# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=506 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 507 --- ## [Heat shield needed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heat-shield-needed/150357)
**Author:** [@Marktoday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marktoday)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2019, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heat-shield-needed/150357 "2019-10-09T15:02:35Z")
Taking off heat shield on 2000 Honda CR-V to fix dip stick tube. Do I really need to replace it, or are nearby components safe if I leave it off? --- ## [2012 Cadillac CTS Sedan - Trouble with Hub](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cadillac-cts-sedan-trouble-with-hub/150314)
**Author:** [@NoeC.Rodriguez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NoeC.Rodriguez)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2019, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cadillac-cts-sedan-trouble-with-hub/150314 "2019-10-09T14:56:04Z")
Has anyone had problems with the hub assembly? Is it a common problem for the hub assembly to go out after 100,000 miles? My hub assembly/bearings made a humming noise and then it developed into a louder noise. I know… --- ## [2013 Volvo XC90 - Infotainment issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volvo-xc90-infotainment-issues/150349)
**Author:** [@ChrisRobinson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisRobinson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2019, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volvo-xc90-infotainment-issues/150349 "2019-10-09T13:42:50Z")
This car is equipped with the whole entertainment system TV’s premium sound the works. None of it works. spent a small fortune trying to repair and it still doesn’t work. --- ## [Dip stick tube came out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dip-stick-tube-came-out/150301)
**Author:** [@Marktoday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marktoday)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2019, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dip-stick-tube-came-out/150301 "2019-10-09T13:38:51Z")
The dip stick tube came out on my 2000 Honda CR-V block. I plan on removing the heat shield, cleaning the tube and epoxy or gluing it back in place (if the bottom of the tube is undmamaged). Since it such a small area be… --- ## [Oil change help 2008 chevy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-help-2008-chevy/150341)
**Author:** [@Isaacalovato14\_158320](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Isaacalovato14_158320)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2019, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-help-2008-chevy/150341 "2019-10-09T13:32:51Z")
Hi so i have a 2008 chevy silverado 2500 gas and we just changed the oil and we changed it from conventional to synthetic and i put in 1 qt of lucas oil stabilizer and then 4 qts of synthetic oil and i did the oil change… --- ## [2011 Toyota Highlander - Oil Change Interval](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-highlander-oil-change-interval/150339)
**Author:** [@RonDoersch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonDoersch)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2019, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-highlander-oil-change-interval/150339 "2019-10-09T13:20:48Z")
Owner’s manual calls for oil change every 10,000 miles. Seniors like my wife and I often don’t make that many miles in 4 years. How often should we be changing oil. And what about other maintenance issues that are based… --- ## [Jumping a battery backwards](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jumping-a-battery-backwards/18264)
**Author:** [@wburrows2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wburrows2)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2019, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jumping-a-battery-backwards/18264 "2019-10-09T13:17:44Z")
A dealership tells me the problem with my 2004 Mazda 3 is someone jumped the battery backwards and destroyed all the "fuseable links" in the harness requiring complete replacement of all the wiring. But, before taking i… --- ## [2015 Toyota Corolla - Brakes and Rotors Squeal After Brake Job](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-corolla-brakes-and-rotors-squeal-after-brake-job/150331)
**Author:** [@litassj\_158310](https://community.cartalk.com/u/litassj_158310)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2019, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-corolla-brakes-and-rotors-squeal-after-brake-job/150331 "2019-10-09T04:28:42Z")
Brakes and rotors still squeal after being changed --- ## [Mercury Sable 2008 - Driver-side air blows cold, but passenger side hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-sable-2008-driver-side-air-blows-cold-but-passenger-side-hot/150320)
**Author:** [@cartalk.com\_158307](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cartalk.com_158307)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2019, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-sable-2008-driver-side-air-blows-cold-but-passenger-side-hot/150320 "2019-10-09T03:59:03Z")
This just started today. I had the A/C on and blowing around 74, and noticed it wasn’t actually cooling down well at all. I reached over and noticed the passenger side vents were coming out how, where the two vents on my… --- ## [2007 Dodge Ram 1500 - No Lights, Cluster Lights, Chimes, etc](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-ram-1500-no-lights-cluster-lights-chimes-etc/150311)
