# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=49 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 50 --- ## [2017 Cadillac CT6 - Battery issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-ct6-battery-issue/194822)
**Author:** [@christian007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christian007)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2024, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-ct6-battery-issue/194822 "2024-05-02T22:33:35Z")
new battery no power to car after 12 hours --- ## [2021 Subaru Outback - So many problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-subaru-outback-so-many-problems/194833)
**Author:** [@LEH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LEH)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2024, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-subaru-outback-so-many-problems/194833 "2024-05-02T21:02:29Z")
Airbag to passenger seat malfunction. Replaced 10/23. $1566.00 cost to me. Recently, I was reimbursed after submitting a claim to Subaru of America after a recall was announced. Thermal control valve failure. $900+ doll… --- ## [Another question about fixing up my 1968 442](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-question-about-fixing-up-my-1968-442/103719)
**Author:** [@Cryoman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cryoman)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2024, 11:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-question-about-fixing-up-my-1968-442/103719 "2024-05-02T11:56:32Z")
I am now in the process of removing the cylinder heads for reconditioning as 2 of the frost plugs had small leaks. The Driver's side exhaust manifold has a crack near the front and an entire piece of about the front 1 to… --- ## [2004 Ford Explorer - Lug nuts mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-lug-nuts-mystery/194825)
**Author:** [@Debra30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Debra30)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2024, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-lug-nuts-mystery/194825 "2024-05-02T04:17:54Z")
Recently I had new tires installed & mounted. I have lost 1 lug nut on the right rear & 1 lug nut on the right front. The manager at the tire shop told me someone must be stealing my lug nuts. I think that it was due to … --- ## [Steering coupler joint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-coupler-joint/194828)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-coupler-joint/194828 "2024-05-01T22:15:15Z")
Sis bought an 08 equinox in 2010 w/20k miles. It had a noise from steering column. My kid bought it several years ago and it still has noise. It has elec steering and boost motor is under dash. I changed u-joint in colum… --- ## [Vice grips to prevent threaded shaft from turning w/nut?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vice-grips-to-prevent-threaded-shaft-from-turning-w-nut/194797)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vice-grips-to-prevent-threaded-shaft-from-turning-w-nut/194797 "2024-05-01T21:49:59Z")
I had to remove a nut from the end of a threaded shaft. All parts were de-rusted w/ thread penetrant the day before. This allowed me to wrench the nut almost to the end. But then when I wrenched on the nut, both the … --- ## [2016 GMC Sierra 1500 - Weird tire slits](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-gmc-sierra-1500-weird-tire-slits/194807)
**Author:** [@DonC51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonC51)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-gmc-sierra-1500-weird-tire-slits/194807 "2024-04-30T14:29:30Z")
I have a 2016 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate w/ 125,000 miles. In May of 2021 with 73,841 miles I installed a set of Mickey Thompson Deegan 38 A/T tires. In Feb of 2024 I noticed a slit in the sidewall. Since I pull a 21’ Tr… --- ## [2009 Subaru Legacy - Cost of ownership question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-legacy-cost-of-ownership-question/194794)
**Author:** [@Mags00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mags00)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-legacy-cost-of-ownership-question/194794 "2024-04-30T05:29:41Z")
is this year Subaru with manual transmission expensive to own --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Colorado - Rumbles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-colorado-rumbles/194816)
**Author:** [@G.Lyslo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/G.Lyslo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-colorado-rumbles/194816 "2024-04-30T03:22:40Z")
Rumbling and possibly shifting problem in the 30-60 mph range…Transmission does not seem to be slipping but it seems like it is trying to find a gear at possibly the wrong RPM --- ## [My 2010 nissan sentra making fluttering noise from engine at 30 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2010-nissan-sentra-making-fluttering-noise-from-engine-at-30-mph/194809)
