# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=563 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 564 --- ## [2005 Toyota Corolla - Door locks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-corolla-door-locks/145270)
**Author:** [@LaurieMurphy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LaurieMurphy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 12:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-corolla-door-locks/145270 "2019-07-26T12:27:46Z")
Starting to have electrical issues with door locks. Locks and unlocks when it wants to after driving it and shutting it down. Can anyone help me? --- ## [2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Unusual noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercedes-benz-c-class-unusual-noise/145274)
**Author:** [@Paakojo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paakojo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercedes-benz-c-class-unusual-noise/145274 "2019-07-26T12:12:33Z")
unusaul noise at the front passenger tyre area, as if some rubber strip gets in contact with some wheel when speed reaches 40kmp --- ## [What fell off of my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-fell-off-of-my-car/145257)
**Author:** [@annalisamurray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/annalisamurray)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 9:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-fell-off-of-my-car/145257 "2019-07-26T09:35:37Z")
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 SE When parking my car, this fell off as I pulled forward and undercarriage was scraped slightly by curb. What is this? Can I drive without it until my appointment? --- ## [2001 Chevrolet Corvette - Reasonable fee?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-corvette-reasonable-fee/145216)
**Author:** [@Randy48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Randy48)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 6:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-corvette-reasonable-fee/145216 "2019-07-26T06:42:08Z")
2001 corvette Z06 manual shift Service column lock. Was flashed in 2005 at 21,000 miles. No problems until 07/2019 at 121,000 miles. Dealer says it needs to be " updated" wants to charge $100 bucks for diagnostic fee, th… --- ## [Auxiliary Power Always On in 2008 Saturn Vue Hybrid - Help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auxiliary-power-always-on-in-2008-saturn-vue-hybrid-help/145263)
**Author:** [@ValaB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ValaB)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 5:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auxiliary-power-always-on-in-2008-saturn-vue-hybrid-help/145263 "2019-07-26T05:28:18Z")
It’s been a great car, no trouble and over 100k miles on it. But tonight, I went out and realized that the inside lights were still turned on (after I’d closed and locked it several hours ago). Went out, everything see… --- ## [Amazing Radiator Trick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amazing-radiator-trick/144856)
**Author:** [@Stegy\_Frany](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stegy_Frany)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 5:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amazing-radiator-trick/144856 "2019-07-26T05:13:08Z")
So… it’s the last day of my vacation – and I’m in a cute little town in the Eastern Sierra Nevada mountains of California. 4400 feet elevation, 95 degrees. On my way out of town, I decide to head up to a national park s… --- ## [2002 Land Rover Freelander - Buy or avoid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-land-rover-freelander-buy-or-avoid/145222)
**Author:** [@MichaelNicholas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelNicholas)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-land-rover-freelander-buy-or-avoid/145222 "2019-07-26T04:06:43Z")
I was offered this car to buy, but i was’t too sure why it was offered to me at a low price in according to my country’s currency. I was told the car’s engine exhaust and cooling system was the only issue it has. --- ## [2009 Toyota Camry - Suggestion for low engine oil level, front struts, and sway-bar bushings issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-suggestion-for-low-engine-oil-level-front-struts-and-sway-bar-bushings-issues/145057)
**Author:** [@a.glendale\_155074](https://community.cartalk.com/u/a.glendale_155074)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-suggestion-for-low-engine-oil-level-front-struts-and-sway-bar-bushings-issues/145057 "2019-07-26T02:55:19Z")
Took my 2009 Toyota Camry (50K miles,4-cyl) for an oil change at a dealer. I was surprised to find out many issues with my car shown in a multi-point check report as I do not drive excessively. The major concerns are: e… --- ## [Mercury Montego dying while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-montego-dying-while-driving/145249)
**Author:** [@kewimble\_155253](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kewimble_155253)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-montego-dying-while-driving/145249 "2019-07-26T01:56:49Z")
APOLOGIES IN ADVANCE, this is my first post. I own a 2005 mercury Montego with about 70k on it. As the original battery started to die i would have to give it a jump to turn on every time i wanted to go somewhere. I got… --- ## [1970 Ford F250 - Half quart of oil per day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-ford-f250-half-quart-of-oil-per-day/145150)
