# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=56 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 57 --- ## [Buick Century Coolant Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-coolant-leak/194213)
**Author:** [@jsd123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsd123)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-coolant-leak/194213 "2024-01-22T23:16:51Z")
I’ve got a ‘98 Buick Century with 142,000 miles. This is the 3100 v6 engine. I’ve had minor coolant leaks for the last couple years, managed with topping off now and then. Recently replaced the radiator, only to then di… --- ## [Timing Belt in Oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-in-oil/194119)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-in-oil/194119 "2024-01-22T17:05:38Z")
Do any USA cars use a timing belt in oil design? Similar configuration to to how a timing chain is inside an oil containing cover, but using a timing belt rather than a chain? I saw reference to that configuration f… --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Colorado - ABS light concern](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-colorado-abs-light-concern/194215)
**Author:** [@Mary57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mary57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-colorado-abs-light-concern/194215 "2024-01-22T16:32:29Z")
Is it safe to drive with ABS light on --- ## [2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2WD, Rear Differential Leaking. Advice for changing gasket?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-silverado-2wd-rear-differential-leaking-advice-for-changing-gasket/193951)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 11:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-silverado-2wd-rear-differential-leaking-advice-for-changing-gasket/193951 "2024-01-22T11:32:31Z")
I have a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado in “work truck” trim, which is 2WD with a 5.3L engine and automatic transmission. This truck is rarely driven, but I want to keep it in excellent condition. Recently, I have noticed th… --- ## [Renault 2011 Modus - Juddering & Cutting Out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/renault-2011-modus-juddering-cutting-out/194208)
**Author:** [@matbass1994\_179540](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matbass1994_179540)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2024, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/renault-2011-modus-juddering-cutting-out/194208 "2024-01-20T02:04:02Z")
I own a 2011 Renault Modus Automatic and for the last six months the car has been great, no issues. This week however, a problem has started. The car has begun to judder at random points and then when braking to a stop … --- ## [2012 Lexus RX 350 - Blend door you think?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lexus-rx-350-blend-door-you-think/194197)
**Author:** [@alphonso](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alphonso)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2024, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lexus-rx-350-blend-door-you-think/194197 "2024-01-20T01:08:31Z")
Blowing cold air on passenger side when heater is on; I know could be Dual climate valve or servo doors…anyway to tell what is most common --- ## [Weird leak in driverside floorboard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-leak-in-driverside-floorboard/194165)
**Author:** [@Stinky1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stinky1)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2024, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-leak-in-driverside-floorboard/194165 "2024-01-19T20:35:15Z")
2004 Chevy classic almost 280k on the clock. I noticed yesterday when I left work for my lunch break water was dripping onto my foot getting my sock wet. It would only happen when I turned left though, I had to be movin… --- ## [Leaking Struts - Honda CRV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-struts-honda-crv/194200)
**Author:** [@detrog1980\_176499](https://community.cartalk.com/u/detrog1980_176499)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2024, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-struts-honda-crv/194200 "2024-01-19T13:21:12Z")
My mechanic showed me a picture of my rear struts and said they were leaking and should be replaced. How bad do these look to you all? And what do you think is a fair price range to change rear struts? This is a 2014 Hon… --- ## [2016 Cadillac Escalade - Frozen parking brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-escalade-frozen-parking-brake/194192)
**Author:** [@Bronzestar1968](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bronzestar1968)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2024, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-escalade-frozen-parking-brake/194192 "2024-01-18T22:40:28Z")
The parking brake on my 2016 Escalade will not release. Is there a way of fixing it without costing me a fortune. In addition I have found the problem is with many Escalades. Is the dealer responsible for fixing it? --- ## [Large drop in gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/large-drop-in-gas-mileage/194164)
