# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=11 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 12 --- ## [2024 Chevrolet Trax - Is this a troublesome car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-chevrolet-trax-is-this-a-troublesome-car/201174)
**Author:** [@car45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/car45)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2025, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-chevrolet-trax-is-this-a-troublesome-car/201174 "2025-07-30T22:56:12Z")
Any major problem with the car --- ## [Honda/Acura Plastic Piece Removal from Engine Bay, L and R with Arrow, Fender Trim?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-acura-plastic-piece-removal-from-engine-bay-l-and-r-with-arrow-fender-trim/201207)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2025, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-acura-plastic-piece-removal-from-engine-bay-l-and-r-with-arrow-fender-trim/201207 "2025-07-30T17:16:59Z")
2014 Acura TSX Anyone know how to remove this trim? There’s an arrow with “L” and “R”, which I assume I need to but some sort of allen key or socket into to release the trim? I’m not entirely sure. --- ## [Catalytic converters keep failing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converters-keep-failing/201183)
**Author:** [@mayerthomas0\_194215](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mayerthomas0_194215)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2025, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converters-keep-failing/201183 "2025-07-29T02:43:31Z")
I had my catalytic converter stolen off my 1998 Toyota 4Runner (4cyl. 5 speed manual) about 4 years ago. I had an exhaust shop weld on an EPA compliant converter which lasted for about a year and a half before I got a P0… --- ## [2014 Nissan Pathfinder continued white smoke after spending a fortune at shop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-pathfinder-continued-white-smoke-after-spending-a-fortune-at-shop/201178)
**Author:** [@chefgina88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chefgina88)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-pathfinder-continued-white-smoke-after-spending-a-fortune-at-shop/201178 "2025-07-28T15:22:31Z")
My car sat without starting for 5 weeks, and when i started it for the first time when i got back, white smoke came out of the exhaust. The next day it did the same, also whenever i gave the gas pedal a heavy press. I to… --- ## [2020 Chevrolet Colorado - Hot engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-chevrolet-colorado-hot-engine/201180)
**Author:** [@rock12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rock12)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-chevrolet-colorado-hot-engine/201180 "2025-07-28T02:07:18Z")
engine gets extremly hot --- ## [Drum Brakes, Self Adjuster Screw Bent "Normal"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-brakes-self-adjuster-screw-bent-normal/201163)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2025, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-brakes-self-adjuster-screw-bent-normal/201163 "2025-07-27T22:53:30Z")
2005 Camry, drum brakes. Is the threaded portion supposed to be bent like this? This is part of the drum brakes. It’s a pretty thick screw, so I find it hard to believe somehow this got bent. But when disassembling i… --- ## [2019 Subaru Outback - Electrical issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-outback-electrical-issue/200845)
**Author:** [@MBB4RWA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MBB4RWA)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2025, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-outback-electrical-issue/200845 "2025-07-27T20:59:55Z")
Bought the car on 8-24-24 with 109K miles on it. There was an apparent electrical problem with the passenger side front window would go down but would not go back up. In mid to late October the Oil light can on and qu… --- ## [Can I use clay bar, when there is tree sap issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-use-clay-bar-when-there-is-tree-sap-issue/201138)
**Author:** [@abhisheks77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abhisheks77)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2025, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-use-clay-bar-when-there-is-tree-sap-issue/201138 "2025-07-27T16:05:27Z")
Hi, I am in Seattle, and own Acura RDX 2015. We moved to new apartment and parking is all under tree. I keep seeing some sticky tiny dots all over car. If I keep it parked, it will look noticeable definitely. It will no… --- ## [2016 Hyundai Tucson - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-tucson-transmission-issues/201154)
**Author:** [@dpalomares](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dpalomares)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2025, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-tucson-transmission-issues/201154 "2025-07-27T15:36:37Z")
transmission is not shifting well in low speeds has a lag and a wabble when pressing on the gas peddle --- ## [Wiper Motor Module/Pulse Board Location](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiper-motor-module-pulse-board-location/200277)
**Author:** [@dustin.hooper\_187358](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dustin.hooper_187358)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2025, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiper-motor-module-pulse-board-location/200277 "2025-07-27T01:49:43Z")
I suspect I need a new wiper motor module, due to the park switch not seeming to work, and sometimes the delays randomly making multiple swipes, instead of one, or just continuing to swipe without delay. Is this module a… --- ## [Door fix cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-fix-cost/201168)
