# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=876 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 877 --- ## [2014 RAM 2500 transmission and u joints](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ram-2500-transmission-and-u-joints/116527)
**Author:** [@James10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ram-2500-transmission-and-u-joints/116527 "2018-04-30T21:38:05Z")
2014 6.4 liter-had camshaft and lifters replaced with 177800 on this engine, intake valves on #3 cylinder weren’t opening obviously, changed oil at regular intervals, didn’t replace plugs at 100000 miles did so when mult… --- ## [Transmission overhaul estimate?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-overhaul-estimate/116428)
**Author:** [@dickstrauss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dickstrauss)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-overhaul-estimate/116428 "2018-04-30T21:33:00Z")
ray how much should I expect to pay for a transmission overhaul on a 2004 f150 diesel 4 wheel drive.160,000 miles in good shape,all the sensors recently replaced didn’t help --- ## [Need an AC specialist in Panama City, FL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-an-ac-specialist-in-panama-city-fl/116517)
**Author:** [@Brenda53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brenda53)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-an-ac-specialist-in-panama-city-fl/116517 "2018-04-30T20:08:42Z")
I am looking for someone in the Panama City Beach/Destin area who can ck an air conditioner on an 2014 Toyota FJ. Probably needs freon --- ## [Getting 2006 Honda Pilot ready to drive again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-2006-honda-pilot-ready-to-drive-again/116510)
**Author:** [@Jeanne39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeanne39)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-2006-honda-pilot-ready-to-drive-again/116510 "2018-04-30T20:00:24Z")
I was unable to drive my pilot for 5 years, and am putting it back on the road. Want to make sure it is in tip top shape is there a mechanical checklist/guide to follow of items to complete and which ones are absolutely… --- ## [2012 Jeep Liberty speakers cut out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-liberty-speakers-cut-out/116513)
**Author:** [@roxanne21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roxanne21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-liberty-speakers-cut-out/116513 "2018-04-30T19:53:33Z")
Sounds from speakers cutting out. Plays then cuts out, music continuously plays but cut outs. --- ## [The amazing DISAPPEARING check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-amazing-disappearing-check-engine-light/116490)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-amazing-disappearing-check-engine-light/116490 "2018-04-30T16:50:45Z")
About 300 miles into my recent road trip, I was surprised by the appearance of my CEL. Oil and water were ok, the car was running very well, and there was nothing evident on visual inspection. After another 300 +/- mil… --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Corvette bogs down in neutral?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-corvette-bogs-down-in-neutral/116440)
**Author:** [@williampentz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williampentz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-corvette-bogs-down-in-neutral/116440 "2018-04-30T15:13:17Z")
why does my 2017 corvette seem like its bogging down when im in nutreal and just give it a little gas real quick then let off, u can here like air sucking or something maybe running to rich? --- ## [ 2007 Accord V6 Whining Noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-accord-v6-whining-noise/116497)
**Author:** [@nbaj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nbaj)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-accord-v6-whining-noise/116497 "2018-04-30T14:57:41Z")
This actually started today. It’s been for the past 2 month or so, on cold startups in the morning, i would get a belt squeal, and it would go away after a few revs, as the car warmed up Then today, i got this whining n… --- ## [2015 Buick Verano brake rotors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-verano-brake-rotors/116216)
**Author:** [@Mike49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike49)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-verano-brake-rotors/116216 "2018-04-30T14:45:14Z")
Just had my car inspected (in Pennsylvania, where inspection is privatized). Was told my front rotors are delaminating, that resurfacing could not address it, and that when rotors are replaced of course new pads should … --- ## [Turns slow wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turns-slow-wont-start/116469)
**Author:** [@Tony\_Anthony](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony_Anthony)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turns-slow-wont-start/116469 "2018-04-30T14:29:12Z")
So I was driving things ok. I had a misfire due to plug blowing off motor. So I used a kit but still have a code. Then driving down road it cutoff. Got it started but ran rough and engine light blinked and then stopped. … --- ## [2002 Nissan Maxima nut won't come off the trans filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-maxima-nut-wont-come-off-the-trans-filter/116226)
