# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=157 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 158 --- ## [Engine oil dipstick down halfway after 130km highway drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-oil-dipstick-down-halfway-after-130km-highway-drive/184295)
**Author:** [@Hoganobi\_180582](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hoganobi_180582)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-oil-dipstick-down-halfway-after-130km-highway-drive/184295 "2022-05-30T18:03:29Z")
Hi everyone, so i own a lexus es300 2003 presently with 264,000 miles on it and it is losing oil progressively. There’s no major repairs done on it ever and i had a previous complaint here where it is losing speed but it… --- ## [2005 Odyssey - rough start with overheating engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-odyssey-rough-start-with-overheating-engine/40028)
**Author:** [@thomacartalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thomacartalk)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-odyssey-rough-start-with-overheating-engine/40028 "2022-05-30T17:09:17Z")
My wife's 2005 Honda Odyssey has this problem since June, 2009 and the dealers have not been able to figure it out. We have spent about $1500 to no effect. This problem recurs about 3 weeks after a trip to the dealer t… --- ## ['17 Chev Cruze Service power steering warning, abs , traction control, brake and power steering lights on, will start but stuck in park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/17-chev-cruze-service-power-steering-warning-abs-traction-control-brake-and-power-steering-lights-on-will-start-but-stuck-in-park/184385)
**Author:** [@spannerspinner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spannerspinner)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/17-chev-cruze-service-power-steering-warning-abs-traction-control-brake-and-power-steering-lights-on-will-start-but-stuck-in-park/184385 "2022-05-30T13:56:38Z")
2017 Chev Cruze with a little over 4000 kms on it. Service power steering warning, abs , traction control, brake and power steering lights on, will start but stuck in park. I’ve searched other forums and have found man… --- ## [Brakeclean instead of starter fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakeclean-instead-of-starter-fluid/82984)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 4:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakeclean-instead-of-starter-fluid/82984 "2022-05-30T04:13:47Z")
So my 85 snow blower has a couple of times busted primer push button, I tied off the line and a shot of starter fluid and it is good to go. Snowed again, and may need more starter fluid, and the local parts store is sold… --- ## [Car wont go into reverse + transmission leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-go-into-reverse-transmission-leak/184369)
**Author:** [@santos.orenga\_180962](https://community.cartalk.com/u/santos.orenga_180962)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-go-into-reverse-transmission-leak/184369 "2022-05-30T01:29:24Z")
Hey, so i own a 2006 ford mustang v6, i have been driving it for the past 3 months and 2 days ago i started my car to go to work and it wouldn’t go into reverse. I’d put it in reverse and there wouldn’t be any clicking i… --- ## [Uneven new rotor wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uneven-new-rotor-wear/184361)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2022, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uneven-new-rotor-wear/184361 "2022-05-29T18:39:50Z")
Pic 2 is new Audi with 250 miles. 3rd pic is at 750 miles. Dealer said the rotors need to get miles and will even out. pic Of bare rotor is my car sitting Outside after 6 months. Same issue? --- ## [2015 Subaru Legacy - flashing lights and trans trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-legacy-flashing-lights-and-trans-trouble/184364)
**Author:** [@cochiloco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cochiloco)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2022, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-legacy-flashing-lights-and-trans-trouble/184364 "2022-05-29T03:41:37Z")
Car runs okay then all lights flash and tranny doesnt work --- ## [2017 Kia Forte - Maestro Unit Plug-in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-forte-maestro-unit-plug-in/184359)
**Author:** [@ThomasKia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThomasKia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2022, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-forte-maestro-unit-plug-in/184359 "2022-05-28T23:17:31Z")
Talked to Kia rep. No place to plug in a Maestro A r unit. Unit should show selected engine specs, highway speed, and a ton of options. Cost is around $200 + installation. Maestro A r says it works in 2017 Kia Forte5, b… --- ## [Ford edge 2011 noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-edge-2011-noise/184300)
**Author:** [@brandonbootz\_180912](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brandonbootz_180912)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2022, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-edge-2011-noise/184300 "2022-05-28T23:08:14Z")
Hi please help i replaced the control arm and tie rods and swaybar link on my 2011 ford edge sel front wheel drive becuase i heard clunking noises when i turned and then i replaced them and now the clunking noise is ther… --- ## [Bad wheel bearing VS New wheel bearing 2022](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-wheel-bearing-vs-new-wheel-bearing-2022/184352)
