# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=666 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 667 --- ## [Engine squeals at idle when warm, stops completely if I put my weight on the engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-squeals-at-idle-when-warm-stops-completely-if-i-put-my-weight-on-the-engine/135650)
**Author:** [@Connor\_Hicks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Connor_Hicks)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-squeals-at-idle-when-warm-stops-completely-if-i-put-my-weight-on-the-engine/135650 "2019-03-03T22:25:10Z")
I have a 2001 Honda CRV, 2 wheel drive V6 with 160,000 miles. She runs great, no overheating, no leaks, nothing. About 2 weeks ago an intermittent squeak started, It only happens once the engine has warmed up a bit, it a… --- ## [2017 Kia Sorento battery light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-battery-light/135710)
**Author:** [@Georgesemenoff\_s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Georgesemenoff_s)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-battery-light/135710 "2019-03-03T22:20:27Z")
My2017sorento occasionally will not start.when the start button is pressed the display on the pannelcomes on including a picture of a battery and stops there without starting.what. Could be the.problem? --- ## [2013 Ford Fiesta steering wheel vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fiesta-steering-wheel-vibration/135705)
**Author:** [@EdwardPost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdwardPost)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fiesta-steering-wheel-vibration/135705 "2019-03-03T21:49:53Z")
2013 ford fiesta with 66,200 miles on it is steering wheel vibration normal --- ## [2002 Toyota Camry - new strut bounce](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-new-strut-bounce/135445)
**Author:** [@presley802\_148798](https://community.cartalk.com/u/presley802_148798)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-new-strut-bounce/135445 "2019-03-03T20:51:04Z")
I recently got new struts on the back of my car. When I drove it away, I felt my car bouncing When I called the auto shop they told me that was normal, that in a few days, the new struts would settle and the bouncing wo… --- ## [2018 Toyota Highlander - Stop Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-highlander-stop-start/135639)
**Author:** [@johnchambers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnchambers)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-highlander-stop-start/135639 "2019-03-03T20:48:47Z")
Is it bad for the engine to turn off every time I stop for any reason then restart itself when I press on the gas? --- ## [2015 Buick Enclave fuel gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-enclave-fuel-gauge/135682)
**Author:** [@Don34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don34)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-enclave-fuel-gauge/135682 "2019-03-03T20:25:11Z")
The last time i filled up my gas tank, the fuel gauge did not change. it remains at about a quarter full. --- ## [1995 Honda del Sol SRS light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-honda-del-sol-srs-light/135687)
**Author:** [@MikeSheaffer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeSheaffer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-honda-del-sol-srs-light/135687 "2019-03-03T20:21:40Z")
The SRS light on my 1995 Honda stays on. In the past I have been able to reset it by following instructions on the web. This last time I was not successful, but maybe I was just in too much of a hurry. My mechanic recomm… --- ## [Smell antifreeze in car when the heat or defrost is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smell-antifreeze-in-car-when-the-heat-or-defrost-is-on/135668)
**Author:** [@Jamar\_Que](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jamar_Que)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smell-antifreeze-in-car-when-the-heat-or-defrost-is-on/135668 "2019-03-03T19:18:32Z")
I have a 2008 Pontiac G6 and when the heat or defrost is on I can smell antifreeze inside the car. Why is that? --- ## [Gas soaked me - was it the car or the pump?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-soaked-me-was-it-the-car-or-the-pump/135655)
**Author:** [@DarinSayers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DarinSayers)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-soaked-me-was-it-the-car-or-the-pump/135655 "2019-03-03T19:07:40Z")
Filled up a 2005 dodge Durango - that we just bought that same day - when tank got full gas kept flowing soaking me - the dealer said it was a problem with the stations pump - nothing mechanical - not sure if that is tru… --- ## [2017 Toyota RAV4 - storage precautions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-storage-precautions/135663)
**Author:** [@CarlTanaka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarlTanaka)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-storage-precautions/135663 "2019-03-03T18:54:17Z")
Now that we are retired and can take longer vacations, what precautions should be taken if the car sits idle for two weeks or longer in the garage? --- ## [95 Honda Civic dying while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-honda-civic-dying-while-driving/135612)
**Author:** [@Baliely\_Madison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Baliely_Madison)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-honda-civic-dying-while-driving/135612 "2019-03-03T18:33:14Z")
My Civic just started dying while driving. When I put it into park to try and restart the gear shift locks. After about 20 mins it starts right up like nothing. I don’t lose power, the battery is less than year old. The … --- ## [Smelling antifreeze when I run heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smelling-antifreeze-when-i-run-heat/59686)
