# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=405 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 406 --- ## [2005 Chrysler Crossfire - diagnostic help needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-crossfire-diagnostic-help-needed/160076)
**Author:** [@RICK27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RICK27)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-crossfire-diagnostic-help-needed/160076 "2020-03-03T20:11:01Z")
05 Crossfire Limited Roadster was running good…no problems. Went in store for 10 minutes came out…no start… had to be towed to repair shop. Was first told it was skreem module… two months later was told it was the alarm … --- ## [2015 Ford F-150 oil pan leaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-f-150-oil-pan-leaking/160088)
**Author:** [@PATRICKjMILLER](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PATRICKjMILLER)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-f-150-oil-pan-leaking/160088 "2020-03-03T19:56:33Z")
Plastic oil pan on 2015 F 150 Ford is constantly leaking. --- ## [2012 Ford F-250 carbon buildup questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-f-250-carbon-buildup-questions/160078)
**Author:** [@RandeFarrow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandeFarrow)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-f-250-carbon-buildup-questions/160078 "2020-03-03T19:49:30Z")
I own a 2012 Ford F-250 with the 6.7 liter Powerstroke Turbo Diesel with 152,000 miles. I bought the truck when new and it has not been modified in any way. Factory original. I recently changed the vacuum line to the tur… --- ## [2011 Nissan Versa brakes squeal in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-versa-brakes-squeal-in-reverse/160081)
**Author:** [@elvanrack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elvanrack)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-versa-brakes-squeal-in-reverse/160081 "2020-03-03T19:40:50Z")
Only when my wife backs out of the garage the brakes squeal a lot. Going forward they never squeal. We have had them checked by a mechanic that says there is plenty of pad left on the brakes. What is causing this and how… --- ## [Audi A5 Differential oil additiv recommendations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a5-differential-oil-additiv-recommendations/160277)
**Author:** [@Audiquattro1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Audiquattro1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a5-differential-oil-additiv-recommendations/160277 "2020-03-03T19:35:10Z")
Hello, I bought oil to change for my audi a5 differentials (front, middle and back) I got info that I need to use additiv for the middle one mainly incase vibration/noise. Anyone have any recommeded oil additives I could… --- ## [What is causing an intermittent misfire only when engine is started & cold?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-causing-an-intermittent-misfire-only-when-engine-is-started-cold/80045)
**Author:** [@recmxz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/recmxz)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-causing-an-intermittent-misfire-only-when-engine-is-started-cold/80045 "2020-03-03T19:12:15Z")
2008 Tundra 5.7 only 55K miles – What is causing an intermittent misfire at startup? It’s been running great, then 2 weeks ago when I started it up I could feel a misfire. By the time I backed out of the driveway the che… --- ## [2006 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid Mystery CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-sierra-1500-hybrid-mystery-cel/160272)
**Author:** [@dan07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dan07)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-sierra-1500-hybrid-mystery-cel/160272 "2020-03-03T18:53:27Z")
i can clear the check engine light and drive around 100 miles and it will come back on and when i check what it says there is no problem --- ## [Under hood wool loose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/under-hood-wool-loose/160035)
**Author:** [@nsr.honda\_158117](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nsr.honda_158117)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/under-hood-wool-loose/160035 "2020-03-03T18:04:06Z")
Hi all, It’s actually a Nissan Teana 250XV, more or less like a Maxima in the US. Please see pics, how could I fix this? What kind of wool is this? Suppose needs to be fire/heat resistant. Could use a tape to fix? Ma… --- ## [Boosting engine power in my 2007 Ford E350 Super Duty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/boosting-engine-power-in-my-2007-ford-e350-super-duty/159808)
**Author:** [@MarkWashington](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkWashington)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/boosting-engine-power-in-my-2007-ford-e350-super-duty/159808 "2020-03-03T16:39:42Z")
I want to boost engine power in my 2007 E350 SuperDuty Van 5.4L gas engine. --- ## [Storing cars for four months](https://community.cartalk.com/t/storing-cars-for-four-months/159984)
**Author:** [@PhilReedy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhilReedy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/storing-cars-for-four-months/159984 "2020-03-03T16:14:29Z")
My son is stationed in Rapid City SD and will be deployed for 4 months beginning in July. He will be leaving his 2016 Dodge Challenger and 2020 Subaru Forester in storage and we were wondering if the cars will be okay if… --- ## [Oil Pan Heater When not Cold?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pan-heater-when-not-cold/160237)
