# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=717 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 718 --- ## [Question about my 2001 Solara](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-my-2001-solara/131065)
**Author:** [@kf5llg\_145982](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kf5llg_145982)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-my-2001-solara/131065 "2018-12-19T17:01:32Z")
Whenever I’m driving, or even whenever I rev my engine in park, my car makes this irritating humming noise. It started over this summer and was only every now and then. Now, the car makes the noise EVERY time I use it. T… --- ## [Tire damage question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-damage-question/131087)
**Author:** [@benjamip2005\_145997](https://community.cartalk.com/u/benjamip2005_145997)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-damage-question/131087 "2018-12-19T13:05:30Z")
I accidentally drove 25 minutes at highway speeds on 1 year old Michelin XIce3 with one of the tires only having 7psi in my 2010 prius (the shop which mounted my winter wheels forgot to inflate it). A local mechanic rem… --- ## [2018 Toyota Corolla - can brakes be adjusted?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-corolla-can-brakes-be-adjusted/131095)
**Author:** [@Terry27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terry27)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 5:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-corolla-can-brakes-be-adjusted/131095 "2018-12-19T05:08:19Z")
car brakes throw you forward unless your extremely carefull. can they be adjusted ? --- ## [Evaporator sensor location of 2009 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evaporator-sensor-location-of-2009-honda-accord/130974)
**Author:** [@Noonamee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noonamee)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 4:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evaporator-sensor-location-of-2009-honda-accord/130974 "2018-12-19T04:46:40Z")
I’m doing diagnostics on the car while it has low or almost no heat at all. Flushed the heater core and there was heat only for a few days. I’ve heard that door bend is a common issue with Honda but it moves up and down … --- ## [1996 Buick LeSabre not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-buick-lesabre-not-starting/123472)
**Author:** [@Craig234](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Craig234)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-buick-lesabre-not-starting/123472 "2018-12-19T04:40:27Z")
Very intermittently, it won’t start. After a delay - maybe a half hour it usually starts. I think this year it’s happened just twice, including today. It turned over fine, but didn’t even try to start more than that. C… --- ## [Honda CRV is all locked up, Please Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-is-all-locked-up-please-help/131062)
**Author:** [@dominiquedamron00\_145980](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dominiquedamron00_145980)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-is-all-locked-up-please-help/131062 "2018-12-19T03:46:32Z")
Ok, I’m writing in for a friend, and I’m still waiting to get all the info, so take it easy on me, but here goes: Two nights ago (Sunday, December 16th) my friend was leaving work when she found that neither her \*\*ignit… --- ## [2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor has left-side leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mitsubishi-endeavor-has-left-side-leak/131072)
**Author:** [@wesleykelly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wesleykelly)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mitsubishi-endeavor-has-left-side-leak/131072 "2018-12-19T03:12:47Z")
why is my suv leaking water on the left side floor board it a Mitsubishi endeavor 2004 --- ## [2006 Volkswagen Touareg - Under water financially and problems keep coming](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volkswagen-touareg-under-water-financially-and-problems-keep-coming/130889)
**Author:** [@CynthiaMathis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CynthiaMathis)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volkswagen-touareg-under-water-financially-and-problems-keep-coming/130889 "2018-12-19T02:12:00Z")
I have had repair problems with my 06 VW Toureg V8 it cost me just recently $2000 to fix cooling system replace water pump among other things. Now its broke down again with engine problems. Don’t know what to do. Still p… --- ## [Try to sell 2003 Chevy Trailblazer, decided to suddenly drain batteries immediately](https://community.cartalk.com/t/try-to-sell-2003-chevy-trailblazer-decided-to-suddenly-drain-batteries-immediately/131066)
**Author:** [@bcwildcat7\_1999\_145983](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcwildcat7_1999_145983)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/try-to-sell-2003-chevy-trailblazer-decided-to-suddenly-drain-batteries-immediately/131066 "2018-12-19T00:56:13Z")
Recently, my family purchased a new(er) vehicle and we’re trying to sell our old 2003 Chevy Trailblazer. It had some minor transmission work done to it about 4 months ago, right around the time we bought our new vehicle… --- ## [Buying a writeoff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-writeoff/131051)
