# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=265 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 266 --- ## [Interior cleaning question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interior-cleaning-question/174149)
**Author:** [@nsmodi73\_151512](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nsmodi73_151512)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2021, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interior-cleaning-question/174149 "2021-01-15T02:23:20Z")
Hi there I have a satin on the interior of my Honda Accord. It was from a smoothie spill a while back, and while I did sop all of the excess up, these stain emerged on the plastic and I can’t get them out. When they bec… --- ## [To fix or not to fix a head gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-fix-or-not-to-fix-a-head-gasket/76973)
**Author:** [@Biologist](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Biologist)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2021, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-fix-or-not-to-fix-a-head-gasket/76973 "2021-01-15T01:27:28Z")
I have a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport, which has run perfectly for all of its now 175,000 miles, with one past exception. I had to replace the transmission last spring. The transmission has a three year warranty, of … --- ## [I just changed alternator, car still won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-just-changed-alternator-car-still-won-t-start/162876)
**Author:** [@gallantdevelopment\_166425](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gallantdevelopment_166425)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2021, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-just-changed-alternator-car-still-won-t-start/162876 "2021-01-15T01:23:19Z")
Please help!!! I just changed the alternator and car still won’t start…tried boosting it but no turnover… --- ## [2016 Honda CR-V - is the water pump covered under warranty?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v-is-the-water-pump-covered-under-warranty/174165)
**Author:** [@RubenNolasco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RubenNolasco)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2021, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v-is-the-water-pump-covered-under-warranty/174165 "2021-01-14T22:10:31Z")
my wife driving the vehicle and suddenly the battery light comes on and few minutes later all the light on the cluster comes on. good things she’s only a block away from home so she manage to go home safe. I open the ho… --- ## [2015 Honda Pilot - Voice command issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-pilot-voice-command-issue/174146)
**Author:** [@muggles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/muggles)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2021, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-pilot-voice-command-issue/174146 "2021-01-14T19:51:50Z")
voice recognition does not work --- ## [2014 Lincoln MKZ - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lincoln-mkz-cel/174133)
**Author:** [@mbrandt1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mbrandt1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2021, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lincoln-mkz-cel/174133 "2021-01-14T18:29:10Z")
check engine light stays on --- ## [07 Kia Sportage , Downstream sensor issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-kia-sportage-downstream-sensor-issue/174172)
**Author:** [@azdustinb89\_173456](https://community.cartalk.com/u/azdustinb89_173456)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2021, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-kia-sportage-downstream-sensor-issue/174172 "2021-01-14T18:20:32Z")
Hi Car\_talk guys, Two weeks ago my 07 Kia Sportage starts running funny while im driving to work. I stopped at AutoZone as soon as I had the issue come up and it reported that I had a heated oxygen sensor that was faili… --- ## [1989 Buick LeSabre - New gas filter was not the problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-buick-lesabre-new-gas-filter-was-not-the-problem/174135)
**Author:** [@TyroneEvans](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TyroneEvans)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2021, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-buick-lesabre-new-gas-filter-was-not-the-problem/174135 "2021-01-14T16:10:29Z")
I put a new gas filter on and it still want start --- ## [2005 Hyundai Santa Fe - Intermittent problems starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-santa-fe-intermittent-problems-starting/174151)
**Author:** [@AlexanderHamilton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlexanderHamilton)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2021, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-santa-fe-intermittent-problems-starting/174151 "2021-01-14T14:11:14Z")
Intermittent starting. Sometimes it starts fine then peters out and stalls. Then sometimes restarts but sputtering. Sometimes no restart at all. Engine cranks. Battery good. Gas full or half, makes no difference. … --- ## [08 RX350 AWD Growling sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-rx350-awd-growling-sound/173849)
