# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1113 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1114 --- ## [1996 Nissan Maxima Stalls/Dies Unless Warmed Up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-nissan-maxima-stalls-dies-unless-warmed-up/90686)
**Author:** [@hutch79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hutch79)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2015, 6:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-nissan-maxima-stalls-dies-unless-warmed-up/90686 "2015-07-23T06:34:14Z")
The car has always had an issue with randomly stalling and dieing. It could be coming to a stop, driving down the st or just in idle. No warning, usually except once in a while the RPMs will drop pretty low before it cut… --- ## [Car overheating until I add coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheating-until-i-add-coolant/90360)
**Author:** [@Thrifty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thrifty)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2015, 5:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheating-until-i-add-coolant/90360 "2015-07-23T05:26:16Z")
Hi guys. Having an intermittent problem on my 2002 Chrysler Sebring LX (about 132,000 miles). Often I can drive around and everything is okay. However, it seems like every 11 days or so, the temperature gauge starts … --- ## [2001 Nissan Snetra GXE- Temperature gauge doesn't move](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-snetra-gxe-temperature-gauge-doesnt-move/90685)
**Author:** [@gwenraiden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gwenraiden)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2015, 4:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-snetra-gxe-temperature-gauge-doesnt-move/90685 "2015-07-23T04:35:51Z")
I had to have my transmission replaced after i lent my car to my dad who then hit a massive pothole and destroyed my transmission along with tire and rim. Got my car back and while driving home, I noticed my temperature … --- ## [2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Comp G ABS Traction Control Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-prix-gtp-comp-g-abs-traction-control-light/90665)
**Author:** [@FletchFFletch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FletchFFletch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2015, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-prix-gtp-comp-g-abs-traction-control-light/90665 "2015-07-23T04:16:04Z")
My Grand Prix has no ABS or traction control since the month after I bought it. I have changed the bearings/sensors (multiple times) and the wiring harnesses for the front. I still have a C0035 Code and no ABS. I feel I … --- ## [Truck only idles when it feels like it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-only-idles-when-it-feels-like-it/90674)
**Author:** [@Teresa\_Morgan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Teresa_Morgan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2015, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-only-idles-when-it-feels-like-it/90674 "2015-07-23T02:54:51Z")
I have a 1981 Toyota pickup. when i start her. she starts fine, but sometimes she will idle fine, and then suddenly refuse to. it seems to be random. i can keep her running if i keep my foot on the gas just a little, to … --- ## [Beatin' on the ol' AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beatin-on-the-ol-ac/90601)
**Author:** [@roothorick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roothorick)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2015, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beatin-on-the-ol-ac/90601 "2015-07-23T00:50:46Z")
Troubleshooting the air conditioning in my 98 Lumina. Using Torque Pro and a custom PID set, I finally managed to pull AC telemetry from the PCM: AC Request responds to cabin controls (okay good, that rules out quite … --- ## [Help please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please/90503)
**Author:** [@Black\_speed\_racer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Black_speed_racer)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2015, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please/90503 "2015-07-22T22:40:15Z")
My 2000 Eclipse has a really bad shaking problem when put into reverse or drive. Also, it bogs down really bad when accelerating when first put into gear. It is the gs model. And I've searched everywhere online for a… --- ## [Mazda 6 Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-6-transmission/90679)
**Author:** [@MickiD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MickiD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2015, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-6-transmission/90679 "2015-07-22T22:23:07Z")
I have a 2003 Mazda 6. Almost every day, after starting it and driving maybe .10 of a mile, it seems as my car shifts, it shifts really hard, like a thump. I am thinking of having the Transmission serviced. Is this wo… --- ## [P0304 error code 2006 PT Cruiser Touring Ed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0304-error-code-2006-pt-cruiser-touring-ed/90658)
**Author:** [@PJ23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PJ23)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2015, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0304-error-code-2006-pt-cruiser-touring-ed/90658 "2015-07-22T20:57:36Z")
The engine light came on 2 days ago, had it looked at today and the error code p0304 "cylinder number four misfire" was diagnosed. What causes that and what do you think would need to be done to fix that problem? --- ## [2002 Jeep Liberty 3.7l Overheats sludge in coolant resivoir](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-liberty-3-7l-overheats-sludge-in-coolant-resivoir/90676)
**Author:** [@Vinsanity](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vinsanity)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2015, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-liberty-3-7l-overheats-sludge-in-coolant-resivoir/90676 "2015-07-22T18:18:01Z")
It will be a cold day in hell before I take this thing to a shop (and i'm broke broke broke). Professional help would be greatly appreciated. It has 197k and change. It's not throwing any codes whatsoever. I can dri… --- ## [Resetting service message on 2008 Mercedes E350](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resetting-service-message-on-2008-mercedes-e350/90677)
