# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=579 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 580 --- ## [Pull razor-like piece of metal out of Tire. Should it be patched?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pull-razor-like-piece-of-metal-out-of-tire-should-it-be-patched/92705)
**Author:** [@hpdaterrible](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hpdaterrible)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pull-razor-like-piece-of-metal-out-of-tire-should-it-be-patched/92705 "2019-07-07T19:52:45Z")
I found a razor-like piece of metal stuck in my tire. I brought the car to Costco and they pulled the piece out. I was told that there was no leak with the tire. I noticed that they didn't patch the tire. I'm not experie… --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 acceleration issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-silverado-1500-acceleration-issue/143773)
**Author:** [@smith33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smith33)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-silverado-1500-acceleration-issue/143773 "2019-07-07T19:51:36Z")
My 2015 Silverado has an acceleration issue from a dead stop or after turning a corner while driving uphill or under a load. As I press the gas pedal it does not respond as it should. A few seconds later it finally takes… --- ## [2016 Honda Civic skid plate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-civic-skid-plate/143855)
**Author:** [@BolenbaughJames](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BolenbaughJames)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-civic-skid-plate/143855 "2019-07-07T19:50:04Z")
HELP! Skid plate under motor keeps being damaged with normal use. Replaced once. Defective design? Service depts. at dealers don’t want to say much. Good fixes to make it higher? Slightly bigger tires? Was there a Hon… --- ## [1961 Corvette battery gauge reads negative](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1961-corvette-battery-gauge-reads-negative/143858)
**Author:** [@RobertMahoney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertMahoney)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1961-corvette-battery-gauge-reads-negative/143858 "2019-07-07T19:45:26Z")
1961 corvette battery gauge reads slightly negative when driving. Just installed a new battery. A problem? --- ## [2010 Porsche Cayenne - Buzzes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-porsche-cayenne-buzzes/143701)
**Author:** [@JulianneLewis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JulianneLewis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-porsche-cayenne-buzzes/143701 "2019-07-07T19:21:34Z")
Irritating buzzing coming from speakers. Different speakers at different time. Sometimes goes away when I go over a bump. It’s driving me crazier!!! --- ## [2009 Saturn Vue - transmission is bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-saturn-vue-transmission-is-bad/143852)
**Author:** [@Don42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don42)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-saturn-vue-transmission-is-bad/143852 "2019-07-07T19:21:20Z")
I think the transmission is bad can shift into reverse but not into drive --- ## [2011 Cadillac STS tire pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-cadillac-sts-tire-pressure/143850)
**Author:** [@TomLorimor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomLorimor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-cadillac-sts-tire-pressure/143850 "2019-07-07T19:20:14Z")
Tire pressure @ 35 lbs awful ride Tire pressure @ 25 lbs good ride Is there a problem keeping pressure at 25 pounds? Any other idea to soften the ride? --- ## [Trans cooler fitting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-cooler-fitting/143771)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-cooler-fitting/143771 "2019-07-07T14:11:30Z")
Replacement radiator vs stock fitting. Steel line is spliced with rubber section and it’s not leaking but I would like to replace it. Stock fitting has tiny c-clip. I think they used a different style adapter. I don’t li… --- ## [Replace EVAP leak detection pump module](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-evap-leak-detection-pump-module/143823)
**Author:** [@jiapenghe96\_154293](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jiapenghe96_154293)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-evap-leak-detection-pump-module/143823 "2019-07-07T19:00:56Z")
Hi guys, so glad to be here! I have a 2016 Toyota Corolla and the check engine light is on, with codes below P2401 Evaporative Emission Leak Detection Pump Stuck OFF P043E Evaporative Emission System Leak Detection Ref… --- ## [2017 Honda Pilot - how'd the windows open?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-pilot-howd-the-windows-open/143840)
**Author:** [@JerryEsposito](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerryEsposito)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-pilot-howd-the-windows-open/143840 "2019-07-07T17:01:07Z")
Twice in the last 2 months we found windows and sunroof partially open on our 2017 Honda Pilot. The doors, windows and sunroof were all closed when we exited and locked the car. It seems this is an electrical problem. Or… --- ## [2000 Toyota ECHO battery light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-echo-battery-light/143835)
