# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=585 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 586 --- ## [Rattling 2016 Ford Focus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-2016-ford-focus/143284)
**Author:** [@Shawn29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shawn29)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2019, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-2016-ford-focus/143284 "2019-06-29T19:06:52Z")
2016 focus with rattle in front end. dealership has replaced strut mounts and bearings, digital steering column, sway bar end links. noise still there and im being told now by dealership its a normal noise --- ## [2005 Hyundai Elantra - bad alternator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-elantra-bad-alternator/143274)
**Author:** [@JeaneeBeard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeaneeBeard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2019, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-elantra-bad-alternator/143274 "2019-06-29T18:20:32Z")
I replaced an AC belt this morning and about 20 miles down the road my battery light came on and it will sometimes flash but comes right back on. I took the positive battery cable off while running and the car dies does … --- ## [Does the dealer really have to change the timing belt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-the-dealer-really-have-to-change-the-timing-belt/143263)
**Author:** [@GeraldSilves](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeraldSilves)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2019, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-the-dealer-really-have-to-change-the-timing-belt/143263 "2019-06-29T16:02:00Z")
Dear Car talk: My Daughter has a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. It makes a noise and the best way to describe is just a low throaty sound (not real loud). She’s taken it to a garage who said its probably a timing Belt and only … --- ## [2007 Toyota Tundra - spark plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-tundra-spark-plugs/143269)
**Author:** [@LarryWalters](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryWalters)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2019, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-tundra-spark-plugs/143269 "2019-06-29T15:51:52Z")
I have a 2007 Toyota Tundra with 140,000 miles. When should the spark plugs be changed? Also, it takes longer than it should to shift into 5th gear. How can I remedy this? --- ## [2016 Toyota Tacoma howling sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-tacoma-howling-sound/143253)
**Author:** [@Kevin00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kevin00)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2019, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-tacoma-howling-sound/143253 "2019-06-29T14:04:50Z")
Howling noise coming from transmission or rear end when throttling and goes away when throttle is released. About 55 to 60 mph. Also very noisey engine. --- ## [Stalling 1996 Ford Festiva](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-1996-ford-festiva/143255)
**Author:** [@VanessaPike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VanessaPike)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2019, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-1996-ford-festiva/143255 "2019-06-29T13:54:58Z")
starting car is fine but when you accelerate wants to stall hot or cold but when we crimp off fuel return line it runs fine any idea what might be causing this --- ## [2003 Pontiac Vibe - smoke test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-pontiac-vibe-smoke-test/143259)
**Author:** [@Janet\_Shue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Janet_Shue)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2019, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-pontiac-vibe-smoke-test/143259 "2019-06-29T13:40:39Z")
I have a small gas leak " some where " but mechanic said he can not do a smoke test on it , what reason would there be to not be able to run a smoke test ? --- ## [2008 Dodge Durango needed new trans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-durango-needed-new-trans/142658)
**Author:** [@DH43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DH43)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2019, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-durango-needed-new-trans/142658 "2019-06-29T03:26:45Z")
After starting to move in 1st (auto trans) at about 10 MPH vehicle stoped ABRUPTLY. Moving again, same thing happened. Diagnosis: Transmission is shifting from first into reverse. Upon disassembly, the root cause could n… --- ## [Toyota avalon 2012 condenser line bolts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-avalon-2012-condenser-line-bolts/143235)
**Author:** [@usopen800\_142388](https://community.cartalk.com/u/usopen800_142388)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2019, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-avalon-2012-condenser-line-bolts/143235 "2019-06-29T02:26:20Z")
One of my bolts on my ac condenser lines broke(the part that connects the condenser to the lines) stores don’t have a bolt in the size I need. Do I have to go to toyota dealer to find the bolt? Thanks for any help. --- ## [Time to change rotors and brake pads.....to change or not to change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/time-to-change-rotors-and-brake-pads-to-change-or-not-to-change/142778)
