# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=406 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 407 --- ## [2005 Chrysler 300 - Regulator issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-300-regulator-issues/160017)
**Author:** [@jerrylcox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jerrylcox)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-300-regulator-issues/160017 "2020-03-02T12:31:16Z")
dash lights headlights tail lights pulsating caused by a faulty voltage regulater thats made into the computer i have lost a 700 set of led tails and halo headlights due to this regulater pumping out 18 volts this very s… --- ## [Unknown engine died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unknown-engine-died/160079)
**Author:** [@Theswedking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theswedking)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unknown-engine-died/160079 "2020-03-02T05:46:11Z")
I have a 2007 Nissan Murano. I was driving it yesterday and the vehicle started to run rough and there was an crunching noise when I pressed on the brakes. There was also like a metal sound like a helicopter while moving… --- ## [“Oil life %” readout — when to change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-life-readout-when-to-change/159974)
**Author:** [@JohnHanna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnHanna)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-life-readout-when-to-change/159974 "2020-03-02T04:28:38Z")
I use the “Oil Life” % display to help me prepare for a change. What is it measuring and what’s a safe level to let it go to? --- ## [Van wont start but wants to](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-wont-start-but-wants-to/160074)
**Author:** [@Jacklynn\_Barton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacklynn_Barton)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-wont-start-but-wants-to/160074 "2020-03-02T01:10:10Z")
I have a 2002 astro van we just replaced the battery and it’s been sitting for a few months were trying to get it started to take it to the repair shop to get the pitmon arm the idoler arm fixed but it wont start it want… --- ## [2000 Toyota Tacom wont shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-tacom-wont-shut-off/159898)
**Author:** [@maxsenterprise\_164356](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maxsenterprise_164356)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-tacom-wont-shut-off/159898 "2020-03-02T00:02:52Z")
I have a 2000 Toyota Tacoma 2.4L RWD. I turn the truck off and take the key out of ignition, still runs. have to disconnect battery to kill engine. Replaced Starter switch and ignition still problem continues. --- ## [2017 Buick Enclave hesitation after startup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-enclave-hesitation-after-startup/160068)
**Author:** [@tlatham1947](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tlatham1947)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-enclave-hesitation-after-startup/160068 "2020-03-01T23:20:44Z")
After gas , the car has a slight hesitation when starting up again. --- ## [Treating rust on a 2012 Ford F-150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/treating-rust-on-a-2012-ford-f-150/160067)
**Author:** [@ScottRedfern](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScottRedfern)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/treating-rust-on-a-2012-ford-f-150/160067 "2020-03-01T22:55:51Z")
My 2012 F-150 has holes rusted into the body just below the doors. I notice 2 years ago that the paint was bubbling on the step below the door, and I would sand, prime and repaint it. But now those spots are eating out… --- ## [1996 Toyota RAV4 - Vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-rav4-vibrates/160051)
**Author:** [@RICHIEBLAKELY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RICHIEBLAKELY)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-rav4-vibrates/160051 "2020-03-01T22:32:48Z")
96 rav4 vibrates only at stop signs,lights etc otherwise runs fine --- ## [2006 Kia Optima - Multiple lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-optima-multiple-lights/160046)
**Author:** [@Ericgriffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ericgriffin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-optima-multiple-lights/160046 "2020-03-01T22:30:04Z")
I left the inside lights on my engine light came on and the next morning the red battery light came on and the temperature gauge said it was running hot --- ## [2013 Land Rover LR2 sputters and dies in cold weather after refuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-land-rover-lr2-sputters-and-dies-in-cold-weather-after-refuel/159660)
**Author:** [@t.funk.234\_164145](https://community.cartalk.com/u/t.funk.234_164145)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-land-rover-lr2-sputters-and-dies-in-cold-weather-after-refuel/159660 "2020-03-01T22:23:10Z")
My 2013 Land Rover LR2 (130,000 miles) has been super reliable. We drive it back and forth seasonally, spending summers in Kansas City and winters in south Florida. The only time the car has a problem is when it starts… --- ## [6 Codes on my 2005 Accord Sedan...197K miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6-codes-on-my-2005-accord-sedan-197k-miles/160029)
