# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=384 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 385 --- ## [2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid - Who pays for oil leaks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-hybrid-who-pays-for-oil-leaks/162760)
**Author:** [@Henry12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Henry12)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-hybrid-who-pays-for-oil-leaks/162760 "2020-04-13T23:17:40Z")
I purchased a used 2018 Camry Hybrid SE from a dealer about 6 months ago. I found that there is an oil leak and verified it with cardboard. Does the warranty cover the repair? If not, can I get the dealer to pay for it… --- ## [2012 Toyota Camry - Brake flush?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-brake-flush/162801)
**Author:** [@HarryBTopping](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HarryBTopping)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-brake-flush/162801 "2020-04-13T23:58:24Z")
how often do i need a “brake flush?” --- ## [Rear suspension bushings 1979 Celica](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-suspension-bushings-1979-celica/162803)
**Author:** [@tom418](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom418)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-suspension-bushings-1979-celica/162803 "2020-04-13T23:09:54Z")
I’m getting bored being locked up, so I’m thinking about changing bushings in my beloved 1979 Celica’s suspension. Questions: Are polyurethane bushings better than Toyota OEM? I got 41 years out of the OEM’s. (If the… --- ## [2009 Chevrolet Aveo - Transmission issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-aveo-transmission-issue/162743)
**Author:** [@Barbara59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barbara59)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-aveo-transmission-issue/162743 "2020-04-13T21:44:23Z")
2009 Chevy Aveo with a standard transmission and 15,500 miles. Replaced the clutch 4,000 miles ago-one year ago. They said it was completely burned out. Now it is shaking a little at stop lights and when I put it in firs… --- ## [Lifter installation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lifter-installation/162637)
**Author:** [@Warrensivrup\_166044](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Warrensivrup_166044)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lifter-installation/162637 "2020-04-13T21:28:42Z")
I have 03 grand am 3.400 v6 I’m installing new hydraulic roller lifters & not sure if I need to soak the lifters in oil or anything , everybody keeps saying spin the pushrod for the lash which I understand but this isn’… --- ## [2003 Ford F250 - Knucklehead broke it. Is it the radio?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f250-knucklehead-broke-it-is-it-the-radio/162788)
**Author:** [@buddymaxandbelle\_166328](https://community.cartalk.com/u/buddymaxandbelle_166328)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f250-knucklehead-broke-it-is-it-the-radio/162788 "2020-04-13T18:02:35Z")
We have a 2003 Ford F-250 Diesel 7.3. It ran like a charm the first few years we had it. Then I let a knucklehead drive it for a year bc I felt sorry for him and he needed a truck for his job. Now it sometimes will not … --- ## [2018 Lexus ES 350 - Mismatched tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lexus-es-350-mismatched-tires/162508)
**Author:** [@JB01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JB01)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lexus-es-350-mismatched-tires/162508 "2020-04-13T17:58:27Z")
Dear Car Talk: My wife and I bought a 2018 Lexus 300 ES a few months ago. Based on the records and the VIN history it was a dealership demo model. After an agreed upon reduced price and a some minor exterior scratch rep… --- ## [2018 Santa Fe Sport air filter replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-santa-fe-sport-air-filter-replacement/162796)
**Author:** [@rkb123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rkb123)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-santa-fe-sport-air-filter-replacement/162796 "2020-04-13T17:48:39Z")
I am trying to replace the engine air filter in my Santa Fe Sport but the OEM filter seems to be in a housing that I can’t easily figure out how to extract the filter from, and the replacement from Advance Auto is the fi… --- ## [2018 Toyota Tundra - why is the gas gauge showing empty?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-tundra-why-is-the-gas-gauge-showing-empty/162792)
**Author:** [@Bill25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill25)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-tundra-why-is-the-gas-gauge-showing-empty/162792 "2020-04-13T16:58:35Z")
gas gauge show empty but only 28 gal on a 38 gal tank. Toyota tells me that is normal. where are my other 10 gal? --- ## [2010 Buick LaCrosse #- How to make AC colder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-buick-lacrosse-how-to-make-ac-colder/162784)
**Author:** [@BillKrieg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillKrieg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-buick-lacrosse-how-to-make-ac-colder/162784 "2020-04-13T15:52:40Z")
I have a 2010 Buick for the last two years I have a limited amount of air conditioning. I took it to the Buick garage and had them check the air conditioning they told me it was working good. The mechanic turned it all … --- ## [1998 Ford F-150 - Which order to work on suspension?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-f-150-which-order-to-work-on-suspension/162738)
