# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=531 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 532 --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Avalanche - Brake Line Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-avalanche-brake-line-leak/148054)
**Author:** [@Roger59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger59)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-avalanche-brake-line-leak/148054 "2019-09-03T20:04:59Z")
I had a leak in a brake line under driver side of my truck but since repairing it I now have a major leak at the rubber grommet in the floor board there. Could this just be the booster needs to be rebuilt? --- ## [2018 Infiniti Q50 - Anyone Else Have Problems With Blind Spot Indicators?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-infiniti-q50-anyone-else-have-problems-with-blind-spot-indicators/148045)
**Author:** [@RobertMuksian18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertMuksian18)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-infiniti-q50-anyone-else-have-problems-with-blind-spot-indicators/148045 "2019-09-03T19:49:01Z")
I own a 2018 Infiniti Q50, and I just received a one-year anniversary survey from Infiniti relative to my satisfaction. Two of the questions were would I recommend this vehicle to a friend and to a colleague, and on a s… --- ## [Safe to add remote start to 2013 Jetta with new instrument cluster?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-to-add-remote-start-to-2013-jetta-with-new-instrument-cluster/148033)
**Author:** [@Serena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Serena)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-to-add-remote-start-to-2013-jetta-with-new-instrument-cluster/148033 "2019-09-03T16:55:08Z")
Due to health issues I’m really into temerature control. I usually park my car on a sunny street and though I do use a sunshade and sometimes crack the windows open, it’s usually not enough. Also, the winters are cold ar… --- ## [2012 Subaru Outback - driver's side window](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-drivers-side-window/148042)
**Author:** [@PATRICKBAKER](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PATRICKBAKER)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-drivers-side-window/148042 "2019-09-03T18:12:04Z")
Driver’s side window doesn’t work. --- ## [Does my transmission fail?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-my-transmission-fail/147624)
**Author:** [@Noonamee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noonamee)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-my-transmission-fail/147624 "2019-08-29T03:21:22Z")
There’s no sign or symptom with the transmission except the knocking noise sometimes when I change the gear ( P to D, D to R, R to N, D to N, etc.) I always make sure that the car stops completely before shifting. The fl… --- ## [2012 Civic - one tire loses pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-civic-one-tire-loses-pressure/148038)
**Author:** [@JonathanMercier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JonathanMercier)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-civic-one-tire-loses-pressure/148038 "2019-09-03T16:39:15Z")
My Honda Civic SI is a cute little car with almost 70,000 miles. But it has one annoying problem. Every four to six weeks the “low tire pressure” warning comes on. Usually the left rear tire is 6 to 10 pounds lower th… --- ## [2012 Volkswagon Golf Stalls Randomly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagon-golf-stalls-randomly/103550)
**Author:** [@mikewanich1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikewanich1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagon-golf-stalls-randomly/103550 "2019-09-03T14:39:29Z")
Hello all! My wife's 2012 VW golf has lately been stalling out randomly. It started 6 months ago, and then again 3 months ago, and now it's happened 3 times within the past week. The electronics appear to still be fun… --- ## [2018 Toyota Highlander - Brakes Went Out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-highlander-brakes-went-out/148022)
**Author:** [@BettyCalcote](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BettyCalcote)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-highlander-brakes-went-out/148022 "2019-09-03T14:11:11Z")
I have a 2018 Toyota Highlander with 14,000 miles and my breaks went out and a warning light came on saying I have low breaking power and I should take it to the dealer service center. They ordered the parts and after … --- ## [2014 Jeep Cherokee - Flat Towing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-flat-towing/148013)
**Author:** [@MickeyKizziar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MickeyKizziar)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-flat-towing/148013 "2019-09-03T14:06:21Z")
On 08/31/2019 We purchased the 2014 Jeep Trail hawk for the purpose of flat towing behind a motorhome. The dealership was made aware of our intentions to flat tow. Now we are made aware of our need of this part number in… --- ## [2006 Ford F-150 - Fuel Pressure Sensor Keeps Going](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f-150-fuel-pressure-sensor-keeps-going/148016)
