# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=147 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 148 --- ## [2000 Nissan Xterra - temp gauge while using AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-xterra-temp-gauge-while-using-ac/185434)
**Author:** [@Qman527](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Qman527)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-xterra-temp-gauge-while-using-ac/185434 "2022-07-25T21:55:29Z")
The temperature gauge skyrockets with ac on while driving on highway but not during local travel --- ## [2023 Ford Focus - battery keeps draining](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-ford-focus-battery-keeps-draining/185457)
**Author:** [@BlancaYeseniaValle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BlancaYeseniaValle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-ford-focus-battery-keeps-draining/185457 "2022-07-25T21:28:07Z")
Battery keeps draining itself --- ## [Honda Civic sometimes fails to start, battery is brand new, mystery problem!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-sometimes-fails-to-start-battery-is-brand-new-mystery-problem/87461)
**Author:** [@crispysugar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crispysugar)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 11:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-sometimes-fails-to-start-battery-is-brand-new-mystery-problem/87461 "2022-07-25T11:58:18Z")
My 2006 Honda Civic LX has 120,000 miles. About a month ago I stopped for gas, and when I got back into the car, it wouldn't start. It cranked a couple times but then after a couple tries that stopped. The power all came… --- ## [Fuse blows when windshield wiper & turn signal are on at the same time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuse-blows-when-windshield-wiper-turn-signal-are-on-at-the-same-time/185398)
**Author:** [@tjmaurer999\_181643](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tjmaurer999_181643)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 11:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuse-blows-when-windshield-wiper-turn-signal-are-on-at-the-same-time/185398 "2022-07-25T11:01:01Z")
We inherited a 1995 Oldsmobile Cutless Ciera that my kids use. My daughter ran into another car damaging the front bumper, headlights, turn signals, etc. A friend of mine was able to fix it up but now, when the windshiel… --- ## [2002 Toyota Camry - Clunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-clunk/185447)
**Author:** [@Heather01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Heather01)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 6:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-clunk/185447 "2022-07-25T06:11:58Z")
When I stop, and accelerate, and go over bumps (no matter how slow) I hear what sounds like luggage banging around in my trunk. I checked of course, and there’s nothing in there that could be making that sound. It doesn’… --- ## [TKX pilot size and sealing the shifter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tkx-pilot-size-and-sealing-the-shifter/185453)
**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tkx-pilot-size-and-sealing-the-shifter/185453 "2022-07-25T04:06:34Z")
I want to start this by saying thank you to every person who responded to my previous thread with suggestions and help. And now I must apologize because I will basically be disregarding it. I finally was able to buy a t… --- ## [Refractometer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/refractometer/185429)
**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/refractometer/185429 "2022-07-25T01:19:08Z")
I read about someone using a refractometer for antifreeze testing. Are these more accurate than the conventional bulb type gages? --- ## [Question about a clutch issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-a-clutch-issue/185414)
**Author:** [@Nissanguy240](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nissanguy240)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-a-clutch-issue/185414 "2022-07-25T00:54:45Z")
Hey guys so today my clutch started slipping, my wife was driving it and she described a problem that sounded like a badly slipping clutch from her description but the clutch has been just fine every time I’ve driven it … --- ## [Problem with my 04 Grand Prix GT2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-my-04-grand-prix-gt2/185287)
**Author:** [@randy.york\_181574](https://community.cartalk.com/u/randy.york_181574)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-my-04-grand-prix-gt2/185287 "2022-07-25T00:38:43Z")
I am having issues with my 04 Grand Prix also. I am leaning towards the fuel pump but am a little leary about just dumpng more money into it. So far I have changed the MAF Sensor, Spark Plugs and wires, coils, Checked an… --- ## [Honda civic 2015 jerking and shutting off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2015-jerking-and-shutting-off/184608)
**Author:** [@Darklandscape\_181120](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darklandscape_181120)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2015-jerking-and-shutting-off/184608 "2022-07-24T23:17:45Z")
Hi, I am having issues with my 2015 honda civic. The first issue is that the car will jerk at seemingly random times. More of the jerks happen earlier on in the acceleration. If I put the car in econ mode the jerks happ… --- ## [2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac - humming vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-sport-trac-humming-vibration/185421)
