# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=226 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 227 --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Colorado - Cat pee pee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-colorado-cat-pee-pee/177812)
**Author:** [@jimnuznoff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimnuznoff)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2021, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-colorado-cat-pee-pee/177812 "2021-07-04T02:22:21Z")
I bought my truck a year ago from a local dealer. It had 18,000 miles on it at the time. When I test drove it, there were a few air fresheners scattered throughout the cab. After their scent subsided, I discovered why th… --- ## [Feeling dumb](https://community.cartalk.com/t/feeling-dumb/177817)
**Author:** [@Dan17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan17)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2021, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/feeling-dumb/177817 "2021-07-04T02:00:15Z")
I had driven on worn shocks for a year. Because my truck didn’t behave like other vehicles I had in the past, I didn’t suspect shocks were the source of the squeaking. My question is: What kind of problems might that cau… --- ## [2008 Pontiac Grand Prix - Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-grand-prix-starting-issues/177816)
**Author:** [@frustrated12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frustrated12)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2021, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-grand-prix-starting-issues/177816 "2021-07-04T00:38:21Z")
Car frequently will not start. Charged battery foe 3.5 hours to 75% with charger and next morning had nothing not even dome lights! put jumper cables on from my pick up for 20 minutes and fired right up. battery is less … --- ## [2011 Nissan Maxima power loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-maxima-power-loss/177808)
**Author:** [@Metro44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Metro44)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2021, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-maxima-power-loss/177808 "2021-07-04T00:09:23Z")
I am wondering if any other people are experiencing the loss of power on take off and hills on 2011 Maxima ??? --- ## [Intermittent rubbing noise when turning right at speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-rubbing-noise-when-turning-right-at-speed/177690)
**Author:** [@Regoma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Regoma)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2021, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-rubbing-noise-when-turning-right-at-speed/177690 "2021-07-03T16:40:13Z")
Hi all! I crashed my car yesterday. It was a right turn, I didn’t see the slow down sign and understeered my way into the concrete divider (like this one: https://www.shop-ore.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/SVNF50-1.jpg)… --- ## [Camshaft postion sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camshaft-postion-sensor/177793)
**Author:** [@hutchingsdashawn\_175995](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hutchingsdashawn_175995)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2021, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camshaft-postion-sensor/177793 "2021-07-03T04:58:10Z")
Hey Community just need some advice im just replaced all four of my camshaft postion sensors but now my engine starts up slowly or ticking before start up i immediately turned it off and cranked ot again and it started w… --- ## [2019 Equinox hanging bar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-equinox-hanging-bar/177823)
**Author:** [@Lindapomeroyster\_176019](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lindapomeroyster_176019)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2021, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-equinox-hanging-bar/177823 "2021-07-03T04:47:56Z")
Can anybody tell me what’s hanging underneath the left driver’s side of my equinox? --- ## [1998 Volvo V70 - Stalls when I stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-volvo-v70-stalls-when-i-stop/177819)
**Author:** [@Sharon14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sharon14)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2021, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-volvo-v70-stalls-when-i-stop/177819 "2021-07-02T23:12:41Z")
Car stalls out when I come to stop. --- ## [2012 GMC Canyon - HVAC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-canyon-hvac-issues/177810)
**Author:** [@ReneEdenJuneau](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ReneEdenJuneau)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2021, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-canyon-hvac-issues/177810 "2021-07-02T23:03:09Z")
A/C and Heat quiets working every now and then. --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Impala - What happens when you crank slow?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-impala-what-happens-when-you-crank-slow/177814)
**Author:** [@nojoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nojoke)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2021, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-impala-what-happens-when-you-crank-slow/177814 "2021-07-02T22:24:45Z")
will your automatic control light come on and make your car crank slow --- ## [2018 Ford Taurus moisture inside the headlight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-taurus-moisture-inside-the-headlight/177797)
