# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=255 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 256 --- ## [Rubber tubing separating from the windshield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rubber-tubing-separating-from-the-windshield/175284)
**Author:** [@cdaquila](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdaquila)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rubber-tubing-separating-from-the-windshield/175284 "2021-02-19T15:45:17Z")
Hi all, My first car question. I have a 2013 Kia Forte. It’s got 57,000 miles on it. I bought it 10,000 miles ago when I moved up here. Bear with me if it’s a silly question. I was clearing snow off the car today — it’… --- ## [Heater blows cold air when idling - 2011 Nissan Pathfinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-blows-cold-air-when-idling-2011-nissan-pathfinder/175224)
**Author:** [@AliceK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AliceK)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-blows-cold-air-when-idling-2011-nissan-pathfinder/175224 "2021-02-19T15:43:53Z")
Mine is exactly the same problem with my Nissan. I live in Montana and I can’t keep the car running while I wait for someone. Sitting at a light with cold air coming at me is really bad during winter. --- ## [2012 Ford Explorer - Won't accept my CD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-explorer-wont-accept-my-cd/175245)
**Author:** [@Earl07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Earl07)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 9:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-explorer-wont-accept-my-cd/175245 "2021-02-19T09:41:40Z")
The radio unit will not accept the CD disc --- ## [Synthetic Oil - how long does it last? Hybrid car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-oil-how-long-does-it-last-hybrid-car/174943)
**Author:** [@SCMSoCal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SCMSoCal)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-oil-how-long-does-it-last-hybrid-car/174943 "2021-02-19T02:27:18Z")
I know synthetic oil lasts 10,000 miles according to the dealership. I’ve only driven 6k miles and am going on 14 months. I use the car 2-3 times a week and don’t drive more than 50 miles a week during normal usage in … --- ## [2017 Ford F350 - Shakes when towing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f350-shakes-when-towing/175260)
**Author:** [@Angie46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angie46)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f350-shakes-when-towing/175260 "2021-02-18T23:04:01Z")
My truck shakes quite badly at times over 90 km as well as when I am hauling my horse trailer. I have had it to the dealership many times and no one can figure it out. Very disappointed in my dream truck. --- ## [1993 Honda Accord D4 Overdrive Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-honda-accord-d4-overdrive-issue/76343)
**Author:** [@Cuzzintom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cuzzintom)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-honda-accord-d4-overdrive-issue/76343 "2021-02-18T20:24:55Z")
Good day...just bought this '93 Accord. Nice car, well-maintained and clean. Issue is the D4 transmission light on the dash does not light up when car is shifted into D4. The car takes off well, shifts through the gears … --- ## [1998 Honda Civic runs as long as it’s in motion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-civic-runs-as-long-as-it-s-in-motion/175141)
**Author:** [@PB03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PB03)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-civic-runs-as-long-as-it-s-in-motion/175141 "2021-02-18T20:24:04Z")
Hi. My Civic was bucking while driving after warming up. When letting off the gas it would almost appear to stall and then when adding gas again there seemed to be a delay before it would react. I replaced the Idle ai… --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Malibu - Hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-malibu-hesitation/175002)
**Author:** [@Sheg78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sheg78)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-malibu-hesitation/175002 "2021-02-18T19:18:54Z")
I have a 2015 Chevy Malibu. Last week I first noticed a slight hesitation while driving. The problem is worse at lower speeds and )9on an incline. It now has worsened to the point of reduced power, service, Stabilitrak ,… --- ## [My Honda Accord windshield wipers wont work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-honda-accord-windshield-wipers-wont-work/175262)
**Author:** [@carolinehawkins325\_174152](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carolinehawkins325_174152)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-honda-accord-windshield-wipers-wont-work/175262 "2021-02-18T18:07:56Z")
Hi, so its been snowing like crazy in Texas where I am, and obviously im not used to it. Ever since it started I have been trying to defrost my car and get my windshield wipers to work. The windshield will be completely … --- ## [2021 Lexus RX 350 - tire pressure too high?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-lexus-rx-350-tire-pressure-too-high/175202)
