# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=652 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 653 --- ## [2017 Ford Escape - Cupped tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-cupped-tires/136985)
**Author:** [@BarbaraTeckenburg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarbaraTeckenburg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2019, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-cupped-tires/136985 "2019-03-24T00:27:43Z")
Purchased a used 2017 vehicle with 24,000 miles; now at 27,000 and am told that rear tires are cupped. I am reading on what the causes are. Could the CVC joints, Struts, ball joints, wheel bearings be worn out already?… --- ## [Preparing to store 2009 Honda Accord for months](https://community.cartalk.com/t/preparing-to-store-2009-honda-accord-for-months/137095)
**Author:** [@Chuck07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chuck07)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2019, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/preparing-to-store-2009-honda-accord-for-months/137095 "2019-03-23T22:52:40Z")
I will not be driving or starting my car for 4 to 6 months. I had the oil changed 3000 miles ago in Jan 2019. Should I change the oil again now or wait until I will be using again 4 to 6 months from now. I know that… --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport can’t control heat with switches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-captiva-sport-can-t-control-heat-with-switches/137093)
**Author:** [@CassieJowers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CassieJowers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2019, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-captiva-sport-can-t-control-heat-with-switches/137093 "2019-03-23T21:30:32Z")
Heat gets stuck blowing cold air and then it will switch to defrost and blow cold. Can’t control with switches. --- ## [Fixing 2015 Lincoln MKC backup camera](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixing-2015-lincoln-mkc-backup-camera/137060)
**Author:** [@Tiffeni](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tiffeni)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2019, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixing-2015-lincoln-mkc-backup-camera/137060 "2019-03-23T21:08:54Z")
My backup camera works intermittently how can I fix it? Is there a way to reset it rather than taking it to dealership? --- ## [2008 Ford Escape grunting sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-grunting-sound/136997)
**Author:** [@billerose\_149796](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billerose_149796)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2019, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-grunting-sound/136997 "2019-03-23T19:53:59Z")
New pads and rotors, but still makes grunting sound --- ## [Protecting/replacing 1971 Volkswagen Beetle plastic parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/protecting-replacing-1971-volkswagen-beetle-plastic-parts/137080)
**Author:** [@ElizabethAllancorte](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ElizabethAllancorte)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2019, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/protecting-replacing-1971-volkswagen-beetle-plastic-parts/137080 "2019-03-23T19:46:00Z")
How to protect or replace all the plastic inside the vehicle? --- ## [Need a Honda Civic replacement key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-honda-civic-replacement-key/137075)
**Author:** [@EdwardHetterich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdwardHetterich)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2019, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-honda-civic-replacement-key/137075 "2019-03-23T19:45:50Z")
im trying to replace key for 2014 honda civic which has push button start? --- ## [2012 Honda Odyssey - Blinker causes problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-odyssey-blinker-causes-problems/136994)
**Author:** [@PamelaOfficer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PamelaOfficer)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2019, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-odyssey-blinker-causes-problems/136994 "2019-03-23T17:51:43Z")
When I turn on my signal light and go tto make a turn the car pressure drop all the way down and I can bearly drive the car. but if I quickly turn the blinker off the car acts normal. I went to autozone and they could fi… --- ## [Are all 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokees lemons?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-all-2014-jeep-grand-cherokees-lemons/129364)
**Author:** [@Barney46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barney46)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2019, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-all-2014-jeep-grand-cherokees-lemons/129364 "2019-03-23T17:49:07Z")
Are all 2014 Grand Cherokees lemons or just mine? --- ## [Brake lights work but running lights none](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-lights-work-but-running-lights-none/136960)
**Author:** [@Frankie\_Franklin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frankie_Franklin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2019, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-lights-work-but-running-lights-none/136960 "2019-03-23T17:03:18Z")
Legacy outback 1998 at night completely dark until I hit the brakes or turn signal. No running lights at all in the back. --- ## [Battery drains when the car sits for 3 days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-drains-when-the-car-sits-for-3-days/122294)
