# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=748 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 749 --- ## [Car Has Been in Shop over 8 Weeks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-has-been-in-shop-over-8-weeks/127771)
**Author:** [@seantoine2002\_143897](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seantoine2002_143897)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-has-been-in-shop-over-8-weeks/127771 "2018-11-03T21:33:06Z")
Our Mazda CX-7 has been in a small shop since August for an engine replacement. The mechanic runs his own small shop and at first told us this could be done within a week. He already had an engine available to put in t… --- ## [2014 Nissan Pathfinder - Paint issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-pathfinder-paint-issues/128164)
**Author:** [@Rhorer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rhorer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-pathfinder-paint-issues/128164 "2018-11-03T20:59:48Z")
i have a 2014 pathfinder and it has so much rust and someone said its because the top coat wasnt never done right is there anything i can do was there a recall on the paint for the 2014 cars --- ## [Spark plug replacement - Kia Optima Hybrid 2012](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-replacement-kia-optima-hybrid-2012/127565)
**Author:** [@boilerengtn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boilerengtn)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-replacement-kia-optima-hybrid-2012/127565 "2018-11-03T20:47:25Z")
I am considering replacing spark plugs on this vehicle myself. Every other vehicle I replaced plugs didn’t have coil packs on them, just the boots, and the plugs weren’t down in a hole. I watched a youtube video on repla… --- ## [2013 Kia Optima - Reimbursement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-optima-reimbursement/128047)
**Author:** [@MarieCamia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarieCamia)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-optima-reimbursement/128047 "2018-11-03T18:17:17Z")
I too had a steering problem, the wheel kept making clicking sounds and hard to turn. I have, this date Nov 1, 2018 had it repaired with complete new steering bushings replaced. I would like to know if I can be reimbur… --- ## [New CV axle breaks inner CV joint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-cv-axle-breaks-inner-cv-joint/128130)
**Author:** [@Tcorolla94](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tcorolla94)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-cv-axle-breaks-inner-cv-joint/128130 "2018-11-03T18:11:49Z")
Ok guys I have a 1994 Toyota Corolla I just replaced the driver side CV axle and I drove it and everything seemed ok so I went to see family and on the way I turned right and as I accelerated the inner CV joint broke apa… --- ## [1995 Dodge Ram 2500 - Trans fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-dodge-ram-2500-trans-fluid/128028)
**Author:** [@Matt52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt52)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-dodge-ram-2500-trans-fluid/128028 "2018-11-03T16:41:21Z")
What can I use to replace transmission fluid one time in case of emergency --- ## [In gear car wont run](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-gear-car-wont-run/128151)
**Author:** [@Clint\_Charles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clint_Charles)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-gear-car-wont-run/128151 "2018-11-03T16:17:58Z")
Clutch retainer broke, pedal went to floor with a loud thump. Temp fixed retainer, but now, in gear with clutch pedal out all my car does is rev up, will not drive. 1997 Jetta GLS --- ## [1988 Ford Ranger - Question on rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-ford-ranger-question-on-rough-idle/128109)
**Author:** [@marvin59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marvin59)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-ford-ranger-question-on-rough-idle/128109 "2018-11-03T16:15:44Z")
would a bad fuel regulator keep it from idling properly --- ## [2005 Ford Mustang - Battery dies on occasional use car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-mustang-battery-dies-on-occasional-use-car/128052)
**Author:** [@Bill54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill54)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-mustang-battery-dies-on-occasional-use-car/128052 "2018-11-03T15:56:13Z")
I have a 2005 Mustang convertible that I purchased new. If I let the vehicle sit for a week the battery will be dead. If I drive the car, on a regular basis, there is no problem. In addition, a high quality battery will … --- ## [2006-2013 Toyota Corrolla "Failed" Front Brake Calipers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-2013-toyota-corrolla-failed-front-brake-calipers/127455)
**Author:** [@Honda-Blackbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda-Blackbird)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-2013-toyota-corrolla-failed-front-brake-calipers/127455 "2018-11-03T14:55:55Z")
Hello all, I thought I would share something that I have never seen before and Lord knows I have seen some “SH\*#”! out there… I was diagnosing what seemed to be a failed front brake caliper on a 13’ Toyota Corrolla… It… --- ## [2006 Volvo XC90 steering problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volvo-xc90-steering-problem/127921)
