# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=608 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 609 --- ## [2007 Chevrolet Cobalt - lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-cobalt-lights/141060)
**Author:** [@simranjeet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/simranjeet)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2019, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-cobalt-lights/141060 "2019-05-27T22:10:15Z")
Actually i bought 2007 cobalt but that car headlights is not working and i already change all light bulbs but still front headlight is not working --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Camaro - Do I need a reflash?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-camaro-do-i-need-a-reflash/141098)
**Author:** [@JoseLopez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoseLopez)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2019, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-camaro-do-i-need-a-reflash/141098 "2019-05-27T21:56:55Z")
If i put a high performance intake and the not running as good should the computer should be reflashed --- ## [2019 Kia Sorento - Oil check](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-kia-sorento-oil-check/141083)
**Author:** [@Walter01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Walter01)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2019, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-kia-sorento-oil-check/141083 "2019-05-27T21:43:50Z")
I head my first oil change on my car at 7000 miles. The dealer used re refined motor oil, is this normal now. --- ## [Same body, new internals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/same-body-new-internals/140792)
**Author:** [@Crystaljunk09\_152297](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crystaljunk09_152297)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2019, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/same-body-new-internals/140792 "2019-05-27T20:55:46Z")
I want to get a 1967 chevy impala hard top 2 door I love the body on this car and if I’m being honest it’s the only old car that I actually like. I want to keep the body and the interior but I want to modernize everyth… --- ## [2009 Honda Accord Sdn - TPMS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-accord-sdn-tpms/141038)
**Author:** [@Robert111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert111)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2019, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-accord-sdn-tpms/141038 "2019-05-27T20:00:56Z")
My car’s TPMS Light comes on after about a half hour of Freeway driving and resets itself after the car has been stoped for a couple of hours. It never comes on during just City driving. I’ve checked the tires and all ar… --- ## [Misfire p303](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-p303/140572)
**Author:** [@Christian\_Munoz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Christian_Munoz)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2019, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-p303/140572 "2019-05-27T18:24:01Z")
A couple of days ago my check engine light came on my 03 sonata (23k miles). P303 #3 misfire. A comworker changed my spark plugs and all the sudden the car is sputtering and shutting off. A new code is showing now #3 fue… --- ## [1991 Buick Park Avenue - Trans fluid in the engine oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-buick-park-avenue-trans-fluid-in-the-engine-oil/140957)
**Author:** [@Andy17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy17)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2019, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-buick-park-avenue-trans-fluid-in-the-engine-oil/140957 "2019-05-27T13:22:57Z")
I have got ATF leaking into engine on my park avenue 1991 3.8v6. transmission fluid level goes down and engine oil goes up and become red. How it possible? No one opening bonnet except myself. --- ## [2009 Chevrolet Malibu - Whirrs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-malibu-whirrs/141064)
**Author:** [@TommyLink](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TommyLink)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2019, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-malibu-whirrs/141064 "2019-05-27T13:02:32Z")
I’ve been experienced some whirring sounds and vibration at the front of the vehicle. The noise seemed directly correlated to the speed of the car (the faster the car is moving, the higher pitched the whirring is). I’ve … --- ## [Timing belt replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-replacement/56055)
**Author:** [@hawkeye72](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hawkeye72)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2019, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-replacement/56055 "2019-05-27T12:49:45Z")
I have a 2005 Buick Lacrosse with the six cylinder engine that has 140,000 miles. I want to keep this car for another 60,000 and wonder if I should replace the timing belt as a precaution or keep driving until it fails. … --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Will a little diesel hurt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-silverado-1500-will-a-little-diesel-hurt/141027)
