# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=259 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 260 --- ## [Radiator replacement...to flush or not to flush?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-replacement-to-flush-or-not-to-flush/174691)
**Author:** [@dallas\_res\_173764](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dallas_res_173764)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-replacement-to-flush-or-not-to-flush/174691 "2021-02-02T21:12:37Z")
I drive an ‘05 Toyota RAV4, which I have owned since 2009 (bought “new” from a dealer). Sadly, the radiator has started leaking after 11 years (my first major issue not counting routine maintenance such as tires/brakes/… --- ## [Over 2 years since the battery failed a test, and it finally died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-2-years-since-the-battery-failed-a-test-and-it-finally-died/174684)
**Author:** [@seebear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seebear)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-2-years-since-the-battery-failed-a-test-and-it-finally-died/174684 "2021-02-02T19:03:53Z")
This was a Vibe, base. The battery was purchased in 2015. When I called my favorite repair shop, I was told that the batteries they offer have a 2-year replacement warranty, so i called another shop, to be told the batte… --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Traverse -broken seatbelt latch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-traverse-broken-seatbelt-latch/174668)
**Author:** [@starlight100](https://community.cartalk.com/u/starlight100)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-traverse-broken-seatbelt-latch/174668 "2021-02-02T12:38:25Z")
Seat belt latch on second row is broken on a Chev 2015 Traverse --- ## [Airbag light solid after year of intermittent on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-light-solid-after-year-of-intermittent-on/174693)
**Author:** [@avellone5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/avellone5)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-light-solid-after-year-of-intermittent-on/174693 "2021-02-02T03:36:56Z")
My 2007 saturn vue had an occasional airbag light problem for about a year (it would come on at random occasionally, but always went away). Last week, it was almost -10 degrees Fahrenheit when I started the car, and the … --- ## [2009 Volvo C30 uses too much coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-volvo-c30-uses-too-much-coolant/174673)
**Author:** [@Michael2929](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael2929)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-volvo-c30-uses-too-much-coolant/174673 "2021-02-02T01:10:45Z")
uses too much coolant --- ## [Do my Fords’ wheels need repacking?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-my-fords-wheels-need-repacking/174658)
**Author:** [@ScottHarrell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScottHarrell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-my-fords-wheels-need-repacking/174658 "2021-02-01T23:10:50Z")
Does my 2010 Escape and F150 Super Car wheels new repacking. It is time for new tires. --- ## [MAF sensor, throttle, catalytic converters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maf-sensor-throttle-catalytic-converters/174535)
**Author:** [@alinatudos\_173666](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alinatudos_173666)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maf-sensor-throttle-catalytic-converters/174535 "2021-02-01T21:54:34Z")
Hi there! I have a Volvo S60 (turbo) from 2005. She almost all the time had an engine light on (I bought it this way), but was told it might be just a sensor. Mechanics would reset it when I had to get it inspected. T… --- ## [When can a mechanic impound a vehicle over a payment dispute?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-can-a-mechanic-impound-a-vehicle-over-a-payment-dispute/174124)
**Author:** [@KTH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KTH)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-can-a-mechanic-impound-a-vehicle-over-a-payment-dispute/174124 "2021-02-01T21:26:06Z")
I usually get along well with mechanics, but recently a shop in Connecticut threatened to hold my van over a payment dispute that’s a lot less than its value. Neither the state attorney general’s office website nor the s… --- ## [Nissan Transmission Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-transmission-replacement/174654)
**Author:** [@rmp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rmp)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-transmission-replacement/174654 "2021-02-01T14:54:18Z")
I have a 2005 4x4 Nissan Frontier King Cab with 145k. Three years ago antifreeze found it’s way to the transmission. The radiator was replaced and the transmission was flushed and worked fine until last weekend when it w… --- ## [Part Warranty Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/part-warranty-question/174485)
**Author:** [@galenclark22\_173653](https://community.cartalk.com/u/galenclark22_173653)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/part-warranty-question/174485 "2021-02-01T13:46:08Z")
Hi All! So I have a 2015 Cadillac ATS and back in October of 2019, I had a leak in my radiator. I brought it into the local Cadillac dealership and they said I needed to get my radiator replaced, so I went through with … --- ## [2008 Lexus GS 350 - Needs new cats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lexus-gs-350-needs-new-cats/174610)