**Author:** [@don1215](https://community.cartalk.com/u/don1215)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2010-nissan-sentra-making-fluttering-noise-from-engine-at-30-mph/194809 "2024-04-30T01:36:15Z")
makes a fluttering noise from engine at 30 mph and feels like it has low power what could this be? i took a video for reference https://youtube.com/shorts/Ppc6zDEa0JA --- ## [Easy way to remove surface-corrosion from ignition points?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easy-way-to-remove-surface-corrosion-from-ignition-points/194754)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easy-way-to-remove-surface-corrosion-from-ignition-points/194754 "2024-04-28T19:21:04Z")
I had this problem a while back, truck’s ignition points looked nearly new, but some form of surface corrosion/contamination was preventing full current flow. My sol’n at the time was to remove the points from the distr… --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Equinox - Vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-equinox-vibrates/194799)
**Author:** [@larrya56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larrya56)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-equinox-vibrates/194799 "2024-04-27T21:25:55Z")
car vibration severe, when braking, when slowing down. need help please. --- ## [2016 Mazda CX-5 - Oil burner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-5-oil-burner/194788)
**Author:** [@ConnieBrunnmeier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ConnieBrunnmeier)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-5-oil-burner/194788 "2024-04-27T18:20:29Z")
Just found out this morning that car is burning oil. 53K miles and has had regularly scheduled maintenance at dealership. Oil changed there 3K miles ago. Oil on exhaust pipes and barely registered 1/4 " on dipstick. No l… --- ## [2017 Lexus RX 350 - Shudders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-350-shudders/194796)
**Author:** [@halued](https://community.cartalk.com/u/halued)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-350-shudders/194796 "2024-04-27T17:48:06Z")
the car shudders and vibrates violently at around 1,500-1,800 RPM. --- ## [Toughest to solve car diagnosis problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toughest-to-solve-car-diagnosis-problem/194791)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toughest-to-solve-car-diagnosis-problem/194791 "2024-04-27T14:00:18Z")
Got to thinking about this b/c of a car-repair magazine article. The owner’s older car had a misfire. Testing suggested it was most likely ignition system related. The owner dutifully replaced the crank position … --- ## [Why could the doors not be opened? Requires electricity?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-could-the-doors-not-be-opened-requires-electricity/194752)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-could-the-doors-not-be-opened-requires-electricity/194752 "2024-04-25T13:50:35Z")
Dog survived. Think that our doors can be opened by pushing the door opener 3-seconds. (Addendumb: No. It is pulling the door lever twice. Many times when getting out have done it to check that it is … --- ## [Battery terminal goo, is this normal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-terminal-goo-is-this-normal/194780)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-terminal-goo-is-this-normal/194780 "2024-04-24T14:42:46Z")
Checking the oil today, noticed these battery terminals, 8 months old for the battery. is this normal before I contact Toyota? --- ## [Suggestions for best coil, plugs and wires for 87 Dakota 3.9L](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestions-for-best-coil-plugs-and-wires-for-87-dakota-3-9l/194696)
**Author:** [@Fresno-Jack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fresno-Jack)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestions-for-best-coil-plugs-and-wires-for-87-dakota-3-9l/194696 "2024-04-24T00:17:01Z")
I need to pass California smog again. I would not have any problem but the state has made the test more stringent twice since I bought the vehicle new. I need every edge I can get and I figure getting the hottest spark i… --- ## [Car Talk Podcast: 1980's Chrysler Voyager Clutch problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-podcast-1980s-chrysler-voyager-clutch-problem/194777)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2024, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-podcast-1980s-chrysler-voyager-clutch-problem/194777 "2024-04-23T22:22:22Z")
Recent Best of Car Talk podcast, listener’s car is (IIRC) a 1980’s Chrysler Voyager, a sort of mini-van. Manual transmission. Clutch has been replaced twice, both times fairly recently , and now mechanics are sayi… --- ## [Reattaching plastic to windshield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reattaching-plastic-to-windshield/194771)
**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2024, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reattaching-plastic-to-windshield/194771 "2024-04-23T12:59:32Z")
My daughter just bought a 2019 Ford Escape SE 1.4 turbo. 47,000 mi. Upon inspecting the faulty rain sense sensor, I noticed that the previous owner improperly installed the plastic housing that contains this sensor and … --- ## [Green Key Light - 2010 Honda Accord - next step?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/green-key-light-2010-honda-accord-next-step/194763)
