# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=295 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 296 --- ## [1986 Chevy S-10 Blazer gas gauge not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-chevy-s-10-blazer-gas-gauge-not-working/160941)
**Author:** [@JimFreeman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimFreeman)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-chevy-s-10-blazer-gas-gauge-not-working/160941 "2020-10-14T18:05:05Z")
1986 S10 Blazer. About year ago, water temp would go to 250, then slowly to 190. Both sensors changed, same result. All freeze plugs changed. Computer showed temp holding 190. Took dash out, tested independently. Dash ok… --- ## [2008 Nissan Altima - Runs hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-altima-runs-hot/171161)
**Author:** [@Mqturner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mqturner)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-altima-runs-hot/171161 "2020-10-14T14:22:37Z")
2008 Nissan Altima coupe engine running hot if I turn heat up the coolant gage goes down when driving --- ## [Fuel Pump or Injectors?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-or-injectors/171071)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 10:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-or-injectors/171071 "2020-10-14T10:09:06Z")
My 2001 mustang v6 has a bad misfire upon starting but only if the engine has been warmed up, turned off and then restarted while still warm. I also smell strong fumes/exhaust when it misfires. It’s definitely NOT gasoli… --- ## [99 mazda miata mx5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-mazda-miata-mx5/171110)
**Author:** [@miaflowerpot\_171505](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miaflowerpot_171505)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-mazda-miata-mx5/171110 "2020-10-14T00:42:30Z")
Hello there. A shop did a ‘routine’ radiator repair (aaa owned, car was towed there) a year ago. The mechanic who worked on it forgot to put things together right, car overheated first day back. Shop acknowledged the e… --- ## [Multiple Bad Distributors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multiple-bad-distributors/25610)
**Author:** [@prather](https://community.cartalk.com/u/prather)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multiple-bad-distributors/25610 "2020-10-14T00:09:07Z")
I have a '94 Mazda MX 3. For many years it was driven only on Sundays in the Bay Area. Finally in the last few years we started driving it more frequently so it now has just under 100,000 miles in 14 years of driving. … --- ## [2010 Toyota Highlander - Fire!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-highlander-fire/171174)
**Author:** [@Lib40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lib40)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-highlander-fire/171174 "2020-10-13T22:11:36Z")
Anyone have a vehicle fire that developed in the rear interior hatch compartment area? --- ## [Automatic transmission won't go into reverse or neutral](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-wont-go-into-reverse-or-neutral/75235)
**Author:** [@Sully32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sully32)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-wont-go-into-reverse-or-neutral/75235 "2020-10-13T21:15:43Z")
1986 S10 blazer automatic transmission won't go into reverse OR neutral! It goes fwd in both reverse and neutral. It goes into park just fine. The fluid is full and not burnt. It will drive forward when in reverse and i… --- ## [CD4E hard downshift 3-2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cd4e-hard-downshift-3-2/169940)
**Author:** [@noharacontact\_162694](https://community.cartalk.com/u/noharacontact_162694)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cd4e-hard-downshift-3-2/169940 "2020-10-13T20:37:57Z")
Hello! I have 2001 Ford Mondeo Mk3 with the CD4E transmission that is hard downshifting in some situations when: -coming to a stop from at least 35 mph, during the 3-2 seems like the transmission literally ‘falls’ into … --- ## [Best brands for heat resistant rotors/pads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-brands-for-heat-resistant-rotors-pads/171138)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-brands-for-heat-resistant-rotors-pads/171138 "2020-10-13T15:15:36Z")
Needed for 2009 Honda Civic Warped my rotors on racing last night, must of got to hot. Instead of going to autozone and getting the cheapest rotor and the basic breaks, I wanna take the time in the future to avoid this… --- ## [Best turbo for a 2005 Ford Mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-turbo-for-a-2005-ford-mustang/171119)
**Author:** [@DonShannonhouse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonShannonhouse)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-turbo-for-a-2005-ford-mustang/171119 "2020-10-13T15:08:46Z")
What is the best turbo for the 4.0 mustang --- ## [Dump truck shut down while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dump-truck-shut-down-while-driving/171127)
**Author:** [@Nena39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nena39)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dump-truck-shut-down-while-driving/171127 "2020-10-13T15:04:07Z")
2004 diesel 3 ton dumptruck shutdown while driving,try to start again crank but won’t start (this engine is HEUI type --- ## [2017 Ford F-150 - What's up with intake manifold issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f-150-whats-up-with-intake-manifold-issues/171100)
