# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=570 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 571 --- ## [2007 Nissan Altima - Exhaust Fumes In Cabin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-altima-exhaust-fumes-in-cabin/144652)
**Author:** [@Stan13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stan13)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2019, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-altima-exhaust-fumes-in-cabin/144652 "2019-07-18T02:39:21Z")
Exhaust fumes coming in the car when the heat/AC is on and isn’t on Circulation --- ## [2016 Toyota Prius - Mileage Dropping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-prius-mileage-dropping/144636)
**Author:** [@Denis39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Denis39)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2019, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-prius-mileage-dropping/144636 "2019-07-18T02:37:55Z")
My Prius has 31k miles and is driven mostly hot,hot Phoenix. Over the last two months I noticed the mileage has dropped from 54.8 to 50.4 . Is this normal battery degradation over time? Thanks! --- ## [2013 Toyota RAV4 - AC issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-rav4-ac-issue/144484)
**Author:** [@DebraSLongbine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DebraSLongbine)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2019, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-rav4-ac-issue/144484 "2019-07-18T01:58:34Z")
MY husband Bob, says I have to turn of the air in the car, so it is of when it starts. this makes no sense to me. I leave the air conditioner on and stop and start the car. Am I harming it? A dinner is a prize for y… --- ## [2014 Subaru Legacy - Transmission trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-legacy-transmission-trouble/144515)
**Author:** [@Wendy07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wendy07)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2019, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-legacy-transmission-trouble/144515 "2019-07-18T01:28:01Z")
I’ve never owned a Subaru, but heard they were good cars. I purchased one used last year. Recently took it in & they told me I need a new transmission. I have 110,000 miles on my car, so of course it out of warranty. I c… --- ## [2005 Ford Mustang - Flooding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-mustang-flooding/144538)
**Author:** [@JeffSommer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffSommer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2019, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-mustang-flooding/144538 "2019-07-18T00:59:00Z")
Occasionally my car floods on start up, when this happens it will do it on the next four or five start ups. Most of the time it does not happen on start up at all. Is there anything I can check to find out why? --- ## [Rack and steering pump issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-and-steering-pump-issues/141403)
**Author:** [@Lemba11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lemba11)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2019, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-and-steering-pump-issues/141403 "2019-07-18T00:48:24Z")
Seeking some guidance again from this awesome online community. This time it’s my wife’s car - 2005 Mazda 6, 4-cyl engine, 143,000 miles. Serpentine belt started making a horrible whining noise, got much louder and whini… --- ## [The A/C Evacuation Predicament (Solved)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-a-c-evacuation-predicament-solved/143229)
**Author:** [@172slcs\_150026](https://community.cartalk.com/u/172slcs_150026)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2019, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-a-c-evacuation-predicament-solved/143229 "2019-07-18T00:27:13Z")
7/14/19 update: It turned out to be the Harmonic Balancer that needed to be replaced. That’s what was causing the loud noise when the A/C was turned on. Thanks for everyone’s help. The last post, in response to db4690’s… --- ## [AC Pressure Keeps Changing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-pressure-keeps-changing/143681)
**Author:** [@mercedesmarietaylor\_154209](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercedesmarietaylor_154209)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2019, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-pressure-keeps-changing/143681 "2019-07-17T23:36:05Z")
Ok, I have a 2018 Nissan Rogue AWD SL model. Bought it in March certified pre-owned. Well, everything was great until I took it on a road trip (a 4 hour drive). After about half an hour I started getting really hot even… --- ## [2015 Ford Explorer Sport - Battery corrossion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-explorer-sport-battery-corrossion/144634)
**Author:** [@Jannette05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jannette05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2019, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-explorer-sport-battery-corrossion/144634 "2019-07-17T23:22:54Z")
Battery cable and corrosion on battery I am told that it is a 6 hour job plus $600 in parts extended warranty will not cover I have 58,000 on vehicle --- ## [2009 ford focus rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-focus-rough-idle/144618)
**Author:** [@jetsbro03\_154764](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jetsbro03_154764)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2019, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-focus-rough-idle/144618 "2019-07-17T23:20:29Z")
2009 Ford Focus having rough idle needle bounces at stop signs or lights any ideaon what can fix it thanks --- ## [Bizarre whistle noise from front right wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bizarre-whistle-noise-from-front-right-wheel/90787)
