# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=44 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 45 --- ## [Control arm bushings and stuff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/control-arm-bushings-and-stuff/195204)
**Author:** [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/control-arm-bushings-and-stuff/195204 "2024-07-18T20:21:08Z")
My '02 GMC Envoy with about 215K on it needs LCA bushings. No real surprise there as I’d imagine that they are the originals. I did not figure this out. I took it to a shop for some stuff including an alignment and th… --- ## [2022 Nissan Altima - Unintended acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-nissan-altima-unintended-acceleration/195307)
**Author:** [@Sheddricks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sheddricks)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 12:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-nissan-altima-unintended-acceleration/195307 "2024-07-18T12:08:27Z")
My wife visited her doctor’s office, and as she pulled up to the parking space putting her foot on the brakes, and the car took off jumping the barrier in place to stop cars. The car continued into the building before g… --- ## [OOPs, it's a 2005 Pontiac GTO](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oops-its-a-2005-pontiac-gto/195347)
**Author:** [@GrandMarquis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GrandMarquis)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oops-its-a-2005-pontiac-gto/195347 "2024-07-18T02:30:09Z")
Had to edit this after first posted and cigroller and davesmopar first responded. Error codes and part number(s) to follow. My brother’s car. Check Engine LIght has been on for years now. Car began to shake violently, … --- ## [Charging car battery, procedure for](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charging-car-battery-procedure-for/195182)
**Author:** [@Steve\_K1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve_K1)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2024, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charging-car-battery-procedure-for/195182 "2024-07-17T23:36:00Z")
Can I get a second set of eyes on a checklist for charging my car battery. (2011 Toyota Venza, if it matters.) Ensure battery charger (ATEC 10A BC 91090, whose user manual I couldn’t find online) is unplugged. Conn… --- ## [I just did my own oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-just-did-my-own-oil-change/195308)
**Author:** [@itouring2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itouring2010)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2024, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-just-did-my-own-oil-change/195308 "2024-07-17T22:59:41Z")
but there are droplets forming on oil filter so i provide these photos to ask whether the oil filter is leaking or not. i hand tightened oil filter and i tightened with fairly strong grip. i didnt use any tools to tigh… --- ## [Replaced belt tensioner - But still chirps and squeals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-belt-tensioner-but-still-chirps-and-squeals/195375)
**Author:** [@scj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scj)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2024, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-belt-tensioner-but-still-chirps-and-squeals/195375 "2024-07-17T21:32:34Z")
2015 Nissan Rogue - 108,000 miles - I just had the belt tensioner and a belt replaced. But there are chirps and really loud squeals when I’m driving. But it does stop usually after a mile or two. I’ve taken it in but the… --- ## [2012 Impala Police Package](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-impala-police-package/195373)
**Author:** [@GrandMarquis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GrandMarquis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2024, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-impala-police-package/195373 "2024-07-17T03:38:57Z")
Left Rear Tail Light Assembly. Need advice on purchase. Is this part integral to the unibody structure? Rock Auto offers several Is CAPA (available at Rock Auto.com) as good as OEM (GMPartsOutlet.net.)? OEM is twice… --- ## [2012ImpalaPoliceCar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012impalapolicecar/195348)
**Author:** [@GrandMarquis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GrandMarquis)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012impalapolicecar/195348 "2024-07-16T23:21:50Z")
Finally got around to having maintenance fix the kitchen faucet & the oven. He also put the fireplace back together after the dead bird incidence. So now I just have to have my broken tooth attended to, hopefully on Mo… --- ## [Shop fluid plastic squeeze bottles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shop-fluid-plastic-squeeze-bottles/195252)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shop-fluid-plastic-squeeze-bottles/195252 "2024-07-16T22:05:20Z")
I expect some of you diy’ers have this same shop problem: The fluids in your plastic squeeze bottles gets pumped out by the changes in temperature if you forget to loosen the caps. Is there an easy remedy? --- ## [Stuck Thermostat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-thermostat/195338)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-thermostat/195338 "2024-07-14T20:43:17Z")
