# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1096 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1097 --- ## [Where's Waldo! -= 07' Nissan Sentra Oil Leak w/ Pictures.. =-](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheres-waldo-07-nissan-sentra-oil-leak-w-pictures/91421)
**Author:** [@DangerZone84](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DangerZone84)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2015, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheres-waldo-07-nissan-sentra-oil-leak-w-pictures/91421 "2015-10-13T18:28:25Z")
Got under the wife's Sentra today to give an Oil Change and noticed Oil around the lower oil pan and surrounding areas. At first I was thinking gasket for Lower Oil Pan as it looks bad. Some research though says RTF is… --- ## [2010 Fusion Brake Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-fusion-brake-problem/91416)
**Author:** [@golfnut1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/golfnut1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2015, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-fusion-brake-problem/91416 "2015-10-13T15:17:06Z")
My 2010 Ford Fusion has to have the rear brakes replaced. They are also recommending new rotors and probably new calipers. The car has 44,5000 miles on it and the front brakes are just fine! If one searches history on… --- ## [Oil vs windows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-vs-windows/91411)
**Author:** [@WD1030](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WD1030)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2015, 11:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-vs-windows/91411 "2015-10-13T11:12:30Z")
When my oil is approximately one quart low my windows and my button that locks the doors starts to intermittently act up. window goes down but wont go up. but if i keep trying it eventually works etc. As soon as i put… --- ## [Chips in paint -- what to do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chips-in-paint-what-to-do/91414)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2015, 11:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chips-in-paint-what-to-do/91414 "2015-10-13T11:03:17Z")
Typically on the hood. If the chip is not deep down to the metal, I ignore it. However, I'm seeing some little ones ( about 2 mm dia) where rust shows up. What should be done about those? Car has lots of mechanical l… --- ## [Moisture all over under the hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moisture-all-over-under-the-hood/91390)
**Author:** [@MikeRush](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeRush)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2015, 9:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moisture-all-over-under-the-hood/91390 "2015-10-13T09:53:35Z")
1995 Buick Regal 3.8L Series 1 This is my first car and I got it at 100k and I am up to 162k. She has been good to me. A week ago I noticed that my car was shuddering and having real issues getting up to 55 (misfire)… --- ## [2008 Subaru Outback power steering pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-outback-power-steering-pump/91425)
**Author:** [@Dr\_O](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dr_O)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2015, 6:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-outback-power-steering-pump/91425 "2015-10-13T06:53:38Z")
I'm about to replace my 2008 Subaru Outback's power steering pump. Only question is: How do I adjust the belt tension? Looks like the pump is stationary, and I suspect the alternator is the key, since the belt turns that… --- ## [Honda Accord 05 - Turn Signal Switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-05-turn-signal-switch/91245)
**Author:** [@supat2005](https://community.cartalk.com/u/supat2005)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2015, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-05-turn-signal-switch/91245 "2015-10-13T03:20:56Z")
Simply looking for part recommendations. It appears that my turn signal switch (the handle), when I hit it up with my left hand (thus turning on the right turn signal), the handle does not stay in position. In other word… --- ## [Headlights, interior, and dashboard lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-interior-and-dashboard-lights/91422)
**Author:** [@DodgeRango](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DodgeRango)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2015, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-interior-and-dashboard-lights/91422 "2015-10-13T03:12:40Z")
2001 Dodge Durango It's not my Alternator, it's not my battery, and I have All new fuses in the fuse box... but for some reason my headlights and interior lights and dashboard lights will not turn on... is it possible th… --- ## [2010 Ford Fusion Oil requirements](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-oil-requirements/91367)
**Author:** [@golfnut1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/golfnut1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2015, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-oil-requirements/91367 "2015-10-13T02:03:37Z")
My 2010 Fusion SE has 44,500 miles on it. It is the 4cyl. model with a 6 speed manual transmission. I have had the oil changed every 4-5,000 miles, never had any issues. Today when I went in to get the oil changed the… --- ## [Oxygen Sensors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oxygen-sensors/91418)
**Author:** [@Sloepoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sloepoke)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2015, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oxygen-sensors/91418 "2015-10-13T01:28:26Z")
Is it true that downstream oxygen sensors does nothing but monitor the catalytic converter & doesn't affect engine performance such as a rich or lean condition ? The upstream sensors monitor rich or lean conditions , cor… --- ## [Oil fogging an engine that's been sitting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-fogging-an-engine-thats-been-sitting/91382)
