# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=601 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 602 --- ## [Wheel studs coming loose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-studs-coming-loose/141771)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-studs-coming-loose/141771 "2019-06-07T20:29:01Z")
Three times when I had my car in for routine service, including tire rotation, the mechanic found 1 or 2 wheel studs bad and had to replace them. Two different shops. What is going on? Bad design, bad mechanics? should I… --- ## [2016 Chrysler 200 - Oil issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-200-oil-issue/141796)
**Author:** [@Evelyn14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Evelyn14)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-200-oil-issue/141796 "2019-06-07T20:16:58Z")
oil consumption issue,I had oil consumption tests & it is verified my 2016 Chrysler 200c @ 15,855 miles, then again 17,066 miles conclusion is known to have oil consumption problems I was told I will need to check every … --- ## [2014 Ford Explorer - Seat part](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-explorer-seat-part/141792)
**Author:** [@Linda17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Linda17)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-explorer-seat-part/141792 "2019-06-07T18:55:09Z")
The power seats do not work because I can not lower the seat for my husband to drive. I like the higher seat, but he likes the lower mode. Can you help me get the motor part that lowers the seat? --- ## [2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Exhaust in cabin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-grand-cherokee-exhaust-in-cabin/141780)
**Author:** [@Canavan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Canavan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-grand-cherokee-exhaust-in-cabin/141780 "2019-06-07T18:47:17Z")
I have a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Summit model. Within three months of purchase, we get a strong smell of exhaust in the car when I put my foot in it. Getting on the freeway, passing another car etc. The Jeep has a hemi… --- ## [2009 BMW 328 tire condition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-328-tire-condition/141744)
**Author:** [@Kathryn23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kathryn23)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-328-tire-condition/141744 "2019-06-07T18:09:29Z")
Are my BMW tires in jeopardy because I did not drive the car from last September until May. I keep the vehicle in a nice garage. --- ## [VW Vanagon Westy won't start without starter fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-vanagon-westy-wont-start-without-starter-fluid/141715)
**Author:** [@genegreen1942\_152953](https://community.cartalk.com/u/genegreen1942_152953)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-vanagon-westy-wont-start-without-starter-fluid/141715 "2019-06-07T17:43:24Z")
Let’s start with the fact that I am out of my depth. '85 VW Vanagon Westfalia had a new South African in-line 4-cylinder engine installed in 2003. Everything was fine except that fuel tank leaked where the fuel entered… --- ## [2002 Acura TL won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-acura-tl-wont-start/141723)
**Author:** [@BrianGriffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrianGriffin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-acura-tl-wont-start/141723 "2019-06-07T17:39:42Z")
Occasionally, car ('02 Acura TL-S) will not start. The engine turns over, but it does not start. I can “stomp” the brake (yes, the brake) pedal several times take the key out of the ignition and it will usually fire up… --- ## [2009 Hyundai Sonata - Help with second opinion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-sonata-help-with-second-opinion/141789)
**Author:** [@LeonardM.Pogue\_Jr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeonardM.Pogue_Jr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-sonata-help-with-second-opinion/141789 "2019-06-07T17:01:45Z")
I live about 20 miles south of Franklin, Indiana in Columbus, Indiana. I have a trusted mechanic I have known for over 35 years and recently when I had my car serviced and coming home I had noticed my generator light co… --- ## [2012 Hyundai Santa Fe - can't update the nav system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-santa-fe-cant-update-the-nav-system/141763)
**Author:** [@Rhonda28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rhonda28)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-santa-fe-cant-update-the-nav-system/141763 "2019-06-07T15:26:50Z")
Can’t seem to update the Navigation system --- ## [Car sounds like I've got a lawnmower in the trunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sounds-like-ive-got-a-lawnmower-in-the-trunk/141752)
**Author:** [@jkmartinjk\_152975](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jkmartinjk_152975)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sounds-like-ive-got-a-lawnmower-in-the-trunk/141752 "2019-06-07T14:04:42Z")
I am pretty sure it’s coming from the back of my car but hard to tell. I first heard it yesterday but I though it was an actual lawnmower, I was just pulling into my parking spot and then turned off the car. I drove twic… --- ## [2002 Ford Escape - It was more than a leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-escape-it-was-more-than-a-leak/141761)
