# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=456 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 457 --- ## [2000 Nissan Xterra - stutters on start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-xterra-stutters-on-start/154700)
**Author:** [@LeeMBlackhoop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeeMBlackhoop)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2019, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-xterra-stutters-on-start/154700 "2019-12-15T14:08:02Z")
I have this 2000 Nissan xterra and every time I start the engine. It seems to stutter and will not move.I put the car in neutral and wait five minutes and the engine seems fine and ok to go.The dealers gave up on … --- ## [Are You Up-To-Date On The Chrysler Transmissions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-you-up-to-date-on-the-chrysler-transmissions/154653)
**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2019, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-you-up-to-date-on-the-chrysler-transmissions/154653 "2019-12-15T13:58:33Z")
Tester --- ## [2006 Toyota Prius - Misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-prius-misfires/154666)
**Author:** [@tonystrickland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tonystrickland)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2019, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-prius-misfires/154666 "2019-12-15T03:29:38Z")
engine’s #2 and#4 are misfiring, what needs to be done/replaced? --- ## [2011 Buick LaCrosse - CEL O2 sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-lacrosse-cel-o2-sensor/154686)
**Author:** [@WeldonCampbell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WeldonCampbell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2019, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-lacrosse-cel-o2-sensor/154686 "2019-12-15T03:02:52Z")
check engine light on showing o2 sensor --- ## [2001 Toyota Tacoma knocks when AC belt is tightened](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-tacoma-knocks-when-ac-belt-is-tightened/154658)
**Author:** [@PaulHall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulHall)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2019, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-tacoma-knocks-when-ac-belt-is-tightened/154658 "2019-12-15T03:01:25Z")
Previous owner had disconnected the AC My mechanic hooked it up but when the belt is tightened it make a knocking sound louder when under load. He could not find the cause. When the belt is loosened it goes away. The t… --- ## [Automatic Transmission Fluid question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-fluid-question/154692)
**Author:** [@nsmodi73\_151512](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nsmodi73_151512)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2019, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-fluid-question/154692 "2019-12-15T02:56:43Z")
Hi all I have a 2011 Honda Accord v6. I need to top up the transmission fluid. The manual says to only use Honda ATF DW-1, which I’ve done before to top up the fluid. However, now at Canadian Tire, they don’t sell the … --- ## [2018 Subaru Legacy battery dies every two days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-legacy-battery-dies-every-two-days/154694)
**Author:** [@Marlene03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marlene03)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2019, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-legacy-battery-dies-every-two-days/154694 "2019-12-15T02:55:04Z")
2018 Legacy Dead battery every 2 days for 2 weeks now. Dealership would not replace it today because it registers as a good battery. --- ## [2006 Audi A3 - Just $7K](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-audi-a3-just-7k/154604)
**Author:** [@cfreiberger\_160867](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cfreiberger_160867)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2019, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-audi-a3-just-7k/154604 "2019-12-15T01:49:29Z")
My Mom has a 2006 Audi A3 which was purchased new from a dealer, which has roughly 10,000 miles on it. Obviously is has not been driven much. Over the past several years, she has had to replace the timing belt, and in th… --- ## [2007 BMW 3 Series - Plastic in my intake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-3-series-plastic-in-my-intake/154677)
**Author:** [@Joseph14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph14)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-3-series-plastic-in-my-intake/154677 "2019-12-14T20:56:19Z")
Plastic pieces went into the intake manifold what can I use to remove it --- ## [2009 Ford Escape blower motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-blower-motor/154687)
**Author:** [@Coolbunny69er\_160885](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Coolbunny69er_160885)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-blower-motor/154687 "2019-12-14T18:13:15Z")
My blower motor does not turn on with remote start…radio turns on. It used to until few days ago. I used to leave blower motor at the desired setting and it would turn on. Now it only turns on when i put in the key an… --- ## [Overtightened oil filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overtightened-oil-filter/154303)
