# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=418 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 419 --- ## [2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Won't shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-pt-cruiser-wont-shift/158383)
**Author:** [@tammiethigpen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tammiethigpen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-pt-cruiser-wont-shift/158383 "2020-02-12T16:37:42Z")
sometimes the engine won’t shift gears and yesterday the oil pressure light come on stoped by a service station and they cleared it ran fine on the way home what is the problem --- ## [2010 Toyota Prius - Heat shield costs adding up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-prius-heat-shield-costs-adding-up/158371)
**Author:** [@Kat10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kat10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-prius-heat-shield-costs-adding-up/158371 "2020-02-12T14:51:53Z")
I took my Prius 2010 to the shop for an oil change and they said that I need to replace the heat shield. They said if I brought it sooner, they were able to fix it but now they have to replace and it costs about $450. Th… --- ## [Honda Fit 2007 running without O2 sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-2007-running-without-o2-sensor/156551)
**Author:** [@blest1369\_154678](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blest1369_154678)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 6:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-2007-running-without-o2-sensor/156551 "2020-02-12T06:22:58Z")
So I am waiting for a new catalytic converters which may be a week or two. In the meantime I have to commute four miles/day for work. Today the car stalled twice and the clogged exhaust is really bad. Can I remove the up… --- ## [2017 Ford Fusion - Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fusion-brakes/158336)
**Author:** [@james30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/james30)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 4:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fusion-brakes/158336 "2020-02-12T04:21:35Z")
Bought 2017 Ford Fusion SE 1.5 new in 2016. New car warranty just ended, but have extended warranty. Have only driven 4,600 total miles. Brake pedal went all the way to floor, no brakes almost had accident. Looked at flu… --- ## [2010 Chrysler Town & Country - Heat issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chrysler-town-country-heat-issue/158299)
**Author:** [@PaulJohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulJohnson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chrysler-town-country-heat-issue/158299 "2020-02-12T03:34:34Z")
Back Flushed heater new t stat coolant full get heat but not very warm --- ## [2017 Cadillac XTS - Rear drop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-xts-rear-drop/158301)
**Author:** [@Mel36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mel36)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-xts-rear-drop/158301 "2020-02-12T03:28:12Z")
just hit the 55K mark rear dropped waited couple days system came rear end came right up took I was told my the dealer air compressor /air spring shock/ no recall concerning issue $$$ --- ## [2012 Acura TSX - Trans slips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-acura-tsx-trans-slips/158321)
**Author:** [@miguelortiz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miguelortiz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-acura-tsx-trans-slips/158321 "2020-02-12T03:20:40Z")
slipping into second gear --- ## [2005 Scion xA - Which oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-scion-xa-which-oil/158304)
**Author:** [@BarbaraMillikan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarbaraMillikan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-scion-xa-which-oil/158304 "2020-02-12T02:42:01Z")
synthetic vs regular oil. Which is better? --- ## [2006 Ford Five Hundred - Dead battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-five-hundred-dead-battery/158338)
**Author:** [@MichelleMarieBlue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichelleMarieBlue)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-five-hundred-dead-battery/158338 "2020-02-12T01:24:49Z")
Battery is dead, can’t don’t know why --- ## [2013 Toyota Highlander - Blizzard pearl](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-highlander-blizzard-pearl/158313)
**Author:** [@LuisBustillos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LuisBustillos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-highlander-blizzard-pearl/158313 "2020-02-11T23:09:22Z")
My 2013 Toyota Highlander started pealing the blizzard Pearl white paint off its roof. I’m very disappointed after owning Top of the line Toyota’s for so many years that they don’t want to fix it! --- ## [Mazda 3 2012 weird noice and then battery icon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-2012-weird-noice-and-then-battery-icon/158306)
