# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=557 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 558 --- ## [2014 Toyota Pickup - Clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-pickup-clutch/145791)
**Author:** [@kasonde](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kasonde)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-pickup-clutch/145791 "2019-08-02T18:39:10Z")
cold clutch not working properly --- ## [08 Chevy cobalt 5 speed manual transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-chevy-cobalt-5-speed-manual-transmission/145744)
**Author:** [@Jared\_Deroche](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jared_Deroche)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-chevy-cobalt-5-speed-manual-transmission/145744 "2019-08-02T18:20:48Z")
So I just switched out the clutch and transmission on my 08 cobalt when I discovered I had bad shifter cables so I pulled the old ones and completely forgot to mark the linkage before pulling them from the bushings does … --- ## [Hyundai Elantra 2006 - Sounds coming from under car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-elantra-2006-sounds-coming-from-under-car/145802)
**Author:** [@sammie0820\_155605](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sammie0820_155605)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-elantra-2006-sounds-coming-from-under-car/145802 "2019-08-02T18:07:58Z")
Recently I started to hear a faint chain dragging sound when I accelerate, sounded like it was coming from the right bottom of my car. The sound goes away once I put my foot on the brake. But now I have a loud squeaking … --- ## [What is this fluid dripping on my driveway?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-fluid-dripping-on-my-driveway/144572)
**Author:** [@thegroove7\_154783](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thegroove7_154783)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-fluid-dripping-on-my-driveway/144572 "2019-08-02T16:46:33Z")
I have a 2016 Kia Sedona, and have noticed these fluid spots on my driveway. I don’t know what they are! I don’t think it’s water based as it doesn’t evaporate even under a blistering sun. Not sure if the darker spots f… --- ## [2004 Grand Prix gtp Supercharger problems help pls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-grand-prix-gtp-supercharger-problems-help-pls/145795)
**Author:** [@victorvasquez1590\_155600](https://community.cartalk.com/u/victorvasquez1590_155600)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-grand-prix-gtp-supercharger-problems-help-pls/145795 "2019-08-02T14:58:56Z")
I recently got this car from my uncle for cheap and the supercharger wasn’t working right makes sputtering noise whenever I would use it he said it was because of the catalytic converter being clogged so I Cleared that o… --- ## [Leaky seal in 2017 Jeep Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-seal-in-2017-jeep-cherokee/117832)
**Author:** [@Natalie48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Natalie48)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-seal-in-2017-jeep-cherokee/117832 "2019-08-02T13:57:39Z")
There is a leaky seal somewhere sunroof that deposits a weird substance on my inside windshield, rear view mirror and dash. It has happened since I bought it a year ago but it was a couple spots then and now all over. It… --- ## [2004 Honda Odyssey - Cuts out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-odyssey-cuts-out/145778)
**Author:** [@SandiTennessen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SandiTennessen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-odyssey-cuts-out/145778 "2019-08-02T13:49:01Z")
Van cuts out while driving. Will restart after sitting a short time. Then cuts out again. Mechanic replaced cable from battery to engine block. (I think!) Can’t find anything else. He’s done. What can I do now? --- ## [1993 Volkswagen Eurovan - Coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-volkswagen-eurovan-coolant/145775)
**Author:** [@Gretchen06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gretchen06)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-volkswagen-eurovan-coolant/145775 "2019-08-02T13:46:03Z")
Loosing coolant fast. Know it’s gotta be hoses. But bad old hoses replaced with aluminum hoses about 4 years ago, soooo… --- ## [2009 Pontiac G6 - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pontiac-g6-wont-start/145780)
**Author:** [@Bartee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bartee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 12:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pontiac-g6-wont-start/145780 "2019-08-02T12:56:22Z")
My car won’t start after even a short trip. It won’t jump start. My only option is to set for at least an hour till it cools. My uncle found some where that it is a design fault. The manifold is too close to the starte… --- ## [Alternator or fuse issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-or-fuse-issue/145645)
