# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1102 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1103 --- ## [Low tire pressure light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-tire-pressure-light/91146)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2015, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-tire-pressure-light/91146 "2015-09-12T03:48:55Z")
I have a 2003 Impala which up until this past monday had a tire with a slow leak in it. On monday I had that leak repaired, well the shop said it was repaird. Then driving home last night I got the "low tire pressure l… --- ## [Question About Coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-coolant/91076)
**Author:** [@manfromnantucket](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manfromnantucket)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2015, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-coolant/91076 "2015-09-12T02:58:34Z")
I drive a 2003 jeep liberty with 138,000 miles on it. Yesterday I checked my oil and thought the coolant level looked low. Today, I checked the coolant again when the engine was fully cooled and noticed that it definit… --- ## [Brand New XTerra, Frame Damaged - replace or?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brand-new-xterra-frame-damaged-replace-or/91129)
**Author:** [@Randomiser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Randomiser)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2015, 8:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brand-new-xterra-frame-damaged-replace-or/91129 "2015-09-11T08:00:55Z")
My 2 month old 2015 XTerra was rear ended and the tow hitch was shoved into the frame thus bending my frame. The insurance offered me $14000 to have a new frame installed and the other damage fixed. Naturally, I have f… --- ## [2005 Kia Optima shutting off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-optima-shutting-off/91126)
**Author:** [@Margie\_Ann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Margie_Ann)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2015, 7:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-optima-shutting-off/91126 "2015-09-11T07:32:05Z")
My 2005 Kia Optima has 138,000 miles and cuts off after it has been running for a while. I've taken it to a Kia dealership and they replaced the Catalytic converter and an oxygen sensor but no help. I've taken it to … --- ## [2006 Chevy Colorado Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevy-colorado-overheating/91127)
**Author:** [@chevycolorado](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chevycolorado)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2015, 7:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevy-colorado-overheating/91127 "2015-09-11T07:05:51Z")
I have a 2006 Chevy Colorado, 5 cylinder, automatic, 4wheel drive with 62,700mi. 1st problem occurred in 2013 new thermostat was replaced then in 2015 temp. gage shows overheating problem again. All diagnostic problems h… --- ## [Automatic braking while on cruise control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-braking-while-on-cruise-control/91128)
**Author:** [@nitram](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nitram)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2015, 6:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-braking-while-on-cruise-control/91128 "2015-09-11T06:26:34Z")
While driving to Calif. from Ariz., on I 10, dropping down into Indio on a mild grade, at 75mph, when I came to the steepest section the transmission down shifted, rpm's rose and it felt like the engine was keeping t… --- ## [Reverse won't work - but not all the time...?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reverse-wont-work-but-not-all-the-time/91084)
**Author:** [@davepelfrey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepelfrey)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2015, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reverse-wont-work-but-not-all-the-time/91084 "2015-09-11T04:27:09Z")
2012 Trailblazer 4x4. Got up this morning to go to work, no reverse gear. I pushed it out & drove to work (15 miles). Got to work & reverse works fine now. Drove home & parked. An hour later I go out & again, no reverse… --- ## [2003 Hyundai Santa Fe--Now With Check Engine Light and Shimmying!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-santa-fe-now-with-check-engine-light-and-shimmying/91138)
**Author:** [@mcgmpls](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcgmpls)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2015, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-santa-fe-now-with-check-engine-light-and-shimmying/91138 "2015-09-11T03:13:29Z")
My Santa Fe has roughly 120,000 miles on it (v6, fancy version with the sun roof). Today, I got in to go to a meeting. Noticed the car was shimmying and having trouble moving forward. Then noticed my check engine light w… --- ## [Power steering stop leak experience](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-stop-leak-experience/91070)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2015, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-stop-leak-experience/91070 "2015-09-10T21:41:07Z")
So I noticed spots on the drive, hoping for a bad oil filter gasket or something simple, as I had had the oil changed a couple of weeks ago. Took it to the shop I normally use, they investigated, cleaned and degreased… --- ## [2008 is 250](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-is-250/91132)
**Author:** [@DaveDD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveDD)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2015, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-is-250/91132 "2015-09-09T23:36:27Z")
the car has 50K miles. The check engine light has come on and at the exact same time, the TRAC and VSC indicators came on. There is a message on the console that says 'check vsc'. There is a traction icon that displays i… --- ## [Ignition Problem/Electrical Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-problem-electrical-problem/91123)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2015, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-problem-electrical-problem/91123 "2015-09-09T21:38:38Z")
