# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1068 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1069 --- ## [2004 Colorado Drive Belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-colorado-drive-belt/92589)
**Author:** [@John\_Colorado](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Colorado)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-colorado-drive-belt/92589 "2016-02-23T18:20:37Z")
The owners' manual just says to check the drive belt at 150,000 miles. My 2004 Colorado only has 91,000 miles and has not been driven in extreme conditions. Since the belt is 14 years old, should it be replaced now eve… --- ## [Force GM to start a recall?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/force-gm-to-start-a-recall/92587)
**Author:** [@JoeO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeO)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 10:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/force-gm-to-start-a-recall/92587 "2016-02-23T10:50:44Z")
http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Discussion-t24876\_ds487907http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Discussion-t24876\_ds487907 How do we get GM to do a recall? This recall is for the Sun roof in Saturn Aura XR cars. The hoses become… --- ## [Battery Warranties](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-warranties/92598)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 6:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-warranties/92598 "2016-02-23T06:05:13Z")
If you want to collect on a battery warranty at one of these chain places, do you need the sales receipt, or do they just go by information recorded on the battery case? --- ## [Lincoln navigator 2006 stuck key and liftgate not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lincoln-navigator-2006-stuck-key-and-liftgate-not-working/92588)
**Author:** [@Ucfknight2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ucfknight2000)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lincoln-navigator-2006-stuck-key-and-liftgate-not-working/92588 "2016-02-23T00:56:25Z")
Brief as possible. Key stuck in ignition. Will come out when battery disconnected. Lift gate stopped working at same time. Believe that car does not sense it is in park. Acts like if the car is in neutral or in gear, in … --- ## [Engine damnage due to low oil...so mad at myself](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-damnage-due-to-low-oil-so-mad-at-myself/92558)
**Author:** [@Nick3333](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nick3333)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2016, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-damnage-due-to-low-oil-so-mad-at-myself/92558 "2016-02-22T23:17:13Z")
Hello...I have a 2009 camry which I purchased last year with 78K miles on it. It only had one previous owner and was in great shape when I got it. Everything has been fine with it until yesterday. I recently started a ne… --- ## [Going from bad to worse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/going-from-bad-to-worse/92575)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2016, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/going-from-bad-to-worse/92575 "2016-02-22T20:51:02Z")
A Maryland woman took her Hyundai Santa Fe to Jiffy Lube for an oil change, and they wound up destroying her engine because...surprise, surprise...they failed to refill the oil after draining it. JL admitted guilt, … --- ## [Engine noise on acceleration and A/C high pitch noise - Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise-on-acceleration-and-a-c-high-pitch-noise-corolla/92586)
**Author:** [@Gyalmo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gyalmo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2016, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise-on-acceleration-and-a-c-high-pitch-noise-corolla/92586 "2016-02-22T20:20:36Z")
Hi, I have a 2002 Corolla with about 180,000 miles that has been well maintained, but I know very little about cars. Over the past months, I've noticed the engine noise on acceleration sounds a bit louder than I would … --- ## [2001 Mercedes E-340 4-Matic loses acceleration suddenly and unpredictably + vibration at stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercedes-e-340-4-matic-loses-acceleration-suddenly-and-unpredictably-vibration-at-stop/92590)
**Author:** [@aarem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aarem)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2016, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercedes-e-340-4-matic-loses-acceleration-suddenly-and-unpredictably-vibration-at-stop/92590 "2016-02-22T19:38:28Z")
We have a 2001 E320 4-Matic. Recently, it has developed a serious problem. Every now and then, when I come to a stop (e.g., at a red light), the car would shake/vibrate significantly. Even more importantly, the car seems… --- ## [Purge solenoid valve wire harness cut?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purge-solenoid-valve-wire-harness-cut/92584)
**Author:** [@Muffins4All](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Muffins4All)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2016, 11:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purge-solenoid-valve-wire-harness-cut/92584 "2016-02-22T11:10:31Z")
My brother has a 1999 buick century custom. He got it for free from one of my grandpa's acquaintances who was a garage mechanic (and not a very good one.) Long story short we traced a problem back to the purge solenoid v… --- ## [Posi problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/posi-problems/92471)
**Author:** [@bambsbambino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bambsbambino)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2016, 8:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/posi-problems/92471 "2016-02-22T08:29:09Z")
I have a 98 camaro z28 and im having some problems with my rear end. I am positive its a limited slip. Ive removed the cover from differential and know what a lsd looks like. My problem is when i turn and hit the gas onl… --- ## [2004 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V Changing Tie-rod ends and Boots](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-sentra-se-r-spec-v-changing-tie-rod-ends-and-boots/92582)
