# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=680 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 681 --- ## [Manuel shifting problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manuel-shifting-problem/134321)
**Author:** [@Trenton\_Caruthers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trenton_Caruthers)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manuel-shifting-problem/134321 "2019-02-12T01:56:37Z")
Hi, I was recently willed a 1988 Chevy S10 V6 2.8L and it runs great when setting just needs a oil change.The problem with it is that the clutch pedal is as soft as it could possibly be. You still have to push it in to s… --- ## [Mini Cooper R56 P0137 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-r56-p0137-code/133048)
**Author:** [@dbat7\_147249](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dbat7_147249)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-r56-p0137-code/133048 "2019-02-11T23:59:32Z")
I am trying to decide if I have bad oxygen sensors or if something else is my issue. My mpg varies between 20 and 30. Here are a bunch of my engine parameters. Both columns are at idle. The first is after driving an … --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Difficulty starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-silverado-1500-difficulty-starting/133830)
**Author:** [@NoahGoldstein](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NoahGoldstein)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-silverado-1500-difficulty-starting/133830 "2019-02-11T23:57:20Z")
Dear Ray, My 2011 Chevy Silverado 5.3 V-8 Started having trouble starting about a year ago but only when cold. After starting in the cool morning, the rest of the day never has a problem. It does have the remote start f… --- ## [Power steering leak on 2003 Dodge ram 1500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-leak-on-2003-dodge-ram-1500/134438)
**Author:** [@Honda98](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda98)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-leak-on-2003-dodge-ram-1500/134438 "2019-02-11T22:19:50Z")
Every time I turn the wheel a big squeaky sound comes from the engine and it’s also hard to move it. The power steering level is in the middle. What should I do. Thanks. --- ## [Head gasket leaking oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket-leaking-oil/134151)
**Author:** [@Elias\_Hernandez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elias_Hernandez)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket-leaking-oil/134151 "2019-02-11T21:36:50Z")
So i have a 2012 Mercedes Benz C250 1.8 cgi I noticed that my head gasket is leaking oil car is not over heating took or mixing coolant with oil is this a common issue ??? Should I be worried --- ## [01 Civic battery draining (but no apparent parasitic draw)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-civic-battery-draining-but-no-apparent-parasitic-draw/133580)
**Author:** [@chris.angeloni\_147615](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chris.angeloni_147615)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-civic-battery-draining-but-no-apparent-parasitic-draw/133580 "2019-02-11T20:24:27Z")
Driving (or, trying to…) a 5sp manual 2001 Honda Civic. It has had some electrical issues in the recent past, currently has a nearly new battery (~3 months old), and a new alternator less than 1 year old. Lately, the bat… --- ## [2010 Lexus GX 460 - What could it be?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-gx-460-what-could-it-be/134393)
**Author:** [@NwankwoOkereke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NwankwoOkereke)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-gx-460-what-could-it-be/134393 "2019-02-11T20:09:08Z")
Vehicle stopped in motion, and refuse to start again. --- ## [2013 Volkswagen Passat - CEL Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-passat-cel-question/134412)
**Author:** [@JohnFerrier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnFerrier)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-passat-cel-question/134412 "2019-02-11T19:32:02Z")
My Check motor light comes on intermittently. Diagnostic indicated Failed Booster Pressure Sensor. Can I continue driving safely? Replacement estimate $689 --- ## [Valve cover is damaged inside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-cover-is-damaged-inside/134394)
**Author:** [@Noonamee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noonamee)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-cover-is-damaged-inside/134394 "2019-02-11T18:23:36Z")
I replaced the valve cover gasket for the car more than one year ago and now the oil literally flows out from the gasket area above the alternator. It doesn’t flow continuously but once it a while. There’s nothing look… --- ## [1991 Jeep Cherokee - Won't pass smog](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-jeep-cherokee-wont-pass-smog/134405)
**Author:** [@Jeff30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeff30)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-jeep-cherokee-wont-pass-smog/134405 "2019-02-11T18:19:02Z")
Hi all. I have a 1991 Jeep Cheroke Sport. It has 200k miles on it and after proper, general, care, it still starts and runs really good. I recently failed the California Smog Plus because of just past max high NOX re… --- ## [2009 Toyota Camry recalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-recalls/134368)
