# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=519 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 520 --- ## [Coolant Spilling Mazda3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-spilling-mazda3/81047)
**Author:** [@Podnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Podnick)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-spilling-mazda3/81047 "2019-09-20T20:49:47Z")
I have a 2006 Mazda3 that is spilling coolant when the car is turned off. 127k miles I have changed the radiator cap 3 times Car does not overheat 2a. Car does not seem to have the same peppy power it once had Tempe… --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Cruze - Cam belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-cam-belt/149112)
**Author:** [@lee00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lee00)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-cam-belt/149112 "2019-09-20T20:48:58Z")
How long,under mormal driving, will the overdeah cam belt last? --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Suburban - Gas cap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-suburban-gas-cap/149156)
**Author:** [@Christina.torres516\_157655](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Christina.torres516_157655)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-suburban-gas-cap/149156 "2019-09-20T20:31:53Z")
Check engine light came on about two weeks ago on my 2011 Chevy Suburban. A day or two later the car flashed the “tighten gas cap” notice. Husband said no big deal but I don’t listen so here I am. Took the car to get th… --- ## [96 Pontiac sunfire wont start sometimes white smoke from intake/ throttle body](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-pontiac-sunfire-wont-start-sometimes-white-smoke-from-intake-throttle-body/149048)
**Author:** [@Cris\_Ello](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cris_Ello)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-pontiac-sunfire-wont-start-sometimes-white-smoke-from-intake-throttle-body/149048 "2019-09-20T19:21:32Z")
I have a 96 Pontiac sunfire 2.4 L when i go to start it sometimes it will crank right up other times it turns over but wont catch and lately there’s been white smoke coming from intake --- ## [1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class - Leaking Freon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mercedes-benz-m-class-leaking-freon/148585)
**Author:** [@Jeff55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeff55)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mercedes-benz-m-class-leaking-freon/148585 "2019-09-20T18:32:52Z")
Dear Car Talk, I am the first owner of a 1998 Mercedes ML 320 with 252,000 miles. (I’ve driven it figuratively to the moon and am on the return trip. Some troubles along the way, but nothing complicated, until now: th… --- ## [2018 Hyundai Elantra - Fob eats batteries](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-elantra-fob-eats-batteries/149150)
**Author:** [@KerriNigro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KerriNigro)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-elantra-fob-eats-batteries/149150 "2019-09-20T18:12:57Z")
I have a 2018 Hyundai Elantra that I bought new in May of 2018. I have had to replace the spare key fob battery 4 times since then. I have not had any issue with the primary key fob that I use all the time. Both key fobs… --- ## [2005 Chrysler 300 - No tach](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-300-no-tach/149147)
**Author:** [@JohnSomplack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnSomplack)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-300-no-tach/149147 "2019-09-20T15:31:17Z")
stated my 2005 Chrysler 300 this morning and the tachometer does not work --- ## [2007 Honda CR-V - What to replace it with](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-cr-v-what-to-replace-it-with/149114)
**Author:** [@Valerie48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Valerie48)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-cr-v-what-to-replace-it-with/149114 "2019-09-20T14:02:29Z")
Dear Ray, I drive a 2007 Honda CR-V EX with just over 100k miles. I could not be happier with it. My husband says due to its age I should consider trading it in before a catastrophic failure. I have not been very happy w… --- ## [2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-corolla-matrix-wont-start/147800)
**Author:** [@BOuLDeR7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BOuLDeR7)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-corolla-matrix-wont-start/147800 "2019-09-20T14:01:33Z")
For some reason my 2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix won’t start. No warnings or issues with starting before this. When trying to start I don’t hear any sound coming from the starter. Inside the car I can hear relay clicks co… --- ## [2002 Dodge Dakota AC not functioning properly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-dakota-ac-not-functioning-properly/148929)
