# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=528 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 529 --- ## [2010 Toyota Prius - Audio goes nuts when hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-prius-audio-goes-nuts-when-hot/142148)
**Author:** [@AndyDanzig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AndyDanzig)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2019, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-prius-audio-goes-nuts-when-hot/142148 "2019-09-08T00:39:46Z")
I read your column every week in the Smarter Living section of the Sunday Hartford Courant and hope you can help decipher a strange occurrence with my 2010 Prius before the heat of summer arrives. After the car is parked… --- ## [Lubing a truck's driveshaft](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lubing-a-trucks-driveshaft/148279)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2019, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lubing-a-trucks-driveshaft/148279 "2019-09-08T00:10:52Z")
A few weeks ago my Corolla’s clutch MC failed quite spectacularly, and I had to drive my 48 year old truck to the parts store for a replacement part. It never rains but it pours of course. On the way to the parts stor… --- ## [Steering wheel not turning as smooth anymore](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-not-turning-as-smooth-anymore/147906)
**Author:** [@matt357](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matt357)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2019, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-not-turning-as-smooth-anymore/147906 "2019-09-08T00:06:06Z")
I took my 2011 honda accord in for maintenance and a/c work and when I got it back the steering wheel does not turn as smooth anymore,I have to use more effort to move it when turning. Do you need to oil the steering whe… --- ## [6 Cyl 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee sounds like it's grinding marbles in the engine!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6-cyl-1999-jeep-grand-cherokee-sounds-like-its-grinding-marbles-in-the-engine/20654)
**Author:** [@TerryOBrien](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TerryOBrien)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2019, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6-cyl-1999-jeep-grand-cherokee-sounds-like-its-grinding-marbles-in-the-engine/20654 "2019-09-07T21:21:55Z")
Hi, My Jeep started making vague grinding noises from the front of the engine. I've tried to isolate the noise using a tube as a stethoscope but haven't done better than identifying that it's from the front of the e… --- ## [1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee - problems after fuel pump replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-jeep-grand-cherokee-problems-after-fuel-pump-replacement/148315)
**Author:** [@TimothyV](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimothyV)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2019, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-jeep-grand-cherokee-problems-after-fuel-pump-replacement/148315 "2019-09-07T21:16:36Z")
My jeep grand Cherokee Laredo had to get a fuel pump replaced so I dropped the tank and replaced it then I went to go test it the pump worked fine but fuel gauge red empty and the gas light is on it’s been this wa… --- ## [Should my F-150 be smoking after head replacement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-my-f-150-be-smoking-after-head-replacement/148308)
**Author:** [@Derrylecrose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Derrylecrose)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2019, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-my-f-150-be-smoking-after-head-replacement/148308 "2019-09-07T21:14:32Z")
I have a 2016 Ford F-150 2.7 with 25000 miles. Ford just replaced both heads because it would smoke the first time you would start it for the day. I got it home and the next two morning when I first started it I still ha… --- ## [2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD crept from a stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-sierra-2500hd-crept-from-a-stop/148310)
**Author:** [@BillMELANSON](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillMELANSON)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2019, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-sierra-2500hd-crept-from-a-stop/148310 "2019-09-07T20:06:30Z")
I have a 2100 gmc seria 2500hd with Duramax desiel and Allison 6 speed transmission. Last night it would only creep away from a stop. No lights or warning messages. Seems to work fine now. --- ## [2008 Nissan Pathfinder jerking while shifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-pathfinder-jerking-while-shifting/148306)
**Author:** [@Raufkhan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Raufkhan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2019, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-pathfinder-jerking-while-shifting/148306 "2019-09-07T20:02:15Z")
I have Nissan x trail 2008 recently started jerking when change gear to D or R from P and 2nd time jerking in 20km speed while changing gear --- ## [2013 Jeep Patriot electrical problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-patriot-electrical-problem/148298)
**Author:** [@Debra25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Debra25)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2019, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-patriot-electrical-problem/148298 "2019-09-07T18:54:44Z")
Our Jeep has some sort of electrical problem. The battery completely drains within three days if it is not plugged into a charger continually. Short of tracing all wiring throughout the vehicle, our mechanic was unable… --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Aveo - door won’t open from outside handle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-aveo-door-won-t-open-from-outside-handle/148292)