**Author:** [@susan42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/susan42)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-recalls/134368 "2019-02-11T17:36:18Z")
what recalls are on the 2009 camary SE --- ## [2008 Nissan Altima - Exhaust issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-altima-exhaust-issues/134416)
**Author:** [@Laura26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Laura26)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-altima-exhaust-issues/134416 "2019-02-11T17:35:35Z")
Exhaust coming through my vents and trunk. My back windows actually fog up and I have a headache when I drive it. I drive with my windows all cracked open. Muffler place will it touch it. --- ## [Mobil 1 5W30: Annual Protection Vs Extended Performance Vs Advanced full synthetic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mobil-1-5w30-annual-protection-vs-extended-performance-vs-advanced-full-synthetic/134378)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mobil-1-5w30-annual-protection-vs-extended-performance-vs-advanced-full-synthetic/134378 "2019-02-11T17:20:40Z")
1999 Acura Integra at 135k I have been using Advanced full synthetic 5w30 for a long while - change every 5k - my annual mileage might be around 7k. I noticed that the oil is getting darker towards oil change at 5k - t… --- ## [2018 RAM 2500 - uneven tire wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ram-2500-uneven-tire-wear/134347)
**Author:** [@michael12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michael12)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ram-2500-uneven-tire-wear/134347 "2019-02-11T17:05:17Z")
front tires wear more on outside on 2018 ram 2500 dealer tells me its in spec anyone else had this problem? --- ## [2009 Ford Crown Victoria - Knocks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-crown-victoria-knocks/134410)
**Author:** [@TalonDouglas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TalonDouglas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-crown-victoria-knocks/134410 "2019-02-11T17:04:53Z")
I recently bought a 2009 Ford Crown Vic. After about a week, I decided to accelerate a bit quickly and immediately, the engine began knocking. It seems to be coming from the back of the engine bay, maybe somewhere in the… --- ## [2012 Honda Civic Hybrid - Car coasted to a stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-hybrid-car-coasted-to-a-stop/134398)
**Author:** [@HeatherSolomon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HeatherSolomon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-hybrid-car-coasted-to-a-stop/134398 "2019-02-11T17:01:29Z")
i was driving on the highway and tried to accelerate but nothing happened and slowly the car decelerated until it stopped, but the engine was running just pressing the gas did nothing. I turned the car off and turned it … --- ## [2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD won't start right away](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-sierra-2500hd-wont-start-right-away/134384)
**Author:** [@Jim28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim28)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-sierra-2500hd-wont-start-right-away/134384 "2019-02-11T15:39:56Z")
When I try to start my truck, often the engine does not crank and the truck makes a noise which sounds exactly like static noise on an untuned radio. Ultimately the truck will start, but I have to make anywhere from 2 t… --- ## [Sell/Repair Honda Civic Hybrid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sell-repair-honda-civic-hybrid/133419)
**Author:** [@oen.armstrong\_147518](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oen.armstrong_147518)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sell-repair-honda-civic-hybrid/133419 "2019-02-11T14:52:34Z")
Bought it new in 2007 and now has over 200k. Having vibration issues and very serious problems going up hills with extra passengers, coming to a complete stop and can’t even get up the hill in reverse, potentially dange… --- ## [Dodge Durango whistle sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-durango-whistle-sound/134102)
**Author:** [@ToddSiefert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ToddSiefert)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-durango-whistle-sound/134102 "2019-02-11T13:44:10Z")
I have a 2014 Dodge Durango that also whistles/makes odd noises on the passenger side when the air is on. I believe it is the blower motor fan but curious if anyone else has had this issue and what the costs could be? Th… --- ## [Electric steering noise when turning in one direction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-steering-noise-when-turning-in-one-direction/134363)
**Author:** [@ranger.alpha007\_148132](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ranger.alpha007_148132)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-steering-noise-when-turning-in-one-direction/134363 "2019-02-11T13:34:41Z")
I recently bought a 2012 Buick Verano. The steering works fine, however at low speed, I hear a small noise when I turn left, there is no noise when I turn right. This only happens after I drive the car for some time, th… --- ## [2011 Jeep Liberty Sunroof leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-liberty-sunroof-leaks/134386)
