# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=468 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 469 --- ## [2010 Chevrolet Camaro - Dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-camaro-dies/153628)
**Author:** [@StacyMartin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StacyMartin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-camaro-dies/153628 "2019-11-27T19:35:21Z")
I have a 2010 Camaro SS. Just had it die in traffic. 120,000 miles. Started it and it has really rough idle, sounds like something bouncing in engine, half of its power. Pulled over, had it towed. Was told by shop that i… --- ## [2004 Hyundai santa fe 2.4 motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-santa-fe-2-4-motor/153504)
**Author:** [@jentingh04\_160223](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jentingh04_160223)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-santa-fe-2-4-motor/153504 "2019-11-27T17:36:27Z")
2004 hyundai Santa fe 2.4 motor. Started the other day and once I started accelerating there was a loud sputtering or rattling noise only when pressing the gas and rough idle in drive and poor acceleration and the check … --- ## [2016 Ford Edge - Steering failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-edge-steering-failure/153608)
**Author:** [@SharonGoddard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SharonGoddard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-edge-steering-failure/153608 "2019-11-27T17:16:50Z")
2016 Edge was fine when I drove downtown, about a mile, and when I started it to come home, it was very hard to steer and had a check steering light on. --- ## [Bottomed out car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bottomed-out-car/153495)
**Author:** [@Sarah\_Cote](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sarah_Cote)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 5:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bottomed-out-car/153495 "2019-11-27T05:43:54Z")
Fiance was driving her car yesterday and bottomed them out. She was only going about 2 miles an hour but it did slam pretty good. It drove fine, no rattling or noises or smells. But when we got home about 15 minutes away… --- ## [2018 Altima on in garage (Parking structure) all day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-altima-on-in-garage-parking-structure-all-day/153622)
**Author:** [@Ice419](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ice419)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-altima-on-in-garage-parking-structure-all-day/153622 "2019-11-27T04:01:02Z")
So I am usually pretty good about hitting the push button to turn my car off. But today for some reason it didn’t yell (Beep) at me for not turning of the ignition. It was on for 6+ hours. Didn’t throw any codes and oil … --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Sonic - Leaving puddles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-sonic-leaving-puddles/153574)
**Author:** [@Wise18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wise18)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-sonic-leaving-puddles/153574 "2019-11-27T03:50:52Z")
Infrequent puddles of anti freeze found underneath car. --- ## [2007 Nissan Quest - Trans Jumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-quest-trans-jumps/153572)
**Author:** [@PAtRand](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PAtRand)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-quest-trans-jumps/153572 "2019-11-27T03:34:08Z")
Transmission jumps into first gear from parking gear --- ## [2014 Subaru Outback - Trouble signs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-outback-trouble-signs/153580)
**Author:** [@KatherineT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KatherineT)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-outback-trouble-signs/153580 "2019-11-27T03:15:16Z")
Just got this car from a 3rd party, seems pretty well maintained looks practically brand new with ow mileage but one thing was when I start the car in the morning here in Northern California the airbag light and passenge… --- ## [2013 Toyota Corolla - Clutch shudder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-corolla-clutch-shudder/153595)
**Author:** [@Chris46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris46)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-corolla-clutch-shudder/153595 "2019-11-26T23:42:06Z")
When it is very hot (90+) for a few days and I am driving a lot, the car shudders a lot when letting off on the clutch. I have driven a clutch for 30 years, and have had clutches last over 170k each time I’ve had a car.… --- ## [2012 Hyundai Elantra - OK to drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-elantra-ok-to-drive/153589)
**Author:** [@kendallWhitaker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kendallWhitaker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-elantra-ok-to-drive/153589 "2019-11-26T23:39:25Z")
have replaced intake & exhaust vvt solenoids check engine light has come back on after being reset code (P00011 vvt sensor bad) is this vehicle ok to drive 176000 mi still gets 35 plus mpg --- ## [Touchy (but then not so touchy) brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/touchy-but-then-not-so-touchy-brakes/153582)
