# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=687 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 688 --- ## [I messed up. How screwed am I?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-messed-up-how-screwed-am-i/133712)
**Author:** [@Jerrod\_Lay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerrod_Lay)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2019, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-messed-up-how-screwed-am-i/133712 "2019-02-03T02:37:40Z")
My wife drives a 2014 Kia Forte with the 2.0 L 4-cylinder engine with 79k miles on it and today, it seized. She had mentioned the car was sounding a little odd a few days prior and I made a very tired mental note to chec… --- ## [Overheating Head Scratcher - fan clutch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-head-scratcher-fan-clutch/133793)
**Author:** [@mwischoeffer\_147751](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mwischoeffer_147751)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2019, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-head-scratcher-fan-clutch/133793 "2019-02-03T01:58:22Z")
Driving a 2004 Chevy Express van w/ Vortec 6.0 V8. A while ago, the car overheated on me after the heat was blowing cold. Swapped the thermostat to no avail, had a mechanic look at it to confirm my hypothesis of shot wa… --- ## [1995 Ford F250 stalls when wipers run in the rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-f250-stalls-when-wipers-run-in-the-rain/133672)
**Author:** [@Gibson\_Patrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gibson_Patrick)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2019, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-f250-stalls-when-wipers-run-in-the-rain/133672 "2019-02-03T01:51:38Z")
My son’s 250 diesel truck will stall if you turn on the windshield wipers while driving in the rain. He has had it looked at several times but unable to locate the problem. Any ideas? --- ## [2006 jeep liberty heating problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-liberty-heating-problem/133822)
**Author:** [@pound\_town](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pound_town)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2019, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-liberty-heating-problem/133822 "2019-02-03T01:43:20Z")
Hi, I replaced my heater core and the blower. The heat still blows cold. Temp gage is normal… and I added coolant. Any ideas? --- ## [2005 nissan maxima not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-maxima-not-starting/93218)
**Author:** [@Kahil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kahil)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2019, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-maxima-not-starting/93218 "2019-02-03T00:50:10Z")
I have a 2005 nissan maxima that won't start. I have a new starter and battery. When I turn the key everything in the car comes on except for the car (it also makes no sound when you turn the key). I checked to see if it… --- ## [Fed up with my 2014 Kia Rondo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fed-up-with-my-2014-kia-rondo/116366)
**Author:** [@Lisa27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisa27)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2019, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fed-up-with-my-2014-kia-rondo/116366 "2019-02-03T00:28:19Z")
My 2014 Kia Rondo has the engine light on and off for a while now. Took it into Kia dealer before the 100K mark and they could not find an issue. The light is back on and the dealer found code P0014B. There is a miss … --- ## [1987 Chevrolet El Camino - when to replace harmonic balancer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-chevrolet-el-camino-when-to-replace-harmonic-balancer/133851)
**Author:** [@LorenKerns](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LorenKerns)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2019, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-chevrolet-el-camino-when-to-replace-harmonic-balancer/133851 "2019-02-03T00:16:13Z")
Do you wait for the timing to start jumping around, or is the harmonic balancer replaced after a finite mileage? --- ## [2012 Dodge Charger windshield wipers won't turn off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-charger-windshield-wipers-wont-turn-off/133838)
**Author:** [@Robert52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert52)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-charger-windshield-wipers-wont-turn-off/133838 "2019-02-02T21:52:00Z")
My windshield wipes will not turn off unless you turn the engine off, but the wiper switch will not turn it off or slow it down. Also the intermittent feature stopped working first before the switch totally stopped w… --- ## [1939 Ford Deluxe Coupe starter chews up the flywheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1939-ford-deluxe-coupe-starter-chews-up-the-flywheel/133844)
**Author:** [@RobertDemshick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertDemshick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1939-ford-deluxe-coupe-starter-chews-up-the-flywheel/133844 "2019-02-02T21:43:11Z")
I have a '39 Ford with a 350 Chevy Motor. I have been having problems with the starter chewing up fly wheel. I had a new fly wheel put in within 4 months it started doing it again. Someone mentioned that the engine block… --- ## [Should you do engine flush on 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport with 50k miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-you-do-engine-flush-on-2016-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-with-50k-miles/133824)
