# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=615 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 616 --- ## [2006 Chevrolet 2500 - Speakers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-2500-speakers/140504)
**Author:** [@Ethan42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ethan42)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-2500-speakers/140504 "2019-05-17T13:28:23Z")
what are the best bass speakers for my truck? --- ## [2008 Saturn Aura - Question on battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saturn-aura-question-on-battery/140499)
**Author:** [@dennis01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dennis01)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saturn-aura-question-on-battery/140499 "2019-05-17T12:55:22Z")
will chaining the battery wiyh low cranking voltage help the engine reduced power --- ## [2010 GMC Sierra 1500 - Fuel pump issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-gmc-sierra-1500-fuel-pump-issues/140484)
**Author:** [@richardwilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/richardwilson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-gmc-sierra-1500-fuel-pump-issues/140484 "2019-05-17T12:36:36Z")
truck was running stop by itself changed the fuel pump it started next day truck won’t even turn over --- ## [Oil Leak - what is the name of this part?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak-what-is-the-name-of-this-part/139233)
**Author:** [@andyrt0910\_151205](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andyrt0910_151205)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak-what-is-the-name-of-this-part/139233 "2019-05-17T12:25:17Z")
I have an oil leak – looks like it’s coming from the part in the picture – what is the name of this part? --- ## [Cruise control control problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cruise-control-control-problem/140448)
**Author:** [@Marktoday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marktoday)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cruise-control-control-problem/140448 "2019-05-17T03:08:08Z")
My 2000 Honda CR-V cruise control runs anywhere from a 5 miles to 10 miles before the vehicle revs but the car begins to slow down. It’s like it’s still going 70mph, but it’s not moving forward. This happens every time I… --- ## [2001 Ford Taurus, Multiple fuel pump failures](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-multiple-fuel-pump-failures/67118)
**Author:** [@bigbri66](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bigbri66)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-multiple-fuel-pump-failures/67118 "2019-05-17T02:57:58Z")
I have been through 7 fuel pumps in the last 9 months. I purchased the car 1 1/2 years ago with 95000mi from an elderly lady, pulled the car fax and it had no issues and had been back to the dealer every 3000 for every s… --- ## [2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer - Why now?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-trailblazer-why-now/140445)
**Author:** [@Jim51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim51)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-trailblazer-why-now/140445 "2019-05-17T02:39:06Z")
All of a sudden my key fob, rear wiper, dome light, and radio shuts off when I turn the car off (used to stay on for 10 minutes) --- ## [2011 Lexus RX 350 - AC blows hot on one side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lexus-rx-350-ac-blows-hot-on-one-side/140475)
**Author:** [@CynthiaLParker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CynthiaLParker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2019, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lexus-rx-350-ac-blows-hot-on-one-side/140475 "2019-05-16T23:02:21Z")
Driver side air conditioning blows hot while the passenger side is cool as normal. Is the flap stuck? --- ## [Average cost for brake job (Front and rear, rotors and pads)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/average-cost-for-brake-job-front-and-rear-rotors-and-pads/140411)
**Author:** [@jayre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayre)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2019, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/average-cost-for-brake-job-front-and-rear-rotors-and-pads/140411 "2019-05-16T20:50:05Z")
2009 Toyota Camry 150K miles What is the average cost to get front and rear brake rotors and pads replaced at a shop? Edited: Chicago & aftermarket. I got estimates online but doesn’t say per or both axles. I just ne… --- ## [2005 honda pilot power window problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-pilot-power-window-problem/76044)
**Author:** [@gotjpegs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gotjpegs)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2019, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-pilot-power-window-problem/76044 "2019-05-16T20:28:08Z")
My driver side power window on my '05 Honda Pilot is not working. Checked all fuses and none are blown. At first I thought it may be the window regulator/motor. I got an new aftermarket regulator/motor set and connect… --- ## [Car trouble please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-trouble-please-help/140441)
**Author:** [@Breeyanna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Breeyanna)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2019, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-trouble-please-help/140441 "2019-05-16T15:25:59Z")
I have a 2004 Nissan Murano, yesterday morning I got up at 5am and started out for work about 5miles up the road I felt the car start slowing down all while I’m pressing the gas then it came to a stop and died I tried cr… --- ## [2014 Kia Rio - What causes this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-rio-what-causes-this/140437)
