# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=282 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 283 --- ## [Is this a knock sensor issue? 2006 impala](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-knock-sensor-issue-2006-impala/171544)
**Author:** [@Kewizzle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kewizzle)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2020, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-knock-sensor-issue-2006-impala/171544 "2020-11-20T01:50:48Z")
just to clarify i did get codes read it says knock sensor bank 2 but my car when i accelerate it feels like it has trouble around 20 then boom starts going normal speed. Would the knock sensor cause this? I am going to b… --- ## [2016 Hyundai Tucson - Missing on coils 2&4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-tucson-missing-on-coils-2-4/172468)
**Author:** [@InaJemerson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/InaJemerson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2020, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-tucson-missing-on-coils-2-4/172468 "2020-11-20T01:17:39Z")
coil 2 and 4 missing. Replaced them along with spark plugs still missing. --- ## [Can Play in Power Steering Wheel Be Reduced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-play-in-power-steering-wheel-be-reduced/157031)
**Author:** [@chipbox\_142238](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chipbox_142238)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2020, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-play-in-power-steering-wheel-be-reduced/157031 "2020-11-20T00:38:57Z")
I’m considering a car that has more play in the steering wheel than what I am used to. Is that “built in” to the car or is there an adjustment a mechanic can make to reduce the play? --- ## [2002 Nissan Xterra - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-xterra-cel/172443)
**Author:** [@Garder3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Garder3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-xterra-cel/172443 "2020-11-19T23:24:37Z")
My Nissan Xterra 2002 had rough start and check engine lights flashed. Husband changed plugs and wires and it still does it. What should he try next? --- ## [2019 Honda HR-V- Rear door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-hr-v-rear-door/172330)
**Author:** [@WILBURROSS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WILBURROSS)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-hr-v-rear-door/172330 "2020-11-19T22:19:25Z")
Passenger side rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle. Outside access works OK. --- ## [2011 Jeep Liberty - Chuggs when cruising](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-liberty-chuggs-when-cruising/172463)
**Author:** [@DennyO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DennyO)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-liberty-chuggs-when-cruising/172463 "2020-11-19T22:08:45Z")
Cruise control works, but has a severe chugging noise and lurching feel when trying to maintain 70mph speed when going up highway hills. Returns to normal once level ground is achieved. Anyone dealt with this issue? T… --- ## [Trouble starting 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-1997-mitsubishi-montero-sport-xls/172460)
**Author:** [@NotNormalGirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NotNormalGirl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-1997-mitsubishi-montero-sport-xls/172460 "2020-11-19T21:52:45Z")
Hello! This is my first time on a car forum, so bear with me! I’m having trouble starting my 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport in the cold. I’m in Alaska so the winters are really cold. At night it reaches the negatives. As … --- ## [High speed low clicking noise when stopped, in drive, that goes away if I turn on the air with the A/C](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-speed-low-clicking-noise-when-stopped-in-drive-that-goes-away-if-i-turn-on-the-air-with-the-a-c/172445)
**Author:** [@nlt4au\_172396](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nlt4au_172396)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-speed-low-clicking-noise-when-stopped-in-drive-that-goes-away-if-i-turn-on-the-air-with-the-a-c/172445 "2020-11-19T21:22:34Z")
I’ve got a 2019 Toyota Tacoma that started making a noise today on my commute. It kind of sounds like if you rolled your r’s or made a machine gun noise with your tongue. It’s a little slower than that, and it’s not regu… --- ## [2020 Toyota Corolla - Do I need rustrpoofing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-corolla-do-i-need-rustrpoofing/172310)
**Author:** [@Vivek12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vivek12)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-corolla-do-i-need-rustrpoofing/172310 "2020-11-19T21:01:50Z")
Hi, I bought my car last year before winter. However, I did not do rust proof. Do I need to do rust proofing? If so, when? Thanks. Vivek. --- ## [2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Wet floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-silverado-1500-wet-floor/172350)
**Author:** [@robert58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robert58)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-silverado-1500-wet-floor/172350 "2020-11-19T20:56:14Z")
floor on driver side wet --- ## [1995 Ford Ranger runs for a few seconds, won’t accelerate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-ranger-runs-for-a-few-seconds-won-t-accelerate/172432)
**Author:** [@stevemc195](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stevemc195)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-ranger-runs-for-a-few-seconds-won-t-accelerate/172432 "2020-11-19T18:09:49Z")
Started running rough, backfiring, would not stay running and now it will start and run for a few seconds but will not accelerate, if it will start at all. sounds like a lack of fuel but unsure of where to start and I … --- ## [2014 RAM 1500 - Coolant in oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ram-1500-coolant-in-oil/172401)
**Author:** [@MaryKRoush](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryKRoush)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ram-1500-coolant-in-oil/172401 "2020-11-19T13:14:53Z")
if you find Coolant in your Oil is it the EGR Cooler Fail or the Oil Cooler Fail? Please don’t ask me if Im sure its not the Oil in the Coolant. I am sure, it is Coolant in the Oil. I need Facts not guesses please. --- ## [2008 Acura TL - Oil leak up front](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-acura-tl-oil-leak-up-front/172397)
**Author:** [@miketl08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miketl08)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-acura-tl-oil-leak-up-front/172397 "2020-11-19T03:56:29Z")
i have a 2008 acura tl its leaking oil from front of engine any advice before i tear it down --- ## [2016 Honda Civic Sdn - Tire leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-civic-sdn-tire-leak/172399)
**Author:** [@Ritag0894](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ritag0894)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-civic-sdn-tire-leak/172399 "2020-11-18T22:39:21Z")
Goodyear tires: does not hold tire pressure --- ## [2000 Toyota RAV4 - Oops - dropped into intake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-rav4-oops-dropped-into-intake/172322)
