# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=850 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 851 --- ## [I observed an interesting smog inspection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-observed-an-interesting-smog-inspection/118559)
**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-observed-an-interesting-smog-inspection/118559 "2018-06-06T02:03:01Z")
Hey guys, This morning I got one of my cars smogged. It passed with flying colors, as I pretty much knew it would. I’ll spare you the reasons why I felt that way ahead of time Anyways, this is a car which I KNOW was … --- ## [Noisy 2004 Ford Expedition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-2004-ford-expedition/118377)
**Author:** [@LSpearstein](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LSpearstein)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-2004-ford-expedition/118377 "2018-06-06T01:31:51Z")
2004 Ford Expedition 4.6L 2wd Eddie Bauer 165k miles This is a stumper. Ever since the car was new practically, there is a low roar in the drivers side wheel. It is super annoying over time. I remember my Father tal… --- ## [Engine running hot in 2011 Ford Taurus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-running-hot-in-2011-ford-taurus/118710)
**Author:** [@williamking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williamking)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-running-hot-in-2011-ford-taurus/118710 "2018-06-06T01:22:04Z")
engine running hot changed thermostat still running hot --- ## [1988 Mercedes-Benz S-Class won't start in the morning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-mercedes-benz-s-class-wont-start-in-the-morning/118700)
**Author:** [@ChaitramSeepersad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChaitramSeepersad)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-mercedes-benz-s-class-wont-start-in-the-morning/118700 "2018-06-06T01:08:38Z")
having problem Park my Car at nite in the Morning Car does not start Battrey is Dead. something is Draining the power overnite --- ## [Honda CRV 2011 (ENTER CODE)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-2011-enter-code/65997)
**Author:** [@shiraaz27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shiraaz27)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-2011-enter-code/65997 "2018-06-05T21:56:54Z")
My Sister is having an Honda CRV 2011 model with almost 6000 mi on it. Recently we went for a vacation for 3 days on a rental car and somehow the inside lights which works while you open or close the door remained opened… --- ## [2005 Lexus ES 330 window won't go down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lexus-es-330-window-wont-go-down/118694)
**Author:** [@PaulStonikas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulStonikas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lexus-es-330-window-wont-go-down/118694 "2018-06-05T21:24:41Z")
I have the same problem. Right window does not go down. If I hold it from both sides and move it back and forth while having someone depress the down switch, it goes down. It will then work for a while until it gets stuc… --- ## [2010 toyota corolla - AC not turning on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla-ac-not-turning-on/118587)
**Author:** [@karrak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karrak)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla-ac-not-turning-on/118587 "2018-06-05T19:11:56Z")
I have a 2010 Toyota Corolla, not sure of engine size, 101K miles, and my entire ac system decided to stop working on my way home from work (fan and compressor). I checked all the fuses in the car and under the hood. The… --- ## [2001 Ford Tempo air filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-tempo-air-filter/118683)
**Author:** [@Terry-P](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terry-P)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-tempo-air-filter/118683 "2018-06-05T17:55:31Z")
Just bought Ford Taurus 2001. What is the cheapest and latest air filter that I can use? Make and part #, please, am not finding accurate info anywhere else. Also, what Power Steering fluid do I need? Thanks!! --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Uplander won't run more than 30 seconds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-uplander-wont-run-more-than-30-seconds/118687)
**Author:** [@carlos47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carlos47)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-uplander-wont-run-more-than-30-seconds/118687 "2018-06-05T17:45:28Z")
uplander won’t run more than 30 seconds with Map sensor plugged in and has open circuit code P0641 --- ## [What is this white stuff on my "new" tires?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-white-stuff-on-my-new-tires/118666)
**Author:** [@Triathlor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triathlor)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-white-stuff-on-my-new-tires/118666 "2018-06-05T15:49:18Z")
Hello! I just purchased a set of new tires from Simpletire. They had a white’ish film on all 4 tires that can only be removed by rubbing them with your fingers! I am wondering what the heck this residue is? Tire shine? … --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Avalanche oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-avalanche-oil-consumption/118573)
