# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=15 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 16 --- ## [2012 Dodge Charger Parts - Can't Get Parts! HELP PLEASE!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-charger-parts-cant-get-parts-help-please/187490)
**Author:** [@tylerhoops43\_183056](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tylerhoops43_183056)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2025, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-charger-parts-cant-get-parts-help-please/187490 "2025-05-26T14:37:11Z")
I have a 2012 Dodge Charger. It failed the inspection because of an emergency brake cable issue. I need the cables but the dealer and my mechanic tell me that the parts are unavailable. I guess we have two of the three … --- ## [Peugeot 2008 misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peugeot-2008-misfire/200437)
**Author:** [@nour.eldin.radwan.3599\_192662](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nour.eldin.radwan.3599_192662)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2025, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peugeot-2008-misfire/200437 "2025-05-25T13:08:22Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve got a Peugeot 2008 MK1 with a 1.6 VTi engine. Usually, it misfires on cold start for a few seconds, then runs fine. However, today it misfired as usual but continued misfiring, the cooling fan turned … --- ## [08 Prius back passenger tire seizes up if not driven](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-prius-back-passenger-tire-seizes-up-if-not-driven/200446)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2025, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-prius-back-passenger-tire-seizes-up-if-not-driven/200446 "2025-05-26T04:22:28Z")
08 prius The back passenger tire tends to seize up if not drive for a couple days? I have to go in reverse and put in drive (rock the car back and forth) to un freeze the tire? Any thoughts? --- ## [Are all full synthetics created equal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-all-full-synthetics-created-equal/200308)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2025, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-all-full-synthetics-created-equal/200308 "2025-05-25T16:30:57Z")
I just got thru with a oil change from a nearby shop and it occurred to me that there was the possibility of the mechanic not using the recommended viscosity.. For my Versa, Nissan generally recommends 0W-20 synthetic oi… --- ## [Box Trailer Leaf Springs Rubbing Frame](https://community.cartalk.com/t/box-trailer-leaf-springs-rubbing-frame/200418)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 5:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/box-trailer-leaf-springs-rubbing-frame/200418 "2025-05-24T05:23:04Z")
I have a small box trailer with leaf springs. I heard squeaking noises under it and found that the springs lay under the metal frame of the trailer with no type of rubber cushions. Attached is a picture. Shouldn’t there … --- ## [2014 Cadillac SRX - Can't turn stuff off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cadillac-srx-cant-turn-stuff-off/200394)
**Author:** [@Michaelb32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michaelb32)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cadillac-srx-cant-turn-stuff-off/200394 "2025-05-24T00:07:29Z")
Windshield wipers, heater , light all running at the same time and could not turn off --- ## [1997 Toyota Camry - Off and on issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-toyota-camry-off-and-on-issues/200381)
**Author:** [@Hank40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hank40)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-toyota-camry-off-and-on-issues/200381 "2025-05-23T18:08:55Z")
Car runs fine for days then rough. Check engine light comes on, flashes. Days later it’s running okay again. Why? --- ## [2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen - Sunroof leaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen-sunroof-leaking/200328)
**Author:** [@ladybug8847](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ladybug8847)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen-sunroof-leaking/200328 "2025-05-23T14:47:15Z")
I am leary of the sunroof leaking. Has that been a problem? --- ## [1970 Nissan Datsun 1600 Fairlady - Seeking mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-nissan-datsun-1600-fairlady-seeking-mechanic/200376)
**Author:** [@Peggy39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peggy39)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-nissan-datsun-1600-fairlady-seeking-mechanic/200376 "2025-05-23T12:54:52Z")
I need a mechanic in the Albuquerque, NM area who works on Datsuns, specifically, a 1070 510 wagon. --- ## [2012 Mazda CX-7 - Massive banging after CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-cx-7-massive-banging-after-cel/200368)
**Author:** [@Cc54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cc54)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-cx-7-massive-banging-after-cel/200368 "2025-05-23T04:06:08Z")
If a week prior your oil light comes on so u add a litre only of oil then during the week u do heaps of driving, come the next weekend u leave the car sitting for the weekend go to start it and its making a massive bangi… --- ## [2005 Pontiac Montana SV6 - Beep Beep Beep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-montana-sv6-beep-beep-beep/200326)
