# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=38 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 39 --- ## [2023 Hyundai Santa Fe- Losing power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-hyundai-santa-fe-losing-power/196220)
**Author:** [@DarrylSeeley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DarrylSeeley)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2024, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-hyundai-santa-fe-losing-power/196220 "2024-09-14T15:32:57Z")
My 2023 Sant Fe having problems when taking off from stop car losing power even push a pedal to floor. --- ## [2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen - Poor performance and codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen-poor-performance-and-codes/196204)
**Author:** [@brv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brv)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2024, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen-poor-performance-and-codes/196204 "2024-09-13T22:26:05Z")
not great fuel mileage and keep getting particulate filter code. only 65,000 miles 2014 Sportwagen TDI. --- ## [More headaches! can someone identify this part?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-headaches-can-someone-identify-this-part/196213)
**Author:** [@itouring2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itouring2010)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2024, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-headaches-can-someone-identify-this-part/196213 "2024-09-13T22:33:24Z")
looked under my car and noticed this. not sure why this thing came loose and fell off but i need another one i dont know what to buy cause i dont know what this is called can you buy it at autozone? also on side … --- ## [2005 Buick Terraza - Chimes won't stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-terraza-chimes-wont-stop/196042)
**Author:** [@Rope00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rope00)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2024, 5:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-terraza-chimes-wont-stop/196042 "2024-09-13T05:16:11Z")
Chimes go off when you take vehicle out of park to reverse, drive or even 1st, second, third and drive. Won’t shut off till put in park or still won’t go off until you shut off engine then turn key to just before you sta… --- ## [2006 Mustang GT - P0302 with hard misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mustang-gt-p0302-with-hard-misfire/196188)
**Author:** [@Phildo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Phildo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2024, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mustang-gt-p0302-with-hard-misfire/196188 "2024-09-12T20:31:38Z")
Originally had two misfiring cylinders (no 2 and no 7). Swapped out all coil packs and car ran fantastic for 3-4 days with no codes thrown. P0302 came back even worse than before with hard misfire (blinking check engine… --- ## [Early 90's Corolla Coolant return pipe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/early-90s-corolla-coolant-return-pipe/194817)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2024, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/early-90s-corolla-coolant-return-pipe/194817 "2024-09-12T15:38:34Z")
Academic at this point, water pump already replaced, but I’ve never gotten to the bottom of this question and remain curious. The repair manual(s) all say the coolant return pipe must be removed as part of a water p… --- ## [Oil pan replaced and leaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pan-replaced-and-leaking/196168)
**Author:** [@robertpalumbo15\_191265](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robertpalumbo15_191265)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pan-replaced-and-leaking/196168 "2024-09-11T23:45:55Z")
Ok. VW Tiguan needed a new oil pan. Got old one off. Cleaned the old gasket. When I installed new one and followed all steps two bolt heads ended up breaking off when I torqued it to the recommended specs. Had to drill … --- ## [A/C air flow keeps switching from "vent" to "defrost"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-air-flow-keeps-switching-from-vent-to-defrost/103)
**Author:** [@Tim\_Nettles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tim_Nettles)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-air-flow-keeps-switching-from-vent-to-defrost/103 "2024-09-11T23:05:54Z")
My 2002 F-150 AC air flow keeps switching back and forth between the "vent" setting and the "defrost" setting. It blows cold air just fine but I can't really control which vents it comes out of. Why is it doing this? --- ## [2023 Subaru Legacy - Paint issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-subaru-legacy-paint-issues/196121)
**Author:** [@JDS29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JDS29)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 7:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-subaru-legacy-paint-issues/196121 "2024-09-11T07:46:29Z")
paint defects, clear coat degrading --- ## [1991 Nissan Sentra - Dip stick issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-nissan-sentra-dip-stick-issue/196035)
**Author:** [@StevenPillay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StevenPillay)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 7:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-nissan-sentra-dip-stick-issue/196035 "2024-09-11T07:22:07Z")
Dip stick broke at the bottom does it screw off or it is on the block --- ## [Leaf springs or regular truck noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaf-springs-or-regular-truck-noise/196171)
