# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=412 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 413 --- ## [Surging 2006 Toyota Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surging-2006-toyota-camry/159095)
**Author:** [@marilynlopez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marilynlopez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surging-2006-toyota-camry/159095 "2020-02-21T18:23:32Z")
my motor is surging, acting like it is going to die but the motor surging and pickup speed, and then drops in speed. Is there a recall on this problem --- ## [Vibration when shifting from 4th to 5th gear?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-when-shifting-from-4th-to-5th-gear/159117)
**Author:** [@avellone5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/avellone5)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-when-shifting-from-4th-to-5th-gear/159117 "2020-02-21T18:19:18Z")
I have a 2007 Saturn Vue V6 AWD and when it shifts from 4th into 5th gear, I sometimes get a vibration and low rumble sound. It’s almost like when you drive over the center line and hit the rumble strip, and can be felt … --- ## [2002 Volkswagen Golf won’t start after running out of gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volkswagen-golf-won-t-start-after-running-out-of-gas/159002)
**Author:** [@BenjaminBhembe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BenjaminBhembe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volkswagen-golf-won-t-start-after-running-out-of-gas/159002 "2020-02-21T18:12:49Z")
I left my CITI GOLF idling for sometime then the fuel was finished and it has cut off, I put fuel and tried to start but it couldn’t start. It only has a click sound on the starter. --- ## [What could be causing this starting problem with my '99 Saturn SL1?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-could-be-causing-this-starting-problem-with-my-99-saturn-sl1/82026)
**Author:** [@NickiH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NickiH)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-could-be-causing-this-starting-problem-with-my-99-saturn-sl1/82026 "2020-02-21T17:22:21Z")
I know that there's no way to 100% accurately diagnose a problem over the internet, but I'm hoping to get some sound advise so that I can decrease my chances of being taken advantage of by a mechanic that I'm unfamiliar … --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Colorado door noise and tire wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-colorado-door-noise-and-tire-wear/158977)
**Author:** [@halama](https://community.cartalk.com/u/halama)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-colorado-door-noise-and-tire-wear/158977 "2020-02-21T16:57:06Z")
Door will not close good, making noise all of the time, door open light comes on a lot, have to slam doors to get it to stop, deal say there is nothing wrong. excessive ware on the front tires, deals say it is fine, … --- ## [2013 Subaru Crosstrek low oil warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-crosstrek-low-oil-warning/159103)
**Author:** [@JulieOlson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JulieOlson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-crosstrek-low-oil-warning/159103 "2020-02-21T14:45:57Z")
I received an oil low warning only 500 miles after replacing the oil plate and an oil change. Car has 90K miles. --- ## [2012 Toyota Corolla power steering sudden failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-corolla-power-steering-sudden-failure/158965)
**Author:** [@papi54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/papi54)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 11:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-corolla-power-steering-sudden-failure/158965 "2020-02-21T11:02:59Z")
Power Steering sudden failure: The steering freezes and unfreezes when the car is restarted. --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Impala - won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-impala-won-t-start/159017)
**Author:** [@DaleJamison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaleJamison)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 6:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-impala-won-t-start/159017 "2020-02-21T06:34:51Z")
Can the tire pressure light make the car not start --- ## [Replaced drum brakes recently: high pitched squeal when coming to slow stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-drum-brakes-recently-high-pitched-squeal-when-coming-to-slow-stop/159013)
**Author:** [@quentinsmithphone\_162532](https://community.cartalk.com/u/quentinsmithphone_162532)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-drum-brakes-recently-high-pitched-squeal-when-coming-to-slow-stop/159013 "2020-02-21T05:46:02Z")
so recently i took on the endeavor of changing my drum brakes myself and it was a total pain in the ass and i hope i never have to do it again. Anyways I’m confident i got them on the way they’re supposed to be, I made a… --- ## ['94 Oldsmobile 88 Won't Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-oldsmobile-88-wont-start/158823)
