# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=177 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 178 --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van - Loses power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-express-cargo-van-loses-power/182495)
**Author:** [@jim27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jim27)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2022, 11:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-express-cargo-van-loses-power/182495 "2022-02-15T11:33:33Z")
loos of power when driving --- ## [2008 Toyota Camry hybrid catalytic converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-hybrid-catalytic-converter/182487)
**Author:** [@Tony57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2022, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-hybrid-catalytic-converter/182487 "2022-02-15T00:15:36Z")
Several Toyota Prius in my neighborhood have had their catalytic converters stolen. Since I park my Camry inside I’m not that concerned. But I may have to leave my car out due to some construction on my garage. Are th… --- ## [2018 Honda CR-V taps like a sewing machine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-cr-v-taps-like-a-sewing-machine/182450)
**Author:** [@mic57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mic57)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-cr-v-taps-like-a-sewing-machine/182450 "2022-02-14T21:23:37Z")
engine taps like a broken sewing machine,oil dillution on dip stick possibly gasoline??? weres the fix --- ## [2009 Kia Rondo briefly died after getting wet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-rondo-briefly-died-after-getting-wet/182464)
**Author:** [@Adams392HEMI](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adams392HEMI)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-rondo-briefly-died-after-getting-wet/182464 "2022-02-14T17:49:58Z")
a few years ago, my dad was driving and went through a puddle, and it died. It started up a few minuets later and drove fine. I drained the oil and transmission fluid, and there was no water…not sure what makes it do t… --- ## [To Change Or Not To Change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-change-or-not-to-change/182384)
**Author:** [@wpollock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wpollock)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-change-or-not-to-change/182384 "2022-02-14T19:09:56Z")
My last oil and filter change was on 11/20/2020 at 102200 miles using Mobil One full synthetic 5w20 oil. The vehicle currently has 106700 miles and I am asking if I should be concerned with the oil breaking down due to t… --- ## [Ideas on why car is not starting? Audio included](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ideas-on-why-car-is-not-starting-audio-included/182314)
**Author:** [@jim\_173505](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jim_173505)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ideas-on-why-car-is-not-starting-audio-included/182314 "2022-02-14T15:24:09Z")
Car was running fine then went to start it after sitting for 10 hours and would not start. It is cold in Chicago area. Battery is 12.6 V and all lights and radio come on. Oil level and coolant is fine. There was/is an is… --- ## [Battery or Truck problem? Troubleshooting suggestions welcome](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-or-truck-problem-troubleshooting-suggestions-welcome/182455)
**Author:** [@ndtrek07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ndtrek07)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-or-truck-problem-troubleshooting-suggestions-welcome/182455 "2022-02-14T01:21:29Z")
Holy crap this turned into a long post. TLDR: plow truck battery keeps dying. Replaced alternator & battery cables. Auto parts store says battery is fine. A week later trickle charger says possible battery short. Troub… --- ## [1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee won't start promptly in the cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-jeep-grand-cherokee-wont-start-promptly-in-the-cold/127408)
**Author:** [@terry00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/terry00)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2022, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-jeep-grand-cherokee-wont-start-promptly-in-the-cold/127408 "2022-02-13T18:25:44Z")
When it’s cold . You put the key in the starter whole and you crank it over ,it will not start . leave the key on for awhile you can hear the relays come on it starts right up. Waiting time will differ from 10secounds to… --- ## [2008 Cadillac CTS Coupe won’t go into gear without a noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-cadillac-cts-coupe-won-t-go-into-gear-without-a-noise/182458)
**Author:** [@cleanrite4205](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cleanrite4205)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2022, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-cadillac-cts-coupe-won-t-go-into-gear-without-a-noise/182458 "2022-02-13T02:47:17Z")
My Cad was running great and then it made a strange noise and stop moving. It would not go into gear without making a noise and it sounds like a broken band was spinning around. Any ideas? --- ## [Could a Gear Shifter Cover burn out an ignition solenoid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-a-gear-shifter-cover-burn-out-an-ignition-solenoid/182356)
