# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=972 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 973 --- ## [Humming noise while not running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-noise-while-not-running/104462)
**Author:** [@scratchinghead](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scratchinghead)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2017, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-noise-while-not-running/104462 "2017-06-02T02:34:07Z")
2003 cartier, makes a humming noise intermittently while driving, but most concerning is the same humming noise which happens even after the engine has been turned off, sometimes hours after it is turned off. the othe… --- ## [Auto repair gone wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-repair-gone-wrong/104425)
**Author:** [@tsc919](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tsc919)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2017, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-repair-gone-wrong/104425 "2017-06-02T02:18:30Z")
What shall I do??? The mechanic has ripped me off of $1200 also charges me for parts that he has not replaced. My car isn't fixed and is in much worse condition. HELP!! --- ## [Car seepage. Serious or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-seepage-serious-or-not/104526)
**Author:** [@meiokl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meiokl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2017, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-seepage-serious-or-not/104526 "2017-06-02T01:48:56Z")
Hello, I just purchased a 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor with 98k mileage on it. Old car. The car passed NYS inspection on the day I bought it. However, I noticed that there’s a “wetness” underneath. But nothing is actually … --- ## [Brake light mystery -- help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-light-mystery-help/104551)
**Author:** [@orbboy2002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/orbboy2002)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2017, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-light-mystery-help/104551 "2017-06-02T01:46:11Z")
This morning I swapped out a non-functioning brake light (upper passenger side) on our 2009 CRV. Now BOTH brake lights on the right side don't come on (left side and top does). They DO flash when activating/deactiv… --- ## [04 Tacoma - Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-tacoma-transmission/104520)
**Author:** [@Vanessa.w.olson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vanessa.w.olson)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2017, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-tacoma-transmission/104520 "2017-06-02T01:21:59Z")
Hi. My mechanic tells me that it won't be long before I'll need a new transmission. He said two options are to get one from a junkyard or to have mine rebuilt. I'd love to hear your opinions on which route I should ta… --- ## [Synthetic manual transmission gear oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-manual-transmission-gear-oil/104431)
**Author:** [@sgtrock21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sgtrock21)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2017, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-manual-transmission-gear-oil/104431 "2017-06-01T18:56:40Z")
2010 Kia Forte SX 6spd M/T. Does MT-85 75W85 GL-4 Gear Oil - Red Line Synthetic Oil have the distinctive "onion" smell of decades old 90W? I have an oil leak (spots on driveway) since Wednesday but engine oil is 100% ful… --- ## [2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee no turn signals or wipers, honking horn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-grand-cherokee-no-turn-signals-or-wipers-honking-horn/104542)
**Author:** [@kanssp51dmustang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kanssp51dmustang)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2017, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-grand-cherokee-no-turn-signals-or-wipers-honking-horn/104542 "2017-06-01T17:20:53Z")
I have a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee that has a horn that intermittently honks whether the car is running or not, the turn signals do not work, nor do the windshield wipers. Any clues as to what might be going on besides c… --- ## [Mazda 3 oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-oil-consumption/104421)
**Author:** [@Jlow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jlow)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2017, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-oil-consumption/104421 "2017-06-01T14:01:53Z")
Mazda 3 sp 23 burning oil. I cannot see any leaks nor is there blue smoke. 2005 mazda --- ## [A/C not working Mercury Montego](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-not-working-mercury-montego/104492)
**Author:** [@kolby12309](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kolby12309)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2017, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-not-working-mercury-montego/104492 "2017-06-01T03:21:58Z")
Recently my dad bought a 2005 Mercury Montego (same as Ford Five Hundred) with 66k miles. When he first got the car the a/c worked fine, but now it has stopped working. He was able to get it to work on the highway, but n… --- ## [Front end question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-question/104145)
**Author:** [@RRoger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RRoger)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2017, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-question/104145 "2017-06-01T02:40:10Z")
Front end question on my 2001 Ranger. I have 90,000 miles. Rattle, noisy, definite knocking feeling on the steering wheel. I took the truck to alignment services. They test drove the truck and the alignment was fine and … --- ## [1950 Old 88 Shocks fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1950-old-88-shocks-fluid/104072)
