# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=388 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 389 --- ## [Safest seating distance from the airbag](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safest-seating-distance-from-the-airbag/162426)
**Author:** [@AnnHempel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnnHempel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2020, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safest-seating-distance-from-the-airbag/162426 "2020-04-05T17:14:53Z")
Our 17-year-old daughter drives a 2015 Toyota Corolla. She likes to sit close to the steering wheel. We measured the distance between the center of the wheel and her chest to be 13 inches. I have read that the NHTSA has … --- ## [2012 Nissan Altima - Whines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-altima-whines/141327)
**Author:** [@EarleHedges](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EarleHedges)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2020, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-altima-whines/141327 "2020-04-05T16:09:18Z")
my car has diveloped a winning noise, I suspect a wheel bearing. --- ## [V6 3.4L Toyota Prado/LC90 Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/v6-3-4l-toyota-prado-lc90-overheating/162453)
**Author:** [@danial.f.takla\_166164](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danial.f.takla_166164)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2020, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/v6-3-4l-toyota-prado-lc90-overheating/162453 "2020-04-05T15:54:22Z")
Hi, I have a 2002 Toyota Prado that has been overheating recently. we just had the radiator and waterpump replaced as we thought that was the issue but that didn’t fix the issue. We then went on the replace the Thermost… --- ## [2010 Chrysler Town & Country -Retardants](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chrysler-town-country-retardants/162446)
**Author:** [@Todd04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Todd04)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2020, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chrysler-town-country-retardants/162446 "2020-04-05T12:59:18Z")
Chemical retardants in this vehicle? --- ## [2014 Cadillac CTS Cooling fan isn’t running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cadillac-cts-cooling-fan-isn-t-running/162403)
**Author:** [@Kirk42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kirk42)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2020, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cadillac-cts-cooling-fan-isn-t-running/162403 "2020-04-05T12:21:01Z")
Cooling fan not running --- ## [2010 Mazda 6 vibrating and burning rubber smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-6-vibrating-and-burning-rubber-smell/162449)
**Author:** [@tarackm97\_166162](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tarackm97_166162)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2020, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-6-vibrating-and-burning-rubber-smell/162449 "2020-04-05T12:05:18Z")
Hi i have a 2010 mazda 6 2.2. I travel on the motorway for work everyday and some days when i join the motorway and get up to speed my car starts to struggle and a vibration comes through the car. It lasts for a few minu… --- ## [2012 Nissan Altima Catalytic Converter Smell and Sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-altima-catalytic-converter-smell-and-sound/162443)
**Author:** [@Nicole\_S](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nicole_S)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2020, 6:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-altima-catalytic-converter-smell-and-sound/162443 "2020-04-05T06:01:08Z")
This is a long story, but I’ll try to get right to the gist of things. My mom drives a 2012 Nissan Altima that has over 200K miles on it from daily commuting to work (I ride with her since we work at the same place). A… --- ## [2006 Ford F-150 Trans slips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f-150-trans-slips/162429)
**Author:** [@RandyVail](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandyVail)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2020, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f-150-trans-slips/162429 "2020-04-05T00:38:06Z")
the transmission feels like it slipping in 1st gear when starting off it slips just a little bit at first then no problem after that all of the other gears work fine the truck has 160,000 miles on it. 5.4 triton 3 v… --- ## [Lifter tapping or rod knock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lifter-tapping-or-rod-knock/162369)
**Author:** [@Warrensivrup\_166044](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Warrensivrup_166044)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2020, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lifter-tapping-or-rod-knock/162369 "2020-04-04T22:54:46Z")
Okay hey guys I’ve made a post about this before but old account wouldn’t let me login so had to make a new one, anyhow I’ve have this knock or tap in my engine that I’ve been trying to figure out for the longest time, i… --- ## [Car won't shift into gear (manual)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-shift-into-gear-manual/162355)
**Author:** [@Rodneys\_3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rodneys_3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2020, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-shift-into-gear-manual/162355 "2020-04-04T22:11:53Z")
My car won’t shift into gear when turned on. Clutch does not feel any looser then normal and there seems to be pressure in the lines. Just replaced my head gasket but not sure how that would affect clutch. Any ideas? --- ## [Modifying my first car and needs tons of help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/modifying-my-first-car-and-needs-tons-of-help/162387)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2020, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/modifying-my-first-car-and-needs-tons-of-help/162387 "2020-04-04T18:57:33Z")
