# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=470 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 471 --- ## [2005 Toyota Tundra 2WD Truck - Noise after cats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-tundra-2wd-truck-noise-after-cats/153415)
**Author:** [@JeffersonKing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffersonKing)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-tundra-2wd-truck-noise-after-cats/153415 "2019-11-24T21:36:17Z")
Since the repair shop replaced the 4 catalytic converters on my truck so it would pass the smog test, a vibration noise that sounds like it coming from the exhaust pipes occurs (when I’m stopped at a red light). However… --- ## [2006 Subaru Outback - Warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-outback-warning-lights/153413)
**Author:** [@WarrenWoodbury](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WarrenWoodbury)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-outback-warning-lights/153413 "2019-11-23T20:12:12Z")
I have a 2006 Subaru Outback LL Bean Edition sedan with the 3.6L 6-cylinder engine. It has a 5-speed automatic with Sport mode and a manu-matic shifting option. I bought it 5 years ago with 110K miles, it currently has a… --- ## [2009 Accord, chronic vibration problem. Suggestions needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-accord-chronic-vibration-problem-suggestions-needed/147882)
**Author:** [@Hondaphile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hondaphile)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-accord-chronic-vibration-problem-suggestions-needed/147882 "2019-11-24T21:29:59Z")
I have a 2009 EX-L V-6 sedan with just under 245k on it. I’ve had a chronic vibration problem for quite a while now and it’s really vexing. I’m coming up on 250,000 miles and would like to include a solution as part of t… --- ## [2016 Buick Enclave - Trans failed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-enclave-trans-failed/153464)
**Author:** [@TerryRCullums](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TerryRCullums)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-enclave-trans-failed/153464 "2019-11-24T20:42:05Z")
Car stopped pulling itself.After setting would go forward with a shudder but no reverse. transmission failed? It has 60,000 miles on it. --- ## [Reasons for distributor replacement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reasons-for-distributor-replacement/153424)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reasons-for-distributor-replacement/153424 "2019-11-24T20:25:08Z")
I’ve owned cars with distributors since the late 1960’s. In fact I’ve never had a vehicle that didn’t have one, including my two present vehicles, both distributor equipped. I’ve never had to replace a distributor. Th… --- ## [Hard to steer right only?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-to-steer-right-only/75647)
**Author:** [@mattT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mattT)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-to-steer-right-only/75647 "2019-11-24T19:44:40Z")
'01 A6 with 95k....I have noticed intermittent hard turning to the right at low speeds..only to the right though, turning left is fine. It feels like there is no power steering, then all the sudden it will start working… --- ## [Gear Shift Moves, But Car Won't Drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-shift-moves-but-car-wont-drive/76946)
**Author:** [@matts525](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matts525)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-shift-moves-but-car-wont-drive/76946 "2019-11-24T19:34:22Z")
This morning my 2006 Dodge Dakota v8 auto decided to become a large paperweight. I started it up fine and let it warm up a bit (about five-ten minutes), then shifted into reverse to leave my driveway and it won't move. I… --- ## [Bird Droppings on Black Jeep Paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bird-droppings-on-black-jeep-paint/152907)
**Author:** [@marktwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktwark)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bird-droppings-on-black-jeep-paint/152907 "2019-11-24T18:56:29Z")
I washed bird droppings off my 2019 Jeep Cherokee and it left the spot pictured. It won’t polish out. I have read some similar posts but am interested in any suggestions short of taking it to the dealer for repairs.Thank… --- ## [2017 Chrysler Pacifica - GPS SNAFU](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-gps-snafu/153456)
**Author:** [@StephanieWangler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StephanieWangler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-gps-snafu/153456 "2019-11-24T18:18:48Z")
We ran the update as the vehicle requested, and ever since then the navigation system (more times than not) often doesn’t seem to know where we are. It is inacurate, even shows us driving thru lakes, etc. Sometimes, a… --- ## [Electric power steering failing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-power-steering-failing/153449)
