# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=9 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 10 --- ## [Grinding Sound from EPS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-sound-from-eps/201388)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2025, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-sound-from-eps/201388 "2025-09-03T16:47:23Z")
2014 Acura TSX, 4 Cylinder, AT, 150k miles I noticed a knocking sound when turning the steering wheel a few degrees in one direction, and then turning it in the other direction, while driving the car. I got the car up i… --- ## [For Mustangman and owners of a 2024 and 2025 mustangs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-mustangman-and-owners-of-a-2024-and-2025-mustangs/203963)
**Author:** [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2025, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-mustangman-and-owners-of-a-2024-and-2025-mustangs/203963 "2025-08-31T15:36:12Z")
Ford Tells 105,000 Mustang Drivers To Sit Tight Until 2026 For A Recall Repair | Carscoops --- ## [Am I being taken by my mechanic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-being-taken-by-my-mechanic/11319)
**Author:** [@pbhubley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pbhubley)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2025, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-being-taken-by-my-mechanic/11319 "2025-08-28T17:39:58Z")
Recently I brought my car (1996 Toyota Corolla, manual transmission) in for it's annual inspection. The mechanic pointed out that the struts needed to be replaced, and there was a problem with the battery terminal, so h… --- ## [Is my transmission done for?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-transmission-done-for/203935)
**Author:** [@Broke\_joe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Broke_joe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-transmission-done-for/203935 "2025-08-27T15:17:35Z")
2016 Sierra, 103k mi, no error codes or lights. Without warning the clutch seems to completely disengage. I will loose every gear but Neutral. Taking the key out and starting it again fixes it for a time. Problems usual… --- ## [Auto data monopoly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-data-monopoly/203911)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2025, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-data-monopoly/203911 "2025-08-24T22:47:28Z")
I read an opinion in the local newspaper concerning auto manufacturers preventing independent shops from accessing systems and data required to repair modern vehicles. The author is a successful shop owner with seven sho… --- ## [Replace front struts and CV axles on a 2010 Hyundai Elantra?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-front-struts-and-cv-axles-on-a-2010-hyundai-elantra/201484)
**Author:** [@ZBC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ZBC)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2025, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-front-struts-and-cv-axles-on-a-2010-hyundai-elantra/201484 "2025-08-23T23:42:06Z")
Hello! I have a 2010 Hyundai Elantra with 185,000 miles on it. Things are tight financially right now and so I’ve been trying to get this car to last as long as possible before investing in a new one. A year or two ag… --- ## [To All Professional Mechanics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-all-professional-mechanics/203901)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-all-professional-mechanics/203901 "2025-08-22T22:22:45Z")
--- ## [2007 Chrysler 300C - My EX sugared my gas tank - What should I do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-300c-my-ex-sugared-my-gas-tank-what-should-i-do/201490)
**Author:** [@browneyez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/browneyez)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-300c-my-ex-sugared-my-gas-tank-what-should-i-do/201490 "2025-08-22T12:57:41Z")
My ex put sugar in my gas tank. --- ## [Are Raybestos drum wheel cylinders any good?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-raybestos-drum-wheel-cylinders-any-good/203829)
**Author:** [@cja800](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cja800)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-raybestos-drum-wheel-cylinders-any-good/203829 "2025-08-21T19:25:19Z")
I purchased raybestos wheel cylinders for my rear drums on a 2015 Toyota Corolla. The OEM ones were over $60 each where the raybestos was $17. I am mainly concerned about leaking. As anyone had experience with raybestos … --- ## [I learned something about pulleys](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-learned-something-about-pulleys/203870)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 11:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-learned-something-about-pulleys/203870 "2025-08-21T11:50:26Z")
While not car related, it is about mechanical stuff. Older zero turn John Deere has a broken pulley, John Deere no longer sells it, no 3rd party-ebay-market place etc have it. My scrap guy who fixes junk mowers could n… --- ## [2018 Subaru Outback - It opens itself](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-outback-it-opens-itself/145840)
