# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=793 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 794 --- ## [2015 Toyota Camry helicopter noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-camry-helicopter-noise/123983)
**Author:** [@lloydbrockman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lloydbrockman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-camry-helicopter-noise/123983 "2018-08-29T19:59:14Z")
Beginning at about 35mph a noise akin to a bad wheel bearing or a helicopter woop woop woop comes from the transmission and increases with acceleration. Wheel bearings have been checked and are not the problem. --- ## [2008 Nissan Altima transmission problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-altima-transmission-problem/123975)
**Author:** [@Rob03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rob03)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-altima-transmission-problem/123975 "2018-08-29T18:22:25Z")
Car has 185K miles. Drove about 50 miles and car lost acceleration. Got off freeway and hardly had enough power to get to a parking lot. Sounded like slight hining sound coming from engine. After waiting 15 mins start… --- ## [2004 Jeep Liberty front shock estimate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jeep-liberty-front-shock-estimate/123979)
**Author:** [@EHart39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EHart39)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jeep-liberty-front-shock-estimate/123979 "2018-08-29T18:17:53Z")
what is an approximate cost to have front only shocks replaced, brake light repaired, tires rotated. Thank you! --- ## [1986 Mercedes-Benz S-Class stalls on corner turns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-mercedes-benz-s-class-stalls-on-corner-turns/123973)
**Author:** [@JasonGaskill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JasonGaskill)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-mercedes-benz-s-class-stalls-on-corner-turns/123973 "2018-08-29T17:15:27Z")
ok, so my mom has been trying to get ahold of you guys. she has a 1986 MB 560SEL. it stalls when turning a corner. I installed a new fuel pump a few months back. still has the problem. any ideas? --- ## [1995 Ford F250 - battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-f250-battery-drain/123838)
**Author:** [@TerrySullivan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TerrySullivan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-f250-battery-drain/123838 "2018-08-29T16:39:37Z")
Hi guys I have a big F250 diesel pick up from 1995. It has about 225,000 miles on it and still runs great. i bought 2 new batteries about three years ago. And now i’m having problems starting it. the batteries are no… --- ## [Battery draining almost instantly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-draining-almost-instantly/123909)
**Author:** [@ciaranmurphy10\_141478](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ciaranmurphy10_141478)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-draining-almost-instantly/123909 "2018-08-29T16:26:20Z")
Hey guys, So a little backstory. A few weeks ago my Protege (2001 2.0 ES Manual) began giving intermittent starting issues. Every so often when I’d turn the key, I’d hear a click from the engine, but it wouldn’t crank. … --- ## [2003 Volvo V40 - Error code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volvo-v40-error-code/123962)
**Author:** [@Ron49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ron49)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volvo-v40-error-code/123962 "2018-08-29T15:58:23Z")
have error code p0015 “B” camshaft position-timing over retarded bank 1. Do you have any ideas what should be repaired? Thank you, Ron --- ## [2006 Hyundai Sonata parking lights stay on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-sonata-parking-lights-stay-on/123945)
**Author:** [@Dave23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dave23)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-sonata-parking-lights-stay-on/123945 "2018-08-29T15:25:19Z")
Parking lights don’t want to turn off. --- ## [My 2006 Saab 9-3 is slow to accelerate after I come to a stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2006-saab-9-3-is-slow-to-accelerate-after-i-come-to-a-stop/70209)
**Author:** [@gocardinals](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gocardinals)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2006-saab-9-3-is-slow-to-accelerate-after-i-come-to-a-stop/70209 "2018-08-29T15:03:43Z")
I have a 2006 Saab 9-3. Whenever I come to a stop and press the accelerator it is slow to accelerate. The check engine light is on, too. The rpm's do not rev up and the car slowly creeps by then eventually will start … --- ## [2009 Saturn Vue - Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-saturn-vue-starting-issues/123885)
**Author:** [@Jenny51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jenny51)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 10:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-saturn-vue-starting-issues/123885 "2018-08-29T10:45:03Z")
car won’t start unless i open the hood. radio flickers on and off. traction control light comes on and then if i make a quick stop for gas or something it won’t start again. --- ## [Ford Ranger ABS acting strange](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-abs-acting-strange/285)
