# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=656 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 657 --- ## [1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Engine surge and hard starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mercedes-benz-c-class-engine-surge-and-hard-starting/136702)
**Author:** [@DeannaMetza](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeannaMetza)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mercedes-benz-c-class-engine-surge-and-hard-starting/136702 "2019-03-18T15:52:52Z")
My car engine surges when I push on the gas. Also I have difficulty starting when the engine is warm. --- ## [2000 Chevrolet 2500 - Can I switch to synthetic now?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-2500-can-i-switch-to-synthetic-now/136551)
**Author:** [@JohnShank](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnShank)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-2500-can-i-switch-to-synthetic-now/136551 "2019-03-18T15:41:16Z")
I put a re manufactured or re built 454 in my Chevy truck, have approximately 4000 miles on it now, can I start using synthetic oil now ? Some people are telling me that I will screw up my engine, synthetic oil will dama… --- ## [2015 Kia Rondo - Good choice?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-rondo-good-choice/136709)
**Author:** [@linda48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/linda48)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-rondo-good-choice/136709 "2019-03-18T15:38:45Z")
I am looking to buy maybe a Kia Rondo 2015 with 55000km on it . Is it a good choice I drive short distances mostly --- ## [2018 Nissan NV - Idling gadget](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-nv-idling-gadget/136538)
**Author:** [@gil34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gil34)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-nv-idling-gadget/136538 "2019-03-18T14:28:00Z")
where I can buy extended idling gadget to extend idling for my car after it is shut off. --- ## [2010 Ford Expedition EL grinding noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-expedition-el-grinding-noise/136668)
**Author:** [@DaveKlevens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveKlevens)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-expedition-el-grinding-noise/136668 "2019-03-18T14:18:42Z")
I have a 2 Wheel Dr. ford expedition EL Limited 2010. When the car is warm, and at speed of 40 mph, when you step on the Accelerator there is a loud grinding noise under the hood . Any ideas? I took it to a transmission … --- ## [1974 Jensen Interceptor - fuel door switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1974-jensen-interceptor-fuel-door-switch/136682)
**Author:** [@JayBernstein](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JayBernstein)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1974-jensen-interceptor-fuel-door-switch/136682 "2019-03-18T14:02:27Z")
Electric fuel door switch not opening. Do you know location of override manual lever? --- ## [Door Lock Lubricant: Graphite powder Vs Sewing machine oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-lock-lubricant-graphite-powder-vs-sewing-machine-oil/136688)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 11:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-lock-lubricant-graphite-powder-vs-sewing-machine-oil/136688 "2019-03-18T11:57:28Z")
What are the pros and cons of Graphite powder Vs Sewing machine oil as lubricant for door locks and ignition? --- ## [2002 Toyota Tacoma - Tire pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-tacoma-tire-pressure/136582)
**Author:** [@Dale03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dale03)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 11:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-tacoma-tire-pressure/136582 "2019-03-18T11:55:00Z")
If air pressure is so important, why am I down on my hands and knees with a magnifying glass and a flashlight trying to read the fine print on the tire? Is there’s some reason why the print is so small? --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Cruze - Heat on one side only](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-cruze-heat-on-one-side-only/136662)
**Author:** [@grady21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grady21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 9:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-cruze-heat-on-one-side-only/136662 "2019-03-18T09:49:13Z")
only have heat on passenger side, driver side blow cold air, modes change with no problem, does not have duel climate system --- ## [2008 BMW X5 - Why the high RPMs at start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-x5-why-the-high-rpms-at-start/136649)
**Author:** [@vincent55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vincent55)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-x5-why-the-high-rpms-at-start/136649 "2019-03-18T01:34:20Z")
engine rpm races up to above 2000 when car started, then settles off in a few minutes 2008 bmw x5 3.0si --- ## [2006 Toyota Camry Solara - What causes this noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-camry-solara-what-causes-this-noise/136660)