**Author:** [@Meg\_Narramore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Meg_Narramore)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-power-steering-failing/153449 "2019-11-24T18:13:54Z")
I’ve got a 2010 corsa ecoflex. Soon after I bought it (Oct 2018) the power steering kept intermittently failing. Took it to the garage and was quoted about £1500 to change to entire power steering column- the mechanic al… --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Avalanche - HVAC on one side only](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-avalanche-hvac-on-one-side-only/153442)
**Author:** [@bedardron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bedardron)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-avalanche-hvac-on-one-side-only/153442 "2019-11-24T17:50:01Z")
heat/cool control. selector works ok on passenger side, selector makes no change on driver side. yesterday it was hot air only , this morning it was cold air only .this is messed up only on the drivers side. --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Equinox - Lug rip off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-equinox-lug-rip-off/153438)
**Author:** [@FranNickerson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FranNickerson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-equinox-lug-rip-off/153438 "2019-11-24T15:06:22Z")
I have a 2016 EQ and just had my winter tires(on rims) put on. the garage said all of my lug nuts on all four tires were swollen and need to be replaced. I am waiting for a written quote but they said roughly about 150… --- ## [2016 Hyundai Azera - Cruise issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-azera-cruise-issue/153346)
**Author:** [@JosephSchmit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephSchmit)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-azera-cruise-issue/153346 "2019-11-24T14:40:05Z")
I have a 2016 Hyundai Azera with a cruise control issue. It works fine maintaining highway speeds even when going uphill. The problem is downhill, the car will not downshift at all to slow the car. This started about a y… --- ## [2004 Nissan Sentra - Stalls in same spot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-sentra-stalls-in-same-spot/153356)
**Author:** [@BobConnelly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobConnelly)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-sentra-stalls-in-same-spot/153356 "2019-11-24T14:29:49Z")
My car is a stick shift. About 7-8 times over the past 3-4 years, my car engine has died upon returning from Church services around 6 PM at the same left lane turn light (when I’m waiting for the signal to turn green).… --- ## [1970 Chevrolet Pickup - Overdrive = Fourth Gear?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-chevrolet-pickup-overdrive-fourth-gear/153154)
**Author:** [@Chuck59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chuck59)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-chevrolet-pickup-overdrive-fourth-gear/153154 "2019-11-24T14:06:34Z")
I have a 1965 c 10 with 3 speed manual with factory overdrive. is this supposed to be fourth gear because it doesnt seem to do anything rpm wise. --- ## [2014 Lexus RX 350 - Dead something](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lexus-rx-350-dead-something/153427)
**Author:** [@KellyWol](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KellyWol)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 6:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lexus-rx-350-dead-something/153427 "2019-11-24T06:28:51Z")
My car would not lock with key fob and wouldn’t start, seemed like no electric power at all. After 10 minutes it came alive and started. I turned it off and locked it and then couldn’t unlock it. Had to have AAA pop the … --- ## [Heart transplant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heart-transplant/153330)
**Author:** [@enriquesj690\_160034](https://community.cartalk.com/u/enriquesj690_160034)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 5:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heart-transplant/153330 "2019-11-24T05:13:12Z")
ok i need some advice i am going to take out engine on my 85 chevy 1500 trans down to the rear axle because i just put 373 with a spool an goin ti transefer to my 95 gmc it shouldnt be a problem since nothing i… --- ## [Maechanic replaced my coil pack and now when I shift in reverse the car clicks and jeck hard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maechanic-replaced-my-coil-pack-and-now-when-i-shift-in-reverse-the-car-clicks-and-jeck-hard/153181)
**Author:** [@simo2722\_160040](https://community.cartalk.com/u/simo2722_160040)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maechanic-replaced-my-coil-pack-and-now-when-i-shift-in-reverse-the-car-clicks-and-jeck-hard/153181 "2019-11-24T01:46:09Z")
Yesterday I had the rear coil pack replace the sits under the manifold. No more vibration and car sound good but now when I shift into Reverse or Drive my car jecks and make a clicking sound. This was not an issue befo… --- ## [2000 Ford F250 - Battery keeps dying (and a fulfillment of a dream)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-f250-battery-keeps-dying-and-a-fulfillment-of-a-dream/153316)
**Author:** [@NeNe46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NeNe46)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-f250-battery-keeps-dying-and-a-fulfillment-of-a-dream/153316 "2019-11-24T01:43:38Z")
I hope this really posts! More importantly, i hope i find an answer!! Someone please help!! I got a 2000 Ford, F-250 v10 4wd , that is giving me problems… The Battery! It keeps going dead on me! I just bought it brand n… --- ## [2004 Honda Accord Sdn - Fumes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-accord-sdn-fumes/153350)
