# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=548 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 549 --- ## [1986 Chevrolet Van - Reliable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-chevrolet-van-reliable/146598)
**Author:** [@shannon34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shannon34)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-chevrolet-van-reliable/146598 "2019-08-13T14:03:55Z")
is the 86 350 TBI engine 5.7 liter reliable? --- ## [2004 BMW 325 - Oil pressure light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-bmw-325-oil-pressure-light/146596)
**Author:** [@Gene28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gene28)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 11:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-bmw-325-oil-pressure-light/146596 "2019-08-13T11:07:44Z")
2004 325i with 128k miles. The engine oil pressure lite is illuminates after the vehicle has not been driven in several weeks. I have has the oil pressure sensor replace and oil is in the crankcase. I have recently h… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Avalanche - Door pulls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-avalanche-door-pulls/146594)
**Author:** [@JWav](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JWav)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 10:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-avalanche-door-pulls/146594 "2019-08-13T10:42:49Z")
Chevrolet will not fix the interior door pulls (arm rest) on the interior doors of 2013 Avalanche and other models that I have seen posted. The door pull is broken, plastic pieces start falling out just a pain!! Chevrole… --- ## [2004 Honda Odyssey - Runs hot here](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-odyssey-runs-hot-here/146606)
**Author:** [@MarvinRuthenberg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarvinRuthenberg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 10:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-odyssey-runs-hot-here/146606 "2019-08-13T10:05:06Z")
I live in Tucson. Got this car in San Diego this past winter. Now Temps are over 100 degrees and the car runs hot. Replaced thermostat, flushed system and the fans are running. --- ## [2012 Toyota Highlander - When to change transmission fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-highlander-when-to-change-transmission-fluid/146604)
**Author:** [@Sean50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sean50)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-highlander-when-to-change-transmission-fluid/146604 "2019-08-13T04:20:46Z")
what’s the mileage interval to change transmission fluid --- ## [2014 Volkswagen CC - fix for a cracked block](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-volkswagen-cc-fix-for-a-cracked-block/146601)
**Author:** [@Beck27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beck27)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-volkswagen-cc-fix-for-a-cracked-block/146601 "2019-08-13T02:52:30Z")
Block cracked because of piston but everything else is great… what’s the best I can do to fix it --- ## [Trying to charge my AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-charge-my-ac/146503)
**Author:** [@Bee\_Rian\_Fleishman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bee_Rian_Fleishman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-charge-my-ac/146503 "2019-08-13T02:20:47Z")
Hello all. New to Pontiac. New to this forum. I have an 86 Fiero GT. I have no experience at all with this but, my AC wasn’t working, and it was the original R12 system. So I purchased a retrofit kit and a gauge set and … --- ## [Air con question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-con-question/146599)
**Author:** [@D.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.J)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-con-question/146599 "2019-08-13T02:09:53Z")
All of a sudden a about a week ago my air conditioning fan doesnt come on until I start driving the car forward. It used to come on as soon as I turned the ignition key on and turned the ac knobs to the on position. Oh … --- ## [Accidentally turned off engine with car in drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-turned-off-engine-with-car-in-drive/102977)
**Author:** [@playaion5959](https://community.cartalk.com/u/playaion5959)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-turned-off-engine-with-car-in-drive/102977 "2019-08-12T23:08:40Z")
First time car owner and I feel like a complete potato after turning off my engine with the car still in drive. I parked my car and then turned off the engine and tried to pull out my key. It wouldn't let me pull out my … --- ## [Little hoe on the sidewall of the tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/little-hoe-on-the-sidewall-of-the-tire/146484)
