# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=251 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 252 --- ## [High Mileage 70k+ Infiniti G35 '06 Fuel Injector Cleaner - Will It Help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-mileage-70k-infiniti-g35-06-fuel-injector-cleaner-will-it-help/175521)
**Author:** [@sely44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sely44)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-mileage-70k-infiniti-g35-06-fuel-injector-cleaner-will-it-help/175521 "2021-03-09T21:11:11Z")
Hi, My 2006 Infiniti G35x suddenly tanked on gas mileage. I’m guessing it’s the fuel injectors but low gas mileage is the only symptom so far. I’ve never cleaned the FI’s or had them replaced - 70k mi. Is it too late to… --- ## [2013 Equinox Catalytic Converter and O2 Sensor Recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-equinox-catalytic-converter-and-o2-sensor-recall/175598)
**Author:** [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-equinox-catalytic-converter-and-o2-sensor-recall/175598 "2021-03-09T19:42:02Z")
Hi all, Just an FYI for any 2012-2013 Equinox owners. I received a voluntary recall notice from Chevrolet to replace both front and rear catalytic converters and O2 sensors due to degradation of catalytic and O2 sensor … --- ## [Cracked Caliber Boot?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-caliber-boot/175403)
**Author:** [@jessmac80](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jessmac80)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-caliber-boot/175403 "2021-03-09T20:23:39Z")
Hey all! New here, but just looking for some guidance on a cracked silicone caliber boot? Should I be concerned and fix it immediately? The guy who just did my brakes told me about it. But I’ve never even heard of it so … --- ## [2016 Ford Escape parasitic draw](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-parasitic-draw/175585)
**Author:** [@billgin1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billgin1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-parasitic-draw/175585 "2021-03-09T19:54:42Z")
What causes a parasitic draw on my 2016 Ford Escape battery? --- ## [Replaced IAC valve, but now a different problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-iac-valve-but-now-a-different-problem/175594)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-iac-valve-but-now-a-different-problem/175594 "2021-03-09T18:32:48Z")
I recently replaced the Idle Air Control valve in my 2005 Buick Century because it was shutting off after starting. Now, it starts OK but after driving for about an hour the idle speed increases and also starts to race. … --- ## [1994 Chevrolet Blazer battery drains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevrolet-blazer-battery-drains/175573)
**Author:** [@oredoc67](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oredoc67)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevrolet-blazer-battery-drains/175573 "2021-03-08T00:59:59Z")
battery drains while is off for a few days --- ## [Wipers travel is off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-travel-is-off/169525)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 7:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-travel-is-off/169525 "2021-03-09T07:10:21Z")
The wiper travel on my torrent is off. The blade arms do not go fully home and they do not fully extend. I tried to move each arm and they are tight. I can feel no slop in the mounting. Like a loose nut. They work fine,… --- ## [2005 Buick starts then stalls at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-starts-then-stalls-at-idle/175539)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-starts-then-stalls-at-idle/175539 "2021-03-09T01:10:34Z")
My 2005 Buick Century (3.1L V6) starts but quickly shuts off at idle. I have to rev up the RPMs for about 10 to 15 seconds to get it stay on at idle. By reading a post from another forum, I learned it has the symptoms of… --- ## [Tightened power steering belt to fix squeal and now it squeals more?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tightened-power-steering-belt-to-fix-squeal-and-now-it-squeals-more/175586)
**Author:** [@quentinsmithphone\_162532](https://community.cartalk.com/u/quentinsmithphone_162532)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tightened-power-steering-belt-to-fix-squeal-and-now-it-squeals-more/175586 "2021-03-08T22:09:47Z")
Power steering belt seemed pretty loose and there was some squealing especially when I first started accelerating and now after tightening it it seems to squeal even more than before like even when stopped…? --- ## [2003 Toyota Tundra 2WD Truck - 02 and Cat issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-tundra-2wd-truck-02-and-cat-issues/175124)
**Author:** [@baolong\_nguyen\_174033](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baolong_nguyen_174033)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-tundra-2wd-truck-02-and-cat-issues/175124 "2021-03-08T22:03:45Z")
Hi all, I need Ideas, suggestions input. Start out with a bad AFR o2, after replaced it can’t do catalyst monitor readyness for emission check, it has been driven over 2000 miles, front catalyst converter temp in 350f, o… --- ## [A/C Compressor Clutch Kit. Worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-compressor-clutch-kit-worth-it/175336)
