# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=277 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 278 --- ## [2005 Honda Oil Smoke on Start Up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-oil-smoke-on-start-up/161016)
**Author:** [@part-throttle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/part-throttle)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2020, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-oil-smoke-on-start-up/161016 "2020-12-04T02:25:09Z")
Our 2005 Honda Pilot with 180k has done this twice that I have noticed: Lots of oil smoke on start up. It then runs fine and does not really use any oil. At least that is noticeable. It does not smoke while driving… --- ## [Manual transmission slipping when in 1st and 4high](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-slipping-when-in-1st-and-4high/172961)
**Author:** [@Riley-29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Riley-29)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2020, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-slipping-when-in-1st-and-4high/172961 "2020-12-04T00:05:09Z")
I have a 2000 4-Runner Limited with a manual transmission. Recently it has started slipping when in 4-high and first gear. After first gear it is totally fine and in 4-low or 2-high there are no problems. --- ## [2012 Ford Fiesta - brakes locked, warning lights on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fiesta-brakes-locked-warning-lights-on/172959)
**Author:** [@RodMattox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RodMattox)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2020, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fiesta-brakes-locked-warning-lights-on/172959 "2020-12-03T22:56:04Z")
Brakes locked up warning lights antilock and traction came on on dash. --- ## [Alternator, Starter, or Something Else?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-starter-or-something-else/172920)
**Author:** [@Matthew-Morris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matthew-Morris)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2020, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-starter-or-something-else/172920 "2020-12-03T18:52:36Z")
Hello All, My beloved 2000 Chevy Prizm has 244K miles, 161K with me behind the wheel and almost nothing done under the hood besides regular maintenance. Turned the key a few days after a 2 hour trip back home for Thank… --- ## [Car good won’t go up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-good-won-t-go-up/172877)
**Author:** [@Lset143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lset143)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2020, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-good-won-t-go-up/172877 "2020-12-03T18:35:13Z")
I have a 960 Volvo wagon and I need to pop the hood to put in some coolant but the hood won’t go all the way up. The drivers side of the hood is fine but on the passenger side the hood doesn’t lift as high and it hits my… --- ## [2008 Audi S6 P1075 code after fuel additive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-audi-s6-p1075-code-after-fuel-additive/172902)
**Author:** [@angleo55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/angleo55)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2020, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-audi-s6-p1075-code-after-fuel-additive/172902 "2020-12-03T18:15:26Z")
I used a fuel additive as I want to decrease the carbon buildup as these DI engines are heavily known for it, then several days later the CEL came on and Scanner read a code of P1075, the fuel/air ratio was running rich … --- ## [Road trip south with snow tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-trip-south-with-snow-tires/172424)
**Author:** [@sopranj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sopranj)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2020, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-trip-south-with-snow-tires/172424 "2020-12-03T18:06:08Z")
I live in an area that gets a good amount of snow, so I am considering buying studless winter tires for this season. However, I am also planning a road trip to southern California by way of Boise and Las Vegas this Janua… --- ## [Which gas brand(s) are considered the best?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-gas-brand-s-are-considered-the-best/172887)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2020, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-gas-brand-s-are-considered-the-best/172887 "2020-12-03T16:28:39Z")
Hi everyone! Hope all is well. Can you please explain whether Phillips 66 is a top tier brand? And what other brands are good qualities? Do you believe Shell is an excellent brand? Thank you. --- ## [Pilot didn’t have a trans problem on the Carfax](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pilot-didn-t-have-a-trans-problem-on-the-carfax/172940)
**Author:** [@\_firstname\_MatthewCuyler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/_firstname_MatthewCuyler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2020, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pilot-didn-t-have-a-trans-problem-on-the-carfax/172940 "2020-12-03T15:56:16Z")
When I purchased the 2009 Honda Pilot, The car fax did not not have on it, that there was a problem with the transmission --- ## [1999 Ford Expedition heater blows cold air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-expedition-heater-blows-cold-air/172924)
