# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=213 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 214 --- ## [2017 Subaru Forester battery problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-battery-problems/116444)
**Author:** [@jlee35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jlee35)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-battery-problems/116444 "2021-08-27T16:09:01Z")
Anyone having battery issues with thei 2017 Forester? Mine has died 6x, with the battery being replaced, since 2/17. The dealer kept telling me to drive it more, which sounds ridiculous, but I did what they said, but it … --- ## [2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class motor oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercedes-benz-slk-class-motor-oil-leak/178983)
**Author:** [@Alanbrad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alanbrad)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercedes-benz-slk-class-motor-oil-leak/178983 "2021-08-27T14:37:10Z")
I have a motor oil leak coming from the back of the motor --- ## [2011 Acura MDX - Oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-acura-mdx-oil-consumption/178985)
**Author:** [@BlueDog27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BlueDog27)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-acura-mdx-oil-consumption/178985 "2021-08-27T13:33:12Z")
engine burns 1 quart of oil every 1,000 miles 2011 MDX --- ## [2005 Honda Civic fluctuating temp gauge, not heating well](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-fluctuating-temp-gauge-not-heating-well/172955)
**Author:** [@kmj4458](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmj4458)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 12:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-fluctuating-temp-gauge-not-heating-well/172955 "2021-08-27T12:16:03Z")
2005 Honda Civic 190,000 miles. The car does not heat up fast like it used to. Thermostat has been replaced. On a couple recent occasions, the temp gauge fluctuated between normal, fully hot and cold (up and down and bac… --- ## [2016 Volvo XC60 - coolant leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volvo-xc60-coolant-leak/178981)
**Author:** [@Deb10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deb10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 9:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volvo-xc60-coolant-leak/178981 "2021-08-27T09:47:38Z")
I have a 2016 Volvo XC60. I drove the car and stopped with engine running to throw out trash as I was leaving home. The message on dash said “Engine coolant low. Drive safely.” I had coolant levels checked and hardly … --- ## [1996 Nissan Truck error code/computer question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-nissan-truck-error-code-computer-question/178687)
**Author:** [@Bradynorris74\_176692](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bradynorris74_176692)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-nissan-truck-error-code-computer-question/178687 "2021-08-27T03:39:55Z")
I’m getting a p0446 code for the evap canister vent valve. The valve is new and works fine with 12V directly from the battery. It also works fine jumping it from the positive pin at the valve plug to frame ground, but t… --- ## [Acura CL - Tires go where...?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-cl-tires-go-where/178822)
**Author:** [@faqbbjww](https://community.cartalk.com/u/faqbbjww)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-cl-tires-go-where/178822 "2021-08-27T01:53:03Z")
I’ve got 4 bad tires and can only afford two so back to the question, where do i put my bad tires on the front or on the rear --- ## [2011 Volkswagen Golf clicking on right turns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-golf-clicking-on-right-turns/178925)
**Author:** [@SM05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SM05)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-golf-clicking-on-right-turns/178925 "2021-08-27T00:21:18Z")
Hello I have a 2011 VW sport wagon, gas 2.5 liter with 190,000 Kilometers on it. When turning right with some load a "clicking " noise is present and comes from the drivers side wheel. When going straight no noise. The… --- ## [Blinker blinks fast](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinker-blinks-fast/80605)
**Author:** [@dennismichael](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dennismichael)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinker-blinks-fast/80605 "2021-08-26T22:41:36Z")
When I turn on my left blinker it blinks real fast and the front blinker doesn't work. I have changed the bulb and it still doesn't work what is wrong? --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Camaro - Month-long fix failed to solve issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-camaro-month-long-fix-failed-to-solve-issue/178944)
