# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=14 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 15 --- ## [Fuel splashing out of throttle body](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-splashing-out-of-throttle-body/200599)
**Author:** [@reidt.layne06\_193863](https://community.cartalk.com/u/reidt.layne06_193863)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-splashing-out-of-throttle-body/200599 "2025-06-12T14:19:43Z")
I have a 1995 dodge ram 3500 with the 5.9l magnum. I recently replaced the fuel pump (fuel pump link below), and metal fuel lines with .25 in nylon lines. I ran the engine for a while and everything ran fine ( the idle w… --- ## [Should have bought the extended warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-have-bought-the-extended-warranty/200602)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-have-bought-the-extended-warranty/200602 "2025-06-12T02:46:34Z")
2020 Nissan Frontier, less than 48k miles. Started hearing a faint ticking while driving home today. The truck made a squealing sound and shuddered twice, about a fraction of a second in duration and about a second apa… --- ## [Crv head gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crv-head-gasket/200591)
**Author:** [@Kennedy1963](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kennedy1963)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crv-head-gasket/200591 "2025-06-11T15:18:01Z")
'21 crv hybrid 84k miles. Wife was on her way to the dealer for an oil change when it started losing power and lots of warning lights came on. She was on a bridge so she couldnt stop immediately. By the time she got off … --- ## [2019 Infiniti QX50 - Loss of power when hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-infiniti-qx50-loss-of-power-when-hot/200582)
**Author:** [@Edward23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edward23)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-infiniti-qx50-loss-of-power-when-hot/200582 "2025-06-11T12:26:02Z")
Hi everyone, I’m having an issue with my 2019 Infiniti QX50. On hot days, the car noticeably loses power during acceleration — it feels like the turbo stops working properly. There’s no check engine light, but overall p… --- ## [2005 Dodge Caravan won't start when warm, starts fine when cold / cool](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-caravan-wont-start-when-warm-starts-fine-when-cold-cool/200558)
**Author:** [@kent.dahlgren\_193836](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kent.dahlgren_193836)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 11:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-caravan-wont-start-when-warm-starts-fine-when-cold-cool/200558 "2025-06-11T11:03:58Z")
I solved this, and the summary is: it was the fuel pump (3.8 liter). But the more nuanced answer is that it was a variety of sensors that contributed to a variety of issues, some of which seemed like they were related, … --- ## [Battery Replacement Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-replacement-issue/200580)
**Author:** [@willb1764\_193849](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willb1764_193849)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 6:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-replacement-issue/200580 "2025-06-11T06:46:55Z")
I’ve an issue w/ replacing my old battery w/ an even older one I charged to 100% (13.2/3 volts). The positive cable won’t reach the post, so I’m thinking of getting this ( Amazon.com: East Penn Deka Top Post Battery Cabl… --- ## [Carb question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carb-question/200550)
**Author:** [@yadmas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yadmas)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carb-question/200550 "2025-06-11T04:15:30Z")
Alright boys i have another one. my 65 bonny has a carter 4 brrl. my idle is crazy high. i’m trying to lower it but it doesnt seem to have a straight forward idle screw. ive attached what it has. two small screws left/… --- ## [EGR Vacuum Check Valve (Photos included)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/egr-vacuum-check-valve-photos-included/74613)
**Author:** [@NomadicHand](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NomadicHand)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/egr-vacuum-check-valve-photos-included/74613 "2025-06-11T01:29:05Z")
I replaced my EGR valve vacuum check valve, but now started getting sputtering/rough idle. I'm pretty sure the direction of the vacuum check valve is correct, but I tried both ways to be sure and still got the sputter… --- ## [1997 Acura NSX - Fan acts weird](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-acura-nsx-fan-acts-weird/200514)
**Author:** [@BW41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BW41)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-acura-nsx-fan-acts-weird/200514 "2025-06-10T17:10:39Z")
My air conditioner only works at high fan speed for about 30 minutes, then I can use the other fan speeds. --- ## [1987 GMC S-15 Jimmy - Looking for mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-gmc-s-15-jimmy-looking-for-mechanic/200573)
