# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=279 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 280 --- ## [Engaging 4WD in older Chevy Pickup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engaging-4wd-in-older-chevy-pickup/41596)
**Author:** [@jadam984](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jadam984)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2020, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engaging-4wd-in-older-chevy-pickup/41596 "2020-11-28T17:56:50Z")
I just bought a 1991 Chevrolet K1500 and I have a question about the 4WD. Can I switch to 4-high "on the fly"--as in while the vehicle is moving--or do I have to be parked/stopped/or in neutral? The guy at the used car l… --- ## [2015 Toyota 4Runner - Vibrates when braked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-4runner-vibrates-when-braked/172742)
**Author:** [@kingboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kingboy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2020, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-4runner-vibrates-when-braked/172742 "2020-11-28T17:35:16Z")
staring wheel and brake peddle vibrates when brakes are applied at high speed --- ## [2011 Toyota 4Runner - High miles and concerns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-4runner-high-miles-and-concerns/172706)
**Author:** [@8annlake8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/8annlake8)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2020, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-4runner-high-miles-and-concerns/172706 "2020-11-28T16:57:36Z")
Looking to buy a 2011 4runner limited with 188,000 miles on it. I have driven an '02 4runner with 217,000 miles on it for almost 7 years now and have really loved the reliability. Just unsure about the 5th generation car… --- ## [New starter, loud clunk!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-starter-loud-clunk/172472)
**Author:** [@swalston2007\_155613](https://community.cartalk.com/u/swalston2007_155613)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2020, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-starter-loud-clunk/172472 "2020-11-28T15:18:24Z")
Hey everyone, minivan acting up again. So last starter in fairness was from a junkyard. Did the same thing one morning. Turn key, loud clunk. Bought a brand new Duralast Gold starter, didn’t go cheap. Finished installing… --- ## [Driver Information Center](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-information-center/172756)
**Author:** [@ptohara](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ptohara)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2020, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-information-center/172756 "2020-11-28T15:08:34Z")
I’ve got an 04 Grand Prix that recently had the ignition cylinder replaced (new key, whole nine). When I picked it up the Driver Information Center, the tiny screen above the radio that shows mileage and displays issues… --- ## [2009 Hyundai Accent - Timing belts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-accent-timing-belts/172755)
**Author:** [@Wanda14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wanda14)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2020, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-accent-timing-belts/172755 "2020-11-28T14:45:06Z")
I have had same issue with my Hyundai 4 cylinder manual, twice, I was told the timing belt needs to be replaced every 60,000 miles --- ## [Lost Keys with Computer Chip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-keys-with-computer-chip/172753)
**Author:** [@Vicky-21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vicky-21)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2020, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-keys-with-computer-chip/172753 "2020-11-28T14:40:14Z")
I have a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. One day the car would not start and a mechanic friend put in a new steering column and I was given an additional key to use.I had to use both keys to start the car, lining the chip… --- ## [Recall information](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recall-information/172739)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2020, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recall-information/172739 "2020-11-28T13:29:18Z")
I have a 2010 Cobalt with a fuel leak near the rear drivers side wheel. NHTSA informed GM in July 2020 that they were investigating this problem because they had 208 complaints of this problem at the time the complaint w… --- ## [2019 RAM 1500 - Leaking from filter housing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ram-1500-leaking-from-filter-housing/172716)
**Author:** [@Arn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2020, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ram-1500-leaking-from-filter-housing/172716 "2020-11-28T00:26:59Z")
changed the oil for the first time at 6900 and found it was leaking from the (new oil) filter . Changed the filter again with a stock mopar filter again. It is still leaking oil on my floor. Please any suggestions. --- ## [2017 Mazda CX-5 - Stuck in first in sport mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mazda-cx-5-stuck-in-first-in-sport-mode/172622)
**Author:** [@RobertP1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertP1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2020, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mazda-cx-5-stuck-in-first-in-sport-mode/172622 "2020-11-27T23:11:30Z")
2017 MAZDA CX5GT TRANSMION STUCKS IN FIRST GEAR IN SPORT MODE after sport driving on hilly road and coming to a stop . when I take off it wont shift out of first gear Unless I take it out of sport mode. 60,000 kms on odo… --- ## [Kia's theta 2 engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kias-theta-2-engine/172672)
