# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=337 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 338 --- ## [In search of an oil filter for my 1955 Chevrolet Pickup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-of-an-oil-filter-for-my-1955-chevrolet-pickup/167214)
**Author:** [@BobPick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobPick)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-of-an-oil-filter-for-my-1955-chevrolet-pickup/167214 "2020-07-15T01:19:45Z")
Sir I have a 1955 Chevrolet pickup 3100 2nd series. It does not have an oil filter. They were an option in those years. I have been looking for one without any success. I have been told I really don’t need one just chang… --- ## [Fuel pump suggestions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-suggestions/166861)
**Author:** [@scottadams650\_166242](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scottadams650_166242)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-suggestions/166861 "2020-07-15T00:23:17Z")
So my 03’ Altima finally stopped running. Im told its probably the fuel pump. My question to all of you is should I buy a factory Nissan fuel pump or aftermarket? --- ## [(Toyota) Can Someone Help Me Understand Car Parts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-can-someone-help-me-understand-car-parts/167333)
**Author:** [@andrewhowe00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrewhowe00)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-can-someone-help-me-understand-car-parts/167333 "2020-07-14T21:15:59Z")
I recently shattered my Right Rearview Mirror on a Mailbox, and I’m trying to purchase the parts so that I can fix it. I found where I can purchase the parts on parts.toyota.com, but I have immense trouble understanding … --- ## [2008 Honda Accord - signs of a bad cat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-accord-signs-of-a-bad-cat/167278)
**Author:** [@kittrell22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kittrell22)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-accord-signs-of-a-bad-cat/167278 "2020-07-14T20:35:40Z")
what are some signs of a bad catalytic converter on a 2008 honda accord v6 --- ## [2001 Oldsmobile Aurora - rusty strut worth fixing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-oldsmobile-aurora-rusty-strut-worth-fixing/167319)
**Author:** [@reesapieper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/reesapieper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-oldsmobile-aurora-rusty-strut-worth-fixing/167319 "2020-07-14T17:54:09Z")
my strut rusted right through the trunk is it worth fixing --- ## [2019 Honda CR-V - don’t like the start-stop feature](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-cr-v-don-t-like-the-start-stop-feature/167260)
**Author:** [@Daniel46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daniel46)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-cr-v-don-t-like-the-start-stop-feature/167260 "2020-07-14T17:48:36Z")
I have a 2019 CRV-EX the only problem I have so far is on stop and go . the car hesitates or it takes a while to keep it going no matter how hard you push the gas pedal. --- ## [2002 Buick Park Avenue thermostat failure questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-park-avenue-thermostat-failure-questions/167200)
**Author:** [@Rich56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rich56)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-park-avenue-thermostat-failure-questions/167200 "2020-07-14T17:44:03Z")
2002 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 Liters \[Not Ultra\] My car overheated because the Thermostat failed. Can you answer some questions? When I was young, Thermostats failed in the open position thus the engine would run cold; … --- ## [2004 Lincoln Town Car’s security alarm goes off randomly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lincoln-town-car-s-security-alarm-goes-off-randomly/167276)
**Author:** [@JohnKlesch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnKlesch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lincoln-town-car-s-security-alarm-goes-off-randomly/167276 "2020-07-14T17:36:57Z")
Security alarm goes off randomly at any hour. The Door Ajar lamp goes off and the lock/unlock switches activate randomly while driving. I t would appear I have one or more door sensors that have gone bad and /or have a… --- ## [2015 Kia Sedona won’t crank, but the battery is good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-sedona-won-t-crank-but-the-battery-is-good/167227)
**Author:** [@Will05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Will05)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-sedona-won-t-crank-but-the-battery-is-good/167227 "2020-07-14T17:22:06Z")
Have a 2015 Kia Sedona with 22000 miles. Will not crank, battery is good looks like the starter. Anyone else with this problem? --- ## [2006 Jeep Liberty only blows cold air when stopped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-liberty-only-blows-cold-air-when-stopped/167295)
**Author:** [@Jordanz97](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordanz97)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-liberty-only-blows-cold-air-when-stopped/167295 "2020-07-14T17:13:18Z")
My car will only blow cold air when stopped when moving it blows air but it’s the same temp as outside --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Equinox display stayed on after shutting off car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-equinox-display-stayed-on-after-shutting-off-car/166753)
