# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=51 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 52 --- ## [2007 Trailblazer Liftgate Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-trailblazer-liftgate-issues/194634)
**Author:** [@luisrod823](https://community.cartalk.com/u/luisrod823)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2024, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-trailblazer-liftgate-issues/194634 "2024-04-03T00:51:00Z")
As recommended by a forum user here, I am opening a new thread so those won’t get lost in the discussion about the issue I am currently having. To summarize… My liftgate will not unlock. This happened after an attempte… --- ## [Losing steering when doing fast acceleration?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/losing-steering-when-doing-fast-acceleration/194632)
**Author:** [@919Blazer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/919Blazer)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/losing-steering-when-doing-fast-acceleration/194632 "2024-04-02T19:25:38Z")
I have a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4 Cyl FWD. I’ve noticed that if I am at a stop and I suddenly press the gas pedal too hard, it feels like the tires are spinning around and I lose steering momentarily. It gets worse whe… --- ## [2014 Ford fuel delivery problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fuel-delivery-problem/194640)
**Author:** [@TravelingFootDoctor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TravelingFootDoctor)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2024, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fuel-delivery-problem/194640 "2024-03-30T21:15:07Z")
will only run for 3-4 sec after I spray starter fluid into the carberator intake. was parked on the grass for 2-3 weeks… started fine before this time. I have another car that is parked in the grass with the same exact… --- ## [2013 Toyota Matrix - Oil seap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-matrix-oil-seap/194598)
**Author:** [@Jean02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jean02)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2024, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-matrix-oil-seap/194598 "2024-03-30T03:45:31Z")
I have a slow seap of oil from head gasket at only 100 thousand kilometers. Wondering if anyone else has this problem. I purchased a used model 7 years ago at time it had 58000 kilometers. Had regular checkups and oil … --- ## [Prestone "All Vehicle Antifreeze + Coolant"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prestone-all-vehicle-antifreeze-coolant/194636)
**Author:** [@Joe-Guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe-Guy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2024, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prestone-all-vehicle-antifreeze-coolant/194636 "2024-03-30T00:59:56Z")
I recently checked my 2016 Honda Fit coolant level overflow tank and noticed it’s right at the lowest level line. So, I decided it wouldn’t hurt to add some coolant. I usually go to my nearby O’Reilly Auto Parts for th… --- ## [2007 Trailblazer steering issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-trailblazer-steering-issues/191531)
**Author:** [@luisrod823](https://community.cartalk.com/u/luisrod823)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-trailblazer-steering-issues/191531 "2024-03-28T22:24:36Z")
I had the power steering pump, serpentine belt, rack, and pinion inner and outer tie rods changed and I am having issues with my steering. The steering is not as smooth as it once was, and then I get noise when I am turn… --- ## [Directional Switch on Torque Wrenches?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/directional-switch-on-torque-wrenches/194622)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/directional-switch-on-torque-wrenches/194622 "2024-03-28T18:21:21Z")
What’s the purpose of directional switches on torque wrenches? I know it’s so you can change the direction of rotation of the ratcheting mechanism… but I also know that your not supposed to use a torque wrench as a regul… --- ## [2008 3.8 Town & Country coolant leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-3-8-town-country-coolant-leak/194624)
**Author:** [@SpudMuffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpudMuffin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-3-8-town-country-coolant-leak/194624 "2024-03-28T14:16:32Z")
It’s still snowing up here in north MN, so the idea of working on the underside of the engine while everything drips in my face was not exciting. I postponed by using 3 gallons of AF for the last 2 weeks till I could get… --- ## [2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Overheats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-chevrolet-silverado-1500-overheats/194604)
**Author:** [@Buzzman11160](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Buzzman11160)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 11:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-chevrolet-silverado-1500-overheats/194604 "2024-03-28T11:41:48Z")
2021 silverado 3,0 overheating issues --- ## [2003 Toyota MR2 - Where is my emergency brake cable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-mr2-where-is-my-emergency-brake-cable/194608)
**Author:** [@LenS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LenS)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-mr2-where-is-my-emergency-brake-cable/194608 "2024-03-27T23:03:25Z")
Emergency brake cable location --- ## [2019 Kia Sorento sunroof not closing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-kia-sorento-sunroof-not-closing/194621)
