# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=308 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 309 --- ## [2000 Toyota Avalon - CEL on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-avalon-cel-on/169989)
**Author:** [@Sherrell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sherrell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-avalon-cel-on/169989 "2020-09-15T18:56:07Z")
Check engine light stays on --- ## [Headlights and Maplights are both not working for Kia Forte 2013 EX Model](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-and-maplights-are-both-not-working-for-kia-forte-2013-ex-model/169965)
**Author:** [@kia\_170754](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kia_170754)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-and-maplights-are-both-not-working-for-kia-forte-2013-ex-model/169965 "2020-09-15T17:36:40Z")
Both my headlights and my map lights didn’t turn on/seemed not to be working when I was driving home tonight, so I couldn’t see and had to use my high beams. I’m a grad student who doesn’t make much money, but I’m worrie… --- ## [2011 BMW 128 - Question on post accident resets](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-128-question-on-post-accident-resets/169984)
**Author:** [@scottadams650\_166242](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scottadams650_166242)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-128-question-on-post-accident-resets/169984 "2020-09-15T15:31:32Z")
Hi CT mechanics. I’m helping a buddy repair his car after a minor fender bender & I’m wondering if the cars computer will have to be cleared of any codes because of the accident? Driverside airbag in steering wheel went … --- ## [2012 Kia Sorento drinks oil and gas like crazy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sorento-drinks-oil-and-gas-like-crazy/157276)
**Author:** [@RobinLong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobinLong)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 9:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sorento-drinks-oil-and-gas-like-crazy/157276 "2020-09-15T09:58:46Z")
I own a 2012 KIA Sorento that I have to manually change the gears because it will bog down sometimes. It drinks oil and gas now like crazy! It seemed to do better for about a day when I replaced the gas cap but then righ… --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Spark - Air filter change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-spark-air-filter-change/169934)
**Author:** [@Bonii](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bonii)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 5:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-spark-air-filter-change/169934 "2020-09-15T05:57:33Z")
Should I change my air filter? --- ## [Rotated crankshaft without camshaft plz help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotated-crankshaft-without-camshaft-plz-help/122501)
**Author:** [@Duckvr4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Duckvr4)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 5:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotated-crankshaft-without-camshaft-plz-help/122501 "2020-09-15T05:02:26Z")
Hello everyone, new on the forums seeking help! 2006 Mazdaspeed 6. I removed the crankshaft bolt and removed the pulley. Removed the valve cover and wasn’t able to use the timing lock because I needed to rotate my camsh… --- ## [Bought a certified ford used car and have some issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-a-certified-ford-used-car-and-have-some-issues/169924)
**Author:** [@Mikel-25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikel-25)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-a-certified-ford-used-car-and-have-some-issues/169924 "2020-09-15T03:59:22Z")
I just bought a used ford explorer xlt 2016 under 30 thousand miles, it is supposed to be certified but I feel they did not do a full inspection. The car is making clicking noises after I shut the engine off. It’s coming… --- ## [2018 Buick Enclave - Time for trans fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-buick-enclave-time-for-trans-fluid/166064)
**Author:** [@madwhu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/madwhu)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-buick-enclave-time-for-trans-fluid/166064 "2020-09-15T02:45:49Z")
My car has 28k miles on it. I’m wondering when is a good time to do a transmission fluid change. the transmission temperature gauge on dash shows a temperature of 200 to 205 degrees F is that proper? --- ## [AC clutch spinning slowly, sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-clutch-spinning-slowly-sometimes/169969)
**Author:** [@ozarkcavefish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ozarkcavefish)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-clutch-spinning-slowly-sometimes/169969 "2020-09-15T02:44:45Z")
I’ve owned a 2003 Jeep liberty with 190000 miles for a week or two. The AC, which worked great when I bought it started turning off sometimes. When it does work, it works very well. When it stops it makes a grinding sou… --- ## [Automatic Transmission no dip stick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-no-dip-stick/169676)