**Author:** [@James38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James38)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2019, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-ram-1500-no-lights-cluster-lights-chimes-etc/150311 "2019-10-09T03:31:34Z")
We have a 2007 dodge ram 1500 4.7l in our shop that was wrecked. We are trying to fix it up for a service truck. Before replacing the battery we had to jump start it. Now since we put a new battery in it we have no power… --- ## [2010 Chevrolet HHR - Key Fob Shot?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-hhr-key-fob-shot/150271)
**Author:** [@RemmariMcDonald](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RemmariMcDonald)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2019, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-hhr-key-fob-shot/150271 "2019-10-09T03:09:08Z")
My key fob will lock but not unlock. I just got a new battery put in 4 days ago. I the problem actually the fob itself? --- ## [Pacifica Leak tried everything, please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pacifica-leak-tried-everything-please-help/150284)
**Author:** [@robbjornstad\_144099](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robbjornstad_144099)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2019, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pacifica-leak-tried-everything-please-help/150284 "2019-10-09T00:59:27Z")
I have an 05 Pacifica, when it rains it comes in soaks the passenger floor. This only happens when it rains. if there is no rain there is no water on the passenger floor. I have posted a pic of where it is dripping in o… --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Impala - Headlight Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-impala-headlight-problems/150296)
**Author:** [@MuhammadAnderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MuhammadAnderson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2019, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-impala-headlight-problems/150296 "2019-10-08T21:07:06Z")
Headlight problems I have replaced the relay the head light switch and the fuse still no lights what’s going on could it be my multifunction switch --- ## [2015 GMC Canyon - Heat Only Works on High](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-canyon-heat-only-works-on-high/150269)
**Author:** [@terryshay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/terryshay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-canyon-heat-only-works-on-high/150269 "2019-10-07T19:54:52Z")
heater control not working, blows cold unless set on HI only. --- ## [Help PO303 & 304 cylinder misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-po303-304-cylinder-misfires/150305)
**Author:** [@Lexi\_Hutcherson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lexi_Hutcherson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2019, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-po303-304-cylinder-misfires/150305 "2019-10-08T19:38:28Z")
09 Subaru Outback 4 cylinder. I replaced the spark plugs and cords and the codes went away for about a week. I have a friend who thinks its my fuel injectors but it could also be my coil. How do I tell what it is? --- ## [2007 Toyota Tacoma - High Idle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-tacoma-high-idle/150107)
**Author:** [@RomanMuniz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RomanMuniz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2019, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-tacoma-high-idle/150107 "2019-10-08T18:50:19Z")
When I stop at a light or stop sign, my truck accelerates and pushes forward a bit. Not sure if it is a high idle problem. It seems like the idle is high when I turn on the truck in morning. --- ## [2009 Buick Lucerne - Hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-buick-lucerne-hesitation/150251)
**Author:** [@chappell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chappell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2019, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-buick-lucerne-hesitation/150251 "2019-10-08T18:47:20Z")
my buick Lucerne hesitates when driving. --- ## [2018 Cadillac XT5 - Start/Stop Gone Amuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-cadillac-xt5-start-stop-gone-amuck/150308)
**Author:** [@Ellis01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ellis01)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2019, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-cadillac-xt5-start-stop-gone-amuck/150308 "2019-10-08T18:39:48Z")
Car cut off at stop light as it s hould but would not restart looked at geare shift and it was in N Put it back P and restarted car by switch and it stared up. This has happen two time about 2 mo, apart. This is… --- ## [Tyre pressure gauges give different readings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tyre-pressure-gauges-give-different-readings/150174)
**Author:** [@karlsultana8\_148365](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karlsultana8_148365)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2019, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tyre-pressure-gauges-give-different-readings/150174 "2019-10-08T18:00:49Z")
Hi, I used 2 different gauges, one gave about 43psi and the other about 31psi. I tried the front tyre and also very different readings. The spare tire though both gave the same. One gauge is digital (https://auto.fal… --- ## [Safe workaround?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-workaround/150286)