**Author:** [@voltminder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/voltminder)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2017, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1950-old-88-shocks-fluid/104072 "2017-06-01T01:51:51Z")
I am restoring a 1950 Olds 88. The fluid in the shocks needs filled. Is there special fluid for this? I've been told that motor oil will work, but wanted to get a "second opinion" Thank you --- ## [What kind of coolant can you use and how much](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-coolant-can-you-use-and-how-much/104368)
**Author:** [@jbrown70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbrown70)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2017, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-coolant-can-you-use-and-how-much/104368 "2017-06-01T01:21:22Z")
2006 Toyota Camry Base 2.4 L Engine Manual Trans. Does it have to be genuine Toyota Super Long Life Coolant? And how many gallons do I need when flushing the engine coolant? --- ## [Power steering miracle in a bottle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-miracle-in-a-bottle/104401)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2017, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-miracle-in-a-bottle/104401 "2017-06-01T00:00:04Z")
2003 Trailblazer, had a power steering fluid leak, repair guys wanted to clean everything up, and run for a bit to figure where the leak was coming from, so I ran low a couple of times in 2 weeks on fluid, ps motor was n… --- ## [2010 Prius timing cover leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-prius-timing-cover-leak/104429)
**Author:** [@Kit\_Kat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kit_Kat)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2017, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-prius-timing-cover-leak/104429 "2017-05-31T17:10:38Z")
I took my 2010 Prius in to the Toyota dealer for routine maintenance (75K miles) yesterday and they let me know that oil was starting to ooze out from under the timing cover. They said it would be okay for a while but to… --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Tahoe with new starter is sluggish to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-tahoe-with-new-starter-is-sluggish-to-start/104501)
**Author:** [@kescott1910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kescott1910)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2017, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-tahoe-with-new-starter-is-sluggish-to-start/104501 "2017-05-31T03:02:42Z")
On a recent trip to visit my brother in another state, my 2004 Tahoe with 216K decided to stop starting. Battery is new, Tahoe made the standard single click noise when trying to start. I purchased a starter from local… --- ## [Old Truck Problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-truck-problems/104430)
**Author:** [@crazymage101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crazymage101)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2017, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-truck-problems/104430 "2017-05-31T02:54:30Z")
Hey there! I'm writing a story and need the help of someone well-versed in engines (because I don't know anything about them). What are some issues that might crop up in an older truck--think '68 to '72 Ford F100--that… --- ## [2011 Kia Optima Headlight Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-optima-headlight-issue/86826)
**Author:** [@jmeier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmeier)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2017, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-optima-headlight-issue/86826 "2017-05-31T01:33:07Z")
My passenger side low beam head light is dim. I changed the bulb and still have the same issue. High beams are ok. Has anyone ever seen this before and if so what was the fix? --- ## [New bearing, same problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-bearing-same-problem/104465)
**Author:** [@RobbieinMaine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobbieinMaine)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2017, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-bearing-same-problem/104465 "2017-05-30T20:18:21Z")
2003 Buick Lesaber with the classic signs of a front left bearing failing. I replaced the hub assembly. The old bearing came out in pieces. Not only do the same symptoms persist, there is an annoying humming that gets lo… --- ## [Car won't start after driving through water](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-driving-through-water/1903)
**Author:** [@gpalz1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gpalz1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2017, 10:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-driving-through-water/1903 "2017-05-30T10:18:23Z")
This morning I drove through some flood water at an intersection about 2-3 feet deep during a heavy rain storm. Shortly after, my 91 T-Bird died. After three hours my car still won't start. So I left the car and walked h… --- ## [2011 F250 will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-f250-will-not-start/84896)
**Author:** [@Jamie\_C](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jamie_C)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2017, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-f250-will-not-start/84896 "2017-05-29T23:27:28Z")
I have a 2011 Ford F250 and sometimes it wont start. It wont even try to start (no click or anything). The battery is fine and according to the local ford dealer (who cant figure out the problem) the starter is fine too… --- ## [2005 acura tl oil pressure light on dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-acura-tl-oil-pressure-light-on-dash/104424)
**Author:** [@tsc919](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tsc919)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2017, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-acura-tl-oil-pressure-light-on-dash/104424 "2017-05-29T03:16:27Z")
Hi I recently had head gasket work done on my acura tl but since I have gotten my car back it's been worse issues I never had upon trying to repair. For instance now I have an oil light that's on my dash that was never t… --- ## [How do Bilstein shocks ride for a sedan? (They make a KIT for my car.)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-bilstein-shocks-ride-for-a-sedan-they-make-a-kit-for-my-car/104443)
