# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=233 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 234 --- ## [2008 RAM 1500 - 4x4 issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ram-1500-4x4-issue/177181)
**Author:** [@Jomac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jomac)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2021, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ram-1500-4x4-issue/177181 "2021-06-02T17:21:38Z")
2008 dodge ram 5.7 hemi 4x4. just started to shift in and out of 4 wheel on its own. Even when the truck is shut off and key is out of the ignition. 84,000 km. i have not had it in 4x4 for months. Any ideas. --- ## [Things to make standard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/things-to-make-standard/37340)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 388\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2021, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/things-to-make-standard/37340 "2021-06-02T17:18:12Z")
What one or two things would you like to see standard on most automobiles or trucks?-Kevin --- ## [2015 Toyota Sienna - Stalls and shows these warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-sienna-stalls-and-shows-these-warning-lights/177183)
**Author:** [@tonygharoro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tonygharoro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2021, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-sienna-stalls-and-shows-these-warning-lights/177183 "2021-06-02T16:51:03Z")
when i start my car and put it on drive, as it moves for 30 seconds it goes off showing the oil light and battery --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Bang shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-silverado-1500-bang-shift/177138)
**Author:** [@Jswank6703](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jswank6703)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2021, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-silverado-1500-bang-shift/177138 "2021-06-02T14:54:47Z")
My transmission shifts too soon and bangs into gear at about 8 miles an hour --- ## [2000 Mazda MPV - Tune up?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mazda-mpv-tune-up/177165)
**Author:** [@America2021](https://community.cartalk.com/u/America2021)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2021, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mazda-mpv-tune-up/177165 "2021-06-02T12:33:35Z")
I need to check the engine light, change spark, etc. How much is a complete tune up --- ## [2019 Kia Sportage - Cupping tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-kia-sportage-cupping-tires/177163)
**Author:** [@Pj45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pj45)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2021, 5:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-kia-sportage-cupping-tires/177163 "2021-06-02T05:45:10Z")
my tires are cupping…what should I do? --- ## [Liftgate Support Broke Away from Hatchback Door Frame](https://community.cartalk.com/t/liftgate-support-broke-away-from-hatchback-door-frame/177027)
**Author:** [@BettyKalf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BettyKalf)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2021, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/liftgate-support-broke-away-from-hatchback-door-frame/177027 "2021-06-02T02:24:35Z")
Hi all, I drive a 2008 standard/basic Toyota Yaris three-door Hatchback, named Bessie. I’ve had the car since 2010 and take good care of her (quote from my mechanic). Tonight I was loading items into the trunk and a lou… --- ## [1996 ford explore air conditioner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-explore-air-conditioner/177175)
**Author:** [@URDMAN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/URDMAN)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-explore-air-conditioner/177175 "2021-06-01T18:17:20Z")
Started car and air conditioner. Heard a pop and air conditioning was gone. Where do I start checking. ? Borrow air conditioner gages from autozone to find leak? Help! --- ## [Fix to the CAT to get SMOG passed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-to-the-cat-to-get-smog-passed/175249)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-to-the-cat-to-get-smog-passed/175249 "2021-06-01T17:02:36Z")
1999 Acura Integra Auto 144k NO is the only problem - other measurements are much lower than the MAX values. 2021 Results compared with others: Test MAX AVE 21-MEAS 19-Retest 2019 2017 2015 2013 2011 15mph 467 … --- ## [My damn truck just threw up coolant all over my garage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-damn-truck-just-threw-up-coolant-all-over-my-garage/177125)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-damn-truck-just-threw-up-coolant-all-over-my-garage/177125 "2021-06-01T16:05:45Z")
I have a 2001 Sonoma with a 4.3. It started making a knocking noise after I replaced the seals. It sounds like a bad crankshaft bearing. I just went to start it up to isolate the noise and coolant just shot out across th… --- ## [2008 Nissan Altima - Loses power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-altima-loses-power/177169)
