# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=256 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 257 --- ## [Honda Accord Sedan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-sedan/174221)
**Author:** [@PatSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatSmith)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-sedan/174221 "2021-02-16T03:37:33Z")
Hello, I have a 2018 Honda Accord. I am the 1st owner. I try to change Synthetic Oil every 5,000 miles. Maintenance sign Used-to pop-up about 5,000 miles but recently it popped up when i was only 4,000 miles in (1… --- ## [What happened to the part of the PCV valve grommet that fell into the engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-to-the-part-of-the-pcv-valve-grommet-that-fell-into-the-engine/174972)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-to-the-part-of-the-pcv-valve-grommet-that-fell-into-the-engine/174972 "2021-02-16T01:48:21Z")
I bought a new grommet for the PCV valve. It has a portion that fits inside the hole that the one I took off doesn’t (no wonder it doesn’t grip ); it must have fallen into the engine. What happened to it? '87 Toyota pi… --- ## [2015 Volkswagen GTI - Warnings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volkswagen-gti-warnings/175000)
**Author:** [@71050](https://community.cartalk.com/u/71050)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volkswagen-gti-warnings/175000 "2021-02-15T23:42:49Z")
I am Driving Golf 7 Tsi DSG 2015 It shows an Engine sign and says Gear box error sometimes loose power and says apply brake --- ## [2011 Hyundai Santa Fe - Traction control light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-santa-fe-traction-control-light/174997)
**Author:** [@Eddie16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eddie16)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-santa-fe-traction-control-light/174997 "2021-02-15T23:35:07Z")
traction control and 4x4 light flashing constantly and four wheel drive in operative any thoughts please !!! --- ## [2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Bumpy ride](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-grand-cherokee-bumpy-ride/175016)
**Author:** [@Andrew28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrew28)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-grand-cherokee-bumpy-ride/175016 "2021-02-15T22:08:17Z")
car just riding bumpy and it is getting worst. took it to dealership and they said nothing is wrong. It is getting worst and worst to the point that I cannot take the bumps any more. --- ## [2006 Hyundai Accent - Shuts off and won't restart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-accent-shuts-off-and-wont-restart/174960)
**Author:** [@peterdem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peterdem)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-accent-shuts-off-and-wont-restart/174960 "2021-02-15T21:47:09Z")
Car starts seemingly all is fine. My grand daughter drives it. As she is driving it, the car will then just cut out/turn off & not start. It occurs regularly but intermittently. We had it towed last night to our home. I … --- ## [2003 Ford Taurus - No hear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-taurus-no-hear/174994)
**Author:** [@Shaw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shaw)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-taurus-no-hear/174994 "2021-02-15T20:58:45Z")
I have no heat in my car at all. I have flushed whole Rad system, changed the Thermostat and still nothing. --- ## [2015 Subaru Legacy - Wheel bearing cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-legacy-wheel-bearing-cost/175014)
**Author:** [@maryb34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maryb34)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-legacy-wheel-bearing-cost/175014 "2021-02-15T20:54:20Z")
Have to replace rear wheel bearing, in 2015 Legacy. Wondering what the average cost is for this. --- ## [2012 Toyota Camry - Battery trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-battery-trouble/174991)
**Author:** [@PB26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PB26)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-battery-trouble/174991 "2021-02-15T20:22:34Z")
2012 Toyota Camry 19,000 miles. Battery is dead every time I try to start the car. Have had it to the dealer too many times to count and they have never been able to find out what is wrong with it. Have had 6 new batteri… --- ## [2010 Fiat Abarth - Revs on its own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-fiat-abarth-revs-on-its-own/174981)
**Author:** [@BobLeeson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobLeeson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-fiat-abarth-revs-on-its-own/174981 "2021-02-15T19:33:06Z")
Car on the driveway starts and immediately revs to 2000 rpm if you press the throttle it runs up to 5000 rpm and stays have to switch off. That is in sports mode not quite as bad in normal mode --- ## [2007 Ford Expedition - Blend door?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-expedition-blend-door/174983)
**Author:** [@batlips](https://community.cartalk.com/u/batlips)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-expedition-blend-door/174983 "2021-02-15T19:27:08Z")
warm air comes out on drivers side but cold air comes out on passenger side --- ## [2011 Buick LaCrosse - Exhaust noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-lacrosse-exhaust-noise/174958)
