# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=762 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 763 --- ## [2010 Ford Fusion only grinds in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-only-grinds-in-reverse/126924)
**Author:** [@TheresaOrr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheresaOrr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-only-grinds-in-reverse/126924 "2018-10-16T23:53:53Z")
what could cause it to grind and vibrate in reverse only? --- ## [2002 Toyota Corolla dipstick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-corolla-dipstick/126735)
**Author:** [@William13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/William13)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-corolla-dipstick/126735 "2018-10-17T12:29:32Z")
Hi, Ray. My wife and I both drive older cars. Mine is a 2000 Dodge Stratus and hers is a 2002 Toyota Corolla. When we have her car serviced for oil change, we are often informed that the oil level was so low that the d… --- ## [Steering problem camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-problem-camry/110651)
**Author:** [@rver43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rver43)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-problem-camry/110651 "2018-10-17T00:24:15Z")
Two weeks ago the steering wheel pulled to the right. Would not stop pulling until I turned off the ignition. Then steering was okay. Took car to dealer, they found no problems. Yesterday steering wheel pulled to the le… --- ## [Looking for a compressor for 2015 Hyundai Tucson](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-compressor-for-2015-hyundai-tucson/126885)
**Author:** [@AlfredHarley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlfredHarley)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-compressor-for-2015-hyundai-tucson/126885 "2018-10-17T00:20:17Z")
where can i get the Compressor, with the dryer and expansion valve to purchase. And once you install these items, does anyone know if they go bad again. --- ## [2013 Dodge Dart Keys Malfunctioning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-dart-keys-malfunctioning/126837)
**Author:** [@ccsu2007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ccsu2007)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-dart-keys-malfunctioning/126837 "2018-10-16T23:44:02Z")
My car keys are malfunctioning. The trunk will open just by touching the button once instead of twice, sometimes it will randomly open just by being near the car. Similar problems with the locks. Doors will randomly loc… --- ## [2006 Scion tC noise when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-scion-tc-noise-when-accelerating/126900)
**Author:** [@BillBek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillBek)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-scion-tc-noise-when-accelerating/126900 "2018-10-16T23:17:01Z")
All of a sudden I have a sound of marbles in a tin can when I accelerate or put the car in gear. It does not make this sound in park or neutral. --- ## [01 Bonneville Shakes when accelerating and turning right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-bonneville-shakes-when-accelerating-and-turning-right/126912)
**Author:** [@brycecalloway](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brycecalloway)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-bonneville-shakes-when-accelerating-and-turning-right/126912 "2018-10-16T23:10:54Z")
My 01 Bonneville shakes when pressing accelerator and when making right hand turns. You can feel it in the steering wheel, especially during right hand turns. \[/quote\] --- ## [2013 Ford F150 battery drain in Park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-f150-battery-drain-in-park/126880)
**Author:** [@Stephen35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephen35)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-f150-battery-drain-in-park/126880 "2018-10-16T21:04:29Z")
When the truck is put into park , key removed , and vehicle locked; the “P” remains lit and drains the battery . If I pull the select lever towards me about 1/4" the light will go out. How can it be fixed? --- ## [2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata manual trans reliability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mazda-mx-5-miata-manual-trans-reliability/126895)
**Author:** [@Mark42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark42)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mazda-mx-5-miata-manual-trans-reliability/126895 "2018-10-16T21:02:26Z")
How does this car hold up with a stick shift? --- ## [1977 Ford E350 motorhome HP](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1977-ford-e350-motorhome-hp/126888)
**Author:** [@JeffTucker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffTucker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1977-ford-e350-motorhome-hp/126888 "2018-10-16T21:00:29Z")
Have Motor Home set on 1977 Ford Econoline 460 cu. in. Whats the HP? --- ## [2017 Toyota Camry SE Seat Loose Fabric](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-camry-se-seat-loose-fabric/126869)