**Author:** [@Andy-Ke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy-Ke)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2024, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/large-drop-in-gas-mileage/194164 "2024-01-18T21:38:11Z")
I moved from a relatively flat area (Houston) to Central Texas close to Austin. My gas mileage has dropped from 20 mpg to around 16 mpg. I would like to find out why. I have a 2009 Mazda CX-7, The engine is running fi… --- ## [Rear Shocks for 2015 Rav 4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-shocks-for-2015-rav-4/194182)
**Author:** [@oilman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oilman)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2024, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-shocks-for-2015-rav-4/194182 "2024-01-18T17:22:27Z")
Have a Rav 4 with 103K on it. did the bumper push test. Fronts I can’t budge. back I can push down and it wiggles maybe 1-2" twice on the release. I know I need new rear shocks. I need help because I’ve done a lot to my … --- ## [Replacement tire and ABS code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-tire-and-abs-code/194170)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-tire-and-abs-code/194170 "2024-01-17T21:55:18Z")
2009 Corolla ≈141k. About a month ago I had a flat right rear tire that couldn’t be repaired and the shop mounted a new tire. Since it was coming up on an oil change I decided to wait and buy at least three new tires the… --- ## [2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Overheated. Now leaks oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mercedes-benz-c-class-overheated-now-leaks-oil/194176)
**Author:** [@bolan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bolan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mercedes-benz-c-class-overheated-now-leaks-oil/194176 "2024-01-16T22:32:27Z")
overheating and leaking oil --- ## [Mystery clock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-clock/194148)
**Author:** [@Marktoday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marktoday)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-clock/194148 "2024-01-16T15:55:18Z")
The dash clock on my Gen 1, 2000 CR-V stopped working around 2017. Since then, I,ve used stick up battery clocks over that broken dash one. A couple of weeks ago my most recent stickup died. I took it off and hand,t yet … --- ## [Another oil question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-oil-question/194169)
**Author:** [@jimkoe329\_179295](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimkoe329_179295)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-oil-question/194169 "2024-01-16T01:54:11Z")
I’ve got a 2024 Chevy Trax with the rubber timing belt in oil and gasoline direct injection (& turbo charged) If I drive 12,000 miles per year ( a good bit of it short trips ) I’m concerned about gasoline in oil contamin… --- ## [Amzoil worth the very high price](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amzoil-worth-the-very-high-price/194159)
**Author:** [@Andy-Ke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy-Ke)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amzoil-worth-the-very-high-price/194159 "2024-01-15T23:09:47Z")
Is Amzoil worth the much higher cost? A local dealer wanted $16.25 for one quart. Other full synthetic oils are half that price. --- ## [Copper versus Platinum, Iridium, all the other iums . .](https://community.cartalk.com/t/copper-versus-platinum-iridium-all-the-other-iums/194151)
**Author:** [@anthony.ferrel222\_186486](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anthony.ferrel222_186486)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/copper-versus-platinum-iridium-all-the-other-iums/194151 "2024-01-15T14:04:14Z")
This spring I plan on changing out the spark plugs for my 04 Dakota 3.7L. My grandfather was the previous owner and I can’t ask him what he put in there, he passed away, and I couldn’t find any records he kept to show wh… --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Colorado - Clunks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-colorado-clunks/194155)
**Author:** [@m.litchfield](https://community.cartalk.com/u/m.litchfield)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-colorado-clunks/194155 "2024-01-14T22:28:58Z")
I to like Del B. also have a clunking noise every 4,5,or 6th start ups. dealer has no clue as to what it ism no surprise there. --- ## [Replacing Push Pin Plastic Rivets/Body Panel Clips with Rivnut and Bolt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-push-pin-plastic-rivets-body-panel-clips-with-rivnut-and-bolt/194152)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-push-pin-plastic-rivets-body-panel-clips-with-rivnut-and-bolt/194152 "2024-01-14T22:12:04Z")
So I’ve been thinking about replacing the black push pin plastic rivets/body panel clips with rivnuts and bolts. This is on my own daily driver. This would allow for easier removal of splash guards, fender liners, trunk … --- ## [2002 Honda CR-V - It wasn't the battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-cr-v-it-wasnt-the-battery/194157)
**Author:** [@CarlFielder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarlFielder)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-cr-v-it-wasnt-the-battery/194157 "2024-01-14T19:56:00Z")
I have a Honda that will not hold a charge in a new battery. We had it in to for maintenance and they said it is not the alternator. Great car. We will charge the battery and it will run for one week and then we need … --- ## [Correct size of starter bolts on a Ford 5.4L 1999 F250 Super Duty Manual 4WD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/correct-size-of-starter-bolts-on-a-ford-5-4l-1999-f250-super-duty-manual-4wd/194158)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/correct-size-of-starter-bolts-on-a-ford-5-4l-1999-f250-super-duty-manual-4wd/194158 "2024-01-14T15:30:19Z")
