# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=19 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 20 --- ## [2014 honda crv starter motor replacement question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-crv-starter-motor-replacement-question/199730)
**Author:** [@kamran.s.malik\_193315](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kamran.s.malik_193315)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2025, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-crv-starter-motor-replacement-question/199730 "2025-04-04T23:41:33Z")
I have 2014 CRV. it started giving intermittent starting issues. 200K Km. Battery is new. Changed the relay. Changed the starter switch. Checked starting in neutral. It seems that its a starter issue. Bought a used grade… --- ## [Full synthetic high milage oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/full-synthetic-high-milage-oil/199723)
**Author:** [@Georgefocus2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Georgefocus2)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/full-synthetic-high-milage-oil/199723 "2025-04-03T21:33:08Z")
I recently put full synthetic high milage in my used 09 ford focus with 134k miles and at first I noticed a better response and smooth driving. But the second day the car felt different. Heavy, like I have heavy load in… --- ## [2017 Subaru Outback - Battery terminal switch works great](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-outback-battery-terminal-switch-works-great/199708)
**Author:** [@rstrick97](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rstrick97)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-outback-battery-terminal-switch-works-great/199708 "2025-04-03T20:17:21Z")
Dealer recommended a kill switch device to switch off battery negative terminal when not driven. Working so far. --- ## [2008 Prius - only rear-passenger turn signal / hazard light works](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-prius-only-rear-passenger-turn-signal-hazard-light-works/199725)
**Author:** [@gruntsparkles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gruntsparkles)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-prius-only-rear-passenger-turn-signal-hazard-light-works/199725 "2025-04-03T16:52:35Z")
If the hazard lights are turned on, only the rear-passenger light blinks. (nothing blinking in front) If signalling a right turn, the rear-passenger light only blinks rapidly. If signalling a left turn, no lights blink… --- ## [2023 Hyundai Tucson - Engine issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-hyundai-tucson-engine-issues/199721)
**Author:** [@JerrySiering](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerrySiering)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-hyundai-tucson-engine-issues/199721 "2025-04-03T15:51:24Z")
After driving at speeds 40 or higher I stopped briefly, kept the engine running and tried to accelerate but the car wouldn’t allow me to drive past 20 MPH. Once the engine was shut off for awhile it acted normal. It happ… --- ## [Truck drags when turning sharp left or right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-drags-when-turning-sharp-left-or-right/199715)
**Author:** [@M\_camerlin\_193303](https://community.cartalk.com/u/M_camerlin_193303)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2025, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-drags-when-turning-sharp-left-or-right/199715 "2025-04-02T18:03:30Z")
When I turn the wheels of my trump sharply it feels like it struggles to move. This just started. --- ## [2018 Subaru Outback - How long will the starter last?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-outback-how-long-will-the-starter-last/198381)
**Author:** [@john\_lindblom\_197608](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john_lindblom_197608)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2025, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-outback-how-long-will-the-starter-last/198381 "2025-04-02T17:38:05Z")
I have a 2018 Subaru Outback with 100,000 miles. How long will the starter last. I average 3 trips a day. That works out to starting the car 6 times a day. I live is Minnesota so it gets cold in the winter. --- ## [What Is This Part On A 87 Ranger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-part-on-a-87-ranger/199668)
**Author:** [@mmvp911\_185967](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmvp911_185967)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2025, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-part-on-a-87-ranger/199668 "2025-04-01T17:18:22Z")
--- ## [Oil on my engine is it a big problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-on-my-engine-is-it-a-big-problem/199649)
**Author:** [@Djcool1432008\_192823](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Djcool1432008_192823)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2025, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-on-my-engine-is-it-a-big-problem/199649 "2025-04-01T17:16:59Z")
I have recently been working on my car a lot more and was replacing the exhaust manifold when I noticed a jet black-like dry slime thing all over my transmission. I have been under my car and seen this stuff before just … --- ## [2016 Nissan Leaf - leaky AC high-pressure hose - can I replace it DIY?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-leaf-leaky-ac-high-pressure-hose-can-i-replace-it-diy/199633)
