# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=219 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 220 --- ## [Replaced starter, now cranking without key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-starter-now-cranking-without-key/178430)
**Author:** [@aregister](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aregister)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2021, 6:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-starter-now-cranking-without-key/178430 "2021-08-03T06:37:35Z")
Bought a new truck about a month ago, have had my old ranger parked since then. Went to start it up a few days ago and had power but no crank. Got the battery checked and it was bad so replaced it, didn’t fix the issue. … --- ## [2003 dodge ram1500 air lines schematics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram1500-air-lines-schematics/133579)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Sanchez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rick_Sanchez)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2021, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram1500-air-lines-schematics/133579 "2021-08-02T23:58:15Z")
Hello I’m looking for a diagram of air lines for 2003 dodge ram 1500. Engine is 4.7L anyone That could help me find a schematic ug would be greatly appreciated. --- ## [2018 Honda Accord Sdn - Droning noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-accord-sdn-droning-noise/136634)
**Author:** [@w.rothman\_149565](https://community.cartalk.com/u/w.rothman_149565)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2021, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-accord-sdn-droning-noise/136634 "2021-08-02T23:54:20Z")
I just bought a Honda Accord 2018 Sport 2.0. The car (absolutely stock) feels like my previous two Accords, but has a problem: the Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) system makes a loud droning noise. The noise seems to happe… --- ## [Brake change on Toyota Camry and 2 pad retaining clips are different, won't fit pads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-change-on-toyota-camry-and-2-pad-retaining-clips-are-different-wont-fit-pads/93820)
**Author:** [@Mac\_B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mac_B)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2021, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-change-on-toyota-camry-and-2-pad-retaining-clips-are-different-wont-fit-pads/93820 "2021-08-02T23:51:03Z")
I was almost finished with the brake change, when I realized I was unable to even jam the new pads into two of the eight retaining clips. Six of the clips are the same but two on the passenger side are different. The… --- ## [2016 Mazda CX-5 - Brake question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-5-brake-question/178426)
**Author:** [@MarianneG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarianneG)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2021, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-5-brake-question/178426 "2021-08-02T23:15:25Z")
During oil change at 67,000, dealership said I needed rear brake pad replacement and rotors resurfaced. Next oil change at independent shop 72,000 was told all brake pads will need replacement by 77,000, and that I’ll pr… --- ## [The cost of the average maintenance intervention](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-cost-of-the-average-maintenance-intervention/178421)
**Author:** [@Andrea-76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrea-76)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2021, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-cost-of-the-average-maintenance-intervention/178421 "2021-08-02T23:05:39Z")
Hey guys, for my master thesis I’m trying to understand the average cost of maintenance during the lifecycle of the average car…any chance some of you know a database that can help me? Thanks in advance :smiley: --- ## [2017 Volkswagen Tiguan - Broken brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-volkswagen-tiguan-broken-brakes/178435)
**Author:** [@jhu700](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jhu700)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2021, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-volkswagen-tiguan-broken-brakes/178435 "2021-08-02T23:00:20Z")
parking brake actvating when driving finally locked up while driving and brake caliper broke on left rear wheel ost all brake fluid --- ## [1999 Honda Accord Sdn - Won't shift to third](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-sdn-wont-shift-to-third/178424)
**Author:** [@Raidernation](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Raidernation)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2021, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-sdn-wont-shift-to-third/178424 "2021-08-02T22:48:16Z")
Won’t shift into 3rd gear. Can manually shift between 1rst and 2nd but when in d3 it goes into 1st gear --- ## [Oil Filter specifications](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-filter-specifications/178422)
**Author:** [@mikejvir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikejvir)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2021, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-filter-specifications/178422 "2021-08-02T22:31:02Z")
Hello, I did a search for oil filters and spend time trying to find a answer about the difference in filter grades. I hope this does not start a “war”. I am a Fram filter user for over 35 years. I bought a new 84 Coro… --- ## [Xc70 vanishing oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xc70-vanishing-oil/71954)
