# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=965 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 966 --- ## [Whooping Explorer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whooping-explorer/105543)
**Author:** [@jchip39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jchip39)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2017, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whooping-explorer/105543 "2017-07-03T15:09:42Z")
My 2006 Explorer frequently makes a loud whooping/whining sound that lasts momentarily. Does anyone know what it is? --- ## [90 Corolla 1.6 Liter radiator fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/90-corolla-1-6-liter-radiator-fan/88482)
**Author:** [@mxsurf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mxsurf)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2017, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/90-corolla-1-6-liter-radiator-fan/88482 "2017-07-03T03:56:54Z")
Merry Christmas guys....the radiator fan runs always with key on. Since it is driven only up to 10- 15 miles and Honolulu is warm I haven't been too diligent in finding the problem. Will it wear the fan motor out prematu… --- ## [2011 Hyundai Sonata film on the inside of the windshield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-sonata-film-on-the-inside-of-the-windshield/105531)
**Author:** [@Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2017, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-sonata-film-on-the-inside-of-the-windshield/105531 "2017-07-02T23:00:07Z")
I have a 2011 Sonata with 87,600 miles and it runs well! My issue with it is there's some kind of film that develops on the inside of the windshield. I would assume it's from the dashpad. And before you ask, there is not… --- ## [Oil change interval for my 2006 BMW 325Xi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-interval-for-my-2006-bmw-325xi/105485)
**Author:** [@SeanHite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SeanHite)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2017, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-interval-for-my-2006-bmw-325xi/105485 "2017-07-02T19:04:27Z")
Hi, My BMW manual says that the synthetic oil needs to be changed every 15,000 miles. I only drive about 8K a year. I drive the car often, just not great distances very often. Should I be changing my synthetic oil ro… --- ## [My car has a bit of difficulty cranking/starting up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-has-a-bit-of-difficulty-cranking-starting-up/104245)
**Author:** [@azureskysun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/azureskysun)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2017, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-has-a-bit-of-difficulty-cranking-starting-up/104245 "2017-07-02T18:44:15Z")
This has only been happening during the last week or two. Here's a recording of the sound it makes when I turn the key. http://vocaroo.com/i/s15rTzCS1grV Notice the sound it makes during the first couple of seconds. It… --- ## [Engine Hesitation/Surging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-hesitation-surging/105522)
**Author:** [@hwalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hwalk)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2017, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-hesitation-surging/105522 "2017-07-02T17:04:39Z")
On my 76 Lincoln Mark IV, when the car is coasting or accelerating, the engine seems to have a bunch of small surges, and my acceleration seems to be worse than it used to be. It seems to me (based on my limited knowledg… --- ## [HELP! - Brakes - Is this my fault or the mechanics?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-brakes-is-this-my-fault-or-the-mechanics/103809)
**Author:** [@alyssasturmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alyssasturmer)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2017, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-brakes-is-this-my-fault-or-the-mechanics/103809 "2017-07-02T16:20:40Z")
Hello, So here's my situation... After driving to Vegas and back my brakes were pretty worn so I took it to a mechanic who changed my rear brakes. Let's keep in mind that they were definitely worn but the van remained … --- ## [Accidentally shifted to Park while moving around 15mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-shifted-to-park-while-moving-around-15mph/105523)
**Author:** [@xaml](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xaml)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2017, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-shifted-to-park-while-moving-around-15mph/105523 "2017-07-02T15:33:07Z")
Car is a 2000 Toyota Corolla. I was pulling up to my mailbox and instead of coming to a complete stop, I accidentally shifted to park (I think it was around 15mph)....the tires immediately locked. I then put it back into… --- ## [Nissan Pathfinder...car won't start, battery/alternator/starter fine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-pathfinder-car-wont-start-battery-alternator-starter-fine/68804)
**Author:** [@KAEd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KAEd)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2017, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-pathfinder-car-wont-start-battery-alternator-starter-fine/68804 "2017-07-02T00:24:20Z")
I have a a 2003 or 2004 Nissan Pathfinder (can't remember which at the moment). For the past few months, it's been having the same problem. One morning, I'll go out to start the car and the radio will have stopped work… --- ## [Coolant leak mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leak-mystery/105461)
**Author:** [@Waterbuff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Waterbuff)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2017, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leak-mystery/105461 "2017-07-01T19:49:07Z")
Car parked overnight on slightly sloped driveway (nose up). This morning, small coolant puddle under water pump area, with slow drip continuing. Reservoir looked empty, and check under radiator cap showed full. But slo… --- ## [Diagnosing Power Brake Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-power-brake-problems/105324)