**Author:** [@Lbeberdick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lbeberdick)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-no-dip-stick/169676 "2020-09-15T01:35:45Z")
This really has to do with most modern cars that don’t have auto transmission dip sticks. My dealer recommends changing the transmissionffluid at 60,000 miles. But no mention in my owners manual. With no dip stick, how… --- ## [96 Ford E250 Van constant gear hunting please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-ford-e250-van-constant-gear-hunting-please-help/169955)
**Author:** [@Tony-210](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony-210)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-ford-e250-van-constant-gear-hunting-please-help/169955 "2020-09-14T22:34:06Z")
I bought a van from someone that i was gonna turn into a livable camper type Van. And i think i got stuck with a piece of junk. It say for a year acted the front was wrecked. But the sellar vowed and declared that she ha… --- ## [2000 Volkswagen Beetle Coupe - Treansmission issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volkswagen-beetle-coupe-treansmission-issue/169916)
**Author:** [@tedgordon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tedgordon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volkswagen-beetle-coupe-treansmission-issue/169916 "2020-09-14T21:39:43Z")
car will go into gear, no grinding. Car running, clutch works, no grinding. Could it be that the standard transmission oil (grease) level is to low ? I have no way checking the level. --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Sonic electrical gremlins](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-sonic-electrical-gremlins/115477)
**Author:** [@CharlieFasso](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlieFasso)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-sonic-electrical-gremlins/115477 "2020-09-14T21:13:13Z")
My 2014 Chevy Sonic has an electrical problem that the dealer cannot fix. The car will intermittently lose all electric power and just stop running. It is totally random and occurs at any speed. The dealer has tried to d… --- ## [3.3L V6 2006 Toyota Highlander Exhaust leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-3l-v6-2006-toyota-highlander-exhaust-leak/169696)
**Author:** [@Ross85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ross85)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-3l-v6-2006-toyota-highlander-exhaust-leak/169696 "2020-09-14T20:57:49Z")
I have a 3.3L V6 2006 Toyota Highlander with an exhaust leaking at the connection shown by the red arrow in the image below. I’ve never done any exhaust work, but I’m guessing there is a gasket there that probably needs … --- ## [Replacing original ECM with used ECM 2008 Audi a4 3.2L](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-original-ecm-with-used-ecm-2008-audi-a4-3-2l/169615)
**Author:** [@Don45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don45)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2020, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-original-ecm-with-used-ecm-2008-audi-a4-3-2l/169615 "2020-09-07T15:31:23Z")
First of all, I’ve added this to my previous CEL problem back in Dec '19 and Jan '20 Original ECM being replaced by a used one but both have the exact same Audi part number and manufacturer’s number. My Audi is a 2008 A… --- ## [Amsoil Vs Mobil 1](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amsoil-vs-mobil-1/169630)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 218\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amsoil-vs-mobil-1/169630 "2020-09-14T15:58:54Z")
I heard that AMS oil is 100% synthetic whereas Mobil 1 is not (full synthetic). Motul also has 100% synthetic engine oil. I have been using Mobil 1. Wondering if I should switch to AMS? I suspect that this would clean… --- ## [2008 Toyota Prius - Vibrations above 60](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-prius-vibrations-above-60/169921)
**Author:** [@osage](https://community.cartalk.com/u/osage)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-prius-vibrations-above-60/169921 "2020-09-14T15:55:47Z")
At speeds of 60 and higher the engine develops a bad vibration. No codes. What causes this --- ## [Trouble starting 1996 Dodge Dakota after it runs a while](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-1996-dodge-dakota-after-it-runs-a-while/169904)
**Author:** [@ck57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ck57)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-1996-dodge-dakota-after-it-runs-a-while/169904 "2020-09-14T15:51:38Z")
problems starting my after it has ran for awhile shut it off , then won’t start the starter turns but no run --- ## [Burning smell when climbing hills - help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-smell-when-climbing-hills-help/9177)
**Author:** [@mettinger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mettinger)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-smell-when-climbing-hills-help/9177 "2020-09-14T14:26:09Z")
Dear Friends: I bought an '07 Camry this year, and subsequently moved into the Berkeley Hills in California - waaaay up into the hills. Getting home requires driving at a steep incline - with some stop signs and cur… --- ## [Traction control light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traction-control-light/169919)