**Author:** [@CharlesLeDoyen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesLeDoyen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2019, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-silverado-1500-will-a-little-diesel-hurt/141027 "2019-05-27T04:56:50Z")
my son drove about 10 miles with less than 1 gallon of diesel? can we drain the tank and fill up with gas to avoid a problem? --- ## [I don't know!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-dont-know/140629)
**Author:** [@Austin\_Griffiths](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Austin_Griffiths)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2019, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-dont-know/140629 "2019-05-27T02:44:50Z")
2001 acura cl premium 3.2l v6 installed full 3.5 intake off 03 mdx bottom to top. New injectors, new map, several new iac valves now, and tps . Been running great till a week ago . Idle surging , jerking , no power when… --- ## [1998 Jeep Wrangler - Squeals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-jeep-wrangler-squeals/140982)
**Author:** [@Allenbutz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Allenbutz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2019, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-jeep-wrangler-squeals/140982 "2019-05-27T01:37:17Z")
my 98 jeep wrangler has 99000 miles on it. i replaced the fan belt about 6 months ago. 4 weeks ago the belt would squeal about 10-15 seconds after starting in the morning. now it does not squeal in the morning but in the… --- ## [2.7 eco boost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-7-eco-boost/140960)
**Author:** [@Je082476\_152415](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Je082476_152415)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2019, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-7-eco-boost/140960 "2019-05-27T01:27:28Z")
Has anyone else had issues with the 2.7 eco boost ? Mine went 4K miles had a dual head gasket failure causing damage to the cylinders. Requiring ford to replace my long block and both turbos . Bought the truck off the sh… --- ## [Old drum doesn't fit over new shoes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-drum-doesnt-fit-over-new-shoes/24700)
**Author:** [@rich6661](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rich6661)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2019, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-drum-doesnt-fit-over-new-shoes/24700 "2019-05-27T00:31:23Z")
I just replaced the rear shoes on my '02 Kia Spectra. Now I can't put the drums back on. On both sides the drum is hanging on the bottom part of the right shoe. I don't see a way to adjust the brake in. --- ## [2010 Chevrolet Impala - Wrong fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-impala-wrong-fuel/141058)
**Author:** [@Dorthymcgrew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dorthymcgrew)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2019, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-impala-wrong-fuel/141058 "2019-05-27T00:29:29Z")
I put diesel in my 2010 chey impala half tank --- ## [2012 Volkswagen Passat - Burnt smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-passat-burnt-smell/141025)
**Author:** [@tony07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tony07)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-passat-burnt-smell/141025 "2019-05-26T23:11:51Z")
I had the a/c repaired now I have a burnt wire smell out of the a/c vents when the air is on makes me sick? --- ## [2000 Chevrolet Express 1500 - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-express-1500-wont-start/140729)
**Author:** [@JohnAmonson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnAmonson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-express-1500-wont-start/140729 "2019-05-26T22:35:18Z")
My 2000 Chevy Express cranks but won’t start. --- ## [Anyone know what this buzzing/ metallic noise could be?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-know-what-this-buzzing-metallic-noise-could-be/141049)
**Author:** [@Sean\_Lovell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sean_Lovell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-know-what-this-buzzing-metallic-noise-could-be/141049 "2019-05-26T21:55:06Z")
recently I have started hearing a weird buzzing/ metallic noise from my 2011 Subaru Forester when I’m lightly touching the gas while going between 15-30 mph. It’s not loud enough to hear when the windows are up. I che… --- ## [Decyphering truck-magazine rear axle jargon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/decyphering-truck-magazine-rear-axle-jargon/140752)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/decyphering-truck-magazine-rear-axle-jargon/140752 "2019-05-26T21:33:33Z")
I was reading this article in Four Wheeler Magazine, July, 2019 the other day. About beefing up a pickup’s rear axle to prevent axle-wrap. What does this jargon mean? About the only thing I understand is the truck’s re… --- ## [2014 Hyundai Equus - No problem found](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-equus-no-problem-found/140994)
**Author:** [@kennethdiedenhoer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kennethdiedenhoer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-equus-no-problem-found/140994 "2019-05-26T20:41:36Z")
does anyone have problems with there hyundia and when you take it for repairs to dealer they tell u nothing was found bad --- ## [2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Which is better](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mercedes-benz-c-class-which-is-better/141012)