**Author:** [@j.jenks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/j.jenks)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 11:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f-150-fuel-pressure-sensor-keeps-going/148016 "2019-09-03T11:15:26Z")
“NEW” factory engine now has 10,000 miles and I have replaced the fuel pressure sensor twice in the last two months (5.4 lariat).would another part make this happen so often? Help! getting expensive. THANKS jj --- ## [2007 Toyota Corolla - Cranks won't start - only when we are alone](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-corolla-cranks-wont-start-only-when-we-are-alone/147952)
**Author:** [@Lazar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lazar)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 11:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-corolla-cranks-wont-start-only-when-we-are-alone/147952 "2019-09-03T11:04:39Z")
I think my car hates me. It cranks and won’t start but only when I’m alone. When I call a mechanic it works just fine. This first happened 3 years ago. The car wouldn’t start although I tried cranking it over 10 times. … --- ## [2011 Honda Odyssey - Side Door High Pitched Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-odyssey-side-door-high-pitched-noise/148018)
**Author:** [@Kubyako](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kubyako)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 10:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-odyssey-side-door-high-pitched-noise/148018 "2019-09-03T10:28:07Z")
I have a 2011 Honda Odyssey that sometimes make a noise. It’s a high pitch noise that I can make go away by turning the child safety switch on. Problem is that With the child safety switch on you can not open the side do… --- ## [2004 Ford F-150 cranks, but won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-f-150-cranks-but-wont-start/148028)
**Author:** [@RubenCantu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RubenCantu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 8:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-f-150-cranks-but-wont-start/148028 "2019-09-03T08:07:18Z")
Totally stock all original SVT Lighting Truck. 22000 miles, garage kept & never driven in the rain. Show room (right off the assembly line) new super clean condition. Vehicle has never been abused. Engine cranks fine but… --- ## [2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac - AC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-explorer-sport-trac-ac-issues/147811)
**Author:** [@AndrewGudas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AndrewGudas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 5:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-explorer-sport-trac-ac-issues/147811 "2019-09-03T05:45:12Z")
A/C runs hot and cold. First it puts out cold air. Then it seems to stop and just recirculates the warm air. The hot and cold cycles are several minutes long. --- ## [Why no recall for my 2011 Audi A7?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-no-recall-for-my-2011-audi-a7/147890)
**Author:** [@Dlamini](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dlamini)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-no-recall-for-my-2011-audi-a7/147890 "2019-09-03T04:09:45Z")
Why is Audi not recalling Audi A7 cars with steering defects since they know that it’s one of the mechanical faults internationally? I am in South Africa and I have been unable to drive my car as the steering hardly turn… --- ## [1991 Ford Tempo - Mixing brake fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-ford-tempo-mixing-brake-fluid/147962)
**Author:** [@JimInman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimInman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-ford-tempo-mixing-brake-fluid/147962 "2019-09-03T01:28:30Z")
is it advisable or safe to mix conventional brake fluid with synthetic brake fluid? --- ## [2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Buy Used?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-grand-cherokee-buy-used/148004)
**Author:** [@Markfuller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Markfuller)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-grand-cherokee-buy-used/148004 "2019-09-03T00:02:57Z")
Should I not buy a 2017 or 2018 grand Cherokee due to poor reliability rating for example engine electrical transmission ? --- ## [2007 Jeep Liberty - Low speed rumble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-liberty-low-speed-rumble/147956)
**Author:** [@StuartHouchin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StuartHouchin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-liberty-low-speed-rumble/147956 "2019-09-01T22:16:24Z")
Have experienced rumble strip-like vibration in rear end during low-speed acceleration for several years. It stops when letting off the gas pedal. It never happens during quicker acceleration. --- ## [Trying to troubleshooted problems with my Honda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-troubleshooted-problems-with-my-honda/147508)
**Author:** [@gcttutor\_156480](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gcttutor_156480)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-troubleshooted-problems-with-my-honda/147508 "2019-09-02T21:57:53Z")
Problem definition and background: Sudden onset of whining noise on a 2007 Honda Accord Ex coupe. 1)Whining noise becomes louder when accelerating. 2)Whining noise is more pronounced when AC is turned off. Using a m… --- ## [2016 Hyundai Sonata - Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-sonata-stalls/148001)
