# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=386 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 387 --- ## [2009 GMC Sierra 1500 - Oil consumption and one bad plug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-gmc-sierra-1500-oil-consumption-and-one-bad-plug/162654)
**Author:** [@William19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/William19)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-gmc-sierra-1500-oil-consumption-and-one-bad-plug/162654 "2020-04-09T17:57:12Z")
Oil consumption and number 7 spark plug fouling --- ## [2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Poor performance after service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-poor-performance-after-service/160525)
**Author:** [@RosaFletcher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RosaFletcher)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-poor-performance-after-service/160525 "2020-04-09T17:48:54Z")
My 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited is performing poorly after a major Maintenance 3/19 the MPG went from 19 ad 20 city driving to as low as 14.5mpg. Maintenance performed was: 1) Repl Air filte, 2)Throttle body Serv, 3)… --- ## [2008 Nissan Versa - New engine needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-versa-new-engine-needed/162533)
**Author:** [@WillGarrison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WillGarrison)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-versa-new-engine-needed/162533 "2020-04-09T17:30:38Z")
I was told that my car needs a new engine due to lack of oil. It’s not running. I’m sure some of the parts can be salvaged I would like to have a good mechanic install it without charging the price of a used car. --- ## [2015 Jeep Cherokee - Locked out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-locked-out/162651)
**Author:** [@rountree](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rountree)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-locked-out/162651 "2020-04-09T16:41:43Z")
car door lock with fob key inside --- ## [Jeep Liberty-vibration at high speeds and whirring noise at lower speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-liberty-vibration-at-high-speeds-and-whirring-noise-at-lower-speeds/160646)
**Author:** [@Ethan\_Frakes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ethan_Frakes)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-liberty-vibration-at-high-speeds-and-whirring-noise-at-lower-speeds/160646 "2020-04-09T14:34:55Z")
I bought this 2007 Jeep Liberty off of my friend in Jan. 2019 at 95,600 mi. It now has 113,500 mi. Last week, the check engine light came on when I turned the engine on as I was leaving work. I noticed the car was shaki… --- ## [2005 Chrysler Sebring intermittent starting problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-sebring-intermittent-starting-problem/162634)
**Author:** [@NolandOBoyle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NolandOBoyle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-sebring-intermittent-starting-problem/162634 "2020-04-09T13:46:34Z")
Intermittent starting problem! All dash lights lite up but no Starter action. Come back the next day and it may start right up. Mechanic can’t make it happen so he can’t repair it. I’m a 50 year audio repair tech and i… --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Camaro has sugar in the tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-camaro-has-sugar-in-the-tank/162612)
**Author:** [@JamarLRichardson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamarLRichardson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-camaro-has-sugar-in-the-tank/162612 "2020-04-09T04:04:38Z")
Could I still drive if sugar is in the gas tank --- ## [Possibly warped head but hoping just gaskets](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possibly-warped-head-but-hoping-just-gaskets/160523)
**Author:** [@NESkid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NESkid)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possibly-warped-head-but-hoping-just-gaskets/160523 "2020-04-09T01:02:15Z")
V6 3.8L 3800 Was experiencing overheating issues and avoided operating the vehicle until I replaced the thermostat. Took it out for a drive and everything was looking good until a spike in heat after about 10 highway mi… --- ## [Code P0128](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-p0128/161772)
**Author:** [@whopperjr1\_165703](https://community.cartalk.com/u/whopperjr1_165703)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-p0128/161772 "2020-04-09T00:38:56Z")
I have a 2003 CE model with just 170, 681 miles on it. I changed the radiator, thermostat, & temperature sensor at 169,556 miles after I had over heated it. I got a check engine light that’s giving me code P0128. The the… --- ## [Jumpstarting my 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jumpstarting-my-2006-toyota-highlander-hybrid/162628)
**Author:** [@Kehindefagbamila](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kehindefagbamila)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jumpstarting-my-2006-toyota-highlander-hybrid/162628 "2020-04-09T00:14:15Z")
How do I jump start my car --- ## [Replacing a 2009 Camry Hybrid head unit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-2009-camry-hybrid-head-unit/162607)
