# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=490 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 491 --- ## [Best Ignition Timing set-up for early 70's Ford 302 truck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-ignition-timing-set-up-for-early-70s-ford-302-truck/99735)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-ignition-timing-set-up-for-early-70s-ford-302-truck/99735 "2019-10-29T22:43:33Z")
In those days the Ford designers were trying every trick in the book to get their engine to pass the fed emissions specs. So besides lowering the compression, a lot of weird control configurations got put in place to s… --- ## [125,000 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/125-000-miles/151707)
**Author:** [@ng8111\_150582](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ng8111_150582)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/125-000-miles/151707 "2019-10-29T21:00:11Z")
2014 Subaru has 125,000 miles and in for an oil change. I have oil changes every 5K-7K miles. The owner’s manual says 7,500 and a coworker whom worked at a dealer (like CarMax) says 10,000 miles. The manual says to repl… --- ## [2016 Buick Encore poor gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-encore-poor-gas-mileage/151649)
**Author:** [@monica17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/monica17)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-encore-poor-gas-mileage/151649 "2019-10-29T20:49:19Z")
I am having the same problems with poor gas mileage. My buck is a 2016. Must be just the way it is with this model. I have been to dealership they did a fuel injection cleaning and that did not help. Now they say we shou… --- ## [2004 Ford Ranger - blinking OD Off light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-ranger-blinking-od-off-light/151634)
**Author:** [@RandallBryant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandallBryant)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-ranger-blinking-od-off-light/151634 "2019-10-29T20:43:30Z")
I have a 04 Ranger 4x4 4.0 and while driving the engine revved to a high rpm and I noticed the OD off light was blinking. I tried several time to get it set with the button but nothing worked could this be caused by a f… --- ## [2001 Chevrolet Metro - Head Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-metro-head-problem/151652)
**Author:** [@erin01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/erin01)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-metro-head-problem/151652 "2019-10-29T20:42:09Z")
on one cold day -15 morning i should have pluged car in but didnt . i started the car but the engine back fired coughted. so it loosen a small piece of plastic that held the intake valve open and well kissed head good by… --- ## [2019 Toyota RAV4 - Auto unlock question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-rav4-auto-unlock-question/151697)
**Author:** [@lau42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lau42)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-rav4-auto-unlock-question/151697 "2019-10-29T20:33:05Z")
The auto unlock, does not work for all doors, only for the driver’s. How can I repair this? --- ## [2006 Subaru Impreza - Manual Tranny Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-impreza-manual-tranny-problem/151624)
**Author:** [@Edgar06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edgar06)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-impreza-manual-tranny-problem/151624 "2019-10-29T20:15:01Z")
going from 1st gear to 2nd something poped & now it will not go in gear. --- ## [Weird AC on 2009 Sonata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-ac-on-2009-sonata/151728)
**Author:** [@FeWix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FeWix)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-ac-on-2009-sonata/151728 "2019-10-29T20:05:28Z")
2009 Hyundai Sonata. AC was ice cold. Couple months ago went down to barely chill. I was going to recharge it, but now have discovered that there is chilly air coming out of the two passenger side dash vents, but on the … --- ## [2016 Toyota Camry - Accidental Diesel in Tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-camry-accidental-diesel-in-tank/151719)
**Author:** [@marko59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marko59)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-camry-accidental-diesel-in-tank/151719 "2019-10-29T19:53:38Z")
I put diesel in the car by accident 5$ worth of it --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Camaro - Intermittent No Crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-camaro-intermittent-no-crank/151732)
**Author:** [@EllaJudie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EllaJudie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-camaro-intermittent-no-crank/151732 "2019-10-29T19:20:10Z")
2011 Chey Camaro will not start sometimes. try to crank it …nothing, no sound, dashboard black…try again it cranks… Autozone say starter alternator is good… bought another battery… same thing --- ## [2004 Ford GT - Service Engine Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-gt-service-engine-light/151665)
**Author:** [@RobertJACOBSON](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertJACOBSON)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-gt-service-engine-light/151665 "2019-10-29T18:42:22Z")
Why the service engine light got turned off it will not light up at all. I just brought the car --- ## [2004 Buick Park Avenue - Thumping Gear Engagement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-park-avenue-thumping-gear-engagement/151721)
**Author:** [@artlong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/artlong)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-park-avenue-thumping-gear-engagement/151721 "2019-10-29T18:39:00Z")
there is a thump when down shifting to first gear and when put in reverse at times --- ## [2003 Lexus SC 430 - VSC light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-sc-430-vsc-light/151694)
**Author:** [@philipviscione](https://community.cartalk.com/u/philipviscione)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-sc-430-vsc-light/151694 "2019-10-29T18:35:40Z")
the vsc orange lights stay on what could the problem be, thank you --- ## [2013 Ford Mustang - Shifts hard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-mustang-shifts-hard/151724)
**Author:** [@charles08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charles08)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-mustang-shifts-hard/151724 "2019-10-29T18:31:31Z")
2013 boss 302 mustang shifts hard and misses gears help --- ## [Is anti-gel additive outdated?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-anti-gel-additive-outdated/151680)
**Author:** [@Keegan\_Nicholson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keegan_Nicholson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-anti-gel-additive-outdated/151680 "2019-10-29T18:14:13Z")
I own a 1990 ford f350 with the 7.3 idi (not that this really matters). My question is for all the diesel owners out there, as I am relatively new to the diesel thing. I live up here in the great state of Montana and cu… --- ## [2007 Lexus RX 350 - eliminating moldy smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lexus-rx-350-eliminating-moldy-smell/151570)