**Author:** [@Barr\_Ington](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barr_Ington)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-writeoff/131051 "2018-12-19T00:10:27Z")
The car isn’t actually writeoff it’s a 2010 lancer that was put in a ditch lots of bodywork to be done but not quite worried about that it has a bent lower passenger control arm. The control arm is no problem to fix I’m … --- ## [Rust Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-problems/130921)
**Author:** [@CapriRacer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CapriRacer)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2018, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-problems/130921 "2018-12-18T19:49:34Z")
When I was a kid (1960’s), it was well known that cars rusted - and as the amount of salt used increased, so did the rust problem. Somewhere in the 1980’s, the rust problem was largely solved. The car manufacturers sta… --- ## [Is a rebuilt engine really $6k?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-rebuilt-engine-really-6k/130415)
**Author:** [@Ray\_Sun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray_Sun)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2018, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-rebuilt-engine-really-6k/130415 "2018-12-18T18:45:53Z")
Just looking for suggestions and inputs. I have a 2000 subaru forester, with 250k miles and a blown head gasket. Was looking around to get a quote on a rebuilt engine due to the age of the vehicle. But got quoted 6k afte… --- ## [Whistling like a bird](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whistling-like-a-bird/130988)
**Author:** [@Rhondajr51\_145743](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rhondajr51_145743)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2018, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whistling-like-a-bird/130988 "2018-12-18T16:47:35Z")
I just had ball joints replaced both sides on a Ford 2000 taurus SE now its whistling like a bird when I brake and off brakes could this be the brakes? Could anything been put back wrong from replacing ball joints? --- ## [1999 Chevrolet Malibu - brake issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-malibu-brake-issues/131006)
**Author:** [@kenmontgomery](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kenmontgomery)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2018, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-malibu-brake-issues/131006 "2018-12-18T16:31:19Z")
replaced master cylinder blead brakes still pedel still goes to floor? --- ## [2005 Malibu 4 cylinder spark plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-malibu-4-cylinder-spark-plugs/131052)
**Author:** [@Bradley\_Street](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bradley_Street)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2018, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-malibu-4-cylinder-spark-plugs/131052 "2018-12-18T16:09:00Z")
I’m about to invest in new spark plugs and have my buddy install them for me. He told me to figure out if my car is the type that needs new wires along with new spark plugs when lever I go to buy the spark plugs. Just lo… --- ## [2011 Hyundai Sonata - We have a p705 code here](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-sonata-we-have-a-p705-code-here/130908)
**Author:** [@MichaelTGreen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelTGreen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2018, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-sonata-we-have-a-p705-code-here/130908 "2018-12-18T14:28:19Z")
starter does nothing when turn the key. has a p705 trouble code chk engine light on. buglar alarm don’t arm or work ,does not buzz when key left in switch,backup up lights don’t work and does not light up and tell which … --- ## [Resetting 2006 Toyota Corolla ABS light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resetting-2006-toyota-corolla-abs-light/130993)
**Author:** [@Phyllis44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Phyllis44)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2018, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resetting-2006-toyota-corolla-abs-light/130993 "2018-12-18T14:04:53Z")
ABS light on, can it be reset or is there a solution? --- ## [2012 Suzuki SX4 - Can't find help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-suzuki-sx4-cant-find-help/130986)
**Author:** [@BarryWendell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarryWendell)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2018, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-suzuki-sx4-cant-find-help/130986 "2018-12-18T13:39:56Z")
We have a 2012 Suzuki SX 4 Crossover we bought new. They didn’t sell them in the US after that year, and the dealer is out of business. I found a mechanic who would change the oil. Most mechanics wouldn’t even do that. T… --- ## [2017 Mazda CX-5 - Slow to warm up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mazda-cx-5-slow-to-warm-up/131048)
**Author:** [@RobertLane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertLane)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2018, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mazda-cx-5-slow-to-warm-up/131048 "2018-12-18T12:40:50Z")
I To have noticed the slow warm up “just outside of Boston” my car is at the dealer now. they need to restrict the thermostat bypass system it is allowing to much flow. --- ## [2015 Dodge Charger shakes while braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-charger-shakes-while-braking/130998)