**Author:** [@BobRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobRussell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-accord-sdn-fumes/153350 "2019-11-24T01:02:29Z")
My 2004 Honda Accord has been well maintained for 235,000 miles but recently using the clutch pedal (stick shift) fails to accomplish anything and I saw and smelled fumes coming from the engine. For several weeks prior… --- ## [2008 Honda Accord Sdn - Rattle at startup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-accord-sdn-rattle-at-startup/153410)
**Author:** [@WarrenWoodbury](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WarrenWoodbury)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-accord-sdn-rattle-at-startup/153410 "2019-11-23T22:02:44Z")
We have two 2008 Honda Accords, one for each college student daughter. Both have the 2.4L 4 cylinder engine and are in the vicinity of 150K miles. Both cars, when started cold, have a nasty sounding rattle for about a ha… --- ## [2007 Volvo XC90 - Won't shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volvo-xc90-wont-shift/153394)
**Author:** [@AmyThibault](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AmyThibault)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volvo-xc90-wont-shift/153394 "2019-11-23T21:54:46Z")
Car starts without any problem, but will not shift out of park. Usually will finally shift into Drive/Reverse after waiting a while/trying over and over --- ## [2012 Honda Accord Sdn - Many questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-accord-sdn-many-questions/153399)
**Author:** [@YashChaudhari](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YashChaudhari)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-accord-sdn-many-questions/153399 "2019-11-23T21:21:21Z")
Why is there a sound from one of the fan of the car? Why my car mileage is not good enough? While acclerating why is there a sound? On highway, on a little higher speed why is there a sound? --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Avalanche - MPG](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-avalanche-mpg/153289)
**Author:** [@DonChernicky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonChernicky)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-avalanche-mpg/153289 "2019-11-23T20:54:11Z")
My Q is about what Tom said in Car Talk 04/04/2014 “They (Bridgestone) found that for every mph you increase over 55, you lose an avg. of 1.6 mpg.” Really? So, at 75 mph - 20 mph faster - you lose 20×1.6 = 32 mpg? --- ## [2005 Nissan Altima - Stuck in P](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-altima-stuck-in-p/153412)
**Author:** [@shirley23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shirley23)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-altima-stuck-in-p/153412 "2019-11-23T20:51:53Z")
I have a nissan altima se 6 cylinder 2005 …it is stuck in park and need a screw driver to move gear --- ## [2020 BMW 540i - What oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-bmw-540i-what-oil/153361)
**Author:** [@Cunningham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cunningham)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-bmw-540i-what-oil/153361 "2019-11-23T20:50:55Z")
Synthetic oil specification recommendation? --- ## [2017 Nissan Versa - CVT SNAFU?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-versa-cvt-snafu/153408)
**Author:** [@JoseRosado](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoseRosado)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-versa-cvt-snafu/153408 "2019-11-23T20:48:48Z")
Hi is anyone have any problem with CVT Transmission --- ## [2005 Subaru Forester - Clunks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-forester-clunks/153404)
**Author:** [@Guion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Guion)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-forester-clunks/153404 "2019-11-23T20:39:56Z")
Clunking in suspension system on 2005 Subaru Forester --- ## [2002 Mercury Mountaineer - Smoke under hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercury-mountaineer-smoke-under-hood/153383)
**Author:** [@laurastark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/laurastark)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercury-mountaineer-smoke-under-hood/153383 "2019-11-23T18:40:04Z")
car starts and runs fine has nice heat from heater temp gauge runs normal but last time drove did have smoke under hood and coolant low when checked also white smoke from exhaust car starts and sounds good idleing --- ## [Warm weather transmission problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warm-weather-transmission-problems/72761)
**Author:** [@lizzy\_lou](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lizzy_lou)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warm-weather-transmission-problems/72761 "2019-11-23T17:39:15Z")
Hi! I have a 94 Ford Crwon Victoria with 180,000 miles. I got it from my grandmother in 2008. It's a great car a runs like a dream most of the time. Here's the problem though...for the past three summers, when the temper… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=469) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=471)