**Author:** [@macfisto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/macfisto)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overtightened-oil-filter/154303 "2019-12-14T19:04:04Z")
Is it possible to over-tighten an oil filter enough to cause some oil to seep past the gasket? --- ## [06 Honda Civic door totally jammed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-honda-civic-door-totally-jammed/154403)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-honda-civic-door-totally-jammed/154403 "2019-12-14T17:50:49Z")
My Granddaughter has a 2006 Honda Civic. She said the seat belt got caught in the driver side door and now the door can’t be unlocked. I found the belt not caught in the door but it can’t be unlocked and opened. The manu… --- ## [2000 Ford E250 - Cheers for hubcaps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-e250-cheers-for-hubcaps/154684)
**Author:** [@martinnelson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/martinnelson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-e250-cheers-for-hubcaps/154684 "2019-12-14T16:07:52Z")
Read article on lug nuts… Several yrs. back I had a Ford 3/4 PU w/ the full floating rear axle - stud threads stuck out of the lug nuts 1.5". I’d taken the hub caps off. There was a thick coating of baked on mud on th… --- ## [Smashed window, now door won't open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smashed-window-now-door-wont-open/76727)
**Author:** [@Pancakeman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pancakeman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smashed-window-now-door-wont-open/76727 "2019-12-14T15:26:20Z")
My '03 Honda Pilot was broken into the other day. Front passenger side window was smashed in. Initially, the door opened and then suddenly it doesn't. The glass repair guy couldn't replace the window without opening t… --- ## [2000 Volvo s80 Not Locking/Unlocking with Key Blade in door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volvo-s80-not-locking-unlocking-with-key-blade-in-door/133515)
**Author:** [@Bgt86](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bgt86)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volvo-s80-not-locking-unlocking-with-key-blade-in-door/133515 "2019-12-14T15:20:21Z")
\_emphasized text\_Hi, I am currently unable to lock or unlock my car when I try turning the key blade in the door. It doesn’t want to lock or unlock! In addition, the dome light, sunroof, and master key button (on driver… --- ## [Trans jerks from 1st to 2nd gear sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-jerks-from-1st-to-2nd-gear-sometimes/154682)
**Author:** [@angel424](https://community.cartalk.com/u/angel424)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-jerks-from-1st-to-2nd-gear-sometimes/154682 "2019-12-14T15:02:25Z")
I have a 92 Toyota Paseo, 4 speed auto. Sometimes the trans jerks when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. It worries me cause it doesn’t do it all the time. Also when i’m going to a stop and the trans downshift it doesn’t je… --- ## [2001 Chrysler T&C No fuel, Low voltage at pump relay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chrysler-t-c-no-fuel-low-voltage-at-pump-relay/154244)
**Author:** [@lukeb723\_141545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lukeb723_141545)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chrysler-t-c-no-fuel-low-voltage-at-pump-relay/154244 "2019-12-14T14:07:44Z")
I’ve been having battery issues for two weeks. Wake up every morning and have to jump it. Once started for the day it would start and stop just fine all day. I was driving yesterday and battery light pops on so I left it… --- ## [2013 civic 1500 rpm stutter, what could it be?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-civic-1500-rpm-stutter-what-could-it-be/154674)
**Author:** [@Oliviarose0445\_155644](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oliviarose0445_155644)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-civic-1500-rpm-stutter-what-could-it-be/154674 "2019-12-14T12:30:11Z")
Okay so I’ve had this issue with my car since I purchased it, I’ve been to the dealership and they have told me it’s nothing…however it seems to be getting worse and I’m not trying to put myself nor my children in a posi… --- ## [2000 Volvo S80 - worth the repairs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volvo-s80-worth-the-repairs/138528)
**Author:** [@J.M.Boyd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J.M.Boyd)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volvo-s80-worth-the-repairs/138528 "2019-12-14T04:27:50Z")
Is it worth it to bring my S80 up to top performance with 104,000 miles? Great body, but oil/power steering fluid leaks and check engine light is on again with throttle control issue. --- ## [Flat Rate/Flag Hours](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flat-rate-flag-hours/144814)
**Author:** [@Emurry8448](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emurry8448)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flat-rate-flag-hours/144814 "2019-12-14T04:07:59Z")
Not sure if this is the correct category for this question, but I work at a dealership as a lube tech (oil changes, tire rotations, and quick services) lets just say I’ve pretty much had enough of flat rate. Our dealersh… --- ## [Oil cap is gone, engine seized](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-cap-is-gone-engine-seized/154654)