**Author:** [@abbyreese2097](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abbyreese2097)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-escape-it-was-more-than-a-leak/141761 "2019-06-07T13:20:05Z")
I bought the car used and was told the only problem was an exhaust leak. I fixed it, or thought it was fixed. Now my engine is smoking, smells burnt, the whole car shakes while idling, and it makes a clicking sound espec… --- ## [2003 Ford Ranger - Fix the rust or no?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-fix-the-rust-or-no/141731)
**Author:** [@Gerald41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gerald41)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-fix-the-rust-or-no/141731 "2019-06-07T13:14:35Z")
My best friend of the last 50 years wants to fix the body of his '03 red Ranger to get a good trade-in or sell it to me. The only BIG problem is big rusted-out holes behind and above the rear wheels. The holes are large … --- ## [2000 Nissan Sentra - Stop leak, or no?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-sentra-stop-leak-or-no/141729)
**Author:** [@LorenShultz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LorenShultz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-sentra-stop-leak-or-no/141729 "2019-06-07T13:09:05Z")
2000 Nissan 1.8L. Coolant disappearing slowly with no puddles. Will “stop leak” type products work on a presumably bad head gasket, or just delay the inevitable? Thank you --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Corvette - Nav and Clock quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-corvette-nav-and-clock-quit/141776)
**Author:** [@Jacobini](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacobini)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-corvette-nav-and-clock-quit/141776 "2019-06-07T12:30:48Z")
No navy or clock after charging battery --- ## [2016 Lincoln MKC - Why rear brakes first?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mkc-why-rear-brakes-first/141678)
**Author:** [@mac48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mac48)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mkc-why-rear-brakes-first/141678 "2019-06-07T12:28:55Z")
why did rear brake pads wear out with only 20,000 miles. --- ## [Coil on plugs keep going bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coil-on-plugs-keep-going-bad/141627)
**Author:** [@LONGD1998\_152901](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LONGD1998_152901)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 11:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coil-on-plugs-keep-going-bad/141627 "2019-06-07T11:51:00Z")
I have a 03 mustang gt while driving it started driving a little rough and the engine light came on. When I got home I checked the code and it said that my #3 coil plug was bad. When I pulled the #3 coil there was some … --- ## [2012 Toyota Camry - OK to run nearly empty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-ok-to-run-nearly-empty/141212)
**Author:** [@BillSemanision](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillSemanision)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 5:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-ok-to-run-nearly-empty/141212 "2019-06-07T05:12:48Z")
I generally run my car until the low fuel light comes on and within 25 miles fill up. My Camry XLE, four cylinder has 105,00 miles on it. Will this cause me any problems. I hear different schools of thought on this fr… --- ## [Passenger rear turn signal stops working periodically](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-rear-turn-signal-stops-working-periodically/141734)
**Author:** [@Erik\_Ward](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erik_Ward)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-rear-turn-signal-stops-working-periodically/141734 "2019-06-07T03:29:35Z")
On my 2013 Hyundai Elantra the rear passenger side turn signal will stop working. The interior indicator will flash quickly and the front passenger side turn signal always works even when the rear is not. It will last fo… --- ## [2015 Honda Odyssey A/C not blowing cold air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-odyssey-a-c-not-blowing-cold-air/141500)
**Author:** [@onlineharsha\_152816](https://community.cartalk.com/u/onlineharsha_152816)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-odyssey-a-c-not-blowing-cold-air/141500 "2019-06-07T02:35:13Z")
Model: 2015 Honda Odyssey EX-L My car suddenly stopped blowing cold air. It looks like some sort of A/C problem. How can I start looking into this problem before I take it to the dealership? My car is out of the three y… --- ## [1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee - gauges and windows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-jeep-grand-cherokee-gauges-and-windows/141749)
**Author:** [@JCBuggs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JCBuggs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-jeep-grand-cherokee-gauges-and-windows/141749 "2019-06-07T01:36:08Z")
Gauges work part of the time, power locks work part of the time,power windows dont work --- ## [Subaru Outback -MPG readout](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-mpg-readout/120765)
