# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=530 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 531 --- ## [2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0 gas mileage after valve springs down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-impreza-2-0-gas-mileage-after-valve-springs-down/148142)
**Author:** [@jp10558](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jp10558)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-impreza-2-0-gas-mileage-after-valve-springs-down/148142 "2019-09-04T23:50:41Z")
My mom has a 2012 Impreza that recently (a month ago or so) had the valve spring recall done. Since it was done, her MPG seems to be down 5mpg. Is this a consequence of the new valve springs, or should she go back to the… --- ## [1991 Chevrolet Caprice Classic - New Fuel Pump/Now Missing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-chevrolet-caprice-classic-new-fuel-pump-now-missing/148051)
**Author:** [@Angelina1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angelina1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-chevrolet-caprice-classic-new-fuel-pump-now-missing/148051 "2019-09-04T22:18:39Z")
I have a 1991 caprice classic was running good and the fuel pump went out and we have replace fuel pump and the car started missing. This is our second car and we don’t run it too much just simple grocery trips here and… --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Malibu - Auto Lights Off message](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-malibu-auto-lights-off-message/148040)
**Author:** [@JohnPingitore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnPingitore)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-malibu-auto-lights-off-message/148040 "2019-09-04T21:55:57Z")
The car is a 2011 Chevy Malibu, with the current millage slightly over 71,000. We recently vacationed in the southern part of the country. The weather was very warm to HOT. Traffic was terrible, with a lot of stop-and… --- ## [2006 Nissan Pathfinder SE Sport Utility](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-pathfinder-se-sport-utility/147412)
**Author:** [@Josh12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josh12)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-pathfinder-se-sport-utility/147412 "2019-09-04T21:31:48Z")
2006 Nissan SE sport utility with 150,000 miles on it. I have the following codes P0011 P0335 P0340 All codes showed up twice for a total of 6 codes. I have taken the vehicle to 2 mechanics and they could not figu… --- ## [2016 Acura RDX - Battery Going Dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-acura-rdx-battery-going-dead/148125)
**Author:** [@william59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/william59)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-acura-rdx-battery-going-dead/148125 "2019-09-04T20:21:31Z")
Battery going dead. Battery and alternator check out ok --- ## [2012 Honda CR-V - Storage Questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-cr-v-storage-questions/148101)
**Author:** [@Jeff25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeff25)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-cr-v-storage-questions/148101 "2019-09-04T20:00:24Z")
My daughter is off to college and her 2012 Honda CRV with 46K miles is just resting the the garage. How often should I take it for a drive to avoid any problems with the CRV? Should it be driven weekly, semi weekly, mon… --- ## [Manual car revs but doesn’t go anywhere and doesnt stall when in gear and the clutch is not pressed in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-car-revs-but-doesn-t-go-anywhere-and-doesnt-stall-when-in-gear-and-the-clutch-is-not-pressed-in/148048)
**Author:** [@bowenhazen\_156997](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bowenhazen_156997)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-car-revs-but-doesn-t-go-anywhere-and-doesnt-stall-when-in-gear-and-the-clutch-is-not-pressed-in/148048 "2019-09-04T19:39:36Z")
I have a 6 speed rear wheel drive 2005 Jeep Liberty. I just replaced the clutch about a week ago and it was running great until last night. I was slowing down for a red light, and when I put it in neutral the transmissio… --- ## [2008 Audi A6 - Blower Motor Really Loud](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-audi-a6-blower-motor-really-loud/148115)
**Author:** [@dan\_pitcher\_157044](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dan_pitcher_157044)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-audi-a6-blower-motor-really-loud/148115 "2019-09-04T19:19:01Z")
blower motor really loud when i have the heat or a/c on…why --- ## [Paper towel and tape in my engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paper-towel-and-tape-in-my-engine/147324)
**Author:** [@danielparker10\_156597](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danielparker10_156597)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paper-towel-and-tape-in-my-engine/147324 "2019-09-04T18:09:08Z")
so i was trying to read the oil dipstick, and i couldnt really read it easily. so i had the really really really really really really stupid idea of taping (scotch tape) a small piece of paper towel about the width of th… --- ## [Oil Pressure Light is on at the cold start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-light-is-on-at-the-cold-start/91899)