**Author:** [@Jiim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jiim)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f-150-whats-up-with-intake-manifold-issues/171100 "2020-10-13T14:57:23Z")
intake manifold had to be replaced twice in less than three years --- ## [Chevrolet malibu 2015 issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-malibu-2015-issues/170979)
**Author:** [@dj-02\_171367](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dj-02_171367)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-malibu-2015-issues/170979 "2020-10-13T14:56:49Z")
Hi, my car, a chevy Malibu 2015 LS 2.5L has been having some issues for a few weeks. Here is the full story: Rpm are very low at idle (when in drive, higher when in park) and more importantly, it is not constant, stab… --- ## [2000 Xterra, cranks but no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-xterra-cranks-but-no-start/171073)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-xterra-cranks-but-no-start/171073 "2020-10-13T14:24:36Z")
I’'ve been considering the idea of buying an older Xterra for prowling roads too rough for my minivan. One just popped up for a low price, body and interior good enough for my purposes, 153K. Owner says it was running … --- ## [Removing struck oil filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-struck-oil-filter/170414)
**Author:** [@James-Wat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James-Wat)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-struck-oil-filter/170414 "2020-10-13T14:10:28Z")
Can’t get oil filter off no matter what I do. I have tried the following methods: bare hands, rubber grip gloves, rubber strap wrench, metal strap wrench, cap wrench, oil filter pliers, screw driver method. Does anyone h… --- ## [2006 Nissan Patrol Dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-patrol-dash/171162)
**Author:** [@brendanmcclurkin\_159983](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brendanmcclurkin_159983)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-patrol-dash/171162 "2020-10-13T13:44:49Z")
I have a 2006 Nissan patrol ST and like the most of them, my dash has bubbled and is wrecked. I’ve been looking around for a part to replace it but I want to know what year model patrols have a dash that I would be able … --- ## [Corrolla loss of power during acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corrolla-loss-of-power-during-acceleration/27491)
**Author:** [@delere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/delere)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 6:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corrolla-loss-of-power-during-acceleration/27491 "2020-10-13T06:42:04Z")
My 98 Corolla looses power (RPM's) upon acceleration. The power loss varies from barely perceptible to so bad I have to pull off down a side street to get out of traffic. It happens pretty randomly (don't see a real pat… --- ## [My cars radio won't turn off!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-cars-radio-wont-turn-off/70053)
**Author:** [@Jec](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jec)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 4:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-cars-radio-wont-turn-off/70053 "2020-10-13T04:10:50Z")
I have a 2004 ford Escape and the radio won't turn off when the cars ignition is turned off. I have checked the interior lights and the windows and they turn off, so I'm assuming that the relay isn't the problem. I hav… --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD -Looking for bulletins](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-looking-for-bulletins/171025)
**Author:** [@DBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DBT)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-looking-for-bulletins/171025 "2020-10-13T01:43:27Z")
How do you get the bulletin? --- ## [2004 Ford F-150 won’t move since airbag deployed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-f-150-won-t-move-since-airbag-deployed/171152)
**Author:** [@HarleyDavidsonguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HarleyDavidsonguy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-f-150-won-t-move-since-airbag-deployed/171152 "2020-10-13T00:58:51Z")
Truck will not move forward after high centered airbag deployed --- ## [2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca - dash lights on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-subaru-b9-tribeca-dash-lights-on/171146)
**Author:** [@CarolynSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolynSmith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-subaru-b9-tribeca-dash-lights-on/171146 "2020-10-13T00:11:00Z")
ckeck light curise control light is flasking and stability light is on --- ## [Front Blower motor speed reduces from max after 15-20 min on manual setting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-blower-motor-speed-reduces-from-max-after-15-20-min-on-manual-setting/170694)