**Author:** [@holabr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/holabr)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-abs-acting-strange/285 "2018-08-29T04:14:07Z")
I have a problem with the ABS system on my 2001 Ford Ranger. The ABS system intermittently activates when stopping on dry pavement. To diagnose the problem, my mechanic attached a Snap-On scan tool and drove the truck.… --- ## [2003 Ford Focus Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-focus-issue/123732)
**Author:** [@johnhdz21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnhdz21)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-focus-issue/123732 "2018-08-29T03:04:38Z")
I just started having issues with my 2003 Ford Focus ZX3 2.0. I turn it on and it’ll crank. Sometimes it turns on and sometimes I gotta give it some gas to turn on. Once its on and I let go of the gas it goes down on RPM… --- ## [2009 Jeep Compass engine turns but will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-compass-engine-turns-but-will-not-start/123869)
**Author:** [@AndroidM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AndroidM)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-compass-engine-turns-but-will-not-start/123869 "2018-08-29T02:56:48Z")
My upper radiator hose sprung a leak and coolant was spraying. Jeep was overheating so I pulled over and turned off engine. Replaced coolant and tried to restart engine but it wouldnt start. That was Monday last week. … --- ## [It feels like I'm cheating on my mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-feels-like-im-cheating-on-my-mechanic/121106)
**Author:** [@Stegy\_Frany](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stegy_Frany)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-feels-like-im-cheating-on-my-mechanic/121106 "2018-08-29T02:44:37Z")
So… some may recall that recently I was looking for a (newer or better than what I have now) used car to buy. In the end… it came down to a 20 year old Honda with more miles than my car… and couldn’t bring myself to do i… --- ## [2013 Kia Sorento - dash lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-sorento-dash-lights/123939)
**Author:** [@BrendaGarner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrendaGarner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 1:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-sorento-dash-lights/123939 "2018-08-29T01:40:20Z")
my ABS, ESC and DBC lights all came on the same time. What is going on? How can I fix it without going to a KIA dealer? --- ## [Belt squealing on 1999 Dodge 3500 Roadtrek Van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/belt-squealing-on-1999-dodge-3500-roadtrek-van/118017)
**Author:** [@Sciencemagic1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sciencemagic1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/belt-squealing-on-1999-dodge-3500-roadtrek-van/118017 "2018-08-29T00:48:04Z")
The belt squeals on my van, mainly when I am accelerating with the AC on. If I turn the AC off and then accelerate I don’t get squealing, and once up to speed I can turn the AC back on. I’ve replaced the belt multiple t… --- ## [Creaking from front end of Dodge Ram Van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-from-front-end-of-dodge-ram-van/123285)
**Author:** [@Sciencemagic1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sciencemagic1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-from-front-end-of-dodge-ram-van/123285 "2018-08-28T23:30:23Z")
1999 Dodge 3500 Road Trek. I rebuilt the front end about five years ago, replacing all ball joints, bushings, tie rods, shocks, etc. In the past year there has been a creaking noise that comes from the right front, onl… --- ## [2016 Subaru Legacy - Gearbox fluid change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-legacy-gearbox-fluid-change/123912)
**Author:** [@DennisPucci](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DennisPucci)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-legacy-gearbox-fluid-change/123912 "2018-08-28T21:07:51Z")
how important is it to change gear box oil at 60,000 miles in a 2016 Subaru Legacy --- ## [Ask Someone: 2017 Dodge Charger - Parts wait](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2017-dodge-charger-parts-wait/123864)
**Author:** [@Rick02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rick02)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2017-dodge-charger-parts-wait/123864 "2018-08-28T20:59:45Z")
Why is it taking weeks and months to receive a car part for new cars? We ordered a electronic rack and pinion for my new 2017 Charger Daytona and the parts manufacturers are not sending replacement parts til they have ma… --- ## [Is Bar's Radiator Stop Leak safe to use](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-bars-radiator-stop-leak-safe-to-use/63667)
**Author:** [@clevet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clevet)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2011, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-bars-radiator-stop-leak-safe-to-use/63667 "2011-04-14T16:56:31Z")
I have a 1998 ml320 with about 130,000 miles on it that has a slight radiator leak. This wouldnt be a problem except that I live in Baton Rouge, LA where even a slightly compromised radiator can be a problem in the summe… --- ## [Leather seat maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leather-seat-maintenance/123901)