**Author:** [@friarpuck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/friarpuck)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smelling-antifreeze-when-i-run-heat/59686 "2019-03-03T12:52:48Z")
I smell antifreeze when I run my heat and/or defroster....but BOTH still WORK fine! There is no leaking of coolant into the cab of the car or through defroster vents. It's a 1995 Isuzu Rodeo with 155K miles on it --- ## [2011 Ford Expedition- 3rd cylinder no compression](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-expedition-3rd-cylinder-no-compression/135605)
**Author:** [@Sherri\_Ade-Roytan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sherri_Ade-Roytan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-expedition-3rd-cylinder-no-compression/135605 "2019-03-03T05:46:55Z")
2011 Ford Expedition 136,000 miles, 3 rd cylinder no compression. Saying I need a new engine. Does this sound correct? --- ## [Theft System light came on, then ALL my warning lights came on and meters dropped to zero](https://community.cartalk.com/t/theft-system-light-came-on-then-all-my-warning-lights-came-on-and-meters-dropped-to-zero/135669)
**Author:** [@Magica28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Magica28)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/theft-system-light-came-on-then-all-my-warning-lights-came-on-and-meters-dropped-to-zero/135669 "2019-03-03T04:43:20Z")
I drive a 2005 Chevy Classic with 160k miles. I had just gotten out of the car wash when I noticed my Theft System light was on (solid, not blinking) which I fear is going to be an issue soon. Soon after I noticed that l… --- ## [1990 Cadillac Deville - Possible Seized Pulley Questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-cadillac-deville-possible-seized-pulley-questions/135629)
**Author:** [@Kelly\_Marchewa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kelly_Marchewa)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-cadillac-deville-possible-seized-pulley-questions/135629 "2019-03-03T01:54:05Z")
First, to provide a little background. My sister went to start her 1990 Cadillac Deville one morning. The vehicle was emitting a very obnixous squealing sound and a very strong burning odor. I took the belt off to look a… --- ## [Jeep Grand Cherokee sitting in garage for a few years. Maintenance or checklist?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-grand-cherokee-sitting-in-garage-for-a-few-years-maintenance-or-checklist/135653)
**Author:** [@joelranckcartalk\_148930](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joelranckcartalk_148930)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-grand-cherokee-sitting-in-garage-for-a-few-years-maintenance-or-checklist/135653 "2019-03-03T01:12:13Z")
My Jeep Grand Cherokee has been sitting in the garage for the last four years. The garage is stays fairly warm and the car has been on a battery tender and started every so often. Fuel tank has been mostly empty and I’v… --- ## [2000 Lexus ES 300 automatic transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lexus-es-300-automatic-transmission/134842)
**Author:** [@B\_Ross](https://community.cartalk.com/u/B_Ross)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lexus-es-300-automatic-transmission/134842 "2019-03-03T00:28:33Z")
As a long-time (70+ yrs) shift stick driver, I found it disconcerting when driving an automatic shift and coming to a lengthy red light and feeling the car wanting to go forward. I reasoned that I would not only save ga… --- ## [2004 Lincoln Town Car fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lincoln-town-car-fuel-pump/135634)
**Author:** [@DavidBrowne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidBrowne)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lincoln-town-car-fuel-pump/135634 "2019-03-02T23:46:54Z")
I have two Lincoln Town Cars (03 and 04) both with 80,000 miles. The fuel pump quit on the 03 just after filling the tank. Fortunately it was in my garage 3 miles from my mechanic. Almost everything I read on the interne… --- ## [Headlight alert light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-alert-light/135544)
**Author:** [@Marcia\_Loving](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marcia_Loving)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-alert-light/135544 "2019-03-02T23:02:05Z")
VW Jetta My driver’s side headlight socket needed to be replaced so I did so and changed both bulbs. However my headlight light on my dash is still on. Both lights are working however the passenger side socket looks a l… --- ## [Ol pressure switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ol-pressure-switch/135628)
**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ol-pressure-switch/135628 "2019-03-02T21:53:52Z")
2005 Town and Country 3.8 FWD. 5 VOLT SUPPLY - PCM OUTPUT The PCM supplies 5 volts to the following sensors: A/C pressure transducer Ambient Temperature sensor Battery temperature Camshaft Position Sensor (NGC) Cra… --- ## [Fuel injector service for 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injector-service-for-2017-jeep-grand-cherokee/135636)
**Author:** [@garland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/garland)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injector-service-for-2017-jeep-grand-cherokee/135636 "2019-03-02T21:41:03Z")
I got my car serviced at 30000 miles the dealer said I should get a fuel injector service at a cost of $160 is that nesasiry or will a can of good quality injector do the same thing? I asked if it would save me $160 IN F… --- ## [Tires: Are there any that make the interior quiet?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-are-there-any-that-make-the-interior-quiet/130100)