**Author:** [@kimwilliams\_4211\_153644](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kimwilliams_4211_153644)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2019, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/time-to-change-rotors-and-brake-pads-to-change-or-not-to-change/142778 "2019-06-29T02:06:43Z")
I just came from the dealer for an inspection. They are saying I need to change my brake pad and rotors as well as flush my brake fluid. I am not having any problems at all. They insisted my rotors were rusty and “pulsat… --- ## [2013 Ford Escape heat shield fell off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-heat-shield-fell-off/143234)
**Author:** [@GeorgeJGeorge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeJGeorge)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2019, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-heat-shield-fell-off/143234 "2019-06-29T01:19:36Z")
Foil heat shield is falling out from under my car. --- ## [1999 Volkswagen Golf - white smoke after timing belt change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-volkswagen-golf-white-smoke-after-timing-belt-change/143071)
**Author:** [@Vesel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vesel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-volkswagen-golf-white-smoke-after-timing-belt-change/143071 "2019-06-28T20:50:35Z")
changed the timing belt on a 1.9 tdi did the marks correctly but now it wort start just white fumes of smoke --- ## [2014 Hyundai Santa Fe - Engine seized](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-santa-fe-engine-seized/143158)
**Author:** [@Rickeybouldin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rickeybouldin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-santa-fe-engine-seized/143158 "2019-06-28T20:30:35Z")
My Hyundai shut down on the Hwy and wouldn’t start back up took it to the shop and they said the engine was seized --- ## [2009 Nissan Altima - new noise after service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-altima-new-noise-after-service/143214)
**Author:** [@Patrick02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Patrick02)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-altima-new-noise-after-service/143214 "2019-06-28T20:02:56Z")
Took my car into the dealership to replace breaks and update my inspection. After my car was serviced I have noticed that around 20 mph and 40mph the car makes a low vibrating noise. I called the dealership to ask them t… --- ## [2018 Subaru Outback - Stopping power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-outback-stopping-power/143121)
**Author:** [@DaleOwen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaleOwen)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-outback-stopping-power/143121 "2019-06-28T18:32:31Z")
I would like to increase the stopping power over the OEM brakes. Do I need to go Ceramic or semi metallic? Thanks so much!! --- ## [2001 Cadillac Seville won’t start for me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-cadillac-seville-won-t-start-for-me/143202)
**Author:** [@joanmariejohnston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joanmariejohnston)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-cadillac-seville-won-t-start-for-me/143202 "2019-06-28T18:15:10Z")
For over a year, my car has failed to start when I turn the ignition. It is as if the battery is dead. I will go into the house, get my husband, and he can start the car. I have taken it to a reputable mechanic and he… --- ## [Covering 1996 Miata scratches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/covering-1996-miata-scratches/143207)
**Author:** [@theStever](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theStever)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/covering-1996-miata-scratches/143207 "2019-06-28T18:09:17Z")
My black Miata has numerous scratches. The body shop guy says they are too expensive to re-paint and too deep to buff out (I tried buffing them anyway-he is correct). The other day I was at the supermarket, a guy comes … --- ## [2013 Cadillac XTS - Glove box](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-cadillac-xts-glove-box/143176)
**Author:** [@Roger57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger57)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-cadillac-xts-glove-box/143176 "2019-06-28T18:05:58Z")
In February 2017 I purchased a 2013 Cadillac XTS with 26,000 miles on it. It has been a great car. But since October 2018 the glove box door will be open in the morning at least once a week. You close the door and you… --- ## [2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse overheated and won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mitsubishi-eclipse-overheated-and-won-t-start/143190)
**Author:** [@JoeChristian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeChristian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mitsubishi-eclipse-overheated-and-won-t-start/143190 "2019-06-28T17:03:30Z")
Engine overheated. Won’t start, but turns over. Does not fire at all. Could it be a slipped timing belt? Has 99,000+ miles. --- ## [2015 Lexus RX 350 - Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-rx-350-transmission/143174)
