# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=158 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 159 --- ## [Newest car in pic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newest-car-in-pic/184278)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newest-car-in-pic/184278 "2022-05-26T00:28:41Z")
What might year be in pic? 1962? What’s newest car that can be seen? --- ## [Inner front tire wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inner-front-tire-wear/184268)
**Author:** [@jimkoe329\_179295](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimkoe329_179295)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inner-front-tire-wear/184268 "2022-05-26T00:19:20Z")
My front tires are wearing quicker on the inside 2” ( measured from inner tread out ) Front wheel drive, 130,000 miles, no play in ball joints or tie rods, good struts and all the lower A frame bushing “appear” to be in… --- ## [2019 Mazda CX-5 - back order frustration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-5-back-order-frustration/184261)
**Author:** [@GerlieRyan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GerlieRyan)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2022, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-5-back-order-frustration/184261 "2022-05-25T22:08:26Z")
I bought the car brand new in 2019. Loved it, and I still do. BUT the computer started acting up about a year ago. I noticed the time kept jumping around, and it would suddenly skip through songs, the volume would go up … --- ## [2005 Chrysler Pacifica - looking for Freon port](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pacifica-looking-for-freon-port/184253)
**Author:** [@waynedunlap](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waynedunlap)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2022, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pacifica-looking-for-freon-port/184253 "2022-05-25T13:05:27Z")
a/c not cooling. need location of freon port for refilling freon. --- ## [2006 Pontiac Grand Prix - rocker panel cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-grand-prix-rocker-panel-cost/184232)
**Author:** [@webb47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/webb47)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2022, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-grand-prix-rocker-panel-cost/184232 "2022-05-25T12:38:54Z")
rocker panels 2006-Grand Prix … Need approximate cost for safety check --- ## [Car administrated electric shocks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-administrated-electric-shocks/61488)
**Author:** [@zinadarling](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zinadarling)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2022, 6:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-administrated-electric-shocks/61488 "2022-05-25T06:32:22Z")
Funny thing, I get electric shocks in my car while driving it or parked. I took it to a mechanic who identified a defect in grounding - it goes to the metal body of the car. He said that it would be easy to fix, howe… --- ## [2011 Armada Won't Turn Over on Occasion but does crank after 4 or 5 attempts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-armada-wont-turn-over-on-occasion-but-does-crank-after-4-or-5-attempts/184286)
**Author:** [@barry.littlefield\_180896](https://community.cartalk.com/u/barry.littlefield_180896)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2022, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-armada-wont-turn-over-on-occasion-but-does-crank-after-4-or-5-attempts/184286 "2022-05-25T02:41:09Z")
Having intermittent trouble with a 2011 Armada. Most of the time it cranks fine. On occasion, it will not turn over. All of the dash lights and everything come over but no cranking of the engine… try it four or five … --- ## [How likely am I to receive a penalty if I keep out of state plates and insurance for a lengthy amount of time when relocating to another state?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-likely-am-i-to-receive-a-penalty-if-i-keep-out-of-state-plates-and-insurance-for-a-lengthy-amount-of-time-when-relocating-to-another-state/184125)
**Author:** [@nickc498](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nickc498)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2022, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-likely-am-i-to-receive-a-penalty-if-i-keep-out-of-state-plates-and-insurance-for-a-lengthy-amount-of-time-when-relocating-to-another-state/184125 "2022-05-24T23:20:08Z")
I plan on moving to Texas where emissions testing is done. My car is leaking/burning oil and won’t pass (code p0420). I was thinking of holding on to my current state’s registration and insurance that doesnt do emission… --- ## [Brakes suddenly stopped working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-suddenly-stopped-working/184120)
**Author:** [@profquad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/profquad)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2022, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-suddenly-stopped-working/184120 "2022-05-24T21:49:14Z")
Hi I have an 86 Honda Accord. This morning, the brake pedal started going all the way to the floor. It will pump up a bit firmer after a few pumps, which is not really acceptable. I had a similar issue about 4 years ago,… --- ## [2018 Nissan Leaf - avoiding diagnostic fee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-leaf-avoiding-diagnostic-fee/184241)