**Author:** [@Lex350](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lex350)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2021, 8:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-rx350-awd-growling-sound/173849 "2021-01-14T08:14:27Z")
Hi CarTalk Community, I’d like to solicit opinion on my 08 RX350 AWD growling sound. Recently, we drove to Fort Bragg through Highway 20 zigzag road. Few days later, I notice a growling sound when driving straight and th… --- ## [2010 Ford Fusion - Power steering issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-power-steering-issue/174139)
**Author:** [@Poppie243](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Poppie243)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-power-steering-issue/174139 "2021-01-13T22:40:20Z")
Power Steering assisted fault, and the steering wheel is hard to turn! --- ## [Anyone know of a good, reliable torque angle gauge?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-know-of-a-good-reliable-torque-angle-gauge/169844)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-know-of-a-good-reliable-torque-angle-gauge/169844 "2021-01-13T22:09:15Z")
I am planning to do engine repair work on this car, which will necessitate the use of a highly accurate torque angle gauge–not the crappy “OEM” brand one which I have, which is worse than worthless. Any ideas on which o… --- ## [Another GM 3.1 Liter Engine Means Another Intake Manifold Gasket Coolant Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-gm-3-1-liter-engine-means-another-intake-manifold-gasket-coolant-leak/92837)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-gm-3-1-liter-engine-means-another-intake-manifold-gasket-coolant-leak/92837 "2021-01-13T21:02:46Z")
I now have a 2000 Buick Century with the 3.1 Liter engine. It only has 60 thousand some miles on it, but by now I am adding 1/2 pint coolant about once a week. There seems to be a chronic intake manifold gasket problem w… --- ## [Help on new plugs and wires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-on-new-plugs-and-wires/174109)
**Author:** [@ramikumi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramikumi)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-on-new-plugs-and-wires/174109 "2021-01-13T20:58:01Z")
Mercedes 500E 4 matic 2005 model, 130K, runs great but I notice could use some pick up. Wondered if new plugs and wires would help. Dealer tells me its not running rough and wait till lights come on. I think its a good i… --- ## [What's this part behind the trunk panel?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-this-part-behind-the-trunk-panel/174137)
**Author:** [@oppe2018\_173443](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oppe2018_173443)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-this-part-behind-the-trunk-panel/174137 "2021-01-13T16:54:46Z")
A small piece of it came off. I’m curious. --- ## [2008 Chevrolet HHR - Stuck without electrical activity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-hhr-stuck-without-electrical-activity/174121)
**Author:** [@Chris44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris44)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-hhr-stuck-without-electrical-activity/174121 "2021-01-13T15:51:55Z")
My 2008 HHR LT Panel suddenly will not start (battery is fine). There is absolutely no electrical activity at all and I cannot remove the key from the ignition. Needless to say, I can’t even take it out of park to move… --- ## [2006 Volkswagen Van - exhaust fumes through the air vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volkswagen-van-exhaust-fumes-through-the-air-vents/174128)
**Author:** [@Dougmoody](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dougmoody)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volkswagen-van-exhaust-fumes-through-the-air-vents/174128 "2021-01-13T13:55:32Z")
Exhaust fumes coming thru air vents .When stopped at the lights it gets worse. --- ## [2003 Ford Ranger - Radio smokes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-radio-smokes/174046)
**Author:** [@tavo46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tavo46)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 8:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-radio-smokes/174046 "2021-01-13T08:28:08Z")
Radio Harness on my 2003 pick up had an electric shortage somewhere by the Radio and started smoking out the Vents. Radio quit working after this --- ## [Any way to test for bad gas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-way-to-test-for-bad-gas/173758)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-way-to-test-for-bad-gas/173758 "2021-01-13T01:12:13Z")
So I decided to make a field trip with the wife and get some premium non oxygenated gas for the snowblowers, Tested them out a month ago and all was fine. Put the new good gas in and called it a day. Kwick trip was the g… --- ## [2003 Automatic CRV stuck in 2nd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-automatic-crv-stuck-in-2nd/174118)
**Author:** [@amarr.paine\_173427](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amarr.paine_173427)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-automatic-crv-stuck-in-2nd/174118 "2021-01-13T00:58:54Z")
Hello all, I’ve got a 2003 CR-V LX AWD Automatic. The other day I was out shopping and when I started the car back up I accidentally shifted past drive into 2nd gear (2 as displayed on the selector), and I’m now physical… --- ## [Low coolant light always on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-coolant-light-always-on/174108)