**Author:** [@04specv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/04specv)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2016, 6:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-sentra-se-r-spec-v-changing-tie-rod-ends-and-boots/92582 "2016-02-22T06:23:57Z")
I have a USDM 2004 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V that has bad tie-rod ends (both inner and outer). I plan on changing them on both sides, however, I was told that I would have to change the boots as well. Are they talking ab… --- ## [Gas smell/ 2001 Subaru Outback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-smell-2001-subaru-outback/92577)
**Author:** [@timmyv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timmyv)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2016, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-smell-2001-subaru-outback/92577 "2016-02-22T03:40:59Z")
I'm getting a gas smell when I start the car in the morning-especially if its cold. I typically blow the defroster which only makes it worse. It seems to be worse when its colder out and does not happen as the day goes o… --- ## [Riding rough and vibrating at highway speeds after rack and pinion repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/riding-rough-and-vibrating-at-highway-speeds-after-rack-and-pinion-repair/92578)
**Author:** [@trweaver89](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trweaver89)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2016, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/riding-rough-and-vibrating-at-highway-speeds-after-rack-and-pinion-repair/92578 "2016-02-22T03:02:01Z")
Hi there. I have a Lexus RX 350 and about a month and a half ago I got the rack and pinion replaced. Pretty shortly after, as I was driving highways speeds somewhere in the 60-70 range, it started to feel a little roug… --- ## [1995 Chevy k1500 tail light issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevy-k1500-tail-light-issues/92568)
**Author:** [@ChevyNation](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChevyNation)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2016, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevy-k1500-tail-light-issues/92568 "2016-02-21T19:30:31Z")
I have a 1995 Chevy Silverado Z71, I am having problems with my tail lights where when my headlights are on and I hit the breaks the driver side tail light completely turns off, if I use the left blinker it blinks very f… --- ## [2010 Hyundai Sonata will (usually) only start when being jumped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-sonata-will-usually-only-start-when-being-jumped/92571)
**Author:** [@lindzsc16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lindzsc16)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2016, 7:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-sonata-will-usually-only-start-when-being-jumped/92571 "2016-02-21T07:48:32Z")
I have a 2010 Hyundai Sonata with about 100,000 miles. Recently, it started doing funny things when I tried to start it. It would take a few tries, sometimes, or it might start immediately- very unpredictable. Someone su… --- ## [2003 Buick Rendezvous machine gun start, clicking under hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-rendezvous-machine-gun-start-clicking-under-hood/92534)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2016, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-rendezvous-machine-gun-start-clicking-under-hood/92534 "2016-02-20T23:21:32Z")
Hello, my truck has this rapid machine gun type start, but not always. It always starts though. I had the alternator tested at O'Reilly auto. They said it was good. I have also been trying to see if there is a possibl… --- ## [G8 gt wheel wiggle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/g8-gt-wheel-wiggle/92565)
**Author:** [@g8gtowner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/g8gtowner)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2016, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/g8-gt-wheel-wiggle/92565 "2016-02-20T20:25:19Z")
Ok so i am a recent owner of a used pontiac g8 gt 2009. It is the liquid red color. So the problem i am having just started a couple days ago. The previous owner had changed the lower control arms on both sides of the… --- ## [This is a first](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-a-first/92557)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2016, 10:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-a-first/92557 "2016-02-20T10:13:44Z")
Time to do the timing belt/water pump in my TL. The dealership is $100 cheaper than the cheapest local garage. I'm not sure how to process this strange new world I live in. :wink: --- ## [Torn wheel cylinder and brakes from loose stud](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torn-wheel-cylinder-and-brakes-from-loose-stud/92564)
**Author:** [@Debs230](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Debs230)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2016, 8:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torn-wheel-cylinder-and-brakes-from-loose-stud/92564 "2016-02-20T08:53:18Z")
Recent bad luck - hit pot hole resulting in flat - got new tire and technician informed me of stripped stud but said not to worry, 4 studs work as well as 5. About 10 days later heard sound like a chunk of ice falling o… --- ## [Clunking noise when going over bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noise-when-going-over-bumps/92551)
**Author:** [@itsbrad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itsbrad)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2016, 8:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noise-when-going-over-bumps/92551 "2016-02-20T08:14:10Z")
I am losing my mind over this. I bought a 2013 c63 in May and the last few months it has been making this clunking noise. I have taken it to the dealership 3 times so far and each time the noise goes away for about a w… --- ## [Watered down computer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/watered-down-computer/92560)
