-328-major-repair/150115 "2019-10-06T19:54:53Z")
So I have a bmw 328i 2011. It is at the BMW dealer ship, and they just emailed me saying it needs to have mechatronics and fluids replaced at a price of $4,466, and replace Trans at a price of $8,488. I am a bit confused… --- ## [Bad Wheel Bearing ... Or Not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-wheel-bearing-or-not/150138)
**Author:** [@mknightorza\_158193](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mknightorza_158193)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-wheel-bearing-or-not/150138 "2019-10-06T19:34:30Z")
1999 Ford Escort, manual transmission. Car has 190K miles. I was driving home Thursday when in the last couple miles of my trip I started to hear a grinding/clunking sound from the front right wheel. Seemed to coincide w… --- ## [Dad needs help getting Toyota running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dad-needs-help-getting-toyota-running/150149)
**Author:** [@Severin\_Hannula](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Severin_Hannula)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dad-needs-help-getting-toyota-running/150149 "2019-10-06T18:55:28Z")
Hello helpful friends, Just bought 1989 Toyota pickup. I’m leaking water from where the exhaust manifold connects to the head. Is that a sign of a head gasket issue? Also when I removed bolts to inspect it further th… --- ## [2003 Chevrolet Impala - Oil Level Wacky](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-impala-oil-level-wacky/150187)
**Author:** [@Barry57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barry57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-impala-oil-level-wacky/150187 "2019-10-06T18:31:44Z")
Oil change of 4.5 qts “some times” reads on the dipstick as much as 2 qts too much. This has happened a dozen times over the past two years whether I do it myself, or have it done by a mechanic. --- ## [Early 70's Ford 302 V8 Vacuum Advance/Retard Unit Removal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/early-70s-ford-302-v8-vacuum-advance-retard-unit-removal/150047)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/early-70s-ford-302-v8-vacuum-advance-retard-unit-removal/150047 "2019-10-06T14:26:59Z")
On mine the retard function seems to be stuck. Holds vacuum ok, just not moving the distributor plate when I connect up a hand-held vacuum pump. The advance function is working correctly. How do I remove the distribut… --- ## [2014 Nissan NV200 - Wont Leave 1st Gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-nv200-wont-leave-1st-gear/150180)
**Author:** [@garry07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/garry07)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-nv200-wont-leave-1st-gear/150180 "2019-10-06T13:16:03Z")
wont shift out first gear --- ## [Airbag Impact Sensor Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-impact-sensor-question/150176)
**Author:** [@larryboada\_158224](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larryboada_158224)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-impact-sensor-question/150176 "2019-10-06T12:36:05Z")
HISTORY: I recently replaced a door on my 2010 GMC Acadia with a door from a 2008 Acadia. I immediately got a Service Airbag warning. I assumed it was a bad sensor in the replacement door since it came from a wrecked Aca… --- ## [Constant Alignment Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/constant-alignment-issue/150157)
**Author:** [@Misty\_Layland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Misty_Layland)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/constant-alignment-issue/150157 "2019-10-06T12:21:29Z")
07’ Hyunadi Accent Sport I’ve taken my car to the shop about 8 times now, got 5 alignments done, and the issue still isn’t fixed. I’ll get it aligned, and after a couple of days, it’ll go out again. I’ve taken it to 3 d… --- ## [1997 Ford Aerostar - Brake, Turn, Courtesy Lights Dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-aerostar-brake-turn-courtesy-lights-dead/150163)
**Author:** [@Jim26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim26)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 10:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-aerostar-brake-turn-courtesy-lights-dead/150163 "2019-10-06T10:23:19Z")
Brake lights, turn signals and interior courtesy lights quit working. --- ## [Carburetor help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carburetor-help/149937)
**Author:** [@Shannon\_Crawford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shannon_Crawford)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carburetor-help/149937 "2019-10-06T02:56:01Z")
Needing major help I have a dodge sportman f30 and I been working on it got it running after sotting for 10 years then I noticed that it blew threw gas like it was nothing today I replaced spark plugs went to start it a… --- ## [2009 Toyota Prius - Dash Lights Keep Coming On Sporadically](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-prius-dash-lights-keep-coming-on-sporadically/150159)
