# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=672 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 673 --- ## [1998 Toyota RAV4- Engine knock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-rav4-engine-knock/135182)
**Author:** [@billc35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billc35)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-rav4-engine-knock/135182 "2019-02-22T23:30:55Z")
rav4 loud knocking from the engine --- ## [2000 Cadillac Escalade - Coolant in the oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-cadillac-escalade-coolant-in-the-oil/135178)
**Author:** [@Saud\_Kundor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saud_Kundor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-cadillac-escalade-coolant-in-the-oil/135178 "2019-02-22T23:29:50Z")
I have a 2000 Cadillac Escalade truck.It is leaking coolant in the engine oil.The car runs okay.It does not overheat.I want to know if it is an intake manifold gasket leak or a blown head gasket or something else? --- ## [Should I change my BMW's oil even if the quality indicator doesn't say so?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-change-my-bmws-oil-even-if-the-quality-indicator-doesnt-say-so/135089)
**Author:** [@DavidBeitzel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidBeitzel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-change-my-bmws-oil-even-if-the-quality-indicator-doesnt-say-so/135089 "2019-02-22T22:38:39Z")
My Z-3 has oil quality indicators (green bars). Since I drive the vehicle few miles I may go two years before the indicators show that the oil should be changed. My mechanic, who is very trustworthy, said that the indica… --- ## [Car Won’t Start Unless Hit Gas 2010 Kia Soul](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-won-t-start-unless-hit-gas-2010-kia-soul/135173)
**Author:** [@Hooch57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hooch57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-won-t-start-unless-hit-gas-2010-kia-soul/135173 "2019-02-22T22:25:17Z")
Hi there I have a 2010 Kia Soul it started out by when getting gas completely empty or even have full I had to hit gas and let engine rev for a little while then I could take off before car dying … Now check engine light… --- ## [2000 Mercury Sable - Emissions light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercury-sable-emissions-light/135153)
**Author:** [@CharlesDial](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesDial)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercury-sable-emissions-light/135153 "2019-02-22T21:32:36Z")
2000 Mercury Sable Engine Emission light stays on --- ## [Regulating your idle speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/regulating-your-idle-speed/135025)
**Author:** [@dn4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dn4192)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/regulating-your-idle-speed/135025 "2019-02-22T21:17:51Z")
I can remember back when I was in HS and my first car was a early 70’s Maverick. I can remember that I could via the carburetor regulate the idle speed on the car. My question is now with the new modern car, is it even… --- ## [2001 Toyota Avalon - Uses a lot of oil now after a change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-avalon-uses-a-lot-of-oil-now-after-a-change/135142)
**Author:** [@DickShikoski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DickShikoski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-avalon-uses-a-lot-of-oil-now-after-a-change/135142 "2019-02-22T21:11:31Z")
When I got the oil changed, the technician left old gasket on the oil filter and placed a new gasket over it. 1,000 miles later, oil light came on and it started using a lot of oil. I had the oil changed again with a n… --- ## [2012 Honda CR-V - Brakes every 20 K miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-cr-v-brakes-every-20-k-miles/135115)
**Author:** [@Francis30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Francis30)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-cr-v-brakes-every-20-k-miles/135115 "2019-02-22T21:08:00Z")
The car has only 55,000. This is the third time replacing the rear brakes . So it sits in the garage until the part comes in .brakes became hot and smelled . We have owned honda’s since 1986 .Honda accords ex .This i… --- ## [2014 Buick LaCrosse - Hard starts after fill up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-lacrosse-hard-starts-after-fill-up/135138)
**Author:** [@Jeffery06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeffery06)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-lacrosse-hard-starts-after-fill-up/135138 "2019-02-22T21:07:01Z")
Every time I fill up my 2014 Buick LaCrosse it has a hard time starting and when it starts it wants to immediately wants to die does any one know what is the problem? --- ## [2007 Subaru Forester - CEL, MAF, MAP](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-subaru-forester-cel-maf-map/135030)
**Author:** [@linkoch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/linkoch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-subaru-forester-cel-maf-map/135030 "2019-02-22T20:48:07Z")
Dear Ray, I hope you can help…help, help. I have been going round and round with my check engine light for a year or so without any answers. After the light came on, again, which cancels the cruise control, I took my … --- ## [2014 Ford Fusion - Problems with transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-problems-with-transmission/135148)
