# Maintenance/Repairs

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=275

[Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md)

**Page:** 276

---

## [2010 Infiniti M35 - Odometer reading](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-infiniti-m35-odometer-reading/173178)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@rdavenportjr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rdavenportjr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2020, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-infiniti-m35-odometer-reading/173178 "2020-12-09T20:56:35Z")

</div>

How do I get an odometer reading if the battery is dead

---

## [2007 Chrysler Sebring - Multiple issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-sebring-multiple-issues/173173)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Thea22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thea22)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2020, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-sebring-multiple-issues/173173 "2020-12-09T20:55:22Z")

</div>

I have a (2007) Chrysler Sebring Convertible. It used to run fine… good actually. Then I had to get the drivers side window realigned/fixed. There was a rain storm and I found a puddle of water in the car, on the floor…

---

## [2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac - Roars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-sport-trac-roars/173165)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Chuck14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chuck14)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2020, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-sport-trac-roars/173165 "2020-12-09T20:51:52Z")

</div>

07 sport trac. 2 wheel drive. Loud roar from the rear. Starts at 75 mph, gets much worse at 80 mph. 107 k miles on vehicle. 4.6 l engine. During roar, places the car in neutral, no effect. Mechanic said either universal …

---

## [2019 Subaru Crosstrek - 30K Subaru ripoff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-crosstrek-30k-subaru-ripoff/173158)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Simspect](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Simspect)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2020, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-crosstrek-30k-subaru-ripoff/173158 "2020-12-09T19:22:37Z")

</div>

30000 Mile Service- Is it a rip off? Took my car in for a recall fix and oil change, got a text stating the following: 30k Service update for: -Fluids and filters: $605 -Cabin filter clean: $80 -Throttle plate and i…

---

## [2014 Ford F-150 - Shudders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-f-150-shudders/158249)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Larry49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Larry49)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2020, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-f-150-shudders/158249 "2020-12-09T16:34:55Z")

</div>

Shudder on acceleration

---

## [Oil color question!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-color-question/171811)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Krazykov](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Krazykov)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2020, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-color-question/171811 "2020-12-09T12:52:40Z")

</div>

Hi, I just have a quick question about oil color! I had this 2004 Camry Sportivo 2.4L for just over a month now, I drove almost 2k KM already, it had an oil change right before I bought it. The oil color is still not dar…

---

## [Tried to Fix PT Cruiser Power Window Motor - Now Car Won't Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tried-to-fix-pt-cruiser-power-window-motor-now-car-wont-start/173128)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Margie-29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Margie-29)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2020, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tried-to-fix-pt-cruiser-power-window-motor-now-car-wont-start/173128 "2020-12-09T02:14:10Z")

</div>

2006 PT Cruiser had faulty wiring on the driver’s side window. Went in and switched out the regulator/motor but found that previous owner must have done something inside the driver’s side door because the wires we needed…

---

## [Is It Possible For A Fuel Injector To Work Fine When Cold But Malfunction At Operating Temperature?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-possible-for-a-fuel-injector-to-work-fine-when-cold-but-malfunction-at-operating-temperature/173154)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@ArgosNoble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArgosNoble)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2020, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-possible-for-a-fuel-injector-to-work-fine-when-cold-but-malfunction-at-operating-temperature/173154 "2020-12-09T01:56:42Z")

</div>

Dont fret. I took my car in for a diagnosis today. You are helping me solve a mystery. Can a fuel injector work fine when the motor is cold but malfuction once the the motor reaches operating temperature? Just trying t…

---

## [2002 Chevrolet Suburban - Slips into neutral](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-suburban-slips-into-neutral/173135)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@jeffro44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffro44)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2020, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-suburban-slips-into-neutral/173135 "2020-12-09T00:22:09Z")

</div>

Trans seems to shift into neutral every time I stop in drive position. I have to select 1st or 2nd gear to get going again, then I can gently upshift to 3rd and then drive position. Next time I stop I have to start the …

