# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=747 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 748 --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Cavalier runs out of gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-cavalier-runs-out-of-gas/122021)
**Author:** [@TomKing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomKing)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-cavalier-runs-out-of-gas/122021 "2018-11-05T14:35:55Z")
My daughters car runs out of gas after 150 miles and only takes 6 gallons when filling up. Is the fuel pump bad? --- ## [2014 Dodge Caravan remote trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-caravan-remote-trouble/128247)
**Author:** [@Vikki49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vikki49)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-caravan-remote-trouble/128247 "2018-11-05T14:34:02Z")
I’m having problems with remote and doors opening and shut by remote even the back door. Has anyone had any problems with any I can’t even get my remotes to work I even changed batteries several times still they don’t wo… --- ## [How to get better AM reception in my Elantra?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-better-am-reception-in-my-elantra/128222)
**Author:** [@PhilFinch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhilFinch)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-better-am-reception-in-my-elantra/128222 "2018-11-05T14:09:19Z")
I have a late model car with one of those fins for a radio antenna. I also have an older Ford with the old type of tall antenna. Problem is I can’t get good AM reception on the newer car. I don’t care about satellite.… --- ## [2001 Ford Ranger -Post clutch issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-post-clutch-issues/128107)
**Author:** [@DennisKeagle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DennisKeagle)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-post-clutch-issues/128107 "2018-11-05T13:38:01Z")
I have a 2001 Ford Ranger XL with a 2.3 4cyl. engine. I have 108000 miles on the truck. I had a new clutch put in and often when I let out the clutch in first gear, I hear a squeal. It sounds like a fan belt slipping … --- ## [2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx needs 2-3 cranks to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-malibu-maxx-needs-2-3-cranks-to-start/128258)
**Author:** [@DennisSummer24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DennisSummer24)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-malibu-maxx-needs-2-3-cranks-to-start/128258 "2018-11-05T13:28:56Z")
my car’s starter needs as least two or three cranks after it has set overnight. After I drive it and the engine is warm it will restart on the first crank. I have been having this problem for a couple of weeks and have… --- ## [2005 Ford Expedition e brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-expedition-e-brake/128243)
**Author:** [@BengtA.Hansson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BengtA.Hansson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 12:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-expedition-e-brake/128243 "2018-11-05T12:08:34Z")
All new cables, all new rear brake components, e-brake still will not hold --- ## [Play where front axle meets transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/play-where-front-axle-meets-transmission/128245)
**Author:** [@bballwolf43\_144167](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bballwolf43_144167)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 11:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/play-where-front-axle-meets-transmission/128245 "2018-11-05T11:08:54Z")
My car is a 2009 chevy cobalt with a 2.2L engine and an automatic transmission. I was servicing the front end of my car today and noticed how much play there was where the front passenger axle goes into the transmission… --- ## [2003 Mazda 6 Tranny Nightmare](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mazda-6-tranny-nightmare/128253)
**Author:** [@katton.chris\_144164](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katton.chris_144164)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 6:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mazda-6-tranny-nightmare/128253 "2018-11-05T06:38:12Z")
Short story is a mechanic installed a “new/working” Tranny into my 2003 Mazda 6. It does not drive right at all! Reverse works properly and shifts smoothly. Drive is a different story, From a cold start you need to keep … --- ## [Clock Spring Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clock-spring-replacement/128249)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clock-spring-replacement/128249 "2018-11-05T05:09:51Z")
How many of you have had the need to replace the “Spiral Cable Clock Spring” on your vehicle. Did you do it yourself (or attempt to do it yourself) or pay someone to do it ?? Several years ago my daughter foolishly boug… --- ## [1978 Volkswagen Van - Brake disc chatter help request](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1978-volkswagen-van-brake-disc-chatter-help-request/128158)
**Author:** [@Kerry42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kerry42)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1978-volkswagen-van-brake-disc-chatter-help-request/128158 "2018-11-05T04:34:55Z")
Hi I am restoring a 1978 vw westfalia that is a work in progress over the last 3 years. One persistent issue is front disc brake chatter. The entire front end has been replaced including new discs and calipers with no… --- ## [2007 Toyota Scion - Smoking brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-scion-smoking-brakes/128038)