**Author:** [@jries007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jries007)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2020, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kias-theta-2-engine/172672 "2020-11-27T19:47:34Z")
I have a 2015 Kia optima that has the theta 2 engine with 68 K miles on it with no trouble so far… When Kia replaces the defective theta 2 engines failures …exactly what do they do? Do they replace the bad parts or m… --- ## [2014 Nissan Pathfinder - Keep or trade on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-pathfinder-keep-or-trade-on/172728)
**Author:** [@VJ03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VJ03)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2020, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-pathfinder-keep-or-trade-on/172728 "2020-11-27T16:19:18Z")
2014 nissan pathfinder- is it worth holding on to it or swapping out for other brands? I recently bought a 2014 pathfinder, so far its good. Interior lights don’t work otherwise it is driving just fine. Heard about trans… --- ## [1993 Honda Accord clutch went at 68k miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-honda-accord-clutch-went-at-68k-miles/172674)
**Author:** [@kateschraff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kateschraff)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2020, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-honda-accord-clutch-went-at-68k-miles/172674 "2020-11-27T16:00:12Z")
clutch … only has 68000 miles --- ## [2009 Chevy Aveo - Battery dies overnight, but there's a twist](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevy-aveo-battery-dies-overnight-but-theres-a-twist/83961)
**Author:** [@AlexH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlexH)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2020, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevy-aveo-battery-dies-overnight-but-theres-a-twist/83961 "2020-11-27T14:57:05Z")
Hello! I have a 2009 Chevy Aveo which has had an ongoing problem for months. Every night the battery completely dies. The first thing I did was replace the battery with a brand new one (and, later, replaced that one t… --- ## [Warranty/Insurance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warranty-insurance/169321)
**Author:** [@Brent89](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brent89)\ **Replies:** 238\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2020, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warranty-insurance/169321 "2020-11-27T13:59:45Z")
Bought a 2019 CPO (also still under factory warranty) and had it for two weeks, then the check engine light came on. The vehicle continued to run fine. Dealer diagnosed a bent rod due to water intrusion which defied expl… --- ## [E-brake won't stay up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e-brake-wont-stay-up/172712)
**Author:** [@Gabrial0218\_172576](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gabrial0218_172576)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2020, 11:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e-brake-wont-stay-up/172712 "2020-11-27T11:27:56Z")
I just bought a mazdaspeed3 2008 and every time i pull up on the e brake, it just goes back down. it doesn’t stay up at all --- ## [2006 Dodge Durango - Rear heatr broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-durango-rear-heatr-broken/172703)
**Author:** [@williamnichols56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williamnichols56)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2020, 6:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-durango-rear-heatr-broken/172703 "2020-11-27T06:09:39Z")
rear heater does not get hot --- ## [2016 Kia Optima knocked in neutral, now won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-optima-knocked-in-neutral-now-won-t-start/172698)
**Author:** [@RubyJHood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RubyJHood)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2020, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-optima-knocked-in-neutral-now-won-t-start/172698 "2020-11-27T01:52:17Z")
I was driving high speed accidental knock the car in neutral now it want start --- ## [Strange start and then die problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-start-and-then-die-problem/171819)
**Author:** [@binchen.bin\_171982](https://community.cartalk.com/u/binchen.bin_171982)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2020, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-start-and-then-die-problem/171819 "2020-11-27T01:41:16Z")
Hi everyone, This is a 2010 Honda Odyssey 65K. It has been running well until now. After not using it for many days because of the covid-19, I tried to start it. It cranked, started, and died after a few seconds, and t… --- ## [2012 Toyota Camry manifold heat shield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-manifold-heat-shield/172645)
**Author:** [@EdwardMoscatelli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdwardMoscatelli)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2020, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-manifold-heat-shield/172645 "2020-11-26T23:15:07Z")
manifold heat shield --- ## ['96 Pathfinder shakes at highway speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-pathfinder-shakes-at-highway-speeds/78507)
