# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=646 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 647 --- ## [2002 Ford Taurus - Misfire #3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-taurus-misfire-3/137609)
**Author:** [@ShannonMeisel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShannonMeisel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2019, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-taurus-misfire-3/137609 "2019-03-31T20:55:38Z")
Help! We bought a “granny car” with 62000 miles on it but it has developed a deadly misfire on cylinder #3. We have replaced the spark plugs and wires, ignition coil, alternator and fuel injector and the battery. Every t… --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Cobalt -Oil Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-cobalt-oil-light/137651)
**Author:** [@NicolasNick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NicolasNick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2019, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-cobalt-oil-light/137651 "2019-03-31T20:42:52Z")
Can you trust oil light use on "05 Cobalt? --- ## [How badly is my car out of alignment? This was what my Altima was at August of last year and I haven't gotten it fixed yet - was that a bad idea? Thanks!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-badly-is-my-car-out-of-alignment-this-was-what-my-altima-was-at-august-of-last-year-and-i-havent-gotten-it-fixed-yet-was-that-a-bad-idea-thanks/137630)
**Author:** [@jamessmothers1985\_150116](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamessmothers1985_150116)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2019, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-badly-is-my-car-out-of-alignment-this-was-what-my-altima-was-at-august-of-last-year-and-i-havent-gotten-it-fixed-yet-was-that-a-bad-idea-thanks/137630 "2019-03-31T20:39:36Z")
--- ## [2008 Prius "Tappet" noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-prius-tappet-noise/137647)
**Author:** [@bfank444\_144567](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bfank444_144567)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2019, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-prius-tappet-noise/137647 "2019-03-31T19:39:28Z")
One of my daughters is giving the other a 2008 Prius, which suddenly developed a noise that sounds like a loose tappet, maybe a bit louder and thunkier than a real tappet. It had been making a similar noise, but stopped… --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Equinox - Odd noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-equinox-odd-noise/137621)
**Author:** [@donaldhanlan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/donaldhanlan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2019, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-equinox-odd-noise/137621 "2019-03-31T17:56:03Z")
I have a 2018 equinox premier 2.0 awd it is making a queer noise in the transmission or transfer case. it sounds almost like a wheel bearing . I noticed when I took my winter tires off that it looked like on the inside o… --- ## [2003 Mitsubishi Lancer won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mitsubishi-lancer-won-t-start/137478)
**Author:** [@Danielarnold](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danielarnold)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2019, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mitsubishi-lancer-won-t-start/137478 "2019-03-31T17:41:10Z")
I got a 2003 lancer oz rally. It has spark and gas. Set timing marks after the belt broke. Replaced the whole cylinder head and crankshaft sensor but wont start. Any ideas? --- ## [2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid - Battery issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-battery-issues/137605)
**Author:** [@bakhtiarkhan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bakhtiarkhan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2019, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-battery-issues/137605 "2019-03-31T15:52:58Z")
if i dont drive my car 2 or 3 days its battery is dead when i give it boost it starts again. battery doesnt dead every day --- ## [Honda accord lx 97](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-lx-97/137499)
**Author:** [@Aramirez125\_148245](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aramirez125_148245)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2019, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-lx-97/137499 "2019-03-31T14:58:37Z")
If my Honda has idle problems which surge up and down on park And neutral does it affect anything if you don’t repair it? --- ## [1997 Pontiac Bonneville - Three blinks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-pontiac-bonneville-three-blinks/128005)
**Author:** [@Toni-Kehdy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toni-Kehdy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2019, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-pontiac-bonneville-three-blinks/128005 "2019-03-31T12:58:03Z")
Hello. I have a pontiac Bonneville 1997. Engine suddenty started to shiver on acceleration. Check engine light blinks for 3 times then gone. --- ## [03 Corolla won't crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-corolla-wont-crank/137590)
**Author:** [@ws76133](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ws76133)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2019, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-corolla-wont-crank/137590 "2019-03-31T12:52:05Z")
03 Corolla, starter is new, replaced under warranty, old one showed same problem. Starter doesn’t engage / turn when key is torned to start. I can hear the starter relay behind the glovebox click. Pulled wire to sole… --- ## [2007 Saturn Outlook - Shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saturn-outlook-shakes/137530)
