# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=555 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 556 --- ## [2016 Chrysler 300C - Swollen door panels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-300c-swollen-door-panels/145905)
**Author:** [@Glen59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Glen59)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-300c-swollen-door-panels/145905 "2019-08-04T20:35:48Z")
2016 Chrysler 300c Platinum. Door panels pulling up and out from window at the top. Problem with both front and rear panels. Looks like panel is swelling or deforming. --- ## [2019 Buick Encore headrest](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-buick-encore-headrest/145981)
**Author:** [@Cathy55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cathy55)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-buick-encore-headrest/145981 "2019-08-04T20:05:20Z")
2019 buick encore headrest pushes my head so I’m looking down…how can I fix this? --- ## [2004 Dodge Ram 1500 chattering noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-ram-1500-chattering-noise/145982)
**Author:** [@Bratt28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bratt28)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-ram-1500-chattering-noise/145982 "2019-08-04T19:46:52Z")
Every so often i here i constant chatter/tick noise that comes from the back end of my truck. It goes faster when accelerating. Then after i let off gas , the tick subsides. The first few times it happened i was driving … --- ## [Hypertech Engine Programmer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hypertech-engine-programmer/62347)
**Author:** [@woodduck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/woodduck)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hypertech-engine-programmer/62347 "2019-08-04T19:43:59Z")
I own a 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 gas engine and am considering getting a Hypertech Engine Programmer. Would I see enough increase in gas mileage and performance to warrant the purchase? We do pull a camper in the summer time … --- ## [2020 Subaru Impreza Wagon WRX - Jerks and leaps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-subaru-impreza-wagon-wrx-jerks-and-leaps/145787)
**Author:** [@DorothySavok](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DorothySavok)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-subaru-impreza-wagon-wrx-jerks-and-leaps/145787 "2019-08-04T19:24:04Z")
It has a jerky start from a stop position. It leaps forward when I’m driving as if it is receiving a surge of gas. It’s a new car. This is my first day driving it. It has 7 miles on the odometer. It is the Subaru Ascent… --- ## [2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac - Plug wires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-sport-trac-plug-wires/145945)
**Author:** [@cooper725](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cooper725)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-sport-trac-plug-wires/145945 "2019-08-04T18:48:57Z")
i was told that it was hard to change plug wires on my truck --- ## [2018 Nissan Versa - Car fax](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-versa-car-fax/145849)
**Author:** [@rwilson773\_155616](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rwilson773_155616)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-versa-car-fax/145849 "2019-08-04T17:43:55Z")
How to tell if car fax is legit on vehicle I just bought as it doesn’t list any defects and have had to have rotors turned as well as an alignment 1 month after taking possession of vehicle, needless to say it’s a 2018 v… --- ## [89 dodge start problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-dodge-start-problem/145416)
**Author:** [@shaun\_degraaf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shaun_degraaf)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-dodge-start-problem/145416 "2019-08-04T17:03:05Z")
I have an 89 dodge 250 with a 5.9 gas engine. It starts every morning. Cranks fine. But if i drive it 1 mile and turn it off it wont start up again for a few hrs then she starts right up. Its bin sputtering a little now … --- ## [2019 Hyundai Sonata - Hot noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-sonata-hot-noise/145843)
**Author:** [@simonuretsky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/simonuretsky)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-sonata-hot-noise/145843 "2019-08-04T16:37:56Z")
noise when you start car after parking in hot weather --- ## [2011 Ford F250 -DEF pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-f250-def-pump/145819)
**Author:** [@ryan07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryan07)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-f250-def-pump/145819 "2019-08-04T16:34:13Z")
replaced def pump but its not pumping fluid to the exuast --- ## [2008 Ford Explorer 4WD mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-4wd-mystery/143140)
