# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=467 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 468 --- ## [Having some weird issues with my Chevy pick up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/having-some-weird-issues-with-my-chevy-pick-up/153705)
**Author:** [@Jordan69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordan69)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/having-some-weird-issues-with-my-chevy-pick-up/153705 "2019-11-29T14:06:27Z")
Hello guys, I am working on some problems with my truck and I am kind of stuck, so I was hoping I could get some advice. Everything started with error codes P0141 Oxygen Sensor Heater circuit bank 1, and sensor 2 P0155 … --- ## [2017 Subaru Legacy - Problems at Startup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-legacy-problems-at-startup/150443)
**Author:** [@Barry01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barry01)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-legacy-problems-at-startup/150443 "2019-11-29T12:54:01Z")
Takes about one minute for Subaru at start up for engine to get to normal is this right. --- ## [Avalanche continues cranking after letting go of the key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/avalanche-continues-cranking-after-letting-go-of-the-key/60145)
**Author:** [@diymech](https://community.cartalk.com/u/diymech)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/avalanche-continues-cranking-after-letting-go-of-the-key/60145 "2019-11-29T03:56:34Z")
I have a 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche with the 5.3 V-8. When one goes to start the engine it continues cranking (sometimes) after the engine starts and you let go of the key . Sometimes it only does it momentarily; sometimes… --- ## [Infiniti G35 Chugging, loss of power, and stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-g35-chugging-loss-of-power-and-stalling/153697)
**Author:** [@jbrezina10\_160341](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbrezina10_160341)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-g35-chugging-loss-of-power-and-stalling/153697 "2019-11-29T02:41:16Z")
My son bought a G35 with 157K miles. We are experiencing chugging, loss of power and ultimately the car stalls after driving about 100 yards. It now is having a hard time turning over and keeping power. Any ideas on wh… --- ## [2012 Honda Civic Sdn - Battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-sdn-battery/153613)
**Author:** [@Cherry00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cherry00)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-sdn-battery/153613 "2019-11-29T00:15:56Z")
I have a 2012 Honda Civic 6-speed standard. Have only had it about 6000 miles. Just replaced the battery and left on vacation 2 days later and came back to a totally dead car. Had to use the key and get a jump start. Car… --- ## [1997 Ford Escort drive belt replacement schedule](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-escort-drive-belt-replacement-schedule/153686)
**Author:** [@MauraCurran](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MauraCurran)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2019, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-escort-drive-belt-replacement-schedule/153686 "2019-11-28T22:04:57Z")
When should I replace the drive belt? --- ## [1997 Jeep Wrangler - loud noise when pushing clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-jeep-wrangler-loud-noise-when-pushing-clutch/153703)
**Author:** [@troy16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/troy16)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2019, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-jeep-wrangler-loud-noise-when-pushing-clutch/153703 "2019-11-28T22:02:24Z")
when i go to shift in to gear it starts to make a noise like a fan if rubbing or the gears are barley touching. it does stay in the gears 1-5 and drives normal just a really loud sound if i push the clutch in while drivi… --- ## [2009 BMW 750 blue smoke when idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-750-blue-smoke-when-idling/153692)
**Author:** [@LeandreThornton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeandreThornton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2019, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-750-blue-smoke-when-idling/153692 "2019-11-28T22:01:41Z")
when Idling for a long time car has a blue smoke. Even when stopped at a red light for a long period of time when take off blue smoke. I was told it was the valve seals on all the 7 series --- ## [2012 Toyota Camry - More swollen lugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-more-swollen-lugs/153547)
**Author:** [@JOSEPHRDSILVA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JOSEPHRDSILVA)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2019, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-more-swollen-lugs/153547 "2019-11-28T20:33:27Z")
Lug nuts have expanded, and I cannot do tire rotation. This is a seven years 0ld car with 96,000 miles on it. --- ## [2014 Chrysler Town & Country - Radio broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chrysler-town-country-radio-broken/153544)
**Author:** [@edcarter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edcarter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2019, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chrysler-town-country-radio-broken/153544 "2019-11-28T18:30:26Z")
radio turns on and off by its self and now does not work at all --- ## [2005 Volkswagen Polo doesn’t rev](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volkswagen-polo-doesn-t-rev/153695)