**Author:** [@rosealan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rosealan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-gmc-s-15-jimmy-looking-for-mechanic/200573 "2025-06-10T13:25:41Z")
Need a mechcanic to work on a 1997 GMC S15 Jimmy. in the Lady Lake, FL area. --- ## [Where can I work on my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-can-i-work-on-my-car/200449)
**Author:** [@Jessiet957\_193737](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jessiet957_193737)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-can-i-work-on-my-car/200449 "2025-06-09T18:27:15Z")
I’m looking for a place to work on my car but can’t find anything I have all my own tools, and I know I need to take apart my engine i looked in storages and self-service auto places I don’t have any family or friends to… --- ## [Rotor thickness inside/outside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotor-thickness-inside-outside/200561)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotor-thickness-inside-outside/200561 "2025-06-09T15:40:17Z")
Brakes have an occasional light rumble and I see inside disc is .350 and the other is .400. Pad thickness is ok. At least .250. There is a slight ridge on inside/outside. Is .050 disc difference cause for concern? --- ## [Oil Consumption Doubled in 30,000 miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-consumption-doubled-in-30-000-miles/200515)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-consumption-doubled-in-30-000-miles/200515 "2025-06-09T00:34:45Z")
2014 Acura TSX, 4 Cylinder, Automatic with about 150,000 miles on it. Previous owner is a family member, and they always brought it to the dealer. Since I owned the car at around 95k or so, I have been following the mai… --- ## [Car trying to start on its own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-trying-to-start-on-its-own/194322)
**Author:** [@leisa\_jones\_185817](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leisa_jones_185817)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2025, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-trying-to-start-on-its-own/194322 "2025-06-07T18:11:20Z")
Hi everyone. I have a 2015 Chevy Malibu that is randomly trying to start itself. The key fob is the original when I bought it. It has the auto start on the fob but is the kind that requires the key in the ignition to dri… --- ## [Bank 1 O2 sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bank-1-o2-sensor/200555)
**Author:** [@Midwestman214\_193832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Midwestman214_193832)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2025, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bank-1-o2-sensor/200555 "2025-06-07T14:50:27Z")
2000 Honda CR- V — Engine light check indicates my Bank 1 O2 sensor is bad. I want to replace with a Denso, but none in stock online or locally before I leave on 1200 mile trip. OK to do the 1200 miles before I replace i… --- ## [2019 Hyundai Veloster Misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-veloster-misfires/200545)
**Author:** [@Dakotawoodsusa\_192743](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dakotawoodsusa_192743)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-veloster-misfires/200545 "2025-06-06T18:23:55Z")
2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo 1.6L GDI – Cold Start Misfire & Rough Idle Issue I’m troubleshooting a misfire issue in my Veloster Turbo that occurs only on cold starts. It misfires on cylinders 1 and 2, and I get rough id… --- ## [1996 Buick Park Avenue Wiper Motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-buick-park-avenue-wiper-motor/200485)
**Author:** [@marktwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktwark)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 11:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-buick-park-avenue-wiper-motor/200485 "2025-06-06T11:29:09Z")
Intermittent wipers don’t respond, otherwise the wipers work fine. While wipers are on full, if you back up to intermittent, the wipers stop at whatever location they happen to be in. They function and park fine at full … --- ## [Converting SUV bench seat to captain seats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/converting-suv-bench-seat-to-captain-seats/198321)
**Author:** [@Rob2011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rob2011)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 10:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/converting-suv-bench-seat-to-captain-seats/198321 "2025-06-06T10:23:21Z")
Hi there guys I have a question I need your expertis. I have a 2007 Honda CR-V with second row bench seats here is the photo I want it to look like the SUVs with 2 captain chairs with arm rests So, what brackets an… --- ## [Just replaced hydraulic tensioner on my 2011 Honda odyssey now making this noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-replaced-hydraulic-tensioner-on-my-2011-honda-odyssey-now-making-this-noise/200537)
**Author:** [@don1215](https://community.cartalk.com/u/don1215)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-replaced-hydraulic-tensioner-on-my-2011-honda-odyssey-now-making-this-noise/200537 "2025-06-05T14:43:44Z")
Coming from the belt any ideas? --- ## [Camry 2007 Transmission issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-2007-transmission-issue/200530)