**Author:** [@Burger1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Burger1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-compressor-clutch-kit-worth-it/175336 "2021-03-08T20:06:50Z")
I have a 2009 Honda Odyssey with working A/C…however the bearing in the pulley is bad and causes quite a scream when you start it up. I want to buy a $50 clutch replacement kit to replace the pulley with that one. Is it… --- ## [2017 Kia Soul - Electrical glitches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-soul-electrical-glitches/175563)
**Author:** [@DLW56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DLW56)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-soul-electrical-glitches/175563 "2021-03-08T13:17:27Z")
My wife’s 2017 Soul has some of the same issues as the 2017 from Hillsboro. Dash lites brightens after driving a bit. Now seems to after setting a day or so try to start motor turns over start/dies 3rd on the third try t… --- ## [2007 Toyota Prius dash clock doesn’t keep time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-dash-clock-doesn-t-keep-time/175570)
**Author:** [@Devobabe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Devobabe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-dash-clock-doesn-t-keep-time/175570 "2021-03-08T03:18:31Z")
Dash clock not keeping time, fob not recognized, hatch won’t open 12 v battery good --- ## [What causes PCV fails quickly?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-pcv-fails-quickly/175479)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-pcv-fails-quickly/175479 "2021-03-08T01:05:21Z")
Why PCV valve keeps failing? The last one is a week old - its an Acura part. This can also cause high NO. Mobile 1 5W30 has been there for 3k miles. Its brownish (dark side) but appears very thin/fluid. So this and ga… --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Impala - Steering wheel is locked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-impala-steering-wheel-is-locked/175560)
**Author:** [@lindag85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lindag85)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2021, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-impala-steering-wheel-is-locked/175560 "2021-03-07T21:57:20Z")
My 2015 Chevrolet Impala has no problem starting, driving forward and backwards but you can not turn the steering wheel…its locked --- ## [2013 Mazda Mazda5 - Reliable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mazda-mazda5-reliable/175551)
**Author:** [@bozo07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bozo07)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2021, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mazda-mazda5-reliable/175551 "2021-03-07T18:21:08Z")
2013 mazda 5 reliability --- ## [2019 Mazda CX-5 - Cupped tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-5-cupped-tires/175544)
**Author:** [@Ann12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ann12)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2021, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-5-cupped-tires/175544 "2021-03-07T15:55:26Z")
I’m told by Mazda service, my car (34896 miles) has 4 tires that are cupped. I’m told they all need replaced. I haven’t put 2,000 miles on it since I bought it. Is it reasonable to expect the dealer to replace them? … --- ## [2003 Hyundai Santa Fe - My list](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-santa-fe-my-list/175546)
**Author:** [@deneye1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deneye1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2021, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-santa-fe-my-list/175546 "2021-03-07T00:21:34Z")
Paint peeling/worn very badly, starting around 2016. Gas tank had to be replaced, due to corrosion. --- ## [2004 Pontiac Grand Am - Airbag](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-am-airbag/175548)
**Author:** [@Me01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Me01)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2021, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-am-airbag/175548 "2021-03-06T20:04:19Z")
04 gran am, I replaced the airbag, no wires reattached, now the car won’t ignite --- ## [2007 Toyota Corolla LE - engine vibrates when idle, once it stopped at the red light, idle RPM seems low. No issues when I step on the gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-corolla-le-engine-vibrates-when-idle-once-it-stopped-at-the-red-light-idle-rpm-seems-low-no-issues-when-i-step-on-the-gas/174671)
**Author:** [@Florin-Andrei](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Florin-Andrei)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2021, 12:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-corolla-le-engine-vibrates-when-idle-once-it-stopped-at-the-red-light-idle-rpm-seems-low-no-issues-when-i-step-on-the-gas/174671 "2021-03-06T00:52:28Z")
Something odd is happening with idle RPM. It seems hesitant. Sometimes the engine vibrates quite a lot. Once it stopped at the red light. Idle RPM seems to vary, sometimes I’ve seen it as low as 400 RPM (if I can trust t… --- ## [1999 Ford E150 - HVAC issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-e150-hvac-issue/175536)