---

## [2017 Dodge Grand Caravan - What does this code really mean?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-grand-caravan-what-does-this-code-really-mean/173151)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@scoyoyo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scoyoyo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-grand-caravan-what-does-this-code-really-mean/173151 "2020-12-08T23:00:23Z")

</div>

cylinder misfire p0302 misfire code

---

## [2017 Toyota RAV4 - Do I need this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-do-i-need-this/173156)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@ben43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ben43)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-do-i-need-this/173156 "2020-12-08T20:32:25Z")

</div>

is there a need to have transfer case service & rear diff fluid service at 35,000 under normal driving conditions in Nj (no leaks or other problems)

---

## [Transmission going on 2009 ford escape](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-going-on-2009-ford-escape/173138)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@petermaloney211](https://community.cartalk.com/u/petermaloney211)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-going-on-2009-ford-escape/173138 "2020-12-08T16:58:12Z")

</div>

Hey all! I’m 16 years old and have been given my brothers old 2009 Ford Escape xlt to drive around once I get my license. Only problem is that after taking it to the shop they said the transmission is going on it, and a…

---

## [Car pulls in both directions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-pulls-in-both-directions/173130)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Josh-193](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josh-193)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-pulls-in-both-directions/173130 "2020-12-08T15:39:56Z")

</div>

So my car was parked in a parking lot where I work. It was hit by some one drunk leaving the establishment. I religiously park with my wheels straight. When I came out to my car the front end was moved about a foot to th…

---

## [2012 Acura TL oil warning/oil life](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-acura-tl-oil-warning-oil-life/173028)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@fitguy257](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fitguy257)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-acura-tl-oil-warning-oil-life/173028 "2020-12-08T14:43:38Z")

</div>

Hello, I bought my car about 3weeks ago and a warning of low oil popped up on my screen. It’s a 2012 Acura TL SH AWD. It’s obviously burning oil quickly. Also, the little screen in front of the steering wheel says oil…

---

## [2013 Hyundai Elantra temperature gauge lights up when it’s not cold out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-temperature-gauge-lights-up-when-it-s-not-cold-out/173030)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@MARYE.LAWRENCE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MARYE.LAWRENCE)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 6:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-temperature-gauge-lights-up-when-it-s-not-cold-out/173030 "2020-12-08T06:41:31Z")

</div>

the temperature gauge lights up even when it is not cold outside. at different times… sometimes after stopping at a stop light or just comes on. Then goes off

---

## [2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac won’t start after engine swap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-sport-trac-won-t-start-after-engine-swap/173048)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Sand](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sand)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-sport-trac-won-t-start-after-engine-swap/173048 "2020-12-08T01:37:04Z")

</div>

I have a 2004 ford explorer sports trac 3.0 engine motor was replaced now can’t start key is program and work but in theft mode

---

## [2015 Dodge Ram 1500 - Crazy dash display](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-ram-1500-crazy-dash-display/173119)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@LindaMaldonado](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindaMaldonado)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-ram-1500-crazy-dash-display/173119 "2020-12-08T01:28:18Z")

</div>

Has anyone had this problem?The sensor bell goes off but nothing shows up as wrong. Than all the dash board warning images start flashing, the screen goes black for a second than comes back on and only the check engine l…

---

## [2008 Audi A4 Heat Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-audi-a4-heat-problems/173107)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@b.rezutek99\_172814](https://community.cartalk.com/u/b.rezutek99_172814)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-audi-a4-heat-problems/173107 "2020-12-08T00:18:12Z")

</div>

I’ve been without heat in my car for about 2 years now and haven’t looked into getting it fixed because I don’t want to pay a fortune taking it somewhere not knowing what’s wrong with it. Any advice is GREATLY appreciate…

---

## [2000 Subaru Forester - water out the tailpipe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-subaru-forester-water-out-the-tailpipe/173044)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Kieferandrew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kieferandrew)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-subaru-forester-water-out-the-tailpipe/173044 "2020-12-07T23:25:56Z")

</div>

Large amount of water is pouring out the tailpipe, I’m pretty sure it’s water from the radiator. Is it a blown head gasket? Or blown motor?

