# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=677 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 678 --- ## [Car crank but wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-crank-but-wont-start/134535)
**Author:** [@Adalberto\_Vasquez-Fuerte\_Garcia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adalberto_Vasquez-Fuerte_Garcia)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-crank-but-wont-start/134535 "2019-02-15T18:11:10Z")
Ok I’m about to give up on that. Maybe someone will solve it. I have an automatic golf 2003 2.0 gaz. I bought it a month ago. The seller told me that he changed the battery and the starter, seems to be true it looks bran… --- ## [Long crank very hard to start when it's cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-crank-very-hard-to-start-when-its-cold/134589)
**Author:** [@Adalberto\_Vasquez-Fuerte\_Garcia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adalberto_Vasquez-Fuerte_Garcia)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-crank-very-hard-to-start-when-its-cold/134589 "2019-02-15T17:47:45Z")
Ok I’m about to give up on that. Maybe someone will solve it. I have an automatic golf 2003 2.0 gaz. I bought it a month ago. The seller told me that he changed the battery and the starter, seems to be true it looks bran… --- ## [2008 Toyota RAV4 - unlocks on its own, drains battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-rav4-unlocks-on-its-own-drains-battery/134632)
**Author:** [@johnescollins\_148303](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnescollins_148303)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-rav4-unlocks-on-its-own-drains-battery/134632 "2019-02-15T17:46:03Z")
my rav4 unlocks itself and the clock comes on - drains the battery --- ## [Did Discount Tire damage my Rav4?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-discount-tire-damage-my-rav4/134684)
**Author:** [@adam.tompkins4\_148334](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adam.tompkins4_148334)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-discount-tire-damage-my-rav4/134684 "2019-02-15T17:28:26Z")
Hi all, I have a 2007 Toyota Rav4 which I recently took to Discount Tire to have new tires put on. I decided to replace all 4 tires after I got a flat tire (rear right). I used the car jack that came with the car to lif… --- ## [2012 Cadillac CTS Sedan front end noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cadillac-cts-sedan-front-end-noise/134678)
**Author:** [@keithweatherman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keithweatherman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cadillac-cts-sedan-front-end-noise/134678 "2019-02-15T17:21:53Z")
Noise in front end when going over a bump or dip. Only when car is cold. --- ## [Best shocks for 2005 Lexus GX 470](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-shocks-for-2005-lexus-gx-470/134588)
**Author:** [@Marjorie01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marjorie01)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-shocks-for-2005-lexus-gx-470/134588 "2019-02-15T17:03:02Z")
what are the best shocks for this car --- ## [2006 Toyota Prius clicking noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-prius-clicking-noise/134628)
**Author:** [@Kathryn33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kathryn33)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-prius-clicking-noise/134628 "2019-02-15T16:58:35Z")
My 2006 Prius has a little over 200,000 miles on it. It has had a mild rattle noise for a long time but just yesterday it has turned into a clicking noise. It happens when the engine kicks in or acceleration. I just put … --- ## [2008 Volkswagen Passat jumping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volkswagen-passat-jumping/134652)
**Author:** [@VernettaGrant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VernettaGrant)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volkswagen-passat-jumping/134652 "2019-02-15T16:51:07Z")
car seems to becutting back when driving jumping motion --- ## [Timing belt replacement cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-replacement-cost/134608)
**Author:** [@Shirley33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shirley33)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-replacement-cost/134608 "2019-02-15T16:07:30Z")
What is the competitive cost of replacing a timing belt on a 2006 Honda Accord? --- ## [High pitched squealing noise when hot?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pitched-squealing-noise-when-hot/134592)
**Author:** [@Jackson\_Playne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jackson_Playne)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pitched-squealing-noise-when-hot/134592 "2019-02-15T15:40:52Z")
Hi, yesterday in Australia it was really hot about 42 degrees. My car subaru forester 1999 was sitting in the heat all day so definitely way over 40 degrees. Recently I fixed and got 4 new break pads and rotars. Two minu… --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Cruze - Heat help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-cruze-heat-help/134618)