**Author:** [@mapleplus789\_156055](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mapleplus789_156055)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/little-hoe-on-the-sidewall-of-the-tire/146484 "2019-08-12T23:07:58Z")
Hey! :slight\_smile: If a sewing pin gets into the sidewall of the tire, the pin itself is very thin but long (the pin goes in about 3mm - 4mm), and it did a very very little hole that hard to see him(like a hole that ca… --- ## [2015 Ford Fusion P1450](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-fusion-p1450/146581)
**Author:** [@waynedavenport](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waynedavenport)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-fusion-p1450/146581 "2019-08-12T21:45:27Z")
how fix P1450 engine code 2015 ford fusion ecoboost or the price to get fixed --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Cobalt AC quit working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-cobalt-ac-quit-working/146579)
**Author:** [@KaylaPratt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KaylaPratt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-cobalt-ac-quit-working/146579 "2019-08-12T21:40:25Z")
my air conditioner would go in and out of working and then today it stopped working all together. I don’t know what it could be. --- ## [2010 Dodge Caliber codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-caliber-codes/146575)
**Author:** [@BradernestBurch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BradernestBurch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-caliber-codes/146575 "2019-08-12T21:39:36Z")
i keep getting the code for P2017 and P2017 P and P2006 --- ## [2007 Kia Sorento - dash lights dimming](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-sorento-dash-lights-dimming/146561)
**Author:** [@patkelly20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/patkelly20)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-sorento-dash-lights-dimming/146561 "2019-08-12T21:33:13Z")
I have an 07 kia sorento, 3.8 liter v-6. Dash lights dim while driving the vehicle. Is it my alternator? Thanks, --- ## [2011 Ford Taurus misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-taurus-misfire/146559)
**Author:** [@RobertGabrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertGabrick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-taurus-misfire/146559 "2019-08-12T21:29:10Z")
misfire at mostly at low rpm and under some load. Had coils changed, tune up, fuel injectors cleaned, still exists. It shakes car. It can feel like motor mount but it is not. It is the SHO --- ## [2008 Porsche Cayenne - do I need a second opinion?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-porsche-cayenne-do-i-need-a-second-opinion/146557)
**Author:** [@KeZang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KeZang)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-porsche-cayenne-do-i-need-a-second-opinion/146557 "2019-08-12T21:25:28Z")
I first could not start my car in May 2019. It seemed battery issue. I had to leave the town for a previous commitment. So when I came back in June, I had someone help me to jumped it up and he told me it is not safe to … --- ## [2019 Subaru Forester - Odd Noise After Highway Driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-forester-odd-noise-after-highway-driving/146520)
**Author:** [@Susan53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Susan53)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-forester-odd-noise-after-highway-driving/146520 "2019-08-12T21:12:56Z")
I recently purchased a 2019 Subaru Forester Sport. It currently has 400 miles on the engine.After driving it a distance on the freeway and arriving home, I noticed that as the engine idled, it made an odd, repetitive, rh… --- ## [Can I rebuild engine by following service manual?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-rebuild-engine-by-following-service-manual/146177)
**Author:** [@Noonamee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noonamee)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-rebuild-engine-by-following-service-manual/146177 "2019-08-12T20:07:06Z")
My car just reaches 200,000 miles and it’s still in great shape. Recently, it burns oil 1qt/1000 miles. The oil turns black quickly and has a gasoline smell. I consider replacing piston rings. Is it possible to follow th… --- ## [Name the noise!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/name-the-noise/144660)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/name-the-noise/144660 "2019-08-12T19:59:31Z")
Hi. My 2001 gmc sonoma 2wd 4.3 is making a metallic kind of grinding noise. You can hear it hear. It drives fine. It’s been happening more and more. Now it’s just about every time I start it. It sounds like it’s com… --- ## [2018 Volvo S60 - Low Profile Tire Warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volvo-s60-low-profile-tire-warranty/146525)
**Author:** [@SUZANNEPISCITELLE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SUZANNEPISCITELLE)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volvo-s60-low-profile-tire-warranty/146525 "2019-08-12T19:56:18Z")
low profile tires should I get $1000 5 year warranty. I will be using snow tires5 months of the year. --- ## [Do I sell my 2007 Kia Sportage or Pay for the Repairs on it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-sell-my-2007-kia-sportage-or-pay-for-the-repairs-on-it/146316)
