# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=573 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 574 --- ## [2011 Toyota Sienna - How Much Should Tuneup Cost?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-sienna-how-much-should-tuneup-cost/144263)
**Author:** [@ChuckSteenburgh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChuckSteenburgh)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-sienna-how-much-should-tuneup-cost/144263 "2019-07-15T00:09:35Z")
Why does a tune-up for my Toyota Sienna cost over $600? --- ## [5 Trucks That Won’t Last 100,000 Miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/5-trucks-that-won-t-last-100-000-miles/144396)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/5-trucks-that-won-t-last-100-000-miles/144396 "2019-07-14T22:43:16Z")
This guy was too funny not to link him especially because he is likely correct. --- ## [Help Needed with Short person and 2019 Chevy Trax AWD lift hatch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-needed-with-short-person-and-2019-chevy-trax-awd-lift-hatch/144290)
**Author:** [@jhnhppn\_154601](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jhnhppn_154601)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-needed-with-short-person-and-2019-chevy-trax-awd-lift-hatch/144290 "2019-07-14T19:22:40Z")
Hello, My mom’s car is great, but she is short. We need to make the lift hatch more accessible. Options being considered are installing a hitch and just using that for a hitch step and bumper protection. I think she nee… --- ## [Nissan Engine knock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-engine-knock/144336)
**Author:** [@Gabe\_Poff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gabe_Poff)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-engine-knock/144336 "2019-07-14T17:40:07Z")
Nissan Altima 2005, 200k+ miles on vehicle. Car worked when driving to a store, then wouldn’t start after trying to leave. Had to be jumped and then seemed fine. Next day transmission wouldn’t turn when starting and I ca… --- ## [2015 Honda Odyssey shudders @ 40 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-odyssey-shudders-40-mph/144076)
**Author:** [@Dan25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan25)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-odyssey-shudders-40-mph/144076 "2019-07-14T15:48:42Z")
Odyssey just started shuttering, sputtering, shaking, vibrating,…whatever you want to call it, at around 40mph. I’ve seen MANY other owners complaining online on older models and there was even a class action suite but i… --- ## [1997 Toyota Camry - Live well in my fender](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-toyota-camry-live-well-in-my-fender/144362)
**Author:** [@JonSoskis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JonSoskis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-toyota-camry-live-well-in-my-fender/144362 "2019-07-14T15:29:54Z")
The driver side deep well formed where the quarter panel meets the trunk, inside the trunk, filled with water. There is an apparent drain hose that traverses that space as it heads to the outside that may be the culpri… --- ## [2016 Subaru Outback - Whistle When Accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-outback-whistle-when-accelerating/144286)
**Author:** [@Lindsey03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lindsey03)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-outback-whistle-when-accelerating/144286 "2019-07-14T14:38:48Z")
Has anyone experienced a faint whistle when accelerating? I’ve only noticed it on neighborhood streets at lower speeds. Car has ~76K miles on it. Thank you! --- ## [2008 Dodge Caravan - How to Check Tranny Fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-caravan-how-to-check-tranny-fluid/144330)
**Author:** [@Menke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Menke)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-caravan-how-to-check-tranny-fluid/144330 "2019-07-14T14:20:50Z")
Cannot check transmission oil height or add oil dealer has to do it told me it would be 1200.00 dollars. --- ## [2010 Subaru Forester - Noisy Heat Shield/Shaking?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-noisy-heat-shield-shaking/144345)
**Author:** [@Sonya16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sonya16)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-noisy-heat-shield-shaking/144345 "2019-07-14T12:39:04Z")
I just bought second hand car from a friend - he said the car is noisy due to the heat shield. He said all they need to do it tighten up the screws and the noise stops - until you have to tighten it up again. Knowing ver… --- ## [2016 Hyundai Azera - Transmission Bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-azera-transmission-bumps/144270)
**Author:** [@PaulJohnZIMMERMAN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulJohnZIMMERMAN)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-azera-transmission-bumps/144270 "2019-07-14T12:31:06Z")
bump in transmission when down shifting at 35 an 25 mph --- ## [Odd sounds (grinding?) from rear of car but only when there is a passenger in the rear seat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-sounds-grinding-from-rear-of-car-but-only-when-there-is-a-passenger-in-the-rear-seat/144349)
