# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=399 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 400 --- ## [2019 Ford F-150 - Ticks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-f-150-ticks/141524)
**Author:** [@TonyVital](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TonyVital)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 9:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-f-150-ticks/141524 "2020-03-12T09:55:28Z")
Engine ticking noise. Also known as “typewriter” tick. Also scraping or rattling sound on acceleration from stop. --- ## [Extended Warranty: worth it or a rip-off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-warranty-worth-it-or-a-rip-off/92225)
**Author:** [@JBofEastTN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JBofEastTN)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 7:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-warranty-worth-it-or-a-rip-off/92225 "2020-03-12T07:20:58Z")
Just want to clarify: This extended warranty was offered by (or I guess sold through) the finance guy at the Honda dealership. I just recently bought a new 2016 Honda Fit and the dealership talked me in to purchasing … --- ## [2008 Ford Mustang - Recalls and TSBs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-mustang-recalls-and-tsbs/160741)
**Author:** [@JayPenberthy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JayPenberthy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-mustang-recalls-and-tsbs/160741 "2020-03-12T02:42:19Z")
I want to know about recalls or TSBs on my Ford Mustang. --- ## [2019 Buick Encore - Steering gear delay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-buick-encore-steering-gear-delay/160811)
**Author:** [@MichaelHeitmann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelHeitmann)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-buick-encore-steering-gear-delay/160811 "2020-03-11T22:41:02Z")
My 2019 Encore has the same problem (36.000km). They said it’s the steering gear. They are short on parts and I have been waiting for a week and a half for that gear. Don’t know if that’ll fix it. Anybody have any comme… --- ## [2004 Toyota RAV4 - Hesitates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-rav4-hesitates/160808)
**Author:** [@KarenLHartigan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KarenLHartigan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-rav4-hesitates/160808 "2020-03-11T22:38:04Z")
gas line hesitates occasionally. car has no power for a few times sporadic --- ## [2008 Ford Escape - Dome light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-dome-light/160814)
**Author:** [@CarrieHyson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarrieHyson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-dome-light/160814 "2020-03-11T22:25:56Z")
Dome lights stay on while driving --- ## [2008 Nissan Altima - Fob broken - how do I get in?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-altima-fob-broken-how-do-i-get-in/160795)
**Author:** [@Lisa26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisa26)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-altima-fob-broken-how-do-i-get-in/160795 "2020-03-11T21:56:34Z")
How to unlock 2008 altima if key fob dont work --- ## [2004 Cadillac Escalade - Trans failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-cadillac-escalade-trans-failure/160745)
**Author:** [@Cotinna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cotinna)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-cadillac-escalade-trans-failure/160745 "2020-03-11T21:50:05Z")
3rd gear started slipping. It has an automatic transmission but I had to drive it as if it had a manual transmission. 1st gear , 2nd, then 3rd. After a bit 2nd started slipping ,then no gears except Reverse. I changed… --- ## [2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek - Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-xv-crosstrek-codes/160738)
**Author:** [@ROY28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ROY28)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-xv-crosstrek-codes/160738 "2020-03-11T20:34:02Z")
CEL Error code P216A --- ## [Extended Warranty wanting to install high mileage engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-warranty-wanting-to-install-high-mileage-engine/159910)
**Author:** [@jjones0377](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjones0377)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-warranty-wanting-to-install-high-mileage-engine/159910 "2020-03-11T20:37:43Z")
My oil pump went out and has caused more damage internally. Warranty has approved the damages, and verified that I have taken well care of my engine based on all my service records. The issue is, the extended warranty… --- ## [New valve stem seals/a little nervous](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-valve-stem-seals-a-little-nervous/160724)