**Author:** [@unicoi\_man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/unicoi_man)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2015, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resetting-service-message-on-2008-mercedes-e350/90677 "2015-07-22T17:29:11Z")
I just bought a 2008 Mercedes E350 with 92,000 miles. After 2 days of driving a message displays " Service c due in 14 days" .I called local Benz dealer and they said the oil will need changing. The place I bought the ca… --- ## [Mercedes Benz message](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-benz-message/90655)
**Author:** [@unicoi\_man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/unicoi_man)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2015, 6:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-benz-message/90655 "2015-07-22T06:12:24Z")
I am the brand new owner of a Mercedes Benz 2008 E 350. 2 days ago when I turn on the car I get the message " Schedule c maintenance due in 13 days" What are the actions that are part of a Schedule C maintenance. This ca… --- ## [Timing Belt / 2011 Subaru Impreza](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-2011-subaru-impreza/90565)
**Author:** [@Imprezive](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Imprezive)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2015, 5:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-2011-subaru-impreza/90565 "2015-07-22T05:02:39Z")
My 2011 Subaru Impreza 2.5i is currently at 97K miles. Subaru recommends I change the timing belt at 105K miles, so I'm doing some research on the project. • How much should I expect to pay an independent mechanic for … --- ## [Transmission Fluid too Full?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-too-full/90666)
**Author:** [@kodymcdonald](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kodymcdonald)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2015, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-too-full/90666 "2015-07-22T02:04:39Z")
I have a 2006 Chevy Colorado and have noticed some little puddles of transmission fluid under it. With the engine cool (overnight), I cleaned the dipstick, put it back in and then checked it. The fluid was way way above … --- ## [A/C Gas Smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-gas-smell/90663)
**Author:** [@jbuck2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbuck2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2015, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-gas-smell/90663 "2015-07-22T01:52:34Z")
Hi all, I have a 2004 Jaguar X-Type 3.0 that I use as a daily driver. This morning, when I got in the car I immediately noticed a strong smell of gas. I've had an empty gas can in the trunk for a couple days so I wrote… --- ## [Hood Latch Problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hood-latch-problems/90654)
**Author:** [@manonearth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manonearth)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2015, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hood-latch-problems/90654 "2015-07-22T01:48:58Z")
Had a small fender bender the other day, my fault but sh\*t happens. Only noticeable damage is my hood doesn't close properly now. Still latches and doesn't seem to pop open, but it's stuck in the position that it would b… --- ## [Melted Plastic in the Transmission?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/melted-plastic-in-the-transmission/90668)
**Author:** [@fillyblynn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fillyblynn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2015, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/melted-plastic-in-the-transmission/90668 "2015-07-22T01:31:13Z")
I posted earlier this month about my 1996 Ford F150 4x4 manual tranny truck. It had gotten stuck in fourth gear, and I, along with others, assumed it was the shift forks. I cracked open the top of the transmission yester… --- ## [Is there a way to secure Hubcaps to fix runaway Hubcaps?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-secure-hubcaps-to-fix-runaway-hubcaps/90638)
**Author:** [@RIMDToyota](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RIMDToyota)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2015, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-secure-hubcaps-to-fix-runaway-hubcaps/90638 "2015-07-21T15:06:53Z")
I reviewed some threads on this forum. I find some 1999/1998 Camry's still have OEM hubcaps intact, but find lot of threads on internet for runaway hubcap events for Camrys. Why does hubcaps come off, while driving? A… --- ## [2008 Honda Fit Sport making knocking noise in engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-fit-sport-making-knocking-noise-in-engine/90645)
**Author:** [@cdhippen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdhippen)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2015, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-fit-sport-making-knocking-noise-in-engine/90645 "2015-07-21T14:57:11Z")
https://youtu.be/3ZIWLRf5HCU my engine has been making this sound for a while now im at 125000 miles, any ideas what it could be and if i need to be worried about it? also, possibly unrelated, it has a SUPER hard time s… --- ## [Replacing Differential Fluids](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-differential-fluids/90627)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2015, 7:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-differential-fluids/90627 "2015-07-21T07:23:18Z")
Hey all, I have a 2012 Subaru 2.5i Premium with 42k miles. I just made an appointment for a full synthetic oil change, and a brake fluid exchange. Someone mentioned to me that I should have my differential fluids rep… --- ## [Manual Transmission Shifting Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-shifting-problems/90649)
