# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=613 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 614 --- ## [2001 Ford Explorer - Vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-explorer-vibrates/140647)
**Author:** [@William25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/William25)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-explorer-vibrates/140647 "2019-05-20T04:22:55Z")
My Ford Explorer vibrates when it reaches 25 miles per hour. Only when I hit on the gas. Has new spark plugs. tires balance, alignment, new rotors, brakes, calibers, shocks,new spark wires,new ignition coil --- ## [Replacing side view mirror - 1992 Toyota Pickup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-side-view-mirror-1992-toyota-pickup/140649)
**Author:** [@PaulLittle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulLittle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-side-view-mirror-1992-toyota-pickup/140649 "2019-05-19T22:42:49Z")
How do I replace drivers side view mirror ? --- ## [1989 Toyota Supra - Hard starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-toyota-supra-hard-starting/140553)
**Author:** [@BehrensHeiko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BehrensHeiko)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-toyota-supra-hard-starting/140553 "2019-05-19T19:54:09Z")
the ar was for about half a year out of service (wintertime) I started the engine which came with no problem for a short test trip. after a short trip ( engine was warm) all was running normal. next day after turning the… --- ## [2016 Kia Soul parasitic draw](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-soul-parasitic-draw/138904)
**Author:** [@barnworm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/barnworm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-soul-parasitic-draw/138904 "2019-05-19T19:53:50Z")
My daughters Kia Soul has a parasitic draw on the battery. Kia dealer in another town tested and said it was the entertainment/ navigation system. Since she couldn’t afford the $1100 for a new one, she got one from a wre… --- ## [1969 Chevrolet Camaro - reverting to street use from drag](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-chevrolet-camaro-reverting-to-street-use-from-drag/140617)
**Author:** [@Greg15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greg15)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-chevrolet-camaro-reverting-to-street-use-from-drag/140617 "2019-05-19T18:26:43Z")
Bought a camaro that is a drag car and uses racing fuel. Would I be able to use higher octane fuel like some stations sell around 100 and be ok. Reverting it back to a street car. 69 camaro --- ## [2006 Honda Civic disc brake noise after wheel bearing replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-disc-brake-noise-after-wheel-bearing-replacement/140621)
**Author:** [@boblogan622\_152196](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boblogan622_152196)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-disc-brake-noise-after-wheel-bearing-replacement/140621 "2019-05-19T17:46:01Z")
I changed out a bad rear bearing but I seem to have traded one noise for another. There is a repetitive sound while driving - kind of a swishing. Not very loud, like a light repetitive scrape. Some pertinent info - I ra… --- ## [08 Odyssey Idle problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-odyssey-idle-problems/140625)
**Author:** [@mparker12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mparker12)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-odyssey-idle-problems/140625 "2019-05-19T17:38:48Z")
08 Honda Odyssey was running fine, but needed a cat replacement. Pulled everything off, and while we were in it, replaced the front valve cover gasket (had to take off upper intake manifold, vacuum lines, etc.). Put ever… --- ## [Ford Freestyle: No Speedometer, No Shifting, ABS, SRS, Trac Lights On - No Com](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-freestyle-no-speedometer-no-shifting-abs-srs-trac-lights-on-no-com/140626)
**Author:** [@Kee\_s\_Bee\_s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kee_s_Bee_s)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-freestyle-no-speedometer-no-shifting-abs-srs-trac-lights-on-no-com/140626 "2019-05-19T17:17:12Z")
I replaced throttle body twice. Sensors twice. Had tranny seal looked at twice but doubt anything was actually wrong but just for gp I did it. Now I have the wiring harness halfway off and ready to replace bc it’s so bad… --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-silverado-1500-vibration/140612)
**Author:** [@Tony17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony17)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-silverado-1500-vibration/140612 "2019-05-19T16:58:33Z")
I have a 2018 Z71 Silverado LT. I notice a vibration through the steering at speeds of 110 to 120 km per hr. The truck does not always do it but when it does it is very annoying. Does anyone know of a fix? --- ## [Miss fire when it rains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miss-fire-when-it-rains/139356)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Herlihy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark_Herlihy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miss-fire-when-it-rains/139356 "2019-05-19T15:19:28Z")
