# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=621 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 622 --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Malibu - Manifold and burned valves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-malibu-manifold-and-burned-valves/139988)
**Author:** [@DanielMartin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanielMartin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2019, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-malibu-manifold-and-burned-valves/139988 "2019-05-08T18:05:33Z")
cracked exhaust manifold repair turns into burnt valves and a new motor? Took my mothers car in for a new exhaust manifold, and they told me the codes come back to burnt valves showing the car basically needs a motor rep… --- ## [Looking for new tires to smooth out the ride on a CR-V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-new-tires-to-smooth-out-the-ride-on-a-cr-v/139906)
**Author:** [@DIANEDARLENEMURDOCK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DIANEDARLENEMURDOCK)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2019, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-new-tires-to-smooth-out-the-ride-on-a-cr-v/139906 "2019-05-08T17:20:21Z")
It is time for new tires on my Honda CRV 2011, it has bridgestone tires with 29000 mi, that have been on there when CRV was purchased new, can you suggest a tire that can improve the rough ride I get now. --- ## [2007 Nissan Altima - Revs and jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-altima-revs-and-jerks/139983)
**Author:** [@Linda00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Linda00)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2019, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-altima-revs-and-jerks/139983 "2019-05-08T15:11:16Z")
2007 Nissan Altima 3.5 manual 6 speed with a push button start is revving up and down like crazy while sitting at idle. When driving, it jerks. No service lights on. Put it on the reader and no codes show up. --- ## [Horn won’t shut off: 1998 Ford Escort](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horn-won-t-shut-off-1998-ford-escort/139893)
**Author:** [@Tedd55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tedd55)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2019, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horn-won-t-shut-off-1998-ford-escort/139893 "2019-05-08T15:07:59Z")
My horn won’t shut off. I tapped the middle of the steering wheel a few times, no harder than normal, and it just stayed on, kept blaring. Had to take out the fuse to get it to stop. It still works when I put the fuse ba… --- ## [Red SRS Airbag Light Stays On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/red-srs-airbag-light-stays-on/138480)
**Author:** [@Saint-Louis-Guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saint-Louis-Guy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2019, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/red-srs-airbag-light-stays-on/138480 "2019-05-08T14:18:11Z")
Hello just purchased a 2004 Toyota Camry and noticed the airbag light. Got a B1900 code from our scanner. Description is “short in p-t squib right hand circuit”. Anyone have experience with such a code ? Thanks in ad… --- ## [2013 Hyundai Genesis - anybody have vibration?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-genesis-anybody-have-vibration/139960)
**Author:** [@Galagher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Galagher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2019, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-genesis-anybody-have-vibration/139960 "2019-05-08T01:39:19Z")
Do you have vibration when first starting your car? How about vibration at other speeds? --- ## [2011 Chrysler 200 wiper problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chrysler-200-wiper-problem/139973)
**Author:** [@HELENA17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HELENA17)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2019, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chrysler-200-wiper-problem/139973 "2019-05-08T12:45:31Z")
morning I have the problem with wipers that they are always on delay, they won’t shut off. I had TIPM module replaced. still didn’t fix the problem. we are leaning towards a switch - hopefully that will fix the proble… --- ## [2009 Lexus RX 350 shakes at highway speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-lexus-rx-350-shakes-at-highway-speed/139774)
**Author:** [@RichardLangston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardLangston)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2019, 7:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-lexus-rx-350-shakes-at-highway-speed/139774 "2019-05-08T07:09:28Z")
Steering wheel shakes at speeds of 60 - 70 mph. --- ## [Loud Engine Noises](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-engine-noises/139802)
**Author:** [@enargins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/enargins)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2019, 6:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-engine-noises/139802 "2019-05-08T06:27:01Z")
My car makes a loud noise under the hood that I can’t pin down. The noise is loud, and gets louder when the car is in gear. However, if the A/C is on, then the noise gets quieter, but a different, “chirping” sound is als… --- ## [2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - Special oil for diesel cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercedes-benz-e-class-special-oil-for-diesel-cars/139915)
