# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=64 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 65 --- ## [2018 Nissan Titan - Rust and chips - Anyone else?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-titan-rust-and-chips-anyone-else/190707)
**Author:** [@CJB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CJB)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2023, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-titan-rust-and-chips-anyone-else/190707 "2023-10-20T23:40:08Z")
I own a 2018 Nissan Titan XD SL Diesel 4x4 bought new in May 2018. Two and a half years ago, I noticed rust on the roof of the truck in the areas next to the Uniside moldings (like rail tracks) plus two spots where the … --- ## [Possible transmisson issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-transmisson-issue/193466)
**Author:** [@amisfitlife\_164142](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amisfitlife_164142)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2023, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-transmisson-issue/193466 "2023-10-20T22:08:10Z")
I have a 2016 kia forte automatic Two months ago pulled onto the street & within a minute rpms shot up & I could barely go 20 mph. Since then I had several Instances of the same, thing only more brief. If I kill the e… --- ## [2017 Ford F-150 - Vobrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f-150-vobrates/192846)
**Author:** [@JackMason34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackMason34)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2023, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f-150-vobrates/192846 "2023-10-20T00:38:10Z")
The truck vibrates while driving. Vibration can be felt in the seat. It comes and goes rapidly and is more severe at higher speeds. After driving about 35 miles at an average speed of 50-55mph, the drivers front wheel an… --- ## [\*HELP\* What would cause this? \*HELP\*](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-what-would-cause-this-help/193445)
**Author:** [@Michael-390](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael-390)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-what-would-cause-this-help/193445 "2023-10-19T23:12:17Z")
Okay, it’s been doing this for awhile now (2 weeks), at first I thought it was actually running hot, but after this morning I have different thoughts – I had to go to Auburn, AL this morning for a dentist appointment, I… --- ## [Ford Explorer humming sound in rear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-humming-sound-in-rear/193412)
**Author:** [@jddksb1989\_187299](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jddksb1989_187299)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-humming-sound-in-rear/193412 "2023-10-19T20:45:54Z")
Ford Explorer 2015 has humming sound coming from left rear I believe,bought last December 2022. Decide to buy new set of tires . Balanced and aligned of course but humming is still there. Diagnosed at tire shop saying I … --- ## [Need Your Input on the Task at Hand](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-your-input-on-the-task-at-hand/192288)
**Author:** [@LostnTransit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LostnTransit)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-your-input-on-the-task-at-hand/192288 "2023-10-19T12:12:22Z")
This all started 2 weeks ago after driving 3 hours to our local Discount Tire. We were there because the two rear tires had a warranty claim, One had 2 nails while the other was nearly ripped to shreds but a construction… --- ## [2013 Toyota Corolla Not Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-corolla-not-starting/163427)
**Author:** [@DarkMarkus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DarkMarkus)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-corolla-not-starting/163427 "2023-10-18T22:53:12Z")
Hey guys! New here to the community! Have a question about my wife’s 2013 Corolla (70,000 miles). Have had no issues with it at all. It hasn’t been driven much due to the stay at home orders etc. but I started it up the… --- ## [2009 Saturn Aura XR manifold purge connection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-saturn-aura-xr-manifold-purge-connection/193444)
**Author:** [@Netzque](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Netzque)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-saturn-aura-xr-manifold-purge-connection/193444 "2023-10-18T21:54:50Z")
I’ve been dealing with a problem where my car will put itself into limp mode after about 30 mins-1 hour of driving. I’ve thoroughly cleaned the throttlebody and connection for it. But I believe I found the problem today,… --- ## [Blinking check engine light 2014 Honda Pilot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinking-check-engine-light-2014-honda-pilot/193386)
**Author:** [@rzamskysrq\_187271](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rzamskysrq_187271)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinking-check-engine-light-2014-honda-pilot/193386 "2023-10-18T21:36:41Z")
I had the alternator replaced on a 2014 Honda Pilot two weeks ago. Yesterday the check engine light started blinking and it began to run rough. Related? I’m wondering if I should go back to that local shop or take it to … --- ## [Bmw x5 just wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-x5-just-wont-start/169601)
**Author:** [@Jamie-62](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jamie-62)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-x5-just-wont-start/169601 "2023-10-18T20:25:21Z")
Good afternoon all first time poster, So hello all… So as the title suggests iv got a x5 2004 plate (e53) that just won’t start, it cranks perfectly fine. So just sit back and enjoy the little story. The car was runn… --- ## [Engine coolant (FL22 type) & Iridium spark change interval](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-coolant-fl22-type-iridium-spark-change-interval/166630)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-coolant-fl22-type-iridium-spark-change-interval/166630 "2023-10-18T17:55:45Z")
