# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=40 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 41 --- ## [Help with next steps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-next-steps/195944)
**Author:** [@jessicasmithccya\_191082](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jessicasmithccya_191082)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-next-steps/195944 "2024-08-27T15:28:31Z")
Hi all! Hoping for your help - we were about to go on a long trip in the car yesterday so my partner topped up the oil. As we were driving, a message came on saying that we needed to get to a repair shop and the oil ligh… --- ## [Why would a "torque multiplier" be essential to replace a timing belt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-would-a-torque-multiplier-be-essential-to-replace-a-timing-belt/195937)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-would-a-torque-multiplier-be-essential-to-replace-a-timing-belt/195937 "2024-08-26T23:13:56Z")
In a magazine article about a diy’er replacing their timing belt, the first thing the diy’er did to get started was to buy a “torque multiplier”. I’m not even sure what that gadget is, and buying one before doing tim… --- ## [2011 Hyundai Sonata - Broken door lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-sonata-broken-door-lock/195903)
**Author:** [@MarniStauts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarniStauts)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-sonata-broken-door-lock/195903 "2024-08-25T22:55:09Z")
door lock doesn’t work on passenger side. --- ## [Question on low beam bulbs 2013 Nissan Rogue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-on-low-beam-bulbs-2013-nissan-rogue/195939)
**Author:** [@edwardjmclain\_191077](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edwardjmclain_191077)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-on-low-beam-bulbs-2013-nissan-rogue/195939 "2024-08-25T20:28:41Z")
Hi all. I’m just trying to get some help and advice on replacing the passenger side low beam bulb that died. I went to Auto Zone and was told that I needed a H11 bulb. So I bought one. But when I opened up the hood and … --- ## [Audi a3 overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-overheating/195932)
**Author:** [@gamenasta5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gamenasta5)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-overheating/195932 "2024-08-25T17:18:36Z")
Hello, i bought used audi a3 7-speed automatic 2010 1.6 TDI 105 Horse power. The dealer said it was imported from another country with faulty robot that shifts gear, he fixed it and truly the car shifts gears very smooth… --- ## [Buick century high blowers wont turn off, not the relay?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-high-blowers-wont-turn-off-not-the-relay/195929)
**Author:** [@amclean1917\_191062](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amclean1917_191062)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-high-blowers-wont-turn-off-not-the-relay/195929 "2024-08-24T21:37:38Z")
1997 buick century. recently, my ac high blowers stopped being able to turn off. with the car running, i could turn it up and down, but when i turned it off, it would turn on the high blowers. i managed to identify the … --- ## [2000 Chevrolet Corvette - Time for major work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-corvette-time-for-major-work/195907)
**Author:** [@Bluemill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bluemill)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 10:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-corvette-time-for-major-work/195907 "2024-08-24T10:34:17Z")
Major old Corvette work --- ## [2019 Nissan Armada BCI malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-armada-bci-malfunction/168003)
**Author:** [@Hatemyarmada](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hatemyarmada)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-armada-bci-malfunction/168003 "2024-08-23T20:17:54Z")
BCI malfunction. The car will not start, reverse, drive, brakes randomly, etc. Started at 7k. --- ## [2024 Honda Ridgeline - Tapping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-honda-ridgeline-tapping/195557)
**Author:** [@TheTruth35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheTruth35)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 12:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-honda-ridgeline-tapping/195557 "2024-08-23T12:07:08Z")
The Ridgeline is two months old. It has been to two dealers in that time. I hear a tapping noise on the left side of the truck. I only hear it when the truck is moving. I have had the wheels rotated. One dealer took… --- ## [2018 Buick Regal - Brakes and suspension aging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-buick-regal-brakes-and-suspension-aging/195897)
**Author:** [@Gregs00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gregs00)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-buick-regal-brakes-and-suspension-aging/195897 "2024-08-22T23:04:06Z")
rear brakes are not cleaning disc, why? go over bumps and car sounds very clunky, like shocks aren’t doing their job. Car is a Regal Tour x --- ## [Tires and gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-and-gas/87919)
