# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=622 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 623 --- ## [Sooooo... i got no clue help plz](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sooooo-i-got-no-clue-help-plz/139793)
**Author:** [@Levig93\_151610](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Levig93_151610)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sooooo-i-got-no-clue-help-plz/139793 "2019-05-07T03:12:04Z")
hey guys im in need of new brakes, i have no idea the make of these since there a upgrade kit. any knowledge on the make of them would be greatly appreciated, thank you.! edit:its the rear calipers for a 85 corrola gts w… --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Trax smells hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-trax-smells-hot/139830)
**Author:** [@deborah43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deborah43)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-trax-smells-hot/139830 "2019-05-06T22:48:55Z")
My 2016 Chevy Trax smells hot. No lights have come on but it smells hot. --- ## [2005 Toyota Scion - Long term issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-scion-long-term-issues/139881)
**Author:** [@bobbybailey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobbybailey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-scion-long-term-issues/139881 "2019-05-06T21:04:13Z")
what kind of problems can i expect after 190,000 miles and is it worth keeping. thanks --- ## [Clock won’t retain the time - 2010 Nissan Murano](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clock-won-t-retain-the-time-2010-nissan-murano/139890)
**Author:** [@Ian13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ian13)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clock-won-t-retain-the-time-2010-nissan-murano/139890 "2019-05-06T20:54:28Z")
What is causing my clock to not retain the time that I set for it and also my cd player always defaults to track 2 on disc 2 all of the time. Could it be the computer needs to be updated? --- ## [About burnt oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-burnt-oil/139584)
**Author:** [@gandhi\_s-flip-flop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gandhi_s-flip-flop)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-burnt-oil/139584 "2019-05-06T20:27:22Z")
My car is old almost 200k miles 05 malibu 3.5l v6. It burn literally 3 quarts oil every 6.000 miles so 1 quard every 2000 miles which chevy says it is normal for my car. Is it safe to not add any oil and change it every … --- ## ['06 Chevy Cobalt Won't Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-chevy-cobalt-wont-start/139869)
**Author:** [@meganhader\_151642](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meganhader_151642)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-chevy-cobalt-wont-start/139869 "2019-05-06T20:23:31Z")
Last week my 2006 Chevy Cobalt stopped running. My husband’s truck battery had died and he decided to jumpstart it with my car. I pulled up next to his truck and turned my car off. It had been working just fine to tha… --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Corvette - Common problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-corvette-common-problems/139884)
**Author:** [@Bowman06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bowman06)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-corvette-common-problems/139884 "2019-05-06T20:03:05Z")
I experienced the “fluttering” noise. GM dealer discovered the belt tensioner had sprung a leak and required replacement. Seems to be a common issue. Have any other owners seen this? --- ## [1991 Chevy Camaro 3.1 V6 Cooling problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-chevy-camaro-3-1-v6-cooling-problem/138487)
**Author:** [@birdbrainxzx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/birdbrainxzx)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-chevy-camaro-3-1-v6-cooling-problem/138487 "2019-05-06T18:36:53Z")
Hey Guys I just pulled my 91 Camaro RS out of hibernation for the winter and driving it for a couple days, everything was fine. Except I noticed I no longer had AC in it. I did before winter. I should preface that the co… --- ## [Interlock Device/Whining Sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interlock-device-whining-sound/139886)
**Author:** [@Connor.stratman\_149310](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Connor.stratman_149310)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interlock-device-whining-sound/139886 "2019-05-06T17:17:47Z")
I have in Interlock Device on my VW CC 2012 (157,000 miles). There has been a whining sound coming from under the hood when I accelerate for about a month. The thing is, mechanics can’t find anything significantly wrong … --- ## [2015 Subaru Forester - GPS Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-forester-gps-question/139877)
**Author:** [@MaryMorgan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryMorgan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-forester-gps-question/139877 "2019-05-06T16:35:11Z")
The “Find Address” on my gps rarely lights up as a option. The prevents me from keying in destination addresses. Is there a fix? --- ## [Rear pinion nut came off, causes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-pinion-nut-came-off-causes/139819)