**Author:** [@aciid.candi\_163497](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aciid.candi_163497)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 5:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-oldsmobile-88-wont-start/158823 "2020-02-21T05:38:57Z")
My car is a 1994 Oldsmobile 88 Royale with only about 75k miles on it Recently I was driving my car and it slowed to a stop on the freeway. The lights were still on and the car would still function so the battery and al… --- ## [Boxed oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/boxed-oil/158125)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 5:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/boxed-oil/158125 "2020-02-21T05:27:11Z")
I was walking around walmart yesterday and I noticed that the SuperTech synthetic oil is now available in a 3 gallon box. It is not a carton of bottles, it is a plastic lined box, sort of like cheap wine. That has got … --- ## [2010 Ford Escape safety belt stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-escape-safety-belt-stuck/158877)
**Author:** [@HarryLessenger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HarryLessenger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 5:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-escape-safety-belt-stuck/158877 "2020-02-21T05:05:37Z")
rear bench seat safety belt stuck won’t release to allow seat back to straighten up. --- ## [2007 Hyundai Santa Fe engine noise when started cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-santa-fe-engine-noise-when-started-cold/158967)
**Author:** [@Edoh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edoh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 5:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-santa-fe-engine-noise-when-started-cold/158967 "2020-02-21T05:02:57Z")
Hi here, there is a noise from the engine at the start up of the car especially when you park for more than to 2 hours. but if you restart it after some minutes you don’t hear the noise again. what can be the cause? --- ## [A funny thing happened at the store](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-funny-thing-happened-at-the-store/158549)
**Author:** [@Burger1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Burger1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-funny-thing-happened-at-the-store/158549 "2020-02-21T04:28:57Z")
2002 focus se zx5 SPI First things first. I got this car for free on the basis that if I could fix it I could have it. The issue was a blown drum cylinder on one side that I resolved by just redoing both drums using par… --- ## [2008 Ford Expedition has intermittent severe brake pulse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-expedition-has-intermittent-severe-brake-pulse/158903)
**Author:** [@KCrouse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KCrouse)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-expedition-has-intermittent-severe-brake-pulse/158903 "2020-02-21T04:03:50Z")
Approx. 10 to 15 times, at least, since 2010, approx. once a year or more when using the brakes, usually, but not always the first time after starting out somewhere the abs stability control activates with the pedal boun… --- ## [2007 MINI Cooper - is the PCM the problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mini-cooper-is-the-pcm-the-problem/159019)
**Author:** [@doug24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/doug24)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mini-cooper-is-the-pcm-the-problem/159019 "2020-02-21T03:42:37Z")
Intermittent ignition misfire cyl #3. One time it starts & runs great then another time it runs on 3 cyls. replaced the plugs & the coil overs. Pcm next maybe??? --- ## [2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee - sudden loud noise in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-grand-cherokee-sudden-loud-noise-in-reverse/158864)
**Author:** [@FrankPeterson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankPeterson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-grand-cherokee-sudden-loud-noise-in-reverse/158864 "2020-02-21T03:27:16Z")
Intermittent problem when backing down my driveway. While slowly driving down driveway I hear sudden loud noises which sound like something is grabbing the rear brake(s) and may cause serious damage. It corrects itself i… --- ## [2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac makes a roaring sound when driving straight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-sport-trac-makes-a-roaring-sound-when-driving-straight/159021)
**Author:** [@Robinson11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robinson11)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-sport-trac-makes-a-roaring-sound-when-driving-straight/159021 "2020-02-21T03:03:18Z")
My truck make a roaring sound only when I’m driving straight but around curves it stops. I replace all four tires with Michelin LTX M/S because I thought it was worn tires, 6 year bu it still does it. --- ## [1991 Chevrolet Lumina clunks while accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-chevrolet-lumina-clunks-while-accelerating/157242)
**Author:** [@good\_guy\_gunnar\_162533](https://community.cartalk.com/u/good_guy_gunnar_162533)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-chevrolet-lumina-clunks-while-accelerating/157242 "2020-02-21T02:36:38Z")
So, today while driving around in my 1991 3.1 V6 Lumina with 139k miles on it I noticed two strange things. One being that there seems to be some strange clicking almost slight clunking (it’s quite loud) when acceleratin… --- ## [2010 Ford Expedition Sunroof](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-expedition-sunroof/159027)