**Author:** [@Dwolle\_160889](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dwolle_160889)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-cap-is-gone-engine-seized/154654 "2019-12-14T02:52:02Z")
--- ## [2017 Subaru Crosstrek - Paint chips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-crosstrek-paint-chips/154621)
**Author:** [@LisaHill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LisaHill)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-crosstrek-paint-chips/154621 "2019-12-14T01:13:01Z")
Paint chipping on the hood. Took it in for warranty the car behind me had hail damage all over it and no chipped paint , two years of driving this and I have chipped paint all over my hood. how do I get warranty for this… --- ## [Antifreeze smell coming out of vents when i run the AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antifreeze-smell-coming-out-of-vents-when-i-run-the-ac/18002)
**Author:** [@raptorbay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raptorbay)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antifreeze-smell-coming-out-of-vents-when-i-run-the-ac/18002 "2019-12-14T00:58:52Z")
My airconditioning smells like antifreeze? I have a 96 Mercedes C220. An antifreeze smell comes out of the vents when i run my air conditioning , its very intoxicating. what do you think is causing it and how much to f… --- ## [2015 Nissan Rogue - Airbag light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-rogue-airbag-light/154629)
**Author:** [@Ameer15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ameer15)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-rogue-airbag-light/154629 "2019-12-14T00:10:26Z")
Can you believe I’m like crazy I didn’t know about procedures working on airbag so I have removed the front car seats while the battery still connected after doing cleaning And put them back now I have the airbag light… --- ## [2012 Honda Civic Cpe - Crook man and the alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-cpe-crook-man-and-the-alternator/154625)
**Author:** [@Bhoosan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bhoosan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-cpe-crook-man-and-the-alternator/154625 "2019-12-14T00:06:40Z")
My car :oncoming\_automobile: was sold to me by a crook man I did not noticed the alternator was broken out from the main machine so it stop at the road , is it possible to put back changing parts.Thank you --- ## [2007 Toyota Prius - Paint it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-paint-it/154627)
**Author:** [@Nancy43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nancy43)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-paint-it/154627 "2019-12-13T21:42:26Z")
My Prius has never required a major repair, usual maintenance done, 50 k miles, in city driving only. Since the car lives outdoors, the paint lacquer is peeling. How do I determine if it is $$$ cost effective to have the… --- ## [2001 Toyota Tacoma - Why do I need a muffler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-tacoma-why-do-i-need-a-muffler/154558)
**Author:** [@LindaDameron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindaDameron)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-tacoma-why-do-i-need-a-muffler/154558 "2019-12-13T21:26:33Z")
Why can’t you get a vehicle inspected without a muffler? --- ## [Very Low Compression](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-low-compression/154481)
**Author:** [@warhorse5865\_150915](https://community.cartalk.com/u/warhorse5865_150915)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-low-compression/154481 "2019-12-13T21:24:22Z")
2004 Lincoln LS 3.0 V6 motor I did a compression test on my cold motor (does that make a huge difference?) and all cylinders are good except for #1 which reads 60-65 psi dry and 105 psi wet. The ring seems to be shot th… --- ## [2017 Ford Fusion - Where do I put SD?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fusion-where-do-i-put-sd/154617)
**Author:** [@AlanRuvelson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlanRuvelson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fusion-where-do-i-put-sd/154617 "2019-12-13T20:45:26Z")
I have a 2017 Fusion hybrid Platinum. Wanting to update the on-board maps, I purchased an A-10 SD card on e-Bay and borrowed a card reader. I’ve inserted the USB in the tray slot below the radio and in the console glov… --- ## [2005 Chrysler Town & Country - Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-town-country-brakes/154608)
**Author:** [@VictoriaHollis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VictoriaHollis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-town-country-brakes/154608 "2019-12-13T20:38:59Z")
Hi I received a Free Van, which was a great blessing in a time if great need. However, a few Great Men, IE: Christian neighbors have worked on it to help out our family. Though… the '05 Chrysler Town n Country brakes a… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=455) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=457)