# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=513 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 514 --- ## [Check engine light, code P0455](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-code-p0455/149697)
**Author:** [@danielparker10\_156597](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danielparker10_156597)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-code-p0455/149697 "2019-09-28T17:27:14Z")
about a month ago, i got a gas cap light. it went away after driving a bit. 200 miles later, i get a check engine light. i got one of those scan tools for the engine and it says code P0455 "evapoative emission system le… --- ## [2006 Toyota Sienna - Tire and battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-sienna-tire-and-battery/149686)
**Author:** [@Wanda15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wanda15)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-sienna-tire-and-battery/149686 "2019-09-28T16:49:24Z")
Put new tires on 09/12. Following, kept hearing a roaring sound coming from the (seemed to be) right rear of the vehicle. As of 09/26, the vehicle will not crank. Duralast battery installed 07/24. Able to run lights,… --- ## [08 chrysler town and country](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-chrysler-town-and-country/149683)
**Author:** [@trixietray629\_157955](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trixietray629_157955)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-chrysler-town-and-country/149683 "2019-09-28T15:37:20Z")
My van has been sputtering it will not accelerate but only when engine is cold once it warms up after about 5 minutes of driving it drives just fine… I have replaced spark plugs, wires and the coil pack… I habe also repl… --- ## [Why diamonds appear in car windows while wearing Polaroid sunglasses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-diamonds-appear-in-car-windows-while-wearing-polaroid-sunglasses/80825)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-diamonds-appear-in-car-windows-while-wearing-polaroid-sunglasses/80825 "2019-09-28T15:15:07Z")
I just heard this discussion on the air (8/10/2013), and the request for a physicist. I happen to be a physicist, at your service. The glass in side car windows is a special "tempered glass" that is made with internal st… --- ## [2015 Ford F-150 - Trans fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-f-150-trans-fluid/149656)
**Author:** [@Kutach](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kutach)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-f-150-trans-fluid/149656 "2019-09-28T13:36:43Z")
In my 2015 Ford f-150 manual with 3.5L ecoboost states to use Mercon VL from Motorcraft to replace the transmission fluid. I had my trans fluid changed and found out a different fluid was used. I don’t know the brand as … --- ## [2009 Hyundai Accent - Battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-accent-battery-drain/149416)
**Author:** [@Bo31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bo31)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-accent-battery-drain/149416 "2019-09-28T12:54:30Z")
I have taken both alternator and battery to have tested,both are good! But battery keeps draining after I run it for awhile,no lights are on,no stereo was installed. What else could it be? --- ## [2015 Dodge Ram 1500 - Dead battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-ram-1500-dead-battery/149627)
**Author:** [@jeff14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeff14)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 12:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-ram-1500-dead-battery/149627 "2019-09-28T12:01:02Z")
I have a 2015 dodge ram 1500 was fine yesterday and this morning it wont even click when I turn the key will not jump start either --- ## [2000 Oldsmobile Alero - Dash lights out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-oldsmobile-alero-dash-lights-out/149640)
**Author:** [@JamesMurray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesMurray)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-oldsmobile-alero-dash-lights-out/149640 "2019-09-28T02:49:49Z")
Dashboard lights stopped working. All I can see is the mileage. Is this a fuse? --- ## [2003 Chevrolet Impala - Deep water issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-impala-deep-water-issues/149646)
**Author:** [@kimberly26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kimberly26)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-impala-deep-water-issues/149646 "2019-09-27T23:15:27Z")
i was driven down a flooded street yeah i know not a smart thing to do well as i was goen through the water a semi flew right passed me which made my car start to float at that time my car started to die so i was tapping… --- ## [2002 Chevrolet 3500 - Seized Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-3500-seized-engine/148127)