**Author:** [@AlAbrahamson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlAbrahamson)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-outback-it-opens-itself/145840 "2025-08-20T01:49:23Z")
OK. After reading some of the above comments, I now know I’m not crazy! Our 2018 Subaru Outback was parked in our garage. We used it yesterday with no problem. This morning, upon entering the garage, I noticed the re… --- ## [Honda civic 2009 complete suspension replacement. Quote is 9 hours is that right?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2009-complete-suspension-replacement-quote-is-9-hours-is-that-right/201481)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 11:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2009-complete-suspension-replacement-quote-is-9-hours-is-that-right/201481 "2025-08-19T11:19:14Z")
brought in bunch of parts… inner + outer tie rods, both control arms, both quick struts, both shocks, and 4 sway bar links. (for complete suspension replacement) He said its gonna take 9 hours but shouldn’t it realisti… --- ## [2017 Subaru - A puff of smoke followed by the coldest blowing AC my car has ever put out?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-a-puff-of-smoke-followed-by-the-coldest-blowing-ac-my-car-has-ever-put-out/201405)
**Author:** [@booster.scoots\_5m\_194335](https://community.cartalk.com/u/booster.scoots_5m_194335)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-a-puff-of-smoke-followed-by-the-coldest-blowing-ac-my-car-has-ever-put-out/201405 "2025-08-19T03:10:24Z")
My 2017 Subaru Crosstrek has always had very wimpy air conditioning, ever since I bought it brand new. When you first start it up, it blows room temperature, barely cool air until you get on the highway and drive a few m… --- ## [TPMS display #s dim and wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-display-s-dim-and-wrong/199952)
**Author:** [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-display-s-dim-and-wrong/199952 "2025-08-18T23:36:59Z")
New to me 2017 Chrysler Pacific: The TPMS numbers on the instrument panel are wrong (higher than actual 36 PSI in the tires) and they vary a little and they show up dimly compared to all the rest of the instrument panel… --- ## [2007 Ford Focus - Brake lights broke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-focus-brake-lights-broke/201529)
**Author:** [@tom15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom15)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-focus-brake-lights-broke/201529 "2025-08-18T22:27:36Z")
brake lights stay on only at night 60% of the time replaced brake cruise switches and brake lights,didn’t help --- ## [2015 Ford Escape stutter at lower speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-stutter-at-lower-speed/201340)
**Author:** [@DonG\_St.Louis\_Mo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonG_St.Louis_Mo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-stutter-at-lower-speed/201340 "2025-08-18T18:59:02Z")
Lately my car has started to stutter round 40mph under light power conditions. When I more aggressively press accelerator the stutter stops. I do not notice any unusual sounds from engine nor transmission. And there are… --- ## [Engine damage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-damage/201454)
**Author:** [@442nacar\_194358](https://community.cartalk.com/u/442nacar_194358)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-damage/201454 "2025-08-18T17:12:22Z")
Concerned about engine damage to my 22 Toyota Camry as a result of an oil change and use of a defective oil filter which caused a massive leak. Oil filter had a defect such that it appeared as if it was tightened suffic… --- ## [Tinting for hot weather - Yes or no?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tinting-for-hot-weather-yes-or-no/201457)
**Author:** [@abhisheks77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abhisheks77)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tinting-for-hot-weather-yes-or-no/201457 "2025-08-18T12:44:04Z")
Hi, We will be moving to Liberty, MO in 1st week of September. Coming from Seattle, it would be hot for me and for my Acura RDX too. One of thought is to get the window tinting done to prevent from heat, can that help ? … --- ## [Door handle cable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-handle-cable/201516)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 8:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-handle-cable/201516 "2025-08-18T08:37:45Z")
Cable attaches with white clip. 1” below this is 2nd attachment point. Why does bracket have 2 places to attach cable? --- ## [LBJ Rubber Boot Dry Rotted, Bushing Bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lbj-rubber-boot-dry-rotted-bushing-bad/201414)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 12:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lbj-rubber-boot-dry-rotted-bushing-bad/201414 "2025-08-18T00:13:10Z")
2019 Honda Odyssey, 56k miles I noticed that the LBJ on this car, the rubber boot was torn around the circumference of the boot, looked like rubber dry rot. This is both sides. There is no grease coming out. Ther… --- ## [2012 Mini Cooper R56 Auto 1.6. Won't crank or start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mini-cooper-r56-auto-1-6-wont-crank-or-start/198940)