**Author:** [@tc\_chrysler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tc_chrysler)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-light-is-on-at-the-cold-start/91899 "2019-09-04T17:32:58Z")
The oil light on my 2005 Chryler Town & Country comes on when started when it is cold outside. It stays on until I turn the key off and restart, then it goes out and does not come back on. My mechanic cannot find anythin… --- ## [2006 Ford F-150 - Taillight Condensation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f-150-taillight-condensation/148099)
**Author:** [@Phl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Phl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f-150-taillight-condensation/148099 "2019-09-04T17:10:59Z")
MY 2006 Ford f150 has condensation in the taillights. The seals around the lights look good. --- ## [At 40rpms it feels like I'm driving on rumble strips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-40rpms-it-feels-like-im-driving-on-rumble-strips/148065)
**Author:** [@telephonegirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/telephonegirl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-40rpms-it-feels-like-im-driving-on-rumble-strips/148065 "2019-09-04T15:32:34Z")
Honda CRV 2009 134k mi I had an issue where when traveling about 40mph it felt like I was driving over rumble strips. I took my car to two valued service stations with no fix. I eventually googled it and found lots of… --- ## [2011 Ford Fusion High Pressure AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fusion-high-pressure-ac/148087)
**Author:** [@Heifer03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Heifer03)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fusion-high-pressure-ac/148087 "2019-09-04T15:30:08Z")
My AC is going out intermittently. I had it to the dealer and they could not replicate the problem. I have run Forscan while the AC is not working and the high side pressure is very high - 400-500 psi. It will get to … --- ## [Jeep Cherokee 2017 dash lights come in and off all night. Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-cherokee-2017-dash-lights-come-in-and-off-all-night-help/148080)
**Author:** [@Snacc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Snacc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-cherokee-2017-dash-lights-come-in-and-off-all-night-help/148080 "2019-09-04T12:26:24Z")
Somebody please help with this one. I don’t get it. All night the lights where the speedometer is pop on like the car was unlocked or something. Nothing else changes as ive observed. Just those lights pop on and after a … --- ## [2014 RAM 3500 - OK to remove heat shield on hood?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ram-3500-ok-to-remove-heat-shield-on-hood/147982)
**Author:** [@Hunsaker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hunsaker)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 8:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ram-3500-ok-to-remove-heat-shield-on-hood/147982 "2019-09-04T08:36:56Z")
Is it OK to remove the heat shield from the hood do you 2014 ram pick up for two weeks --- ## [Chrysler 300 3.5 engine just lost all power and smells like burning rubber](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-300-3-5-engine-just-lost-all-power-and-smells-like-burning-rubber/148069)
**Author:** [@Jade\_Marie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jade_Marie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 5:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-300-3-5-engine-just-lost-all-power-and-smells-like-burning-rubber/148069 "2019-09-04T05:54:28Z")
I turn my Chrysler 300 on put my kid in the car and his car seat and the car just shut off lost all power and smells like burning rubber and now it has no power whatsoever what could it be? --- ## [94 honda accord ex wont start, sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-honda-accord-ex-wont-start-sometimes/147935)
**Author:** [@Jonid95](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jonid95)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 5:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-honda-accord-ex-wont-start-sometimes/147935 "2019-09-04T05:08:35Z")
Honda Accord Ex Vtec 5 speed. She runs like a dream when she starts… then no such luck. Replaced main relay, distributor including cap, rotor and Icm. Replaced the fuel pump. Still at a loss as to what can be going on… --- ## [2009 Honda CRV Intermittent A/C Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-crv-intermittent-a-c-failure/90290)
**Author:** [@telephonegirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/telephonegirl)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-crv-intermittent-a-c-failure/90290 "2019-09-04T04:56:16Z")
The A/C on my 2009 Honda CRV faile intermittently. I've had the system recharged, checked for leaks, and a relay replaced. Here's what's been happening... only during really warm weather sometimes the A/C just starts b… --- ## [What is this metal piece hanging under my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-metal-piece-hanging-under-my-car/148035)
**Author:** [@Margaux\_Brewer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Margaux_Brewer)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-metal-piece-hanging-under-my-car/148035 "2019-09-04T04:45:55Z")
Does anyone know what this dangling piece is under my car, toward the front? It is a manual Hyundai Elantra 2001. It was in the shop a month ago for other repairs, so this dangling piece must be new. I just noticed it ye… --- ## [2008 Nissan Sentra - Engine bogs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-sentra-engine-bogs/147996)