**Author:** [@Alex0011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alex0011)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2019, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bizarre-whistle-noise-from-front-right-wheel/90787 "2019-07-17T22:47:09Z")
Hello everyone, I have a 2005 lexus is 200, but I'm not sure if the model even matters for my question. Anyway, I'm hearing a strange whistle from the front right wheel, and I'm sure the sound comes from it. I made… --- ## [2014 RAM 2500 - Turbo failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ram-2500-turbo-failure/144563)
**Author:** [@JorgeArtigas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JorgeArtigas)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2019, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ram-2500-turbo-failure/144563 "2019-07-17T22:26:49Z")
2014 Ram 2500 6.7 Cummins Went to dealer with a check engine light. The dealer said I needed a new turbo/actuator and the NOX #1 total cost $7,000+. My truck had 94,000 miles and 63 months so technically it was out of … --- ## [1973 Chevrolet Camaro - Can I add AC?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1973-chevrolet-camaro-can-i-add-ac/144580)
**Author:** [@edmontecucco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edmontecucco)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2019, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1973-chevrolet-camaro-can-i-add-ac/144580 "2019-07-17T22:20:23Z")
Can a 1973 camaro have an air conditioner installed even though it did not come with one originally. --- ## [2000 Nissan Frontier - Cal Emissions Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-frontier-cal-emissions-replacement/144627)
**Author:** [@BruceMasse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BruceMasse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2019, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-frontier-cal-emissions-replacement/144627 "2019-07-17T22:07:54Z")
Need to replace original exhaust system. The truck was built according to California emission regulations but I live in New Hampshire. Can the exhaust system be replaced with any aftermarket system that fits the truck o… --- ## [1992 Plymouth Sundance - Engine Knock on Startup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-plymouth-sundance-engine-knock-on-startup/144623)
**Author:** [@judy37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/judy37)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2019, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-plymouth-sundance-engine-knock-on-startup/144623 "2019-07-17T21:52:45Z")
when starting my car it sounds like a hard loud knocking - she never did this before - it has 106,000 miles on it and had the head gasket replaced in 2014. Consist with oil changes every 4-5 months since I dont drive 3,0… --- ## [A/C fuse keeps blowing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-fuse-keeps-blowing/144549)
**Author:** [@COROLLAGUY1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/COROLLAGUY1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2019, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-fuse-keeps-blowing/144549 "2019-07-17T21:18:28Z")
1999 Toyota Corolla Went for a long trip and at my destination,the a/c 7.5amp fuse blew.Replaced with a 15amp fuse but it blew right away.Next day,when engine was cool,I took a spare 15amp fuse and a/c started working a… --- ## [2016 Ford Explorer- Brakes go to the floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-brakes-go-to-the-floor/144574)
**Author:** [@Jennifer33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jennifer33)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2019, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-brakes-go-to-the-floor/144574 "2019-07-17T20:51:12Z")
I took my car to ford service for my front brakes to be changed. About 3 weeks or so afterwards I went to press on my brakes and I had to press down to the floor to stop. This lasted about a day or so and then they wen… --- ## [2004 Jeep Cherokee - Goes into limp mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jeep-cherokee-goes-into-limp-mode/144619)
**Author:** [@Mac33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mac33)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2019, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jeep-cherokee-goes-into-limp-mode/144619 "2019-07-17T20:40:02Z")
I have an 04 Cherokee Overland with a 4.7 H.O motor. Occasionally my engine light comes on and truck goes into limp mode. Won’t go into first gear or overdrive. If I shut the car off and turn it back on, it is fine again… --- ## [2007 Jeep Liberty - Help with fuse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-liberty-help-with-fuse/144613)
**Author:** [@JohnNiemiec](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnNiemiec)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2019, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-liberty-help-with-fuse/144613 "2019-07-17T19:53:33Z")
Side power mirrors not working. can’t find the fuse for the electric motors. Does anyone know where it is and if itb is marked with a number or what wording it would be. Thanks --- ## [Car making cricket sound on expressway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-making-cricket-sound-on-expressway/144533)
