# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=526 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 527 --- ## [2015 Dodge Dart - Temperamental Blower Motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-dart-temperamental-blower-motor/148525)
**Author:** [@judymac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/judymac)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-dart-temperamental-blower-motor/148525 "2019-09-11T15:53:27Z")
2015 dodge dart sxt 2.4 a/c and heater blower works intermittently sometimes does not go on for awhile what could it be --- ## [Going to try BlueDevil Head gasket sealant, your tips/advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/going-to-try-bluedevil-head-gasket-sealant-your-tips-advice/88334)
**Author:** [@JimFrost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimFrost)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/going-to-try-bluedevil-head-gasket-sealant-your-tips-advice/88334 "2019-09-11T15:50:16Z")
I have a 03' Honda Civic with about 140k miles on it. Have had a blown head gasket for about a year or so just haven't had the money to fix it. So every so often I'll have to refill the antifreeze. Yes, I've had it teste… --- ## [2002 Mercury Grand Marquis - Overheat Alert/Engine Shutting Down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercury-grand-marquis-overheat-alert-engine-shutting-down/148529)
**Author:** [@DorothyGibson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DorothyGibson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercury-grand-marquis-overheat-alert-engine-shutting-down/148529 "2019-09-11T15:24:03Z")
While driving my car, the temperature light keeps coming on and sometimes, the car sputters and shuts down. It’s happened quite a few times and I’m now driving local streets in fear of an accident. We changed a couple se… --- ## [2017 Kia Sportage - Pressure in tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sportage-pressure-in-tires/148459)
**Author:** [@Pettus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pettus)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sportage-pressure-in-tires/148459 "2019-09-11T14:28:20Z")
Tire pressure is suppose to be 35psi. What psi is too high and should I keep it below 35psi? --- ## [2017 Infiniti QX50 - Brake Replacement So Soon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-infiniti-qx50-brake-replacement-so-soon/148487)
**Author:** [@SusanC08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SusanC08)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-infiniti-qx50-brake-replacement-so-soon/148487 "2019-09-11T14:19:18Z")
I had to replace my rear brakes on my Infiniti QX50. The car only has 16,600 miles on it! I’m then told I’ll need front brakes, too! I’m completely astounded!!! Anyone else have to replace their brakes on a low mileage… --- ## [2015 Toyota Highlander AWD 3.5 V6 Maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-highlander-awd-3-5-v6-maintenance/147286)
**Author:** [@prjack\_156567](https://community.cartalk.com/u/prjack_156567)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-highlander-awd-3-5-v6-maintenance/147286 "2019-09-11T13:49:01Z")
Going in for regular oil change at 75,000 miles. Dealer recommends changing differential and transfer case oil now, and wait for auto transmission fluid at 100k miles. None of these have yet been done. Obviously the main… --- ## [Starter keeps cranking while engine starts and even after turned off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-keeps-cranking-while-engine-starts-and-even-after-turned-off/105135)
**Author:** [@Krapfl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Krapfl)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-keeps-cranking-while-engine-starts-and-even-after-turned-off/105135 "2019-09-11T13:11:15Z")
Hi, I've got a 1993 Ford Aerostar XLT. Was running great until yesterday, when I turned the ignition and got nothing but a click every time the key was turned. Checked the battery (had power), bridged the relay (just go… --- ## [2003 Infiniti I35 - Multiple Dash Lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-infiniti-i35-multiple-dash-lights/148519)
**Author:** [@demetria41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/demetria41)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 9:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-infiniti-i35-multiple-dash-lights/148519 "2019-09-11T09:46:50Z")
my battery senor, my brake senor, and my service engine light sensor is on --- ## [AC is making me sick after using Armor All spray - not sure how to fix it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-is-making-me-sick-after-using-armor-all-spray-not-sure-how-to-fix-it/148363)
**Author:** [@pnult18\_157205](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pnult18_157205)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 6:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-is-making-me-sick-after-using-armor-all-spray-not-sure-how-to-fix-it/148363 "2019-09-11T06:23:56Z")
I had a weird vinegar smell coming from the AC on my 2017 Optima. Changed out both the engine and cabin filters which helped - until a few weeks later after it rained pretty heavily. So I looked at other options and foun… --- ## [2013 Toyota Camry - Low Beam Wiring Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-camry-low-beam-wiring-issue/148495)