**Author:** [@Ron44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ron44)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-rav4-oops-dropped-into-intake/172322 "2020-11-18T20:13:30Z")
2000 rav4 dropped a small plastic brush into the intake. Trying everything to get it out if the engine is run is that enough plast to wreck a valve or worse? --- ## [2014 GMC Sierra 1500 - Vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-gmc-sierra-1500-vibration/172364)
**Author:** [@JeffParmalee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffParmalee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-gmc-sierra-1500-vibration/172364 "2020-11-18T16:17:30Z")
Getting a wierd vibration during acceleration to get to the required speed limit. Feel vibration in the drive train. --- ## [2019 RAM 1500 - Dusty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ram-1500-dusty/172404)
**Author:** [@Groundponder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Groundponder)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ram-1500-dusty/172404 "2020-11-18T16:14:38Z")
Dust in cab terrible dealer says doors sealing any ideas --- ## [2008 Buick Lucerne - Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-lucerne-stalls/172373)
**Author:** [@stabitrak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stabitrak)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-lucerne-stalls/172373 "2020-11-18T16:05:11Z")
cut just cut off while driving or sitting at stop light --- ## [2005 Chrysler 300 - Sugar in tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-300-sugar-in-tank/172408)
**Author:** [@Munizcon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Munizcon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-300-sugar-in-tank/172408 "2020-11-18T15:58:20Z")
Someone put sugar in my gas tank can I drive it to the mechanic if he is less than 10 miles --- ## [Shocks bad.....or are they ok?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shocks-bad-or-are-they-ok/172387)
**Author:** [@nybob6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nybob6)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shocks-bad-or-are-they-ok/172387 "2020-11-18T04:44:29Z")
My Chevy Suburban with 51,000 miles doesn’t take bumps very well. We get a loud noise in the mid to the back if we go over a bump or over a rut in the road. I took it to a mechanic who road tested it and after putting… --- ## [Jeep kicks or misfires after driving to work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-kicks-or-misfires-after-driving-to-work/172395)
**Author:** [@zbackus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zbackus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-kicks-or-misfires-after-driving-to-work/172395 "2020-11-18T02:06:07Z")
So my 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L with 197,000 miles started acting up. When I drove to work a few days ago about 30 miles away my car was fine. But on the way back there was this flapping noise at idle and while drivi… --- ## [2006 Honda Pilot - engine light?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-pilot-engine-light/170192)
**Author:** [@Oldsoldier44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oldsoldier44)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-pilot-engine-light/170192 "2020-11-17T23:37:57Z")
Picture of engine on dash .owners says emission problem or gas cap? --- ## [2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - Oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-oil-consumption/172393)
**Author:** [@ldellicarpini](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ldellicarpini)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-oil-consumption/172393 "2020-11-17T22:49:26Z")
I am losing a quart of oil every 500 miles and am now doing my second oil consumption test. --- ## [2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser - How reliable is transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-fj-cruiser-how-reliable-is-transmission/172384)
**Author:** [@Roger14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger14)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-fj-cruiser-how-reliable-is-transmission/172384 "2020-11-17T22:37:29Z")
any transmission problems --- ## [Strange jump start issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-jump-start-issue/172368)
**Author:** [@dislab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dislab)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-jump-start-issue/172368 "2020-11-17T19:16:10Z")
I have a 2010 Honda CRV. I forgot to turn off a light in the car last night and today the car couldn’t start. A similar problem happened three months ago when the car was parked without usage for three months, and I fix… --- ## [2003 Ford Focus - How reliable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-focus-how-reliable/172362)
**Author:** [@Gregorywhitehead](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gregorywhitehead)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-focus-how-reliable/172362 "2020-11-17T14:59:19Z")
reliability and common problems with 2003 ford focus 3.0 liter 24 valve engine. --- ## [Feathering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/feathering/172347)
**Author:** [@libirm\_172335](https://community.cartalk.com/u/libirm_172335)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/feathering/172347 "2020-11-17T14:29:01Z")
Just returned from my dealer and they say noise is from feathering on tires and they should be replaced. 2018 RAV4 with 18K on it. My understanding is that feathering is caused by a bad alignment. Has any one been tol… --- ## [2013 Honda Civic Sdn - Shifts rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-civic-sdn-shifts-rough/172370)
**Author:** [@Jack26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack26)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-civic-sdn-shifts-rough/172370 "2020-11-17T13:49:48Z")
Does anyone else have jerky or hard shifting into 2nd gear with their 2013 Civics? I’ve read that other people have had this issue but have read no solutions or causes yet. Please let me know. --- ## [06 Crown Vic interceptor shifting problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-crown-vic-interceptor-shifting-problems/79278)
**Author:** [@CVPI06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CVPI06)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 10:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-crown-vic-interceptor-shifting-problems/79278 "2020-11-17T10:33:05Z")
Hello I have a 2006 CVPI. For about a year (ever since I had the trans rebuilt) I have had a issue that ive brought back to the company that did the rebuild about 8 times. Neddless to say I got my money back. Anyways … --- ## [2012 Honda Civic replace transmission myself](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-replace-transmission-myself/172225)
**Author:** [@Starchild88\_172257](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Starchild88_172257)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-replace-transmission-myself/172225 "2020-11-17T01:35:29Z")
2012 Honda Civic Sedan EX delayed and jerky shifting. Took to dealership was told transmission needs to be replaced. Quoted at 5-6 thousand for parts and service. Replacement used transmissions run about $500-$600 is it … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=281) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=283)