# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=663 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 664 --- ## [2006 Lexus GS 300 - Jerk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lexus-gs-300-jerk/136023)
**Author:** [@charles31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charles31)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2019, 5:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lexus-gs-300-jerk/136023 "2019-03-08T05:28:32Z")
I have 2006gs300 jerk --- ## [2013 Ford Escape SEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-sel/135974)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Royal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daniel_Royal)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2019, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-sel/135974 "2019-03-08T05:25:17Z")
So I just got my vehicle back from the dealer and now it’s making a weird sound when. I press the accelerator down. It starts making the sound after about 15mph and only when I press the pedal down. Dealer says I need a … --- ## [2011 Ford Explorer FWD Hit a Curb and broke the wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-explorer-fwd-hit-a-curb-and-broke-the-wheel/135994)
**Author:** [@xskvizionz6\_149157](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xskvizionz6_149157)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2019, 4:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-explorer-fwd-hit-a-curb-and-broke-the-wheel/135994 "2019-03-08T04:53:13Z")
So last night I was driving around a curve and ended up taking too tight of a turn. I ended up hitting a curb with the front right wheel. I hit it at about a 60 degree angle. I felt a loud bang and jolt, then the car end… --- ## [2009 Chevy Traverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevy-traverse/136025)
**Author:** [@Corey\_Treat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Corey_Treat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2019, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevy-traverse/136025 "2019-03-08T04:40:48Z")
I have a 2009 Chevy Traverse that I had to pull over to the side of the road and then limp home. It sounds like it might be knocking but the sound came 100% out of no where. I preform regular oil changes and keep the oil… --- ## [2003 Jeep Liberty battery light, and separate issue wouldn't turn over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-liberty-battery-light-and-separate-issue-wouldnt-turn-over/135969)
**Author:** [@Mary\_Carpenter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mary_Carpenter)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2019, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-liberty-battery-light-and-separate-issue-wouldnt-turn-over/135969 "2019-03-08T04:30:28Z")
I went to the store a couple weeks ago and when I came back out my 2003 Jeep Liberty would not start. Would not even turn over. Just as if the battery were completely dead, but no clicking sound or clattering sound. All … --- ## [07 Honda Civic Cpe EX rear passenger wheel very hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-honda-civic-cpe-ex-rear-passenger-wheel-very-hot/136015)
**Author:** [@Michaeldickerson68\_149116](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michaeldickerson68_149116)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2019, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-honda-civic-cpe-ex-rear-passenger-wheel-very-hot/136015 "2019-03-08T03:38:50Z")
When driving, the car will decelerate faster than it should. When parked, if I touch the rim it is scalding hot. The degree of heat varies based on how far I’ve driven. I had a friend check to see if it was the e-brake c… --- ## [Sawing-sound from rear of the scar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sawing-sound-from-rear-of-the-scar/135779)
**Author:** [@BroncosRider92](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BroncosRider92)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2019, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sawing-sound-from-rear-of-the-scar/135779 "2019-03-08T03:27:34Z")
Hi, I have a 2006 subaru outback. A couple of weeks ago I noticed a sound when driving the car, the sound appears to come from the rear driver side wheel area. It sounds like something made of rubber rubbing together, th… --- ## [07 Honda Civic EX right frontal leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-honda-civic-ex-right-frontal-leak/135956)
**Author:** [@Michaeldickerson68\_149116](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michaeldickerson68_149116)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2019, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-honda-civic-ex-right-frontal-leak/135956 "2019-03-08T03:13:15Z")
On the underside of the front right of the car, there is a leak of brown liquid that is creating puddles wherever I park the car for more than a few hours. I am wondering if it’s an oil leak or transmission fluid, or pos… --- ## [2004 BMW 325 - Battery or fuel pump?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-bmw-325-battery-or-fuel-pump/135993)
**Author:** [@theresasanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theresasanders)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-bmw-325-battery-or-fuel-pump/135993 "2019-03-07T18:24:30Z")
My 2004 bmw 325i has been basically sitting 9 months, It starts every time. It has been driven short distances. The battery went dead so I charged it and tested it was good. Put back in car and now the car will not turn … --- ## [2007 chevy Malibu key pairing not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevy-malibu-key-pairing-not-working/136004)
