# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=602 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 603 --- ## [2005 Hyundai Accent - vents smell like compost!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-accent-vents-smell-like-compost/141643)
**Author:** [@HymneLaubscher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HymneLaubscher)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-accent-vents-smell-like-compost/141643 "2019-06-06T14:45:23Z")
My car smells like a compost heap when I open the air vents… help! --- ## [2007 Toyota Camry - Code p0301](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-code-p0301/141681)
**Author:** [@paguy215](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paguy215)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-code-p0301/141681 "2019-06-06T14:11:47Z")
Hello, I was driving my Camry last night on the highway when the CE light came on. It flashed for about 5 seconds and has remained solid. Took it to Auto Zone and got code p0301, Cylinder 1 misfire. I know spark plug… --- ## [2011 Ford Festiva - Clunks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-festiva-clunks/141675)
**Author:** [@StephenFisher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StephenFisher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-festiva-clunks/141675 "2019-06-06T13:52:51Z")
A clunky noise when I turn the steering wheel. Not to loud but a thump thump noise when I turn it left to right --- ## [Screeching 1999 Chevrolet Express 1500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screeching-1999-chevrolet-express-1500/141667)
**Author:** [@johnnyornelas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnnyornelas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screeching-1999-chevrolet-express-1500/141667 "2019-06-06T13:47:00Z")
makes a screeching noise everytime i hit a bump on the road then my car stereo turns off and on brake light goes on and off --- ## [1992 Toyota Tercel - Hard to find parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-toyota-tercel-hard-to-find-parts/141606)
**Author:** [@brooks42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brooks42)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-toyota-tercel-hard-to-find-parts/141606 "2019-06-06T13:15:10Z")
my ‘ol tercel that I’ve had for 22 years, is getting difficult to find parts for…and hard to trust anyone’s advice…dont’ have a choice but to keep this car…in my 60’s now; can’t afford ANYTHING else…THANKS!! --- ## [2000 silverado wont run after replacing shift solenoid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-silverado-wont-run-after-replacing-shift-solenoid/141644)
**Author:** [@Neil4527\_152912](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Neil4527_152912)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-silverado-wont-run-after-replacing-shift-solenoid/141644 "2019-06-05T21:24:39Z")
Recently replaced both shift solenoid a b now it wont run and shifter is ve sticky 2000 Silverado 4.3 v6 w 4l60 trans --- ## [2019 Ford Escape - idling down when stopped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-escape-idling-down-when-stopped/141596)
**Author:** [@Carolyn12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carolyn12)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 12:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-escape-idling-down-when-stopped/141596 "2019-06-06T12:01:54Z")
vehicle idels down when I stop. it sounds like it is shutting down and wheels will not turn. should this happen? Also, the passenger door is hard to close. You have to close 2 or 3 times. --- ## [2012 Volkswagen Golf has stalled 20 times!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-golf-has-stalled-20-times/141670)
**Author:** [@Steven\_Maginnis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steven_Maginnis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 11:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-golf-has-stalled-20-times/141670 "2019-06-06T11:24:45Z")
My car kept stalling over and over and over throughout 2017 and 2018. I got my car back from my dealership on November 24 of last year after getting it fixed for the third time, and it was fine after that. Then on May … --- ## [1995 Toyota Tercel - How to check this fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-tercel-how-to-check-this-fluid/141653)
**Author:** [@Mark51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark51)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 11:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-tercel-how-to-check-this-fluid/141653 "2019-06-06T11:12:43Z")
How do I check the automatic transmission fluid? Cold, hot, engine on or off? --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Traverse - Jack help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-traverse-jack-help/141661)
**Author:** [@HectorLara](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HectorLara)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 10:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-traverse-jack-help/141661 "2019-06-06T10:58:05Z")
What size jack (1.5 , 2, or 3 ton ) would I need to use to change a flat tire on my Traverse. The scissor jack it came with is a pain to use. --- ## [1985 Mercedes-Benz S-Class - Car overheating - what could it be?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-mercedes-benz-s-class-car-overheating-what-could-it-be/141658)
