# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=138 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 139 --- ## [Condenser, Compressor, Expansion Valve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/condenser-compressor-expansion-valve/186220)
**Author:** [@gobthemagician\_182203](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gobthemagician_182203)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/condenser-compressor-expansion-valve/186220 "2022-09-13T00:33:26Z")
Howdy all, Took my car in because “cool” air was actually warm. Shop found leak at Expansion Valve (electric green dye visible). They recommended Compressor, Expansion Valve, and Drier/Accumulator replacement. Would … --- ## [2013 Nissan Maxima- Buzzes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-maxima-buzzes/186250)
**Author:** [@Riddick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Riddick)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-maxima-buzzes/186250 "2022-09-13T00:20:57Z")
Buzzing sound from fan shroud, --- ## [How do you think this damage occurred on filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-think-this-damage-occurred-on-filter/186244)
**Author:** [@Mgracearnold\_182222](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mgracearnold_182222)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2022, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-think-this-damage-occurred-on-filter/186244 "2022-09-12T20:54:02Z")
https://video.37483.net/timeline/QExFSzNL Engine blew! See link! Trying to understand how this damage may have occurred. Insurance says a mechanic would have done this damage, therefor they are not obligated to pay for … --- ## [99 VW GTI turns off when it's hot outside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-vw-gti-turns-off-when-its-hot-outside/186296)
**Author:** [@Sequoia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sequoia)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2022, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-vw-gti-turns-off-when-its-hot-outside/186296 "2022-09-12T19:56:21Z")
I have a manual 99 Volkwagen GTI. It has been turning itself off (not really stalling bc it turns off as if I turned the key) when the weather is hot out - around 90 degrees or hotter. It doesn’t run rough or sputter - i… --- ## [Kia Forte 5-Door - Trouble following service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-forte-5-door-trouble-following-service/186322)
**Author:** [@irini](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irini)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2022, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-forte-5-door-trouble-following-service/186322 "2022-09-12T15:46:26Z")
I have a kia picanto automatic 2005 suddendly after a big service battery and break symbols (red) flickered on the dashboard. I replaced the alternator and after about 40 kilometers It started again , both light flickeri… --- ## [Should I replace the air deflector?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-the-air-deflector/64416)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2011, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-the-air-deflector/64416 "2011-05-06T16:06:35Z")
The lower air deflector/radiator mount for my 2003 Olds Silhouette broke. That is, the air deflector broke off. It's a plastic part that mounts to the radiator mount; not the mount itself. I can buy it on line for abo… --- ## [Hood Deflector, Rock Deflector for Hood - 2005 Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hood-deflector-rock-deflector-for-hood-2005-camry/160047)
**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hood-deflector-rock-deflector-for-hood-2005-camry/160047 "2020-03-01T21:52:24Z")
Can anyone help point me to a hod deflector/ hood bug deflector / hood rock deflector, for a 2005 camry. I know AVS makes one for Toyota Camry: 1995-1996 1997-2001 2007-2011 2012-2014 But I guess not for a 2002-2006… --- ## [Car engine overheat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-engine-overheat/186306)
**Author:** [@grazers\_delays\_0k\_182248](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grazers_delays_0k_182248)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2022, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-engine-overheat/186306 "2022-09-12T00:15:12Z")
Hello.My car is overheating on high speeds at highways.I have changed water pump,radiator,head gasket,cap, and thermostat and the problem is still persisting.WHat could be the problem? To add that i found that the heat … --- ## [Lip on Oil Pan - Purpose?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lip-on-oil-pan-purpose/186232)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2022, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lip-on-oil-pan-purpose/186232 "2022-09-11T23:51:19Z")
I have a 2005 Camry. Both the oil pan for the engine and transmission have a lip around the perimeter of the pan. What function does this lip serve and what is its purpose? Seems like it’s only purpose is to make people’… --- ## [New Transmission Fluid Burning Almost Immediately](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-transmission-fluid-burning-almost-immediately/186307)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2022, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-transmission-fluid-burning-almost-immediately/186307 "2022-09-11T23:42:23Z")