**Author:** [@Cholly-Olly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cholly-Olly)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leather-seat-maintenance/123901 "2018-08-28T20:12:24Z")
I have a two year old car with leather seats. Everything is in good shape but I want to keep it that way. My previous car had leather seats but after 15 years the leather split in places, wore through in others. What … --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Impala - Off and then on dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-impala-off-and-then-on-dash/123906)
**Author:** [@Paul51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paul51)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-impala-off-and-then-on-dash/123906 "2018-08-28T18:40:53Z")
when activating signal lights all dash lights and power shuts down but then comes back on in a few seconds --- ## [2018 Hyundai Sonata - Battery Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-sonata-battery-issue/123898)
**Author:** [@ILYABRECQUE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ILYABRECQUE)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-sonata-battery-issue/123898 "2018-08-28T18:07:15Z")
WARNING Battery Discharging --- ## [2010 Nissan Altima Acceleration Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-altima-acceleration-issues/123829)
**Author:** [@throwawayajax2\_141429](https://community.cartalk.com/u/throwawayajax2_141429)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-altima-acceleration-issues/123829 "2018-08-28T18:05:51Z")
I drive a 2010 Nissan Altima 3.5L V6 SL Coupe with the CVT, just ticked over 130,000 miles and I’m having a bit of an issue. When starting from a dead stop or around the time it should shift into 2nd gear the accelerati… --- ## [2000 Pontiac Grand Am slips til you take your foot off the gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-pontiac-grand-am-slips-til-you-take-your-foot-off-the-gas/123844)
**Author:** [@MelissaBrennan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MelissaBrennan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-pontiac-grand-am-slips-til-you-take-your-foot-off-the-gas/123844 "2018-08-28T17:26:20Z")
Hi! I have listen to your radio show for years!! Completely baffled… The transmission slips in second but when you let up off the gas it goes into gear and keeps driving. I had the transmission replaced (against the adv… --- ## [Ask Someone: 2007 Ford Expedition EL -AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2007-ford-expedition-el-ac/123816)
**Author:** [@GregIsenberger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GregIsenberger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2007-ford-expedition-el-ac/123816 "2018-08-28T17:07:58Z")
The fan that blows either AC Cool or Heated air only works intermittently in the front area. The 2nd row or rear blower is not affected. Occasionally the AIR or Heat doesn’t blow when you start the car. Or, it sometimes … --- ## [2014 Honda CR-V - Trans shudder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-trans-shudder/123799)
**Author:** [@DennisTimberlake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DennisTimberlake)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-trans-shudder/123799 "2018-08-28T15:49:08Z")
Transmission shutters at lower gears between 22 to 35 mph especially after sitting long enough to cool down. Does not occur normally when you take off at higher rpm. --- ## [2006 Land Rover Range Rover Aux cooling pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-land-rover-range-rover-aux-cooling-pump/123835)
**Author:** [@JUSTINMUERS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JUSTINMUERS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-land-rover-range-rover-aux-cooling-pump/123835 "2018-08-28T15:14:13Z")
i have a 2006 Supercharged 4.2L RangeRover, that does not like to tow my trailer. I keep getting a fault code that pertains to auxiliary coolant pump isiues whenever I tow my tandem axle trailer . --- ## [2012 Lincoln MKX - AC Help. What next?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lincoln-mkx-ac-help-what-next/123842)
**Author:** [@cody39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cody39)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lincoln-mkx-ac-help-what-next/123842 "2018-08-28T14:11:44Z")
my A/C in my car is starting to blow hot air. it gradually got hotter and hotter in the past couple months. i bought a cannister to recharge it and that didnt work. one side got cold but soon stopped working and both sid… --- ## [1998 Ford Explorer - Advice on timing change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-explorer-advice-on-timing-change/123879)
**Author:** [@Paul57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paul57)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-explorer-advice-on-timing-change/123879 "2018-08-28T14:08:27Z")
what is neede to replace atiming chain in the5.0liter ? Should water pump be replaced at the same time? estmate of cost? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=792) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=794)