**Author:** [@DarleneAiken](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DarleneAiken)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-prius-dash-lights-keep-coming-on-sporadically/150159 "2019-10-06T02:35:01Z")
My dash lights keep coming on spradically and no one can figure out what it is --- ## [Ford Easy Fill premature cut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-easy-fill-premature-cut-off/150093)
**Author:** [@Viktor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Viktor)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-easy-fill-premature-cut-off/150093 "2019-10-06T02:09:56Z")
Have annoying problem of premature gas pump cut off when filling gas tank of 2012 Ford Escape. Has Ford’s Easy Fill technology which does away with a gas cap. Now that I have the problem, I’ve researched that the old sch… --- ## [2013 Ford F-150 - Sync Acting Goofy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-f-150-sync-acting-goofy/150123)
**Author:** [@JackMcCormick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackMcCormick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-f-150-sync-acting-goofy/150123 "2019-10-05T12:05:08Z")
After attempting to update my SYNC (not successful) I did a master reset. Noe the screen is in the startup mode and will not allow any inputs --- ## [2015 Honda CRV Humming noise at speeds above 30mph-](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-crv-humming-noise-at-speeds-above-30mph/150132)
**Author:** [@ckaleshn\_158195](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ckaleshn_158195)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 1:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-crv-humming-noise-at-speeds-above-30mph/150132 "2019-10-06T01:40:52Z")
Hi all, My 2015 Honda CRV recently began making a humming noise, somewhat higher-pitched. Here is a short clip: Any ideas what might be causing this? Much more noticeable on highways… don’t really hear it as much in t… --- ## [2.7 Santa Fe 2003 issues after timing belt change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-7-santa-fe-2003-issues-after-timing-belt-change/149954)
**Author:** [@Anthony\_Edwards](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anthony_Edwards)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-7-santa-fe-2003-issues-after-timing-belt-change/149954 "2019-10-06T00:46:57Z")
Santa Fe \[details=“Summary”\] This text will be hidden So we did a timing belt and water pump change on this suv yesterday , this is the second one car has 120,000 miles on it we just. Bought the car about a month ago … --- ## [Oil smells like gas!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-smells-like-gas/103642)
**Author:** [@Aukes87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aukes87)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-smells-like-gas/103642 "2019-10-05T22:41:19Z")
My engine light went on a couple days ago so today I decided to check my fluids and come to find out my oil smells like gas. Why is this happening and how much is this gonna cost to get fixed? I have to drive a good dist… --- ## [2012 Mitsubishi Galant - TCS/ABS Lights Flashing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mitsubishi-galant-tcs-abs-lights-flashing/150147)
**Author:** [@billkundraw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billkundraw)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mitsubishi-galant-tcs-abs-lights-flashing/150147 "2019-10-05T20:23:48Z")
TCS & ABS lights flashing --- ## [Tires too tall?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-too-tall/133342)
**Author:** [@jlrob496\_147466](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jlrob496_147466)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-too-tall/133342 "2019-10-05T19:42:15Z")
About 6 months ago we took my daughters '03 Volvo S60 to a national chain and purchased new tires for her. They installed 205/65/R15 tires. Since that time, I have noticed that her tires seem low an awful lot of the ti… --- ## [2013 Dodge Journey Vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-journey-vibration/150143)
**Author:** [@jerrykortas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jerrykortas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-journey-vibration/150143 "2019-10-05T18:51:29Z")
we have a 2013 journey, bought new, we have a vibration in the front end at about 67 to 75 mph. we have had our front end alligned(we are told that is not the problem, in fact it cannot be the problem) we just put on ne… --- ## [2002 Ford Ranger - Misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-ranger-misfires/150135)
**Author:** [@Neil46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Neil46)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-ranger-misfires/150135 "2019-10-05T15:55:02Z")
My 2002 ford ranger seems to not be getting the right signals when it comes to ignition firing causing it to backfire. What might cause that. Timing chain lines up --- ## [1986 Chevrolet Corvette - Rough Idle/Stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-chevrolet-corvette-rough-idle-stalling/150129)
