# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=658 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 659 --- ## [Coolant system issues any ideas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-system-issues-any-ideas/136445)
**Author:** [@Joeychristie\_149434](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joeychristie_149434)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-system-issues-any-ideas/136445 "2019-03-15T01:32:06Z")
I have a 2003 Chevy impala 3.4L engine, on my way home the other day I noticed my car was overheating and that the heater was blowing cold air, I pulled over to let it cool off and turned it back on and continued driving… --- ## [Car started with jump - battery problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-started-with-jump-battery-problem/136481)
**Author:** [@NickinNJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NickinNJ)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-started-with-jump-battery-problem/136481 "2019-03-15T01:23:30Z")
2012 Honda Accord Coupe This afternoon car would not start - heard clicking from engine. Got a jump and started fine. Tested the battery at auto shop - “in normal range, but a little low”. The terminals were tight and … --- ## [1999 lexus gs400 no ac or heat blowing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-lexus-gs400-no-ac-or-heat-blowing/136280)
**Author:** [@johnnytoomsq\_149328](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnnytoomsq_149328)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-lexus-gs400-no-ac-or-heat-blowing/136280 "2019-03-14T23:59:23Z")
Hi all, i have a 99 lexus gs400, the inside lights/radio were not working, so i replaced the fuses, yay. Now the ac/heat no longer blow through the vents. It worked fine prior to changing the fuses out. Please help me, w… --- ## [2005 Ford Taurus - Won't rev](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-taurus-wont-rev/136486)
**Author:** [@Gibson36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gibson36)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-taurus-wont-rev/136486 "2019-03-14T23:05:32Z")
Rpms top out at 2100 and will not build enough spower to shift out of first gear it’s on the DOHC Ford V6 in a 2005 Taurus --- ## [2006 BMW 318 - sugar in the tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-bmw-318-sugar-in-the-tank/136464)
**Author:** [@Pinky19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pinky19)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-bmw-318-sugar-in-the-tank/136464 "2019-03-14T21:39:39Z")
how to clean out sugar in a fuel tank --- ## [2000 Honda Accord - odometer isn't working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-odometer-isnt-working/136448)
**Author:** [@paulsterling](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paulsterling)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-odometer-isnt-working/136448 "2019-03-14T21:17:09Z")
odometer not working at all --- ## [My dog hates my 2017 BMW X1](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-dog-hates-my-2017-bmw-x1/136386)
**Author:** [@JeffLedellaytner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffLedellaytner)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-dog-hates-my-2017-bmw-x1/136386 "2019-03-14T21:07:27Z")
Hi, My dog hates my BMW X1. He loved our Subaru Cross Trek. He pants and paces in the back of our X1. He doesn’t mind the car if it’s off, but when we put the car in gear, he get’s upset. Any ideas why? --- ## [Have my shock/struts gone bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-my-shock-struts-gone-bad/136466)
**Author:** [@jrdncatalano\_149451](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrdncatalano_149451)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-my-shock-struts-gone-bad/136466 "2019-03-14T21:06:38Z")
My car has been making scraping noises when I go over bumps and turn sometimes. Sometimes it doesn’t make the noise at all. Initially I thought it was my breaks, I replaced those and the noise persists. This doesn’t happ… --- ## [2012 Mazda Mazda2 radio problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda2-radio-problem/136467)
**Author:** [@Carolyn19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carolyn19)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda2-radio-problem/136467 "2019-03-14T16:52:15Z")
What did you do to fix the radio problem? --- ## [2011 Acura MDX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-acura-mdx/89563)
**Author:** [@Mikemdx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikemdx)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-acura-mdx/89563 "2019-03-14T13:25:45Z")
My 2011 Acura MDX AWD makes a loud whistling (grinding) when I reach speeds over 40 mph. The sounds comes from the wheels of the car. I had the brake pads replaced 10000 miles ago and this noise started about 8000 miles … --- ## [Cap n rotor replacement gone bad 98 Mazda protege](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cap-n-rotor-replacement-gone-bad-98-mazda-protege/136401)
