# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=655 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 656 --- ## ['07 Charger 5.7L Hemi w/ Steering Angle Sensor code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-charger-5-7l-hemi-w-steering-angle-sensor-code/136771)
**Author:** [@spannerspinner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spannerspinner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-charger-5-7l-hemi-w-steering-angle-sensor-code/136771 "2019-03-19T13:58:20Z")
I bought the car several years ago with it throwing the code (C2205). I replaced the Steering Wheel Angle Sensor and brought it to the dealer to have the sensor calibrated, but its still presenting the code. Any suggesti… --- ## [2002 Volvo V70 - Rebuilt trans cost?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volvo-v70-rebuilt-trans-cost/136716)
**Author:** [@WinstonBlackett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WinstonBlackett)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volvo-v70-rebuilt-trans-cost/136716 "2019-03-19T12:34:56Z")
How much is a rebuilt transmission? --- ## [Engine shut off driving won't restart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shut-off-driving-wont-restart/136642)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Bonner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael_Bonner)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shut-off-driving-wont-restart/136642 "2019-03-19T12:15:43Z")
2007 Ford edge 3.5… --- ## [1990 Toyota Cressida - synthetic vs standard oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-toyota-cressida-synthetic-vs-standard-oil/136636)
**Author:** [@Charles14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charles14)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 12:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-toyota-cressida-synthetic-vs-standard-oil/136636 "2019-03-19T12:08:20Z")
I used standard oil (Pennzoil 10x30) for most of my over 390k Toyota Cressida 1990. The last 3 or 4 oil change I use synthetic Mobil 1. But now for financial reason I like to go back to Standard oil…What do you suggest? --- ## [Car starts after jump but battery won’t hold charge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-after-jump-but-battery-won-t-hold-charge/136670)
**Author:** [@Ksmith777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ksmith777)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 11:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-after-jump-but-battery-won-t-hold-charge/136670 "2019-03-19T11:56:50Z")
I’ve been having a lot of trouble with my 2001 Hyundai Elantra. I have had it in and out of the shop and now, it’s just sitting until I can afford to fix the next set of issues. The current problem here is that my car w… --- ## [New Rear Brakes; smoking with burning smell after 1 week](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-rear-brakes-smoking-with-burning-smell-after-1-week/136722)
**Author:** [@and.dvo2\_149624](https://community.cartalk.com/u/and.dvo2_149624)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 11:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-rear-brakes-smoking-with-burning-smell-after-1-week/136722 "2019-03-19T11:49:56Z")
Hi there! We just had our back brakes replaced about a week ago. Ceramic brake pads, rotors were done, calipers serviced, lub, dics, fluid. We went out last night on the highway and the car started to smell funny, a burn… --- ## [Hyundai Accent 2004 Wheel Shimmy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-accent-2004-wheel-shimmy/19054)
**Author:** [@carmjohn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carmjohn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 11:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-accent-2004-wheel-shimmy/19054 "2019-03-19T11:19:16Z")
Short story in semi-bullet form. Replaced my tires at an STS. They didn't have P175's in stock that day. (Manufacturer recommendation). They bumped me up to P185's all the way round. Said it wouldn't affect anything… --- ## [Shaky 2015 Dodge Dart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaky-2015-dodge-dart/136698)
**Author:** [@BarbWheeler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarbWheeler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaky-2015-dodge-dart/136698 "2019-03-19T04:32:44Z")
Why does my car vibrate or Shake violently when I turn my heat on or when I shift from Park to drive or when I open my door or close or open my windows --- ## [2003 Nissan Sentra intermittent limp](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-sentra-intermittent-limp/136666)
**Author:** [@MikeDwyer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeDwyer)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-sentra-intermittent-limp/136666 "2019-03-19T03:55:22Z")
Wondering why it goes into “limp” mode (goes only about 5 miles an hour) intermittently. When I turn it off, and then back on, it drives normally. --- ## [2002 Subaru Outback isnt taking refrigerant help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-subaru-outback-isnt-taking-refrigerant-help/136747)