**Author:** [@KaboBohloko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KaboBohloko)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2019, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volkswagen-polo-doesn-t-rev/153695 "2019-11-28T18:34:07Z")
My car rev count is weak 0rmp i want to know why --- ## [Water pouring out of tailpipe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pouring-out-of-tailpipe/23371)
**Author:** [@Jeffster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeffster)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2019, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pouring-out-of-tailpipe/23371 "2019-11-28T17:06:11Z")
My m-i-l just called and posed this question. What could caause water to pour out of the tailpipe of her '99 Camry? They had started the car and a neighbor came over and told her there was water coming out of the tailpip… --- ## [2005 GMC Sierra 1500 - Threw a rod](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-sierra-1500-threw-a-rod/153446)
**Author:** [@ErikHouse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ErikHouse)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2019, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-sierra-1500-threw-a-rod/153446 "2019-11-28T16:06:40Z")
Believed to have threw a rod …do you know how much i could be looking at to repair it…i want to sell the truck afterwards --- ## [Disabling auto headlight turn-on for 2017 Chevrolet Corvette](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disabling-auto-headlight-turn-on-for-2017-chevrolet-corvette/153678)
**Author:** [@PhilipBrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhilipBrown)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2019, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disabling-auto-headlight-turn-on-for-2017-chevrolet-corvette/153678 "2019-11-28T16:06:08Z")
Is there some way to disable permanently the automatic headlight turn-on system? Starts are hard on HID headlamps and they always turn on when I start the car in the garage. Wrote to Corvette folks but no answer. --- ## [2018 Dodge Ram 3500 engine fan changes speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-dodge-ram-3500-engine-fan-changes-speed/153658)
**Author:** [@DarrelWeerstra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DarrelWeerstra)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2019, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-dodge-ram-3500-engine-fan-changes-speed/153658 "2019-11-28T16:01:47Z")
Engine fan keeps speeding up and slowing down is this common? --- ## [2016 Honda CR-V - Tires already?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v-tires-already/153619)
**Author:** [@CindyMcclain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CindyMcclain)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2019, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v-tires-already/153619 "2019-11-28T15:58:20Z")
My 2016 Honda CR-V LX has 25,000 miles. At a recent oil change the service rep told me my tires are getting worn and need replacing. These tires are original to the car. I am a 61 year old woman who drives like one. I ke… --- ## [1979 MG MGB clutch slipping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-mg-mgb-clutch-slipping/153682)
**Author:** [@NedShaver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NedShaver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2019, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-mg-mgb-clutch-slipping/153682 "2019-11-28T15:56:51Z")
Clutch slips a little. I can still drive it , and no clutch smell. It is a MGB with overdrive. You’re MG make ,will not let you put in a model. --- ## [2018 Subaru Forester - Synthetic Oil for 5500-6000 oil changes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-synthetic-oil-for-5500-6000-oil-changes/153526)
**Author:** [@LouMarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LouMarc)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2019, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-synthetic-oil-for-5500-6000-oil-changes/153526 "2019-11-28T14:36:57Z")
I have a new 2018 Subaru Forester with 9000 miles. The dealer recommends synthetic oil changes every 5500-6000 miles. I thought synthetic oil is for high mileage cars and supposedly extends life between oil changes. I… --- ## [Non-synced turn signals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/non-synced-turn-signals/153671)
**Author:** [@Appalbarry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Appalbarry)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2019, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/non-synced-turn-signals/153671 "2019-11-28T13:03:29Z")
2008 Ranger 4x4. Beginning this week my left turn signal flashes twice as fast as the right one. Any ideas folks? --- ## [2013 Ford F-150 - SUggestions on a long trip ahead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-f-150-suggestions-on-a-long-trip-ahead/153604)
**Author:** [@PhillipGraehl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhillipGraehl)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2019, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-f-150-suggestions-on-a-long-trip-ahead/153604 "2019-11-28T03:33:35Z")
I have a 2013 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor with 115,000 miles. I live in Plano, TX and in the next summer or two I would like to take a road trip through the Midwest into Canada (Alberta, and NW Territories) to the Arctic Ocean… --- ## [Parked on a hill to get the gear selector out of park?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parked-on-a-hill-to-get-the-gear-selector-out-of-park/143095)
