# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=401 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 402 --- ## [2012 Honda Civic Sdn - Wants to stall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-sdn-wants-to-stall/160630)
**Author:** [@JenniferAli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JenniferAli)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-sdn-wants-to-stall/160630 "2020-03-09T19:11:12Z")
My car wants to stall after I start it. I will press the bass and it is okay. What do I need to ck to stop this. Thanks --- ## [2000 Chevrolet Venture won’t start or turn over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-venture-won-t-start-or-turn-over/160614)
**Author:** [@MaureenRWight](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaureenRWight)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-venture-won-t-start-or-turn-over/160614 "2020-03-09T17:58:05Z")
will not start or turn over. all lights and sounds work. battery is 4 months old. ran fine , filled with gas and wouldn’t start. --- ## [Vw Passat s 2012 evap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-s-2012-evap/160597)
**Author:** [@p.m.hoffmann\_164825](https://community.cartalk.com/u/p.m.hoffmann_164825)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-s-2012-evap/160597 "2020-03-09T17:37:35Z")
I have this passat and I’m struggling to fix evap leaks. I have replaced: Fuel cap Purge value Leak detection pump Drop the fuel tank and reseal the the part where the fuel cap connects to. I also smoked the car to … --- ## [2008 Toyota Corolla Rear Floor Pan Plug - Leak? ...Part - #90950-01960](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-corolla-rear-floor-pan-plug-leak-part-90950-01960/160386)
**Author:** [@redsfan66\_164687](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redsfan66_164687)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-corolla-rear-floor-pan-plug-leak-part-90950-01960/160386 "2020-03-09T17:13:32Z")
Found some drips on my garage floor under the rear middle of my 2008 Toyota Corolla LE. The substance was dark brown and sticky. I was able to look under the car and it appears to be coming from the rear floor pan plug w… --- ## [Won't Start, Only Showing HVAC Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-start-only-showing-hvac-codes/159402)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Davey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike_Davey)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-start-only-showing-hvac-codes/159402 "2020-03-09T15:58:21Z")
Hi folks. My van lost power while I was driving down the highway. It cranks, but won’t start. I can hear the fuel pump engaging, so I don’t think that’s the cause. The only codes my scanner is showing are all HVAC codes… --- ## [Old gas in my 1995 Mazda Miata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-gas-in-my-1995-mazda-miata/160090)
**Author:** [@RyanPowell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RyanPowell)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-gas-in-my-1995-mazda-miata/160090 "2020-03-09T15:07:00Z")
My car has been sitting for about 8 months now, the radiator had to be replaced and it took us a while to afford one. Will I need to siphon out the old gas, or am I good to crank her up and go? --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Cruze - scary sputter at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-scary-sputter-at-idle/160581)
**Author:** [@feliciahurrell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/feliciahurrell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-scary-sputter-at-idle/160581 "2020-03-09T13:46:06Z")
while idling at traffic light it gives a sputter like it is lurching forward, very noticeable scares the crap out of me…please help diagnostic states that nothing is wrong electronically. --- ## [1987 Suzuki Samurai - X-fer case surgery tool suggestion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-suzuki-samurai-x-fer-case-surgery-tool-suggestion/160558)
**Author:** [@JamesTaylor25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesTaylor25)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-suzuki-samurai-x-fer-case-surgery-tool-suggestion/160558 "2020-03-09T13:23:01Z")
My transfer case drain plug and had been mauled at some time in the past and the square drive was damaged such that removal was impossible. However, I was able to drill it out and use an extractor to remove the plug. The… --- ## [2002 Chevrolet Avalanche - No transmission fluid change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-avalanche-no-transmission-fluid-change/160565)
**Author:** [@MarkChester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkChester)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 12:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-avalanche-no-transmission-fluid-change/160565 "2020-03-09T12:07:02Z")
I have 225000 miles on my vehicle why are they advising against transmission fluid change? I grew up being told to regularly change all fluids as preventative maintenance why has this now changed? --- ## [1990 GMC 1500 - Digital gauges gone wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-gmc-1500-digital-gauges-gone-wrong/160574)