**Author:** [@Benjaminolson.0920](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Benjaminolson.0920)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-coolant-light-always-on/174108 "2021-01-13T00:05:21Z")
I have a 1997 grand am se the 2.4L. Earlier today I noticed my low coolant had came on. I’ve put coolant in. The light is still on. It also seems as if I lost some power. There’s no jerking or rough idle. Just getting o… --- ## [2009 Honda Fit - Transmission problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-fit-transmission-problems/174107)
**Author:** [@IngridRedmonBrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IngridRedmonBrown)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-fit-transmission-problems/174107 "2021-01-12T23:43:52Z")
2009 Honda Fit Sport not changing out of gear properly --- ## [2019 Acura RDX - Destination confusion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-acura-rdx-destination-confusion/174062)
**Author:** [@ronhry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ronhry)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-acura-rdx-destination-confusion/174062 "2021-01-12T23:36:07Z")
2019 RDX Nav system works but 90% of time it tells me final destination is on the wrong side. --- ## [2015 Chrysler 300 - Gearshift lockup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chrysler-300-gearshift-lockup/174116)
**Author:** [@MAST](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MAST)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chrysler-300-gearshift-lockup/174116 "2021-01-12T23:29:14Z")
driving 40 miles per hour pushed on gas car stopped running. then it started up again. two weeks later I parked the car and when I started it up and put in in drive the car just jerked I turned the car off walked home w… --- ## [Exhaust fumes in cabin of 2000 Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-fumes-in-cabin-of-2000-honda-civic/72094)
**Author:** [@jonblack1234](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonblack1234)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-fumes-in-cabin-of-2000-honda-civic/72094 "2021-01-12T21:52:35Z")
About two years ago, I noticed the smell of exhaust fumes in the cabin of my 2000 Honda Civic any time the vents were set to pull air from outside the cabin. Switching the vents to recirculate would prevent the fumes. … --- ## [2019 Lincoln Navigator- Can't move due to dead battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lincoln-navigator-cant-move-due-to-dead-battery/174077)
**Author:** [@Nnnn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nnnn)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lincoln-navigator-cant-move-due-to-dead-battery/174077 "2021-01-12T17:52:06Z")
Dead battery and the car is in the 1-car garage. Can’t put in in neutral to pull it out. What is the owner supposed to do? Tried jumping, that did not work. --- ## [2018 Acura RDX - adding extra 1-2 psi to tires for cold weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-acura-rdx-adding-extra-1-2-psi-to-tires-for-cold-weather/174019)
**Author:** [@LarryGlodek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryGlodek)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-acura-rdx-adding-extra-1-2-psi-to-tires-for-cold-weather/174019 "2021-01-12T13:18:28Z")
When putting air in tires do you always stop at the recommended PSI on the door or add a lb or 2 for cold weather? Living in Minnesota and Colorado for most of my life I have seen the low tire warning come on after a te… --- ## [2017 GMC Sierra 1500 - Skips and shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-sierra-1500-skips-and-shakes/174091)
**Author:** [@Freddy53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Freddy53)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-sierra-1500-skips-and-shakes/174091 "2021-01-12T04:37:23Z")
My 2017 GMC Sierra 4x4 skips when I accelerate causing the entire truck to shake. Also does this when using the cruise control. any suggestions for this issue? --- ## [2014 Kia Forte - Still won't start - What to replace next?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-forte-still-wont-start-what-to-replace-next/174093)
**Author:** [@milomunoz805](https://community.cartalk.com/u/milomunoz805)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-forte-still-wont-start-what-to-replace-next/174093 "2021-01-12T04:04:24Z")
car cranks ok but wont start replaced fuel pump fuel injectors coils crankshaftposition sensor wont starts --- ## [2022 Ford Thunderbird - Steering adjustment switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-ford-thunderbird-steering-adjustment-switch/174075)
**Author:** [@PhilipLawrenceCooze](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhilipLawrenceCooze)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-ford-thunderbird-steering-adjustment-switch/174075 "2021-01-12T03:56:34Z")
The electric Steering column will not tilt when the switch is moved. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=264) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=266)