I have a 2005 Buick Century with a 3.1L engine. Here’s my problem: The engine takes too long to warm up in cold winter weather. It runs too hot in the summer. The radiator fans are working at both high and low speeds. Is… --- ## [How to open the butterfly valve without forcing it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-open-the-butterfly-valve-without-forcing-it/195346)
**Author:** [@Ray-O\_Vac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray-O_Vac)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 5:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-open-the-butterfly-valve-without-forcing-it/195346 "2024-07-14T05:52:25Z")
2007 Nissan Versa AT 126K 1.8DOHC I am cleaning the throttle body. This car has electronic control on throttle. Resetting the throttle in this car is kind of a PITA (I’ve done it before). So I’m hoping to clean the i… --- ## [How to pinpoint cause of surge and stall with OBD2 device?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-pinpoint-cause-of-surge-and-stall-with-obd2-device/195324)
**Author:** [@Ray-O\_Vac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray-O_Vac)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 5:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-pinpoint-cause-of-surge-and-stall-with-obd2-device/195324 "2024-07-14T05:45:03Z")
Hi All! 2007 Nissan Versa 1.8 DOHC 126Kmiles automatic. No recent check-engine lights. I have a basic OBD2 diagnostic scanner. How can I use that to pinpoint the following problem? Last couple days, experienced inter… --- ## [2013 Toyota Tundra 4WD Truck - Rubbing sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-tundra-4wd-truck-rubbing-sound/195345)
**Author:** [@Downtowncowboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Downtowncowboy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-tundra-4wd-truck-rubbing-sound/195345 "2024-07-13T20:37:21Z")
I drive a 2013 Tundra Rock Warrior. Within the last month I’ve noticed a metalic rubbing sound coming from the front wheel area. I usually hear the noise at between 15 - 30- mph. I’ve even had my neighbor verify the nois… --- ## [Ac receiver access](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-receiver-access/195315)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-receiver-access/195315 "2024-07-11T13:17:32Z")
I couldn’t find ac low side fill port on kids ford focus. I figured it would be on suction line. Turns out port is on top of receiver which is behind wheel well liner for front fender. My equinox has receiver behind head… --- ## [2017 Toyota Camry - TPMS sensor issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-camry-tpms-sensor-issue/195342)
**Author:** [@Tyrone27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tyrone27)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-camry-tpms-sensor-issue/195342 "2024-07-12T23:16:29Z")
I had my tires replaced and now my low pressure sensor is on and the repair shops is saying that their machine to reset the sensor is down for repair. Are they obligated to get my car fixed somewhere else or do I have to… --- ## [Ford recalls more than 30K Mustangs due to steering issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-recalls-more-than-30k-mustangs-due-to-steering-issue/195323)
**Author:** [@STZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/STZ)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 12:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-recalls-more-than-30k-mustangs-due-to-steering-issue/195323 "2024-07-12T12:01:52Z")
More than 30,700 Ford Mustangs are being recalled in response to a problem that could cause unintentional turning of their steering wheels. We’re literally building cars with a video game controller for steering…and t… --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Colorado - Car does not like my taste in music](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-colorado-car-does-not-like-my-taste-in-music/195322)
**Author:** [@lou29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lou29)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 6:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-colorado-car-does-not-like-my-taste-in-music/195322 "2024-07-12T06:07:19Z")
Radio randomly changes stations. --- ## [Kia Wiring Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-wiring-problem/194695)
**Author:** [@tbotnik\_178488](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tbotnik_178488)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-wiring-problem/194695 "2024-07-11T21:45:26Z")
I have a 2006 KIA Sedona. We’ve had multi\[le electrical problems due to the substndard plastics that have the cars electrical connectors crumbling in your hands when working on certain problems Our first issues with thi… --- ## [2021 Toyota RAV4 - Coolant flush?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-toyota-rav4-coolant-flush/195121)
**Author:** [@Bri10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bri10)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-toyota-rav4-coolant-flush/195121 "2024-07-11T18:17:11Z")
I was told to get coolant flush done - my car is 2021 Toyota RAV4 ( 45K ) … is it necessary to get it done now ? Or wait till later ? --- ## [Transverse oriented engines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transverse-oriented-engines/195226)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transverse-oriented-engines/195226 "2024-07-11T14:41:19Z")