**Author:** [@RennieTom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RennieTom)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-problems-with-transmission/135148 "2019-02-22T17:59:21Z")
I purchased the car about 3 months ago, 2 weeks ago it began reeving improperly. The pick up was completely gone and it was not able to escalate in speed for a while each time I stopped. It gave a message saying to pull … --- ## [1991 Toyota Previa - What next?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-toyota-previa-what-next/135145)
**Author:** [@Scott53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott53)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-toyota-previa-what-next/135145 "2019-02-22T17:53:05Z")
Toyota Previa 1991 While driving after a short period (when it gets warm) it stops and I have to wait 20 minutes to drive again. 300.000 miles! When I can’t start it there is no spark or fuel both shut down. So far I … --- ## [Is this an indication to change the brake pads?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-an-indication-to-change-the-brake-pads/134083)
**Author:** [@Noelm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noelm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-an-indication-to-change-the-brake-pads/134083 "2019-02-22T14:30:21Z")
2006 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition (16 inch wheels) Since a week or so, when I am going downhill and using brakes to slow down, I feel as if the brake pads are uneven. I feel the unevenness touching the wheels. I d… --- ## [Oil light problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-light-problem/134838)
**Author:** [@Evestalks95](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Evestalks95)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-light-problem/134838 "2019-02-19T01:26:43Z")
My oil light has been coming on for a wee while but it only ever does it when I first start the car. And the funny thing is, the light goes off once I rev the engine. Any suggestions on what could be causing this? I have… --- ## [Tensioner "Vibrating" After Alternator Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tensioner-vibrating-after-alternator-replacement/134696)
**Author:** [@hominid4\_148340](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hominid4_148340)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tensioner-vibrating-after-alternator-replacement/134696 "2019-02-22T12:06:05Z")
Hi. I’ve replaced the alternator on my 2014 VW Jetta, and all went smooth with the install, except now the tensioner is vibrating and making a noticeable vibrating sound - it wasn’t doing that before. It’s louder and se… --- ## [Sometimes hard to shift into gear?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sometimes-hard-to-shift-into-gear/135129)
**Author:** [@kilsnacks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kilsnacks)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 11:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sometimes-hard-to-shift-into-gear/135129 "2019-02-22T11:13:36Z")
I’ve got a 2002 eclipse rs 2.4l and my shifter doesn’t go back to center by itself if I move it left or right and when I put it into gears it sometimes is hard going into the gear I replaced the fluid with Amsoil fluid l… --- ## [Blend door issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blend-door-issue/135131)
**Author:** [@Kcaj17\_148609](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kcaj17_148609)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 10:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blend-door-issue/135131 "2019-02-22T10:58:50Z")
My vehicle is a 2007 Chevrolet impala 3.5L. My passenger side side blows cold air when I have the heat on while the driver side works properly. I know this is a blend door issue but I am not sure exactly what the problem… --- ## [My car won't go over 40 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-wont-go-over-40-mph/134662)
**Author:** [@Alphonse\_Prince](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alphonse_Prince)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 10:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-wont-go-over-40-mph/134662 "2019-02-22T10:48:08Z")
I have a 1998 Mercedes Benz that won’t go over 40 mph. For some reason it is not shifting to the next gear. I was driving on the highway going 80, when the car locked up and slowed my car down to 40. It’s been a month … --- ## [2004 Buick Century will not start (after close proximity lightning strike)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-century-will-not-start-after-close-proximity-lightning-strike/135113)
**Author:** [@jevansturner\_148598](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jevansturner_148598)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-century-will-not-start-after-close-proximity-lightning-strike/135113 "2019-02-22T03:37:43Z")
Maybe it’s just coincidence, or maybe there was some EMP type of effect from the lightning strike. Lots of equipment inside the home was destroyed. Outside, the car was just a few yards from where the lightning strike ha… --- ## [2015 Honda CR-V trans fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-cr-v-trans-fluid/135087)
**Author:** [@donphone3\_148583](https://community.cartalk.com/u/donphone3_148583)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-cr-v-trans-fluid/135087 "2019-02-22T01:41:08Z")
I removed 4.5 quarts of transmission fluid from my 2015 CR V all wheel drive CVT transmission. I can only refill 3.5 quarts. Why won’t the transmission take another quart? --- ## [2005 Mercury Sable - Alternator acting up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercury-sable-alternator-acting-up/135099)
