# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=880 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 881 --- ## [2014 Volkswagen Beetle - noise when turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-volkswagen-beetle-noise-when-turning/116106)
**Author:** [@LamontABrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LamontABrown)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-volkswagen-beetle-noise-when-turning/116106 "2018-04-22T18:17:38Z")
I have a noise in the right front wheel when I make a right turn. The dealer has looked at the car several times and can not find the problem. Does anyone have an idea? --- ## [Proper Repair of Door Damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/proper-repair-of-door-damage/116168)
**Author:** [@slackerpak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/slackerpak)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2018, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/proper-repair-of-door-damage/116168 "2018-04-23T19:28:12Z")
The valet parking company has managed to punctured 2 of my doors. From the pictures, does it looks like there are structural damage of my doors? The insurance company came back with an estimate to replace the outer skin … --- ## [Car runs poorly after being left to cool for 20 minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-runs-poorly-after-being-left-to-cool-for-20-minutes/115824)
**Author:** [@jackocooper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jackocooper)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2018, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-runs-poorly-after-being-left-to-cool-for-20-minutes/115824 "2018-04-23T19:25:16Z")
I’ve recently restored a 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 3.0 V6. Previous work done in this thread: The car starts and runs perfectly now, however the only issue comes when the car has been turned off for about 10/20 minutes after … --- ## [2003 Toyota Highlander question about service choices](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-highlander-question-about-service-choices/116164)
**Author:** [@BernardABennett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BernardABennett)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2018, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-highlander-question-about-service-choices/116164 "2018-04-23T14:51:09Z")
What do you think of taking car to Napa as opposed to Toyota Dealer to get maintainence and work done? Did so and cost of work has gone from $400.00 for 4 tires and brake pads to over $l600.00 and five days so far wi… --- ## [2008 Pontiac G8 O2 sensors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g8-o2-sensors/115515)
**Author:** [@StevenWilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StevenWilson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2018, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g8-o2-sensors/115515 "2018-04-23T14:48:40Z")
I have a road ranger plugged in to keep car in 8 cylinder mode. When un-plugged and in 4 cylinder mode car sets a P0430 code. Car has Kooks long tube headers with high flow cats and full borla exhaust ??? some one said t… --- ## [2012 Jeep Liberty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-liberty/116108)
**Author:** [@Sonja01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sonja01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2018, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-liberty/116108 "2018-04-23T13:58:30Z")
Windshield wipers start working without being turned own. What is the problem. --- ## [2006 Volkswagen Beetle CEL question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volkswagen-beetle-cel-question/116151)
**Author:** [@perry14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/perry14)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2018, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volkswagen-beetle-cel-question/116151 "2018-04-23T13:47:22Z")
engine light on, i,keep taking it in for repair, light goes off and come back on a few miles later --- ## [Subaru oil consumption 98k](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-oil-consumption-98k/115958)
**Author:** [@Bill\_loni](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill_loni)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2018, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-oil-consumption-98k/115958 "2018-04-23T13:31:08Z")
2013 outback, 98k miles. Down whole quart, 5700 miles since last service. Thoughts? --- ## [Seeking estimate to replace struts for 2010 Toyota Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-estimate-to-replace-struts-for-2010-toyota-camry/115993)
**Author:** [@bigpoppop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bigpoppop)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2018, 11:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-estimate-to-replace-struts-for-2010-toyota-camry/115993 "2018-04-23T11:04:49Z")
Average cost to replace front & rear struts on 2010 Camry. --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Corvette AC blows hot at random](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-corvette-ac-blows-hot-at-random/116074)
**Author:** [@JimHokett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimHokett)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2018, 4:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-corvette-ac-blows-hot-at-random/116074 "2018-04-23T04:36:11Z")
I’m 71 and have wanted a Corvette since 1953 having seen the first models in my Dad’s Sinclair gas station. late 2015 my wife and I made the move and bought a new 2016 coupe! Heavenly Bliss! Unfortunately the car has h… --- ## [2003 Envoy Brake lights not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-envoy-brake-lights-not-working/69595)