**Author:** [@Alexander\_Smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alexander_Smith)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-sounds-grinding-from-rear-of-car-but-only-when-there-is-a-passenger-in-the-rear-seat/144349 "2019-07-14T12:26:30Z")
Hey all: I tried searching the forum but didn’t find anything. I just bought a 2007 Ford Taurus. I had some odd noises from the back, like something was grinding. I replaced the tires (barely legal tread left) and the so… --- ## [Confused about air in clutch fluid line](https://community.cartalk.com/t/confused-about-air-in-clutch-fluid-line/144350)
**Author:** [@Laszlo\_Chall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Laszlo_Chall)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/confused-about-air-in-clutch-fluid-line/144350 "2019-07-14T12:23:57Z")
2000 Pontiac Trans Am. The other day I had to get my car towed because it wouldn’t go into gear, I figured there was air in the clutch fluid line and when I peeked under the hood the fluid was very low and black. I added… --- ## [Replaced alternator leads to new issue...?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-alternator-leads-to-new-issue/144347)
**Author:** [@Steve\_Arment](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve_Arment)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 10:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-alternator-leads-to-new-issue/144347 "2019-07-14T10:47:14Z")
This morning the charging indicator light came on in my 2004 Honda Odyssey. It’s an old car, no big surprise the alternator’s time had come. Now I’m noticing that the van is idling too high. It speeds up on its own, and … --- ## [2012 Buick Regal - Brake Pedal Stays Down/Brakes Remain Applied](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-regal-brake-pedal-stays-down-brakes-remain-applied/144277)
**Author:** [@ChrisHowe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisHowe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 6:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-regal-brake-pedal-stays-down-brakes-remain-applied/144277 "2019-07-14T06:47:21Z")
Brake will not return. Car sitting in hot sun. Put foot on brake to shift. Car will not more as brake will not disengage unless I lift the pedal with my foot. --- ## [Ghost in the Machine - Kia locks/unlocks itself randomly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ghost-in-the-machine-kia-locks-unlocks-itself-randomly/76287)
**Author:** [@kristinaelaine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kristinaelaine)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 5:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ghost-in-the-machine-kia-locks-unlocks-itself-randomly/76287 "2019-07-14T05:03:57Z")
My boyfriend has a 2008 Kia Spectra that appears to have developed a mind of its own! The doors randomly lock and unlock at very odd times - usually when we are trying to enter the vehicle. We click the key fob "unlock" … --- ## [96 Buick Regal intermittent starting problem - SOLVED!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-buick-regal-intermittent-starting-problem-solved/144337)
**Author:** [@Jack-Dak87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack-Dak87)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-buick-regal-intermittent-starting-problem-solved/144337 "2019-07-14T02:42:02Z")
A friend just bought a 96 Buick Regal. Afterward he drove it to my place from the DMV to show me. Then it wouldn’t start when he left for home. Turn the key to Start, and nothing, no clicks, nada. Then after a few more t… --- ## [What am I missing and What else to do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-am-i-missing-and-what-else-to-do/144301)
**Author:** [@Theswedking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theswedking)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-am-i-missing-and-what-else-to-do/144301 "2019-07-14T02:32:04Z")
My 2007 Nissan Murano had some front end noise and vibration. So I had both control arm with ball joints replaced, four new tires, a new CV axel, new brakes, and had all wheel balanced and alignment done. I checked the … --- ## [Car wont Start after (TIMING )](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-timing/144302)
**Author:** [@Danny.Pacheco21\_154552](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danny.Pacheco21_154552)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-timing/144302 "2019-07-14T02:01:25Z")
I have a 1999 mazda protege 1.6L, I am trying to get the car to start after replacing the Crankshaft seal. In the process I had to remove the timing belt. I aligned the Crankshaft and camshafts at TDC, rotated engine t… --- ## [2002 Nissan Frontier - Timing Belt Management](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-frontier-timing-belt-management/144332)
**Author:** [@LindaMorford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindaMorford)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-frontier-timing-belt-management/144332 "2019-07-14T01:30:02Z")
I was told once the timing belt breaks, time for a new car? Can this be fixed & for how much? Thank You, Linda --- ## [07 Mustang V6 Front End Knock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-mustang-v6-front-end-knock/143453)
**Author:** [@Chaznsc\_154057](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chaznsc_154057)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-mustang-v6-front-end-knock/143453 "2019-07-14T00:53:25Z")
I have an 07 Mustang v6 convertible with 152k miles. I am readying the car to sell it as I don’t drive it much any more. Its developed a knock noise when I brake on a curve-left road. Definitely front of the car and I th… --- ## [2009 Pontiac Vibe - Brakes Shudder/Grind](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pontiac-vibe-brakes-shudder-grind/144339)