**Author:** [@Bill03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill03)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-avalanche-oil-consumption/118573 "2018-06-05T13:47:45Z")
Why high oil consumption occurring 5.3 liter engine? Engine seems to be running fine, no smoke or oil leaks but oil level down 2 or 3 quarts at 5K mile oil change. Dealer recommends tearing engine down and possibe $8K … --- ## [2004 Volvo S60 squeals in the rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volvo-s60-squeals-in-the-rain/118607)
**Author:** [@philiphorton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/philiphorton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volvo-s60-squeals-in-the-rain/118607 "2018-06-05T00:06:29Z")
when driving in heavy rain i get an on godly high pitch squeel from the muffler area, sounds like a tornado siren and i have to stop the car as its to loud to drive --- ## [What to do with my 2001 Volkswagen Jetta?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-with-my-2001-volkswagen-jetta/118672)
**Author:** [@jameswilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameswilson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-with-my-2001-volkswagen-jetta/118672 "2018-06-05T12:22:08Z")
torn. 2001 vw jetta glx vr6. replaced with clean used engine with new guides and tensioners. ( the original blew up at 65k due to worn guides). at 75kthe auto transmission is in limp mode 3gear and reverse. 6th module/el… --- ## [2015 Toyota Land Cruiser speaker won’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-land-cruiser-speaker-won-t-work/118679)
**Author:** [@babukottapadi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/babukottapadi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-land-cruiser-speaker-won-t-work/118679 "2018-06-05T12:18:12Z")
speaker not working properly. --- ## [Driving with bent valves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-with-bent-valves/118298)
**Author:** [@Areti](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Areti)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-with-bent-valves/118298 "2018-06-05T12:05:34Z")
Dear Car Talk: I have a 2001 Acura Integra LS Coupe. 4 years ago, my timing belt broke. I wasn’t aware that replacing the timing belt was a preventative maintenance issue and the belt broke on me just as I hit 105,000 m… --- ## [Chronic ignition coil problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chronic-ignition-coil-problems/76342)
**Author:** [@Gordol](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gordol)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 6:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chronic-ignition-coil-problems/76342 "2018-06-05T06:50:09Z")
Can a problem elsewhere in the system cause ignition coils to go bad? I have an '03 Mazda 6s, 147k miles, owned it since new (Dec '02). 3 1/2 ~ 4 years ago, over a period of 6 months I had to replace 4 of the 6 coils. A … --- ## [2013 Dodge Grand Caravan transmission problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-grand-caravan-transmission-problems/118393)
**Author:** [@Winslow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Winslow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-grand-caravan-transmission-problems/118393 "2018-06-05T04:32:02Z")
Have you had transmission problems? --- ## [2015 Lexus NX 300H protection warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-nx-300h-protection-warranty/118564)
**Author:** [@PhililpMartin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhililpMartin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 4:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-nx-300h-protection-warranty/118564 "2018-06-05T04:13:47Z")
My question is not reaaly about my car, a 2015 Lexus NX200t F sport. I just bought it after my lease expired on May 2015 with 26,651 miles. I did not have it pre-certified, instead I got a protection warranty for $70.00/… --- ## [2006 Ford Taurus X jumping out of gear when parked?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-taurus-x-jumping-out-of-gear-when-parked/118647)
**Author:** [@Pratt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pratt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-taurus-x-jumping-out-of-gear-when-parked/118647 "2018-06-05T03:41:51Z")
do these cars have any jumping out of gear when parked --- ## [2007 Chevy Trailblazer Headlights go out at random while driving at night](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevy-trailblazer-headlights-go-out-at-random-while-driving-at-night/86801)
**Author:** [@302trucker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/302trucker)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevy-trailblazer-headlights-go-out-at-random-while-driving-at-night/86801 "2018-06-05T02:17:34Z")
While driving at night time the headlights will go out at random. The marker lights will stay on and the lights will still not turn on if I switch the light switch from "automatic" to "on". When the lights are out I ca… --- ## [1999 Volkswagen Golf difficulty shifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-volkswagen-golf-difficulty-shifting/118024)