**Author:** [@NeilWilliams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NeilWilliams)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-maxima-nut-wont-come-off-the-trans-filter/116226 "2018-04-30T14:09:29Z")
The nut on the threaded stud keeps turning but, will not come off of the transmission filter. --- ## [Does my 2010 Subaru Impreza need the protective undercovering?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-my-2010-subaru-impreza-need-the-protective-undercovering/116269)
**Author:** [@JanetSteins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JanetSteins)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-my-2010-subaru-impreza-need-the-protective-undercovering/116269 "2018-04-30T13:38:43Z")
Driving over a rock caused a rip in the protective covering under my car. Because it was dragging on the ground I tore it away. Subaru tells me the replacement parts alone will be about $400, plus labor. I have been d… --- ## [2007 Lincoln Town Car's temperamental power steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lincoln-town-cars-temperamental-power-steering/116476)
**Author:** [@GilbertWeaver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GilbertWeaver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lincoln-town-cars-temperamental-power-steering/116476 "2018-04-30T12:55:19Z")
When the deer in the headlights turned out to not be a figure of speech and totaled our car, we acquired a 2007 Lincoln Town Car, 65k miles. Now, 10k later, the power steering has become temperamental: sometimes full po… --- ## [Trans fluid change for 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-fluid-change-for-2010-dodge-grand-caravan/116479)
**Author:** [@Rance](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rance)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-fluid-change-for-2010-dodge-grand-caravan/116479 "2018-04-30T12:47:09Z")
Should I change trans fluid after 100600 miles? --- ## [2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee liquid drip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-grand-cherokee-liquid-drip/116486)
**Author:** [@Kittrell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kittrell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-grand-cherokee-liquid-drip/116486 "2018-04-30T12:45:11Z")
Jeep GC 2014 liquid dripping out of little holes in bottom of both 5" by 12" cylinders just before end of dual exhausts. Never noticed before. --- ## [Leaky fuel tank in 2002 Nissan Frontier](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-fuel-tank-in-2002-nissan-frontier/116481)
**Author:** [@larryfairchild](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larryfairchild)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-fuel-tank-in-2002-nissan-frontier/116481 "2018-04-30T12:40:15Z")
I have a fuel tank leak when filled. their are none available tried the dealer,.aftermarket, used .the truck only has 98,ooo miles.the complaints are around the sending unit or the straps. does that sealer that you dump … --- ## [2003 GMC Sierra with 145K, 2WD....I hear a wobble in the tires but still rides good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-sierra-with-145k-2wd-i-hear-a-wobble-in-the-tires-but-still-rides-good/116502)
**Author:** [@kescott1910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kescott1910)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 12:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-sierra-with-145k-2wd-i-hear-a-wobble-in-the-tires-but-still-rides-good/116502 "2018-04-30T12:09:15Z")
I admit this issue will be hard to describe! 2003 GMC Sierra with 145K miles with good Michelin tires about a year old. Tire pressure is good and truck rides good. However, me and my son who’s 20, definitely hear a wo… --- ## [2017 Hyundai Tucson key won't turn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-tucson-key-wont-turn/116493)
**Author:** [@RamonRosario](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RamonRosario)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-tucson-key-wont-turn/116493 "2018-04-30T02:15:32Z")
Today 4/29/2018 I parked the vehicle around 7:00 P.M. At 8:30 P.M I decided to go for a hamburger and when I wanted to start the vehicle the ignition key did not turn and the steering wheel do not move. I am writing t… --- ## [Nobody seems to know](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nobody-seems-to-know/116381)
**Author:** [@AllenR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AllenR)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nobody-seems-to-know/116381 "2018-04-30T01:58:53Z")
I own a 1993 Lincoln town car. I have a coolant leaking hose Right behind the water pump. I guess my car isn’t equipped with a bypass hose, so it can’t be that. Does anyone know what this darn hose is called? Is it a hea… --- ## [2004 Toyota Yaris with squeaky brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-yaris-with-squeaky-brakes/116467)
**Author:** [@verne53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/verne53)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2018, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-yaris-with-squeaky-brakes/116467 "2018-04-29T20:02:56Z")
I’ve had my brake pads changed 3 times in less than 1 year and my brakes are still squeaking when I apply the brake --- ## [2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser sometimes clicks, won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-pt-cruiser-sometimes-clicks-wont-start/116267)
**Author:** [@ShelbyNavarre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShelbyNavarre)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2018, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-pt-cruiser-sometimes-clicks-wont-start/116267 "2018-04-29T19:31:40Z")
Car won’t start sometimes, make click sound when turn key. Mechanic says nothing wrong with starter, trans, battery, switch. What is wrong? --- ## [1984 Subaru Legacy - need smog test help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-subaru-legacy-need-smog-test-help/116123)