**Author:** [@TerryTorrence](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TerryTorrence)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-lexus-rx-350-tire-pressure-too-high/175202 "2021-02-18T15:34:51Z")
My Lexus 350 car tire pressure is 39 and the recommend pressure is 23 - 33. The weather has varied greatly. Is it dangerous to not do anything? --- ## [New alternator, still issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-alternator-still-issues/129899)
**Author:** [@hartwelljlogan\_145224](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hartwelljlogan_145224)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-alternator-still-issues/129899 "2021-02-18T14:21:23Z")
Hello! I have a 2006 Suzuki XL7. Recently my alternator stopped working. It wouldn’t keep the car running when we jump started it. We replaced it with a new alternator and now its having the same issues that it did when… --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Cruze - Oil cap blows off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-oil-cap-blows-off/174978)
**Author:** [@Ford44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ford44)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-oil-cap-blows-off/174978 "2021-02-18T02:24:49Z")
Oil cap keeps blowing off --- ## [Need to buy a CAT, California legal!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-buy-a-cat-california-legal/175064)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-buy-a-cat-california-legal/175064 "2021-02-18T00:20:38Z")
Acura Integra 1999 Auto Looking to buy a CAT. California legal requirement reduces supply hence its pricey. Are there any specialist shops to buy or even a good quality used one? Ideally I want a direct fit --- ## [2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser P0562 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-p0562-code/175211)
**Author:** [@greg1951nc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/greg1951nc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-p0562-code/175211 "2021-02-17T23:59:01Z")
P0562 code low voltage alternator checked good Grounding problem? Computer? Best guess? --- ## [2014 Audi A3 rear moves to the right over bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-audi-a3-rear-moves-to-the-right-over-bumps/175179)
**Author:** [@Philip19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Philip19)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-audi-a3-rear-moves-to-the-right-over-bumps/175179 "2021-02-17T23:51:08Z")
When going over bumps the cars rear end seams to move to the passenger side, my has done 63000 miles --- ## [2005 GMC Yukon - Low oil pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-yukon-low-oil-pressure/174942)
**Author:** [@p.morrison\_2018\_173915](https://community.cartalk.com/u/p.morrison_2018_173915)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-yukon-low-oil-pressure/174942 "2021-02-17T23:23:12Z")
I have low oil pressure at idle due to a slipping cam (crankshaft not cam shaft) shaft bearing. I verified this by dropping the oil pan and seeing the displaced bearing. It is over half way out of position and I can ea… --- ## [2008 Ford F150 running cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f150-running-cold/175136)
**Author:** [@Geoff-Price](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Geoff-Price)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f150-running-cold/175136 "2021-02-17T21:12:35Z")
I have a 2008 Ford F150 with the 4.6 V8. It seems that when I am driving the temperature gauge will read cold but when it idles the gauge will return to the normal range. The weather gas been cold here so the heat will o… --- ## [2003 Ford Taurus Battery Light Turns on Above 2000 RPM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-taurus-battery-light-turns-on-above-2000-rpm/175209)
**Author:** [@cody\_174108](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cody_174108)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-taurus-battery-light-turns-on-above-2000-rpm/175209 "2021-02-17T19:07:55Z")
My battery light came on a couple weeks ago, so I bought a new battery. This change the light to come on whenever below 2000 RPM. So I changed the alternator. Now the light comes on once I get to 2000 RPM and turn on and… --- ## [Truck starts and has a really rough idle until I give it gas, and sometimes doesn't start at all](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-starts-and-has-a-really-rough-idle-until-i-give-it-gas-and-sometimes-doesnt-start-at-all/175161)
**Author:** [@sharpiestories](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sharpiestories)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-starts-and-has-a-really-rough-idle-until-i-give-it-gas-and-sometimes-doesnt-start-at-all/175161 "2021-02-17T16:45:02Z")
Hey Y’all, thanks for any advice! I got a 97’ Dodge Ram 1500 5.9L that sometimes starts fine no problems at all. Sometimes it starts and runs really rough until I give it some gas and then it runs fine for the remainder… --- ## [2016 Honda Odyssey Shudder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-odyssey-shudder/144119)