**Author:** [@williamjukes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williamjukes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2021, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-taurus-moisture-inside-the-headlight/177797 "2021-07-02T17:00:37Z")
moisture inside headlight right side only --- ## [2012 GMC 1500 - oil pressure readings vary](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-1500-oil-pressure-readings-vary/177804)
**Author:** [@bryanbetts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bryanbetts)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2021, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-1500-oil-pressure-readings-vary/177804 "2021-07-02T16:58:07Z")
oil pressure at low speed reads 120 increase revs oil pressure drops to zero --- ## [2010 Chevrolet Traverse - CEL and Code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-traverse-cel-and-code/177767)
**Author:** [@Charlie44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charlie44)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2021, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-traverse-cel-and-code/177767 "2021-07-02T14:26:55Z")
Check engine light is on: code is P0008 Recently a another code for the catalytic converter bank 1 came on but im not too concerned about that. My question is why when my tank goes down to 1/4 of a tank of gas the check… --- ## [Burning smell when driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-smell-when-driving/177768)
**Author:** [@drivetime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drivetime)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2021, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-smell-when-driving/177768 "2021-07-02T00:40:12Z")
Hi everyone. Hope everyone is staying safe. My mom and I have a 1993 Grand marquis 34,000 miles. We usually only go to the store and back. To make a long story short we had to go on a 9 mile trip. On the way home we sme… --- ## [2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - Will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-will-not-start/177786)
**Author:** [@Anglebaby33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anglebaby33)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2021, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-will-not-start/177786 "2021-07-02T00:08:05Z")
My 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe won’t start. It started losing power only to they actually. I thought it needs gas and I put gas in it wouldn’t start. Everyone keeps saying different things but I need help. --- ## [2014 Jeep Wrangler - Sometimes hesitates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-wrangler-sometimes-hesitates/177742)
**Author:** [@scchombiee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scchombiee)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2021, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-wrangler-sometimes-hesitates/177742 "2021-07-01T23:28:48Z")
Hello. I am experiencing a problem when I am at a stop sign and press on the gas to go, my Jeep basically gives up and then regains the strength to go. It doesn’t happen all the time, maybe 4 times a week. Not sure what … --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Equinox - Temp is always ideal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-equinox-temp-is-always-ideal/177779)
**Author:** [@Emil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emil)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2021, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-equinox-temp-is-always-ideal/177779 "2021-07-01T21:13:13Z")
Outside temp stays at 75F although it is over 90F…Never changes --- ## [2003 Chevrolet 1500 - reduce engine power light won’t go off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-1500-reduce-engine-power-light-won-t-go-off/177795)
**Author:** [@Ke\_yLeewordlaw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ke_yLeewordlaw)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2021, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-1500-reduce-engine-power-light-won-t-go-off/177795 "2021-07-01T20:31:43Z")
i have a 03 chevrolet silverado ls 5.3 v 8 engine and i can not get the reduce engine power light to go off and the truck want but 10 miles and hour. can you please tell me what wrong wit the truck --- ## [2009 cobalt "power" steering issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-cobalt-power-steering-issues/177761)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2021, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-cobalt-power-steering-issues/177761 "2021-07-01T20:31:40Z")
So I bought my son’s 2009 cobalt for my youngest daughter to practice driving in. She is getting ready to take her test for her license, and when parallel parking, we have discovered the steering gets like there is no p… --- ## [3rd gear whine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3rd-gear-whine/177780)
**Author:** [@Scrapyard-John](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrapyard-John)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2021, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3rd-gear-whine/177780 "2021-07-01T16:22:16Z")
I’ve mentioned before that the trans in my 05 lesabre slips a bit, then begins to shift hard. Not uncommon on that trans (4t65e). I’ve noticed recently that it will whine in 3rd gear when it starts the hard shift strateg… --- ## [George Vs Waterpump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/george-vs-waterpump/177723)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2021, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/george-vs-waterpump/177723 "2021-07-01T03:20:08Z")