**Author:** [@babbey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/babbey)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-subaru-outback-isnt-taking-refrigerant-help/136747 "2019-03-19T02:18:08Z")
My cars AC stopped blowing cold air so i got a refrigerant refill and a hose with a pressure gague. When i hooked up the hose the gague read zero. I followed the instructions to fill it up but as soon as i got into the b… --- ## [2008 Kia Optima - Ran out of gas - now this](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-kia-optima-ran-out-of-gas-now-this/136742)
**Author:** [@keithcoyle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keithcoyle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 1:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-kia-optima-ran-out-of-gas-now-this/136742 "2019-03-19T01:40:51Z")
2008 kia optima. ran out of gas.put gas in it, wont start. pulled gas pump, it is fine. emptied gas tank and put in new. car has spark, fuel, took off boot and sprayed starting fluid, nothing. changed spark plus, nothing… --- ## [1999 Mercury Grand Marquis - which gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercury-grand-marquis-which-gas/136693)
**Author:** [@charles24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charles24)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercury-grand-marquis-which-gas/136693 "2019-03-19T01:19:21Z")
what gas is a nono for a 99 merc ls or can I use all gas that is top tier has ethanol ? --- ## [1988 Chevrolet S-10 - clearing flooded carb](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-chevrolet-s-10-clearing-flooded-carb/136759)
**Author:** [@Christian18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Christian18)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-chevrolet-s-10-clearing-flooded-carb/136759 "2019-03-19T00:47:17Z")
how do you clear a flooded carburetor? --- ## [2006 Ford Fiesta - Battery acid could boil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-fiesta-battery-acid-could-boil/136714)
**Author:** [@GrahamMorton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GrahamMorton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-fiesta-battery-acid-could-boil/136714 "2019-03-19T00:09:08Z")
All dash lights including battery light come on, all dials stop working and power steering stops.Engine keeps going but have found the alternator is charging at 17.5 volts when steering fails. Therefore the battery acid … --- ## [2003 Infiniti G35 advice wanted](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-infiniti-g35-advice-wanted/136585)
**Author:** [@James24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James24)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-infiniti-g35-advice-wanted/136585 "2019-03-18T23:57:25Z")
Exhaust, suspension, and/or AT advice and recommendations. --- ## [Help! Vehicle died while driving & now won't start!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-vehicle-died-while-driving-now-wont-start/136691)
**Author:** [@Heather\_Renee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Heather_Renee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-vehicle-died-while-driving-now-wont-start/136691 "2019-03-18T23:14:04Z")
A few months ago my 2002 Pontiac Grand Am just completely died while I was on the highway. Its not the battery or alternator as everything electrical still worked. While I was driving I pressed on the gas & there all of … --- ## [Engine accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-accelerating/136735)
**Author:** [@Bob\_Morgan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob_Morgan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-accelerating/136735 "2019-03-18T22:58:49Z")
2003 Subaru Baja, it has a slite hesitation when accelerating normally from dead stop, It also happens when backing off the accelerator, and then depressing the accelerator. Does this car have points and condenser. --- ## [2016 Subaru Legacy - Can frame be repaired?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-legacy-can-frame-be-repaired/136559)
**Author:** [@VanessaLamphier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VanessaLamphier)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-legacy-can-frame-be-repaired/136559 "2019-03-18T22:57:51Z")
I was in an accident was hit on rear passenger side, air bags deployed, car had to be towed from scene. it’s been in the shop for almost four weeks now. Today I called for an update and was told that they saw the frame w… --- ## [2013 Ford Fusion - Why does it stall?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-why-does-it-stall/136675)
**Author:** [@Ray48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray48)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-why-does-it-stall/136675 "2019-03-18T22:29:17Z")
My 2013 fusion 2.0T stalls after restarting after being off for about 20 to 30 min. and pulling out. Usually in a parking lot or on to a highway. A new fuel pressure sensor did not fix it. The Ford shop never heard of… --- ## [Drive to Park function](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-to-park-function/136724)
