# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=301 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 302 --- ## [Roof leak, please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roof-leak-please-help/170653)
**Author:** [@Luis-42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Luis-42)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roof-leak-please-help/170653 "2020-09-30T20:37:30Z")
Hi, could anyone help me or give me a hint on how to fix this leak(see picture), I’ve change the windshield not that long ago even tho it might sound a little weird I hardly doubt the leak comes from there, I also don’t… --- ## [Oil Pressure "Sending Unit" vs Oil Pressure Switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-sending-unit-vs-oil-pressure-switch/170520)
**Author:** [@tomrady50\_170932](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tomrady50_170932)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-sending-unit-vs-oil-pressure-switch/170520 "2020-09-30T18:06:00Z")
Hi Folks, Have a 2012 Honda Odyssey which began throwing a Check Engine Light and Check Oil Light. My scanner revealed code P0522 which I took to be an oil sensor. Sooooo.it is my wife’s van. Took it to dealer and they… --- ## [2008 Citroën DS - Gearbox question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-citroen-ds-gearbox-question/170592)
**Author:** [@Robz42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robz42)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-citroen-ds-gearbox-question/170592 "2020-09-30T18:00:06Z")
Replacement of gearbox it selects all gears when the box is out but not selecting 5th and reverse when the box is fitted in the vehicle, what could the problem be. on a Xsara Picasso 2.0 hdi --- ## [Turbo diesel help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbo-diesel-help/170248)
**Author:** [@daniel.dssinc\_170940](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daniel.dssinc_170940)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbo-diesel-help/170248 "2020-09-30T17:16:21Z")
Hey everyone - I’m looking for some help. Or at least looking for someone to point me in the right direction. I’m trying to troubleshoot some turbo diesel problems. I’ve talked to a few people - none of who are mechanics… --- ## [2020 Subaru Crosstrek = headlights dim](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-subaru-crosstrek-headlights-dim/170462)
**Author:** [@Shaeffer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shaeffer)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-subaru-crosstrek-headlights-dim/170462 "2020-09-30T16:35:13Z")
2020 Subaru Crosstrek low beam lights do not illuminte road. Only way I know they are on is by looking at dashboard for the green light indicating lights are on. Basically dealer gave me brush-off. Suggested I purcha… --- ## [Price for a 2001 Nissan Xterra with a blown head gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/price-for-a-2001-nissan-xterra-with-a-blown-head-gasket/170621)
**Author:** [@gene55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gene55)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/price-for-a-2001-nissan-xterra-with-a-blown-head-gasket/170621 "2020-09-30T15:33:30Z")
i have a 2001 nissan xterra xe with a blown head gasket it has 150000 miles on it.is it worth buying for 400 dollars? --- ## [Is the security system the problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-security-system-the-problem/170614)
**Author:** [@meganmcdevitt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meganmcdevitt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-security-system-the-problem/170614 "2020-09-30T14:21:04Z")
Hello, Have had our 2002 Protege LX (5-speed) in the shop twice recently. Both times due to the battery failing after not running the car for about 3 days. Shop determined there is nothing wrong with the battery, the alt… --- ## [Overtightened lug nuts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overtightened-lug-nuts/87555)
**Author:** [@MB\_Girl\_2005](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MB_Girl_2005)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overtightened-lug-nuts/87555 "2020-09-30T12:32:57Z")
I took my car to my usual trusty mechinic. Trusty asked where I had had the last rotation done. All the lug nuts were overtightened. The manual says to tighten to 96 pound-feet (that’s a measure of torque).All the nuts… --- ## [2019 Ford F250 - Fill it, or let it get low?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-f250-fill-it-or-let-it-get-low/170524)
**Author:** [@robclearman\_171119](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robclearman_171119)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 5:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-f250-fill-it-or-let-it-get-low/170524 "2020-09-30T05:48:00Z")
Is it better to keep diesel fuel tank full to reduce condensation, or run it to near empty and add an additive to help remove moisture from fuel. I’ve heard people recommend each of these practices, but never heard anyon… --- ## [Nissan sentra P0303 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-sentra-p0303-code/79165)
**Author:** [@Kslice39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kslice39)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-sentra-p0303-code/79165 "2020-09-30T04:23:26Z")
It keeps reading the code P0303 "cylinder 3 misfire". All coil packs, fuel injectors, spark plugs have been replaced. The exhuast smells normal. The oil is the correct color(maple syrup color, NOT milky). It's not blowin… --- ## [2020 Volkswagen Tiguan - Brake pad noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-volkswagen-tiguan-brake-pad-noise/170607)
