# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=635 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 636 --- ## [2017 Mazda CX-5 - why put nitrogen in my tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mazda-cx-5-why-put-nitrogen-in-my-tires/138491)
**Author:** [@Chris54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris54)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mazda-cx-5-why-put-nitrogen-in-my-tires/138491 "2019-04-17T17:05:39Z")
When I took my car in for an oil change and had the tires inflated, I was told I had nitrogen in the tires. The Shop put regular air in the tires and said that is ok. Why did the manufacturer put nitrogen in the tires an… --- ## [2017 Nissan Armada trans is sluggish on takeoff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-armada-trans-is-sluggish-on-takeoff/138637)
**Author:** [@donell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/donell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-armada-trans-is-sluggish-on-takeoff/138637 "2019-04-17T16:17:04Z")
transmission sluggish on take off --- ## [Brake shoes ok?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-shoes-ok/138091)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-shoes-ok/138091 "2019-04-17T15:38:28Z")
got rear drum off. Is lower front edge wear ok? Normal? --- ## [Engine oil filters for synthetic oil vs conventional oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-oil-filters-for-synthetic-oil-vs-conventional-oil/117595)
**Author:** [@jbrown70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbrown70)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-oil-filters-for-synthetic-oil-vs-conventional-oil/117595 "2019-04-17T15:28:26Z")
2014 toyota rav4. This car uses 0w-20 synthetic oil. I see that there are engine oil filters sold as designed for conventional oil, and some say designed for synthetic oil, and some don’t specify. Any difference in e… --- ## [Brakes on 2015 Rav 4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-on-2015-rav-4/127871)
**Author:** [@oilman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oilman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-on-2015-rav-4/127871 "2019-04-17T15:24:38Z")
My brakes make a tiny squeal when the pedal is lightly pushed. 42K miles (mostly all city). Then when I push to “stop”, the noise goes away and brakes work fine. I looked at the driver front when I just changed the trans… --- ## [2015 Nissan Altima - window lock can't open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-altima-window-lock-cant-open/138630)
**Author:** [@jamesjoan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamesjoan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-altima-window-lock-cant-open/138630 "2019-04-17T14:26:49Z")
Windows lock can’t open. --- ## [Mechanic refused to rotate my tires because the tread was too low](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-refused-to-rotate-my-tires-because-the-tread-was-too-low/138610)
**Author:** [@MichaelFurfaro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelFurfaro)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-refused-to-rotate-my-tires-because-the-tread-was-too-low/138610 "2019-04-17T14:24:52Z")
I had my car in and the mechanic refused to rotate the tire because the tread was less than 3/32". He told me it was against the law to put a “non-roadworthy tire” back on a car. I have a hard time believing that stateme… --- ## [Transmission Shifts to Overdrive too soon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-shifts-to-overdrive-too-soon/96320)
**Author:** [@Scott\_B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott_B)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-shifts-to-overdrive-too-soon/96320 "2019-04-17T14:15:40Z")
Have a 2002 avalanche Z71. Transmission was rebuilt 33k ago. It currently shifts a little hard going from 1 to 2nd. Real problem shows up between 40 mph and 50 mph. It suddenly shifts into overdrive which drops the e… --- ## [Weird growl noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-growl-noise/138641)
**Author:** [@Brandon\_Cook](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brandon_Cook)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-growl-noise/138641 "2019-04-17T13:59:08Z")
So, I got a slight issue. Whenever I stop my car, the car makes a growl noise. But the noise only happens when the car is slowing down past 10mph. So, you’d hear a very faint growl for like, 1.5-2 seconds, then it’s gone… --- ## [2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee stalls occasionally](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jeep-grand-cherokee-stalls-occasionally/138617)
**Author:** [@Desmond41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Desmond41)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 12:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jeep-grand-cherokee-stalls-occasionally/138617 "2019-04-17T12:08:14Z")
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, occasionally stalls out, restarts after 5 to 10, 15 minutes. Battery drains when battery terminals stays connected. Issue not detectable on OEM device. Any thoughts/ideas? --- ## [2013 Toyota Prius transmission question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-prius-transmission-question/138575)