**Author:** [@lesabre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lesabre)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2019, 3:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parked-on-a-hill-to-get-the-gear-selector-out-of-park/143095 "2019-11-28T03:25:40Z")
The other day parked on a 30 \* incline with the emergency brake on when I wanted to move the gear selector from park to drive it was hard to do why is this when parked on a hill and can it ruin the transmission? --- ## [2007 Saturn Outlook Code P0366](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saturn-outlook-code-p0366/153633)
**Author:** [@jthelm89\_160308](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jthelm89_160308)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2019, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saturn-outlook-code-p0366/153633 "2019-11-28T02:46:39Z")
I am trying to help get a vehicle back in working order for my girlfriend. Her Saturn is throwing the P0366 code. It has not sent any check engine lights. We had a dealership friend look and confirm the code. That being… --- ## [Checking for fuel check valve drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-for-fuel-check-valve-drain/153617)
**Author:** [@VPR6\_155920](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VPR6_155920)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2019, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-for-fuel-check-valve-drain/153617 "2019-11-28T02:42:08Z")
Hi, I’m trying to determine if the check valve is faulty on my new Delphi fuel pump (for 1995 Chev Camaro), before moving on to checking other reasons for low initial fuel pressure. On this video (Fuel Pressure testing,… --- ## [2007 Pilot makes loud exhaust sound in rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pilot-makes-loud-exhaust-sound-in-rain/153480)
**Author:** [@Sarah\_Lopez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sarah_Lopez)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2019, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pilot-makes-loud-exhaust-sound-in-rain/153480 "2019-11-28T01:45:03Z")
Hi all, I just discovered that my 2007 Pilot is making a loud exhaust sound (sounds like coming from under the hood) when it’s raining. It doesn’t last for a long time, but seems to be every time I hit a small puddle. … --- ## [2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid needs new tires already?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-camry-hybrid-needs-new-tires-already/153483)
**Author:** [@Jerry37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerry37)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-camry-hybrid-needs-new-tires-already/153483 "2019-11-27T22:34:57Z")
This is my wife’s car. It has only 31,000 miles after 6 years. And yet, Toyota told me that the car needs new tires. I verified it with my penny test. The car had Michelin tires P205/65R16, Premier A/S. How come that the… --- ## [2016 Jeep Renegade - Mounts gone bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-renegade-mounts-gone-bad/153592)
**Author:** [@Kenda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kenda)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-renegade-mounts-gone-bad/153592 "2019-11-27T22:05:56Z")
Motor mount replaced at 36K miles. Transmission mount replaced at 46k miles. Now at 52k miles I have another bad motor mount! Where do they make Jeep parts - CHINA?! --- ## [2011 Toyota Highlander - dealer wont fix liftgate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-highlander-dealer-wont-fix-liftgate/153646)
**Author:** [@CHARLESTCOSTELLO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CHARLESTCOSTELLO)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-highlander-dealer-wont-fix-liftgate/153646 "2019-11-27T21:53:00Z")
The liftgate on my 2011 Toyota Highlander will not close without an additional firm push. Seems like it has slipped out of alignment. I brought it to dealership service advisers’ attention at least 2x previously. Just le… --- ## [02 maxima auto](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-maxima-auto/153634)
**Author:** [@Ray\_Juan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray_Juan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-maxima-auto/153634 "2019-11-27T21:20:59Z")
Dead battery It started once but did not want to move I stepped on the gas it revs but did not move faster than a couple miles per hour prior to that it overheated --- ## [2019 Hyundai Sonata - bottom vents don’t blow hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-sonata-bottom-vents-don-t-blow-hot/153640)
**Author:** [@alicebluford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alicebluford)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-sonata-bottom-vents-don-t-blow-hot/153640 "2019-11-27T21:06:59Z")
2019 Hyundai sonata. The heater’s blow out hot air on from the top vents but the bottom vent only blow’s warm air even after 30 minutes the explanation is it has to be on high and it has to to run a long time…I have had… --- ## [Slow A/C system refill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slow-a-c-system-refill/153369)
**Author:** [@VPR6\_155920](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VPR6_155920)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slow-a-c-system-refill/153369 "2019-11-27T20:36:19Z")
Hi everyone, I just finished replacing my A/C system on a 1995 Camaro. New compressor, evap, condenser, etc. I’ve been careful to do everything right, and hooked up a vacuum pump & gauges to it today. I ran the pump … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=466) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=468)