**Author:** [@Sloepoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sloepoke)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2015, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-fogging-an-engine-thats-been-sitting/91382 "2015-10-12T17:35:50Z")
This a kind of a continuation of the engine on a pallet thread but that thread has drifted off to other things so I thought I would ask this in a new thread . I talked to the owner of that engine & he said it has been si… --- ## [Remote Mirrors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-mirrors/91406)
**Author:** [@JoyPhillip](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoyPhillip)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2015, 5:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-mirrors/91406 "2015-10-12T05:03:40Z")
I have looked for this information all over, and this is driving me crazy. I have a Grand Prix which has remote mirrors on the driver's side. It is NOT a powered mirror, it's one with the joystick on it. About three … --- ## [Transmission & Clutch question -your opinions please SOMETHING'S BROKEN Update: the Outcome](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-amp-clutch-question-your-opinions-please-somethings-broken-update-the-outcome/91191)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Frugal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed_Frugal)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2015, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-amp-clutch-question-your-opinions-please-somethings-broken-update-the-outcome/91191 "2015-10-12T01:09:39Z")
So this happened to me yesterday, want to get the esteemed opinions of the experts here. I'm gonna go to a local respected transmission shop either tomorrow or Friday, hope to learn & gather as much knowledge as possibl… --- ## [Problems with 2014 Charger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-2014-charger/91398)
**Author:** [@bmwcajun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bmwcajun)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2015, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-2014-charger/91398 "2015-10-11T23:08:36Z")
My college son's 2014 Charger V6 has developed three issues since he purchased it used in late May. The cruise control has stopped working and the anti lock brake and traction control lights are constantly on. Any poss… --- ## [04 Toyota Tacoma, intermittent loss of power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-toyota-tacoma-intermittent-loss-of-power/91405)
**Author:** [@desert\_bugman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/desert_bugman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2015, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-toyota-tacoma-intermittent-loss-of-power/91405 "2015-10-11T20:54:56Z")
I have a 2004 Toyota Tacoma 4WD V6 I experience intermittent power loss when shifting between gears & on occasion while driving on the highway. It acts as tho I have taken my foot off of the accelerator, RPM's drop for a… --- ## [Low volume in door chime on 2011 Malibu LT with base radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-volume-in-door-chime-on-2011-malibu-lt-with-base-radio/91386)
**Author:** [@XOM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/XOM)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2015, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-volume-in-door-chime-on-2011-malibu-lt-with-base-radio/91386 "2015-10-11T18:52:03Z")
The door chime on our 2011 Malibu is barely audible. If my wife leaves the lights on the battery will go dead as she can't hear the door chime. How do I increase the volume? --- ## [Replacing tires on 2003 Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-tires-on-2003-honda-civic/91388)
**Author:** [@Annalise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Annalise)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2015, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-tires-on-2003-honda-civic/91388 "2015-10-11T18:28:27Z")
Hello! I'm looking to replace my tires on my 2003 Honda Civic. I was recently living in Phoenix, AZ through the summer heat and I think that hot pavement really wore down the tires. Any suggestions for the best all-seaso… --- ## [2001 merc cougar engine sputtering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-merc-cougar-engine-sputtering/91380)
**Author:** [@Adm1004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adm1004)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2015, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-merc-cougar-engine-sputtering/91380 "2015-10-11T18:04:02Z")
Hi, I have a 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.5l v6 with 142,000 miles. If I'm in idle, you can feel it discordantly kind of jumping. Guessing it's coming from the engine. When I accelerate, normally from 35-45 mph the engine sputt… --- ## [Help! Fishtailing on dry pavement?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-fishtailing-on-dry-pavement/91379)
**Author:** [@Torinosuke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Torinosuke)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2015, 7:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-fishtailing-on-dry-pavement/91379 "2015-10-11T07:55:16Z")
Hi guys, I've got a 2011 Dodge Challenger SE Rallye Redline with 73xxx miles. Tonight while driving around, I suddenly started feeling the rear end begin swaying side to side lightly at 25-30mph. At first I thought I'd a… --- ## [Scion IQ 2012, One brake light not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scion-iq-2012-one-brake-light-not-working/91384)
**Author:** [@westmor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/westmor)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2015, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scion-iq-2012-one-brake-light-not-working/91384 "2015-10-11T03:12:19Z")
The driver's side brake light on my 2012 Scion IQ is not working. The center and passenger side are working. The bulb is good and the wires at the socket are connected. A internet search show all the brake lights are… --- ## [2007 Toyota Camry Oil Consumption recall then oil overfilled and car smoking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-oil-consumption-recall-then-oil-overfilled-and-car-smoking/91395)
