# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=350 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 351 --- ## [Defective radiator caused a need for expensive transmission flush. Can I recover the cost?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defective-radiator-caused-a-need-for-expensive-transmission-flush-can-i-recover-the-cost/165898)
**Author:** [@Andy-69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy-69)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defective-radiator-caused-a-need-for-expensive-transmission-flush-can-i-recover-the-cost/165898 "2020-06-22T17:52:02Z")
I purchased “SPECTRA PREMIUM CU2952 {#7L2Z8005A, 8L2Z8005A}” from Rock Auto on May 12. On May 23 I installed the radiator in a 2007 Ford Explorer. On initial startup of the engine and flushing of the cooling system we im… --- ## [Po340 & po341](https://community.cartalk.com/t/po340-po341/103202)
**Author:** [@Sloepoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sloepoke)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/po340-po341/103202 "2020-06-22T17:50:59Z")
2004 Saturn Ion 2.2 ecotec . Installed new spark plugs , coil pack & icm . Car seems to run fine but throws the PO341 code . Installed the original icm on the new coil pack & it throws the PO340 code . Seems to run fine … --- ## [2000 Ford Expedition - Battery issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-expedition-battery-issue/166161)
**Author:** [@ChristopherJestis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChristopherJestis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-expedition-battery-issue/166161 "2020-06-22T17:49:12Z")
Well my truck starts but when I check the battery its shows 10.7 is jumping it back to life and should I drive it for about 30mines or 1-3 hours just to keep it alive long lasting because I don’t have enough money to buy… --- ## [Drive Shaft Stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-shaft-stuck/166138)
**Author:** [@RickyRobert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickyRobert)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-shaft-stuck/166138 "2020-06-22T17:42:40Z")
I’m replacing my transfer case but my rear drive shaft is stuck to my transfer case adapter. The bolts are removed the other end came out of the rear differential How do I get it out? --- ## [2002 Nissan Xterra - Now consumes oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-xterra-now-consumes-oil/166049)
**Author:** [@jsisom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsisom)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-xterra-now-consumes-oil/166049 "2020-06-22T14:21:08Z")
Vehicle started using oil, like overnight. One quart per 100 miles. 2002 Xterra, 3.4L, 5sp manual, 4wd. 151,000 miles. There are no leaks, and no oil smoke from the tail pipe. --- ## [Should I buy a 2009 outback sport?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-2009-outback-sport/166141)
**Author:** [@Bryxann7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bryxann7)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-2009-outback-sport/166141 "2020-06-22T12:57:48Z")
Recently I’ve looked into buying a very clean 2009 outback sport with 145k miles from an older gentleman who seems to have taken good care of it. 1 owner, Oil change every 3 months, timing belt replaced at 80k miles and… --- ## [2017 Hyundai Sonata -oil change time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-sonata-oil-change-time/165965)
**Author:** [@BillNewcomb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillNewcomb)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-sonata-oil-change-time/165965 "2020-06-22T12:51:40Z")
Is 6 months to long between oil changes, using full synthetic oil? --- ## [2016 Ford Expedition - Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-expedition-starting-issues/166109)
**Author:** [@RCB05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RCB05)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 12:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-expedition-starting-issues/166109 "2020-06-22T12:50:56Z")
2016 Ford Expedition Limited does not start at least once a week. Dealer cannot find the problem. Help: --- ## [2004 Lexus ES 330 - Multiple warnings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-es-330-multiple-warnings/166059)
**Author:** [@Timeless](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Timeless)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-es-330-multiple-warnings/166059 "2020-06-22T12:36:49Z")
The VSC, TRAC OFF and CHECK engine lights are on 2nd time. 1st time -loose gas cap. 2nd time-loose gas cap BUT tightened cap didn’t fix it --- ## [Head Lights, Bulb or wiring?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-lights-bulb-or-wiring/76768)
**Author:** [@GSragtop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GSragtop)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-lights-bulb-or-wiring/76768 "2020-06-22T12:30:56Z")
The other night I was driving at night and got behind a SUV at a traffic light and noticed one of my head lights were out.. So I pulled over in a parking lot and tapped the light.. It came back on and worked for the rest… --- ## [Timing chain replacement went wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain-replacement-went-wrong/166039)
