# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=42 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 43 --- ## ['08 Saturn Aura - CEL issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-saturn-aura-cel-issues/195642)
**Author:** [@janicemacisak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/janicemacisak)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2024, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-saturn-aura-cel-issues/195642 "2024-08-08T23:32:24Z")
\-check engine light- turned off - 91000 Miles, 2008- Saturn Aura --- ## [2018 RAV4 EFI main fuse blew on bumpy road](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-rav4-efi-main-fuse-blew-on-bumpy-road/195634)
**Author:** [@SaltyIrishman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SaltyIrishman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2024, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-rav4-efi-main-fuse-blew-on-bumpy-road/195634 "2024-08-08T22:02:50Z")
Here’s the short story. I was on a bumpy dirt road when I hit a hard bump and lost engine power. The car would start then die. I got out and checked all my connections and checked the intake to see if I’m getting air. Ev… --- ## [Fiat 500L limp mode issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-500l-limp-mode-issues/195608)
**Author:** [@jonsorrl1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonsorrl1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2024, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-500l-limp-mode-issues/195608 "2024-08-08T13:41:06Z")
I have a 2013 Fiat 500L 1.3 Diesel Multijet. A few months ago the car started to behave erratically, and would routinely go into limp mode. I had the timing chain changed, and eventually a replacement engine (the same … --- ## [2018 Buick Regal - Brief warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-buick-regal-brief-warning/195628)
**Author:** [@DonaldPinto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonaldPinto)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-buick-regal-brief-warning/195628 "2024-08-07T22:56:33Z")
After the engine stop/start system stops the engine and restarts it, I frequently get a message that the steering assist system is reduced. The message doesn’t stay on long. What causes this? --- ## [Coked Piston Rings?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coked-piston-rings/70954)
**Author:** [@FordMan1959](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FordMan1959)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coked-piston-rings/70954 "2024-08-07T03:21:55Z")
My '88 Escort (518,500 miles) has been using more oil than usual lately. I know it has some sludge problems and think maybe the rings are coked. Anyone have any suggestions of what might be used to clean this up withou… --- ## [Nissan Almera 1999 drive shaft replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-almera-1999-drive-shaft-replacement/195600)
**Author:** [@turbourpo\_190834](https://community.cartalk.com/u/turbourpo_190834)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-almera-1999-drive-shaft-replacement/195600 "2024-08-06T21:55:17Z")
Hello, I have a Nissan Almera N15 1.6 Gasoline GA16DE 1999 Automatic and I wanted to replace the driveshaft on the right side (I think) because its making that clonky noise on turns… What I wanted to ask is that is it a… --- ## [2019 Mazda CX-5 - Infotainment glitches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-5-infotainment-glitches/195605)
**Author:** [@WireghostX](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WireghostX)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-5-infotainment-glitches/195605 "2024-08-06T21:15:20Z")
2019 Mazda CX-5 - Onboard sound and navigation glitches & gets worse. On braking and acceleration after barking, the screen ghosts, and at it’s worst & scariest, sets navigation volume to max, which is very startling & d… --- ## [May be time to give up on my old 1997 Ford F250 Light Duty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/may-be-time-to-give-up-on-my-old-1997-ford-f250-light-duty/195376)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/may-be-time-to-give-up-on-my-old-1997-ford-f250-light-duty/195376 "2024-08-06T16:03:32Z")
I am thinking the end may be near for my old 1997 F250 Light Duty. I took it into a shop for some clunks and growling from the drivetrain, figuring it might be something like U joints and/or motor mounts. The shop call… --- ## [2012 Mazda Mazda3 radio mutes/unmutes itself](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda3-radio-mutes-unmutes-itself/132459)
**Author:** [@Lindsey37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lindsey37)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda3-radio-mutes-unmutes-itself/132459 "2024-08-05T21:18:40Z")
My car radio keeps muting itself, then unmuting, then muting, then unmuting. I don’t even have a mute button, but the radio display says “Mute.” Dash recently replaced as part of recall. Battery recently replaced when it… --- ## [2014 Ford Escape - Clunks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-clunks/195589)
**Author:** [@VanceNaillon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VanceNaillon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-clunks/195589 "2024-08-05T20:32:36Z")
I have the 2014 Ford Escape SE 4WD & it makes that clunking sound at slow speed on rough road up hill. sounds like front suspension.102 K mi. is this a danger? --- ## [Need temporary to perament fix for leaking break line in 1994 motorhome](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-temporary-to-perament-fix-for-leaking-break-line-in-1994-motorhome/195558)