---

## [2019 Chevrolet Colorado radio issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-colorado-radio-issues/138343)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Terry29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terry29)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-colorado-radio-issues/138343 "2020-12-07T23:08:29Z")

</div>

Is anyone having radio issues in the 2019 Chev Colorado. Sounds goes up all on it own, and 1 time the sound blasted all the way up and scared the crap out of me. Took it back to Betley in Salem NH, and they put a new rad…

---

## [2018 Tesla Model S unintended acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-tesla-model-s-unintended-acceleration/173092)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Teslaowner2018](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Teslaowner2018)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-tesla-model-s-unintended-acceleration/173092 "2020-12-07T22:19:07Z")

</div>

2018 Tesla Model S Unintended acceleration On 12/03/20 at about 9:57 AM as I slowly turned left into a parking next to a white big truck then stopped and right before I could shift gear from D to R in order to back my c…

---

## [Cats get in my 2014 BMW 1 Series](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cats-get-in-my-2014-bmw-1-series/173077)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@kgreokr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kgreokr)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cats-get-in-my-2014-bmw-1-series/173077 "2020-12-07T22:05:36Z")

</div>

cats get in my car

---

## [2006 Chrysler Grand Voyager passenger AC doesn’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-grand-voyager-passenger-ac-doesn-t-work/173095)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@DocX](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DocX)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-grand-voyager-passenger-ac-doesn-t-work/173095 "2020-12-07T21:04:40Z")

</div>

the Air conditioning front passenger system doesnt work

---

## [2001 Toyota Sienna - brake questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-sienna-brake-questions/173058)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@greencrazymel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/greencrazymel)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-sienna-brake-questions/173058 "2020-12-07T20:48:21Z")

</div>

why are my brakes spongy? why was my brake fluid gone?

---

## [Totally confused about a brake rotor replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/totally-confused-about-a-brake-rotor-replacement/2698)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Confused](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Confused)\
**Replies:** 58\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/totally-confused-about-a-brake-rotor-replacement/2698 "2020-12-07T20:26:21Z")

</div>

2 1/2 years ago I purchased a "used" 2004 Hyundai Sonata with only 100 miles on it. The car now has 26,000 miles. I recently took my car in for its annual safety inspection. I was informed that I had approx. 4-6 months l…

---

## [2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid heat won’t come out the passenger side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-camry-hybrid-heat-won-t-come-out-the-passenger-side/173110)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@jean47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jean47)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-camry-hybrid-heat-won-t-come-out-the-passenger-side/173110 "2020-12-07T19:57:25Z")

</div>

heat will not come out on the passenger side what needs to be done

---

## [2014 Volkswagen Jetta - Picky window](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-volkswagen-jetta-picky-window/173023)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@palbal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/palbal)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-volkswagen-jetta-picky-window/173023 "2020-12-07T19:03:35Z")

</div>

Driver window switch will roll window down, no problem. It will not roll back up until the car is parked for sometime. This sounds like I have a defective switch.

---

## [1994 gmc 2500 abs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-gmc-2500-abs/172969)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@RichardHardy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardHardy)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-gmc-2500-abs/172969 "2020-12-07T18:01:07Z")

</div>

abs won’t work right

---

## [ASE "Composite Vehicle"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ase-composite-vehicle/28392)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@oldschool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldschool)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ase-composite-vehicle/28392 "2020-12-07T16:01:02Z")

</div>

In order to train and test mechanics in engine controls a ASE panel of experts have come up with a "composite vehicle" (it doesn't exist it's is just on paper)I wanted to list some aspects of how these experts equipped t…

---

## [Convert HID to Halogen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/convert-hid-to-halogen/173082)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@blu3jay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blu3jay)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/convert-hid-to-halogen/173082 "2020-12-07T15:25:14Z")

</div>

I recently bought a 2008 Lexus RX350. The previous owner seems to have broken the crown of the right/passenger side headlight and glued the bulb into place. I need to buy an entire assembly, but the damn thing is HID a…

[Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=274)

[Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=276)