**Author:** [@pr43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pr43)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pontiac-vibe-brakes-shudder-grind/144339 "2019-07-14T00:04:42Z")
front brakes shudder and make grinding noise, They were checked out and no apparent problem. --- ## [Ethanol Damage to Older Automobile -- Nissan 300 ZX '90](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol-damage-to-older-automobile-nissan-300-zx-90/27434)
**Author:** [@RogerLDeMik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RogerLDeMik)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol-damage-to-older-automobile-nissan-300-zx-90/27434 "2019-07-13T23:48:10Z")
My vintage sports car, which had only 49,000 miles on it developed several injury/injector trouble(200 HzPower-V6) I went to my mechanic who has handled it for 10 years and asked him to look at it. He told me after an … --- ## [Rhino Ramps and Oil Change Questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhino-ramps-and-oil-change-questions/101079)
**Author:** [@Joe-Guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe-Guy)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhino-ramps-and-oil-change-questions/101079 "2019-07-13T22:15:49Z")
My 2016 Honda Fit, because of a plastic shield underneath covering the oil pan and more, has a ground clearance in the front of only 4 inches. When I changed the oil for the first time I used a wood ramp that I've been… --- ## [2014 Toyota RAV4 - Strange Noise When Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-rav4-strange-noise-when-starting/144318)
**Author:** [@LeonSteinhardt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeonSteinhardt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-rav4-strange-noise-when-starting/144318 "2019-07-13T20:32:18Z")
won’t start, makes noise like a power drill that’s reached its torque limit and is spinning without trying to tighten further. Similar to timer install, but more rapid and not as loud, like a hand held drill. Seems to … --- ## [Stumped! Cooling Fan Won't Turn On!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stumped-cooling-fan-wont-turn-on/62403)
**Author:** [@200Kclub](https://community.cartalk.com/u/200Kclub)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stumped-cooling-fan-wont-turn-on/62403 "2019-07-13T19:45:58Z")
I have a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan that has 195,000 miles. My radiator fan won't turn on and I'm stumped! The issue presented itself with a check engine light and the radiator cooling fan not turning on. The troubl… --- ## [2005 Ford F-150 - Window Goes Down, Not Up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f-150-window-goes-down-not-up/144322)
**Author:** [@Putnam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Putnam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f-150-window-goes-down-not-up/144322 "2019-07-13T18:29:47Z")
Passenger side window goes down not up on 2005 F150 Supecab --- ## [2012 Honda Civic Sdn - Service VSA Indicator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-sdn-service-vsa-indicator/144320)
**Author:** [@Frankproszek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frankproszek)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-sdn-service-vsa-indicator/144320 "2019-07-13T18:28:32Z")
My 2012 civic’s “VSA” alert appeared sporatically from 66,000 miles. Honda service “never saw that before” and only repaired it by installing a used VSA modulator ($500 parts & labor). Oh, the internets full of exact sym… --- ## [Vibration in pedals when turning the steering wheel?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-in-pedals-when-turning-the-steering-wheel/144295)
**Author:** [@patrick.nielsen1991\_154579](https://community.cartalk.com/u/patrick.nielsen1991_154579)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-in-pedals-when-turning-the-steering-wheel/144295 "2019-07-13T16:07:06Z")
Hi guys, i have a little strange problem i guess I have a Nissan Almera from 2004. Its kind of hard to describe my problem sorry, but every time i turn the wheel, the clutch and brake pedal will give some vibration and… --- ## [2007 Honda CR-V - AC parts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-cr-v-ac-parts/144152)
**Author:** [@JanSharpe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JanSharpe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-cr-v-ac-parts/144152 "2019-07-13T15:53:12Z")
Do I need to replace the air conditioner clutch with Honda certified parts? The air conditioner works when I first start my engine, then it stops. I took it to my service station and they added 12 units of freon. That di… --- ## [2015 Dodge Grand Caravan - How to Test Alt. w/ MultiMeter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-grand-caravan-how-to-test-alt-w-multimeter/144224)
**Author:** [@LeonaBilliman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeonaBilliman)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-grand-caravan-how-to-test-alt-w-multimeter/144224 "2019-07-13T14:34:22Z")
I came home the day before last, i was gonna leave mid morning the next day, put the keys n turn it, just heard clicking noise, lights dim more than usual. My husband jumped it and it started. I did a light load test on … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=572) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=574)