# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=115 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 116 --- ## [2015 Ford Edge - Sluggish](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-edge-sluggish/188515)
**Author:** [@D.Miller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.Miller)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2023, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-edge-sluggish/188515 "2023-01-16T18:20:38Z")
I have a 2015 Ford Edge. It has been sluggish, but has no errors on the instrumentation. It is most of the time. --- ## [Auto box reluctant to shift down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-box-reluctant-to-shift-down/188482)
**Author:** [@mmorgan589\_183727](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmorgan589_183727)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2023, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-box-reluctant-to-shift-down/188482 "2023-01-16T02:08:28Z")
My BMW e46 is seeming a little resistant to downshift when I press the accelerator. It’s only really noticeable at freeway speeds when going up hills. In the past, if the RPMs started to drop I wouldn’t have to press th… --- ## [Tips for a 2020 Camry LE?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-for-a-2020-camry-le/188391)
**Author:** [@vaydrioness\_183446](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vaydrioness_183446)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2023, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-for-a-2020-camry-le/188391 "2023-01-15T23:48:54Z")
I just recently purchased a 2020 Camry LE(normal version, not a hybrid), but had a few questions: I saw some stuff here and there mentioning having the dealership reset the adaptive transmission if the vehicle was use… --- ## [Gearbox oil for Toyota Yaris? UK](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gearbox-oil-for-toyota-yaris-uk/188486)
**Author:** [@Charlottefell1990\_183029](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charlottefell1990_183029)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2023, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gearbox-oil-for-toyota-yaris-uk/188486 "2023-01-15T22:05:07Z")
Hello, I have purchased some manual transmission gearbox oil for my Toyota Yaris 2010 TR VVT-I, i cannot find the recommended fluid in the online manual I have but the oil I was recommended to buy is 75W-90 - is this co… --- ## [Very difficult to steer when making slow turns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-difficult-to-steer-when-making-slow-turns/182741)
**Author:** [@arvin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arvin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2023, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-difficult-to-steer-when-making-slow-turns/182741 "2023-01-15T18:32:34Z")
Hello, Recently I’ve noticed that it’s becoming incredibly difficult to steer when slowly turning; but it’s easy to do so when driving at normal speeds. Plus, when steering slowly there is a really audible, high screech… --- ## [2012 cruze 1.4 p1101 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cruze-1-4-p1101-code/188494)
**Author:** [@g.flores2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/g.flores2000)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2023, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cruze-1-4-p1101-code/188494 "2023-01-15T14:12:34Z")
Hello. This is my first time posting here and need help with my car. Sorry if I incorrectly post this wrong. So, I recently cleaned my maf sensor hoping it would clear the code but it’s still there. The car runs okay to… --- ## [1997 Ford F-150 - Looking for fuel alternatives](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-f-150-looking-for-fuel-alternatives/188490)
**Author:** [@Lizsherman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lizsherman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2023, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-f-150-looking-for-fuel-alternatives/188490 "2023-01-15T14:42:52Z")
Alt fuel alternative for woods truck- electric but light weight? Switch btwn gas and biofuel options? How add clearance inches or suspension lift to clear water. Debree. --- ## [What happened to this spark plug/ignition coil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-to-this-spark-plug-ignition-coil/188317)
**Author:** [@dcole22000\_183606](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dcole22000_183606)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2023, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-to-this-spark-plug-ignition-coil/188317 "2023-01-14T14:00:22Z")
I was driving 75mph on the interstate and my check engine light suddenly came on, and the engine started misfiring really, really badly. I immediately pulled over & got my Fit towed to a mechanic. The car had been runnin… --- ## [Sounds when accelerating& decelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sounds-when-accelerating-decelerating/188477)
**Author:** [@Kaylaboyer2020\_183725](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kaylaboyer2020_183725)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2023, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sounds-when-accelerating-decelerating/188477 "2023-01-14T13:44:11Z")
When I accelerate to about 38-40 I have this loud noise that only stops when I get above 50. Now when I let my foot off the gas I’m starting to hear a noise but my biggest issue is I’m not good at mimicking the sounds. P… --- ## [2003 Buick Century - Two big issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-century-two-big-issues/188468)