**Author:** [@rOGER12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rOGER12)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-volkswagen-tiguan-brake-pad-noise/170607 "2020-09-30T01:30:38Z")
will new break pads make a rubbing noise on a brand new t roc only miles done 14 --- ## [Head repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-repairs/170300)
**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-repairs/170300 "2020-09-30T01:00:13Z")
My church is looking to buy a used high milage van from a dedicated lease company. Good reputation. I have education but little hands on and the church uses my input for van preinspection. I’m not looking for advice on w… --- ## [Fully charged battery discharged with solar battery maintainer plugged in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fully-charged-battery-discharged-with-solar-battery-maintainer-plugged-in/80834)
**Author:** [@bangali](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bangali)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fully-charged-battery-discharged-with-solar-battery-maintainer-plugged-in/80834 "2020-09-29T23:31:29Z")
Hello, I had this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004ZC3TFC/ref=oh\_details\_o09\_s00\_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 plugged in to the dashboard cigarette lighter port on a 2009 Nissan Altima SE with a fully charged battery for 2 we… --- ## [2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Parts shortage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-grand-cherokee-parts-shortage/170581)
**Author:** [@Wendell50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wendell50)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-grand-cherokee-parts-shortage/170581 "2020-09-29T22:47:30Z")
Drivers side motor mount started leaking and transmission started jerking- towed to garage. Was told that a long backlog for this part. Maybe available by October 23TH. Seems that the lot is filled with new vehicles but … --- ## [2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT - Headlight delay is too long](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-trailblazer-ext-headlight-delay-is-too-long/170610)
**Author:** [@lighthouse5123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lighthouse5123)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-trailblazer-ext-headlight-delay-is-too-long/170610 "2020-09-29T19:43:44Z")
Headlights take too long to shut off --- ## [Bad pickup performance when turn the AC ON](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-pickup-performance-when-turn-the-ac-on/170339)
**Author:** [@usmanakhtar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/usmanakhtar)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-pickup-performance-when-turn-the-ac-on/170339 "2020-09-29T17:59:07Z")
Hello, I am facing a problem when i turned ON AC the pickup of Chevelot Spark (automatic) is really gone even a little upward incline road, i have to accelarate full and no pickup at all. I know the performance degrad… --- ## [R+R or R+I | RepairReplace R+Inspect - proper diag A to Z?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/r-r-or-r-i-repairreplace-r-inspect-proper-diag-a-to-z/170596)
**Author:** [@tundrawolf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tundrawolf)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/r-r-or-r-i-repairreplace-r-inspect-proper-diag-a-to-z/170596 "2020-09-29T16:54:58Z")
Hi I’m new. Don’t have a car problem specific but after reading through several pages of the ancient thread mentioned here on Servicing shops marking up prices I had to sign up and get in on the love here . I do have so… --- ## [Synthetic or not to Synthetic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-or-not-to-synthetic/170598)
**Author:** [@glennst1011\_160276](https://community.cartalk.com/u/glennst1011_160276)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-or-not-to-synthetic/170598 "2020-09-29T15:33:03Z")
I have had a remanufactured motor installed in my 2004 Tahoe. (Kept my old motor for project). Anyway the shop gave me a directions sheet and it states to change oil at 500 miles but NOT to use synthetic oil. Then go … --- ## [2010 Lexus RX 350 wouldn’t start after sitting for ten days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-rx-350-wouldn-t-start-after-sitting-for-ten-days/170528)
**Author:** [@IrvinSaldo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IrvinSaldo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-rx-350-wouldn-t-start-after-sitting-for-ten-days/170528 "2020-09-29T00:28:54Z")
Car is stationed for a good 10 days while I was using my other car. When I press the ignition button the car makes a Cranking noise but could not start and all the lights on the dashboard come on including the battery l… --- ## [Honda CR-V 2018 noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-cr-v-2018-noise/170551)
**Author:** [@lesnyder\_171139](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lesnyder_171139)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-cr-v-2018-noise/170551 "2020-09-29T15:01:47Z")
Help, please. My 2018 honda cr-v has been making noise in the left front wheel. Noise occurs only whan car is moving. My trusted mechanic took wheel off and found nothing to cause this. I hesitate to take it to deale… --- ## [Small to Huge Coolant Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-to-huge-coolant-leak/170546)