**Author:** [@brandonscurrey\_168459](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brandonscurrey_168459)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2024, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/green-key-light-2010-honda-accord-next-step/194763 "2024-04-21T22:12:29Z")
Struggling with the green key light on my daughter’s car and not sure what to do next. One day she came home and said her car struggled to start. I checked the battery and noticed it was low and replaced it. When I wen… --- ## [2017 Dodge Grand Caravan Rough idle and vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-grand-caravan-rough-idle-and-vibration/194768)
**Author:** [@georgecawker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/georgecawker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2024, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-grand-caravan-rough-idle-and-vibration/194768 "2024-04-21T20:57:32Z")
engine idle rough accelerating engine vibrates likecrazy and engine lite is on now interior lites are staying onengine vibration not consistant --- ## [Thermostat closing when starting to drive, please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thermostat-closing-when-starting-to-drive-please-help/194734)
**Author:** [@aiden167](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aiden167)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2024, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thermostat-closing-when-starting-to-drive-please-help/194734 "2024-04-20T03:48:17Z")
Hello, I’m having this problem for almost 2 months now and literally no one can figure this out, I really need help with this… The car is Mitsubishi Lancer 2011 1.5L. So the thermostat wont open at all when the car is… --- ## [Oil deposits on reverse side of throttle valve: Toyota vs other makes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-deposits-on-reverse-side-of-throttle-valve-toyota-vs-other-makes/194445)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2024, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-deposits-on-reverse-side-of-throttle-valve-toyota-vs-other-makes/194445 "2024-04-19T23:21:03Z")
On a recent Best of podcast, the caller says she took her Corolla into the shop for a $40 oil & filter change. The shop suggested an extra-fee ($60) throttle valve cleaning, claiming it was probably gunked up on the … --- ## [Do Engine Coolant Temps Affect Engine Oil / Trans Temps?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-engine-coolant-temps-affect-engine-oil-trans-temps/194753)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2024, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-engine-coolant-temps-affect-engine-oil-trans-temps/194753 "2024-04-19T18:18:39Z")
2013 Mustang GT / 5.0. Pretty much what the title says. I was wondering if coolant temps directly or indirectly affect either engine oil or transmission temps. I’m asking because I just installed a 160 degree thermostat… --- ## [Brake light bulb on one side burns out quickly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-light-bulb-on-one-side-burns-out-quickly/194712)
**Author:** [@Ray-O\_Vac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray-O_Vac)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-light-bulb-on-one-side-burns-out-quickly/194712 "2024-04-18T22:54:55Z")
What causes a brake light bulb filament to almost always go out only on the driver’s side of the car? Any recommendations for a long-lasting bulb, or for something to repair in the electrical system? On a 2007 Versa, t… --- ## [2020 Lincoln Aviator - Scrapes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-lincoln-aviator-scrapes/194750)
**Author:** [@MaritzaRoman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaritzaRoman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-lincoln-aviator-scrapes/194750 "2024-04-18T22:02:21Z")
My vehicle makes a scraping noise when putting into gears and moving, also my trunk door won’t open. anyone know? --- ## [Diy'er ideas for installing a new tire valve on a rim?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diyer-ideas-for-installing-a-new-tire-valve-on-a-rim/194726)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 4:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diyer-ideas-for-installing-a-new-tire-valve-on-a-rim/194726 "2024-04-18T04:39:01Z")
Have you ever needed to invent a way to pull a replacement tire valve through the hole b/c you didn’t have the special tool? --- ## [2007 Hyundai Tucson - High idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-tucson-high-idle/194738)
**Author:** [@Privat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Privat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-tucson-high-idle/194738 "2024-04-16T20:06:35Z")
Enginn ís runing op to 3000.rpm in nutral then it gó to normal idle fór about 2-3 mín,then all starts again. --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Sonic - It wasn't the compressor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-sonic-it-wasnt-the-compressor/194736)
**Author:** [@Llamagal55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Llamagal55)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-sonic-it-wasnt-the-compressor/194736 "2024-04-16T19:55:26Z")
My car was running fine until last year. I brought brand new in 2014. The ac blower didn’t want to run. Replaced compressor, didn’t work. Let ride for awhile because it fall and weather was nice. January, the car st… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=48) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=50)