# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=893 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 894 --- ## [2014 Ford Fiesta radio kept playing after car turned off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fiesta-radio-kept-playing-after-car-turned-off/115050)
**Author:** [@JDempsey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JDempsey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2018, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fiesta-radio-kept-playing-after-car-turned-off/115050 "2018-04-05T18:36:57Z")
Twice when I turned my car off the radio continue playing. It ran the battery down and the last time it had to be towed. They couldn’t find anything wrong. --- ## [3057 vs 3157 bulb](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3057-vs-3157-bulb/12881)
**Author:** [@JTAMETHYST](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JTAMETHYST)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2018, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3057-vs-3157-bulb/12881 "2018-04-05T18:13:23Z")
What is the difference between 3057 & 3157 (aside from the #)? Can I use either one for my 2005 Camry brake/tail light? Are both bulbs interchangeable? Thanks for your help. --- ## [Shuddering on take-off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shuddering-on-take-off/115018)
**Author:** [@Dr\_O](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dr_O)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2018, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shuddering-on-take-off/115018 "2018-04-05T17:11:14Z")
I’ve got a 2008 Outback with a 5-speed, manual transmission. 104,000 miles. Now on it’s third clutch. (I’ve taught two teenage children to drive on it, so don’t blame the clutch on me!) The problem: When the car is cold… --- ## [No crank no start no gears 2001 pickup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-crank-no-start-no-gears-2001-pickup/114990)
**Author:** [@Lillith\_Rael](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lillith_Rael)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2018, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-crank-no-start-no-gears-2001-pickup/114990 "2018-04-05T16:10:39Z")
Hi guys! So my truck was working fine till I parked the other day. Key powers up dash, battery seems fine, but not so much as a click on start position. So we figure it’s the starter or solenoid that’s gone - but the … --- ## [New rotors decision: standard vs. drilled and grooved; better and worse brands](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-rotors-decision-standard-vs-drilled-and-grooved-better-and-worse-brands/114300)
**Author:** [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2018, 11:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-rotors-decision-standard-vs-drilled-and-grooved-better-and-worse-brands/114300 "2018-04-05T11:49:17Z")
Time for new pads and rotors after 10 years. There are so many available nowadays, with little evidence of quality, except reviews on Amazon. I’ve seen glowing reports of a drilled and grooved set, with pads, a little ov… --- ## [2004 Peugeot 505 plastic dipstick broke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-peugeot-505-plastic-dipstick-broke/114981)
**Author:** [@ChrisDebley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisDebley)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2018, 8:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-peugeot-505-plastic-dipstick-broke/114981 "2018-04-05T08:54:30Z")
Dear Tom and Ray, The plastic dipstick has broken off at about 4/5 " from the bottom and has dropped down into the engine not to be seen. Is there any way this can be recovered without a visit to the mechanic? Also, is t… --- ## [Motor mount "upgrade/fix" using Window weld](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-mount-upgrade-fix-using-window-weld/115026)
**Author:** [@Triathlor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triathlor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2018, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-mount-upgrade-fix-using-window-weld/115026 "2018-04-05T04:25:13Z")
Anybody heard of this so called fix or upgrade using window weld on motor mounts? Just curious if this is really something that works or not. Something tells me it does nothing other than making your mounts look ugly. I … --- ## [2005 Nissan Altima fuel gauge never reads below F](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-altima-fuel-gauge-never-reads-below-f/115017)
**Author:** [@AdrianLim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AdrianLim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2018, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-altima-fuel-gauge-never-reads-below-f/115017 "2018-04-05T02:45:21Z")
Fuel gauge always show “full” most of the time even when having driven for a few days - read there is a fuel gauge problem but no recall listed for the problem --- ## [Hyundai Elantra shaking and check engine light flashing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-elantra-shaking-and-check-engine-light-flashing/115032)
**Author:** [@Jamie5524](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jamie5524)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2018, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-elantra-shaking-and-check-engine-light-flashing/115032 "2018-04-05T02:38:22Z")
I have a 2006 Hyundai Elantra. I was driving it today, and while idled at a red light, the car began shaking and my check engine light started flashing. I know that means stop immediately, but it was a few minutes before… --- ## [Car stalls only after adding gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-only-after-adding-gas/23452)