**Author:** [@Kodeblue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kodeblue)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-or-fuse-issue/145645 "2019-08-02T12:18:35Z")
I have a 2004 murano. For the most part, my battery doesn’t charge to full. I put my voltmeter on and most times it reads 12-12.5 with the readings going up and down like it’s charging. I can drive an hour awAy and my ca… --- ## [2005 Honda Odyssey - Worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-odyssey-worth-it/145755)
**Author:** [@Manuel58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Manuel58)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-odyssey-worth-it/145755 "2019-08-02T12:10:26Z")
Is It worth it it is a total handicap equped van with 290000 thousand needing a handicap van --- ## [Fresh oiled road causing major clean up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fresh-oiled-road-causing-major-clean-up/145711)
**Author:** [@mercury07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercury07)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 11:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fresh-oiled-road-causing-major-clean-up/145711 "2019-08-02T11:54:01Z")
Today I had to drive on a fresh oiled county road to get to my house. A pre-treatment before the asphalt will be applied. Despite crawling speed, 5m or less, I ended up with oil splattered along and under the car and oi… --- ## [2017 Subaru Forester - Which oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-which-oil/145729)
**Author:** [@Lisa46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisa46)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-which-oil/145729 "2019-08-02T03:36:44Z")
I have a 2001 Subaru Forester and I use conventional oil. I’m looking to buy a new model (2015 or newer) - will I now need to use a synthetic oil? --- ## [2013 Nissan Murano - Surges](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-murano-surges/145762)
**Author:** [@DavidWayneAsbury](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidWayneAsbury)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-murano-surges/145762 "2019-08-02T03:30:12Z")
motor surge around 65mph constantly --- ## [Knocking sound under car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-sound-under-car/145710)
**Author:** [@Jmpyrtle\_155537](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jmpyrtle_155537)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 3:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-sound-under-car/145710 "2019-08-02T03:00:36Z")
Honda Civic / 2010 I noticed a quiet tapping sound coming from under my car. Not a constant sound but every so often. When I had to go up a bridge, the tapping became repetitive. I got out and noticed the runner cover… --- ## [2006 Chevrolet 2500 - A/C Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-2500-a-c-problems/145704)
**Author:** [@LoriMoore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoriMoore)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-2500-a-c-problems/145704 "2019-08-02T00:54:00Z")
My air conditioner blows cool air sporadically - the cool air feels slightly moist. Replaced the cycling switch but still having issues --- ## [2016 Dodge Grand Caravan - Pinch points](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-grand-caravan-pinch-points/145749)
**Author:** [@Chopstick58474](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chopstick58474)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-grand-caravan-pinch-points/145749 "2019-08-01T21:23:55Z")
I have a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. My 1st oil change today on it. Used my floor jack to lift the side. Pinch point. Used one floor jack center of crossmember baring most of weight. Looking into it further online thi… --- ## [1979 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Hot enginebay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-mercedes-benz-sl-class-hot-enginebay/145751)
**Author:** [@MICHAEL52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MICHAEL52)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-mercedes-benz-sl-class-hot-enginebay/145751 "2019-08-01T18:12:09Z")
my engine bay \[ not my engine\] is so hot you cant touch anything in the bay… why does it get so hot all of a sudden?? --- ## [2009 Honda Civic Sdn - Fan Runs Periodically When Engine Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-civic-sdn-fan-runs-periodically-when-engine-off/145687)
**Author:** [@GeorgeKreider](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeKreider)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-civic-sdn-fan-runs-periodically-when-engine-off/145687 "2019-08-01T17:57:51Z")
Dear Car Talk. My daughter has a 2009 Honda Civic 4dr sedan with AC and about 85,000 miles on it. Several weeks ago after returning from work, she called and said the radiator fan was still running even after she shut t… --- ## [RPM spike/ sticking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-spike-sticking/145665)
**Author:** [@Jerad1389](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerad1389)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-spike-sticking/145665 "2019-08-01T17:25:31Z")
1987 Ford F150 v8 5.0 302 automatic 123k miles I had a similar problem a while back with this truck. After driving any distance and putting it in park, the RPMs will Spike to about 2000. A quick kick on the gas pedal wi… --- ## [2010 Toyota Camry - Tires Cupping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-camry-tires-cupping/145713)