**Author:** [@PeterEvanson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeterEvanson)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-ford-f250-half-quart-of-oil-per-day/145150 "2019-07-26T00:19:52Z")
I have a 67 Ford F250 with a 352 using a quart of oil every 2 days or so. I’ve changed the valve cover gaskets, intake manifold gaskets, rear main seal, oil pan gasket and it doesn’t smoke. There’s a little drip under t… --- ## [2003 Toyota Highlander - Bogs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-highlander-bogs/145241)
**Author:** [@Gwin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gwin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-highlander-bogs/145241 "2019-07-26T00:11:44Z")
Bogs down when accelerating --- ## [2018 Ford Expedition towing capacity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-expedition-towing-capacity/125135)
**Author:** [@JerryHeald](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerryHeald)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-expedition-towing-capacity/125135 "2019-07-25T23:35:47Z")
This vehicle claims Max Towing 9300 lbs. with only a 3.5 L engine. Is this realistic? Wouldn’t this small engine be over stressed? --- ## [2019 Hyundai Kona -= Trans issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-kona-trans-issue/145183)
**Author:** [@markg41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markg41)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-kona-trans-issue/145183 "2019-07-25T22:36:01Z")
trans is not working properly in lower gears 2019 sel .push gas pedal and car totally hesitates --- ## [Mystery vibration!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-vibration/82238)
**Author:** [@rsomers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rsomers)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-vibration/82238 "2019-07-25T22:18:10Z")
2005 Pontiac Vibe (only owner) 61K miles began vibrating at HIGH SPEEDS ONLY through steering wheel and throughout front end. The vibrating is not constant and happens sparatically but again only at high speeds 65+. Wh… --- ## [2016 Ford C-Max Energi - Battery issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-c-max-energi-battery-issues/145236)
**Author:** [@GeoffTodhunter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeoffTodhunter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-c-max-energi-battery-issues/145236 "2019-07-25T21:49:18Z")
When I get into my car to drive, my battery is dead. what am i doing wrong? --- ## [2005 Nissan Altima: Rusted Undercarriage w/ Carpet Exposed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-altima-rusted-undercarriage-w-carpet-exposed/142444)
**Author:** [@shelbycox777\_153415](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shelbycox777_153415)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-altima-rusted-undercarriage-w-carpet-exposed/142444 "2019-07-25T20:18:14Z")
Essentially what the title says. I have a 2005 Nissan Altima, and was told this morning that there are 2 large holes under the driver and passenger side. The mechanic said he can stick his hand up and touch the carpet of… --- ## [2009 Toyota Avalon - Excess Oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-avalon-excess-oil-consumption/145219)
**Author:** [@nania](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nania)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-avalon-excess-oil-consumption/145219 "2019-07-25T18:16:52Z")
excess oil consumption --- ## [2016 Jeep Cherokee - Knocks, creaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-cherokee-knocks-creaks/145177)
**Author:** [@SamanthaBoettner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamanthaBoettner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2019, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-cherokee-knocks-creaks/145177 "2019-07-24T19:57:15Z")
Issue with knocking/creaking from the sunroof. --- ## [2016 Toyota RAV4 - Unintended Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-rav4-unintended-acceleration/145007)
**Author:** [@Gibson25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gibson25)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-rav4-unintended-acceleration/145007 "2019-07-25T14:36:34Z")
pulled into parking spot slowly with foot on break. Engine took off and jumped the curb goin up a mound of dirt and mulch. Took out 4 large bushes and scratched front end of car. While I had my foot on brake and hard … --- ## [2018 Lincoln Continental - Bad audio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lincoln-continental-bad-audio/145137)
**Author:** [@Cheryl52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cheryl52)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lincoln-continental-bad-audio/145137 "2019-07-25T13:48:15Z")
Sound system is so “hi-fi” bad you can’t hear it over the noisy road noise. Was VERY surprised after the sticker said it had an incredible audio system, which is a lie! --- ## [2018 Hyundai Tucson - Clicks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-tucson-clicks/145213)