**Author:** [@bzb882](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bzb882)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volvo-xc90-steering-problem/127921 "2018-11-03T12:44:29Z")
This is my daughter’s car, Volvo dealer had the car for two weeks, yesterday she finally gets the car back. This (new) issue develops on the drive home: “The car is most difficult to steer when driving at slow speeds … --- ## [2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Heating issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-silverado-1500-heating-issue/128084)
**Author:** [@steve40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steve40)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 5:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-silverado-1500-heating-issue/128084 "2018-11-03T05:11:08Z")
heater blowing cold air ,climate control working ,actuator door working,water going into core hot coming out cold --- ## [2005 Buick LeSabre - Clear water leaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-lesabre-clear-water-leaking/128095)
**Author:** [@Mel12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mel12)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 5:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-lesabre-clear-water-leaking/128095 "2018-11-03T05:05:34Z")
clear water leaking from dash on passenger side/not coolant. Has anyone had this trouble? --- ## [2001 Ford Ranger - Leaks gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-leaks-gas/128132)
**Author:** [@HaroldHowton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HaroldHowton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-leaks-gas/128132 "2018-11-03T05:04:40Z")
Leaks gas at top of tank when I fill up ,also what is the hose that gose from rear end to gas tank --- ## [Chrysler Pt Cruiser possessed, please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-pt-cruiser-possessed-please-help/70889)
**Author:** [@Wvladimir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wvladimir)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-pt-cruiser-possessed-please-help/70889 "2018-11-03T03:54:36Z")
I have 2006 Pt. Cruiser Touring with 150,000 miles on it. It has been well cared for with oil changes, tire rotations, tune ups, and preventative maintenance done regularly. My problem is this. Sometimes when I dri… --- ## [1978 Ford F350 - Needs a slinger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1978-ford-f350-needs-a-slinger/128125)
**Author:** [@MarkKeagle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkKeagle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1978-ford-f350-needs-a-slinger/128125 "2018-11-03T02:15:07Z")
Where can I find a oil slinger for a ford 351 modified engine? --- ## [2004 sonata slipping between 3rd and 4th gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-sonata-slipping-between-3rd-and-4th-gear/128080)
**Author:** [@Emma\_Faulkner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emma_Faulkner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-sonata-slipping-between-3rd-and-4th-gear/128080 "2018-11-03T01:41:48Z")
2004 sonata automatic. Keeps slipping between 3rd and 4th gear. No other gears not even reverse are working. I know jack all about cars but need this fixed for my pop. Any ideas on what it could possibly be? Cheers. --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Equinox - Ongoing issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-equinox-ongoing-issues/128127)
**Author:** [@julie16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/julie16)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-equinox-ongoing-issues/128127 "2018-11-03T00:39:00Z")
I own a premier 2018 Equinox 2.0 turbo, I have had problems with the fuel injector since I bought it. 2 fuel injectors later, a cracked spark plug and after picking up again 3 days later it broke down again.The engine li… --- ## [Subaru Turbo motor top end cleaning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-turbo-motor-top-end-cleaning/128114)
**Author:** [@mikepolitte7520\_144010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikepolitte7520_144010)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2018, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-turbo-motor-top-end-cleaning/128114 "2018-11-02T23:47:35Z")
If you have been following discussions concerning direct injected engines and the formation of carbon deposits, you are right to be concerned. Many of the late model Subaru engines are direct injected and routine cleanin… --- ## [What part of the 2012 Toyota Prius exhaust system are these?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-part-of-the-2012-toyota-prius-exhaust-system-are-these/126519)
**Author:** [@kmp\_143121](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmp_143121)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2018, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-part-of-the-2012-toyota-prius-exhaust-system-are-these/126519 "2018-11-02T21:50:14Z")
I’m looking for info on where, on my car, these parts came from. I found them loose and resting on the heat shield of the exhaust sys (around the area shown in photo). I assume they came from my car, and I would like… --- ## [Squeaky noise from rear when driving..not brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-noise-from-rear-when-driving-not-brakes/128105)
