# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=888 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 889 --- ## [Getting by on a technicality is becoming quite trendy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-by-on-a-technicality-is-becoming-quite-trendy/112313)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-by-on-a-technicality-is-becoming-quite-trendy/112313 "2018-04-11T23:28:03Z")
All those shiny new trucks might not be all that they appear to be Oh well, profits Trump environment. --- ## [Changing steering wheel horn on 2002 Saturn Vue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-steering-wheel-horn-on-2002-saturn-vue/115175)
**Author:** [@DoneganLKelly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DoneganLKelly)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-steering-wheel-horn-on-2002-saturn-vue/115175 "2018-04-12T02:42:05Z")
how do you replace the steering wheel horn w\\out screwing around w\\ the air bag? --- ## [Overfilled power steering reservoir](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfilled-power-steering-reservoir/8500)
**Author:** [@91Lincoln](https://community.cartalk.com/u/91Lincoln)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfilled-power-steering-reservoir/8500 "2018-04-12T02:20:42Z")
I recently had my 91 Lincoln steering gear box replaced and the mechanic over-filled the p.s. reservoir (to the brim). I then drove maybe 400 miles and started to hear a wailing or siren type sound coming from the under… --- ## [Car won't move until warmed up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-move-until-warmed-up/115424)
**Author:** [@StullMuffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StullMuffin)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-move-until-warmed-up/115424 "2018-04-12T02:11:30Z")
2004 BMW 325i So I’m a new BMW owner, young dude trying to learn about cars so bear with me… The previous owners have told me that the car needs about 2-3 minutes to warm up before being able to drive properly. After o… --- ## [New to this - need help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-to-this-need-help/115381)
**Author:** [@Richanda\_Hatcher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richanda_Hatcher)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-to-this-need-help/115381 "2018-04-12T02:05:46Z")
I have a 99 Saturn SC1 that has been sitting for 7 years. I know it needs new spark plugs, an oil change, and new gas. What are some other things I should look at for it? It already has a new battery. It will crank, but … --- ## [1997 Jeep Cherokee half shaft for rear axles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-jeep-cherokee-half-shaft-for-rear-axles/115447)
**Author:** [@AragelMam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AragelMam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-jeep-cherokee-half-shaft-for-rear-axles/115447 "2018-04-12T00:44:36Z")
Is a Jeep Cherokee Sport Td 1997 a half shaft for the rear axle/s? --- ## [2006 Honda Civic Hybrid isn’t starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-hybrid-isn-t-starting/115422)
**Author:** [@rebecca08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rebecca08)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-hybrid-isn-t-starting/115422 "2018-04-10T23:43:10Z")
Car making loud vibrating noise upon startup and acceleration, and now car isnt wanting to start? --- ## [Inline fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inline-fuel-pump/65622)
**Author:** [@bud](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bud)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inline-fuel-pump/65622 "2018-04-11T22:31:34Z")
My 97 dakota needs a new fuel pump, dealer cost to do the job \>$1200, my question is "can I get away with putting a universal in line pump without removing the old one from my tank?" --- ## [2015 Nissan Altima clicking noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-altima-clicking-noise/115479)
**Author:** [@hedrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hedrick)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-altima-clicking-noise/115479 "2018-04-11T22:18:14Z")
Loud clicking noise while driving, dealers says its tires. Sounds metal to metal. --- ## [2006 Honda Odyssey side engine mount estimate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-odyssey-side-engine-mount-estimate/115486)
**Author:** [@Hamid12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hamid12)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-odyssey-side-engine-mount-estimate/115486 "2018-04-11T21:53:25Z")
What is time estimate for a professional mechanic to replace the “side engine mount” located in front/right? I already have the part and wanted to get an idea of the labor. Thanks. --- ## [Over heating, leaks, no puddle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-heating-leaks-no-puddle/115431)