**Author:** [@hwalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hwalk)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2017, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-power-brake-problems/105324 "2017-07-01T19:10:08Z")
On my 76 Lincoln Mark IV, I've recently had a problem develop where after using the brakes a couple of times while driving, or being stopped for an extended period (e.g. at a stop light), the brake pedal goes soft. If I … --- ## [83 f150 sticky brake pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/83-f150-sticky-brake-pedal/105465)
**Author:** [@Josephc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josephc)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2017, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/83-f150-sticky-brake-pedal/105465 "2017-07-01T16:22:45Z")
I have an 83 f150 that sat for about a year and now the brake pedal will not return all the way. Is this the master cylinder or the booster or something else all together? I don't think it has a return spring. --- ## [My car jerks if i turn on the a/c on 04 mitsubishi galant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-jerks-if-i-turn-on-the-a-c-on-04-mitsubishi-galant/105509)
**Author:** [@lmcg21\_21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lmcg21_21)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2017, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-jerks-if-i-turn-on-the-a-c-on-04-mitsubishi-galant/105509 "2017-07-01T16:17:26Z")
Hi, so my car jerks specially at higher speeds when i turn my a/c on. it started happening after i changed my condenser and filled it whit freon that was about 4 years ago, also the a/c never felt cold. It was cool for a… --- ## [Pls tell me abt hydrophobic coatings on the windshield, other than RainX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pls-tell-me-abt-hydrophobic-coatings-on-the-windshield-other-than-rainx/105100)
**Author:** [@Noelm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noelm)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2017, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pls-tell-me-abt-hydrophobic-coatings-on-the-windshield-other-than-rainx/105100 "2017-07-01T14:47:13Z")
Hello folks, I am looking into hydrophobic coatings to apply on the windshield. Since I got pre-owned Sentra in 2010, I have the issue of 'unable to see in the rain', no matter how fast I run the wipers. After gettin… --- ## [High oil pressure reading](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-oil-pressure-reading/105372)
**Author:** [@FRANKM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FRANKM)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2017, 6:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-oil-pressure-reading/105372 "2017-07-01T06:08:36Z")
My '02 Buick LeSabre suddenly went from normal oil pressure to a very high 130 psi. No warning codes or lights. This car has the DIC readout. is the problem the sending unit? There is no analog gauge and the oil warning… --- ## [Welding fears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/welding-fears/105466)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2017, 5:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/welding-fears/105466 "2017-07-01T05:06:39Z")
Two posters -- in an aside from the thread's topic -- were discussing potential eye damage from welding. That reminded me why I've never tried it. I really dislike bright lights. When they had those cameras with th… --- ## [Heater actuator doors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-actuator-doors/105477)
**Author:** [@BonneGut](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BonneGut)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2017, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-actuator-doors/105477 "2017-07-01T02:52:00Z")
This last winter we were having a good deaert rain storm i had to turn on my heatee and defroster for the whole day .. Since than i believe the actuator doors are stuck in the open position .. Its now summertime. And its… --- ## [Saturn vue TTY headbolts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-vue-tty-headbolts/105454)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2017, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-vue-tty-headbolts/105454 "2017-07-01T01:59:39Z")
Pulled heads off my vue. Has torque to yield bolts. Got new bolts. They are exactly the same length as old bolts. Within .001-002" How come? Or is the stretch on old bolts just hard to measure? --- ## [2002 Nissan Pathfinder - Radio stops working then after few days car wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-pathfinder-radio-stops-working-then-after-few-days-car-wont-start/105491)
**Author:** [@gabrielle.tremblay1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gabrielle.tremblay1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2017, 1:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-pathfinder-radio-stops-working-then-after-few-days-car-wont-start/105491 "2017-07-01T01:40:06Z")
For the past few months, it's been having the same problem. One morning, I'll go out to start the car and the radio will have stopped working, but everything else is fine. A few days later, however, the car won't start o… --- ## [Help Secondary Air Injection P0491](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-secondary-air-injection-p0491/105427)
**Author:** [@Xxdevildog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Xxdevildog)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2017, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-secondary-air-injection-p0491/105427 "2017-06-30T18:11:43Z")
Anyone familiar with this code? Looking this up it looks like an air pump. Anyone know where this is located on the dodge advenger? I just replaced my bulbs in my headlights and my check engine light. And on the next day… --- ## [Heavy load!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heavy-load/105468)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2017, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heavy-load/105468 "2017-06-30T14:44:28Z")