**Author:** [@AntonioGutierrez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AntonioGutierrez)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-scion-smoking-brakes/128038 "2018-11-05T04:02:37Z")
Brakes getting smoking hot after installing new pads and rotors --- ## [Pulls to left and wobbles felt like a sudden blow out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulls-to-left-and-wobbles-felt-like-a-sudden-blow-out/127608)
**Author:** [@Andrea\_Moosomin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrea_Moosomin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 3:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulls-to-left-and-wobbles-felt-like-a-sudden-blow-out/127608 "2018-11-05T03:57:14Z")
Ford F150 1982 4WD regcab When i was driving ti work this morni g when i got into town felt like i had a blow out but when ipulked over to look all tires were sound. Felt like i wasbeing pulledto the right passenger sid… --- ## [2002 Toyota Camry - Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-starting-issues/128135)
**Author:** [@Amy02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amy02)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-starting-issues/128135 "2018-11-05T01:48:48Z")
Car would not start. Dead as a door nail but not the battery. Tried to jump start anyway, but nothing happened. Would not turn over, no clicking sounds. Nothing. I sat for 15 minutes waiting for the tow truck, got bored … --- ## [Whooshing sound in 2011 Chevrolet Impala](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whooshing-sound-in-2011-chevrolet-impala/128228)
**Author:** [@LeeCunningham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeeCunningham)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2018, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whooshing-sound-in-2011-chevrolet-impala/128228 "2018-11-04T22:12:07Z")
Starting at 40+ mph, a loud whooshing sound begins and sometimes it’s so loud that I can’t hear the radio. I have put the car into neutral during this to see if it’s the revving engine and the “whooshing” doesn’t change… --- ## [2005 PT Cruiser starting problems/Possible bad PCM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pt-cruiser-starting-problems-possible-bad-pcm/89231)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2018, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pt-cruiser-starting-problems-possible-bad-pcm/89231 "2018-11-04T21:11:39Z")
I got in my 2005 PT Cruiser and tried to crank it to go to work Monday morning. The motor turned over twice, but then the lights went dim, the engine stopped and then it started turning as if there was a bad battery. I… --- ## [Dash and ac lights out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-and-ac-lights-out/127980)
**Author:** [@Devin\_Dubuc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Devin_Dubuc)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2018, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-and-ac-lights-out/127980 "2018-11-04T20:52:06Z")
I was in my car and all of a sudden the dash light and the AC lights went out now I can’t see my speedometer or my climate control in the dark is this a fuse or wiring issue? --- ## [Mazda 2 sucks in snow: will snow tires really help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-2-sucks-in-snow-will-snow-tires-really-help/88629)
**Author:** [@Jkr216](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jkr216)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2018, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-2-sucks-in-snow-will-snow-tires-really-help/88629 "2018-11-04T20:00:42Z")
I drove a Civic coupe through five northern NY winters and thought it did remarkably well, esp with snow tires. It wasn't noticeably worse than what other folks I knew were driving. Now I'm on my second winter with a … --- ## [2001 Dodge Ram 1500 touchy brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-ram-1500-touchy-brakes/128182)
**Author:** [@BrantRoeming](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrantRoeming)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2018, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-ram-1500-touchy-brakes/128182 "2018-11-04T19:16:42Z")
My brakes are very touchy especially when I first drive it in damp weather. It there anything that can be done to fix this? --- ## [2014 Chrysler 300 sounds like loud muffler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chrysler-300-sounds-like-loud-muffler/128220)
**Author:** [@VIRGINIAEVANS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VIRGINIAEVANS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2018, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chrysler-300-sounds-like-loud-muffler/128220 "2018-11-04T19:15:04Z")
as you start to pick up speed from a stop light or starting up a hill the car sounds like it has loud mufflers on it.very loud. the same when you start the car. --- ## [1994 Chevrolet TrailBlazer - Seat motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevrolet-trailblazer-seat-motor/128145)
**Author:** [@DianeBurk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DianeBurk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevrolet-trailblazer-seat-motor/128145 "2018-11-03T14:21:16Z")
my Driver seat motor keeps running, how do I fix it --- ## [2006 gmc envoy 6 cylinder no front brake pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-envoy-6-cylinder-no-front-brake-pressure/128175)
