# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=678 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 679 --- ## [Diagnosing Heater issue. 2004 Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-heater-issue-2004-accord/134615)
**Author:** [@Zarathuztra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zarathuztra)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-heater-issue-2004-accord/134615 "2019-02-14T16:50:49Z")
2004 Honda Accord EX; 2.4L Recent work includes: Oil change, rack and pinion replaced, power steering pump replaced + belt, pads and rotors Symptoms Heater is blowing cool air, but not all the time. If in the driveway… --- ## [AWD vs FWD on snowy interstate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-vs-fwd-on-snowy-interstate/134576)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-vs-fwd-on-snowy-interstate/134576 "2019-02-14T15:51:55Z")
Honda CRV (awd) versus Toyota Avalon (fwd) On an interstate drive, mostly level during snowy weather, is AWD substantially safer? Specifically, the main threat is spinouts. Real bad with RWD but that is not in this dis… --- ## [Maintenance of a modern Honda automatic (non CVT)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-of-a-modern-honda-automatic-non-cvt/134612)
**Author:** [@Accordion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Accordion)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-of-a-modern-honda-automatic-non-cvt/134612 "2019-02-14T15:35:19Z")
Vehicle is a 2017 Model Accord - V6 with a 6 speed (non CVT) Automatic and 27,000 so far. I was planning to service this transmission about every 30,000, so soon. Is that still the conventional recommendation? FYI I c… --- ## [2006 Subaru Legacy - power steering fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-legacy-power-steering-fluid/134596)
**Author:** [@RobertWilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertWilson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-legacy-power-steering-fluid/134596 "2019-02-14T14:27:09Z")
I have a smell coming from the engine that seems to be power steering fluid. Can you tell me what the fix is for this problem. Ara you aware of any power steering issues with this car? --- ## [Swollen nuts on your Ford? Too bad!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/swollen-nuts-on-your-ford-too-bad/134503)
**Author:** [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 11:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/swollen-nuts-on-your-ford-too-bad/134503 "2019-02-14T11:16:43Z")
The class action lawsuit filed against Ford for the infamous swollen lug nuts was tossed out of court because… "…the judge ruled there were no facts to support the claims under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act or under st… --- ## [2011 Toyota Corolla cranks, but won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-corolla-cranks-but-wont-start/134580)
**Author:** [@ajst1987\_148275](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ajst1987_148275)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-corolla-cranks-but-wont-start/134580 "2019-02-14T04:32:21Z")
Hello everyone! I hope that I can find some assistance here. So I was on my way to work, got in my car, went to start it up - it cranked, but did not start. Very odd considering that I filled up the tank two days before… --- ## [2001 Honda Civic - no power to brake light socket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-civic-no-power-to-brake-light-socket/133964)
**Author:** [@thedells2\_147869](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thedells2_147869)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-civic-no-power-to-brake-light-socket/133964 "2019-02-14T01:42:24Z")
We have a 2001 Honda Civic 4 door sedan. The right brake light stopped working. The bulb is good but there is no power to the socket. With the bulb removed, the turn signal indicator flashes fast, but normal with the bu… --- ## [Long crank no start when its cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-crank-no-start-when-its-cold/134534)
**Author:** [@Adalberto\_Vasquez-Fuerte\_Garcia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adalberto_Vasquez-Fuerte_Garcia)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-crank-no-start-when-its-cold/134534 "2019-02-14T00:47:09Z")
Ok I’m about to give up on that. Maybe someone will solve it. I have a 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 brand… --- ## [2004 Toyota Camry Solara - Cracked dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-camry-solara-cracked-dash/134550)
**Author:** [@SkipFromm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SkipFromm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-camry-solara-cracked-dash/134550 "2019-02-13T23:49:01Z")
Has Toyota stepped up to the plate regarding the cracking of dashboards in the Solara? What are the repairable options? --- ## [2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - Jeep dealer scratched my Jeep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-jeep-dealer-scratched-my-jeep/134553)
