# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=13 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 14 --- ## [An argument for nitrogen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-argument-for-nitrogen/200759)
**Author:** [@Manolito](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Manolito)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2025, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-argument-for-nitrogen/200759 "2025-06-26T21:40:17Z")
I have heard several arguments in favor of using nitrogen in tires, but the the final analysis seems to be “It is a good thing, but not worth much money. If you are getting nitrogen for no extra cost (e.g. Costco) great… --- ## [Honda CRV Engine failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-engine-failure/200766)
**Author:** [@jlekstrom7100\_193962](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jlekstrom7100_193962)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2025, 11:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-engine-failure/200766 "2025-06-24T11:05:51Z")
Had an oil change on my 2017 Honda CR-V with 59,000 miles on it. 3 weeks later the engine made a terrible noise and took it back to the maintenance shop. They added 2 quarts of oil and said I had an oil consumption prob… --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Equinox - Dash light issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-equinox-dash-light-issue/200768)
**Author:** [@Gerald26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gerald26)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-equinox-dash-light-issue/200768 "2025-06-23T22:43:52Z")
dash lights work at night but not during the day. I cannot read the speedometer during daylight. --- ## [Transxle Solinoid Switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transxle-solinoid-switch/200764)
**Author:** [@DanTuch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanTuch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transxle-solinoid-switch/200764 "2025-06-23T15:33:39Z")
Thankyou for helping me out so much in the past. Now my work 2005 Grand Caravan check engine light is on and a auto parts shop has read the code as a problem with the transaxle solinoid switch. Is this a major problem… --- ## [Did the shop mess up my engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-the-shop-mess-up-my-engine/200686)
**Author:** [@KDK241\_193912](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KDK241_193912)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-the-shop-mess-up-my-engine/200686 "2025-06-23T14:52:26Z")
Hello I’m looking for advice. 2018 Nissan Pathfinder LS, 87000 miles, 3.5L Sorry this is going to be a bit long. We are the second owner but it has always been maintained when needed and has had no problems in the 3 ye… --- ## [Phoenix Systems Strips any good?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/phoenix-systems-strips-any-good/199266)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/phoenix-systems-strips-any-good/199266 "2025-06-23T00:44:23Z")
Wondering if this is a reliable product? \ --- ## [Should i hold onto my 20 year vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-hold-onto-my-20-year-vehicle/200679)
**Author:** [@goalie408\_192691](https://community.cartalk.com/u/goalie408_192691)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2025, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-hold-onto-my-20-year-vehicle/200679 "2025-06-22T20:07:01Z")
Hello; I own a 2005 honda crv with 172000kms. It needs $3000 in suspension work and very likely a catalyst converter and oxygen sensors. Should i invest all this money or buy a new car? Im very very torn and would a… --- ## [1991 Cadillac Eldorado - Starts then dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-cadillac-eldorado-starts-then-dies/200596)
**Author:** [@Ryan29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ryan29)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2025, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-cadillac-eldorado-starts-then-dies/200596 "2025-06-22T14:33:47Z")
My caddy starts up then dies its says cautiously theft issue starting disabled --- ## [C0041 Front Right Speed Sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/c0041-front-right-speed-sensor/200708)
**Author:** [@bobl61](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobl61)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2025, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/c0041-front-right-speed-sensor/200708 "2025-06-22T14:32:19Z")
ABS light came on and scanner read C0041 front right speed sensor. I replaced both front speed sensors and the light went out, then came back on again. Now I’m getting C0041 and C0036 (front right and front left speed se… --- ## [2001 Nissan Frontier - Brake light issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-frontier-brake-light-issue/200749)
**Author:** [@Wayneb04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wayneb04)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2025, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-frontier-brake-light-issue/200749 "2025-06-22T14:14:00Z")
I have replaced the brake light switch and the brake lights still stay on. What else could be wrong ? --- ## [2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Starter problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-jeep-grand-cherokee-starter-problems/200747)
