# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=93 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 94 --- ## [Exhaust System Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-system-replacement/190300)
**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2023, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-system-replacement/190300 "2023-05-18T16:26:40Z")
I have a 2005 Camry. About 200k miles. My exhaust is leaking pretty badly around the flex pipe connection. Using a shop vac, and blowing air into the exhaust, you can feel it coming out of the flex pipe area real good. … --- ## [Can anybody help me with find out what this part is?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anybody-help-me-with-find-out-what-this-part-is/190673)
**Author:** [@garrettxr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/garrettxr)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2023, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anybody-help-me-with-find-out-what-this-part-is/190673 "2023-05-18T15:36:01Z")
A part of the hoseing for my coolant system just broke on my nissan frontier 4.0 2006. “plastic pos”. Anyone know what it is? --- ## [Heating up a 4-cylinder Ford](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heating-up-a-4-cylinder-ford/57282)
**Author:** [@yannka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yannka)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2023, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heating-up-a-4-cylinder-ford/57282 "2023-05-18T15:26:44Z")
OK, so, I'm in love with the Ford Transit Connect, see, and I want to get rid of my E250 work vehicle which, I drove mostly empty almost all the time and with which I get 10MPG (big straight six). But, the love of my … --- ## [Should I maintain or buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-maintain-or-buy/190117)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2023, 10:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-maintain-or-buy/190117 "2023-05-18T10:20:34Z")
I am wondering whether to continue to maintain or buy a newer Toyota Avalon Hybrid. What I have is a 2014 model well maintained with about 95k on it. The driver seat is a bit worn and I believe it will need a rear whe… --- ## [P0302 after changing plugs and swapping coils](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0302-after-changing-plugs-and-swapping-coils/190647)
**Author:** [@ceramic\_chicken0w\_185265](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ceramic_chicken0w_185265)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2023, 5:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0302-after-changing-plugs-and-swapping-coils/190647 "2023-05-18T05:27:16Z")
Problem: P0302 Vehicle: 2011 Mazda CX-7 Steps taken so far: Replaced spark plugs Swapped coil packs to see if the misfire would move to another cylinder Added fuel treatment The car had an extremely rough idle before … --- ## [HELP! Rear tires making a metal dragging noise/ grinding. NEW BRAKES AND DRUMS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-rear-tires-making-a-metal-dragging-noise-grinding-new-brakes-and-drums/109038)
**Author:** [@Nemo8940](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nemo8940)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-rear-tires-making-a-metal-dragging-noise-grinding-new-brakes-and-drums/109038 "2023-05-17T22:04:33Z")
help! I have a 2010 honda civic LX. i have new brakes and drums on the car and the rear tires are making a grinding when I drive as well as when I brake. I changed the brakes and drums twice thinking they might be defec… --- ## [Stripped transmission filter bolt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-transmission-filter-bolt/190591)
**Author:** [@SpudMuffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpudMuffin)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-transmission-filter-bolt/190591 "2023-05-17T19:57:41Z")
Drained tranny and replaced new filter. It was my daughters car and I had her helping me. she got ahead of me and before I could say anything she stripped one of the 3 bolts holding the filter. 2 of the bolts are short a… --- ## ['12 Subaru Impreza Sport Limited - Should I invest in these repairs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/12-subaru-impreza-sport-limited-should-i-invest-in-these-repairs/190638)
**Author:** [@bjagd02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bjagd02)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/12-subaru-impreza-sport-limited-should-i-invest-in-these-repairs/190638 "2023-05-17T19:41:54Z")
Hi, I replaced the valve body on my '12 Sport Limited Impreza (136,500 miles) only to find out that the part I purchased was defective. Shame on me, I don’t need any comments on that. So I took the car to the dealershi… --- ## [2020 Kia Sportage - Fire from wiring harness](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-kia-sportage-fire-from-wiring-harness/190634)
**Author:** [@larryhirsch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larryhirsch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-kia-sportage-fire-from-wiring-harness/190634 "2023-05-17T12:39:19Z")
wirring harness catching fire/ --- ## [2021 Ford Mustang - Hot cabin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ford-mustang-hot-cabin/190626)
**Author:** [@Denny13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Denny13)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 9:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ford-mustang-hot-cabin/190626 "2023-05-17T09:31:54Z")
Even on a cloudy day or a sunny cool day,the cabin of my 2021 Mustang GT is warm to kinda hot ? --- ## [Speeding traffic ticket, thanks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speeding-traffic-ticket-thanks/9572)