**Author:** [@lglady](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lglady)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-and-gas/87919 "2024-08-21T21:30:26Z")
Need new tires on a 2010 Lexus RX 450h, AWD, 235 55 19, 101h or v. Michelin Latitude Tour HP(greenx LRR), Continental true Contact or Bridgestone Dueler H/L 422 Ecopia? Which is the best choice? And premium fuel, which … --- ## [2013 Dodge Dart - Is it in park?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-dart-is-it-in-park/195871)
**Author:** [@Dave30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dave30)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-dart-is-it-in-park/195871 "2024-08-21T19:30:01Z")
shifting lever moves but the car dont,stays in park i think --- ## [2011 Lexus RX 450h - Window opening issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lexus-rx-450h-window-opening-issue/195888)
**Author:** [@WilliamParker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamParker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lexus-rx-450h-window-opening-issue/195888 "2024-08-21T19:00:13Z")
We just purchased a 2011 Lexus Rx450H, all 4 windows opened twice even though no one was in the car. Anyone see this problem? Could not make it repeat. --- ## [A/C Belt Fit for Honda Civic w/Different Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-belt-fit-for-honda-civic-w-different-engine/195876)
**Author:** [@wsbsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wsbsmith)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-belt-fit-for-honda-civic-w-different-engine/195876 "2024-08-21T18:15:23Z")
Hey everyone, my son recently acquired a 1997 Honda Civic EX (coupe) that has a VTEC engine from a 2000 Civic SI. While this mismatch is apparently great for several reasons, it means that the belt that serves the A/C co… --- ## [Oil change on a lightly driven car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-on-a-lightly-driven-car/195749)
**Author:** [@indy4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/indy4192)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-on-a-lightly-driven-car/195749 "2024-08-21T17:08:39Z")
In January I purchased a 2020 Outlander which had 36000 miles on it. The dealership did a oil change and such prior to my purchase. Since January I have put about 1000 miles on the car with about 90% of it being city s… --- ## [2013 Infiniti G37 Sedan - AC leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-infiniti-g37-sedan-ac-leak/195883)
**Author:** [@DouglasJohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DouglasJohnson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-infiniti-g37-sedan-ac-leak/195883 "2024-08-21T17:07:23Z")
I install freon it goes into car fine but it is coming out somewhere because by time I nstall a can of freon it shows empty again but don\`t see or hear no leaks what can this be? --- ## [2020 Mazda CX-5 - Brake issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-mazda-cx-5-brake-issues/195875)
**Author:** [@alcjr.6363](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alcjr.6363)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-mazda-cx-5-brake-issues/195875 "2024-08-21T02:03:11Z")
brake pedal soft. found master cylinder leaking from piston seal. changed master and bleed system. still soft. did the brake booster get damaged.??? --- ## [Car shakes/rattles when Accelerating from Stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes-rattles-when-accelerating-from-stop/195841)
**Author:** [@Anxtros](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anxtros)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2024, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes-rattles-when-accelerating-from-stop/195841 "2024-08-20T23:36:07Z")
Hey, I have a 2011 Honda Insight 1.3 65kw. I’ve been noticing an issue that when I accelerate from a full-stop, the car rattles and shakes(you can feel it and tell it’s not coming from tires, but from most likely the eng… --- ## [2003 Saturn L - AC seems to do its own thing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saturn-l-ac-seems-to-do-its-own-thing/195878)
**Author:** [@marten](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marten)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2024, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saturn-l-ac-seems-to-do-its-own-thing/195878 "2024-08-20T17:41:54Z")
ac/heater comes on by itself with no prompting from driver or passengers. What could cause this? Is it the control module or a computer problem? --- ## [2016 Fiesta electrical fun](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-fiesta-electrical-fun/195301)
**Author:** [@jkn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jkn)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2024, 11:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-fiesta-electrical-fun/195301 "2024-08-20T11:58:02Z")
Hi, i have a 2016 Fiesta SE hatch that has been pretty trouble free. However a few electrical quirks have shown up and I’m trying to figure out where to start. Here’s a list of what’s been going on. a couple weeks a… --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic - Battery warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-malibu-classic-battery-warning/195828)