**Author:** [@TSairo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TSairo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-montana-sv6-beep-beep-beep/200326 "2025-05-22T21:01:51Z")
There was an alarm causing the vehicle to beep continuously. It said it was due to a rear sliding door not being closed all the way, they all were, and latched. No other related issue was shown but the beeping. After tur… --- ## [2013 Infiniti FX35 - CEL after fuel door left open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-infiniti-fx35-cel-after-fuel-door-left-open/200364)
**Author:** [@Vic50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vic50)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-infiniti-fx35-cel-after-fuel-door-left-open/200364 "2025-05-22T16:25:26Z")
Engine light came on today. My fuel door was open and I needed gas. Everything else seems fine. Any ideas --- ## [2013 Ford Focus - Intermittent issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-focus-intermittent-issues/200388)
**Author:** [@Allman09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Allman09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-focus-intermittent-issues/200388 "2025-05-22T14:16:39Z")
sometimes it will start straight away i then go to do a bit of shopping and it will not start so i leave it for a short time like ten minutes and it starts, I have this problem daily --- ## [Occasional trouble starting my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/occasional-trouble-starting-my-car/200383)
**Author:** [@julieg75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/julieg75)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/occasional-trouble-starting-my-car/200383 "2025-05-22T03:58:54Z")
2005 Matrix, manual transmission, appx 218K. Latest professional tune-up was about 5K ago. I had the battery, starter, and alternator tested a couple days ago and they all looked fine. Starting last week my car someti… --- ## [How Long Have You Ordered Parts From RockAuto?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-have-you-ordered-parts-from-rockauto/200362)
**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-have-you-ordered-parts-from-rockauto/200362 "2025-05-22T03:22:37Z")
Let’s see the RockAuto magnets you’ve collected thus far. Tester --- ## [2007 Honda Odyssey - How do I replace a solenoid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-odyssey-how-do-i-replace-a-solenoid/200366)
**Author:** [@PankajSud](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PankajSud)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-odyssey-how-do-i-replace-a-solenoid/200366 "2025-05-21T13:18:52Z")
2007 Honda Odyssey VTEC Solenoid Replacement --- ## [What exactly holds a drive shaft into a FWD transmission, and how to properly reinstall?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-exactly-holds-a-drive-shaft-into-a-fwd-transmission-and-how-to-properly-reinstall/199042)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2025, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-exactly-holds-a-drive-shaft-into-a-fwd-transmission-and-how-to-properly-reinstall/199042 "2025-05-20T18:56:35Z")
I am replacing all of the struts on my 2004 Toyota Corolla with new quick-struts. I already did the passenger side, which was not too difficult, and cleaned up the rotor with a sanding block and fine-grit sandpaper, and… --- ## [2008 Toyota Corolla - Fan is not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-corolla-fan-is-not-working/200344)
**Author:** [@Likomeno](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Likomeno)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2025, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-corolla-fan-is-not-working/200344 "2025-05-19T13:26:18Z")
Fan not running automatically. Allion a15 --- ## [Identifying water leaks in the 99-06 Chevys](https://community.cartalk.com/t/identifying-water-leaks-in-the-99-06-chevys/200302)
**Author:** [@christianscars](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christianscars)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2025, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/identifying-water-leaks-in-the-99-06-chevys/200302 "2025-05-18T22:53:21Z")
I’m having some moisture and leaks in my car when I leave it in the rain overnight, the right passenger floor is squishy some mornings so I have to clean it all out and mold treat it but I haven’t had to signature smell … --- ## [Emissions over the years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emissions-over-the-years/56941)
**Author:** [@Andyt59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andyt59)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2025, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emissions-over-the-years/56941 "2025-05-18T21:57:18Z")
Years ago when I was in high school (ok, 1991 - 1995) I remember in auto mechanics class, we were on the topic of emissions and how it has improved over the years. The instructor, knowing my family was (and still is… --- ## [Odd overheating issue equinox](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-overheating-issue-equinox/200282)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2025, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-overheating-issue-equinox/200282 "2025-05-18T21:28:02Z")