**Author:** [@Kim44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kim44)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-f-150-which-order-to-work-on-suspension/162738 "2020-04-13T14:41:01Z")
Hi I have a 1998 f150 4x4 and I’m replacing the upper and lower control arms, the stabilizer bar bushings, the stabilizer links, and shocks all around. Question: should I replace one side at a time or can I do both sides… --- ## [Intermittent idle problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-idle-problem/162774)
**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-idle-problem/162774 "2020-04-13T13:05:36Z")
Saturn SC1, 175,000 miles. Car runs fine except for at random times the idle will climb to 1300 rpms I think when hot but intermittent so I’m not sure. On test drive when stopped at a stop sign the idle will be 500 but a… --- ## [2014 Infiniti Q50 #- Infotainment glitches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-infiniti-q50-infotainment-glitches/162786)
**Author:** [@LarryRyan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryRyan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 12:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-infiniti-q50-infotainment-glitches/162786 "2020-04-13T12:27:52Z")
The screen display occasionally (once or twice a quarted) goes blank or freezes. If I turn off the car and restart. the problem goes away. Now, the auto bluetooth will no longer connect to my phone. I think the two are r… --- ## [Radiator Tank Gasket Can Escape?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-tank-gasket-can-escape/162724)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 10:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-tank-gasket-can-escape/162724 "2020-04-13T10:02:34Z")
I looked into the filler neck of the radiator of my 2000 Buick Century & found what surely looks like a section of a tank gasket sticking up above the coolant level. Yet the radiator hasnt leaked. So im trying to figure … --- ## [Ac making noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-making-noise/159777)
**Author:** [@Rami\_Ibadi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rami_Ibadi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2020, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-making-noise/159777 "2020-04-12T21:45:21Z")
Hello, I have a problem with my Opel Corsa D 2014: when I turn on the air conditioning, I hear a noise. Even if i don’t turn the ac on and just run the fan i hear a noise . I thought it was the interior blower motor a… --- ## [2006 RAM 1500 - Question on thermostat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ram-1500-question-on-thermostat/162779)
**Author:** [@WalterDillaway](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WalterDillaway)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 4:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ram-1500-question-on-thermostat/162779 "2020-04-13T04:10:41Z")
Had to replace the engine thermostat in my 5.7 hemi. Called the local dealership and they said it took a 190 degree. upon removing the old one it showed 200 degrees. The gauge now stays at just left of center, but well w… --- ## [Chevrolet Aveo - O2 sensor issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-aveo-o2-sensor-issues/162762)
**Author:** [@Wines](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wines)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-aveo-o2-sensor-issues/162762 "2020-04-13T02:16:16Z")
4-6-20 at Alamo Auto Service 6923 Hohman Ave. Hammond. IN. I had replaced 02 Upstream sensor and downstream 02 sensor. It has not been a week today 4-11-20 the engine light came back on. I called at 5pm the woman answere… --- ## [Cv axel wont turn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-axel-wont-turn/162748)
**Author:** [@Alan\_Arrieta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alan_Arrieta)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-axel-wont-turn/162748 "2020-04-13T01:22:42Z")
I recently installed a 3.5 in lift on my 08 silverado put in the new control arms and new struts also lowered the diff as the instructions said but now mu CV axels wont turn any while the truck is jacked up but when they… --- ## [2007 Ford Explorer - Battery corrosion?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-battery-corrosion/162781)
**Author:** [@maryadams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maryadams)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-battery-corrosion/162781 "2020-04-13T01:10:55Z")
my truck cranks one day and hesistate the next had my alternator changed but their was alot if corrision around the battery terminial new battery --- ## [2007 Jeep Commander - Heat won't stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-commander-heat-wont-stop/162776)
**Author:** [@bettygraske](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bettygraske)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-commander-heat-wont-stop/162776 "2020-04-13T00:42:46Z")
After turning off the heat it keeps blowing hot air for about 15 min. --- ## [2012 Toyota RAV4 - Question on evap system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-rav4-question-on-evap-system/162770)
**Author:** [@Paulhohn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paulhohn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-rav4-question-on-evap-system/162770 "2020-04-13T00:29:49Z")
Gas fuemevap canster starts leaking and the car shows a code I put in injector cleaner and the code goes away but comes back a couple of tank fill ups later --- ## [2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer - new compressor for AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-trailblazer-new-compressor-for-ac/162701)