**Author:** [@Tony30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony30)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lexus-gs-350-needs-new-cats/174610 "2021-02-01T12:38:19Z")
Both bad catalytic converter would it be a good idea to straight pipe the whole thing --- ## [2016 Toyota Corolla - Transmission revs downhill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-corolla-transmission-revs-downhill/174408)
**Author:** [@0066](https://community.cartalk.com/u/0066)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-corolla-transmission-revs-downhill/174408 "2021-02-01T03:11:29Z")
Driving at posted speed, in town or out, control by foot or cruise control, while moving down a fairly steep hill, the engine suddenly races to very extreme RPM. Hasty response with brakes quickly regains control. Loca… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Malibu - leaking trunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-malibu-leaking-trunk/174662)
**Author:** [@CynthiaADomenella](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CynthiaADomenella)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-malibu-leaking-trunk/174662 "2021-02-01T03:19:18Z")
Trunk leaking. Why??? --- ## [2014 Nissan Pathfinder passenger axle incorrect installation and transfer case damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-pathfinder-passenger-axle-incorrect-installation-and-transfer-case-damage/174442)
**Author:** [@aderianwyounger\_173620](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aderianwyounger_173620)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-pathfinder-passenger-axle-incorrect-installation-and-transfer-case-damage/174442 "2021-02-01T01:26:16Z")
While driving my 2014 Nissan pathfinder, I heard a noise under the rear section of my car suddenly. I was near a repair shop and the mechanic offered to take a look at it. He said my axle was bad and that was where the n… --- ## [Problem with VW Jetta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-vw-jetta/174649)
**Author:** [@vanonimotors\_172776](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vanonimotors_172776)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-vw-jetta/174649 "2021-02-01T01:06:35Z")
We were driving my grandmothers 2001 VW Jetta. We ran out the battery because we plugged in a phone charger that had a little light on it. We jumped it mid day, we ran it for a while and then went on a drive. It started … --- ## [2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid cruise control quit working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-c-max-hybrid-cruise-control-quit-working/174641)
**Author:** [@rnigel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rnigel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2021, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-c-max-hybrid-cruise-control-quit-working/174641 "2021-01-31T21:47:06Z")
cruise control stopped working --- ## [2000 Subaru Impreza Wagon whines when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-subaru-impreza-wagon-whines-when-accelerating/174636)
**Author:** [@garters](https://community.cartalk.com/u/garters)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2021, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-subaru-impreza-wagon-whines-when-accelerating/174636 "2021-01-31T21:42:27Z")
hey, my cars been making some weird noises, when i accerlrate hard it makes a kind of whining noise and when i let off the gas it seems to stop, i think this is something to do witht the transmision, is it bad? --- ## [Small knock in the front end of 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-knock-in-the-front-end-of-2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/174632)
**Author:** [@jackson36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jackson36)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2021, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-knock-in-the-front-end-of-2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/174632 "2021-01-31T21:37:31Z")
Small knock front end --- ## [AC low pressure is high](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-low-pressure-is-high/174511)
**Author:** [@blevebass\_173667](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blevebass_173667)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2021, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-low-pressure-is-high/174511 "2021-01-31T20:28:13Z")
All, I have a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The AC stopped working so I hooked up a pressure gauge from one of the self charging kit with the engine off and the pressure was 100 pounds. I let out pressure and only air was coming o… --- ## [2007 Pontiac G5 heater shuts off after a few seconds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-g5-heater-shuts-off-after-a-few-seconds/174638)
**Author:** [@briankincade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/briankincade)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2021, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-g5-heater-shuts-off-after-a-few-seconds/174638 "2021-01-31T18:38:12Z")
heater come on then shuts down and comes on again after a few seconds. --- ## [2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport - Suspension warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-land-rover-range-rover-sport-suspension-warning/174607)