**Author:** [@Breanna\_Allen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Breanna_Allen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-heating-leaks-no-puddle/115431 "2018-04-11T21:30:12Z")
Had a new radiator put in almost a month ago because it was run off the road, a hole was in the radiator. Now that it’s fixed I’m having trouble with my car overheating, my anit freeze is leaking but no puddle, the heat … --- ## [2001 Ford Taurus stalls and stinks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-stalls-and-stinks/115489)
**Author:** [@roger00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roger00)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-stalls-and-stinks/115489 "2018-04-11T21:30:08Z")
after i drive my car for a few mins it begins to stall and dont want to run and a horrbile smell begins, and when i got out to check i saw smoke coming from my wheel area or brake area not the hood what could be the prob… --- ## [Where are all these "new posters" coming from](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-are-all-these-new-posters-coming-from/115438)
**Author:** [@Yosemite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yosemite)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-are-all-these-new-posters-coming-from/115438 "2018-04-11T21:02:58Z")
It seems that 6 months ago we had many fewer posts each day maybe 10 to 15. Now each day there are 50+ new posts under “Maintenance/Repairs” catagory This is great, but I just wonder where all these new posters are com… --- ## [2008 Pontiac Grand Prix uneven acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-grand-prix-uneven-acceleration/115470)
**Author:** [@Verywary](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Verywary)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-grand-prix-uneven-acceleration/115470 "2018-04-11T19:14:40Z")
what could be causing uneven acceleration in a 2008 pontiac grand prix? --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Trax temp knob won't turn all the way](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-trax-temp-knob-wont-turn-all-the-way/115464)
**Author:** [@Showalter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Showalter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-trax-temp-knob-wont-turn-all-the-way/115464 "2018-04-11T15:55:26Z")
The temperature control knob will only turn clockwise to a little over half way to warm. It stops about 3/4 from cool to warm. WAs working yesterday. --- ## [Strange car thumping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-car-thumping/115440)
**Author:** [@Jacob\_Allen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacob_Allen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-car-thumping/115440 "2018-04-11T13:31:18Z")
This has been a on and off problem for a few months now. The first time it happened I was driving at about 30mph and everything up to this point had been fine. But while slowing down at a red I heard a little sound. And … --- ## [2010 Toyota Corolla tire pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla-tire-pressure/115322)
**Author:** [@ALEXFELDMAN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ALEXFELDMAN)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla-tire-pressure/115322 "2018-04-11T13:09:57Z")
I am a staunch believer in proper tire pressure and for many years I have been searching for an answer to a question regarding tire pressure gauges. I have had many expensive and inexpensive ones over the years and in my… --- ## [Replacing a tire on 2005 Subaru Outback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-tire-on-2005-subaru-outback/115233)
**Author:** [@normanbloom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/normanbloom)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 11:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-tire-on-2005-subaru-outback/115233 "2018-04-11T11:58:29Z")
will buying one new tire for my 2005 suby outback cause me any trouble with the all wheel drive? --- ## [2013 Volkswagen Passat radio and calls cut in and out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-passat-radio-and-calls-cut-in-and-out/115383)
**Author:** [@Vernetta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vernetta)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 10:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-passat-radio-and-calls-cut-in-and-out/115383 "2018-04-11T10:25:30Z")
My “Fender” car radio (3.6 SEL) Passat, which includes the navigation system, frequently fades in and out…that radio will stop playing, the screen goes black, then the radio starts playing again. I can also be in the mi… --- ## [Ticking noise in a 2011 vauxhall / opel Corsa 1.4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ticking-noise-in-a-2011-vauxhall-opel-corsa-1-4/99369)
**Author:** [@chann.alec](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chann.alec)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 9:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ticking-noise-in-a-2011-vauxhall-opel-corsa-1-4/99369 "2018-04-11T09:33:33Z")
I currently have a 2011 Corsa SXI 1.4 Petrol Manual sitting at 54000 miles. I recently purchased this about a month ago and had noticed that there is this mysterious ticking noise. demo here: Startup No ticking sound … --- ## [2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class airbag notice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercedes-benz-e-class-airbag-notice/115309)