**Author:** [@ThomasGuevara](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThomasGuevara)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-jeep-dealer-scratched-my-jeep/134553 "2019-02-13T23:15:07Z")
I recently bought a 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. I took it to the dealer who I bought the vehicle from for first service. Service department overfilled my oil capacity by 1 quart. Tire rotation was not done, ho… --- ## [2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo - brown antifreeze](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-monte-carlo-brown-antifreeze/134578)
**Author:** [@DebraGeoffroy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DebraGeoffroy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-monte-carlo-brown-antifreeze/134578 "2019-02-13T22:33:38Z")
Original Antifreeze kind, car was given to me buy my daughter, and antifreeze is brown need A little idea other then I have recalls and A problem on my hand.Help --- ## [Is my clutch going out?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-clutch-going-out/134571)
**Author:** [@chinnisss\_148264](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chinnisss_148264)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-clutch-going-out/134571 "2019-02-13T21:54:13Z")
Hi! My first language is not English so I apologize in advance if you are having trouble understanding me. I will try my best to explain my problem. I drive an old 2001 Mazda 323 with a standard transmission. I don’t k… --- ## [2005 Audi allroad - Hot start issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-audi-allroad-hot-start-issue/134567)
**Author:** [@Likisaurus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Likisaurus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-audi-allroad-hot-start-issue/134567 "2019-02-13T21:33:39Z")
Hot start problem. If the car sits for more than 20 minutes after use it takes about 5 seconds to start (a tiny touch of throttle helps). If you wait until the engine cools it starts instantly. Both temperature sending u… --- ## [Smoking 2013 Nissan Maxima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoking-2013-nissan-maxima/134526)
**Author:** [@vinson18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vinson18)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoking-2013-nissan-maxima/134526 "2019-02-13T21:04:49Z")
My car has started to smoke and make a crazy sound.I have had the PCV replaced and it still smokes. The oil has been changed as well. What could be the problem ? --- ## [2006 Toyota Camry - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-camry-wont-start/134562)
**Author:** [@Hana38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hana38)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-camry-wont-start/134562 "2019-02-13T21:02:50Z")
I started my car when it was already running and now it won’t start at all. It doesn’t even run at all when I ignite the engine it just puts out immediately. What is wrong and how can I fix it? --- ## [2016 Ford C-Max Energi - False Alarm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-c-max-energi-false-alarm/134570)
**Author:** [@madelonlryland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/madelonlryland)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-c-max-energi-false-alarm/134570 "2019-02-13T19:10:55Z")
When I lock the car and walk away, the alarm goes off. Sounds like this is a common problem. --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Impala - can you drive with a cracked camshaft?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-impala-can-you-drive-with-a-cracked-camshaft/134544)
**Author:** [@Beth53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beth53)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-impala-can-you-drive-with-a-cracked-camshaft/134544 "2019-02-13T20:46:28Z")
Can one drive a car with a cracked camshaft? --- ## [Rebuilding brake calipers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rebuilding-brake-calipers/134501)
**Author:** [@blue03v](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blue03v)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rebuilding-brake-calipers/134501 "2019-02-13T20:24:43Z")
I have a 2006 Honda Element that has been sitting for a while due to surgery and illness in the family. The brake pads on all four wheels need to be replaced. They are worn very thin. I can do that no problem. My problem… --- ## [1997 Honda Accord Sdn idle surge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-accord-sdn-idle-surge/134530)
**Author:** [@Aramirez125\_148245](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aramirez125_148245)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-accord-sdn-idle-surge/134530 "2019-02-13T20:03:12Z")
I have a idle surging problem --- ## [30,000 Mile maintenance on 2012 Subaru Legacy 3.6R](https://community.cartalk.com/t/30-000-mile-maintenance-on-2012-subaru-legacy-3-6r/82548)
**Author:** [@jp10558](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jp10558)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/30-000-mile-maintenance-on-2012-subaru-legacy-3-6r/82548 "2019-02-13T19:18:25Z")
The manual says to inspect most of the fluids. I have no idea how to do this, and local mechanics seem mostly confused by what inspect would mean - they offer to change the fluids, or say they probably don't need to chan… --- ## [2020 Chrysler 200 - Sputters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-chrysler-200-sputters/134555)