**Author:** [@ib.sabri1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ib.sabri1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2025, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-fix-cost/201168 "2025-07-26T20:46:52Z")
How much it will cost to fix this deep dent on the right passenger door --- ## [Auto Repair Shops charging 3 to 4 percent extra if you use a card to pay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-repair-shops-charging-3-to-4-percent-extra-if-you-use-a-card-to-pay/201039)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-repair-shops-charging-3-to-4-percent-extra-if-you-use-a-card-to-pay/201039 "2025-07-25T20:43:14Z")
I like to use cash, I do see the shop that aligned my car after I knicked a curb charges 3 percent extra if a card is used to pay. I understand why, in this economy they cannot eat that 3 percent. 3 percent being charg… --- ## [What is this…?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this/201139)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this/201139 "2025-07-24T05:09:31Z")
2013 Mustang GT/V8. Was doing some work under my car and saw this small pan near the front of the car right under the engine, close to the oil filter with a couple connectors plugged into it. What fluid is in this pan? … --- ## [Oil past marker on dipstick - overfill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-past-marker-on-dipstick-overfill/199988)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-past-marker-on-dipstick-overfill/199988 "2025-07-22T18:18:36Z")
I bought a 2024 Nissan Versa (used) from Hertz last week with 20,000+ miles on it, but failed to check the fluids. I just now checked the oil dipstick which shows the oil as clean but over the limit. What should I do? It… --- ## [2022 Nissan Rogue - Musty AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-nissan-rogue-musty-ac/201109)
**Author:** [@rshisheie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rshisheie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-nissan-rogue-musty-ac/201109 "2025-07-21T22:25:35Z")
I have a Nissan Rogue 2022 SV Premium and this has been and ongoing issue since the car hit 30K. The car has 67K on it and every time there is a rain even a light one there is a musty smell coming out of the AC unit. I h… --- ## [What is this under my Impala](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-under-my-impala/200900)
**Author:** [@Rustedimpala](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rustedimpala)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-under-my-impala/200900 "2025-07-21T20:21:18Z")
I have an old 07 Impala that is about ready for the junkyard. It’s been making a lot more noise than usual. I looked under it and noticed this. Not sure if it’s related. Can anyone tell me what this is? I only use it … --- ## [Emissions testing 2019 Odyssey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emissions-testing-2019-odyssey/200911)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emissions-testing-2019-odyssey/200911 "2025-07-21T00:04:07Z")
Mrs JT tested her 2019 Odyssey for emissions today. The OBD2 test showed that multiple monitors have not had an opportunity to run. This is strange since she has driven the van over 1500 miles since it was in the shop la… --- ## [2013 Altima Fuse and holder have continuity I think, but the fuse plugged in does not there is a code on my obd2 about an open loop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-altima-fuse-and-holder-have-continuity-i-think-but-the-fuse-plugged-in-does-not-there-is-a-code-on-my-obd2-about-an-open-loop/201079)
**Author:** [@thelimey6693\_194160](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thelimey6693_194160)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2025, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-altima-fuse-and-holder-have-continuity-i-think-but-the-fuse-plugged-in-does-not-there-is-a-code-on-my-obd2-about-an-open-loop/201079 "2025-07-20T15:35:58Z")
Can anyone help? I am baffled. What I mean is I use a multi meter set to ohms and get .04 when I touch the red and black prongs and 0.9 when touch the connectors of the holder with the fuse missing. When I touch the pron… --- ## [What Does Trim Mean wrt Toyota Warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-trim-mean-wrt-toyota-warranty/201092)
**Author:** [@lawmailroomcom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lawmailroomcom)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2025, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-trim-mean-wrt-toyota-warranty/201092 "2025-07-20T12:17:09Z")
The USB cover broke off on my still under warranty Toyota Venza. The dealer says it’s not covered because it is “trim”. It’s true that “trim” is not covered under warranty. But what is “trim”? Whatever the dealer wants … --- ## [Jeep Cherokee XJ Vent Blows Hot Air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-cherokee-xj-vent-blows-hot-air/201088)
**Author:** [@miketho16\_192233](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miketho16_192233)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2025, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-cherokee-xj-vent-blows-hot-air/201088 "2025-07-19T22:20:05Z")
2000 Jeep Cherokee XJ. When running the blower that is supposed to bring in external fresh air, the air is hot, or at least warm. I would expect it to be ambient temperature, or slightly above ambient. This is not about… --- ## [F150 instrument panel again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-instrument-panel-again/201074)