**Author:** [@SidneyMygatt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SidneyMygatt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercedes-benz-e-class-airbag-notice/115309 "2018-04-11T05:17:26Z")
I have received 2 notices about replacing the Takata air bags in my car but never get my call returned, when I have left messages at Mercedes-Benz of Stevens Creek. I finally was referred to their head quarters and was … --- ## [Jeep Overheating!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-overheating/115420)
**Author:** [@Lizzie82](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lizzie82)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-overheating/115420 "2018-04-11T04:32:08Z")
We are having a very odd problem with our 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee… first we noticed steam coming from under our hood while driving. Then we noticed we were going through MUCH more coolant than usual. Here’s where it sta… --- ## [2009 Subaru Forester propeller shafts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-propeller-shafts/115121)
**Author:** [@Lonnie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lonnie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-propeller-shafts/115121 "2018-04-11T04:26:21Z")
I have a 2009 forester with very low mileage,49000 . The propeller shaft with the center bearing , was replaced at 34,000 miles. After taking the car in for a passenger side airbag recall, I was told the same shaft was w… --- ## [2007 Toyota Prius dash lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-dash-lights/115169)
**Author:** [@kaliko\_ko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kaliko_ko)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-dash-lights/115169 "2018-04-11T03:21:28Z")
Bought a 2007 Prius new. Now sometimes the dash lights (speedometer) are off. I have tried adjusting the dash dimmer and the day setting on the GPS and nothing helps until the car is turned off for a while and than the … --- ## [Forgot this when I did my brakes, essential?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forgot-this-when-i-did-my-brakes-essential/115177)
**Author:** [@jb79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jb79)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forgot-this-when-i-did-my-brakes-essential/115177 "2018-04-11T02:54:42Z")
Hi all, I replaced by calipers, rotors, and pads yesterday. I noticed I forgot this piece. How essential\[sfsf\] is it? --- ## [2006 Cadillac SRX won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cadillac-srx-wont-start/115339)
**Author:** [@dorothyjordan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dorothyjordan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cadillac-srx-wont-start/115339 "2018-04-11T02:49:15Z")
wont start new batter next day dead where is the fuse box --- ## [1988 Nissan 300ZX value](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-nissan-300zx-value/115274)
**Author:** [@MargeONeill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MargeONeill)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-nissan-300zx-value/115274 "2018-04-11T02:44:32Z")
what is my car worth? --- ## [92 Pathfinder Engine turning over but not starting after blowing fusible link](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-pathfinder-engine-turning-over-but-not-starting-after-blowing-fusible-link/115361)
**Author:** [@Sethspeed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sethspeed)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-pathfinder-engine-turning-over-but-not-starting-after-blowing-fusible-link/115361 "2018-04-11T01:49:11Z")
Hey so I was replacing my front fenders and when I tried to start it up, one of the 3 fusible links blew on my positive battery connection and smoke was coming from around the battery, so I replaced it and now my engine … --- ## [2006 Toyota Sienna intermittent dash noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-sienna-intermittent-dash-noise/115395)
**Author:** [@DavidLuneau](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidLuneau)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-sienna-intermittent-dash-noise/115395 "2018-04-11T00:21:55Z")
There is an intermittent noise somewhere in the dashboard that sounds like a card in spokes. It seems to come and go randomly, i.e. not particularly associated with fan speed, temp adjustment, etc. It has recently begun … --- ## [2008 Toyota Prius excessive oil burn?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-prius-excessive-oil-burn/115363)
**Author:** [@phil20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phil20)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-prius-excessive-oil-burn/115363 "2018-04-10T20:30:17Z")
anyone else burning oil at excessive rates ( one quart every 1000 miles) and what have you done about it? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=887) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=889)