**Author:** [@spcmoreno](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spcmoreno)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-sport-trac-humming-vibration/185421 "2022-07-24T19:46:37Z")
My problem is also when driving 50-60 miles and above i feel a humming sound and vibration and seems the faster i go the louder it gets. Have change my front bearing/hubs, have new tires but still sounds the same. Having… --- ## [1994 Mitsubishi Lancer - engine oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-mitsubishi-lancer-engine-oil/185419)
**Author:** [@Godknows](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Godknows)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-mitsubishi-lancer-engine-oil/185419 "2022-07-24T18:43:41Z")
What kind of engine oil should I use for Mitsubishi lancer 94 1.3 cc.? --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Cruze losing antifreeze](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-losing-antifreeze/185368)
**Author:** [@ArleneAustin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArleneAustin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-losing-antifreeze/185368 "2022-07-24T18:32:35Z")
losinf antifreeze/ can’t find leak?? --- ## [Antifreeze leak from conditioner(steam from a/c)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antifreeze-leak-from-conditioner-steam-from-a-c/185393)
**Author:** [@NotGrendizer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NotGrendizer)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 6:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antifreeze-leak-from-conditioner-steam-from-a-c/185393 "2022-07-24T06:07:10Z")
Hi,First was stram from a/c and then heat indicator went to top and started leaking radiator antifreeze from conditioner . I ride 100+km and it leaked 3+Liter antifreeze.Any suggestions? is it normal? --- ## [07 altima sedan loud whining sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-altima-sedan-loud-whining-sound/185427)
**Author:** [@chaset7729](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chaset7729)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2022, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-altima-sedan-loud-whining-sound/185427 "2022-07-23T21:57:05Z")
my 2007 nissan altima with 178,000 miles has been making a whining noise coming from the front end since i had gotten it. kinda sounds like a leaf blower or weed eater. the noise happeneds no matter if it’s just started … --- ## [Does driving back and forth over a mountain daily hurt a car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-driving-back-and-forth-over-a-mountain-daily-hurt-a-car/63567)
**Author:** [@Jocko1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jocko1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2022, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-driving-back-and-forth-over-a-mountain-daily-hurt-a-car/63567 "2022-07-23T18:07:36Z")
My friends swear that driving 15 miles over a 2000 ft. mountain along a windy road here in the Bay Area shouldn't cause their car to wear out sooner. Intuitively, this seems wacko. I would think the strain on the en… --- ## [2014 BMW 535 - How do I find a good mechanic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-bmw-535-how-do-i-find-a-good-mechanic/185351)
**Author:** [@walt46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/walt46)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2022, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-bmw-535-how-do-i-find-a-good-mechanic/185351 "2022-07-23T13:57:09Z")
find a good mechanic --- ## [Looking for OBD Freeze Frame decoder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-obd-freeze-frame-decoder/185283)
**Author:** [@1mcgeek\_181571](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1mcgeek_181571)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2022, 10:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-obd-freeze-frame-decoder/185283 "2022-07-23T10:34:16Z")
2015 Impala the Check Engine Light was on , code was P0496 and P0422, dealer replaced the puge solenoid said they found it was not sealed/leaking. Next day CIL back on with new code P0430. Said they found exhaust front f… --- ## [2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - brakes went out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercedes-benz-e-class-brakes-went-out/185406)
**Author:** [@johny01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johny01)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2022, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercedes-benz-e-class-brakes-went-out/185406 "2022-07-23T02:08:35Z")
my brakes went out as i was backing out my car the dash turn red and i cant re call exactly what it said do i need to put new brakes or is there some else some thing else wrong do i have to take it to the dealer o… --- ## [Dragging metal sound with no visible cause](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dragging-metal-sound-with-no-visible-cause/85832)
**Author:** [@amymarie1223](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amymarie1223)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2022, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dragging-metal-sound-with-no-visible-cause/85832 "2022-07-22T23:03:45Z")
My 2007 Toyota Prius occasionally sounds like there is metal dragging somewhere in the front of the car. It usually only happens at low speeds after I have been driving on a highway. If I get out of the car to check. I c… --- ## [2011 Jeep Liberty - Weak airflow from vents after about 20 mins of driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-liberty-weak-airflow-from-vents-after-about-20-mins-of-driving/185366)