**Author:** [@Adam\_Wielondek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adam_Wielondek)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-2009-camry-hybrid-head-unit/162607 "2020-04-08T20:28:22Z")
My mother has a 2009 Camry Hybrid he loves those hard to death and will not switch into something newer. Even though I’m a Salesman at a Chevy dealership. So I’m wondering can I switch her head unit and install a backup … --- ## [Headlight waring reminder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-waring-reminder/162623)
**Author:** [@Renegade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Renegade)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-waring-reminder/162623 "2020-04-08T20:03:30Z")
I am not a fan of bell’s and whistles on anything I own but yesterday I had a small problem I went to the store it was raining and I had the light’s on when I got home I forgot to turn them off I did not notice until abo… --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 intermittent turn signal problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-silverado-1500-intermittent-turn-signal-problem/162610)
**Author:** [@RockySpiers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RockySpiers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-silverado-1500-intermittent-turn-signal-problem/162610 "2020-04-08T19:08:15Z")
2014 Silverado in morning no left turn signal later in day works just fine. Seems like something warms up and it starts working. Sets up over night and stops. --- ## [2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine shuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jeep-grand-cherokee-engine-shuts-off/162605)
**Author:** [@RobertPhillips](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertPhillips)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jeep-grand-cherokee-engine-shuts-off/162605 "2020-04-08T19:04:10Z")
When engine coolant temp is cold or below normal the engine starts immediately without problems. When you drive away and engine coolant temp reaches 210 degrees after about 10 minutes the engine shuts off and will not s… --- ## [Weird differential problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-differential-problem/162571)
**Author:** [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-differential-problem/162571 "2020-04-08T14:26:54Z")
I love my low mileage 2008 Jeep Liberty that I’ve owned and driven for 10 months. I recently returned from a 40 mile round trip out of town. About 5 miles from the end of the trip, disaster struck. A sudden high pitched … --- ## [Need help with noise from bmw 1series 120d 2007](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-noise-from-bmw-1series-120d-2007/162452)
**Author:** [@Danny\_GM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danny_GM)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-noise-from-bmw-1series-120d-2007/162452 "2020-04-08T13:28:58Z")
hello everyone, i am new to the whole forums so please correct me if i am in the wrong place. or written question wrong. so basically i need some help from a knowledgable person / mechanic to advise me on a noise that … --- ## [P0172 p0300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0172-p0300/161947)
**Author:** [@Saturnia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saturnia)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 10:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0172-p0300/161947 "2020-04-08T10:27:03Z")
Hello, Our 2004 Saturn Vue with the 2.2L 5 speed manual is throwing a P0172 and a P0300. Car starts every time and drives fine. Has no problem on the freeway. However, it has this “rythmic and constant” shake on idle t… --- ## [2002 Subaru Impreza WRX STi won’t move in any gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-won-t-move-in-any-gear/162396)
**Author:** [@Reganblankenship1\_166129](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Reganblankenship1_166129)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 3:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-won-t-move-in-any-gear/162396 "2020-04-08T03:00:26Z")
I have an automatic 02 Impreza wrx and I can put it in any gear but it doesn’t go anywhere at all. If you rev it, it still won’t move even after a couple minutes. --- ## [2005 Ford Freestyle - Trans slipping more now](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-freestyle-trans-slipping-more-now/162565)
**Author:** [@Delaine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Delaine)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-freestyle-trans-slipping-more-now/162565 "2020-04-08T02:57:51Z")
We just had our transmission fluid flushed and now our vehicle is having more slipping problems than before we took it in! --- ## [Mazda 3 with wheel vibration and shake over bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-with-wheel-vibration-and-shake-over-bumps/162576)
**Author:** [@Logan\_Anderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Logan_Anderson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-with-wheel-vibration-and-shake-over-bumps/162576 "2020-04-08T02:15:52Z")
i have a 2008 mazda 3 sedan with 237k miles and its is a 5 speed. on the highway aroun 60-65 i have a steering wheel shake and when i go over bumps in 2nd gear its shake pretty good. now i suspect that it could be the sw… --- ## [Coolant leak, radiator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leak-radiator/161605)
