# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=67 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 68 --- ## [Question about cleaning upholstry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-cleaning-upholstry/193167)
**Author:** [@Stinky1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stinky1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-cleaning-upholstry/193167 "2023-10-02T00:37:58Z")
TL;DR at bottom. I recently cleaned an oil stain out of my passenger seat with some foaming spray cleaner and one of those cordless drill brush attachments. Worked great, spot was gone within seconds. I figured while I’… --- ## [2017 Kia Sorento - Paint chips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-paint-chips/193152)
**Author:** [@Ed05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed05)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2023, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-paint-chips/193152 "2023-10-01T21:03:21Z")
paint chipping off of the hood steel showing through --- ## [Radiator problem with 1968 Impala 307 engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-problem-with-1968-impala-307-engine/193049)
**Author:** [@yadmas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yadmas)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2023, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-problem-with-1968-impala-307-engine/193049 "2023-10-01T20:18:39Z")
So i have a 68 impala wagon with a 307. The radiator hasn’t been flushed in at LEAST 12 years. The vehicle blew a radiator hose and i got a look at the radiator fluid and i was like, oh dear lord, this is bad. I wo… --- ## [Low Beam Issue 2011 Volvo S40](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-beam-issue-2011-volvo-s40/193144)
**Author:** [@gspence1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gspence1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2023, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-beam-issue-2011-volvo-s40/193144 "2023-10-01T14:51:01Z")
Dash says low beam out on my 2011 S40. Passenger side. Went to AutoZone and bought a new bulb (H11 Sylvania). I thought easy peasy change (easiest bulb I’ve had to change on any car I’ve owned) but no go. Put the work… --- ## [High pressure diesel pump fail](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pressure-diesel-pump-fail/193036)
**Author:** [@DoomsDom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DoomsDom)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2023, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pressure-diesel-pump-fail/193036 "2023-10-01T02:52:24Z")
Hi guys! Would appreciate your opinions/thoughts. Story in short: very happy owner of Volvo XC90 (really happy), diesel. Car was bought second hand from volvo dealer, full service history from volvo, 6 years old in Nov … --- ## [2009 Honda Weird Start Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-weird-start-issue/193077)
**Author:** [@Safun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Safun)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2023, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-weird-start-issue/193077 "2023-09-30T23:21:08Z")
If someone can help. I am having a very weird issue that no one is able to diagnose. My Honda is giving start issue, already happened 2 times. After driving for about 30-40 miles, I stopped for few minutes on my way, an… --- ## [2006 Honda Element - Recurring dead battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-element-recurring-dead-battery/193115)
**Author:** [@Darwin25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darwin25)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2023, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-element-recurring-dead-battery/193115 "2023-09-30T19:49:21Z")
Frequent dead battery --- ## [Honda rims](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-rims/193137)
**Author:** [@gayel\_187072](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gayel_187072)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2023, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-rims/193137 "2023-09-30T14:18:31Z")
I bought four new tires in June 2022 (2010 Fit). Two weeks later I replaced a valve stem. Two weeks later I replaced another (same place), then another (different place) and fast forward to Sept 2023 I replaced number 7.… --- ## [2022 BMW X5 - Went dead - no warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-bmw-x5-went-dead-no-warning/193060)
**Author:** [@Watson47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Watson47)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-bmw-x5-went-dead-no-warning/193060 "2023-09-29T23:58:43Z")
car went dead without warning. apparently the 9v battery was bad but didn’t get any warning light. had to be towed. bmw service mgr said that car needs to be driven on gas engine more often. I use the car mostly on elect… --- ## [1999 Chrysler Concorde - Smells like gasoline](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chrysler-concorde-smells-like-gasoline/193123)
**Author:** [@JamesTRaimondo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesTRaimondo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chrysler-concorde-smells-like-gasoline/193123 "2023-09-29T22:12:53Z")
The smell of gas when engine is running --- ## [Delay between engine cranking and truck turning over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/delay-between-engine-cranking-and-truck-turning-over/193058)
