# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=592 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 593 --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Aveo - Hanging muffler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-aveo-hanging-muffler/142558)
**Author:** [@Brett34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brett34)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 8:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-aveo-hanging-muffler/142558 "2019-06-20T08:22:33Z")
Have a hanging exhaust that is separated from muffler. I need a suggestion on a quick cheap easy as possible fix at least for temporarily. I’m in training for my job and I have a kid. I wish there was transportation wher… --- ## [2010 Honda Accord Sdn - Burns about a quart per 1K miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-sdn-burns-about-a-quart-per-1k-miles/142192)
**Author:** [@BillNelson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillNelson)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 6:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-sdn-burns-about-a-quart-per-1k-miles/142192 "2019-06-20T06:37:56Z")
I am consuming oil at 4-5 quarts between 5000 mile oil changes. there was a recall for this problem but my car didn’t meet the requirement during the 7 year 120000 mile period. What should I do at this point? car has 145… --- ## [All Sorts of Problems with 2007 Chevy Impala](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-sorts-of-problems-with-2007-chevy-impala/83224)
**Author:** [@Samuel\_PG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Samuel_PG)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 5:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-sorts-of-problems-with-2007-chevy-impala/83224 "2019-06-20T05:43:59Z")
Hi Everyone, I had previously posted the problem quoted below, but my I have more to share on it and have brand new problems popping up with the car. "My 2007 Chevy Impala has developed a brand new problem today. Dri… --- ## [Fiat 500 excessive tire wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-500-excessive-tire-wear/83562)
**Author:** [@RubyTwo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RubyTwo)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-500-excessive-tire-wear/83562 "2019-06-20T03:04:54Z")
I bought a 2012 Fiat 500 Sport manual transmission in October 2011. I put on around 2,000 miles/month mostly commuting to work. In August 2012, I took it to be inspected and the tires would not pass inspection (NH). I re… --- ## [1991 Toyota Previa - Problems with reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-toyota-previa-problems-with-reverse/142214)
**Author:** [@ChuckDonachy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChuckDonachy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-toyota-previa-problems-with-reverse/142214 "2019-06-20T02:48:16Z")
I have a 91 Toyota Previa with only 356,288 miles plus what my wife drove today. It has a four speed automatic- factory installed. Reverse engages correctly on a cold start but is slow (a few seconds) to engage when imme… --- ## [1998 Honda Civic stalls randomly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-civic-stalls-randomly/46140)
**Author:** [@unconfused](https://community.cartalk.com/u/unconfused)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-civic-stalls-randomly/46140 "2019-06-20T02:45:39Z")
I have a 1998 Honda Civic with \> 200k miles. It drives very well normally. Its problem is that it stalls randomly while driving. There is no 'sputtering' or 'chugging'. The engine just stops running suddenly and the … --- ## [Faint dragging sound driving low speed from starting up car but went away after some time with a passing gas or farting like event](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faint-dragging-sound-driving-low-speed-from-starting-up-car-but-went-away-after-some-time-with-a-passing-gas-or-farting-like-event/142598)
**Author:** [@daluu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daluu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faint-dragging-sound-driving-low-speed-from-starting-up-car-but-went-away-after-some-time-with-a-passing-gas-or-farting-like-event/142598 "2019-06-20T02:39:19Z")
Posting this brought up similar posts, which suggested checking brakes, heat shield, wheel bearings, fender liner. In my case it’s a bit strange. This happened one afternoon on a heat wave hot day. The car was parked ou… --- ## [BMW won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-wont-start/142611)
**Author:** [@emmagrace0102\_153529](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emmagrace0102_153529)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-wont-start/142611 "2019-06-20T02:23:47Z")
So my mom just bought a used BMW X5 year 2008. The car wouldn’t start about a 2 weeks after we bought it so we replaced the battery, then it still wouldn’t start so we replaced the alternator, however it’s STILL not star… --- ## [2000 Chevrolet Blazer - odd shifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-blazer-odd-shifting/142590)
**Author:** [@Tom30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom30)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-blazer-odd-shifting/142590 "2019-06-20T02:08:42Z")
When going down the road it will down shift and then it will shift into passing gear and then back to normal and repeat a little further down the road. --- ## [2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic - thrown rod questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-malibu-classic-thrown-rod-questions/142605)