**Author:** [@Levi\_Patterson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Levi_Patterson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-to-park-function/136724 "2019-03-18T21:53:51Z")
I was driving my 2008 Dodge Dakota about 20mph maybe more when I accidentally hit my keys in the ignition and turned my truck off. For some dumb reason I didn’t put it in neutral and just start it back up. I shifted all … --- ## [2018 Chrysler Pacifica - Back up screen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chrysler-pacifica-back-up-screen/136507)
**Author:** [@jeff02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeff02)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chrysler-pacifica-back-up-screen/136507 "2019-03-18T21:25:19Z")
1/2 inch line on either side of back up screen suddenly appeared after 14370 miles. Dealer says it was like this when you bought it. --- ## [2000 Acura TL - I'm in Arkansas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-acura-tl-im-in-arkansas/136711)
**Author:** [@NickHines](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NickHines)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-acura-tl-im-in-arkansas/136711 "2019-03-18T21:23:42Z")
My catalytic converter s ,I believe at least the front one is bad, but most likely both, got 14000 in maintenance over 7 years and 4000 with aamco last year for a leking seal, but car runs great,but I’m told to get new e… --- ## [2004 Jaguar X-Type - How often to change oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jaguar-x-type-how-often-to-change-oil/136740)
**Author:** [@JanTrevor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JanTrevor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jaguar-x-type-how-often-to-change-oil/136740 "2019-03-18T21:22:15Z")
I drive about 120 miles a month, mainly short hops. How often should I change the oil? I change iy tearly, on my birthday. Is this OK? Thanks --- ## [2012 Buick Enclave battery drains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-enclave-battery-drains/120141)
**Author:** [@DianeLaMountaine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DianeLaMountaine)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-enclave-battery-drains/120141 "2019-03-18T21:10:10Z")
We bought our 2012 Enclave 5 years ago. At the time we bought it is already had a rear game/video unit installed in the ceiling. Several years ago the battery went dead - we weren’t ever sure why – now it’s had two batt… --- ## [2012 Toyota Highlander - Shifts hard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-highlander-shifts-hard/136718)
**Author:** [@DCockrell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DCockrell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-highlander-shifts-hard/136718 "2019-03-18T20:52:57Z")
can automatic transmissions be adj. for hard up and down shifting --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Malibu windshield wipers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-malibu-windshield-wipers/136632)
**Author:** [@LuisCintron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LuisCintron)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-malibu-windshield-wipers/136632 "2019-03-18T20:47:53Z")
My windshield wiper wont work. I change the diode not thing happen. The fuse are ok. Inside and outside. --- ## [2013 BMW 5 Series - Fumes and smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-bmw-5-series-fumes-and-smoke/136733)
**Author:** [@Crawford1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crawford1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-bmw-5-series-fumes-and-smoke/136733 "2019-03-18T20:47:53Z")
I Have fumes and smoke coming from the vents when we stop --- ## [2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Smells like antifreeze](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-grand-cherokee-smells-like-antifreeze/136356)
**Author:** [@JaneAcheson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JaneAcheson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-grand-cherokee-smells-like-antifreeze/136356 "2019-03-18T19:59:20Z")
I have a buy back Jeep ; 2015 Grand Cherokee Limited almost a yr. now. This car has been brought in several times for hesitation and it feels that it holds back. Also brought in for cruise control recall. They change t… --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Cruze - Lunges](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-cruze-lunges/136705)
**Author:** [@Angeline](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angeline)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-cruze-lunges/136705 "2019-03-18T19:56:21Z")
Car lunges out of control --- ## [2017 BMW M240i exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-bmw-m240i-exhaust/136439)
**Author:** [@A.Lussier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/A.Lussier)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-bmw-m240i-exhaust/136439 "2019-03-18T19:49:34Z")
My 2017 BMW M240i has dual exhaust, but on cold mornings, shows exhaust coming out of only one pipe. Even after some highway driving, the left pipe isn’t even warm. Is something wrong with the muffler?? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=654) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=656)