**Author:** [@jpatterson192834\_164782](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jpatterson192834_164782)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 5:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-gmc-1500-digital-gauges-gone-wrong/160574 "2020-03-09T05:34:05Z")
Put a digital gages in 90 gmc and it’s draining the battery drove it 20 miles and died obviously I have it wired up wrong but can’t find the correct wiring diagram for what I’m needing --- ## [How Much ATF in 2005 Camry LE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-atf-in-2005-camry-le/160460)
**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 5:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-atf-in-2005-camry-le/160460 "2020-03-09T05:26:18Z")
I have a 2005 Toyota Camry LE. I drained the transmission. I followed the official Service Manual of adding 3.7 US quarts into the transmission after the drain. This put me a bit higher than the cold line, after my trans… --- ## [97 Nissan Centra check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-nissan-centra-check-engine-light/160588)
**Author:** [@AvaSlade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AvaSlade)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-nissan-centra-check-engine-light/160588 "2020-03-09T04:18:34Z")
My 97 Nissan Centra check engine light is on. It was on before until the mechanic reset it. He said it wasn’t too serious something to do with a sensor. He mentioned that it might turn on again and not to worry. But that… --- ## [2012 Buick LaCrosse whines when I try to start it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-lacrosse-whines-when-i-try-to-start-it/160064)
**Author:** [@Akbatts1\_164456](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Akbatts1_164456)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-lacrosse-whines-when-i-try-to-start-it/160064 "2020-03-09T04:06:16Z")
When I turn the key it makes a whining noise and will not start. It sounds like the starter is not catching the flywheel I put a new starter in and it still does the same thing. Can anyone help me please? --- ## [Need help please Insurance co. problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-please-insurance-co-problems/159541)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Russell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeff_Russell)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-please-insurance-co-problems/159541 "2020-03-09T00:35:58Z")
My legally parked truck was recently rear ended by a drunk driver. The Highway patrol showed up and took him to jail. When I bought the truck it was registered in Arizona (I live in Cali.) til 2023. Beings that the truck… --- ## [Caliper pin issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caliper-pin-issue/160547)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caliper-pin-issue/160547 "2020-03-08T23:15:38Z")
05 equinox. Changed front rotors/pads 6 months ago. Both slider pins on calipers seemed ok. Push in/out fine. I only inspected pins. Did not wipe them off. I did not grease the pins. Wheels seemed dusty over the winter.… --- ## [2017 Mazda CX-5 electrical gremlins](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mazda-cx-5-electrical-gremlins/156398)
**Author:** [@Cheryl46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cheryl46)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mazda-cx-5-electrical-gremlins/156398 "2020-03-08T22:57:25Z")
I have 2017 model and the electrics are just starting to play up. Last week the radio changed stations, the oil light comes on intermittently and each time I pull over and check the oil its fine. All sorts of lights sh… --- ## [Jumped curb and now my car won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jumped-curb-and-now-my-car-won-t-start/160550)
**Author:** [@Krista\_Sales](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Krista_Sales)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jumped-curb-and-now-my-car-won-t-start/160550 "2020-03-08T22:40:29Z")
Accidentally went over a curb with two tires a few days ago, car seemed fine. Started fine later , and then last night would not start . Any help?? --- ## [2005 vw Jetta 2.5L](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-vw-jetta-2-5l/160567)
**Author:** [@Dalifaaronn\_162651](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dalifaaronn_162651)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-vw-jetta-2-5l/160567 "2020-03-08T22:35:14Z")
I have a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L and it’s leaking oil slowly dripping --- ## [2009 Ford Fusion - Womps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-fusion-womps/160532)
**Author:** [@fijfi57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fijfi57)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-fusion-womps/160532 "2020-03-08T22:32:00Z")
It’s a womp womp womp that sounds like the revolutions of front tires. the faster I go the louder it gets.I did go through an intersection with a dip too fast. --- ## [Damaged Crossmember](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damaged-crossmember/160313)
**Author:** [@scotty1986.sw\_164631](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scotty1986.sw_164631)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damaged-crossmember/160313 "2020-03-08T22:29:24Z")
I bought a 2001 Nissan Quest GXE about a month ago for $500. I have about $650 in parts starting at multiple gaskets, plugs, wires, junk yard injectors, distributor, front & rear passenger motor mounts, a few random cool… --- ## [2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - Problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercedes-benz-e-class-problems/160489)
