# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=803 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 804 --- ## [2015 Fit needs new brakes at only 19,000 miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-fit-needs-new-brakes-at-only-19-000-miles/122846)
**Author:** [@BillSchwee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillSchwee)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-fit-needs-new-brakes-at-only-19-000-miles/122846 "2018-08-14T18:26:43Z")
Dear Car Talk: My wife bought a brand new 2015 Honda Fit three years ago and and at her most recent service was told that it needed new front brakes…at 19,000 miles! I’ve been around cars for a while and have known bra… --- ## [PCM needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pcm-needed/122940)
**Author:** [@RB533](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RB533)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pcm-needed/122940 "2018-08-14T16:20:53Z")
I need a PCM for my 1997 dodge grand caravan LE 3.8L and would like to know if anyone has used a place that repairs your old one or has good success with remanufactured. Also have a decent warranty and no hassle if there… --- ## [Replacing 2014 Acura MDX heat shield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-2014-acura-mdx-heat-shield/122946)
**Author:** [@Mary58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mary58)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-2014-acura-mdx-heat-shield/122946 "2018-08-14T15:10:21Z")
How expensive is it to replace a heat shield --- ## [2017 Jeep Renegade - Why didn't airbag go off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-renegade-why-didnt-airbag-go-off/122320)
**Author:** [@Romano32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Romano32)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-renegade-why-didnt-airbag-go-off/122320 "2018-08-14T14:36:30Z")
I just had an accident with my car, its under 5000 mi and a few months old. I was pulling into my parking space with my brakes on, and it luched forward and came to stop by a cement beam. My chest hit the steering wheel … --- ## [1998 Ford Expedition - priming lash adjusters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-expedition-priming-lash-adjusters/122832)
**Author:** [@DAVIDBOGUE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DAVIDBOGUE)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-expedition-priming-lash-adjusters/122832 "2018-08-14T14:07:06Z")
Do need to prime new lash adjusters? I soak them in oil overnight and installed them and now have loud tapping noise. --- ## [2015 Acura MDX - Braking- Clicking then grinding sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-acura-mdx-braking-clicking-then-grinding-sound/122675)
**Author:** [@Buddy122333](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Buddy122333)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-acura-mdx-braking-clicking-then-grinding-sound/122675 "2018-08-14T13:30:57Z")
Link to audio: https://photos.app.goo.gl/NWyNeVNfw8bfK5S58 My car started making this sound yesterday when I would stop at a light. This morning it didn’t make the sound until I had driven for 10 minutes. Does anyone … --- ## [1996 mitsubishi Eclipse gsx struggling to turn over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mitsubishi-eclipse-gsx-struggling-to-turn-over/122920)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Velez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris_Velez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 11:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mitsubishi-eclipse-gsx-struggling-to-turn-over/122920 "2018-08-14T11:59:35Z")
Recently bought a car, the starter was bad, so i replaced that. It has a new battery and alternator is working fine, when you try to turn the car on, it struggles to turn over. Need any ideas --- ## [Saturn ignition key problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-ignition-key-problem/122916)
**Author:** [@stevemoore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stevemoore)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 9:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-ignition-key-problem/122916 "2018-08-14T09:35:59Z")
I have a 2004 Saturn Vue with an ignition key problem. The key won’t turn all the way back to the right and lock into the PARK position any longer. The key is also loose when the engine is running and the key has actuall… --- ## [2010 Hyundai Elantra aux fuse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-elantra-aux-fuse/122898)
**Author:** [@Angelique1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angelique1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 9:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-elantra-aux-fuse/122898 "2018-08-14T09:12:18Z")
My charger port and aux input wasn’t working so I checked the fuse box and the charger fuse was blown. I changed the one for the charger and it works now. I cannot for the life of me find the one for the aux. someone ple… --- ## [2013 Kia Rio - Won't start sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-rio-wont-start-sometimes/122913)
**Author:** [@FlorenceWheatley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FlorenceWheatley)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-rio-wont-start-sometimes/122913 "2018-08-14T02:47:33Z")
My car intermitenly does not start right away. Battery,Alternator,check out okay.Two mechanics said I needed a new gas cap. so I replaced this and my car is still doing this. What is wrong? Can you help? --- ## [2001 Toyota 4Runner runs rough on restart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-4runner-runs-rough-on-restart/122918)
