# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=864 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 865 --- ## [2014 Dodge Caravan fluid leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-caravan-fluid-leak/117465)
**Author:** [@Rodney00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rodney00)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-caravan-fluid-leak/117465 "2018-05-17T02:17:24Z")
been noticing oil or trans fluid leak stains in my driveway not sure what it is any suggestions --- ## [‘98 Expedition help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-expedition-help/117540)
**Author:** [@Lilirose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lilirose)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-expedition-help/117540 "2018-05-17T02:09:42Z")
I have a ‘98 Expedition with approx. 213xxx on the body and 85xxx on the engine. My alignment was really off after replacing the tie rods and it took awhile for me to fix it. (Bad car owner I’m aware) took it in Monday, … --- ## [1998 Ford F-150 P0174](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-f-150-p0174/117462)
**Author:** [@Jkrow1881](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jkrow1881)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-f-150-p0174/117462 "2018-05-17T01:20:35Z")
Hello I have a 98 F150 and last year I noticed it started running a little rough. The exhaust had broke apart on the drivers side where the exhaust pipe turns down just before the cat. I noticed it was running like gar… --- ## [05 Ford Escape Starting issue mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-ford-escape-starting-issue-mystery/117391)
**Author:** [@Farrah\_Sausser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Farrah_Sausser)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-ford-escape-starting-issue-mystery/117391 "2018-05-16T21:51:09Z")
2005 ford escape xlt v6 mystery starting issues. Sooooo it’s been going on two months, replaced the starter 2 weeks ago and it ran for 2 days before not starting. Got the battery charged Friday it wouldn’t start on the f… --- ## [2000 Chevrolet Cavalier off track light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-cavalier-off-track-light/117434)
**Author:** [@Elzina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elzina)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-cavalier-off-track-light/117434 "2018-05-16T19:07:35Z")
car seems to drive ok but the off track light comes on and it is leaking something and sometimes it says track off --- ## [ What is Drive Shaft Play ?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-drive-shaft-play/117482)
**Author:** [@phanhuyen345](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phanhuyen345)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-drive-shaft-play/117482 "2018-05-16T18:46:36Z")
I’ve got a 94 Mazda B2300, 131000 miles.I drive it on the freeway at normal speeds, take my foot off the gas to let someone merge or something and then put my foot back on the gas I hear a load bang. Sort of like a hamme… --- ## [Teetotaler's car smells like pot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teetotalers-car-smells-like-pot/92821)
**Author:** [@ontheportside](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ontheportside)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teetotalers-car-smells-like-pot/92821 "2018-05-16T18:02:20Z")
Good afternoon, This is my first post so I thank you in advance for your time and consideration. I'm coming to the experts because I'm at a loss as to what to do. My wife's car smells like marijuana. Neither of us … --- ## [2009 Chevrolet HHR #C0550](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-hhr-c0550/117489)
**Author:** [@LeeElliott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeeElliott)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-hhr-c0550/117489 "2018-05-16T17:30:44Z")
Service trac and service Esc. ABS,BRAKE and traction lights on. Code C0550 . Took to shop and were not able to diagnose problem. Glitz in computer?? --- ## [2008 Mitsubishi Lancer changes stations and volume on its own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mitsubishi-lancer-changes-stations-and-volume-on-its-own/117476)
**Author:** [@Laura40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Laura40)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mitsubishi-lancer-changes-stations-and-volume-on-its-own/117476 "2018-05-16T17:08:06Z")
My radio changes stations and volume as well as switches from CD fm am or off all on its own . --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Traverse traction control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-traverse-traction-control/117513)
**Author:** [@Mandy26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mandy26)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-traverse-traction-control/117513 "2018-05-16T17:05:13Z")
I will be driving and my 2012 Traverse says traction control off then a few minutes later its gone. This has me scared. my traverse only has 65000 miles. I am scared to put it in the shop. $$$$ What do you recommend I … --- ## [2001 BMW 530 expansion tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-bmw-530-expansion-tank/117499)
**Author:** [@BadMotorWorks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BadMotorWorks)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-bmw-530-expansion-tank/117499 "2018-05-16T16:51:17Z")
2001 BMW 530, 146,000 miles, Well Maintained, Original owner. Coolant flushed every 4 years as per manual. Pinhole leak near top of expansion tank, can see it bubbling when hot, no overheating problems but need to occasi… --- ## [2004 Pontiac Sunfire key was stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-sunfire-key-was-stuck/117389)
**Author:** [@FredReynolds](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FredReynolds)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-sunfire-key-was-stuck/117389 "2018-05-16T16:33:31Z")
An unusual problem for wife’s Sunfire (she’s 82 and I am 88). For 2 days she drove it, and despite advice from Pontiac Help, the key was stuck in the ignition. Then I drove it the next day, and it came right out. She … --- ## [2014 Ford E250 paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-e250-paint/117503)
**Author:** [@kenbratton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kenbratton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-e250-paint/117503 "2018-05-16T16:15:57Z")
Is there a recall on the paint job. --- ## [Likelihood I will kill myself or someone else with Sensor Code PO 221 Throttle/Pedal Sensor (?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/likelihood-i-will-kill-myself-or-someone-else-with-sensor-code-po-221-throttle-pedal-sensor/117439)
**Author:** [@rrelf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rrelf)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/likelihood-i-will-kill-myself-or-someone-else-with-sensor-code-po-221-throttle-pedal-sensor/117439 "2018-05-16T15:42:56Z")
Hi, I have a 2000 Saturn LW2. It’s getting old and there are a lot of things that need repaired (approx. $3000 worth of work, including probably a new or reconditioned transmission). I am considering whether to sell it o… --- ## [1998 Ford F350 warning light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-f350-warning-light/117506)
