# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=58 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 59 --- ## [Forgot dielectric grease for my coil packs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forgot-dielectric-grease-for-my-coil-packs/194052)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forgot-dielectric-grease-for-my-coil-packs/194052 "2023-12-20T23:14:44Z")
I started having misfires in cylinder 3, tried to open it, and the coil pack rubber is stuck. Pulled it out but the rubber piece got stuck inside. Needle noose got that out. Now I’m about to grease and install a new #3 … --- ## [2021 Nissan Frontier - Vibrates when idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-nissan-frontier-vibrates-when-idle/194046)
**Author:** [@Willis\_midkiff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Willis_midkiff)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-nissan-frontier-vibrates-when-idle/194046 "2023-12-19T22:54:15Z")
Excess vibration in steering wheel at stop sign or red light with foot on brake and transmission in gear (forward or reverse). --- ## [Car door lock is not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-door-lock-is-not-working/193939)
**Author:** [@thefinisher1985\_185383](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thefinisher1985_185383)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-door-lock-is-not-working/193939 "2023-12-19T22:29:35Z")
2004 Honda Accord LX with a 2.4 liter engine 220,000 miles. So my key does not turn when I try to unlock my door(i get in through my trunk everyday haha). My mechanic said its probably the lock actuator, so I was wonderi… --- ## [2003 Nissan Altima - Bad gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-altima-bad-gas/194014)
**Author:** [@Moonlight\_420](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Moonlight_420)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 5:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-altima-bad-gas/194014 "2023-12-19T05:12:29Z")
What would cause the gas in my car to be green? It’s sat for 5years but it smells like diesel idk what to do or think bout it. --- ## [2000 Subaru Forester - Smokes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-subaru-forester-smokes/194018)
**Author:** [@ymurangira](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ymurangira)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2023, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-subaru-forester-smokes/194018 "2023-12-18T22:57:24Z")
My burns oil and produces a lot of exhaust smoke, how best I can fix a such problem? --- ## [Will a thicker engine oil burn less? How to get engine to burn less oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-a-thicker-engine-oil-burn-less-how-to-get-engine-to-burn-less-oil/194035)
**Author:** [@CalmnCool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CalmnCool)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2023, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-a-thicker-engine-oil-burn-less-how-to-get-engine-to-burn-less-oil/194035 "2023-12-18T17:38:04Z")
2005 Camry. My engine burned about a half quart of oil during that past 1k miles. I used Engine Restorer for the past couple oil changes, and it doesn’t seem to be doing much. I changed the PCV valve and that did seem … --- ## [2014 Tesla Model S - Am I the only one with multiple drive unit failures?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-tesla-model-s-am-i-the-only-one-with-multiple-drive-unit-failures/193998)
**Author:** [@PaulKitchen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulKitchen)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2023, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-tesla-model-s-am-i-the-only-one-with-multiple-drive-unit-failures/193998 "2023-12-17T23:45:12Z")
This relates to a failure of the drive unit. Has anyone else had multiple failures of the drive unit system including bearing noise (Tesla did warranty those), Inverter (short circuit blowing main fuse), and/or instance… --- ## [Bad battery killed the radio - Ford Crown Victoria](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-battery-killed-the-radio-ford-crown-victoria/194036)
**Author:** [@Roger124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger124)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2023, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-battery-killed-the-radio-ford-crown-victoria/194036 "2023-12-17T23:15:00Z")
Summary: The radio went dead when the batter was defective, and it came back to life when I installed a new battery. What’s going on with the radio? This is a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria with 150,000 miles. A few months ag… --- ## [Lengthening life of battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lengthening-life-of-battery/191676)
**Author:** [@Steve\_K1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve_K1)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2023, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lengthening-life-of-battery/191676 "2023-12-17T22:13:18Z")
Am plumbing the Car Talk community’s wisdom to ask: If almost all my driving is less than two miles (wife and I are 76 and live near a shopping mecca), should I connect a charger to the battery every three months or so? … --- ## [Radiator Leak Fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-leak-fix/189303)