**Author:** [@John.Hyche](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John.Hyche)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-century-two-big-issues/188468 "2023-01-13T22:24:51Z")
Overheating while idling. Slipping transmission when it gets hot. --- ## [2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Iginiton issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-grand-cherokee-iginiton-issues/188470)
**Author:** [@ghelveston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ghelveston)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-grand-cherokee-iginiton-issues/188470 "2023-01-13T22:16:22Z")
keys hard to turn on ignigtion --- ## [Valve spool replaced, alternator replaced after battery sensor displayed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-spool-replaced-alternator-replaced-after-battery-sensor-displayed/188472)
**Author:** [@Catoctin-Monty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Catoctin-Monty)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-spool-replaced-alternator-replaced-after-battery-sensor-displayed/188472 "2023-01-13T20:47:29Z")
A month ago the check engine light lit up. Took to Auto Zone and code read Valve spool gasket was leaking. Replaced that after which the battery sensor showed low voltage. Hubby checked voltage to see if alternator or … --- ## [2015 Volvo XC60 - Burning oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volvo-xc60-burning-oil/188458)
**Author:** [@joAnn47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joAnn47)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volvo-xc60-burning-oil/188458 "2023-01-13T03:30:10Z")
Oil light came on, no oil was in my car, the oil is not leaking why is it burning oil --- ## [2012 Toyota Venza - Consumes oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-venza-consumes-oil/184087)
**Author:** [@Nick55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nick55)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-venza-consumes-oil/184087 "2023-01-12T23:54:20Z")
Have a 2012 Toyota Venza that is now consuming 2 quarts of oil every month. It has progressively worsened over the years. Toyota knows they had defective engines but ignored the problem. They should be held accountable a… --- ## [2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class - Jerking when initially starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-gl-class-jerking-when-initially-starting/188451)
**Author:** [@VM45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VM45)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-gl-class-jerking-when-initially-starting/188451 "2023-01-12T21:51:37Z")
Not all the time, but when I start my car, I will begin hesitating while I am in park. I can feel a jerk back and forth. Once I start driving, it stops. --- ## [2015 RAM 2500 - Here's why your Ram may have a steering issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ram-2500-heres-why-your-ram-may-have-a-steering-issue/188444)
**Author:** [@dannyp56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dannyp56)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ram-2500-heres-why-your-ram-may-have-a-steering-issue/188444 "2023-01-12T21:46:03Z")
I bought my RAM 2500 new after driving a couple hundred miles I noticed the steering wheel was not centered. I went under the truck and found the nut on the drag link was loose and the drag link had unscrewed slightly So… --- ## [2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo - Rough idle and lots of age-related eingine issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-monte-carlo-rough-idle-and-lots-of-age-related-eingine-issues/188460)
**Author:** [@sycomikeo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sycomikeo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-monte-carlo-rough-idle-and-lots-of-age-related-eingine-issues/188460 "2023-01-12T21:21:12Z")
hard start rough idle rear 3 sparkplugs wet front 3 sparkplugs dry burnt cant hear fuel pump cycling bad two front dogbone motor mounts 2006 chevy monte carlo ltz 3.9l v6 --- ## [2006 Ford Mustang - Electrical system went haywire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-mustang-electrical-system-went-haywire/188376)
**Author:** [@Itsfair](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Itsfair)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-mustang-electrical-system-went-haywire/188376 "2023-01-12T14:57:35Z")
Was driving and the electrical went haywire almost stalling, everything turning on and off, temp and fuel gauge pinned then stalled out and I was able to coast to the side of the road. Wouldn’t start but even with the k… --- ## [Door Panel strange noise - Peugeot 208](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-panel-strange-noise-peugeot-208/188449)
**Author:** [@Pescadinha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pescadinha)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 11:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-panel-strange-noise-peugeot-208/188449 "2023-01-12T11:59:40Z")
Hi there! My right front door panel is doing some very ugly noise… I can’t understand what is making this… It’s a really heavy vibration that comes in low weather temperatures or high ones. I’m about to replace the full… --- ## [2004 Dodge Neon - Broken plug leads to trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-neon-broken-plug-leads-to-trouble/188419)