**Author:** [@lasagain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lasagain)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2015, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-oil-consumption-recall-then-oil-overfilled-and-car-smoking/91395 "2015-10-11T03:07:44Z")
I'm sorry for the long story but it has to be told so you knew where I am coming from. I have put the question first but the story tells what Toyota is trying to pull. Everything I read on line tells me that overfilling… --- ## [Recently discovered alarm on 2003 Rav4- how to disable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recently-discovered-alarm-on-2003-rav4-how-to-disable/91397)
**Author:** [@Jnewbklyn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jnewbklyn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2015, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recently-discovered-alarm-on-2003-rav4-how-to-disable/91397 "2015-10-11T02:59:17Z")
I've had a 2003 Rav4 for 10 years. Only recently did I discover that there is an alarm system in it. Occasionally, if you try to unlock the door with the key and turn it to the left, the alarm will sound. It goes off onc… --- ## [Infiniti G35 Valve Cover Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-g35-valve-cover-replacement/91378)
**Author:** [@Sleep\_Cat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sleep_Cat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2015, 5:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-g35-valve-cover-replacement/91378 "2015-10-10T05:18:42Z")
I have a 2006 Infiniti G35 base sedan. The dealer noticed oil on the engine and said that I needed to replace both valve covers and gaskets -- $1434. My question: Why is it necessary to replace the valve covers and no… --- ## [Brand new Audi Allroad up in smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brand-new-audi-allroad-up-in-smoke/91387)
**Author:** [@Allroad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Allroad)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2015, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brand-new-audi-allroad-up-in-smoke/91387 "2015-10-10T03:52:31Z")
I bought a buetiful new 2015 Audi Allroad. Drove it for 3 weeks in town put 450 miles on it only to see it go up in smoke. A lot of smoke. Coming from the front hood. The car was towed to the original dealer and the foll… --- ## [2011 Ford Fiesta - Starter relay blown twice in 2 days?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fiesta-starter-relay-blown-twice-in-2-days/91392)
**Author:** [@CraigM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CraigM)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2015, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fiesta-starter-relay-blown-twice-in-2-days/91392 "2015-10-10T03:41:19Z")
Our 2011 Fiesta wouldn't start, key in the ignition and all the interior lights would come up on dash and interior. Friend of mine said, "sounds like a relay", came over and he swapped the low beam relay to the starter r… --- ## [2004 Navigator oil chnage seemed to have affected transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-navigator-oil-chnage-seemed-to-have-affected-transmission/91328)
**Author:** [@Godchaser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Godchaser)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2015, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-navigator-oil-chnage-seemed-to-have-affected-transmission/91328 "2015-10-09T20:29:23Z")
Hello I am new to the community. I have a situation that it is so puzzling, I don't know what to do. I changed the oil in my car, like I've done several times before. Except this time something went very wrong. 1) I drai… --- ## [2008 Focus low fuel pressure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-focus-low-fuel-pressure/91372)
**Author:** [@Brewjar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brewjar)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2015, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-focus-low-fuel-pressure/91372 "2015-10-09T20:12:44Z")
Hello everyone, My Focus has 102,000 miles. It has thrown a p0171 code and I have been attempting to fix it. So far this is what I have done: Changed MAF, air filter, PCV Valve, plugs, Valve cover gaskets, Bank 1 O2 sens… --- ## [Crown Victoria Alignment Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crown-victoria-alignment-question/91365)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2015, 6:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crown-victoria-alignment-question/91365 "2015-10-09T06:22:14Z")
Vehicle is a 2006 Crown Victoria . Worn inside edges on both front tires pointed to the need for a wheel alignment..To make a long story short, alignment shop "A" says camber on one side can not be brought within specs … --- ## [06KiaOptima idleshigh@40/wants to stall 20min. into driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06kiaoptima-idleshigh-40-wants-to-stall-20min-into-driving/91374)
**Author:** [@Jo19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jo19)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2015, 4:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06kiaoptima-idleshigh-40-wants-to-stall-20min-into-driving/91374 "2015-10-09T04:46:21Z")
Fourth attempted fix failed. 2 times with "regular" mechanics, once with Kia dealership. My 2006 Kia Optima will drive fine for about 20-30 minutes (last time 18 miles) I'll hit a bump, stop, or turn a corner and then i… --- ## [Great Forum](https://community.cartalk.com/t/great-forum/91373)
**Author:** [@Sloepoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sloepoke)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2015, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/great-forum/91373 "2015-10-08T23:50:55Z")
I just wanted to say this is a great website & forum . I'm glad I found it . I started the discussion about turning an engine with a drill on another forum & all I received was a few members { mostly moderators } basi… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1095) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1097)