**Author:** [@JoanBest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoanBest)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2019, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-aveo-door-won-t-open-from-outside-handle/148292 "2019-09-07T18:52:25Z")
My car door on drivers side stopped opening from the outside handle. My only solution which is a pain was to tie a stri.v to the handle and open from the passenger side. From the outside it appears to be locked when clo… --- ## [2002 Toyota Camry Solara - Rumbles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-solara-rumbles/148191)
**Author:** [@AlI56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlI56)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2019, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-solara-rumbles/148191 "2019-09-07T15:15:43Z")
2002 Solara convertible V6 3.0 engine. On initial cold start the engine has a loud vibrating rumble that last 4 or five seconds. Then it goes away and is fine. Only happens when vehicle sits for an extended period. Sou… --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Equinox - Bo display](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-equinox-bo-display/148181)
**Author:** [@Karen01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karen01)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2019, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-equinox-bo-display/148181 "2019-09-07T14:42:01Z")
The radio display screen is not coming on. We have tried unplugging all fuses, we have pushed the blue button on the rear view mirror, we have disconnected the battery, etc. We have done it all. We have bought two used … --- ## [07 3.6L Cadillac CTS Rough Idle, Reluctant Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-3-6l-cadillac-cts-rough-idle-reluctant-start/79023)
**Author:** [@BigT3x](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BigT3x)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2019, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-3-6l-cadillac-cts-rough-idle-reluctant-start/79023 "2019-09-07T13:31:36Z")
Hey everyone, I've got a 2007 Cadillac CTS with the 3.6L engine. The car has begun idling rough when stopped at lights, parked, etc. A few days later, it also began starting reluctantly. The rough idle varies in intens… --- ## [2002 Nissan Xterra - Cuts Out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-xterra-cuts-out/148209)
**Author:** [@Ray30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray30)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2019, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-xterra-cuts-out/148209 "2019-09-07T12:18:11Z")
I have a 2002 Nisan Xtrail, it cuts out randomly. and will not start unless you put it in neutral and turn off the ignition, count to 5 then it will start. very dangerous about time Nisan recalled this problem. I went to… --- ## [Ford Ranger Transmission OD off light flashing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-transmission-od-off-light-flashing/87244)
**Author:** [@Pawl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pawl)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2019, 11:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-transmission-od-off-light-flashing/87244 "2019-09-07T11:39:57Z")
I have a 2003 ford ranger, it's on it 3 automatic transmission. Each transmission has had the same problem. The OVER DRIVE OFF light starts to flash, and when it shifts from 1st gear into second it shifts really hard,… --- ## [2004 Chrysler Crossfire - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-crossfire-wont-start/148278)
**Author:** [@sonny18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sonny18)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2019, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-crossfire-wont-start/148278 "2019-09-07T04:51:09Z")
when I turn the key nothing happens engine does not even turn over. ??? need help ty . --- ## [2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid - Paint Recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-camry-hybrid-paint-recall/148255)
**Author:** [@JoeSt.Clair](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeSt.Clair)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-camry-hybrid-paint-recall/148255 "2019-09-06T18:48:13Z")
I have a 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid painted Blizzard Pearl White which your column, today, discussed. Tuesday, I received a letter from Toyota Customer Experience Center saying they should soon have a fix for the pealing … --- ## [Is this a blown head gasket?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-blown-head-gasket/148224)
**Author:** [@Ddw2020\_157071](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ddw2020_157071)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2019, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-blown-head-gasket/148224 "2019-09-07T02:49:24Z")
I have a dodge stratus 04. I know they are horrible cars but I didn’t know before I bought it and I needed a car. I got it a year ago and I’ve been having problems with the car back in July. I took in to a mechanic and h… --- ## [Product recommendation: Siphon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/product-recommendation-siphon/148265)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2019, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/product-recommendation-siphon/148265 "2019-09-07T00:34:33Z")
