# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=57 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 58 --- ## [Oil pressure tells you when to change sythetic oil and regular oil too](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-tells-you-when-to-change-sythetic-oil-and-regular-oil-too/194125)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-tells-you-when-to-change-sythetic-oil-and-regular-oil-too/194125 "2024-01-08T22:22:16Z")
Yes this is yet another oil thread. Read this on another forum. In vehicles that have tell you the engine oil pressure, you can tell if the oil is breaking down or shearing if the oil pressure is lower than it was when … --- ## [Can a higher amp battery be harmful to alternator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-higher-amp-battery-be-harmful-to-alternator/194129)
**Author:** [@Shervan360](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shervan360)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-higher-amp-battery-be-harmful-to-alternator/194129 "2024-01-07T21:35:18Z")
Hello, The battery installed in the car by the manufacturer is 50 amp. I don’t have any electrical system (except basic car audio) Can I use a 60-amp battery? (How about more? for example: 65 or 70 amp) Can a higher … --- ## [Car does not crank occasionally...what's wrong?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-does-not-crank-occasionally-whats-wrong/194122)
**Author:** [@Erikmarko72\_186627](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erikmarko72_186627)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2024, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-does-not-crank-occasionally-whats-wrong/194122 "2024-01-06T22:18:46Z")
Guys I have a problem with my 2006 Mazda3. Sometimes when I try to crank the car to start it nothing happens. No sound, all the lights turn on and I have to try several times for the car to start cranking and start. When… --- ## [Brake rotors that unfairly get wonky and vibrate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-rotors-that-unfairly-get-wonky-and-vibrate/193688)
**Author:** [@Ray-O\_Vac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray-O_Vac)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-rotors-that-unfairly-get-wonky-and-vibrate/193688 "2024-01-05T18:58:48Z")
I have two Nissan Versas of nearly identical make (2007 and 2010). On both, the OEM brake rotors both got wonky at about 70K miles. They started vibrating when brakes applied at say 45mph+. When it happened to the 2007… --- ## [Camry '04 exhaust smell in cabin?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-04-exhaust-smell-in-cabin/194104)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-04-exhaust-smell-in-cabin/194104 "2024-01-04T21:34:44Z")
A lot of background, and two questions… The '04 Camry 4-cyl has about 175K miles. Driving today (many legs, ranging from 5 blocks to 10 miles on the interstate), I began to notice exhaust smell. As I continued, I thou… --- ## [2013 Dodge Durango Leaky liftgate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-durango-leaky-liftgate/194108)
**Author:** [@MrsNorma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MrsNorma)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2024, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-durango-leaky-liftgate/194108 "2024-01-03T16:36:09Z")
liftgate leaking water when it rains --- ## [How to find normal idle speed for Civic 8th gen?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-find-normal-idle-speed-for-civic-8th-gen/193884)
**Author:** [@Ray-O\_Vac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray-O_Vac)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2024, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-find-normal-idle-speed-for-civic-8th-gen/193884 "2024-01-03T01:58:09Z")
My 2011 Civic LX (8th gen) has a 660-670rpm idle in Park, with no loads, warmed till radiator fan comes on. Have been searching the net for an hour and can’t find any definitive reference for normal warmed-up idle speed … --- ## [Window problem chevy truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-problem-chevy-truck/194086)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2024, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-problem-chevy-truck/194086 "2024-01-02T19:45:28Z")
I bought a 2008 Chevy 1500 WT that had aftermarket power windows and locks installed before I purchased it. The passenger door window motor got to the point it would roll down but needed help getting back up. I bought … --- ## [Ok to use different size wheels and tires in front/rear?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-to-use-different-size-wheels-and-tires-in-front-rear/194098)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2024, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-to-use-different-size-wheels-and-tires-in-front-rear/194098 "2024-01-02T19:08:38Z")
Happy new year everyone! I wanted to get drag radials/tires for my rear wheel/tires only to improve traction. I currently have 20 inch wheels and tires all around. Would it be ok to use 17 or 18 inch drag radials/tires … --- ## [2007 Chevrolet Tahoe - Needs cats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-tahoe-needs-cats/194088)
**Author:** [@FredLang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FredLang)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2024, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-tahoe-needs-cats/194088 "2024-01-01T13:32:55Z")
HELLO, I own a 2007 Tahoe that needs cats.I live in NY no one will ship to NY unless it’s a carb complaint approved for CA. What so advise? --- ## [Audi Logo Fell Off TT Quatro](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-logo-fell-off-tt-quatro/194067)