**Author:** [@KennethHarrisonSr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KennethHarrisonSr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-malibu-classic-thrown-rod-questions/142605 "2019-06-20T00:43:28Z")
Engine Apparently Has Trhown A Rod, what causes this? And can it repaired? --- ## [1970 Chevrolet Corvette - gas gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-chevrolet-corvette-gas-gauge/142607)
**Author:** [@Josezjprincipe34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josezjprincipe34)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2019, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-chevrolet-corvette-gas-gauge/142607 "2019-06-19T23:12:22Z")
My Gas Gauge Only Mark 1/4 gas is Chevrolet Corvette --- ## [2016 Subaru Outback - Beware the ignition lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-outback-beware-the-ignition-lock/142588)
**Author:** [@phillip48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phillip48)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2019, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-outback-beware-the-ignition-lock/142588 "2019-06-19T20:59:15Z")
Subaru Outback 2016 ignition key locks in accessory position and will not advance to removable position. Same issue as Jeani M… Dealer states it will cost me $80 for diagnostic this problem is wide spread for 2016 Suba… --- ## [1999 Buick Park Avenue - Original or basic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-buick-park-avenue-original-or-basic/142583)
**Author:** [@MichaelLundy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelLundy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2019, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-buick-park-avenue-original-or-basic/142583 "2019-06-19T20:52:18Z")
Should I replace the original rear air shocks in a 1999 Buick Park Avenue or switch to regular shocks? Thank you. --- ## [2011 Ford Edge - Grabby brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-edge-grabby-brakes/142586)
**Author:** [@PaulLarson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulLarson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2019, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-edge-grabby-brakes/142586 "2019-06-19T20:51:12Z")
Brake shoe grabbing during hard stop --- ## [1992 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD - Clicks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-chevrolet-silverado-3500hd-clicks/142595)
**Author:** [@thompson54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thompson54)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2019, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-chevrolet-silverado-3500hd-clicks/142595 "2019-06-19T20:48:18Z")
when truck runs and is shut off. when I try to restart, it just clicks as if battery is dead. I let it sit for 15 to 30 minutes, and it starts. I suspect a heat related electrical issue. 1992 chev 3500 turbo diesel --- ## [92 s10 trans fluid fill bolt location](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-s10-trans-fluid-fill-bolt-location/142546)
**Author:** [@Cullumjustin\_146345](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cullumjustin_146345)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2019, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-s10-trans-fluid-fill-bolt-location/142546 "2019-06-19T20:08:31Z")
I have a 1992 s10 5spd 2wd and I can not find the drain bolt on the transmission I think I found the filling location but I’m not sure on it either as it’s located almost at the top of the trans and is a torx style bolt.… --- ## [2012 BMW X5 - Jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-bmw-x5-jerks/142570)
**Author:** [@lyndaspurr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lyndaspurr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2019, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-bmw-x5-jerks/142570 "2019-06-19T18:42:51Z")
car jerks or bucks then when I give it gas it does not want to go, just creeps along have to pull over and shut car off --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Pickup - Airbag and engine lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-pickup-airbag-and-engine-lights/142575)
**Author:** [@Stephen45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephen45)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2019, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-pickup-airbag-and-engine-lights/142575 "2019-06-19T16:23:51Z")
My engine light is on.my air bag light is on. How do i get it fixed. --- ## [2013 Buick Enclave - known timing chain problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-buick-enclave-known-timing-chain-problems/142528)
**Author:** [@BruceRich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BruceRich)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2019, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-buick-enclave-known-timing-chain-problems/142528 "2019-06-19T14:46:29Z")
I am considering a 2013 Enclave with 3.6L and 54,000 miles. Did it have timing chain problems? I have a 2010 Lacrosse with the 3.0L and it has issues --- ## [2004 Hyundai Sonata - Electrical issues after install](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-sonata-electrical-issues-after-install/142510)