**Author:** [@andyjens\_193251](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andyjens_193251)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2025, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-leaf-leaky-ac-high-pressure-hose-can-i-replace-it-diy/199633 "2025-03-30T23:10:28Z")
2016 Nissan Leaf, 55k miles. AC stopped blowing cold. took it to Midas and they diagnosed a cracked connection fitting in the high-pressure hose where it connects to the condenser. $600 and change to repair. I can find t… --- ## [2021 Nissan Kicks - Engine issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-nissan-kicks-engine-issues/199684)
**Author:** [@WillieMTaylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WillieMTaylor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2025, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-nissan-kicks-engine-issues/199684 "2025-03-30T20:41:18Z")
The car want speed up cuts off in drive. 2021 Nissan Kicks SV FWD 4D UTV -4.16L Gasoline engine. 28300 miles --- ## [Flashing check engine light Mercury Grand Marquis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashing-check-engine-light-mercury-grand-marquis/199659)
**Author:** [@Expose.the.truth.530\_193262](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Expose.the.truth.530_193262)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2025, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashing-check-engine-light-mercury-grand-marquis/199659 "2025-03-30T15:26:37Z")
My uncle has a 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis that has a check engine light that flashes once it warms up and then after about five minutes the light goes solid and stops blinking. It also loses power and feels like the car … --- ## [Help with Nissan Fault codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-nissan-fault-codes/199674)
**Author:** [@djnlockhart\_193268](https://community.cartalk.com/u/djnlockhart_193268)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2025, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-nissan-fault-codes/199674 "2025-03-29T22:18:46Z")
Recently purchased a NV200 and I have driven it for roughly 170 Miles. I had some dash light come on and my change gear notification light kept flashing. The van then goes into limp mode, I reset the codes and didn’t hap… --- ## [Help me find a small coolant leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-find-a-small-coolant-leak/198476)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2025, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-find-a-small-coolant-leak/198476 "2025-03-29T12:20:45Z")
I have a 2007 Mazda 3 with 203K miles. I noticed a small puddle of coolant under the car after parking on a modest down slope. The coolant level was well below the MIN level. Removing the engine undercover showed that i… --- ## [Need suspension advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-suspension-advice/199657)
**Author:** [@Svnthrain30\_193259](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Svnthrain30_193259)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2025, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-suspension-advice/199657 "2025-03-29T02:31:17Z")
I have a 2012 Camaro with 240,000 miles. It still has the original suspension. Currently, my front tires are wearing heavily on the inside tread. Should I pay to get an alignment done, and probably have them tell me that… --- ## [Subaru rear main oil seal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-rear-main-oil-seal/199647)
**Author:** [@michaelgarrity\_183240](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaelgarrity_183240)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-rear-main-oil-seal/199647 "2025-03-28T17:22:01Z")
2012 outback. If the rear main oil seal is leaking will oil be visible on the flywheel? --- ## [2011 Kia Sorento - Goes into limp mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-goes-into-limp-mode/199625)
**Author:** [@Joeboy85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joeboy85)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-goes-into-limp-mode/199625 "2025-03-28T15:50:09Z")
Goes to limp mode tac.quit --- ## [Can worn out ignition coils damage the spark plugs, and vice-versa](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-worn-out-ignition-coils-damage-the-spark-plugs-and-vice-versa/199638)
**Author:** [@ronnyw\_193256](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ronnyw_193256)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-worn-out-ignition-coils-damage-the-spark-plugs-and-vice-versa/199638 "2025-03-28T05:32:38Z")
I’d love to hear the community’s thoughts on a theory my mechanic shared after diagnosing 4 worn spark plugs and 2 faulty ignition coils in my 4-cylinder car. The first theory is that the two defective ignition coils ca… --- ## [2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid - Crashed - Can it be fixed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2025-toyota-camry-hybrid-crashed-can-it-be-fixed/199579)
**Author:** [@SHARON231](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SHARON231)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2025, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2025-toyota-camry-hybrid-crashed-can-it-be-fixed/199579 "2025-03-27T22:06:24Z")
My new 2025 Toyota Camry XSE was backed into on driver side passenger door can the door be fixed or replaced. Thanks --- ## [2006 Toyota Corolla won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-wont-start/199593)