**Author:** [@webvidman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/webvidman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2021, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-e150-hvac-issue/175536 "2021-03-05T15:21:51Z")
heater/defrost won’t switch from defrost to heat --- ## [2007 Nissan Sentra Trans Oil Pressure Switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-sentra-trans-oil-pressure-switch/175436)
**Author:** [@Burger1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Burger1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2021, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-sentra-trans-oil-pressure-switch/175436 "2021-03-05T14:15:00Z")
2007 Nissan Sentra with an automatic transmission. I can’t find this parts location. I have scoured my Chilton book too with no luck. The internet is failing me as well. Anyone have any ideas? --- ## [2016 Subaru Forester - Tire wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-forester-tire-wear/175513)
**Author:** [@Carl15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carl15)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2021, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-forester-tire-wear/175513 "2021-03-05T13:12:55Z")
Our tire dealer says our tire wear indicates we have an alignment problem and our Subaru dealership says we don’t have an alignment problem. We live at 8,500 feet and 30 miles in all directions from our home are curvy m… --- ## [2009 Chevrolet Corvette airbag light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-corvette-airbag-light/175538)
**Author:** [@MrDees](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MrDees)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2021, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-corvette-airbag-light/175538 "2021-03-05T00:55:38Z")
air bag light keeps going on --- ## [Sooty exhaust at high RPM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sooty-exhaust-at-high-rpm/175443)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2021, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sooty-exhaust-at-high-rpm/175443 "2021-03-05T00:34:29Z")
I passed the emissions test easily but failed because there was too much visible smoke at high RPM (I’d think that would redound upon emissions - wrong again.) The guy was sure I just needed new plugs and wires, so I bo… --- ## [Kumho Solus TA11 (tires) - any reason I shouldn't buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kumho-solus-ta11-tires-any-reason-i-shouldnt-buy/175496)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kumho-solus-ta11-tires-any-reason-i-shouldnt-buy/175496 "2021-03-04T20:21:15Z")
I’ll buy 5 tires lickety-split. TireRack has 2 tires that seem suitable to my demands (ahem): Kumho Solus TA11 and Hankook Kinergy ST. Consumer Reports gives the former a 61 (the top-rated tire gets a 70, so 61’s in th… --- ## [2007 Toyota Tundra 2WD Truck - Trans slips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-tundra-2wd-truck-trans-slips/175531)
**Author:** [@DanF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanF)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-tundra-2wd-truck-trans-slips/175531 "2021-03-04T16:44:19Z")
transmission is slipping and holding longing long shifts in low gears --- ## [2016 Hyundai Genesis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-genesis/175527)
**Author:** [@jimb52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimb52)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-genesis/175527 "2021-03-04T16:43:03Z")
when you push the start button the car makes a click sound and is totaly dead.If I hit the battery fuse box firmly all power comes on the car drive properly.This has happened twice in the last month. --- ## [2014 Subaru Forester - Power steering issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-power-steering-issues/175506)
**Author:** [@wt17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wt17)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-power-steering-issues/175506 "2021-03-04T02:15:03Z")
Once in a while when I start My forester up the power steering wont work , if I shut in car off a start it again it will work --- ## [2020 GMC Sierra 1500 - battery dead already](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-gmc-sierra-1500-battery-dead-already/175491)
**Author:** [@Oilfire](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oilfire)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-gmc-sierra-1500-battery-dead-already/175491 "2021-03-04T00:25:29Z")
Same issue as above. Went to stat my 2020 GMC sierra 1500 yesterday and it was dead. 7.5 volts. Jumped it off and drove it for about 30 miles to charge it. Check engine light came on. Low battery, Anti-lock breaks and en… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=250) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=252)