**Author:** [@KathrynDow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathrynDow)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-rx-350-transmission/143174 "2019-06-28T16:46:29Z")
Our Lexus 350 started a random problem with the transmission. We purchased a 2015, with about 28,000 miles on it, last Dec. 2018. Within the first few weeks, while driving up a steep hill, the car dropped out of gear. … --- ## [2004 Infiniti G35 - Underguard bolts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-infiniti-g35-underguard-bolts/143137)
**Author:** [@shari22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shari22)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-infiniti-g35-underguard-bolts/143137 "2019-06-28T16:37:09Z")
It appears the bolts have shaken loose from under front bumper guard protecting the radiator. What is that called and where can I find a new one --- ## [1995 Pontiac Firebird - Restore?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-pontiac-firebird-restore/143179)
**Author:** [@howardfinkel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/howardfinkel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-pontiac-firebird-restore/143179 "2019-06-28T15:40:06Z")
i have a 1995 pontiac firebird convertible engine is fine needs a little repair is this car worth restoring? my wife says get rid of it need your opinion --- ## [2009 Ford Bronco - oil changed color](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-bronco-oil-changed-color/143188)
**Author:** [@BillDrake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillDrake)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-bronco-oil-changed-color/143188 "2019-06-28T14:37:21Z")
How can air get into your oil system and change the color of the oil? --- ## [When getting a 2003 Biick Lesabre inspected in new York 11901 with only 50,000 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-getting-a-2003-biick-lesabre-inspected-in-new-york-11901-with-only-50-000-miles/142712)
**Author:** [@lesabre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lesabre)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-getting-a-2003-biick-lesabre-inspected-in-new-york-11901-with-only-50-000-miles/142712 "2019-06-28T14:20:39Z")
when getting a 2003 Buick Lesabre inspected in new York 11901 with only 50,000 miles on it and it steers and take bumps as smooth as-when it was new, Can the inspection site or shop fail the inspection for needing fr… --- ## [2020 Nissan Frontier - Which first?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-nissan-frontier-which-first/143151)
**Author:** [@Josh27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josh27)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-nissan-frontier-which-first/143151 "2019-06-28T14:07:17Z")
My Pick up truck needs both new tire and wheel alignment. Which one to do first? --- ## [2004 Dodge Ram 2500 - Best shocks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-ram-2500-best-shocks/143170)
**Author:** [@JensenPitt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JensenPitt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-ram-2500-best-shocks/143170 "2019-06-28T13:33:59Z")
Can you help me to choose the best shocks for my car here https://themotorsmasters.com/shocks-for-dodge-ram-2500/? --- ## [2004 Toyota Camry intermittent brake failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-camry-intermittent-brake-failure/143167)
**Author:** [@Friday38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Friday38)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-camry-intermittent-brake-failure/143167 "2019-06-28T13:24:36Z")
My Toyota Camry fails break intermittently. The break fluid, pad and shoe are still OK. What is the possible cause of this intermittent break failure? --- ## [2014 Ford Fusion - How do I troubleshoot camera?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-how-do-i-troubleshoot-camera/143142)
**Author:** [@fred55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fred55)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-how-do-i-troubleshoot-camera/143142 "2019-06-27T20:50:57Z")
back up camera doesn’t work all the time --- ## [2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse - Won't keep cranking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mitsubishi-eclipse-wont-keep-cranking/143123)
**Author:** [@Dana25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dana25)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mitsubishi-eclipse-wont-keep-cranking/143123 "2019-06-27T15:35:27Z")
My car will crank but it want stay running --- ## [Rattling/chattering noise from engine bay on mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-chattering-noise-from-engine-bay-on-mustang/143161)
**Author:** [@Austin\_Travis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Austin_Travis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-chattering-noise-from-engine-bay-on-mustang/143161 "2019-06-28T12:14:32Z")
I have a 2004 automatic 3.9l mustang and it makes a rattling/chattering sound that sound like its metal on metal from the engine bay and it sounds like it is directly in the center of the engine. This sound only is prese… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=584) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=586)