Most front wheel drive vehicles with transverse engines seem to have the front of the engine pointing toward the passenger side, and the rear of the engine & transmission to the driver’s side. Why not the other way aro… --- ## [Volt trunk repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volt-trunk-repair/195299)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2024, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volt-trunk-repair/195299 "2024-07-08T18:47:21Z")
My nephew just arrived for the weekend and the trunk latch hook is loose. It’s held in place by a couple of torx screws and they are both loose. We need to remove the plastic fascia peel that covers it to gain access to … --- ## [2011 Toyota Camry Strange AC Failing Symptoms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-camry-strange-ac-failing-symptoms/195292)
**Author:** [@ArgosNoble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArgosNoble)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-camry-strange-ac-failing-symptoms/195292 "2024-07-09T16:02:54Z")
Hello All! I have a 2011 Toyota Camry LE 2.5L 4Cyl. 2ARFE Engine. My AC seems to be failing. It wont blow cool air even if the ambient temperature is 82F even if I drive the car for like 45 minutes. But I stumbled on … --- ## [Can’t Find EGR Valve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-t-find-egr-valve/195300)
**Author:** [@tidbito\_183342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tidbito_183342)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-t-find-egr-valve/195300 "2024-07-09T03:39:44Z")
Have a 2022 Nissan Rogue S AWD. Throwing a P04AF code. Was running a little sluggish this week but wasn’t coding until today. Want to pull the EGR and try and clean it but I can’t for the life of me find the stupid thin… --- ## [2010 Toyota Camry Intermittent A/C Not Working/Blowing Cold Issue - Fix may apply to many other vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-camry-intermittent-a-c-not-working-blowing-cold-issue-fix-may-apply-to-many-other-vehicles/195305)
**Author:** [@STZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/STZ)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2024, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-camry-intermittent-a-c-not-working-blowing-cold-issue-fix-may-apply-to-many-other-vehicles/195305 "2024-07-08T21:04:44Z")
\*\*I had a very intermittent/random “A/C not blowing cold” problem that progressively became worse over a ~6 month period; When the A/C worked, it was ~40 degrees out the vents. When you least expected it, and needed it,… --- ## [Oil leaking on spark plugs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leaking-on-spark-plugs/195210)
**Author:** [@919Blazer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/919Blazer)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2024, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leaking-on-spark-plugs/195210 "2024-07-08T04:52:23Z")
I have a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4 cyl with 214,000 miles. A few days ago my car was running rough and I got a misfire code. I opened the cover and took out the spark plugs and a few of them got oil on them. It looks l… --- ## [2017 Ford Explorer - How can I update GPS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-explorer-how-can-i-update-gps/195279)
**Author:** [@Lilly23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lilly23)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2024, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-explorer-how-can-i-update-gps/195279 "2024-07-06T19:24:55Z")
How can update the GPS --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Impala - Needs plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-impala-needs-plugs/195259)
**Author:** [@gregmcfarland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gregmcfarland)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2024, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-impala-needs-plugs/195259 "2024-07-06T15:03:41Z")
2014 chevy impala needs spark plugs replaced --- ## [Car Jolt Forward While Braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-jolt-forward-while-braking/195294)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2024, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-jolt-forward-while-braking/195294 "2024-07-05T21:40:23Z")
2013 Subaru Forester Recently did all four sets of brake pads and rotors. Newer calipers. Have driven maybe 300 miles since. Car is jolting or leaping forward a little while braking. Slight vibration in steering wheel.… --- ## [2014 Toyota RAV4 - Rattles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-rav4-rattles/195231)
**Author:** [@Discussed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Discussed)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2024, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-rav4-rattles/195231 "2024-07-04T16:31:09Z")
Something came loose in the sun roof of my Rav 4 and rattles every time I hit a bump. Is this common for Rav 4’s ? How difficult is it to fix ? --- ## [2018 Dodge Durango - Touch screen options](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-dodge-durango-touch-screen-options/195269)
**Author:** [@NiceguyEddie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NiceguyEddie)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2024, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-dodge-durango-touch-screen-options/195269 "2024-07-04T13:20:55Z")
Radio touch screen goes crazy. Replacing it cost $2,500. Any cheeper alternative? Thanks [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=43) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=45)