**Author:** [@HilaryTodhunter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HilaryTodhunter)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-volkswagen-golf-difficulty-shifting/118024 "2018-06-05T01:14:12Z")
Hello! I have a manual 1999 Golf. I am having difficulty changing into first gear after I have been in reverse. When I first start driving I can switch smoothly (usually just once), but later in the trip it becomes incr… --- ## [2005 Isuzu Pickup doesn't crank or start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-isuzu-pickup-doesnt-crank-or-start/118609)
**Author:** [@Clivemakumire](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clivemakumire)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-isuzu-pickup-doesnt-crank-or-start/118609 "2018-06-05T00:23:19Z")
My isuzu kb 300 engine check light does not come at all when car is at on position and other dash lights will be there…further more the vehicle does not start or crank at all. --- ## [Repairing a 4 wheel drive that's not engaging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repairing-a-4-wheel-drive-thats-not-engaging/62455)
**Author:** [@everestwant2be](https://community.cartalk.com/u/everestwant2be)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repairing-a-4-wheel-drive-thats-not-engaging/62455 "2018-06-05T00:19:53Z")
I have a 4 wheel drive truck, with the 4 wheel drive not engaging. Is it better to have a auto repair garage diagonis the issue or take it to a transmission shop? --- ## [2013 Honda Accord sometimes won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-accord-sometimes-won-t-start/118575)
**Author:** [@Sam21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sam21)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-accord-sometimes-won-t-start/118575 "2018-06-04T23:17:42Z")
I have a 2013 Honda Accord 4 cyl. with 78,000 miles. Replaced the battery and starter last year. Recently sometimes it just won’t start. I put in and play with it for a while and then it will start. My mechanic doesn’t… --- ## [2016 Dodge Challenger whine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-challenger-whine/118266)
**Author:** [@paul26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paul26)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-challenger-whine/118266 "2018-06-04T22:25:38Z")
when it is cool it whines real bad in the rear like the old 60s and 70s did like it may be coming from universal joint or rear gear when car gets warm it stops also from 1st to 2nd slow shifting when cool --- ## [2005 Mercury Grand Marquis windshield wipers activate on their own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercury-grand-marquis-windshield-wipers-activate-on-their-own/118262)
**Author:** [@DanielGriffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanielGriffin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercury-grand-marquis-windshield-wipers-activate-on-their-own/118262 "2018-06-04T22:03:59Z")
Has anyone had problems with the windshield wipers activating by themselves? This is driving me nuts! --- ## [2005 GMC Envoy XL ABS/brake lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-envoy-xl-abs-brake-lights/118453)
**Author:** [@Susan48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Susan48)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-envoy-xl-abs-brake-lights/118453 "2018-06-04T21:57:31Z")
My 2005 GMC Envoy’s gas guage hasn’t worked since we got it. We just watch the trip meter. Now the ABS light and Brake light are on and beeping. The have been checked by licensed serviceman and they are fine. He clea… --- ## [2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class whistles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-benz-slk-class-whistles/118591)
**Author:** [@Brett16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brett16)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-benz-slk-class-whistles/118591 "2018-06-04T21:32:23Z")
My 2012 Mercedes SLK 350 convertible is making a god-awful whistling sound where the front of the roof makes contact with the top of the windshield. The rubber weather stripping looks to be in good condition. Is there an… --- ## [2009 Jeep Patriot warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-patriot-warning-lights/118651)
**Author:** [@kimbuchanan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kimbuchanan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-patriot-warning-lights/118651 "2018-06-04T21:21:38Z")
what makes light for abs, esp and bas come on --- ## [2016 Nissan Frontier flashing airbag light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-frontier-flashing-airbag-light/118629)
**Author:** [@Herrera](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Herrera)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-frontier-flashing-airbag-light/118629 "2018-06-04T21:13:14Z")
My 2016 Nissan Frontier airbag Light started flashing, anybody with the same problem [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=849) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=851)