**Author:** [@DonPruitt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonPruitt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2019, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercedes-benz-e-class-special-oil-for-diesel-cars/139915 "2019-05-08T04:01:01Z")
Is there a specific diesel oil? --- ## [When should I replace the water pump in my 2008 Lincoln MKX?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-should-i-replace-the-water-pump-in-my-2008-lincoln-mkx/139904)
**Author:** [@DavidRichman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidRichman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2019, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-should-i-replace-the-water-pump-in-my-2008-lincoln-mkx/139904 "2019-05-08T02:22:53Z")
What is the best time/mileage to replace the water pump in the car --- ## [ECU not ready](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ecu-not-ready/137132)
**Author:** [@Txiki41\_149877](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Txiki41_149877)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ecu-not-ready/137132 "2019-05-07T23:47:41Z")
Hi: Trying to pass my emission in Ma and 4 of the monitors are not ready (o2, o2 heater, cat and evap) I had ride for more than 500 miles, I have try the cold start etc and the monitors still the same. The car lost the … --- ## [2016 Nissan Altima - Tire suggestion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-altima-tire-suggestion/139879)
**Author:** [@MelanieHiggins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MelanieHiggins)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-altima-tire-suggestion/139879 "2019-05-07T23:31:08Z")
I live in Florida and need new tires for my “new to me” 2016 Altima. Low mileage senior citizen driver. --- ## [Buick encore side mirror assembly broken into two pieces - mirror part broken from the part attached to car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-encore-side-mirror-assembly-broken-into-two-pieces-mirror-part-broken-from-the-part-attached-to-car/133008)
**Author:** [@Senthil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Senthil)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-encore-side-mirror-assembly-broken-into-two-pieces-mirror-part-broken-from-the-part-attached-to-car/133008 "2019-05-07T21:49:46Z")
Buick encore side mirror assembly broken into two pieces - mirror part broken from the part attached to car, i backed up the car mirror hit trash can and broken. I have attached the picture, I have tapped the part and i… --- ## [2015 Buick Verano wacky temp gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-verano-wacky-temp-gauge/139944)
**Author:** [@Carole02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carole02)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-verano-wacky-temp-gauge/139944 "2019-05-07T21:29:27Z")
Temperature gauge goes wacky. Thermostat was changed now starting to do it again. Seems to only do this when I start out with cold engine. --- ## [2017 Honda Accord - bugs stain white paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-accord-bugs-stain-white-paint/139937)
**Author:** [@JohnPhillips30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnPhillips30)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-accord-bugs-stain-white-paint/139937 "2019-05-07T20:44:35Z")
Pearl white finish stains from bugs and yellow bee waste. I do not leave it on paint, I remove it as soon as I see it. I have to use rubbing compound to remove stains in paint. --- ## [2012 Chrysler 200 P0765](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-200-p0765/139928)
**Author:** [@PrissEscalante](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PrissEscalante)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-200-p0765/139928 "2019-05-07T20:43:30Z")
code p0765… stays on limp mode, any recall yet on these transmission. --- ## [2004 Honda Pilot hard time starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-pilot-hard-time-starting/139922)
**Author:** [@RussellRobbins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RussellRobbins)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-pilot-hard-time-starting/139922 "2019-05-07T20:33:41Z")
Car is having a hard time starting it is intermittent maybe twice a month --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Cruze rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-cruze-rough-idle/139940)
**Author:** [@Craig11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Craig11)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-cruze-rough-idle/139940 "2019-05-07T20:24:50Z")
It idles rough I have replaced the 02 sensor bank one, mass air flow sensor and the map sensor ?? --- ## [Dash shift indicator 2002 Dodge Dakota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-shift-indicator-2002-dodge-dakota/139938)
**Author:** [@KregerVXC\_143438](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KregerVXC_143438)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-shift-indicator-2002-dodge-dakota/139938 "2019-05-07T20:17:57Z")
My 2002 Dodge Dakota 5 speed 3.9 has a shift indicator in the tachometer that lights up when it is time to shift. However, the indicator pops up at around 1800 rpms. Does anyone else think this is too low to be shifting … --- ## [2002 Ford Taurus automatic door locks disengage themselves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-taurus-automatic-door-locks-disengage-themselves/139924)