**Author:** [@Samanthangel81\_151625](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Samanthangel81_151625)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-pinion-nut-came-off-causes/139819 "2019-05-06T15:03:16Z")
My rear pinion nut came loose and the drive shaft fell out of my 02 Dodge Ram 1500 while I was driving. Luckily I heard the whining and pulled over before the shaft dropped, so no damages any where. The yolk is still att… --- ## [2006 Chrysler Sebring - acceleration while using cruise control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-sebring-acceleration-while-using-cruise-control/139795)
**Author:** [@Dan01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-sebring-acceleration-while-using-cruise-control/139795 "2019-05-06T13:54:32Z")
Has anyone had any cruise control issues with their car suddenly accelerating on its own with out anyone touching it.? --- ## [2013 Hyundai Azera - Won't shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-azera-wont-shut-off/139673)
**Author:** [@Anne01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anne01)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 11:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-azera-wont-shut-off/139673 "2019-05-06T11:20:51Z")
After ignition was turned off, the engine was still running despite all the electrical being off. Re-started car several times but car remained running. Finally drove care around parking lot and car turned off. Wondering… --- ## [2009 Toyota Camry trunk won't close](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-trunk-wont-close/139862)
**Author:** [@Prosper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Prosper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-trunk-wont-close/139862 "2019-05-06T03:24:41Z")
My 2009 toyota camry le trunk would not close. What problem could it be? --- ## [2011 Ford Edge brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-edge-brakes/139813)
**Author:** [@SamDasch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamDasch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-edge-brakes/139813 "2019-05-06T02:47:08Z")
My wife’s 2011 Ford Edge has been experiencing brake problems that started about a year ago. She hit a curb pulling into a driveway and the brake pedal went to the floor. The first time that happened, the problem self c… --- ## [Crackling sound in the engine compartment - 2005 Cadillac STS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crackling-sound-in-the-engine-compartment-2005-cadillac-sts/139799)
**Author:** [@joetortorici](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joetortorici)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crackling-sound-in-the-engine-compartment-2005-cadillac-sts/139799 "2019-05-06T02:34:35Z")
2005 cadillac sts v6 I have a crackling sound in the engine compartment can"t figure it out. does anyone else have this problem 92,000 miles. Thanks --- ## [Clutch pedal bracket broken after repairs, shop's fault?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-pedal-bracket-broken-after-repairs-shops-fault/139759)
**Author:** [@slowpogo\_151589](https://community.cartalk.com/u/slowpogo_151589)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-pedal-bracket-broken-after-repairs-shops-fault/139759 "2019-05-06T01:34:27Z")
I have a 2007 Elantra with 165,000 miles. I brought it into the shop because the brakes were scraping, but they told me that in addition to needing front and rear brakes (& rear rotors), the front struts and rear shocks… --- ## [2005 Chevy Malibu Classic (missing oil filter?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-malibu-classic-missing-oil-filter/33762)
**Author:** [@outandover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/outandover)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-malibu-classic-missing-oil-filter/33762 "2019-05-06T00:41:35Z")
Hey. I have a question about my 2005 Chevy Malibu Classic. The other day I went to change my oil and got under the car and to my suprise I couldn't find the oil filter on this car, so I did some research and typed just … --- ## [Extreme cold weather = AC compressor and fan not turning on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extreme-cold-weather-ac-compressor-and-fan-not-turning-on/110910)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extreme-cold-weather-ac-compressor-and-fan-not-turning-on/110910 "2019-05-06T00:35:11Z")
As most of you know, this is the coldest it has been for a sustained period of several days for something like 100 years. I will save you the long story, but my question is about a connection between that and my AC comp… --- ## [Chevy Malibu No Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-malibu-no-start/139837)
**Author:** [@CriminalEar6955](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CriminalEar6955)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2019, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-malibu-no-start/139837 "2019-05-05T23:20:18Z")
I’m working on a 2001 Chevy Malibu. It has no fuel getting to the rails. Ive replaced the fuel pump, the relays, fuses, and the ECU. It is still not sending power to the pump or registering the fuel level. Any advice wou… --- ## [2009 Pontiac Vibe Electric Power Steering Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pontiac-vibe-electric-power-steering-problem/83301)
**Author:** [@Word](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Word)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2019, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pontiac-vibe-electric-power-steering-problem/83301 "2019-05-05T22:41:15Z")
My electric power steering went out and simultaneously the red power steering light illuminated on the dash. I pulled off the road and turned the car completely off and restarted. Normal steering resumed. I took the t… --- ## [2006 Toyota Noah 1AZ - Revs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-noah-1az-revs/139712)