**Author:** [@TheFrontierGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheFrontierGuy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 6:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaf-springs-or-regular-truck-noise/196171 "2024-09-11T06:59:23Z")
When going over bumps and rough rides at speeds above 25mph I hear a clunking noise. The video on the link was taken from outside the vehicle. If I’m sitting inside I only hear a noise when I have the windows open. Mayb… --- ## [One new tire 9, all others at 6!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-new-tire-9-all-others-at-6/196156)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-new-tire-9-all-others-at-6/196156 "2024-09-11T00:57:36Z")
2009 Corolla Recently acquired car. Currently the new tire is one the rear. How to go about rotating the tire? Can I put a treads of 9 and 6 to the front? I might be paying 4x $22 for the lifetime balance rotation as… --- ## [Toyota Techstream, Mini VCI cable, key programming, 2009](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-techstream-mini-vci-cable-key-programming-2009/196155)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-techstream-mini-vci-cable-key-programming-2009/196155 "2024-09-10T21:26:29Z")
2009 Corolla LE With Techstream I am getting the error below: Unable to connect to the VIM I also borrowed a friend’s and the same happened. I took it to a shop to program the new key - he didn’t use Techstream. Used… --- ## [How to tell if cylinder needs replacing or surfacing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-tell-if-cylinder-needs-replacing-or-surfacing/196172)
**Author:** [@cdb\_star95030\_185741](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdb_star95030_185741)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-tell-if-cylinder-needs-replacing-or-surfacing/196172 "2024-09-10T21:00:31Z")
My 2004 RAV 4 cylinder 110k overheats, sometimes won’t start. One mechanic said a cylinder head might need to be replaced. (He doesn’t do that work). Is there way to tell if resurfacing is the fix or replacement? --- ## [Maintaining your vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintaining-your-vehicle/196159)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintaining-your-vehicle/196159 "2024-09-10T19:18:01Z")
I saw this article called 11 Money wasting car repairs. Some are valid, some are NOT. #1 - Chip and crack replacement is usually covered for FREE by your insurance company. I have repaired a chip a couple times mysel… --- ## [Strange sound at rear suspension](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-sound-at-rear-suspension/196141)
**Author:** [@mityaevtushenko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mityaevtushenko)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-sound-at-rear-suspension/196141 "2024-09-10T00:45:05Z")
Hi everyone! Need some help. Today I heard a strange sound from rear suspension at bumpy road on my Jetta’19. Noise comes from left side. What it can be? --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Traverse - Oil mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-traverse-oil-mystery/196091)
**Author:** [@Szmooz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Szmooz)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-traverse-oil-mystery/196091 "2024-09-09T23:06:51Z")
I own a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6L with almost 71k miles. Purchased it just under a year ago with 52k miles on it. Noticed that I am 1 to 1.5qts low on oil after 4-5k miles. No signs of a leak on my driveway however… --- ## [Suzuki Liana 1.6 regular maintenance help (oil type)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-liana-1-6-regular-maintenance-help-oil-type/196158)
**Author:** [@MilanS02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MilanS02)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-liana-1-6-regular-maintenance-help-oil-type/196158 "2024-09-09T22:51:49Z")
Hello everybody, I have just bought a Suzuki Liana 1.6i 4wd with 107ps, petrol, manual. I want and need to do the regular maintenance but I have concerns about the oil type. The user manual says 5w30 and 5w40 would sui… --- ## [2015 Cadillac ATS - AC blows hot - It was not Cue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-cadillac-ats-ac-blows-hot-it-was-not-cue/196132)
**Author:** [@juanpagan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/juanpagan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-cadillac-ats-ac-blows-hot-it-was-not-cue/196132 "2024-09-09T22:08:56Z")
AC blowing hot air. I had a compressor replacement and fully checked whole system. Worked for a few months and did it again. Then I replaced the cue system but it keeps the same. --- ## [Lic Plate mounting nuts and bolts (that embedded in the plastic bumper)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lic-plate-mounting-nuts-and-bolts-that-embedded-in-the-plastic-bumper/195842)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lic-plate-mounting-nuts-and-bolts-that-embedded-in-the-plastic-bumper/195842 "2024-09-09T03:29:49Z")
2009 Corolla One of the Lic plate bolt tightens but beyond certain point, it just rotates! Any fix? For the other side, the bolt that is embedded in the plastic bumper - there is a V-shaped crack and the whole thing is… --- ## [2021 Lexus LS 460 - Air in brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-lexus-ls-460-air-in-brakes/196134)