**Author:** [@EllenFriedman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EllenFriedman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-4runner-runs-rough-on-restart/122918 "2018-08-14T02:17:12Z")
The car runs fine for the first 10 or 15 minutes, but if you have to sit at a stop light, or especially if you stop and restart it, then it starts to run rough and shake when idling. The check engine light is on. Am plan… --- ## [2007 Toyota Camry consumes a lot of oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-consumes-a-lot-of-oil/122727)
**Author:** [@victor43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/victor43)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-consumes-a-lot-of-oil/122727 "2018-08-14T02:08:37Z")
Toyota camry 4cyliner is uses a lot of oil between oil changes .about 4 Qt. what is the solution. I also have 2000 and 2016 Toyota camry no problem. --- ## [Oil change intervals for a car rarely used](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-intervals-for-a-car-rarely-used/122572)
**Author:** [@WalterHollingsworth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WalterHollingsworth)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-intervals-for-a-car-rarely-used/122572 "2018-08-14T01:52:34Z")
How often should the oil be changed if the car is driven less than 200 miles per year? --- ## [Heavy vibration persists after new mounts installed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heavy-vibration-persists-after-new-mounts-installed/122840)
**Author:** [@ThomasClouser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThomasClouser)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heavy-vibration-persists-after-new-mounts-installed/122840 "2018-08-14T01:08:16Z")
I had vibrations 6 years ago in 2000 Ford Focus wagon. Mechanic replaced one of the engine mounts, but it did nothing. Recently, I had all three motor mounts replaced at a different place and I still get heavy vibratio… --- ## [If my AC works fine at the start of the drive, and then doesn't work at all, could it be low on refrigerant?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-my-ac-works-fine-at-the-start-of-the-drive-and-then-doesnt-work-at-all-could-it-be-low-on-refrigerant/122911)
**Author:** [@Studly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Studly)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-my-ac-works-fine-at-the-start-of-the-drive-and-then-doesnt-work-at-all-could-it-be-low-on-refrigerant/122911 "2018-08-14T00:49:35Z")
With my 07 Odyssey, the AC will work fine (with nice cold air coming out) when the car is first started and will work for maybe 5 minutes or so. Then just warm air comes out of the vents. When the air turns warm, the com… --- ## [2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE - replacing tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-gle-replacing-tires/122719)
**Author:** [@ThomasE.Haney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThomasE.Haney)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-gle-replacing-tires/122719 "2018-08-14T00:30:07Z")
I have been told by tire people that vehicles such as mine (7speed automatic tranny, rear wheel drive) are so sensitively balanced that when replacing two tires (say, front), that the rear should also be replaced lest th… --- ## [Will summer tires for my 2018 Impala cut road noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-summer-tires-for-my-2018-impala-cut-road-noise/122842)
**Author:** [@Hayes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hayes)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-summer-tires-for-my-2018-impala-cut-road-noise/122842 "2018-08-14T00:27:20Z")
I have a 1 month old Impala Premier with a lot of tire noise, it has 20 inch wheels, the OEM tires are P245/40R20 Bridgestone RE 97AS 95V M&S. Will I see an noticeable reduction in tire noise by changing tires to Summer… --- ## [2006 Buick LaCrosse - Drain, drop, or flush?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-lacrosse-drain-drop-or-flush/122883)
**Author:** [@TwillaEstes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwillaEstes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-lacrosse-drain-drop-or-flush/122883 "2018-08-14T00:26:59Z")
I have added over 200,000 miles to my 2006 Buick LaCrosse since I bought it in 2007. It runs like a top and is reliable as the sunrise. Lest I get tied up in more cliches, let me get on with my question. My mechanic h… --- ## [2006 Toyota Camry Buy new or keep old?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-camry-buy-new-or-keep-old/121667)
**Author:** [@susanrenehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/susanrenehan)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-camry-buy-new-or-keep-old/121667 "2018-08-14T00:17:38Z")
My Toyota has 138,000 hard driven miles, I haul a lot of soda and goods to my deli. It is running o.k. just replaced battery and tires. should I think about getting a newer car now or finish riding it into the ground? … --- ## [1998 Ford F150 Seems low power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-f150-seems-low-power/122877)