**Author:** [@Josephtk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josephtk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-camry-se-seat-loose-fabric/126869 "2018-10-16T16:23:40Z")
Hi Everybody, I bought a 2017 Camry SE used. The car has 16,560 miles and the seat on the driver side of the car has almost a loose fabric to it. I imagine it’s from people stepping in and out of the car but I couldn’t … --- ## [2006 Chevrolet Malibu - Why this change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-malibu-why-this-change/126867)
**Author:** [@DennisSummer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DennisSummer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-malibu-why-this-change/126867 "2018-10-16T15:15:18Z")
When I try to start my car after it has been sitting for a while (usually overnight) it takes two or three cranks for it to start. After only a short while on a restart it always starts on the first crank (almost like i… --- ## [2017 Mazda Mazda3 - Service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mazda-mazda3-service/126865)
**Author:** [@LisaHale](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LisaHale)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mazda-mazda3-service/126865 "2018-10-16T14:08:36Z")
I need to get the 30,000 mile service and don’t know what it should cost, or who I should take the car to (Frederick,MD) and if there are any ways to save money on it. Thanks. --- ## [Did my mechanic screw me over?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-my-mechanic-screw-me-over/126833)
**Author:** [@Greta\_Hill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greta_Hill)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-my-mechanic-screw-me-over/126833 "2018-10-16T13:55:53Z")
I have some questions because I really don’t know much about cars/my own car. I’ve been trying to learn as much as possible but that knowledge is a bit over my head. I have a 2006 Chevy Aveo with 180000 miles on it. I k… --- ## [1999 Dodge Intrepid - No heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-intrepid-no-heat/126862)
**Author:** [@yvonne05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yvonne05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-intrepid-no-heat/126862 "2018-10-16T13:29:41Z")
1999 dodge intrepid blows cold air no heat --- ## [Temperature gauge jump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-gauge-jump/126863)
**Author:** [@jeffsemail2006\_143331](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffsemail2006_143331)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-gauge-jump/126863 "2018-10-16T13:21:08Z")
This morning when I got in my 2002 ford ranger 3.0 to goto work I noticed the air was cold and not warming up . I looked at the temperature gauge and it still registered cold like I just turned it on. Then about 5 minute… --- ## [02 Saturn SL2 not burning oil yet... Switching to synthetic a good idea?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-saturn-sl2-not-burning-oil-yet-switching-to-synthetic-a-good-idea/126670)
**Author:** [@Saturnia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saturnia)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-saturn-sl2-not-burning-oil-yet-switching-to-synthetic-a-good-idea/126670 "2018-10-16T13:15:58Z")
Hello, So it seems that these Saturns burn some oil as they age. Someone made a comment somewhere that if these Saturns are not burning any oil, it should be a good idea to make a switch to synthetic for the extra prote… --- ## [2001 Ford Escape engine misfire code - cylinders 4 and 5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-escape-engine-misfire-code-cylinders-4-and-5/126822)
**Author:** [@GregLefevre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GregLefevre)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-escape-engine-misfire-code-cylinders-4-and-5/126822 "2018-10-16T12:28:30Z")
My car is having an engine misfire code in cylinders 4 and 5. It is very under powered and idles at a very low rpm. What could it be? --- ## [Humming 2010 Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-2010-honda-civic/126709)
**Author:** [@HeidiV](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HeidiV)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 7:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-2010-honda-civic/126709 "2018-10-16T07:36:18Z")
Hum from the front that gets louder in higher gears. No problem with left or right turns. When I shut the engine off, there is a whirring that lasts for a FEW seconds, sounds like something spinning and slowing down. --- ## [2013 Kia Optima O2 sensor estimate too high?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-optima-o2-sensor-estimate-too-high/126835)
**Author:** [@DonThomas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonThomas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 3:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-optima-o2-sensor-estimate-too-high/126835 "2018-10-16T03:57:44Z")
Tnanns Kia says it will cost about 380 to replace my O2 sensor isn’t that a bit much? I recently spent 480 to replace my transmission sensor like 3 weeks ago why are all these sensors going out on my Kia? My car only has… --- ## [2017 Acura MDX brake rotors warped @ 16k miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-acura-mdx-brake-rotors-warped-16k-miles/126798)