**Author:** [@cedric11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cedric11)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-chrysler-200-sputters/134555 "2019-02-13T19:13:24Z")
car sputters like it not getting enough gas some times --- ## [1994 Chevrolet Caprice Classic - May be flooded](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevrolet-caprice-classic-may-be-flooded/134557)
**Author:** [@jojo01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jojo01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevrolet-caprice-classic-may-be-flooded/134557 "2019-02-13T19:11:23Z")
my 1994 chevy caprice might be flooded what do I do to get it to start --- ## [Going to rain after windshield replacemen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/going-to-rain-after-windshield-replacemen/134542)
**Author:** [@kjcraig77\_148240](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kjcraig77_148240)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/going-to-rain-after-windshield-replacemen/134542 "2019-02-13T16:33:10Z")
I just replaced my windshield today but stupidly forgot it was going to rain tomorrow. I was told to leave two windows cracked for 48 hours. I would rather not put a garbage bag there do to heavy rains and the risk of … --- ## [Are Mini Coopers reliable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-mini-coopers-reliable/12120)
**Author:** [@Cameron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cameron)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-mini-coopers-reliable/12120 "2019-02-13T15:41:52Z")
My wife is interested in a used mini cooper, but I haven't heard anything related to long-term reliability? --- ## [2018 Subaru Outback - hatch door opens on its own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-outback-hatch-door-opens-on-its-own/134506)
**Author:** [@ChunnongS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChunnongS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-outback-hatch-door-opens-on-its-own/134506 "2019-02-13T15:30:12Z")
Subaru Outback 2018 Touring: found the hatch door opened on its own twice in 3 weeks. It’s parked so nothing happened except it drained battery and a lasting beeping noise when driving it. Called the dealer service and w… --- ## [Civic (Honda 1996 LX) Rust Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-honda-1996-lx-rust-problems/93241)
**Author:** [@Anthropoi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anthropoi)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-honda-1996-lx-rust-problems/93241 "2019-02-13T14:47:38Z")
I have had a 1996 Honda Civic LX, 5-speed for the past 20 years, and if I could keep driving it for another 20+ I would do so happily. Had I never taken it to New England to live with me (I am now back home in Georgia) I… --- ## [Is this 'really' and indication of brake shoe replacement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-really-and-indication-of-brake-shoe-replacement/134483)
**Author:** [@Noelm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noelm)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-really-and-indication-of-brake-shoe-replacement/134483 "2019-02-13T14:45:49Z")
Looks like I am going to discuss drum brakes for a while. 2006 Sentra 1.8S Special Edition After I stop and pull the hand brake, the car goes in either direction (depending on the slope) and feels like it is getting st… --- ## [2001 Honda Civic right brake light is out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-civic-right-brake-light-is-out/134283)
**Author:** [@thedells2\_147869](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thedells2_147869)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 11:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-civic-right-brake-light-is-out/134283 "2019-02-13T11:41:02Z")
Our 2001 honda Civic has the right brake light out. The four way flashers use the same single element bulb, and work fine, so I know the bulb, wiring, socket and ground is fine. Anyone have a clue? --- ## [Engine oil in transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-oil-in-transmission/58027)
**Author:** [@ls1234](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ls1234)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 6:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-oil-in-transmission/58027 "2019-02-13T06:26:33Z")
My daughter, bless her heart, accidentally put three quarts of engine oil in the transmission fluid tube, then drove the car home from work. Is it time to replace, or is there any chance of salvaging the car? Although it… --- ## [2013 Dodge Ram 1500 - Won't let go of the key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-ram-1500-wont-let-go-of-the-key/134423)
**Author:** [@maureenthunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maureenthunder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 5:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-ram-1500-wont-let-go-of-the-key/134423 "2019-02-13T05:35:31Z")
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