**Author:** [@MaddieMartin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaddieMartin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-cruze-heat-help/134618 "2019-02-15T14:30:28Z")
Is anyone else having heating problems when the outside temp reaches -9C? Here in canada it gets to this temp every year. --- ## [2008 Volvo V70 "generator doesn't charge battery" message](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volvo-v70-generator-doesnt-charge-battery-message/134670)
**Author:** [@UweFritsch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UweFritsch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volvo-v70-generator-doesnt-charge-battery-message/134670 "2019-02-15T14:00:45Z")
I get the message “generator does not charge battery” intermittently. Several dealers looked at this problem and did not find anything. After the car is parked for at least 2 hours, the message goes away and the car runs… --- ## [2014 Ford Explorer - adjusting transmission warning signal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-explorer-adjusting-transmission-warning-signal/134636)
**Author:** [@nileswhalen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nileswhalen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-explorer-adjusting-transmission-warning-signal/134636 "2019-02-15T13:55:01Z")
Is there an adjustment that can be made when the transmission warning signal (not in park) comes on when it is in park? --- ## [2008 Mercury Mariner transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercury-mariner-transmission/134625)
**Author:** [@TimothyGalarneau](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimothyGalarneau)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercury-mariner-transmission/134625 "2019-02-15T13:50:12Z")
As stated below the make and model drove fine. Left after sitting for 10hours. Put in drive took off and wouldn’t shift out of “1st” gearwhen in “D”, tried putting it in “2”position still would only stay in first. No sh… --- ## [2008 Toyota Tundra 4WD Truck crank, no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-tundra-4wd-truck-crank-no-start/134622)
**Author:** [@tony33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tony33)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-tundra-4wd-truck-crank-no-start/134622 "2019-02-15T13:48:10Z")
tundra 2008 5.7 cranks no start. has new fuel relay switch, new fuel pump. starts when I spray with starter fluid, but wont stay running? --- ## [What should I do to make my car faster even thought I use it for daily driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-i-do-to-make-my-car-faster-even-thought-i-use-it-for-daily-driving/50111)
**Author:** [@nonstopbig\_g](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nonstopbig_g)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-i-do-to-make-my-car-faster-even-thought-i-use-it-for-daily-driving/50111 "2019-02-15T13:31:10Z")
I have a Hyundai Tiburon 2003 GT V6 6 speed manuel and I just paid it off. I know its not the best car to hook up but the car is fully hooked up on the out side. The car looks really fast but it isn't. I don't want to sp… --- ## [Hardened oil on dipstick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hardened-oil-on-dipstick/134634)
**Author:** [@Kadin\_Goldberg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kadin_Goldberg)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hardened-oil-on-dipstick/134634 "2019-02-15T04:37:01Z")
Hi, I am looking at a 1999 dodge van and when I check the oil it seems clean, not sludgy or grainy or anything but the end of the stick has old hardened oil on about 1/4 inch. Should I run away or could it just be buil… --- ## [OBD2 Linking Error after dead battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd2-linking-error-after-dead-battery/134614)
**Author:** [@eric.newcomb\_148296](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eric.newcomb_148296)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd2-linking-error-after-dead-battery/134614 "2019-02-15T04:33:48Z")
HI. 2002 GMC Envoy battery died about a month ago. Replaced the battery, but the truck was running really rough. Used OBD2 reader to clear codes, cleaned throttle body, car runs fine now. A few days ago the car wouldn’… --- ## [No compression on #3cylinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-compression-on-3cylinder/134603)
**Author:** [@Kulungile\_Baba](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kulungile_Baba)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-compression-on-3cylinder/134603 "2019-02-15T04:16:51Z")
Good day everyone. I am driving a polo 6r 1.4 2010 clp engine, I recently did the engine overhaul. The car at would at first would not idle, when I start it I had to put the foot on the gas panel, I drove it to the mecha… --- ## [2013 Volkswagen Passat - Won't let me in in the cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-passat-wont-let-me-in-in-the-cold/134420)
**Author:** [@WilliamNoble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamNoble)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-passat-wont-let-me-in-in-the-cold/134420 "2019-02-15T03:47:33Z")
Dear Car Talk: I’m having a problem with my 2013 VW Passat now that the weather has turned cold - the driver’s door won’t open. The other three doors open just fine, but not the driver’s door, not even from the inside … --- ## [Hard to start after getting gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-to-start-after-getting-gas/49396)