**Author:** [@Gene53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gene53)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-chevrolet-corvette-rough-idle-stalling/150129 "2019-10-05T15:51:29Z")
86 corvette coupe 350 engine, not the crossfire. when car starts to warm up to correct operating temp & stopped in traffic @ red light, etc the car starts to idle roughly and I have to throw car into neutral & give it ga… --- ## [Fueling a 2004 Ford Explorer. Pump won't stay on!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fueling-a-2004-ford-explorer-pump-wont-stay-on/21322)
**Author:** [@Phuston2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Phuston2)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fueling-a-2004-ford-explorer-pump-wont-stay-on/21322 "2019-10-05T14:16:46Z")
I have a 2004 Ford Explorer. We have been using E85 for about two years now instead of regular gas. Over the past two years, when ever we need to add gas to our gas tank we have to stand and gingerly hold the fuel pump l… --- ## [2002 Toyota Corolla - Stumbling/Dash Lights Out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-corolla-stumbling-dash-lights-out/150109)
**Author:** [@vero27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vero27)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-corolla-stumbling-dash-lights-out/150109 "2019-10-05T12:40:29Z")
my car is chocking, changed spark plugs but still doing the same Also dash board shut down intermittently --- ## [2014 Nissan Versa Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-versa-transmission/150086)
**Author:** [@xclaribelx\_158164](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xclaribelx_158164)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 11:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-versa-transmission/150086 "2019-10-05T11:36:11Z")
I have a 2014 Nissan Versa SV. I don’t know much about cars but a few days ago I felt like my car was struggling to go faster. The RPM’s were high and I wasn’t even going fast. It felt like the car was trying to change g… --- ## [2012 Dodge Durango - Engine Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-durango-engine-misfire/149997)
**Author:** [@andy45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andy45)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 9:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-durango-engine-misfire/149997 "2019-10-05T09:49:48Z")
engine misfire replaced spark plugs and coils still misfires --- ## [2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid won’t accept gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-highlander-hybrid-won-t-accept-gas/129121)
**Author:** [@Green08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Green08)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 9:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-highlander-hybrid-won-t-accept-gas/129121 "2019-10-05T09:41:32Z")
I bought my 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD on Mar. 29, 2013 from a Toyota dealer as a “Certified Used Car” with 35K miles on it. I’ve had it serviced regularly by an excellent local foreign car shop. It needed $3,000 … --- ## [What causes a car to overheat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-a-car-to-overheat/150033)
**Author:** [@FrancesG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrancesG)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-a-car-to-overheat/150033 "2019-10-05T03:26:06Z")
What does it mean if a car starts to slowly heat up while idle but cools down when I accelerate? --- ## [My car won’t start when it’s cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-won-t-start-when-it-s-cold/150072)
**Author:** [@DaniMalina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaniMalina)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-won-t-start-when-it-s-cold/150072 "2019-10-05T03:17:43Z")
My 1997 850 Volvo won’t start in the cold until I spend a good 30 minutes reving it. I’ve changed the spark plugs and cam sensor. Could it be the fuel pump or something else? I’m in desperate need of help. --- ## [2009 Toyota Corolla - Clicking Front Axles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-corolla-clicking-front-axles/150032)
**Author:** [@DavidForcey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidForcey)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-corolla-clicking-front-axles/150032 "2019-10-05T01:48:54Z")
My 2009 Toyota Corolla currently has 161,000 miles. I purchased it with 36,000. I live in northern Wisconsin, where most winters get bitterly cold. When the mercury dips below about 10 degrees Fahrenheit, I get a nois… --- ## [2020 Acura CL - Tire Overinflation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-acura-cl-tire-overinflation/150046)
**Author:** [@George59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George59)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-acura-cl-tire-overinflation/150046 "2019-10-05T01:12:35Z")
Hello I pump my tire to 45 psi it take 50 max is this too much [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=507) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=509)