This might not be the right forum, but I think you will be amused. I saw this on a local radio station's web site just now: It reminded me of this one from a few years ago: --- ## [Clutch Igition Switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-igition-switch/105368)
**Author:** [@LJPgeoman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LJPgeoman)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2017, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-igition-switch/105368 "2017-06-30T14:04:32Z")
My wife's 2010 Nissan Versa has 90,000 miles. About two years ago, the car would start getting harder and harder to start and eventually wouldn't start at all. Her mechanic determined that the problem was the Clutch Ig… --- ## [Engine light came back on after getting it fixed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-light-came-back-on-after-getting-it-fixed/105436)
**Author:** [@Ryderkgamer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ryderkgamer)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2017, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-light-came-back-on-after-getting-it-fixed/105436 "2017-06-30T03:32:26Z")
Alright, I drive a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse with only 75000 miles on it. I was driving home from work one day and the engine light came on so i took it to a place called breaks plus to get a diagnosis on the light. I wa… --- ## [2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee interior lights, locks and windows repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jeep-grand-cherokee-interior-lights-locks-and-windows-repair/105140)
**Author:** [@Schmidtjosh83](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Schmidtjosh83)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2017, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jeep-grand-cherokee-interior-lights-locks-and-windows-repair/105140 "2017-06-30T03:31:02Z")
My 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee's power locks and windows recently stopped working. No switch or button on each of the 4 doors work including locks and windows. This all happened at the same time so I assume it's faulty wiri… --- ## [2012 passat CC R line - dying while driving or shortly after start up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-passat-cc-r-line-dying-while-driving-or-shortly-after-start-up/105441)
**Author:** [@aflowbusiness](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aflowbusiness)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2017, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-passat-cc-r-line-dying-while-driving-or-shortly-after-start-up/105441 "2017-06-30T02:50:41Z")
Hey everyone, Looking for some help with my 2012 passat cc r line. Engine is dying out while driving then when try to start it back up it doesn't work until the 5-10 try. Took it to VW dealership they aren't sure what … --- ## [Caliper guide pins, long and short](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caliper-guide-pins-long-and-short/105456)
**Author:** [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2017, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caliper-guide-pins-long-and-short/105456 "2017-06-30T01:24:34Z")
Each front caliper has an upper and lower guide pin. I removed all 4 guide pins and, too late, see there is a long and a short guide pin. Which goes in the upper and which goes in the lower position on the brake caliper. … --- ## [To Scrap or Not to Scrap, that is the question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-scrap-or-not-to-scrap-that-is-the-question/105404)
**Author:** [@stank66](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stank66)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2017, 10:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-scrap-or-not-to-scrap-that-is-the-question/105404 "2017-06-29T10:21:27Z")
2005 Hyndai Accent with 135K miles, has been a reliable workhorse and now semi-retired to the short trips to and from the train station for my commute to NYC. Last week it overheated and came to a full stop - checked un… --- ## [2005 Aveo - Very Odd Electrical Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-aveo-very-odd-electrical-problem/105385)
**Author:** [@allenduanereed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allenduanereed)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2017, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-aveo-very-odd-electrical-problem/105385 "2017-06-28T23:05:43Z")
So, how weird is this? I've had this Aveo for about eight years. At some point before I bought it, some tote-the-note dealership installed a Pass Time unit on it. It's only ever been an inconvenience when starting the … --- ## [New glow plugs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-glow-plugs/105408)
**Author:** [@daisydemi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daisydemi)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2017, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-glow-plugs/105408 "2017-06-28T22:36:11Z")
Today the glow plug light started flashing in my '09 Jetta TDI. I stopped at a dealer to explain what happened and find out what could be the cause. The guy said I might just need new plugs. Unfortunately he wasn't able … --- ## [Please help me! 2000 mitsubishi galant giving me problem after problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-me-2000-mitsubishi-galant-giving-me-problem-after-problem/105399)
**Author:** [@Candii92](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Candii92)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2017, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-me-2000-mitsubishi-galant-giving-me-problem-after-problem/105399 "2017-06-28T00:10:25Z")
Okay so I don't even know where to begin! I guess I should start by the big problem that I've been having for a while now and just haven't had the money to get this looked at/fixed until recently. On 24th of this month … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=964) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=966)