**Author:** [@JoeO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeO)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2016, 6:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/watered-down-computer/92560 "2016-02-20T06:17:16Z")
Love the show guys! Whenever there is a good rain here in Cincinnati there is a slight chance that my 2007 Saturn Aura will start acting up. So after the car is sitting in the parking lot and it rains pretty good...t… --- ## [Battery resets when I turn off engine/pop hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-resets-when-i-turn-off-engine-pop-hood/92532)
**Author:** [@nakura](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nakura)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2016, 4:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-resets-when-i-turn-off-engine-pop-hood/92532 "2016-02-20T04:21:39Z")
I recently replaced a dead battery in my Lexus RX 300, and have noticed something weird which I'm hoping to get an explanation for (and potentially fix). When I turn off the engine, sometimes the battery itself seems t… --- ## [2005 jeep liberty misfiring/knocking. Can this really be piston ring?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-liberty-misfiring-knocking-can-this-really-be-piston-ring/92486)
**Author:** [@ifixpeoplenotcars](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ifixpeoplenotcars)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2016, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-liberty-misfiring-knocking-can-this-really-be-piston-ring/92486 "2016-02-19T23:39:20Z")
Our 2005 jeep liberty sport has 69k miles- my husband mentioned it wasn't running well months ago and then I had to drive it and I got it to the shop right away. The shop initially quoted $250 to replace 2 spark plugs bu… --- ## [Blue smoke under load](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blue-smoke-under-load/92505)
**Author:** [@ASiemers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ASiemers)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2016, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blue-smoke-under-load/92505 "2016-02-19T22:53:41Z")
I have a 2010 lancer evolution, intermittently under light to no acceleration the car emits a large cloud of blue-grey smoke from the exhaust accompanied by noticeable oil consumption. This only happens when in 5th or 6t… --- ## [Pathfinder wont start if it below 50ish degrees,but starts fine when jumped off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pathfinder-wont-start-if-it-below-50ish-degrees-but-starts-fine-when-jumped-off/92528)
**Author:** [@Neddy\_V](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Neddy_V)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2016, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pathfinder-wont-start-if-it-below-50ish-degrees-but-starts-fine-when-jumped-off/92528 "2016-02-19T19:24:05Z")
2010 pf wont start,but it will turn over like it wants too, when its cold outside. Initially I thought it was a bad battery so I bought a new one about month ago to no avail. The terminal ends are tight. When I try to tw… --- ## [(2006 Lacrosse 3.8) Warmish starts: car starts then dies, sometimes. Takes 3-4 tries. No CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lacrosse-3-8-warmish-starts-car-starts-then-dies-sometimes-takes-3-4-tries-no-cel/92468)
**Author:** [@tmanp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tmanp)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2016, 8:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lacrosse-3-8-warmish-starts-car-starts-then-dies-sometimes-takes-3-4-tries-no-cel/92468 "2016-02-19T08:24:05Z")
Hi. I have a 2006 Buick Lacrosse with the 3800 Series 3 V6. It has 140K miles. Lately on warmish starts (after shopping for example) the car will start then slowly die (not all the time but a good chunk of the time). I… --- ## [2002 Chevy Suburban Rear Axle Bearing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevy-suburban-rear-axle-bearing/92545)
**Author:** [@jpittman2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jpittman2)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2016, 7:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevy-suburban-rear-axle-bearing/92545 "2016-02-19T07:42:56Z")
My mech says I need a new axle bearing in the left rear. He recommended doing both left & right at the same time, which makes sense. I've been trying to buy the parts myself to save some $$$. Anyway - I'm not sure whi… --- ## [Misbehaving Door Key-Lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misbehaving-door-key-lock/92550)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2016, 6:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misbehaving-door-key-lock/92550 "2016-02-19T06:52:57Z")
The passenger door key-lock on my Corolla is stuck, so the only way I can open that door is to unlock it from the inside. It had been sticking and hard to get it to work using the key in the lock for a while, but now it… --- ## [Why Is My Ride So Rough?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-my-ride-so-rough/92539)
**Author:** [@RAMBO91821](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RAMBO91821)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2016, 6:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-my-ride-so-rough/92539 "2016-02-19T06:51:51Z")
Hi there, I have a 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback 5-spd with 160,000 miles on it. I replaced the struts, strut mounts, and tires just this last fall. I was anticipating a great improvement to the quality and smoothness of my… --- ## [Windshield wiper problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wiper-problems/92553)
**Author:** [@Insaneblaze](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Insaneblaze)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2016, 5:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wiper-problems/92553 "2016-02-19T05:40:51Z")
I have a 2000 ford windstar with intermittent wiper problems. In off pos. they don't return to bottom of windshield, only the constant settings works perfect intermittent setting the wipers swipe up and stop instead of s… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1067) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1069)