**Author:** [@Dreildrag](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dreildrag)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-f150-seems-low-power/122877 "2018-08-14T00:15:53Z")
I just got a truck and not 30 minutes off the used lot had a oil pump failure. I took it to a Kwick Kar shop and dropped it with the instructions to look it over bumper to bumper I dont want any problems for at least a… --- ## [How often oil change on Mazda 5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-oil-change-on-mazda-5/122687)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-oil-change-on-mazda-5/122687 "2018-08-14T00:15:06Z")
I drove 3.5k on freeway (99%) since the last change with regular oil - approx Jan 2018. Fluid color looks very good on inspection. Manual says 7.5k for my kind of drive - or 5k otherwise. Oil is also 1cm higher from t… --- ## [2002 Toyota Corolla - radio and clock messed up after dealer work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-corolla-radio-and-clock-messed-up-after-dealer-work/122777)
**Author:** [@galeeichhorn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/galeeichhorn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-corolla-radio-and-clock-messed-up-after-dealer-work/122777 "2018-08-13T23:53:29Z")
car returned from dealer with radio and clock messed up. bluetooth in radio disabled. why would they do that and how do I get it working? --- ## [2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class won't start, but battery is good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercedes-benz-c-class-wont-start-but-battery-is-good/122858)
**Author:** [@jackson30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jackson30)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercedes-benz-c-class-wont-start-but-battery-is-good/122858 "2018-08-13T23:43:52Z")
The car does not start. Battery is good, not quite a year old. lights are good, horn works, when turning the ignition switch, there is no connection to the starter. Is there is a fuse or relay to look at? --- ## [1999 Mazda 626 - separate keys?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mazda-626-separate-keys/122804)
**Author:** [@PatrickDumouchel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatrickDumouchel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mazda-626-separate-keys/122804 "2018-08-13T23:20:02Z")
Just bought this car. Does my car have separate keys for trunk, ignition and passenger side door? --- ## [2003 Toyota Camry - dashboard lights flicker, loud buzzing sound when I try to start (won't turn on)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-camry-dashboard-lights-flicker-loud-buzzing-sound-when-i-try-to-start-wont-turn-on/122791)
**Author:** [@pearljo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pearljo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-camry-dashboard-lights-flicker-loud-buzzing-sound-when-i-try-to-start-wont-turn-on/122791 "2018-08-13T23:18:34Z")
Hi all! Longtime listener, first time caller. (So to speak.) I have a 2003 Toyota Camry with 100,500 miles on it. However, it has been through many brutal New York winters and lived through three years of the West Virgi… --- ## [Car Back Tire Thumping Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-back-tire-thumping-noise/122910)
**Author:** [@Eric\_Armstrong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eric_Armstrong)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-back-tire-thumping-noise/122910 "2018-08-13T23:15:44Z")
I have a 2004 highlander thats started to make a thumping noise that sounds like its coming from the back tire whenever the car is in motion. It doesnt seem to get worse when I turn a corner but its very rhythmic, sounds… --- ## [2001 Toyota Highlander won't turn over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-highlander-wont-turn-over/122774)
**Author:** [@alan52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alan52)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-highlander-wont-turn-over/122774 "2018-08-13T23:13:13Z")
2001 highlander turns over but wont start. intermittent --- ## [2007 Chevrolet Impala - low pressure AC port](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-impala-low-pressure-ac-port/122604)
**Author:** [@JohnMurphy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnMurphy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-impala-low-pressure-ac-port/122604 "2018-08-13T21:43:54Z")
where is low pressure port A/C port on 2007 Chevrolet Impala --- ## [2009 Subaru Forester - Thumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-thumps/122892)
**Author:** [@amy21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amy21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-thumps/122892 "2018-08-13T21:24:26Z")
Our Forester is making a thump thump thump sound with the rotation of the wheels, but ONLY after we’ve driven for some miles at freeway speed, then when we stop in a town, driving in a parking lot, or making slow, sharp … --- ## [2014 Buick Verano - Looking for fellow owners to tell me if they have these AC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-verano-looking-for-fellow-owners-to-tell-me-if-they-have-these-ac-issues/122887)
**Author:** [@BARBARALINGLE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BARBARALINGLE)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-verano-looking-for-fellow-owners-to-tell-me-if-they-have-these-ac-issues/122887 "2018-08-13T21:14:36Z")
Anyone hear a short rattling sound when starting car when a/c is already on? Also does anyone have cool air for heat until you turn temperature gauge over 80 degrees? Thanks [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=802) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=804)