# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=160 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 161 --- ## [Engine won't turn over on 1st try](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-wont-turn-over-on-1st-try/37505)
**Author:** [@pnrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pnrobb)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2022, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-wont-turn-over-on-1st-try/37505 "2022-05-12T23:57:31Z")
When my car as been sitting for several hours or overnight, the engine won't turn over the first time I try to start the car. It always starts on the second try. I had the fuel filter replaced, but it didn't help. T… --- ## [1981 Toyota Starlet Lifters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1981-toyota-starlet-lifters/184105)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2022, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1981-toyota-starlet-lifters/184105 "2022-05-12T23:22:45Z")
This was a caller topic on a recent Car Talk podcast (originally broadcast in 1992 I think). Caller said she’d had her car’s lifters replaced three times, $1200 P & L each time. The symptom was a clicking noise. Three… --- ## [2006 GMC Sierra 1500 - Wiring question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-sierra-1500-wiring-question/184083)
**Author:** [@elreshem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elreshem)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2022, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-sierra-1500-wiring-question/184083 "2022-05-12T14:01:49Z")
replaced the transmission in a 2006 gmc sierra 1500 4 wheel drive with a tranny from a 1999 chevy trailblazer, have no gears at all , is there a difference in wiring for signal to the tranny --- ## [2016 GMC Sierra 1500 - Diesel in the wrong vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-gmc-sierra-1500-diesel-in-the-wrong-vehicle/184077)
**Author:** [@Bigdaddydrg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bigdaddydrg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2022, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-gmc-sierra-1500-diesel-in-the-wrong-vehicle/184077 "2022-05-12T12:53:51Z")
Can diesel mess up a transmission in a gasoline motor --- ## [1997 Buick Park Avenue - Wiper motor bushing search](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-buick-park-avenue-wiper-motor-bushing-search/184068)
**Author:** [@DanaT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanaT)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2022, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-buick-park-avenue-wiper-motor-bushing-search/184068 "2022-05-12T01:09:23Z")
Unable to fine wiper motor bushings. The bushing that connects the wiper arm to the ball on the wiper motor needs to be replaced. Unable to find. Contacted mfg Dorman. They claim to never made replacements. --- ## [2016 Honda CR-V - idle vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v-idle-vibration/184104)
**Author:** [@GuyPhelps](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GuyPhelps)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2022, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v-idle-vibration/184104 "2022-05-11T23:55:37Z")
2016 Honda CRV-LX Eng 2.4 Idle vibration after engine warmed up. RPM drop causing vibration. --- ## [Cooling system round 3?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-system-round-3/183790)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2022, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-system-round-3/183790 "2022-05-11T23:47:55Z")
i want to at least attempt to fix my car before i sell it. 2007 equinox 3.4 NEW water pump. New thermostat. Both rad hoses are hot and not collapsed. cooling fans WORK. heatercore is flushed and works fine. good heat. … --- ## [2013 Hyundai Azera - Won't crank despite lots of working parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-azera-wont-crank-despite-lots-of-working-parts/184057)
**Author:** [@RogerBurchell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RogerBurchell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2022, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-azera-wont-crank-despite-lots-of-working-parts/184057 "2022-05-11T23:33:12Z")
car wont crank battery good starter good battery in fob replaced with new one --- ## [1991 Toyota Pickup - Fuel filter location?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-toyota-pickup-fuel-filter-location/184071)
**Author:** [@wkelly121212](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wkelly121212)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2022, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-toyota-pickup-fuel-filter-location/184071 "2022-05-11T23:16:17Z")
Where is the fuel filter located? I bet it has never been changed. --- ## [2010 Mercury Mariner - Brakes are dragging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercury-mariner-brakes-are-dragging/184079)
**Author:** [@jb51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jb51)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2022, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercury-mariner-brakes-are-dragging/184079 "2022-05-11T23:15:53Z")
Having problems with brakes dragging --- ## [Water coming out of tailpipe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-coming-out-of-tailpipe/184095)
