# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=453 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 454 --- ## [Catalytic Converter Life Expectancy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-life-expectancy/43896)
**Author:** [@Rick1947](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rick1947)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-life-expectancy/43896 "2019-12-21T04:05:53Z")
I have 1994 Toyota 4runner that I bought new many years ago. It has 226K on it and seems to have been a little less powerful at highway speeds (70 mph and above) over the last couple of years. Tuning and other maintena… --- ## [Two- day-old 2019 Jeep Wrangler already has problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-day-old-2019-jeep-wrangler-already-has-problems/154863)
**Author:** [@annie29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/annie29)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-day-old-2019-jeep-wrangler-already-has-problems/154863 "2019-12-21T04:07:24Z")
had my Jeep Wrangler Sahara two days. lights on dash go on and off by themselves. interior light switches on. screens turn dark. in reverse, screen turns black. so worried i have purchased a bad car. --- ## [Change Oil light won’t turn off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-oil-light-won-t-turn-off/155063)
**Author:** [@Beth.Knapp14\_143024](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beth.Knapp14_143024)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-oil-light-won-t-turn-off/155063 "2019-12-21T04:01:57Z")
2001 Chevy Silverado check oil light wont turn off after oil change. I have tried turning the key to run, pumping accelerator 3x The message flashes and then turns off, but still returns when I start the truck again. Any… --- ## [Help with 1996 s10 v6 4.3l](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-1996-s10-v6-4-3l/152338)
**Author:** [@Frank\_Barajas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frank_Barajas)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-1996-s10-v6-4-3l/152338 "2019-12-21T03:28:36Z")
Please if anyone can tell me what i need to do to solve this issue. I am uploading plenty of pictures and will upload more if needed.https: //gofile.io/?c=hF9sy3 --- ## [2004 Hyundai Sonata Automatic Transmission Shifting Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-sonata-automatic-transmission-shifting-problem/84907)
**Author:** [@Black6dog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Black6dog)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-sonata-automatic-transmission-shifting-problem/84907 "2019-12-21T01:25:12Z")
Hey guys, So my Hyundai Sonata has had this weird shifting business for the past couple weeks (definitely should have taken care of it sooner but I've just avoiding driving it in the mean time). Basically it's best de… --- ## [What’s the average tire pressure for 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-s-the-average-tire-pressure-for-2014-chevrolet-silverado-1500/155044)
**Author:** [@MannyLezcano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MannyLezcano)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-s-the-average-tire-pressure-for-2014-chevrolet-silverado-1500/155044 "2019-12-20T23:43:09Z")
What is the average tire pressure im 32 degree faranheight weather? --- ## [Need an opinion on what this sounds like](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-an-opinion-on-what-this-sounds-like/154999)
**Author:** [@Johny\_Booyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johny_Booyy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-an-opinion-on-what-this-sounds-like/154999 "2019-12-20T23:52:54Z")
2 nights ago I was driving and I noticed a repetitive tapping sound coming from my front right wheel area. It starts at around 40mph and gets louder as I drive faster. Turning and braking didn’t affect it at all. The onl… --- ## [Will giving another vehicle multiple jump starts damage my battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-giving-another-vehicle-multiple-jump-starts-damage-my-battery/42293)
**Author:** [@TMoe17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TMoe17)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-giving-another-vehicle-multiple-jump-starts-damage-my-battery/42293 "2019-12-20T21:41:49Z")
My step-father's car needs to have a jump start every cold morning; which ends up being a least 3 days a week. I am concerned that constantly using my car to jump start his will damage my battery. --- ## [1968/72 Pontiac Firebird #1576864585](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1968-72-pontiac-firebird-1576864585/155057)
**Author:** [@MarkImig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkImig)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1968-72-pontiac-firebird-1576864585/155057 "2019-12-20T21:24:45Z")
I ask this question on behalf of my father who is to stubborn to ask any one. So my dad has a “68” firebird with a 400 motor. however it is more of a 72 since the motor, trany, etc, is from the 72. I would like to fix it… --- ## [A Battery Acid Substitute](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-battery-acid-substitute/20324)
**Author:** [@deepplaid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deepplaid)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-battery-acid-substitute/20324 "2019-12-20T17:40:41Z")
CAN DISTILLED WATER, BOUGHT OFF THE SHELF, BE USED IN PLACE OF ACTUAL BATTERY ACID. I HEARD IF YOU "THAW" OUT SOME ICE TRAYS, THAT WATER THROUGH THE THAWING PROCESS, THEN BECOMES DISTILLED WATER,AND COULD BE USED IN A… --- ## [2001 Honda CRV- noobie mistakes/question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-crv-noobie-mistakes-question/154966)
