# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=772 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 773 --- ## [Running fan - Normal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-fan-normal/125361)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-fan-normal/125361 "2018-10-02T00:26:44Z")
Hi! I have a 2017 Mazda CX-5, and noticed that when I got home this afternoon the engine fan was still running when I shut the car off. The temp is reading normal. It ran for about 3 minutes then finally turned off. I… --- ## [What's that part called that sits between leaf and axle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-that-part-called-that-sits-between-leaf-and-axle/105501)
**Author:** [@Josephc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josephc)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-that-part-called-that-sits-between-leaf-and-axle/105501 "2018-10-01T23:03:13Z")
On the back axle it sits between axle ang leaf spring and touches a rubber boot on the frame when you overload the vehicle. Mine is rusted and crumpled --- ## [Clunking in front end of 2010 Toyota Camry at high speeds, even in neutral](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-in-front-end-of-2010-toyota-camry-at-high-speeds-even-in-neutral/126034)
**Author:** [@tykexbk\_142824](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tykexbk_142824)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-in-front-end-of-2010-toyota-camry-at-high-speeds-even-in-neutral/126034 "2018-10-01T22:05:51Z")
My Camry started making a clunking sound up towards the front end recently. It’s hard to pinpoint where the sound is coming from, but if I am holding the shift lever I can feel it. It’s pretty much right beneath the cent… --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Uplander blows lukewarm air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-uplander-blows-lukewarm-air/126021)
**Author:** [@Kevin08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kevin08)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-uplander-blows-lukewarm-air/126021 "2018-10-01T22:03:46Z")
Have a 08 Chevy up lander in the winter time the heater blows out luk warm air and has a hard time heating up when sitting at idle Un less you throttle up to 1000 rpm. But when in motion heater starts making heat what c… --- ## [New car creaking sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-creaking-sound/125972)
**Author:** [@Tubby\_Pug](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tubby_Pug)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-creaking-sound/125972 "2018-10-01T21:53:28Z")
Hello 2018 Ford Fiesta SE with 1400 miles. Couple of days ago I noticed a creaking sound (sort of like walking on an old wooden floor), coming from the steering column, when I turn the steering wheel clockwise and count… --- ## [2011 Hyundai Santa Fe - Diesel smells like gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-santa-fe-diesel-smells-like-gas/125400)
**Author:** [@Marek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marek)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-santa-fe-diesel-smells-like-gas/125400 "2018-10-01T21:26:19Z")
I have a diesel engine. When stopped and idling there is a slight smell of gas that comes through the air vents. The smell is like bottled gas, I don’t mean a smell of petrol or diesel. I have had the exhaust pipe and … --- ## [Honda Civic Oil Change Message](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-oil-change-message/126019)
**Author:** [@Katherine\_DeKeyser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katherine_DeKeyser)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-oil-change-message/126019 "2018-10-01T18:56:44Z")
I currently drive a 2005 Honda Civic. And a little while ago the wrench light came on, and my dash screen read that I needed to service my oil. With a percentage that it said the oil life was at. So we changed it. The oi… --- ## [Drawbacks to front-wheel drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drawbacks-to-front-wheel-drive/123696)
**Author:** [@TedCleaves](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TedCleaves)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drawbacks-to-front-wheel-drive/123696 "2018-10-01T18:15:15Z")
Is there any major draw- back to front wheel drive? I am thinking about getting a Ridgeline Honda. thank you. Ted Cleaves --- ## [Ask Someone: 2005 Toyota Camry - Thermostat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2005-toyota-camry-thermostat/125977)
**Author:** [@Ayo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ayo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2005-toyota-camry-thermostat/125977 "2018-10-01T17:02:20Z")
Can I replace thermostat after removal --- ## [1997 Ford Pickup trans wouldn’t go into overdrive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-pickup-trans-wouldn-t-go-into-overdrive/126012)
