# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=299 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 300 --- ## [Nissan Rogue, changing brake fluid one time per year](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-rogue-changing-brake-fluid-one-time-per-year/76370)
**Author:** [@Kitkat1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kitkat1)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-rogue-changing-brake-fluid-one-time-per-year/76370 "2020-10-06T01:08:33Z")
I just brought my 2012 Nissan Rogue in for it's 12 month check up and they told me that they need to change out the brake fluid to prevent moisture in fluids. It cost $95 and I don't remember EVER having this done with … --- ## [Does my Prius really need a grille shutter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-my-prius-really-need-a-grille-shutter/170680)
**Author:** [@Isaac03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Isaac03)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2020, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-my-prius-really-need-a-grille-shutter/170680 "2020-10-05T23:31:29Z")
My 2017 Prius jumped a curb and dragged the middle underside on it for a second. A week later the notification screen showed “Grille shutter inoperable. Please see dealer.” When the mechanic shut off the check engine lig… --- ## [Do rear brakes really end up replaced 2:1 to fronts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-rear-brakes-really-end-up-replaced-2-1-to-fronts/170854)
**Author:** [@staszczak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/staszczak)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2020, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-rear-brakes-really-end-up-replaced-2-1-to-fronts/170854 "2020-10-05T22:37:38Z")
Dealer tech adviser stated that rear brakes on 2013 AWD CRV are replaced 2:1 to fronts. Is this accurate? My understanding has always been the opposite, fronts 2:1 to rear brakes. Thoughts? --- ## [2004 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible - CEL + power window trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-cel-power-window-trouble/170852)
**Author:** [@ElizabethWiley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ElizabethWiley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2020, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-cel-power-window-trouble/170852 "2020-10-05T22:23:02Z")
power window problems. Check engine light stays on. --- ## [2004 honda civic lx over heating, can find problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-civic-lx-over-heating-can-find-problem/170841)
**Author:** [@Vicki-60](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vicki-60)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2020, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-civic-lx-over-heating-can-find-problem/170841 "2020-10-05T22:06:32Z")
My honda Civic keeps over heating, I have had most everything changed by a mechanic but even he can’t find the problem, it has new Cadillac converter, raideator, cap too, water pump, hoses, thermostat, and still gets hot… --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Cruze smoke under the hood when using the heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-cruze-smoke-under-the-hood-when-using-the-heat/170833)
**Author:** [@Lonny22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lonny22)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2020, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-cruze-smoke-under-the-hood-when-using-the-heat/170833 "2020-10-05T18:30:16Z")
Why when using the heat, smoke comes underneath the hood on the left side and Burt fumes comes inside the car? --- ## [2009 Dodge Grand Caravan - Power steering leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-grand-caravan-power-steering-leak/170814)
**Author:** [@carolynhorseman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carolynhorseman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2020, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-grand-caravan-power-steering-leak/170814 "2020-10-05T15:15:30Z")
power steering hose leaks --- ## [2013 Dodge Charger EVAP leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-charger-evap-leak/170844)
**Author:** [@Jonnetta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jonnetta)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2020, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-charger-evap-leak/170844 "2020-10-05T13:54:31Z")
So I have a 2013 Charger R/T that has thrown a code several times for “emissions system failure” and after clearing the codes the check engine light would stay off for about 6-8months until it threw that code again. Now … --- ## [Jaguar xk8 HELLLLL PPP TRANSMISSION OWNED 3 DAYS ONLY!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-xk8-helllll-ppp-transmission-owned-3-days-only/109346)
**Author:** [@justrun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/justrun)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2020, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-xk8-helllll-ppp-transmission-owned-3-days-only/109346 "2020-10-05T12:48:16Z")
I really can’t believe it! I have owned two jaguar’s, both xj6, convertible british racing green, for 5 years each, sold one after 5 years because I couldn’t get it smogged. Loved both for 5 years. Then I chose a simple… --- ## [2012 Honda Odyssey battery light on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-odyssey-battery-light-on/170799)