**Author:** [@travisfrank34\_153453](https://community.cartalk.com/u/travisfrank34_153453)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2019, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-sonata-electrical-issues-after-install/142510 "2019-06-19T14:10:47Z")
i install a pioneer aftermarket stereo and now i have no dash lights or dimming control…on the stereo it self i hooked up the wires right but when i made all the connections i could i found that i still had a gray and a … --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Cruze Codes and Cats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-codes-and-cats/142500)
**Author:** [@LuAnnGideonse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LuAnnGideonse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2019, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-codes-and-cats/142500 "2019-06-19T14:10:42Z")
service code for cataylitic converter, replaced and the engine light will not go away. Leading me to believe the part is bad. After replacement it is sucking down the gas so fast I can’t keep up. --- ## [2016 Hyundai Elantra GT clicking noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-elantra-gt-clicking-noise/121913)
**Author:** [@Sidney52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sidney52)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2019, 12:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-elantra-gt-clicking-noise/121913 "2019-06-19T12:11:30Z")
Having a clicking noise while trying to start my car --- ## [2013 Kia Optima - Trans issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-optima-trans-issues/142467)
**Author:** [@Tim08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tim08)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2019, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-optima-trans-issues/142467 "2019-06-19T03:46:08Z")
major transmission problems, the gear changes are lagging and eventually it will dump it in gear very noticeably. --- ## [2006 Subaru Outback - CV $?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-outback-cv/142502)
**Author:** [@Dustin25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dustin25)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2019, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-outback-cv/142502 "2019-06-19T00:37:03Z")
Hello. I have a 2006 Subaru Outback and the driver’s side inner cv has a tear in it and I believe the inner joint has been damaged. What can I expect to pay to replace just the driver’s side with a new cv axle? Thank you… --- ## [Lost compresslon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-compresslon/142346)
**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-compresslon/142346 "2019-06-18T23:39:28Z")
2010 Ford Fusion 2.5 220,000 miles. I don’t need recommendations for this, it’s going to the shop. Just curious about this and was hoping to learn something. 16 months ago my son in law brought me this car he purchased … --- ## [09 Malibu Exhaust leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-malibu-exhaust-leak/142509)
**Author:** [@PJ23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PJ23)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-malibu-exhaust-leak/142509 "2019-06-18T22:41:29Z")
So, I am talking to my mechanic as he’s driiving my car with me to make sure that repairs he made were successful, and he casually mentions, “Oh, by the way, you have an exhaust leak.” I ask him if I need to have that f… --- ## [(With PICS) 2011 Chevy Tahoe Engine Diagnosis (P0300 P0304 P0171 P0174)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/with-pics-2011-chevy-tahoe-engine-diagnosis-p0300-p0304-p0171-p0174/142542)
**Author:** [@michaelreed95\_153474](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaelreed95_153474)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/with-pics-2011-chevy-tahoe-engine-diagnosis-p0300-p0304-p0171-p0174/142542 "2019-06-18T22:30:50Z")
HERE IS A .PDF FILE OF THE DTC REPORT JUST CLICK LINK TO VIEW VIEW .PDF\>\> https://docdro.id/EgYMiQW \<\ **Author:** [@Mrcraigp\_153454](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mrcraigp_153454)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-corolla-le/142511 "2019-06-18T22:19:39Z") Hello Getting my 03 Corolla maintenance next week and upon talking to my mechanic ( who’s shop works on Toyota’s & Lexus regularly) stayed a couple of things that were confusing to me. trans fluid~ I was always under … --- ## [2015 Jeep Patriot stalled occasionally at red lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-patriot-stalled-occasionally-at-red-lights/142436)
**Author:** [@Charlene08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charlene08)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-patriot-stalled-occasionally-at-red-lights/142436 "2019-06-18T22:15:01Z")
Jeep looses RMP for a split second while driving 80 - 100 KM does this randomly. Also has stalled 2 times while at red lights. Starts right back up, no engine light on, no error codes… --- ## [What is the effect of altitude (\>10,000 feet) on a car's performance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-effect-of-altitude-10-000-feet-on-a-cars-performance/7024)
**Author:** [@oavalle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oavalle)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-effect-of-altitude-10-000-feet-on-a-cars-performance/7024 "2019-06-18T21:48:08Z")
I was wondering if somebody could tell me how a car (electronic ignition) would perform at more than 10,000 feet altitude. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=591) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=593)