**Author:** [@FreddL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FreddL)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-kia-sorento-sunroof-not-closing/194621 "2024-03-27T20:29:38Z")
I have a KIA Sorento GT Line manufactured on May 2019 and handed to me on July 2019. The problem on panoramic sunroof not closing happened on March 25, 2024 at 32,025km run. I’ve often used the sunroof whenever the weath… --- ## [Bentley Continental GTC convertible top stops halfway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bentley-continental-gtc-convertible-top-stops-halfway/194618)
**Author:** [@G-bone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/G-bone)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bentley-continental-gtc-convertible-top-stops-halfway/194618 "2024-03-27T01:23:12Z")
The convertible top stops halfway. --- ## [Screw in tire - can I fix it with a plug?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screw-in-tire-can-i-fix-it-with-a-plug/194586)
**Author:** [@mercury07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercury07)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2024, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screw-in-tire-can-i-fix-it-with-a-plug/194586 "2024-03-22T23:01:56Z")
is location safe for a plug? --- ## [2009 Honda CR-V - Mystery rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-cr-v-mystery-rattle/194577)
**Author:** [@BillK14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillK14)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2024, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-cr-v-mystery-rattle/194577 "2024-03-21T19:12:44Z")
There is a rattling noise from driversidefront at slow speeds over rough roads. I have changed strut assemblies, stabilizer bar bushings and links, checked caliper pins and two different front end shops but still unable … --- ## [2014 Toyota Sienna - Battery drain overnight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sienna-battery-drain-overnight/194556)
**Author:** [@Buzz20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Buzz20)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2024, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sienna-battery-drain-overnight/194556 "2024-03-21T01:54:27Z")
battery discharges over night --- ## [Rear shock on 1997 Chevy K1500 Silverado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-shock-on-1997-chevy-k1500-silverado/194572)
**Author:** [@jfny78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jfny78)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-shock-on-1997-chevy-k1500-silverado/194572 "2024-03-19T20:51:27Z")
I just drove 250 miles from NY to Delaware and I heard some noises coming from my truck. I got to my destination and discovered that the rear shock had disconnected from the truck because the bracket connecting to the fr… --- ## [1999 Ford Crown Victoria - Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-crown-victoria-starting-issues/191799)
**Author:** [@josephviel\_162931](https://community.cartalk.com/u/josephviel_162931)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-crown-victoria-starting-issues/191799 "2024-03-19T13:51:35Z")
Without prior sign of trouble, turned key to start car and the switch turned freely without engaging the starter. Only the dash lights turned on and stayed on. The key would turn back-and-forth without engaging the sta… --- ## [2016 Ford F-150 - Odometer added 80K miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f-150-odometer-added-80k-miles/194520)
**Author:** [@DavidPRobinson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidPRobinson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f-150-odometer-added-80k-miles/194520 "2024-03-19T01:58:26Z")
The odometer on my '16 F-150 went from 109,000 to 190,000 instead of 110,000! How do I fix that? I have proof of actual mileage --- ## [Front wheels not spinning when jacked up?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-wheels-not-spinning-when-jacked-up/194552)
**Author:** [@jim\_173505](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jim_173505)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-wheels-not-spinning-when-jacked-up/194552 "2024-03-18T21:47:29Z")
Was replacing front rotors and pads on a 2013 Versa Sedan and noticed wheels were not spinning when car was jacked up. The rotors and pads were off and wheels/hubs were still not spinning. Put wheels back on not spinning… --- ## [Carb's fuel bowl losing fuel, evaporating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carbs-fuel-bowl-losing-fuel-evaporating/194506)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carbs-fuel-bowl-losing-fuel-evaporating/194506 "2024-03-18T20:54:38Z")
Now the Corolla is back on the road and my daily driver, my prior daily driver 50 year old V8 Ford Truck isn’t getting nearly the amount of use. It runs good, but after it sits unused for 5-7 days the fuel in the fuel … --- ## [Some questions about impact tools](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-questions-about-impact-tools/194311)