**Author:** [@KregerVXC\_143438](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KregerVXC_143438)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-dakota-ac-not-functioning-properly/148929 "2019-09-20T13:34:49Z")
2002 Dodge Dakota 3.9L. Whenever I’m driving with the AC on, my vents seem to cut out and random times, and stop blowing air. About 20 seconds later, the air will resume. AC is cold and when it does work, all the fan spe… --- ## [Why did pushing my car make it start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-did-pushing-my-car-make-it-start/149100)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 6:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-did-pushing-my-car-make-it-start/149100 "2019-09-20T06:04:37Z")
I drove today - it was fun!. Summer heat has just begun to let up; it was 60° this morning. I had to buy the stuff to repair the bathroom floor. The battery was at 12.3 V (it’s 12.6 charged). The tires were only 1-2 psi … --- ## [2009 Nissan Altima - Low gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-altima-low-gear/149103)
**Author:** [@Diane14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diane14)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-altima-low-gear/149103 "2019-09-20T04:18:10Z")
When stopped at stop light or going up slight incline the car acts like it has shifted into low gear, then after a few seconds will start driving normal again. --- ## [Saturn wagon problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-wagon-problem/149085)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_Morrison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_Morrison)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-wagon-problem/149085 "2019-09-20T03:51:08Z")
I have a 2003 Saturn wagon that I picked up pretty cheap. Sometimes before it’s warmed up the check engine light will blink while I’m accelerating and the car will run all choppy until my desired speed is reached and the… --- ## [2015 BMW X5 - Battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-bmw-x5-battery/149071)
**Author:** [@Chan52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chan52)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-bmw-x5-battery/149071 "2019-09-20T03:05:52Z")
Charge malfunction, Battery is not recharging --- ## [2008 Ford F-150 - Clicks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f-150-clicks/148949)
**Author:** [@DaveAshton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveAshton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f-150-clicks/148949 "2019-09-20T02:17:34Z")
1.Battery fully charged. 2.Prior to \[1\] engine not turning over clicking noise turned off ignition & REMOVED KEY. 3. Sound \[ fast clicking \] appears to come from under dash passenger side ??? Need Help with This… --- ## [Tommy Chong's Unaired Lincoln Ad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tommy-chongs-unaired-lincoln-ad/149059)
**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tommy-chongs-unaired-lincoln-ad/149059 "2019-09-20T01:58:40Z")
Tester --- ## [Why do i have to press the gas for my car to start ?¡¡¡¡¡¡](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-i-have-to-press-the-gas-for-my-car-to-start/148468)
**Author:** [@Brandon\_Ruiz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brandon_Ruiz)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-i-have-to-press-the-gas-for-my-car-to-start/148468 "2019-09-20T01:30:51Z")
:exclamation::exclamation::exclamation::exclamation::exclamation::exclamation::exclamation::exclamation::exclamation::exclamation::exclamation::exclamation::exclamation::exclamation::exclamation::exclamation::exclamation… --- ## [2017 Kia Forte - Killed by water](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-forte-killed-by-water/149109)
**Author:** [@ClaraAndrews](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ClaraAndrews)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-forte-killed-by-water/149109 "2019-09-20T00:04:54Z")
Hi I have A Kia and I was driving threw water and my car killed on me the water was not that high so me and my daughter pushed it to the store and it want start everything still come on lights radio --- ## [Rack and Pinion Leaking At Inner Tie Rod Joint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-and-pinion-leaking-at-inner-tie-rod-joint/149107)
**Author:** [@derekwellingtonnickerson\_157632](https://community.cartalk.com/u/derekwellingtonnickerson_157632)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-and-pinion-leaking-at-inner-tie-rod-joint/149107 "2019-09-19T22:00:50Z")
1996 Lexus LS400 Failed a state inspection due to leaky steering rack. They quoted me at $1300 to replace the rack and pinion, so obviously I wanted to take the car home to examine it for myself. After removing the tie … --- ## [2000 Toyota Tacoma - Dash lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-tacoma-dash-lights/149097)
**Author:** [@LoriWilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoriWilson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-tacoma-dash-lights/149097 "2019-09-19T21:06:15Z")
Replaced all bulbs in dash with LEDs. Worked for few months but think there is a short bc they do not come on. occasionally the left side RPM will light up. When I depress the brakes, both blinkers light up on the dash.… --- ## [2010 Hyundai Santa Fe - Remote won't open door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-santa-fe-remote-wont-open-door/149089)