**Author:** [@Marlene18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marlene18)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-tucson-clicks/145213 "2019-07-25T13:46:51Z")
Tucson 4 WD Automatic Diesel 100 kw. Engine makes irregular clicking sound when running, as if a loose piece of metal were being flicked around. Getting louder. Acceleration slow at times. --- ## [2003 Nissan Murano - Goes to idle, then presets dissapear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-murano-goes-to-idle-then-presets-dissapear/145194)
**Author:** [@albert04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/albert04)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-murano-goes-to-idle-then-presets-dissapear/145194 "2019-07-25T13:30:30Z")
I drive 10 miles stop at sign accelerate and then engine goes to idle, I pull over put car in park and restart car runs again but I no tice preset channels on radio are gone --- ## [2009 Jeep Patriot - Shuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-patriot-shuts-off/145192)
**Author:** [@KimWalmsley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KimWalmsley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-patriot-shuts-off/145192 "2019-07-25T13:29:23Z")
My 2009 Jeep Patriot’s engine has shut off twice while accelerating. It has also hesitated a number of times while accelerating. I took it in to a mechanic for repairs and they replaced spark plugs, crank shaft positio… --- ## [2016 Honda Civic Sdn - Fuel cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-civic-sdn-fuel-cover/145171)
**Author:** [@HanadiAbukhdeir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HanadiAbukhdeir)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-civic-sdn-fuel-cover/145171 "2019-07-25T13:27:16Z")
The fuel cover on my Honda Civic 2016 pops open every time I unlock my doors. For some reason, the cover won’t stay latched. Is there anything I can do to keep this from happening? It’s a minor issue that does not seem w… --- ## [2012 Hyundai Sonata - Rattling and Knocking Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-sonata-rattling-and-knocking-noise/145203)
**Author:** [@lilapink182\_155215](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lilapink182_155215)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-sonata-rattling-and-knocking-noise/145203 "2019-07-25T12:44:40Z")
My car broke down two days ago. I was driving when I heard a loud rattling, knocking sound coming from the engine. I think it’s the engine. Then the car stopped moving and I couldn’t get it to run. When I crank it, I hea… --- ## [Engine misfire issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-misfire-issue/144982)
**Author:** [@Cameron\_Gunn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cameron_Gunn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 8:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-misfire-issue/144982 "2019-07-25T08:18:39Z")
After changing my thermostat out in my 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.7L V6 the car still began to overheat. I would bleed it and think it was bled and sadly it would run hot again. But I never let it get into the red. After… --- ## [Brakes Replaced, Now Metal To Metal Grinding Sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-replaced-now-metal-to-metal-grinding-sound/57180)
**Author:** [@zdkaiser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zdkaiser)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 8:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-replaced-now-metal-to-metal-grinding-sound/57180 "2019-07-25T08:07:16Z")
About 4000 miles ago I had my brakes replaced on my 2007 Pontiac Vibe. I had both front pads and rotors, as well as, the driver side caliper replaced (as it had seized up). Everything was fine and dandy for about one mon… --- ## [Oil consumption problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-consumption-problem/57993)
**Author:** [@remodelguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/remodelguy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-consumption-problem/57993 "2019-07-25T03:59:52Z")
My 2003 Honda Pilot with 67,800 miles has started using oil, sometimes up to two quarts between oil changes. I first found out about this when my wife drove the car to Portland and had an oil light come on. She had to ad… --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Traverse - Trans fluid check](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-traverse-trans-fluid-check/145188)
**Author:** [@Ben11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben11)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-traverse-trans-fluid-check/145188 "2019-07-25T02:34:54Z")
How to check, Transmission level on my car, is there a site glass on which side of Transmission, temperature level at 170-200, thankyou very much. --- ## [2005 Nissan Pathfinder - Help with fuse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-pathfinder-help-with-fuse/145190)
**Author:** [@sunday59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sunday59)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-pathfinder-help-with-fuse/145190 "2019-07-25T02:27:29Z")
the car don’t show engine service soon when i on the ignation before starting and have check the fuse round the fuse is well okay [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=562) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=564)