**Author:** [@Barneyfive\_171136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barneyfive_171136)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-to-huge-coolant-leak/170546 "2020-09-29T14:09:19Z")
I Had a little coolant leak before I had to make a hour drive (at mostly 70mph). The long drive went well the first :30 or :40 then blew out the leak and overheated like crazy. It took almost 10 miles before I could get … --- ## [Car Repair Bill - Am I Getting Ripped Off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-repair-bill-am-i-getting-ripped-off/157642)
**Author:** [@greenbayrod12\_162763](https://community.cartalk.com/u/greenbayrod12_162763)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-repair-bill-am-i-getting-ripped-off/157642 "2020-09-29T12:20:01Z")
Attached is a bill that I just received from the dealership for my 2012 Altima Coupe. I would really appreciate if someone could let me know if the prices seem fair. I normally don’t get work done at the dealership. I… --- ## [1995 Fleetwood American Dream/Gillig chassis motorhome blew AC high pressure hose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-fleetwood-american-dream-gillig-chassis-motorhome-blew-ac-high-pressure-hose/170558)
**Author:** [@Pete-216](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pete-216)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 11:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-fleetwood-american-dream-gillig-chassis-motorhome-blew-ac-high-pressure-hose/170558 "2020-09-29T11:34:30Z")
Sorry guys, I couldn’t find the right vehicle for the tags here. This is a motorhome but I suspect auto AC systems work mostly the same. It is a 1995 Fleetwood, on a Gillig chassis. This is for the dash AC. When I got… --- ## [2018 Toyota Sienna - Help near me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-sienna-help-near-me/170516)
**Author:** [@RKentKlein](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RKentKlein)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 10:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-sienna-help-near-me/170516 "2020-09-29T10:47:16Z")
First time for needing a good and honest shop specializing in Toyota brand. Prefer one within 15 miles. --- ## [Intermittent engine misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-engine-misfires/107117)
**Author:** [@jeffblasdel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffblasdel)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-engine-misfires/107117 "2020-09-29T03:42:02Z")
My 2007 Dodge Dakota with 4.7 L V8 misfires when hot weather and running A/C. Have taken to 2 different repair shops and they say the only information on their analyzers is engine misfires. Does not tell them which c… --- ## [Car requires extra cranking after overheating incident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-requires-extra-cranking-after-overheating-incident/168757)
**Author:** [@STRMfrmXMN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/STRMfrmXMN)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-requires-extra-cranking-after-overheating-incident/168757 "2020-09-29T03:15:50Z")
2000 Honda Civic LX sedan, manual trans, 161K miles and a fair amount of neglect, but this is my $1000 beater. Car is stock. Yesterday (Friday night) I was driving around a parking lot and noticed that my coolant gauge … --- ## [2020 Kia Sorento steering wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-kia-sorento-steering-wheel/170532)
**Author:** [@MaryElizaBradley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryElizaBradley)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-kia-sorento-steering-wheel/170532 "2020-09-29T01:54:27Z")
Steering wheel tends to pull to the right and left. Understand from reading owner reviews that the steering wheel can lock and cause accidents. Auto lane correction green warning light illuminates. --- ## [2019 Chrysler Pacifica - Power door suggestions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chrysler-pacifica-power-door-suggestions/170549)
**Author:** [@Kate52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kate52)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chrysler-pacifica-power-door-suggestions/170549 "2020-09-29T01:24:21Z")
Both sliding doors won’t close with The power close button --- ## [2015 Land Rover LR4 - Dirty tubes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-land-rover-lr4-dirty-tubes/170572)
**Author:** [@Emmie01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emmie01)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-land-rover-lr4-dirty-tubes/170572 "2020-09-29T00:31:54Z")
2015 LR4 leaks from Air Bag section around sunroof, sunvisor and down into floorboard. Tubes were cleaned 2 years ago and now floods during rain and occasional car wash --- ## [2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Whines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercedes-benz-c-class-whines/170568)
**Author:** [@Sam48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sam48)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercedes-benz-c-class-whines/170568 "2020-09-29T00:17:47Z")
My 2005 Mercedes C240 4matic wagon (126,000 mi) has had an engine whine for as long as I can remember. Any thoughts? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=300) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=302)