# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=408 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 409 --- ## [Looking for axles for a 1980 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-axles-for-a-1980-honda-accord/159568)
**Author:** [@thomasmason](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thomasmason)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 5:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-axles-for-a-1980-honda-accord/159568 "2020-02-28T05:16:02Z")
cant find a pair of axles for my 1980 honda accord lx hatchback --- ## [1994 Camry fuel gauge always shows empty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-camry-fuel-gauge-always-shows-empty/80383)
**Author:** [@skenzer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skenzer)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 5:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-camry-fuel-gauge-always-shows-empty/80383 "2020-02-28T05:14:49Z")
My 94 Camry 4 cyl fuel gauge seems to be broke. It always shows empty. The "fuel warning" light doesn't come on however. The last time it worked, I had about 1/2 tank and filled it up. It took several minutes for the ga… --- ## [Rattle in the back of a 2014 Buick Verano](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattle-in-the-back-of-a-2014-buick-verano/159817)
**Author:** [@jackie54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jackie54)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattle-in-the-back-of-a-2014-buick-verano/159817 "2020-02-28T04:42:25Z")
rattle in back sounds like it’s coming from the trunk --- ## [Nissan Pathfinder P0448](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-pathfinder-p0448/148992)
**Author:** [@Josh12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josh12)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 4:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-pathfinder-p0448/148992 "2020-02-28T04:36:50Z")
I have a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder with a code P0448 I know it’s for the evaporative emission system vent. I’m hoping I can just change the canister but is this ok to go cheap on? --- ## [Will it hurt my car to let diesel sit in it overnight?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-it-hurt-my-car-to-let-diesel-sit-in-it-overnight/159696)
**Author:** [@EmilyChesler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EmilyChesler)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-it-hurt-my-car-to-let-diesel-sit-in-it-overnight/159696 "2020-02-28T04:12:34Z")
The gas station I went to had a broken pump and put diesel in my car. Is there anything I can do right now? It is late at night and the car dealership is not open. If it is there for 13 hours will it make it worse? --- ## [Car won’t start, engine clicks but won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-won-t-start-engine-clicks-but-won-t-start/159825)
**Author:** [@DameK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DameK)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-won-t-start-engine-clicks-but-won-t-start/159825 "2020-02-28T00:40:22Z")
Let me start but saying I am the most non car guy in the history of men. So idk s\*\*+ about engines. But about 5 years ago the engine on one of my cars locked up and was forced to scrap it because the maintenance cost wer… --- ## [Motor suddenly runs loud](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-suddenly-runs-loud/159798)
**Author:** [@Matthew-Kristina-Coleman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matthew-Kristina-Coleman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-suddenly-runs-loud/159798 "2020-02-27T22:20:54Z")
I have a GMC Envoy. It suddenly started running loud. It is like cranking an old diesel truck now instead of my quiet suv. The sound seems to the near the base of the motor where the exhaust system starts. Once i get up … --- ## [2017 RAM 1500 “low oil pressure shift to park”](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ram-1500-low-oil-pressure-shift-to-park/159665)
**Author:** [@LARRYSMITH57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LARRYSMITH57)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ram-1500-low-oil-pressure-shift-to-park/159665 "2020-02-27T21:41:40Z")
LOW OIL PRESSURE SHIFT TO PARK! Running 55 mph when i got this warning, no lights just all caps message. No noise from engine at the time. Just had replacement EGR COOLER installed 180 prior to this. Fluid level was fin… --- ## [Battery concerns?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-concerns/159140)
**Author:** [@Mark-Moses](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark-Moses)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-concerns/159140 "2020-02-27T20:51:43Z")
My 2000 Explorer wouldn’t start yesterday. My power pack would not start the vehicle. It has twice in the recent past. I had to go to my next door neighbor to get a jump so I could go to the grocery store. Today I drove … --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Trax radio trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-trax-radio-trouble/159531)