**Author:** [@MichelleMaulucci](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichelleMaulucci)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-camry-solara-what-causes-this-noise/136660 "2019-03-18T01:16:12Z")
There is a prolonged chirping sound for about 10 seconds when I start the engine --- ## [2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer - Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-trailblazer-codes/136556)
**Author:** [@anthony51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anthony51)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-trailblazer-codes/136556 "2019-03-18T00:30:40Z")
po171,po300,p1133 need help --- ## [Rubbing Sound from Front Tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rubbing-sound-from-front-tire/136647)
**Author:** [@arachosia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arachosia)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rubbing-sound-from-front-tire/136647 "2019-03-18T00:06:00Z")
Hi, recently I was driving my 2002 Chevy Astro slowly in a parking lot when suddenly I heard a rather loud metallic scraping sound coming from somewhere under my vehicle. It sounded like something metallic was being dr… --- ## [09 Corolla key addition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-corolla-key-addition/136528)
**Author:** [@Silvia\_Rivera](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Silvia_Rivera)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-corolla-key-addition/136528 "2019-03-17T23:16:33Z")
I’m trying to add a new transponder key to my car (09 Corolla) but can’t get it into program mode. I’ve tried the gas 5x brake 6x method, and the inserting and withdrawing master key 5x. Still nothing. Toyota wants $75 … --- ## [2007 Toyota Tacoma - Can I leave off my heat shield?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-tacoma-can-i-leave-off-my-heat-shield/136607)
**Author:** [@Rick011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rick011)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-tacoma-can-i-leave-off-my-heat-shield/136607 "2019-03-17T21:15:20Z")
My head shield also fell off…not even sure what it covers!! It’s not the exhaust it’s basically rat under the drivers seat ? But yes also wondering how big of a deal it would be to just leave off? --- ## [2007 Pontiac Grand Prix - Pep Boys error](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-grand-prix-pep-boys-error/136653)
**Author:** [@Jim01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim01)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-grand-prix-pep-boys-error/136653 "2019-03-17T20:30:04Z")
Just wanted you to know that recently I went to pepboys and an inexperienced employee was to change my oil. Upon completion I was told there was no oil in the car to drain. I checked it a couple weeks later, it was overf… --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Equinox - Why does it consume oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-equinox-why-does-it-consume-oil/136644)
**Author:** [@JerryAHelsley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerryAHelsley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-equinox-why-does-it-consume-oil/136644 "2019-03-17T18:35:17Z")
Why Does my car use a quart of oil every 1000 miles.99700 miles. --- ## [Remote starter install caused electrical issues on Chevy Equinox?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-starter-install-caused-electrical-issues-on-chevy-equinox/136646)
**Author:** [@Erik\_C](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erik_C)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-starter-install-caused-electrical-issues-on-chevy-equinox/136646 "2019-03-17T16:30:21Z")
Had a remote starter installed on 2009 Chevy Equinox at Best Buy. Immediately afterwards, 3 issues occurred, and I’d like to know if anyone thinks they were caused by faulty installation. The Traction Control System (… --- ## [2020 Lexus RX 300 - Car guys](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-lexus-rx-300-car-guys/136453)
**Author:** [@Rea17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rea17)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-lexus-rx-300-car-guys/136453 "2019-03-17T13:26:24Z")
I get the impression buyers like the Subaru Outback but real car guys like the Forester. One reason mentioned was turbo --- ## [2003 dodge ram 2500 loose axle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram-2500-loose-axle/136575)
**Author:** [@Matt\_Miller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt_Miller)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram-2500-loose-axle/136575 "2019-03-17T13:35:27Z")
I have 2003 dodge ram 2500 4x4 front driver side axle is loose I cam move it up down side to side at the differential what is causing this --- ## [2019 GMC Acadia - Steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-gmc-acadia-steering/136512)
