# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=71 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 72 --- ## [2008 Fleetwood Pegasus 180FQ - bad spindles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-fleetwood-pegasus-180fq-bad-spindles/192153)
**Author:** [@gruntsparkles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gruntsparkles)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-fleetwood-pegasus-180fq-bad-spindles/192153 "2023-09-11T02:00:05Z")
Sorry, can I ask a trailer question in CarTalk? Please delete if not. I just bought this trailer (my first) and took apart the wheels to do inspection, brakes, and bearings. The bearing nuts were on way too tight and th… --- ## [My girlfriends brother is inadvertently ruining GFs car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-girlfriends-brother-is-inadvertently-ruining-gfs-car/192705)
**Author:** [@itouring2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itouring2010)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-girlfriends-brother-is-inadvertently-ruining-gfs-car/192705 "2023-09-11T01:08:34Z")
refer to my previous post. well he thinks brake grease goes on brake pad on the friction surface so he put grease on only the friction surface. he doesnt tighten lugnuts in star pattern (i learned this in army i was 91… --- ## [Bizarre Wheel Sound Above 65MPH](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bizarre-wheel-sound-above-65mph/192692)
**Author:** [@defurr1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/defurr1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2023, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bizarre-wheel-sound-above-65mph/192692 "2023-09-10T22:48:16Z")
2011 BMW 335i with 120,000 miles… All tires appear to be in perfect condition. All tires are run flats. This morning, it started making a sound that was clearly related to the rotating of the front driver’s side wheel… --- ## [Misfire/ Revving by itself and fail starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-revving-by-itself-and-fail-starting/192789)
**Author:** [@Amun554](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amun554)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2023, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-revving-by-itself-and-fail-starting/192789 "2023-09-10T22:38:10Z")
Revving by itself/ misfires and trouble starting Hi could anyone please help me I have tried to fix this issue without resolve. My car is a Honda Jazz 2005 GD1 1.3 IDSI Petrol, which I got from a relative. The issues I … --- ## [Oil and Filter Discussion: 2022 Kia Seltos EX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-and-filter-discussion-2022-kia-seltos-ex/192634)
**Author:** [@Defaultemode](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Defaultemode)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2023, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-and-filter-discussion-2022-kia-seltos-ex/192634 "2023-09-10T13:47:07Z")
I’m going to have my oil changed at the Ford quick Lane or Firestone because they’re easier to get into and I don’t trust the Kia service department here. What’s the best oil filter I can buy? What’s the best full synt… --- ## [2009 pt cruiser 2.4L non-turbo replaced timing belt and everything is falling apart now starting with the cooling system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pt-cruiser-2-4l-non-turbo-replaced-timing-belt-and-everything-is-falling-apart-now-starting-with-the-cooling-system/192758)
**Author:** [@jb86nov\_186786](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jb86nov_186786)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2023, 11:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pt-cruiser-2-4l-non-turbo-replaced-timing-belt-and-everything-is-falling-apart-now-starting-with-the-cooling-system/192758 "2023-09-10T11:51:01Z")
Im doing all mechanic work myself, learning as I go. Pretty sure I may have completely ruined my car now by putting a head gasket sealant in the radiator. Also it is now squealing everytime I crank it. But just when I fi… --- ## [Toyota oil pan stripped: is there fault?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-oil-pan-stripped-is-there-fault/30155)
**Author:** [@otterpop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/otterpop)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2023, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-oil-pan-stripped-is-there-fault/30155 "2023-09-10T03:40:53Z")
I own a 1997 Toyota Camry. I had never replaced the oil pan. I have been going to the same dealership to get the oil changed for around the last 10 years. Yesterday they said the oil pan was stripped and had to be… --- ## [Evap vent valve leaking gas when filling van at gas station](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evap-vent-valve-leaking-gas-when-filling-van-at-gas-station/192737)
**Author:** [@JasonNames\_186776](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JasonNames_186776)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2023, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evap-vent-valve-leaking-gas-when-filling-van-at-gas-station/192737 "2023-09-09T22:37:36Z")
Have has issue after issue with this van. A couple of months ago I found the evap vent valve was dripping gas. So I replaced it thinking that it was bad. Yesterday I was filling with gas at gas station. Ran inside to gr… --- ## [2007 Saturn Vue Fuse keeps blowing (Getting P0693 code)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saturn-vue-fuse-keeps-blowing-getting-p0693-code/192764)
**Author:** [@bobl61](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobl61)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2023, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saturn-vue-fuse-keeps-blowing-getting-p0693-code/192764 "2023-09-09T21:27:39Z")
2007 Saturn Vue 3.5L Cool 2 fuse keeps blowing. Car is not overheating and is in good running condition. I am getting a P0693 code. I’ve replaced both cooling fan motor relays. Any ideas? --- ## [2020 Ford Escape - Engine issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-escape-engine-issues/192753)