**Author:** [@sundayDriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sundayDriver)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2022, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-a-gear-shifter-cover-burn-out-an-ignition-solenoid/182356 "2022-02-12T19:42:19Z")
Is there something about a gear shift cover (specifically, this one: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00CFNMBDY) which would cause some kind of solenoid in a 2013 Chevy Impala to burn out which would make it so that after dr… --- ## [P0171, P0174 and P0113 help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0171-p0174-and-p0113-help/182448)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2022, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0171-p0174-and-p0113-help/182448 "2022-02-12T14:07:59Z")
I need your guys help…My 2005 mustang gt has a p0171 and p0174 code as well as p0113 (for the IAT sensor). For starters, the wiring to the MAF connector or the connector itself isn’t visibly damaged. I already replaced… --- ## [Nissan Rouge 2013 transmission problems VIN not under ext warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-rouge-2013-transmission-problems-vin-not-under-ext-warranty/182433)
**Author:** [@kevinr\_179450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevinr_179450)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2022, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-rouge-2013-transmission-problems-vin-not-under-ext-warranty/182433 "2022-02-12T01:15:08Z")
Just picked up a 2013 Rogue and noticed the tranny kind of rough in the “shift to 2nd”. Looked it up and saw there were issues with the CVT. Which also means there definitely shouldn’t be a rough shift. Also has a lit… --- ## [Car not allowing me to change settings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-not-allowing-me-to-change-settings/182441)
**Author:** [@MunLanding](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MunLanding)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-not-allowing-me-to-change-settings/182441 "2022-02-11T22:28:05Z")
Hi, so for weeks I’ve been trying to figure out how to change my auto lock feature so that my car doesn’t automatically unlock every time I park. According to the manual and what I’ve looked up online, I’m supposed to hi… --- ## [Started car with accelerator pressed, straight to redline!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/started-car-with-accelerator-pressed-straight-to-redline/182443)
**Author:** [@Jmcgrady\_179457](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jmcgrady_179457)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/started-car-with-accelerator-pressed-straight-to-redline/182443 "2022-02-11T22:16:22Z")
I was cleaning my floor mats and reinstalled them without realizing the driver side mat was holding the gas pedal down. I started the car and the engine cranked over and roared to about 5k rpm for a brief second before I… --- ## [2002 Ford Explorer - Powertrain problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer-powertrain-problems/182413)
**Author:** [@somethingtothinkon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/somethingtothinkon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer-powertrain-problems/182413 "2022-02-11T21:56:20Z")
ford 2002 to 2005 transforcase start to fall apart after 100.000 to120.000 miles then start to make transmission to shift harder and can damage it like grinding in rev, bang into drive speedo slows down 10 times faster t… --- ## [2014 Ford Fiesta Ticking noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fiesta-ticking-noise/137807)
**Author:** [@Cory\_Hoffer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cory_Hoffer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fiesta-ticking-noise/137807 "2022-02-11T21:12:45Z")
My 2014 ford fiesta has started making a ticking noise occasionally. I have not been able to figure out what causes it as it has happened in cold (\>32F) and warm (45F) right after start or has been running for 20 minute… --- ## [Static or More Serious](https://community.cartalk.com/t/static-or-more-serious/177121)
**Author:** [@geelmore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geelmore)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/static-or-more-serious/177121 "2022-02-11T20:58:17Z")
I own a 2014 Fiesta that I bought primarily to tow behind my motorhome. I’ve owned it for about 3 years. Recently while driving with the radio on, I heard a loud “pop” that sounded like something had fallen on the roof.… --- ## [2009 Cadillac SRX Foggy headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-cadillac-srx-foggy-headlights/182395)
**Author:** [@Denny29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Denny29)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-cadillac-srx-foggy-headlights/182395 "2022-02-11T20:20:35Z")
Headlights are so foggy I can hardly see --- ## [2004 Mazda6 Burning Oil Smell and Sluggish Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda6-burning-oil-smell-and-sluggish-acceleration/85247)
**Author:** [@Cori](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cori)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda6-burning-oil-smell-and-sluggish-acceleration/85247 "2022-02-11T17:58:22Z")
Car Details: 2004 Mazda 6 V6 3.0 L engine automatic transmission with 88,000 miles Car Problem Vignette: After driving for a bit, say 20-30 mins (after my engine gets hot), I start to smell a burning oil smell… --- ## [2015 Ford F-150 - Clicks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-f-150-clicks/182426)