**Author:** [@DH14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DH14)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-lacrosse-exhaust-noise/174958 "2021-02-15T19:24:22Z")
Exhaust sounds loud under hood --- ## [2007 Honda Accord sounds like something is broken on uneven road](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-sounds-like-something-is-broken-on-uneven-road/174933)
**Author:** [@pwilson8545\_172619](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pwilson8545_172619)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-sounds-like-something-is-broken-on-uneven-road/174933 "2021-02-15T00:55:55Z")
when driving down a uneven road the car seems roll like something is broken in the back --- ## [Nissan sentra 2005 won't start below 32F](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-sentra-2005-wont-start-below-32f/174988)
**Author:** [@Gary-Oak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gary-Oak)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2021, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-sentra-2005-wont-start-below-32f/174988 "2021-02-14T18:56:46Z")
Almost exactly around freezing temperature my car won’t start. if it’s above 32 then it will, and if it’s below it won’t. Pouring warm water on the battery or engine didn’t help, replacing the battery advanced auto parts… --- ## [2013 Honda Accord beeping noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-accord-beeping-noise/174965)
**Author:** [@Jamie8732](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jamie8732)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2021, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-accord-beeping-noise/174965 "2021-02-14T01:29:52Z")
When I shut my car off the beeping noise that tells you your headlights are on would make a sound whenever I open the door. The problem is…my headlights are turned to off. Why does the sound cut on when I open the door … --- ## [2009 Pontiac G6 Burning Smell/oil leak/Timing Cover Gasket Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pontiac-g6-burning-smell-oil-leak-timing-cover-gasket-leak/174932)
**Author:** [@rogersmj1\_173911](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rogersmj1_173911)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2021, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pontiac-g6-burning-smell-oil-leak-timing-cover-gasket-leak/174932 "2021-02-13T23:34:42Z")
A few weeks ago I noticed a burning smell happening whenever I turned on the heat of my pontiac G6 and sometimes a small amount of smoke coming from under the passenger side of the hood. I googled and it said there might… --- ## [Honda Accord shutting off problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-shutting-off-problem/174964)
**Author:** [@Jamie8732](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jamie8732)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2021, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-shutting-off-problem/174964 "2021-02-13T20:41:55Z")
I have a 2013 Honda Accord exl 2.4 engine. When it’s time to shut the car off and I press the start/stop button, the button indicator blinks green (this never happened before). But in order to turn the car off I’d have t… --- ## [2014 Ford F-150 - Battery issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-f-150-battery-issues/174945)
**Author:** [@oni](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oni)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2021, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-f-150-battery-issues/174945 "2021-02-13T13:03:51Z")
When driving battery light flashes and i hear bell sounds. Then two days later my truck doesn’t start with no warnings lights --- ## [2020 Hyundai Ioniq - Peeling paint - Already!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-ioniq-peeling-paint-already/173538)
**Author:** [@gibbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gibbo)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2021, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-ioniq-peeling-paint-already/173538 "2021-02-13T13:27:37Z")
Paint peeling along cill --- ## [1972 Ford Five Hundred - We have a modulation problem here](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-ford-five-hundred-we-have-a-modulation-problem-here/174871)
**Author:** [@JoeRod](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeRod)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2021, 11:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-ford-five-hundred-we-have-a-modulation-problem-here/174871 "2021-02-13T11:00:47Z")
I have a 73 ford 390 w 3speed c6 sucking quarts of trany fluid And I am the only person who touches this vehicle. Bad (smashed) modulator is the problem. --- ## [2005 Nissan Altima - Wheel bearings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-altima-wheel-bearings/174938)
**Author:** [@Cartalkdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cartalkdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2021, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-altima-wheel-bearings/174938 "2021-02-12T23:52:12Z")
I need bearings changed out in one wheel on my NIssan Altima 2005. How much should I expect to pay, and where should I go in Los Angeles westside. --- ## [2103 Odyssey Makes Odd sound when starting in cold conditions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2103-odyssey-makes-odd-sound-when-starting-in-cold-conditions/174936)