**Author:** [@Nathaniel\_Rogers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nathaniel_Rogers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevy-malibu-key-pairing-not-working/136004 "2019-03-07T22:55:25Z")
So I’m trying to pair a key with my car. I did the thing the dealership told me, turning the key away from auxilery to off 3 times (once after each time of the security light going off) On the third try the car still wo… --- ## [1986 Ford Ranger - Won't restart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-ford-ranger-wont-restart/135998)
**Author:** [@Omar00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Omar00)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-ford-ranger-wont-restart/135998 "2019-03-07T22:29:39Z")
I was driving on the highway in my ford and as I was driving the car just shut off and wouldn’t start again,it’ll still crank. I’ve determined that there is no spark. so i replaced the ignition module on it yet nothing. … --- ## [1972 Cadillac DeVille - Will mileage reset?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-cadillac-deville-will-mileage-reset/136002)
**Author:** [@Sue32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sue32)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-cadillac-deville-will-mileage-reset/136002 "2019-03-07T22:14:21Z")
at what is the mileage does the odometer reset? --- ## [My shock mount blew off Honda Accord 07](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-shock-mount-blew-off-honda-accord-07/136007)
**Author:** [@Autumn\_Johnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Autumn_Johnson)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-shock-mount-blew-off-honda-accord-07/136007 "2019-03-07T22:06:23Z")
I hit a pot hole and now I can see my shock from this inside of my cab. Do I need to get a new shock assembly or just the shock mount --- ## [Subaru 2.5 L engine - the worst engine ever?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-2-5-l-engine-the-worst-engine-ever/27647)
**Author:** [@RTDennison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RTDennison)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-2-5-l-engine-the-worst-engine-ever/27647 "2019-03-07T21:14:37Z")
The Subaru 4 cylinder 2.5 L "Boxer engine" has had numerous problems with head gasket (HG) coolant leaks. The HG problems are outlined on the website http://use...asket.html Summary 1. The HG leaks occur… --- ## [2008 Saturn Vue Sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saturn-vue-sensor/135935)
**Author:** [@Roxanne\_Sifuentes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roxanne_Sifuentes)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saturn-vue-sensor/135935 "2019-03-07T20:01:04Z")
So I got a car last week from a car lot and just got an oil change today. During the oil change, the worker said there were a few things wrong with it, including a bad exhaust sensor. After googling, it shows an O2 senso… --- ## [2008 Ford Crown Victoria - driving after a plug blows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-crown-victoria-driving-after-a-plug-blows/135952)
**Author:** [@Luispardo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Luispardo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-crown-victoria-driving-after-a-plug-blows/135952 "2019-03-07T16:03:07Z")
What can happen to the motor if driven after a spark plug just blew out --- ## [When do you know it’s time to get a new car? :Help:](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-do-you-know-it-s-time-to-get-a-new-car-help/109201)
**Author:** [@Ami30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ami30)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-do-you-know-it-s-time-to-get-a-new-car-help/109201 "2019-03-07T15:56:44Z")
Hello All, I own a 2009 Honda Accord Lx-P, I purchased it used in 2010 and currently I have 160k miles on my car. The first 4-5 years my car was relatively problem free, I mostly changed the oil, brakes and fluids. I al… --- ## [Brake Failure in Subaru Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-failure-in-subaru-forester/135942)
**Author:** [@CR17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CR17)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-failure-in-subaru-forester/135942 "2019-03-07T15:52:41Z")
I have a 2003 Subaru Forester, manual transmission, 205,000 miles. A few weeks ago I started hearing a grinding noise when braking-it sounds like it’s coming specifically from the rear passenger side. The brakes never sq… --- ## [2015 Avalon - Throttle body service necessary?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-avalon-throttle-body-service-necessary/135968)
**Author:** [@RogerCampbell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RogerCampbell)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-avalon-throttle-body-service-necessary/135968 "2019-03-07T15:19:40Z")
Recently took my 2015 Avalon XLE Touring in to the dealer for an oil change. It is a real creampuff. Only has 18,777 miles. Still smells new. The service tech told me I need a “fuel injection and throttle body servic… --- ## [Cars that say premium gas only, what happens if you don't use premium gas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-that-say-premium-gas-only-what-happens-if-you-dont-use-premium-gas/135251)
**Author:** [@kescott1910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kescott1910)\ **Replies:** 174\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-that-say-premium-gas-only-what-happens-if-you-dont-use-premium-gas/135251 "2019-03-07T15:06:07Z")
I am looking for my wife a newer car and have considered some that clearly say only use Premium gas. Will the low grade gas damage anything in the car? I have just always considered the higher grade gas a waste of mone… --- ## [2013 Ford F-150 - noise in particular gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-f-150-noise-in-particular-gears/135842)