**Author:** [@tystorey123\_149395](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tystorey123_149395)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cap-n-rotor-replacement-gone-bad-98-mazda-protege/136401 "2019-03-14T04:43:04Z")
I have 98 protege 1.5L the car was running fine I just bought it and wanted to do a basic tune up. I did plug wires cap and rotor. Iv done this several times and never had issues. I matched everything as it was.the first… --- ## [2017 Honda Ridgeline - Bluetooth](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-ridgeline-bluetooth/136455)
**Author:** [@Bailon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bailon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-ridgeline-bluetooth/136455 "2019-03-14T03:58:24Z")
IPhones do not find handsfreelink Bluetooth on my 2017 Ridgeline? Since 2 weeks now (March 4, 2019) How could I reset Ridgeline car stereo because I tried with a New iPhone just I got and It doesn’t show the Bluetooth. … --- ## [Trans issue: won't shift into 4th gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-issue-wont-shift-into-4th-gear/136384)
**Author:** [@Evan\_Chatham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Evan_Chatham)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-issue-wont-shift-into-4th-gear/136384 "2019-03-14T02:49:07Z")
02 camry 3.0 V6 /// 190k miles /// Having trouble getting into 4th gear/OD I recently bought the car and upon initial inspection I noticed the trans fluid to be low. When topping it off I failed to check both sides of t… --- ## [2003 Nissan Maxima - Why does it always read full?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-maxima-why-does-it-always-read-full/136423)
**Author:** [@lennox1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lennox1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-maxima-why-does-it-always-read-full/136423 "2019-03-14T02:40:29Z")
instrument panel malfunction fuel guage will read full all the time --- ## [2010 Hyundai Veracruz - car won't start with reprogrammed key fob](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-veracruz-car-wont-start-with-reprogrammed-key-fob/136451)
**Author:** [@DENISERING](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DENISERING)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-veracruz-car-wont-start-with-reprogrammed-key-fob/136451 "2019-03-14T02:34:31Z")
The only smart key fob I was given when I bought the car was lost. A new fob programmed by dealership will lock and unlock my car BUT not start the engine. A new module and a new ignition lock installed will not start th… --- ## [Camry Steering - Hard, Then Loosens](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-steering-hard-then-loosens/89268)
**Author:** [@AdrMorgan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AdrMorgan)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-steering-hard-then-loosens/89268 "2019-03-14T01:16:40Z")
My 96 Camry runs great (191K) and tracks well while driving; and the steering feels just fine (not loose, no vibration) while traveling straight or on roads with slight bends. No vibrations at all. When I have to make a … --- ## [2016 Subaru Forester - Eyesight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-forester-eyesight/136365)
**Author:** [@Myron31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Myron31)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-forester-eyesight/136365 "2019-03-13T20:16:21Z")
Is there anyway to adjust the sound on the cross lane warnings in EyeSight? --- ## [2006 Dodge Grand Caravan - Which sealer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-grand-caravan-which-sealer/136430)
**Author:** [@RobertFCollins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertFCollins)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-grand-caravan-which-sealer/136430 "2019-03-13T17:45:31Z")
2006 Dodge grand caravan SXT w/145K 3.8L V6 head gasket blown. Do Fusion Sealers, Titan sealers, or Thermagasket sealers work and which is best --- ## [Toyota Corolla le 2018 problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-le-2018-problems/116202)
**Author:** [@Shay1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shay1)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-le-2018-problems/116202 "2019-03-13T17:43:49Z")
Ok here it goes I just bought a 2018 Corolla Le almost two weeks ago and it’s making a whirring/whooshing sound almost 90% of the time when I slow down or press on the brake. Also driving the other day I heard a horribl… --- ## [Can you D.I.Y a dent in rim?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-d-i-y-a-dent-in-rim/135858)
**Author:** [@marianaphillips14\_149050](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marianaphillips14_149050)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-d-i-y-a-dent-in-rim/135858 "2019-03-13T15:49:29Z")
Hit a sidewalk, hub cap came flying off and i have been driving on it for 50 miles now and havent lost tire pressure yet. Could i torch it and knock it back into place? --- ## [2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class shakes at low speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercedes-benz-gl-class-shakes-at-low-speeds/136379)
