# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=436 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 437 --- ## [2014 Honda Civic Sdn - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-civic-sdn-cel/156705)
**Author:** [@EarlChafins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EarlChafins)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2020, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-civic-sdn-cel/156705 "2020-01-17T16:29:25Z")
My check engine light comes on goes off, currently on. It has 146k miles. Last year I replaced one of the sensors related to the vacuum in the tank. I was told to stop topping it off. It was off for 6 months or so, but … --- ## [2014 RAM 1500 shut down after 4-5 seconds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ram-1500-shut-down-after-4-5-seconds/156654)
**Author:** [@WallyTurner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WallyTurner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2020, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ram-1500-shut-down-after-4-5-seconds/156654 "2020-01-17T14:33:23Z")
Cranked the 2014 Ram 1500 ecodiesel truck in my driveway. Ran for 4-5 seconds and shut down. Will not restart without starting fluid. Any help will be appreciated. --- ## [2001 Chevrolet 2500 slows like it’s about to die](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-2500-slows-like-it-s-about-to-die/156629)
**Author:** [@MarilynCaldas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarilynCaldas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2020, 5:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-2500-slows-like-it-s-about-to-die/156629 "2020-01-16T05:40:36Z")
Truck seems to slow down randomly like it’s trying to die and then just as randomly take off like a major burst of speed. The EGR valve. Fuel filter, and fuel pump have been replaced within the last 30 days but it contin… --- ## [Oil wont come out of plug but filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-wont-come-out-of-plug-but-filter/156277)
**Author:** [@Cody\_Schroeder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cody_Schroeder)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2020, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-wont-come-out-of-plug-but-filter/156277 "2020-01-17T12:15:13Z")
I have a 2013 nissan Altima sv 4 cyl. For the past 2 times I did a oil change it would not come out of the oil plug but if I take off the filter (and rev) the car it pours out. Nothing seems to be obstructing the oilpan … --- ## [Does Subaru have a oil burning problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-subaru-have-a-oil-burning-problem/156183)
**Author:** [@alexlau.ny\_161870](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexlau.ny_161870)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2020, 12:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-subaru-have-a-oil-burning-problem/156183 "2020-01-17T12:08:22Z")
Does Subaru Forester have a oil burning issue? My two friends and my son have Forester between 1 to 5 years old. The oil burning light would go on 4-5000 miles requiring adding a new quarter of synthetic oil. That’s pre… --- ## [Trickle Charger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trickle-charger/156623)
**Author:** [@golferdude](https://community.cartalk.com/u/golferdude)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2020, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trickle-charger/156623 "2020-01-17T04:51:54Z")
Storing my 2019 Subaru Outback for Jan thru April in Chicago. Can I just disconnect battery or would it be better to hook\_up a trickle charger.? --- ## [Honda Odyssey motor mount problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-motor-mount-problem/19345)
**Author:** [@vknowles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vknowles)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2020, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-motor-mount-problem/19345 "2020-01-17T04:38:58Z")
My Honda dealer just found two broken motor mounts on our 2004 Odyssey at about 65,000 miles. He says they are finding broken motor mounts frequently on the Odysseys in the 60,000-100,000 mile range, even though they are… --- ## [Could mount problem cause misfire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-mount-problem-cause-misfire/156608)
**Author:** [@JeanMiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeanMiller)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2020, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-mount-problem-cause-misfire/156608 "2020-01-17T04:23:18Z")
My car started shaking like crazy, I bought a micromechanic and downloaded the app and ran the diagnostic on my car and it said two of the cyl. were misfireing. I took it to the dealership and the tested it and said th… --- ## [Antifreeze leaking from front of engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antifreeze-leaking-from-front-of-engine/49172)
**Author:** [@denny9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/denny9)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2010, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antifreeze-leaking-from-front-of-engine/49172 "2010-05-22T22:46:36Z")
99 Chevy Suburban. I had a coolant leak from what I thought was a bad water pump, so I replaced it. I still have a leak and appears to be coming from the cover behind the water pump but its hard to tell. I don't see any … --- ## [2001 Ford Ranger Frame Damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-frame-damage/156284)