**Author:** [@Scott05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2025, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-jeep-grand-cherokee-starter-problems/200747 "2025-06-22T13:50:53Z")
The starter on my 2021 does not dis-engage on starting. Need to push starter button several times before dis-engaging and starting. going in for service for 3rd time, dealer states no problems detected on previous scans --- ## [2016 Toyota 4Runner - Moldy HVAC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-4runner-moldy-hvac/200729)
**Author:** [@JW35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JW35)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2025, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-4runner-moldy-hvac/200729 "2025-06-22T02:44:42Z")
Strong ODOR of mold coming from HVAC of Brand New 4Runner sent toyota hundreds of pages of tests and studies Toyota Knows but conceals the problem --- ## [Charge portable power bank from car 110v outlet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charge-portable-power-bank-from-car-110v-outlet/200739)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2025, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charge-portable-power-bank-from-car-110v-outlet/200739 "2025-06-21T16:24:45Z")
I have a small (7.7 lb) capacity “portable power station” that I use when traveling, to recharge my laptop and other low power devices. It’s an Ecoflow River 2. Before I bought the Ecoflow, I used a simple inverter to c… --- ## [Turn Indicator fuse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-indicator-fuse/200730)
**Author:** [@ramikumi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramikumi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2025, 5:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-indicator-fuse/200730 "2025-06-21T05:27:40Z")
In my MB E500 4matic 2005 model I see my left (from driver seat) turning indicator lamps are not working (the audio indicator has a different pitch) both front and back. They went out same time and I suspect its the fuse… --- ## [I’ve Been trouble shooting 1994 ford ranger and found out crankcase vent tube wasn’t connected](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-ve-been-trouble-shooting-1994-ford-ranger-and-found-out-crankcase-vent-tube-wasn-t-connected/200719)
**Author:** [@Personalmine33\_183556](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Personalmine33_183556)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2025, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-ve-been-trouble-shooting-1994-ford-ranger-and-found-out-crankcase-vent-tube-wasn-t-connected/200719 "2025-06-19T18:23:22Z")
I have a 1994 ford ranger v6 3.0 xl and have been having an issue every so often where my throttle gets stuck. My rpm’s will slowly rise or stay steady when I let off the gas and shoot up if I put the clutch in but when … --- ## [2003 tahoe stalls while driving and doesn’t start after. a couple days later has no power anywhere](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-tahoe-stalls-while-driving-and-doesn-t-start-after-a-couple-days-later-has-no-power-anywhere/200723)
**Author:** [@Tahoe\_troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tahoe_troubles)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2025, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-tahoe-stalls-while-driving-and-doesn-t-start-after-a-couple-days-later-has-no-power-anywhere/200723 "2025-06-19T16:10:16Z")
I was driving when I lost all acceleration and power steering ( stalled). I thought I might have just ran out of gas because my gas gauge doesn’t work, so I put gas in it and it sounded like it wanted to start but wouldn… --- ## [Honda Failing Smog Snap Test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-failing-smog-snap-test/200710)
**Author:** [@squidE2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/squidE2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-failing-smog-snap-test/200710 "2025-06-18T12:34:14Z")
Hello, I’ve had a 2002 Honda CRV for 4 years, about 160k miles. I’m looking for some help to get it to pass smog in order to renew registration. At this point I’ve replaced most of the major suspension components, radia… --- ## [Can an accident cause a break caliper to hang up?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-an-accident-cause-a-break-caliper-to-hang-up/82562)
**Author:** [@LilyClaire](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LilyClaire)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-an-accident-cause-a-break-caliper-to-hang-up/82562 "2025-06-17T16:19:55Z")
I was in a crash a couple weeks ago in my 2006 Toyota Highlander. I was driving straight about 25-30 mph when a car exiting a parking lot onto the road I was on drive straight into my rear passenger tire. The car was tow… --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Equinox - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-equinox-transmission-issues/200655)
**Author:** [@Stormy07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stormy07)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-equinox-transmission-issues/200655 "2025-06-17T16:10:36Z")
I have a 2019 Chevy Equinox LT. I originally leased it in 08/2019 for 3 years. The 2nd year into the lease, the transmission started slipping and shifting was delayed. It had roughly 5000 miles on it. I took it in, no co… --- ## [2019 Honda CR-V - Taps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-cr-v-taps/200608)