**Author:** [@SaritKommineni](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SaritKommineni)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercedes-benz-gl-class-shakes-at-low-speeds/136379 "2019-03-13T13:59:41Z")
Car very shaky at low speeds. Feels like transmission is not changing grear or is having trouble delivering power. Engine runs fine. I had a transmission oil change done at 110K, now it has 170K miles. --- ## [2013 Toyota Avalon - can the head liner be fixed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-avalon-can-the-head-liner-be-fixed/136393)
**Author:** [@Rosemary59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rosemary59)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-avalon-can-the-head-liner-be-fixed/136393 "2019-03-13T13:52:11Z")
The head liner in the back is coming down so bad, and around my sun roof, can it be fixed? --- ## [92 Civic - Fuel pump takes a long time to prime](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-civic-fuel-pump-takes-a-long-time-to-prime/81518)
**Author:** [@Cursed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cursed)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-civic-fuel-pump-takes-a-long-time-to-prime/81518 "2019-03-13T13:50:26Z")
My embattled 92 civic hatchback has developed an issue that makes it take forever to start. I put the key in the ignition, turn it to the start position, and then I have to wait for up to 10 to 15 minutes to hear the cli… --- ## [2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse catalytic converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mitsubishi-eclipse-catalytic-converter/136367)
**Author:** [@Janey46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Janey46)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mitsubishi-eclipse-catalytic-converter/136367 "2019-03-13T12:29:48Z")
My check engine light came on. I took it to my mechanic. He ran a diagnostic check and advised it ‘is flagging for the catalytic converter’. He ordered the part. I dropped the vehicle off. He tore down the vehicle and re… --- ## [1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-oldsmobile-cutlass-calais-wont-start/136405)
**Author:** [@tina14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tina14)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 10:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-oldsmobile-cutlass-calais-wont-start/136405 "2019-03-13T10:52:12Z")
my car wont start put new plugs in it --- ## [2000 Honda CR-V turns off soundlessly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-cr-v-turns-off-soundlessly/136410)
**Author:** [@LindorBelow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindorBelow)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 9:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-cr-v-turns-off-soundlessly/136410 "2019-03-13T09:35:43Z")
Car soundlessly turns off. I tried to restart the car and it would turn over slowly and then start to fade. --- ## [2003 Rav4 Sputters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-rav4-sputters/136389)
**Author:** [@clint24thompson\_149390](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clint24thompson_149390)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-rav4-sputters/136389 "2019-03-13T04:58:04Z")
My Rav4 sputters between 1500 and 2000 rpm. Doesn’t matter if it’s in gear, under load, or in neutral, it still does it. I have checked the coils, TPS, throttle body, and they all test good. Any ideas? --- ## [Is a transmission flush necessary?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-transmission-flush-necessary/136157)
**Author:** [@SheldonMNeuringer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SheldonMNeuringer)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-transmission-flush-necessary/136157 "2019-03-13T04:01:06Z")
I have a 2009 Honda Civic with 60,000 miles. I was told by a mechanic that I should have a transmission flush, which was a pricey procedure at $200. My question is should I do the flush or would a simple fluid change of … --- ## [2005 Ford F-150 - Two thrown rods!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f-150-two-thrown-rods/136310)
**Author:** [@Kenneth31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kenneth31)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f-150-two-thrown-rods/136310 "2019-03-13T03:39:59Z")
Threw a rod in my 2005 Ford f150. Put another engine in it did the same thing 10 minutes later. mechanics says same cylinder #3 getting to much gas. What would cause that. --- ## [2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac - New noisy fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-sport-trac-new-noisy-fan/136359)
**Author:** [@Mary30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mary30)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-sport-trac-new-noisy-fan/136359 "2019-03-13T03:14:27Z")
Replaced the electric fan clutch for a new one Hayden brand and it’s making a loud-jet-roar noise that never did before. I bought my car with 9K miles on it, now is 96k and never had that noise. It’s nuts. Any ideas su… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=657) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=659)