**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pan-heater-when-not-cold/160237 "2020-03-03T15:14:24Z")
Is it worth using an oil pan heater to heat up the oil in say for example the motor or transmission even when it’s not cold outside? I live in USA, New England area. It can get pretty cold during winters, single digits, … --- ## [2018 Honda Ridgeline - Ice build up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-ridgeline-ice-build-up/160228)
**Author:** [@KarlWise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KarlWise)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-ridgeline-ice-build-up/160228 "2020-03-03T14:46:39Z")
Have people had problems with ice building up in the fuel neck to cause problems with filling the tank with gas --- ## [2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser - cost to repair thrown rod?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-pt-cruiser-cost-to-repair-thrown-rod/159977)
**Author:** [@HeartsillGilbreth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HeartsillGilbreth)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-pt-cruiser-cost-to-repair-thrown-rod/159977 "2020-03-03T14:22:20Z")
How much will it cost to fix Throwing a rod issue due to running the car with out oil on a 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 2 4L V6 --- ## [04 explorer 4.6 iac](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-explorer-4-6-iac/160255)
**Author:** [@Dzafer\_Salkic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dzafer_Salkic)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 5:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-explorer-4-6-iac/160255 "2020-03-03T05:52:39Z")
I have a 04 explorer witg a 4.6 Its droping a code for the iac but hers the thing there is no iac… The spot were it should be is not even drilled out… And thers a california emissions sticke on the hood i have no idia h… --- ## [30,000 mile maintenance for a 2017 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/30-000-mile-maintenance-for-a-2017-honda-accord/159996)
**Author:** [@KamaLynneLinden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KamaLynneLinden)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/30-000-mile-maintenance-for-a-2017-honda-accord/159996 "2020-03-03T04:18:28Z")
Hi, I have a gorgeous Honda Accord LX sedan that just turned 30,000 miles. I bought it pre-owned. With my past cars, at 30,000 miles you had certain things that needed to be done. 2 honda service places tried to “upsell… --- ## [2012 Cadillac SRX - Backup camera fault](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cadillac-srx-backup-camera-fault/160225)
**Author:** [@Danrock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danrock)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cadillac-srx-backup-camera-fault/160225 "2020-03-03T03:48:26Z")
40000 mile back up camera stopped working, manual states button on rear view mirror to turn on there is no button. headlight dim. took it to dealer for back up camera to be turned on .they gave me a 1000.00 repair esti… --- ## [1997 Ford Explorer - Loose belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-explorer-loose-belt/160124)
**Author:** [@tiana.demetrioff\_164498](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tiana.demetrioff_164498)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-explorer-loose-belt/160124 "2020-03-03T00:48:18Z")
My serpentine belt broke off so I got a new one put on, now it is not staying on. I’m just wondering if anyone has any suggestions or knows what is wrong. --- ## [2004 Ford Explorer - Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-stalls/160230)
**Author:** [@JaniceMiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JaniceMiller)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-stalls/160230 "2020-03-02T21:56:02Z")
last fall there was an article re:acceleration stalls and I would like to research that item as I think it is what my 2004 Ford Explorer w/43000 miles does. Any assistance is greatly appreciated. --- ## [2004 Jaguar XK8 - Multiple warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jaguar-xk8-multiple-warning-lights/160023)
**Author:** [@george56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/george56)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jaguar-xk8-multiple-warning-lights/160023 "2020-03-02T21:50:35Z")
warning lights on. engine,airbag, abs, but car drives ok but no cruise control --- ## [Chevy HHR Engine codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-hhr-engine-codes/160226)
**Author:** [@nyteovvl\_162349](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nyteovvl_162349)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-hhr-engine-codes/160226 "2020-03-02T21:50:11Z")
My 2009 Chevy HHR has been showing a p0016 and p0017 for 4 years now with no noticeable effect on engine performance. I’ve replaced the cam shaft position sensors and the actuators.it did have 2 exhaust actuators, I disc… --- ## [Electric window and side mirror problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-window-and-side-mirror-problem/160197)