**Author:** [@getarythm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/getarythm)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 9:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speeding-traffic-ticket-thanks/9572 "2023-05-17T09:10:40Z")
Hello, I received a speeding ticket, and the officer put the wrong date to pay or appear, wrong date, and year, well, when i went to see the judge, he said he has never heard of this law, and if i could prove tickets h… --- ## [Spark Plug and Ignition Coil Repair Ripped Off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-and-ignition-coil-repair-ripped-off/90227)
**Author:** [@BMW\_n00b](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BMW_n00b)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-and-ignition-coil-repair-ripped-off/90227 "2023-05-17T02:11:08Z")
Hi, I looked online for reviews and went to what seemed like a trustworthy place, although there weren't many reviews. Anyway my engine light went on 2 days ago and I took it to autozone where they ran diagnostics and… --- ## [2002 Lincoln Town Car engine noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lincoln-town-car-engine-noise/190590)
**Author:** [@johnstuartcello\_185234](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnstuartcello_185234)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lincoln-town-car-engine-noise/190590 "2023-05-17T01:45:53Z")
Hello! I’ve got a 2002 Lincoln town car. It’s leaking a little bit of oil. May be about half a quart a month. Over the last few months it’s developed a bit of engine noise. I’ll try to include a video so you guys can hea… --- ## [Bmw x3 2020 awd tire dilemna/replace all 4? rotate align? buy 1, or 2?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-x3-2020-awd-tire-dilemna-replace-all-4-rotate-align-buy-1-or-2/190615)
**Author:** [@Joy4now](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joy4now)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-x3-2020-awd-tire-dilemna-replace-all-4-rotate-align-buy-1-or-2/190615 "2023-05-16T23:57:13Z")
What is the best solution? Runflat Bridgestone R19 Front drivers right @ 4/32 Front passenger right @ 7/32 (tire replace 5 months ago) Backs both @ 5-6/32. BMW told to me rotate, alignment and buy 1 tire for the ri… --- ## [2013 Camaro radio issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-camaro-radio-issues/190610)
**Author:** [@rcflashlight03\_185246](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rcflashlight03_185246)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-camaro-radio-issues/190610 "2023-05-16T21:23:32Z")
So when I press the clutch on my 2013 Camaro V6 manual, the rpms will drop rapidly to around 500 maybe 400. When this happens, it causes the radio to go completely haywire and not make any sound or respond to any comman… --- ## [1994 Chevrolet Pickup - Fussy sealtbelt latch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevrolet-pickup-fussy-sealtbelt-latch/190606)
**Author:** [@terryma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/terryma)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevrolet-pickup-fussy-sealtbelt-latch/190606 "2023-05-16T20:58:13Z")
hard to latch the seatbelt on driver’s side --- ## [2016 Acura TLX intermittent shut-off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-acura-tlx-intermittent-shut-off/142982)
**Author:** [@Victoria49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Victoria49)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-acura-tlx-intermittent-shut-off/142982 "2023-05-16T20:40:07Z")
Driving on the freeway my car just shut off, I had to put it into park and tried several times before it would restart. Actually it started once and then immediately shut off and then it took several attempts pushing th… --- ## [2010 Pontiac Vibe engine fan cycling on and off when AC mode is selected](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-pontiac-vibe-engine-fan-cycling-on-and-off-when-ac-mode-is-selected/190616)
**Author:** [@Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-pontiac-vibe-engine-fan-cycling-on-and-off-when-ac-mode-is-selected/190616 "2023-05-16T20:22:38Z")
I have a 2010 vibe FWD with the 1.8 motor and 4 speed auto. It has 128,000 miles. It was a recent purchase as a backup vehicle. Lately I’ve noticed the engine fan cycling on and off when the ac mode is selected. However,… --- ## [2017 Kia Sportage - RPMs rise oddly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sportage-rpms-rise-oddly/190624)
**Author:** [@DaleDbutlerpa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaleDbutlerpa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sportage-rpms-rise-oddly/190624 "2023-05-16T19:56:53Z")
Driving the car it seems to go into neutral, RPM will increases. then decreases then goes back to normal. Doesn’t happen at any specific speed and not all the time. Took it to the dealer had a diagnostic test done. they… --- ## [Sputtering and white smoke and bad smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputtering-and-white-smoke-and-bad-smell/190612)
**Author:** [@terrinharmon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/terrinharmon)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputtering-and-white-smoke-and-bad-smell/190612 "2023-05-16T12:26:51Z")
My car sputters when I first accelerate after sitting for a minute, it sputters out white smoke that smells bad like burned fluid. I have recently changed my oil and have no mix of coolant and oil. Also did a 3 point che… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Camaro suddenly doesn’t blow cold air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-camaro-suddenly-doesn-t-blow-cold-air/163343)