**Author:** [@Renny\_Fons](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Renny_Fons)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2018, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-envoy-6-cylinder-no-front-brake-pressure/128175 "2018-11-04T16:03:26Z")
I replaced the rotors and pads on both front brakes. I replaced the driver side caliper. I bled all the brakes multiple times but the pedal sinks to the floor. The back brakes work but the front have almost no pressure. … --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Equinox - Water on back floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-equinox-water-on-back-floor/128099)
**Author:** [@thomas21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thomas21)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2018, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-equinox-water-on-back-floor/128099 "2018-11-04T15:59:36Z")
lots of water coming inside car back floor --- ## [2016 RAM 1500 - Air pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ram-1500-air-pressure/128195)
**Author:** [@Heath53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Heath53)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2018, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ram-1500-air-pressure/128195 "2018-11-04T13:34:12Z")
What should my air pressure max out At --- ## [Tire noises](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-noises/128183)
**Author:** [@jenjar13\_144135](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jenjar13_144135)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2018, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-noises/128183 "2018-11-04T13:20:33Z")
I had my tires rotated about 1000 miles ago and they are still making an annoying noise. Had it checked for wheel bearing issues and they said it’s fine. They said my rear tires were left on too long before rotating and … --- ## [2002 Honda Odyssey - Blinking D](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-odyssey-blinking-d/128060)
**Author:** [@ApelesPineda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ApelesPineda)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2018, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-odyssey-blinking-d/128060 "2018-11-04T13:03:12Z")
The “D” Drive light starts blinking sometime and won’t stop until I turn off the engine. Car has 135,00 miles on it. What causes this and would it be a problem? Its just annoying now. --- ## [Hyundai Sonata Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-sonata-engine/128187)
**Author:** [@WillyH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WillyH)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2018, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-sonata-engine/128187 "2018-11-04T12:45:02Z")
2013 Hyundai Sonata. Smoke and smell coming from engine. Got an oil change recently, and the problem started right after that. Vehicle is running fine, just smoky and smells. Help… --- ## [2006 Kia Optima - Won't start after refuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-optima-wont-start-after-refuel/128041)
**Author:** [@Erin50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erin50)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2018, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-optima-wont-start-after-refuel/128041 "2018-11-04T03:06:39Z")
I have a 6cyl Optima that recently has begun having trouble starting after fueling? Any ideas? --- ## [2003 Toyota Celica - low beam works on one side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-celica-low-beam-works-on-one-side/127626)
**Author:** [@RonNoren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonNoren)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2018, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-celica-low-beam-works-on-one-side/127626 "2018-11-04T01:06:12Z")
Hello, I have a 2003 Toyota Celica GTS. I am having a problem with the driver side low beam headlight not working. I replaced the bulb, it did not help. The bulb works fine in the passenger side, and tried the working bu… --- ## [2003 Chrysler Town & Country - Hot behind the panel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-town-country-hot-behind-the-panel/128090)
**Author:** [@ChanellG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChanellG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2018, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-town-country-hot-behind-the-panel/128090 "2018-11-04T00:50:34Z")
What might cause excess heat behind the instrument panel in a Town and Country Van? --- ## [2004 Ford Taurus Need Engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-taurus-need-engine/128143)
**Author:** [@raystownprimitives\_143914](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raystownprimitives_143914)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2018, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-taurus-need-engine/128143 "2018-11-04T00:39:06Z")
Hello. I asked questions earlier about my car. My car is running terrible. It barely starts and once it does it sputters and putters at idle and while driving. It sounds incredibly terrible. I have a OBD11 tool and I h… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=746) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=748)