# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=498 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 499 --- ## [2006 Nissan 350Z - Won't restart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-350z-wont-restart/151004)
**Author:** [@MikeGerack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeGerack)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-350z-wont-restart/151004 "2019-10-19T16:03:00Z")
After running the car for a few miles, it will shut off and not restart. Waiting a period of time and it will restart. Apparently something is heating up and shorting out. What could it be and where do I start trouble… --- ## [2009 Honda CR-V - timing belt maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-cr-v-timing-belt-maintenance/151055)
**Author:** [@PeterRowe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeterRowe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-cr-v-timing-belt-maintenance/151055 "2019-10-19T13:04:09Z")
my FWD Honda CRV has just turned 200K miles (helped by good maintenance). Should I be concerned about timing belts etc. at this point. I would still like to drive it across the US. Thanks. --- ## [1993 Honda Civic gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-honda-civic-gas-mileage/151048)
**Author:** [@Shea29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shea29)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-honda-civic-gas-mileage/151048 "2019-10-19T12:34:11Z")
I have a civic vx. I had one before that regularly got 43mpg per tank of mixed driving. This one is getting 34mpg. I have done all the easy stuff like tune up ect. I have even replaced the fuel pump and filter. --- ## [Steering wheel not straight while driving, straightens while braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-not-straight-while-driving-straightens-while-braking/151031)
**Author:** [@jb79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jb79)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 11:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-not-straight-while-driving-straightens-while-braking/151031 "2019-10-19T11:57:32Z")
Ok I’ve found some solutions when it isn’t straight, but none of them explain if it does straighten while applying brakes. Any ideas? Or just adjust tire rod? --- ## [2006 Ford Explorer - Whining Noise on Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-explorer-whining-noise-on-acceleration/150899)
**Author:** [@BelenFlores](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BelenFlores)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 5:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-explorer-whining-noise-on-acceleration/150899 "2019-10-19T05:54:45Z")
About 2 days my car started making a whining noise when I accelerated my car. My dad took it to the mechanics. I want to know what the possible problems are. I do want to mention that the mechanic told me dad it had to d… --- ## [Maintenance intervals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-intervals/150917)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 4:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-intervals/150917 "2019-10-19T04:50:37Z")
2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, coming up on 83k miles. Mixed driving. It’s time for an oil change. at 50k (27 months ago) it had a tranny fluid change, a brake fluid flush and coolant change. Question is whether to do thes… --- ## [Painting calipers after new brake pads?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/painting-calipers-after-new-brake-pads/151008)
**Author:** [@Josh12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josh12)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/painting-calipers-after-new-brake-pads/151008 "2019-10-19T03:37:52Z")
I just finished installing brakes and rotors and test drove it already while changing them i noticed a bit of rust on the calipers my question is after breaking in the pads is it ok to remove them again to paint clean a… --- ## [Overheating 2011 Dodge Journey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-2011-dodge-journey/151046)
**Author:** [@CalvinWheeler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CalvinWheeler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-2011-dodge-journey/151046 "2019-10-19T03:29:10Z")
2011 Dodge Journey is overheating. New Thermostat, system was purged. Had a diagnostic done and bubbles were purged from system. there are no leaks from head gasket or water pump. Vehicle still overheats and coolant bubb… --- ## [No Thermostat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-thermostat/150750)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Cor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed_Cor)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-thermostat/150750 "2019-10-19T03:04:05Z")
good day. 6 months ago, when my honda civic 1997 overheats, I took it to a mechanic. he diagnosed ther is no problem with the fan, no coolant leaks, radiator is not clogged. he suspects the thermostat needs to be repla… --- ## [Volvo S80 2004 window issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s80-2004-window-issues/151041)
**Author:** [@Anthony\_Edwards](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anthony_Edwards)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s80-2004-window-issues/151041 "2019-10-19T02:00:22Z")
So on my Volvo now I have replaced the blue sliding blocks twice and each time the window keeps wait to lean forward witch brings the long side of the window coming out of track and wants to bind up ag the top witch befo… --- ## [Turn signals don't work occasionally](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-signals-dont-work-occasionally/42252)
**Author:** [@neiser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/neiser)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-signals-dont-work-occasionally/42252 "2019-10-18T23:50:56Z")
I have a 2002 Chevy Malibu. I have a problem that my turn signal occasionally don't work. It is both the right and left at the same time. I turn them "on" and they just don't work. Sometimes it will click a few times and… --- ## [A/C evaporator seal - part discontinued](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-evaporator-seal-part-discontinued/151025)
**Author:** [@VPR6\_155920](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VPR6_155920)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-evaporator-seal-part-discontinued/151025 "2019-10-18T21:02:37Z")
Hi everyone, After a compressor failure, I’m replacing all the main parts of my A/C system (1995 Camaro 3.4L). So, that includes the evaporator, which has a gasket (part 42 in picture below). You’re supposed to replac… --- ## [2016 Dodge Grand Caravan - Quits](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-grand-caravan-quits/151021)
**Author:** [@BillieOsborne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillieOsborne)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-grand-caravan-quits/151021 "2019-10-18T20:38:34Z")
Recently the engine quits running without warning and sometime the motor doesn’t start (present mileage is (25,331). This time an 18 wheeler log truck with a full load was behind me and with no power; it was very di… --- ## [2018 Honda HR-V battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-hr-v-battery-drain/150528)
**Author:** [@Julie03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julie03)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-hr-v-battery-drain/150528 "2019-10-18T20:32:27Z")
Battery dies if car isn’t driven for 4 days --- ## [98 Ford F150 Power Steering Pump Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-ford-f150-power-steering-pump-leak/150068)