**Author:** [@theerikvoelker\_164434](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theerikvoelker_164434)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6-codes-on-my-2005-accord-sedan-197k-miles/160029 "2020-03-01T18:30:29Z")
I have a 2005 Honda Accord that my dad took ownership of 8 years ago (2012) at 97K miles. He passed the car onto me in 2016 with 160K miles as I was about to enter college. Around that time I noticed the engine would get… --- ## [Tiny coolant leak at head gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tiny-coolant-leak-at-head-gasket/159943)
**Author:** [@Scott-Sinefield](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott-Sinefield)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tiny-coolant-leak-at-head-gasket/159943 "2020-03-01T17:49:21Z")
2001, 5.9 liter V8, 180,000 mi It has this tiny coolant leak. Left bank near firewall. Its the coolant leaking to the atmosphere. No evidence of coolant in oil and #7 spark plug looks fine. Not even enough to drip or le… --- ## [2017 Subaru Crosstrek is loud on startup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-crosstrek-is-loud-on-startup/160000)
**Author:** [@Paula18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paula18)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-crosstrek-is-loud-on-startup/160000 "2020-03-01T17:21:03Z")
For two days now my car is a bit loud when starting and driving, especially when I back off the gas. Then when the engine warms up it is quiet. This has me baffled. Could it be a bad manifold gasket or something worse? --- ## [2011 jeep wrangler tick that won't go away even after valve replacement and engine flush](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-wrangler-tick-that-wont-go-away-even-after-valve-replacement-and-engine-flush/159989)
**Author:** [@Sam\_Jimenez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sam_Jimenez)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-wrangler-tick-that-wont-go-away-even-after-valve-replacement-and-engine-flush/159989 "2020-03-01T17:14:06Z")
So I own a 2011 jeep wrangler 3.8L engine. I had a mechanic take a look at it because it sounded as if one of the lifters were ticking. Ticking happens at idle and gets faster with acceleration. He agreed with me that it… --- ## [2009 Mazda CX-7 won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mazda-cx-7-won-t-start/159952)
**Author:** [@LaTondra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LaTondra)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mazda-cx-7-won-t-start/159952 "2020-03-01T17:01:11Z")
My 2009 Mazda CX-7 shut off when I turned in to park. Now it’s turning over but won’t start. Everything is coming on but it won’t start. What could this be? --- ## [2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Hums](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-grand-cherokee-hums/160055)
**Author:** [@MartinCleckley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MartinCleckley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-grand-cherokee-hums/160055 "2020-03-01T16:46:04Z")
what is a soluction for a loud humming noise in my 2006 jeep grand Cherokee rear end --- ## [2003 Subaru Legacy ticks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-legacy-ticks/160060)
**Author:** [@Nickles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nickles)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-legacy-ticks/160060 "2020-03-01T16:37:42Z")
Why is my 2003 legend Subaru making a ticking noise --- ## [Can’t fix the suspension on my 2017 Jeep Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-t-fix-the-suspension-on-my-2017-jeep-cherokee/159983)
**Author:** [@Sharonfenske](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sharonfenske)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-t-fix-the-suspension-on-my-2017-jeep-cherokee/159983 "2020-03-01T16:31:12Z")
Can not get air ride suspension fixed 33,000 miles Been in the shop 5 times Took out extended warranty because it keeps happening. Has been worked on by three different dealershi. First time it only had around 2… --- ## [2009 Smart ForTwo - Fobs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-smart-fortwo-fobs/160058)
**Author:** [@Guy18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Guy18)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-smart-fortwo-fobs/160058 "2020-03-01T16:23:07Z")
Sometimes – well, often – when I click my key fob, the car does not respond. I’ve changed the battery. Do I need to have service check/replace the receiver in the vehicle? --- ## [1995 Nissan Pathfinder won’t start on cool mornings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-nissan-pathfinder-won-t-start-on-cool-mornings/160006)
**Author:** [@Steve](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-nissan-pathfinder-won-t-start-on-cool-mornings/160006 "2020-03-01T15:26:47Z")
Won’t start on a cool morning , but will in the afternoon as the temperature riises. --- ## [Electrical/ alternator problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-alternator-problem/160052)
**Author:** [@Cameron\_Senft](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cameron_Senft)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-alternator-problem/160052 "2020-03-01T15:19:52Z")
My alternator has recently started whining on and off. With the wine comes a smell of burning rubber. My radio also will randomly restart while I’m driving. And I’ve noticed some sort of kick or shudder while the engine … --- ## [The right tire pressure for a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-right-tire-pressure-for-a-2016-chevrolet-equinox/159986)