**Author:** [@bobby\_yan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobby_yan)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2023, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-leak-fix/189303 "2023-12-17T22:04:01Z")
2002 Camry LE, 4 Cylinder. My radiator leaks 1-2 drops per second. I’m not exactly sure about the leak position, but it seems to be somewhere between the plastic tank and the metal radiator core, and it’s not likely the … --- ## [2017 MINI Cooper S Clubman - Ran hot - should I worry?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mini-cooper-s-clubman-ran-hot-should-i-worry/194024)
**Author:** [@Nails15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nails15)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2023, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mini-cooper-s-clubman-ran-hot-should-i-worry/194024 "2023-12-16T22:28:32Z")
My mini ran hot and I had to put more antifreeze in. Do I need to be concerned about the thermostat ? --- ## [2008 Mazda Mazda3 - Clutch problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-mazda3-clutch-problem/194031)
**Author:** [@rebma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rebma)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2023, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-mazda3-clutch-problem/194031 "2023-12-16T20:43:38Z")
I was pulling into work in manual car and all of a sudden I couldn’t get it to go into the gear i wanted nor would it return to the gear it had been in. i saw that my clutch fluid was empty so I tried to put some in but … --- ## [1999 Toyota Corolla - Needs a new seatbelt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-corolla-needs-a-new-seatbelt/193991)
**Author:** [@BillShuster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillShuster)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2023, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-corolla-needs-a-new-seatbelt/193991 "2023-12-16T17:41:21Z")
I read that Toyota had problems with their seat belt catches. I looked for it but can not find it now. Furthermore, I have a failure with the passenger side not catching the seatbelt I called a local dealer and was told … --- ## [2012 Ford F-150 - Engine issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-f-150-engine-issues/194020)
**Author:** [@BrianBranton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrianBranton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-f-150-engine-issues/194020 "2023-12-15T21:38:25Z")
Houston, we have a problem. A week or so ago 5.0 v8 p/u with 150k miles struggled to start; from the normal 1 to 2 seconds to maybe 4 or 5 seconds to start. Though it does start everytime. I’ve searched the internet but … --- ## [2014 Dodge Ram 1500 - Remote start issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-ram-1500-remote-start-issues/194029)
**Author:** [@WayneWilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WayneWilson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-ram-1500-remote-start-issues/194029 "2023-12-15T20:40:30Z")
2014 Ram 1500 Outdoorsman Starts with remote but then insert to run engine it stops running and with key fob it won’t start --- ## [2011 Hyundai Ioniq - Coolant mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-ioniq-coolant-mystery/194022)
**Author:** [@Tracey48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tracey48)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-ioniq-coolant-mystery/194022 "2023-12-15T13:20:14Z")
Coolant level is down about 10cm from the cap when the radiator is cool. The plastic bottle is over F when cool --- ## [Are all oil brands the same?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-all-oil-brands-the-same/193947)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-all-oil-brands-the-same/193947 "2023-12-15T02:00:02Z")
I was surprised to see that Pennzoil was $2.33 more expensive than Quaker State for a quart of synthetic. This has got me wondering if I shouldn’t have bought the QS. --- ## [Car making grinding noise while turning/backing up only at acceleration?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-making-grinding-noise-while-turning-backing-up-only-at-acceleration/193627)
**Author:** [@canadianpony\_187511](https://community.cartalk.com/u/canadianpony_187511)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2023, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-making-grinding-noise-while-turning-backing-up-only-at-acceleration/193627 "2023-12-14T21:24:17Z")
Update: So, the grinding now happens when idle in reverse, however, same situation, goes away completely once warmed up. Went downstairs today and let it sit at idle for 20 minutes, same result, no grinding noise when al… --- ## [2017 Honda HR-V - Reluctant Hatch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-hr-v-reluctant-hatch/194012)
**Author:** [@LPDayton\_ohio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LPDayton_ohio)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2023, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-hr-v-reluctant-hatch/194012 "2023-12-14T03:17:35Z")
My hatch is so hard to unlatch. Sometimes, it just won’t. Not conveniet when traveling, and all your luggage it stuck in the back. --- ## [Caravan manual sliding doors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caravan-manual-sliding-doors/193976)