**Author:** [@Chad43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chad43)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-you-do-engine-flush-on-2016-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-with-50k-miles/133824 "2019-02-02T21:35:50Z")
Should you do an engine flush on a car. 50k --- ## [2000 Ford Mustang jumped out of gear on the highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-mustang-jumped-out-of-gear-on-the-highway/133806)
**Author:** [@Jinny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jinny)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-mustang-jumped-out-of-gear-on-the-highway/133806 "2019-02-02T21:10:16Z")
Car jumped out of gear while going down highway. It will take reverse but not drive.Fluid is good. --- ## [2005 Mazda Mazda3 - Trans complaint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-mazda3-trans-complaint/133736)
**Author:** [@Lloyd\_Spivey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lloyd_Spivey)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-mazda3-trans-complaint/133736 "2019-02-02T16:36:54Z")
Does Mazda make the worst automatic transmissions? --- ## [2017 Dodge Grand Caravan - Worried about paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-grand-caravan-worried-about-paint/133816)
**Author:** [@Frank38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frank38)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-grand-caravan-worried-about-paint/133816 "2019-02-02T16:31:48Z")
When I fill up with gas I noticed there is water, salt and grime coming from the road and up to the gas cap, showed the dealer; and they don’t know. It is ruining my paint and possibly my engine if it gets inside the gas… --- ## [2016 Nissan Rogue - To tow or not to tow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-rogue-to-tow-or-not-to-tow/133804)
**Author:** [@Chris04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris04)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-rogue-to-tow-or-not-to-tow/133804 "2019-02-02T15:24:58Z")
I will be towing a trailer (small Uhaul about 1000 lbs.) from VA to TX in June with my 2016 Nissan Rouge. Have never hauled a trailer before. What do I need to know, beside checking all the fluids before heading out? --- ## [2019 Acura RDX - Break-in oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-acura-rdx-break-in-oil/133788)
**Author:** [@acuraguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/acuraguy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-acura-rdx-break-in-oil/133788 "2019-02-02T15:24:28Z")
Do you still recommend doing a car’s first oil change after 1000 miles? I plan to purchase a new vehicle soon, so I’d like to know what your current thinking is on this subject. The owner’s manuals I’ve seen for newer ve… --- ## [2014 Honda Odyssey - How long will it last](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-odyssey-how-long-will-it-last/133792)
**Author:** [@johnboyle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnboyle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-odyssey-how-long-will-it-last/133792 "2019-02-02T13:26:14Z")
how many miles can i put on my 2014 honda odyssey. --- ## [2006 Chrysler 300 - is my alternator bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-300-is-my-alternator-bad/133741)
**Author:** [@Monica31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Monica31)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-300-is-my-alternator-bad/133741 "2019-02-02T04:38:11Z")
I had the same problem with my 2006 300 hemi. I was driving and panel lights start flashing as if I was loosing power. I got a boost it drove for about 2 miles then shut off. I repeated this 2 times. thought it was the b… --- ## [2010 Mazda Miata MX-5 - Audio issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-miata-mx-5-audio-issues/133758)
**Author:** [@CherylDavis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CherylDavis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-miata-mx-5-audio-issues/133758 "2019-02-02T04:34:08Z")
I have a 2010 Mazda Mx5. If popping noise coming from my speakers and no sound from the radio, what do I do? Take it to the dealer? Will I have to pay for repairs? --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Impala - shuffling sound diagnosis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-impala-shuffling-sound-diagnosis/133731)
**Author:** [@MarieMiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarieMiller)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 4:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-impala-shuffling-sound-diagnosis/133731 "2019-02-02T04:24:06Z")
Odd noise before starting car, and after driving a bit, a noise from under the hood that sounded like shuffling a deck of cards - but inconsistent. Mechanic took it 4 blocks and it died out, which it never did for me. T… --- ## [2002 Ford Taurus - Power steering troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-taurus-power-steering-troubles/133768)