**Author:** [@Fei-3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fei-3)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2020, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-odyssey-battery-light-on/170799 "2020-10-05T03:08:34Z")
I’ve an Odyssey. the battery is coming on at low RPM below 1500 RPM, “check charging system” message is on the dash. battery light is on idle or stop. when rpm more than 2000, the battery light is off. I tried to shif… --- ## [Jeep care in a not so strange land](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-care-in-a-not-so-strange-land/170771)
**Author:** [@Redhawk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Redhawk)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2020, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-care-in-a-not-so-strange-land/170771 "2020-10-05T00:06:14Z")
2008 JEEP Grand Cherokee Laredo July 2019 replaced Radiator, water pump June 2020 diagnosed leaks in timing cover and pan gasket Oct 2020 leaks repaired On “testing the engine” I was told the technician heard a noise… --- ## [2014 Fiat 500 - No power, but good battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-fiat-500-no-power-but-good-battery/170775)
**Author:** [@ThomasW.Durbin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThomasW.Durbin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-fiat-500-no-power-but-good-battery/170775 "2020-10-04T22:44:37Z")
No electric power, completely dead, good battery --- ## [Excessive heat effects on PCM/ECU](https://community.cartalk.com/t/excessive-heat-effects-on-pcm-ecu/73777)
**Author:** [@dadsbones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dadsbones)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/excessive-heat-effects-on-pcm-ecu/73777 "2020-10-04T22:10:24Z")
Can excessive heat in the engine compartment cause the PCM/ECU to fail? Here's a long story made as short as possible. I purchased a cherry used Saab 93 with only 30,000 miles on it. i've owned Saabs my whole life. … --- ## [2013 Dodge Ram 1500 - Pops out of gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-ram-1500-pops-out-of-gear/170816)
**Author:** [@rick13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rick13)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-ram-1500-pops-out-of-gear/170816 "2020-10-04T20:28:54Z")
when i am in 4 low going down a steep grade it will pop out of 4 low and its like i am in neutral. i have to hit brakes and if it is icy or snow i have big issues . it should stay in 4 low and should crawl --- ## [2013 BMW X5 - Water pump problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-bmw-x5-water-pump-problems/170785)
**Author:** [@JudyReid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JudyReid)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-bmw-x5-water-pump-problems/170785 "2020-10-04T18:25:29Z")
Same issue as above - had to replace the water pump at 57K under emergency situation - wasn’t reimbursed by BMW CPO program because it wasn’t done at their dealership, --- ## [2001 2.4l nissan frontier does when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-2-4l-nissan-frontier-does-when-accelerating/170801)
**Author:** [@Logan-19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Logan-19)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-2-4l-nissan-frontier-does-when-accelerating/170801 "2020-10-04T17:39:10Z")
I just replaced the head gasket got the timing back together with the correct Mark’s on the chains started it up it idles surges a bit but will idle forever. When given gas it bogs out and wont go past 1200 at all. Origi… --- ## [GMC AWD diffrent tires front and rear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-awd-diffrent-tires-front-and-rear/170584)
**Author:** [@shabanator](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shabanator)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-awd-diffrent-tires-front-and-rear/170584 "2020-10-04T13:50:38Z")
I would like to know if having 40 inch tires in the rear and 38 tires in the front is risky. It is awd and some say might damage the transfer case. I know with audis and subarus is risky, however the gmc gears are less… --- ## [Jaguar XK8 Problems: Cooling system & Suspension](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-xk8-problems-cooling-system-suspension/72047)
**Author:** [@Berum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Berum)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-xk8-problems-cooling-system-suspension/72047 "2020-10-04T13:17:22Z")
Hello, My 1998 Jaguar XK8 Convertible has several problems I can't get to the bottom of: Problem 1: The cooling fans seem to stop working, and I've replaced the cooling fan relay, which fixed the problem, but I noticed… --- ## [2011 Honda Civic Sdn - Which oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-civic-sdn-which-oil/170803)
**Author:** [@Danish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danish)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 11:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-civic-sdn-which-oil/170803 "2020-10-04T11:03:46Z")
hi i have honda city 2011 automatic . recently i used engine oil 10W30SM. Is it ok grade or shouid i use some other grade. my car mileage is 97000 --- ## [Burning oil suv](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-oil-suv/170477)