**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2023, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caravan-manual-sliding-doors/193976 "2023-12-14T02:28:49Z")
My daughter has just gotten a 2013 Caravan with manual sliding side doors. On the left door when you pull the handle, the door does not easily pull out. But once it’s pulled out, it slides nicely along the track to open.… --- ## [After long drive and 5mins stop, doesn't start without jumper cables](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-long-drive-and-5mins-stop-doesnt-start-without-jumper-cables/192930)
**Author:** [@rafael-cruz\_186899](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rafael-cruz_186899)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-long-drive-and-5mins-stop-doesnt-start-without-jumper-cables/192930 "2023-12-13T22:06:26Z")
Peugeot 206 1.1 Colorline In the last six months while I am driving the battery sign randomly turns on (around 1 to 3 times a month). It stays for a couple of hours turning on everytime I drive it and goes away in the n… --- ## [2019 Jeep Renegade - Sudden acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-renegade-sudden-acceleration/194010)
**Author:** [@Amc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-renegade-sudden-acceleration/194010 "2023-12-13T20:56:43Z")
2019 Jeep Rubicon spontaneously accelerated into concrete steps. $10k damage --- ## [2004 Pontiac Aztek - Jumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-aztek-jumps/193972)
**Author:** [@Aztekwoman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aztekwoman)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 11:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-aztek-jumps/193972 "2023-12-13T11:49:01Z")
Kinda jumps when I start to drive or out in gear --- ## [2008 Dodge Ram 1500 - 4X4 not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-ram-1500-4x4-not-working/193995)
**Author:** [@todd15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/todd15)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-ram-1500-4x4-not-working/193995 "2023-12-13T04:08:50Z")
will not engage in 4x4 --- ## [2018 Chrysler Pacifica - Paint issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chrysler-pacifica-paint-issues/194000)
**Author:** [@baldwin908](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baldwin908)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chrysler-pacifica-paint-issues/194000 "2023-12-13T02:38:45Z")
paint bubbling on hood and bottom of doors is there a recall --- ## [2014 Cherokee Latitude Battery Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cherokee-latitude-battery-problem/193965)
**Author:** [@mstrlucky74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mstrlucky74)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cherokee-latitude-battery-problem/193965 "2023-12-13T01:36:28Z")
Need help please. Wife car died the other day, we jumped it and it started and ran. Tried to start it the next day but it did not start. Had the car from day one and don;t believe we ever changed the battery. Bought a ne… --- ## [2010 VW Jetta 2.5 oil usage, hard start once](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-vw-jetta-2-5-oil-usage-hard-start-once/193196)
**Author:** [@Tony57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony57)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-vw-jetta-2-5-oil-usage-hard-start-once/193196 "2023-12-12T20:59:40Z")
My daughter said he Jetta started but idled rough at low rpm (less than 600). The CEL light came on. The next day it started and ran fine but she took it to a shop for a checkup and oil change. Shop could not find any… --- ## [Interior car lights all went out at same time 2010 VW 2.5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interior-car-lights-all-went-out-at-same-time-2010-vw-2-5/193990)
**Author:** [@Tony57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony57)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2023, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interior-car-lights-all-went-out-at-same-time-2010-vw-2-5/193990 "2023-12-11T23:18:03Z")
About 4 years ago, the interior car lights wouldn’t turn off when turning off the car. I changed the fuse and it was fine. Now, the lights won’t go on. Change the same fuse again? This car has had a lot of weird issu… --- ## [Feels like brake drag but mechanics can find no evidence of that](https://community.cartalk.com/t/feels-like-brake-drag-but-mechanics-can-find-no-evidence-of-that/190667)
**Author:** [@seabrook\_185278](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seabrook_185278)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2023, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/feels-like-brake-drag-but-mechanics-can-find-no-evidence-of-that/190667 "2023-12-10T23:19:04Z")
2014 Mazda3 Sedan Ongoing issue for more than a year. Much worse during the winter. Intermittent. Symptoms: Brake pedal is stiff at the top; first two inches of travel have a lot of tension and do very little. In g… --- ## [Automatic transmission out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-out/193983)
**Author:** [@Saucedoroberto44\_182934](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saucedoroberto44_182934)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2023, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-out/193983 "2023-12-10T21:23:17Z")
My brother car transmission went out. I’ve never changed an automatic transmission before but I have changed a manual transmission.My question is when your changing an automatic transmission do you have to reprogram anyt… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=57) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=59)