**Author:** [@Rudie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rudie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercedes-benz-e-class-problems/160489 "2020-03-08T22:21:28Z")
2011 Mercedes Benz E350 Coupe RWD,any major problems with this model --- ## [2009 Chevrolet HHR - Howls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-hhr-howls/160499)
**Author:** [@RonBinger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonBinger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-hhr-howls/160499 "2020-03-08T22:15:46Z")
2009 HHR howling sound at 40 mph and also at 60 mph - what could be causing this sound? --- ## [2011 Dodge Grand Caravan - Radio issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-grand-caravan-radio-issues/160485)
**Author:** [@careyMacNeill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/careyMacNeill)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-grand-caravan-radio-issues/160485 "2020-03-08T22:15:14Z")
radio cuts out.only static. radio shut off then will work for awhile.then stop. --- ## [2018 Ford Escape - Keens](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-escape-keens/160487)
**Author:** [@CharlesMaloney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesMaloney)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-escape-keens/160487 "2020-03-08T22:14:19Z")
I have owned this car for just two years and it has just over 27K miles on it. Three weeks ago the car starting making a loud keening noise when slowly accelerating and shifting between 30mph and 40mph. The dealer “reset… --- ## [Grease Gun Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grease-gun-help/160555)
**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grease-gun-help/160555 "2020-03-08T22:01:53Z")
I got a grease gun that uses air by accident. Am I still able to manually pump the grease out? I don’t have a air compressor. I think should be able to but I’m not sure. I don’t want to try it out just in case I need a m… --- ## [2008 Lincoln Navigator downshifts to 3rd gear and wrench light comes on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lincoln-navigator-downshifts-to-3rd-gear-and-wrench-light-comes-on/160541)
**Author:** [@bubbe11\_164786](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bubbe11_164786)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lincoln-navigator-downshifts-to-3rd-gear-and-wrench-light-comes-on/160541 "2020-03-08T21:40:42Z")
We have a 2016 Keystone Hideout 26RLS. We tow it with a 2008 Lincoln Navigator. The Navigator has the towing package (9000 lbs.) While hauling our TT on highway at 65 MPH (within weight limits), the transmission downshif… --- ## [2014 Chevy Cruze Engine light issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevy-cruze-engine-light-issue/160553)
**Author:** [@creighton.wodarski\_164793](https://community.cartalk.com/u/creighton.wodarski_164793)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevy-cruze-engine-light-issue/160553 "2020-03-08T21:18:20Z")
Hello everyone, I am a new member of this group, and I am a new driver; I got my license back in November, and was given my mothers car-a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. I use it to drive to church, go to a bookstore I frequent o… --- ## [Rebuilt cvt transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rebuilt-cvt-transmission/160566)
**Author:** [@Simpsonwood32\_164806](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Simpsonwood32_164806)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rebuilt-cvt-transmission/160566 "2020-03-08T20:51:06Z")
I have rebuilt the cvt in this car. I have not driven it, because of an rpm issue. is there a tranny reset that needs to be done. in park it idles normal and get nothing from gas pedal. if i put it in drive the roms jum… --- ## [Rattling noise when turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-when-turning/160569)
**Author:** [@Hope.ezen\_164808](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hope.ezen_164808)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-when-turning/160569 "2020-03-08T20:25:01Z")
I have a 16 GMC Terrain with 48,000 miles. I just got it back from the shop after having the transfer case blow up. When driving back I noticed a rattling noise coming from the rear when turning. Unfortunately the shop i… --- ## [Saturn aura 07 gets to hot overheats sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-aura-07-gets-to-hot-overheats-sometimes/160562)
**Author:** [@chris.d.liddell\_164803](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chris.d.liddell_164803)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-aura-07-gets-to-hot-overheats-sometimes/160562 "2020-03-08T19:58:35Z")
Hello and thanks in advance for any help. My Saturn aura is the 3.5 and it the tempature started to fluctuate when I drive from a little above half way then will rise to 3/4 and sometimes it will go back down to normal w… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=400) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=402)