# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=458 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 459 --- ## [Electrical issue causing battery to drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-issue-causing-battery-to-drain/154527)
**Author:** [@shabbir904\_160829](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shabbir904_160829)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-issue-causing-battery-to-drain/154527 "2019-12-12T13:43:33Z")
Hello all, I have a 2013 Honda odyssey and know next to nothing about cars, so I was just hoping for an estimate for when I take it to a mechanic and avoiding unnecessarily expensive work etc. My primary issue has becom… --- ## [2005 Toyota Tacoma - estimating lifespan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-tacoma-estimating-lifespan/154273)
**Author:** [@ScottMatthies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScottMatthies)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 5:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-tacoma-estimating-lifespan/154273 "2019-12-12T05:06:30Z")
I have a 2005 4 cyl. Toyota Tacoma, 116,000 miles, which has had a new frame installed from the recall. Little other work has been done other than regular maintenance. I’m wondering how long I can expect to drive it wi… --- ## [1998 Cadillac Eldorado - left side “grabs” when I turn right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-cadillac-eldorado-left-side-grabs-when-i-turn-right/154511)
**Author:** [@kim34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kim34)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-cadillac-eldorado-left-side-grabs-when-i-turn-right/154511 "2019-12-12T04:52:28Z")
when i back out of my driveway i cut my steering wheel to the left put it in drive and when i go to the right the left front side feels like its grabbing and makes a loud noise i can’t describe but does smooth out after … --- ## [2015 Dodge Charger lags when shifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-charger-lags-when-shifting/154507)
**Author:** [@Sam33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sam33)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-charger-lags-when-shifting/154507 "2019-12-12T03:51:15Z")
When driving and coming to a stop, moving again the car lags in changing gear, especially between gear 1 and 2. The engine revs up but the car does not move. I cannot take this to the dealer because it doesn’t happen all… --- ## [1999 Legacy advice please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-legacy-advice-please/154241)
**Author:** [@louguru1962\_160664](https://community.cartalk.com/u/louguru1962_160664)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-legacy-advice-please/154241 "2019-12-12T00:11:04Z")
First time in a forum folks. I’d be very appreciative if I could get some advice. I can’t afford a shop right now so I’m going to try it myself. Again, thank you for your time. 1999 Legacy Outback 2.5 105 k miles Chec… --- ## [2008 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport - Broken camshaft](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-impreza-outback-sport-broken-camshaft/154255)
**Author:** [@LarryKwiatkowski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryKwiatkowski)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-impreza-outback-sport-broken-camshaft/154255 "2019-12-12T03:14:51Z")
Trying to help out my sister-in-law with a 2008 Impreza, 64K miles that dealer just diagnosed with a broken camshaft (it’s apart, it’s broken at midpoint). A month ago they replaced timing belt, cam seals, 3 timing belt… --- ## [Accidentally knocked my car into manual without noticing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-knocked-my-car-into-manual-without-noticing/154449)
**Author:** [@Tucker-Manis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tucker-Manis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-knocked-my-car-into-manual-without-noticing/154449 "2019-12-11T13:23:17Z")
driving to class today in a 15min drive, at some point during it i accidentally knocking my car in manual without noticing, my music being loud i didn’t hear my car revving, i’m not sure what gear i was, what rpms i was … --- ## [99 Subaru Legacy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-subaru-legacy/154497)
**Author:** [@louguru1962\_160664](https://community.cartalk.com/u/louguru1962_160664)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-subaru-legacy/154497 "2019-12-12T02:05:35Z")
Continuing the discussion from 1999 Legacy advice please: Hopefully my reply gets posted. Thanks to everyone for trying to help me with this problem. Here’s what happened yesterday; I knew I had to get the car up to au… --- ## ['57 Buick Shuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/57-buick-shuts-off/154157)
**Author:** [@rayfaile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rayfaile)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/57-buick-shuts-off/154157 "2019-12-12T01:38:52Z")
I have a 1957 buick, when I take it out for a drive it will run a few miles then the engine will cut off, I will pull over and let it sit for a couple of minutes and it will start and then repeat this cycle, what could b… --- ## [Won't start in park or neutral](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-start-in-park-or-neutral/154498)