**Author:** [@Lee58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lee58)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-mpg-readout/120765 "2019-06-06T19:36:53Z")
Resetting the MPG indicator - Pressing and holding the trip reset button resets it to ---- dashes. After about 10 miles it shows MPG numbers but they continually cycle around without actually stopping on a number. Letti… --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Equinox - 3 quarts between oil changes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-equinox-3-quarts-between-oil-changes/141714)
**Author:** [@TracyMElick-Kuenzel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TracyMElick-Kuenzel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-equinox-3-quarts-between-oil-changes/141714 "2019-06-06T18:59:41Z")
my 2012 chevy equinox doesnt go more than 2000 miles and needs two to three quarts of oil after an oil change, dealership says its a known issue but no one knows why or how to fix? --- ## [2013 Hyundai Equus - Dying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-equus-dying/141717)
**Author:** [@KevinWortham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KevinWortham)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-equus-dying/141717 "2019-06-06T17:43:27Z")
My car is constantly dying on me, it has become unreliable, seems to be electrical, it run for a while, then when I stop the car it need a jump. --- ## [Subaru 03 Forester repair shop recommendations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-03-forester-repair-shop-recommendations/141695)
**Author:** [@jburdek\_152942](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jburdek_152942)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-03-forester-repair-shop-recommendations/141695 "2019-06-06T17:37:17Z")
Have a 2003 Subaru Forester and looking for recommendations for a repair shop in the 07052 area. Few things i need 1. new air conditioner compressor 2. transmission checked. Would like to keep it in a 15 mile radius of… --- ## [2016 Nissan Altima - No heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-altima-no-heat/141709)
**Author:** [@RobertFYunk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertFYunk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-altima-no-heat/141709 "2019-06-06T17:32:05Z")
Heater stopped putting out heat. Engine temp OK. AC works. Just can not get heat no matter how high I set the temp. --- ## [2006 Toyota Camry - Noise and a smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-camry-noise-and-a-smell/141707)
**Author:** [@TrevorHarrison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TrevorHarrison)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-camry-noise-and-a-smell/141707 "2019-06-06T17:17:47Z")
I own a 2006 Toyota Camry - 4 cylinder. Recently my car makes weird sound like a low blower, upon crank up and acceleration. This began the afternoon of 6/5/2019. That evening, when I left work, I noticed that there was … --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Cavalier - Vibrates after 65 MPH](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-cavalier-vibrates-after-65-mph/141701)
**Author:** [@JimZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimZ)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-cavalier-vibrates-after-65-mph/141701 "2019-06-06T16:52:25Z")
I recently purchased a 2004 Cavalier with only 40K miles on it. The car runs fine until it approaches 65 mph when a slight vibration starts and gets much worse as the speed is increased. Someone recently replaced the fro… --- ## [2018 Mazda Mazda3 - Vibrating brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mazda-mazda3-vibrating-brakes/141697)
**Author:** [@Wellington](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wellington)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mazda-mazda3-vibrating-brakes/141697 "2019-06-06T16:20:25Z")
Bought 2018 Mazda 3 and after a few months the brakes vibrate between 80-100km/h. Gone by dealer they said they serviced and still same issue … a year later serviced the vehicle and report the same issue and they now tel… --- ## [Gasket maker / gasket sealer, etc. what's the diff?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasket-maker-gasket-sealer-etc-whats-the-diff/141703)
**Author:** [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasket-maker-gasket-sealer-etc-whats-the-diff/141703 "2019-06-06T15:25:13Z")
I’m putting a new-used oil pan on my 1999 Honda Civic EX to replace one that is cracked and leaking. I have a new FelPro gasket, blue, made of silicone I think. The original gasket had a few areas with a grey substance … --- ## [2010 Dodge Journey - intermittent starting issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-journey-intermittent-starting-issue/141669)
**Author:** [@RenaeA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RenaeA)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-journey-intermittent-starting-issue/141669 "2019-06-06T15:21:41Z")
2010 Dodge Journey electronic throttle control light stays on but it won’t start or even turn over. After fiddling with it for a short time it will start and it won’t have an issue again for a while. Never know when it’s… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=600) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=602)