**Author:** [@ppayne195\_157272](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ppayne195_157272)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-camry-low-beam-wiring-issue/148495 "2019-09-11T03:17:45Z")
My driver side low beam headlight is out although the high beam works, I have checked the fuses and bulbs. Moving the wire around doesn’t make it flicker either. Where do I go from here? --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Malibu - Bogs and bucks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-malibu-bogs-and-bucks/148451)
**Author:** [@dj12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dj12)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-malibu-bogs-and-bucks/148451 "2019-09-11T02:56:16Z")
Transmission problem with 2.0 turbo. 2yrs young, 2017 transmission is acting strange, Powers down at the stop light and unless you slowly press the gas, it either bucks forward or hesitates to go. I don’t have the sta… --- ## [2006 Toyota Sienna - Tranny Woes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-sienna-tranny-woes/148501)
**Author:** [@David47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David47)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-sienna-tranny-woes/148501 "2019-09-11T02:36:42Z")
Does not catch D in the morning it does vibrate a bit and then it goes in gear. only in the morning and does not do it again. --- ## [Faint rattle from middle to passenger side at highway speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faint-rattle-from-middle-to-passenger-side-at-highway-speeds/148514)
**Author:** [@Dakotalee2001\_157283](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dakotalee2001_157283)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faint-rattle-from-middle-to-passenger-side-at-highway-speeds/148514 "2019-09-11T02:28:59Z")
At highway speeds I recently noticed with the radio off on the passenger side somewhere on my 8th gen Honda Civic sedan with 360xxx km a faint almost impossible to hear with the radio on rattle at only 90kmh up anyone ha… --- ## [2008 Toyota RAV4 - Vibrating When Braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-rav4-vibrating-when-braking/148489)
**Author:** [@Harrison21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harrison21)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-rav4-vibrating-when-braking/148489 "2019-09-11T02:28:46Z")
when I step on the brakes and before I put it in park the vehicle trembles --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - AFM Clunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-silverado-1500-afm-clunk/148513)
**Author:** [@kenrichardson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kenrichardson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-silverado-1500-afm-clunk/148513 "2019-09-11T02:17:50Z")
transmission hard bump when change over from 4 to 8 cylinder --- ## [New to Toyota need help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-to-toyota-need-help/148446)
**Author:** [@octopusabyss9\_157235](https://community.cartalk.com/u/octopusabyss9_157235)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-to-toyota-need-help/148446 "2019-09-11T01:50:30Z")
94 Toyota 4runner 5speed manual 3.0 V6. Starter drags to start everytime. Randomly, though more frequent than not starts with a very low idle and bounces in RPM’s as it try to continue running but clears up if I feather … --- ## [2012 Kia Sorento - Radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sorento-radio/148480)
**Author:** [@RobertMaynard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertMaynard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2019, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sorento-radio/148480 "2019-09-10T18:05:12Z")
Radio goes off when hitting a bump, then comes back on when another bump is hit. I think it is a short on either power wire or ground wire. Anyone else had this problem? --- ## [2007 Audi quattro - Coolant leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-audi-quattro-coolant-leak/148476)
**Author:** [@Zanecebo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zanecebo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2019, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-audi-quattro-coolant-leak/148476 "2019-09-10T18:03:49Z")
Anti-coolant drains out under the drivers side --- ## [2008 Subaru Tribeca - Water on passenger floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-tribeca-water-on-passenger-floor/148474)
**Author:** [@davidpboswell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidpboswell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2019, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-tribeca-water-on-passenger-floor/148474 "2019-09-10T18:01:18Z")
Water is leaking into the passenger side floor and the certified Subaru mechanics cannot fix it. I can hear water hissing and squishing when I turn left, but not turning right. After the shop attempted unsuccessfully to … --- ## [2018 Honda Fit - Dealer head change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-fit-dealer-head-change/148442)
**Author:** [@BobGrant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobGrant)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2019, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-fit-dealer-head-change/148442 "2019-09-10T17:44:34Z")
I have a 2018 Honda Fit with 36,000 mi. I have been changing the oil based upon the computer engine life analysis. At around 11,000, all of the idiot lights came on. This has been occurring sporadically since that tim… --- ## [Winter tire size](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-tire-size/148471)
