# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=234 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 235 --- ## [2021 Volkswagen Atlas wouldn’t go into drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-volkswagen-atlas-wouldn-t-go-into-drive/177110)
**Author:** [@bhipsh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bhipsh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2021, 11:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-volkswagen-atlas-wouldn-t-go-into-drive/177110 "2021-05-28T11:47:32Z")
going through car wash and at the end of the wash car would not go into drive, only park and would not start immediately --- ## [2006 Chevrolet Cobalt no power at relay or fuse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-cobalt-no-power-at-relay-or-fuse/177102)
**Author:** [@catherinedavis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/catherinedavis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2021, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-cobalt-no-power-at-relay-or-fuse/177102 "2021-05-28T04:30:11Z")
my cobolt has no power at the relay or fuse what could case this --- ## [Adjusting k series motor valves?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adjusting-k-series-motor-valves/116808)
**Author:** [@bustychested\_element](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bustychested_element)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2021, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adjusting-k-series-motor-valves/116808 "2021-05-28T03:31:13Z")
O.k., so here is the deal. I have an 06 Honda element with the k24 2.4 engine. The Honda manual calls for a valve adjustment around 110,000 miles. I am at 110,785, so I took it upon myself to adjust them myself. My ques… --- ## [007 Focus overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/007-focus-overheating/177099)
**Author:** [@Supertruck1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Supertruck1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2021, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/007-focus-overheating/177099 "2021-05-27T16:51:45Z")
My son’s 2007 Focus, 160,000 miles was losing a bit of water and overheating. Since he could never see exactly where the water came from, he replaced the hoses, the water pump, and the thermostat. Verified the fans work … --- ## [1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Sierra - Electrical Mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-oldsmobile-cutlass-sierra-electrical-mystery/177079)
**Author:** [@Dadmobile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dadmobile)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2021, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-oldsmobile-cutlass-sierra-electrical-mystery/177079 "2021-05-27T15:36:14Z")
I have been driving a well kept 95 Olds Cutlass Ciera for about 4 years now. All of a sudden one day the AC stopped working and the engine fan stopped running. I took it to my mechanic and when he plugged in to see the e… --- ## [2013 Subaru Outback - Hums](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-outback-hums/177044)
**Author:** [@Bigjohn44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bigjohn44)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2021, 10:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-outback-hums/177044 "2021-05-27T10:00:29Z")
Loud humming when taking foot off gas --- ## [2005 Dodge Grand Caravan - First it limped, then it died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-grand-caravan-first-it-limped-then-it-died/177081)
**Author:** [@Jen77quates](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jen77quates)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-grand-caravan-first-it-limped-then-it-died/177081 "2021-05-26T21:55:34Z")
I was driving my van while in limp mode and it suddenly died. Now it turns over but wont start. I unhooked my fuse box under the hood and hooked it back up and it started and ran for about 5 minutes. Now it wont start. --- ## [Antifreeze and normal operating temperature](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antifreeze-and-normal-operating-temperature/177048)
**Author:** [@Theswedking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theswedking)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antifreeze-and-normal-operating-temperature/177048 "2021-05-26T19:43:18Z")
2005 Chevy Impala with 3.8. I had noticed my temperature gauge climb quite high and the warning light came on of course. I did the usual check antifreeze reservoir. It was low tossed some in. It still ran hot. One of th… --- ## [2016 Honda HR-V - Fuel gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-hr-v-fuel-gauge/176984)
**Author:** [@mmorphy2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmorphy2010)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-hr-v-fuel-gauge/176984 "2021-05-26T19:07:20Z")
Same problem on my 2016 HRV with 29,251 km. I’m 85 and do not drive much it’s under 5 yrs and 80,000 km I heard this repair could cost me 2000$?There has been millions of fuel gauge recalls (inaccurate) readings My gauge… --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Tahoe - AC dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-tahoe-ac-dead/177083)