**Author:** [@Deborah\_Franzoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deborah_Franzoy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2020, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-pathfinder-shakes-at-highway-speeds/78507 "2020-11-26T21:54:02Z")
Our Pathfinder shakes side to side around 60mph and quits after 65 or 70 (We live in New Mexico and commute through Texas where speeds are much higher than back East). We have changed shocks, struts & mounts, tires, and … --- ## [2002 Toyota Highlander stalled but restarted minutes later](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-highlander-stalled-but-restarted-minutes-later/172683)
**Author:** [@Brigita](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brigita)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2020, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-highlander-stalled-but-restarted-minutes-later/172683 "2020-11-26T20:54:38Z")
The car stalled twice while driving, approximately 400 miles apart, all lights on dashboard were lit. All power went off but was able to restart after 5min. Unfortunately no maintenance codes were produced and two diffe… --- ## [Hand Pump for Engine, Pre-oiler?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hand-pump-for-engine-pre-oiler/172687)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2020, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hand-pump-for-engine-pre-oiler/172687 "2020-11-26T18:31:25Z")
Does it make sense to create a slight pressure differential within an engine before doing a cold start to move the oil around? Something as simple as a hand pump connected to the oil cap would do the trick. But I don’t k… --- ## [2016 Lexus RX 350 - rust remedies?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lexus-rx-350-rust-remedies/172667)
**Author:** [@KayCullum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KayCullum)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2020, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lexus-rx-350-rust-remedies/172667 "2020-11-26T16:09:42Z")
2016 Lexus RX 350. Under carriage really really badly rusted. Rust broke lock on passenger door. Dealership will not even investigate what can I do --- ## [2007 Nissan Xterra cranks without start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-xterra-cranks-without-start/172690)
**Author:** [@HeidiNicole](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HeidiNicole)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2020, 10:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-xterra-cranks-without-start/172690 "2020-11-26T10:34:52Z")
Xterra cranks no start. Anti theft. Took to Nissan paid them 600$ and few months later still parked. No one can fix it. Pls help --- ## [Should I get an oil change now?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-get-an-oil-change-now/172281)
**Author:** [@D.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.J)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2020, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-get-an-oil-change-now/172281 "2020-11-26T04:23:31Z")
Should I get an oil change now on my 2006 Toyota Corolla now or wait? My usual maintenance schedule is to get the oil changed every 5,000 miles or six months (That’s the recommended schedule listed in the owners manual).… --- ## [Transmission slipping again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-slipping-again/172677)
**Author:** [@Qaadir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Qaadir)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2020, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-slipping-again/172677 "2020-11-26T01:23:29Z")
I have a 2007 Yukon Denali AWD with 175k ± miles and I just had the transmission rebuilt and now, about a month or so after getting it rebuilt all the same issues are returning at an increasing rate. It started off driv… --- ## [Air filter change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-filter-change/172402)
**Author:** [@D.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.J)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2020, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-filter-change/172402 "2020-11-26T01:00:21Z")
How often should your car’s air filter be changed? I have a 2006 Toyota Corolla. Every time I go in for an oil change every 6 months, they always want to change the air filter too. But I wonder if it’s always necessary. … --- ## [SUV won’t go into gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-won-t-go-into-gears/172615)
**Author:** [@sheyward\_172508](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sheyward_172508)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2020, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-won-t-go-into-gears/172615 "2020-11-26T00:40:56Z")
Hi, I have a Jeep Liberty that will not go into gear. When I start it I can’t put it into gears but when the Jeep is off, I can. What could be the problem? I had two mechanics check it, the first one said. I need a new … --- ## [2013 Hyundai Sonata radio works when it feels like it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-sonata-radio-works-when-it-feels-like-it/172665)
**Author:** [@marty7344](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marty7344)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2020, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-sonata-radio-works-when-it-feels-like-it/172665 "2020-11-25T22:33:19Z")
Have standard radio. Radio will work at times. Took to dealer, said found loose connection at fuse box. worked for a few days and radio quit. Will work when it feels like it. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=278) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=280)