**Author:** [@byolaf\_192697](https://community.cartalk.com/u/byolaf_192697)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2025, 10:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mini-cooper-r56-auto-1-6-wont-crank-or-start/198940 "2025-08-17T10:10:19Z")
I just got a 2012 Mini Cooper R56 project to fiddle with. After dropping in a new battery, it will detect the key and do some flashing lights but it won’t crank or turn over or anything like that. I registered the new ba… --- ## [2011 Fusion 2.5 Belt problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-fusion-2-5-belt-problems/201292)
**Author:** [@JunkOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JunkOwner)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2025, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-fusion-2-5-belt-problems/201292 "2025-08-16T12:22:50Z")
My grandson has a 2011 Forde Fusion, 4 cyl (2.5 I think) with around 80K miles. About 2 months ago, he and a riend replaced the idler pulley. About 2 weeks ago, the belt came off of the pulleys on his way home from wor… --- ## [2012 Dodge Ram 1500 full throttle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-ram-1500-full-throttle/201291)
**Author:** [@lamb2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lamb2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2025, 8:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-ram-1500-full-throttle/201291 "2025-08-16T08:46:46Z")
I fueled at the gas pumps & then started it up, turned the air condition back on, put it in drive & gently touched the gas pedal. It then went into full trottle. The axles of the trailer that I was pulling hit the steel … --- ## [Alignment question(requesting answer from Keith)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alignment-question-requesting-answer-from-keith/201394)
**Author:** [@2fas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2fas)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2025, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alignment-question-requesting-answer-from-keith/201394 "2025-08-16T02:02:49Z")
Hi I have 2015 Camry that has a severe alignment issue on the rear as it was hit perpendicularly. I had replaced most parts that had the most severe damage such as a badly bent rear subframe and a few suspension compone… --- ## [2014 Nissan Rogue - Help - How do I find a place to help with my transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-rogue-help-how-do-i-find-a-place-to-help-with-my-transmission/201452)
**Author:** [@JeffreyDohl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffreyDohl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-rogue-help-how-do-i-find-a-place-to-help-with-my-transmission/201452 "2025-08-13T16:17:52Z")
Transmission and installation --- ## [2016 Hyundai Elantra can’t pass emission inspection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-elantra-can-t-pass-emission-inspection/201383)
**Author:** [@Bobaroo27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bobaroo27)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-elantra-can-t-pass-emission-inspection/201383 "2025-08-12T19:26:50Z")
Car checked out and in excellent condition with only 43,000 miles on it can’t pass emissions inspection after installing a new battery --- ## [Tire dilema what should i do](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-dilema-what-should-i-do/201123)
**Author:** [@Jfischer726\_194187](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jfischer726_194187)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-dilema-what-should-i-do/201123 "2025-08-12T13:33:21Z")
So recently took my car in for inspection it passed. Front tires 6/32 rears 3/32.. i am wondering on what i should do hear i know tires need replaced. Option a: save all the money wait till late september to replace all… --- ## [Number of motor mounts for 1988 Chevrolet Nova / Toyota Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/number-of-motor-mounts-for-1988-chevrolet-nova-toyota-corolla/201418)
**Author:** [@PaddyOFurniture](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaddyOFurniture)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/number-of-motor-mounts-for-1988-chevrolet-nova-toyota-corolla/201418 "2025-08-11T23:18:05Z")
How many motor mounts does my 1988 Chevrolet Nova, 4A-LC SOHC, 5-speed manual transmission have? What is the best source for this information? The service manual (which I have) omitted this topic. I have been getting qu… --- ## [2017 Ford Escape Coolant in the combustion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-coolant-in-the-combustion/201427)
**Author:** [@judy41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/judy41)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-coolant-in-the-combustion/201427 "2025-08-11T20:26:41Z")
My 2017 Ford Escape with Eco Boost is leaking coolant into the cylinders and has caused issues with the engine. I am told it now needs a new engine. I have 75,800 miles on it. I never got a notice that this vehicle is on… --- ## [I need a transmission rebuild for 2019 Ford Fusion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-a-transmission-rebuild-for-2019-ford-fusion/201412)
**Author:** [@dougbq23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dougbq23)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-a-transmission-rebuild-for-2019-ford-fusion/201412 "2025-08-11T19:47:14Z")
I have a little over 72,000 miles on my 2019 Ford Fusion, It has been hesitating when I accelerate. Took it to the Ford dealer last week. They tell me that I need to have the transmission rebuilt. I am not questionin… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=8) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=10)