**Author:** [@www.ttt5461\_180950](https://community.cartalk.com/u/www.ttt5461_180950)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2022, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-wheel-bearing-vs-new-wheel-bearing-2022/184352 "2022-05-28T18:50:35Z")
Read the description in this YouTube video --- ## [Tire popped hit a curb and now rear axle is pushed in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-popped-hit-a-curb-and-now-rear-axle-is-pushed-in/184350)
**Author:** [@spikebenway\_180949](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spikebenway_180949)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2022, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-popped-hit-a-curb-and-now-rear-axle-is-pushed-in/184350 "2022-05-28T15:19:01Z")
Last week my rear pass tire popped and I hit a curb due to it. Axle seems to be pushed in a bit on that side and the rear driver side is pushed out as well. There is now also a clunking sound when I press the brake pedal… --- ## [2014 Cadillac SRX - Battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cadillac-srx-battery-drain/184175)
**Author:** [@bersi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bersi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2022, 10:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cadillac-srx-battery-drain/184175 "2022-05-28T10:36:11Z")
Battery drain causing dead battery. When not on front wiper blades will turn on even if the selector switch is off. Blades will intermittently turn on and off. Can find no obvious draws. --- ## [2020 Toyota RAV4 - Wiring harness](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-rav4-wiring-harness/184318)
**Author:** [@Vern12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vern12)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2022, 5:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-rav4-wiring-harness/184318 "2022-05-28T05:00:01Z")
I have a Rav 4 and I had a check hybrid system - take to dealer warning come on. The dealer discovered the hi-voltage wiring harness needed replacing. 2 weeks later we received the part and it was installed. The cost to … --- ## [2019 Toyota RAV4 - Odd malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-rav4-odd-malfunction/184324)
**Author:** [@yakiper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yakiper)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2022, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-rav4-odd-malfunction/184324 "2022-05-28T04:23:55Z")
SRS malfunction after 37000 miles. No accidents. It starts once per 2 weeks, every week, every 3rd day and now everyday. Seems like, because of driver seat belt. --- ## [2010 Ford Focus turn signals don't work and car doors won't lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-focus-turn-signals-dont-work-and-car-doors-wont-lock/184322)
**Author:** [@skizzy4325\_180926](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skizzy4325_180926)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2022, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-focus-turn-signals-dont-work-and-car-doors-wont-lock/184322 "2022-05-28T01:20:18Z")
Yea so I wen’t in my car yesterday and noticed that the doors werent locked, I though I had a door that wasn’t fully closed but when I double checked the doors still wouldn’t lock, and when I started driving I noticed th… --- ## [Car shaking between the speed of 20 to 40 KM/H ONLY!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shaking-between-the-speed-of-20-to-40-km-h-only/102972)
**Author:** [@Tayyab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tayyab)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2022, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shaking-between-the-speed-of-20-to-40-km-h-only/102972 "2022-05-28T01:01:13Z")
I'm having a strange issue with my Hyundai Sonata 2011; that whenever I accelerate my car it goes fine from 0 to 20 KM/H but from 20 to 40 KM/H (or to be more precisely 30 to 40 KM/H) my car significantly shakes and afte… --- ## [Jerk at slow speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jerk-at-slow-speeds/184346)
**Author:** [@Springemergence\_180947](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Springemergence_180947)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2022, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jerk-at-slow-speeds/184346 "2022-05-28T00:41:22Z")
Edit: 2013 Acura Rdx So my car gets a jerk at 7 and 20 mph while accelerating and also while reducing the speed without enaging the breaks at the same speeds. While accelerating the jerk is like a forward push and while… --- ## [2008 Chevy Cobalt Dash Not Working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevy-cobalt-dash-not-working/184343)
**Author:** [@calebringabell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/calebringabell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevy-cobalt-dash-not-working/184343 "2022-05-27T22:03:40Z")
My 2008 Chevy Dashboard stopped showing me my speed, how much gas I have, and RPMs. No lights come on. We checked all fuses and couldn’t find it. We went to auto zone to get a code without getting any. Any help as to w… --- ## [6 Hours To Install Front Brake Hoses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6-hours-to-install-front-brake-hoses/184303)
**Author:** [@PintoKid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PintoKid)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6-hours-to-install-front-brake-hoses/184303 "2022-05-27T16:16:15Z")
I took my wife’s 2017 Ford Edge into a dealer for a recall on both the front brake hoses yesterday. I can’t complain about anything at the dealer except one thing. It took 6 hours. I’ve done this job myself and I’d estim… --- ## [2003 GMC Savana 1500 -Peeling paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-savana-1500-peeling-paint/184305)