**Author:** [@BRUNOKizitoMcLEAN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BRUNOKizitoMcLEAN)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2019, 11:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saturn-outlook-shakes/137530 "2019-03-31T11:22:53Z")
Hi my car just shakes any time I move at 20 mph after that it is ok. --- ## [2009 Mitsubishi Galant - Timing belt seems wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mitsubishi-galant-timing-belt-seems-wrong/137573)
**Author:** [@ronald.datcher4\_150165](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ronald.datcher4_150165)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2019, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mitsubishi-galant-timing-belt-seems-wrong/137573 "2019-03-31T04:34:16Z")
I have a '09 Mitsubishi Galant that I have replaced the timing belt on. When I took the belt off I didn’t see the timing marks on any of the gears/sprockets (not sure on which they are named) move out of place. I put the… --- ## [2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-santa-fe-sport/137569)
**Author:** [@TomSiebers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomSiebers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2019, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-santa-fe-sport/137569 "2019-03-31T04:04:38Z")
March 30, 2019 Dear Car Talk: I purchased my first Hyundai, a new 2015 Santa Fe Sport with a 2.4L GDI Turbo engine. My decision to purchase a Hyundai vehicle was influenced by the local dealer’s statement of core valu… --- ## [2014 Nissan Rogue jerks when braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-rogue-jerks-when-braking/137372)
**Author:** [@Tu1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tu1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2019, 1:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-rogue-jerks-when-braking/137372 "2019-03-31T01:40:56Z")
Car would jerk and lurch when braking. Sometimes steering wouldn’t work. Other time it works just fine like nothing is wrong. What is going on? --- ## [Lexus RX 350 hood latch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-rx-350-hood-latch/137436)
**Author:** [@Peyre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peyre)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2019, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-rx-350-hood-latch/137436 "2019-03-30T23:58:08Z")
My wife popped her hood to jump start her daughter’s car. Nothing unusual happened except the hood will not lock. She drove home slowly. I went out and took a look at it and it looks like the mechanism which should lock … --- ## [2008 Smart ForTwo - Battery replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-smart-fortwo-battery-replacement/137577)
**Author:** [@CaleBrehio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CaleBrehio)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2019, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-smart-fortwo-battery-replacement/137577 "2019-03-30T20:53:27Z")
Can I replace my 2008 Smart car’s battery -original- with a regular battery of the same size/power? Thank You --- ## [Resetting airbag light - 2002 Acura MDX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resetting-airbag-light-2002-acura-mdx/137531)
**Author:** [@Max38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Max38)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2019, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resetting-airbag-light-2002-acura-mdx/137531 "2019-03-30T14:46:40Z")
How do I reset the airbag light --- ## [2010 CR-V uses 3 quarts of oil between changes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-cr-v-uses-3-quarts-of-oil-between-changes/137533)
**Author:** [@guydbadgley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/guydbadgley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2019, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-cr-v-uses-3-quarts-of-oil-between-changes/137533 "2019-03-30T14:46:06Z")
what to do for the CR-V using over 3 qts between oil change --- ## [Locating discontinued part for 2002 Land Rover Discovery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locating-discontinued-part-for-2002-land-rover-discovery/137535)
**Author:** [@Missy54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Missy54)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2019, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locating-discontinued-part-for-2002-land-rover-discovery/137535 "2019-03-30T14:40:36Z")
I need a part that is no longer made according to my mechanic…where and how should I source this? Check engine light is on and it won’t pass inspection. --- ## [2000 Lexus RX 300 timing belt estimate?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lexus-rx-300-timing-belt-estimate/137520)
**Author:** [@Ragiemra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ragiemra)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2019, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lexus-rx-300-timing-belt-estimate/137520 "2019-03-30T12:18:08Z")
What would be the approximate cost to change the timing belt on this vehicle? --- ## [2002 Ford Escort - Will radio waste fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-escort-will-radio-waste-fuel/137415)