**Author:** [@wyattspoppa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wyattspoppa)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2019, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-drains-when-the-car-sits-for-3-days/122294 "2019-03-23T16:44:14Z")
My friends, my 1996 Olds Aurora is draining my battery when it sits idle (not started) for about 3 days. I will say I bought a reman battery because the Aurora has a monster battery to handle the V8 Northstar which means… --- ## [Tranny slip? Electrical or mechanical? Please help asap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tranny-slip-electrical-or-mechanical-please-help-asap/124159)
**Author:** [@wyattspoppa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wyattspoppa)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2019, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tranny-slip-electrical-or-mechanical-please-help-asap/124159 "2019-03-23T16:15:30Z")
Please help guys, my wife has a 2011 GMC Terrain SUV and on my way home, the accelerator became intermittently unresponsive, like I was revving it in park but still “caught” to get me to Auto Zone. The scan revealed PO70… --- ## [2000 Chrysler Voyager losing coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chrysler-voyager-losing-coolant/136944)
**Author:** [@David\_Hershman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David_Hershman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2019, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chrysler-voyager-losing-coolant/136944 "2019-03-23T16:08:55Z")
I keep loosing coolant via the overflow. It has new radiator, water pump, hose and thermostat. I did bleed the system of air. cant think of why it would be doing this. ​​​​​​​anyone have any idea? --- ## [When should I change ATF? (1998 Ford E150)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-should-i-change-atf-1998-ford-e150/137017)
**Author:** [@neilabrahams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/neilabrahams)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2019, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-should-i-change-atf-1998-ford-e150/137017 "2019-03-23T13:53:18Z")
how often should automatic transmission fluid be changed, van has 488K miles and fluid looks fine, no problems, and was last changed 32K miles ago. Thanks --- ## [Will cruise control and traction control work at the same time?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-cruise-control-and-traction-control-work-at-the-same-time/137031)
**Author:** [@C.H](https://community.cartalk.com/u/C.H)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2019, 11:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-cruise-control-and-traction-control-work-at-the-same-time/137031 "2019-03-23T11:49:47Z")
Will the cruise control work with the traction control on? --- ## [Check engine light NEVER comes on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-never-comes-on/70921)
**Author:** [@Gaoan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gaoan)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2019, 10:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-never-comes-on/70921 "2019-03-23T10:58:28Z")
I have a 2000 Toyota Camry that has a unique problem. The Check Engine light NEVER comes on even when first starting the car. I have access to a scanner and know that the car periodically throws a catalyst code but the… --- ## [1994 Cadillac Eldorado - Engine seal question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-cadillac-eldorado-engine-seal-question/136871)
**Author:** [@brucecard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brucecard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2019, 5:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-cadillac-eldorado-engine-seal-question/136871 "2019-03-23T05:37:11Z")
Isn’t it possible to replace the engine rear oil seal by dropping the pan and pushing the old seal out to replace it? --- ## [2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class at 100,000 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercedes-benz-m-class-at-100-000-miles/137003)
**Author:** [@RobertLaford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertLaford)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2019, 5:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercedes-benz-m-class-at-100-000-miles/137003 "2019-03-23T05:28:23Z")
How is your car holding up at 100,000 miles? I have a ml 6 cyl. How is your fuel mileage? Tire wear? --- ## [2012 Hyundai Veloster - Engine locked up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-veloster-engine-locked-up/136976)
**Author:** [@Stan20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stan20)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2019, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-veloster-engine-locked-up/136976 "2019-03-23T03:26:02Z")
Was told engine locked up. Had 2012 Hyundai Veloster towed because it would start. It would click as if it’s trying to start but nothing. Had starter replaced and it drove fine for a week. No warning lights no overheat… --- ## [2018 Ford F-150 - Pings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-pings/136720)
**Author:** [@Wade15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wade15)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2019, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-pings/136720 "2019-03-23T03:19:14Z")
5.0 engine pings on my 2018 F150. --- ## [2010 Audi A3 - Excess Oil Usage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-audi-a3-excess-oil-usage/136962)
