# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=607 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 608 --- ## [2014 GMC Acadia - battery died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-gmc-acadia-battery-died/141220)
**Author:** [@heather32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heather32)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-gmc-acadia-battery-died/141220 "2019-05-29T17:06:15Z")
My car would not start this am-charged battery. Tried to restart 4 hours later and batter dead again. --- ## [2002 Nissan Pathfinder - synthetic vs. dino oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-pathfinder-synthetic-vs-dino-oil/141210)
**Author:** [@JeffreyHorwitzInmy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffreyHorwitzInmy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-pathfinder-synthetic-vs-dino-oil/141210 "2019-05-29T16:33:30Z")
I drive a 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. I have been told different theories about synthetic oil and conventional oil. What should I use since my owners manual doesnt mention synthetic oil since it was not in existrance. --- ## [2019 Subaru Forester - iPhone](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-forester-iphone/141180)
**Author:** [@SharonJohnston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SharonJohnston)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-forester-iphone/141180 "2019-05-29T15:18:40Z")
I own a 2019 Subaru Forester. I will be purchasing a new I-Phone and need to know what versions are compatible with my car. --- ## [2014 Dodge Journey - CEL and Trans issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-journey-cel-and-trans-issues/141195)
**Author:** [@Scara](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scara)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-journey-cel-and-trans-issues/141195 "2019-05-29T12:39:18Z")
Funny sound in the gearbx and suddenly car stop on the Drive mode. No power, able to engage the gear to reverse and forward but it did not move. Done the same thing after 2 hours and it started engaging and moving as nor… --- ## [2010 Volkswagen Passat - Could it be the turbo?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-passat-could-it-be-the-turbo/140452)
**Author:** [@Carl57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carl57)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 12:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-passat-could-it-be-the-turbo/140452 "2019-05-29T12:07:34Z")
Have changed water pump, thermostat, radiator, coolant. Over heating when driving. Idle speed 190%. Could it be the turbo waste gate solenoid? --- ## [2005 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer - gas gauge question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-s-10-blazer-gas-gauge-question/140696)
**Author:** [@Melvin35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Melvin35)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 11:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-s-10-blazer-gas-gauge-question/140696 "2019-05-29T11:48:10Z")
After putting $15 of gas and then attending my granddaughter’s soccer game, I went to leave the and the low fuel light was lit with the gauge was pegged below empty. I stopped and put in another $10 of gas, but that was… --- ## [2009 BMW 328xi squealing noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-328xi-squealing-noise/141189)
**Author:** [@Bryce\_Morrissette](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bryce_Morrissette)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 9:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-328xi-squealing-noise/141189 "2019-05-29T09:24:18Z")
I went to jiffy lube for a simple oil change and literally 5 minutes after we left a terrible squealing sound started from the right side; it stops at higher speeds but eventually makes the car lag. We proceeded to go ba… --- ## [After less than 6 months my battery is dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-less-than-6-months-my-battery-is-dead/141156)
**Author:** [@Mark-Moses](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark-Moses)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-less-than-6-months-my-battery-is-dead/141156 "2019-05-29T04:49:48Z")
I have an old Ford Explorer 2000 and the battery keeps dying. I only drive it about once a week about a little over 4 miles. I’m disabled and only use it to go grocery shopping. My roommate tells me that starting the car… --- ## [1999 Dodge Caravan thumping noise/feeling when first started](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-caravan-thumping-noise-feeling-when-first-started/141127)
**Author:** [@hannahlvickery\_152533](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hannahlvickery_152533)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-caravan-thumping-noise-feeling-when-first-started/141127 "2019-05-29T03:33:12Z")
I’ve noticed my 1999 Dodge Caravan has been making a rhythmic thumping noise when I first start it in the morning before leaving for work. I can “feel” the thumping through the pedals while driving. I normally just drive… --- ## [2007 Hyundai Tucson - Axles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-tucson-axles/141177)
**Author:** [@arvin225](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arvin225)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-tucson-axles/141177 "2019-05-29T03:07:22Z")
I’m looking to have my brake pads and rotors replaced as my last visit to my local Pep Boys for my regular oil change resulted in the service dept. advising me that my pads and rotors are metal-on-metal and would need re… --- ## [Throttle Issue After Cleaning Throttle Body?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throttle-issue-after-cleaning-throttle-body/141100)