2013 Mazda 5 100k bought at 85k Manual/Dealer says FL22 first time at120k/10yrs and then every 60k/5 yrs Spark every 75k Friends tells me that I should change the coolant now (ie 100k/7yrs) - should I wait till 120k… --- ## [Hedging repair of misfire cost in truck to maybe save money in the future?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hedging-repair-of-misfire-cost-in-truck-to-maybe-save-money-in-the-future/193135)
**Author:** [@mercury07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercury07)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 10:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hedging-repair-of-misfire-cost-in-truck-to-maybe-save-money-in-the-future/193135 "2023-10-18T10:21:52Z")
the truck is 9 years old, not driven much, about 38K miles, about 2 years ago, one ignition coil was replaced #1 because of misfire, now #4 was diagnosed as bad, i don’t have a code, the car was shaking in park position … --- ## [2004 Buick Lesabre Limited Not Starting, Changed Coil Pack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-lesabre-limited-not-starting-changed-coil-pack/143805)
**Author:** [@Bobby-Powers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bobby-Powers)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-lesabre-limited-not-starting-changed-coil-pack/143805 "2023-10-18T02:02:30Z")
Hey guys, back again. Had a previous issue with my car stalling out, turns out my MAF Sensor was bad. Been running with it unplugged, mechanic said it wouldn’t cause issues until I get the money to replace. Now the past … --- ## [2011 Ford Escape - gas smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-escape-gas-smell/192274)
**Author:** [@Nick46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nick46)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-escape-gas-smell/192274 "2023-10-18T00:06:45Z")
Have 2011 Ford Escape with 97,000 miles on it and recently we started to smell gasoline sometimes on the passenger side and sometimes on the driver’s side. Smell is worse with a full tank. Repair shop says it’s the g… --- ## [Nissan frontier 2014-intake air filter replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-frontier-2014-intake-air-filter-replacement/193313)
**Author:** [@mercury07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercury07)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2023, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-frontier-2014-intake-air-filter-replacement/193313 "2023-10-17T21:52:59Z")
Help- is there some kind of trick to close up the air filter housing tightly - I can clip it up easily without air filter, with air filter inside I always end up with a gap at one side- any suggestions, the manual just… --- ## [2015 Honda Crosstour lugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-crosstour-lugs/193298)
**Author:** [@cdafd\_186404](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdafd_186404)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2023, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-crosstour-lugs/193298 "2023-10-17T21:34:37Z")
I was not around. My daughter took her 2015 Honda Crosstour to a Honda service dept, she has been to before For oil change and tire rotation One tire lug broke. They said it was rusted?? Looks like it torqued off Bes… --- ## [2006 Ford Focus SE stuck in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-focus-se-stuck-in-reverse/193273)
**Author:** [@malachilower\_187160](https://community.cartalk.com/u/malachilower_187160)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2023, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-focus-se-stuck-in-reverse/193273 "2023-10-17T21:30:45Z")
after backing out of a parking spot (downhill) I shifted it into drive (auto transmission) and The car stayed in reverse. I tried every gear (including N) with the same result. got 90k miles on it, it needs all it’s flui… --- ## [Car Wet Sanding Mistake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wet-sanding-mistake/193401)
**Author:** [@sup111port\_187284](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sup111port_187284)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2023, 10:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wet-sanding-mistake/193401 "2023-10-17T10:23:57Z")
Hi guys. I was trying to repair a scratch and after wet sanding it I see a patch appeared. I think I might of over sanded my scratch with the 3000 grit sand paper. (I was using my hand directly, not with a block) But I’m… --- ## [Sway Bar Bolt Stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sway-bar-bolt-stuck/193301)
**Author:** [@alanwhited](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alanwhited)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2023, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sway-bar-bolt-stuck/193301 "2023-10-17T00:26:59Z")
I cut off my sway bar links as they were old and rusted, but the bolt still won’t come out. Any suggestions? I can’t get the nut or bolt to turn at all with a breaker bar and I don’t have an impact. I also tried soaking… --- ## [01 Explorer Ignition Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-explorer-ignition-problem/193387)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2023, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-explorer-ignition-problem/193387 "2023-10-16T18:51:23Z")
2001 Ford Explorer 4.0. The key spins freely in the ignition cylinder. There’s no resistance whatsoever when turning it and it doesn’t click to the multiple on positions, just turns completely freely like a key that you’… --- ## [Car starting jerking only when stopped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starting-jerking-only-when-stopped/193233)
