# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=59 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 60 --- ## [2017 Nissan Rogue - Electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-electrical-issues/193970)
**Author:** [@flipdog1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flipdog1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2023, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-electrical-issues/193970 "2023-12-10T14:09:46Z")
If the key is near the car ,and an accessory is used,say a window going down,then the electronics show no life and the car will not start,but if jumped it starts, and the battery checks good. --- ## [Camry 04 headlight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-04-headlight/193980)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2023, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-04-headlight/193980 "2023-12-10T02:45:25Z")
Just looking to check my diagnosis and approach. The (left) low beam is out, but the Daytime Running Light works. The Owners Manual says that DLR system turns on “headlights” at lower level, and show separate fuse for … --- ## [List of ways in which cars are made cheaply or to wear after so much time or use](https://community.cartalk.com/t/list-of-ways-in-which-cars-are-made-cheaply-or-to-wear-after-so-much-time-or-use/193927)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 166\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2023, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/list-of-ways-in-which-cars-are-made-cheaply-or-to-wear-after-so-much-time-or-use/193927 "2023-12-10T02:09:59Z")
This is from last year. It was removed with no reason given as to why. Here it is again. Making the whole front bumper cover out of one piece of plastic. In a minor incident the whole thing has to be replaced. Shorteni… --- ## [Heater/fan nothing coming out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-fan-nothing-coming-out/193937)
**Author:** [@thefinisher1985\_185383](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thefinisher1985_185383)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2023, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-fan-nothing-coming-out/193937 "2023-12-09T15:01:15Z")
Honda Accord LX 2.4 liter engine. 220000 miles. So when I go to turn on my ac/heater it does nothing. Every time I change a setting it sounds like a boom box with a 6 CD changer where it sounds like it’s shifting to ano… --- ## [Burning through alternators](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-through-alternators/60503)
**Author:** [@jltortelli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jltortelli)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2023, 11:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-through-alternators/60503 "2023-12-08T11:50:42Z")
I have a 99 volkswagon passat. I've replaced the alternator once a month for the last three months. Other than the belt, what could cause me to go through alternators so quickly. Also, this may or may not be related bu… --- ## [New clutch kit, new slave cylinder but clutch still slipping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-clutch-kit-new-slave-cylinder-but-clutch-still-slipping/193880)
**Author:** [@kevin290901\_181211](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevin290901_181211)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2023, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-clutch-kit-new-slave-cylinder-but-clutch-still-slipping/193880 "2023-12-08T03:35:53Z")
So I’ve got a Mitsubishi Galant 2.5 V6 from 2000. I’ve got a new clutch kit and new slave cylinder but it’s still slipping at higher loads. It’s very noticeable in 5th gear when putting a little bit more load. Any ideas… --- ## [Why do the cells of a battery wear out at a different rate?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-the-cells-of-a-battery-wear-out-at-a-different-rate/193958)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2023, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-the-cells-of-a-battery-wear-out-at-a-different-rate/193958 "2023-12-07T16:38:31Z")
I tested the cells of my battery. Some were about 1.23, some about 1.27, but 1, the fifth from the outside was about 1.15. The battery is 10 years old. They’re used in series: how can one wear out so much more? The long… --- ## [2013 Grand Cherokee MDS 5.7 Hemi is now a v7 ;-)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-grand-cherokee-mds-5-7-hemi-is-now-a-v7/189063)
**Author:** [@Davec7cyl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Davec7cyl)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2023, 5:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-grand-cherokee-mds-5-7-hemi-is-now-a-v7/189063 "2023-12-07T05:33:13Z")
I have a 2013 Grand Cherokee MDS 5.7 Hemi v8. Started acting up in July 2022 on a long trip home from JAX to ATL. Felt like a cat was trapped in the wheel well at cruising speed …. Misfires (only on Cyl 6) have been inc… --- ## [Charging system malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charging-system-malfunction/193940)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charging-system-malfunction/193940 "2023-12-06T21:23:18Z")
2018 Lexus IS 300 AWD. FSPORT. Issue: charging system malfunction. Today, when I attempted to start the car, the car refused to start with the message on the dashboard. I then tried again and the car started just f… --- ## [Fuel Door Came Off, Worth Fixing, Greasing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-door-came-off-worth-fixing-greasing/193956)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 5:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-door-came-off-worth-fixing-greasing/193956 "2023-12-06T05:39:43Z")