**Author:** [@JudyGregg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JudyGregg)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lexus-rx-350-eliminating-moldy-smell/151570 "2019-10-29T17:31:59Z")
How do you get rid of moldy smell from your car? Did all the cleaning and airing, detailing --- ## [2019 Toyota Prius Prime - Stale Gas a Problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-prius-prime-stale-gas-a-problem/151669)
**Author:** [@MikeThompson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeThompson)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-prius-prime-stale-gas-a-problem/151669 "2019-10-29T17:18:44Z")
I have a Prius Prime that can run for 25 miles or so on the battery but also has a gas engine. Best of both worlds! If I charge overnite at home and again at work I can make it both ways without using any gas. I’ve on… --- ## [2016 Lincoln Navigator - INfotainment issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-navigator-infotainment-issues/151716)
**Author:** [@GeorgeTeague](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeTeague)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-navigator-infotainment-issues/151716 "2019-10-29T16:57:38Z")
Information screen problems. Will not respond to touch and drops calls. --- ## [2015 Honda CR-V - Problems starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-cr-v-problems-starting/151714)
**Author:** [@LeeCuellar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeeCuellar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-cr-v-problems-starting/151714 "2019-10-29T16:47:31Z")
Problem starting…turn key and click sound …finally starts after turning key several times… --- ## [Loose gas cap at fault or possibly sabotage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loose-gas-cap-at-fault-or-possibly-sabotage/151692)
**Author:** [@arlonz\_k\_159137](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arlonz_k_159137)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loose-gas-cap-at-fault-or-possibly-sabotage/151692 "2019-10-29T16:23:16Z")
I’m unsure of what I should do concerning a recent ‘check engine’ light(yesterday) that’s come on. There’s also a digital read-out that said to tighten the gas cap. Like a lot of cars, I have a lid over the gas cap that… --- ## [2008 Ford Fusion - Trouble starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-fusion-trouble-starting/151712)
**Author:** [@christiesmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christiesmith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-fusion-trouble-starting/151712 "2019-10-29T16:01:41Z")
Well maintained Ford Fusion with about 256K miles. Recent episodes of having to turn the ignition key several times and occasionally press the brake pedal to get the car to start. No ignition ‘life’ during these attempts… --- ## [2012 Honda Odyssey - Sliding door troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-odyssey-sliding-door-troubles/151704)
**Author:** [@SamNolan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamNolan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-odyssey-sliding-door-troubles/151704 "2019-10-29T15:46:12Z")
I bought the van new in 2012 in southwest Florida where it is either hot or very hot. On a trip to North Carolina in December, the electric sliding doors would not function on a cold morning and had to be forced open. Af… --- ## [Broken strut mount safe to drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-strut-mount-safe-to-drive/151682)
**Author:** [@kilsnacks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kilsnacks)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-strut-mount-safe-to-drive/151682 "2019-10-29T15:22:13Z")
So My rear driver side strut mount appears to of rusted out and the middle part of it busted out so when I drive it clunks when going over any bumps even slight ones. I plan to get it fixed soon but I need to drive to co… --- ## [Honda insight avoid travel at high speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-insight-avoid-travel-at-high-speed/151681)
**Author:** [@webdevbosch\_159131](https://community.cartalk.com/u/webdevbosch_159131)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-insight-avoid-travel-at-high-speed/151681 "2019-10-29T13:55:25Z")
Hello, hope all seniors are great, I am a rookie in this group, so i don’t know proper standards and protocols to follow kindly ignore if mistaken; However recently brought a hybrid Honda insight, and very next day got a… --- ## [2005 Acura MDX - looking for radio and navigation system code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-acura-mdx-looking-for-radio-and-navigation-system-code/151629)
**Author:** [@Kimm\_McLaughlin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kimm_McLaughlin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-acura-mdx-looking-for-radio-and-navigation-system-code/151629 "2019-10-29T13:49:22Z")
How can I find the code number for my radio and navigation system? --- ## [2016 Acura RDX - Knocking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-acura-rdx-knocking/151677)
**Author:** [@PhilipRueda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhilipRueda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-acura-rdx-knocking/151677 "2019-10-29T13:47:57Z")
soft knocking noise coming from the engine while it sits idling in park --- ## [2013 Kia Soul - Backup camera](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-soul-backup-camera/151684)
**Author:** [@ELIZABETHROSEBENDIK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ELIZABETHROSEBENDIK)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-soul-backup-camera/151684 "2019-10-29T13:46:57Z")
My backup camera does not work and has not worked for some time. The screen is black with just lines on it. How expensive would this be to fix? Is it worth getting an additional warranty on my car for @$3000 which would … --- ## [Transmission Trouble - 2009 Subaru Impreza Auto](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-trouble-2009-subaru-impreza-auto/83257)
**Author:** [@eplewis89](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eplewis89)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-trouble-2009-subaru-impreza-auto/83257 "2019-10-29T12:21:15Z")
Hey folks, I'm having some transmission problems with my car. I'll start out by stating that I failed to get new transmission fluid, which definitely caused the issue. So let's go back to December 26th. Check engine li… --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Sonic - rat in the ducts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-sonic-rat-in-the-ducts/151587)
**Author:** [@Julie50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julie50)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 4:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-sonic-rat-in-the-ducts/151587 "2019-10-29T04:59:59Z")
Have a rat in air ducts. Want to know how the ducts run on passenger side, I am trying to block it out. --- ## [Swap manual with auto climate control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/swap-manual-with-auto-climate-control/151573)
**Author:** [@spannerspinner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spannerspinner)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 4:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/swap-manual-with-auto-climate-control/151573 "2019-10-29T04:59:49Z")
Is it reasonably possible to swap in automatic climate heater/AC controls in a car ('10 Ford Escape) that currently only has manual heater/AC control? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=489) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=491)