**Author:** [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 6:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-questions-about-impact-tools/194311 "2024-03-18T06:09:54Z")
There very well might be threads around discussing this, but “impact” is such a general term with multiple meanings that it’s hard to search for. I also have a couple of very different Q’s… But feel free to just send m… --- ## [Clues when it is time for a manual trans fluid replacement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clues-when-it-is-time-for-a-manual-trans-fluid-replacement/194491)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 5:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clues-when-it-is-time-for-a-manual-trans-fluid-replacement/194491 "2024-03-18T05:51:36Z")
My Corolla’s 5 speed manual trans fluid hasn’t been changed in 5 years. Much of that time the car was only idled in the driveway (due to Covid/CA emissions testing complications). Now it’s back on the road, got to wo… --- ## [2017 Buick Regal - Roars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-regal-roars/194533)
**Author:** [@jimmyalred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimmyalred)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2024, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-regal-roars/194533 "2024-03-17T17:26:31Z")
have a roaring in drive line either ft or rear wheels --- ## [How to replace rear camera 2010 Prius](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-replace-rear-camera-2010-prius/194534)
**Author:** [@cayer6\_187194](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cayer6_187194)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2024, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-replace-rear-camera-2010-prius/194534 "2024-03-17T02:54:31Z")
Rear backup camera needs to be replaced. How to do it? Cant find any “how to info” on this car. --- ## [DTC code: P0705 (PRNDL Input-Engine and ECT), Low Voltage, and other weird stuff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dtc-code-p0705-prndl-input-engine-and-ect-low-voltage-and-other-weird-stuff/194540)
**Author:** [@jonasbutler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonasbutler)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2024, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dtc-code-p0705-prndl-input-engine-and-ect-low-voltage-and-other-weird-stuff/194540 "2024-03-17T01:56:13Z")
Hi everyone. My 2009 Vibe GT (Matrix 2.4L) did something(s) odd last night. I was sitting at a red light when the engine started revving on its own, my turn signals stopped working, the airbag light came on, and the digi… --- ## [Car overheating?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheating/194535)
**Author:** [@919Blazer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/919Blazer)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2024, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheating/194535 "2024-03-17T01:54:24Z")
I have a 1999 Chevy Blazer 6 cyl 4wd with about 116,000 miles. Recently when I’m driving, the temperature needle starts to slowly move up from middle position (210 degree) all the way to the very high temperature positio… --- ## [Fenders separating from front bumper 07 Saturn Vue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fenders-separating-from-front-bumper-07-saturn-vue/194537)
**Author:** [@bobl61](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobl61)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2024, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fenders-separating-from-front-bumper-07-saturn-vue/194537 "2024-03-16T23:05:50Z")
Vehicle: 2007 Saturn Vue 3.5L. I recently had the front end repaired and the front fenders are separating from the front bumper. I pulled off the wheel well cover on the driver side and I noticed that 2 of the 3 clips ar… --- ## [Rattleling noise when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattleling-noise-when-accelerating/194530)
**Author:** [@Psyfurius](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Psyfurius)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattleling-noise-when-accelerating/194530 "2024-03-15T22:31:30Z")
Hi, guys! A few months ago I noticed a rattleling noise coming under the hood when accelerating at low speeds. Today I took the time to pop up the hood and accelerate the car a few times and i can hear the noise. I also … --- ## [Engine experiencing some hesitation when starting. What can be the cause?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-experiencing-some-hesitation-when-starting-what-can-be-the-cause/194516)
**Author:** [@CalmnCool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CalmnCool)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2024, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-experiencing-some-hesitation-when-starting-what-can-be-the-cause/194516 "2024-03-14T19:38:57Z")
'05 Camry I tried starting my car and was unable to for about three attempts. I was able to get the car started on the fourth attempt. For each attempt, the dash lights and clock did turn on, but at one point I did not… --- ## [08 Camry airbag warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-camry-airbag-warning-lights/194526)
**Author:** [@Jahagafut\_185280](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jahagafut_185280)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2024, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-camry-airbag-warning-lights/194526 "2024-03-14T01:37:52Z")
I am working on my father’s 08 Toyota Camry SE (2.4L), over a decade ago I drove it through a large puddle and ever since then there have been three airbag lights on; airbag light on cluster, passenger occupancy Airbag O… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=50) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=52)