# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=116 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 117 --- ## [Difficult shifting Man Trans below 20 degrees](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difficult-shifting-man-trans-below-20-degrees/188381)
**Author:** [@Tom777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom777)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difficult-shifting-man-trans-below-20-degrees/188381 "2023-01-10T18:47:09Z")
I had the man trans gear oil changed a few years ago. Whenever it get real cold like sustained 20 - 0 degree the transmission shifting become very sluggish…and impossible to shift into reverse. Feels like molassess. … --- ## [Car cannot start, without light, and looks dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-cannot-start-without-light-and-looks-dead/188395)
**Author:** [@liushuanguni\_180024](https://community.cartalk.com/u/liushuanguni_180024)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-cannot-start-without-light-and-looks-dead/188395 "2023-01-10T13:56:14Z")
When I was trying to start the engine, there is no response from the car, and there is no light or any electric things running in the car when I opened the door. It is total dark inside. Also the car key is useless in… --- ## [2010 Jeep Liberty - Battery issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jeep-liberty-battery-issue/188373)
**Author:** [@KristyLFoos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KristyLFoos)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 8:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jeep-liberty-battery-issue/188373 "2023-01-10T08:06:55Z")
My battery won’t hold a charge…changed alternator and battery…what is the issue? --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Colorado - How often to change oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-colorado-how-often-to-change-oil/188385)
**Author:** [@gtor3333](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gtor3333)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-colorado-how-often-to-change-oil/188385 "2023-01-10T04:28:40Z")
Oil is 5 months old. only 2000 miles. Should i change it --- ## [2013 Lincoln MKT - HVAC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lincoln-mkt-hvac-issues/188351)
**Author:** [@dianecooper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dianecooper)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lincoln-mkt-hvac-issues/188351 "2023-01-10T02:36:14Z")
Heater stays on and A/C is erratic. Doors lock/unlock, car starts, hazard flashers start etc. Problem with control panel (dealer says FCIM or FICM) needs replacing but dealer says no parts available. Mechanic says elec… --- ## [2011 Lincoln MKX - Transmission shudders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lincoln-mkx-transmission-shudders/188332)
**Author:** [@MCT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MCT)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lincoln-mkx-transmission-shudders/188332 "2023-01-09T23:08:48Z")
Recently, at about 170,000 miles, the transmission in my 2011 MKX (in automatic mode) shutters when it needs to down-shift, typically when the road changes from level to going up a hill at highway speeds (50 to 60 MPH +/… --- ## [2018 Honda Accord Sdn - Muffler repair question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-accord-sdn-muffler-repair-question/188221)
**Author:** [@Oldspark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oldspark)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-accord-sdn-muffler-repair-question/188221 "2023-01-09T19:07:15Z")
I drove over a large chunk of concrete or metal on the highway and it tore up the silver colored metal that protects the muffler on my 2018 Honda accord. Does the muffler have to be removed or is the shield in two pieces… --- ## [2008 Buick Lucerne - HVAC on one side only](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-lucerne-hvac-on-one-side-only/188394)
**Author:** [@hillcats](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hillcats)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-lucerne-hvac-on-one-side-only/188394 "2023-01-09T17:23:23Z")
Right side climate only blows hot air even when the ther, is set on 60 degrees? --- ## [Should I Rebuild My Lemon For Tiny Housing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-rebuild-my-lemon-for-tiny-housing/188356)
**Author:** [@2009ChevyHomeless\_183636](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2009ChevyHomeless_183636)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 8:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-rebuild-my-lemon-for-tiny-housing/188356 "2023-01-09T08:43:38Z")
How Do I Find 1 Who Rebuilds Vehicles, For Living Space? Videos Show A Lot Of DIYs. I Need To Have The Work Done By Another Person, Or…Find A “Ready To Live In!”, From The World Of “Van Life”. Any Suggestions? --- ## [Brake Caliper Not Fully Releasing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-caliper-not-fully-releasing/188368)
**Author:** [@AciDDreamZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AciDDreamZ)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-caliper-not-fully-releasing/188368 "2023-01-09T01:43:01Z")
I purchased the vehicle with this issue. I am having difficulty resolving said issue. The first thing I did was bleed the brake system from furthest to nearest. Then I replaced the brake caliper and caliper mount bracker… --- ## [Damaged Lower Control Arm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damaged-lower-control-arm/188364)