My friends 2007 chevy uplander had very burnt/black transmission fluid and was displaying a “transmission fluid hot” message on the dashboard. We figured there was nothing to lose by changing the old fluid with maybe a 1… --- ## [3.1GM Engine goes "Chug...Chug...Chug" at idle &makes engine leap up and down a bit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-1gm-engine-goes-chug-chug-chug-at-idle-makes-engine-leap-up-and-down-a-bit/186202)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2022, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-1gm-engine-goes-chug-chug-chug-at-idle-makes-engine-leap-up-and-down-a-bit/186202 "2022-09-11T23:42:21Z")
I had described this problem in another post concerning removing the gas tank to check out the evap cannister and solenoid valves due to this chugging issue. But it really needs to be in a post directly concerned with my… --- ## [2019 Honda - Driver side wheel air drops every week but no leak found](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-driver-side-wheel-air-drops-every-week-but-no-leak-found/186310)
**Author:** [@vjak19830402\_180326](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vjak19830402_180326)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2022, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-driver-side-wheel-air-drops-every-week-but-no-leak-found/186310 "2022-09-11T22:38:27Z")
My car’s driver seat tire pressure drops 5-7 PSI every week. I took it to Honda Service and they did not find any leak. They mentioned that I can bring in next week and they would have to dismount the tire and check some… --- ## [What is this? And would it leak oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-and-would-it-leak-oil/186298)
**Author:** [@Hpsportsfanatic\_166976](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hpsportsfanatic_166976)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2022, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-and-would-it-leak-oil/186298 "2022-09-10T01:45:40Z")
Dumb question, I know but still learning. I noticed some oil on the ground from my f150 2006 4x4 5.3L. It seemed to be leaking oil from what I have circled as red in this image. What is this? And does that make sense? … --- ## [Squeak and Shake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeak-and-shake/186216)
**Author:** [@ShortEndoftheStick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShortEndoftheStick)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2022, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeak-and-shake/186216 "2022-09-09T20:58:08Z")
2012 Toyota Corolla LE. I bought new rotors and brakes since they were not salvagable. After installation my car still made squeaking noise when I braked so I took it back to find out the manufacturer rotor they installe… --- ## [2019 Honda Ridgeline - Surges](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-ridgeline-surges/186263)
**Author:** [@cej19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cej19)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2022, 8:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-ridgeline-surges/186263 "2022-09-09T08:08:22Z")
Truck surges under light acceleration. It is worse when econ mode is on. The tack jumps during the surging. --- ## [Honda trys to start but wont w/out starter fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-trys-to-start-but-wont-w-out-starter-fluid/186187)
**Author:** [@Boobear2296\_182172](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Boobear2296_182172)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2022, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-trys-to-start-but-wont-w-out-starter-fluid/186187 "2022-09-09T01:51:02Z")
I bought a 95 honda civic manual, with a recently swapped engine (D16z6) in it. Runs great… once I get it to start. Sometimes, not always, it turns over but wont crank, once I spray starter fluid , she cranks right up. D… --- ## [2017 Honda Ridgeline - Shudders and drones](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-ridgeline-shudders-and-drones/186231)
**Author:** [@ford14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ford14)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2022, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-ridgeline-shudders-and-drones/186231 "2022-09-08T12:34:55Z")
shudder and or drone under lite acceleration. --- ## [2014 Civic P0303 Code before and after engine replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-civic-p0303-code-before-and-after-engine-replacement/186260)
**Author:** [@brentjfreestone\_182225](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brentjfreestone_182225)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2022, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-civic-p0303-code-before-and-after-engine-replacement/186260 "2022-09-08T00:39:46Z")
Car Details: 2014 Honda Civic LX, 1.8L, 4 Cyl, 180k miles Question: What potential causes are there of a recurring cylinder misfire after replacing the original engine with a low mileage used engine? Background: Iss… --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Equinox - Vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-equinox-vibrates/186273)
**Author:** [@Sharon57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sharon57)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2022, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-equinox-vibrates/186273 "2022-09-07T21:06:27Z")
vibration under the car --- ## [2nd thermostat: to OEM or not to OEM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2nd-thermostat-to-oem-or-not-to-oem/186275)
