# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=244 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 245 --- ## [2009 Subaru Tribeca #- Known problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-tribeca-known-problems/176149)
**Author:** [@LoLo37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoLo37)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2021, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-tribeca-known-problems/176149 "2021-04-17T03:31:00Z")
I am looking to buy a 2009 Subaru Tribeca w/ 58,000 are there any know problems with this model? --- ## [White smoke out of exhaust pipe sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-out-of-exhaust-pipe-sometimes/176193)
**Author:** [@Katarshageorge\_174784](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katarshageorge_174784)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2021, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-out-of-exhaust-pipe-sometimes/176193 "2021-04-17T00:08:25Z")
I have a 2011 Chevy Equinox with a bad oxygen sensor, it’s burning oil rapidly weekly and and yesterday while going up a hill ALOT of white smoke was coming out of exhaust pipe. What’s going on with my car? --- ## [Our Honda Pilot electric dies occasionally on left turn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/our-honda-pilot-electric-dies-occasionally-on-left-turn/176023)
**Author:** [@Gregonzola](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gregonzola)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2021, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/our-honda-pilot-electric-dies-occasionally-on-left-turn/176023 "2021-04-16T21:16:27Z")
We have a 2007 Honda Pilot that runs great except one small bug. Every once in a while, when we’re turning left, everything will completely die in the middle of the intersection - gas pedal, power steering, everything. T… --- ## [1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo - replace the wiring harness?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-chevrolet-monte-carlo-replace-the-wiring-harness/175974)
**Author:** [@Rob13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rob13)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2021, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-chevrolet-monte-carlo-replace-the-wiring-harness/175974 "2021-04-16T03:44:16Z")
just have general questions --- ## [Lug nuts seem to be less seated than I expect. Is this normal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lug-nuts-seem-to-be-less-seated-than-i-expect-is-this-normal/176134)
**Author:** [@gmcinnes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gmcinnes)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2021, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lug-nuts-seem-to-be-less-seated-than-i-expect-is-this-normal/176134 "2021-04-15T16:46:17Z")
2010 Toyota Corolla. Was changing my winter wheels over to summer and I have never noticed this before, but the lug nuts on the front wheels don’t even tighten until they cover the end of the stud. Back ones are even wi… --- ## [DIY rack & pinion -1997 Buick Century](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-rack-pinion-1997-buick-century/176160)
**Author:** [@rmtz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rmtz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2021, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-rack-pinion-1997-buick-century/176160 "2021-04-15T00:24:05Z")
My car need replacement of rack & pinion. Garage quoted me $722.00 for the unit and $275.00 to install. I found the unit alot cheaper online. Can I perform the labor myself? --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Tahoe - What's up with Stabilink?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-tahoe-whats-up-with-stabilink/176125)
**Author:** [@PaulPLord](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulPLord)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-tahoe-whats-up-with-stabilink/176125 "2021-04-14T23:29:01Z")
What makes my Stabilink Comes on while Driving…? What can cause a unusual smell of metal coming from the front brakes…? --- ## [2013 Suzuki SX4 - Clicks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-suzuki-sx4-clicks/176141)
**Author:** [@Olnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Olnick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-suzuki-sx4-clicks/176141 "2021-04-14T22:23:30Z")
Has clicking noise on DEceleration Transfer case replaced not as loud but noise still present?? --- ## [Question about Getting Money Back From Mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-getting-money-back-from-mechanic/175987)
**Author:** [@Marthaannmeier\_174599](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marthaannmeier_174599)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-getting-money-back-from-mechanic/175987 "2021-04-14T15:40:23Z")
Today is my 12th trip back to mechanic and 5th tow for the same problem in less than a month. I’ve spent over $1000. Took car in for maintenance, tune up oil change. Got car back with small oil leak. Took car in and … --- ## [2009 Honda Pilot shudder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-pilot-shudder/93830)
**Author:** [@steveng](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steveng)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 10:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-pilot-shudder/93830 "2021-04-14T10:54:41Z")
I will describe as best as I can. You know when you drive over the rumble strip on the edge of the highway, this is exactly how the car feels. The vehicle was well maintained and I'm the original owner. A little history,… --- ## [P1320 Primary ignition coil - no voltage to coil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1320-primary-ignition-coil-no-voltage-to-coil/176109)