**Author:** [@sim8t3\_170340](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sim8t3_170340)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-temporary-to-perament-fix-for-leaking-break-line-in-1994-motorhome/195558 "2024-08-05T16:49:43Z")
The motorhome is a 1994 gas powered Winnebago Adventurer. It’s urrently our temporary home and at any given moment we will have to move it, especially in case of a mishap or emergency as we are not too far from a naval… --- ## [BMW E46 Key Fob Battery Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-e46-key-fob-battery-replacement/195397)
**Author:** [@riverofwind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riverofwind)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-e46-key-fob-battery-replacement/195397 "2024-08-05T16:10:24Z")
Hi I am thinking about replacing the battery in my key fob for my 2002 BMW 330Ci E46. I vaguely remember reading these fobs have RFIDs in them to open the car. Not sure if this applies to both the keyless and keyed entry… --- ## [Blend Door Actuator Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blend-door-actuator-problem/195561)
**Author:** [@sandrunr\_190839](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandrunr_190839)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blend-door-actuator-problem/195561 "2024-08-04T21:02:07Z")
Had the stereo receiver replaced on my 2002 T-bird and found that the climate control is mixing in too much hot air right after the installation. So much so that even with the A/C on, it is only a little cooler. Had the… --- ## [Oil capacity confusion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-capacity-confusion/195575)
**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-capacity-confusion/195575 "2024-08-04T20:39:43Z")
2019 Ford Escape, 1.4 turbo. Got this car a couple months ago. Did our first oil change on it today. According to the manual, it needs 5 quarts with filter change. I put 5 quarts in and the dipstick definitely now reads… --- ## [Puncture on tire shoulder: repairable? If not how many tires do I need?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puncture-on-tire-shoulder-repairable-if-not-how-many-tires-do-i-need/40948)
**Author:** [@thevegster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thevegster)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puncture-on-tire-shoulder-repairable-if-not-how-many-tires-do-i-need/40948 "2024-08-04T19:49:25Z")
This morning I noticed a screw sticking out of the shoulder of my rear driver's side tire. I have a 2009 Nissan Versa with very few miles on my tires (I checked my warranty I don't believe this is covered). I've read o… --- ## [Is this rust ok to drive with?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-rust-ok-to-drive-with/195574)
**Author:** [@don1215](https://community.cartalk.com/u/don1215)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 6:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-rust-ok-to-drive-with/195574 "2024-08-04T06:36:58Z")
--- ## [Porsche 911 cost of maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-911-cost-of-maintenance/49293)
**Author:** [@otto\_g](https://community.cartalk.com/u/otto_g)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-911-cost-of-maintenance/49293 "2024-08-04T02:54:14Z")
I am considering purchasing my colleague?s 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera. It has low miles and seems to be well taken care of, except that it may need a new clutch. 1) I have never owned a sports car, and was hoping some… --- ## [My truck is messing with my mind](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-truck-is-messing-with-my-mind/195547)
**Author:** [@Kennedy1963](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kennedy1963)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-truck-is-messing-with-my-mind/195547 "2024-08-03T23:52:52Z")
About a year ago i posted about an intermittent problem with my f150. Strangely it only acts up in august each year. Ive been driving it regularly the last few weeks. Its acted fine and i had not given any thought to the… --- ## [Golf mk7 reverse gear problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-mk7-reverse-gear-problem/191465)
**Author:** [@rokvnd2\_185854](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rokvnd2_185854)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-mk7-reverse-gear-problem/191465 "2024-08-03T21:42:57Z")
So I have a Golf MK7 2013 model with around 100k miles( it is a 5-speed manual, 1.2 TSI ) . I got it used like 4 months ago. And I had no issues until few days ago. I was parked and I went out with reverse normally, had… --- ## [Smb products and fuel injector cleaner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smb-products-and-fuel-injector-cleaner/195553)
**Author:** [@Defaultemode](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Defaultemode)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smb-products-and-fuel-injector-cleaner/195553 "2024-08-03T20:57:55Z")
Curious if anyone has experience or knowledge of the brand or their products in photo attached. Is this fuel injector cleaner safe? This brandnin general? How does this type compare to the Lucas fuel system treatments … --- ## [Nissan Almera dashboard problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-almera-dashboard-problem/195550)
