# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=674 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 675 --- ## [Avalon longevity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/avalon-longevity/11411)
**Author:** [@likemytoyota](https://community.cartalk.com/u/likemytoyota)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/avalon-longevity/11411 "2019-02-19T21:27:17Z")
I have a 2003 Toyota Avalon SLS. I really like the car and it has been practically maintenance free other than oil changes, etc. I have 105,000 miles on it and am wondering how many reliable miles I can expect from my … --- ## [2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mercedes-benz-sl-class-tires/134905)
**Author:** [@Bert02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bert02)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mercedes-benz-sl-class-tires/134905 "2019-02-19T21:03:24Z")
My car comes with front and back tires different size and are MOE run flat. No spare tire as you know on the SL class. Are run flat tires worth the cost or would you just take your chances with regular tires? The run fla… --- ## [2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT knocking sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-trailblazer-ext-knocking-sound/119685)
**Author:** [@CarlGolden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarlGolden)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-trailblazer-ext-knocking-sound/119685 "2019-02-19T20:16:51Z")
There is a knocking in the very back of my Trailblazer. It only happens when I first start the car. Goes away within a few sec/min. What is it and how do I fix it --- ## [1999 Buick LeSabre gas in oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-buick-lesabre-gas-in-oil/134186)
**Author:** [@Steve10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve10)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-buick-lesabre-gas-in-oil/134186 "2019-02-19T19:50:18Z")
What kind of damage can be done and what needs to be repaired if a 3800 series II is ran after gas gets in the oil and wont stay running anymore? --- ## [2000 Ford Expedition EL - Heater fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-expedition-el-heater-fan/134967)
**Author:** [@ChristinaCortimilia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChristinaCortimilia)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-expedition-el-heater-fan/134967 "2019-02-19T19:17:06Z")
My heater was working only on high and then one day it just stopped. When I try to turn the fan on it clicks but nothing happens. plz help --- ## [2010 Chevrolet Impala - Rumbles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-impala-rumbles/134969)
**Author:** [@SteveHoover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveHoover)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-impala-rumbles/134969 "2019-02-19T16:56:03Z")
I have a 2010 Impala with 108,000 miles on it. When i accelerate fast from a stop there is a noise that sounds like you’re going over a rumble strip that comes from the rear of the car. If I accelerate slowly it does not… --- ## [2012 Ford Fiesta oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fiesta-oil-consumption/134785)
**Author:** [@JoeyMitchell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeyMitchell)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fiesta-oil-consumption/134785 "2019-02-19T16:48:42Z")
Car looks/runs like new, so what’s the issue? Oil changed religiously every 5000 miles. 5-20 full synthetic as recommended. At every oil change car reads 1 quart low. I realize there will be some consumption but this se… --- ## [Knocking sound in 2008 Toyota Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-sound-in-2008-toyota-corolla/134957)
**Author:** [@Oluyemi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oluyemi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-sound-in-2008-toyota-corolla/134957 "2019-02-19T16:08:36Z")
Nocking sound through crank shaft and short of oil… --- ## [Heater blows cold air at idle - 2005 Buick LeSabre](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-blows-cold-air-at-idle-2005-buick-lesabre/134917)
**Author:** [@craigshaw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/craigshaw)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-blows-cold-air-at-idle-2005-buick-lesabre/134917 "2019-02-19T14:57:46Z")
my heater only blows cold air when idleing --- ## [Can i safely disable my ABS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-safely-disable-my-abs/59119)
**Author:** [@\_Deleted\_User1111116](https://community.cartalk.com/u/_Deleted_User1111116)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 7:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-safely-disable-my-abs/59119 "2019-02-19T07:48:15Z")
95 Jeep Cherokee Sport. Id like to disable the ABS. How would i do it? --- ## [2005 Volkswagen Passat shifts erratically at low speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volkswagen-passat-shifts-erratically-at-low-speed/134932)