**Author:** [@Drea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Drea)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-tahoe-ac-dead/177083 "2021-05-26T17:37:52Z")
36,169, and my A/C just went. I have an appointment in the morning with the service department. I just had my car service four days ago. Let see what the service GM Service does to resolve this issue. --- ## [2017 Ford F-250- one tender for two batteries?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f-250-one-tender-for-two-batteries/177094)
**Author:** [@Fautz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fautz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f-250-one-tender-for-two-batteries/177094 "2021-05-26T17:22:18Z")
The truck I own has two batteries to start the truck (it’s a diesel). does one battery tender charge both batteries if both are connected? --- ## [2018 GMC Terrain - Battery question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-gmc-terrain-battery-question/177042)
**Author:** [@MILOGTrautman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MILOGTrautman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-gmc-terrain-battery-question/177042 "2021-05-26T14:36:55Z")
battery will not start vehichle after setting for 3 days, can you install battery tender to take care of problem? --- ## [1999 Mercury Villager - Frame repair question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercury-villager-frame-repair-question/177037)
**Author:** [@alexpocs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexpocs)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 11:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercury-villager-frame-repair-question/177037 "2021-05-26T11:53:17Z")
can a mercury villager frame be repaired --- ## [2018 Kia Sedona - Black exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-sedona-black-exhaust/177071)
**Author:** [@Darryle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darryle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 8:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-sedona-black-exhaust/177071 "2021-05-26T08:44:17Z")
i have a white Kia Sedona 2018 and i notice a lot of black exhaust smoke around the back and side of the car --- ## [DARK FLUID ON GROUND NEAR GAS FILLER HOSE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dark-fluid-on-ground-near-gas-filler-hose/177049)
**Author:** [@simplisticlinguistic\_175414](https://community.cartalk.com/u/simplisticlinguistic_175414)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dark-fluid-on-ground-near-gas-filler-hose/177049 "2021-05-26T04:47:56Z")
I just spotted a very dark fluid on the ground under my vehicle (almost 1 square foot in size) just in front of the rear driver side tire (gas filler neck is just behind driver side rear tire). It looks pretty much strai… --- ## [2010 F-150 Engine Revs but Moves Slowly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-f-150-engine-revs-but-moves-slowly/176952)
**Author:** [@nhays](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nhays)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-f-150-engine-revs-but-moves-slowly/176952 "2021-05-26T02:47:01Z")
I just got a 2010 Ford F150 with 220,000 miles on it, and sometimes it has trouble accelerating after starting it. I’ll start the engine, put it in drive or reverse, and when I press the gas pedal, the engine revs and th… --- ## [Brake failure explanation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-failure-explanation/176957)
**Author:** [@kendall22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kendall22)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-failure-explanation/176957 "2021-05-26T00:46:39Z")
Hello everyone, Last summer, the brakes on my 1998 Subaru Legacy failed while driving down a steep mountain (thankfully my partner and I survived mostly uninjured). I tried everything I could think of to slow down, but … --- ## [2015 Hyundai Tucson - Window switch issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-tucson-window-switch-issue/177074)
**Author:** [@judy36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/judy36)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-tucson-window-switch-issue/177074 "2021-05-25T23:34:47Z")
Front driver window switch works on all windows to go up and down except rear window passenger side which goes down only. I have to go into the backseat and use that window switch to raise it back up. What could be the p… --- ## [1998 Ford Windstar - Knocks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-windstar-knocks/177064)
**Author:** [@wayne04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wayne04)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-windstar-knocks/177064 "2021-05-25T22:33:29Z")
car knocks when engine gets hot --- ## [2006 Kia Spectra only blows air/heat when I hit a bump in the road](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-spectra-only-blows-air-heat-when-i-hit-a-bump-in-the-road/177068)
**Author:** [@brookewestphal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brookewestphal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-spectra-only-blows-air-heat-when-i-hit-a-bump-in-the-road/177068 "2021-05-25T22:22:30Z")
When I turn my car on, my AC/ heat won’t blow until I hit a speed bump or a pot hole. Then it starts blowing like normal. On hot summer days, I have to drive around looking for a speed bump to hit just for it to come on. … --- ## [Maintenance upsell or necessary service for Honda CRV?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-upsell-or-necessary-service-for-honda-crv/177066)