**Author:** [@midwest\_car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/midwest_car)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-sell-my-2007-kia-sportage-or-pay-for-the-repairs-on-it/146316 "2019-08-12T19:52:46Z")
So, I still owe about 16 months of car payments on my 2007 Kia Sportage. Today, I learned that to get all the repairs done that need to happen, it would be the equivalent cost of 16 months of car payments. I’m in gradua… --- ## [Need help with AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-ac/146435)
**Author:** [@Aron\_Chek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aron_Chek)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-ac/146435 "2019-08-12T19:13:30Z")
My car AC is weird in that sometimes it works and sometimes it doesnt. Sometimes I turn it off and back on then it picks up. Sometimes when I start the car it works perfect. But more recently it’s been getting warm and n… --- ## [2006 Nissan Pathfinder - Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-pathfinder-stalls/146305)
**Author:** [@Josh12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josh12)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-pathfinder-stalls/146305 "2019-08-12T18:43:43Z")
My car would still start and run but stalls out sometimes after a lil while so I ordered and installed A new crank shaft sensor and when I go to start it and it would turn on and then right off so I put the the old one … --- ## [How in the hell do you get a starter out of a 2001 gmc sonoma 2wd 4.3l](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-in-the-hell-do-you-get-a-starter-out-of-a-2001-gmc-sonoma-2wd-4-3l/146170)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-in-the-hell-do-you-get-a-starter-out-of-a-2001-gmc-sonoma-2wd-4-3l/146170 "2019-08-12T17:19:23Z")
Got the two bolts out. I’ve been trying to get it out for quit a wile though. It seems like there is not enough space. Does any one have any experience taking them out? Thanks for your replies. --- ## [1981 Chevrolet 2500 - Misfires on Uphill Climb](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1981-chevrolet-2500-misfires-on-uphill-climb/146472)
**Author:** [@Stephen38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephen38)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1981-chevrolet-2500-misfires-on-uphill-climb/146472 "2019-08-12T16:40:05Z")
Misfires on long uphill climb --- ## [2002 Kia Sportage - Advising Had To Replace Cooling System Parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-kia-sportage-advising-had-to-replace-cooling-system-parts/146418)
**Author:** [@BrandonCarter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrandonCarter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-kia-sportage-advising-had-to-replace-cooling-system-parts/146418 "2019-08-12T16:09:21Z")
I had yo replace radiator,sensors, thermostat and both hoses. --- ## [2011 Subaru Outback - Pockmarked Windshield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-outback-pockmarked-windshield/146493)
**Author:** [@GregRodden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GregRodden)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-outback-pockmarked-windshield/146493 "2019-08-12T16:04:21Z")
Windshield is pockmarked as if it went thru a sandstorm. ( It hasn’t) . Is a product available to buff the windshield? --- ## [2008 Chevrolet HHR - Wipers Quit/Restart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-hhr-wipers-quit-restart/146529)
**Author:** [@RandyAlexander](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandyAlexander)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-hhr-wipers-quit-restart/146529 "2019-08-12T14:03:40Z")
My windshield wipers quit after a minute or two and will not work for a few minutes. Then they will work again for a few minutes and quit. I’m thinking that it might be a wiper motor issue but wanted to get a different o… --- ## [2015 Jeep Patriot - Rough Jerky Downshift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-patriot-rough-jerky-downshift/146490)
**Author:** [@leecarpenter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leecarpenter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-patriot-rough-jerky-downshift/146490 "2019-08-12T15:46:55Z")
rough or jerky downshift will not shift into 6 gear when pulling hills --- ## [2011 Hyundai Equus - Just Cut Off/Replace ECM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-equus-just-cut-off-replace-ecm/146510)
**Author:** [@Eric37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eric37)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-equus-just-cut-off-replace-ecm/146510 "2019-08-12T03:37:39Z")
2011 Equus driving and it just cut off two weeks later still get nothing. scan says u0100 replace ecm still nothing [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=547) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=549)