**Author:** [@Kenny32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kenny32)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-f-150-clicks/182426 "2022-02-11T16:32:36Z")
clicking sound on acceleration, and warmup, then ok after that --- ## [1998 Porsche Boxster - Seeking vcar cover advice for outdoor storage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-porsche-boxster-seeking-vcar-cover-advice-for-outdoor-storage/182411)
**Author:** [@jon.bourn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jon.bourn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-porsche-boxster-seeking-vcar-cover-advice-for-outdoor-storage/182411 "2022-02-11T17:10:14Z")
Hi what is the best out door car cover to put over my old Porsche Boxster in the UK. Thank you. --- ## [2017 Toyota Tacoma - Blind spot monitoring offline](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-tacoma-blind-spot-monitoring-offline/182430)
**Author:** [@Jerry07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerry07)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-tacoma-blind-spot-monitoring-offline/182430 "2022-02-11T17:08:45Z")
My dash is displaying “BSM not available” I checked them to make sure all connections are good, any suggestions other then a dealership ? --- ## [Oil Pressure Warning Light…Normal or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-warning-light-normal-or-not/182371)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-warning-light-normal-or-not/182371 "2022-02-10T22:58:25Z")
I live in Maryland and it gets real cold in winter here. Sometimes when I start my cars engine cold and it’s also below freezing outside, I notice my oil pressure warning light stays on for 2-3 seconds after the engine s… --- ## [Engine Sounds Loud At Random Times](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-sounds-loud-at-random-times/182420)
**Author:** [@ttran7700](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ttran7700)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-sounds-loud-at-random-times/182420 "2022-02-11T13:23:13Z")
Normally, my engine sounds fine. At random times, it sounds louder than normal. It’s not a grinding noise. It sounds more like a muffler noise issue, but the issue is random. I would’ve thought a muffler issue would … --- ## [Removing a gear box](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-a-gear-box/182317)
**Author:** [@Markellis3110\_179363](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Markellis3110_179363)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 11:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-a-gear-box/182317 "2022-02-11T11:10:00Z")
Can anyone recommend a tool to safely remove a gear box please ? What’s on the market , ? Thanks --- ## [Transmission Fluid Contamination](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-contamination/182397)
**Author:** [@auto-owner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/auto-owner)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-contamination/182397 "2022-02-11T04:54:52Z")
Is coolant in transmission fluid extremely rare? --- ## [2008 Ford Focus Transmission Repair Cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-focus-transmission-repair-cost/182363)
**Author:** [@screamindivr14567\_179396](https://community.cartalk.com/u/screamindivr14567_179396)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-focus-transmission-repair-cost/182363 "2022-02-11T02:59:12Z")
Recently (a couple days ago), my 2008 Ford Focus started experiencing a problem where when I shift the car into reverse it acts the same way as if it were in neutral. That is to say that it will roll freely and the engin… --- ## [2019 Honda Accord Hybrid: intermittent "brake system" warning light and on-dash warnings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-accord-hybrid-intermittent-brake-system-warning-light-and-on-dash-warnings/150465)
**Author:** [@thegreendrag0n](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thegreendrag0n)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-accord-hybrid-intermittent-brake-system-warning-light-and-on-dash-warnings/150465 "2022-02-11T02:17:44Z")
The next thread triggered me to make this thread: I have 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid, bought in April 2019, 5K miles on odometer, gentle driving It had under a thousand miles on it, when it showed a yellow “brake system”… --- ## [AC Drain in Nissan Sentra SR 2014](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-drain-in-nissan-sentra-sr-2014/182404)
**Author:** [@svanan77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/svanan77)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-drain-in-nissan-sentra-sr-2014/182404 "2022-02-10T14:25:44Z")
My car have water on the passenger floor for sometime. All the while I was mistaken the slush sound of water for a mineral water bottle got stuck under the front passenger seat, Brought my car to get the AC drain chec… --- ## [2019 Nissan Rogue - Slow to warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-rogue-slow-to-warm/182202)
**Author:** [@JohnH16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnH16)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 5:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-rogue-slow-to-warm/182202 "2022-02-10T05:15:40Z")
Thanks for all your wisdom Ray. Question: My 2019 Nissan Rogue is very slow to warm up. Texas is mostly hot but can be as cold as Alaska in winter. I have to drive the Rogue for about 15 minutes at highway speeds before … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=176) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=178)