**Author:** [@tillman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tillman)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2021, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xc70-vanishing-oil/71954 "2021-08-02T21:29:37Z")
Last August, with about 76,000 miles on it, the oil light on my xc70 came on when I was making a U-turn. I took the car into the dealer and was told it was down almost 4 quarts. The “cause” was the breather box which was… --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Corvette - Suspension question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-corvette-suspension-question/178432)
**Author:** [@MartyShirley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MartyShirley)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2021, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-corvette-suspension-question/178432 "2021-08-02T21:07:13Z")
Car lift arms will not go under the front. But will go under the back. Is this bad shocks. --- ## [Battery replacement = better gas mileage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-replacement-better-gas-mileage/56107)
**Author:** [@jhlundin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jhlundin)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-replacement-better-gas-mileage/56107 "2021-08-01T19:08:57Z")
Just replaced the battery in my 2004 Infiniti FX35 (before the battery died... it just wasn't as crisp during startups and the voltage had fallen to 12.19 volts). During the past 4 days I have been getting about 2 mpg be… --- ## [Need help quickly, trying to get back home](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-quickly-trying-to-get-back-home/178420)
**Author:** [@Mattvogel86\_176504](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mattvogel86_176504)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-quickly-trying-to-get-back-home/178420 "2021-08-01T17:15:36Z")
Last night my car had the service engine soon light and the battery light come on. Then it started to overheat and said low oil pressure. Then it reduced my engine power and made it difficult to steer. I added coolant an… --- ## [Sidewall damage - Safe to drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sidewall-damage-safe-to-drive/178407)
**Author:** [@detrog1980\_176499](https://community.cartalk.com/u/detrog1980_176499)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sidewall-damage-safe-to-drive/178407 "2021-08-01T15:37:38Z")
Hit a curb and have some sidewall damage. Does this look like something I should worry about? --- ## [Help Doing Oil Change on 2020 Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-doing-oil-change-on-2020-honda-civic/178321)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-doing-oil-change-on-2020-honda-civic/178321 "2021-08-01T14:39:09Z")
Hi, I’m working on my friends car. Can anyone let me know about doing an oil change on a 2020 Honda Civic? The owner has had the oil changed done in the past, but doesn’t remember when. There aren’t many miles on it. Tr… --- ## [Petrol Peugeot won't start after filling it with diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/petrol-peugeot-wont-start-after-filling-it-with-diesel/178023)
**Author:** [@joel.leufstedt\_176199](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joel.leufstedt_176199)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/petrol-peugeot-wont-start-after-filling-it-with-diesel/178023 "2021-08-01T12:32:47Z")
Hi, my sister filled up her Peugeot Break 2004 2,2 litre petrol (125k miles) with diesel to about 1/4 tank when it was almost empty, the car ran fine for a bit before it started thumping and shortly after gave up. The ca… --- ## [2012 Honda Civic AC question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-ac-question/178099)
**Author:** [@BogdanOdwazny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BogdanOdwazny)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-ac-question/178099 "2021-08-01T03:43:41Z")
I have 2012 Honda Civic problem with A/C not getting cold should be 40 to 44 F I am getting 49 to 51 F I add gas is not getting any colder ? it is bad or weak compressor ??? --- ## [2004 Pontiac Grand Am - sensor, combustion, and misfire codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-am-sensor-combustion-and-misfire-codes/178382)
**Author:** [@srgill27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/srgill27)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-am-sensor-combustion-and-misfire-codes/178382 "2021-07-31T23:20:57Z")
My car have been idling hard, hard to climb a hill and hesitate at the stop light. The guy at Advance Auto hooked the diagnostic tester and said it showed sensors, mis-fires and combustion. What could the problem be? I w… --- ## [2012 Chrysler 200 - Suspension knock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-200-suspension-knock/178360)
**Author:** [@Trdinora](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trdinora)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-200-suspension-knock/178360 "2021-07-31T23:13:52Z")
I have a 2012 Chrysler 200 convertible touring. For several years of taking it to probably for mechanics and paid money for them to repair this issue which never happened. The issue is, only after driving the car for abo… --- ## [2002 Honda Accord - rats in the engine compartment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-rats-in-the-engine-compartment/178384)