**Author:** [@sfoosness\_175431](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sfoosness_175431)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-upsell-or-necessary-service-for-honda-crv/177066 "2021-05-25T21:37:02Z")
I took in our 2017 Honda CR-V for regular oil change and tire rotation at 38,000 miles. The mechanic recommended two additional services a Platinum Fuel Service for $180 and brake system fluid replacement for $110. I sai… --- ## [Door locks dont turn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-locks-dont-turn/169562)
**Author:** [@jrbirdman07\_166596](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrbirdman07_166596)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-locks-dont-turn/169562 "2021-05-25T18:11:34Z")
My 2006 Toyota Highlander Limited has three door locks, one on each of the two front doors and one on the rear hatch. Recently my battery died and I almost had to have AAA come out and open my car for me because my door … --- ## [Mystery leaks from scion iq wheels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-leaks-from-scion-iq-wheels/177053)
**Author:** [@scioniq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scioniq)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-leaks-from-scion-iq-wheels/177053 "2021-05-25T16:49:05Z")
I have a 2012 Scion IQ. Large stains appeared on my driveway underneath both sides of the car. I thought it was the stuff from a gravel road that they put down to reduce dust, but there was so much of it that seemed stra… --- ## [2012 Ford Ranger - Vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-ranger-vibrates/177031)
**Author:** [@JamesJacobMphundukwa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesJacobMphundukwa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-ranger-vibrates/177031 "2021-05-25T00:03:54Z")
What would be wrong with my Ford Ranger. In the past I would drive and cruise at 140, 150 kms per hour comfortably. Just starting from a week ago, I noticed that as I get close to 100 kms per hour the vehicle starts vib… --- ## [2012 Toyota Camry - Transmission issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-transmission-issue/177034)
**Author:** [@MohamaudBinyamin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MohamaudBinyamin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-transmission-issue/177034 "2021-05-24T23:58:38Z")
rough gear change also take a while to change gear. thank you --- ## [2011 Toyota Prius v - Hard starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-prius-v-hard-starting/177040)
**Author:** [@FredShirley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FredShirley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-prius-v-hard-starting/177040 "2021-05-24T20:07:55Z")
Wife reports that often when she presses the start button the car begins the start process but does not complete it, She must repeat several times then the car starts and runs fine. --- ## [Rotational Squeak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotational-squeak/19926)
**Author:** [@popof9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/popof9)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2021, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotational-squeak/19926 "2021-05-23T17:55:33Z")
My daughter's '87 Bonneville has an audible squeak coming from the drivers side front wheel. It squeaks in sync with the rotation of the wheel, that is, if I am driving fast the squeak is fast, driving slow the squeak is… --- ## [The future of tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-future-of-tires/177011)
**Author:** [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2021, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-future-of-tires/177011 "2021-05-23T17:42:39Z")
what do you think about this? MICHELIN Uptis :: Michelin North America, Inc. (michelinmedia.com) --- ## [Mysterious clicking/ tapping sound from tire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-clicking-tapping-sound-from-tire/176588)
**Author:** [@olivialaing6\_175074](https://community.cartalk.com/u/olivialaing6_175074)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2021, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-clicking-tapping-sound-from-tire/176588 "2021-05-23T15:39:48Z")
Hi all, I’m hoping to identify the source of a mysterious clicking noise that appears to be coming from the front right tire of my 2012 Toyota RAV4. It started about 1- 1.5 months ago. It’s a small, tapping sound that i… --- ## [2018 Chrysler Pacifica brakes failed after battery recall work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chrysler-pacifica-brakes-failed-after-battery-recall-work/176877)
**Author:** [@KennethCaven](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KennethCaven)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2021, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chrysler-pacifica-brakes-failed-after-battery-recall-work/176877 "2021-05-23T02:13:22Z")
Was driving 2018 Chrysler Pacifica from a dealership after getting recall on batteries done. Drove one mile and going down a hill slowly because the stop light was red. I applied the brakes nothing I tried two more time … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=233) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=235)