Basically TL:DR I dont know what im doing at all, but have the money to do it. Basically looking at a civic, looking to do a engine swap since 2019 models dont have turbos parts, without buying the actually sport model.… --- ## [Car bucks/jerks when stopped in D...05 Accord 2.4l](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-bucks-jerks-when-stopped-in-d-05-accord-2-4l/162412)
**Author:** [@smo1898\_166143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smo1898_166143)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2020, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-bucks-jerks-when-stopped-in-d-05-accord-2-4l/162412 "2020-04-04T18:22:25Z")
This only happens once the car warms up. While driving everything feels perfect Once I come to a stop the car jerks and bucks. It stops when I put the car in N or P. Also stops as soon as I press the gas. ODBII P0341…… --- ## [Trouble keeping my car running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-keeping-my-car-running/162302)
**Author:** [@Mando\_Billegas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mando_Billegas)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2020, 4:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-keeping-my-car-running/162302 "2020-04-04T04:59:42Z")
So i have a 2006 dodge grand caravan and it randomly dies while im driving the power doesnt go out but the engine dies sometimes it starts back up and sometimes it doesn’t want to turn over it even dies while idle i had … --- ## [Check engine light on shortly after fuel induction cleaning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-on-shortly-after-fuel-induction-cleaning/162266)
**Author:** [@John\_Brown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Brown)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2020, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-on-shortly-after-fuel-induction-cleaning/162266 "2020-04-04T03:11:44Z")
It was recommended that I do a fuel induction cleaning on my 2000 Avalon (112,000 miles). I did it and when I drove my car for a few times I noticed a delay in acceleration for a split second after hitting the gas pedal… --- ## [1979 Pontiac Firebird - cruise control activates?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-pontiac-firebird-cruise-control-activates/162242)
**Author:** [@JamesBarrett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesBarrett)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2020, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-pontiac-firebird-cruise-control-activates/162242 "2020-04-04T03:09:34Z")
Cruise control continues to accelerate when activated. --- ## [2012 RAM 1500 - Computer adjustment for MPG](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ram-1500-computer-adjustment-for-mpg/162285)
**Author:** [@NickMarkowsky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NickMarkowsky)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2020, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ram-1500-computer-adjustment-for-mpg/162285 "2020-04-04T01:20:53Z")
Hi, I was told that I could have my vehicle computer adjusted for fuel enconomy between city and hyway driving that would automatically adjust once you go from city to hyway speeds so that I can have better fuel economy? … --- ## [Engine moves when turning left](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-moves-when-turning-left/162328)
**Author:** [@Corey\_Winans](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Corey_Winans)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2020, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-moves-when-turning-left/162328 "2020-04-02T22:03:08Z")
I just got a 2010 Chevy impala, and just this past weekend I heard a noise that sounded like a woodpecker under thw passanger side of the vehicle. After that I was getting resistance when I turn left and only left. Me a… --- ## [05 Dakota a couple of issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-dakota-a-couple-of-issues/162351)
**Author:** [@Dan\_Bailey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan_Bailey)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2020, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-dakota-a-couple-of-issues/162351 "2020-04-04T00:22:19Z")
I own a 2005 Dodge Dakota with a 4.7 4x4 extended cab truck. I am not a mechanic by any means and some of the lingo I do not understand. My truck has been acting up for a few months now. One day while I was driving the t… --- ## [Subaru emission system error code puzzle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-emission-system-error-code-puzzle/162290)
**Author:** [@serenvillwock\_165358](https://community.cartalk.com/u/serenvillwock_165358)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2020, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-emission-system-error-code-puzzle/162290 "2020-04-04T00:17:32Z")
About little over a year ago, I bought a used 2005 Subaru outback that was rebuilt from salvage. It’s never had the check engine light off for long… soon after one faulty part is replaced, the light comes back on with a … --- ## [1989 Ford F150 Rough Idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-ford-f150-rough-idle/162286)
