# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=302 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 303 --- ## [2013 camaro 3.6l v6 ..absolutely can't get car to start AT ALLWhy won't car jump from battery but will from under hood via positive terminal and negative pin next to air filter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-camaro-3-6l-v6-absolutely-cant-get-car-to-start-at-allwhy-wont-car-jump-from-battery-but-will-from-under-hood-via-positive-terminal-and-negative-pin-next-to-air-filter/170579)
**Author:** [@Sergiosalas254](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sergiosalas254)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-camaro-3-6l-v6-absolutely-cant-get-car-to-start-at-allwhy-wont-car-jump-from-battery-but-will-from-under-hood-via-positive-terminal-and-negative-pin-next-to-air-filter/170579 "2020-09-28T23:46:47Z")
why can’t I jump my car from the battery in the trunk but I can from the under the hood 2013 camaro I got in my car yo start it but the key got stuck n wouldn’t let me pull it out. I got someone to jump me off under the … --- ## [2007 Ford Focus - First step in fixing a door handle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-focus-first-step-in-fixing-a-door-handle/170553)
**Author:** [@Jim07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim07)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-focus-first-step-in-fixing-a-door-handle/170553 "2020-09-28T22:26:44Z")
Someone tried to enter my car and broke the door handel. It will open from the inside, but I can not open from outside. --- ## [2017 Kia Sorento - ABS and traction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-abs-and-traction/170561)
**Author:** [@smith07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smith07)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-abs-and-traction/170561 "2020-09-28T21:27:45Z")
I started my car this morning and both the ABS and traction control light were on and did not turn off? --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Equinox leaking from engine compartment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-equinox-leaking-from-engine-compartment/170518)
**Author:** [@RonMaxey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonMaxey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-equinox-leaking-from-engine-compartment/170518 "2020-09-28T21:21:46Z")
Car overheats while stopped. drivers floorboard is wet. Replaced all hoses and thermostat. Visibly leaking from front of engine compartment on drivers side. --- ## [2007 Lexus IS 250 - overfilled oil causing my problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lexus-is-250-overfilled-oil-causing-my-problem/170536)
**Author:** [@PadreFan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PadreFan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lexus-is-250-overfilled-oil-causing-my-problem/170536 "2020-09-28T21:01:27Z")
I did an oil change on my car and now it’s driving rough, lurching, feels like it’s going to stall. I checked the oil level, it’s @ 1" to high. Is the high oil level causing that? --- ## [2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class valve covers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercedes-benz-e-class-valve-covers/170511)
**Author:** [@DavidJGreen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidJGreen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercedes-benz-e-class-valve-covers/170511 "2020-09-27T18:40:01Z")
leaks oil a bit, running a little rough… been told need engine cleaned and new valve covers --- ## [How long can I drive on a bad camshaft sensor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-can-i-drive-on-a-bad-camshaft-sensor/133447)
**Author:** [@AlbertoOlivare](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlbertoOlivare)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-can-i-drive-on-a-bad-camshaft-sensor/133447 "2020-09-28T18:51:54Z")
I have a 2004 VW Jetta 2.0 how long can I drive with a bad camshaft sensor this started to happen on 1/25/2019 it runs but it won’t let me go over 60 miles per hour will I be fine?? --- ## [Hanging off bottom of car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hanging-off-bottom-of-car/170507)
**Author:** [@FrostyPhoenix78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrostyPhoenix78)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hanging-off-bottom-of-car/170507 "2020-09-28T03:20:50Z")
Anybody know what this might be or how mandatory it is to be fixed and how much it would be to get repaired --- ## [Electrical dilemna - 1977 dodge van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-dilemna-1977-dodge-van/30507)
**Author:** [@jakob\_free](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jakob_free)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-dilemna-1977-dodge-van/30507 "2020-09-28T02:40:29Z")
i recently had a series of electrical mishaps, which have left me stumped. the other evening while driving home i noticed that the instrument panel lights did not come on when i turned on the headlights. i was not that … --- ## [Better to tell the shop or see what they say?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-to-tell-the-shop-or-see-what-they-say/170230)