**Author:** [@chiefmissile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chiefmissile)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2020, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-blower-motor-speed-reduces-from-max-after-15-20-min-on-manual-setting/170694 "2020-10-12T23:13:59Z")
So I noticed that when A/C was on high speed, the force of the air would decrease over a 15-20 min period, this was when I was demanding A/C on the Low setting (AC is cold) Even though the blower control readout was show… --- ## [2018 Civic EX Hatchback whistling sound when coasting below 20 MPH](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-civic-ex-hatchback-whistling-sound-when-coasting-below-20-mph/171140)
**Author:** [@maxdphillips\_170151](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maxdphillips_170151)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2020, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-civic-ex-hatchback-whistling-sound-when-coasting-below-20-mph/171140 "2020-10-12T16:24:57Z")
Here’s a clip of stopping and accelerating- https://i.imgur.com/ecTpt8K.mp4 This is in a 2018 Civic EX Hatchback. Car is making a whistling sound while coasting below 20 MPH/ stopping. It sounds pretty consistent with… --- ## [2009 Toyota Corolla - cam gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-corolla-cam-gear/171108)
**Author:** [@EuellitaHalterman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EuellitaHalterman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2020, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-corolla-cam-gear/171108 "2020-10-12T16:04:51Z")
Bought 2009 Toyota corolla LE sadan from my sister with just 32000 miles on toyota says it needs a VVTI cam gear see alot of problems about the gear COULD this be covered by Toyota with low of mileage Sounds like a … --- ## [Can I drive with a bad O2 sensor? (2 part question)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-drive-with-a-bad-o2-sensor-2-part-question/171136)
**Author:** [@jrbirdman07\_166596](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrbirdman07_166596)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2020, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-drive-with-a-bad-o2-sensor-2-part-question/171136 "2020-10-12T15:30:05Z")
So I have a 2006 Highlander, V6, and it has a bad O2 sensor per a P0037 code. I am currently at school, and can not fix it for another two months. I know I can drive with the bad sensor, but are there any complications t… --- ## [2007 AWD Highlander drive shaft and differential maintenance question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-awd-highlander-drive-shaft-and-differential-maintenance-question/170573)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2020, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-awd-highlander-drive-shaft-and-differential-maintenance-question/170573 "2020-10-12T15:11:54Z")
Question for the mechanics or fellow owners of a Gen-1 Highlander: I have a 2007 Highlander AWD (V6) that I want to keep as long as practical. I have closely followed the maintenance requirements but I am wondering about… --- ## [2017 Ford Explorer - deceleration to cool engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-explorer-deceleration-to-cool-engine/171132)
**Author:** [@JohnLynch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnLynch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2020, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-explorer-deceleration-to-cool-engine/171132 "2020-10-12T15:01:01Z")
After replacing the torque convertor twice the service engine came on again followed by a message similar to deceleration in progress to cool engine. I was traveling 65MPH and the car slowed to 45 MPH. Dealer claim that … --- ## [Car misfire on warm startup? Single occurrence](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-misfire-on-warm-startup-single-occurrence/170877)
**Author:** [@Mrnicefordguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mrnicefordguy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2020, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-misfire-on-warm-startup-single-occurrence/170877 "2020-10-12T13:25:33Z")
Just as a background, my 2001 ford focus had recently been having some misfire issues with the generic p0303 and p0304 codes. About a week ago I changed the plugs, wires and coil as well as the air and fuel filters and t… --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Brake trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-malibu-maxx-brake-trouble/171098)
**Author:** [@tracy02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tracy02)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2020, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-malibu-maxx-brake-trouble/171098 "2020-10-12T13:19:37Z")
my 2005 malibu maxx ls is scarey to drive. when pressing the breaks it will make a wierd kinda grinding sound and feels like a bumpy road under the brake pedal. just got new brakes and rotors on 2 days ago. ran fine yest… --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Colorado - Brake lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-colorado-brake-lights/171085)
**Author:** [@RBrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RBrown)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2020, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-colorado-brake-lights/171085 "2020-10-12T13:12:02Z")
Brake lights don’t work after I installed new bulbs and found fuse to be ok. Cant figure it out [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=294) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=296)