**Author:** [@JimDisge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimDisge)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-camry-tires-cupping/145713 "2019-08-01T17:16:56Z")
Cupping on tires all the way around. Worse in right front. Two sets I a row. Second set better than first went 40k before it got bad. Replaced shocks before this set and now have same problem again. --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD - Diesel engine issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-diesel-engine-issues/144611)
**Author:** [@Richard37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richard37)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-diesel-engine-issues/144611 "2019-08-01T15:20:38Z")
My Silverado diesel has had the ck eng lite come on and off the last 5 years. On two occasions the Chevy dealer replaced the indirect fuel injector and the second time they replaced a part in the DEF tank.After several m… --- ## [750li brake issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/750li-brake-issue/145673)
**Author:** [@Rodgerschris1981\_155515](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rodgerschris1981_155515)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/750li-brake-issue/145673 "2019-08-01T15:13:31Z")
2006 bmw 750li. The brakes feel as if they have no assist. The pedal doesnt go to the floor, but requires the force of a gorilla to stop the car. The faster im going, the easier it stops, yet as i approach around 30 to … --- ## [2015 Infiniti Q50 - Diff oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-infiniti-q50-diff-oil/145739)
**Author:** [@Champa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Champa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-infiniti-q50-diff-oil/145739 "2019-08-01T15:06:14Z")
How often should I replace front and rear differential fluid --- ## [2006 Lexus LS 430 - Brake Pedal Goes to Floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lexus-ls-430-brake-pedal-goes-to-floor/145708)
**Author:** [@jacksadler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jacksadler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lexus-ls-430-brake-pedal-goes-to-floor/145708 "2019-08-01T13:59:01Z")
2006 Lexus LS430–Brakes–firm pedal sometimes, but pedal can be mushy. Pedal can be pushed to the floor engine running or not. When creeping up to a barrier, brake pedal is soft and loses stopping power. Replaced ever… --- ## [Replace Tires at 18K miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-tires-at-18k-miles/96301)
**Author:** [@KitchenQueen67](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KitchenQueen67)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-tires-at-18k-miles/96301 "2019-08-01T13:55:35Z")
I purchased a 2015 Toyota Sienna in Feb 2016. I was told at the 15K mile checkup that I would need to replace the tires! Michelin Primacy MXV-4 P235/60R17 which are rated for 60K miles. These are OEM and I am more than … --- ## [1999 GMC Sierra 1500 - Hard to start - then dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-gmc-sierra-1500-hard-to-start-then-dies/145736)
**Author:** [@JohnMikiska](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnMikiska)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-gmc-sierra-1500-hard-to-start-then-dies/145736 "2019-08-01T13:44:58Z")
It won’t start. Driving home it slowly lost rpm and died. Let it sit for 15 min, started back up but had to do this about 10 times before I could get home. Sounds like it is flooded or chocked up. Might run 5 seconds the… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Cruze - Smelly and orange](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-cruze-smelly-and-orange/145497)
**Author:** [@Mary03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mary03)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-cruze-smelly-and-orange/145497 "2019-08-01T13:05:33Z")
Noticed the tailpipe is rusty orange color, not silver and 48 hours ago started smelling sulfur/rotten egg thru vents. --- ## [2006 Chrysler 300C - resale value](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-300c-resale-value/145650)
**Author:** [@Moore35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Moore35)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-300c-resale-value/145650 "2019-08-01T12:51:17Z")
What’s th3 resale value on a Chrysler 300c --- ## [Car Battery for Vibe in cold climate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-for-vibe-in-cold-climate/145505)
**Author:** [@seebear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seebear)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-for-vibe-in-cold-climate/145505 "2019-08-01T12:28:21Z")
Pontiac Vibe, Year; 2009, 2.4 Liter engine, FWD Currently, I have a 3+ year old Ever Start Maxx battery, made by Exide. It has yet to fail, but it was tested when my oil was changed 3 days ago; the battery measured 56… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=556) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=558)