**Author:** [@kiara0927\_180743](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kiara0927_180743)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2022, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-coming-out-of-tailpipe/184095 "2022-05-11T21:34:06Z")
Me and my daughter was driving home about 4 days ago and when we pulled in the Van started to vibrate then it died I tried to start it back but it would just turn over wouldn’t start, I checked the oil it was fine but no… --- ## [2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac - How much for a headliner?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-sport-trac-how-much-for-a-headliner/184052)
**Author:** [@Rudedogg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rudedogg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2022, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-sport-trac-how-much-for-a-headliner/184052 "2022-05-11T21:01:44Z")
How much for a headliner on a truck. --- ## [Honda CR-V 2002 Dead Battery and Oil Dashboard Light Only](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-cr-v-2002-dead-battery-and-oil-dashboard-light-only/184075)
**Author:** [@sunlover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sunlover)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2022, 8:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-cr-v-2002-dead-battery-and-oil-dashboard-light-only/184075 "2022-05-11T08:37:34Z")
I left my lights on yesterday and my car battery died. My key fob would not work even. I manually unlocked the car and tried to start the car, at which time the alarm went off and thankfully the alarm responded to the … --- ## [Leaky Muncie](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-muncie/184062)
**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2022, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-muncie/184062 "2022-05-11T00:25:02Z")
Hello, I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on my leaky transmission. I know I said make and model is a firebird however I’m fairly confident this transmission is out of a 1965 chevelle if that makes any d… --- ## [2010 Mercury Mariner - Brake won't release](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercury-mariner-brake-wont-release/184081)
**Author:** [@jb5157](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jb5157)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2022, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercury-mariner-brake-wont-release/184081 "2022-05-11T01:00:17Z")
problem with brake not releasing put new caliber on --- ## [How Quickly Do Overtightened Lug Nuts Damage a Rotor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-quickly-do-overtightened-lug-nuts-damage-a-rotor/184012)
**Author:** [@kcac\_1\_157641](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kcac_1_157641)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-quickly-do-overtightened-lug-nuts-damage-a-rotor/184012 "2022-05-10T23:53:49Z")
The tire store touched all four wheels on my vehicle, and overtightened the lug nuts on the front wheels. It was a struggle to loosen them with a four-way wrench - I ended up using a 24" breaker bar on a few of them. Is… --- ## [Starter Problems on 2001 GMC Sierra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-problems-on-2001-gmc-sierra/184072)
**Author:** [@acw036\_180726](https://community.cartalk.com/u/acw036_180726)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-problems-on-2001-gmc-sierra/184072 "2022-05-10T23:29:08Z")
My truck wouldn’t crank this morning (just one loud click). After checking that the battery was ok, I bought a new starter. After installation, the truck still won’t turnover. It tries to turn but just doesn’t quite get … --- ## [Trunk gutter rusted out BAD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-gutter-rusted-out-bad/183982)
**Author:** [@wkeaton24\_180635](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wkeaton24_180635)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-gutter-rusted-out-bad/183982 "2022-05-10T20:18:33Z")
So just bought a 92 Mazda protege and it had standing water in the trunk and the trunk gutters are rusted like crazy and even spots around the rear glass have bad rust spots. When it has rained all the floor was getting … --- ## [2010 Toyota Camry - Shiny dash help request](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-camry-shiny-dash-help-request/184016)
**Author:** [@stevewise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stevewise)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-camry-shiny-dash-help-request/184016 "2022-05-10T19:02:48Z")
The dash has a very sticky and reflective materiel and causes driving in the sunlight to be extremely hazardous. can you recommend a solution? --- ## [What could a mechanic do to fry both an alternator and starter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-could-a-mechanic-do-to-fry-both-an-alternator-and-starter/183263)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-could-a-mechanic-do-to-fry-both-an-alternator-and-starter/183263 "2022-05-10T15:22:04Z")
The slave cylinder in the hydraulic clutch system of my truck recently failed and I took it to a shop and had the entire clutch set replaced. When I went to go pickup the truck, the battery light was on. They tested it… --- ## [2011 Toyota Highlander - Towing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-highlander-towing/184042)