**Author:** [@JanieDaniel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JanieDaniel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-pickup-trans-wouldn-t-go-into-overdrive/126012 "2018-10-01T16:46:31Z")
Transmission wouldn’t Go into Overdrive to pull the Siskiyou Summit. made it to exit @7 in Medford sounded like a ran over a long cattle gtate. Sounded terrible. --- ## [2006 Nissan Altima misfire after new plug and coil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-altima-misfire-after-new-plug-and-coil/125998)
**Author:** [@Hector16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hector16)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-altima-misfire-after-new-plug-and-coil/125998 "2018-10-01T16:32:16Z")
I have a miss fire in spark plug #1 I have changed the plug and coil and I still have a miss fire??? --- ## [2013 Subaru Outback - Any help with Ping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-outback-any-help-with-ping/125974)
**Author:** [@Clark34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clark34)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-outback-any-help-with-ping/125974 "2018-10-01T15:19:08Z")
Engine pings at medium speeds uphill at altitudes 7000’ and over. High speeds up hills no problem. Around town, on freeways no problem. Anyone know of a high-altitude adjustment that can be made? --- ## [2018 Buick Enclave USB issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-buick-enclave-usb-issue/125985)
**Author:** [@Lois13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lois13)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-buick-enclave-usb-issue/125985 "2018-10-01T15:16:39Z")
I have a Usb stick to play but my car says that media is not on. What can I do? --- ## [2016 Subaru Outback - Won't let go of ke - Unless it's at the dealer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-outback-wont-let-go-of-ke-unless-its-at-the-dealer/125941)
**Author:** [@JaneMorgan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JaneMorgan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-outback-wont-let-go-of-ke-unless-its-at-the-dealer/125941 "2018-10-01T15:13:28Z")
I have a 2016 Subaru OutBack,I also have the problem With getting the key out of the ingnition. I try turning the wheel,moving the gear shift,pushing key in as far as I can,like the previous complaint it takes sometime… --- ## [1999 Dodge Caravan - 7 turns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-caravan-7-turns/125970)
**Author:** [@Thomas43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thomas43)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-caravan-7-turns/125970 "2018-10-01T14:19:52Z")
When I go out to start it, it turns about 7 or more times before kicking over and starting. After it is warmed up, it starts first time, but it burns gas quickly with doing very little millage. It is like it is not getti… --- ## [2017 Honda Accord - Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-accord-stalls/125944)
**Author:** [@kevinmcreighton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevinmcreighton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-accord-stalls/125944 "2018-10-01T14:13:14Z")
I just bought a 2017 certified pre-owned honda accura EX L sport. At stop and go traffic it lightly stalls for about 3 seconds then accelerates. --- ## [2002 Suzuki XL7 - Sunroof issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-suzuki-xl7-sunroof-issues/125951)
**Author:** [@ThomasGreenhorn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThomasGreenhorn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-suzuki-xl7-sunroof-issues/125951 "2018-10-01T14:09:37Z")
Leaky Sunroof Problems --- ## [2009 Suzuki SX4 - Bucks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-suzuki-sx4-bucks/125979)
**Author:** [@RobertGoldberg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertGoldberg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2018, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-suzuki-sx4-bucks/125979 "2018-09-30T23:59:28Z")
My 2009 Suzuki sx4 (manual transmission) bucks in first and second gear. Engine was just rebuilt. It has a newish clutch. Recently tuned up. Runs fine in 3rd and 4th. What might be the problem. --- ## [2006 Jeep Liberty - Fix made it worse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-liberty-fix-made-it-worse/125963)
**Author:** [@DustinNeiman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DustinNeiman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-liberty-fix-made-it-worse/125963 "2018-10-01T13:49:17Z")
My Jeep rumbles when I brake. I changed my brakes and the rumbling actually got worse. What could it be? --- ## [2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Sunroof leaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mercedes-benz-c-class-sunroof-leaking/125902)
**Author:** [@SusanFuterfas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SusanFuterfas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mercedes-benz-c-class-sunroof-leaking/125902 "2018-10-01T13:41:39Z")
Has anyone’s sun roof drains leaked in the car and flooded it? --- ## [2004 Chevrolet SSR - Roof is a jar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-ssr-roof-is-a-jar/125989)