**Author:** [@JimmyHammond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimmyHammond)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 5:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-mercedes-benz-s-class-car-overheating-what-could-it-be/141658 "2019-06-06T05:10:12Z")
My car keeps over heating. I’ve flushed the cooling system and replaced the thermostat. The radiator doesn’t seemed to be clogged and the cooling system isn’t leaking. Any ideas? Could it be the water pump? Thanks, … --- ## [Body work: Yes or no?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/body-work-yes-or-no/141293)
**Author:** [@Magpie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Magpie)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/body-work-yes-or-no/141293 "2019-06-06T02:23:35Z")
I have a 2011 Toyota Matrix S manual transmission with 64k miles on it. It is in great shape mechanically – I get it routinely serviced and it has never had a serious mechanical issue. However, it has a lot of body damag… --- ## [Should I change calipers 8 years old 70K miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-change-calipers-8-years-old-70k-miles/141656)
**Author:** [@johnyj7657\_152920](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnyj7657_152920)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-change-calipers-8-years-old-70k-miles/141656 "2019-06-06T01:55:36Z")
I have a 2011 kia soul. Ive had it 8 years and its got about 70K miles. Im changing out the rotors/pads and shoes/springs. Went in for an inspection and they passed it but said rear brakes were worn 90%. When I got b… --- ## [Cyl head dowel pin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cyl-head-dowel-pin/141580)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cyl-head-dowel-pin/141580 "2019-06-06T01:14:19Z")
Got 1 head off. There are no dowel pins. And the carbon ridge on block seemed a little offset on the end cyl. Seemed to clean up with a little scrubbing. Light color on piston is reflection from light. How long can a mot… --- ## [1997 Chevrolet 1500 - Won't turn over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-1500-wont-turn-over/141569)
**Author:** [@Deb54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deb54)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-1500-wont-turn-over/141569 "2019-06-06T00:34:50Z")
1997 Z71 Truck sat for 2 days. Will crank but not turn over. Sometimes it backfires but still won’t turn over. New problem. --- ## [2003 Honda Pilot - won’t crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-pilot-won-t-crank/141634)
**Author:** [@StephanieAllison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StephanieAllison)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-pilot-won-t-crank/141634 "2019-06-06T00:02:34Z")
2003 Honda Pilot. after putting the key in the ignition and turning to the on position, the green D will not light up, causing the vehicle to not crank. What could be the cause of this? --- ## [Overheating after head gasket, radiator flush, and new thermostat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-after-head-gasket-radiator-flush-and-new-thermostat/45156)
**Author:** [@lucasm822](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lucasm822)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-after-head-gasket-radiator-flush-and-new-thermostat/45156 "2019-06-05T23:58:44Z")
I recently replaced the head gasket, flushed the coolant and checked for blocked cores, and replaced the thermostat. Unfortunately, my car (2003 Mitsu. Eclipse 4 cyl) still overheats, though not as much. Last night… --- ## [Surging or hesitating HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surging-or-hesitating-help/141637)
**Author:** [@lynnpeterson\_675\_152907](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lynnpeterson_675_152907)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surging-or-hesitating-help/141637 "2019-06-05T22:29:27Z")
Help!! 2005 Chevy Colorado. Timing chain recently replaced, but ever since then, it has a “surging” and/or “hesitation” ONLY when you go around a curve or when going up a hill. I have replaced the fuel filter, fuel pump,… --- ## [03 chevy tracker- something wrong electrical?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-chevy-tracker-something-wrong-electrical/141458)
**Author:** [@nrthennes\_152781](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nrthennes_152781)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-chevy-tracker-something-wrong-electrical/141458 "2019-06-05T22:26:58Z")
So I have a 2003 Chevy Tracker 6 cylinder. Yesterday I while driving i noticed the Airbag light was flickering, after stopping at a red light it started sputtering when I hit the gas to go, so I turned off the AC and it … --- ## [2019 Nissan 370Z convertible top trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-370z-convertible-top-trouble/141639)