**Author:** [@ShirleyKidwell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShirleyKidwell)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-4wd-mystery/143140 "2019-08-04T16:29:44Z")
2008 Ford Explorer V6 4-wheel drive shuts off, usually in first 5 or so miles driven. Red wrench light comes on, engine shuts down. It will restart, but a dangerous condition. Have had transmission replaced, including… --- ## [2012 Dodge Grand Caravan - Heater always on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-grand-caravan-heater-always-on/145961)
**Author:** [@Jim40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim40)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-grand-caravan-heater-always-on/145961 "2019-08-04T16:25:00Z")
Regardless of temp settings, rear heater/ac unit blows hot air all the time --- ## [Control arm bushing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/control-arm-bushing/145959)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/control-arm-bushing/145959 "2019-08-04T16:05:12Z")
does my rubber sleeved bushing press out of the control arm as easy as the metal version? i inspected my control arm and think the front bushing is causing a metal clicking sound. is it due to the metal sleeve or wear … --- ## [2007 Acura RDX - Turbo troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-acura-rdx-turbo-troubles/145883)
**Author:** [@Griffey1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Griffey1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-acura-rdx-turbo-troubles/145883 "2019-08-04T14:52:32Z")
I have a 2007 Acura RDX Turbo. My turbo is shot. I was told a new one installed is $7000, used turbo installed $4000, and rebuilt installed $3500. Seems high to me considering blue book on the car $4000. My question… --- ## [1992 Nissan 240SX - White smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-nissan-240sx-white-smoke/145845)
**Author:** [@IraRobinson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IraRobinson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-nissan-240sx-white-smoke/145845 "2019-08-02T23:58:59Z")
My car is flooded and wont start. it has white smoke coming out the tail pipe. I changed the fuel pressure, fuel was coming in the #2 spark plug changed the injector --- ## [1999 Honda Accord Sdn - I have the parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-sdn-i-have-the-parts/145808)
**Author:** [@Pryor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pryor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-sdn-i-have-the-parts/145808 "2019-08-04T14:38:22Z")
I need to get my car fixed I have all the parts I just need someone to go to put them on --- ## [Pumping gas to start truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pumping-gas-to-start-truck/145911)
**Author:** [@S.pickins1\_150767](https://community.cartalk.com/u/S.pickins1_150767)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pumping-gas-to-start-truck/145911 "2019-08-04T14:20:01Z")
My little brother recently bought a 1985 GMC s15 2.8L with about 65k miles that won’t start unless the gas is pumped and once it does start it sputters and will die unless the gas is pumped a couple more times, but once … --- ## [2004 Cadillac SRX #- Consumes oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-cadillac-srx-consumes-oil/145935)
**Author:** [@melvin14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melvin14)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-cadillac-srx-consumes-oil/145935 "2019-08-04T13:32:15Z")
car has 125,008 miles. uses a lot of oil but don’t smoke or knock what up? --- ## [2008 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan - AC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volkswagen-jetta-sedan-ac-issues/145931)
**Author:** [@GAYLORDHANSON](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GAYLORDHANSON)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 11:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volkswagen-jetta-sedan-ac-issues/145931 "2019-08-04T11:01:02Z")
A/C blows cold and minutes later blowing warm air --- ## [Loud knock and creak when stopping and accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-knock-and-creak-when-stopping-and-accelerating/145805)
**Author:** [@Noah\_Olson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noah_Olson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 10:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-knock-and-creak-when-stopping-and-accelerating/145805 "2019-08-04T10:54:19Z")
My 2005 Subaru Outback has a creaking and knocking noise when stopping and accelerating. I’ve replaced cv joints, tie rod ends, caliper, brake pads, control arms, sway bar links and sway bar bushings. The noise only come… --- ## [Car overheating while idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheating-while-idling/145570)
**Author:** [@Tommynrikah\_155440](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tommynrikah_155440)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 6:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheating-while-idling/145570 "2019-08-04T06:43:48Z")
Hello all, my 94 accord is reaching red while idling. When im moving the temp drops back down to normal. No leaks (that i see), and just changed thermostat. Had to burp it and it seemed to work for a month. Fan doe… --- ## [2001 Toyota Tacoma - Battery swap gone wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-tacoma-battery-swap-gone-wrong/145933)