**Author:** [@Debbie04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Debbie04)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-trax-radio-trouble/159531 "2020-02-27T20:47:16Z")
Same problem as above. The radio goes blank for minutes at a time with. Music still plays but screen is unreadable due to going black etc. This problem has happened 11 or 12 times since I have had the car (13 months n… --- ## [2019 Hyundai Tucson front wipers won’t stay on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-tucson-front-wipers-won-t-stay-on/159729)
**Author:** [@Susan16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Susan16)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-tucson-front-wipers-won-t-stay-on/159729 "2020-02-27T20:10:56Z")
I can’t get the front windshield wipers to stay on! I have to manually make them work! Is there a step or something that I’m missing? Thanks, Susan --- ## [2015 Subaru Outback rear hatch won’t open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-outback-rear-hatch-won-t-open/159674)
**Author:** [@GlennRollins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GlennRollins)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-outback-rear-hatch-won-t-open/159674 "2020-02-27T18:24:27Z")
The rear hatch won’t open despite repeated tries with the key bob. Dash control is in proper position. All- day inspection at the dealership did not result in finding or solving the problem. --- ## [2005 BMW X5 coolant transfer pipe repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-bmw-x5-coolant-transfer-pipe-repair/159579)
**Author:** [@JackZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackZ)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-bmw-x5-coolant-transfer-pipe-repair/159579 "2020-02-27T19:27:15Z")
Who can repair BMW X5 coolant transfer Pipe leaking problem? --- ## [Can a 12 pin to aux work from a cd changer port?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-12-pin-to-aux-work-from-a-cd-changer-port/159787)
**Author:** [@hiddenperson28\_164265](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hiddenperson28_164265)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-12-pin-to-aux-work-from-a-cd-changer-port/159787 "2020-02-27T19:02:53Z")
I want to have an aux port in my car, which is a 2001 chevy malibu, but it doesn’t have a port. It has a cd/aux button on the center console. Looking a pictures from the exact same stereo, there is a 12 pin header input … --- ## [2012 gmc acadia code 0420](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-acadia-code-0420/159670)
**Author:** [@derrickmillay7683\_164155](https://community.cartalk.com/u/derrickmillay7683_164155)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-acadia-code-0420/159670 "2020-02-27T18:52:42Z")
Acadia starts stuttering when driving. Mechanic said it was the catalytic converter but it wasnt worth the time and money to fix. It has 100k miles on it. Could it be the 02 sensors? I believe there is a lower and upper … --- ## [4runner Brake lights flickering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4runner-brake-lights-flickering/159805)
**Author:** [@Kiley-Fortin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kiley-Fortin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4runner-brake-lights-flickering/159805 "2020-02-27T18:52:38Z")
So yesterday I had my brakes changed in the front including the rotors because they were ridiculously worn down. But since I had them changed my parking break light keeps flickering on and off, when I accelerate, sometim… --- ## [2006 Hyundai Sonata ESC light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-sonata-esc-light/159703)
**Author:** [@DWAYNE54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DWAYNE54)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-sonata-esc-light/159703 "2020-02-27T16:59:39Z")
the esc light in my car comes on a little while after driving it and it stays on. this light is responsible for electronic stability control on the vehicle. I read somewhere that it could be the sensor for the angler o… --- ## [Overheating 2015 Cruze](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-2015-cruze/159526)
**Author:** [@ada21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ada21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-2015-cruze/159526 "2020-02-27T16:24:02Z")
replaced coolant fan 6 months ago now having problems again ,overheating small oil leak starting --- ## [2016 Cadillac SRX “missing” oil filler cap made CEL come on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-srx-missing-oil-filler-cap-made-cel-come-on/159672)
**Author:** [@GeorgeA.Sinese](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeA.Sinese)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-srx-missing-oil-filler-cap-made-cel-come-on/159672 "2020-02-27T15:02:30Z")
I drove for almost one week with a “lost” “missing” oil filler cap. Then One day under the hood I notices the “missing” cap ! It made my check engine light come on. I puhased a new oem oill filler cap .Will the check eng… --- ## [2019 Ford Edge - how to increase range for traffic alert?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-edge-how-to-increase-range-for-traffic-alert/159656)
**Author:** [@Ed44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed44)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-edge-how-to-increase-range-for-traffic-alert/159656 "2020-02-27T13:00:44Z")
The cross traffic alert only sounds when an approaching car is two car lengths from my car. My Subaru Outback would sound alarm at lest 6-8 car lengths from my car. I want more range to detect on coming traffic. --- ## [2016 Ford Escape exhaust fumes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-exhaust-fumes/159676)