**Author:** [@julesdh2011\_161101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/julesdh2011_161101)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-crv-noobie-mistakes-question/154966 "2019-12-20T17:06:05Z")
Hi guys, first of all, I know nothing about cars, and yes I made the mistake of buying a second hand car without getting a mechanic to look it over. Quick question: the 2001 Honda CRV I just bought, I took it to the mec… --- ## [1998 Ford Taurus - Water pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-taurus-water-pump/154922)
**Author:** [@Abby25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Abby25)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 4:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-taurus-water-pump/154922 "2019-12-20T04:41:25Z")
My husband just recently bought this car and the guy told him that he had just put a new water pump on. Keep in mind y’all this car is loud as heck. I mean its a beast. But it goes lol anyways we to grocery store and otw… --- ## [2005 Chevy Uplander LT electrical trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-uplander-lt-electrical-trouble/154837)
**Author:** [@scahayward3\_161019](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scahayward3_161019)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-uplander-lt-electrical-trouble/154837 "2019-12-20T04:00:40Z")
2005 Chevy Uplander. I have tested the altinator, got a new battery. Then went and tested my fuses with it off and half of them light up and even some where no fuse should be anyone know what my problem is --- ## ['04 Camry wierd shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-camry-wierd-shift/153062)
**Author:** [@37chev](https://community.cartalk.com/u/37chev)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-camry-wierd-shift/153062 "2019-12-20T03:56:11Z")
Our '04 Camry V6 was bought new and has 223K miles on it. Has been extremely reliable ( well maintained). From the day I bought it it has to “think about” what to do if I need to accelerate suddenly from stopped. I’ve a… --- ## [Shaking when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaking-when-accelerating/154896)
**Author:** [@Danney\_Stipes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danney_Stipes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaking-when-accelerating/154896 "2019-12-20T03:49:14Z")
I have a ford expedition 2001 5.4L v8 and when im going 60-70 and accelerating everything vibrates, when idleing the truck tries to die and sometimes does, ive replace the air filter the idle air control valve and the ma… --- ## [Cant figure out whats wrong with my 96 nissan pickup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-figure-out-whats-wrong-with-my-96-nissan-pickup/155011)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_Ventimiglia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrew_Ventimiglia)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-figure-out-whats-wrong-with-my-96-nissan-pickup/155011 "2019-12-20T03:29:39Z")
Was driving my 96 nissan pickup speakers i just replaced went out, then the radio died an then the truck started to jerk an shake when hitting the gas it died on me then wouldnt crank just clicks. Side note iv just repla… --- ## [No Acceleration 6th Gear, low Acceleration on 5th](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-acceleration-6th-gear-low-acceleration-on-5th/154937)
**Author:** [@kjgzone\_161081](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kjgzone_161081)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-acceleration-6th-gear-low-acceleration-on-5th/154937 "2019-12-20T02:37:32Z")
Hi, This is my first post so I hope I’m in the right place, I am currently the owner of a 2015 Chevrolet Trax, it has 31000 KMs and I have bought it used so I don’t have any warranty and am bringing it to a mechanic tom… --- ## [Engine squealed when trying to start and then died, wont crank over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-squealed-when-trying-to-start-and-then-died-wont-crank-over/154947)
**Author:** [@Rickyspencer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rickyspencer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-squealed-when-trying-to-start-and-then-died-wont-crank-over/154947 "2019-12-20T02:09:39Z")
Wouldnt let me put make and model but its an 06 sonata 200k miles. I went to start my car up this morning it made a quick squealing noise and then died immediately after. Battery is not dead and car will still not crank … --- ## [06 VW Passat speaker replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-vw-passat-speaker-replacement/154958)
**Author:** [@davidheyburn1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidheyburn1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-vw-passat-speaker-replacement/154958 "2019-12-19T21:22:09Z")
I’m looking to replace the door speakers in my 06 VW Passat. I have 6.5in Boss speakers which are stated to fit my car. My question is what mounting brackets and/or wiring harnesses do I need to complete the install? I’m… --- ## [2010 Mazda CX-7 - white smoke after overfilling oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-cx-7-white-smoke-after-overfilling-oil/154986)
**Author:** [@RICHARDSON54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RICHARDSON54)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-cx-7-white-smoke-after-overfilling-oil/154986 "2019-12-19T19:39:17Z")
overfilled oil now have white smoke when I hard as accelerate… --- ## [2002 Honda Odyssey - Battery, brake and all door lights on and won't go off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-odyssey-battery-brake-and-all-door-lights-on-and-wont-go-off/86978)