**Author:** [@texasbrakes2017](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texasbrakes2017)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-taurus-power-steering-troubles/133768 "2019-02-02T04:08:08Z")
Replaced my power steering pump because it was making noise but power steering still worked. Once i replaced it nothing changed so I bled the system and after i did that i lost all power steering completely --- ## [1983 Mazda Mazda5 - Rear brakes lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-mazda-mazda5-rear-brakes-lock/133787)
**Author:** [@Burrola.Danny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Burrola.Danny)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-mazda-mazda5-rear-brakes-lock/133787 "2019-02-02T02:22:10Z")
Why do my rear tires lock up? I haven’t driven the carin the last 9 months. It’s a 1983 Mazda GLC front wheel drive with a 5 speed manual transmission. I have already replaced all 4 shocks. And have brand new brakes a… --- ## [After airbag recall work, controls on steering wheel don't work: Coincidence?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-airbag-recall-work-controls-on-steering-wheel-dont-work-coincidence/97731)
**Author:** [@katherine.hinchey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katherine.hinchey)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-airbag-recall-work-controls-on-steering-wheel-dont-work-coincidence/97731 "2019-02-02T02:10:06Z")
I have a 2010 Ford Mustang GT. I took the car to the dealership to have the airbag replaced (because of the recall). Now, the cruise control and radio buttons on my steering wheel don't work. No warning lights are on, an… --- ## [What causes 2007 Nissan Altima engine surge?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-2007-nissan-altima-engine-surge/133779)
**Author:** [@PatRepsik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatRepsik)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-2007-nissan-altima-engine-surge/133779 "2019-02-02T00:43:40Z")
what is the cause of engine rpm surging from idle to high rpm then back to idle continuously? --- ## [2007 Cadillac SRX - Third row issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-cadillac-srx-third-row-issues/133744)
**Author:** [@DanielDyer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanielDyer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-cadillac-srx-third-row-issues/133744 "2019-02-01T23:22:42Z")
Third row seat won’t go down all the way --- ## [1966 Morgan Roadster -oil from dipstick tube](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1966-morgan-roadster-oil-from-dipstick-tube/133693)
**Author:** [@RonRoughead](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonRoughead)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1966-morgan-roadster-oil-from-dipstick-tube/133693 "2019-02-01T21:45:28Z")
I have a 1966 Morgan 4/4 that was restored in 2015. On hard acceleration I get oil from the dipstick tube which then hits the hot exhaust. This occurs when the engine is warm and/or when the air temperature is above 80F.… --- ## [2001 Explorer Limited T-Boned, is it worth the fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-explorer-limited-t-boned-is-it-worth-the-fix/133356)
**Author:** [@Austin\_Spann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Austin_Spann)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-explorer-limited-t-boned-is-it-worth-the-fix/133356 "2019-02-01T22:07:27Z")
My 19 year old Explorer limited was in its first and only collision today. I was T-Boned during a turn and thus received a bit of damage to my left rear door. Despite my cars age, it was in pretty good condition all thin… --- ## [2007 Honda Accord - is there overdrive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-is-there-overdrive/133770)
**Author:** [@RonMcKune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonMcKune)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-is-there-overdrive/133770 "2019-02-01T21:07:01Z")
2007 Honda Accord Used Overdrive I’m looking a 2007 The salesman says it’s got overdrive. I find nothing in the ovnersmanual about o/d for the 2007. There’s no control on the dash or a switch on the shifter. What’s… --- ## [Stablilink on 2006 cadillac](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stablilink-on-2006-cadillac/60755)
**Author:** [@hdyoung](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hdyoung)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stablilink-on-2006-cadillac/60755 "2019-02-01T20:40:33Z")
When we start the car a signal comes on to service the stablilink. What does this mean. --- ## [2014 Kia Forte Sounds Like Lawn Mower When Accelerating (video link included)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-forte-sounds-like-lawn-mower-when-accelerating-video-link-included/133714)
**Author:** [@alucas1505\_147696](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alucas1505_147696)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-forte-sounds-like-lawn-mower-when-accelerating-video-link-included/133714 "2019-02-01T19:37:47Z")
As the title says, my Kia Forte sounds like a lawn mower (or like holding a piece of paper into a fan) when I give it gas. Happens both while in drive (as you’ll hear in the video) and when actually moving. I tried looki… --- ## [2012 Chrysler 200 - Light won't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-200-light-wont-work/133763)
**Author:** [@warwick1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/warwick1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-200-light-wont-work/133763 "2019-02-01T18:30:57Z")
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