**Author:** [@trindad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trindad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2019, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-rio-what-causes-this/140437 "2019-05-16T13:15:25Z")
low power particular up hiil, fluctuation of idling , engine to hot 55k km used --- ## [2011 Acura MDX - Oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-acura-mdx-oil-consumption/140447)
**Author:** [@CarolynAgee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolynAgee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2019, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-acura-mdx-oil-consumption/140447 "2019-05-16T13:06:09Z")
Are there major issues with this model regarding oil consumption? --- ## [1995 Sonoma ABS brake problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-sonoma-abs-brake-problems/139466)
**Author:** [@4Sertain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/4Sertain)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2019, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-sonoma-abs-brake-problems/139466 "2019-05-16T13:05:41Z")
I have a reg cab 4x4, 5 spd, 90K miles. Every now & then when I stepped on the brakes I heard a sound like a goose honking. I also hear a whooshing sound. So Finally my brake pedal got weak and the ABS & Brake light ca… --- ## [Exhaust smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-smell/70396)
**Author:** [@manfromnantucket](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manfromnantucket)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2019, 11:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-smell/70396 "2019-05-16T11:15:20Z")
Hi, For the last few months, I've had an annoying problem with my 2003 Liberty. If I'm driving the car with the blower on (i.e. when it's cold out), whenever I stop the car and am idling, I get a very strong exhaust sm… --- ## [Exhaust pressure under valve cover?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-pressure-under-valve-cover/140434)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2019, 9:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-pressure-under-valve-cover/140434 "2019-05-16T09:51:37Z")
2004 Camry, 4-cyl (16-valve), 130K miles I posted a few days ago about the oil fill cap’s being left loose after an oil change: I discovered the loose cap because, immediately after the oil change, I heard exhaust so… --- ## [2008 Corolla liquid leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-corolla-liquid-leak/140433)
**Author:** [@Robert\_Lee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert_Lee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2019, 9:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-corolla-liquid-leak/140433 "2019-05-16T09:41:22Z")
Hi there, I need help with a liquid leak issue. My car has been leaking clear liquid from a small open tube behind the engine. I’m not sure what it is but it has been causing my vehicle to sound louder than normal. Any … --- ## [Wrong fuel in 2012 Volkswagen Passat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-fuel-in-2012-volkswagen-passat/140350)
**Author:** [@MarilynChilders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarilynChilders)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2019, 6:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-fuel-in-2012-volkswagen-passat/140350 "2019-05-16T06:51:57Z")
I have a 2012 Passat Volkswagen. My son put approx 3 gallons of gasoline into my diesel Passat. I’m keeping the fuel tank full of diesel. Is my car ruined? It starts and runs after I try to start a tcouple of times. … --- ## [Use silicone grease (Sil Glyde) to protect caliper boots and guide pin boots----a good idea?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-silicone-grease-sil-glyde-to-protect-caliper-boots-and-guide-pin-boots-a-good-idea/140403)
**Author:** [@Queue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Queue)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2019, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-silicone-grease-sil-glyde-to-protect-caliper-boots-and-guide-pin-boots-a-good-idea/140403 "2019-05-16T02:37:09Z")
2 years ago I replaced my calipers with Raybestos OPTI-CAL line of brand-new non-remanufactured calipers. A quick inspection reveals that the guide pins have already been torn and the caliper piston dust boot is cracked… --- ## [2002 Honda Accord Sdn - Shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-sdn-shakes/140372)
**Author:** [@ReavesJr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ReavesJr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2019, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-sdn-shakes/140372 "2019-05-16T02:19:49Z")
If I have bad motor mounts will I be able to feel the shaking through the wheel are the whole car in its self --- ## [2010 Chevy Malibu - engine won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevy-malibu-engine-won-t-start/140382)
**Author:** [@Lauren.sharette\_152018](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lauren.sharette_152018)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2019, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevy-malibu-engine-won-t-start/140382 "2019-05-16T01:37:45Z")
My 2010 Chevy Malibu dashboard is showing 3 alerts - Service Air Bags, Service Traction, Service ESC. The last couple weeks it’s had a weak start, and I took it for an oil change and got the premium synthetic just a coup… --- ## [Tire noise only at certain speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-noise-only-at-certain-speeds/140423)