**Author:** [@zakapar\_163189](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zakapar_163189)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-2012-weird-noice-and-then-battery-icon/158306 "2020-02-11T21:38:14Z")
I was just driving on a city road, suddenly I hear a weird noise as if you were to hit some snow on a high speed but the road was dry. Then battery icon turns on, I googled and saw this: saying: If the car’s dashboar… --- ## [Crackling from Speakers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crackling-from-speakers/158246)
**Author:** [@Schwartzj917\_163151](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Schwartzj917_163151)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crackling-from-speakers/158246 "2020-02-11T17:33:09Z")
Hi everyone. So I rear ended a car the other day, unfortunately, and now I hear loud crackling and popping sounds coming from the speakers. Does anyone know why this is happening or what I can do to fix? I took the mul… --- ## [2006 honda accord radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-accord-radio/158282)
**Author:** [@eiwankovitsch\_163170](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eiwankovitsch_163170)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-accord-radio/158282 "2020-02-11T17:09:22Z")
I have an 06 accord that the radio randomly stopped working on a while ago. For some time it would still occasionally work, but it was pretty unpredictable. The radio has since totally stopped working. The back light on… --- ## [Brake fluid on tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fluid-on-tires/26181)
**Author:** [@djjackson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/djjackson)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fluid-on-tires/26181 "2020-02-11T16:14:43Z")
Over the years, I've heard of people using brake fluid as tire dressing. This doesn't seem like a good idea to me, but I can't find any documentation that says it will affect the rubber. All I can find is opinions and I'… --- ## [2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Voltage Wildly Fluctuates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-grand-caravan-voltage-wildly-fluctuates/156612)
**Author:** [@Sciencemagic1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sciencemagic1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-grand-caravan-voltage-wildly-fluctuates/156612 "2020-02-11T15:04:04Z")
I have a voltmeter plugged into the accessory port on my van. Yesterday the battery light came on, and I noticed the voltage was fluctuating quite a bit, from 14.7 down to below 11. The light went off, but has come on … --- ## [Do I have a blown head gasket? What do I do now?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-have-a-blown-head-gasket-what-do-i-do-now/158062)
**Author:** [@gregwhiting7\_163044](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gregwhiting7_163044)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-have-a-blown-head-gasket-what-do-i-do-now/158062 "2020-02-11T15:03:55Z")
Hi everybody, I recently bought an 87 Suzuki Samurai. I’ve always thought they were cool and I’ve heard they are great cars to learn more about mechanics which is more the reason I bought it. I’m not that knowledgeable w… --- ## [Pulsing lights alternator and battery good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulsing-lights-alternator-and-battery-good/158268)
**Author:** [@Casey\_Walter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Casey_Walter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulsing-lights-alternator-and-battery-good/158268 "2020-02-11T14:38:05Z")
I have a 2004 Honda CRV with pulsing lights throughout the car headlights dome lights dash lights, everything tested fine alternator and battery did a drop test on the ground, positive to alternator and positive to start… --- ## [2013 Volvo S60 whines after I shut it off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volvo-s60-whines-after-i-shut-it-off/122710)
**Author:** [@Jim46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim46)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volvo-s60-whines-after-i-shut-it-off/122710 "2020-02-11T03:20:27Z")
After I pull into my garage and shut off the engine, I usually hear a high pitch whine coming from the engine compartment. I thought it was the cooling fan motor but my mechanic inspected and didn’t find the fan defectiv… --- ## [1997 Nissan Pathfinder - Which oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-pathfinder-which-oil/158297)
**Author:** [@gene14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gene14)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-pathfinder-which-oil/158297 "2020-02-11T00:48:11Z")
what type of engine oil for nissan terrano 1997 v6 3.3 ltr R3M --- ## [2004 GMC Sierra 1500 - Where is the coolant going?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-sierra-1500-where-is-the-coolant-going/158251)
**Author:** [@MARKHUZZARD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MARKHUZZARD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-sierra-1500-where-is-the-coolant-going/158251 "2020-02-11T00:25:15Z")
slow coolant leak, no external leak shown.? keeping filling coolant once a month --- ## [Battery Drains Without Key in Ignition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-drains-without-key-in-ignition/64189)