**Author:** [@Jondstrom\_144035](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jondstrom_144035)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2018, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-noise-from-rear-when-driving-not-brakes/128105 "2018-11-02T18:35:55Z")
My 04 Volvo XC70 has been squeeking really loud from the rear end when driving. Sounds like a chirp. It’s a high pitch chirp like metal rubbing on something and occurs only when moving. It doesn’t let up with brake press… --- ## [Car Losr Acceleratation while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-losr-acceleratation-while-driving/127981)
**Author:** [@vaso0139](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vaso0139)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2018, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-losr-acceleratation-while-driving/127981 "2018-11-02T18:14:26Z")
I have a 1997 Nissan Altima. As I was driving fine I noticed a feel feeling as I was pressing my gas pedal and then I lost acceleration. My car didn’t stop but nothing happened when I pressed the gas. My car just “coaste… --- ## [Sudden oil pressure drop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-oil-pressure-drop/128067)
**Author:** [@JaneillWatts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JaneillWatts)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2018, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-oil-pressure-drop/128067 "2018-11-02T17:38:51Z")
Hello! While driving my 2008 gmc envoy with 120,000 miles the oil pressure dropped and out of nowhere my car broke down. Any thoughts on where to start first? --- ## [2006 Nissan Altima doesn't want to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-altima-doesnt-want-to-start/87235)
**Author:** [@Internet\_Dad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Internet_Dad)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2018, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-altima-doesnt-want-to-start/87235 "2018-11-02T17:12:20Z")
So, my family owns a 2006 Nissan Altima, and it's developed a strange problem recently. It would start fine when cold, but then if I park it and come back 20 minutes later, it won't start again. Apparently this is a thin… --- ## [1995 Toyota Camry fuse question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-camry-fuse-question/128078)
**Author:** [@ChristopherA.Snell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChristopherA.Snell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2018, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-camry-fuse-question/128078 "2018-11-02T13:09:22Z")
What can cause the 15 amp “tel” fuse to blow while trying to start the car. Its not supposed have a circuit? When I put a 30 amp fuse in its place, it blew again. --- ## [2015 GMC Sierra 1500 blows heat in one side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-sierra-1500-blows-heat-in-one-side/128070)
**Author:** [@Causey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Causey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2018, 11:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-sierra-1500-blows-heat-in-one-side/128070 "2018-11-02T11:55:57Z")
My GMC blows cold air from driver and center vents when the setting is on heat. the right vent blows heat… what does this mean . --- ## [Loud grinding when using heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-grinding-when-using-heat/128073)
**Author:** [@Leonard39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leonard39)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2018, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-grinding-when-using-heat/128073 "2018-11-02T04:38:41Z")
Lots of problems with my 2010 Traverse. Loud grinding noise and vibration from under the hood when I turn on the heater, NOT A/C. For the last year Traction control, stabilitrak lights come all the time and all Classic C… --- ## [1994 ford bronco](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-bronco/128057)
**Author:** [@Cindi\_Smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cindi_Smith)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2018, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-bronco/128057 "2018-11-02T03:17:36Z")
eror codes I have lots of error codes --- ## [Smoke at Startup & Check Engine Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-at-startup-check-engine-light/128045)
**Author:** [@michaeldmoller\_144044](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaeldmoller_144044)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2018, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-at-startup-check-engine-light/128045 "2018-11-02T03:15:13Z")
My wife has a 2013 Nissan Quest with 60,000 miles on it which yesterday started smoking on startup and the check engine light came on. It is overdue on the oil change by 9k and when I checked the dip stick it is caked… --- ## [What's the best glue for plastic car body parts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-best-glue-for-plastic-car-body-parts/8295)
**Author:** [@glengrab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/glengrab)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-best-glue-for-plastic-car-body-parts/8295 "2018-10-30T22:50:38Z")
My ever-reliable 96 Camry had part of its door handle break off in my hand the other day. What's the best kind of glue for hard plastic exterior car part? I haven't had good success with "super-glue" over the years… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=747) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=749)