**Author:** [@Ahmed24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ahmed24)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mercedes-benz-c-class-which-is-better/141012 "2019-05-26T20:34:35Z")
I want to buy a used c class mercedes or an A class 2014 model but can not decide on which one to buy.Any suggestions as to which one i should buy. --- ## [2004 Acura TSX - CEL points to CAT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-acura-tsx-cel-points-to-cat/140997)
**Author:** [@JamesSears](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesSears)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-acura-tsx-cel-points-to-cat/140997 "2019-05-26T19:29:18Z")
We drive a 2004 Acura TSX. It’s been a wonderful car. Recently the check engine light has been coming on. The manuel says check the gas cap to make sure its on tight which we did. That seemed to fix it the first few time… --- ## [2014 Lincoln MKS - HVAC issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lincoln-mks-hvac-issue/140963)
**Author:** [@JosephMcGarry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephMcGarry)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lincoln-mks-hvac-issue/140963 "2019-05-26T17:40:34Z")
When I set the temperature on my air conditioner, the system will often take it up to high, which is over 85 degrees. When I try to reset it, it will go back up to high. Sometimes I try to turn it off, and it turns itsel… --- ## [1988 Lincoln Town Car - Starting and stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-lincoln-town-car-starting-and-stalling/141021)
**Author:** [@DaveBjork](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveBjork)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-lincoln-town-car-starting-and-stalling/141021 "2019-05-26T17:30:45Z")
Car starts immediately, or cranks for 5-10 sec without firing. Engine sometimes stalls when pulling into a parking spot. New plugs, cap, wires, rotor, air, fuel, PCV filter, EGR/EVP, B Sensor, H Sensor, IAC, Throttle … --- ## [Locks are possessed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locks-are-possessed/141003)
**Author:** [@SamF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamF)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locks-are-possessed/141003 "2019-05-26T17:26:57Z")
I have a 2006 Xterra Off Road. There is a weird quirk with the door locks. They all randomly lock themselves. There is no rhyme or reason to when it happens. It might do it one day and not again for a year. One time it h… --- ## [F150 ignition coil in the rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-ignition-coil-in-the-rain/43992)
**Author:** [@jgdfreelance](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jgdfreelance)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-ignition-coil-in-the-rain/43992 "2019-05-26T16:23:20Z")
I drive a 2001 F-150 and I've had to replace ignition coils three times after a rain. It's raining now, the truck's running rough and I'm gonna have to do it again. I know this is an ongoing problem with Ford, my questio… --- ## [2001 Toyota Avalon - Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-avalon-starting-issues/141018)
**Author:** [@RodericOwen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RodericOwen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-avalon-starting-issues/141018 "2019-05-26T16:15:09Z")
Hello : two years ago I bought a 2001 Toyota Avalon which was in great condition and it now has 145,00 miles and is running well. The problem? llllwhen I place the key fully into the ignition the engine will start grind… --- ## [Cool Stunt Commentary - Driving into a moving van or trailer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cool-stunt-commentary-driving-into-a-moving-van-or-trailer/141029)
**Author:** [@robertkapela](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robertkapela)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cool-stunt-commentary-driving-into-a-moving-van-or-trailer/141029 "2019-05-26T15:46:27Z")
Hello, this is automotive related only, but may be interesting to you and readers: I see, on tv, a (simulated) occurance, where a small van drives up behind a large semi-trailer, the rear doors open, and the van neatly d… --- ## [1997 honda odyssey cut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-odyssey-cut-off/141014)
**Author:** [@Britomartis\_Tillery](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Britomartis_Tillery)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-odyssey-cut-off/141014 "2019-05-26T15:37:57Z")
Back story. 1997 honda odyssey Van cut off and while checking there was oil in spark plugs. Replaced plugs and wire set plus new gaskets. Still won’t start. The battery light blinks while trying to start. Video is what s… --- ## [2007 Mercury Grand Marquis - What next?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercury-grand-marquis-what-next/140973)
**Author:** [@Cheri59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cheri59)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercury-grand-marquis-what-next/140973 "2019-05-26T15:20:31Z")
I like the ride of the Grand Marquis. I need good visibility. I don’t need as large a car as this just want the ride. What would you suggest? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=607) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=609)