**Author:** [@tombruce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tombruce)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-malibu-classic-battery-warning/195828 "2024-08-18T21:37:22Z")
battery light cones after 3 or 4 miles will not turn off untell you stop the engiine --- ## [2004 Hyundai Santa Fe - Leaks oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-santa-fe-leaks-oil/195839)
**Author:** [@moonmen177](https://community.cartalk.com/u/moonmen177)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-santa-fe-leaks-oil/195839 "2024-08-18T21:28:30Z")
I have a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5L 6 cylinder with 155,000 miles on it. The transfer case is leaking oil. An auto repair shop told me that there are 3 seals that need to be replaced on the transfer case to try and… --- ## [2007 Pontiac Torrent - Vampire drain and CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-torrent-vampire-drain-and-cel/195671)
**Author:** [@adam03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adam03)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-torrent-vampire-drain-and-cel/195671 "2024-08-18T14:13:39Z")
power draining from the battery. check engine light is on . --- ## [Brake vacuum pump leak question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-vacuum-pump-leak-question/195755)
**Author:** [@dgillen777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dgillen777)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-vacuum-pump-leak-question/195755 "2024-08-18T13:20:19Z")
I had my 2012 VW Golf 2.5L serviced today and the inspection report mentions some seepage at the brake vacuum pump that they referred to as “level 1” and said I could just monitor it for now. To fix they said would invo… --- ## [2004 Dodge Ram 2500 - AC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-ram-2500-ac-issues/195824)
**Author:** [@HuntMaciy93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HuntMaciy93)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2024, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-ram-2500-ac-issues/195824 "2024-08-17T20:57:34Z")
AC not blowing cold air looking for recommendations to replace --- ## [Battery hold down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-hold-down/195751)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2024, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-hold-down/195751 "2024-08-17T13:37:05Z")
Previous owner cut out ribs that hold down lip of battery. They put in a bigger battery and it would only fit with ribs cut out. Battery they used is. Also 1.5” taller. So, cover does not fit. And clamp is missing.… --- ## [2009 Hyundai Sonata - Only one window works](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-sonata-only-one-window-works/195657)
**Author:** [@Russell1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Russell1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2024, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-sonata-only-one-window-works/195657 "2024-08-17T20:00:27Z")
windows with exception of driver doesn’t work. Now the int./ ext. awareness light ( from the a/c) doesn’t turn off causing the battery to drain-off neg. post( very hard or no start.So first the elec winws then a/c/shorti… --- ## [2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Fob issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-grand-cherokee-fob-issues/195698)
**Author:** [@Grim14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grim14)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2024, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-grand-cherokee-fob-issues/195698 "2024-08-17T19:47:20Z")
fob not being detected Jeep Grand Cherokee changed battery in fob still won’t work. Tried taking fob and doing what I saw on you tub still not starting, does everything else but start the car. --- ## [2008 Ford Escape - Hazards come on by themselves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-hazards-come-on-by-themselves/195769)
**Author:** [@TomPatania](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomPatania)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2024, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-hazards-come-on-by-themselves/195769 "2024-08-17T19:37:14Z")
Vehicle is in pristine condition with 24K miles. The hazard flasher goes on intermittently throughout the day. Changed the computer to no avail. Flasher will wear down battery so have to disconnect the battery. --- ## [Works-in-a-pinch fan-belt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/works-in-a-pinch-fan-belt/195312)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2024, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/works-in-a-pinch-fan-belt/195312 "2024-08-17T16:11:09Z")
Have you ever needed to replace a failed fan belt on the road without a having an actual replacement fan belt? If so, what did you use? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=39) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=41)