**Author:** [@americanwoman63](https://community.cartalk.com/u/americanwoman63)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 5:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-tacoma-battery-swap-gone-wrong/145933 "2019-08-04T05:54:42Z")
My friend has a 2001 Toyota Tacoma, we took his battery out to see if it would work in my 2006 Cadillac.Its an Odyssey Deep cell battery) we put his battery back in and now it wont turn over and his headlights are on wit… --- ## [2012 Dodge Avenger - Overheats - what next?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-avenger-overheats-what-next/145937)
**Author:** [@DavidHall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidHall)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-avenger-overheats-what-next/145937 "2019-08-04T04:03:33Z")
I started having an overheating issue in the fall. When I ran the heat the engine was fine but with out it on it would over heat in minutes. Had it it tested and no exhaust leak so changed both thermostats and it got a l… --- ## [2016 Chrysler Town & Country - Sliders won't](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-town-country-sliders-wont/145941)
**Author:** [@Sharon10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sharon10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-town-country-sliders-wont/145941 "2019-08-04T03:46:08Z")
The slider doors will not open or close with buttons unless the engine is running. --- ## [Do I really have a MASSIVE oil leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-really-have-a-massive-oil-leak/108647)
**Author:** [@CS\_0804](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CS_0804)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-really-have-a-massive-oil-leak/108647 "2019-08-04T03:42:31Z")
Hello! I went yesterday to get the oil change on my car (purchased in March). The mechanic told me that I had a MASSIVE (he said it in a very dramatic way) oil leak, and they couldn’t change the oil or do anything. I’ve … --- ## [A/c prob 01 monte carlo SS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-prob-01-monte-carlo-ss/35544)
**Author:** [@desertstars](https://community.cartalk.com/u/desertstars)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-prob-01-monte-carlo-ss/35544 "2019-08-04T02:47:38Z")
Mechanically, a/c works fine The problem is that the contactor won't engage unless it is jumped. Problem originally began when a/c would stop blowing cold air for a few minutes and then would kick on again and then… --- ## [2002 Taurus 3.0L OHV U cam synchronizer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-taurus-3-0l-ohv-u-cam-synchronizer/145925)
**Author:** [@ryderuntil1\_145581](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryderuntil1_145581)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-taurus-3-0l-ohv-u-cam-synchronizer/145925 "2019-08-04T01:47:57Z")
So I set out to figure out what was wrong with my car and my mechanic wanted it put on a scope and he did not have one so I took it to the dealer and it took 3 dealers before someone would troubleshoot and it was as we t… --- ## [Rough idle, what is this pvc tube called?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-what-is-this-pvc-tube-called/145788)
**Author:** [@John-Smith-4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John-Smith-4)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-what-is-this-pvc-tube-called/145788 "2019-08-04T01:19:09Z")
So my car check engine light has been on for a while, but it runs smoothly. This morning it was cold as, and the car started up roughly. Jolting etc, but only on idle. When I accelerated it ran smooth. I took out all th… --- ## [2006 4Runner Tire Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-4runner-tire-light/98608)
**Author:** [@cmr3of10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cmr3of10)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-4runner-tire-light/98608 "2019-08-04T01:16:43Z")
Question: This is for a Toyota 2006 4-Runner Had a flat tire and after repairing, the Low Tire Pressure warning light did not go off. Toyota wants over $200 just to reset it. I have researched this and found several solu… --- ## [2006 Subaru Forester - Dying at Idle/Worse on Hot Days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-forester-dying-at-idle-worse-on-hot-days/145719)
**Author:** [@nick37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nick37)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-forester-dying-at-idle-worse-on-hot-days/145719 "2019-08-03T23:55:18Z")
Low idle, stalling after driving awhile. after stalling won’t start for 20-30 mins. drives good when going down the road only dies when coming to a stop after driving awhile. worse on hot days [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=554) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=556)