The 92 Corolla (4afe engine) has been off the road the past 15 months due to Calif’s rules for emissions testing. Now that the situation is starting to get under control I’ve taken advantage of the off-road time to do… --- ## [Adhesive for attaching plastic sheeting to inside of door panel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adhesive-for-attaching-plastic-sheeting-to-inside-of-door-panel/65961)
**Author:** [@ccolonna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ccolonna)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2021, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adhesive-for-attaching-plastic-sheeting-to-inside-of-door-panel/65961 "2021-07-01T00:36:00Z")
My 2007 Civic has been leaking water when it rains heavily. I tracked it down to the adhesive that attaches the plastic sheeting to the inside of the door panel. There were places where it had deteriorated or wasn't in… --- ## [2009 Honda Civic Sdn - Ripped stripping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-civic-sdn-ripped-stripping/177756)
**Author:** [@Gurbisz21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gurbisz21)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2021, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-civic-sdn-ripped-stripping/177756 "2021-07-01T00:18:05Z")
Stripping on drivers side is all worn out & ripped. --- ## [What happens if cooling system isn't bled properly?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-if-cooling-system-isnt-bled-properly/70727)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2021, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-if-cooling-system-isnt-bled-properly/70727 "2021-07-01T00:08:51Z")
I did some work on a 1990's Toyota Corolla recently, and I had to take off the hose coming from the heater and back to the engine. About 1 cup of coolant leaked out. I just re-installed the hose after the repair, and … --- ## [2008 Buick Lacrosse - P2138](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-lacrosse-p2138/177774)
**Author:** [@vinny.mossman\_163369](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vinny.mossman_163369)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2021, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-lacrosse-p2138/177774 "2021-06-30T21:25:49Z")
P2138 pops up on my Buick with reduced engine power and traction control warnings. It seems to happen only when it’s raining or has recently rained, and more frequently (maybe two or three times a month) in the spring wh… --- ## [Toyota collecting rain water in passenger foot cavity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-collecting-rain-water-in-passenger-foot-cavity/86900)
**Author:** [@ToyotaFlood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ToyotaFlood)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2021, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-collecting-rain-water-in-passenger-foot-cavity/86900 "2021-06-30T18:59:14Z")
I have a Toyota Aygo which leaks water into the passenger side foot space, so that when it rains, about 2 inches of water collects where the passengers feet would be. It's been in to the dealer three times to fix, they… --- ## [Jump starting a car with a perfectly good battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jump-starting-a-car-with-a-perfectly-good-battery/177745)
**Author:** [@Kelly\_abate\_175960](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kelly_abate_175960)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2021, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jump-starting-a-car-with-a-perfectly-good-battery/177745 "2021-06-30T17:00:27Z")
My car was at Walmart for a routine oil change and I told them that they had to use the spare key to start the car because the key with the FOB had a chip problem and the car would start and then shut off but the spare k… --- ## [Is the tire shine applied at car washes safe for the tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-tire-shine-applied-at-car-washes-safe-for-the-tires/177698)
**Author:** [@koltov518\_175934](https://community.cartalk.com/u/koltov518_175934)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2021, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-tire-shine-applied-at-car-washes-safe-for-the-tires/177698 "2021-06-30T16:30:46Z")
I have bought a membership to a car wash that allows me to run it through unlimited times during the month for $21. One of the things it does is put a tire shine product onto the tires. I have heard over the years that… --- ## [2017 Toyota Corolla - Oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-corolla-oil-consumption/177721)
**Author:** [@Steven13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steven13)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2021, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-corolla-oil-consumption/177721 "2021-06-30T14:44:13Z")
I have a 2017 Corolla that uses 10,000 mile motor oil. I recently noticed a slight drop of the oil level on the dipstick. Is it normal for a car’s engine with 10,000 mile motor oil to use a little bit of oil between chan… --- ## [Transporting vehicle that burns oil badly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transporting-vehicle-that-burns-oil-badly/177715)
**Author:** [@RedRunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RedRunner)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2021, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transporting-vehicle-that-burns-oil-badly/177715 "2021-06-30T04:16:48Z")
Hey, I’m about to buy a 1989 ford f250. It burns oil bad, no compression on #1, and there is an oil puddle in the #1 combustion chamber (visible through spark plug hole). Seller suspects bent/broken valve. I will be reb… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=225) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=227)