**Author:** [@Christophersoutar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Christophersoutar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2019, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volkswagen-passat-shifts-erratically-at-low-speed/134932 "2019-02-18T22:43:20Z")
Why does my car transmission seem to shift a little erratic when driving under 30 miles per hour/ I changed it around 20k miles ago / the previous transmission had only 90k the one I replace it with only have on 30k mile… --- ## [Changing inner axle seal for 2005 Nissan Murano](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-inner-axle-seal-for-2005-nissan-murano/134937)
**Author:** [@alan19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alan19)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-inner-axle-seal-for-2005-nissan-murano/134937 "2019-02-19T00:11:21Z")
do i have to remove transfercase to change the inner axle seal on 2005 awd murano --- ## [2002 Chrysler Sebring slipping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chrysler-sebring-slipping/121128)
**Author:** [@Juan49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Juan49)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 8:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chrysler-sebring-slipping/121128 "2019-02-19T08:08:55Z")
It started slipping one day. It started going and it wouldn’t go into second gear. I give it gas and nothin, then it will slip. I turn off and wait aboiut 5 mins. turn and it would catch, and then slip. What could it b… --- ## [2003 Ford Taurus - turning off anti-theft](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-taurus-turning-off-anti-theft/134949)
**Author:** [@keisha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keisha)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 7:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-taurus-turning-off-anti-theft/134949 "2019-02-19T07:39:12Z")
how to turn off the anti-theft system --- ## [2018 Ford Taurus - Bad reviews. Why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-taurus-bad-reviews-why/134733)
**Author:** [@vernonJtevis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vernonJtevis)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 5:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-taurus-bad-reviews-why/134733 "2019-02-19T05:34:50Z")
In August of 2018 I bought brand new 2018 ford Taurus SEL. I traded in a 2009 Taurus SE, which I drove for 9 years with good service. The new Taurus is a wonderful car in every way, with lots of updates such as navigatio… --- ## [2006 Jeep Commander stalled, won’t start again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-commander-stalled-won-t-start-again/134934)
**Author:** [@lawlerkennedy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lawlerkennedy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 5:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-commander-stalled-won-t-start-again/134934 "2019-02-19T05:06:00Z")
I was driving up a hill on the way to work a few weeks ago and the car was running fine. It started stalling, i pulled over and it stopped. We tried to jump it but nothing. Any ideas of what it could be? --- ## [My 2003 Nissan Sentra is burning Oil FAST! Burngs 1 quart of oil every 140 miles! Please Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2003-nissan-sentra-is-burning-oil-fast-burngs-1-quart-of-oil-every-140-miles-please-help/88161)
**Author:** [@helpmefixmysentraple](https://community.cartalk.com/u/helpmefixmysentraple)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2003-nissan-sentra-is-burning-oil-fast-burngs-1-quart-of-oil-every-140-miles-please-help/88161 "2019-02-11T18:10:16Z")
So I have a 2003 Nissan Sentra which was given to me by my family and it's main issue is how much oil it is burning constantly. I find the car to be a lot more safer and reliable than my previous vehicle a 98' ford tauru… --- ## [2011 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport - The day after](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-impreza-outback-sport-the-day-after/134777)
**Author:** [@kader](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kader)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-impreza-outback-sport-the-day-after/134777 "2019-02-19T04:32:56Z")
Traction Control, and Engine Check lights come on the day after --- ## [Best safety for the money](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-safety-for-the-money/134764)
**Author:** [@TomBart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomBart)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-safety-for-the-money/134764 "2019-02-19T03:23:00Z")
Dear Car Talk, Senior looking for Safety I am a retired senior looking for a new car. I drive less than 8,000 miles a year usually short trips. But several times a year I need to drive over an hour to the airport to … --- ## [2016 Nissan Altima - ride is too bumpy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-altima-ride-is-too-bumpy/134780)
**Author:** [@AndyJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AndyJ)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-altima-ride-is-too-bumpy/134780 "2019-02-19T02:27:22Z")
In my Nissan Altima I can feel EVERY bump on the road, every crack, every pavement joint. Dealer tells me it is ‘normal’. Other person at the dealer tells me to sell it and buy something else (nice advice from Nissan).… --- ## [2004 Toyota Avalon misses badly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-avalon-misses-badly/134828)
