# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=81 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 82 --- ## [Firestone Lifetime Brake Service?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/firestone-lifetime-brake-service/191773)
**Author:** [@Defaultemode](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Defaultemode)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 11:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/firestone-lifetime-brake-service/191773 "2023-07-21T11:58:02Z")
Curious if anyone has experience with this service plan or knows what this coverage really means? I had a good experience with lifetime alignment package on an old car of mine. Wondering if this is similar. Thanks in ad… --- ## [2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid - Ride control gone](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-ride-control-gone/150407)
**Author:** [@RobertLane50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertLane50)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-ride-control-gone/150407 "2023-07-21T01:35:26Z")
The Ride Control (selection for normal, sport, or comfort settings) no longer works. Three Lincoln dealers have tested the electronic control module with test results “all normal” so they do not know what to do. Could … --- ## [Honda Odyssey Check Charge System](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-check-charge-system/191827)
**Author:** [@BrewCrewMan1819](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrewCrewMan1819)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-check-charge-system/191827 "2023-07-21T01:23:56Z")
2012 Honda Odyssey with CHeck Charge System Error on. Driving on freeway almost felt like i hit something but 110% did not hit something, the check battery light came on, and then 10 min later the check charge system cam… --- ## [Nissan Quest 95 inefficient engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-quest-95-inefficient-engine/191789)
**Author:** [@Yusean1792](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yusean1792)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-quest-95-inefficient-engine/191789 "2023-07-20T23:49:03Z")
I have a 1995 Nissan quest with only 80k miles on it. I’m observing black smoke come out of the tail pipe, really poor fuel economy (8 mpg) and a terrible smell. Does anyone know what might be happening and how to diagno… --- ## [Did my 82 year old mother get ripped off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-my-82-year-old-mother-get-ripped-off/191816)
**Author:** [@vrrotate\_186087](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vrrotate_186087)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-my-82-year-old-mother-get-ripped-off/191816 "2023-07-20T22:47:23Z")
My mother replaced the water pump on her ‘05 Buick LeSabre, and a few days later while driving the belt came off and the tensioner was destroyed (see pic.) The belt, in perfect condition, was hanging out the bottom of th… --- ## [2014 Lincoln MKX - Radio on the blink](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lincoln-mkx-radio-on-the-blink/191824)
**Author:** [@xblack29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xblack29)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lincoln-mkx-radio-on-the-blink/191824 "2023-07-20T21:13:59Z")
radio will turn off when ever. at start up the radio goes to bluetooth. the radio is playing when the car has been turned off, hours later. the fan likes to go really fast then slow down while driving --- ## [2014 Kia Soul, Rear tire(s) looking funky](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-soul-rear-tire-s-looking-funky/191807)
**Author:** [@Stinky1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stinky1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-soul-rear-tire-s-looking-funky/191807 "2023-07-20T20:15:54Z")
My mom was driving her car the other day and said she ran over something and picked it up in the tire. By the time she got it home and I got off work to come take a look at it it was flat (with nothing in the hole). I tr… --- ## [2002 Volkswagen Cabrio - Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volkswagen-cabrio-stalls/191772)
**Author:** [@RV10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RV10)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volkswagen-cabrio-stalls/191772 "2023-07-20T02:36:31Z")
Stalling while driving. Starts right back up and drives a few miles before it stalls again. --- ## [2016 Jeep Compass - Trans light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-compass-trans-light/191810)
**Author:** [@BenMontez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BenMontez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-compass-trans-light/191810 "2023-07-20T00:21:31Z")
Transmission light, lights up after about 30 minutes non-stop driving. --- ## [Can a broken PCV tube damage the engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-broken-pcv-tube-damage-the-engine/191792)
**Author:** [@helpo\_cars](https://community.cartalk.com/u/helpo_cars)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-broken-pcv-tube-damage-the-engine/191792 "2023-07-19T22:49:31Z")
my car was having a leaking valve gasket so went to a shop and got it fix. but after 3 week the car completely stop working. so i look under the hood, and notice 2 things, the first one was the engine cover was missin… --- ## [2007 Dodge Charger - Purrs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-charger-purrs/191752)