**Author:** [@MeganPenaherrera](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MeganPenaherrera)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-echo-battery-light/143835 "2019-07-07T16:59:04Z")
The battery light goes on when I drive through a deep puddle, or when there is a lot of rain. --- ## [What do I do after putting diesel in my tank?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-i-do-after-putting-diesel-in-my-tank/143808)
**Author:** [@KeithSchmidt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KeithSchmidt)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-i-do-after-putting-diesel-in-my-tank/143808 "2019-07-07T16:10:33Z")
We accidentally put 12 gall. of diesel into our 2002 toyota highlander. It stalled about a mile later. We towed it home and drained the gas tank. Now what? I have lots of Sea Foam that I use in all my gas for my small en… --- ## [A/C compressor blew up on highway?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-compressor-blew-up-on-highway/143827)
**Author:** [@Pahrokkal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pahrokkal)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-compressor-blew-up-on-highway/143827 "2019-07-07T15:19:44Z")
2008 Mazdaspeed 3 Hey guys, I was driving on the highway and was definitely having some fast but safe fun when all of a sudden I heard a loud boom and smoke started coming from my car. I smelt something burning and im… --- ## [Do I need to "wake up" the battery to start reliably? ('70 Impala)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-wake-up-the-battery-to-start-reliably-70-impala/143831)
**Author:** [@Mitch11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mitch11)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-wake-up-the-battery-to-start-reliably-70-impala/143831 "2019-07-07T12:33:50Z")
Back in the early 1970’s in Michigan, a high school friend’s father claimed that in order to ensure your car would start more reliably in the cold temperatures that it was a good idea to “wake up” your battery by first t… --- ## [Bent ac condenser slowly rubbed hole in radiator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bent-ac-condenser-slowly-rubbed-hole-in-radiator/143766)
**Author:** [@OtterDoIt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OtterDoIt)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 11:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bent-ac-condenser-slowly-rubbed-hole-in-radiator/143766 "2019-07-07T11:15:21Z")
2004 Honda CRV, 217,000 miles! Has a radiator leak. Shop asked what I had hit, because the AC condenser was bent and had punctured the radiator. I’ve had this baby since 2009 and never hit anything which I guess means it… --- ## [01 Chevy Express 2500 Suspension](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-chevy-express-2500-suspension/143820)
**Author:** [@PEDRODIAZ2387\_154289](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PEDRODIAZ2387_154289)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-chevy-express-2500-suspension/143820 "2019-07-07T05:09:25Z")
I have a 01 Chevy Express 2500 with 450,000 miles and Im having some issues with the front end. The problem is when I back up and turn the wheel I hear a clunk or bang coming from the front end, but sure if its the drive… --- ## [Does these shock look like they've been replaced?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-these-shock-look-like-theyve-been-replaced/143809)
**Author:** [@bocibocitarka\_154283](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bocibocitarka_154283)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-these-shock-look-like-theyve-been-replaced/143809 "2019-07-07T02:39:04Z")
Hi, I had one of my rear shocks leaking and I had them replaced. They said they should be replaced in pairs, so I had both rear ones replaced. Upon looking under the car, I can see that they look just like as before. Y… --- ## [2010 Chevrolet Cobalt - Mystery noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-cobalt-mystery-noise/143669)
**Author:** [@Davidbutcher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Davidbutcher)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-cobalt-mystery-noise/143669 "2019-07-07T01:55:38Z")
I have a noise that I need help with. it is under the car. it does not do it when the car is not moving or in park. ft does not match the engine speed buy more the wheel revolution speed.It is not metallic.it is in the f… --- ## [What is "runaway upshift"? What could cause late upshift from 1st to 2nd?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-runaway-upshift-what-could-cause-late-upshift-from-1st-to-2nd/143730)
**Author:** [@Jack-Dak87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack-Dak87)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-runaway-upshift-what-could-cause-late-upshift-from-1st-to-2nd/143730 "2019-07-07T01:47:10Z")
87 Dakota 2wd V6. I came across the term “runaway upshift” while reading the auto trans section of the shop manual for the 87 Dakota. I googled the term, and while I found many references to it, I could not discover exa… --- ## [2011 Buick Regal - Stabilitrak issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-regal-stabilitrak-issue/143595)