**Author:** [@sallyrod](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sallyrod)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-camaro-suddenly-doesn-t-blow-cold-air/163343 "2023-05-16T00:19:44Z")
my 2013 Chevy camaro all of a sudden not blowing cold air and if it does it blows only thru passenger side from the center to the left which is driver side super warm air but passenger side medium cold not to cold hopefu… --- ## [Excessive tire pressure loss upon temperature drop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/excessive-tire-pressure-loss-upon-temperature-drop/190587)
**Author:** [@jclarizio\_185230](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jclarizio_185230)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/excessive-tire-pressure-loss-upon-temperature-drop/190587 "2023-05-15T23:39:19Z")
One of my tires loses way more pressure, 5-15 lbs, after a temp drop than any other tire. This issue existed with my previous set of tires and has continued with a new set. So do I have a bad wheel or something? Note … --- ## [2012 Ford Focus parasitic drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-parasitic-drain/123608)
**Author:** [@John58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-parasitic-drain/123608 "2023-05-15T23:21:34Z")
My 2012 Focus has a 350 milliamp parasitic electrical current drain constantly when the ignition is off. The timeout system will only work if I remain in the driver’s seat until the Multifunction Display goes off which … --- ## [2012 Ford Focus Battery Drains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-battery-drains/190602)
**Author:** [@robert.quin\_185238](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robert.quin_185238)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-battery-drains/190602 "2023-05-15T23:00:27Z")
I recently purchased a 2012 Ford Focus for my son’s first car. It sat for a while as he did not have his license. One day the battery died so I replaced it. It is now doing it again. It has happed 4 times in 2 months… --- ## [2011 Kia Soul - Can I swap my front seats?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-soul-can-i-swap-my-front-seats/190513)
**Author:** [@Stan41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stan41)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-soul-can-i-swap-my-front-seats/190513 "2023-05-15T21:36:46Z")
Are the driver’s and passengers seats interchangeable? My driver’s seat is starting to compress (I am not a small man) after140,000 KM. I found “newn” replacement seats on Ebay but $300 CAD seem pretty expensive. Tho… --- ## [$233 to replace spark plugs on a 2005 Chevy Malibu 4 Cylinder?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/233-to-replace-spark-plugs-on-a-2005-chevy-malibu-4-cylinder/190497)
**Author:** [@GULCH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GULCH)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/233-to-replace-spark-plugs-on-a-2005-chevy-malibu-4-cylinder/190497 "2023-05-15T20:05:36Z")
Engine started misfiring and check engine light started blinking as I was driving so I took it to Jiffy Lube to get it diagnosed. They told me there was 1 bad spark plug. Quoted me $233 to replace them all at $25 a plug … --- ## [2012 Ford Focus / Repeat No-Start Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-repeat-no-start-issues/66800)
**Author:** [@kat6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kat6)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-repeat-no-start-issues/66800 "2023-05-15T18:47:08Z")
I own a 2012 Ford Focus Sedan. It's terrific except the battery has died four times in the last three months, more than all of my previous vehicles combined. The third time, the dealership concluded that the electric p… --- ## [2003 Subaru Outback - Power steering fluid leak- Mechanics can't help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-outback-power-steering-fluid-leak-mechanics-cant-help/190525)
**Author:** [@Michael37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael37)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2023, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-outback-power-steering-fluid-leak-mechanics-cant-help/190525 "2023-05-14T23:30:09Z")
Power steering fluid leaking. I have taken it to the mechanic 3 times and they can’t repair it. Any suggestions? --- ## [2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid - Why don't we clean radiators?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-hybrid-why-dont-we-clean-radiators/185220)
**Author:** [@jak21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jak21)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2023, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-hybrid-why-dont-we-clean-radiators/185220 "2023-05-14T23:08:06Z")
This is a question about any vehicle with an internal combustion engine: Why isn’t cleaning the exterior radiator channels a matter of routine maintenance? It seems maximum air flow through the radiator would be very … --- ## [High idle goes away when revving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-idle-goes-away-when-revving/190442)
**Author:** [@Alexchavez21802\_183994](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alexchavez21802_183994)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2023, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-idle-goes-away-when-revving/190442 "2023-05-14T22:18:03Z")
So basically to start off I have a 2004 Ford mustang gt (manual) with a high idle. And I’m not sure if the symptoms I have are all from one thing or multiple. But at idle my car vibrates a lot. If I rev the car at idle w… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=92) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=94)