**Author:** [@Dan58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan58)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2023, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-escape-engine-issues/192753 "2023-09-09T20:43:22Z")
wrench light comes on, no limp mode goes off when I open Driver side door. --- ## [Can I repair plastic flex hosing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-repair-plastic-flex-hosing/192761)
**Author:** [@ttaylor11692\_186789](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ttaylor11692_186789)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2023, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-repair-plastic-flex-hosing/192761 "2023-09-09T16:05:57Z")
The flexible, somewhat delicate plastic tubing (not exactly sure what it is actually called)has broken on 2 different components while changing out a head gasket. It’s a 2016 buick encore, and one hose is the oil tube go… --- ## [Getting 2014 Chevy Equniox Battery changed!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-2014-chevy-equniox-battery-changed/192657)
**Author:** [@lizziepatterson05\_186711](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lizziepatterson05_186711)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2023, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-2014-chevy-equniox-battery-changed/192657 "2023-09-09T12:58:34Z")
Hello! We are trying to get our battery changed and are wondering why it is so complicated. We have been told from most stores that we need to go to a professional. Why can’t a normal auto shop deal with it? What makes i… --- ## [What type of lugnut is this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-type-of-lugnut-is-this/192660)
**Author:** [@itouring2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itouring2010)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2023, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-type-of-lugnut-is-this/192660 "2023-09-09T01:05:50Z")
my girlfriends car needed brake pads replaced and turns out one of the lugnuts is like this. what type is this so i can get a socket for it? she also drove without a lugnut for years i cannot believe her!! --- ## [2000 Dodge Dakota 3.9 Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-dodge-dakota-3-9-misfire/192730)
**Author:** [@Dan\_sDakota](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan_sDakota)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-dodge-dakota-3-9-misfire/192730 "2023-09-08T22:31:55Z")
Hi, I have a 2000 Dakota that has an intermittent misfire when going up hill and letting the engine lug rather than stomp the gas and make it down shift. I have replaced the cap and rotor, spark plugs, coil, and spark p… --- ## [1979 Chrysler New Yorker - MNisfires and stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-chrysler-new-yorker-mnisfires-and-stalls/139372)
**Author:** [@DavidJogodka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidJogodka)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-chrysler-new-yorker-mnisfires-and-stalls/139372 "2023-09-08T22:23:38Z")
I have 1979 Chrysler New yorker 360 lien burn. It starts but misfired then stalls. I’ve put a new fuel pump in, fuel filter and carburetor. Added 5 gallons fresh gas. It pumps gas. Still spits and sputters and kills. Cou… --- ## [Singular loud click](https://community.cartalk.com/t/singular-loud-click/192747)
**Author:** [@bmwho68\_186781](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bmwho68_186781)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/singular-loud-click/192747 "2023-09-08T21:42:34Z")
My daughter has a 2013 Elantra with the 4cyl engine. When pulling away from a stop or applying the brakes to stop there is a Single loud click from the front of the car(sounds like below the car too). It seems too high… --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Cruze - Whirrs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-cruze-whirrs/192739)
**Author:** [@ringokarma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ringokarma)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-cruze-whirrs/192739 "2023-09-08T21:18:52Z")
makes steady whirring noise. temperature gauge not working. air conditioning not working. car runs fine. --- ## [Front wipers problem Renault Clio 3 2007](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-wipers-problem-renault-clio-3-2007/192726)
**Author:** [@hoodie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hoodie)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-wipers-problem-renault-clio-3-2007/192726 "2023-09-08T20:27:18Z")
The car is Clio 3 and the year is 2007. So the wipers turn on for a few seconds, slow down and then they turn off on random position. The weird thing is they must get power because they do turn on, randomly for a few sec… --- ## [2013 Chrysler 300C - Accessory wire help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chrysler-300c-accessory-wire-help/192742)
**Author:** [@dangarr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dangarr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chrysler-300c-accessory-wire-help/192742 "2023-09-08T20:09:42Z")
want to install power wire through firewall of 2013 300c 3.6 --- ## [Cylinder 3 Misfire after Fuel Pump Inspection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-3-misfire-after-fuel-pump-inspection/192689)