**Author:** [@turbourpo\_190834](https://community.cartalk.com/u/turbourpo_190834)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-almera-dashboard-problem/195550 "2024-08-03T21:29:43Z")
Hello I have a Nissan Almera N15 1.6 Gasoline GA16DE 1999 Automatic and there is a problem with the dashboard… When the engine is running, the fuel gauge goes to max (sometimes it shows correct reading), speedometer wo… --- ## [2019 Ford Edge - Feels like a misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-edge-feels-like-a-misfire/195569)
**Author:** [@ernestDeanlawrence](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ernestDeanlawrence)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-edge-feels-like-a-misfire/195569 "2024-08-03T18:55:58Z")
when accelerating car feels like is misfiring but it is not. all wheel drive screen shows it is in front wheel working only. when you reach cruising speed it will just about go away. the info screen never shows rear whee… --- ## [2019 Honda Ridgeline - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-ridgeline-transmission-issues/195317)
**Author:** [@ddrow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ddrow)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-ridgeline-transmission-issues/195317 "2024-08-03T02:21:37Z")
2019 Honda Ridgeline very rough shifting 5th and 6th gear. We have had it to the dealer a couple of times, and they have completed the software update which did not help Service Tech drove the vehicle and noticed the iss… --- ## [Advice for front end brake pads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-for-front-end-brake-pads/195450)
**Author:** [@Wingo22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wingo22)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-for-front-end-brake-pads/195450 "2024-08-02T06:13:45Z")
Hi all, Below is a picture our mechanic sent for my front brake pads. They need to be replaced and we are getting them done next week. I know very little about the topic and am just trying to educate myself for future … --- ## [Keeps reading knock sensor codes after changing both sensors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keeps-reading-knock-sensor-codes-after-changing-both-sensors/195537)
**Author:** [@michaelrutledge094\_190823](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaelrutledge094_190823)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keeps-reading-knock-sensor-codes-after-changing-both-sensors/195537 "2024-08-02T04:11:14Z")
I have changed both my knock sensors all my spark plugs and wires the check engine light goes off and I drove it over 115 miles to reset the not ready codes to get my car inspected once I get it down to one not ready whe… --- ## [Honda accord evap system and overheating problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-evap-system-and-overheating-problems/195543)
**Author:** [@Lpm1222](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lpm1222)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-evap-system-and-overheating-problems/195543 "2024-08-02T01:32:23Z")
Hello, i recently bought an 07 honda accord and its been having some problems with overheating. I pulled the codes and got p0497 and p0457. Its not the gas cap. At first i thought it was the evap system purge valve, bu… --- ## [Replace cv joint boot with split boot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-cv-joint-boot-with-split-boot/195515)
**Author:** [@earl.jo.c\_190801](https://community.cartalk.com/u/earl.jo.c_190801)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-cv-joint-boot-with-split-boot/195515 "2024-08-02T00:58:45Z")
I have a 2011 Santa Fe with torn inner CV joint boots. It seems the consensus is to forget the split-boot repair, let the joint deteriorate, and then replace. I’m pretty sure my boot tear is a new development - little t… --- ## [I have a hood bolt missing. the one i had needed to be tightened](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-a-hood-bolt-missing-the-one-i-had-needed-to-be-tightened/195140)
**Author:** [@itouring2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itouring2010)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-a-hood-bolt-missing-the-one-i-had-needed-to-be-tightened/195140 "2024-08-01T22:35:24Z")
formalities first this is a mazda 3 2010 i touring is this the culprit of my weird rattling noise? the leftside of hood only has one bolt. the rightside has both. the one singular bolt was loose and i tightened it. … --- ## [2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer -Please help me troubleshoot back up lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-trailblazer-please-help-me-troubleshoot-back-up-lights/195527)
**Author:** [@ivancuevas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ivancuevas)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-trailblazer-please-help-me-troubleshoot-back-up-lights/195527 "2024-08-01T21:41:59Z")
back up ligth do not work donot were are the fuss box is --- ## [Ambiguous car-repair terminology](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ambiguous-car-repair-terminology/195486)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ambiguous-car-repair-terminology/195486 "2024-08-01T18:48:02Z")
I got to thinking about this topic b/c Tom and Ray hosted a caller on a recent podcast about a headliner. The caller said it was falling down and mussing up her hair, and asked how to get it to stay away from her hair … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=41) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=43)