**Author:** [@vidnyanbhumika\_193242](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vidnyanbhumika_193242)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2025, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-wont-start/199593 "2025-03-27T13:52:19Z")
Hi. I have a 2006 Toyota Corolla and it won’t start. When I turn the key, lights come on on the dash, it shows me my mileage, it lights up the check engine and check battery lights on the left-hand side of the dash, it s… --- ## [Needing Some OEM Hose Clamps for a 2004-2008 Chevrolet Aveo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/needing-some-oem-hose-clamps-for-a-2004-2008-chevrolet-aveo/199621)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2025, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/needing-some-oem-hose-clamps-for-a-2004-2008-chevrolet-aveo/199621 "2025-03-27T04:52:36Z")
I am actually needing these parts for my 2002 Daewoo Lanos, but the engine is basically the same, and uses the same timing belt and water pump, the same coolant crossover pipe (GM P/N 96180035 or 96273608), and the same … --- ## [Tire arrangement for front and rear axles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-arrangement-for-front-and-rear-axles/199594)
**Author:** [@mercury07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercury07)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-arrangement-for-front-and-rear-axles/199594 "2025-03-26T18:49:32Z")
I have to replace 2 tires on the rear axle, the front tires are from 2 different brands, size, brand of the replacement tires will be the same as one the front, should the tires in the front be matching? How do I… --- ## [2014 Toyota Tundra 4WD Truck - Passing issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-tundra-4wd-truck-passing-issue/199590)
**Author:** [@ScottSwartz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScottSwartz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-tundra-4wd-truck-passing-issue/199590 "2025-03-26T23:34:56Z")
As my 2014Tundra would not shift to passing gear, I had to have the air injection pump relaced, it fixed the problem. Is this covered by Toyota? --- ## [2017 Subaru Forester - What should I pay for the 100K maintenance?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-what-should-i-pay-for-the-100k-maintenance/199556)
**Author:** [@jbrennan06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbrennan06)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-what-should-i-pay-for-the-100k-maintenance/199556 "2025-03-26T21:42:19Z")
100,000 mile maintenance --- ## [Academic / esoteric question on early Toyota timing belt engines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/academic-esoteric-question-on-early-toyota-timing-belt-engines/199545)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/academic-esoteric-question-on-early-toyota-timing-belt-engines/199545 "2025-03-26T20:10:55Z")
As I search for my next old Sienna, the question about the consequences of a timing belt failure loom large. Specifically, which ones have interference engines. For the record, my 1999 Sienna with 331,201 miles on the c… --- ## [How do I fix my 87 ranger from shutting off by itself](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-fix-my-87-ranger-from-shutting-off-by-itself/199603)
**Author:** [@mmvp911\_185967](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmvp911_185967)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-fix-my-87-ranger-from-shutting-off-by-itself/199603 "2025-03-26T18:55:36Z")
I replaced my 1987 Ford ranger spark plugs, coil, rotor, distributor cap, and spark plug wires. After I started it up it ran beautifully and then shut off after it shut off I cranked it again all it did was crank. I then… --- ## [Nissan Frontier's 2005 owner's manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-frontiers-2005-owners-manual/199596)
**Author:** [@beefykenny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beefykenny)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-frontiers-2005-owners-manual/199596 "2025-03-26T03:22:07Z")
Hey everyone, I recently bought a 2005 Nissan Frontier pickup truck, and I’ve been searching everywhere for the correct owner’s manual but haven’t had any luck. The only manuals I’ve found online, including this one, ar… --- ## [2016 Ford Escape - Battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-battery-drain/199469)
**Author:** [@meme47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meme47)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-battery-drain/199469 "2025-03-25T20:26:08Z")
overnight battery drain --- ## [Gear is stuck on Park for 2008 BMW 328xi / Water Leaks in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-is-stuck-on-park-for-2008-bmw-328xi-water-leaks-in/199604)
**Author:** [@cool2day\_192980](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cool2day_192980)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-is-stuck-on-park-for-2008-bmw-328xi-water-leaks-in/199604 "2025-03-25T16:06:45Z")
This old BMW’s gear is stuck on “Park.” Battery: I though the culprit may be the old battery, but a tester (ANCEL BA101) says that the battery is fine. B/c the battery is drained (car has been parked and not driven … --- ## [Perfect fit all season floor mats for my new car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/perfect-fit-all-season-floor-mats-for-my-new-car/60258)
**Author:** [@pepito9123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pepito9123)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2011, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/perfect-fit-all-season-floor-mats-for-my-new-car/60258 "2011-01-23T17:12:05Z")
I am trying to look for an all season floor mat that is specifically designed for my Hyundai Tucson 2011. But I am not able to find any that are specifically cut for my car :S Any ideas where I can find it? Also, seat co… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=18) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=20)