**Author:** [@Queue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Queue)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2017, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-bilstein-shocks-ride-for-a-sedan-they-make-a-kit-for-my-car/104443 "2017-05-29T17:00:21Z")
http://cart.bilsteinus.com/product/46-182265/189808/FWD That's the kit they make for the 2007 Corolla. It will still need a new strut mount, boots, and other accessories but Bilstein claims that it's a perfect match of… --- ## [Auto repair gone bad! help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-repair-gone-bad-help/104428)
**Author:** [@tsc919](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tsc919)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2017, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-repair-gone-bad-help/104428 "2017-05-29T02:46:45Z")
April 7th I went in for smoking out of exhaust tail pipe. The shop owner tell me that it's my head gasket. Did not perform any diagnosis but look under hood of car and asked my to turn on my engine. Upon stating it was… --- ## [Intermittant Overheating Problem (only over 90 degrees outside) with 2001 Lexus ES 300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittant-overheating-problem-only-over-90-degrees-outside-with-2001-lexus-es-300/98728)
**Author:** [@srluker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/srluker)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2017, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittant-overheating-problem-only-over-90-degrees-outside-with-2001-lexus-es-300/98728 "2017-05-29T01:22:01Z")
I have a 2001 Lexus ES 300- 120,000 miles. For over a year, I have been having problems with it over heating sporadically. It only happens when it is 90+ degrees outside-I live in Texas, so this happens alot. It always … --- ## [Ignition timing on Silverado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-timing-on-silverado/103418)
**Author:** [@part-throttle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/part-throttle)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2017, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-timing-on-silverado/103418 "2017-05-28T00:48:03Z")
Hello All, My son and I recently rebuilt the 5.7 vortec in his 1997 chevy silverado. It had rod bearing issues and we replaced the bottom end. It is now back in the truck and we reconnected everything and started it ye… --- ## [When repairs go wrong - Advice needed!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-repairs-go-wrong-advice-needed/104096)
**Author:** [@lizspreitzer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lizspreitzer)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2017, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-repairs-go-wrong-advice-needed/104096 "2017-05-28T00:45:46Z")
My 2010 Terrain SLE was acting wrong so I took it into a local shop. They said that it needed a $500 rear brake job and $2500 timing chains. We had them do the brake job, but decided to shop around for quote on the tim… --- ## [Ran my battery dead, charged to start now all dash lights on! Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ran-my-battery-dead-charged-to-start-now-all-dash-lights-on-help/104172)
**Author:** [@Missmcallister](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Missmcallister)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2017, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ran-my-battery-dead-charged-to-start-now-all-dash-lights-on-help/104172 "2017-05-28T00:40:37Z")
So I was tinting my windows. Had the doors open and accessory mode on. I ran my battery down too low to start the car not completely dead. I charged it a bit just enough to start it and when I did EVERY light was on. Bra… --- ## [2003 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab 3.9v6 auto trans problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-dakota-quad-cab-3-9v6-auto-trans-problem/71605)
**Author:** [@jdb0722](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdb0722)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2017, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-dakota-quad-cab-3-9v6-auto-trans-problem/71605 "2017-05-28T00:18:07Z")
My 2003 Dodge Dakota does not shift properly. I have to lift my foot off the accelerator for it to shift. If I don't it just screams at a high RPM and sounds as if it is about to blow. It has a hard time making it up a s… --- ## [Car will go into gear but only revs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-go-into-gear-but-only-revs/104194)
**Author:** [@skateaccord](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skateaccord)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2017, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-go-into-gear-but-only-revs/104194 "2017-05-28T00:07:50Z")
I have a 2001 Honda Civic, and im learning to drive manual. I decided to do some laps around the neighborhood and i dont remember what i did but i turned onto a street and the car jumped forward and then started making a… --- ## [Clunking noise on 2007 Honda Fit; dealer says struts are "locked"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noise-on-2007-honda-fit-dealer-says-struts-are-locked/104228)
**Author:** [@asozicol](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asozicol)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2017, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noise-on-2007-honda-fit-dealer-says-struts-are-locked/104228 "2017-05-27T23:39:20Z")
This January I had new front brake pads and rotors installed as well as an oil change and new battery for my 2007 Honda Fit Sport. Sometime after that I noticed clunking in the front end; particularly on the driver’s sid… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=971) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=973)