2005 Camry, 203k miles. Rust Belt. Daily driver. The first hinge on my fuel door broke maybe a year ago or so, and today the final one finally gave up. I’m at the point, where I still want to get a good amount years out… --- ## [2004 Nissan Maxima - Engine issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-maxima-engine-issues/193930)
**Author:** [@myla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/myla)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2023, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-maxima-engine-issues/193930 "2023-12-05T22:03:54Z")
2004 nissan maxima engine light comes on, jerks but goes good after it actually gets going, changed plugs ignition coil and now engine light is on again. Also doesn’t even show up on diagnostic system properly, just as m… --- ## [Can I add synthetic to my "regular" oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-add-synthetic-to-my-regular-oil/193938)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2023, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-add-synthetic-to-my-regular-oil/193938 "2023-12-05T22:02:07Z")
My Nissan Sentra uses 5W30 and I’ve been using the oil that I’ve always used. But I’ve noticed that a store I shop is out-of-stock and all they have left is synthetic. It’s only used 2,000 miles since my last oil change.… --- ## [Ford truck 302/carb: Hesitation when turning right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-truck-302-carb-hesitation-when-turning-right/193797)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-truck-302-carb-hesitation-when-turning-right/193797 "2023-12-04T23:56:38Z")
It hesitates a little, sort of stumbles, when I step on the gas, attempting to accelerate from 25 to 50 mph, but only when turning sharply to the right. Any ideas? I can minimize the stumble by diddling the accel ped… --- ## [How do I know what's causing my oil leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-know-whats-causing-my-oil-leak/193075)
**Author:** [@Gmoney57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gmoney57)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-know-whats-causing-my-oil-leak/193075 "2023-12-04T17:46:25Z")
I have a 2015 Lincoln MKZ with a 2.0 I4 turbo engine. For the past few months, I noticed under harder acceleration (such as driving up a steep hill) occasionally the engine would misfire, but then would immediately go ba… --- ## [Noise in Rear End on 2014 Ford Explorer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-in-rear-end-on-2014-ford-explorer/193953)
**Author:** [@Geoff-Price](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Geoff-Price)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-in-rear-end-on-2014-ford-explorer/193953 "2023-12-04T16:48:01Z")
Hi. I have a 2014 Ford Explorer 4WD with 134400 miles on it. It has developed a noise in the rear of the vehicle that I can’t seem to figure out. My initial thought is that it is one or both of the wheel bearings but her… --- ## [Recent radio show podcast: clutch problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recent-radio-show-podcast-clutch-problem/193894)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2023, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recent-radio-show-podcast-clutch-problem/193894 "2023-12-03T21:12:07Z")
The caller said her car’s (mid 80’s Asian econobox as I recall) clutch engaged too soon, engaged when pedal was close to floor. But it wasn’t consistent, sometimes it engaged at normal height; problem seemed to be … --- ## [Digital dashboard replacement question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/digital-dashboard-replacement-question/193911)
**Author:** [@CrackingTellus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CrackingTellus)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2023, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/digital-dashboard-replacement-question/193911 "2023-12-03T19:58:04Z")
Hi, i could use some help and info about the digital dashboard in my 1987 LeBaron. (Im still waiting for my set of FSMs, so i dont have too much literature other than a hayens equivalent that i dont recall the name of ri… --- ## [2005 Ford F-150 - Window problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f-150-window-problems/193950)
**Author:** [@RickC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2023, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f-150-window-problems/193950 "2023-12-02T20:30:40Z")
The left rear window will roll down but not up. I replaced the motor and regulator and the master window switch. Rear window switches both work fine. Just out of the blue, the window stopped going up. --- ## [Hole in Inner Tie Rod?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hole-in-inner-tie-rod/193902)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2023, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hole-in-inner-tie-rod/193902 "2023-12-02T13:59:26Z")
I’m noticing that some inner tie rods have holes in them, 180 degrees from the wrench flats, but only on one side. What is the purpose of this hole and what is it’s function? This got me thinking that possibly a zerk… --- ## [2007 Cadillac STS - Sticky shifter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-cadillac-sts-sticky-shifter/193943)
**Author:** [@Jimbyers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jimbyers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-cadillac-sts-sticky-shifter/193943 "2023-12-01T21:50:04Z")
Shifter handle sticks in park. --- ## [Electric problem, key fob not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-problem-key-fob-not-working/138988)