**Author:** [@Donald26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donald26)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-exhaust-fumes/159676 "2020-02-27T12:47:40Z")
I get exhaust fumes every so often in my car when first start it and sometimes while driving --- ## [Battery Replacement Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-replacement-question/158767)
**Author:** [@nelsrm21\_163466](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nelsrm21_163466)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-replacement-question/158767 "2020-02-27T03:33:07Z")
Hi, all! I have a 2009 Civic DX that needs the battery replaced. I have an aftermarket Viper keyless entry/alarm system installed, and I’m wondering if I need to worry about reprogramming the device when I change the ba… --- ## [2008 Toyota Prius - Seeking advice on mechanics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-prius-seeking-advice-on-mechanics/159323)
**Author:** [@Pam34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pam34)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-prius-seeking-advice-on-mechanics/159323 "2020-02-27T03:07:59Z")
Dear Ray, I had a boyfriend 30 years ago who listened to your show religiously. I got hooked and although I dumped him, I continued to enjoy your show and column. I have a 2008 Prius and live in the San Francisco Bay … --- ## [Battery intermittently going dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-intermittently-going-dead/159650)
**Author:** [@amisfitlife\_164142](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amisfitlife_164142)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-intermittently-going-dead/159650 "2020-02-27T02:56:59Z")
My husband has a 99 Ford Ranger. It started intermittently loosing power and the battery would be completely dead. The battery showed to be bad so he replaced the battery. Car ran fine for 4 months. Then one morning h… --- ## [1999 Volkswagen Beetle - Trans issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-volkswagen-beetle-trans-issue/159284)
**Author:** [@daisy38.jl\_163830](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daisy38.jl_163830)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-volkswagen-beetle-trans-issue/159284 "2020-02-27T02:16:44Z")
In 2nd gear it jerks…also when jacked up and tires are off can’t move them… --- ## [2006 F250 shakes when high speed braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-f250-shakes-when-high-speed-braking/35818)
**Author:** [@moonshine625](https://community.cartalk.com/u/moonshine625)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-f250-shakes-when-high-speed-braking/35818 "2020-02-27T01:13:07Z")
I do some towing with my F250 (weekend/sick day trips to the boat ramp) around 50k miles I replaced the front brakes and rotors. Now when I am slowing down on the highway the vehicle shakes a bit. My thought was the re… --- ## [2004 Chrysler Crossfire alarm goes off while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-crossfire-alarm-goes-off-while-driving/159623)
**Author:** [@Jones27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jones27)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-crossfire-alarm-goes-off-while-driving/159623 "2020-02-26T21:37:52Z")
Alarm going while driving and when turn on and locked --- ## [2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid - MPG going down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercury-milan-hybrid-mpg-going-down/155945)
**Author:** [@PhilNelson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhilNelson)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercury-milan-hybrid-mpg-going-down/155945 "2020-02-26T18:59:39Z")
My Mercury Milan Hybrid is gradually getting poorer and poorer mileage. Over the years it has gone from 38-39 MPG down to 32-33. I have replaced the spark plugs and the air filter with no change in the MPG. Any idea why? … --- ## [My radiator ACDelco caps have different part numbers yet listed to fit car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-radiator-acdelco-caps-have-different-part-numbers-yet-listed-to-fit-car/157936)
**Author:** [@lesabre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lesabre)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-radiator-acdelco-caps-have-different-part-numbers-yet-listed-to-fit-car/157936 "2020-02-26T18:42:17Z")
strong text There is another number stamped on my old cap off my Buick Lesabre 2003 its a ACdelco RC-27 then 25730161 and the ACDelco cap recommended is stamped RC-27 25730158 ? neither one of them have a RC-96 stamped o… --- ## [Jeep 2014 Metal Piece](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-2014-metal-piece/159588)
**Author:** [@hkaryakose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hkaryakose)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-2014-metal-piece/159588 "2020-02-26T17:33:38Z")
This piece is completely loose. I’m not sure what it is or what I should do. It’s on the undercarriage of the back of my Jeep. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=407) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=409)