**Author:** [@loggiew\_174710](https://community.cartalk.com/u/loggiew_174710)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1320-primary-ignition-coil-no-voltage-to-coil/176109 "2021-04-14T02:28:22Z")
Hey guys, I have a code on my 2000 maxima and after YouTubing and digging around, I think I figured it out. Mostly. I don’t think it’s a bad coil. Every video begins with “check to make sure you have voltage on the wire… --- ## [1995 Toyota Camry - Overheats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-camry-overheats/176116)
**Author:** [@ourxpertise1967](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ourxpertise1967)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-camry-overheats/176116 "2021-04-13T22:29:43Z")
It over heated after driving all day had to put coolant in radiator and water --- ## [2013 Kia Optima hybrid system warning message](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-optima-hybrid-system-warning-message/176088)
**Author:** [@armsingrace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/armsingrace)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-optima-hybrid-system-warning-message/176088 "2021-04-13T22:22:28Z")
hybrid system warning1 safety stop and do not drive; that was the message it when of 26 days ago geigo text me a shop and they can find what it is --- ## [Advice on deterring rodents from damaging your car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-deterring-rodents-from-damaging-your-car/176120)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-deterring-rodents-from-damaging-your-car/176120 "2021-04-13T16:56:39Z")
In addition to helpful advice that we may have seen before, this article mentions a genuine Honda rodent-repelling tape for use under the hood. This pricey duct-tape lookalike is apparently infused with Capsaicin. Prot… --- ## [AccuGage 0-60psi Analog Gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accugage-0-60psi-analog-gauge/173262)
**Author:** [@jee2\_172904](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jee2_172904)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accugage-0-60psi-analog-gauge/173262 "2021-04-13T15:54:02Z")
I would be greatly appreciative if CarTalk offered the 0-60psi version of the AccuGage Tire Pressure Gage. It’s been many moons since I’ve need to pressurize anything beyond 50-psi… --- ## [Accidentally put coolant stop leak in transmission fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-put-coolant-stop-leak-in-transmission-fluid/176033)
**Author:** [@Superpookiejr\_174640](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Superpookiejr_174640)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-put-coolant-stop-leak-in-transmission-fluid/176033 "2021-04-13T02:44:54Z")
So I had a coolant leak not a major one, I was told by my mechanic that I could use stop leak. Well I thought I had put it into the radiator but while driving down the road my car stopped working I pulled off and popped … --- ## [2008 Nissan Altima - Good deal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-altima-good-deal/174389)
**Author:** [@Dmmilt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dmmilt)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-altima-good-deal/174389 "2021-04-13T01:25:14Z")
How many miles does this car last for and is it worth ut to buy one for $3000.00 at 168,000 miles. The car is in great shape but need more info. Cant afford to get a car that’ll break down in a year and should last about… --- ## [Acceleration Troubles after Serpentine Belt Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-troubles-after-serpentine-belt-replacement/176100)
**Author:** [@MnNord87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MnNord87)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-troubles-after-serpentine-belt-replacement/176100 "2021-04-12T22:19:23Z")
This is my wife’s car before we were married so I don’t have much history with the car. 2009 Mercury Milan 4 cyl 2.3l Sepantine belt snapped (had slipped of 2 times prior) Jacked up front end (was raised 3 days while sl… --- ## [Sordid Tale of a "Service Engine" Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sordid-tale-of-a-service-engine-light/16834)
**Author:** [@mfaerber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mfaerber)\ **Replies:** 325\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sordid-tale-of-a-service-engine-light/16834 "2021-04-12T18:37:01Z")
There's a lot to my sordid tale so I'm going to try to be as brief and concise as possible: Car Info: 1998 Ford Taurus station wagon V6 3.0L DOHC "Service Engine Soon" light is ON. 140k miles. New spark plugs an… --- ## [2002 Pontiac grand am steering wheel has to turn a whole 1/2 a turn before tires move](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-pontiac-grand-am-steering-wheel-has-to-turn-a-whole-1-2-a-turn-before-tires-move/176040)
**Author:** [@Frantz\_todd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frantz_todd)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-pontiac-grand-am-steering-wheel-has-to-turn-a-whole-1-2-a-turn-before-tires-move/176040 "2021-04-12T17:07:38Z")
Hi was wondering why my steering wheel turns to far to the left about a 1/2 a turn before it turns the wheels. when centered it turns right just fine but when going back to center I have to turn the steering wheel a 1/2 … --- ## [A/C Question/problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-question-problem/175634)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 11:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-question-problem/175634 "2021-04-12T11:34:59Z")