**Author:** [@Charlie45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charlie45)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2018, 11:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-charger-shakes-while-braking/130998 "2018-12-18T11:33:31Z")
When breaking at higher speed the car shakes, what is causing this and how should I address this issue? --- ## [Yellow stuff on the dipstick - 2007 Chevrolet Malibu](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yellow-stuff-on-the-dipstick-2007-chevrolet-malibu/130821)
**Author:** [@PaulRathke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulRathke)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2018, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yellow-stuff-on-the-dipstick-2007-chevrolet-malibu/130821 "2018-12-18T04:32:31Z")
I have some yellow stuff on my oil dipstick. What is it and what do I need to do? The car does not overheat, so it makes me wonder. --- ## [Battery drain- 2010 Lincoln MKT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-drain-2010-lincoln-mkt/131031)
**Author:** [@VernWard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VernWard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2018, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-drain-2010-lincoln-mkt/131031 "2018-12-18T03:12:50Z")
I also have an Issue with the battery draining on my 2010MKT ECHO BOOST. I replaced the Motorcraft battery with a new Motorcraft battery after the other went dead. The battery is less than six months and was quite dead a… --- ## [2016 Toyota Corolla - idle reengagement is rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-corolla-idle-reengagement-is-rough/131039)
**Author:** [@shipsrules1984](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shipsrules1984)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2018, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-corolla-idle-reengagement-is-rough/131039 "2018-12-18T02:52:57Z")
So what’s really bugging me is that the idle reengagement process from anywhere between 5-20mph is really rough, like it doesn’t try to smooth out it at all, it’s really annoying in slow moving traffic. I really wanna kn… --- ## [1991 Corolla - front light won’t flip up in the rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-corolla-front-light-won-t-flip-up-in-the-rain/130954)
**Author:** [@VirginiaSquires](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VirginiaSquires)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2018, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-corolla-front-light-won-t-flip-up-in-the-rain/130954 "2018-12-18T01:13:40Z")
I have a 1991 Toyota Corolla sports coupe. It has the flip up lights. The right light will not flip up if the weather is cold or rainy. It seems to work fine in the summer. Do you know what is causing this problem? --- ## [2006 Infiniti QX56- follow dealer radio advice?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-infiniti-qx56-follow-dealer-radio-advice/131026)
**Author:** [@StephenJones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StephenJones)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-infiniti-qx56-follow-dealer-radio-advice/131026 "2018-12-17T22:30:13Z")
Hello My 05 QX56 has a radio 6-disc changer that sometimes works. It fades on and off and then so does my screen, sometime not simultaneously. Thankfully the climate controls work and when the screen and radio pop back… --- ## [Firing order - 2012 Hyundai Equus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/firing-order-2012-hyundai-equus/130996)
**Author:** [@Garvin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Garvin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/firing-order-2012-hyundai-equus/130996 "2018-12-17T21:48:45Z")
What is the firing Order and cinders of the Equus 2012 --- ## [2004 Dodge Durango back door won’t open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-durango-back-door-won-t-open/131018)
**Author:** [@Tutu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tutu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-durango-back-door-won-t-open/131018 "2018-12-17T21:22:48Z")
My back door won’t open. I have tried to unlock it, but that wasn’t the problem, it still won’t open. Have there been other that had this issue and if so about how much did you pay to get it open or repaired. --- ## [2008 Lexus GS 350 eating oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lexus-gs-350-eating-oil/131000)
**Author:** [@nicky19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nicky19)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lexus-gs-350-eating-oil/131000 "2018-12-17T20:59:55Z")
I have the same issue as asok1198, my 2008 lexus gs 350 eats oil, yes I use full synthetic oil also, why is it that I have to add oil to my car after an oil change. I bring my car to sterling McCall lexus also. there is… --- ## [2009 Toyota Corolla accelerates on its own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-corolla-accelerates-on-its-own/131002)
**Author:** [@emmanuel24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emmanuel24)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-corolla-accelerates-on-its-own/131002 "2018-12-17T20:57:47Z")
My car accelerates on its own.When the car is even not in motion the engine sound increases like i have increased pressure on the accelerator. --- ## [Checking negative battery terminal in 1998 Ford Taurus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-negative-battery-terminal-in-1998-ford-taurus/130950)
**Author:** [@KrystalJeffries](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KrystalJeffries)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-negative-battery-terminal-in-1998-ford-taurus/130950 "2018-12-17T20:53:40Z")
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