# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=198 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 199 --- ## [Car caught on fire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-caught-on-fire/180429)
**Author:** [@Blackheart0007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blackheart0007)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-caught-on-fire/180429 "2021-11-03T21:25:53Z")
Hi guys, while I was driving my car caught on fire. The alternator wire it was burned. Can any one help me figure out the repair cost for something like this ? --- ## [2012 Cherokee 5.7L Camshaft Lifters/Rollers Destruction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cherokee-5-7l-camshaft-lifters-rollers-destruction/180137)
**Author:** [@OverlandG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OverlandG)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cherokee-5-7l-camshaft-lifters-rollers-destruction/180137 "2021-11-03T18:38:02Z")
Hey all…My step daughter has a 2012 Cherokee with the 5.7L V8 Hemi with 162k miles. The lifters/rollers ate the camshaft. At this point she doesnt know what to do with the vehicle. It is an Overland edition and it is exc… --- ## [Car won't stay started](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-stay-started/180418)
**Author:** [@amisfitlife\_164142](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amisfitlife_164142)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-stay-started/180418 "2021-11-03T16:33:07Z")
My husband has a 1999 Ford ranger. His truck will start then immediately sputter like it is about to die. When he lays on the gas to try and get more power it continues to sputter then eventually dies and hus battery ga… --- ## [2014 Mitsubishi Outlander "Sport" Starter Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-starter-replacement/180420)
**Author:** [@TwoBigWheels](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwoBigWheels)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-starter-replacement/180420 "2021-11-03T16:27:58Z")
Anyone have to change their starter? It’s buried under intake manifold and would like to know what needs to be removed to make job easy/time efficient as possible Thanks in advance --- ## [Aluminum Oil Pan vs. Steel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aluminum-oil-pan-vs-steel/16307)
**Author:** [@whopper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/whopper)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aluminum-oil-pan-vs-steel/16307 "2021-11-03T02:30:43Z")
I plan to replace the aluminum oil pan (mechanic has stripped the drain hole thread) with a STEEL one. (Better thread life and easier to repair). My question is: Will the reduced oil cooling (steel vs. aluminum) be sig… --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Camaro - Weird heat damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-camaro-weird-heat-damage/180404)
**Author:** [@LEEStewart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LEEStewart)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-camaro-weird-heat-damage/180404 "2021-11-03T00:07:23Z")
Heat shield didnt protect the starter and the soloniod. the soloniod wire melted and the heat damaged the soloniod. Replaced the starter, soloniod and soloniod wire now the car will not crank. --- ## [2006 Subaru Impreza OVERHEATING](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-impreza-overheating/180382)
**Author:** [@Tucker-Manis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tucker-Manis)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-impreza-overheating/180382 "2021-11-02T18:01:36Z")
New post because i didn’t fully explain what had happened. car began overheating one day. fixed a few things right off the bat and replaced the radiator and thermostat. coolant isn’t leaking anywhere and no white/milky f… --- ## [Dealer Says That I Need a New Fuel Tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-says-that-i-need-a-new-fuel-tank/179638)
**Author:** [@MyMazda3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MyMazda3)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-says-that-i-need-a-new-fuel-tank/179638 "2021-11-02T20:54:52Z")
I took my car in for a rattle and apparently the Dealer said that a baffle or baffles have broken off inside the fuel tank. I didn’t get the sense that the young man at the dealership knew if this was something that was … --- ## [Inside tire wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inside-tire-wear/180226)
**Author:** [@shaunmichael000\_177853](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shaunmichael000_177853)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inside-tire-wear/180226 "2021-11-02T16:43:39Z")
My wife’s 2018 Jeep Cherokee was wearing the inside front tires badly. So I took it to get alignment and new tires. The garage which has been around forever and always seemed very reliable, put new tires on and checked a… --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Traverse - Battery issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-traverse-battery-issues/180384)
**Author:** [@Chilly23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chilly23)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-traverse-battery-issues/180384 "2021-11-02T16:01:02Z")
Vehicle drains battery sometimes overnight other times you will be driving and the battery voltage will drop the Vehicle will start losing power then die three new alternators and two new batteries and main computer --- ## [Advice on new Bilstein shocks leaking after 2 days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-new-bilstein-shocks-leaking-after-2-days/179869)