**Author:** [@Mark-506](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark-506)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2020, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-expedition-heater-blows-cold-air/172924 "2020-12-03T15:42:07Z")
heater will not heat.heater blows cold air. --- ## [Skipping 1994 Chevrolet Blazer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/skipping-1994-chevrolet-blazer/172936)
**Author:** [@MelissaBell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MelissaBell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2020, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/skipping-1994-chevrolet-blazer/172936 "2020-12-03T13:19:57Z")
it is skipping and i don’t know why? --- ## [2018 Toyota Camry - bearing noise between 80-120 kph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-bearing-noise-between-80-120-kph/172933)
**Author:** [@Muddasar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Muddasar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2020, 11:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-bearing-noise-between-80-120-kph/172933 "2020-12-03T11:41:30Z")
Hello sir my problem is when my car goes to the 80 to 120 speed when I heard the sound in car before 80 and after 120 no sound sound like a barring but I change the barring every wheel but there is a still sound in car … --- ## [2008 Nissan Rogue gas gauge shows 3/4 when tank is full](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-rogue-gas-gauge-shows-3-4-when-tank-is-full/172929)
**Author:** [@atho-2206](https://community.cartalk.com/u/atho-2206)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2020, 11:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-rogue-gas-gauge-shows-3-4-when-tank-is-full/172929 "2020-12-03T11:38:57Z")
I fiiled the tank but it only reads approx. three quarter of a tank. how do I fix this problem. thanks Don PS this rouge run excellent. --- ## [1988 Buick Riviera - Cranks but won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-buick-riviera-cranks-but-wont-start/172889)
**Author:** [@leo41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leo41)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2020, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-buick-riviera-cranks-but-wont-start/172889 "2020-12-03T01:33:27Z")
wont start turns over --- ## [2018 Jeep Wrangler dash lights die and come back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-wrangler-dash-lights-die-and-come-back/172919)
**Author:** [@DaveHunt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveHunt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-wrangler-dash-lights-die-and-come-back/172919 "2020-12-02T23:55:01Z")
I have the same issue with the radio in my Wrangler JL. (1) I will be charging my Ipad or Iphone and it will over charge the phone, so it is hot. (2) I will be driving down the road at night and the whole Dash board ligh… --- ## [Type F for 2004 Nissan Maxima?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/type-f-for-2004-nissan-maxima/172913)
**Author:** [@Will00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Will00)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/type-f-for-2004-nissan-maxima/172913 "2020-12-02T23:51:06Z")
Will type f help a 2004 nissan maxima that has burnt ft clutch … It drives in sport mode but barely pulls in normal range --- ## [1999 Honda Civic - car died, was pouring oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-civic-car-died-was-pouring-oil/172915)
**Author:** [@Bamaboy93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bamaboy93)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-civic-car-died-was-pouring-oil/172915 "2020-12-02T21:02:28Z")
I was driving down the interstate wasn’t going to fast literally was about to get off the exit had no indication that anything was wrong no check engine light no noise is nothing like that, and raise I’m bout to get off … --- ## [2008 Tacoma- p0136, but everything looks fine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-tacoma-p0136-but-everything-looks-fine/172851)
**Author:** [@eddo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eddo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-tacoma-p0136-but-everything-looks-fine/172851 "2020-12-02T20:04:08Z")
Working on my pastor’s 2008 Tacoma 2.7L with 77,000 miles, and getting a bit stumped. He just bought this truck, and on the way home the check engine light came on. Had the code read, and it was: P0138- O2 Sensor Circu… --- ## [2014 Kia Forte - is cold weather killing my battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-forte-is-cold-weather-killing-my-battery/172880)
**Author:** [@Pam58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pam58)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-forte-is-cold-weather-killing-my-battery/172880 "2020-12-02T20:00:13Z")
In October 2019 I took my 2014 Kia Forte into Firestone to have them install a new battery. It would seem that cold weather does not do well for the 2014 Forte. Here I am again in December of 2020 the same thing is hap… --- ## [2016 Cadillac SRX - Hit the wall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-srx-hit-the-wall/172883)