**Author:** [@istillcantplay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/istillcantplay)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2015, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-shifting-problems/90649 "2015-07-21T02:58:58Z")
Hey guys new the community, so I went on vacation for a week and left my car at my parents house. I came back and now it has become extremely difficult to shift between gears. It's nearly impossible to get the car into r… --- ## [2010 Chevy Cobalt engine surges](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevy-cobalt-engine-surges/90657)
**Author:** [@Nwill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nwill)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2015, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevy-cobalt-engine-surges/90657 "2015-07-20T23:12:09Z")
When Ideling or at low speeds my engine has been surgeing. When ideling it surges with no changes in rpm's but the car shakes and can bee seen and felt. When at low speeds I also get a surge but the rpms will jump up … --- ## [1992 jeep cherokee lerado 4.0 ho 4x4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-jeep-cherokee-lerado-4-0-ho-4x4/90653)
**Author:** [@Dekota](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dekota)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2015, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-jeep-cherokee-lerado-4-0-ho-4x4/90653 "2015-07-20T18:53:15Z")
Want to start off by saying thanks to all the great folks here who take time out of their busy lives to help us out. I have 2 questions but I will start off with a little back ground info on my jeep. I got the jeep a… --- ## ['94 Vette "clunk" upon stopping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-vette-clunk-upon-stopping/90651)
**Author:** [@Jamie\_C](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jamie_C)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2015, 6:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-vette-clunk-upon-stopping/90651 "2015-07-20T06:42:31Z")
I am having a couple issues with my 94 Corvette with Auto Transmission with 107k miles...any suggestions would be much appreciated. First, when I am coming to a stop, from like 2 mph to full stop, I am getting like a clu… --- ## [Volvo CX90 Starting problems after air compressor repair....What?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-cx90-starting-problems-after-air-compressor-repair-what/90647)
**Author:** [@kekebe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kekebe)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2015, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-cx90-starting-problems-after-air-compressor-repair-what/90647 "2015-07-20T04:28:37Z")
To get to the air compressor for replacement, the mechanic went down through the top instead of going underneath due to a plate welded under the car. He had to remove lots of parts to get to the compressor. Now when I … --- ## [2015 Chevy Colorado won't charge our camper battery!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevy-colorado-wont-charge-our-camper-battery/90609)
**Author:** [@CO\_Colorado\_Owner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CO_Colorado_Owner)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2015, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevy-colorado-wont-charge-our-camper-battery/90609 "2015-07-20T01:35:52Z")
My husband and I have a purchased a Chevy Colorado to tow our Off-road Aliner Expedition camper that weighs under 3,000 pounds loaded. The truck accomplishes this just fine except for one major "hitch". The Colorado's ch… --- ## [Chevy cavelier electrical problems or power?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-cavelier-electrical-problems-or-power/90628)
**Author:** [@Firstcarowner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Firstcarowner)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2015, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-cavelier-electrical-problems-or-power/90628 "2015-07-20T01:34:53Z")
Driving on road 1. ABS light on dash turns on, then air bag light, then brake light, then speedometer stops working, horn and turn signals stop working. AC fine, fuel gauge fine, temp guage fine. Lights in back of car d… --- ## [2008 Jeep Commander Ignition Recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-commander-ignition-recall/90641)
**Author:** [@Roza](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roza)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2015, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-commander-ignition-recall/90641 "2015-07-19T18:45:18Z")
A friend of mine bought a 2008 Jeep Commander recently. It has yet to be taken it to take care of an ignition recall. Hes wondering if he should do this, or can it wait? He says he doesnt nessesarily want to fix somethin… --- ## [Tire replacement for car with AWD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-replacement-for-car-with-awd/90631)
**Author:** [@Stanzie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stanzie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2015, 7:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-replacement-for-car-with-awd/90631 "2015-07-19T07:13:54Z")
I have a Nissan Pathfinder with AWD and before that a Murano with AWD, when the tires started to need replacement, I was told I had to replace all 4 at once otherwise I would ruin the transfer case or worse yet the CVT. … --- ## [Finally... A Thread with All of the Answers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finally-a-thread-with-all-of-the-answers/90618)
**Author:** [@Joe-Guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe-Guy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2015, 6:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finally-a-thread-with-all-of-the-answers/90618 "2015-07-19T06:56:06Z")
You can now refer people here to give them a response to their car question by number. Below is a list of a few common ones to get the thread started. Add your own and eventually this thread will have every response a… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1112) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1114)