I use a Syringe to suck out PS fluid - it worked well on my Acura. But on Mazda, there are two reservoirs - connected via a narrow tube - so I had to remove the top reservoir/hose to get to the bottom one - had it done … --- ## [2007 Volkswagen Passat - Shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volkswagen-passat-shakes/148267)
**Author:** [@JimJanecek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimJanecek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2019, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volkswagen-passat-shakes/148267 "2019-09-07T00:07:28Z")
Why the shaky ride? Is it wheel balancing? Rims? --- ## [1977 Toyota Sienna - Light still on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1977-toyota-sienna-light-still-on/148245)
**Author:** [@JanetSpangler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JanetSpangler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1977-toyota-sienna-light-still-on/148245 "2019-09-06T21:35:05Z")
have had 3 diagnostic test costing hundreds od dollars. Light still come on. even tho they all claimed they fixed it --- ## [1999 Infiniti QX4 - Hesitates, Jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-infiniti-qx4-hesitates-jerks/148263)
**Author:** [@Richard50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richard50)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-infiniti-qx4-hesitates-jerks/148263 "2019-09-06T21:27:52Z")
My Infiniti started to hesitate when driving or idle a little bit at first, then after a month or so it got worse, until the point I was going down the freeway it was jerking real hard and wouldn’t go over 40mph, Any ide… --- ## [2007 BMW 750 - Rotating Different Size Tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-750-rotating-different-size-tire/148259)
**Author:** [@annbarker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/annbarker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-750-rotating-different-size-tire/148259 "2019-09-06T20:13:31Z")
i have a bmw 2007 750li diff. size tires f &r. can these be roated --- ## [2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - Trac Control light accident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-trac-control-light-accident/148243)
**Author:** [@SMITH54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SMITH54)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-trac-control-light-accident/148243 "2019-09-06T20:00:00Z")
traction control light on dash, no impact damages to suspension, frame changed on vehicle due to lt. rear frame rail impact. scanned and cleared by as-tech system, light appeared again. --- ## [2014 Ford Edge - Wont Start After Sitting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-edge-wont-start-after-sitting/148257)
**Author:** [@Tom09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-edge-wont-start-after-sitting/148257 "2019-09-06T19:19:22Z")
My son’s Ford Edge, Sport, AWD won’t start. It’s been sitting since Dec. 2018 when he went into the hospital for a partial leg amputation. The battery was weak and went dead. I replaced it about April this year. I ev… --- ## [2018 Subaru Crosstrek - How To Clean Glass](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-crosstrek-how-to-clean-glass/148241)
**Author:** [@RobertJohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertJohnson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-crosstrek-how-to-clean-glass/148241 "2019-09-06T18:27:29Z")
I cannot get the windshield of my Crosstrek clean. It has different markings, some like fog, and some like the swirl of the windshield wiper. They are a problem in bright sunlight, and with headlights hitting. Tried t… --- ## [2015 Subaru Impreza WRX STi - Additives?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-additives/147933)
**Author:** [@Roy02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roy02)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-additives/147933 "2019-09-06T17:51:56Z")
do oil additives work --- ## [2015 Ford Escape - Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-overheating/148234)
**Author:** [@della00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/della00)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-overheating/148234 "2019-09-06T13:51:43Z")
car over heating can’t reset --- ## [My cars battery dies every 3-4 days ... help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-cars-battery-dies-every-3-4-days-help/60841)
**Author:** [@JeWeLLs120](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeWeLLs120)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-cars-battery-dies-every-3-4-days-help/60841 "2019-09-06T12:53:00Z")
background: its a 2000 chevy blazer it has 99k miles i just bought it from a private seller. I have no engine problems the car runs great and strong. on the third day of having it the car was dead so we jumped it and … --- ## [2016 Subaru Legacy - Key Stuck in Ignition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-legacy-key-stuck-in-ignition/148213)
**Author:** [@CarolWoolf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolWoolf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-legacy-key-stuck-in-ignition/148213 "2019-09-06T12:45:52Z")
Intermittently, not able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park. The cause is contamination of the Park-Range switch internal components. Needs a new SELECT LEVER COMPLETE part #35111AL00… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=527) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=529)