**Author:** [@PaulFilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulFilson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 6:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-prius-transmission-question/138575 "2019-04-17T06:08:34Z")
I own a 2013 Toyota Prius. I wonder about the 3 settings on the transmission - Normal, Eco and sport. Does putting the transmission on Eco put more strain on the CVT – like lugging a traditional transmission? I’m less wo… --- ## [2010 MINI Cooper still running rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mini-cooper-still-running-rough/138581)
**Author:** [@connergandy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/connergandy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mini-cooper-still-running-rough/138581 "2019-04-17T04:55:49Z")
i have a 2010 mini cooper and when i bought it, it drove a little rough, but i replaced the spark plugs and ignition coils, i found a little oil in 2 of 4 spark plug wells after addressing all that it ran a little smooth… --- ## [2005 escalade.... Can i drive if the dip stick came out of engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-escalade-can-i-drive-if-the-dip-stick-came-out-of-engine/138439)
**Author:** [@Vanessa81](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vanessa81)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-escalade-can-i-drive-if-the-dip-stick-came-out-of-engine/138439 "2019-04-17T00:03:11Z")
i have a 2005 Cadillac escalade, and i checked the Oil a couple days ago and it was low so i added some Oil. The dip sick was hard to get back in. Today i checked it again, but nothing is registering I on the dip stick. … --- ## [2006 Ford Five Hundred - charging system light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-five-hundred-charging-system-light/138627)
**Author:** [@Ron51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ron51)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-five-hundred-charging-system-light/138627 "2019-04-16T23:58:41Z")
2006 ford 500 charging system light keep coming on I changed the battery and alternator still having the same problems. --- ## [1998 Ford F-150 occasionally won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-f-150-occasionally-wont-start/28289)
**Author:** [@chipchap](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chipchap)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-f-150-occasionally-wont-start/28289 "2019-04-16T21:59:38Z")
1998 Ford F-150. Has been a great truck never any problems in it's 100,000 miles, until now. A few months ago occasionally it wouldn't start when warm after turning off the engine for a short stop (5-10 mins). After a h… --- ## [Is this 2018 Ford Fiesta a good deal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-2018-ford-fiesta-a-good-deal/138615)
**Author:** [@PatriciaaRingsdorf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatriciaaRingsdorf)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-2018-ford-fiesta-a-good-deal/138615 "2019-04-16T20:57:33Z")
Repairs? Transission? --- ## [2003 Volkswagen Jetta fails emissions testing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-jetta-fails-emissions-testing/138613)
**Author:** [@StephenA.Eichele](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StephenA.Eichele)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-jetta-fails-emissions-testing/138613 "2019-04-16T19:42:16Z")
Keeps failing emissions testing. States “Lean” I keep replacing O2 sensors but this fix only lasts 24 hours. Need a proper fix. --- ## [2016 Toyota Camry - steering pulls left and right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-camry-steering-pulls-left-and-right/138602)
**Author:** [@PaulShaw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulShaw)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-camry-steering-pulls-left-and-right/138602 "2019-04-16T18:24:18Z")
Could a bad battery cause steering to pull left & then right? --- ## [Tambourine sound - 2012 Nissan Rogue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tambourine-sound-2012-nissan-rogue/138588)
**Author:** [@BarbaraThompson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarbaraThompson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tambourine-sound-2012-nissan-rogue/138588 "2019-04-16T16:40:43Z")
There’s a noise like a tambourine coming from rear probably on right side of my 2012 Nissan Rogue. I have looked but can’t find it. Does this sound like a mechanical problem? --- ## [Leaking 2012 Dodge Ram 1500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-2012-dodge-ram-1500/138592)
**Author:** [@patriciasmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/patriciasmith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-2012-dodge-ram-1500/138592 "2019-04-16T16:33:09Z")
Have a leak somewhere in truck .Interior is wet behind the seats --- ## [Coffe spilage mercedes van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coffe-spilage-mercedes-van/138585)