**Author:** [@Rahn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rahn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-liberty-sunroof-leaks/134386 "2019-02-11T13:32:41Z")
I have a 2011 Liberty also with a sunroof leak…can you advise of the ongoing problem…and how to get involved in class action suit. Thank you, K. --- ## [Hyundai Sonata 2015](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-sonata-2015/134400)
**Author:** [@rsilver770\_148161](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rsilver770_148161)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-sonata-2015/134400 "2019-02-11T13:29:40Z")
Hi all, Having RPM issues with my cars. Sometimes it works just fine (usually after sitting overnight). When I drive in the morning for the first few minutes works fine then RPM won’t rev more than 2000 rpm. When I tur… --- ## [2009 Toyota Corolla - oil level is falling without a leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-corolla-oil-level-is-falling-without-a-leak/134289)
**Author:** [@MansoorAbbas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MansoorAbbas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-corolla-oil-level-is-falling-without-a-leak/134289 "2019-02-11T12:20:35Z")
My car is reducing oil level . There is no leakage anywhere in engine and no smoke in exhaust. Using SM grade engine oil. Car milage is 60,000km only. Suggest me the right grade oil for my car. Its corolla 2009. --- ## [Squeal when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeal-when-accelerating/134262)
**Author:** [@rb12g16\_148066](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rb12g16_148066)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 9:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeal-when-accelerating/134262 "2019-02-11T09:56:42Z")
Hi all, I couldn’t find an already open topic that was a similar situation hence the new thread, apologies if its in the wrong place. My car makes a squeal whenever I accelerate, I assumed it to be the fan belt (70,000 … --- ## [2017 Honda Ridgeline #1546793016](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-ridgeline-1546793016/132103)
**Author:** [@CMiller35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CMiller35)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 8:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-ridgeline-1546793016/132103 "2019-02-11T08:10:33Z")
How do I turn off the voice portal? I do not own a smartphone or any connection device. I thought I turned off everything I could but the voice portal keeps popping up asking for commands. It is making me crazy!!! --- ## [Car problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-problem/134309)
**Author:** [@K\_Smith34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/K_Smith34)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-problem/134309 "2019-02-11T03:35:14Z")
Ok so I have a 2006 Dodge charger with a 2.7L engine. The car only has about 140,000miles on it. I drove the car every day since I bout it without any problems for about 7 months or 25,000 miles. All of a sudden I was dr… --- ## [When an owner gives up on a car, what happens to it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-an-owner-gives-up-on-a-car-what-happens-to-it/133455)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-an-owner-gives-up-on-a-car-what-happens-to-it/133455 "2019-02-11T03:10:59Z")
Say a hybrid’s battery is shot, and it’s gonna cost $4000 to fix it. The owner’s not gonna pay that much so calls up the junkyard and has it towed a way, right? But what usually happens after that? Does the junkyard … --- ## [Jaguar XJ8 hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-xj8-hesitation/126312)
**Author:** [@TERRYSCAMPBELL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TERRYSCAMPBELL)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-xj8-hesitation/126312 "2019-02-11T02:11:56Z")
my 2004 jaguar xj8 hesitation bad under load with no codes. At or between 1 and 2 on flat road. i replaced the following…intake manifold gaskets, all vacuum hose,the round 3 inch plastic pvc, all 8 plugs and coils, both … --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Cruze - radio cut off but fuses are good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-radio-cut-off-but-fuses-are-good/134333)
**Author:** [@KimDenkins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KimDenkins)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-radio-cut-off-but-fuses-are-good/134333 "2019-02-11T02:10:23Z")
My radio just cut off and the screen went black, will not come back on. I checked all the fuses they are fine. what caused this? --- ## [2005 Dodge Dakota - unexplained battery draw](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-dakota-unexplained-battery-draw/134161)
**Author:** [@SteveWhitham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveWhitham)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-dakota-unexplained-battery-draw/134161 "2019-02-11T02:07:44Z")
My new battery in my 05 Dodge Dakota, V8, 4.7L will not keep charge to start. I’ve taken it to Dodge Dealership service, keeping it for two days and they are still unable to explain the draw on my battery. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=679) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=681)