**Author:** [@SherrieLopez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SherrieLopez)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2020, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-trailblazer-new-compressor-for-ac/162701 "2020-04-12T23:37:23Z")
Need a new compressor so I have air conditioning. --- ## [2009 Nissan 350Z - change oil now or later?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-350z-change-oil-now-or-later/162573)
**Author:** [@BobStommel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobStommel)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2020, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-350z-change-oil-now-or-later/162573 "2020-04-12T16:16:01Z")
I bought a used 350Z with 44,100 miles on it from a dealer in October, 2018. They told me to change the oil at 49,110 miles. I have only put 2500 miles on the car. At this rate I won’t need to change the oil for anoth… --- ## [Transmission warning after changing battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-warning-after-changing-battery/162722)
**Author:** [@jkn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jkn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2020, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-warning-after-changing-battery/162722 "2020-04-12T16:05:35Z")
2016 SE hatchback I knew my battery was getting towards the end of its life, but it sort of left my mind working from home now. It was completely dead today so I switched it out and immediately got a transmission warnin… --- ## [2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Paint help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-pt-cruiser-paint-help/162755)
**Author:** [@BrianManning](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrianManning)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2020, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-pt-cruiser-paint-help/162755 "2020-04-12T14:20:19Z")
Had some gasoline spill onto my car roof from a fuel canister. Having a great deal of difficulty getting the dried gas off the paint. Any suggestions? Thanks --- ## [2019 Hyundai Ioniq - Transmission feel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-ioniq-transmission-feel/162757)
**Author:** [@OmarGhoghawala](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OmarGhoghawala)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2020, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-ioniq-transmission-feel/162757 "2020-04-12T13:59:14Z")
When getting on the expressway and accelerating to 60-65mpg, the car seems to get stuck in the 4th and 5th gears refusing to go up unless I let up on the accelerator, which is difficult to do when you’re merging into exp… --- ## [2003 Nissan Xterra - CEL advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-xterra-cel-advice/162767)
**Author:** [@AlasterFraser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlasterFraser)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2020, 12:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-xterra-cel-advice/162767 "2020-04-12T12:07:07Z")
Hi my Nissan x trail has the engine management light on. When you rev the car rev counter stops and engine dies, any thoughts cheers Alaster --- ## [Where is the blower relay and blower motor resistor in a 2009 Subaru Forester?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-the-blower-relay-and-blower-motor-resistor-in-a-2009-subaru-forester/159246)
**Author:** [@PS85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PS85)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2020, 5:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-the-blower-relay-and-blower-motor-resistor-in-a-2009-subaru-forester/159246 "2020-04-12T05:06:33Z")
Was driving to visit my sister in the hospital when the a sound came from the front of the passenger compartment that sounded like a stick got caught in the blower or something. It was snowing and nightime, and I didn’t… --- ## [1992 Dodge Dakota - slave cylinder clips broke off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-dodge-dakota-slave-cylinder-clips-broke-off/162711)
**Author:** [@kirbywyatt4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kirbywyatt4)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2020, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-dodge-dakota-slave-cylinder-clips-broke-off/162711 "2020-04-12T01:09:00Z")
Hi I got I clutch master cylinder kit and The two clips holding the slave cylinder in broke off what do I do. Can I still use it I would have to push the push rod back in and rebleed it but I don’t know if it would just … --- ## [2010 Chevrolet Colorado stopped cranking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-colorado-stopped-cranking/162689)
**Author:** [@Brodie27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brodie27)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2020, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-colorado-stopped-cranking/162689 "2020-04-12T01:00:02Z")
First thing I need to say is I do floor my vehicle a good bit and the issue I’m having is the gas pedal wouldn’t make it go all the sudden and then I turned my truck off and cranked it again then it ran a little them did… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=383) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=385)