**Author:** [@ArmandGutierrez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArmandGutierrez)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2018, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-subaru-legacy-need-smog-test-help/116123 "2018-04-29T17:30:24Z")
I own a 1984 Subaru GL 4WD wagon. It is to a Legacy but that’s what I put for model since mine was not listed. Here in CA it will not pass the smog test, specifically the 25mph speed test on the dyno. When on the dyno it… --- ## [2008 Toyota Camry intermittent brake/ABS lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-intermittent-brake-abs-lights/116465)
**Author:** [@Ngo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ngo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2018, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-intermittent-brake-abs-lights/116465 "2018-04-29T17:11:02Z")
I have a toyota camry 2008 V6. I have a problem that happens intermittenly. The ‘Brake’ light and ‘ABS’ light would turn on, the speedometer, RPM, and temperature gauge would not work. Whatis the problems? The car would … --- ## [2008 MINI Cooper S speedometer cluster won't turn on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mini-cooper-s-speedometer-cluster-wont-turn-on/116097)
**Author:** [@angellopez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/angellopez)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2018, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mini-cooper-s-speedometer-cluster-wont-turn-on/116097 "2018-04-29T16:56:54Z")
why the speedometer cluster wont turn on --- ## [1994 Ford Bronco with crunchy steering sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-bronco-with-crunchy-steering-sound/116433)
**Author:** [@Quirk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Quirk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2018, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-bronco-with-crunchy-steering-sound/116433 "2018-04-29T16:31:58Z")
Kind of an urgent steering question! My wife let me buy a 94 Ford Bronco XLT 302 last year. Anyways since then, I’ve been hearing a clicking, spring stretching, almost crunching sound coming from within the steering whee… --- ## [1991 Chevrolet Corvette with blocked left port catalytic converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-chevrolet-corvette-with-blocked-left-port-catalytic-converter/116456)
**Author:** [@Trotman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trotman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2018, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-chevrolet-corvette-with-blocked-left-port-catalytic-converter/116456 "2018-04-29T16:12:15Z")
Garage diagnosed that the left port catalytic converter (1 of 2 as rt side performs well) is blocked and should be replaced. Does this hamper the car’s performance, acceleration and speed? Should both be replaced, or j… --- ## [Red and green antifreeze...can they be mixed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/red-and-green-antifreeze-can-they-be-mixed/29454)
**Author:** [@mike60](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mike60)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2018, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/red-and-green-antifreeze-can-they-be-mixed/29454 "2018-04-29T16:10:36Z")
I just bought a 2001 Suburban with 5.3 engine. It came with green antifreeze, but the DEXCOOL I bought is red. Can they be mixed? Can I use the red to top off the green? --- ## [Auto rear view mirror in 2016 Toyota Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-rear-view-mirror-in-2016-toyota-camry/116462)
**Author:** [@CathyHaldas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CathyHaldas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2018, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-rear-view-mirror-in-2016-toyota-camry/116462 "2018-04-29T16:07:06Z")
My rear view mirror drives me crazy. Automatic rear view mirror does not allow full daylight unless I press the button. So every time I turn my car off, I must press the button again. Is this just a problem with my car,… --- ## [Jerking 2004 Buick LeSabre](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jerking-2004-buick-lesabre/116423)
**Author:** [@pippa51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pippa51)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2018, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jerking-2004-buick-lesabre/116423 "2018-04-29T13:33:15Z")
car is running then all of a sudden it jerks then goes on. plus when sitting at a red light sometimes it will serge then quits. it starts back up and goes on. i cant fiqure what it is. i dont think its the fuel. --- ## [Replacing the key fob for a 2007 BMW X5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-the-key-fob-for-a-2007-bmw-x5/116414)
**Author:** [@NicolettaRoselli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NicolettaRoselli)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2018, 6:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-the-key-fob-for-a-2007-bmw-x5/116414 "2018-04-29T06:47:26Z")
Hello, how do I charge the key fob? It doesn’t have a battery I can replace. Thank you! Nico [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=875) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=877)