**Author:** [@bburlin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bburlin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-camaro-month-long-fix-failed-to-solve-issue/178944 "2021-08-26T20:13:14Z")
the engine would shut over unexpectedly. Put in the local Chevrolet dealer, where I purchased it. They had for over a month coordinating with General Motors running diagnostics for 16 hours. They thought the problem w… --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Suburban touchscreen malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-suburban-touchscreen-malfunction/178958)
**Author:** [@Bob27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob27)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-suburban-touchscreen-malfunction/178958 "2021-08-26T19:25:29Z")
Touchscreen takes control over dash info screen only when it is in closed position. Displays audio info over driving info. --- ## [Radio And Gauge Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-and-gauge-issues/178950)
**Author:** [@rowan.branc\_176897](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rowan.branc_176897)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-and-gauge-issues/178950 "2021-08-26T17:41:19Z")
I recently got a 2003 350z that seemed very clean. The dash backlight didn’t work so I took a look under the dash and found a red wire hanging loose and was going to throw power at it and see what it did. As I was trying… --- ## [Frozen tight Spark Plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frozen-tight-spark-plugs/19830)
**Author:** [@oman88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oman88)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2008, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frozen-tight-spark-plugs/19830 "2008-09-21T22:18:25Z")
I have platinum plugs that have been in my truck a long time. I can't get them out and am afraid they will snap. Any ideas? Has anyone dealt with this? --- ## [Cat replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cat-replacement/178489)
**Author:** [@professord14\_176559](https://community.cartalk.com/u/professord14_176559)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cat-replacement/178489 "2021-08-26T13:43:49Z")
I have a 2014 Chevy Cruze 120k miles I changed the Cat but the PO420 code on my scan tool came lean bank 1 but it comes up 2 time before changing my front cat it come up 3 times on my scan tool trying to figure out wh… --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Trax - Rolled on its own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-trax-rolled-on-its-own/178946)
**Author:** [@hauck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hauck)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-trax-rolled-on-its-own/178946 "2021-08-26T13:19:30Z")
i was driving and at a complete stop at a light. And all of a sudden the car started rolling all by itself. almost hitting the semi in front of me i was scared put the car in park and shut the car off. --- ## [2011 GMC Acadia won’t start after engine replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-acadia-won-t-start-after-engine-replacement/178937)
**Author:** [@DeejayGunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeejayGunner)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-acadia-won-t-start-after-engine-replacement/178937 "2021-08-26T13:10:21Z")
Engine locked up so had the motor replaced now it appears that the security system will not let the vehicle start. Have had locksmiths come over they couldn’t reset the key NOW WONDERING WHAT TO DO NEXT. (Mechanic is ab… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Express 2500 - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-express-2500-transmission-issues/178941)
**Author:** [@Barr56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barr56)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-express-2500-transmission-issues/178941 "2021-08-25T23:25:16Z")
Transmission going out. Need repair shop --- ## [Coolant leaked out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leaked-out/178882)
**Author:** [@michpinz\_176824](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michpinz_176824)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leaked-out/178882 "2021-08-25T23:23:49Z")
After driving 10 miles, turned car off and coolant poured out from under car. Didn’t overheat. No idiot light came on. Checked for leaks. 8 hours later, reservoir tank at 1/3, not leaking at all. I did top off the tank … --- ## [2017 Chrysler Pacifica rear backup camera unavailable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-rear-backup-camera-unavailable/178935)
**Author:** [@Johngalt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johngalt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-rear-backup-camera-unavailable/178935 "2021-08-25T22:48:14Z")
2017 Chrysler Pacifica. rear back up camera stating that it’s unavailable. usually i get a blue screen or a pink screen. Sometimes it’s just the lines flashing. --- ## [Don't Skip the Additional Recommendations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dont-skip-the-additional-recommendations/178927)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dont-skip-the-additional-recommendations/178927 "2021-08-25T22:24:04Z")