My daughter has a 2014 Corolla. She was complaining at the end of last year the A/C would quit blowing cold while driving at random times. Once on a trip with her it quit randomly. I got out to look and observed one o… --- ## [Engine knocking when its cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-knocking-when-its-cold/173784)
**Author:** [@ate6810\_173233](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ate6810_173233)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-knocking-when-its-cold/173784 "2021-04-12T01:33:32Z")
Hi I have a Toyota Camry GL 2007. When I start engine, It start with a knocking noise. This noise is exactly at 1.5kRPM to 1kRPM. I do not hear any noise at RPM upper than 1.5 and lower than 1 even when engine is cold. … --- ## [Anyone knows PRT suspension kit? - Mazda 3 2010](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-knows-prt-suspension-kit-mazda-3-2010/176091)
**Author:** [@spyro\_le\_dragon\_mauve\_174694](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spyro_le_dragon_mauve_174694)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-knows-prt-suspension-kit-mazda-3-2010/176091 "2021-04-12T01:18:52Z")
Hi all, I’ve learned hat I need new front Strut / Coil Spring / Mount Assembly kit, but at the moment I’m on low budget (thanks Covid for that) and I was looking on rockauto for some affordable one. I tried to read some … --- ## [Transmission dip stick is stuck, like fused in place](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-dip-stick-is-stuck-like-fused-in-place/176092)
**Author:** [@Daniel.magic.ferguson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daniel.magic.ferguson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2021, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-dip-stick-is-stuck-like-fused-in-place/176092 "2021-04-11T22:32:21Z")
So, I have a fairly big problem. I was trying to check the transmission fluid level (which in and of itself is notoriously difficult on this vehicle) but in the end, the dipstick broke - that’s how hard I was pulling on … --- ## [Car rpm dropping, car jerking while idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-rpm-dropping-car-jerking-while-idle/176076)
**Author:** [@sierran9544\_174681](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sierran9544_174681)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2021, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-rpm-dropping-car-jerking-while-idle/176076 "2021-04-11T21:11:43Z")
I have a 2014 Kia Forte that I purchased used about a year ago. I have had issues with it jerking (I thought I was rear-ended the first time it happened) while I am sitting at idle. It doesn’t matter if I am in drive, ne… --- ## [Alternator belt broke again (2007 Kia Rio)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-belt-broke-again-2007-kia-rio/176078)
**Author:** [@quentinsmithphone\_162532](https://community.cartalk.com/u/quentinsmithphone_162532)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2021, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-belt-broke-again-2007-kia-rio/176078 "2021-04-11T16:23:06Z")
A while ago my alternator belt broke, and it took the alternator with it by getting sucked inside of it. Looking at the belts they all looked super old so i replaced all 3 of the drive belts as well as the alternator. Th… --- ## [Help! 2002 F350 7.3L dipstick won't insert, after just repaired](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-2002-f350-7-3l-dipstick-wont-insert-after-just-repaired/176036)
**Author:** [@vickielamb\_174641](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vickielamb_174641)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2021, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-2002-f350-7-3l-dipstick-wont-insert-after-just-repaired/176036 "2021-04-11T13:50:31Z")
Hello please help! My 2002 F350 7.3L 4-door 4WD was just repaired with rear main seal and oil pan replacements. I got it home, and attempted to check the oil (an o-ring at the fitting on the end of the high pressure oi… --- ## [Coolant system affected by a bad alternator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-system-affected-by-a-bad-alternator/78971)
**Author:** [@v6lady](https://community.cartalk.com/u/v6lady)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2021, 10:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-system-affected-by-a-bad-alternator/78971 "2021-04-11T10:44:14Z")
So, i have a 1996 honda accord, i just had a new alternator put on yesterday. Well before then, when the old one was still in the car, my car would heat up while i was sitting still and it was drinking coolant and water … --- ## [2007 Toyota Prius stalls at traffic lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-stalls-at-traffic-lights/176061)
**Author:** [@Jacks23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacks23)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2021, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-stalls-at-traffic-lights/176061 "2021-04-10T23:25:43Z")
Car has 167,000 miles and, at a traffic light, it stalls. --- ## [2009 MINI Cooper - Smells of gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mini-cooper-smells-of-gas/176050)
**Author:** [@carbeau](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carbeau)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2021, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mini-cooper-smells-of-gas/176050 "2021-04-10T21:25:39Z")
Getting a smell of gas when stopped at stop light the car has no leaks. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=243) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=245)