**Author:** [@dpierce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dpierce)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 11:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-cr-v-taps/200608 "2025-06-17T11:49:53Z")
I have owned my 2019 CR-V for 2 years now, last fall I have noticed a tapping sound coming from beneath the steering column behind the dash. There are about 5 taps that I hear, and it only seems to occur directly after s… --- ## [1999 Lincoln Town Car - Power windows broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-lincoln-town-car-power-windows-broken/200694)
**Author:** [@dougbailey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dougbailey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-lincoln-town-car-power-windows-broken/200694 "2025-06-17T01:45:31Z")
power windows wont work --- ## [2010 Ford Taurus - noisy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-taurus-noisy/200676)
**Author:** [@Lenny9998](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lenny9998)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2025, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-taurus-noisy/200676 "2025-06-16T19:52:01Z")
I took my car in to have front struts done after they were done on the passenger side front. I hear like a clay sound every once in a while when I’m rolling over a parking lot or when I put it in the driveway, I’ll hear … --- ## [Car will not charge after dealer complete recall 23533](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-not-charge-after-dealer-complete-recall-23533/195510)
**Author:** [@dwayne.oxenreider\_190808](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dwayne.oxenreider_190808)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2025, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-not-charge-after-dealer-complete-recall-23533/195510 "2025-06-16T16:31:34Z")
I took my car into the Ford dealer to have the recall to 23533 completed which is installing a fuse box to my battery section of my hybrid. I got the car back and now it won’t charge where it charged everywhere. I took t… --- ## [2016 Cadillac SRX - How much to pay for an oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-srx-how-much-to-pay-for-an-oil-change/200576)
**Author:** [@Mainerussell12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mainerussell12)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2025, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-srx-how-much-to-pay-for-an-oil-change/200576 "2025-06-15T17:42:43Z")
How much is an oil change --- ## [Help with Charging System Issue. Maybe? I think?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-charging-system-issue-maybe-i-think/200670)
**Author:** [@ryan\_193903](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryan_193903)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2025, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-charging-system-issue-maybe-i-think/200670 "2025-06-15T15:23:55Z")
Hey friends, so I have a 2007 Yukon Denali and a few weeks ago, the battery died. Truck wouldn’t start and the battery wouldn’t hold a charge on the trickle charger. It was an old battery, no harm, no foul, I bought a n… --- ## [Rear seat cushion retaining clip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-seat-cushion-retaining-clip/200650)
**Author:** [@josephksullivan\_193674](https://community.cartalk.com/u/josephksullivan_193674)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2025, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-seat-cushion-retaining-clip/200650 "2025-06-14T16:32:57Z")
Hello, While accessing the fuel tank (under the rear seat) of a 2010 Ford Fusion, the plastic clips holding the seat down were broken. These clips are sold here https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/hardware-and-fasteners-… --- ## [Car turns over, but doesn't start. Spark plug?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-turns-over-but-doesnt-start-spark-plug/200339)
**Author:** [@josephksullivan\_193674](https://community.cartalk.com/u/josephksullivan_193674)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-turns-over-but-doesnt-start-spark-plug/200339 "2025-06-13T19:54:58Z")
Hello, Great forums! I have learned a lot already. My Ford Fusion tries to start, but won’t. Below is a 20 second video of the issue. Any thoughts based on this noise? I have read that it could be a spark plug or fuel p… --- ## [Idle Air Control Valve for Peugeot 405 1.9 SRi – Compatibility Help Needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idle-air-control-valve-for-peugeot-405-1-9-sri-compatibility-help-needed/200645)
**Author:** [@Leranas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leranas)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idle-air-control-valve-for-peugeot-405-1-9-sri-compatibility-help-needed/200645 "2025-06-13T16:21:46Z")
Hi everyone, I have a Peugeot 405 1.9 SRi and I’m having issues with the idle air control valve (IAC valve). Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to find the exact same part in the market. I’ve attached a photo of the cu… --- ## [Radiator Hose Vandalized?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-hose-vandalized/200603)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-hose-vandalized/200603 "2025-06-13T02:51:49Z")
Does this upper radiator hose look like it has been vandalised with a knife or ruptured on it’s own? Its old but not not ancient, I put it in 9 years ago. But ive only seen leaks from pinholes or torn ends under worm gea… --- ## [2014 Ford Escape - Turn me over?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-turn-me-over/200642)
**Author:** [@chames](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chames)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-turn-me-over/200642 "2025-06-13T02:43:46Z")
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