**Author:** [@Trevor\_Heffernan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trevor_Heffernan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2019, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-tire-size/148471 "2019-09-10T14:18:43Z")
hello have a 2013 chevy Malibu ltz with all season tires on it size 235/50R/18 I was given a set of winter tires witch are 235/55R/18 can I still use them thanks --- ## [2009 Kia Rio - Sugar in tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-rio-sugar-in-tank/148391)
**Author:** [@ShaniquaJohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShaniquaJohnson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2019, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-rio-sugar-in-tank/148391 "2019-09-10T14:04:55Z")
Somebody put sugar in my tank but my car still run but won’t take gas shoots it back out --- ## [Is 50 psi too much in my 2011 Scion xB tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-50-psi-too-much-in-my-2011-scion-xb-tires/148431)
**Author:** [@Theresa261](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theresa261)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2019, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-50-psi-too-much-in-my-2011-scion-xb-tires/148431 "2019-09-10T13:42:28Z")
To much air in tires 50 psi is that to much. I was told you go by number on tire. --- ## [2001 Dodge Neon - Drivability issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-neon-drivability-issue/148457)
**Author:** [@samsonsamuel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samsonsamuel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2019, 10:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-neon-drivability-issue/148457 "2019-09-10T10:48:32Z")
please, what can i do?my car is jacking while on motion and i have changed the fuel pulp but no result. the way forward please! --- ## [Clicking Noise when Accelerating / Decelerating from Rear Toyota Highlander hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-when-accelerating-decelerating-from-rear-toyota-highlander-hybrid/148463)
**Author:** [@Kyle\_Bogert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kyle_Bogert)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2019, 8:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-when-accelerating-decelerating-from-rear-toyota-highlander-hybrid/148463 "2019-09-10T08:58:49Z")
Please help! Can anyone identify this noise? Getting worse and worse, rear passenger side, only when accelerating and Decelerating, 110k miles Toyota Highlander 2008 --- ## [1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class - Steering isn't right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercedes-benz-s-class-steering-isnt-right/148417)
**Author:** [@GuyTrouble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GuyTrouble)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2019, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercedes-benz-s-class-steering-isnt-right/148417 "2019-09-10T04:26:41Z")
Just bought a used 1999 Mercedes S320. The steering wheel does not return to center after a turn. I have installed new front shocks and had a front end alignment, but the problem persists. The tires look OK. What else ca… --- ## [Car starts and won't restart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-and-wont-restart/148440)
**Author:** [@johnuw93\_157238](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnuw93_157238)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2019, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-and-wont-restart/148440 "2019-09-10T03:51:18Z")
The car starts cold at the touch of the key. When put in gear, it tends to stall. Then turning the key does nothing. The starter does not turn or click or anything. But even if it does not stall when put in gear, it stil… --- ## [Side Mirror Switch Illuminating Lamp](https://community.cartalk.com/t/side-mirror-switch-illuminating-lamp/148435)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2019, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/side-mirror-switch-illuminating-lamp/148435 "2019-09-10T03:19:13Z")
The electric side mirror switch illuminating lamp on my 2000 Buick Century is burned out. It is a tiny “grain of wheat” incandescent, soldered onto the circuit board. Might anyone know what the milliwattage of these lamp… --- ## [1992 Buick Riviera - Help with HVAC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-buick-riviera-help-with-hvac/148401)
**Author:** [@FrankLader](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankLader)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-buick-riviera-help-with-hvac/148401 "2019-09-09T22:23:55Z")
My 1992 Buick Riviera is a beautiful car with no rust (garaged every winter). 140 K miles but runs great. Unfortunately, I am now having problems with the Electronic Climate Control and am looking for someone who can hel… --- ## [2014 Dodge Caravan - Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-caravan-brakes/128319)
**Author:** [@JackieSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackieSmith)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-caravan-brakes/128319 "2019-09-09T22:09:16Z")
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