**Author:** [@vipergg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vipergg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traction-control-light/169919 "2020-09-14T13:10:53Z")
Have a 2008 Isuzu Ascender which is a GMC Envoy with an Isuzu name on it. 4.2 liter straight 6 in it . Occasionally lately when going around usually a right hand turn the traction control light will come on which t… --- ## [Car makes loud banging/grinding noise only during heavy downpour rains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-makes-loud-banging-grinding-noise-only-during-heavy-downpour-rains/62599)
**Author:** [@axmirza](https://community.cartalk.com/u/axmirza)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 11:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-makes-loud-banging-grinding-noise-only-during-heavy-downpour-rains/62599 "2020-09-14T11:50:59Z")
I have a 2000 Toyota Camry LE with 106K miles. It?s getting a little clunky but works perfectly. I do regular maintenance like oil changes every 3 or 4 months, breaks, tires. Last year one day during very have down pour … --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo - Smelly gas cap?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-monte-carlo-smelly-gas-cap/169878)
**Author:** [@JosephSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephSmith)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-monte-carlo-smelly-gas-cap/169878 "2020-09-14T00:16:47Z")
Live in Phoenix.In hot weather,I notice a quite strong gas odor around the back of my car.No gas leak.No check engine light.Could it be coming from the gas cap?I’m seeing differing answers as to whether or not modern gas… --- ## [2011 Jeep Compass - Rusted frame](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-compass-rusted-frame/169893)
**Author:** [@GeorgeMacFarlane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeMacFarlane)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-compass-rusted-frame/169893 "2020-09-14T00:01:49Z")
My 2011 Jeep Compass has both front & rear sub frames full of rust holes. Will Chrysler cover this? --- ## [2012 Ford Escape - Radio issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-radio-issues/169900)
**Author:** [@JackTarkenton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackTarkenton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-radio-issues/169900 "2020-09-13T22:04:50Z")
The radio goes off and on while driving --- ## [Blown engine after a tune up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-engine-after-a-tune-up/169891)
**Author:** [@Vphemming\_170711](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vphemming_170711)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-engine-after-a-tune-up/169891 "2020-09-13T21:13:22Z")
We brought my sons 2005 Acura in for a tune up and after about 10 minutes he heard them rev it real high and saw black smoke. They turned it off and told him it’s knocking and he needs it towed out. Pretty sure the engin… --- ## [2006 Ford Explorer’s seat moves when driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-explorer-s-seat-moves-when-driving/169718)
**Author:** [@DL50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DL50)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-explorer-s-seat-moves-when-driving/169718 "2020-09-13T20:29:37Z")
My seat moves sometimes when im driving --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Cruze - CEL and noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-cel-and-noise/169882)
**Author:** [@sandy66](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandy66)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-cel-and-noise/169882 "2020-09-13T20:25:38Z")
sounds like a lawn mover check engine light --- ## [P1273 code, with slight rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1273-code-with-slight-rough-idle/168674)
**Author:** [@jspe8437](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jspe8437)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1273-code-with-slight-rough-idle/168674 "2020-09-13T17:44:40Z")
I got a 04 Nissan Sentra that has a p1273 (Air Fuel Ratio Sensor 1 Bank 1 Lean Shift Monitoring) with a slight rough idle on cold starts most of the time. There’s also a hesitation/kicking from a cold start when going 0-… --- ## [2006 Honda Pilot - why are service prices so high?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-pilot-why-are-service-prices-so-high/169859)
**Author:** [@SharonMitchell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SharonMitchell)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-pilot-why-are-service-prices-so-high/169859 "2020-09-13T17:09:46Z")
Garcia Honda keeps telling me I need all sorts of things done for my Honda. The price tag is Way high. I took the advice of a girlfriend and had another service company take care of the timing belt, but their price was w… --- ## [2008 Chevy Malibu - Locking system problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevy-malibu-locking-system-problems/169868)
**Author:** [@Aaron-81](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aaron-81)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevy-malibu-locking-system-problems/169868 "2020-09-13T15:25:33Z")
Hi there, I just recently purchased a used 2008 Chevy Malibu LS. I have been having one consistent issue with it - the locking system. Most of the time, the key fob works as intended. However, sometimes, some (but not a… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=307) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=309)