**Author:** [@techwiz1998\_152511](https://community.cartalk.com/u/techwiz1998_152511)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throttle-issue-after-cleaning-throttle-body/141100 "2019-05-29T02:37:05Z")
So I cleaned the throttle body on my 2007 Chevy Impala LS the other day and since then I’ve had a very strange throttle issue. As I describe in the attached video, whenever I press the accelerator pedal or let the car “c… --- ## [2008 Chevy Cobalt .. Repair and flip or just wash my hands of it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevy-cobalt-repair-and-flip-or-just-wash-my-hands-of-it/141141)
**Author:** [@Mario\_Capriotti](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mario_Capriotti)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevy-cobalt-repair-and-flip-or-just-wash-my-hands-of-it/141141 "2019-05-29T02:36:22Z")
So , I picked up this 2008 Chevy Cobalt cheap ($500) …Knowing it has an issue under the hood. It seems obvious that there is something with the head and will need a new head or one from a junk yard. No coolant in oil or … --- ## [2007 Toyota Camry maintenance reminder light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-maintenance-reminder-light/140332)
**Author:** [@CarolynCervenka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolynCervenka)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-maintenance-reminder-light/140332 "2019-05-29T01:50:40Z")
I just passed 55,000 miles. Only work done was ignition knock sensor and intake gasket, $1,000 last year. Recently, maintenance required light came on. Had the oil changed on schedule. Maintenance light went out and… --- ## [1989 Toyota 4X4 Van Wagon - Died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-toyota-4x4-van-wagon-died/141174)
**Author:** [@CaliBowman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CaliBowman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-toyota-4x4-van-wagon-died/141174 "2019-05-29T01:11:05Z")
As I was driving down the highway the RPM’s started to go down even though I still was giving the car gas and had a full tank. Within 3-5 minutes I pulled over and the car completely died while in Drive. As it died all… --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Equinox - Date on screen?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-equinox-date-on-screen/141169)
**Author:** [@ChesterFrederick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChesterFrederick)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2019, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-equinox-date-on-screen/141169 "2019-05-28T23:45:34Z")
how do you get the date to display on the screen? --- ## [2003 Buick LeSabre - Mystery locking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-lesabre-mystery-locking/141152)
**Author:** [@ChuckBucy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChuckBucy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2019, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-lesabre-mystery-locking/141152 "2019-05-28T21:37:23Z")
The car had been running and driven several miles with no trouble. I turned into a parking spot and then attempted to back up to straighten out. I put it in reverse and when I applied the gas there was no revving of the … --- ## [2018 Dodge Journey - So many issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-dodge-journey-so-many-issues/141161)
**Author:** [@Elena09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elena09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2019, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-dodge-journey-so-many-issues/141161 "2019-05-28T21:17:52Z")
Power issues with my 2018 Dodge Journey 4-Cyl. I was wondering if any owners with this type of vehicle have experience power issues. 1). When driving at approximately 60’s and all the sudden I have to slow down to 30’… --- ## [2012 Toyota RAV4 - Correct oil level](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-rav4-correct-oil-level/141159)
**Author:** [@Ken24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ken24)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2019, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-rav4-correct-oil-level/141159 "2019-05-28T20:08:24Z")
I have a 2012 4 cylinder Toyota Rav 4 with 66,000 miles on it. My problem is that after the oil change and after sitting overnight, when I check it in the morning the oil stick shows one inch above the mark. This had h… --- ## [2005 Nissan Titan - Delayed movement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-titan-delayed-movement/141149)
**Author:** [@MikeAdler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeAdler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2019, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-titan-delayed-movement/141149 "2019-05-28T18:45:56Z")
after warming up, it takes 1-2 seconds after pressing down on the accelerator pedal for the truck to start moving. --- ## [2016 Cadillac SRX - Soot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-srx-soot/140965)
**Author:** [@Boudreaux48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Boudreaux48)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2019, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-srx-soot/140965 "2019-05-28T14:22:13Z")
Car has 28,000 miles and the inside of the tail pipes has black soot what could be causing that? --- ## [2014 Suzuki Vitara - AC leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-suzuki-vitara-ac-leak/141133)