Hello, I am not sure if this is an ignition or electrical problem. I have noticed that recently when I turn the car off, I am getting a buzzing/motor/whoosh type of sound coming from the ignition. I have never notice… --- ## [1996 Honda Accord cooling system repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-honda-accord-cooling-system-repair/91118)
**Author:** [@Ngambek2003](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ngambek2003)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2015, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-honda-accord-cooling-system-repair/91118 "2015-09-09T17:54:15Z")
Hi, The ECT sensors on my 96 accord was broken. Hence the car overheated and smokes were coming out of the hood. Took the car to a honda dealer, here's what need to be replaced. Radiator & cap Lower & upper hose Cla… --- ## [Is this mechanic right?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-mechanic-right/91130)
**Author:** [@ebko87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ebko87)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2015, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-mechanic-right/91130 "2015-09-09T17:41:10Z")
My wife and I have Ford Explorer's - 2010 and 2009 w/59K and 65K miles. A couple of months ago, on my wife's Explorer, I had the two rear axle seals replaced that go into the rear differential because one was leaking an… --- ## [Audible grinding when turning right and braking. Also shaking at highway speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audible-grinding-when-turning-right-and-braking-also-shaking-at-highway-speeds/91085)
**Author:** [@Ulises332](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ulises332)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2015, 6:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audible-grinding-when-turning-right-and-braking-also-shaking-at-highway-speeds/91085 "2015-09-09T06:27:11Z")
Alright guys. I drive a 2004 chevy Tahoe and have had this problem for about 8 months. It started out very faint and occasional, but has now escalated to loud and consistent. So it ONLY happens when turning right. I've … --- ## [Subaru Forster died suddenly- please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-forster-died-suddenly-please-help/91103)
**Author:** [@omsairam911](https://community.cartalk.com/u/omsairam911)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2015, 5:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-forster-died-suddenly-please-help/91103 "2015-09-09T05:58:23Z")
Dear Car talk lovers, Hi! I hope you all are having a nice day. I was too, till my car suddenly make a screeching noise and just died on the road. It sounded like I drove over some garbage thrown on the road, like a card… --- ## [Piston ring low compression?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/piston-ring-low-compression/91099)
**Author:** [@Deerslayer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deerslayer)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2015, 5:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/piston-ring-low-compression/91099 "2015-09-09T05:44:18Z")
I have a 98 Chevy Silverado c1500 350 small block, I recently bent a valve and had to replace it so replaced all the valves and head gaskets and intake gaskets, I'm still having a misfire people thought it was a burnt va… --- ## [Wheel Bearing/Tie Rod replacment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-bearing-tie-rod-replacment/91114)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2015, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-bearing-tie-rod-replacment/91114 "2015-09-09T00:19:23Z")
I have a 2003 Impala and on Monday I took it in to have the driver side lower control arm replaced because another shop I had the car at said the bushings were going and needed to be replaced, I had the passenger side do… --- ## [2000 honda odyssey 195K, should I keep it or sell it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-odyssey-195k-should-i-keep-it-or-sell-it/91113)
**Author:** [@oski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oski)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2015, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-odyssey-195k-should-i-keep-it-or-sell-it/91113 "2015-09-09T00:09:36Z")
should I keep and repair our old 2000 Honda Odyssey van (195,000 miles) or not? It is and has been such a reliable car and after taking it into the dealer for a quick oil change and "multi-point" inspection, they came b… --- ## [4 years old, 7500 miles, 3 oil changes. Should I buy? Is there a way to inspect?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-years-old-7500-miles-3-oil-changes-should-i-buy-is-there-a-way-to-inspect/91110)
**Author:** [@RestaurantGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RestaurantGuy)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2015, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-years-old-7500-miles-3-oil-changes-should-i-buy-is-there-a-way-to-inspect/91110 "2015-09-08T23:45:06Z")
Hi, We were excited to find a 2012 Kia Rondo (they still sell in Canada) with only 12,000 km (7500 miles) at a good price. It was in great shape to the eye and drove well. It was owned and drive by a man in his 80s who… --- ## [2012 Kia Sorento stutters intermittently as I am driving down the road - still looking for insight!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sorento-stutters-intermittently-as-i-am-driving-down-the-road-still-looking-for-insight/90748)