Well, the starter decided to die on my 1999 F250 Super Duty. It is a manual with 4WD if that matters. Anyway, I replaced the starter and found that one of the bolts was missing. A heater hose had blown a few weeks bac… --- ## [How to get road noise reduced without getting fleeced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-road-noise-reduced-without-getting-fleeced/194128)
**Author:** [@Steve\_K1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve_K1)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2024, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-road-noise-reduced-without-getting-fleeced/194128 "2024-01-13T18:41:00Z")
How would you approach an auto body shop to reduce the noise on your car without being taken for a ride? A 4-hour drive on I-35 yesterday convinced me the road noise on our otherwise perfect 2011 Toyota Venza couldn’t b… --- ## [1991 Dodge Stealth - Has been sitting - Now I need to sell it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061)
**Author:** [@Flasher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Flasher)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2024, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061 "2024-01-13T17:00:00Z")
Has been sitting in garage since 1991. 34,000 miles. Need to find someone that can change out whatever lines, belts, that need to be changed, replace tires and new battery so I can sell it --- ## [Washing Car Engine and Possible failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/washing-car-engine-and-possible-failure/194149)
**Author:** [@Shervan360](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shervan360)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2024, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/washing-car-engine-and-possible-failure/194149 "2024-01-13T01:39:09Z")
Hello, I went to the car wash /auto wash and washed the engine and under the car with water. The car started without any problems. (The car is not new and I am not sure if it is waterproof.) I have heard that washing … --- ## [2021 Chevrolet Equinox - Leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-chevrolet-equinox-leaks/194145)
**Author:** [@charles57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charles57)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2024, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-chevrolet-equinox-leaks/194145 "2024-01-12T22:07:59Z")
floor is wet spare tire is wet --- ## [1999 Ford Escort Valve Seat Drop Inevitable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-escort-valve-seat-drop-inevitable/192913)
**Author:** [@Escort7yrsyoungerthanme](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Escort7yrsyoungerthanme)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2024, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-escort-valve-seat-drop-inevitable/192913 "2024-01-12T21:25:32Z")
Hi, I bought a 1999 Ford Escort with 78k miles and no rust which I thought was a steal at $1800 cash. But now I’m starting to get a little worried about the (apparently) very common problem of valve seat dropping in this… --- ## [Brake caliper slide pins are not equal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-caliper-slide-pins-are-not-equal/194118)
**Author:** [@Ray-O\_Vac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray-O_Vac)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2024, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-caliper-slide-pins-are-not-equal/194118 "2024-01-12T15:30:29Z")
When replacing a brake rotor recently (Nissan Versa 2010), I noticed that the two slide pins on the brake caliper were not the same. One has a smooth metal shaft, and one has a bumpy, rubbery sleeve on it part of it. My … --- ## [Oil Not Draining From Filter Sump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-not-draining-from-filter-sump/194102)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-not-draining-from-filter-sump/194102 "2024-01-10T13:30:37Z")
My Son in Law to be had me change his oil in his 2019 VW Tiguan, 2 liter, he says. I found the sump below the oil filter cartridge filled with oil. I had to suck it out with a syringe. Iam trying to upload a picture of t… --- ## [Honda Pilot 2019 Overheating. AC stops working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot-2019-overheating-ac-stops-working/194120)
**Author:** [@Psyfurius](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Psyfurius)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot-2019-overheating-ac-stops-working/194120 "2024-01-10T22:04:13Z")
Hello. My wife has a 2019 Honda Pilot with 88,903 miles. Three months ago, she told me that the AC suddenly stopped blowing cold air, so she turned it off until she got to our house. I drove the car for a while and it bl… --- ## [2016 Porsche Cayenne - Big problem way too soon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-porsche-cayenne-big-problem-way-too-soon/194137)
**Author:** [@TomMcClure](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomMcClure)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-porsche-cayenne-big-problem-way-too-soon/194137 "2024-01-09T23:14:28Z")
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