**Author:** [@marshall57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marshall57)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercury-sable-alternator-acting-up/135099 "2019-02-22T00:16:53Z")
it seems like the alternator is acting up i just had it replaced last week and got it another one and its starting to act up again --- ## [2003 Toyota Avalon - Kicks to the side over bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-avalon-kicks-to-the-side-over-bumps/135097)
**Author:** [@Tim41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tim41)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-avalon-kicks-to-the-side-over-bumps/135097 "2019-02-22T00:15:47Z")
Hello - I am so frustrated and hoping (as everyone who posts here) that you can help diagnose my issue. My vehicle has a distinct side to side kick when it hits bumps/pot holes or goes over a bump with the brakes applie… --- ## [New engine for 2016 Bugatti Veyron 16.4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-engine-for-2016-bugatti-veyron-16-4/135093)
**Author:** [@Brayden45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brayden45)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2019, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-engine-for-2016-bugatti-veyron-16-4/135093 "2019-02-21T23:30:47Z")
How do I put a new engine in --- ## [1991 Pontiac Firebird - Stuck hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-pontiac-firebird-stuck-hood/135105)
**Author:** [@TomLowry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomLowry)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2019, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-pontiac-firebird-stuck-hood/135105 "2019-02-21T23:29:52Z")
Stuck hood strut. Stuck in the closed position, at the hinge. Driver side only. Car has been sitting for a few years, with the hood closed. --- ## [Mechanic has had my car for over two months!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-has-had-my-car-for-over-two-months/134531)
**Author:** [@Dan\_Ki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan_Ki)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2019, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-has-had-my-car-for-over-two-months/134531 "2019-02-21T21:47:40Z")
Hi i have figured out the problem --- ## [2018 Volkswagen GTI oil change indicator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-gti-oil-change-indicator/135091)
**Author:** [@TomWierzbicki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomWierzbicki)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2019, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-gti-oil-change-indicator/135091 "2019-02-21T21:26:24Z")
We purchased a new 2018 VW GTI Autobahn about 10 months ago (it had 25 miles on the odometer). We do not put on a lot of miles (6,000-8,000 a year). Well the change oil indicator has come on in the past few weeks. Per a … --- ## [2013 Chrysler 300 - Hands free stopped working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chrysler-300-hands-free-stopped-working/135095)
**Author:** [@walter06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/walter06)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2019, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chrysler-300-hands-free-stopped-working/135095 "2019-02-21T20:54:18Z")
My hands free system stopped working it says in the screen system loading should I replace it. --- ## [1994 Jeep Wrangler brakes fail to hold in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-jeep-wrangler-brakes-fail-to-hold-in-reverse/134647)
**Author:** [@JimDixon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimDixon)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2019, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-jeep-wrangler-brakes-fail-to-hold-in-reverse/134647 "2019-02-21T17:25:11Z")
My 94 Wrangler brakes fail to hold in reverse when climbing a steep grade. This is especially dangerous when 4-wheeling and climbing a slope which increases causing down-shifting. The only way I can prevent rolling backw… --- ## [Welp! Can't add oil!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/welp-cant-add-oil/134713)
**Author:** [@Saturnia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saturnia)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2019, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/welp-cant-add-oil/134713 "2019-02-21T16:53:36Z")
Hi! I wanted to to add some oil on my 02 Saturn SL2 today but I couldn’t! The oil was spilling out. When I removed the funnel, I found that the oil was not dropping at all, or dropping very slowly after a while. HELP! :… --- ## [Is a Grand Cherokee Diesel a bad bet?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-grand-cherokee-diesel-a-bad-bet/134989)
**Author:** [@JoeHolgerson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeHolgerson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2019, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-grand-cherokee-diesel-a-bad-bet/134989 "2019-02-21T16:13:18Z")
I currently own a 2011 VW Touareg TDI. I really like the torque and the driving experience it delivers. But, i’m caught in the VW diesel problem and plan to sell it back to VW late this summer. I have pretty well decid… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=671) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=673)