**Author:** [@WezPowell96](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WezPowell96)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 9:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain-replacement-went-wrong/166039 "2020-06-22T09:25:30Z")
Hey guys, Hoping you can give me some clarification. So recently I did a chain replacement on my beater/project car. 2005 toyota yaris mk1 1.0 vvti 16v it has the 1sz fe engine. Now I’m a fairly experienced DIY but I’… --- ## [1995 Chevrolet Tahoe - Hard to put into park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevrolet-tahoe-hard-to-put-into-park/166124)
**Author:** [@DavidFinn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidFinn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 6:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevrolet-tahoe-hard-to-put-into-park/166124 "2020-06-22T06:55:51Z")
When the vehicle is put I to hear the driveline turns and doesn’t go anywhere and you have to turn the car off to stop the driveline to stop turning then put it into park --- ## [2009 Subaru Forester - Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-starting-issues/166089)
**Author:** [@connie01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/connie01)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-starting-issues/166089 "2020-06-22T04:49:11Z")
stick shift. Original owners. No problems until 171,000. February 2020 started to have starting problems. Took it into our trusted automotive center and when they had it they had no starting problems. Battery was rep… --- ## [My 10 year ford headache](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-10-year-ford-headache/166116)
**Author:** [@Drybison65](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Drybison65)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-10-year-ford-headache/166116 "2020-06-22T04:17:13Z")
Im trying to work out a car issue. Its a 2010 ford fusion 2.5l its hard starting at what seems to be random and the temp gauge reads under the cold line even if ive been driving for hours. During the winter it would bare… --- ## [AC blowing hot at idle but cold at higher rpm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-blowing-hot-at-idle-but-cold-at-higher-rpm/143212)
**Author:** [@Dan-Pape](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan-Pape)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-blowing-hot-at-idle-but-cold-at-higher-rpm/143212 "2020-06-22T03:50:33Z")
I have a 2011 focus with AC blowing warm at idle but cold at higher rpm. I have tried a few things already and am stumped. So I checked low pressure and at idle it was bouncing around from 100 to 120psi and when rpms wer… --- ## [2021 GMC Sierra 1500 - Trans failure looking for friends](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-gmc-sierra-1500-trans-failure-looking-for-friends/166094)
**Author:** [@CharlieWebb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlieWebb)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-gmc-sierra-1500-trans-failure-looking-for-friends/166094 "2020-06-22T03:37:34Z")
Has anyone had a total failure of the transmission in a 2016 GMC sierra? The vehicle has only 92,000 miles. I understand that there are some lemons but a transmission should not go out at less than 100,000 miles. --- ## [Car wont start after a short drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-a-short-drive/17576)
**Author:** [@gswofford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gswofford)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-a-short-drive/17576 "2020-06-22T00:58:31Z")
My car starts fine in the morning or after sitting for a few hours. The car won't start again if it has been recently been driven. The car runs fine and has been checked out by a mechanic. The mechanic can't find any pro… --- ## [AC not working, but everything appears fine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-not-working-but-everything-appears-fine/166079)
**Author:** [@Bumzag](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bumzag)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-not-working-but-everything-appears-fine/166079 "2020-06-22T00:26:13Z")
My AC only blows warm air despite everything appearing to be fine. I bought one of those easy-to-use AC recharge kits but the pressure looks okay, around 32-33psi. The compressor clutch engages and starts spinning when I… --- ## [2004 Toyota Prius - Multiple battery failures](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-prius-multiple-battery-failures/166118)
**Author:** [@KentShultz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KentShultz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-prius-multiple-battery-failures/166118 "2020-06-22T00:07:16Z")
I have had two reconditioned hybrid batteries installed in my 2004 Prius in the past 11 weeks. The first one lasted 9 weeks before it failed. The second one lasted 8 days before it failed. Why? After installation, bo… --- ## [2008 Subaru Legacy - High pitch sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-legacy-high-pitch-sound/166114)
**Author:** [@stephenbailey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stephenbailey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2020, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-legacy-high-pitch-sound/166114 "2020-06-21T16:23:50Z")
high pitch noise emanating from engine cavity. key turned on. engine not running. just replaced a front headlight. --- ## [Using an Ac Vacuum Pump, Having Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-an-ac-vacuum-pump-having-issues/166092)