**Author:** [@Matt\_Laskey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt_Laskey)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2020, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-frame-damage/156284 "2020-01-16T23:56:44Z")
I have a 2001 Ford ranger with ~130k miles on it. I live in the north east, so typical rust underneath. I’m also the second owner and have had no accidents. The previous owner was an older gentleman that put about 20k … --- ## [Help With Lancer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-lancer/156634)
**Author:** [@Riley\_Butler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Riley_Butler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2020, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-lancer/156634 "2020-01-16T23:25:42Z")
Hey, Me and the boys purchased a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Coupe for lemons racing. It started and ran well. However we took apart interior including all of the dash. When we went to start the car up it turns over but does… --- ## [Engine is smoking/weird smell after driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-is-smoking-weird-smell-after-driving/156637)
**Author:** [@chrischris011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chrischris011)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2020, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-is-smoking-weird-smell-after-driving/156637 "2020-01-16T20:56:57Z")
I’m attaching a video of what’s happening: Link: https://youtu.be/-pQuE\_S4blc Any advice? I’m taking it to the shop, but I love to check the forum first so I can point them in the right direction. Dodge Avenger 08 --- ## [Shaking 2000 Mercury Sable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaking-2000-mercury-sable/156651)
**Author:** [@SabraNeely](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SabraNeely)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2020, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaking-2000-mercury-sable/156651 "2020-01-16T19:54:47Z")
My car started shaking badly side to side while driving about 50 miles per hour. It got worse once I stopped at the light. I thought I had a flat but realized I didn’t once I stopped --- ## [2021 Ford Mustang repeat exhaust leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ford-mustang-repeat-exhaust-leaks/156645)
**Author:** [@EvWimena30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EvWimena30)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2020, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ford-mustang-repeat-exhaust-leaks/156645 "2020-01-16T19:47:42Z")
exhaust manifold bolts keep lostening and causing exhaust leak. A “frankenstein” street build, i.e. 302 Mustang motor, four speed auto-overdrive transmission, 1948 chopped and dropped Ford coupe. --- ## [Front end wobble, can't pin it down!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-wobble-cant-pin-it-down/156595)
**Author:** [@Noahdanielens\_162135](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noahdanielens_162135)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2020, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-wobble-cant-pin-it-down/156595 "2020-01-16T19:09:19Z")
Hello! Sorry the select Vehicle make and model isn’t working while creating this post but my dad has a 2005 Honda Accord Automatic V6 Sedan with 217k miles on it. I’ve tried making a post on the honda-tech fourms but I c… --- ## [Fix-a-Flat for sidewall leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-a-flat-for-sidewall-leak/156126)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2020, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-a-flat-for-sidewall-leak/156126 "2020-01-16T17:36:49Z")
I might have a leak in my tire’s sidewall. My repair shop said they can’t fix it; I’d have to buy a new tire. Will Fix-a-Flat work? Thanks! --- ## [Starting ignition without Transponder Key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-ignition-without-transponder-key/79641)
**Author:** [@Tom60062](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom60062)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2020, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-ignition-without-transponder-key/79641 "2020-01-16T17:10:14Z")
Hello Car Talk Community, I have a 2006 Dodge Stratus and recently lost my transponder key for my ignition. I do have a spare key cut but it doesn't have a chip in it, I can only use it to unlock the doors and open the… --- ## [2018 Ford F-150 - Mirror dance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-mirror-dance/156580)
**Author:** [@Mat11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mat11)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2020, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-mirror-dance/156580 "2020-01-16T16:16:55Z")
When using the (and possibly at other times as well) door mounted driver position presets the exterior mirrors can go into this rapid uncontrolled movement phase which can last 2-3 seconds or at times 8-10 seconds. --- ## [2011 Lexus LS 460 - Mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lexus-ls-460-mileage/156585)
**Author:** [@LeonardZamkoff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeonardZamkoff)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2020, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lexus-ls-460-mileage/156585 "2020-01-16T13:01:41Z")
Mileage is always 11\>12 mpg. Is that normal for the model? About 80% of my driving is short distances, 20% at highway speeds (70mph). --- ## [Burning rubber/plastic smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-rubber-plastic-smell/156606)
**Author:** [@heiman44\_162145](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heiman44_162145)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2020, 5:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-rubber-plastic-smell/156606 "2020-01-16T05:42:34Z")
I recently bought a 2009 honda civic sdn that had some maintenance done before I purchased it. Everything seems to be running in order, no lights or codes etc but I have found that after a drive I get out and theres a bu… --- ## [Cricket Sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cricket-sound/27160)