**Author:** [@Daniel-Kass-Danno](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daniel-Kass-Danno)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-window-and-side-mirror-problem/160197 "2020-03-02T20:42:08Z")
Hi! I have a renault grand scenic 2011. The left side electric window jumps out of place when I rise or lower it. Also the side mirror on the left side can’t be adjusted from the inside anymore. The window on the right … --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Colorado - Death rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-colorado-death-rattle/160216)
**Author:** [@JD9670](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JD9670)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-colorado-death-rattle/160216 "2020-03-02T20:40:17Z")
I have a 2008 Chevy Colorado with a engine death rattle. When truck is first started up everything is fine but after it runs for several minutes and gets to temp it starts knocking in the front of the engine in timing ch… --- ## [Resetting 2003 cadillac computer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resetting-2003-cadillac-computer/159981)
**Author:** [@ranch7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ranch7)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resetting-2003-cadillac-computer/159981 "2020-03-02T18:22:25Z")
I recently had a lot of work done to my 2003 Cadillac DeVille and under the hood is almost like new. The last work I had done was a head gasket job. Afterwards, I couldn’t get my computer codes erased and my retired mech… --- ## [Starting issues perplexing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-issues-perplexing/158779)
**Author:** [@Marktoday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marktoday)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-issues-perplexing/158779 "2020-03-02T17:07:03Z")
I’ve been having an intermittent problem with my 2000 CR-V starting. When I turn the key I get no noise. The lights etc work. I had it hooked the car tested – hook to the battery (new as of a month ago), the alternator… --- ## [Stalls when revving while my Liberty starts up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalls-when-revving-while-my-liberty-starts-up/160203)
**Author:** [@Brody\_Macmillan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brody_Macmillan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalls-when-revving-while-my-liberty-starts-up/160203 "2020-03-02T16:38:45Z")
Hey guys, when my car has sat overnight or all day at work, I’ll get in start the engine, give it some gas and it will sit there revving for a while before it jolts forward/backward. It will do this about 10 times while… --- ## [1987 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - minimizing brake wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-mercedes-benz-sl-class-minimizing-brake-wear/159801)
**Author:** [@DavidFrediani](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidFrediani)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-mercedes-benz-sl-class-minimizing-brake-wear/159801 "2020-03-02T16:10:56Z")
I own a 1987 MB 560SL. I love the look of it and enjoy driving it. My unhappiness is with the carbon brakes (#1 pencil lead). They are dirty and expensive to replace (can’t go to a “Brake’s R US”). The city I live in has… --- ## [Resetting ECU in 2002 Toyota Celica](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resetting-ecu-in-2002-toyota-celica/160186)
**Author:** [@Guerrajr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Guerrajr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resetting-ecu-in-2002-toyota-celica/160186 "2020-03-02T15:46:13Z")
I own a 2002 Celica Toyota GT with 416,736 miles yes, you read it right. For 3 years run car with engine light on, knew was the catalytic converter, need a new one but couldn’t afford it so I let it go. Just change catal… --- ## [2014 Ford Focus transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-focus-transmission/160193)
**Author:** [@Audra30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Audra30)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-focus-transmission/160193 "2020-03-02T15:26:56Z")
The car stopped on a 4 lane highway. Still running but when you step on the gas pedal there is nothing. Very dangerous situation on this model. A light came on that said the transmission is ready. Was only able to dr… --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - waiting two months for an axle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-silverado-1500-waiting-two-months-for-an-axle/160142)
**Author:** [@KevinO1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KevinO1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-silverado-1500-waiting-two-months-for-an-axle/160142 "2020-03-02T15:19:39Z")
Two months waiting for a rear axle…What to do? --- ## [How to Check Shock Assembly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-check-shock-assembly/160026)
**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-check-shock-assembly/160026 "2020-03-02T14:29:19Z")
Is there a way to scientifically check my shocks assemblies? I know for the strut, you can check for leaking fluid. I know I have seen videos on Youtube, were you apply a force with your end to the corner of the car, and… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=404) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=406)