**Author:** [@bndibx\_177592](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bndibx_177592)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-new-bilstein-shocks-leaking-after-2-days/179869 "2021-11-02T15:17:32Z")
Hi everyone, I very recently acquired a VW Golf 2014 MK7 with 80,000 km. I took it for service inspection a few days ago & noticed that the rear left suspension had leaked a while back (before I even owned the car) & had… --- ## [2014 Toyota RAV4- Where are my presets?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-rav4-where-are-my-presets/180329)
**Author:** [@Denny97](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Denny97)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-rav4-where-are-my-presets/180329 "2021-11-02T00:43:17Z")
I love your column Ray, I have a 2014 RAV4 and recently changed the battery. Everything went well (I thought), until I checked the radio to reset the channels. The entire Radio/App console is stuck in a ‘re-boot’ cycle…n… --- ## [Help with Old Mustang -](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-old-mustang/180289)
**Author:** [@BFlynn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BFlynn)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-old-mustang/180289 "2021-11-02T00:34:39Z")
I’m going to apologize in advance for not having all the relevant info. A good buddy of mine has a 1970 Mach 1 Mustang. He has a habit of dumping a bunch of money into, driving it for a few weeks, and then putting it in… --- ## [1996 Saturn SL2, sitting since last summer (over a year)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-saturn-sl2-sitting-since-last-summer-over-a-year/180348)
**Author:** [@jb79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jb79)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-saturn-sl2-sitting-since-last-summer-over-a-year/180348 "2021-11-02T00:27:37Z")
All, I haven’t had to use it and it has low miles, like 75-80K if I remember. I think the starter went out on it last summer and haven’t been able to get it started. Yes I changed out that all too common temp sensor a c… --- ## [Coolant Temperature Not Showing on Cluster Gauge - Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-temperature-not-showing-on-cluster-gauge-honda-civic/180368)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-temperature-not-showing-on-cluster-gauge-honda-civic/180368 "2021-11-02T00:24:41Z")
I have a 2020 Honda Civic. Starting a few weeks ago I noticed that there was no indication on the cluster gauge for the coolant. I turned off the car and turned it back on. It appeared and worked as normal. So I started… --- ## [1994 Buick Century 3.1 v6 fuel pressure regulator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-buick-century-3-1-v6-fuel-pressure-regulator/180345)
**Author:** [@michael\_a\_kraft\_177958](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michael_a_kraft_177958)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-buick-century-3-1-v6-fuel-pressure-regulator/180345 "2021-11-02T00:09:36Z")
The fuel pressure on my 1994 Century 3.1 V6 is low ( 35ish psi). It should be in the 47 psi range. I’ve replaced the fuel pump with no change. Now, I’m working on replacement of the fuel pressure regulator. It is an abso… --- ## [2005 Ford Mustang - Dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-mustang-dies/180322)
**Author:** [@Jimmy48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jimmy48)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-mustang-dies/180322 "2021-11-02T00:21:41Z")
When I try to start car the tach moves up as the car tries to start and almost immediately it dies. --- ## [2007 FJ Cruiser-AC Blows Hot Air AFTER Engine Coolant Service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-fj-cruiser-ac-blows-hot-air-after-engine-coolant-service/180360)
**Author:** [@FJCGrrl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FJCGrrl)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2021, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-fj-cruiser-ac-blows-hot-air-after-engine-coolant-service/180360 "2021-11-01T23:57:19Z")
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser Base Model 2 wheel drive V6 (241Ci) 4.0L (1GR-FE), MFI Mileage: 100,800 Hello All: Can the engine coolant system/fluid directly or indirectly affect AC performance? Or, can an engine coolant… --- ## [2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jeep-grand-cherokee-battery-drain/180327)
**Author:** [@AlSchaut](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlSchaut)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2021, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jeep-grand-cherokee-battery-drain/180327 "2021-11-01T13:40:03Z")
Paramedic battery drain 04 WJ 4.0 L??? --- ## [2010 Buick LaCrosse - Window won't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-buick-lacrosse-window-wont-work/180332)
**Author:** [@EduardoCordero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EduardoCordero)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2021, 1:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-buick-lacrosse-window-wont-work/180332 "2021-11-01T01:40:24Z")
drive window not work --- ## [P0700 and P0751 clearned, than got P0700 and P0974, also noice while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0700-and-p0751-clearned-than-got-p0700-and-p0974-also-noice-while-driving/180341)