**Author:** [@GARTH55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GARTH55)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2019, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-audi-a3-excess-oil-usage/136962 "2019-03-23T03:04:25Z")
Hi There, I have an Audi A3 1.8T 2010 which is using excessive oil due to the design fault of the pistons. Has anyone else taken Audi to court re this issue? The car is out of motorplan and wasnt serviced by Audi after M… --- ## [Rubber headlight cover for LED](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rubber-headlight-cover-for-led/137018)
**Author:** [@jules76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jules76)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2019, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rubber-headlight-cover-for-led/137018 "2019-03-23T02:37:48Z")
Hello, I just replaced old headlights on a 2007 honda fit with LED bulbs and was wondering if there is a different version of the rubber bulb cover for led lights? I can’t fit the rubber cover back on due to the plug an… --- ## [Triangle warning light - 2012 Toyota Highlander](https://community.cartalk.com/t/triangle-warning-light-2012-toyota-highlander/137005)
**Author:** [@Karim00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karim00)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2019, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/triangle-warning-light-2012-toyota-highlander/137005 "2019-03-22T23:20:15Z")
Triangle light is showing what does it signal --- ## [2012 Hyundai Santa Fe - new trans is acting up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-santa-fe-new-trans-is-acting-up/137008)
**Author:** [@RonEnsminger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonEnsminger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2019, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-santa-fe-new-trans-is-acting-up/137008 "2019-03-22T22:53:04Z")
what is wrong with the transmission on these cars. I had my repaired once and its acting up again. I have had troubles from the start when I bought the car. I will never buy a Hyundai again. Also the service is very poor… --- ## [2007 Volvo C70 - Bulb issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volvo-c70-bulb-issue/136981)
**Author:** [@RichardSilpe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardSilpe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2019, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volvo-c70-bulb-issue/136981 "2019-03-22T20:15:49Z")
Intermittent low beam bulb failure warning even though when the low beam bulb is working. --- ## [Repeated wheel bearing failures](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repeated-wheel-bearing-failures/59515)
**Author:** [@BaltimoreJohn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BaltimoreJohn)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2019, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repeated-wheel-bearing-failures/59515 "2019-03-22T18:27:55Z")
My stepdaughter drives a 2001 Toyota Corolla with 130,000 miles on it. A couple years ago the right front wheel bearing failed. The loud music she plays in the car covered up the noise, so she drove on the bad bearing fo… --- ## [2016 Infiniti Q50 - Engine question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-infiniti-q50-engine-question/136903)
**Author:** [@Reid07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Reid07)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2019, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-infiniti-q50-engine-question/136903 "2019-03-22T18:05:45Z")
Is the I4 engine in an Infinity 2016 Q50 a dependable and good engine? The car has 55,000km. Thanks --- ## [Is fuel induction worth it? (2016 Kia Sorento)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-fuel-induction-worth-it-2016-kia-sorento/136954)
**Author:** [@RichKuckkahn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichKuckkahn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2019, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-fuel-induction-worth-it-2016-kia-sorento/136954 "2019-03-22T16:19:48Z")
Hi CarTalk, Love your column and my 2016 Kia Sorento. My Kia dealer says I need a fuel induction for $150 at my next oil change, 60,000 miles, in about 3 months. He says they’ll flush the engine to get the carbon out.… --- ## [2003 Chevrolet Astro refueling issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-astro-refueling-issue/136965)
**Author:** [@Kym30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kym30)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2019, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-astro-refueling-issue/136965 "2019-03-22T14:54:53Z")
When refueling my 2003 Astro van it keeps shutting off every 50 cents or quicker. Chevy replaced a sensor and that did nothing. Any suggestions? --- ## [Possible intake air leak - 2009 Toyota Venza](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-intake-air-leak-2009-toyota-venza/136929)
**Author:** [@MerleJanes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MerleJanes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2019, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-intake-air-leak-2009-toyota-venza/136929 "2019-03-22T14:25:57Z")
There may be an intake air leak but I cannot find it. While decelerating there is a faint, odd sound which sounds like air being sucked into a pipe. Question: how to conquer this prob? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=651) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=653)