**Author:** [@tkv555](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tkv555)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-odyssey-battery-brake-and-all-door-lights-on-and-wont-go-off/86978 "2019-12-19T19:38:44Z")
Hello today while driving back from work I noticed that the Battery, brake and all door light lights are on and it will not go away. I have tried restarting it and it didn't helped. BTW this happened about two weeks ago … --- ## [Electrical Issues - 2013 Chrysler 200 xl](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-issues-2013-chrysler-200-xl/154957)
**Author:** [@joshuavirtue1991\_161095](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joshuavirtue1991_161095)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-issues-2013-chrysler-200-xl/154957 "2019-12-19T19:33:04Z")
I recently bought a 2013 Chrysler 200 xl. It runs great, but there have been some electrical issues. Every once in awhile the headlights will flicker on and off at a consistent rhythm (meaning they turn on and off at ste… --- ## [Water sloshing sound behind dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-sloshing-sound-behind-dash/154968)
**Author:** [@S.pickins1\_150767](https://community.cartalk.com/u/S.pickins1_150767)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-sloshing-sound-behind-dash/154968 "2019-12-19T16:21:41Z")
Yesterday I bought a 2002 Chevy cavalier with a little over 66k miles. When I went to check it out it looked to be in good condition and drove well enough for a 17 year old car that I don’t intend on driving long distanc… --- ## [2014 Mazda CX-9 check engine lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mazda-cx-9-check-engine-lights/154976)
**Author:** [@Ali04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ali04)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mazda-cx-9-check-engine-lights/154976 "2019-12-19T15:47:34Z")
check engine lights pop up on the dash board what could be the problem ? --- ## [2004 F-550 super Duty 6.0 deisel, power stroke, won't start after change fuel filters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-f-550-super-duty-6-0-deisel-power-stroke-wont-start-after-change-fuel-filters/119408)
**Author:** [@Yumin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yumin)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-f-550-super-duty-6-0-deisel-power-stroke-wont-start-after-change-fuel-filters/119408 "2019-12-19T15:44:36Z")
2004 F-550 super Duty, 6.0 diesel engine, V8, power stroke, won’t start after change fuel filters, what’s wrong? any help is appreciated. --- ## [Honda oil life indicator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-oil-life-indicator/144584)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-oil-life-indicator/144584 "2019-12-19T14:35:57Z")
I have a 2019 Honda CRV with the 1.5L turbo engine. My previous car was a 2011 Honda CRV with a non-turbo engine. I am finding that the oil life % indicator on the new one is dropping much faster than it did on the old o… --- ## [2015 Nissan Altima - Trans valve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-altima-trans-valve/154918)
**Author:** [@TimJohnson07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimJohnson07)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-altima-trans-valve/154918 "2019-12-19T14:35:30Z")
I’m going in for my 60,000 mile maintenance. My mechanic wants to do a transmission fluid flush, but said that there’s an error code related to the transmission valve body, and that doing a flush right now would risk rui… --- ## [2008 Mazda 6i airbag code 19](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-6i-airbag-code-19/154737)
**Author:** [@Apnolasco\_157122](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Apnolasco_157122)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-6i-airbag-code-19/154737 "2019-12-19T13:12:11Z")
I was driving home this morning when I noticed the airbag light was on. When I got home I counted the flashes and the code was code 19. There is not a lot of information regarding this code for my specific car. Some plac… --- ## [2019 Subaru Forester navigation loses phone connectivity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-forester-navigation-loses-phone-connectivity/151451)
**Author:** [@BarbaraTurney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarbaraTurney)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-forester-navigation-loses-phone-connectivity/151451 "2019-12-19T12:15:23Z")
The connectivity between my car and my phone never works correctly from “fix” to “fix”. The dealership rep will reboot my phone, check settings, clean out programs, and such. We drive around locally and it works for awh… --- ## [Chasing advice for 1976 Volvo (244 GL) that mysteriously broke down today](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chasing-advice-for-1976-volvo-244-gl-that-mysteriously-broke-down-today/154901)
**Author:** [@jon.mccluskey\_161059](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jon.mccluskey_161059)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 9:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chasing-advice-for-1976-volvo-244-gl-that-mysteriously-broke-down-today/154901 "2019-12-19T09:14:08Z")
G’day everyone. New to the community. I recently purchased a 1976 244 GL Volvo that’s sat idle for 12 months. She wouldn’t start, but immediately did with a jump start. Battery was dead, so I replaced it. Ran smoothly … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=452) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=454)