**Author:** [@WallaceSterling](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WallaceSterling)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-right-tire-pressure-for-a-2016-chevrolet-equinox/159986 "2020-03-01T15:10:14Z")
You have many times made it clear that proper tire pressure is very important. My question is - how much over inflated or under inflated is OK to go ahead and drive without having to either let air out for overinflation … --- ## [2009 Saturn Astra - Broken Fuse Cover/clips (fuse box in engine bay)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-saturn-astra-broken-fuse-cover-clips-fuse-box-in-engine-bay/160008)
**Author:** [@cdk\_2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdk_2)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-saturn-astra-broken-fuse-cover-clips-fuse-box-in-engine-bay/160008 "2020-03-01T14:44:56Z")
2009 Saturn Astra. Replaced a blown washer fluid fuse. It was cold today and I somehow managed to snap both plastic clips that secured the fuse cover in place. Now it just kind of flaps in the wind and I am unable to sec… --- ## [Is there anything special about the cable from the coil to the distributor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-anything-special-about-the-cable-from-the-coil-to-the-distributor/159941)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-anything-special-about-the-cable-from-the-coil-to-the-distributor/159941 "2020-03-01T14:03:19Z")
I broke the cable that connects the coil to the distributor. I took it to Auto Zone. The guy sold me a spark plug cable, which looks the same. Are they different? Should I try to get an ‘official’ cable? This one w… --- ## [1970 Pontiac Bonneville - Mounting question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-pontiac-bonneville-mounting-question/160021)
**Author:** [@AndyLane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AndyLane)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-pontiac-bonneville-mounting-question/160021 "2020-03-01T12:17:51Z")
I have a 1962 Pontiac Bonneville. The engine block cracked years ago from not having antifreeze in it. The car has been sitting since 1984. I bought a 1990 5.7L motor out of a G30 van. Does anyone know what motor mounts … --- ## [2015 Nissan Rogue: theory on its lackluster heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-rogue-theory-on-its-lackluster-heat/159958)
**Author:** [@MarkRettig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkRettig)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-rogue-theory-on-its-lackluster-heat/159958 "2020-02-29T13:34:30Z")
I own a 2015 Nissan Rogue model S. It’s a great car and has given me no problems except it has lackluster heat when the ambient temps are 5\* or below zero. The mileage us 52,000. There are 2 thermostats in this engine. … --- ## [Smells like school glue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smells-like-school-glue/31369)
**Author:** [@tmccartney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tmccartney)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 5:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smells-like-school-glue/31369 "2020-03-01T05:53:06Z")
Hi, all... I have a 1999 Ford F-150 pickup with a little over 150K miles on it. Lately, whenever I turn on the fan (not even the AC necessarily), a tangy smell like Elmer's School Glue or caulk comes out of the ven… --- ## [Scratches on car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scratches-on-car/160004)
**Author:** [@Kazekake.sora\_164416](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kazekake.sora_164416)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scratches-on-car/160004 "2020-03-01T05:29:39Z")
Hello, my car has some scratches. Can anyone tell me how to fix them? Or at least make it seem like it’s not there? --- ## [Engine replacement after timing chain replaced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-replacement-after-timing-chain-replaced/159930)
**Author:** [@alice.a.neilson\_164376](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alice.a.neilson_164376)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-replacement-after-timing-chain-replaced/159930 "2020-03-01T04:19:36Z")
My check engine light came on and so i took it to the used car service center from where i purchased the vehicle. I was told my timing chain was bad and needed to be replaced. 2 weeks after the repair while going 75 on t… --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Camaro - Trans issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-camaro-trans-issue/159263)
**Author:** [@Heidi29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Heidi29)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-camaro-trans-issue/159263 "2020-03-01T03:30:45Z")
Owned a pre owned 2016 ( not SS) for a year. I’ve had it in the shop twice with no corrective action. Three times now as I accelerate pulling out into traffic RPMs surge and stick around 6000 but the car is only going … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=405) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=407)