**Author:** [@sheilawitt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sheilawitt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2021, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-altima-loses-power/177169 "2021-05-31T23:23:05Z")
loses power. then it comes back ds ash lights going on and off --- ## [2019 Volvo XC60 - Wheel vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volvo-xc60-wheel-vibrates/145165)
**Author:** [@Panora\_Barbara](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Panora_Barbara)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2021, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volvo-xc60-wheel-vibrates/145165 "2021-05-31T21:30:47Z")
A vibration is felt through the steering wheel when speed gets up to 65 mph. By 70 mph the vibration can be felt by the passenger through their seat. I have been told that all 2019 XC60’s do this and that is a feature … --- ## [2002 Infiniti G20 warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-infiniti-g20-warning-lights/177123)
**Author:** [@jizumael](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jizumael)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2021, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-infiniti-g20-warning-lights/177123 "2021-05-31T20:36:19Z")
The light batery, brakes, an wiper is on on the Dashboard. The batery is good, alternator is good, brakes is new. Wiper is good. --- ## [Cooling System Strange Behavior](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-system-strange-behavior/177153)
**Author:** [@GWilliamT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GWilliamT)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2021, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-system-strange-behavior/177153 "2021-05-31T19:10:34Z")
Vehicle of concern is a 2001 Saab 9-5 2.3t. Bought used, about 2 mo ago, pretty good shape, low avg mileage. This is about one of 3 or 4 gremlin like issues I’m trying to sort out. I don’t think that it is a Saab is … --- ## [2002 Toyota Tundra 4WD Truck - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-tundra-4wd-truck-wont-start/177160)
**Author:** [@tomss396](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tomss396)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2021, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-tundra-4wd-truck-wont-start/177160 "2021-05-31T15:03:14Z")
turns over but won’t start --- ## [2015 BMW 645 - maintenance after a long sit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-bmw-645-maintenance-after-a-long-sit/177108)
**Author:** [@annesusie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/annesusie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2021, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-bmw-645-maintenance-after-a-long-sit/177108 "2021-05-31T15:07:41Z")
My 2015 BMW 645ci has been doing a lot of sitting in my garage lately. I’m sure it needs its oil changed but what else? Mileage: 69K --- ## [Camry fender bender](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-fender-bender/177145)
**Author:** [@Mikeyc33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikeyc33)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2021, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-fender-bender/177145 "2021-05-31T14:47:34Z")
Hey gang, I was driving my 2003 Toyota Camry when I was hit by another driver . Drivers side bumper. A definite dent but nothing cosmetically crazy-thought I was lucky. Got in it to drive away and the steering is not ri… --- ## [Creaking from brake and accelerator from MG HECTOR](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-from-brake-and-accelerator-from-mg-hector/177115)
**Author:** [@Sm00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sm00)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2021, 9:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-from-brake-and-accelerator-from-mg-hector/177115 "2021-05-31T09:04:57Z")
Hi , I own a Mg Hector hybrid (6 months old) 6500 km on the odo. A creaking noise comes whenever the brake or accelerator is pressed specially when the angle dips or raises as in braking or accelerating. It has gone f… --- ## [2001 Ford Ranger - I changed the filter now it won't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-i-changed-the-filter-now-it-wont-work/177086)
**Author:** [@UhOhOreo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UhOhOreo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2021, 12:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-i-changed-the-filter-now-it-wont-work/177086 "2021-05-31T00:52:57Z")
Truck is not wanting to shift out of neutral. This started happening after I changed my transmission filter. --- ## [Lack of Vapor from Gas cap + P1457 + P0171: Likely suspects?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lack-of-vapor-from-gas-cap-p1457-p0171-likely-suspects/177009)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2021, 5:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lack-of-vapor-from-gas-cap-p1457-p0171-likely-suspects/177009 "2021-05-30T05:33:32Z")
Symptoms: When I open the gas cap, not much vapor is trying to escape anymore (lack of the usual sound) P1457 → EVAP Control Sys Leak (Canister side) High LTFT could throw P0171 From the shop’s last diagnosis, purge s… --- ## [2010 Nissan Altima leaks trans fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-altima-leaks-trans-fluid/177120)