**Author:** [@mwbadawy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mwbadawy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-2007-transmission-issue/200530 "2025-06-04T16:54:46Z")
Hey everyone, I’ve got a 2007 Camry XLE with 117k miles. Since I bought it two years ago (at 107k), it’s always had a slightly rough or delayed shift into 3rd gear — mainly noticeable when the engine is cold or if I don… --- ## [2009 Kia Rio5 - Best tire pressure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-rio5-best-tire-pressure/200494)
**Author:** [@Robweaver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robweaver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-rio5-best-tire-pressure/200494 "2025-06-04T15:16:40Z")
Tyre pressure to use ..potholes etc --- ## [2024 Nissan Altima - More gas used when it folds less gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-nissan-altima-more-gas-used-when-it-folds-less-gas/200524)
**Author:** [@Francis36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Francis36)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 11:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-nissan-altima-more-gas-used-when-it-folds-less-gas/200524 "2025-06-04T11:54:22Z")
My car burns more gas between half full and empty than it does from full to half full, why?!!! --- ## [2018 Subaru Crosstrek - Sometimes will not crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-crosstrek-sometimes-will-not-crank/200509)
**Author:** [@gwlkny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gwlkny)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2025, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-crosstrek-sometimes-will-not-crank/200509 "2025-06-03T15:25:58Z")
2018 Crosstrek on occasions randomly will not crank so I replaced battery and continued to have a problem every so often. No check engine or other lights on. sometimes I wait 2 or 3 seconds and it will start. There is no… --- ## [Cooling System Issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-system-issue/200497)
**Author:** [@ws1511](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ws1511)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2025, 5:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-system-issue/200497 "2025-06-03T05:47:00Z")
Concerned about a cooling system issue and looking for input. About 10 days ago I took my 2013 CR-V (around 150K) miles for its annual inspection and my mechanic found a leak in the coolant crossover pipe. He showed me … --- ## [2017 Subaru Outback - Low oil light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-outback-low-oil-light/200409)
**Author:** [@KarinRH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KarinRH)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-outback-low-oil-light/200409 "2025-06-02T01:12:20Z")
low oil light comes on in dash periodically, sometimes a day or so after oil change and refill new filter plus 5 quarts oil. Checking oil level when parked after light came on says oil is full. Subaru dealer wants to d… --- ## [Those impossible to find parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/those-impossible-to-find-parts/200495)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2025, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/those-impossible-to-find-parts/200495 "2025-06-01T13:30:29Z")
I’ll bet he’s been looking for that illusive 710 cap too. --- ## [2012 Hyundai Elantra - Loud engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-elantra-loud-engine/200475)
**Author:** [@kelly31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kelly31)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-elantra-loud-engine/200475 "2025-05-30T13:57:58Z")
my engine noise is very loud when you accelerate --- ## [The Check Engine Light is On, What Should I Do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-check-engine-light-is-on-what-should-i-do/200472)
**Author:** [@liusijia\_193769](https://community.cartalk.com/u/liusijia_193769)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-check-engine-light-is-on-what-should-i-do/200472 "2025-05-30T00:49:29Z")
Hi everyone, I drive a 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, and today the check engine light came on while driving under normal conditions in the city. The car still drives smoothly — no rough idling, no loss of power, no unus… --- ## [2016 Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Engine failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-tucson-1-6t-engine-failure/200451)
**Author:** [@Aaronsoulbody\_193729](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aaronsoulbody_193729)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-tucson-1-6t-engine-failure/200451 "2025-05-28T12:40:57Z")
My 2016 Hyundai Tucson. Blew a piston and put a hole in my engine. It only had 80k miles and 2 year of my 5 year finance agreement. I don’t have a warranty so basically between a rock and a hard place. I wonder if this c… --- ## [Serious A/C Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serious-a-c-leak/190135)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2025, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serious-a-c-leak/190135 "2025-05-26T20:55:18Z")
Last year my a/c in my 2000 Buick Century 3.1 liter was ok but this year the pressure was so low that the compressor clutch wouldn’t engage. I put 2-1/2 12 oz.cans of R134a with leak stopper in it, hoping it would impr… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=13) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=15)