**Author:** [@francy10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/francy10)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2018, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-only-after-adding-gas/23452 "2018-04-05T02:36:33Z")
I have a 2003 Hyundai Sonata that in the past 2 weeks has started stalling after I add gas to the car. I have to rev the engine a few times, and then, when it feels like the car won't stall, I put the car in Drive and re… --- ## [2003 Chevrolet Cavalier airbag light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-cavalier-airbag-light/115031)
**Author:** [@LoganD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoganD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2018, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-cavalier-airbag-light/115031 "2018-04-05T02:34:11Z")
Is the Airbag light supposed to blink for much longer than the rest of the lights (up to a minute)? The vehicle has had one owner (my mother) and never crashed. --- ## [2017 Honda Ridgeline GPS lost connection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-ridgeline-gps-lost-connection/115028)
**Author:** [@rogerDuggins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rogerDuggins)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2018, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-ridgeline-gps-lost-connection/115028 "2018-04-05T01:17:19Z")
Has ANYONE HAD a problem with gps losing connection? --- ## [\>3600rpm+Clutch Engaged=Terribly Loud Noise From...?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3600rpm-clutch-engaged-terribly-loud-noise-from/113215)
**Author:** [@Kirk\_Raygor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kirk_Raygor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2018, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3600rpm-clutch-engaged-terribly-loud-noise-from/113215 "2018-04-05T00:47:03Z")
After failing to find anybody else asking about my particular issue, I’ve decided to ask myself. I am the third owner of a 1985 Toyota Celica Supra. Nothing has been done under the hood, but last owner did make the exhau… --- ## [2006 Volkswagen Beetle draining battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volkswagen-beetle-draining-battery/115008)
**Author:** [@DavidBailey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidBailey)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volkswagen-beetle-draining-battery/115008 "2018-04-04T23:00:57Z")
2006 VW Beetle Radio draining battery I noticed two fuses in fuse box which do I pull out #37 or #42 ? thanks in advance --- ## [Checking oil level on 2005 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-oil-level-on-2005-honda-accord/114995)
**Author:** [@marshall52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marshall52)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-oil-level-on-2005-honda-accord/114995 "2018-04-04T21:53:17Z")
when is best time to check oil --- ## [Bouncing Tachometer Needle When Accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bouncing-tachometer-needle-when-accelerating/114998)
**Author:** [@malibublue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/malibublue)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bouncing-tachometer-needle-when-accelerating/114998 "2018-04-04T21:40:35Z")
Hi all, new poster here! I hope I didn’t miss an answer in my search. I have a 2010 Mazda Miata GT that sort of out of the blue developed this issue with the Tachometer/engine acting irregular during acceleration. It’s … --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Sonic dashboard display is blank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-sonic-dashboard-display-is-blank/115020)
**Author:** [@William42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/William42)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-sonic-dashboard-display-is-blank/115020 "2018-04-04T21:23:00Z")
Dashboard display is blank, radio doesn’t work. --- ## [2007 Mazda CX-7 cylinders went out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-cx-7-cylinders-went-out/115010)
**Author:** [@garykemp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/garykemp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-cx-7-cylinders-went-out/115010 "2018-04-04T21:09:01Z")
cylinder 1 went out then cylinder 2 went out. maybe fuel injectors fix-I don’t know. does anybody know whats wrong. --- ## [1998 Toyota Tacoma valve job worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-tacoma-valve-job-worth-it/114460)
**Author:** [@Jeff45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeff45)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-tacoma-valve-job-worth-it/114460 "2018-04-04T20:48:45Z")
I have this old Toyota Tacoma 1998. It needs a valve job and oil pump valued at $2400. My question is simple does it make sense to put this kind of money into a pick up that is this old…? --- ## [2011 Toyota RAV4 sticky steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-rav4-sticky-steering/115015)