**Author:** [@Bhaughey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bhaughey)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 5:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-oil-suv/170477 "2020-10-04T05:34:44Z")
What could be reasons my suv is burning through oil? --- ## ["tik", "tik" sound soon after (don't have to be cold start) starting the car and goes away?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tik-tik-sound-soon-after-dont-have-to-be-cold-start-starting-the-car-and-goes-away/169063)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tik-tik-sound-soon-after-dont-have-to-be-cold-start-starting-the-car-and-goes-away/169063 "2020-10-04T03:58:19Z")
I am hearing this sound but goes away making it difficult to troubleshoot. “tik”, “tik” … There might a vibration inside the engine compartment at the time. Doesn’t have to be a cold start. It happens at idle or low sp… --- ## [Error Code P1148 on 2002 Nissan Xterra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/error-code-p1148-on-2002-nissan-xterra/170634)
**Author:** [@GMan88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GMan88)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/error-code-p1148-on-2002-nissan-xterra/170634 "2020-10-04T03:52:46Z")
Hi all, I have a question about the severity of a check engine cody that has been coming up on my 2002 Nissan Xterra. It is currently giving an error code that states P1148. When I googled it, it stated the following: “… --- ## [Question for 00-06 Chevy Truck Owners - What is this part?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-for-00-06-chevy-truck-owners-what-is-this-part/170788)
**Author:** [@Derrick-Johnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Derrick-Johnson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-for-00-06-chevy-truck-owners-what-is-this-part/170788 "2020-10-04T03:04:57Z")
I have a coolant leak coming from this hose connection between the water pump and reservoir tank. Anyone know how to describe this part and how it’s connected? I am getting ready to replace it myself. --- ## [2006 Honda Odyssey- CD changer issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-odyssey-cd-changer-issue/170777)
**Author:** [@curtisblockmon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/curtisblockmon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-odyssey-cd-changer-issue/170777 "2020-10-04T02:47:23Z")
cd disc changer when turn of goes into code x? --- ## [Questions on Liquid Loops for Cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/questions-on-liquid-loops-for-cars/170484)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/questions-on-liquid-loops-for-cars/170484 "2020-10-04T02:39:40Z")
I have a 2005 Camry. I have gotten into liquid cooling for computers. I’m noticing the similarities. In computes you have fans, radiators, fittings, tubes, and water blocks. Comparing the two applications I have some que… --- ## [2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac -4WD issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-sport-trac-4wd-issue/170781)
**Author:** [@Kenny05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kenny05)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-sport-trac-4wd-issue/170781 "2020-10-04T02:00:35Z")
in gear moving try to lock up binding down in 4 wheel dr or 2 wheel dr --- ## [2011 GMC Terrain - Clock troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-terrain-clock-troubles/170655)
**Author:** [@artgerth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/artgerth)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2020, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-terrain-clock-troubles/170655 "2020-10-03T21:54:06Z")
Clock jumps ahead 6 hours after 6 hours when setting. Have followed instructions carefully and cannot correct problem. Will the dealer know to correct this? What should it cost. --- ## [2009 BMW 328 shakes when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-328-shakes-when-accelerating/132835)
**Author:** [@Acura2003](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Acura2003)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2020, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-328-shakes-when-accelerating/132835 "2020-10-03T21:28:30Z")
My 09 BMW 328i shakes only when I press gas patel (accelerates), especially up hills. It mostly shakes at the speed around 40 mile/hr. It does not shake at all when I coasting. Also, the problem becomes more obvious/seve… --- ## [2004 Nissan Quest - Shuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-quest-shuts-off/170465)
**Author:** [@wilsond7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wilsond7)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2020, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-quest-shuts-off/170465 "2020-10-03T17:39:14Z")
car shut off after 15 minutes after driving --- ## [2005 Nissan Altima - What should I watch out for?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-altima-what-should-i-watch-out-for/170692)
**Author:** [@AngieM836](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AngieM836)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2020, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-altima-what-should-i-watch-out-for/170692 "2020-10-03T12:39:20Z")
I purchased a 2005 Nissan Altima with 150k miles on it. Is this a reliable car and what major repairs should I budget for? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=298) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=300)