**Author:** [@Lemba11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lemba11)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2019, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-workaround/150286 "2019-10-08T17:56:31Z")
Somewhat long story here . . . I’m hoping this unorthodox repair is ok for an old car that simply gets me back and forth to the commuter lot every day. 2001 Saturn SL1. CEL came on with a code for the secondary air inje… --- ## [Use of motor oil weights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-of-motor-oil-weights/150205)
**Author:** [@pound\_town](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pound_town)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2019, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-of-motor-oil-weights/150205 "2019-10-08T17:28:00Z")
I have a 2014 f-150 with a 5.0l. it takes 5w20 oil in the engine. I have fresh quarts of 5w30 in my garage. Can I use the 5w30 in the engine even thou its takes 5w20 --- ## [2007 Chrysler Sebring - Misdiagnosis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-sebring-misdiagnosis/150255)
**Author:** [@JohnAnderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnAnderson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2019, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-sebring-misdiagnosis/150255 "2019-10-08T15:53:07Z")
The idiot lights all came on and started flashing at random times. Finally it would not start and I had it towed to the local Chrysler dealer. After investigation, they determined it was Total Power Module which they rep… --- ## [2007 Toyota Prius - No Dash Display/Door Chimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-no-dash-display-door-chimes/150173)
**Author:** [@ShannonBrown1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShannonBrown1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2019, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-no-dash-display-door-chimes/150173 "2019-10-08T12:51:36Z")
I have a 2007 Toyota Prius 95% of the time the dash lights won’t come on to display speedometer and fuel gauge. The only thing I’ve found that resolves the issue til next time I turn it off is to disconnect and reconnect… --- ## [2008 Pontiac G8 - Water Intrusion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g8-water-intrusion/150231)
**Author:** [@Gloria51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gloria51)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2019, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g8-water-intrusion/150231 "2019-10-08T12:00:50Z")
The floor is wet in front and back on the driver’s side, actually soaked is a better word! --- ## [2005 Honda Odyssey - Vibration at Idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-odyssey-vibration-at-idle/150288)
**Author:** [@DANIEL39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DANIEL39)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2019, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-odyssey-vibration-at-idle/150288 "2019-10-08T01:51:09Z")
slight vibration of engine can be felt in stearing wheel,when in neutral or driving,also,engine sounds like it changes tone when driving at same speed(sound is like it is exhausting) car has 120k,can it be valve adjustme… --- ## [2020 Toyota Prius Prime - Unused Fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-prius-prime-unused-fuel/150260)
**Author:** [@Linda32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Linda32)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2019, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-prius-prime-unused-fuel/150260 "2019-10-08T00:38:32Z")
I am hardly using the gasoline in my Prius Prime. Will it go bad? --- ## [2010 Dodge Charger - Crank No Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-charger-crank-no-start/150279)
**Author:** [@Garry501](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Garry501)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-charger-crank-no-start/150279 "2019-10-07T23:48:06Z")
2010 Dodge Charger Srt8 will crank but won’t start. Don’t hear humming of the fuel pump when I turn my key to on position. I just read to bang the fuel tank to see if that will get the pump going again for a short whil… --- ## [Headlighs on all the time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlighs-on-all-the-time/149916)
**Author:** [@Nick\_Smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nick_Smith)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlighs-on-all-the-time/149916 "2019-10-07T23:00:22Z")
I have a 01 Tahoe and the headlights come on with the ignition. I heard that by pressing the “dome override” button 4 times would turn them off during the day. Replaced the switch several times, and the ambiant sensor… --- ## [2001 Chevrolet Blazer - Oil Viscosity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-blazer-oil-viscosity/150273)
**Author:** [@Dave05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dave05)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-blazer-oil-viscosity/150273 "2019-10-07T21:49:29Z")
When is it OK to increase oil viscosity from 5-30 to 10-40 ? Veh has 3.3 V6 with about 2 192, 000 miles second owner . Seems to be prior and mine City driving and congested freeway driving. No off road. No snow in CA … --- ## [Rack pinion issueso](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-pinion-issueso/150197)
**Author:** [@Bob-Burnett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob-Burnett)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-pinion-issueso/150197 "2019-10-07T20:25:17Z")
Replaced rack pinion x2…broke rack mount after hitting pothole.replaced it it broke again at exactly same place without hitting anything…so in thinkin the subframe or something is bent…any i deas?Oh sorry. My car is a… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=505) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=507)