**Author:** [@tomrady50\_170932](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tomrady50_170932)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-to-tell-the-shop-or-see-what-they-say/170230 "2020-09-27T23:09:37Z")
Hi My spouses check emissions and oil pressure light came in yesterday. I used my scanner and the Code is a P0522 which is an oil sensor. The odyssey has 3 oil sensors and this one (per type of code) of course is at the… --- ## [Temp gauge at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temp-gauge-at-idle/170460)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temp-gauge-at-idle/170460 "2020-09-27T18:45:05Z")
Temps are fine when moving. At stoplight, temp gauge has been inching up. Scan tool says 200f at idle. Rises to 220 in 5 min. Fans come on. Temp rises to 230-235. Then drops down to 200 in a few minutes. 235 seems high. … --- ## [Ethanol and engine misfire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol-and-engine-misfire/17807)
**Author:** [@bisstess](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bisstess)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol-and-engine-misfire/17807 "2020-09-27T15:59:48Z")
Yesterday I filled my gas tank up with fuel with a 10% ethanol mix. Shortly after driving away from the pump, the engine seemed to start to misfire on one cylinder and the check engine light flashed on with every misfir… --- ## [2009 BMW 328 - My to do list](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-328-my-to-do-list/170443)
**Author:** [@RayO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RayO)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-328-my-to-do-list/170443 "2020-09-27T14:04:26Z")
I need to fix: Belt n tensioner Expansion tank n cap Oli filter housing gasket Front struts and mounts 4-wheel alignment Rear shocks --- ## [Strange crunching noises under my dashboard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-crunching-noises-under-my-dashboard/170483)
**Author:** [@SpudMuffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpudMuffin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-crunching-noises-under-my-dashboard/170483 "2020-09-27T13:21:06Z")
Just bought the car two weeks ago. Everything seems to work okay but when I turn the ignition on before I start it, I hear this crunching, like 10 mice are chewing inside the wall type of noise. It also sounds kind of li… --- ## [My car sounds like a motorcycle! Advice?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-sounds-like-a-motorcycle-advice/170489)
**Author:** [@Ben-366](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben-366)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-sounds-like-a-motorcycle-advice/170489 "2020-09-27T13:20:11Z")
I drive a 2000 Saturn SL2 with about 85k miles on it. My grandfather bought it in 2004 with 48k miles on it, and left it to me in December 2016 with 52k miles on it. I’ve put about 33k on it since of course, having had i… --- ## [Use higher Oil API Specification](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-higher-oil-api-specification/170492)
**Author:** [@Shervan360](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shervan360)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-higher-oil-api-specification/170492 "2020-09-27T12:04:37Z")
Hello, suppose, the oil API offered by the factory in SJ. Is there a problem if we use higher levels? (for example SL) Is it beneficial? SJ in minimum requirements and can we use higher API? Thanks --- ## [Strange hum coming from front end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-hum-coming-from-front-end/170307)
**Author:** [@SpudMuffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpudMuffin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 5:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-hum-coming-from-front-end/170307 "2020-09-27T05:54:28Z")
Just replaced the front struts. Had an issue during the procedure with the right side axle intermediate. Had to replace the axle because I pulled it apart. I completed the job successfully but now when I get over 55 mph … --- ## [2005 Dodge Magnum smokes like a fireplace](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-magnum-smokes-like-a-fireplace/169530)
**Author:** [@jdress](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdress)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 5:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-magnum-smokes-like-a-fireplace/169530 "2020-09-27T05:14:51Z")
just changed waterpump and timing belt now when it warms up it smokes like a fire place. is there something i can do to fix this --- ## [2007 Kia Sportage - Back door is stuck locked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-sportage-back-door-is-stuck-locked/170384)
**Author:** [@Tagem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tagem)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 5:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-sportage-back-door-is-stuck-locked/170384 "2020-09-27T05:10:55Z")
The backdoor is locket. I cannot open it… --- ## [2012 Honda Accord Sdn - Uneven tire wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-accord-sdn-uneven-tire-wear/170418)