**Author:** [@JimBergeron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimBergeron)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-acura-mdx-brake-rotors-warped-16k-miles/126798 "2018-10-16T03:52:46Z")
At about 16k miles, rear brake rotors warped. Is this a widespread problem? --- ## [Car wont start, clicking rapidly when attempting to crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-clicking-rapidly-when-attempting-to-crank/126544)
**Author:** [@bhint210\_143137](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bhint210_143137)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-clicking-rapidly-when-attempting-to-crank/126544 "2018-10-16T03:48:40Z")
New battery, new (used) starter, parked on a slight downhill slope for less than 5 mins came back and car will not crank. All lights work fine, need help diagnosing this issue. Miss driving my gti. Any help would be grea… --- ## [2002 Toyota Avalon starts when it wants](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-avalon-starts-when-it-wants/126779)
**Author:** [@Brian48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brian48)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-avalon-starts-when-it-wants/126779 "2018-10-16T03:29:46Z")
I have a 2002 Toyota Avalon XLS. Starts when it wants to, not my idea in a car. After an episode, I sprayed ether into the air intake and it wanted to start, but died when the ether bunny fumes died. Figured it was th… --- ## [2011 Jeep Compass shuts off on the highway at high speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-compass-shuts-off-on-the-highway-at-high-speed/126824)
**Author:** [@BetsyLachapelle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BetsyLachapelle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-compass-shuts-off-on-the-highway-at-high-speed/126824 "2018-10-16T03:21:10Z")
the engine shuts off on the highway at high speed --- ## [2012 Dodge Ram 1500 electronic brake alarm while towing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-ram-1500-electronic-brake-alarm-while-towing/126816)
**Author:** [@pat12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pat12)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-ram-1500-electronic-brake-alarm-while-towing/126816 "2018-10-16T03:19:16Z")
When towing trailer, the electronic brake keeps alarming with note that the brake connection to trailer has disconnected. Multiple people have looked at the vehicle and have yet to fix it. No help from Dodge either. --- ## [2007 Toyota Tundra needs a mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-tundra-needs-a-mechanic/126827)
**Author:** [@StephanieHarding](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StephanieHarding)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-tundra-needs-a-mechanic/126827 "2018-10-16T02:32:41Z")
Trying to find a reputable car mechanic in my area to replace a catalytic converter. Golden Colorado. Anyone have any ideas? --- ## [Overtighten drain plug on girlfriends impala](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overtighten-drain-plug-on-girlfriends-impala/126775)
**Author:** [@johan.vh.kruger\_143278](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johan.vh.kruger_143278)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overtighten-drain-plug-on-girlfriends-impala/126775 "2018-10-16T02:13:57Z")
I was tightening the drain plug on my girlfriends impala and I overtightened it. I was applying pressure after it started resisting and felt it strip very slightly. I stopped immediately after feeling the smallest bit of… --- ## [2009 Hyundai Drivers Electric Power Seat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-drivers-electric-power-seat/126687)
**Author:** [@FeWix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FeWix)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-drivers-electric-power-seat/126687 "2018-10-16T00:51:08Z")
Electric works to tilt the back of the seat. Electric dead to move seat forward and back. One mechanic said, without looking, that it’s the motor. Another one said it’s the switch to control it and that he would need … --- ## [2006 Hyundai Sonata - worth a new engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-sonata-worth-a-new-engine/126842)
**Author:** [@Catherine40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Catherine40)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-sonata-worth-a-new-engine/126842 "2018-10-15T23:19:29Z")
My husband bought a 2006 Hyundai Sonata for his son on Sept. 20. It cost $3450 and had 119,600 miles. The car started knocking on October 13 - they checked the oil and it was full. The next day the car started knockin… --- ## [1994 Subaru Outback won’t start in the cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-subaru-outback-won-t-start-in-the-cold/126781)
**Author:** [@ericjohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ericjohnson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-subaru-outback-won-t-start-in-the-cold/126781 "2018-10-15T23:11:47Z")
wont start in cold weather, clicking/buzzing sound from under dashboard, new battery/ good altenator [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=761) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=763)