**Author:** [@Kennedy1963](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kennedy1963)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2025, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-instrument-panel-again/201074 "2025-07-19T00:49:55Z")
2013 5.0 135k miles Ive posted before about my intermittent guage problems so ill be brief. It usually happens in august. It couldnt wait this year. I started it to go to work and the same old problem popped up. Stoppe… --- ## [Alternator output voltage at idle with full electrical load](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-output-voltage-at-idle-with-full-electrical-load/201035)
**Author:** [@Fresno-Jack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fresno-Jack)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-output-voltage-at-idle-with-full-electrical-load/201035 "2025-07-18T23:54:51Z")
Car is a 2008 Hyundai Tucson with 2.7L V6. Neighbor’s son use it to go to new job interview. He drove it to his place after. Next morning battery was dead. His mother drives to his place to be there for a AAA jump. She s… --- ## [Powertrain issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/powertrain-issues/201054)
**Author:** [@Jaretac\_194140](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jaretac_194140)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/powertrain-issues/201054 "2025-07-18T19:32:17Z")
Driving our van we suddenly got a check engine light and the engine noticably started to run rough. It seems like it runs rougher at lower speeds but at highway speeds improves some. We thought for a minute we got bad g… --- ## [Toyota starter snap ring tool](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-starter-snap-ring-tool/201069)
**Author:** [@bzb882](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bzb882)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 4:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-starter-snap-ring-tool/201069 "2025-07-18T04:41:59Z")
I need to rebuild the starter on my 2015 Toyota Avalon. None of my snap ring tools are small enough to remove the external snap ring located under the rubber plug at the end of the starter. Can anyone recommend a snap … --- ## [Rub-o-matic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rub-o-matic/200995)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rub-o-matic/200995 "2025-07-17T22:56:29Z")
Ever used rub-o-matic? --- ## [How Hard is it to Learn How to Change Brake Pads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-hard-is-it-to-learn-how-to-change-brake-pads/201063)
**Author:** [@Katmoth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katmoth)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-hard-is-it-to-learn-how-to-change-brake-pads/201063 "2025-07-17T22:56:23Z")
I’ve heard it’s not too hard to change brake pads. I change my own oil and filter. I’ve replaced an alternator. But that’s all the experience I have. How hard would it be for me to change my brake pads? Whats the best… --- ## [Strange sound front passenger side mazda 3 2015](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-sound-front-passenger-side-mazda-3-2015/201058)
**Author:** [@bruhmomentum197\_194143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bruhmomentum197_194143)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-sound-front-passenger-side-mazda-3-2015/201058 "2025-07-17T22:05:34Z")
Hi, I am having trouble identifying this noise, seemingly coming from the passenger side around the engine bay or drivetrain area. Anyway, doesn’t sound particularly good but at the same time it came abruptly one morning… --- ## [Fix Transmission or Cut Bait](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-transmission-or-cut-bait/188747)
**Author:** [@Katmoth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katmoth)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-transmission-or-cut-bait/188747 "2025-07-17T20:48:17Z")
I am looking for advice - I have a lemon of 2019 Traverse - that was in the shop 3 months last year with electrical issues - last week it’s transmission seized. The transmissionr seized several thousand miles over warra… --- ## [Rekeying a Civic door cylinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rekeying-a-civic-door-cylinder/193054)
**Author:** [@cart.alk.kyoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cart.alk.kyoo)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rekeying-a-civic-door-cylinder/193054 "2025-07-17T14:46:50Z")
The locks on both of my front doors on my 2003 Honda Civic EX became frozen or jammed a couple years ago. The remote hasn’t worked since I bought the car. I’ve just been leaving it unlocked, but recently some minor thing… --- ## [1985 chevy c10 power window wiring question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-chevy-c10-power-window-wiring-question/173504)
**Author:** [@Garrett-17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Garrett-17)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-chevy-c10-power-window-wiring-question/173504 "2025-07-16T20:43:30Z")
Hello, I am working on the wiring for the power windows of my truck and there is a connector (image attached below) that I have no idea what for. It is right next another connector that powers the motor of the window. T… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=10) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=12)