**Author:** [@andear2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andear2)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-savana-1500-peeling-paint/184305 "2022-05-27T13:11:24Z")
My GMC 2003 SAVANA paint was pealing. I took it to the dealer where I bought it. They said they couldn’t help. Called GM they couldn’t help. I finally had to do something so it wouldn’f rust. I had it painted ($6.000) in… --- ## [Doesnt want to start but runs fine once started](https://community.cartalk.com/t/doesnt-want-to-start-but-runs-fine-once-started/184215)
**Author:** [@dfbrogdon73\_180841](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dfbrogdon73_180841)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 5:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/doesnt-want-to-start-but-runs-fine-once-started/184215 "2022-05-27T05:49:26Z")
It’s a 2002 Sequoia runs fine if you can get it to start if changed fuel pump, cleaned fuel tank. Changed fuel pressure regulator, cleaned and replace o rings on injectors. Checked all vacuum lines. If I spray starting f… --- ## [2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - Burn (a lot of) oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-burn-a-lot-of-oil/184298)
**Author:** [@Luke19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Luke19)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-burn-a-lot-of-oil/184298 "2022-05-27T04:49:59Z")
This car burns one quart oil within 500 miles. I just replaced the starter and transmission. It has 115,000 miles as of today ! Geez, what am I to do?? --- ## [2004 chevy classic Charging system not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-classic-charging-system-not-working/184283)
**Author:** [@Stinky1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stinky1)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-classic-charging-system-not-working/184283 "2022-05-27T04:03:57Z")
2004 Chevy Classic 250,000 miles on the clock. -battery was replaced during early 2020 (the one it replaced was probably 4-6 years old) -alternator/serpentine belt was replaced probably six months prior to that after b… --- ## [Loud Squeaking Noise from rear wheels?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-squeaking-noise-from-rear-wheels/184338)
**Author:** [@wwcabbie\_180939](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wwcabbie_180939)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-squeaking-noise-from-rear-wheels/184338 "2022-05-27T03:59:06Z")
I don’t drive my 2012 Xterra frequently maybe 1x week and for the past 6 weeks there’s been an increasing squeaking noise that starts once the car is moving and lasts for maybe 2-3 minutes. After that for as long as I’m … --- ## [2017 Dodge Ram Van - Resonates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-ram-van-resonates/184316)
**Author:** [@Norm20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Norm20)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-ram-van-resonates/184316 "2022-05-26T23:17:47Z")
There is a resonating, harmonic vibration (with associated roaring noise) present at highway speeds in my Ram Promaster City Van. --- ## [2009 Jeep Wrangler - Remote locks odd behavior](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-wrangler-remote-locks-odd-behavior/184321)
**Author:** [@sthatch11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sthatch11)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-wrangler-remote-locks-odd-behavior/184321 "2022-05-26T23:14:42Z")
jeep remote lock works intermittently and lights are coming on and off periodically after locking as if remote was getting pressed. battery good in key. --- ## [2012 Volkswagen Beetle - Shuts down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-beetle-shuts-down/184329)
**Author:** [@Hulda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hulda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-beetle-shuts-down/184329 "2022-05-26T22:42:33Z")
Beetle 2012 shuts down while driving, have to stop and restart. sometimes its not possible until after few hours, sometimes its stuck in park, does not start VW company in ICELAND does not know anything and can not fix.… --- ## [2019 Ford Escape - Gate will not latch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-escape-gate-will-not-latch/184308)
**Author:** [@PO\_dinNE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PO_dinNE)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-escape-gate-will-not-latch/184308 "2022-05-26T18:30:16Z")
Same problem as kfadler above: lift gate won’t latch after lowering. Have taken my 2 2019 Escapes to a dealership many times with no positive results. The lift gate supposedly always latches for them. Yes, I bought 2 of … --- ## [2010 Nissan Titan - AC Quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-titan-ac-quit/184292)
**Author:** [@Sunshine02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sunshine02)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 6:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-titan-ac-quit/184292 "2022-05-26T06:06:56Z")
AC not working. Auto tech said it was the blend door motor on driver’s side. Most of them have to be replaced. Should be a recall. Have to remove dash. --- ## [Use of Lucas Oil Treatment: Only at oil change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-of-lucas-oil-treatment-only-at-oil-change/184074)
**Author:** [@frank1492\_177012](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frank1492_177012)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-of-lucas-oil-treatment-only-at-oil-change/184074 "2022-05-26T04:42:28Z")
I realize some people will say bad for your engine, but I had good luck in reducing oil consumption so will continue to use it. The company says use at every oil change. Over time as oil is added between changes, the ra… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=156) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=158)