**Author:** [@Marie1978](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marie1978)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-charger-purrs/191752 "2023-07-19T21:55:02Z")
My 2007 Dodge Charger R/T 5.7ltr. has been making a strange “PURRING” sound that also has a serious vibration that is in sync with the “PURR.” When I first noticed this issue, it seemed to only occur when I was in idle. … --- ## [Stalling when clutch is down - clutch already replaced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-when-clutch-is-down-clutch-already-replaced/191801)
**Author:** [@mjfleach\_186076](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mjfleach_186076)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-when-clutch-is-down-clutch-already-replaced/191801 "2023-07-19T21:36:17Z")
Hey Just looking for some advice - I have an 07 fiesta Zetec and I had the clutch replaced about 4 months ago and everything was fine until a couple of weeks ago. Now when I am in 1st gear and I try to depress the clutc… --- ## [2018 Toyota Sienna - Poor mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-sienna-poor-mileage/191779)
**Author:** [@Greg20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greg20)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-sienna-poor-mileage/191779 "2023-07-19T21:35:15Z")
Lousy gas mileage, (12-13 mpg). Had it looked at by the dealer three times, and nothing has changed. (In-town use almost exclusively. In-town mileage was listed at 18-24 mpg by the manufacturer. Nothing seems to be mecha… --- ## [Car won't start, and battery seems charged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-and-battery-seems-charged/191630)
**Author:** [@allstarr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allstarr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-and-battery-seems-charged/191630 "2023-07-19T18:34:32Z")
I have a 1990 Ford T-Bird. My car has been having starting issues for a while. I’m not sure if the seat belt light being on whenever I have the car on is part of the issue, or not. Note that it’s on, even though I have i… --- ## [Lexus NX300 - should I buy out lease after repairs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-nx300-should-i-buy-out-lease-after-repairs/191754)
**Author:** [@Watters.carolyn\_186048](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Watters.carolyn_186048)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-nx300-should-i-buy-out-lease-after-repairs/191754 "2023-07-19T17:34:43Z")
In Jan 2020, I leased a 2020 NX300 (not hybrid) with the intention of buying out the lease in Jan 2024. In July 2021, the vehicle stopped driving while on the highway. The issue was described as “FOUND #2 CYLINDER MISFI… --- ## [Quad seat recliner doesn’t lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quad-seat-recliner-doesn-t-lock/191787)
**Author:** [@brian.nickel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brian.nickel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quad-seat-recliner-doesn-t-lock/191787 "2023-07-19T14:38:22Z")
While I wasn’t in town my van was used to take a bicycle to the shop. Somehow in the process, one of the second row quad seat backs was broken. No clue but I’m guessing a lot of force was applied to the back while not fu… --- ## [2013 GMC Sierra 1500 - Cabin filter help request](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-gmc-sierra-1500-cabin-filter-help-request/191724)
**Author:** [@Sheri46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sheri46)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-gmc-sierra-1500-cabin-filter-help-request/191724 "2023-07-18T22:04:16Z")
Does anyone know how to access the cabin air filter? Vin 1GTRIVEA3DZ394842 --- ## [Found Tool in Engine Compartment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/found-tool-in-engine-compartment/58674)
**Author:** [@Disk-error](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Disk-error)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/found-tool-in-engine-compartment/58674 "2023-07-18T21:15:32Z")
I?ve been driving my car for about a month without an issue after my last inspection / oil change. Then one day it started to make a noise when I pressed the break. After looking around I found a screwdriver loose in … --- ## [Sent wrong wire to ground. Now car will not turn on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sent-wrong-wire-to-ground-now-car-will-not-turn-on/191681)
**Author:** [@stealthypants\_186000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stealthypants_186000)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sent-wrong-wire-to-ground-now-car-will-not-turn-on/191681 "2023-07-18T18:55:24Z")
I was trying to install a wiring harness for a trailer and I believe I sent a wire to ground that was not supposed to be grounded. When I tried to start the car I heard a few clicks and the lights flashed a little and my… --- ## [Does anyone know the size of the rear shock absorber mount bracket bolts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-the-size-of-the-rear-shock-absorber-mount-bracket-bolts/191747)