**Author:** [@Ruel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ruel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2019, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-suzuki-vitara-ac-leak/141133 "2019-05-28T13:38:53Z")
aircon is leaking . the floor gets wet --- ## [2000 Toyota Camry - Replace with import engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-camry-replace-with-import-engine/141094)
**Author:** [@EricJacobson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EricJacobson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2019, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-camry-replace-with-import-engine/141094 "2019-05-28T13:03:20Z")
the radiator hose blew and the engine overheated. is it worth replacing the engine with a Japanese import engine? I hear they have --- ## [Peeling paint on 2013 Kia Optima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peeling-paint-on-2013-kia-optima/115398)
**Author:** [@Tim52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tim52)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2019, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peeling-paint-on-2013-kia-optima/115398 "2019-05-28T12:39:36Z")
Paint on left and right side of windshield is peeling. Car has 53K miles. Anyone experiencing this or similar problem? --- ## [2014 Ford Edge HVAC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-edge-hvac-issues/141103)
**Author:** [@Soles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Soles)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2019, 10:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-edge-hvac-issues/141103 "2019-05-28T10:26:16Z")
driverside AC works today but passenger side does not, yesterday it was the other way around. Heat works on passenger side today even though i have AC on. Could the actuators not be working? Thanks Tom --- ## [2019 Acura RDX - Heads up on class action suit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-acura-rdx-heads-up-on-class-action-suit/141112)
**Author:** [@Ann47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ann47)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2019, 5:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-acura-rdx-heads-up-on-class-action-suit/141112 "2019-05-28T05:12:30Z")
Honda (owner of Acura) is facing a class action lawsuit because of the nav/infotainment system freezings. To get it replaced you must contact the National center for dispute settlement and file a complaint. That will get… --- ## [Rpm's fluctuating while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-fluctuating-while-driving/51643)
**Author:** [@valley996](https://community.cartalk.com/u/valley996)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2019, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-fluctuating-while-driving/51643 "2019-05-28T03:20:42Z")
I have a 1999 996 carrera tiptronic and it has a surge in engine speed between 1500 and 2200 rpms. The tac and engine speed goes up and down, in a steady rhytm. It does not do this while in park at the same rpms. I know … --- ## [2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-pt-cruiser-starting-issues/141096)
**Author:** [@RockyNalley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RockyNalley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2019, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-pt-cruiser-starting-issues/141096 "2019-05-28T02:51:24Z")
My car has problems starting sometimes it acts like its not getting fire you let it set a couple of mins and it starts right up and starts good for a day or two then does it again I changed the coil pack and it still doe… --- ## [1995 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 #- Quit, cranks, won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevrolet-silverado-1500-quit-cranks-wont-start/140857)
**Author:** [@Jonfly673](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jonfly673)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2019, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevrolet-silverado-1500-quit-cranks-wont-start/140857 "2019-05-27T23:56:16Z")
My truck just quit on the Hwy at 70 w/ the cruise on. Will crank but not start. Got it home, same deal. I can hear the fuel pump run w/ key on. Any idea? oil pressure was good and 3/4 tank of gas. --- ## [Exhaust components necessary?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-components-necessary/141108)
**Author:** [@mystic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mystic)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2019, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-components-necessary/141108 "2019-05-27T23:28:30Z")
How important are these two items: manifold insulator - and the heat shield/insulation on the front pipe? The pipe I’m talking about connects directly to the pre-cat which is connected to the exhaust manifold. --- ## [2013 Audi A5 - Gas question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-audi-a5-gas-question/141092)
**Author:** [@DanDiez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanDiez)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2019, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-audi-a5-gas-question/141092 "2019-05-27T23:25:32Z")
When I first bought my car, Audi told me to use the higher octane gas which here in California is 91-94 at Gas stations. I have been told by people who know more about cars than I that I can use a lower level octanes and… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=606) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=608)