**Author:** [@ICU2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ICU2)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-highlander-towing/184042 "2022-05-10T13:26:50Z")
Have an old 17’ Boston Whaler redo… Want to pull behind my car 2.7 4 cylinder? Boat & trailer is about 1500lbs with gear…can tow without considerable damage on tranny? usually about 4 persons in car only 3 miles from do… --- ## [Strange electrical issue C5 Exclusive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-electrical-issue-c5-exclusive/184034)
**Author:** [@Irishpride988\_180691](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Irishpride988_180691)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2022, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-electrical-issue-c5-exclusive/184034 "2022-05-09T21:40:13Z")
Hi community, I am having some trouble working out an electrical fault with my car. After receiving it back from the garage after having both head gaskets replaced, they advised my battery was ‘shot’. Upon trying to tu… --- ## [2014 GMC Terrain - Paint peeling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-gmc-terrain-paint-peeling/161270)
**Author:** [@Shawn04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shawn04)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2022, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-gmc-terrain-paint-peeling/161270 "2022-05-09T21:22:15Z")
My paint is peeling on the hood right beside the silver accent cover. --- ## ['92 Mazda Protege abnormally High RPM on highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-mazda-protege-abnormally-high-rpm-on-highway/7561)
**Author:** [@ewilson90](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ewilson90)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2022, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-mazda-protege-abnormally-high-rpm-on-highway/7561 "2022-05-08T21:16:02Z")
I have 5-speed manual transmission '92 mazda protege. When I drive on the highway at about 65mph the rpm is about 3500 in 5th gear. Is this normal, or is there something I could do about this? --- ## [2005 Volvo XC70 - Automanual issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volvo-xc70-automanual-issue/184040)
**Author:** [@gm36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gm36)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2022, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volvo-xc70-automanual-issue/184040 "2022-05-08T16:28:13Z")
vehicle console shifter falls into manual slot from drive automatic if make a sharp turn --- ## [A/c compressor replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-compressor-replacement/181225)
**Author:** [@Andrewyatt4\_178529](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrewyatt4_178529)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2022, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-compressor-replacement/181225 "2022-05-08T15:42:48Z")
Honda CR-V (2006) Gen 2 ‘Black death’ aircon system I am second owner, 170,000kms It had the original a/c compressor replaced by Honda at around 40,000kms Now compressor is making a small thud when switched on and so… --- ## [New tires Vredestein?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tires-vredestein/183870)
**Author:** [@wavyonwheels](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wavyonwheels)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2022, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tires-vredestein/183870 "2022-05-08T14:09:14Z")
I have tires purchased in 2015 on a 2012 car with a persistent leak in 2. I do not believe the dealership replaced the valves or sensors when they put on the new tires. I am thinking 12 year old valves and batteries are … --- ## [2007 Chrysler Sebring - Oil warning, but I have oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-sebring-oil-warning-but-i-have-oil/184032)
**Author:** [@Davo31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Davo31)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2022, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-sebring-oil-warning-but-i-have-oil/184032 "2022-05-08T02:39:25Z")
My oil light comes on and it dings (noise) but I’m not low on oil and I can still drive it. What’s up? --- ## [Steering noise? Not a whine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-noise-not-a-whine/184038)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2022, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-noise-not-a-whine/184038 "2022-05-07T21:01:36Z")
I have a torrent and equinox. Same elec boost steering on both. The torrent has a moaning type sound when you turn wheel left or right. Sounds lower, in the rack area. But, the rack is connected to the struts. The rack i… --- ## [2017 GMC Acadia - Wheel coating coming off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-acadia-wheel-coating-coming-off/184014)
**Author:** [@Janet38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Janet38)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2022, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-acadia-wheel-coating-coming-off/184014 "2022-05-07T21:34:31Z")
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