# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=491 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 492 --- ## [2010 Toyota Prius - Rattles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-prius-rattles/151674)
**Author:** [@Yameny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yameny)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-prius-rattles/151674 "2019-10-29T03:14:37Z")
My 2010 Toyota Prius make a rattling noise in morning when I start it, the car had over 300.000 miles. What can do to solve this rattling noise when the car cool down and I have to star the engine --- ## [1993 BMW 3 Series - Running Rich](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-bmw-3-series-running-rich/151672)
**Author:** [@PeterHatton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeterHatton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-bmw-3-series-running-rich/151672 "2019-10-29T03:05:39Z")
The car is very fuely a lot of black soot at exhaust pipe outlet runs very rough on idle and dies when taking off once going it fly,s up high end, it is using a lot of fuel than normal,have replaced plugs,air cleaner fi… --- ## [At wits end 09 Patriot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-wits-end-09-patriot/151562)
**Author:** [@Sean-Paul\_Aitken](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sean-Paul_Aitken)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-wits-end-09-patriot/151562 "2019-10-29T02:26:40Z")
Hello! My wife has a 09 Patriot, 2.4L 4x4. One day, the car would not start. I tried jumping it to no avail. Replaced the starter, did not fix the problem. Tested battery, low cca, still under warranty, replaced for … --- ## [2001 Ford Taurus Coolant Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-coolant-leak/151558)
**Author:** [@marktwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktwark)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-coolant-leak/151558 "2019-10-29T02:24:36Z")
I have coolant leaking from a metal “L” shaped coupling just behind the thermostat on this 3.0 U code engine as pictured. I went to the salvage yard and pulled one and it seems that it just sticks in there. It seems inad… --- ## [2008 Chrysler Town & Country - region code not set](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-town-country-region-code-not-set/151621)
**Author:** [@Sean30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sean30)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-town-country-region-code-not-set/151621 "2019-10-29T01:42:50Z")
MY VES says region code not set.How do you set it? --- ## [Lose of pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lose-of-pressure/151505)
**Author:** [@Mechtech85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mechtech85)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lose-of-pressure/151505 "2019-10-29T01:38:55Z")
Have a 2008 Toyota Tacoma 4.0L, went to bleed brakes noticed I wasnt getting any pressure to the rear but plenty to the front. After further investigation and chasing fluid the master cylinder was only squirting to front… --- ## [Please help, car spuuters and die](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-car-spuuters-and-die/151554)
**Author:** [@mfarooqramzan\_159047](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mfarooqramzan_159047)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-car-spuuters-and-die/151554 "2019-10-29T01:30:10Z")
Hellow, So i have this 2011 audi q5, i spent bunch of money on it and every mechanic is telling different things so please someone who have good knowledge of cars help me. The car runs fine when idling and when on hi… --- ## [2012 Honda Civic Sdn - Airbag Light On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-sdn-airbag-light-on/151660)
**Author:** [@MauriceDe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MauriceDe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-sdn-airbag-light-on/151660 "2019-10-28T23:36:06Z")
Air bag warming light comes on --- ## [High Idle on 2009 KIA Rio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-idle-on-2009-kia-rio/151661)
**Author:** [@Geoff-Price](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Geoff-Price)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-idle-on-2009-kia-rio/151661 "2019-10-28T23:11:06Z")
My daughter has a 2009 KIA Rio with the 16V CVVT 1.6 motor. Recently the MIL came on and the code that I retrieved was P0497 (which says its an EVAP Solenoid issue) When the light came on, my daughter would fill her gas … --- ## [Jerk when turning left](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jerk-when-turning-left/151656)
**Author:** [@kulmo1986\_159117](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kulmo1986_159117)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jerk-when-turning-left/151656 "2019-10-28T22:42:49Z")
So I have an '00 Saturn SW2. I have had trouble with the front passenger bearing going bad in a very short time. It’s gone bad once again, and this is the third time replacing it in the last 15,000mi or so. I thought I h… --- ## [What's ruining my DPFE sensor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-ruining-my-dpfe-sensor/106699)