**Author:** [@Ray-O\_Vac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray-O_Vac)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2022, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2nd-thermostat-to-oem-or-not-to-oem/186275 "2022-09-07T20:52:14Z")
My 2007 Nissan Versa has two coolant thermostats. The “real” 95C-temp stat on the upper side output of the engine (looks harder to replace) and the “extra” 82C-temp stat on the lower front intake of the engine (looks lik… --- ## [Jeep engine issues post-PCM replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-engine-issues-post-pcm-replacement/186270)
**Author:** [@Smoosh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Smoosh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2022, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-engine-issues-post-pcm-replacement/186270 "2022-09-07T20:29:34Z")
Hi folks, Having some trouble with my 2013 Jeep Wrangler. It recently started bucking on me at high speeds and when driving uphill, sometimes when the engine changes gears. If I accelerate when the bucking happens, the… --- ## [Trouble replacing 2010 Subaru Forester headlight socket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-replacing-2010-subaru-forester-headlight-socket/186252)
**Author:** [@LightNoWork\_182207](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LightNoWork_182207)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2022, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-replacing-2010-subaru-forester-headlight-socket/186252 "2022-09-07T20:04:48Z")
The original headlight socket melted. Cut the old one out and stripped the end of the wires, twisted them onto the new socket to test, attached new bulb, and headlight does not turn on. I now also hear a high pitched ele… --- ## [2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - Brake trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-brake-trouble/186241)
**Author:** [@jmrson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmrson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2022, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-brake-trouble/186241 "2022-09-07T16:00:04Z")
replaced brake master cylinder and still have no brakes. bled system 3 times. brake pedal still goes to floor and will not hold --- ## [2005 Hyundai Sonata - Code 456](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-sonata-code-456/186247)
**Author:** [@FuadGarabet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FuadGarabet)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2022, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-sonata-code-456/186247 "2022-09-07T03:59:23Z")
engine light On, code po456 --- ## [2008 Ford Escape - Ignition problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-ignition-problem/186222)
**Author:** [@mknoppe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mknoppe)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-ignition-problem/186222 "2022-09-06T22:37:40Z")
Ignition does not work. Just quit working one morning. Nothing happens. Mechanic claims there is a flaw in the steering column and ignition. --- ## [2014 GMC Acadia - CEL and limp mode activated](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-gmc-acadia-cel-and-limp-mode-activated/186229)
**Author:** [@TerryClark1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TerryClark1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-gmc-acadia-cel-and-limp-mode-activated/186229 "2022-09-06T22:18:55Z")
Check engine light comes on. goes into limp mode. Have replaced knock sensor. --- ## [1999 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-5 - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mazda-mazdaspeed-miata-mx-5-cel/186237)
**Author:** [@JamesJohnson1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesJohnson1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mazda-mazdaspeed-miata-mx-5-cel/186237 "2022-09-06T22:06:06Z")
check engin light comes on and off. --- ## [Incorrect wheel alignment?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/incorrect-wheel-alignment/186156)
**Author:** [@owool12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/owool12)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/incorrect-wheel-alignment/186156 "2022-09-06T17:04:01Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve just had all 4 wheels aligned on my 2017 Audi TTS but upon inspecting the report there’s still some huge difference between left/right, with lots of red areas (as opposed to green). I’ve attached the … --- ## [Brake hose clogged while bleeding. Has that ever happened?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-hose-clogged-while-bleeding-has-that-ever-happened/186214)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2022, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-hose-clogged-while-bleeding-has-that-ever-happened/186214 "2022-09-05T20:12:57Z")
1999 Ford Taurus. Bleeding the brakes after replacing the brake line for the front right and after about 4 pumps it clogged up and no fluid came out. The top bleeder on the hose let fluid out, but nothing came out the ca… --- ## [Car overheating only on long drives and after being driven for 20-30min+](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheating-only-on-long-drives-and-after-being-driven-for-20-30min/186110)
**Author:** [@kiacadenza16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kiacadenza16)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2022, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheating-only-on-long-drives-and-after-being-driven-for-20-30min/186110 "2022-09-05T18:08:04Z")
My 2016 Kia Cadenza overheats after driving it for over 30 min. never on idle. About 3 weeks ago i felt that my AC would stop working mid ride after taking it to 2 different mechanics i was told i would need a new compr… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=137) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=139)