**Author:** [@Pops181](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pops181)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-equinox-display-stayed-on-after-shutting-off-car/166753 "2020-07-14T16:10:27Z")
Display on after car turned off. --- ## [Chirping Noise under Honda Odyssey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chirping-noise-under-honda-odyssey/112623)
**Author:** [@David25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David25)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chirping-noise-under-honda-odyssey/112623 "2020-07-14T16:04:41Z")
There is a chirping noise coming from the car, it seems to be underneath and usually appears around 25-30mph. --- ## [Maximum tire psi for 2004 Ford E350](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maximum-tire-psi-for-2004-ford-e350/167236)
**Author:** [@roadking60](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roadking60)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maximum-tire-psi-for-2004-ford-e350/167236 "2020-07-14T15:32:54Z")
Is the maximum psi on the tire the cold psi? When driving the psi raises to 90 psi on the RV tires. The maximum psi is 80? How do I determine the safe psi inflation for my tires? Are my tires over inflated if they are … --- ## [2016 Ford Fiesta went through 4 batteries since purchase](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-fiesta-went-through-4-batteries-since-purchase/167271)
**Author:** [@jeannie26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeannie26)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-fiesta-went-through-4-batteries-since-purchase/167271 "2020-07-14T14:16:12Z")
My 2016 Ford Fiesta went through 4 batteries since I bought it in 2017. Is there a problem with the electrical system? --- ## [2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac - battery goes down after a little driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-sport-trac-battery-goes-down-after-a-little-driving/167211)
**Author:** [@leroy23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leroy23)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 11:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-sport-trac-battery-goes-down-after-a-little-driving/167211 "2020-07-14T11:23:31Z")
drive it alittle bet batter goes down --- ## [Installer scratched wheels during tire install/wheel balance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installer-scratched-wheels-during-tire-install-wheel-balance/167248)
**Author:** [@jyl5521\_169057](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jyl5521_169057)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 6:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installer-scratched-wheels-during-tire-install-wheel-balance/167248 "2020-07-14T06:19:31Z")
I had an installer install new tires and balance the wheels. Seems like they used wire brush to clean the glue residue. My rims are gun metal color and now they look silver in the area where old weights used to be. My ri… --- ## [Vibration on deceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-on-deceleration/167188)
**Author:** [@A.monreal28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/A.monreal28)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 5:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-on-deceleration/167188 "2020-07-14T05:47:09Z")
My truck has a weird vibration on deceleration only 60mph and over. It doesn’t vibrate below 60. When going over 60, I have put it on neutral and that vibration goes away. Anyone has a clue what it might be the Proble… --- ## [Rattled by the hood dropping suddenly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattled-by-the-hood-dropping-suddenly/167198)
**Author:** [@MauriceFedo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MauriceFedo)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattled-by-the-hood-dropping-suddenly/167198 "2020-07-14T04:26:16Z")
had hood up on my 15yr. old 4Runner to check oil. Backed up to see better, suddenly the hood came crashing down. Pistons gave out with no warning.Still shudder over it! --- ## [2017 Ford Explorer - AC smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-explorer-ac-smell/167231)
**Author:** [@Herman23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Herman23)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-explorer-ac-smell/167231 "2020-07-14T04:07:46Z")
Dear Cartalk I have a 2017 Ford limited Explorer and it a very nice vehicle but there seems to be a smell emulating when I use the AC. Now, if I keep it in inside air, there is no problem but if I was to have outside a… --- ## [2003 Toyota Tacoma - 4WD problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-tacoma-4wd-problem/167246)
**Author:** [@chippena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chippena)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-tacoma-4wd-problem/167246 "2020-07-14T00:41:19Z")
When 4WD button on shift stick is pressed, the fwd driveline rotates, but the front wheels don’t engage. --- ## [2013 Hyundai Sonata brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-sonata-brakes/167205)