**Author:** [@tskeaton94](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tskeaton94)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 11:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-ruining-my-dpfe-sensor/106699 "2017-08-08T11:17:26Z")
I made a post before about a hissing sound and smoking and a burning smell and I’ve found the culprit. I found my DPFE sensor popped off the two valves it was connected to and smoking the thing was piping hot. the sensor… --- ## [Need headlight help please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-headlight-help-please/151581)
**Author:** [@fawnBishop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fawnBishop)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-headlight-help-please/151581 "2019-10-28T15:59:53Z")
I have a 2000 dodge Dakota, 4.7, 4 x 4 headlights (low beams) will stay on for a bit then go out. (high beams have been no problem always come on) ground has been checked, headlamp switch has been changed, multifuncti… --- ## [Paint flexifier](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-flexifier/151254)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-flexifier/151254 "2019-10-28T15:17:29Z")
Once more I’m trying to paint the cowl vent a bear bent in 2000 (so much that the ends touched). I’ve painted it at least 3 times over the years, but the paint keeps on cracking, down to the bare metal, so it rusts. I tr… --- ## [2019 Ford Ranger - Mushy brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-ranger-mushy-brakes/151118)
**Author:** [@DavidSt.Hilaire](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidSt.Hilaire)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-ranger-mushy-brakes/151118 "2019-10-28T13:50:07Z")
I have a brand new 2019 Ford Ranger Crew Sport, 600miles, are the brakes supposed to be mushy? I can pump them and they will become firm and stop. The dealer indicated they are like that?? They alao indicated all of t… --- ## [2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee - HSA no longer holds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-grand-cherokee-hsa-no-longer-holds/150684)
**Author:** [@JohnMKingRecentproblemwithHillStartAssis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnMKingRecentproblemwithHillStartAssis)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-grand-cherokee-hsa-no-longer-holds/150684 "2019-10-28T12:44:31Z")
Recent problem with Hill Start Assist (HSA). When parked on an incline (driveway), start the engine and put it into Reverse, the Jeep rolls backward, causing a noticeable jerk in the transmission when Reverse is engaged… --- ## [Dashboard is a Christmas tree](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-is-a-christmas-tree/151617)
**Author:** [@jhpeck3\_159091](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jhpeck3_159091)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-is-a-christmas-tree/151617 "2019-10-28T12:15:11Z")
Drove through a puddle yesterday and it turns out the puddle was about 18” deep in my 2015 Subaru Outback. Since then, the car runs fine - drove from NYC to Boston last night fine - but the dash lights are flashing like… --- ## [2013 BMW X5 grinds when shifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-bmw-x5-grinds-when-shifting/151607)
**Author:** [@seth38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seth38)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 12:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-bmw-x5-grinds-when-shifting/151607 "2019-10-28T12:11:30Z")
BMW X5 2013. only have done oil changes every year. When accelerating - consistently around 1500 to 1600 RPMs there is a grinding or gurgling noise as it tries to shift gears. So it’s under load. When I got an oil chan… --- ## [Difficulty finding replacement gas tank--2004 chevy S10 pickup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difficulty-finding-replacement-gas-tank-2004-chevy-s10-pickup/84055)
**Author:** [@nitsua60](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nitsua60)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difficulty-finding-replacement-gas-tank-2004-chevy-s10-pickup/84055 "2019-10-28T03:46:44Z")
Hi all- I've got a small hole near the top of my gas tank; it's letting out fumes but otherwise innocuous. I asked my mechanic about replacing it and he says (a) it's no longer in production, (b) after-market places do… --- ## [Suburban w/ 175K--how long will it last?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suburban-w-175k-how-long-will-it-last/45339)
**Author:** [@stone43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stone43)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suburban-w-175k-how-long-will-it-last/45339 "2019-10-28T02:51:32Z")
Hello all-- I have a 2003 half ton Suburban, which I bought new and still runs great. No leaks, no elevated oil use etc. etc. I have been meticulous on the maintenance, and have replaced stuff that has worn out like … --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Sonic - sand in the trunk for snow?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-sonic-sand-in-the-trunk-for-snow/151561)