**Author:** [@KristinaTidwell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KristinaTidwell)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-3500-seized-engine/148127 "2019-09-27T22:02:21Z")
I found a truck on Craigslist (maybe my 1st warning) it’s a 2002 Chevy dually with 245k miles and the owner says it’s not running. The engine is seized up. What causes that on a Chevy pickup? I’m looking for items to b… --- ## [2003 Saturn Vue - Tranny Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saturn-vue-tranny-problems/149465)
**Author:** [@TomHavaich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomHavaich)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saturn-vue-tranny-problems/149465 "2019-09-27T21:50:03Z")
I have a 2003 Saturn VUE all wheel drive automatic that on hot days will stick in high gear. I can manually pull it down to low gear and then once moving shift back to drive and it will go into high gear and run just fin… --- ## [2015 Toyota Camry - Alignment?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-camry-alignment/149612)
**Author:** [@JerryLucarelli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerryLucarelli)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-camry-alignment/149612 "2019-09-27T21:09:25Z")
I had tires put on my 2015 Toyota Camry. There is nothing in car manual about alignment. Is it necessary? Can’t you tell driving the car if it needs to be aligned? Thanks --- ## [2008 Lincoln Navigator - Leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lincoln-navigator-leaks/149561)
**Author:** [@LarryMcCoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryMcCoy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lincoln-navigator-leaks/149561 "2019-09-27T20:57:06Z")
When it rains water appears to be coming into the doors from rusted areas where the metal rack has rusted the roof and also just started having water get inside to the carpet on the floor of the drivers side --- ## [2018 Mazda CX-5 - Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mazda-cx-5-oil/149629)
**Author:** [@RickLux](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickLux)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mazda-cx-5-oil/149629 "2019-09-27T20:56:32Z")
The Maintenance manual says to use full synthetic oil at 7,500 mile intervals but dealer says should use full synthetic every 5,000 miles. Do i really need full synthetic or will semi-synthetic be fine? Also, do I real… --- ## [1998 Infiniti I30 -Creaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-infiniti-i30-creaks/149616)
**Author:** [@RustyPook](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RustyPook)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-infiniti-i30-creaks/149616 "2019-09-27T20:33:48Z")
Creaking noises coming from the front left wheel well. Possibly rubber bushings need replaced? --- ## [2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette - Shuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-oldsmobile-silhouette-shuts-off/149623)
**Author:** [@lalo49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lalo49)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-oldsmobile-silhouette-shuts-off/149623 "2019-09-27T20:29:19Z")
my tranny turns off the engine when I put the shifter in drive or reverse. --- ## [2017 Jeep Cherokee - It was the tie rod's fault](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-cherokee-it-was-the-tie-rods-fault/149625)
**Author:** [@JohnR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnR)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-cherokee-it-was-the-tie-rods-fault/149625 "2019-09-27T20:10:58Z")
Right front tie ride broke at 10-15 miles an hour, no pot hole, causing the jeep to swerve left into a parked car. When trying to back up, caused the vehicle front to swerve around and hit two more parked cars. No damag… --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Corvette - Brakes Making Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-corvette-brakes-making-noise/148889)
**Author:** [@ALEXfelix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ALEXfelix)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-corvette-brakes-making-noise/148889 "2019-09-27T19:25:37Z")
brakes making lots of noice what gives please help still under warrente --- ## [Weird electrical problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-electrical-problems/149599)
**Author:** [@FiestaMan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FiestaMan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-electrical-problems/149599 "2019-09-27T18:59:48Z")
Car is a 2013 Ford Fiesta SE. Hatchback if it matters. So, I’ve been noticing weird electrical problems in this car for a few months now. Once a check engine light came on along with some odd performance issues, and I t… --- ## [1992 Mitsubishi Precis - Hard Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-mitsubishi-precis-hard-starting/149580)
**Author:** [@OttoDrescher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OttoDrescher)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-mitsubishi-precis-hard-starting/149580 "2019-09-27T17:47:24Z")
Starter does not turn on when key is turned. Sometimes it takes three or four times before the engine starts. sometimes it starts the first time. The key switch was replaced, which helped a little --- ## [2000 Honda Odyssey - Better grip?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-odyssey-better-grip/149587)