**Author:** [@Dmartinez12314\_152047](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dmartinez12314_152047)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2019, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-noise-only-at-certain-speeds/140423 "2019-05-16T01:35:50Z")
Hi I have a 2008 Nissan Frontier. I’ve recently started to hear a noise coming from the right front tire, while driving at 30-40 mph. There is no shaking at all. I only really hear it driving on really smooth roads. The… --- ## [2015 Porsche Boxster - front tire scrubbing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-porsche-boxster-front-tire-scrubbing/140344)
**Author:** [@david501](https://community.cartalk.com/u/david501)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2019, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-porsche-boxster-front-tire-scrubbing/140344 "2019-05-16T01:30:26Z")
I have a Porsche sales document regarding “front tire scrubbing” on Boxsters. It is a noisy,bouncing,front end vibration during slow speed turns at shortest radius. The document says customers will complain but should be… --- ## [Turned the key while car was running. Car now will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turned-the-key-while-car-was-running-car-now-will-not-start/140365)
**Author:** [@Frocite707\_152008](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frocite707_152008)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2019, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turned-the-key-while-car-was-running-car-now-will-not-start/140365 "2019-05-16T01:23:41Z")
So yeah, it initially made a clicking noise when I made the error of turning the key in the ignition while the was already running(parked). DOH! I shut the car off and upon trying to start the car, the clicking persists … --- ## [2001 Ford Taurus - floor jack advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-floor-jack-advice/140399)
**Author:** [@Michael38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael38)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2019, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-floor-jack-advice/140399 "2019-05-16T01:13:33Z")
How big of a floor jack do I need to lift my car? I don’t need stands nor do I want any other type (I.E. bottle jack, scissors jack) --- ## [White stuff new rotors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-stuff-new-rotors/140345)
**Author:** [@Illouiser\_151983](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Illouiser_151983)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2019, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-stuff-new-rotors/140345 "2019-05-16T00:38:27Z")
Hello everyone, I need help figuring out why there is white residue with my new gold ceramic rotors after using them for 10miles. !\[image|375x500\](upload://pkIViB9ha4XO8g8MQVOUR3HfUS.jpeg) --- ## [Replacing 1977 Pontiac Bonneville's transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-1977-pontiac-bonnevilles-transmission/140413)
**Author:** [@MikeJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeJ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2019, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-1977-pontiac-bonnevilles-transmission/140413 "2019-05-16T00:23:39Z")
I have a 1977 Pontiac Bonneville with the Metric 200 transmission. It is failing. I want to replace it with a THM 350. Is this a direct swap with the proper length shaft? What should a rebuilt cost? --- ## [2019 Dodge Ram 1500 - vibration in the steering wheel and gas pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-dodge-ram-1500-vibration-in-the-steering-wheel-and-gas-pedal/140410)
**Author:** [@charlie24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charlie24)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2019, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-dodge-ram-1500-vibration-in-the-steering-wheel-and-gas-pedal/140410 "2019-05-15T21:03:58Z")
does any one have a 2019 ram 1500 with a h8gh frequency vibration felt in steering wheel and gas pedal at about 1800 to 2200 rpms around 6 or 7th gear more noticeable when colder outside --- ## [2017 Ford Fusion shuts down while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fusion-shuts-down-while-driving/140396)
**Author:** [@KathyThies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathyThies)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2019, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fusion-shuts-down-while-driving/140396 "2019-05-15T20:42:41Z")
My 2017 Ford Fusion shuts down when driving. I have had it in to DCH Ford in Thousand Oaks, CA and Vista Ford in Oxnard, Ca. DCH had it for 8 days and said there was nothing wrong with it. Vista Ford has had it twice … --- ## [Sigh ... today must be the 13th](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sigh-today-must-be-the-13th/140293)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2019, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sigh-today-must-be-the-13th/140293 "2019-05-15T20:01:07Z")
All this happened today … I broke a rusted bolt in half while trying to remove a rusted nut. I ruined the replacement bolt, the only bolt of the right size I could find in my junk drawer, a fine-pitch hex socket typ… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=614) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=616)