**Author:** [@Jeanhostrander](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeanhostrander)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-sonic-sand-in-the-trunk-for-snow/151561 "2019-10-27T23:55:51Z")
Will sand tubs help traction in the truck and how many shouldays I get for snow --- ## [Weird stuff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-stuff/151484)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Christopher\_Anthony\_Kilcrease](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mr_Christopher_Anthony_Kilcrease)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-stuff/151484 "2019-10-27T23:28:26Z")
I need some input here. I have a 2006 Chevy impala 3.8L V6. It has about 140K miles on it. Lately, I have been driving it longer distances than I am used to (60-90 miles one way). The last couple of times I have noticed … --- ## [Why are my tires falling off the rims?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-my-tires-falling-off-the-rims/83467)
**Author:** [@kezzie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kezzie)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-my-tires-falling-off-the-rims/83467 "2019-10-27T22:17:39Z")
6 months ago, one of my tires separated from the rim while I was driving. I'd gone less than half a mile from home. When I took it to the place that sold the tires, they told me aluminum rims did that a lot. Two days ago… --- ## [2001 nissan frontier 4 cl 2wd idle issues/stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-frontier-4-cl-2wd-idle-issues-stalling/151600)
**Author:** [@Jeramy\_Chadney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeramy_Chadney)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-frontier-4-cl-2wd-idle-issues-stalling/151600 "2019-10-27T22:14:35Z")
2001 nissan frontier 4cl 2wd 2.4 liter engine My idle is rough I love my truck, its old… But this thing still looks brand new from the outside. Most reliable vehicle ive ever owned. 290km… Its idle is rough Star… --- ## [2009 G6 won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-g6-wont-start/151591)
**Author:** [@Reggie\_Drummond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Reggie_Drummond)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-g6-wont-start/151591 "2019-10-27T19:19:12Z")
I have a 2009 Pontiac G6 that won’t start. When I put key in, it don’t crank nor start. Oh, but when i do turn key over only thing comes on but the radio and lights. Instead I hear a loud fan like noise. Could anyone hel… --- ## [2013 Ford E150 Clicking noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-e150-clicking-noise/151572)
**Author:** [@Jim13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim13)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-e150-clicking-noise/151572 "2019-10-27T18:23:36Z")
I have noticed a clicking noise and thought it maybe a lifter. I was told at first it would cost over a $1000 just to find out. I talked to the asst service mgr and he listened to the noise. He said it was an injector im… --- ## [Same performance from a smaller engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/same-performance-from-a-smaller-engine/151583)
**Author:** [@JohnHolton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnHolton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/same-performance-from-a-smaller-engine/151583 "2019-10-27T18:20:57Z")
I hve a 2017 VW Golf Sportwagen with a 1.8 liter engine and 6 speed transmission that gets 34 mpg (highway). The identical 2019 model has a 1/4 liter engine and 8 speed transmission that gets 37 mpg. How do they get th… --- ## [Wanted Michelin tires for my Volvo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wanted-michelin-tires-for-my-volvo/151536)
**Author:** [@BenFennell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BenFennell)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wanted-michelin-tires-for-my-volvo/151536 "2019-10-27T17:54:05Z")
I have a 2008 Volvo XC70 3.2 with 16 rims. I like Michelin tires so i thought I would check with Costco and was told that Michelin tires do not fit this car(except for the X-Ice). I then took my car into the Volvo deale… --- ## [2015 Ford Escape loses charge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-loses-charge/151579)
**Author:** [@StephenUlbricht](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StephenUlbricht)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-loses-charge/151579 "2019-10-27T17:16:01Z")
battery does not keep charge despite being fully charged --- ## [2015 Ford Focus - Dealer lost my cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-focus-dealer-lost-my-cover/151305)
**Author:** [@KINGSLEY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KINGSLEY)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-focus-dealer-lost-my-cover/151305 "2019-10-27T15:33:29Z")
I take my 2015 Ford Focus to the Ford dealer to have a recall done. That would be the one about a stuck canister purge valve problem and possible damage to the plastic fuel tank. I get it back the next day, and right awa… --- ## [2015 Ford Explorer - engine nearly died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-explorer-engine-nearly-died/151367)
**Author:** [@adamstanford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adamstanford)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-explorer-engine-nearly-died/151367 "2019-10-27T14:27:17Z")
Engine almost died at stoplight when AC was turned on. Happened twice on different days. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=490) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=492)