**Author:** [@marona](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marona)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2020, 4:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cricket-sound/27160 "2020-01-16T04:21:40Z")
Hi guys. Love to laugh on Saturdays w/you! '99 4cyl Honda Accord EX. Have non-stop cricket sound when accelerating. Sometimes stops when I'm decelerating (sp?) and go down to 20mph. I bought new tires, and had guys tig… --- ## [2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Am I crazy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-grand-cherokee-am-i-crazy/156610)
**Author:** [@BruceDoxey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BruceDoxey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2020, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-grand-cherokee-am-i-crazy/156610 "2020-01-16T02:39:09Z")
Hi guys, my old jeep does not steer as precisely as it used to. I had a dealer check it out… normal. I had a tire store take a look… again the verdict was: normal. The other thing is, I had to add power steering fluid… --- ## [2015 Kia Optima - brake squeal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-optima-brake-squeal/156603)
**Author:** [@WilliamGolder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamGolder)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-optima-brake-squeal/156603 "2020-01-15T23:57:06Z")
Every morning when backing out of my garage, I hear very loud squealing sound. Sounds like front brakes are bad, but I have had three different places check the brakes, and they all say my brakes are good. This only happ… --- ## [2000 Ford E150 - Random misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-e150-random-misfire/156589)
**Author:** [@dennis38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dennis38)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2020, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-e150-random-misfire/156589 "2020-01-16T02:14:49Z")
random misfire around 30 miles per hr. and 55 or 60 mph 2000 ford 4.6 v8 135,000 miles --- ## [2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Shifter doesn’t always slide into gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-cobalt-shifter-doesn-t-always-slide-into-gear/156435)
**Author:** [@CarolKeating](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolKeating)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2020, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-cobalt-shifter-doesn-t-always-slide-into-gear/156435 "2020-01-16T02:10:48Z")
The problem I have is that sometimes my shifter won’t slide into gear. Sometimes im sitting in the parking space and I cannot put it in Reverse. Sometimes I can and I get down the road and or goes into gear just fine but… --- ## [Strange noises](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-noises/156611)
**Author:** [@Angela\_Bradley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angela_Bradley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2020, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-noises/156611 "2020-01-16T02:01:26Z")
Angela\_Bradley 4h Hi there so it appears I have a chirping sound coming from my car. I have a 96 Toyota Avalon I was involved in a front-end collision a couple months back and had to replace a few items in the fron… --- ## [2005 Dodge Neon/SX 2.0 grinding noise on startup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-neon-sx-2-0-grinding-noise-on-startup/154821)
**Author:** [@Lynn53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lynn53)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2020, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-neon-sx-2-0-grinding-noise-on-startup/154821 "2020-01-16T00:43:45Z")
Hi folks, bit of a long description so I’ll keep it to bullet points: • 2005 Dodge SX2.0 (Canadian car; Neon in the States, I believe), 196,500 kms, auto transmission, not SRT • Original owner, mostly city driving, acc… --- ## [2011 RAM 1500 - Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ram-1500-misfire/156568)
**Author:** [@Freddy49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Freddy49)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ram-1500-misfire/156568 "2020-01-15T22:50:41Z")
cylinder #5 misfire coil replaced fuel injector replaced compression is good what could be? --- ## [Will engine oil mixed with gasoline ruin a car motor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-engine-oil-mixed-with-gasoline-ruin-a-car-motor/59353)
**Author:** [@Brett.lemmon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brett.lemmon)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-engine-oil-mixed-with-gasoline-ruin-a-car-motor/59353 "2020-01-15T23:22:30Z")
My son was low on gas one day and grabbed 2.5 gallon plastic container holding a mixture of gasoline and oil for the chain saw. Shortly there after the car began running harder and harder back firing etc. until it would… --- ## [2007 Volkswagen Jetta - Brake issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volkswagen-jetta-brake-issue/156592)
**Author:** [@Sunil49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sunil49)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volkswagen-jetta-brake-issue/156592 "2020-01-15T22:52:01Z")
I installed a new set of rear brake pads and rotor on my car. I noticed one of the caliper piston is not pushing out of the caliper after pumping the brake padel a few time and adjusting the handbrake cable, Now there’s… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=435) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=437)