# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=394 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 395 --- ## [First Engine replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-engine-replacement/161560)
**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-engine-replacement/161560 "2020-03-23T15:13:44Z")
I’m replacing the motor and it’s going to be my first time attempting it. I was wondering if anyone could give me tips on how to do it and maybe things to watch out for or check. Are there common mistakes people make or … --- ## [Engine stalled because of no oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-stalled-because-of-no-oil/161551)
**Author:** [@allclearhr\_165537](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allclearhr_165537)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-stalled-because-of-no-oil/161551 "2020-03-23T03:43:14Z")
I recently bought this 2001 Toyota Corolla with around 176,000 miles on it the guy didn’t say anything was wrong with it so I took his word for it. I did research on common problems with this car and year which I always … --- ## [Help! Need advice ASAP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-need-advice-asap/161498)
**Author:** [@Breana.lisanti\_165508](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Breana.lisanti_165508)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-need-advice-asap/161498 "2020-03-23T02:50:22Z")
So my car has been having a brake fluid leak no additional problems not even a check engine light on. I was low on brake fluid tonight (the only thing that has changed lately). I had to push my brake down to the floor fo… --- ## [2017 Honda Accord clock resets to 10 AM every start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-accord-clock-resets-to-10-am-every-start/161541)
**Author:** [@Rennie19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rennie19)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-accord-clock-resets-to-10-am-every-start/161541 "2020-03-23T02:48:42Z")
2017 Honda accord clock resets to 10:00 AM every time you start your car. There is no description anywhere as to how to eradicate the problem. --- ## [2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Heater Core Fittings--How to remove, and replace?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-silverado-1500-heater-core-fittings-how-to-remove-and-replace/161550)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-silverado-1500-heater-core-fittings-how-to-remove-and-replace/161550 "2020-03-23T02:32:56Z")
This is a 2000 Silverado 1500 2WD, with the 4.8L engine, if that matters. I recently purchased this truck, and it came with 209,000 miles. I decided to do some maintenance, including but not limited to replacing the ra… --- ## [2019 Kia Sorento oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-kia-sorento-oil-consumption/161547)
**Author:** [@Mccague](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mccague)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-kia-sorento-oil-consumption/161547 "2020-03-23T01:08:27Z")
21056kl 2019 sorento all wheel drive 4liters of oil n. 3800kl is this normal? --- ## [2000 Lexus ES 300 - Oil life question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lexus-es-300-oil-life-question/161467)
**Author:** [@RichardSplitt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardSplitt)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lexus-es-300-oil-life-question/161467 "2020-03-22T23:57:44Z")
I’ve used Mobil 1 for years. We now drive as little as 1,500 miles a year. Everything I found online says to change oil every year no matter how few miles one drives, In today’s paper Ray said a guy could wait to change … --- ## [Keyless entry and remote start not working 2009 Subaru Tribeca](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keyless-entry-and-remote-start-not-working-2009-subaru-tribeca/161531)
**Author:** [@anttwonh\_165524](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anttwonh_165524)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keyless-entry-and-remote-start-not-working-2009-subaru-tribeca/161531 "2020-03-22T22:32:40Z")
I’ve only had this car a couple weeks and having issues. I regret buying it. Okay so anyway the keyless entry and remote start both are not working. I changed battery in key fobs. I also tried reprograming key fobs still… --- ## [2015 Subaru Forester - Drains its battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-forester-drains-its-battery/161516)
**Author:** [@CarlCilker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarlCilker)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-forester-drains-its-battery/161516 "2020-03-22T21:59:10Z")
Since it was new our 2015 routinely drains the battery when it has not been driven in a few days. I took the car to the dealer about this problem when it was new and they didn’t diagnose the electrical drain, they just … --- ## [1998 Ford Taurus — any thoughts about stalling?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-taurus-any-thoughts-about-stalling/161523)
**Author:** [@joepenna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joepenna)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-taurus-any-thoughts-about-stalling/161523 "2020-03-22T21:52:34Z")
car stalls sometimes for no reason. sometimes it takes 4 or 5 tries to start. fuel pressure is at 50lbs. any other thoughts\> --- ## [Heavy vibration on the clutch peddle when accelerating in gears 2 through 6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heavy-vibration-on-the-clutch-peddle-when-accelerating-in-gears-2-through-6/161483)