**Author:** [@birdbrainxzx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/birdbrainxzx)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2020, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-ford-f150-rough-idle/162286 "2020-04-03T23:05:28Z")
Hi all. I recently picked up a 1989 Ford F-150. It has the 300cc 4.9 I6 Engine and a T18 4 speed Tranny. It didn’t run at all when we first got it and the guy claimed the fuel pump was bad. It ran fine on starting fluid … --- ## [Mystery No Spark on a 2002 Nissan Altima I bought back from a customer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-no-spark-on-a-2002-nissan-altima-i-bought-back-from-a-customer/162225)
**Author:** [@nussjunk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nussjunk)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2020, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-no-spark-on-a-2002-nissan-altima-i-bought-back-from-a-customer/162225 "2020-04-03T20:26:10Z")
So I had bad luck on the sale of a 2002 Nissan Altima. I first had to change the starter for her, then she kept telling me she doesn’t want it fixed and she wants her money back. Wasn’t gonna happen if all it needed was … --- ## [2019 Honda Civic Cpe -TPMS issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-civic-cpe-tpms-issue/162280)
**Author:** [@chris24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chris24)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2020, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-civic-cpe-tpms-issue/162280 "2020-04-03T18:29:12Z")
My low tire pressure warning comes on 2-3 weeks of pumping the correct amount in. Most times it will only take 0-1 lbs --- ## [2013 Hyundai Elantra - Loud and wet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-loud-and-wet/162375)
**Author:** [@TamaraShinaeMoseley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TamaraShinaeMoseley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2020, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-loud-and-wet/162375 "2020-04-03T15:47:23Z")
My car is loud in first gear and now make a wet sound out of muffler --- ## [BMW 2000 3 series - Reverse has stopped working suddenly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-2000-3-series-reverse-has-stopped-working-suddenly/94485)
**Author:** [@Echeetah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Echeetah)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2020, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-2000-3-series-reverse-has-stopped-working-suddenly/94485 "2020-04-03T15:23:24Z")
I have had a sudden and usual issue. MY car suddenly would not reverse when I put it in reverse. What was interesting is that there is no weird noises, even the passenger rear mirror moving when we put the shiftier in re… --- ## [2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac - Brake light troubleshooting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-explorer-sport-trac-brake-light-troubleshooting/162294)
**Author:** [@VLopez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VLopez)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2020, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-explorer-sport-trac-brake-light-troubleshooting/162294 "2020-04-03T12:40:20Z")
Brake lights not working. Change out the fuses , relay,bulbs Blinkers work , lights work ,n hazard lights No breaks but the 3rd light above --- ## [2007 Toyota RAV4 power steering goes out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-rav4-power-steering-goes-out/124329)
**Author:** [@Guy42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Guy42)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2020, 11:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-rav4-power-steering-goes-out/124329 "2020-04-03T11:08:15Z")
Has anyone found the solution for the power steering going out while vehicle is moving down freeway and all the dash warning indicators come on? --- ## [2013 RAM 1500 - Howls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ram-1500-howls/162344)
**Author:** [@sandlin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandlin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2020, 10:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ram-1500-howls/162344 "2020-04-03T10:21:31Z")
howling in rear differential 2013 ram 1500 2 wheel dr 5.7 hemi --- ## [Car Won't Start After Getting Gas!?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-getting-gas/38368)
**Author:** [@doddsdiana](https://community.cartalk.com/u/doddsdiana)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2020, 7:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-getting-gas/38368 "2020-04-03T07:43:36Z")
My 2006 VW Jetta will not start after getting gas!! I have to try at least a half dozen times before it will start AND this ONLY happens after getting gas! Help! --- ## [Air conditioner air flow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner-air-flow/33555)
**Author:** [@aeswan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aeswan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2009, 12:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner-air-flow/33555 "2009-07-18T00:52:10Z")
air is cool and flows out of defrost and floor vents but does not flow out of the main dashboard vents. --- ## [2017 Ford Super Duty F-250 SRW - Is oil change really needed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-super-duty-f-250-srw-is-oil-change-really-needed/162273)
**Author:** [@GordonWSabold](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GordonWSabold)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2020, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-super-duty-f-250-srw-is-oil-change-really-needed/162273 "2020-04-03T04:47:09Z")
I have the 2017 6.2 V8 F-250. I have driven less than 1000 miles since my last oil change in Nov. of 2018 with synthetic. My info screen says “oil change required” every time I start the engine. Is an oil change necess… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=387) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=389)