**Author:** [@RCN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RCN)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2015, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sorento-stutters-intermittently-as-i-am-driving-down-the-road-still-looking-for-insight/90748 "2015-09-08T23:13:42Z")
My vehicle will stutter as I am driving down the road but if/when I stop and drive again it goes away. I have had it to the dealer but they cannot duplicate the problem so they sent the vehicle home without an answer. I… --- ## [What's this noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-this-noise/91111)
**Author:** [@Coner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Coner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2015, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-this-noise/91111 "2015-09-08T21:42:08Z")
Hi, I drive a 2004 F150 Lariat. This past May I had a custom exhaust put in, back rotors replaced, front brake pads replaced, and I put in a cold air intake. I had the exhaust done about a week before the cold air inta… --- ## [2009 S40 Ignition Nightmare](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-s40-ignition-nightmare/91116)
**Author:** [@GettingSchwifty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GettingSchwifty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2015, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-s40-ignition-nightmare/91116 "2015-09-08T21:35:03Z")
Hi all, My girlfriend's 2009 Volvo S40 would not start this morning. We had been out of town for Labor Day weekend in my Corolla, so it had been idle for a few days, and there had been some rain (I'll explain the relev… --- ## [Avalon shakes during acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/avalon-shakes-during-acceleration/90863)
**Author:** [@ashirm98](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ashirm98)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2015, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/avalon-shakes-during-acceleration/90863 "2015-09-08T21:29:19Z")
This started pretty recently and i am hoping is won't cost too much to fix. If I drive the car for about 10 - 20 minutes it doesn't have a problem but past that it will start to shake during acceleration. I took the car … --- ## [Pesky spark plug wire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pesky-spark-plug-wire/91112)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2015, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pesky-spark-plug-wire/91112 "2015-09-08T19:32:44Z")
I have an 05 pt cruiser that was running rough. I pulled the plugs, which look fine, cranked it and discovered the car is now giving p030, misfire on #1. I checked the wire and sure enough, it isn't sealing and holding… --- ## [2013 Smart fortwo Pure CEL P0455](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-smart-fortwo-pure-cel-p0455/91105)
**Author:** [@mdemop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mdemop)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2015, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-smart-fortwo-pure-cel-p0455/91105 "2015-09-08T17:16:14Z")
Hello, Yesterday from the smart center of Rochester, MN I bought a 2013 Smart fortwo Pure with 19k miles. This evening the Check Engine Light came on and it is code P0455. No other dash lights are on and I have not e… --- ## [Whining Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-noise/91107)
**Author:** [@Bateswood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bateswood)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2015, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-noise/91107 "2015-09-08T01:46:19Z")
Jeep 2000 110k She's in great shape, needs a little TLC, but the other day I heard a whining noise when driving. No sound when starting out and its not too loud, as I drive a little down the road, it begins, it doesn't n… --- ## [Reliability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliability/91096)
**Author:** [@QT\_Interval](https://community.cartalk.com/u/QT_Interval)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2015, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliability/91096 "2015-09-07T20:28:30Z")
Over the lifetime of the car is there a significant difference in the break down rate for a BMW 328i 4 cylinder with turbo vs a 6 cylinder? --- ## [2006 Honda Odyssey CV Joint Boots and Axles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-odyssey-cv-joint-boots-and-axles/91101)
**Author:** [@Nunzio16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nunzio16)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2015, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-odyssey-cv-joint-boots-and-axles/91101 "2015-09-07T19:52:25Z")
The Honda dealer tells me that both of the van's CV joint boots are torn/leaking. Their recommended solution is to replace both front CV axles at a cost of about $500 per axle. Is replacing the axle the standard repai… --- ## [2004 Honda Accord V6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-accord-v6/91094)
**Author:** [@kepakids4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kepakids4)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2015, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-accord-v6/91094 "2015-09-07T17:46:06Z")
We have a 2004 Honda Accord V6 with 178,000 miles and the car is giving us some issues. We can drive the car for 10-15 minutes with no issues. Then when we push on the gas pedal, the car will not go any farther and the… --- ## [Bug spray and paint warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bug-spray-and-paint-warning/91091)
**Author:** [@knfenimore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knfenimore)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2015, 7:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bug-spray-and-paint-warning/91091 "2015-09-07T07:15:59Z")
I never knew DEET destroys paint. https://www.yahoo.com/autos/how-something-you-spray-on-your-kids-can-melt-your-128334848277.html [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1101) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1103)