**Author:** [@Keegan\_Nicholson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keegan_Nicholson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/touchy-but-then-not-so-touchy-brakes/153582 "2019-11-26T22:22:26Z")
1990 Ford F350 diesel here. I just replaced the vacuum brake booster on the truck as the old one was leaking, and I think having the additional “boost” has helped to identify a different problem. Most of the time when I… --- ## [I got a P1273 code?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-got-a-p1273-code/90549)
**Author:** [@jspe8437](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jspe8437)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-got-a-p1273-code/90549 "2019-11-26T20:56:08Z")
I got an 04 Nissan Sentra and I got a (P1273 Nissan - Air Fuel Ratio Sensor 1 Lean Shift Monitoring Bank 1) code that popped up on it. Looking to see what the probable cause for this code to pop up? Is this a rare code t… --- ## [2019 Infiniti QX50 - Knocks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-infiniti-qx50-knocks/153587)
**Author:** [@Harvey36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harvey36)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-infiniti-qx50-knocks/153587 "2019-11-26T19:35:35Z")
2019 infiniti qx50 has engine knocking noise between 15 and 25 mph when accelerating slowly. Same noise in all qx50s tested. Infiniti says not a problem, a characteristic. It’s a problem to me and several other owner… --- ## [What are the chances that cooling system stop leak will clog my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-the-chances-that-cooling-system-stop-leak-will-clog-my-car/58258)
**Author:** [@russharv63](https://community.cartalk.com/u/russharv63)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-the-chances-that-cooling-system-stop-leak-will-clog-my-car/58258 "2019-11-26T18:17:56Z")
I always carry a bottle of cooling system stop leak for emergency purposes only. I carry a bottle of "bar's leaks liquid aluminum radiator stop leak" in my trunk. If I have to use it one day in an emergency situation t… --- ## [Rpm stutter when coming to a stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-stutter-when-coming-to-a-stop/153581)
**Author:** [@kurtbezzina\_160270](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurtbezzina_160270)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-stutter-when-coming-to-a-stop/153581 "2019-11-26T17:41:27Z")
Hello, I own a vw golf mk6 2009 with 60k miles. I have some basic understanding of cars but ive never heard of this issue before. Basically when going down a hill in neutral the rpms go slightly up as it should but when … --- ## [1994 Mazda Miata MX-5 - Stalling When Warming Up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-mazda-miata-mx-5-stalling-when-warming-up/153520)
**Author:** [@DavidShuster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidShuster)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-mazda-miata-mx-5-stalling-when-warming-up/153520 "2019-11-26T17:05:05Z")
Dear Car Talk, We have a 1994 Miata with 100K miles that runs great once we get it started. It starts right up and does OK for 30 seconds and then dies if we do not keep pumping the accelerator until it warms up-once tha… --- ## [1998 Toyota Corolla - Stumbles and stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-corolla-stumbles-and-stalls/153418)
**Author:** [@JenniferRozler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JenniferRozler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-corolla-stumbles-and-stalls/153418 "2019-11-26T16:24:12Z")
Hi! My car has intermittent episodes of stumbling or stalling at low speeds. No codes and car never acts up in the shop. New MAP sensor, spark plugs and wires, idle air control valve, PCV valve and alternator. Battery te… --- ## [Will switch to dual exhaust help 1985 Dodge D150 mileage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-switch-to-dual-exhaust-help-1985-dodge-d150-mileage/153487)
**Author:** [@GEOFFRYTOLLIN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GEOFFRYTOLLIN)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-switch-to-dual-exhaust-help-1985-dodge-d150-mileage/153487 "2019-11-26T14:56:32Z")
Trying to improve gas mileage on re-manufactured “318” V8 which started out at 6 mpg and now only getting 11 mpg. Want to know from someone who is not trying to sell me merchandise or services an impartial answer as to … --- ## [Good not so expensive mechanic around pacoima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-not-so-expensive-mechanic-around-pacoima/153562)
**Author:** [@Roman4522\_149366](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roman4522_149366)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-not-so-expensive-mechanic-around-pacoima/153562 "2019-11-26T13:29:37Z")
Hello I just was involved in a crash and my bumper fell off, left side fender got pulled back, and I dont know what other damage occurred to the car. I would like any recommendations to a good not so pricey mechanic. Tha… --- ## [Need help with a 08 Silverado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-a-08-silverado/153232)
**Author:** [@Schuler4456\_160073](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Schuler4456_160073)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-a-08-silverado/153232 "2019-11-26T13:00:45Z")
It started on Monday, me and my dad was on the way to work when the hose going from the transmission to the radiator popped causing transmission fluid going everywhere. ( the last guy just had the rubber tubes on them … --- ## [2011 Ford Focus - Door stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-focus-door-stuck/153558)