**Author:** [@logandove453\_187011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/logandove453_187011)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/delay-between-engine-cranking-and-truck-turning-over/193058 "2023-09-29T20:51:00Z")
My truck recently started having an issue when it hasn’t been run for a few hours/overnight. I’ll turn my key in the ignition and the truck will crank for a normal amount of time. When it’s done cranking, there is a seco… --- ## [2005 park av brake problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-park-av-brake-problem/193093)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-park-av-brake-problem/193093 "2023-09-29T19:38:24Z")
I have a fairly minor problem. Replacing brake pads. Did the passenger side. Started to do the drivers side. Upper bolt came out but lower was extremely tight. Just like the pass side bolt. Rusty. The problem is the end… --- ## [2008 Ford F-150 - Lights out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f-150-lights-out/193079)
**Author:** [@dmoore8645](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmoore8645)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f-150-lights-out/193079 "2023-09-29T15:48:27Z")
2008 f150 my tail lights is not working,any suggestions --- ## [2009 Hyundai Tiburon - Stalls and hard re-starts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-tiburon-stalls-and-hard-re-starts/193073)
**Author:** [@me55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/me55)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 9:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-tiburon-stalls-and-hard-re-starts/193073 "2023-09-29T09:58:04Z")
Car stalls hard to restart --- ## [AWD light on but car is FWD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-light-on-but-car-is-fwd/193116)
**Author:** [@Saucedoroberto44\_182934](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saucedoroberto44_182934)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 7:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-light-on-but-car-is-fwd/193116 "2023-09-29T07:28:57Z")
I bought a 2009 nissan rogue with a awd light on the previous owner told me they changed all the brake caliper, abs module, and brake booster but the car still acts like a caliper is stuck I checked and the right side fr… --- ## [Alternator Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-issue/193105)
**Author:** [@NOLZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NOLZ)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-issue/193105 "2023-09-28T22:57:13Z")
Hey guys I have a bit of an issue About a week ago I bought a 1991 Mercury Capri (Not the turbo version). It ran fine for a couple days, and then the battery went out. I got the battery replaced and the alternator was d… --- ## [2011 Kia Sorento - Some things work on and off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-some-things-work-on-and-off/193107)
**Author:** [@renee30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/renee30)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-some-things-work-on-and-off/193107 "2023-09-28T22:06:17Z")
KIA sore to 2011 193,000 miles headlines, windows, air conditioner intermittently stop working --- ## [2009 Toyota Camry - Oil and AC link?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-oil-and-ac-link/193088)
**Author:** [@RAZYTECH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RAZYTECH)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 4:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-oil-and-ac-link/193088 "2023-09-28T04:21:53Z")
I have Vita oil for more than 365 Days, I change to Mobil oil recently, why my engine light is blicking only when A C is turned on --- ## [2022 Jeep Gladiator - Fire troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-jeep-gladiator-fire-troubles/193022)
**Author:** [@JohnCharles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnCharles)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-jeep-gladiator-fire-troubles/193022 "2023-09-28T03:45:26Z")
My 2021 Jeep Gladiator Overland started on fire with 2,536 miles on it. I stuck a ton of money into this vehicle as it was my pride and joy. parked it all last winter so it did not see snow and salt. Jeep was parked i… --- ## [GMC sonoma getting hot fast](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-sonoma-getting-hot-fast/193092)
**Author:** [@Charliebourbeau\_187040](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charliebourbeau_187040)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-sonoma-getting-hot-fast/193092 "2023-09-27T23:24:09Z")
Hello, I have a 1999 GMC Sonoma that I bought four years ago used with 90,000 miles on it. For the first three and a half years it ran a normal temperature but recently my power steering pump locked up and the belt came … --- ## [Can someone tell me where this connection goes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-someone-tell-me-where-this-connection-goes/193097)