**Author:** [@diggity](https://community.cartalk.com/u/diggity)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-sonata-brakes/167205 "2020-07-14T00:38:04Z")
car brakes well with light brake pressure. If car is in park with a little more brake pressure the brake pedal will slowly go down to floor but will repump back to normal position. There are no leaks on calipers, lines o… --- ## [Coolant Temp Gauge (and others)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-temp-gauge-and-others/167218)
**Author:** [@DanInTexas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanInTexas)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2020, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-temp-gauge-and-others/167218 "2020-07-13T23:34:15Z")
Greetings community. New member here. Avid DIYer but I just got a new to me 1999 GMC Suburban and since I’ve never had one before I figured I’d ask some people who’ve had one and would know. 99 Suburban K1500 5.7L Th… --- ## [2003 BMW 330 runs briefly and dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-bmw-330-runs-briefly-and-dies/166384)
**Author:** [@andreiwogen\_168567](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andreiwogen_168567)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2020, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-bmw-330-runs-briefly-and-dies/166384 "2020-07-13T23:23:56Z")
I have a 2003 BMW 330xi. Near 200K miles on it. Last week I unhooked the main air filter from the car (including the electrical cord that connects to it) and this included also removing the whole case for the air filter… --- ## [2003 Nissan Maxima vibration won’t go away](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-maxima-vibration-won-t-go-away/167288)
**Author:** [@Mykasergal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mykasergal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2020, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-maxima-vibration-won-t-go-away/167288 "2020-07-13T22:32:43Z")
Having a vibration in the front end that cant seem to go away. It happens when going over road imperfections. --- ## [Driving while low on oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-while-low-on-oil/166958)
**Author:** [@Nicholas-30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nicholas-30)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2020, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-while-low-on-oil/166958 "2020-07-13T21:55:58Z")
I have a 2016 hyundia accent sedan, when I took my car in to get a oil change the mechanic said you only had about a quart to a quart and a half of oil in your car. Could driving with that amount of oil in my car damaged… --- ## [New Tires feels like I'm sliding and swaying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tires-feels-like-im-sliding-and-swaying/74395)
**Author:** [@swilson208](https://community.cartalk.com/u/swilson208)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2020, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tires-feels-like-im-sliding-and-swaying/74395 "2020-07-13T20:00:37Z")
Hello all-I own a 2010 Ford Focus (compact sedan) and had to purchase a set of new tires. I went to a retail chain store that I've never been to before. The salesman suggests a set of 195/60R15 Trazanos for $304.68. I dr… --- ## [Power steering fluid leak from 2007 Saturn Aura](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-fluid-leak-from-2007-saturn-aura/167283)
**Author:** [@BillyArmstrong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillyArmstrong)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2020, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-fluid-leak-from-2007-saturn-aura/167283 "2020-07-13T17:55:48Z")
huge leak under steering gear of power steering fluid. --- ## [2009 Chevrolet HHR - Gauges Turn On & Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-hhr-gauges-turn-on-off/145589)
**Author:** [@Zachary\_Fisher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zachary_Fisher)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2020, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-hhr-gauges-turn-on-off/145589 "2020-07-13T16:18:55Z")
The gauges in my car will sometimes start turning on and off randomly, and often times the dash lights will also turn on and off in a similar fashion. The car still runs completely fine, no issue with headlights. Sometim… --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Malibu - worth buying?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-malibu-worth-buying/167186)
**Author:** [@Seven4002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seven4002)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2020, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-malibu-worth-buying/167186 "2020-07-13T14:51:15Z")
Is it a good car to buy? --- ## [2012 Ford Escape - pressing key fob set off blinking lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-pressing-key-fob-set-off-blinking-lights/167117)
**Author:** [@DanB37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanB37)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2020, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-pressing-key-fob-set-off-blinking-lights/167117 "2020-07-13T14:50:32Z")
Pressed key fob to unlock door head lights and all dash lights immediately started blinking rapidly until it killed the battery. Jumped car, it started immediately and ran for two months with no issues before it happed … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=336) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=338)