**Author:** [@JamesStone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesStone)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-focus-door-stuck/153558 "2019-11-26T12:41:03Z")
My passenger back door will not open. --- ## [How do spark plugs affect catalytic converters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-spark-plugs-affect-catalytic-converters/153511)
**Author:** [@nickjordan1414\_160227](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nickjordan1414_160227)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-spark-plugs-affect-catalytic-converters/153511 "2019-11-26T02:31:52Z")
Hey, i have a 2004 Subaru Impreza and had the catalytic converters removed. i was after new spark plugs and in the owners manual, it has an option of different spark plugs to use if you have no catalytic converters. I wa… --- ## [Clean your Idle Air Control valve (IACV) (Results)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clean-your-idle-air-control-valve-iacv-results/153559)
**Author:** [@172slcs\_150026](https://community.cartalk.com/u/172slcs_150026)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clean-your-idle-air-control-valve-iacv-results/153559 "2019-11-26T02:05:07Z")
New cars may not have one though I don’t know the exact years. This is more for cars that have a lot of miles on them. If you read any of my other topics you may know I had idling issues including vibration and sometime… --- ## [2009 BMW 528 mirror replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-528-mirror-replacement/153503)
**Author:** [@KathleenCasey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathleenCasey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-528-mirror-replacement/153503 "2019-11-26T01:41:57Z")
My drivers side mirror started to discolor and so I brought it to a repair shop. They ordered a used part and installed it and it is yellow. The cost for the repair was 256.22. When I called them they told me that I w… --- ## [Help! Name of part needed!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-name-of-part-needed/153536)
**Author:** [@abernstein40\_160241](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abernstein40_160241)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-name-of-part-needed/153536 "2019-11-26T01:21:44Z")
Hello All, I am excited to write my first post. I hope someone can help me. My 2004 Ford Focus needs a new piece. It’s a solid plastic thing that covers the manual passenger wing mirror controls on the inside of the pa… --- ## [2002 Ford Ranger - Dead battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-ranger-dead-battery/153552)
**Author:** [@michaelAckermann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaelAckermann)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-ranger-dead-battery/153552 "2019-11-26T00:38:50Z")
turn key nothing, no click but lights,radio work --- ## [1998 Toyota Corolla - 101k Mi/What's the Necessary Maintenance?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-corolla-101k-mi-whats-the-necessary-maintenance/153525)
**Author:** [@RogerRozler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RogerRozler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-corolla-101k-mi-whats-the-necessary-maintenance/153525 "2019-11-25T23:39:32Z")
From my daughter:I really hate to get rid of Claire-1998 Toyota Corolla, 101,000 miles;she SHOULD go for another 100,000, and having a car loan would make things a little more stressful. What we did: Cleaned throttle b… --- ## [All 6 Coils replaced, second time this year](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-6-coils-replaced-second-time-this-year/153548)
**Author:** [@kevinanthony001\_160247](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevinanthony001_160247)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-6-coils-replaced-second-time-this-year/153548 "2019-11-25T23:25:15Z")
We own a Volkswagen Routan, 2010, ~85,000 miles. January 2019, engine stutters, engine light blinks. Dealership says all six coils are cracked and they need to be replaced. Head honcho at the repair desk says he’s neve… --- ## [Carb tuning help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carb-tuning-help/153205)
**Author:** [@Shannon\_Crawford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shannon_Crawford)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carb-tuning-help/153205 "2019-11-25T21:50:56Z")
Ok so I did I divorced choke thermostat install on my 2245 holley carb and when I started rv it started up fine without me adding carb cleaner or gas into the carb it ran fine except the black smoke coming out of tailpip… --- ## [2008 Hyundai Sonata - Key turns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-sonata-key-turns/153538)
**Author:** [@CharlotteReifert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlotteReifert)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-sonata-key-turns/153538 "2019-11-25T21:49:40Z")
why doesn’t the key turn? it is not the steering wheel, it turns freely. I’ve both sets of keys and neither one works. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=467) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=469)