**Author:** [@galant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/galant)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leak-radiator/161605 "2020-04-08T01:14:53Z")
This is my wife’s 2013 Sonata with the 2.4 engine. Today I noticed a few drops under the car, front passenger side. Looking inside the hood, it seems it is coolant leak from the radiator drain plug. There is the AC lin… --- ## [2003 Chevrolet Blazer- Timing cover blew off!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-blazer-timing-cover-blew-off/162539)
**Author:** [@dulaney45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dulaney45)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-blazer-timing-cover-blew-off/162539 "2020-04-07T22:57:46Z")
I went to crank my car and it blew the timeing cover off --- ## [Tranmission Noise (after fluid change) on 05 Vibe, 80k](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tranmission-noise-after-fluid-change-on-05-vibe-80k/160298)
**Author:** [@Adam\_Fuller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adam_Fuller)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tranmission-noise-after-fluid-change-on-05-vibe-80k/160298 "2020-04-07T20:28:52Z")
Car Talk readers, I appreciate any opinions. I am posting about a 2005 Pontiac Vibe with 80k miles. While doing a valve cover gasket replacement, a mechanic recommended a transmission fluid change. I said yes. Now, my c… --- ## [Throttle body replaced, replace pedal sensor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throttle-body-replaced-replace-pedal-sensor/159553)
**Author:** [@NateCre8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NateCre8)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throttle-body-replaced-replace-pedal-sensor/159553 "2020-02-25T21:50:59Z")
So the other day I tried to start my car and it gave an error message saying "starting disabled, service throttle. So I ended up just replacing the entire throttle body. Some people said that the problem they experienced… --- ## [Is the plastic engine cover really needed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-plastic-engine-cover-really-needed/87838)
**Author:** [@Sutherfam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sutherfam)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-plastic-engine-cover-really-needed/87838 "2020-04-07T18:33:19Z")
While doing some repairs, I lost one of the screws that holds the plastic engine cover on my Honda Pilot. It costs about $10 to buy a new screw. If the engine cover serves no real purpose aside from having the Honda name… --- ## [2009 Mazda Mazda6 - Battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mazda-mazda6-battery/162552)
**Author:** [@charlesdaymond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charlesdaymond)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mazda-mazda6-battery/162552 "2020-04-07T17:06:43Z")
new AAA battery indicating good in all tests and no car electrical leakage found. almost starts car but does not. my AAA approved mechanic says it has to be a battery fault.My car is a grand touring s. do you agree? --- ## [2018 Toyota Prius - Sound help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-prius-sound-help/162561)
**Author:** [@DerrickPetry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DerrickPetry)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-prius-sound-help/162561 "2020-04-07T16:33:31Z")
Every once in a while I go into my garage at night and hear a sound similar to air being let out of tires coming from the rear of the car. Of course, the tires never deflate. I would also occasionally hear this on my pri… --- ## [2015 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid - Estimate doubled after work started](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-estimate-doubled-after-work-started/162544)
**Author:** [@Richard56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richard56)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-estimate-doubled-after-work-started/162544 "2020-04-07T15:45:43Z")
I have a 2015 Lincoln MKZ hybrid bought new from Lincoln Dealer. The front doors are rusting on the inside panel along the rear and along bottom edges. Lincoln agreed to correct the problem by replacing the front doors… --- ## [2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV - Shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-cadillac-escalade-esv-shakes/161500)
**Author:** [@Joseespinoza](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseespinoza)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 11:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-cadillac-escalade-esv-shakes/161500 "2020-04-07T11:25:15Z")
When I turn on my Escalade it shakes a lot i changed the spark plus,oil,and air filter it got a little bit better but it still shakes when I’m stoped please if you can help me with problem I will really apriciate at it --- ## [Stranded in the parking garage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stranded-in-the-parking-garage/162423)
**Author:** [@AdriNYC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AdriNYC)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stranded-in-the-parking-garage/162423 "2020-04-07T01:13:02Z")
I’ve been using my brother’s car to travel back and forth (2 hr drive) on the weekends to see my kids while I’m working during the week at a busy NYC hospital. (I sent my kids to stay with family bc I’m working with COVI… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=385) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=387)