**Author:** [@scj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scj)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-start-in-park-or-neutral/154498 "2019-12-12T00:25:57Z")
1999 Ford Explorer. Many miles. It won’t start in park or neutral. When you turn the key all the dashboard lights come on but there is no turnover at all. No clicking sound either. I’m thinking it’s a bad neutral safety … --- ## [2012 Lexus RX 350 shudders when accelerating from stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lexus-rx-350-shudders-when-accelerating-from-stop/154495)
**Author:** [@G09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/G09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lexus-rx-350-shudders-when-accelerating-from-stop/154495 "2019-12-11T22:48:42Z")
When accelerating from stop (between the 2nd and 4th gear at around 1,500-1,800 RPM), the car shudders and vibrates violently. We are not sure if it’s a problem with the engine or the transmission. It feels as though the… --- ## [Transmission fluid leaking out of radiator/coolant overflow tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-leaking-out-of-radiator-coolant-overflow-tank/154490)
**Author:** [@JDV](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JDV)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-leaking-out-of-radiator-coolant-overflow-tank/154490 "2019-12-11T21:50:44Z")
I own a V6 2008 Honda accord with an automatic transmission. After driving home (about 15 minutes) I noticed a weird smell and some smoke coming out of the hood of my car once I parked. When I popped the hood open I noti… --- ## [Shaking 2017 Nissan Altima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaking-2017-nissan-altima/154483)
**Author:** [@DarnishaJohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DarnishaJohnson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaking-2017-nissan-altima/154483 "2019-12-11T21:46:32Z")
Brought the car brand new, it has been two years now and when I am at a stop or something it shakes to the point where my water bottle will be moving in the cup holder… annoying !!! is this normal ??? anyone --- ## [2010 Infiniti EX35 Rough shift after transmission rebuild](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-infiniti-ex35-rough-shift-after-transmission-rebuild/154488)
**Author:** [@hcliffe\_160810](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hcliffe_160810)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-infiniti-ex35-rough-shift-after-transmission-rebuild/154488 "2019-12-11T21:25:44Z")
A few month ago when driving about 40mph, my service engine soon light came on and I had no power when pressing the gas, while the tach went up. Took to auto parts store who read a code of P1772 Low coast brake solenoid… --- ## [Weird electrical(?) issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-electrical-issues/154361)
**Author:** [@Juarez-MA\_160748](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Juarez-MA_160748)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-electrical-issues/154361 "2019-12-11T19:55:32Z")
I recently discovered (the hard way) that my AC pulley was completely destroyed. I don’t currently have the money to fix it so I bought a smaller serpentine belt to override it for now. Every seems to be fine but… I was… --- ## [Can i install a 1977 vw beetle engine in a 1962 vw beetle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-install-a-1977-vw-beetle-engine-in-a-1962-vw-beetle/154437)
**Author:** [@mealv\_160784](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mealv_160784)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-install-a-1977-vw-beetle-engine-in-a-1962-vw-beetle/154437 "2019-12-11T19:29:45Z")
I have a 1962 VW Beetle and was wondering if i could install a 1977 VW Beetle Engine without major modifications? Appreciate any feedback thank you. --- ## [Screeching/Squeal when turning key to ignition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screeching-squeal-when-turning-key-to-ignition/154165)
**Author:** [@alex.ambriz9\_160621](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alex.ambriz9_160621)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screeching-squeal-when-turning-key-to-ignition/154165 "2019-12-11T18:48:35Z")
For the last few days when I turn the key to ignition my car makes a screeching/squeal sound before starting. This sound is only present before my car starts. I’d also like to add that I changed my serpentine belt about … --- ## [2018 Toyota 4Runner - Paint damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-4runner-paint-damage/154464)
**Author:** [@DeborahBjelke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeborahBjelke)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-4runner-paint-damage/154464 "2019-12-11T18:27:55Z")
Silver 2018 4Runner Off Road and I’ve got chips all over it and they are starting to rust. We have Jeep Wranglers that we take to the mountains and through the woods with lots of brush and they look better than my brand … --- ## [2013 Buick Verano oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-buick-verano-oil-consumption/154411)
**Author:** [@byron02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/byron02)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-buick-verano-oil-consumption/154411 "2019-12-11T18:20:22Z")
I have to add oil every (one half quart) 1.5 k miles. I cannot find any leaks under car, around gaskets etc --- ## [2014 Honda Accord Sdn - Peeling paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-accord-sdn-peeling-paint/154430)