**Author:** [@Bryce14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bryce14)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2019, 5:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-escort-will-radio-waste-fuel/137415 "2019-03-30T05:36:53Z")
Will a cassette in a radio adapter for aux waste a lot of fuel? --- ## [Manual transmission not shifting smooth when cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-not-shifting-smooth-when-cold/137399)
**Author:** [@chinnisss\_148264](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chinnisss_148264)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2019, 5:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-not-shifting-smooth-when-cold/137399 "2019-03-30T05:15:46Z")
Hello everyone, I recently got my slave and master clutch cylinders replaced at a shop. This is an old 2001 Mazda 323. I can shift through the gears with less effort now, which is good. Before it would not go into the n… --- ## [Problem with speedometer after installing an aftermarket radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-speedometer-after-installing-an-aftermarket-radio/137476)
**Author:** [@Botch\_Ikmjngr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Botch_Ikmjngr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2019, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-speedometer-after-installing-an-aftermarket-radio/137476 "2019-03-30T01:57:47Z")
I installed a Sony XAV-100 in my Kia Rio 2013 but now my speedometer is doing this ----\>(https://imgur.com/gallery/cTJHWfF). Can someone tell my how I can fix this please ? --- ## [I am seriously confused by Toyota. When do I need to have an oil change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-am-seriously-confused-by-toyota-when-do-i-need-to-have-an-oil-change/135106)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2019, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-am-seriously-confused-by-toyota-when-do-i-need-to-have-an-oil-change/135106 "2019-03-30T01:11:51Z")
Hi everyone. Before you suggest me to change my own oil or learn how to, please be reminded that I am disabled and unable to perform these tasks a car requires. My Toyota Dealer staffers all been telling me differe… --- ## [Headlights Randomly Turning On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-randomly-turning-on/137493)
**Author:** [@annahudgins\_150108](https://community.cartalk.com/u/annahudgins_150108)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2019, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-randomly-turning-on/137493 "2019-03-29T23:15:08Z")
Hi. I’ve got a 2005 Chevy Cobalt, and I’ve been having a problem with my headlights. I started to notice a few weeks ago, when I would get in the car in the morning, the headlights, more specifically the high-beams, woul… --- ## [2019 Honda CR-V infotainment screen doesn’t update](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-cr-v-infotainment-screen-doesn-t-update/137486)
**Author:** [@phillip44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phillip44)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2019, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-cr-v-infotainment-screen-doesn-t-update/137486 "2019-03-29T20:10:34Z")
When I take car out of garage in the am the artist and song on the infotainment center reads " No Info". When I drive for half hour, this message doesn’t change. The songs are changing, but the message doesn’t. If I cha… --- ## [2008 Chevy Cobalt 2.2L Electrical problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevy-cobalt-2-2l-electrical-problems/137404)
**Author:** [@Fishnadish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fishnadish)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2019, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevy-cobalt-2-2l-electrical-problems/137404 "2019-03-29T20:02:41Z")
So it all started when I got this car, my dad told me if I left it with him and his friend they would put all new speakers in it and a new stereo and amp and subwoofer for me. I let him have it and from what I was told t… --- ## [Gas cap code - 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-cap-code-2015-jeep-wrangler-unlimited/137472)
**Author:** [@MELDOWNS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MELDOWNS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2019, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-cap-code-2015-jeep-wrangler-unlimited/137472 "2019-03-29T19:56:29Z")
My check engine light came on . I then did the ignition procedure to show problem code. It said gas cap. I cannot get the light to go off. --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Colorado tire pressure light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-colorado-tire-pressure-light/137484)
**Author:** [@Crowley1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crowley1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2019, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-colorado-tire-pressure-light/137484 "2019-03-29T19:46:30Z")
I began having the tire pressure light come on 3 months ago. I took it to the Chevrolet dealer who said it was a valve stem problem Those were replaced and light still stays on. Tire pressures have been set to 3 lbs over… --- ## [2018 BMW X3 - SHakes, loses power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-bmw-x3-shakes-loses-power/137374)
**Author:** [@charlesmorris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charlesmorris)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2019, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-bmw-x3-shakes-loses-power/137374 "2019-03-29T15:40:30Z")
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