**Author:** [@GeraldBrooks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeraldBrooks)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-gmc-acadia-steering/136512 "2019-03-17T12:32:21Z")
I leased a 2019 Acadia made in Tennessee. When I got it after they had put 278 miles on it delivering the car, the steering was faulty. We drove it for a week and could tell right away something was wrong as it was stiff… --- ## [2004 Dodge Ram 1500 paint is peeling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-ram-1500-paint-is-peeling/136572)
**Author:** [@josepena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/josepena)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 7:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-ram-1500-paint-is-peeling/136572 "2019-03-17T07:51:07Z")
la pintura color vino se a escascarado.a pesar que le he dado muy buen mantenimiento a la pintura. --- ## [What kind of differential damage have you seen due to wrong gear oil . . .?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-differential-damage-have-you-seen-due-to-wrong-gear-oil/135553)
**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-differential-damage-have-you-seen-due-to-wrong-gear-oil/135553 "2019-03-17T05:32:40Z")
Hey, guys I recently worked on a truck that had a very severe problem with the rear differential, rendering the truck undrivable I removed the cover and drained the fluid into a clean tub for inspection and analysis A… --- ## [06 Pontiac g6 transmission fluid level check](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-pontiac-g6-transmission-fluid-level-check/136597)
**Author:** [@ramirez2012.rr\_143464](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramirez2012.rr_143464)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-pontiac-g6-transmission-fluid-level-check/136597 "2019-03-17T04:48:33Z")
I have a 06 Pontiac G6 with the 3.5 . Want to check transmission fluid level have read many different answers and opinions . With the engine running and level go through the gears and place in park . There’s a 10mm bolt … --- ## [2003 Chevrolet Venture - did I throw a rod?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-venture-did-i-throw-a-rod/136617)
**Author:** [@Joe19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe19)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-venture-did-i-throw-a-rod/136617 "2019-03-17T03:51:18Z")
I was driving down the road and I heard a loud bang and stuff started flying from under the car when I looked under it oil was everywhere did I throw a rod they the oil pan. --- ## [Car sometimes stalls in drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sometimes-stalls-in-drive/136588)
**Author:** [@Cassidy\_Mullins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cassidy_Mullins)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sometimes-stalls-in-drive/136588 "2019-03-17T01:33:54Z")
I have a 2004 Honda Accord LX. 2.4l. My check engine light came on and since I’m not a great car owner I usually ignore it for a bit unless something feels really wrong. I was driving my friend home when the lights on my… --- ## [Why would a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban shut down on the highway?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-would-a-2003-chevrolet-suburban-shut-down-on-the-highway/136605)
**Author:** [@Daniel10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daniel10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-would-a-2003-chevrolet-suburban-shut-down-on-the-highway/136605 "2019-03-17T00:17:57Z")
what would cause the vehicle to shut down down driving on the highway? --- ## [2014 Ford Edge - maintenance items](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-edge-maintenance-items/136601)
**Author:** [@NeldaCarter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NeldaCarter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-edge-maintenance-items/136601 "2019-03-16T22:03:16Z")
At 20,000 miles, no smoking or carpool in my car, do I need the following: cabin air filter, fuel injectors cleaned and brake fluid flush? --- ## [Low beams not working, only fog and high](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-beams-not-working-only-fog-and-high/136587)
**Author:** [@Cassidy\_Mullins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cassidy_Mullins)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-beams-not-working-only-fog-and-high/136587 "2019-03-16T17:00:07Z")
I have a 2004 Honda Accord LX 2.4L. Randomly one day my low beams weren’t working, despite me just changing the bulbs. Checked out the bulbs and they were fine. I then checked the relays, which also looked normal but I w… --- ## [Fiat 500 2015 fuel pump issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-500-2015-fuel-pump-issues/136578)
**Author:** [@FinnangerFlorida](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FinnangerFlorida)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-500-2015-fuel-pump-issues/136578 "2019-03-16T15:40:55Z")
Hi! So, my fiat 500 2015 has some struggles with starting itself. I have to prime it a few times and give a litle bit throttle to get it started. We have checked the tanks for water etc, but it is alot of dirt in the bo… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=655) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=657)