**Author:** [@J43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J43)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-sentra-engine-bogs/147996 "2019-09-04T02:58:33Z")
2008 SE-R Spec V 2.5 engine. Car bogs or loses quite a bit of power and is a little jerky when the engine gets completely warm. Almost like a plug is not fully firing. When cold it runs great until it warms up. I have re… --- ## [2002 Buick Rendezvous - Multiple Electrical Failures](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-rendezvous-multiple-electrical-failures/148071)
**Author:** [@DavidJohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidJohnson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-rendezvous-multiple-electrical-failures/148071 "2019-09-04T02:01:35Z")
For some unknown reason the auto headlights stopped working, the radio locked up, the interior lights stopped working and the keyless fobs stopped working. It is now in a factory service shop but they have not gotten al… --- ## [Town and Country overheat issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/town-and-country-overheat-issue/148020)
**Author:** [@Zapcan\_156984](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zapcan_156984)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/town-and-country-overheat-issue/148020 "2019-09-04T00:19:42Z")
Hello all, looking for advice, first time here so excuse any errors in etiquette. I’ll cut to chase: Driving van, suddenly AC stops working and van overheats. Huge loss of coolant. Find a hose has exploded, the plast… --- ## [Frontier won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frontier-won-t-start/148026)
**Author:** [@rossmancolt\_156988](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rossmancolt_156988)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frontier-won-t-start/148026 "2019-09-04T00:14:06Z")
I have new battery. Alternator and starter checked out ok. Can’t see anything draining my battery. I try to start my truck it is completely dead? Nothing. Can jump it fine. But would like to find out why? Thanks! --- ## [2007 Ford Fusion - Cooling Fan Malfunction?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-fusion-cooling-fan-malfunction/148067)
**Author:** [@Cobb01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cobb01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-fusion-cooling-fan-malfunction/148067 "2019-09-03T23:38:09Z")
cooling fan malfunction --- ## [2001 Dodge Ram 1500 - Shuts off when hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-ram-1500-shuts-off-when-hot/148008)
**Author:** [@Diane01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diane01)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-ram-1500-shuts-off-when-hot/148008 "2019-09-03T22:26:52Z")
Shuts off when gets hot --- ## [2016 Jeep Renegade - No A/C Line Pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-renegade-no-a-c-line-pressure/148064)
**Author:** [@MikeFaro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeFaro)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-renegade-no-a-c-line-pressure/148064 "2019-09-03T22:11:34Z")
no pressure from a/c compressor have replaced compressor and still show no pressure on gauges. Is this a common problem ? --- ## [Anyone have experience with changing tire size to improve handling?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-have-experience-with-changing-tire-size-to-improve-handling/147992)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-have-experience-with-changing-tire-size-to-improve-handling/147992 "2019-09-03T21:53:08Z")
I have a car which comes stock with 185/60/R14 tires. The tires, although relatively new are cheap Chinese tires from a brand I have never heard of. I don’t like the handling and traction of these tires, especially whe… --- ## [What is wrong with my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-wrong-with-my-car/147798)
**Author:** [@raechel\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raechel_1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-wrong-with-my-car/147798 "2019-09-03T20:42:56Z")
I have a 2009 Pontiac GT G5. (Backstory) When I bought it off this dude the rear driver side wheel was stanced because of an accident the previous owner was in. The dealer fixed the problem with a part from a junkyard. … --- ## [1996 Ford E250 - Tranny Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-e250-tranny-problem/148031)
**Author:** [@Hickman02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hickman02)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-e250-tranny-problem/148031 "2019-09-03T20:12:45Z")
my replacement e4od transmission in my van has suddenly had an erratic shift pattern someone told me the sensor in the rear end needs to be changed otherwise the van drives perfect and has full power it’s a Ford 5.8 l en… --- ## [2007 BMW 328 - Multiple Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-328-multiple-problems/148047)
**Author:** [@StaceyMoody](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StaceyMoody)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-328-multiple-problems/148047 "2019-09-03T20:07:24Z")
Back left window wont go up. Also check engine light on and car is idling high [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=529) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=531)