**Author:** [@melanierose8\_186733](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melanierose8_186733)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-3-misfire-after-fuel-pump-inspection/192689 "2023-09-08T15:35:27Z")
Hello! I had taken my car to a Kia dealership for an evap canister recall and to check on the fuel pump for an additional letter I received in the mail from Kia re: low-pressure fuel pump leak extended warranty. They ch… --- ## [2007 Honda Accord Cpe - Transmission fluid conundrum](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-cpe-transmission-fluid-conundrum/192712)
**Author:** [@OPTICALMAN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OPTICALMAN)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-cpe-transmission-fluid-conundrum/192712 "2023-09-08T14:38:36Z")
I have a 2007 Honda Accord coup Lx 4 cyl with 138,000 miles. The transition fluid has never been changed and I was thinking about changing it. My concern with so many miles that if I change it the new fluid could softe… --- ## [Puzzled by voltage readings to coil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzled-by-voltage-readings-to-coil/192731)
**Author:** [@wmax\_186770](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wmax_186770)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzled-by-voltage-readings-to-coil/192731 "2023-09-08T00:34:24Z")
I wasn’t getting spark and found I had a bad coil which I replaced. But still no spark. I disconnected the coil and read the voltages on the wires to the coil (ignition on) and got readings of 2.65V on the plus lead an… --- ## [2016 ford fusion s highbeam not working one side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-fusion-s-highbeam-not-working-one-side/192659)
**Author:** [@paul.eckman\_186713](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paul.eckman_186713)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-fusion-s-highbeam-not-working-one-side/192659 "2023-09-07T21:38:31Z")
my 2016 ford fusion s has a highbeam out one the left side. i replaced the bulb and it wont work. ive taken the headlamp housing fromt he right side and left swapped them around and lights up one the right but the workin… --- ## [Installed new pads/rotors, now a scraping when driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installed-new-pads-rotors-now-a-scraping-when-driving/192665)
**Author:** [@democracyforone\_152219](https://community.cartalk.com/u/democracyforone_152219)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installed-new-pads-rotors-now-a-scraping-when-driving/192665 "2023-09-07T21:22:32Z")
So I replaced front disc breaks on an old 2004 Grand Am. I’m quite sure the scraping sound is coming from the break pad retaining clips rubbing on the rotor (as that’s exactly what it sounds like, a thin piece of metal s… --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Spark - Vibration and oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-spark-vibration-and-oil-consumption/192715)
**Author:** [@Edgar51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edgar51)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-spark-vibration-and-oil-consumption/192715 "2023-09-07T20:57:19Z")
Oil consumption and vibration in the engine, when I made the spark plug change, the one in the center was wet with oil from the part of the thread and the burner, only with 45,000km. After the maintenance the vibration … --- ## [2004 Dodge Grand Caravan - Headliner is loose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-grand-caravan-headliner-is-loose/192675)
**Author:** [@BillyLee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillyLee)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-grand-caravan-headliner-is-loose/192675 "2023-09-07T20:52:43Z")
Head Liner has come loose and can I spray glue on backing and cloth and smooth it all back on. Do I need to have something more to hold it tight? --- ## [Is there a good exhaust sealant that doesn’t get rock hard?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-good-exhaust-sealant-that-doesn-t-get-rock-hard/192724)
**Author:** [@cja800](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cja800)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-good-exhaust-sealant-that-doesn-t-get-rock-hard/192724 "2023-09-07T20:40:10Z")
I know that walker acoustiseal used to not get rock hard but they don’t sell it. I want to be able to remove it if needed but still seal nicely. Thanks --- ## [2012 Buick Verano - Timing chain code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-verano-timing-chain-code/192722)
**Author:** [@Grayhound\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grayhound_1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-verano-timing-chain-code/192722 "2023-09-07T20:13:50Z")
I own a 2012 Buick Verino with 159000 miles and shows a code timing chain but have no systems showing does it need fixing --- ## [Turbo vacuum fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbo-vacuum-fix/192506)
**Author:** [@FunkyMazda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FunkyMazda)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 8:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbo-vacuum-fix/192506 "2023-09-07T08:22:58Z")
Hi there! I have a question on how the vacuum chamber works, and if i can fix my problem the way i think. So, the previous ovner broke the nipple from the vacuum chamber that goes to the solenoid. the hose and the nipple… --- ## [2010 Ford Taurus X - Problems with parking brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-taurus-x-problems-with-parking-brake/192708)
**Author:** [@gerry30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gerry30)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-taurus-x-problems-with-parking-brake/192708 "2023-09-07T02:21:21Z")
I replaced rear brake pads on my 2010 Taurus and now the parking brake will not wort, the cable moves but the piston doesn’t also the brakes feel a little soft [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=70) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=72)