**Author:** [@dougg1997\_158155](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dougg1997_158155)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-ford-f150-power-steering-pump-leak/150068 "2019-10-18T20:07:31Z")
Thank you for letting me join. I am pulling my hair out over this one and need some experienced/professional guidance. I have a 98 Ford F150 4.6L that we put a new/re-manufactured power steering pump on and new high pres… --- ## [2016 Kia Sportage - Radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sportage-radio/150987)
**Author:** [@raymondpaululrich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raymondpaululrich)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sportage-radio/150987 "2019-10-18T19:51:43Z")
radio reception bad and no more am.a coworker told me bad antenna ground…any other ideas… --- ## [2007 Saturn Vue Green Line - mpg](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saturn-vue-green-line-mpg/150954)
**Author:** [@markcouture](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markcouture)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saturn-vue-green-line-mpg/150954 "2019-10-18T19:46:19Z")
This car is supposed to get up to 32 mpg and the most I have ever gotten is 25 mpg --- ## [2015 Fiat 500e BATTERY ELECTRIC - Won't break](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-fiat-500e-battery-electric-wont-break/150929)
**Author:** [@Baldwin07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Baldwin07)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-fiat-500e-battery-electric-wont-break/150929 "2019-10-18T19:29:38Z")
Big Problem - I’ve had this car for about a year and nothing is wrong with it … it doesn’t need tires or wipers and there is no oil to change … how do I let this car know that I love it? --- ## [2017 Honda Civic Sdn - Nav issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-civic-sdn-nav-issues/150957)
**Author:** [@RodMarden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RodMarden)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-civic-sdn-nav-issues/150957 "2019-10-18T19:28:25Z")
A GPS problem. After having the car for 2 months, I drove to a neighborhood I wasn’t familiar with around Cambridge MA (I’m from NY) and the GPS got me there in 15 min. It took 1 hr 15 min to get home. I would follow … --- ## [2016 Ford F-150 - Can't get in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f-150-cant-get-in/150922)
**Author:** [@Bebee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bebee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f-150-cant-get-in/150922 "2019-10-18T19:19:36Z")
Dead battery and key will not unlock door to get inside to pot the hood latch --- ## [2006 Nissan Pathfinder clicking noise in front](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-pathfinder-clicking-noise-in-front/151005)
**Author:** [@Josh12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josh12)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-pathfinder-clicking-noise-in-front/151005 "2019-10-18T19:11:51Z")
I have a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder with 150,000 miles on it and while driving very slowly I hear a clicking noise but seems to disappear as I go faster but I also have more vibration around 50 mph and up. I googled this… --- ## [What are the correct tires for 2006 Honda Odyssey?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-the-correct-tires-for-2006-honda-odyssey/151010)
**Author:** [@plasterPat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/plasterPat)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-the-correct-tires-for-2006-honda-odyssey/151010 "2019-10-18T18:55:42Z")
I have been told by the Honda Dealer to only use Michelin Tires on my 2006 Honda Odyssey van, but do I really need to do that because they are a little Pricey? --- ## [2012 Audi A4 - Trunk latch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-audi-a4-trunk-latch/151023)
**Author:** [@Phil10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Phil10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-audi-a4-trunk-latch/151023 "2019-10-18T18:43:54Z")
My trunk latch won’t release when I click the remote to open it. The trunk release on the left door won’t open it either. Worst of all it won’t even go “uhhh” when I ask it to open. Please help. Thanks Phil --- ## [Possible concerns SEE PICS!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-concerns-see-pics/151017)
**Author:** [@Anthony\_Edwards](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anthony_Edwards)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-concerns-see-pics/151017 "2019-10-18T18:12:00Z")
While I was under my van bleeding the brakes I noticed a few things would like some opinions on if there is reason to be concerned thanks . !Well gues I can only put one photo per post guess I’ll start with the exhaust p… --- ## [2017 Ford Expedition EL - Creaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-expedition-el-creaks/151013)
**Author:** [@NazirMohammed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NazirMohammed)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-expedition-el-creaks/151013 "2019-10-18T15:51:02Z")
I have a 2017 Ford Expedition EL XLT. I keep getting a creaking noise whenever the vehicle is moving off, seems to be coming from front left side. ANY HELP. --- ## [2010 Ford Taurus won’t turn over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-taurus-won-t-turn-over/150998)
**Author:** [@Miss.ThinBlueLine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Miss.ThinBlueLine)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-taurus-won-t-turn-over/150998 "2019-10-18T15:32:23Z")
My 2010 Ford Taurus SEL, won’t start. I tried to turn the key, I have lights and everything. And nothing happened. Not even a solenoid clicking in and out. Not a peep came from the vehicle. The only thing that I noticed … --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Colorado - Power seat broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-colorado-power-seat-broken/150993)
**Author:** [@pat48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pat48)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-colorado-power-seat-broken/150993 "2019-10-18T15:11:44Z")
Driver power seat will not move forward --- ## [2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - Manual shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-manual-shift/150962)
**Author:** [@Lang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lang)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-manual-shift/150962 "2019-10-18T14:54:54Z")
On our 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, 2.4L engine with 6 speed auto with the transmission shift lever in Sport Mode, and while driving on level terrain with the Drive Mode Control System button in the Normal Mode positio… --- ## [2013 Dodge Journey - Tire pressure in winter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-journey-tire-pressure-in-winter/150821)
**Author:** [@Liz28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Liz28)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-journey-tire-pressure-in-winter/150821 "2019-10-18T14:49:15Z")
Is 33 psi too low in cold weather? Also it takes quite some time for the computer to read a correct PSI…has that been an issue for this model as well --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Camaro - Coal to Newcastle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-camaro-coal-to-newcastle/150982)
**Author:** [@AlanDavis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlanDavis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-camaro-coal-to-newcastle/150982 "2019-10-18T14:02:36Z")
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