**Author:** [@GeneHaynes\_JanGlenn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeneHaynes_JanGlenn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-srx-hit-the-wall/172883 "2020-12-02T18:08:23Z")
Either a faulty brake switch or faulty cruise control has total collision with concrete block wall on August 7,2020. --- ## [2015 Lexus IS 350 sound doesn't come out of speakers when iPhone is connected](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-is-350-sound-doesnt-come-out-of-speakers-when-iphone-is-connected/172829)
**Author:** [@victor51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/victor51)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-is-350-sound-doesnt-come-out-of-speakers-when-iphone-is-connected/172829 "2020-12-02T18:01:20Z")
Sound not coming out from the speakers while it connected with Iphone --- ## [Does motor oil break down over time with little mileage or engine hours?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-motor-oil-break-down-over-time-with-little-mileage-or-engine-hours/66042)
**Author:** [@ByPowell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ByPowell)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-motor-oil-break-down-over-time-with-little-mileage-or-engine-hours/66042 "2020-12-02T17:56:40Z")
I have a 2010 Silverado with less than 3500 miles and is now a year old. On Star says I need to change the the oil now. Is it really needed? I also have a tractor with low hours and the oil is several years old (same typ… --- ## [2004 Chrysler Pacifica - is the engine toast?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-pacifica-is-the-engine-toast/172905)
**Author:** [@billbowers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billbowers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-pacifica-is-the-engine-toast/172905 "2020-12-02T17:31:12Z")
timing belt broke, no noise, is motor toast? --- ## [2008 Buick Century - sub for trans fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-century-sub-for-trans-fluid/172909)
**Author:** [@FannieB.Carpenter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FannieB.Carpenter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-century-sub-for-trans-fluid/172909 "2020-12-02T17:27:24Z")
Can I use another liquid if I dnt have any transmission fluid handy --- ## [Bad Struts or something else?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-struts-or-something-else/172891)
**Author:** [@Alex120](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alex120)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-struts-or-something-else/172891 "2020-12-02T15:57:23Z")
I have a 2010 Toyota Corolla, and I’ve been experiencing some pretty harsh shaking/vibration for the last 4-5 months. The tires make a soft thumping noise similar to a flat tire, and I was told that my tires are cupping … --- ## [Too much rust on exhaust manifold?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-much-rust-on-exhaust-manifold/172815)
**Author:** [@DrakkhenByte](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DrakkhenByte)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-much-rust-on-exhaust-manifold/172815 "2020-12-02T15:55:45Z")
Pics: https://stellar7.org/05civic/ Hey guys, I have a 2005 Honda Civic VP (same as LX) with around 115k. It’s my go to work vehicle and has been excellent. I suspected a head gasket minor leak and as I took the hea… --- ## [Please help a fellow out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-a-fellow-out/172060)
**Author:** [@Will519](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Will519)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-a-fellow-out/172060 "2020-12-02T13:55:15Z")
Hi guys I just bought my vehicle and sure enough 35 hours later I accidentally rear ended someone. I don’t know much abouts cars so if could get some help from the wise It doesn’t look that bad. I hope there isn’t a… --- ## [Subaru misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-misfire/14285)
**Author:** [@noobie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/noobie)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 5:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-misfire/14285 "2020-12-02T05:30:24Z")
2002 Subaru Impreza RS 78,800 miles Codes: P0304 and P0302. Many times these have occurred. Have replaced plugs/wires couple times, front o2 sensor twice, and had tune-ups. Changed valve cover gasket?due to leakage. … --- ## [2013 Hyundai Elantra - Engine Misfires/Bad Idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-engine-misfires-bad-idling/172627)
**Author:** [@j.cogitation\_172512](https://community.cartalk.com/u/j.cogitation_172512)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 4:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-engine-misfires-bad-idling/172627 "2020-12-02T04:29:56Z")
2013 Hyundai Elantra Limited, with 164k miles, 1.8 L 4-cyl engine. I was told by the previous car owner that it was misfiring, and needed replacement spark plugs. Without really checking, I got four new plugs. I pulled … --- ## [2021 Toyota Corolla noise when going uphill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-toyota-corolla-noise-when-going-uphill/172769)
**Author:** [@tkessay18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tkessay18)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-toyota-corolla-noise-when-going-uphill/172769 "2020-12-02T01:41:48Z")
I recently got a new hybrid and a friend drove it in an unfortunate situation. My car which was quiet is now loud when I turn it on and is loud when I go uphill. It gets even louder when I turn on the heater. Idk what my… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=276) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=278)