**Author:** [@JP48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JP48)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-accord-sdn-peeling-paint/154430 "2019-12-11T18:13:03Z")
We have a 2014 Honda Accord Sport with White paint that is peeling around the rear window rain channels. This problem was first noticed in June of 2019 when my father in-law washed our car by hand and pointed it out to m… --- ## [2008 BMW X5 CEL comes on once or twice a week](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-x5-cel-comes-on-once-or-twice-a-week/154474)
**Author:** [@Leroy.Clifton1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leroy.Clifton1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-x5-cel-comes-on-once-or-twice-a-week/154474 "2019-12-11T18:07:39Z")
I have a 2008 BMW X5 4.8l, with 195,927 miles on it. My check engine light comes on one or two times a week. When the engine light comes on, the vehicle hesitates and only after I accelerate, will the engine smooth over.… --- ## [Screeching sound during and after ignition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screeching-sound-during-and-after-ignition/154475)
**Author:** [@alex.ambriz9\_160621](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alex.ambriz9_160621)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screeching-sound-during-and-after-ignition/154475 "2019-12-11T18:03:32Z")
A few days back my car started making a screeching/squealing sound when turning the key to ignition. I changed the serpentine belt but sound is still present… sound stemmed to go away, but I loosened the belt a bit just … --- ## [2004 Toyota Prius - is this estimate fair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-prius-is-this-estimate-fair/154193)
**Author:** [@Schlatter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Schlatter)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-prius-is-this-estimate-fair/154193 "2019-12-11T17:57:50Z")
My car: jerking movement and check engine light yesterday. Towed it to a shop. Diagnosis: $175 They said: misfire cylinder #1, the induction coil needs to be replaced. My oil needs to be changed, my engine filter need… --- ## [1996 Chevrolet Astro check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevrolet-astro-check-engine-light/123059)
**Author:** [@ManuelLugo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ManuelLugo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevrolet-astro-check-engine-light/123059 "2019-12-11T16:28:33Z")
My “check engine light” is on, a mechanic said it has to do with the transmission, the engine sometimes runs very “smooth” and sometimes it accelerates very bad, just recently I replaced the idle control valve sensor, fo… --- ## [2003 Toyota 4Runner - water issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-4runner-water-issue/154458)
**Author:** [@Tim37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tim37)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-4runner-water-issue/154458 "2019-12-11T16:13:31Z")
I drove my car through 300 mm high flood water and the power steering shut off, will this be caused by water shorting out the pump some where in the system? --- ## [Vibration when not turning left](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-when-not-turning-left/154466)
**Author:** [@apdigirolamo\_160796](https://community.cartalk.com/u/apdigirolamo_160796)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-when-not-turning-left/154466 "2019-12-11T16:08:37Z")
I have a 2007 Hyundai Tiburon SE 2.7L (FWD). I’ve noticed that if I’m not turning left, my car vibrates. It gets more pronounced when turning right, and intensifies with speed. This past summer I changed my front brake… --- ## [2017 Chrysler Pacifica - Headliner sounds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-headliner-sounds/154460)
**Author:** [@RonalPatterson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonalPatterson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-headliner-sounds/154460 "2019-12-11T13:28:53Z")
headliner makes sounds when braking and accelerating --- ## [2001 Volvo S60 - Mirror issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-volvo-s60-mirror-issue/154228)
**Author:** [@michael46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michael46)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 10:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-volvo-s60-mirror-issue/154228 "2019-12-11T10:40:10Z")
inside rearview mirror has gone darl --- ## [2004 Honda Pilot - replacing vs. buffing scuffed headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-pilot-replacing-vs-buffing-scuffed-headlights/154289)
**Author:** [@jamesbeavan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamesbeavan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 10:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-pilot-replacing-vs-buffing-scuffed-headlights/154289 "2019-12-11T10:32:54Z")
Headlight covers/lens are scuffed up from dirt and night driving . Can they be replaced reasonable or is the light assembly one big unit??? What do you think of these kits to buff the lens to a clear finish?? Can the l… --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Equinox - Remote heat not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-equinox-remote-heat-not-working/154448)
**Author:** [@stark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stark)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 9:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-equinox-remote-heat-not-working/154448 "2019-12-11T09:48:13Z")
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