**Author:** [@Anthony41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anthony41)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-odyssey-better-grip/149587 "2019-09-27T17:04:58Z")
I drive 2000 odyssey, front wheel drive…What can be done/added to improve traction control or better grip on uphill /wet roadway? --- ## [2017 Ford Fiesta - Dead battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fiesta-dead-battery/149598)
**Author:** [@MaryDenny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryDenny)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fiesta-dead-battery/149598 "2019-09-27T17:03:41Z")
This happened before several times will not start or do aNY battery dead. Have been told I don’t drive it enough to keep it charged.went to go some where again to day and battery is dead have had it in the shop three ti… --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Impala - Jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-impala-jerks/149620)
**Author:** [@paullloyd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paullloyd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-impala-jerks/149620 "2019-09-27T17:01:10Z")
car jerks on acceleration unless power is very gently applied --- ## [Water pump 1979 Toyota Celica](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-1979-toyota-celica/149503)
**Author:** [@tom418](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom418)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-1979-toyota-celica/149503 "2019-09-27T16:32:30Z")
The water pump in my 1979 Celica has a pulley that is wobbling. It’s original, 240k miles- doesn’t owe me anything. Replacement is straightforward, except I don’t find torque specifications. Is 10 ft/lbs or so safe? I u… --- ## [2017 Honda Ridgeline - Windows down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-ridgeline-windows-down/149539)
**Author:** [@TerryRoberts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TerryRoberts)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-ridgeline-windows-down/149539 "2019-09-27T15:11:53Z")
I was at work and came out and all my windows were all the way down. I googled it, and someone told me that if you hit the unlock button 2X in ten seconds it automatically does that. It wasn’t in the Manual though. --- ## [1995 4runner rack and pinion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-4runner-rack-and-pinion/149617)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-4runner-rack-and-pinion/149617 "2019-09-27T14:39:33Z")
kid has clunk in steering. found a link online that says it might be worn rack guide. it is a “crossbolt” type device that applies side pressure to the internal rack ram has a big hex screw head that you undo to remove… --- ## [Is my father-in-law right?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-father-in-law-right/149463)
**Author:** [@jeoinva](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeoinva)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-father-in-law-right/149463 "2019-09-27T13:56:27Z")
My 2013 T&C takes synthetic oil. My father in-law told me I can change the filter every 5000 miles and do a complete oil change every year. He said changing the filter will drain about 1 quart, which I’d replace when I … --- ## [Trans won't go 4th when cold? OD and Check Engine blinking?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-wont-go-4th-when-cold-od-and-check-engine-blinking/149577)
**Author:** [@angel424](https://community.cartalk.com/u/angel424)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-wont-go-4th-when-cold-od-and-check-engine-blinking/149577 "2019-09-27T13:42:06Z")
I have a 1992 Toyota Paseo “4 speed Automatic Transmission” and last week i notice when i turn on the car in the morning the transmission won’t go to 4th when is cold it also feels out of power and sluggish, but when i l… --- ## [2006 GMC Canyon - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-canyon-wont-start/149541)
**Author:** [@Daryl14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daryl14)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-canyon-wont-start/149541 "2019-09-27T12:18:21Z")
wont start. it turns over but wont start. --- ## [1997 Subaru Legacy - Electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-subaru-legacy-electrical-issues/149551)
**Author:** [@Teddyknight](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Teddyknight)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-subaru-legacy-electrical-issues/149551 "2019-09-27T12:14:42Z")
Electrical failures on 1994 Subaru Legacy wagon. Fusible link failure was diagnosed and replaced, car ran for two days and failed again. Dash lights don’t work, windows don’t work, etc. is this fixable, maybe by replaci… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=512) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=514)