**Author:** [@James-Johnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James-Johnson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-lexus-ls-460-air-in-brakes/196134 "2024-09-09T00:01:55Z")
Ray, can air in brake lines cause inconsistent (work sometimes and not work other times) braking problems? I drive a 2021 Lexus LS500 and twice the emergency collision brake system had to stop the car because pressing th… --- ## [2022 Chevrolet Equinox - Engine issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-chevrolet-equinox-engine-issues/196138)
**Author:** [@Norrie14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Norrie14)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2024, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-chevrolet-equinox-engine-issues/196138 "2024-09-08T19:35:52Z")
We were driving along with cruise on when a message came up on dash about engine losing power. We were able to get to the shoulder of the road. The car would no restart, we waited for about 15 minutes and tried again and… --- ## [Hot brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-brakes/196125)
**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2024, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-brakes/196125 "2024-09-07T22:48:37Z")
2005 Caravan or Town and Country 300,000 Miles. My son worked on this as I watched. This was previously my vehicle. Ended up giving it to a widow. She brang it to my son cause it was driving funny for a week and front br… --- ## [Car won't start, battery and alternator are fine...what could it be?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-battery-and-alternator-are-fine-what-could-it-be/85735)
**Author:** [@bluepowder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bluepowder)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2024, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-battery-and-alternator-are-fine-what-could-it-be/85735 "2024-09-07T15:51:16Z")
Hey guys, So 3 times in the last 2 days, my car has needed a jumpstart. Took it to pepboys and they told me to replace the battery, a new battery later, my car wouldn't start again and I needed to get it jumpstarted agai… --- ## [2022 Lexus NX 300H - Cars stops and I need help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-lexus-nx-300h-cars-stops-and-i-need-help/196026)
**Author:** [@P.stewart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/P.stewart)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-lexus-nx-300h-cars-stops-and-i-need-help/196026 "2024-09-06T21:37:51Z")
I have a Lexus NX 350 sport 2022 and I am having problems with vehicle stopping on me. Dealership says nothing is wrong . They tested battery but nothing . Put vehicle on computer etc . Battery was changed in November 20… --- ## [2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata - Seat belt problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-mazda-mx-5-miata-seat-belt-problem/196110)
**Author:** [@Pigasoft](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pigasoft)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-mazda-mx-5-miata-seat-belt-problem/196110 "2024-09-06T17:55:49Z")
Seat belts do not retract even after Mazda service replaced it. --- ## [2005 mustang 4.0 making weird noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mustang-4-0-making-weird-noise/189364)
**Author:** [@Cryo455\_184298](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cryo455_184298)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2024, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mustang-4-0-making-weird-noise/189364 "2024-09-05T21:36:22Z")
I have a 2005 mustang 4.0, and its making a weird noise on cold start but slowly goes away once the car warms up, the car runs completely fine and don’t seem off at all, sounds like it’s underneath the car I can’t be 100… --- ## [Storing a spare where there is no place to store](https://community.cartalk.com/t/storing-a-spare-where-there-is-no-place-to-store/195750)
**Author:** [@indy4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/indy4192)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2024, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/storing-a-spare-where-there-is-no-place-to-store/195750 "2024-09-05T19:44:16Z")
I have a 2020 outlander which came with no spare time as the manufactures today I guess feel it’s not worth the cost. My car came with some cheap air pump and some like fix a flat to use. There is a storage area for it… --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Fleet - A few issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-captiva-sport-fleet-a-few-issues/196082)
**Author:** [@JamesB1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesB1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2024, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-captiva-sport-fleet-a-few-issues/196082 "2024-09-04T20:54:41Z")
Backup camera, cooling fan, tire pressure, --- ## [2012 Toyota Prius - Mechanic search](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-prius-mechanic-search/196075)
**Author:** [@steven49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steven49)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2024, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-prius-mechanic-search/196075 "2024-09-04T12:51:07Z")
My long term mechanic has retired Yuki in Scarsdale. Can anyone recommend someone as good as him in NYC area? I have a Prius [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=37) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=39)