**Author:** [@Davis51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Davis51)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-avalon-misses-badly/134828 "2019-02-19T02:26:04Z")
Misses bad for a few seconds at about 50 miles and up. 126000 miles on car change spark plugs, Air filter, oil has always been change at $5000 miles or lower. Change fuel filter. No check engine light on. --- ## [1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-pontiac-grand-am-gt-misfire/134813)
**Author:** [@dtr146](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dtr146)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-pontiac-grand-am-gt-misfire/134813 "2019-02-19T02:10:24Z")
I have a constant misfire on cylinder 5 with an A circuit code to go with it. You can ask me for more details but I would like some advice on steps to diagnosing or fixing. If somebody on here has had this exact same iss… --- ## [2005 saturn vue onstar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saturn-vue-onstar/134177)
**Author:** [@mrgrudz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrgrudz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saturn-vue-onstar/134177 "2019-02-19T00:59:32Z")
First of all thank you all for the help on the Ford Ranger. Now I have a Saturn Vue. Just baught it a couple of months ago for $4000. Took it home and it would not start the next day. Add another $5000 to get it running … --- ## [Hard to start Nissan Altima in the morning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-to-start-nissan-altima-in-the-morning/134941)
**Author:** [@Mwebb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mwebb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-to-start-nissan-altima-in-the-morning/134941 "2019-02-19T00:42:44Z")
2005 Nissan Altima hard to start in the morning or when it sit for 15min or more changed injectors, all 4 coils and plugs no change run great when running great power --- ## [2016 Honda CR-V - Humms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v-humms/134888)
**Author:** [@Terry52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terry52)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v-humms/134888 "2019-02-19T00:34:06Z")
what is the cause of a persistent humming sound coming from the rear of my 2016 crv at low speeds --- ## [How tight does an oil filler cap have to be?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-tight-does-an-oil-filler-cap-have-to-be/134935)
**Author:** [@Waterbuff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Waterbuff)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2019, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-tight-does-an-oil-filler-cap-have-to-be/134935 "2019-02-18T23:50:48Z")
Not a life or death question – more like a ‘hmmmm… is a gasket needed because could oil vapors be escaping around the cap?’ kind of question. I have an aftermarket oil filler cap that I got many years ago (because the o… --- ## [2007 Audi A4 - when to replace motor mounts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-audi-a4-when-to-replace-motor-mounts/134930)
**Author:** [@kris02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kris02)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2019, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-audi-a4-when-to-replace-motor-mounts/134930 "2019-02-18T22:22:09Z")
How should i know to replace my motor mounts in my car. --- ## [Car is having issues starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-is-having-issues-starting/134928)
**Author:** [@Tab2019](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tab2019)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2019, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-is-having-issues-starting/134928 "2019-02-18T22:10:23Z")
Ok guys I have a 2006 mercury milan, we had a -54° a couple weeks ago and ever since then my car has been acting crazy! Sometimes it’ll start right up other times it takes four times sometimes it needs a jump. I took … --- ## [Transmission? Or the cold?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-or-the-cold/134881)
**Author:** [@Milo\_Early](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Milo_Early)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2019, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-or-the-cold/134881 "2019-02-18T22:07:47Z")
I have a 2002 honda accord 4cylinder and about 2weeks ago i was about to go to the store. When i pulled off it made a vroom noise but didn’t kick into gear until late so i drove to the mechanic and he said i was low on … --- ## [2011 Cadillac CTS4 Air flow sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-cadillac-cts4-air-flow-sensor/134897)
**Author:** [@brm7675](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brm7675)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2019, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-cadillac-cts4-air-flow-sensor/134897 "2019-02-18T21:25:18Z")
Does my 2011 Cadillac CTS 4 that comes with the 3.0 engine have a mass air flow sensor? If so where would it be located? If it does, how do you tell if it is operating correctly? Can it be cleaned or must it be replac… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=673) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=675)