**Author:** [@Mark52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark52)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2021, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2103-odyssey-makes-odd-sound-when-starting-in-cold-conditions/174936 "2021-02-12T23:14:21Z")
Hi, My 2013 Odyssey makes a strange sound, usually on cold start. The car turns on when turn the key, but almost immediately after makes a sounds like “zzzz…it.” (but real fast) It sounds like metal to metal, but then st… --- ## [2004 Chrysler 300m](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-300m/174873)
**Author:** [@Brian2614](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brian2614)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2021, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-300m/174873 "2021-02-12T21:40:41Z")
So I have a 2004 300m. Recently spun out on the freeway. Was only going about 35 to 40 mph due to snow on the road. When I spun the rear passenger side hit the median. Now the car has difficulty going over 40 with slig… --- ## [What's a resonator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-resonator/174924)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2021, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-resonator/174924 "2021-02-12T21:15:25Z")
There’s a big plastic (or is it rubber?) can connected by a large (1") tube to the bottom of the air cleaner on its top; on its bottom it’s connected to the EACV. I never thought much about it before; I had assumed it r… --- ## [Does 1998 Toyota Camry need trans oil at 120k miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-1998-toyota-camry-need-trans-oil-at-120k-miles/174168)
**Author:** [@Davis29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Davis29)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2021, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-1998-toyota-camry-need-trans-oil-at-120k-miles/174168 "2021-02-12T18:56:35Z")
Should a 1998 with 120,000 miles have the transmission oil changed. --- ## [Catalytic Converter Internal Melting Point](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-internal-melting-point/174939)
**Author:** [@ArgosNoble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArgosNoble)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2021, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-internal-melting-point/174939 "2021-02-12T17:45:23Z")
2011 Toyota Camry LE 2.5L L4 Hi All! What temperature do you believe is the melting point for the catalytic converter’s internal material? The temp where it starts to break down. thanks! --- ## [Toyota frequent dead battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-frequent-dead-battery/92632)
**Author:** [@Jeanandtom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeanandtom)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2021, 6:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-frequent-dead-battery/92632 "2021-02-12T06:27:45Z")
My 2014 Toyota Corolla battery has had problems since new. After four attempts to find reasons for dead battery and 2 new replacement batteries problem still exists. Corporate tells me if this car is not driven for 2 day… --- ## [Logic of AT Pans with No Drain Plug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/logic-of-at-pans-with-no-drain-plug/86164)
**Author:** [@Demo\_Beta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Demo_Beta)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2021, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/logic-of-at-pans-with-no-drain-plug/86164 "2021-02-12T04:55:31Z")
As I'm soon to be covered in trans fluid I'm pondering the rationale behind not putting drain plugs on all pans as a standard. Any thoughts? --- ## [2013 Chevy Cruze - Intermittent Rough Start, Then Stall within 30 seconds of Running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevy-cruze-intermittent-rough-start-then-stall-within-30-seconds-of-running/149199)
**Author:** [@grantnelson7\_157688](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grantnelson7_157688)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2021, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevy-cruze-intermittent-rough-start-then-stall-within-30-seconds-of-running/149199 "2021-02-12T02:56:23Z")
My 2013 Chevy Cruze will intermittently start rough and then proceed to bog down and stall within the first 30 seconds of running, whether I am parked or have begun driving forward or in reverse. I don’t have any issues … --- ## [Brake Warning light/Service Brake System in info center](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-warning-light-service-brake-system-in-info-center/174818)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2021, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-warning-light-service-brake-system-in-info-center/174818 "2021-02-12T02:16:27Z")
I have a 2008 Silverado 1500 WT. Over the past month or so (before Christmas), my brake light comes on after first starting the vehicle and shortly after driving for the first time of the day. The service brake system … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=255) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=257)