**Author:** [@reller2001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/reller2001)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-taurus-automatic-door-locks-disengage-themselves/139924 "2019-05-07T19:07:07Z")
The automatic door locks disengage themselves within 2 seconds. I switched them over to manual using a procedure found on the internet. It’s getting worse. Now the door locks can only be engaged with the key out and th… --- ## [Seemingly random vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seemingly-random-vibration/89534)
**Author:** [@zstar5000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zstar5000)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seemingly-random-vibration/89534 "2019-05-07T15:26:40Z")
My 2005 Infiniti G35 has 144,000 miles, two new rear tires and two good front tires. Sometimes, and I cannot nail down or reproduce-on-demand this situation, my car will suddenly begin to vibrate as if I'm driving over … --- ## [2012 Toyota RAV4 - Trans help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-rav4-trans-help/139910)
**Author:** [@Maunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maunder)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-rav4-trans-help/139910 "2019-05-07T14:51:21Z")
I have 112000 mile on vehicle. The transmission reverse gear is failing when backing up incline or hill. I need a second opinion for cost on replacement rebuilt transmission. Who is the best transmission repair shop in … --- ## [2013 Toyota Scion tire trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-scion-tire-trouble/138999)
**Author:** [@brianradosavcev](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brianradosavcev)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 12:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-scion-tire-trouble/138999 "2019-05-07T12:08:41Z")
Hi, I own 2013 scion tc since it was new. I been having trouble with tires cupping and wearing out very fast. I did everything suggested, alignments, balancing, rotation still no luck. tried different brand of tires, Co… --- ## [Should I rustproof my 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-rustproof-my-2011-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/139757)
**Author:** [@SarahWegner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SarahWegner)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 11:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-rustproof-my-2011-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/139757 "2019-05-07T11:32:57Z")
I have a 2011 Chevy Silverado. Should I have rust proofing done? The truck came from AZ and I live in Maryland so it is now exposed to salted roads, etc. I keep hearing conflicting advice on rustproofing. --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 stumbles in cruise control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-silverado-1500-stumbles-in-cruise-control/139874)
**Author:** [@HenryPatton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HenryPatton)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 11:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-silverado-1500-stumbles-in-cruise-control/139874 "2019-05-07T11:21:50Z")
2008 Silverado 5.3 Engine. While driving with Cruise Control on, it stumbles, skips or something going up a medium hill. It will downshift two times and the RMP jumps to nearly 4000 RMP. Gas mileage has drooped. But so… --- ## [1998 blazer wheel problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-blazer-wheel-problem/139902)
**Author:** [@tardrex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tardrex)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 9:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-blazer-wheel-problem/139902 "2019-05-07T09:33:17Z")
1998 blazer 4wd the right front passenger wheel won\`t rotate backwards, when in reverse it stays locked and drags across the ground,it rotates forwards but makes clunking noises. i replaced the hub and the half shaft 2 … --- ## [Drawbacks to removing the converter? (2017 Chevrolet Malibu)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drawbacks-to-removing-the-converter-2017-chevrolet-malibu/139752)
**Author:** [@RonaldStrahan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonaldStrahan)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drawbacks-to-removing-the-converter-2017-chevrolet-malibu/139752 "2019-05-07T04:54:19Z")
What are the draw backs of removing my converter --- ## [Is there a recall for my Grand Cherokee transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-recall-for-my-grand-cherokee-transmission/139734)
**Author:** [@KarenBen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KarenBen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-recall-for-my-grand-cherokee-transmission/139734 "2019-05-07T03:44:01Z")
Is there a current recall for this transmission nightmare? My 2015 Grand Cherokee’s transmission went out at 37,000 miles and has been at a Chrysler dealership 1,100 miles away from my home for the past 11 days…the vehic… --- ## [Really could use some advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-could-use-some-advice/139848)
**Author:** [@Jthacker27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jthacker27)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-could-use-some-advice/139848 "2019-05-07T03:30:57Z")
Hey, I have a 2008 jeep grand Cherokee with 131,000 miles on it, I do oil changes, proper maintenance etc. When I first got it it was fine but about 3 months ago it started making a thumping noise coming from under the c… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=620) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=622)