**Author:** [@blueredblue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blueredblue)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2020, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-an-ac-vacuum-pump-having-issues/166092 "2020-06-21T21:54:53Z")
Just have a general question about ac vacuum pumps. I tried to use one the other day for the first time, and couldn’t figure out how to get the pump itself to hold pressure. First I got a junky parts store rental pump … --- ## [2019 Ford Escape died after only a few weeks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-escape-died-after-only-a-few-weeks/165901)
**Author:** [@Wallie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wallie)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2020, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-escape-died-after-only-a-few-weeks/165901 "2020-06-21T20:12:05Z")
--- ## [2011 chevy colorado loses all power when trying to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevy-colorado-loses-all-power-when-trying-to-start/166122)
**Author:** [@Daniel-218](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daniel-218)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2020, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevy-colorado-loses-all-power-when-trying-to-start/166122 "2020-06-21T19:36:54Z")
hi guys need some help. i went to start my 2011 chevy colorado the other day and the accesories came on as soon as i tried to start it, there was a loud click and i completely lost all power in the truck. i tried replaci… --- ## [2017 Buick LaCrosse takes 12 gallons in 16 gallon tank?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-lacrosse-takes-12-gallons-in-16-gallon-tank/115600)
**Author:** [@Tom07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom07)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2020, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-lacrosse-takes-12-gallons-in-16-gallon-tank/115600 "2020-06-21T19:01:43Z")
I have had a 2017 Buick Lacrosse for over a year now. I have never been able to put more than 12 gallons of gas in it at a time and it’s supposed to hold 16 gallons? Run it way down empty and only takes 12. --- ## [Grinding Noise RAM 1500 pickup at 1400-1500 rpm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-ram-1500-pickup-at-1400-1500-rpm/76812)
**Author:** [@CalyGirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CalyGirl)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2020, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-ram-1500-pickup-at-1400-1500-rpm/76812 "2020-06-21T18:47:55Z")
Greetings. I have a 2010 Dodge RAM Hemi Laredo pickup. Love it. Currently 34k miles. Have kept up with all maintenance. Since about 3k miles, I have intermittently heard a "grinding" noise at about 1400-1500 rpm. Usually… --- ## [2013 Nissan Altima - Winter tires during slow summer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-altima-winter-tires-during-slow-summer/166003)
**Author:** [@Dara](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dara)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2020, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-altima-winter-tires-during-slow-summer/166003 "2020-06-21T17:55:47Z")
Is it safe to drive about 15 miles per week in summer with snow tires during pandemic? --- ## [2008 Subaru Outback shakes when stopped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-outback-shakes-when-stopped/166035)
**Author:** [@wchase](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wchase)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2020, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-outback-shakes-when-stopped/166035 "2020-06-21T14:34:23Z")
my car recently started shaking when the engine is running but in a full brake stop or in park. what could this be connected to? --- ## [Headlights for 2012 Sonata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-for-2012-sonata/165716)
**Author:** [@Roger-The-Shrubber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger-The-Shrubber)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2020, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-for-2012-sonata/165716 "2020-06-21T14:34:16Z")
The headlights for my 2012 Sonata do not work well. I think this all started when the high beams stopped working a few years ago and I decided to replace them myself. I replaced one (driver’s side?), but wasn’t able to… --- ## [Car slides around on a wet freeway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-slides-around-on-a-wet-freeway/29192)
**Author:** [@biglou](https://community.cartalk.com/u/biglou)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2020, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-slides-around-on-a-wet-freeway/29192 "2020-06-21T14:04:13Z")
For a while now (I'm embarrassed to admit how long), I have noticed that if I'm going faster than about 60 when it's raining, my car slides around a little bit. Of course my tires are the prime suspect, but I've inspect… --- ## [2004 Ford Ranger - Lugging/Low Power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-ranger-lugging-low-power/150884)
**Author:** [@FredDixon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FredDixon)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2020, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-ranger-lugging-low-power/150884 "2020-06-21T13:05:40Z")
At 212 k miles, there is a low grade lugging, like a random misfire, most noticeable at 60 mph. I’ve replaced plugs, wires, coil pack, fuel filter. Fuel pressure is good, injectors are firing. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=349) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=351)