Found a 07 equinox for sale. Overheating. 3.4 v6 My speciality. Seller mentioned it has new headgaskets. Heads were milled/checked. New waterpump. New radiator. Keeps overheating. I fix them but seems all usual items hav… --- ## [Car jerks when I change gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-jerks-when-i-change-gears/200300)
**Author:** [@osahodion\_193657](https://community.cartalk.com/u/osahodion_193657)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2025, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-jerks-when-i-change-gears/200300 "2025-05-18T19:21:42Z")
I just noticed that my Honda Accord V6 jerks when I change gear .the mechanic told me it could be the engine seating.pls I need advice here. --- ## [Denso Spark Plug - Twin Tip is cheaper?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/denso-spark-plug-twin-tip-is-cheaper/200222)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2025, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/denso-spark-plug-twin-tip-is-cheaper/200222 "2025-05-18T15:44:38Z")
2009 Corolla, 145k Believe its time to replace the Sparks. This link says TwinTip increase fuel efficiency/mileage: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=6643564 But priced lower here compared to long life: ht… --- ## [Warped Rotors and Wheel Bearings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warped-rotors-and-wheel-bearings/200307)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2025, 11:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warped-rotors-and-wheel-bearings/200307 "2025-05-17T11:14:32Z")
For the last three months, I’ve had a front-end shimmy when applying the brakes. It usually happens at highway speed. I suspect it’s a warped rotor. I jacked up the car, checked the front wheels and neither one of them h… --- ## [Replacement sorrento turn signal socket misalignment, help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-sorrento-turn-signal-socket-misalignment-help/200310)
**Author:** [@nifty\_193663](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nifty_193663)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-sorrento-turn-signal-socket-misalignment-help/200310 "2025-05-16T20:12:13Z")
Hi - I replaced the faulty headlight assemblies on my 2013 kia sorrento several years ago. (After repeated bulbs dying too fast, wire harnesses melting, etc - was a recall.) It’s been on good behavior since then. Last … --- ## [Good Fuse Brand?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-fuse-brand/200298)
**Author:** [@riverofwind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riverofwind)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-fuse-brand/200298 "2025-05-16T18:17:44Z")
China strikes again! Apparently fuse brand matters if my research is correct. What’s everybody’s favorite fuse brand? Also for my 2002 BMW 330Ci E46 should I get ATO/ATC fuses? Thanks. --- ## [Soliciting Suggestions to Remove a Hard-to-Reach Fastener](https://community.cartalk.com/t/soliciting-suggestions-to-remove-a-hard-to-reach-fastener/200177)
**Author:** [@carburatediron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carburatediron)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/soliciting-suggestions-to-remove-a-hard-to-reach-fastener/200177 "2025-05-15T18:36:00Z")
Take a look at the image below. I need to get at the black cover nestled behind, and just to the left of, that corrugated metal clad line. To clear that line out of my way, I need to remove a 24mm x 5mm fastener from… --- ## [2018 Honda HR-V - Gas gauge hates rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-hr-v-gas-gauge-hates-rain/200261)
**Author:** [@EliseK1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EliseK1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-hr-v-gas-gauge-hates-rain/200261 "2025-05-15T14:10:38Z")
Gas gauge fails in rain --- ## [Abs, brake light, ac blower not blowing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-brake-light-ac-blower-not-blowing/200284)
**Author:** [@Pkenner1\_193647](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pkenner1_193647)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-brake-light-ac-blower-not-blowing/200284 "2025-05-15T03:54:27Z")
2008 isuzu, ascender with a 175,000+ miles. runs smooth. At startup the other day the abs light came on and brake came on at the same time the air conditioner stopped blowing inside. You can hear and feel the compressor … --- ## [Can't start honda civic - Battery good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-start-honda-civic-battery-good/200270)
**Author:** [@lucky\_nugget](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lucky_nugget)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-start-honda-civic-battery-good/200270 "2025-05-14T17:38:19Z")
2011 Honda Civic Sedan - 170k miles. About a month ago I go out to my car and it won’t start. Assuming the battery is dead I have a buddy help me jump it, which was unsuccessful for a very long time. Eventually someone c… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=14) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=16)