Every week or two there’s a posting here about someone having their car in for scheduled 30K/60K/90K maintenence and being told the car should have some additional service done. The overwhelming response is that the cust… --- ## [Airstreaming a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Passenger Vans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airstreaming-a-2014-mercedes-benz-sprinter-passenger-vans/178911)
**Author:** [@Superdisc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Superdisc)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airstreaming-a-2014-mercedes-benz-sprinter-passenger-vans/178911 "2021-08-25T03:20:22Z")
How much does it cost to airstream it? --- ## [Air Conditioner Causing Thump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner-causing-thump/178813)
**Author:** [@william969](https://community.cartalk.com/u/william969)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner-causing-thump/178813 "2021-08-24T21:56:08Z")
When I turn on my A/C, after only a few seconds, a loud thump seems to comes from under the floor–maybe the firewall. You can feel it! It only happens when the truck has been sitting enough to return to ambient tempera… --- ## [2009 Ford Escape, repair worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-repair-worth-it/178866)
**Author:** [@petermaloney211](https://community.cartalk.com/u/petermaloney211)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-repair-worth-it/178866 "2021-08-24T17:10:47Z")
Hey guys, I have a 2009 Ford Escape Xlt with a duratec v6 3.0 with 176k miles on it and the transmission died. There are a few options I was quoted for possible replacement. These prices include a 1 year parts and labor… --- ## [1990 Ford F-150 turns over but won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-ford-f-150-turns-over-but-won-t-start/178898)
**Author:** [@ford15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ford15)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-ford-f-150-turns-over-but-won-t-start/178898 "2021-08-24T16:59:35Z")
turn over , but no start issues --- ## [Intermittent vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-vibration/73554)
**Author:** [@tassosm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tassosm)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-vibration/73554 "2021-08-24T13:23:40Z")
Hi all, I have a 2008 Mazda3 (2.3L automatic, 34K miles), which has recently been annoying me.. The problem started about 4 months ago, when I got new tires and a brake job (pads + rotor resurfacing). Ever since, it ha… --- ## [2018 Honda Accord won’t start after back end repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-accord-won-t-start-after-back-end-repair/178909)
**Author:** [@Samuels\_malcolm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Samuels_malcolm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-accord-won-t-start-after-back-end-repair/178909 "2021-08-24T14:44:24Z")
My 2018 Honda had an accident and we had to cut the the back and replaced with a new back but since we finished the engine won’t start what can I do to make it start --- ## [Car shakes at rest](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes-at-rest/178885)
**Author:** [@Faljghfa96\_173616](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Faljghfa96_173616)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes-at-rest/178885 "2021-08-24T00:49:09Z")
Hello, My car has been acting up the last two months (Kia Rio 2016 Auto Gear) it shakes so much when the AC is on at rest only , the rpm also drops and goes up instantly and sometime when the interior lights are on the… --- ## [2006 Chevrolet Cobalt - opening hood when latch won’t release](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-cobalt-opening-hood-when-latch-won-t-release/178907)
**Author:** [@jzimm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jzimm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-cobalt-opening-hood-when-latch-won-t-release/178907 "2021-08-24T00:32:30Z")
how to open hood if the release latch under hood will not open it --- ## [Bearing noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bearing-noise/178870)
**Author:** [@kondziopag\_176819](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kondziopag_176819)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bearing-noise/178870 "2021-08-24T00:16:00Z")
Hi, Ive got a Audi A4 B8 with the 2.0tdi. Ive noticed this bearing noise recently. I hear it when accelerating hard. Accelerating slightly on highway speeds, But i can hear it the best when turning left, and Even more w… --- ## [2005 Ford Freestyle gauges quit and return after 20 seconds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-freestyle-gauges-quit-and-return-after-20-seconds/178893)
**Author:** [@juangonzalez31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/juangonzalez31)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-freestyle-gauges-quit-and-return-after-20-seconds/178893 "2021-08-24T00:05:36Z")
ac, turn signals, speedometer’s gouges stop working for about 20 seconds then comes back on. All this happens while Im driving. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=212) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=214)