**Author:** [@pmarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pmarc)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2023, 5:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-logo-fell-off-tt-quatro/194067 "2023-12-31T05:51:15Z")
It fell off and there’s hardened glue residue on car. What steps do I take, prep, glue? Thanx. --- ## [Public service announcement - 3rd generation Prius V 2011-2016 owners EGR clogging issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/public-service-announcement-3rd-generation-prius-v-2011-2016-owners-egr-clogging-issue/194080)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2023, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/public-service-announcement-3rd-generation-prius-v-2011-2016-owners-egr-clogging-issue/194080 "2023-12-31T01:19:32Z")
Apparently these cars have an issue where the EGR ports in the intake manifold become clogged with carbon. People recommend having the intake manifold cleaned and these ports cleaned at most every 100,000 miles, if not … --- ## [2008 Am General Hummer - Spark plug issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-am-general-hummer-spark-plug-issues/194082)
**Author:** [@Masons](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Masons)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2023, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-am-general-hummer-spark-plug-issues/194082 "2023-12-30T23:29:37Z")
So I have a Hummer h3 5.3L and I changed the spark plugs but they always get loose and sometimes blows out while driving I’m not too sure if I should get a mechanic to take a look at it or I’m just doing it wrong I’ve be… --- ## [P0017 coming back to haunt me!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0017-coming-back-to-haunt-me/194038)
**Author:** [@jenni1011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jenni1011)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2023, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0017-coming-back-to-haunt-me/194038 "2023-12-30T22:01:09Z")
I have posted previously about my car issues and just hoping for some more advice! Long story short, my car (2013 kia rio, 125,000 miles) was throwing P0017 code and the dealership ended up replacing all the timing com… --- ## [GM Halting Sales of Their New Pickups](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-halting-sales-of-their-new-pickups/194049)
**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2023, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-halting-sales-of-their-new-pickups/194049 "2023-12-28T16:50:33Z")
Tester --- ## [A Corolla w/ 8 valves vs 16?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-corolla-w-8-valves-vs-16/194069)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2023, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-corolla-w-8-valves-vs-16/194069 "2023-12-28T14:38:30Z")
One of the recent podcast puzzlers got me to thinking what motivated the Toyota engineers to decide to put 16 valves in my Corolla’s 4 cylinder engine? What are the advantages and disadvantages of 16 vs 8? I can thin… --- ## [Shall I replace strut?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shall-i-replace-strut/194040)
**Author:** [@bobby\_yan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobby_yan)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2023, 5:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shall-i-replace-strut/194040 "2023-12-28T05:03:36Z")
2002 Camry LE, 150,000 miles. The rear passenger side leaks, but the rear driver side seems okay. They have been like these for 3 or more years. The riding experence has been okay, not bumpy. If I want to keep the car fo… --- ## [2005 Camry won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-camry-won-t-start/193963)
**Author:** [@ws1511](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ws1511)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-camry-won-t-start/193963 "2023-12-27T23:39:46Z")
Unable to start my 2005 Camry LE. Haven’t had this issue before. The engine almost sounds like it’s hiccuping? Hard to describe. It’s not a battery or starter issue (I’ve tested). My neighbor, a good mechanic, thinks it … --- ## [Whine Sound While Accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whine-sound-while-accelerating/193853)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whine-sound-while-accelerating/193853 "2023-12-27T22:08:23Z")
2005 Toyota Camry, 202 kmiles, 2AZ-FE 2.4 L engine, U250 automatic transmission I hear a whine sound while accelerating, that doesn’t seem to match up with the RPM of the wheels. It is very noticeable and loud while goi… --- ## [2016 edge transmission leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-edge-transmission-leak/194079)
**Author:** [@Tgib5523](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tgib5523)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-edge-transmission-leak/194079 "2023-12-27T16:10:46Z")
Trying to help my sister out with a transmission leak. I see the lines from the cooler bypass are nice and wet (red fluid). So I’m guessing these are the source. BUT I also noticed a small crack around the bolt in the … --- ## [Honking and flashing lights...OH MY](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honking-and-flashing-lights-oh-my/194074)