**Author:** [@Anik\_Islam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anik_Islam)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-problem-key-fob-not-working/138988 "2023-12-01T21:24:11Z")
I have a 2007 Lexus is250. I believe it has electric problems so I went to dealer they said they have to remove the dashboard to check all the electric wiring, which will cost me more then a thousand dollars. So I decide… --- ## [Tire damage on a brand new tire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-damage-on-a-brand-new-tire/193933)
**Author:** [@benjamip2005\_145997](https://community.cartalk.com/u/benjamip2005_145997)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2023, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-damage-on-a-brand-new-tire/193933 "2023-11-30T19:58:19Z")
15 miles on brand new Michelin XIce Snows bought from tirerack. Pulled a pebble out of the groove. Then looked at the tire groove and see what looks like a large divot (not sure if exactly where the pebble was). Worri… --- ## [2016 Subaru Forester - Cam seal leak scam? (Say it five times fast)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-forester-cam-seal-leak-scam-say-it-five-times-fast/193916)
**Author:** [@Betty27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Betty27)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2023, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-forester-cam-seal-leak-scam-say-it-five-times-fast/193916 "2023-11-29T21:56:42Z")
My car is great w/67000 miles. My dealership mechanic told me I have, according to a diagnostic, a camseal leak. He showed me what looked like road dirt no streaks of oil, no pool. And absolutely nothing in my regular … --- ## [88 Camry Wheel Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-camry-wheel-problem/193906)
**Author:** [@g.flores2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/g.flores2000)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2023, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-camry-wheel-problem/193906 "2023-11-28T18:36:57Z")
Hello everyone I wanted to see if I could get some help from here. So recently my wheel has been feeling funny. I can tell when I’m driving especially on turns. And I also noticed I can move the wheel when it’s in park.… --- ## [Headgasket opinion?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headgasket-opinion/193909)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2023, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headgasket-opinion/193909 "2023-11-28T00:56:28Z")
06 equinox 3.4, 120k miles. Losing coolant. Oil was milky. Does chamber with reddish exh valve look a little suspect? Both headgaskets look ok. No obvious corroded areas. --- ## [Car turns off the engine at low speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-turns-off-the-engine-at-low-speed/193913)
**Author:** [@Noonamee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noonamee)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2023, 9:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-turns-off-the-engine-at-low-speed/193913 "2023-11-27T09:23:47Z")
It has happened for 3 months. Car sometimes turns off the engine when driving at low speed like in the parking lot. When it happens, the car switches to ignition mode, only the battery light comes on, there is no power f… --- ## [DIY Air Conditioning redo?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-air-conditioning-redo/193845)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2023, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-air-conditioning-redo/193845 "2023-11-26T16:31:58Z")
I had never really considered fixing the AC on my old 1997 Ford F250 Light Duty. I figured the truck is getting near the end of its life but I recently helped someone with a DIY mini split install and they gave me the v… --- ## [Sonata Hybrid (2016) - Car Shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sonata-hybrid-2016-car-shakes/193862)
**Author:** [@rogeriraruby\_178843](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rogeriraruby_178843)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2023, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sonata-hybrid-2016-car-shakes/193862 "2023-11-26T13:37:41Z")
This is a follow up to my original post, which is below. Here are my recent thoughts on the situation and also some symptoms that I’ve seen. For many months I’ve been thinking that maybe I need new tires or an alignmen… --- ## [Camber Out of Spec, but No Accident?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camber-out-of-spec-but-no-accident/193912)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2023, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camber-out-of-spec-but-no-accident/193912 "2023-11-25T20:14:49Z")
I have a 2014 Acura TSX with about 115k miles on it. 3rd owner. An alignment was done by the first owner in 2019. Everything was in specification after the alignment except for Left Rear Camber = -1.7 degrees Right R… --- ## [2021 Subaru Forester - Looking for a mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-subaru-forester-looking-for-a-mechanic/193897)
**Author:** [@Machillo15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Machillo15)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-subaru-forester-looking-for-a-mechanic/193897 "2023-11-24T14:59:19Z")
who do you recommend I go to for car maintenance on a subaru forester 2021 in Rhode Island thank you [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=58) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=60)