**Author:** [@Joseph29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph29)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2022, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-leaf-avoiding-diagnostic-fee/184241 "2022-05-24T16:44:16Z")
Nissan Service, how do you avoid the extra diagnostic charge? They charged me 160.00 to dioagnose a loud muffler --- ## [Spare Tires and Balance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-tires-and-balance/184150)
**Author:** [@JimLowther](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimLowther)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2022, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-tires-and-balance/184150 "2022-05-24T16:42:25Z")
How many of you all get your spares balanced? --- ## [Power windows intermittently stop working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-windows-intermittently-stop-working/184274)
**Author:** [@Kannd86\_143215](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kannd86_143215)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2022, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-windows-intermittently-stop-working/184274 "2022-05-24T16:35:22Z")
I have a 2001 Buick Century and over the past few months, the windows have stopped working for short periods of time. Today, for example, I turned on the car, lowered three of the windows a few inches, drove for a few m… --- ## [1975 351w not moving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1975-351w-not-moving/180288)
**Author:** [@danielscottclark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danielscottclark)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2022, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1975-351w-not-moving/180288 "2022-05-23T15:00:27Z")
I got a 1975 E150 Van with a 351w and a C6 in it. I left it for about 3 weeks and the temperature dropped from like 40s and 50s to like 20s and 30s. Now it wont start or move by hand. I know it may have had a loose tim… --- ## [Chevy Truck not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-truck-not-starting/182938)
**Author:** [@Jordan69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordan69)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2022, 12:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-truck-not-starting/182938 "2022-05-23T12:56:19Z")
Hello everyone, I owned this 1996 Chevy k1500 Vortex V6 4.3L manual since new. I love this truck, so I replaced the engine with a 65,000 miles one about two years ago. I am pretty confident that by now, I have replaced … --- ## [Still getting MAF codes after Replacing MAF sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-getting-maf-codes-after-replacing-maf-sensor/184230)
**Author:** [@ryanbeazer69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryanbeazer69)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2022, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-getting-maf-codes-after-replacing-maf-sensor/184230 "2022-05-23T01:48:42Z")
I just bought a 2005 legacy outback XT with a swapped 2.0l engine and some small mods. T also came with a tuning chip that I’m not sure is helping or adding to the problem. Everything was fine except the maf sensor and a… --- ## [2018 Kia Soul - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-soul-transmission-issues/184179)
**Author:** [@Specialsis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Specialsis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2022, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-soul-transmission-issues/184179 "2022-05-23T01:19:37Z")
Have 2018 Kia Soul that seems to have tranmission problems. Chatters at low speeds, sometimes won’t engage when accelerating. --- ## [2001 Chevrolet Impala wipers stop mid-windshield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-impala-wipers-stop-mid-windshield/184219)
**Author:** [@JohnRitchie1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnRitchie1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2022, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-impala-wipers-stop-mid-windshield/184219 "2022-05-23T00:57:42Z")
Wipers when turn on mist they wipe but stop in middle of windshield. All other options work okay. --- ## [Gas in oil - Kia Optima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-in-oil-kia-optima/184177)
**Author:** [@Herpderp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Herpderp)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2022, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-in-oil-kia-optima/184177 "2022-05-22T19:56:52Z")
My 2013 Optima (2.4L GDI) has recently started getting gas in the oil. I noticed it because my oil pressure light started flickering one day, I checked the oil and the level was way above the F mark and it smelled strong… --- ## [2003 Dodge Dakota - keep heavy load in the truck bed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-dakota-keep-heavy-load-in-the-truck-bed/184249)
**Author:** [@rikdog2001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rikdog2001)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2022, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-dakota-keep-heavy-load-in-the-truck-bed/184249 "2022-05-22T13:11:04Z")
should i put something heavy in my pickup truck bed when i’m not carrying a load --- ## [2022 Toyota RAV4 - wants to go when the brake is on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-toyota-rav4-wants-to-go-when-the-brake-is-on/184212)
**Author:** [@dm45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dm45)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2022, 5:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-toyota-rav4-wants-to-go-when-the-brake-is-on/184212 "2022-05-22T05:12:08Z")
Seems to want to go with brake on? --- ## [Seal Packing on Oil Pan Bolts? Using Rubber Gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seal-packing-on-oil-pan-bolts-using-rubber-gasket/184254)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2022, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seal-packing-on-oil-pan-bolts-using-rubber-gasket/184254 "2022-05-22T04:33:35Z")