**Author:** [@Judywalker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Judywalker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-sonata-stalls/148001 "2019-09-02T20:10:14Z")
Engine light always on. Car fail to accerate properly after 35 miles and tends to have a “stalling” feeling when on the gas --- ## [2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid - ok to drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-hybrid-ok-to-drive/147904)
**Author:** [@charstiefel64\_156917](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charstiefel64_156917)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-hybrid-ok-to-drive/147904 "2019-09-02T19:34:55Z")
My '07 toyota camry hybrid was off the road (undriven) for 4 months; now when I start it, there is a “check Hybrid System” error message. The earliest Toyota can see it is in 5 days - can I drive it in the meantime (seem… --- ## [04 Kia Rio misfire and rough idle issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-kia-rio-misfire-and-rough-idle-issues/147618)
**Author:** [@Jenny86](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jenny86)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-kia-rio-misfire-and-rough-idle-issues/147618 "2019-09-02T19:01:29Z")
I have a 04 Kia Rio 5 speed manual transmission. Oh boy, this car is a doozy. Have replaced fuel pump, coil, spark plugs, spark plug wires, oxygen sensor, fuel filter, air filter, and a few other things not to mention th… --- ## ['64 ford galaxie trunk lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/64-ford-galaxie-trunk-lock/60896)
**Author:** [@dannyway](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dannyway)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/64-ford-galaxie-trunk-lock/60896 "2019-09-02T18:30:24Z")
I have a busted trunk lock and don't know how to replace it. It stopped working sometime ago and so I took a screwdriver to it thinking I could "pop" it right out. Well, all I did was shred the heck out of it. I've order… --- ## [2004 Nissan Sentra - Many problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-sentra-many-problems/147998)
**Author:** [@Derek07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Derek07)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-sentra-many-problems/147998 "2019-09-02T18:14:16Z")
Just bought this car days ago then The exhaust broke in half at a weld had to drive it for a day or two then I got gas and halfway home When i would give it gas it bogs real bad and has no power. Barely made it home. The… --- ## [2014 Nissan Versa - Slurrs and jolts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-versa-slurrs-and-jolts/147994)
**Author:** [@A.Carter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/A.Carter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-versa-slurrs-and-jolts/147994 "2019-09-02T17:23:17Z")
I have a 2014 Nissan Versa SV that’s recently come into some sort of internal issues possibly with the CVT transmission. It has a slurring noise when it first starts out cold, that only progressively goes away once up to… --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD - Radio screen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-radio-screen/147989)
**Author:** [@Leo47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leo47)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-radio-screen/147989 "2019-09-02T17:21:54Z")
2015 chevy Silverado radio screen not illuminating --- ## [Can tightener blow freeze plug on VW Beetle 2001](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-tightener-blow-freeze-plug-on-vw-beetle-2001/18906)
**Author:** [@unclescotty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/unclescotty)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-tightener-blow-freeze-plug-on-vw-beetle-2001/18906 "2019-09-02T16:51:37Z")
On a recent road trip from Boston to VT, my Beetle arrived in a cloud of smoke to a garage in NH. The mechanic there (not a VW dealership) repaired the water pump and timing belt. It was still leaking coolant, so I had i… --- ## [2014 Volkswagen Beetle - Where does oil go?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-volkswagen-beetle-where-does-oil-go/147985)
**Author:** [@JayIsrael](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JayIsrael)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-volkswagen-beetle-where-does-oil-go/147985 "2019-09-02T16:35:20Z")
I have been changing my own oil on cars since the days of Woodstock. Even though the dip stick says it’s full, how come there’s always less oil drained than the amount it’s takes to fill the engine? --- ## [Knocking Sound Ford Fiesta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-sound-ford-fiesta/147950)
**Author:** [@alisep32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alisep32)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-sound-ford-fiesta/147950 "2019-09-02T16:27:34Z")
2016 Ford Fiesta standard not automatic makes knocking noise when key is in ignition before starting engine I have video playing sound put would not let me upload it. Once car is started the knocking stops --- ## [2016 Cadillac XTS - Shifter and light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-xts-shifter-and-light/147979)
**Author:** [@KurtRImes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KurtRImes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-xts-shifter-and-light/147979 "2019-09-02T14:07:36Z")
Shifter will not go into manual position and engine light on ? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=530) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=532)