**Author:** [@mystic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mystic)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-valve-stem-seals-a-little-nervous/160724 "2020-03-11T20:34:36Z")
Maybe I’m paranoid but I’m a little worried to start the car with the oil that’s in the car. The reason is because the new seals are pretty tight on the valve stems and seem that they could prevent oil from getting down … --- ## [2013 Toyota Prius c - Hard to clean](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-prius-c-hard-to-clean/160815)
**Author:** [@Tricia32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tricia32)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-prius-c-hard-to-clean/160815 "2020-03-11T18:41:56Z")
I have a black 2013 Prius C, bought used. It came from NYC. My question is, why can’t I get it clean? It seems to have a bumpy grime in/on the paint-all over and relatively uniform-that will not wash off-not in a car was… --- ## [2018 Dodge Grand Caravan - Fog makes it whistle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-dodge-grand-caravan-fog-makes-it-whistle/160686)
**Author:** [@Cody18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cody18)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-dodge-grand-caravan-fog-makes-it-whistle/160686 "2020-03-11T17:17:58Z")
not my personal car, but my work van. a silver 2019 Dodge Caravan. whenever i drive in fog, there’s a very high pitch/barely audible whine or whistling. one of the other vans does it too. i assume it’s a door or window s… --- ## [Bent frame Silverado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bent-frame-silverado/159288)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bent-frame-silverado/159288 "2020-03-11T16:49:43Z")
Remember a couple weeks back I was looking for a particular wheel and I posted a picture of the damage to the one I have? Well because of very bad weather and the fact that my “garage” is a dormant Maple tree with mud f… --- ## [How do I Inspect Intake Valves Without Removing Intake Manifold?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-inspect-intake-valves-without-removing-intake-manifold/160656)
**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-inspect-intake-valves-without-removing-intake-manifold/160656 "2020-03-11T15:49:57Z")
Is it possible for me to inspect my intake valves without removing my intake manifold? Could I for example use a borescope camera and go through the PCV inlet on the intake manifold and maneuver it around to see the inta… --- ## [94 Toyota Camry Check Engine Light "ON" and O/D light flashes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-toyota-camry-check-engine-light-on-and-o-d-light-flashes/26872)
**Author:** [@vumsis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vumsis)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-toyota-camry-check-engine-light-on-and-o-d-light-flashes/26872 "2020-03-11T15:18:45Z")
We own a '94 Toyota Camry LE V6 which we originally bought from an elderly couple when we lived in Honolulu, HI and have since shipped it to Portland where we now reside for the past 3 years. Our car has a total of 94K … --- ## [2016 Kia Soul - new engine and no oil pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-soul-new-engine-and-no-oil-pressure/160706)
**Author:** [@TomKing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomKing)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-soul-new-engine-and-no-oil-pressure/160706 "2020-03-11T14:29:20Z")
After an accident the engine spun #4 rod bearing so I purchased a 2.0 short block from the dealer. I took the head to a machine shop where they cleaned it and did a valve job. I re-assembled everything and used assembl… --- ## [2002 Volkswagen Cabriolet - Shuts down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volkswagen-cabriolet-shuts-down/160792)
**Author:** [@GeorgeSura](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeSura)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volkswagen-cabriolet-shuts-down/160792 "2020-03-11T13:29:30Z")
Car starts and idles a few seconds, then shuts down. It does this over and over with no change in the pattern. --- ## [2004 Nissan Sentra - CEL went off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-sentra-cel-went-off/160752)
**Author:** [@Kenyanna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kenyanna)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-sentra-cel-went-off/160752 "2020-03-11T13:26:38Z")
My check engine light went off by it self --- ## [2018 Ford Edge - Who to trust on oil change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-edge-who-to-trust-on-oil-change/160710)
**Author:** [@WayneEngel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WayneEngel)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-edge-who-to-trust-on-oil-change/160710 "2020-03-11T12:55:52Z")
my Ford mechanic tells me to change my oil at 5000 mile intervals but my owners manual says to let the cars computer tell me when to change it. I don’t like changing my oil when the computer says I have 47% of life left … --- ## [2018 Honda CR-V - Thoughts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-cr-v-thoughts/160652)