**Author:** [@RobertBrude](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertBrude)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-expedition-sunroof/159027 "2020-02-21T01:21:18Z")
Can’t use sun roof because it is broken. How much to repair/replace or should I just seal it up so it doesn’t leak. --- ## [2010 Subaru Forester showing warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-showing-warning-lights/159009)
**Author:** [@Brad43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brad43)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-showing-warning-lights/159009 "2020-02-21T00:08:18Z")
The following lights are coming on my Subaru dashboard at the same time: 1-check engine, 2-traction control off, 3-cruise is ready. This is not consistent, but occasionally appearing. These same lights appear on toget… --- ## [2005 Toyota Corolla - Cat cleaner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-corolla-cat-cleaner/158396)
**Author:** [@Ali19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ali19)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-corolla-cat-cleaner/158396 "2020-02-20T22:19:26Z")
I have inserted a catalytic system cleaner through the intake manifold, in the same time pumped the accelerator. At the beginning car run for a while (a bottle of 180 ml not completely sucked about more than its half), t… --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Equinox backup camera gone black](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-equinox-backup-camera-gone-black/159005)
**Author:** [@DanitaLong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanitaLong)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-equinox-backup-camera-gone-black/159005 "2020-02-20T21:41:32Z")
My backup camera has been going black then the next day it back --- ## [Ticking sound when revving up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ticking-sound-when-revving-up/158555)
**Author:** [@barisusakli\_163337](https://community.cartalk.com/u/barisusakli_163337)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ticking-sound-when-revving-up/158555 "2020-02-20T20:34:30Z")
Hello, I have a 2017 Tucson. Recently I started hearing a ticking sound coming from the engine compartment. The interval of the ticking seems to increase when I step on the gas. I don’t hear it if I just idle and it see… --- ## [1995 Ford Escort - Thermostat question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-escort-thermostat-question/158825)
**Author:** [@Jessemedina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jessemedina)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-escort-thermostat-question/158825 "2020-02-20T13:56:57Z")
Change out water pump and thermostat.now it will not stay warm.car at idle will warm up as soon as you take off down the road it will cool down --- ## [AC compressor clutch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-compressor-clutch/158822)
**Author:** [@macfisto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/macfisto)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-compressor-clutch/158822 "2020-02-20T13:02:20Z")
2007 Jeep Compass: The shop manual says that my AC compressor pulley does not have a clutch - instead the variable displacement thingamajig provides zero compression when not needed. A couple of online parts sources (R… --- ## [Hyundai Sonata A/C Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-sonata-a-c-issues/158861)
**Author:** [@FeWix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FeWix)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 11:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-sonata-a-c-issues/158861 "2020-02-20T11:52:23Z")
2009 Sonata. Several months ago, AC started to not blow cold. First no cold on the drivers side vents while it still blew cold on the passenger side vents for maybe a month, then no cold air on both sides. I read online… --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Impala won’t turn over after diesel was put in the tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-impala-won-t-turn-over-after-diesel-was-put-in-the-tank/158914)
**Author:** [@RobertLDraughn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertLDraughn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 6:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-impala-won-t-turn-over-after-diesel-was-put-in-the-tank/158914 "2020-02-20T06:39:06Z")
My step son put diesel gas in by mistake I have dropped tank an cleaned an change my spark plugs still wont turn over what’s next --- ## [Missing Check Engine Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-check-engine-light/158897)
**Author:** [@Aldo\_Perez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aldo_Perez)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-check-engine-light/158897 "2020-02-20T04:49:38Z")
My wife owns a Dodge Journey 2011 6 cylinder AWD. I took it for inspection and it didn’t pass because the check engine light is missing. I removed the dashboard and I see nothing. And I honestly cant take it to a mechani… --- ## [Interior door scratches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interior-door-scratches/158243)
**Author:** [@Kane\_Ozanne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kane_Ozanne)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interior-door-scratches/158243 "2020-02-20T03:39:49Z")
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