**Author:** [@AlanReinarz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlanReinarz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-rav4-sticky-steering/115015 "2018-04-04T20:21:07Z")
Steering sticks when going slow. Gets worse after driving for a while --- ## [2011 Jeep Overlander 4WD light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-overlander-4wd-light/115002)
**Author:** [@Jones00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jones00)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-overlander-4wd-light/115002 "2018-04-04T18:15:02Z")
My 4WD light comes on and stays on. What is the problem? It is Jeep Overlander. --- ## [2011 Toyota Prius squeaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-prius-squeaks/114713)
**Author:** [@TraciWalkosak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TraciWalkosak)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-prius-squeaks/114713 "2018-04-04T16:25:42Z")
My recently purchased (so used) 2011 Prius is making a squeaking noise that sounds like it is coming from the rear. My first thought was brakes, but happens while driving, not when applying the brakes, so maybe wheel bea… --- ## [2014 Toyota Avalon & 2015 Rav draining batteries](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-avalon-2015-rav-draining-batteries/114933)
**Author:** [@Jacki55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacki55)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-avalon-2015-rav-draining-batteries/114933 "2018-04-04T16:23:14Z")
We own a 2014 Toyota Avalon & a 2015 Rav. We’ve put 4 new batteries in the Avalon & 3 in the Rav since we’ve had them. Our dealer blames everything from the remote starter ( after market) to us letting them sit too long … --- ## [2000 Nissan Altima won't engage in any gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-altima-wont-engage-in-any-gear/114984)
**Author:** [@Starla\_Browning](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Starla_Browning)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-altima-wont-engage-in-any-gear/114984 "2018-04-04T15:11:39Z")
I have a 2000 Nissan Altima. I was driving the other day and it done fine about a mile I stopped at the store left it running and came back out I put it in reverse and it sounded like I hit something from behind I tried … --- ## [2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class headlights aren't bright](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-c-class-headlights-arent-bright/114881)
**Author:** [@Gail21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gail21)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-c-class-headlights-arent-bright/114881 "2018-04-04T13:59:07Z")
My car’s headlights are not bright. Any suggestions? Also, the stereo isn’t great and I would like Sirius radio. Has anyone changed their stereo? --- ## [Question about jack stands](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-jack-stands/114661)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-jack-stands/114661 "2018-04-04T13:52:42Z")
So in the next week or two, I have to get several projects done with my car that I have never done myself before. First, I am going to change the oil for the first time because the car has so many issues going on that I … --- ## [Does a 2013 Lexus ES 350 need induction service?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-a-2013-lexus-es-350-need-induction-service/114951)
**Author:** [@AlSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlSmith)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-a-2013-lexus-es-350-need-induction-service/114951 "2018-04-04T13:27:02Z")
should one get the induction service based on mileage --- ## [Suzuki 2007 SX4 , dead battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-2007-sx4-dead-battery/114977)
**Author:** [@PERSIAN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PERSIAN)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 11:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-2007-sx4-dead-battery/114977 "2018-04-04T11:14:20Z")
Hi all my old Suzuki sx4 2007 manual/stick 1) I left it for more than 2 month now the battery is totally dead when I start the car with a jump starter, it starts but when I try to drive around so I can try to revive… --- ## [Spark plug replacement questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-replacement-questions/114814)
**Author:** [@Triathlor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triathlor)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 11:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-replacement-questions/114814 "2018-04-04T11:08:41Z")
Hi there fellas I have a couple of questions I hope you guys can help me regarding spark plugs and wires. I had some time today to replace the three of the six spark plugs on a 2007 Mazda 6 S V6 3.0L. The plugs had so… --- ## [2006 Audi A4 sagging headliner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-audi-a4-sagging-headliner/114906)
**Author:** [@ThomasGoody](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThomasGoody)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 7:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-audi-a4-sagging-headliner/114906 "2018-04-04T07:23:45Z")
I own a 2006 Audi A-4 Quattro wagon and today I noticed that the headliner has begun to sag. The car has 110,000+ miles and I am very pleased with it. What would you recommend to fix this problem since I have a limited … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=892) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=894)