**Author:** [@Dee\_Sweat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dee_Sweat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2019, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-making-cricket-sound-on-expressway/144533 "2019-07-17T19:39:23Z")
Hey I drive a Camry 2013 le . I’ve put 100,000 miles on the vehicle since I first got it 3 years ago . And I’m aware that overtime things need changing. I like to handle as they come before they become bigger issues . Fo… --- ## [2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Brake warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-benz-sl-class-brake-warning/144596)
**Author:** [@GeorgeTorres](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeTorres)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2019, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-benz-sl-class-brake-warning/144596 "2019-07-17T17:20:37Z")
When I start the car it starts to making a beep sound and on the dash a STOP symbol shows up to let me know that the brakes are not working??? --- ## [2017 Cadillac XT5 - Auto stop start issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-xt5-auto-stop-start-issue/144605)
**Author:** [@Brian00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brian00)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2019, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-xt5-auto-stop-start-issue/144605 "2019-07-17T18:03:50Z")
auto stop start not working --- ## [1999 Pontiac Grand Prix 3800 engine dies whenever/then won't run anymore](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-pontiac-grand-prix-3800-engine-dies-whenever-then-wont-run-anymore/144602)
**Author:** [@tepo80\_154799](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tepo80_154799)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2019, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-pontiac-grand-prix-3800-engine-dies-whenever-then-wont-run-anymore/144602 "2019-07-17T17:52:15Z")
My Pontiac Grand Prix 1999 would stall intermittently, then it became more frequent until it just would not run or start at all. First: This was the solution… Replace the MAF sensor, somehow it would not show an engine … --- ## [Something's been living in my engine compartment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/somethings-been-living-in-my-engine-compartment/90111)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2019, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/somethings-been-living-in-my-engine-compartment/90111 "2019-07-17T17:47:09Z")
I opened the hood on my '87 Toyota pickup today to find lots of dried-out prickly pear fruit (that's what grows nearby) and some dried leaves, pine needles, etc. on top of the air cleaner and in the corners against the f… --- ## [2018 Ford Escape - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-escape-cel/144593)
**Author:** [@bob00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bob00)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2019, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-escape-cel/144593 "2019-07-17T17:07:34Z")
engine missfire check engine light on --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Traverse - Transmission issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-traverse-transmission-issue/144583)
**Author:** [@MimiGarza](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MimiGarza)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2019, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-traverse-transmission-issue/144583 "2019-07-17T17:02:30Z")
Transmission problems - Traverse will not go into 2nd gear - revs engine instead so seems to be in neutral… Only has 37000 miles… --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - AC mode stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-silverado-1500-ac-mode-stuck/144588)
**Author:** [@lonniehelton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lonniehelton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2019, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-silverado-1500-ac-mode-stuck/144588 "2019-07-17T16:57:41Z")
a.c. is stuck on defrost --- ## [2018 Toyota Camry - Transmission braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-transmission-braking/144566)
**Author:** [@Ray28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray28)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2019, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-transmission-braking/144566 "2019-07-17T16:10:53Z")
I use my automatic transmission to manualy shift sometimes when I need a higher RPM or to slow down before braking. Can I use the transmission to help me not damage my brakes coming down Mt. WASHINGTON. N.H. It is a l… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Trax - Chirps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-trax-chirps/144545)
**Author:** [@Wayne58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wayne58)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2019, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-trax-chirps/144545 "2019-07-17T15:43:17Z")
A chirping noise coming fromthe engine --- ## [2019 Honda Odyssey DVD issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-odyssey-dvd-issues/144571)
**Author:** [@Kari11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kari11)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2019, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-odyssey-dvd-issues/144571 "2019-07-17T14:43:58Z")
My 2019 Odyssey is now in the shop for the second time with the exact same issue. First they replaced the dvd player, but it still happened with the new one. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=569) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=571)