**Author:** [@rickredmond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rickredmond)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-accord-sdn-uneven-tire-wear/170418 "2020-09-27T00:06:50Z")
bad rear tire wear inner side of tire --- ## [1999 Lexus ES 300 - Locks me out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-lexus-es-300-locks-me-out/170431)
**Author:** [@James35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James35)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-lexus-es-300-locks-me-out/170431 "2020-09-26T23:15:15Z")
My 99 Lexus E300 will lock me in the car and I have to crawl out. Only on the drivers side, has any one had this happen? --- ## [MAF code after replacing it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maf-code-after-replacing-it/170376)
**Author:** [@Josh-187](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josh-187)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 5:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maf-code-after-replacing-it/170376 "2020-09-26T05:36:16Z")
P00097, P00F4, P0102, P2199 I put in a new MAF, got a new filter and reset the battery and I’m still getting the codes above. It’s been a month since I changed everything. I’ve moved on to looking more into a vacuum lea… --- ## [Tensioner pulley](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tensioner-pulley/170421)
**Author:** [@Jessicaa-2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jessicaa-2)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tensioner-pulley/170421 "2020-09-26T21:43:37Z")
I have a 2000 toyota corolla. And I recently got my tensioner pulley changed. And it seems like it dont want to move. Is there any advice on how I can fix it? --- ## [2009 Ford Ranger- Seems to be running in high RPMS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-ranger-seems-to-be-running-in-high-rpms/170425)
**Author:** [@Telzey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Telzey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-ranger-seems-to-be-running-in-high-rpms/170425 "2020-09-26T21:29:17Z")
Ford ranger runs at 4000 rpm highway speed. --- ## [2006 Ford F250 - Shimmies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f250-shimmies/170451)
**Author:** [@terrydaddona\_171067](https://community.cartalk.com/u/terrydaddona_171067)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f250-shimmies/170451 "2020-09-26T21:15:33Z")
I’ve put new shocks and stirring stayblelizer and the frontend smimmies when hitting a pothole. Everything is tight on the frontend (4 wheel drive) what can it be? --- ## [2009 BMW 328 needs repairs in Tempe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-328-needs-repairs-in-tempe/170445)
**Author:** [@RayO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RayO)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-328-needs-repairs-in-tempe/170445 "2020-09-26T21:04:51Z")
I’m new to this site. Can anyone recommend a good BMW mechanic in the Tempe, AZ area? --- ## [Minor fender bender in a parking lot - what to do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minor-fender-bender-in-a-parking-lot-what-to-do/170432)
**Author:** [@nsmodi73\_151512](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nsmodi73_151512)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minor-fender-bender-in-a-parking-lot-what-to-do/170432 "2020-09-26T19:25:42Z")
Hi all So, I accidentally backed into a Jeep last night in a parking lot. Totally my fault. The owner was on a restaurant patio next to his car and totally saw what happened. Scuff mark on his rear bumper, and his bump… --- ## [Previous issue 08 Tacoma mpg dropped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/previous-issue-08-tacoma-mpg-dropped/170454)
**Author:** [@Samnonono3\_149655](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Samnonono3_149655)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/previous-issue-08-tacoma-mpg-dropped/170454 "2020-09-26T18:27:01Z")
Continuing the discussion from 2008 toyota tacoma fuel mileage has dropped: This maybe a different issue but does anyone know about WAI Global? They sell a new alternator on Rock Auto for 225. Not remanufacterd. Output… --- ## [2015 Toyota Tacoma vibration when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-tacoma-vibration-when-accelerating/167331)
**Author:** [@UNKNOWN38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UNKNOWN38)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-tacoma-vibration-when-accelerating/167331 "2020-09-26T18:17:24Z")
at 40 mph i have a vibration when I excelerate up small incline --- ## [Car tries to start itself when it's already on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-tries-to-start-itself-when-its-already-on/170450)
**Author:** [@Brooke-17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brooke-17)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-tries-to-start-itself-when-its-already-on/170450 "2020-09-26T16:54:50Z")
I have a 2013 Nissan Rogue. Both when I self start it and keys aren’t in the ignition and when the keys are in the ignition, the car will try to start up even though it’s already on. The noise it makes is the same noise… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=301) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=303)