**Author:** [@Marilyn4970](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marilyn4970)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2023, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damaged-lower-control-arm/188364 "2023-01-08T22:21:26Z")
My husband was driving our 2018 Corolla IM on a rainy night. He hit a pot hole hard. The tire was ruined. The rim is okay . The dealer said it has negative camber and the lower control arm will have to be replaced. My qu… --- ## [2012 Mercedes S350 diesel emissions rebuild](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-s350-diesel-emissions-rebuild/188383)
**Author:** [@Mocarski\_183655](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mocarski_183655)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2023, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-s350-diesel-emissions-rebuild/188383 "2023-01-08T22:02:16Z")
I took my beloved S350 bluetec for diesel emissions recall work in early 2022 at a dealer which did not seem to alter the great mileage this car gets (25 to 30 mpg). I recently noticed a whistle sound and learned that t… --- ## [Embarrassing car trouble.](https://community.cartalk.com/t/embarrassing-car-trouble/164155)
**Author:** [@Leah-J767](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leah-J767)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2023, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/embarrassing-car-trouble/164155 "2023-01-08T21:07:05Z")
Okay… I’m honestly embarrassed. Today, while I was headed home, I had car trouble. Now, honestly I haven’t had the car for very long, but I’m trying to become attached to it. I got it from a family member who didn’t driv… --- ## [2020 Cadillac CT6 - Infotainment issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-cadillac-ct6-infotainment-issue/188360)
**Author:** [@LynnBFahnestock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LynnBFahnestock)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2023, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-cadillac-ct6-infotainment-issue/188360 "2023-01-08T20:51:14Z")
Navigation SD Card message. No SD card error. NAV sd card is not functioning properly. What is the problem? The card or the reader? --- ## [2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - No brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-benz-sl-class-no-brakes/188254)
**Author:** [@edward09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edward09)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2023, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-benz-sl-class-no-brakes/188254 "2023-01-08T18:52:34Z")
Didn’t drive the SL500 for over two months. 55,000 mi. This was during a cold spell- temp dropped to -7 one morning. Several days later she started fine, but when I pulled out of the garage, I discovered I had no bra… --- ## [Car Shakes a Little](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes-a-little/103161)
**Author:** [@vaso0139](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vaso0139)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2023, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes-a-little/103161 "2023-01-08T13:51:28Z")
I have a 1998 Nissan but with only 90,000 miles on it. For the past 2 months or so I have noticed my car shaking but only under some circumstances. I have not noticed any issues while driving. I notice the shaking only w… --- ## [Metal Rod underneath - Toyota Corolla 2015](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-rod-underneath-toyota-corolla-2015/188335)
**Author:** [@sadguru.vizio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sadguru.vizio)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2023, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-rod-underneath-toyota-corolla-2015/188335 "2023-01-08T13:31:02Z")
Today while driving suddenly i heard a metal scratching sound on the road, i stopped the car and looked then I found that there was 2 feet metal rod dangling. Now what I am not sure is, if this rod belongs to the car or … --- ## [Why rear tire pressure higher than front?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-rear-tire-pressure-higher-than-front/169727)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2023, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-rear-tire-pressure-higher-than-front/169727 "2023-01-08T12:51:37Z")
A recent thread about tire pressure on a Mercedes got me thinking. The spec for the rear tires was higher than for the front. But shouldn’t the pressure be higher in front since there’s more weight? Can anyone explain th… --- ## [Water in engine oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-in-engine-oil/188366)
**Author:** [@110fusionnh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/110fusionnh)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2023, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-in-engine-oil/188366 "2023-01-08T12:14:18Z")
I have 03 durango in the driveway, the known owner, severely lacking in maintenance and knowledge, decided, unconfirmed, to flush the oil with water. It has been sitting for 5 days now, dead in SKIS. I really want to kn… --- ## [Reinstalled Distributor, Now It Won't Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reinstalled-distributor-now-it-wont-start/124073)
**Author:** [@Jerad1389](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerad1389)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2023, 8:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reinstalled-distributor-now-it-wont-start/124073 "2023-01-08T08:31:48Z")
1987 Ford F150, 5.0L, 302 v8 automatic, 120k miles. I removed my distributor so I could replace the pip sensor (stalling when driving is the reason behind this). I reinstalled it and thought I liked everything back up a… --- ## [Electrical Problem with 1995 Mercedes C220](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problem-with-1995-mercedes-c220/188362)