**Author:** [@Wendell01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wendell01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 11:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-ssr-roof-is-a-jar/125989 "2018-10-01T11:58:22Z")
Roof Ajar notice and will not go down --- ## ['93 Honda Accord - Engine dying while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-honda-accord-engine-dying-while-driving/72882)
**Author:** [@Continious\_Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Continious_Problems)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 7:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-honda-accord-engine-dying-while-driving/72882 "2018-10-01T07:14:33Z")
So the problem began with the car not wanting to start up. It would usually get going by the second try but after about a week, my '93 Honda Accord would kind of sputter for a second then die except now the check engine … --- ## [2006 Chrysler Town & Country - Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-town-country-misfire/125965)
**Author:** [@JohnKemp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnKemp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-town-country-misfire/125965 "2018-10-01T02:27:35Z")
2006 Chrysler Town & Country. Cylinder 5 misfire. Can’t get rid of it. Replaced plugs, wires, injectors, injector wiring harness, coil, crank position sensor. Still there! --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Cruze - Wrong vent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-cruze-wrong-vent/125958)
**Author:** [@Michael56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael56)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-cruze-wrong-vent/125958 "2018-10-01T01:53:59Z")
The Defrost setting comes out the front vents. Not covered under warranty and not seen as a safety issue? --- ## [2003 Buick Century - Slow, but only sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-century-slow-but-only-sometimes/125894)
**Author:** [@GLENDASMITH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GLENDASMITH)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2018, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-century-slow-but-only-sometimes/125894 "2018-09-30T22:28:54Z")
Slow to start. New plugs and fuel filter. Mechanic is at a loss doesn’t happen all of the time. --- ## [Car wobbles at high speeds when I veer right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wobbles-at-high-speeds-when-i-veer-right/124256)
**Author:** [@ghuskey216\_141694](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ghuskey216_141694)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2018, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wobbles-at-high-speeds-when-i-veer-right/124256 "2018-09-30T21:12:48Z")
We have recently had a series of problems fixed on our car. First were the front rotars. Next was the struts in the back of the car. Now we have yet another problem. When driving down the road, everything seems fine unt… --- ## [2006 Cadillac DTS - Aftermarket audi issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cadillac-dts-aftermarket-audi-issue/125947)
**Author:** [@SandiCoobs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SandiCoobs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2018, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cadillac-dts-aftermarket-audi-issue/125947 "2018-09-30T20:29:09Z")
I have a problem (conncected???) with a Pioneer radio/cd (not factory installed) which plays super well, for a few minutes, then will go to terrible scratchy background and can barely hear radio. Some silly thought makes… --- ## [2010 Ford Mustang - Battery issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-mustang-battery-issue/125949)
**Author:** [@JoshSatchell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoshSatchell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2018, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-mustang-battery-issue/125949 "2018-09-30T20:27:33Z")
Been getting a battery warning light for almost a week. had battery AND alternator checked by autozone, oreillys and ford house. All three said alternator was good, but ford house said battry failed whatever test they di… --- ## [Sensitive sensors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sensitive-sensors/125954)
**Author:** [@rmaddox302\_142762](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rmaddox302_142762)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2018, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sensitive-sensors/125954 "2018-09-30T19:18:46Z")
Working on a '12 Kia optima turbo. A varmit ate wires under the hood at the connectors. The signal wire to the starter was the first victim. Then the vacuum pump harness, alternator, a wheel speed wire, and cooling fan w… --- ## [1995 Dodge Dakota - Door question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-dodge-dakota-door-question/125907)
**Author:** [@duncan53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/duncan53)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2018, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-dodge-dakota-door-question/125907 "2018-09-30T15:52:46Z")
drivers door will not open from outside. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=771) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=773)