**Author:** [@cowboyfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cowboyfan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2018, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-envoy-brake-lights-not-working/69595 "2018-04-23T03:41:03Z")
The brake lights on my envoy are not working. The third light is working. I replaced the brake switch and the bulbs and the lights still don't work. My hazard lights are working. Any ideas what I should try next? --- ## [1995 Honda Civic - would like to restore](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-honda-civic-would-like-to-restore/116137)
**Author:** [@LeeWatson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeeWatson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2018, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-honda-civic-would-like-to-restore/116137 "2018-04-23T02:31:14Z")
Trying to bring a 1995 Honda Civic Si back to good condition. Passed inspection. Doesn’t need a collision shop - how to find a ‘restorer’ in Western New York? Thanks! --- ## [Exhaust repair and less power?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-repair-and-less-power/116061)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2018, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-repair-and-less-power/116061 "2018-04-23T01:28:56Z")
My son’s car had a hole in front of the muffler. The whole system was rusty and marginal, so we replaced all the pipes and the muffler. The car now seems to have less power. I know that opening the exhaust can increase… --- ## [1999 Dodge Ram 1500 - oil question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-ram-1500-oil-question/116130)
**Author:** [@TerranceDMcCarty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TerranceDMcCarty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2018, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-ram-1500-oil-question/116130 "2018-04-23T00:47:37Z")
My 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 has 120,000 hard miles on her, (used in construction). The mechanic I took her to said to stay with 10W-30 motor oil. I always thought as engines wore you should go to a higher viscosity oil, such… --- ## [Manual Transmission; Can change gears but car only revs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-can-change-gears-but-car-only-revs/78366)
**Author:** [@krannis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krannis)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-can-change-gears-but-car-only-revs/78366 "2018-04-22T23:57:06Z")
Hey Everyone, So my brother "learned" how to drive manual and asked if he could take my car for a spin. As we were driving he went from fifth gear (which he had prematurely switched to) to first. This occured at about… --- ## [2007 Subaru Tribeca rear hot and "dragging"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-subaru-tribeca-rear-hot-and-dragging/116033)
**Author:** [@Catherine05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Catherine05)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-subaru-tribeca-rear-hot-and-dragging/116033 "2018-04-22T23:28:05Z")
Why is the rear end getting hot and feeling like it is dragging --- ## [Was in a collision and wondering what kinda damage Im looking at](https://community.cartalk.com/t/was-in-a-collision-and-wondering-what-kinda-damage-im-looking-at/116084)
**Author:** [@DuoMaxwell007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DuoMaxwell007)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/was-in-a-collision-and-wondering-what-kinda-damage-im-looking-at/116084 "2018-04-22T23:26:36Z")
\[20180421\_160131\] So I was in a collision yesterday (i was in the black car) the physical damage to the body isnt TOO bad and I know a body shop can fix that. But what Im wondering about is is place like Maaco going to… --- ## [1999 Ford F150 - idle speed question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-f150-idle-speed-question/116121)
**Author:** [@wayne15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wayne15)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-f150-idle-speed-question/116121 "2018-04-22T22:46:17Z")
hey, I have a ford F150 1999. sometimes it idles high and sometimes not what could be the problem? --- ## [Battery light on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-light-on/116117)
**Author:** [@Joey\_Babauta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joey_Babauta)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-light-on/116117 "2018-04-22T22:29:42Z")
Hey guys battery light while driving and I knew I needed to replace the battery so I did but the battery light is still on and the meter is below the half mark. Serpentine belt is good and the alternator is about 4 years… --- ## [2008 key is Sorento screeching/grinding noise in park and sometimes reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-key-is-sorento-screeching-grinding-noise-in-park-and-sometimes-reverse/115929)
**Author:** [@Joel\_McLaughlin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joel_McLaughlin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-key-is-sorento-screeching-grinding-noise-in-park-and-sometimes-reverse/115929 "2018-04-22T22:13:25Z")
This is an intermittent problem that is mostly in park and sometimes the noise transfers in reverse. However if I put it in drive the noise goes away. Recently the noise wasn’t happening when looking under the hood and … --- ## [Coolant leak from hose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leak-from-hose/116111)