**Author:** [@MaryGeorge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryGeorge)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-are-there-any-that-make-the-interior-quiet/130100 "2019-03-02T21:15:30Z")
I’d really like it to be quieter inside my Prius, and have seen some tires that as being advertise “quieter “. Do they really make a difference? I don’t drive a lot, but my current tires definitely need to be replaced … --- ## [Stuck Fuel Injectors Both Cars at the same time?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-fuel-injectors-both-cars-at-the-same-time/135610)
**Author:** [@d.shapiro\_148907](https://community.cartalk.com/u/d.shapiro_148907)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-fuel-injectors-both-cars-at-the-same-time/135610 "2019-03-02T17:51:45Z")
2003 Saab 9-3 (65k miles) has flashing CEL and Code says cylinder 3 misfire. Car is running very rough and smells like gas. Curiously my 2010 Ford Flex (116k miles) had the identical thing happen to it days earlier bu… --- ## [Door locks and windows won’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-locks-and-windows-won-t-work/135621)
**Author:** [@Rainier\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rainier_1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 7:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-locks-and-windows-won-t-work/135621 "2019-03-02T07:12:28Z")
2007 VW City Golf Windows completely unresponsive and can’t lock doors with any means, nothing happens using fob, if I use the key or the toggle switch the locks go down and pop right back up --- ## [Does a 2013 Hyundai Sonata need fuel injection cleaning?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-a-2013-hyundai-sonata-need-fuel-injection-cleaning/135600)
**Author:** [@FeleciaSpinks-Jackson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FeleciaSpinks-Jackson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 6:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-a-2013-hyundai-sonata-need-fuel-injection-cleaning/135600 "2019-03-02T06:21:53Z")
does a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Limited with 96K miles need a fuel injection cleaning? --- ## [Little bit of blue smoke when giving gas after idling for a while](https://community.cartalk.com/t/little-bit-of-blue-smoke-when-giving-gas-after-idling-for-a-while/135595)
**Author:** [@JG46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JG46)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 4:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/little-bit-of-blue-smoke-when-giving-gas-after-idling-for-a-while/135595 "2019-03-02T04:50:29Z")
11000km in and my E46 316i has been fun and also a bit of pain but now the engine just feels different to me. When I open the hood and it’s idling it just doesn’t sound like it used to and I think it vibrates some more … --- ## [Car sitting for 2 months won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sitting-for-2-months-wont-start/135597)
**Author:** [@Abby\_Rios](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Abby_Rios)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sitting-for-2-months-wont-start/135597 "2019-03-02T04:30:18Z")
I have a 2004 Ford Escape and it’s been sitting for 2 months. I changed the oil, changed out the battery and when I try to turn it on I got a wrring noise for a bit and heavy exhaust. I’m trying to figure out what to d… --- ## [Hard Starting Getting worse every day - Fuel Pump: Check Valve? Relay?- Advice Requested](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-starting-getting-worse-every-day-fuel-pump-check-valve-relay-advice-requested/135479)
**Author:** [@danod731\_148823](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danod731_148823)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-starting-getting-worse-every-day-fuel-pump-check-valve-relay-advice-requested/135479 "2019-03-02T03:51:17Z")
2005 Toyota Sienna Car is hard to start after sitting overnight. Once started it runs fine - does not hesitate at all. The starting is getting gradually worse each day - today it took 20 cranks to start When I turn th… --- ## [Mustang dies at higher rpm, and won’t even turn over for a few minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-dies-at-higher-rpm-and-won-t-even-turn-over-for-a-few-minutes/135550)
**Author:** [@Tristin\_Knapp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tristin_Knapp)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-dies-at-higher-rpm-and-won-t-even-turn-over-for-a-few-minutes/135550 "2019-03-02T03:24:41Z")
Okay hello, I have a 2007 mustang gt that I recently purchased, it was the guys daily, and it made a 4 hour drive home (with responsible driving) with no issues. The guy never said anything about it having an issue. (Of … --- ## [1999 Chevrolet S-10 difficulty starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-s-10-difficulty-starting/135477)
**Author:** [@JimAckerson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimAckerson)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-s-10-difficulty-starting/135477 "2019-03-02T02:59:51Z")
When it gets cold my truck doesn’t seem to get fuel to the carb. If I dump gas in the carb it fires but won’t keep running for a few times. Today I hooked up my battery charger to give it a boost and it started right awa… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=665) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=667)