**Author:** [@Cosmin\_Baciu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cosmin_Baciu)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coffe-spilage-mercedes-van/138585 "2019-04-16T16:16:49Z")
Hi I was driving a new mercedes sprinter 2019 plate and i had a coffe cup in the passengers cupholder i had some bumps on my ride so some coffee got spilled on the pasengers dash Somehow that got under the dash hitting… --- ## [Rear DVD Player](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-dvd-player/138579)
**Author:** [@chadquenneville\_146515](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chadquenneville_146515)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-dvd-player/138579 "2019-04-16T15:48:28Z")
2008 - 150k + miles A year ago, the rear DVD/Entertainment center went down. Gets hung up on opening screen, but never plays the DVD. Are there any ideas for troubleshooting this or is it a bad entertainment center and… --- ## [Nissan Sentra Overheating issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-sentra-overheating-issue/138563)
**Author:** [@Shakim\_Shafi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shakim_Shafi)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-sentra-overheating-issue/138563 "2019-04-16T15:03:58Z")
I own a 2002 Nissan sentra. I am having overheating issue. I’ve changed radiator, thermostat, water pump, water reservoir, even a/c belt. But the issue still persist. Any idea what could be the case? --- ## [Coolant pressurized overnight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-pressurized-overnight/138570)
**Author:** [@blue03v](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blue03v)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-pressurized-overnight/138570 "2019-04-16T14:49:11Z")
O.k. so I got an 06 Honda Element with the 2.4 engine. I drove it about 120 miles the other night and everything went beautifully. I let it sit about a day give or take a few hours so I decide to do a fluid check, everyt… --- ## [Water in the steering pump - 2011 Chevrolet Spark](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-in-the-steering-pump-2011-chevrolet-spark/138590)
**Author:** [@Kate38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kate38)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-in-the-steering-pump-2011-chevrolet-spark/138590 "2019-04-16T13:28:31Z")
Put water in my steering pump --- ## [Clunking noise - 2010 Ford Mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noise-2010-ford-mustang/138578)
**Author:** [@jamespiperata](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamespiperata)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noise-2010-ford-mustang/138578 "2019-04-16T12:33:01Z")
noise underneath sounds like a clunck only on fough roads not on smooth roads --- ## [Car makes very quiet “weeerererere” noise when accelerating, not every time though](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-makes-very-quiet-weeerererere-noise-when-accelerating-not-every-time-though/138567)
**Author:** [@Audrey\_Beardsley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Audrey_Beardsley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-makes-very-quiet-weeerererere-noise-when-accelerating-not-every-time-though/138567 "2019-04-16T02:25:27Z")
When I first start my car, and I’m only going about 10-15mph, the lightest tap on the accelerator, I hear a strange noise that goes on for as long as the car is accelerating (let’s say, up to 18 mph). As soon as I lift m… --- ## [2008 Nissan Sentra - TPMS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-sentra-tpms/138386)
**Author:** [@Williams31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Williams31)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-sentra-tpms/138386 "2019-04-16T00:46:20Z")
I have a 2008 Nissan Sentra. Issue is the tire sensor light stays on. All pressure sensors in tires have been checked. All 4 are fine. --- ## [2009 Subaru Forester clicking noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-clicking-noise/138373)
**Author:** [@bollinger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bollinger)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-clicking-noise/138373 "2019-04-16T00:11:28Z")
have a real bad clicking noise in my 2009 4cyl gear box in my suburu forrester --- ## [What sections of a bent car frame can be tolerated?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-sections-of-a-bent-car-frame-can-be-tolerated/138534)
**Author:** [@dean.vuilleumier\_150785](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dean.vuilleumier_150785)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-sections-of-a-bent-car-frame-can-be-tolerated/138534 "2019-04-15T23:48:01Z")
This is relating to a 2005 Hyundai Getz. As seen in the image; where you would attach the radiator support to the mounting plates of the frame of the car, both mounting plates are bent (both sides) and broken (only on o… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=634) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=636)