**Author:** [@ld16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ld16)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-rats-in-the-engine-compartment/178384 "2021-07-31T23:05:46Z")
rats have found their into the engine compartment of my 2002 Honda Accord and are gnawing on at least one plastic part next to the engine. I’ve been spraying peppermint oil on it for the past week but does not seem to de… --- ## [Send help power steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/send-help-power-steering/178391)
**Author:** [@Katelynlybrand01\_176488](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katelynlybrand01_176488)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/send-help-power-steering/178391 "2021-07-31T22:42:16Z")
So I know nothing about cars, and I’m just a college student in need of advice. I have a 2011 Ford Fusion and it has the electric power steering and it’s not working. It hasn’t been working for about 3 years now and it’s… --- ## [2006 Dodge Dakota - AC condensation/freezing in cab](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-dakota-ac-condensation-freezing-in-cab/178400)
**Author:** [@jsmi5391](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsmi5391)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-dakota-ac-condensation-freezing-in-cab/178400 "2021-07-31T21:48:31Z")
I have an 06 Dodge Dakota with a peculiar AC issue that I need some help narrowing down. -AC always works on start, gets cold, and blows at set speeds -After about 15 minutes, if it is hot and humid outside, condensati… --- ## [Dealer will not honor the warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-will-not-honor-the-warranty/178315)
**Author:** [@Omar-25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Omar-25)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-will-not-honor-the-warranty/178315 "2021-07-31T18:39:47Z")
I bought a new 2020 Honda Pilot back in October which I myself only drive. It has 25k miles and I’ve taken good care of it. I love using the sunroof and recently it malfunctioned. I pushed the switch for automatic full o… --- ## [Honda A/C Compressor Thermal Protector](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-a-c-compressor-thermal-protector/178100)
**Author:** [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-a-c-compressor-thermal-protector/178100 "2021-07-31T17:19:08Z")
1999 Honda Civic. The compressor is a used one I installed a few years ago. The A/C has been working fine but after a drive, parking, and shopping it was blowing hot air. The compressor clutch was not spinning. Later, at… --- ## [Curb Driving?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/curb-driving/178343)
**Author:** [@CarGuy83](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarGuy83)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/curb-driving/178343 "2021-07-31T13:33:55Z")
Hello everyone! quick question. I moved to a new apartment complex and the city has paved a little curb around the parking lot. There’s a little entrance but it’s awkwardly placed and has huge potholes and I pretty much … --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Traverse engine runs after shutting off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-traverse-engine-runs-after-shutting-off/178387)
**Author:** [@acttoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/acttoo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-traverse-engine-runs-after-shutting-off/178387 "2021-07-30T23:47:58Z")
Engine continues to run after turning car off. All other systems are off. Sometimes key cannot be removed. Check engine light stays on very dimly. --- ## [2009 Acura MDX - Have a misfire? Adjust the valves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-acura-mdx-have-a-misfire-adjust-the-valves/178294)
**Author:** [@Zach15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zach15)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-acura-mdx-have-a-misfire-adjust-the-valves/178294 "2021-07-30T23:22:32Z")
Strong misfire problem. Car has 130000kms. Solution was to adjust the valves. --- ## [2013 Ford F-150 - Steering locked up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-f-150-steering-locked-up/178355)
**Author:** [@jdoster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdoster)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-f-150-steering-locked-up/178355 "2021-07-30T21:07:22Z")
steering wheel locked while driving --- ## [2005 Odyssey headlight covers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-odyssey-headlight-covers/178385)
**Author:** [@cartalk\_175567](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cartalk_175567)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-odyssey-headlight-covers/178385 "2021-07-30T21:25:24Z")
Cloudy headlight covers: no, I tried lots of “fixes”, they are labor-intensive, not very cheap, and don’t last; NO, you can’t get 16 year old headlight covers from a junkyard, they’ve been in the sun and hit as many part… --- ## [Drain bolt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drain-bolt/177554)
**Author:** [@MrsLewis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MrsLewis)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drain-bolt/177554 "2021-07-30T19:34:27Z")
So I found out that the certified Accord I purchased 3 yrs ago had an oversized oil drain bolt… I recently got an oil change and now I’m being told that the bolt is a non OEM drain bolt and needs to be replaced with a fa… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=218) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=220)