**Author:** [@vanonimotors\_172776](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vanonimotors_172776)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2023, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problem-with-1995-mercedes-c220/188362 "2023-01-07T22:39:15Z")
I have a 1995 Mercedes C220. I am having an electrical problem, I think. It is my second car so I often let it sit unused for weeks at a time. Recently when I went to start it, it was completely dead, not even a click. S… --- ## [2000 Chrysler 300M - Crazy fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chrysler-300m-crazy-fan/187678)
**Author:** [@JimL913](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimL913)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2023, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chrysler-300m-crazy-fan/187678 "2023-01-07T20:57:56Z")
My climate control fan is out of control. I can change from dash vents to defrost to floor heat and ac works so the door actuators are working but the fan runs on high regardless if it is on auto or manual. Fan relay ??… --- ## [Can An Actuator Be Replaced, If Built Into Transfer Case?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-an-actuator-be-replaced-if-built-into-transfer-case/188349)
**Author:** [@2009ChevyHomeless\_183636](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2009ChevyHomeless_183636)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2023, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-an-actuator-be-replaced-if-built-into-transfer-case/188349 "2023-01-07T17:47:05Z")
2020, Sept/Oct, Bought 2003, Limited, Toyota 4Runner/V8 All Wheel Drive. By ThanksGiving, Not Drivable. 1st DealerShip Advised Salvage Rebuild - After $1,500, In Repairs, Mostly, Neglected Maintenance, I Towed The Vehicl… --- ## [2019 Jeep Compass - Warning light can't be right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-compass-warning-light-cant-be-right/188313)
**Author:** [@linever](https://community.cartalk.com/u/linever)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2023, 10:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-compass-warning-light-cant-be-right/188313 "2023-01-07T10:42:13Z")
Does anyone have a problem with the Start/Stop system? I have the warning light but both batteries are good. --- ## [Replaced the transmission on a 1999 Silverado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-the-transmission-on-a-1999-silverado/188325)
**Author:** [@mandyandchristopher3040\_183611](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mandyandchristopher3040_183611)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2023, 8:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-the-transmission-on-a-1999-silverado/188325 "2023-01-07T08:29:15Z")
Replaced transmission on 1999 Chevy Silverado and now it is shifting but it doesn’t do anything is there a way I wired the transfer case in wrong so that’s why it won’t go anywhere or is there something else that could b… --- ## [2008 Toyota Camry - Light issues, and the car burns more than a quart per 1000 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-light-issues-and-the-car-burns-more-than-a-quart-per-1000-miles/188267)
**Author:** [@HELP34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HELP34)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2023, 5:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-light-issues-and-the-car-burns-more-than-a-quart-per-1000-miles/188267 "2023-01-07T05:03:55Z")
Front right high beam not working and the left rear running and break light not working? Recall issue? motor oil runs dry with in 3000 miles? --- ## [23 year old serpentine belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/23-year-old-serpentine-belt/187650)
**Author:** [@realrobd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/realrobd)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2023, 4:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/23-year-old-serpentine-belt/187650 "2023-01-07T04:59:20Z")
I’ve come unto possession of a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 3.1 Car was always garaged and only has 48k miles on it. I have no way of knowing how old the current belt is and I’m a bit apprehensive about ignoring it, even… --- ## [2007 Volkswagon Passat shaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volkswagon-passat-shaking/188273)
**Author:** [@Eversole.s.l\_183180](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eversole.s.l_183180)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2023, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volkswagon-passat-shaking/188273 "2023-01-07T02:16:01Z")
I have 2007 VW Passat 2.0t. I have a shaking coming from the rear area when driving. I have had an alignment and tires balanced. Also replaced the shocks and control arms. Any idea what could be the issue could be --- ## [High-pitched squeal (only when in drive)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pitched-squeal-only-when-in-drive/188300)
**Author:** [@ws1511](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ws1511)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2023, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pitched-squeal-only-when-in-drive/188300 "2023-01-06T21:44:37Z")
Hello! Hoping someone might point me in the right direction. I began to notice a high-pitched squealing about a day ago while driving. Some details: It’s pretty quiet, in fact, quiet enough that I only consistently no… --- ## [2007 Honda CR-V - D light flashes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-cr-v-d-light-flashes/188286)
**Author:** [@zvonko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zvonko)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2023, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-cr-v-d-light-flashes/188286 "2023-01-06T18:07:50Z")
I have the same problem for the HONDA CR-V 2007 that the light D is flashing. What could be the problem or is it just a problem with the light and its contact? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=115) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=117)