**Author:** [@Buie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Buie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-f350-warning-light/117506 "2018-05-16T15:16:29Z")
Service Engine Soon light is on. Serious? --- ## [Recommendations old car sitting?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendations-old-car-sitting/111119)
**Author:** [@hiker16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hiker16)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendations-old-car-sitting/111119 "2018-05-16T14:47:57Z")
My wife has her first car (1996 Honda civic) sitting in an (attached, but unheated) garage; it’s been sitting for about three years, due to some titling issues (was joint property between her and her estranged mother; is… --- ## [2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class top won't go all the way down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-benz-sl-class-top-wont-go-all-the-way-down/117456)
**Author:** [@mikeblough](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikeblough)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-benz-sl-class-top-wont-go-all-the-way-down/117456 "2018-05-16T14:36:35Z")
top wont go all the way down. goes half way and stops. --- ## [2002 Honda CR-V needs AC service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-cr-v-needs-ac-service/117359)
**Author:** [@MarkZ14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkZ14)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-cr-v-needs-ac-service/117359 "2018-05-16T14:05:10Z")
Where is the best place to go to go for freon i.e., air conditioning service? --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Traverse - aftermarket fog light question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-traverse-aftermarket-fog-light-question/117329)
**Author:** [@Ed50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed50)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 9:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-traverse-aftermarket-fog-light-question/117329 "2018-05-16T09:37:23Z")
Should I replace my factory fog lights with LED fog lights? --- ## [2007 Ford Focus rubbing noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-focus-rubbing-noise/117357)
**Author:** [@GaryCoyle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryCoyle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 8:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-focus-rubbing-noise/117357 "2018-05-16T08:37:32Z")
Rubbing noise when take foot off brake, --- ## [93 f 150 Do i need a new fuel pump?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-f-150-do-i-need-a-new-fuel-pump/117417)
**Author:** [@Alexlovesfords](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alexlovesfords)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 6:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-f-150-do-i-need-a-new-fuel-pump/117417 "2018-05-16T06:07:06Z")
I have a 1993 f 150 that won’t start think it may be fuel pump after I hit it with starter fluid it starts but wont stay running any advise? --- ## [Possible blown head gasket?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-blown-head-gasket/117473)
**Author:** [@Nick\_Law](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nick_Law)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-blown-head-gasket/117473 "2018-05-16T04:44:53Z")
hey guys, ive been very paranoid about my head gasket. I dont have any symptoms of a blown head gasket, e.g white smoke, overheating, milky oil, losing coolant etc. Is it possible that a head gasket can blow without sho… --- ## [1998 Dodge Ram 1500 missing oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-ram-1500-missing-oil/117419)
**Author:** [@ken13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ken13)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-ram-1500-missing-oil/117419 "2018-05-16T03:49:21Z")
were is my oil going no lights on no smoke --- ## [Roadtrip from Idaho to Texas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roadtrip-from-idaho-to-texas/117450)
**Author:** [@domincha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/domincha)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roadtrip-from-idaho-to-texas/117450 "2018-05-16T03:06:42Z")
So I’m moving back home from Idaho to Texas. It’s a 1517 mile trip. I will be making it in a 92 camry with almost 290,000 miles on it. I plan to get an oil change as well as fix a leaky fuel line. I don’t know as much as… --- ## [Car brakes makes scraping noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-brakes-makes-scraping-noise/117396)
**Author:** [@Carlos0598](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carlos0598)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-brakes-makes-scraping-noise/117396 "2018-05-16T02:56:00Z")
Hi so I recently came back to New York after being gone for a few months and I was gone for the harsh weather. When I first tried turning on my Chevrolet Malibu 2015 it would not move even on drive or reverse the back br… --- ## [2014 Ford F-150 shudder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-f-150-shudder/117474)
**Author:** [@Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-f-150-shudder/117474 "2018-05-16T02:25:15Z")
I have a 2014 f150 supercab 2WD with 38k miles and it has the 3.7 motor and 6 speed auto transmission. Lately I’ve been experiencing some shuddering when I take off from a complete stop. It usually happens between 15 and… --- ## [Hiss or woosh when opening coolant expansion tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hiss-or-woosh-when-opening-coolant-expansion-tank/117472)
**Author:** [@Nick\_Law](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nick_Law)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hiss-or-woosh-when-opening-coolant-expansion-tank/117472 "2018-05-16T02:18:46Z")
hey guys. recently ive been checking my coolant and as i open the coolant expansion bottle, i hear a short hiss/woosh just like air coming out when opening a soda can. I was just wondering, is it normal to hear air comi… --- ## [Honda failing smog test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-failing-smog-test/117284)
**Author:** [@LeDriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeDriver)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-failing-smog-test/117284 "2018-05-16T02:02:52Z")
--- ## [1996 Honda Civic won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-honda-civic-wont-start/117470)
**Author:** [@Roberts\_Arthur](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roberts_Arthur)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-honda-civic-wont-start/117470 "2018-05-16T01:46:59Z")
I have no electricity going to the gas pump,the car start when I use starter spray then shuts off this car has not been used since 2001 it’s been sitting in a garage all this time but --- ## [2011 Jeep Wrangler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-wrangler/117300)
**Author:** [@JimMcCurdy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimMcCurdy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-wrangler/117300 "2018-05-16T01:45:37Z")
Has anyone had any issues with a 2011 Jeep Wrangler JK instrument cluster. Mine started acting up 2 years ago now they tell me it has to be replaced. This will probably run me $1200 by the time its done. Shouldn’t these … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=863) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=865)