**Author:** [@Liayhjoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Liayhjoy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-neon-broken-plug-leads-to-trouble/188419 "2023-01-12T02:47:50Z")
One of the spark plugs in my car snapped and my boyfriend drilled it out he took a magnet and got all the metal shards out but now there is knocking I’m wondering if this could be a metal shard and if there’s any way to … --- ## [2016 Ford Taurus - Car died. Tell me why](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-taurus-car-died-tell-me-why/188431)
**Author:** [@MaureenKarsten](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaureenKarsten)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-taurus-car-died-tell-me-why/188431 "2023-01-11T23:55:33Z")
Car died! Not the battery. ALL dark. Had to lock and open with key. Had to be towed to dealership. Now day three without car. What is the problem?? --- ## [2006 Kia Optima - Which fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-optima-which-fluid/188437)
**Author:** [@Banky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Banky)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-optima-which-fluid/188437 "2023-01-11T23:43:49Z")
Can I use API service SM, SL, SJ or SF engine oil on Kia optima 2006 2.0 16v engine --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Tahoe- Transmission options](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-tahoe-transmission-options/188371)
**Author:** [@Coreydsykes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Coreydsykes)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-tahoe-transmission-options/188371 "2023-01-11T22:58:18Z")
Transmission failing should I rebuild or replace --- ## [2010 Subaru Forester - Lots of issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-lots-of-issues/188390)
**Author:** [@padeles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/padeles)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-lots-of-issues/188390 "2023-01-11T22:41:29Z")
cruise light . check engine, tire low dash buttons on and won’t sTART. i HAVE HAD IT IN THE SHOP 4 TIMES IN TWO MONTHS, AFTER OVERHEATING. NEW RADIATOR INSTALLED, SOME PISTON OR OTHER PART REPAIRED. BOUGHT IN 2021 IT NE… --- ## [2010 Buick LaCrosse - Loss of power brainstorming](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-buick-lacrosse-loss-of-power-brainstorming/188388)
**Author:** [@Kerry54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kerry54)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-buick-lacrosse-loss-of-power-brainstorming/188388 "2023-01-11T22:08:05Z")
loss of engine power, warning lights were flashing on and off and my gauge needles were bouncing up and down, check engine light then came on and stayed on, throttle sensor problem maybe the cause in reduced power and ca… --- ## [Infinity Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infinity-transmission-issues/188434)
**Author:** [@hendville11\_183692](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hendville11_183692)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infinity-transmission-issues/188434 "2023-01-11T16:52:15Z")
2009 FX 35 has 2 driving options for transmission…traditional D for Drive and DS for Sport/shifting gears manually which makes the car fun to drive. Recently the car decided it no longer wants to allow driving in the DS… --- ## [2007 chrysler pacifica bleeding the fuel pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-pacifica-bleeding-the-fuel-pressure/152252)
**Author:** [@Jordan69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordan69)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-pacifica-bleeding-the-fuel-pressure/152252 "2023-01-11T15:45:00Z")
Hi, Just change my fuel pump and my car is not restarting. Searching the web I am under the impression that I may have to bleed the fuel pressure. Could you please provide detail instructions on how to do this? Thanks … --- ## [Toyota Avalon groaning sound on acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-avalon-groaning-sound-on-acceleration/188259)
**Author:** [@josh.apple2012\_183572](https://community.cartalk.com/u/josh.apple2012_183572)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 8:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-avalon-groaning-sound-on-acceleration/188259 "2023-01-11T08:09:57Z")
Toyota Avalon XL 2004 108,000 Miles. You can hear it best on the 2nd/3rd acceleration. Sounds bad to me it started out of the blue. If anyone here has any ideas on this or advice, would appreciate it. --- ## [1994 Lincoln Continental - Leaking radiator home remedy ideas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-lincoln-continental-leaking-radiator-home-remedy-ideas/188306)
**Author:** [@Dee11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dee11)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-lincoln-continental-leaking-radiator-home-remedy-ideas/188306 "2023-01-11T02:14:57Z")
My radiator leaks I put stop leak in it and it still leaks will a egg or black pepper work??? --- ## [P0711 Code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0711-code/188409)
**Author:** [@rkasparyan\_183676](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rkasparyan_183676)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0711-code/188409 "2023-01-10T20:39:32Z")
Hello All. First time participating. Background on my car: I purchased my 2013 Kia Sorento SX AWD little over 2 years ago and been driving with no problem. When I purchased it, it had about 63-65,000 miles on it and to… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=114) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=116)