Hey so i have a 2005 Colorado 5 cylinder, with the xtreme package. When it rains i was getting a heavy rattle and a misfire. So i took a look had it in cylinder 5, and a gunked up throttle body. So i replaced all 5 boot… --- ## [Stalling 1996 Lincoln Town Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-1996-lincoln-town-car/140579)
**Author:** [@Dennis47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis47)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-1996-lincoln-town-car/140579 "2019-05-19T14:44:34Z")
Car stalls out and then I can restart it. Neighbor suggested it was the crank shaft position sensor. Any other ideas? --- ## [1997 Nissan Maxima Mass Air Flow Sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-maxima-mass-air-flow-sensor/140607)
**Author:** [@Allan\_Marsh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Allan_Marsh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-maxima-mass-air-flow-sensor/140607 "2019-05-19T14:32:49Z")
I’ve been having some hesitation going uphill. Research says mass air flow sensor. Got a replacement off Ebay, put it in, and it won’t accelerate uphill. Put the old one back in, still get the hesitation, but it accelera… --- ## [Ferrari or not to Ferrari](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ferrari-or-not-to-ferrari/47803)
**Author:** [@owaite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/owaite)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ferrari-or-not-to-ferrari/47803 "2019-05-19T13:38:34Z")
Hi Guys, What sort of maintenance issues might one expect to encounter with a mid-90's Ferrari with low, but I imagine hard earned miles? I've heard these cars are special beasts and require all kinds of special treatm… --- ## [2014 BMW 528 - high-pitched whirring while coming to stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-bmw-528-high-pitched-whirring-while-coming-to-stop/140584)
**Author:** [@Robertwoodruff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robertwoodruff)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-bmw-528-high-pitched-whirring-while-coming-to-stop/140584 "2019-05-19T03:40:06Z")
High pitched whirring sounds while coming to a stop in Bmw 528i 2014… with and without brakes applied --- ## [2017 Ford F-150 - Smokes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f-150-smokes/140529)
**Author:** [@RickJensen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickJensen)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f-150-smokes/140529 "2019-05-19T02:21:21Z")
Love my F-150 2.7L Twin Turbo Ecoboost. Perfect for getting around and towing our 5,200lb. travel trailer. A couple of months ago I noticed white smoke for a few seconds on cold starts. Took it in and they say they pr… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Avalanche - does coasting in neutral damage the transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-avalanche-does-coasting-in-neutral-damage-the-transmission/140591)
**Author:** [@DavidBrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidBrown)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-avalanche-does-coasting-in-neutral-damage-the-transmission/140591 "2019-05-19T02:14:09Z")
I’m using my Brother’s vehicle information. On every vehicle he drives he will manually shift the transmission in neutral to “coast”. This includes going downhill, approaching stop lights, stopped or slowing traffic, et… --- ## [2013 Toyota RAV4 - Left me stranded](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-rav4-left-me-stranded/140546)
**Author:** [@MARISACASTALDINI](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MARISACASTALDINI)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-rav4-left-me-stranded/140546 "2019-05-19T01:56:04Z")
For the second time, I was stranded with my 2013 Rav 4. It was running fine and we took it to San Francisco, and at 11 pm it wouldn’t start. Had it towed 65 miles home while we took Uber. They needed to replace the fus… --- ## [Battery terminal stuck on battery post from deformed post](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-terminal-stuck-on-battery-post-from-deformed-post/120430)
**Author:** [@canadian1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/canadian1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-terminal-stuck-on-battery-post-from-deformed-post/120430 "2019-05-19T01:30:10Z")
I bought this truck about a year ago and never bothered to look at the battery. The truck would not start this morning, I tested the battery and there was only 12.2 volt on the battery, so i went to take out the battery … --- ## [2012 Ford Escape shakes on an incline](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-shakes-on-an-incline/140594)
**Author:** [@MichelleTurner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichelleTurner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-shakes-on-an-incline/140594 "2019-05-19T01:29:20Z")
when i drive up any incline, my car shakes like i am driving over uneven ground. It will stop doing it when i step harder on the gas peddle --- ## [2011 Subaru Impreza head gasket leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-impreza-head-gasket-leak/140479)