**Author:** [@teward](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teward)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-drains-without-key-in-ignition/64189 "2020-02-11T00:20:38Z")
Hello, the battery on my 4.2 liter inline 6 2008 chevy trailblazer is draining without the key in the ignition. I have checked the alternator, fuses, and starter with no luck. Any idea what might be causing this proble… --- ## [2000 Volkswagen Beetle - Multiple warnings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volkswagen-beetle-multiple-warnings/158262)
**Author:** [@RoscoePJohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RoscoePJohnson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volkswagen-beetle-multiple-warnings/158262 "2020-02-11T00:10:55Z")
ABS and traction control warning lights are on. brakes work ok but the traction control does not. --- ## [2010 Honda Accord 3.5 Sedan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-3-5-sedan/158295)
**Author:** [@milltonion\_163181](https://community.cartalk.com/u/milltonion_163181)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-3-5-sedan/158295 "2020-02-11T00:09:43Z")
So my car didn’t start yesterday, I thought it was starter or battery maybe so I had it towed to mechanic who’s has done a couple of things to my car and today he tells me after inspecting it tell me I have Engine Damage… --- ## [Must fix 2015 Equinox - several codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/must-fix-2015-equinox-several-codes/158234)
**Author:** [@JustinSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JustinSmith)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/must-fix-2015-equinox-several-codes/158234 "2020-02-10T22:58:11Z")
i have a 2015 Equinox, it has 2.4 eco tec engine. the engine light came on over a year ago…it was still under ny state inspection…the engine would just shut down while driving it… it said stablitrac and engine is at half… --- ## [2014 MINI Cooper S - Squeaky clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mini-cooper-s-squeaky-clutch/158275)
**Author:** [@DanMinkkinen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanMinkkinen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mini-cooper-s-squeaky-clutch/158275 "2020-02-10T22:50:04Z")
My clutch is itermittently squeaking, but it doesn’t seem to be hindering my ability to drive and performance seems the same. Should I be concerned? --- ## [2011 Buick Encore - Warnings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-encore-warnings/158289)
**Author:** [@jsmith15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsmith15)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-encore-warnings/158289 "2020-02-10T22:47:59Z")
stabilitrac light comes on and service brakes light comes on --- ## [1995 Toyota Corolla - Clutch problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-corolla-clutch-problems/158276)
**Author:** [@Canchasertn0480](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Canchasertn0480)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-corolla-clutch-problems/158276 "2020-02-10T22:43:51Z")
clutch went out car quit pulling it would go in gear but would not go forward or back. the speedometer would move when you let off the clutch in gear, changed clutch NO grooves left on it at all it was bad. backed up out… --- ## [Replaced thermostat that was stuck open. Now my 2006 Nissan Xterra is overheating. Why?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-thermostat-that-was-stuck-open-now-my-2006-nissan-xterra-is-overheating-why/158264)
**Author:** [@Dustin\_Coleman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dustin_Coleman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-thermostat-that-was-stuck-open-now-my-2006-nissan-xterra-is-overheating-why/158264 "2020-02-10T22:06:51Z")
I’ve had a thermostat that was stuck open for a while now. Finally replaced it and now when I drive it it’s very very hot to overheating but not quite on the brink. And losing fluid out of my reservoir through the overfl… --- ## [2008 Toyota Highlander - Strut costs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-highlander-strut-costs/158281)
**Author:** [@donaldandelainehills](https://community.cartalk.com/u/donaldandelainehills)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-highlander-strut-costs/158281 "2020-02-10T21:48:07Z")
2008 Toyota highlander struts how much does this cost? --- ## [Cavalier CV axle replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cavalier-cv-axle-replacement/158271)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cavalier-cv-axle-replacement/158271 "2020-02-10T21:31:13Z")
2 basic questions. First, I have a 2001 5-speed manual. I don’t have to worry about this extra “stub shaft” part I keep hearing horror stories about, do I? I expect to not encounter any C-clips, snap-rings or anything ot… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=417) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=419)