**Author:** [@MSC-B14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MSC-B14)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-odyssey-shudder/144119 "2021-02-17T12:38:39Z")
We purchased a certified used Honda Odyssey with about 20k miles on it. From the start the tires caused the van to pull and act like it was out of alignment. Rotating the tires alleviated this problem, but there was st… --- ## [2015 Audi Q5 had oil change but shows Add Quart of Oil message](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-audi-q5-had-oil-change-but-shows-add-quart-of-oil-message/173706)
**Author:** [@kharris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kharris)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-audi-q5-had-oil-change-but-shows-add-quart-of-oil-message/173706 "2021-02-17T02:32:26Z")
Oil service just done and add one quart of oil message comes on. --- ## [MAF sensor code P0101](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maf-sensor-code-p0101/175080)
**Author:** [@wael1988](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wael1988)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maf-sensor-code-p0101/175080 "2021-02-17T02:00:27Z")
Hey everyone My name is Wael and Im from Sweden. our mechanics suck and they charge so much money and fail to repair. let me tell you my long short story. I purchased a car last summer called KIA Venga. I used the car … --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Sonic - odometer readout](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-sonic-odometer-readout/175129)
**Author:** [@david19988](https://community.cartalk.com/u/david19988)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-sonic-odometer-readout/175129 "2021-02-17T01:44:41Z")
My odometer on My 2014 Sonic Is just showing 3 dots. The Mileage will show up sometimes --- ## [2013 Hyundai Sonata - Rear camera issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-sonata-rear-camera-issue/175055)
**Author:** [@Ileana](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ileana)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-sonata-rear-camera-issue/175055 "2021-02-17T01:35:38Z")
When doing reverse, the camera goes with a message Rer camera is not available white camera is on safety. What can be done I need my rear view when backing up. --- ## [2017 Nissan Altima - Shudders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-altima-shudders/175020)
**Author:** [@AlanCooper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlanCooper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-altima-shudders/175020 "2021-02-17T01:25:10Z")
Transmission has begun to shudder sometimes when accelerating. Got the car new-used with 22k, now has 29k. Alan --- ## [2013 Mazda CX-5 - Cold light stays on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mazda-cx-5-cold-light-stays-on/175018)
**Author:** [@jimbob48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimbob48)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mazda-cx-5-cold-light-stays-on/175018 "2021-02-16T23:30:37Z")
2013 mazda cx5 cold light not going off and poor heat --- ## [2007 Toyota Avalon - Vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-avalon-vibration/175024)
**Author:** [@maconbradford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maconbradford)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-avalon-vibration/175024 "2021-02-16T22:03:15Z")
car vibrate intermitten when increasing speed --- ## [2017 Nissan Altima plastic on metal rattle sound only on large bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-altima-plastic-on-metal-rattle-sound-only-on-large-bumps/175114)
**Author:** [@mmolkentin98](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmolkentin98)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-altima-plastic-on-metal-rattle-sound-only-on-large-bumps/175114 "2021-02-16T19:30:17Z")
Hello, For the past few weeks I’ve been hearing this loud rattle sound coming from the rear right when that wheel hits a large bump. It definitely sounds like something plastic hitting something metal. I drove around wi… --- ## [Honda rack and pinion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-rack-and-pinion/175036)
**Author:** [@KathrynBolotin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathrynBolotin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-rack-and-pinion/175036 "2021-02-16T03:46:07Z")
I own a 2016 Honda Civic with 45000 miles on it. I’m the second owner. I was told I need a new rack and pinion. Why would this be if the car is not old? I don’t live near salt water or in an area that snows. Would the ra… --- ## [2016 Accord - I just poured windshield fluid into the brake fluid container](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-accord-i-just-poured-windshield-fluid-into-the-brake-fluid-container/175004)
**Author:** [@mistakesweremade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mistakesweremade)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-accord-i-just-poured-windshield-fluid-into-the-brake-fluid-container/175004 "2021-02-16T13:48:21Z")
I was already having one of the worst weeks of my life so please go easy on me… I am well aware how stupid this mistake is. As the title said, I poured antifreeze into the wrong container. I realized my mistake pretty q… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=254) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=256)