**Author:** [@DennisStefani](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DennisStefani)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-370z-convertible-top-trouble/141639 "2019-06-05T21:21:51Z")
Convertible top collides with the top cover when going down. Replaced the 5th bow bungee but problem persists. --- ## [2016 Subaru Legacy - Wiper arms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-legacy-wiper-arms/141557)
**Author:** [@DML02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DML02)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-legacy-wiper-arms/141557 "2019-06-05T20:58:00Z")
Your newspaper article said the springs on wiper arms weaken over time.(how long is time?) I raise my wipers each time I wash my windows and wipe off the dirty blade. Some black always wipes off. I hate to waste money … --- ## [2018 Nissan Sentra - New or used?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-sentra-new-or-used/141622)
**Author:** [@SteveBurgin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveBurgin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-sentra-new-or-used/141622 "2019-06-05T20:38:05Z")
bought a 2018 nissan sentra in october of 2018 and it already had 17 miles on it; can my car be considered a new car? --- ## [1998 GMC Sonoma AC doesn’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-gmc-sonoma-ac-doesn-t-work/141630)
**Author:** [@Beverley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beverley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-gmc-sonoma-ac-doesn-t-work/141630 "2019-06-05T20:07:19Z")
A/C not working, where to take it. --- ## [2005 Jaguar XJ8 - Air suspension light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jaguar-xj8-air-suspension-light/141602)
**Author:** [@ricky15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ricky15)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jaguar-xj8-air-suspension-light/141602 "2019-06-05T19:47:27Z")
air suspension fault car too low light is on --- ## [Slow braking, thumping sound, Mazda5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slow-braking-thumping-sound-mazda5/141611)
**Author:** [@ashleybdrx92](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ashleybdrx92)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slow-braking-thumping-sound-mazda5/141611 "2019-06-05T19:31:19Z")
Hey everyone. I’m new here. I have a 2009 Mazda5. Recently, I’ve been having a slew a car issues on and off and have taken the car in every time. Btw-I have 114k miles, auto trans. Anyways, I recently had the front lower… --- ## [2002 BMW 328 - Am I killing it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-bmw-328-am-i-killing-it/140731)
**Author:** [@JeffreyMcCoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffreyMcCoy)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-bmw-328-am-i-killing-it/140731 "2019-06-05T18:37:49Z")
So obviously while this car is not a corvette, it still has some go and is fun to drive. I am seventeen and my dad says I drive it too hard and will be paying for any damages I make to it. I want to ask if his concerns … --- ## [2000 Toyota Camry - Can I drive on cupped tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-camry-can-i-drive-on-cupped-tires/141604)
**Author:** [@Cam13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cam13)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-camry-can-i-drive-on-cupped-tires/141604 "2019-06-05T18:28:07Z")
Just had rear wheel bearings replaced. Both rear tires are cupped. What are the ramifications of continuing to ride on the cupped tires? --- ## [2011 Ford Taurus - AC on one side only](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-taurus-ac-on-one-side-only/141617)
**Author:** [@burkes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/burkes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-taurus-ac-on-one-side-only/141617 "2019-06-05T18:12:03Z")
hello, on passenger side of car no heat is coming out, but driver side is fine … any ideas of what is wrong --- ## [2017 Ford F-150 - Clicks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f-150-clicks/141624)
**Author:** [@timfelter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timfelter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f-150-clicks/141624 "2019-06-05T18:08:09Z")
I have a clicking noise in my right rear tire. happens going over speed bumps, or turning. --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Express 3500 LT Passenger Van - no crank, no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-express-3500-lt-passenger-van-no-crank-no-start/141576)
**Author:** [@Dawn48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dawn48)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-express-3500-lt-passenger-van-no-crank-no-start/141576 "2019-06-05T17:59:34Z")
No Crank / No Start. Battery fully charged. 2nd time this has happened. Dealership states can’t find anything wrong. They just keep sending me home with same problem. Has anyone else had this problem and if so, what… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=601) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=603)