**Author:** [@dannyhayward95\_165498](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dannyhayward95_165498)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heavy-vibration-on-the-clutch-peddle-when-accelerating-in-gears-2-through-6/161483 "2020-03-22T21:32:49Z")
Heavy vibration on the clutch peddle, but only when accelerating above 2k RPM. I had it diagnosed as a DMF, due to a clicking noise occurring in the top quarter of clutch releasing. However I have just had the clutch and… --- ## [Oil for 2016 Buick Encore](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-for-2016-buick-encore/161530)
**Author:** [@GraceHarstad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GraceHarstad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-for-2016-buick-encore/161530 "2020-03-22T20:55:07Z")
Can I use Castrol Edge motor oil professional OE SAE5W-30 in my 2016 Buick Encore? --- ## [SAAB 9-3 coolant issue need help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-3-coolant-issue-need-help/157682)
**Author:** [@Oliver\_Pantoto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oliver_Pantoto)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-3-coolant-issue-need-help/157682 "2020-03-22T20:51:55Z")
So I just bought a 9-3 convertible, stupidly I handed over the money after only a short test drive and looked over the engine and other components kinda quickly. I drove it for about 10 minutes, parked and noticed smoke,… --- ## [COVID car electrical problem--urgent help needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/covid-car-electrical-problem-urgent-help-needed/161504)
**Author:** [@Eben\_Kirksey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eben_Kirksey)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/covid-car-electrical-problem-urgent-help-needed/161504 "2020-03-22T20:15:52Z")
Hello! I just came down with COVID-19 symptoms yesterday (Saturday, March 21), and a truck that has critical supplies for me from Texas has made it 98% of the way last night, but won’t start this morning. The driver, a … --- ## [Radio issue 2009 Subaru Tribeca](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-issue-2009-subaru-tribeca/161528)
**Author:** [@anttwonh\_165524](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anttwonh_165524)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-issue-2009-subaru-tribeca/161528 "2020-03-22T19:57:06Z")
Hey everyone, I recently disconnected the positive terminal on my battery to fix another issue with my keyless entry not working. After doing that the radio tuner won’t go past 90 mhz. I also can’t get any stations. It … --- ## [2004 GMC Envoy Digital Climate Control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-envoy-digital-climate-control/57530)
**Author:** [@dmmclain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmmclain)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-envoy-digital-climate-control/57530 "2020-03-22T19:40:44Z")
The digital climate control has been displaying the wrong outside temperature. No matter what the outside temperatur is (yesterday the outside temp was 70 degrees) the display showed 50 degrees. This disables the air con… --- ## [2019 Dodge Challenger oil change interval for low miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-dodge-challenger-oil-change-interval-for-low-miles/161460)
**Author:** [@djmcamaross](https://community.cartalk.com/u/djmcamaross)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-dodge-challenger-oil-change-interval-for-low-miles/161460 "2020-03-22T18:45:44Z")
I bought a new Dodge Challenger last May. At the time, it was not my daily driver, but now it is my only car. Wondering about the first oil change. Because it was sparsely driven, I only have 630 miles on it. The own… --- ## [2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid - No brake info](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-avalon-hybrid-no-brake-info/161477)
**Author:** [@ScottFletcher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScottFletcher)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-avalon-hybrid-no-brake-info/161477 "2020-03-22T18:32:51Z")
No recommendation in maintenance manual about flushing brakes. Why? --- ## [1, 2, or All 4 Lightly Used Tires to Replace for AWD?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-2-or-all-4-lightly-used-tires-to-replace-for-awd/161495)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Subs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mr_Subs)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-2-or-all-4-lightly-used-tires-to-replace-for-awd/161495 "2020-03-22T17:53:11Z")
So just today I found out my Subaru Forester 2006’s rear-left tire was flat. Filled it up and took it to Firestone nearby and they found a nail lodged in the shoulder of the tire. Since this cannot be patched and must be… --- ## [1998 Lexus ES 300 - time vs. mileage for service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lexus-es-300-time-vs-mileage-for-service/161469)
**Author:** [@Rod\_PatFoster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod_PatFoster)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lexus-es-300-time-vs-mileage-for-service/161469 "2020-03-22T14:05:17Z")
Hi: My wife and I have a 1998 Lexus ES300 with 85,000 miles on it. We are now in our (very) late 80’s and drive less than when we were younger. We always had the vehicle serviced at 5,000 miles or 3 months, which ever oc… --- ## [2018 RAM 2500 - Service light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ram-2500-service-light/161488)