**Author:** [@VernonFurman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VernonFurman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-regal-stabilitrak-issue/143595 "2019-07-07T01:25:56Z")
the car is going all over the road and it fills like it out of control. then the service stabilitrak came on. --- ## [This clutch problem even has the car-specific forum guys stumped!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-clutch-problem-even-has-the-car-specific-forum-guys-stumped/80373)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-clutch-problem-even-has-the-car-specific-forum-guys-stumped/80373 "2019-07-06T23:35:37Z")
This one's on my 93 MR2. 172k miles on it. It's the naturally aspirated version. The clutch engagement point shifts, but only when I'm backing into my garage. My driveway is short. It's almost flat on the bottom, the… --- ## [1991 Camaro RS fuel gauge problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-camaro-rs-fuel-gauge-problem/143812)
**Author:** [@birdbrainxzx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/birdbrainxzx)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-camaro-rs-fuel-gauge-problem/143812 "2019-07-06T23:23:14Z")
Hi Guys, so I’m looking into a problem with my 91 Camaro RS. It has the 3.1 V6 engine. There are two problems. The first, the fuel gauge is constantly stuck a bit past full. Found this out the hardway on the highway. I w… --- ## [Looking for info about '14 Dodge Ram 1500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-info-about-14-dodge-ram-1500/143816)
**Author:** [@WalterArnold](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WalterArnold)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-info-about-14-dodge-ram-1500/143816 "2019-07-06T23:05:39Z")
Looking for any info about the 2014 ram ecodiesel good or bad!!!??? --- ## [2006 Volkswagen Jetta black smoke, mileage drop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volkswagen-jetta-black-smoke-mileage-drop/120417)
**Author:** [@Fran18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fran18)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volkswagen-jetta-black-smoke-mileage-drop/120417 "2019-07-06T21:54:27Z")
My 2006 VW Jetta TDI has started to shudder a little when quickly accelerating, puts out more black smoke during this, and the fuel mileage has dropped a few mpg. It doesn’t accelerate like it did previously. The VW deal… --- ## [Cleaning the engine - 2014 Cadillac SRX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-the-engine-2014-cadillac-srx/143748)
**Author:** [@Matz42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matz42)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-the-engine-2014-cadillac-srx/143748 "2019-07-06T21:52:46Z")
Cleaning the engine. Do’s and Dont’s. --- ## [2019 Honda Accord - warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-accord-warning-lights/143729)
**Author:** [@larrygeigle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larrygeigle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-accord-warning-lights/143729 "2019-07-06T21:18:29Z")
Turned the car on and the lane keeping assist failure light is on, then blind spot failure, cycle through 4 or 5 warnings, backup camera screen won’t come on, brake light is on. All warnings said contact dealer. Drove … --- ## [Worried about keeping my 2013 Lexus ES 300h](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worried-about-keeping-my-2013-lexus-es-300h/143798)
**Author:** [@CarolSegreti](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolSegreti)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worried-about-keeping-my-2013-lexus-es-300h/143798 "2019-07-06T21:06:49Z")
Dear Car Talk: Let me start by saying I am a female 77 years of age and I drive a 2013 Lexus Hybrid purchased in November 2012 with approximately 36,000 miles on it now. My dilemma is how long can I keep my current ca… --- ## [Did driving in 2nd gear damage my Murano?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-driving-in-2nd-gear-damage-my-murano/143743)
**Author:** [@MichaelAndresen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelAndresen)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-driving-in-2nd-gear-damage-my-murano/143743 "2019-07-06T20:26:30Z")
I have a 2018 Nissan Murano with a CVT transmission, 11,000 miles. My wife recently drove it 150 miles in either 2nd or low gear. I do not see any leaks. Was any damage likely done to the transmission or engine? --- ## [Removing catalytic converter from 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-catalytic-converter-from-2002-mitsubishi-lancer/143801)
**Author:** [@WyndellBlue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WyndellBlue)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-catalytic-converter-from-2002-mitsubishi-lancer/143801 "2019-07-06T20:25:57Z")
Can i remove the catylic converter and run a straight pipe/muffler? --- ## [2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee - interior/exterior lights flash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-grand-cherokee-interior-exterior-lights-flash/143792)
**Author:** [@roylawrence](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roylawrence)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-grand-cherokee-interior-exterior-lights-flash/143792 "2019-07-06T20:20:13Z")
my 2014 grand cherokee limited while driving interior lights and exterior lights starts flashing on and off for long periods of time. i was driving on the highway and it happen i had to pull over and wait till daybreak … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=578) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=580)