**Author:** [@lmh\_users-groups\_185763](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lmh_users-groups_185763)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-the-size-of-the-rear-shock-absorber-mount-bracket-bolts/191747 "2023-07-18T16:09:11Z")
Hello, I need to replace the rear shocks on my 2010 but I have no real hope of removing the bolts that go through the top and bottom of the shocks. These are rusted far beyond removal. I have tried PB blaster and a torc… --- ## [Single Engine Stall 2013 Dodge Journey - No Check Engine Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/single-engine-stall-2013-dodge-journey-no-check-engine-light/191695)
**Author:** [@meltonman2022\_185994](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meltonman2022_185994)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/single-engine-stall-2013-dodge-journey-no-check-engine-light/191695 "2023-07-17T20:16:32Z")
Hello, I have a 2013 Dodge Journey 4-Cyl, 88,000 on Odometer. The car runs great. Yesterday as I was leaving work, I was going through a crosswalk 20mph zone, and as I was going, I realized I couldn’t accelerate. It is… --- ## [The 30,000/90,000 mile service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-30-000-90-000-mile-service/49556)
**Author:** [@pelimiedo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pelimiedo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-30-000-90-000-mile-service/49556 "2023-07-17T20:03:02Z")
I saw that the maintenance light on my car was coming on close to the 57,000 miles and I brought it to CarMax so they could check it, they said nothing was wrong, I think I need to make the oil change by 58,000. I have d… --- ## [2004 GMC Envoy - Dash lights out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-envoy-dash-lights-out/191759)
**Author:** [@AnnThompson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnnThompson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-envoy-dash-lights-out/191759 "2023-07-17T19:51:37Z")
all dash lights go out, shows no oil and fuel pressure, goes dead. sets up awhile then will crank. --- ## [2002 Cadillac CTS - Head gasket made me swear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cadillac-cts-head-gasket-made-me-swear/191704)
**Author:** [@232ss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/232ss)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2023, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cadillac-cts-head-gasket-made-me-swear/191704 "2023-07-16T22:15:17Z")
It was spitting white smoke from the exhaust pipe and there was a head gasket leaking and I was like WHAT THE #$!@!! --- ## [What is this car part called?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-car-part-called/191706)
**Author:** [@myusername1234](https://community.cartalk.com/u/myusername1234)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-car-part-called/191706 "2023-07-17T15:38:06Z")
2006 corolla. In the pics I am poking a rusted hole on this part (which I dont know the name of). What is this part called? It appears to connect to the exhaust system. How would a hole like this affect the car? Could it… --- ## [Ford F350 Not Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-f350-not-starting/191667)
**Author:** [@j.evon0096\_185270](https://community.cartalk.com/u/j.evon0096_185270)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-f350-not-starting/191667 "2023-07-17T14:50:42Z")
I recently purchased a used F350 to replace my current work truck. The previous owner said it had been sitting for around 5-6 months and now it doesn’t start. I figured it probably just needs some fresh diesel and a li… --- ## [2019 Dodge Durango - WIFI SNAFU](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-dodge-durango-wifi-snafu/191699)
**Author:** [@Btaylor16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Btaylor16)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-dodge-durango-wifi-snafu/191699 "2023-07-17T14:25:58Z")
Ive had my veh for 3 years now and still can’t get WiFi hotspot. Does anyone have a solution? --- ## [1978 Ford F100 - Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1978-ford-f100-stalls/191655)
**Author:** [@MR1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MR1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1978-ford-f100-stalls/191655 "2023-07-17T04:30:47Z")
While riding along, the truck stalls out. acts like vapor lock. --- ## [2011 Chevrolet 1500 - Lurches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-1500-lurches/191734)
**Author:** [@Billy37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Billy37)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-1500-lurches/191734 "2023-07-17T03:42:53Z")
2011 Silverado Z71 lurches forward sometimes. Can be moving fast or slow or stopped at a light. It feels just like some other vehicle bumped it from behind. One time when it lurched forward at a stop light it then stal… --- ## [Brake pedal feel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-feel/191115)
**Author:** [@jimkoe329\_179295](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimkoe329_179295)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-feel/191115 "2023-07-17T01:01:21Z")
I’ve been rebuilding master cylinders and brake systems since the 1960’s but this has me stumped. Need your opinions. My 2007 ABS equipped Kia Rondo continues to act like it has air in the system after repeated bleeding… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=80) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=82)