**Author:** [@jb79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jb79)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2021, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0700-and-p0751-clearned-than-got-p0700-and-p0974-also-noice-while-driving/180341 "2021-10-31T19:41:29Z")
Title says it all for the most part. The car is very noisy while driving. I got the first 2 codes a couple days ago, cleared it to be sure, and then the other codes came up. I suspect trans. I read to try finding a clea… --- ## [Husband too hard on my Jeep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/husband-too-hard-on-my-jeep/4818)
**Author:** [@JenFer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JenFer)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2021, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/husband-too-hard-on-my-jeep/4818 "2021-10-31T15:22:20Z")
I just bought a 2007 Jeep Wrangler X four months ago. It's my pride and joy. My problem is my husband. It seems when something doesn't go his way and he is driving, he shifts way too hard. When I say something he say… --- ## [2005 Honda Pilot cranks without start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-pilot-cranks-without-start/180316)
**Author:** [@Charlie02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charlie02)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2021, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-pilot-cranks-without-start/180316 "2021-10-31T14:21:46Z")
My 2005 Honda Pilot EX will not start. It cranks but no start. All I hear is one click and the fuel pump coming on but that’s is it nothing else. I replace the stare in July of 2021 I also replaced the alternator in m… --- ## [Check engine light. Still](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-still/180319)
**Author:** [@terryardon1970\_177939](https://community.cartalk.com/u/terryardon1970_177939)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2021, 10:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-still/180319 "2021-10-31T10:15:30Z")
My 2018 Chevy trax motor flux at stop sign n lights. Sometimes turns off 40,000 mile regular maintenance. Auto z fist said air filter changed. Not something frozen it says. Tract continues to struggle at stops. --- ## [2010 Nissan Altima - Wrong fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-altima-wrong-fuel/180286)
**Author:** [@allencharmee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allencharmee)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2021, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-altima-wrong-fuel/180286 "2021-10-31T02:20:21Z")
My Son Put Diesal Gas in my car. What do i need to do --- ## [2000 dodge stratus continuous horn blowing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-dodge-stratus-continuous-horn-blowing/180188)
**Author:** [@pmargolis\_144671](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pmargolis_144671)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2021, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-dodge-stratus-continuous-horn-blowing/180188 "2021-10-31T02:13:14Z")
So now my horn is blowing constantly. It started one day this summer after it had been in the sun for a long time. I found that inserting a folded piece of card paper in one of the crevices on top of the steering wheel s… --- ## [2017 GMC Canyon windshield leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-canyon-windshield-leak/180309)
**Author:** [@Carl03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carl03)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2021, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-canyon-windshield-leak/180309 "2021-10-31T01:06:24Z")
Windsheild is leaking water running dow inside of windsheild, any one have this problem? --- ## [2010 Jeep Liberty transmission slip question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jeep-liberty-transmission-slip-question/180314)
**Author:** [@chuck44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chuck44)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2021, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jeep-liberty-transmission-slip-question/180314 "2021-10-31T00:02:01Z")
2 wheel drive . after backing out of driveway and putting into drive, I have to let it set for 10 seconds before taking off or tranny will slip. if I wait 10 seconds no problems. no one can tell me whats wrong. only has… --- ## [Car throwing code after repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-throwing-code-after-repair/180234)
**Author:** [@Jeris-Guse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeris-Guse)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2021, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-throwing-code-after-repair/180234 "2021-10-30T22:38:53Z")
Long story short I got my catalytic converter replaced, then my transfer case chain two days later as they said it was the cause of noise I was hearing during acceleration/deceleration. (Didn’t drive it but maybe 10 mins… --- ## [What is this sensor? It's leaking oil I think](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-sensor-its-leaking-oil-i-think/180274)
**Author:** [@Keenanjg15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keenanjg15)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2021, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-sensor-its-leaking-oil-i-think/180274 "2021-10-30T22:24:45Z")
Hi, so this part is leaking oil directly onto the gearbox. I’m pretty sure the engine is a 4g93 SOHC. It’s from a 2002 Lancer wagon. It’s a manual, don’t know if that helps. It seems simple enough to unscrew, and I thoug… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=197) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=199)