**Author:** [@AValkyrie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AValkyrie)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2021, 7:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-land-rover-range-rover-sport-suspension-warning/174607 "2021-01-31T07:36:51Z")
The dash SUSPENSION light is on. Any ideas? Plan A, B, C I hope this doesn’t cost am arm and my leg. Okay, I am sitting down… ready to listen. Truly many thanks --- ## [Radiator dumping coolant into reservoir, overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-dumping-coolant-into-reservoir-overheating/172619)
**Author:** [@Cameron-24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cameron-24)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2021, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-dumping-coolant-into-reservoir-overheating/172619 "2021-01-29T14:30:18Z")
2005 Subaru Forester, 175k miles. New radiator, thermostat, radiator cap, and water pump. Radiator is filling with air, reservoir flowing over with the coolant from the radiator, motor runs hot after about 20miles. What’… --- ## [2003 Eurovan Tension Pulley - No grooves okay on aftermarket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-eurovan-tension-pulley-no-grooves-okay-on-aftermarket/174630)
**Author:** [@jdcramp\_173736](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdcramp_173736)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2021, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-eurovan-tension-pulley-no-grooves-okay-on-aftermarket/174630 "2021-01-30T22:17:08Z")
The tension pulley on my drive belt tensioner disintegrated. VW only sells the whole tensioner with pulley. Dayco makes a pulley for it but it does not look like the original. The original had belt grooves and side rails… --- ## [2006 Pontiac Solstice - Whines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-solstice-whines/174618)
**Author:** [@Safetyvic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Safetyvic)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2021, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-solstice-whines/174618 "2021-01-30T21:54:30Z")
After the car warms up I have a whining sound. After hitting speed it is a steady sound, but if I let up on the gas peddle the whining sound stops until I once again place my foot on the peddle. Any idea what may be th… --- ## [Turning up the turn signal volume](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-up-the-turn-signal-volume/156323)
**Author:** [@GeneLaman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeneLaman)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2021, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-up-the-turn-signal-volume/156323 "2021-01-30T21:49:02Z")
I have a hearing problem and the sound of the turn signal is so low I cannot hear it on the road, Is there anyway to increase the volume? --- ## [2015 GMC Acadia - Radio issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-acadia-radio-issues/174625)
**Author:** [@Kay15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kay15)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2021, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-acadia-radio-issues/174625 "2021-01-30T21:38:41Z")
Can only get static on all channels. --- ## [13.8V alternator charging voltage O.K? or do I need to replace alternator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/13-8v-alternator-charging-voltage-o-k-or-do-i-need-to-replace-alternator/106732)
**Author:** [@Roger124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger124)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2021, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/13-8v-alternator-charging-voltage-o-k-or-do-i-need-to-replace-alternator/106732 "2021-01-30T21:12:24Z")
I was listening to the car radio while I was doing an oil change and some other stuff for about an hour. That was enough to drain the battery, so I was unable to start the car. I used a charger to charge the battery. A … --- ## [Clutch issues 2.2L S10](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-issues-2-2l-s10/174623)
**Author:** [@SquirrelyRrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SquirrelyRrick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2021, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-issues-2-2l-s10/174623 "2021-01-30T20:57:36Z")
The hydraulic line from my master cylinder to my slave cylinder popped out while driving. When trying to reconnect it, it felt like there was too much pressure on the slave cylinder side to reconnect them. Replaced both … --- ## [2002 Buick Regal low beams](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-regal-low-beams/174546)
**Author:** [@James20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James20)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2021, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-regal-low-beams/174546 "2021-01-30T18:39:10Z")
low beam headlights not working (sometimes). High beams work fine. Mechanic troubleshot and couldn’t find anything wrong, although the low beams weren’t working at that time. He suggested replacing control unit but wo… --- ## [Can anyone diagnose this sound?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-diagnose-this-sound/174620)
**Author:** [@dpkarl13\_173731](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dpkarl13_173731)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2021, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-diagnose-this-sound/174620 "2021-01-30T16:33:59Z")
Hey all, have a 2006 Saturn Vue 2.2L 4cyl, manual, with 41k miles. There’s a sound coming from the right front tire area and I can’t figure it out. It’s gotten worse over the last few months. Sounds like something’s loos… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=258) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=260)