**Author:** [@bedford526\_181622](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bedford526_181622)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2022, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-liberty-weak-airflow-from-vents-after-about-20-mins-of-driving/185366 "2022-07-22T14:04:05Z")
Hello all! Last week I finally got around to getting the HVAC distribution box replaced on my Jeep. Before that fix, air was not coming out of any of the dash vents. Everything works fine now in that regard. Air blows … --- ## [Radar damaged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radar-damaged/185378)
**Author:** [@mstrlucky74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mstrlucky74)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2022, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radar-damaged/185378 "2022-07-22T12:31:14Z")
All my sensors on the dash won’t go off. I did pull up To a parking block a while back and heard something underneath the front seem like it pulled. Well the HONDA dealer said I damaged the radar with the bracket and it … --- ## [Any easy ways to treat oxidized paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-easy-ways-to-treat-oxidized-paint/185388)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2022, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-easy-ways-to-treat-oxidized-paint/185388 "2022-07-22T00:50:50Z")
My shoulders are bad, cannot do to much buffing and polishing. Electric buffer I suppose unless someone has found a miracle cure. --- ## [2007 Saturn Ion Starting Issues ONLY After Filling up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saturn-ion-starting-issues-only-after-filling-up/185349)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2022, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saturn-ion-starting-issues-only-after-filling-up/185349 "2022-07-21T22:03:31Z")
Car starts amazing in the winter, mornings, nights whenever. But after I fill up the car, when I go to to crank it, itll try for one sec to flip over then just die. After I take out the keys and try again itll crank cr… --- ## [2022 Kia Sorento transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-kia-sorento-transmission/185359)
**Author:** [@kia\_DUBAI](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kia_DUBAI)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2022, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-kia-sorento-transmission/185359 "2022-07-21T20:13:54Z")
Transmission is not smooth as it its either faster or slower than the engines speed the gear shift timing is not sync with the engine speed and its jerks when slowing down or increasing the speed at lower speed --- ## [2013 Toyota Camry; replaced radiator fan twice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-camry-replaced-radiator-fan-twice/185274)
**Author:** [@juvi159\_181146](https://community.cartalk.com/u/juvi159_181146)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2022, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-camry-replaced-radiator-fan-twice/185274 "2022-07-21T19:25:13Z")
Hey all, I have a 2013 Toyota Camry w approx 110k miles on it. I got into a car accident late Nov 2021. Went through the other party’s insurance and car was taken into the shop and repaired earlier this year, small fam… --- ## [Car radio white noise when not connedted to channel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-radio-white-noise-when-not-connedted-to-channel/185380)
**Author:** [@NotGrendizer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NotGrendizer)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2022, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-radio-white-noise-when-not-connedted-to-channel/185380 "2022-07-21T19:04:25Z")
Why does my car radio make a white noise when not connected to a FM channel? Can I disable this sound? It has sound like this White Noise - YouTube --- ## [2015 Nissan Versa - Headlights burn out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-versa-headlights-burn-out/185345)
**Author:** [@Rev.WilliamPlocar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rev.WilliamPlocar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2022, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-versa-headlights-burn-out/185345 "2022-07-21T18:36:44Z")
Head lights keep burning out monthly. --- ## [AC in 2014 Ford Explorer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-in-2014-ford-explorer/185385)
**Author:** [@Geoff-Price](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Geoff-Price)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2022, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-in-2014-ford-explorer/185385 "2022-07-21T16:48:48Z")
I recently purchased a 2014 Ford Explorer with 107000 miles. The dealer that I bought it from claims that they replaced the AC compressor and recharged it. It does get somewhat cold, especially if it is sitting and idlin… --- ## [2015 Lincoln MKS - Screen too dark](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lincoln-mks-screen-too-dark/185355)
**Author:** [@tomdev](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tomdev)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2022, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lincoln-mks-screen-too-dark/185355 "2022-07-21T00:58:01Z")
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