**Author:** [@joseph17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joseph17)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-santa-fe-remote-wont-open-door/149089 "2019-09-19T21:00:36Z")
front passenger door lock not working on remote. --- ## [2004 Ford Focus - Door latch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-focus-door-latch/149094)
**Author:** [@Schenk1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Schenk1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-focus-door-latch/149094 "2019-09-19T20:49:28Z")
Is there a recall on door latches for 204 focus friend has left rear door latch that has completely stopped functioning. --- ## [Car hesitates accelerating from stop but only after driving for a while](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-hesitates-accelerating-from-stop-but-only-after-driving-for-a-while/149079)
**Author:** [@Thrifty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thrifty)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-hesitates-accelerating-from-stop-but-only-after-driving-for-a-while/149079 "2019-09-19T19:35:53Z")
I’ve got a 2013 Ford Fiesta with about 33,000 miles on it. I think there’s a problem in the fuel system. I took it to a mechanic, but he could not reproduce the issue so he did not fix it. The car tends to hesitate wh… --- ## [1999 Volkswagen Golf - Interference or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-volkswagen-golf-interference-or-not/149078)
**Author:** [@MilesBriggs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MilesBriggs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-volkswagen-golf-interference-or-not/149078 "2019-09-19T19:24:02Z")
Timing belt snapped on my 2.0l golf. I thought it was the fuel pump as you do when your car won’t start. Replaced that and then the filter. I was working my way up the fuel system when I just happened to pull off the tim… --- ## [2016 Honda Civic Sdn - AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-civic-sdn-ac/149083)
**Author:** [@NoordinLakhani](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NoordinLakhani)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-civic-sdn-ac/149083 "2019-09-19T19:23:20Z")
Air condition blowing warm Air, taken to dealer Mileage 7192 on 09/18/18 dealer and found condenser leaking, dealer assumed fixed under warranty. Air-conditioner received extended warranty for 3 years but no paper give… --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Sonic - Short!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-sonic-short/149046)
**Author:** [@CHowell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CHowell)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-sonic-short/149046 "2019-09-19T18:22:26Z")
2014 Chev Sonic LT / 84,000 miles When driving, the Traction Control Light, Battery lights come on, then you can steer it. Turn car off and it wont turn over, so have to let it sit for about 10-15 minutes then it will s… --- ## [New catalytic converter - blowing black smoke then enging shutdown](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-catalytic-converter-blowing-black-smoke-then-enging-shutdown/149021)
**Author:** [@startliving](https://community.cartalk.com/u/startliving)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-catalytic-converter-blowing-black-smoke-then-enging-shutdown/149021 "2019-09-19T17:18:09Z")
My car (2007 Mustang v6 - 156k miles) didn’t pass inspection due to a check engine light on. Long story short, catalytic converter needed replacement. However, after getting my car back from the mechanic, I noticed the c… --- ## [2016 Ford Expedition - New Struts Needed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-expedition-new-struts-needed/148688)
**Author:** [@Tim06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tim06)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-expedition-new-struts-needed/148688 "2019-09-19T15:22:46Z")
Just bought 2016 Expedition Limited with 62,000 miles. Body is in great shape, got dealer to put new tires on, however our our mechanic says it also needs new struts and rotors may be warped. Gave a quote of $2,500 for… --- ## [I think that this whole concept has gone way too far](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-that-this-whole-concept-has-gone-way-too-far/148382)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-that-this-whole-concept-has-gone-way-too-far/148382 "2019-09-19T15:21:02Z")
:wink: --- ## [Underbody damage. Is this a big deal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/underbody-damage-is-this-a-big-deal/149058)
**Author:** [@Strawberryfields1123\_157599](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Strawberryfields1123_157599)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/underbody-damage-is-this-a-big-deal/149058 "2019-09-19T14:45:40Z")
Hi, So I accidentally drove up on the barrier in front of a parking spot (ugh) and scraped the bottom of my car. There’s a hole/crack on the plastic on the underbody (under the driver’s seat). Is this the belly pan? The… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=518) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=520)