**Author:** [@l42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/l42)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-cr-v-thoughts/160652 "2020-03-11T12:45:27Z")
i am hearing to much negative things about the Honda crv? what are your thoughts? --- ## [2016 Hyundai Tucson - Engine blew](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-tucson-engine-blew/160522)
**Author:** [@Stephen48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephen48)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 9:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-tucson-engine-blew/160522 "2020-03-11T09:48:26Z")
Engine blew a rod at 70,000 miles. Well maintained original owner. --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Radio stays on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-silverado-1500-radio-stays-on/160705)
**Author:** [@Maryann08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maryann08)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-silverado-1500-radio-stays-on/160705 "2020-03-11T00:10:02Z")
my 2019 Trail Boss radio will not turn off when I turn off the truck. It has 2,700 miles on it and has been in the shop at least 3 times for this issue. Naturally it does not happen when the truck is in the shop. I disco… --- ## [2010 Nissan Pathfinder - Long term repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-pathfinder-long-term-repairs/160723)
**Author:** [@Darrell02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darrell02)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-pathfinder-long-term-repairs/160723 "2020-03-11T00:07:31Z")
I bought a 2010 Pathfinder in 2019,. The car has been at Carmax and the Nissan dealer for over 2 1/2 months dealing with. the computer. I have been with the car fro 3 month and made monthly payment and insurance. The ca… --- ## [2007 Volkswagen GTI - Loses power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volkswagen-gti-loses-power/160649)
**Author:** [@LinBuckpitt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LinBuckpitt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volkswagen-gti-loses-power/160649 "2020-03-10T22:36:22Z")
I drive a 2007 Polo Match in a warm climate. Occasionally, at highway speeds, the car’s engine will suddenly lose power, slowing for a few seconds and then bucks forward and resumes power to repeat many times until I sto… --- ## [2017 Ford F-150 - Noisy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f-150-noisy/160728)
**Author:** [@BillyMitchell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillyMitchell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f-150-noisy/160728 "2020-03-10T22:16:27Z")
My 2017 F150 4x4 truck is making a horrible noise at low speed. Sounds like it’s coming from hubs. Already carried it twice to dealership, they’ve heard the noise also, said they didn’t no what it was. This truck is stil… --- ## [2007 Cadillac DTS - Rides rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-cadillac-dts-rides-rough/160674)
**Author:** [@Dan13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan13)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-cadillac-dts-rides-rough/160674 "2020-03-10T22:11:08Z")
Extremely rough ride on 2007 cadillac dts . seems to be the read end that is riding rough. --- ## [Intake manifold heat exchanger, how does it work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intake-manifold-heat-exchanger-how-does-it-work/160720)
**Author:** [@zinophfragment\_163832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zinophfragment_163832)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intake-manifold-heat-exchanger-how-does-it-work/160720 "2020-03-10T22:00:44Z")
Hi guys So I was looking at diagrams on the Lexus RC F, and I found a little thing underneath the intake manifold (its called the lower intake manifold I think) that houses a heat exchanger. I actually never knew there … --- ## [2015 Subaru Legacy - Windshield cracks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-legacy-windshield-cracks/160726)
**Author:** [@SoniaBaig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SoniaBaig)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-legacy-windshield-cracks/160726 "2020-03-10T21:23:03Z")
I had no cracks my car suddenly had an spontaneous crack from bottom and it was foot long. So upsetting because it’s a known problem if people have eyesight system but as the others said Subaru is not taking responsibili… --- ## [2014 Subaru Forester - Odd sounds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-odd-sounds/160665)
**Author:** [@kimkelley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kimkelley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-odd-sounds/160665 "2020-03-10T21:15:40Z")
My daughter bought a used 2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited in 2017. It is an automatic transmission but the way it sounds makes me think it is not shifting up to a higher gear when accelerating and driving at higher spe… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=398) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=400)