**Author:** [@finleys773\_152034](https://community.cartalk.com/u/finleys773_152034)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 12:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-impreza-head-gasket-leak/140479 "2019-05-19T00:52:53Z")
Recently my 2011 Subaru Impreza has been getting low on oil. I went under the car and discovered oil. To me it looks like the head gasket is leaking, as this is common on Subaru’s. Just looking for a second opinion. A… --- ## [2010 Volkswagen Tiguan power steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-tiguan-power-steering/140597)
**Author:** [@Dustin\_Campbell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dustin_Campbell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-tiguan-power-steering/140597 "2019-05-18T23:51:27Z")
Hi everyone, I have a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan that’s been having some power steering issues, and there doesn’t seem to be much rhyme or reason to it. The best I can describe the issue is this: if I’m making multiple sto… --- ## [2015 Lexus NX 200T brake fluid change interval](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-nx-200t-brake-fluid-change-interval/140408)
**Author:** [@DarrylHouseman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DarrylHouseman)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-nx-200t-brake-fluid-change-interval/140408 "2019-05-18T23:29:13Z")
Is 30,000 miles normal for a brake fluid change? Mechanic claims that fluid is dirty/contaminated. Car is Lexus NX200T --- ## [Any recommendations?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-recommendations/140524)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-recommendations/140524 "2019-05-18T23:10:55Z")
For a low-cost semi modern (say 20 yr old) muscle type car that is actually somewhat reliable and runs on regular? You say I’m a dreamer but… --- ## [Induction cleaning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/induction-cleaning/45005)
**Author:** [@kigali](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kigali)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/induction-cleaning/45005 "2019-05-18T21:15:16Z")
My Toyota dealer insists that I must have an induction cleaning occasionally. Is it really necessary? --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - knocking noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-silverado-1500-knocking-noise/140565)
**Author:** [@Brian03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brian03)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-silverado-1500-knocking-noise/140565 "2019-05-18T21:00:27Z")
I have a 2014 Silverado at cold start up for about 2 minutes on the passenger side it makes a tapping chirping knocking noise then goes away after about 2 or 3 minutes --- ## [2013 Buick Enclave - battery died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-buick-enclave-battery-died/140582)
**Author:** [@Jason56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jason56)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-buick-enclave-battery-died/140582 "2019-05-18T20:00:48Z")
I recently jumped off a riding mower with a 2013 Buick enclave. After that my battery died very quickly and the battery save mode light came on then my car locked up .it wouldn’t go into gear but was actually running. Wh… --- ## [2001 Mercury Sable station wagon - can't get R rear door open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-sable-station-wagon-cant-get-r-rear-door-open/140574)
**Author:** [@Bill\_Slugg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill_Slugg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-sable-station-wagon-cant-get-r-rear-door-open/140574 "2019-05-18T18:58:01Z")
My right rear door won’t open. The interior door lock moves its linkage properly but when I move the linkage in and out it only moves about half an inch and I do not get the affirmative “clunk” that tells me the loc… --- ## [2015 Lexus GX 460 won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-gx-460-won-t-start/140571)
**Author:** [@Millie05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Millie05)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-gx-460-won-t-start/140571 "2019-05-18T18:18:51Z")
Car won’t start. No power at all. Had to open door with key. Put new battery in and a few weeks later same problem. --- ## [1996 Ford Ranger stalls on warm days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-ranger-stalls-on-warm-days/140576)
**Author:** [@LynnGreen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LynnGreen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-ranger-stalls-on-warm-days/140576 "2019-05-18T18:18:13Z")
I drive a 96 Ford Ranger. I don’t know how many miles it has on it because the odometer stopped work several years ago. One time, I ran over a metal plate in the road and ended up puncturing the gas tank. I got it repair… --- ## [2013 Hyundai Sonata steering wheel locked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-sonata-steering-wheel-locked/140568)
**Author:** [@LAVERNEFERRARO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LAVERNEFERRARO)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-sonata-steering-wheel-locked/140568 "2019-05-18T18:14:18Z")
Has anyone experienced steering wheel lock in 2013 Hyundai Sonata? Driving on parkway, tried to change lanes, steering wheel locked and caused car to cross three lanes ending up an embankment against a tree. Airbags ne… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=612) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=614)