I have a 2005 Camry with the U250E automatic transmission. I’m looking at the instructions on how to drain and refill the transmission, remove the filter and replace with a new one. The service manual says that thr… --- ## [Audi fuse pulled now car won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-fuse-pulled-now-car-wont-start/184244)
**Author:** [@Syko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Syko)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2022, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-fuse-pulled-now-car-wont-start/184244 "2022-05-21T23:18:26Z")
(Audi a3 2007 1.6fsi) I pulled out and in fuse f15 in the hood (glow time control device, lambda probes) and now the car does not start. The starter motor rotates but does not start. It can start for 1 second after a whi… --- ## [Should I fit 205/60/R16 instead of 205/55/R16 winter tires on my Mazda 3 2010 GS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-fit-205-60-r16-instead-of-205-55-r16-winter-tires-on-my-mazda-3-2010-gs/179076)
**Author:** [@spyro\_le\_dragon\_mauve\_174694](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spyro_le_dragon_mauve_174694)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2022, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-fit-205-60-r16-instead-of-205-55-r16-winter-tires-on-my-mazda-3-2010-gs/179076 "2022-05-21T18:21:26Z")
Title says all. I saw some Bridgestone WS90 almost 30$ less per tire if I choose the 205/60 model, while my car should avec 205/55. I’ve read a bit about it and it seems OK, but some people seems to say that I need to ch… --- ## [Crv, touchscreen and rear camera don’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crv-touchscreen-and-rear-camera-don-t-work/184247)
**Author:** [@Cabottone\_174982](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cabottone_174982)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2022, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crv-touchscreen-and-rear-camera-don-t-work/184247 "2022-05-21T16:03:10Z")
Crv 2021 (Black!), the touchscreen and rear camera are functioning erratically (sometimes they work, sometimes only 1 works, mostly neither works). Brought the car in to the dealership (KS) they unplugged and plugged bac… --- ## [20 Year Old Spare Tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/20-year-old-spare-tire/183939)
**Author:** [@JimLowther](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimLowther)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/20-year-old-spare-tire/183939 "2022-05-20T21:29:31Z")
I have a 2004 Ford Ranger with a 2003 spare tire–235 70 15 here in north central Texas. It is parked on the drive, but the tire being under the truck it does not get that much UV light. The tire does not have any crack… --- ## [Tires other than OE tires that came with car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-other-than-oe-tires-that-came-with-car/90540)
**Author:** [@Waterbuff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Waterbuff)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-other-than-oe-tires-that-came-with-car/90540 "2022-05-20T21:06:15Z")
I've always stuck by the recommended tire pressure (on the sticker from the car maker) on my cars over the years and stayed with the same size. My thinking has been that the same size tire in the same or very similar typ… --- ## [2010 Mazda Mazda6 - dead battery and heater](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-mazda6-dead-battery-and-heater/184222)
**Author:** [@gary51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gary51)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-mazda6-dead-battery-and-heater/184222 "2022-05-20T20:56:33Z")
power drawn dead battey /all the time isues with heater not working at all --- ## [2009 Chevrolet Impala - “engine hot/AC off” warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-impala-engine-hot-ac-off-warning/184229)
**Author:** [@GeorgeSalsgiver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeSalsgiver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-impala-engine-hot-ac-off-warning/184229 "2022-05-20T20:42:44Z")
when driving on the freeway my dash will display enginehot / A/C off --- ## [2007 Kia Sedona - shut off with warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-sedona-shut-off-with-warning-lights/184235)
**Author:** [@kenny49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kenny49)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-sedona-shut-off-with-warning-lights/184235 "2022-05-20T20:36:24Z")
van shut off on me–these lights came on --abs—tpms–and esc— check engine / battery—which i just bought a new battery— waited 5/ 10 minutes and it started back up— --- ## [2018 Ford Transit Connect - Belt failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-transit-connect-belt-failure/184194)
**Author:** [@Tjacc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tjacc)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-transit-connect-belt-failure/184194 "2022-05-20T19:08:24Z")
My 2018 Transit van, just over 91,000 mileage, suddenly shut of while on the road at 2 a.m leaving me stranded. Had to have it towed to a garage. No warning, no indicator. When the mechanic checked it the next day he inf… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=157) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=159)