**Author:** [@WILLIAMHEMBY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WILLIAMHEMBY)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ram-2500-service-light/161488 "2020-03-22T12:00:58Z")
4 wheel service light stays on I have use the 4/4 one time light will not go out --- ## [2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-silverado-1500-battery-drain/161479)
**Author:** [@williamroberson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williamroberson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 11:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-silverado-1500-battery-drain/161479 "2020-03-22T11:57:23Z")
brand new battery draining while engine is running, altenator tested good, fuses all checked good. --- ## [2006 Chevrolet Equinox - power steering and gauge failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-equinox-power-steering-and-gauge-failure/161446)
**Author:** [@Rick52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rick52)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 5:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-equinox-power-steering-and-gauge-failure/161446 "2020-03-22T05:34:28Z")
My power steering and gauges aren’t working on my 06 equinox.I’ve been over both fuse boxes and can’t find any blown fuses. --- ## [2003 Toyota Corolla - Dead Cat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-corolla-dead-cat/161403)
**Author:** [@DanLiebler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanLiebler)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-corolla-dead-cat/161403 "2020-03-22T04:15:21Z")
My car’s catalytic converter has several holes and needs to be replaced. I was told it would be cheaper to purchase just the “front catalytic converter” secondhand and have it installed. Is this a good idea? What does th… --- ## [2006 Lexus RX 400h CVT slippage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lexus-rx-400h-cvt-slippage/161471)
**Author:** [@christopherkriesa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christopherkriesa)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lexus-rx-400h-cvt-slippage/161471 "2020-03-22T02:56:49Z")
CVT transmission slipping at 95,000 miles. Expensive to fix. Have you had same problem and if fixed how long did the fix solve the problem? Thanks, chris --- ## [Looking for Tips on how to Jump Start from Spare Battery (for a couple weeks)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-tips-on-how-to-jump-start-from-spare-battery-for-a-couple-weeks/161324)
**Author:** [@ms.osborn\_165367](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ms.osborn_165367)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-tips-on-how-to-jump-start-from-spare-battery-for-a-couple-weeks/161324 "2020-03-22T00:49:56Z")
Hi there… For those who might want to see the basic question - I’m looking for advice on how to maintain a spare battery for jump-starting my car for a couple weeks. Seems I’m guna have to jump it almost every time I sta… --- ## [2011 Nissan Altima motor issue. Advice needed!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-altima-motor-issue-advice-needed/161308)
**Author:** [@Shawn\_Robey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shawn_Robey)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2020, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-altima-motor-issue-advice-needed/161308 "2020-03-21T23:44:07Z")
Hey guys, I have a 2011 Nissan Altima with a 2.5 in it. I’ve been having an issue that I can’t figure out. It’s kind of hard to describe so bare with me. It has started having an issue where the entire cars dies down and… --- ## [2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid - Keys in trunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-hybrid-keys-in-trunk/161163)
**Author:** [@MaryKayDineen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryKayDineen)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2020, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-hybrid-keys-in-trunk/161163 "2020-03-21T22:22:22Z")
Twice I have accidentally locked my keys in the trunk of my 2018 Toyota Camry hybrid. It is nearly impossible to get into the trunk without a key. The car will NOT let you lock them in the car - just the trunk/ --- ## [2011 Hyundai Sonata - key won’t release in park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-sonata-key-won-t-release-in-park/161449)
**Author:** [@Sandra14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sandra14)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2020, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-sonata-key-won-t-release-in-park/161449 "2020-03-21T20:58:21Z")
So now my key won’t release in park on my 2011 hyundai sonanta and it takes 10 true to release - just waiting for a recall to fix this like the brake light issue that drained my battery anyone else aware of the engine st… --- ## [1993 Toyota Corolla CEL comes on while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-corolla-cel-comes-on-while-driving/161424)
**Author:** [@Deb23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deb23)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2020, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-corolla-cel-comes-on-while-driving/161424 "2020-03-21T20:45:54Z")
The engine light comes on once I am driving . It’s not it’s on when I start the car. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=393) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=395)