**Author:** [@thefinisher1985\_185383](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thefinisher1985_185383)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2023, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starting-jerking-only-when-stopped/193233 "2023-10-11T23:14:05Z")
Hi I have a 2004 Honda Accord LX. It has 130 on the dash but I believe it has a lot more. So when I was stopped one day it just shut off. So I changed the battery and I was good for like 3 months or so. Then out of nowhe… --- ## [2021 Toyota RAV4 EV - Looking for a mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-toyota-rav4-ev-looking-for-a-mechanic/193228)
**Author:** [@JErbach](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JErbach)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2023, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-toyota-rav4-ev-looking-for-a-mechanic/193228 "2023-10-15T23:07:54Z")
EV / BEV / PHEV Mechanic - Greater Boston? Hello, my two years of free Toyota Care are almost up and I’m looking for a future shop to work on the EV components of my car, that isn’t the dealer. They are OK, but I’m not… --- ## [2016 Jeep compass check engine light and electronic throttle control light on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-compass-check-engine-light-and-electronic-throttle-control-light-on/193382)
**Author:** [@Kpking42\_187265](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kpking42_187265)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2023, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-compass-check-engine-light-and-electronic-throttle-control-light-on/193382 "2023-10-15T21:21:06Z")
I have a 2016 Jeep compass with 122,000 miles on it. About a month ago I used my remote start one morning and it revved up really high and sat there for a little and RPMs started fluctuating really bad and my check engin… --- ## [Honda Accord 2015 Wire hanging below the rear tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-2015-wire-hanging-below-the-rear-tire/193364)
**Author:** [@HNDDeeps555](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HNDDeeps555)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2023, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-2015-wire-hanging-below-the-rear-tire/193364 "2023-10-15T03:54:38Z")
Hey there car community, So I noticed something weird on my car today, there is a wire or some kind of hose which seems to be unplugged from my car it’s located below next to the left side of the rear wheel. Wondering if… --- ## [How quickly does air leave an auto tire's tube?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-quickly-does-air-leave-an-auto-tires-tube/193259)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2023, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-quickly-does-air-leave-an-auto-tires-tube/193259 "2023-10-15T01:16:17Z")
I borrowed a neighbor’s hand cart. The tires were flat. I fixed it for her a year or so ago (someone had given it to her; it lacked many wheel bolts.) and pumped the tires up to the rated 30 psi then. I pumped them up… --- ## [Transmission oil mixing with engine oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-oil-mixing-with-engine-oil/193349)
**Author:** [@soonerfan905](https://community.cartalk.com/u/soonerfan905)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2023, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-oil-mixing-with-engine-oil/193349 "2023-10-14T21:47:32Z")
2011 Tahoe LT / 4WD / 5.3L / 191k miles Noticed my engine oil had a red tint to it not long after I changed it. Drives fine, oil pressure steady, not getting hot. If I didn’t check my oil I wouldn’t have ever known. Wha… --- ## [Car overheating, full coolant, and dying battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheating-full-coolant-and-dying-battery/183366)
**Author:** [@Alexdejay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alexdejay)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2023, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheating-full-coolant-and-dying-battery/183366 "2023-10-14T21:33:22Z")
I have a 2007 Hyundai Sonota at 72,000 miles. I tried to start my car and it wouldn’t fully roll over. Check engine light came on too but my code reader didn’t pick anything up. Everything electrical still worked includi… --- ## [Unidentified car part](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unidentified-car-part/193376)
**Author:** [@dale.athy\_184955](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dale.athy_184955)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2023, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unidentified-car-part/193376 "2023-10-14T21:13:10Z")
I had to open up the back hatch door of my 2005 Toyota Highlander because it was locked closed and I couldn’t open the lock on the door. After I opened it up I discovered a completely loose chunk of metal was blocking th… --- ## [Intermittent Squeaking from 2016 Rogue when A/C is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-squeaking-from-2016-rogue-when-a-c-is-on/193366)
**Author:** [@sasdanatomy\_187243](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sasdanatomy_187243)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2023, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-squeaking-from-2016-rogue-when-a-c-is-on/193366 "2023-10-14T20:47:38Z")
Hi! I’m hearing a squeaking noise coming from near the centre of the console in my 2016 Nissan Rogue when the A/C runs. It’s independent of speed, drive/park, etc. and happens intermittently. It doesn’t sound like it’s c… --- ## [2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid - 12V battery issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-fusion-hybrid-12v-battery-issue/188701)
**Author:** [@JPerez1978](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JPerez1978)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2023, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-fusion-hybrid-12v-battery-issue/188701 "2023-10-14T16:36:32Z")
I had this issue months after purchasing the car back in 2020. It was under warranty, so I had the battery replaced. It happened again today in January of 2023! The car was running fine the day before, and this morning i… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=63) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=65)