**Author:** [@bobl61](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobl61)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honking-and-flashing-lights-oh-my/194074 "2023-12-27T16:07:00Z")
So last night I get woken up by my cars horn going on and off. I get up and hit the horn button on my key fob and the honking stops. Go back to back to bed and 10 minutes later the honking and flashing lights start again… --- ## [Wiped ATF dipstick on paper towel is this new fluids?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiped-atf-dipstick-on-paper-towel-is-this-new-fluids/194077)
**Author:** [@itouring2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itouring2010)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiped-atf-dipstick-on-paper-towel-is-this-new-fluids/194077 "2023-12-27T01:05:51Z")
looks new to me? seems peculiar that valvoline guy said its dirty?? --- ## [Automatic transmission groans from reverse to drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-groans-from-reverse-to-drive/194073)
**Author:** [@itouring2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itouring2010)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2023, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-groans-from-reverse-to-drive/194073 "2023-12-26T21:31:07Z")
automatic transmission groans from reverse to drive and drive to reverse is this something of concern? what should be the remedy or should i not worry about it? car drives fine otherwise --- ## [Change oil every 6 months?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-oil-every-6-months/193985)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2023, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-oil-every-6-months/193985 "2023-12-25T02:12:59Z")
Kelly Blue Book states I should change my oil “every 6,000 miles every six months during your excursions around town, it’s probably good to get an oil change twice a year.” Well, it’s been 6 months using conventional oil… --- ## [O2 sensor, check engine light on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-check-engine-light-on/193919)
**Author:** [@thefinisher1985\_185383](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thefinisher1985_185383)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-check-engine-light-on/193919 "2023-12-24T12:32:56Z")
Hi i have a 2004 Honda Accord LX with 190,000 miles and oh boy I feel I keep having trouble from time to time too often. So I have a code p0141 for the heater circuit or whatever, the O2 sensor. So when I called to get t… --- ## [Tire opinion please, dealer recommends replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-opinion-please-dealer-recommends-replacement/194033)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-opinion-please-dealer-recommends-replacement/194033 "2023-12-24T00:05:17Z")
So had the 2017 gmc acadia in for an oil change at the dealer I bought it from 49k miles, service advisor suggested new tires, not tread depth but tire cracking. Dueler Bridgestone tire, What think you? I passed, is this… --- ## [2009 Dodge Calibet SXT 2.0 (CVT) -TRANSMISSION FLUID - 2009 Dodge Calibet SXT 2.0 (CVT)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-calibet-sxt-2-0-cvt-transmission-fluid-2009-dodge-calibet-sxt-2-0-cvt/194055)
**Author:** [@Michael-390](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael-390)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2023, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-calibet-sxt-2-0-cvt-transmission-fluid-2009-dodge-calibet-sxt-2-0-cvt/194055 "2023-12-23T02:32:14Z")
Hey guys, I have a 2009 Dodge Caliber SXT 2.0 (CVT), I am in a bit of a bind, I had transmission fluid mixing with my coolant (THICK PURPLE LIQUID IN RADITIOR), I had my head gasket inspected and that was good, I was sea… --- ## [First oil change 2024 Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-oil-change-2024-corolla/193588)
**Author:** [@D.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.J)\ **Replies:** 166\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-oil-change-2024-corolla/193588 "2023-12-22T22:28:10Z")
I’m buying a brand new 2024 Toyota Corolla in two days. I was planning on following the dealership and manufacturer recommended schedule for oil changes and other maintenance. But now I am seeing videos on the internet t… --- ## [2008 Camry hybrid - tire pressure warning light on dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-camry-hybrid-tire-pressure-warning-light-on-dash/193992)
**Author:** [@Tony57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony57)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-camry-hybrid-tire-pressure-warning-light-on-dash/193992 "2023-12-22T20:41:54Z")
My dash tire pressure light went on. I made sure all tires were properly inflated and took it to my tire guy after resetting the pressure button. Found out that 3 out of 4 pressure senders are bad. I can see why, they… --- ## [2016 Subaru Forester - Questionable dealer services](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-forester-questionable-dealer-services/194044)
**Author:** [@Retiredteacher00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Retiredteacher00)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-forester-questionable-dealer-services/194044 "2023-12-21T00:50:00Z")
I have had all the service inspections performed on my car and I get the oil changed every 6,000 miles. I went to a different dealer for a regular car service instead of where I normally take my car because repair work a… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=56) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=58)