**Author:** [@lindainak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lindainak)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-to-start-after-getting-gas/49396 "2019-02-15T03:14:54Z")
my 2002 subaru legacy sometimes is hard to start and keep going after filling up the gas tank. But after several miles runs fine - starts fine until needing to put more gas in the vehicle. also recently it has star… --- ## [2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor P0421](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mitsubishi-endeavor-p0421/134655)
**Author:** [@David16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David16)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mitsubishi-endeavor-p0421/134655 "2019-02-14T23:28:11Z")
My check engine light has been coming off and on for 2 years. Code P0421. Had the 02 sensors changed last week, light went off. Drove for 4 days, light came back on (stayed on) for the past 2 days. Light went off this m… --- ## [2013 BMW X1 shifts into park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-bmw-x1-shifts-into-park/134650)
**Author:** [@singh28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/singh28)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-bmw-x1-shifts-into-park/134650 "2019-02-14T22:32:51Z")
car put gear shifter in drive take your foot of brake and it goes in to park and same thing happens in reverse any help is highly appreciated thanks dalip --- ## [Low oil level in 1000 miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-oil-level-in-1000-miles/134502)
**Author:** [@Saturnia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saturnia)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-oil-level-in-1000-miles/134502 "2019-02-14T22:32:21Z")
Hello! Today I checked the oil level on my 02 Saturn SL2 and found it was very low! Under the low mark in fact. I looked around for leaks but couldn’t find any. Removed the oil cap and found sludge. I changed the oil 1… --- ## [2015 Jeep Patriot bucks when changing gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-patriot-bucks-when-changing-gears/134642)
**Author:** [@JohnDavis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnDavis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-patriot-bucks-when-changing-gears/134642 "2019-02-14T21:49:03Z")
My Jeep Patriot has started to buck slightly when changing gears. And how do you check the transmission fluid? --- ## [2001 Manual Pt Cruiser HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-manual-pt-cruiser-help/134645)
**Author:** [@ethanpmollet\_148310](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ethanpmollet_148310)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-manual-pt-cruiser-help/134645 "2019-02-14T21:46:23Z")
Hello, I have a 2001 Manual Pt Cruiser and until now it has ran great and has had no problems but just recently it has started to make a noise as if something was dragging under my car when I accelerate. As I continued … --- ## [2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer caught fire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-trailblazer-caught-fire/134575)
**Author:** [@DeniseJohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeniseJohnson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-trailblazer-caught-fire/134575 "2019-02-14T19:20:51Z")
We had this vehicle since 2007 and it never gave us any trouble. Last Saturday while on the highway with our entire family in the car it just caught on fire. We were able to pull over and within minutes the entire car … --- ## [Head gasket for buick v6, which type?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket-for-buick-v6-which-type/134623)
**Author:** [@muaddib78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/muaddib78)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket-for-buick-v6-which-type/134623 "2019-02-14T18:57:18Z")
1995 buick century, 3.1l V6 time to change the head gasket as im starting to get white coolant smelling exhaust with a tiny whiff of gas missed in as well as rough idle. there are two different gasket sets available as … --- ## [Nissan Altima 2012 After an hour of driving won't accelerate fast RPM issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-altima-2012-after-an-hour-of-driving-wont-accelerate-fast-rpm-issue/89887)
**Author:** [@StevoRay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StevoRay)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-altima-2012-after-an-hour-of-driving-wont-accelerate-fast-rpm-issue/89887 "2019-02-14T18:37:08Z")
My Nissan Altima is normally fine but after about 40 minutes to an hour of driving even in cool temperatures the car stops wanting to accelerate much and the RPM needle will jump from 1-2k to 5k almost instantly when app… --- ## [First Gen 4Runner inconsistent starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-gen-4runner-inconsistent-starting/134418)
**Author:** [@Syswatch\_148169](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Syswatch_148169)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-gen-4runner-inconsistent-starting/134418 "2019-02-14T18:18:32Z")
I have a 1988 Toyota 4Runner (3VZE) that has an intermittent starting issue. It typically takes several cranks before it will start. However, on very cold days it often starts on the first crank. Once it has started it … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=676) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=678)