**Author:** [@don1215](https://community.cartalk.com/u/don1215)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-someone-tell-me-where-this-connection-goes/193097 "2023-09-27T22:30:34Z")
It’s a 2008 Chevy cobalt ls --- ## [Does anyone here have experience with a collapsible steering shaft?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-here-have-experience-with-a-collapsible-steering-shaft/193050)
**Author:** [@531abc\_186891](https://community.cartalk.com/u/531abc_186891)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-here-have-experience-with-a-collapsible-steering-shaft/193050 "2023-09-27T21:29:59Z")
On cars with a collapsible steering shaft, is it possible to collapse the shaft by pressure on the steering wheel? I’ve seen videos that show a C ring that should only allow compression from the direction an impact woul… --- ## [Did my brake fluid actually get replaced?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-my-brake-fluid-actually-get-replaced/193095)
**Author:** [@wnsnavigator73\_187041](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wnsnavigator73_187041)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-my-brake-fluid-actually-get-replaced/193095 "2023-09-27T18:20:50Z")
I just had my 2005 Subaru Outback at the mechanic to do a brake fluid change, but when I look at the fluid reservoir, the fluid still looks very dark. I have a newer car and the fluid is so clear, I have to look really c… --- ## [Tire Wear Pattern Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-wear-pattern-question/193002)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-wear-pattern-question/193002 "2023-09-27T15:03:32Z")
2014 Acura TSX. I have an interesting wear pattern on my rear left tire. It has excessive wear (compared to the rest of the tire) in the center of the tire and on the inside (towards the center of the car) edge of the t… --- ## [Starter rebuild kit - asking for trouble?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-rebuild-kit-asking-for-trouble/192957)
**Author:** [@JunkOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JunkOwner)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-rebuild-kit-asking-for-trouble/192957 "2023-09-27T14:16:59Z")
I have a 2005 Town and Country with about 120K. Recently, and more frequently, upon turning the key, there is a single rather loud click. Sometimes, the starter engages in the next turn of the key but occasionally 5 o… --- ## [Steering Pump Failed with grinding noises - what to flush](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-pump-failed-with-grinding-noises-what-to-flush/192588)
**Author:** [@DIYWrencher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DIYWrencher)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-pump-failed-with-grinding-noises-what-to-flush/192588 "2023-09-27T13:23:17Z")
The steering pump on my 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan is making horrendous noises (it has been getting louder for several weeks). I have to replace it. My concern is that metal debris is in the steering rack. Is it neces… --- ## [Overheating Issue with 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-issue-with-1999-dodge-grand-caravan/191217)
**Author:** [@DIYWrencher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DIYWrencher)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-issue-with-1999-dodge-grand-caravan/191217 "2023-09-27T12:38:25Z")
Hello, I am working on a 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan and am having a mysterious problem with it running hot. Other forums have offered the routine common answers but were not able to help me actually tackle this problem w… --- ## [2012 Hyundai Genesis - Infotainment not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-genesis-infotainment-not-working/193070)
**Author:** [@WilliamG1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamG1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 7:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-genesis-infotainment-not-working/193070 "2023-09-27T07:13:36Z")
radio, navigation, backup camera and key fob not working --- ## [What am I doing wrong in installing rear wheel bearing? UPDATE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-am-i-doing-wrong-in-installing-rear-wheel-bearing-update/100885)
**Author:** [@Roger124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger124)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-am-i-doing-wrong-in-installing-rear-wheel-bearing-update/100885 "2023-09-26T23:24:17Z")
It had been about 2 years since I replaced both rear wheel bearings. The left side is still fine, but the right side has worn again, so I replaced it a couple of weeks ago. But this new one I installed was bad right from… --- ## [Weird Electrical Issues Seemingly Unfixable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-electrical-issues-seemingly-unfixable/192888)
**Author:** [@kxri318](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kxri318)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-electrical-issues-seemingly-unfixable/192888 "2023-09-26T23:16:12Z")
I own a 1986 Ford Ranger 2.9L V6 and A4LD auto trans that has been running rough and intermittently missing for the past almost 2 years now. I’ve talked to tons of other people who told me several different sensors/modul… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=66) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=68)