**Author:** [@anwar.aljabry\_151422](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anwar.aljabry_151422)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2019, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-noah-1az-revs/139712 "2019-05-05T21:59:46Z")
I have a Toyota Noah 2006 Engine 1AZ, starts to act really weird!!.. it lost the REV, even if I depress the pedal nothing happened but engine idle is fine…! Then I have to turn the engine off and restart and worked ok. I… --- ## [Trying to change the headlight bulb on my Pilot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-change-the-headlight-bulb-on-my-pilot/139842)
**Author:** [@RandyCosby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandyCosby)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2019, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-change-the-headlight-bulb-on-my-pilot/139842 "2019-05-05T21:29:46Z")
How the hell do I change the headlight bulb on my 2005 Honda Pilot? The wire clip which holds it in place is supposed to release and pivot. It’s a mystery to me how that occurs … --- ## [2002 Dodge Dakota Concern](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-dakota-concern/139808)
**Author:** [@KregerVXC\_143438](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KregerVXC_143438)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2019, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-dakota-concern/139808 "2019-05-05T21:13:26Z")
I have a 2002 Dodge Dakota with a 3.9 v6 and a manual transmission. I’ve owned the truck for about a month now, and I’ve noticed some odd things. When the truck idles, I am hearing a steady popping noise coming from the … --- ## [Can’t fill the gas tank - 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-t-fill-the-gas-tank-1996-mercedes-benz-c-class/139775)
**Author:** [@moonlitrainbow\_151598](https://community.cartalk.com/u/moonlitrainbow_151598)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2019, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-t-fill-the-gas-tank-1996-mercedes-benz-c-class/139775 "2019-05-05T21:04:36Z")
I can’t seem to get gas into my tank which registers full after a few gallons then runs out of gas when the gauge is showing the tank is 75% full. I have been stranded so many times I’ve begun to just leave the car in t… --- ## [2006 Cadillac SRX - engine rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cadillac-srx-engine-rattle/139806)
**Author:** [@Gail50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gail50)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2019, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cadillac-srx-engine-rattle/139806 "2019-05-05T20:30:37Z")
I have a a 2006 Cadillac SRX. When i have beeb in traffic for a time the engine rattles and sounds like a truck. But no engine lights. Whars happening --- ## [2016 Subaru Impreza Blower Motor Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-impreza-blower-motor-issue/133562)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_Brian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kevin_Brian)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2019, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-impreza-blower-motor-issue/133562 "2019-05-05T18:45:34Z")
In the middle of my commute to work my blower for my heat stopped working. It won’t work for any of the speeds. I’ve replaced the blower motor, the resistor, and the relay. My two 15 fuses for the blowers are fine. I’m a… --- ## [2018 Honda Civic trunk lid spontaneously opens](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-civic-trunk-lid-spontaneously-opens/139810)
**Author:** [@KrisYarcso](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KrisYarcso)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2019, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-civic-trunk-lid-spontaneously-opens/139810 "2019-05-05T18:33:16Z")
Gentlemen…I hope you can shed some light on my issue!! I have a 2018 Honda Civic LX, with approximately 3,000 miles. I am having a problem with the trunk lid opening spontaneously. This started happening approximately … --- ## [Using Pam antistick spray on the front of my car to avoid bugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-pam-antistick-spray-on-the-front-of-my-car-to-avoid-bugs/80688)
**Author:** [@heatherkt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heatherkt)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2019, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-pam-antistick-spray-on-the-front-of-my-car-to-avoid-bugs/80688 "2019-05-05T18:02:42Z")
I travel around the state of Oregon a lot. My brother in-law, with whom I confide my woes of bugs and other flying things hit while driving, suggested that I spray the front of my XC70 with Pam cooking spray to minimize … --- ## [2012 Kia Optima won’t start after stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-optima-won-t-start-after-stalling/139770)
**Author:** [@johnbradt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnbradt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2019, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-optima-won-t-start-after-stalling/139770 "2019-05-05T17:14:42Z")
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