**Author:** [@AllenR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AllenR)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leak-from-hose/116111 "2018-04-22T20:29:34Z")
Alright so right behind my water pump there’s a small hose. That hose has a tear in it and is leaking coolant. Anybody know what that hose is called? Not sure what it’s called so don’t know what to buy. Thanks guys. If … --- ## [No Power Steering, No Problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-steering-no-problem/43986)
**Author:** [@mrwalch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrwalch)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-steering-no-problem/43986 "2018-04-22T20:04:38Z")
My rack and pinion in my 1999 Taurus has a vaccum leak that causes the power steering fluid to overflow, thus I have little to no fluid and no power steering in the vehicle. I don't mind driving without it and I'd rather… --- ## [2012 Toyota RAV4 dash lights/radio went out after battery change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-rav4-dash-lights-radio-went-out-after-battery-change/116001)
**Author:** [@rich04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rich04)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-rav4-dash-lights-radio-went-out-after-battery-change/116001 "2018-04-22T20:03:45Z")
I took out my old battery on the highway and replaced it .when I went to start it I lost my radio and dash lights. --- ## [2005 Mitsubishi Outlander needs rear view mirror replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mitsubishi-outlander-needs-rear-view-mirror-replacement/115999)
**Author:** [@RiveraRamonD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RiveraRamonD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mitsubishi-outlander-needs-rear-view-mirror-replacement/115999 "2018-04-22T19:26:05Z")
How can I replace the rear view mirror in the front side(passenger side? --- ## [2007 Acura MDX battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-acura-mdx-battery-drain/116029)
**Author:** [@mildredcornett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mildredcornett)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-acura-mdx-battery-drain/116029 "2018-04-22T19:05:47Z")
battery is losing charge. battery approx 2mos old battery checked by auto zone approx 3 wks ago,good battery… some days my 2007 acura mdx will start and others want…I am reading the Hands Free link is some owners the sam… --- ## [1995 Nissan Pickup clutch quit...but no problem found?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-nissan-pickup-clutch-quit-but-no-problem-found/116050)
**Author:** [@Paul35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paul35)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-nissan-pickup-clutch-quit-but-no-problem-found/116050 "2018-04-22T18:24:53Z")
The clutch suddenly quit so I have the pickup truck towed to a car shop. After checking and stay overnight nothing wrong was found and was able to drive it back home the next day. --- ## [Radio On/Off Button Not Working But Turns On/Off with Ignition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-on-off-button-not-working-but-turns-on-off-with-ignition/115946)
**Author:** [@4X4XTRA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/4X4XTRA)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-on-off-button-not-working-but-turns-on-off-with-ignition/115946 "2018-04-22T18:04:01Z")
This is a weird one. Factory radio that was never modified. All the sudden the on/off button won’t turn on or off the radio. However, when the truck is running the radio is on. Turn off the ignition the radio goes off. V… --- ## [2008 Honda Civic trouble starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-civic-trouble-starting/116038)
**Author:** [@junior7mendoza](https://community.cartalk.com/u/junior7mendoza)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-civic-trouble-starting/116038 "2018-04-22T18:02:41Z")
So I recently purchased a 2008 Honda Civic. Nothing was wrong with the car, I purchased it preowned. Now the car is starting to have trouble starting up, its not to to bad but it is a bit concerning. Someone recently che… --- ## [2018 Toyota Camry - Lane Departure Alert question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-lane-departure-alert-question/116103)
**Author:** [@EddieKubo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EddieKubo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-lane-departure-alert-question/116103 "2018-04-22T17:49:07Z")
A guy at worked ask how my Lane Departure Alert w/ Steering Assist worked? He read and told me that it worked from the car using it’s brake to get the car back into it’s lane. I said no way could they use brake to get t… --- ## [2000 Nissan Frontier stutters at idle when AC is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-frontier-stutters-at-idle-when-ac-is-on/116092)
**Author:** [@shaunmoreland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shaunmoreland)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-frontier-stutters-at-idle-when-ac-is-on/116092 "2018-04-22T17:02:01Z")
Replaced my intake manifold to fix one problem only to have another one arise. Now when the car is in drive, My foot on the break,& the a/c on the engine when at a stop sounds like it misses a step or stutters at ideal( … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=879) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=881)