**Author:** [@lisahemmingway95](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lisahemmingway95)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2021, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-altima-leaks-trans-fluid/177120 "2021-05-30T14:24:01Z")
Car is leaking transmission fluid out --- ## [Jack to Infiniti](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jack-to-infiniti/177095)
**Author:** [@instock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/instock)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2021, 11:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jack-to-infiniti/177095 "2021-05-29T11:09:23Z")
I’m trying to change oil on a 2015 INFINITI Q40. When I jack up one corner of the car, it lifts the whole side if the car and it seems wobbly and unsafe. I am actually putting the floor jack in front of the jack point, s… --- ## [2018 Nissan Altima - Brake sensor question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-altima-brake-sensor-question/177132)
**Author:** [@erauso](https://community.cartalk.com/u/erauso)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2021, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-altima-brake-sensor-question/177132 "2021-05-29T21:42:30Z")
do you have problems with the front sensor for automatic brakes or obstruccion detected --- ## [2016 Chrysler 300C clunks and thuds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-300c-clunks-and-thuds/177129)
**Author:** [@DuaneS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DuaneS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2021, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-300c-clunks-and-thuds/177129 "2021-05-29T20:57:15Z")
my 2016 Chrysler 300c makes a clunking noise in drive and a thudding in reverse. all the is coming from the front and it does it constantly. --- ## [2012 RAM 1500 - Engine code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ram-1500-engine-code/177140)
**Author:** [@maxx9647](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maxx9647)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2021, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ram-1500-engine-code/177140 "2021-05-29T20:41:11Z")
first start everyday i get code 2181 ( cooling system). engine and throttle body light comes on, coolant temp gauge doesnt function. erase code and everything is fine rest if day. no over heating, temp gauge. everything… --- ## [2000 Subaru Outback clutch is soft for the first inch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-subaru-outback-clutch-is-soft-for-the-first-inch/177106)
**Author:** [@Subie1984](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Subie1984)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2021, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-subaru-outback-clutch-is-soft-for-the-first-inch/177106 "2021-05-29T18:24:33Z")
Hi all, I have a 2000 Outback with a clutch pedal that is soft for about 1" at the top of the stroke and then becomes firm and “regular feeling” for the remainder. I’ve replaced the CMC and CSC with LuK parts and bled t… --- ## [2004 Jetta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jetta/177096)
**Author:** [@Lelandwinters](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lelandwinters)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2021, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jetta/177096 "2021-05-28T23:25:01Z")
I was driving and my oil lighting came on and was flashing. It shut off after a few seconds. Anybody know why that would happen. I had just got off the freeway and had been stopped at a light and was starting to go when … --- ## [Ford Ranger 08 3.0L Squeak When Idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-08-3-0l-squeak-when-idling/177118)
**Author:** [@Owenholmes17\_175505](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Owenholmes17_175505)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2021, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-08-3-0l-squeak-when-idling/177118 "2021-05-28T22:40:13Z")
Hey all, Experiencing a loud squeak in my 08 Ranger, when idling and slowing down. Both in park and drive. Read all about synchronizer issues… could this be the culprit. I’ve also read about issues with the tensioner/b… --- ## [High-pitched Squeal while Idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pitched-squeal-while-idling/72028)
**Author:** [@novicewoodworker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/novicewoodworker)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2021, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pitched-squeal-while-idling/72028 "2021-05-28T21:31:24Z")
I have an '08 Ranger, automatic. For the last several months, the truck has been making an intermittent high-pitched squeal/whine, but only after it has been warmed up (10--15 minutes driving) and only while it is idlin… --- ## [ABS module failure bad brake fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-module-failure-bad-brake-fluid/177072)
**Author:** [@tguilmartin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tguilmartin)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2021, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-module-failure-bad-brake-fluid/177072 "2021-05-28T13:59:27Z")
So I have an 07 hyundai Tucson with about 60,000 miles on it. The other day my ABS module failed and locked up my brakes. This was a diagonal brake failure. I took it to the dealer the next day and they assessed tha… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=232) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=234)