**Author:** [@juannieto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/juannieto)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2019, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-f-150-noise-in-particular-gears/135842 "2019-03-05T15:52:33Z")
I have a ford f150 3.7 engine when I reach 30 miles per hour my engine makes a graining noise what is it I watch my gear gauge it does it only in 5 and 6 gear at over 30 mph. can you help --- ## [2013 Dodge Ram 3500 - turbo code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-ram-3500-turbo-code/135977)
**Author:** [@Louis57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Louis57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 11:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-ram-3500-turbo-code/135977 "2019-03-07T11:22:42Z")
Engine light is on. Error code states not communicating with turbo. What needs to be done? --- ## [1989 Ford E150 - engine blown?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-ford-e150-engine-blown/135056)
**Author:** [@andrea12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrea12)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 6:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-ford-e150-engine-blown/135056 "2019-03-07T06:18:46Z")
1989 ford truck. took it on a trip about 50 miles away . cheack tje ilo look as to be aboit qurt low. so we drive aboit 100 miles . got home and had to take the same trip as we done the night before . but the othe… --- ## [Is this heater blower motor resistor problem? (2006 Ford Focus)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-heater-blower-motor-resistor-problem-2006-ford-focus/135937)
**Author:** [@Roger124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger124)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-heater-blower-motor-resistor-problem-2006-ford-focus/135937 "2019-03-07T03:39:13Z")
The problem with my 2006 Ford Focus looks like a heater blower motor problem. But I am not sure. I have a regular turn-the-knob type of heater/AC not the electronic type. The blower speed setting has 4 steps, and it doe… --- ## [On-board diagnostics drive cycle vs. check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/on-board-diagnostics-drive-cycle-vs-check-engine-light/135933)
**Author:** [@aj\_149109](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aj_149109)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/on-board-diagnostics-drive-cycle-vs-check-engine-light/135933 "2019-03-07T03:06:58Z")
Hey guys, I’m having a bit of confusion about my check engine light. I just had my catalytic converter replaced. My check engine light came on, we checked what was wrong, and tried two cans of sea foam that didn’t help,… --- ## [2014 Subaru Forester Vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-vibration/135950)
**Author:** [@Tavo\_Madrigal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tavo_Madrigal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-vibration/135950 "2019-03-07T02:59:54Z")
My 2014 Subaru forester Vibrates at high speed only (over 60 MPH) and only when going straight. when i turn the wheel even slightly on a freeway (like when changing lane) the vibration stops. I replaced the cv axle shaft… --- ## [Installed h11 leds in foglights; now have bad radio interference. Any suggestions to fix this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installed-h11-leds-in-foglights-now-have-bad-radio-interference-any-suggestions-to-fix-this/135895)
**Author:** [@Ducati234](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ducati234)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installed-h11-leds-in-foglights-now-have-bad-radio-interference-any-suggestions-to-fix-this/135895 "2019-03-07T02:20:04Z")
Had these ordered from amazon and installed them in my 13 crv foglights. CAR ROVER H11 LED Headlight Bulbs, Fanless 6500K 8000 Lumens Extremely Bright H8 H9 1860 Chips Conversion Kit Was driving at night with them and … --- ## ['04 GMC Envoy Transmission Problem or....?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-gmc-envoy-transmission-problem-or/135928)
**Author:** [@Brenden\_O\_Loughlin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brenden_O_Loughlin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-gmc-envoy-transmission-problem-or/135928 "2019-03-06T22:03:36Z")
Mileage: Just hit 200k Hey guys I’m having issues with what seems to be the transmission but to me it is unclear, and seems just as likely to be something else. When giving the car gas, instead of accelerating it REVs … --- ## [Rattling noise from the hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-from-the-hood/135901)
**Author:** [@Dieu\_Donne\_Ojukwu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dieu_Donne_Ojukwu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-from-the-hood/135901 "2019-03-06T21:37:03Z")
Hearing some rattling noise in my chevrolet sail 2017 model coming from the left side when facing the car, noticeable when the hood is open, doesn’t seem to be effecting the car performance in any way. And it only starts… --- ## [Ford Mustang 2004 V6 3.8L OBD codes P0461 P0316 P0303](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-mustang-2004-v6-3-8l-obd-codes-p0461-p0316-p0303/135924)
**Author:** [@jonathanm.000\_149103](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonathanm.000_149103)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-mustang-2004-v6-3-8l-obd-codes-p0461-p0316-p0303/135924 "2019-03-06T19:29:04Z")
Hello broke college student here that would rather learn how to fix a car than take it in. odometer: ~135000 04 convertible mustang V6 showed p0461 OBD code initially just causing the gas gauge to fall to empty only on… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=662) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=664)