# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=695 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 696 --- ## [2019 Subaru Crosstrek ok for long drives?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-crosstrek-ok-for-long-drives/132937)
**Author:** [@TimothyAber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimothyAber)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-crosstrek-ok-for-long-drives/132937 "2019-01-22T23:43:42Z")
Is it OK to drive my brand new Subaru Crostrek long distance?(750 mile round trip) It has about 150 miles on it. --- ## [Change trans fluid in 2012 Toyota Sienna?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-trans-fluid-in-2012-toyota-sienna/133125)
**Author:** [@BobMcDowell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobMcDowell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-trans-fluid-in-2012-toyota-sienna/133125 "2019-01-22T23:01:43Z")
We recently abandoned the idea of being snow birds and became frogs, moving to the Villages, FL area. I started taking the Villages newspaper and was surprised to find Car Talk weekly. That took me back many, many year… --- ## [Replacing Rear Light Bulbs 2009 Vibe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-rear-light-bulbs-2009-vibe/131222)
**Author:** [@seebear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seebear)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-rear-light-bulbs-2009-vibe/131222 "2019-01-22T20:05:12Z")
The drop down buttons are not working for me, at this time; well, Firefox comes with an excellent feature, no response at times. Ugh! I was informed that the driver’s side brake light was out on my car, so I purchased t… --- ## [Nissan Altima tire/brake noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-altima-tire-brake-noise/133093)
**Author:** [@MJKJHKC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MJKJHKC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-altima-tire-brake-noise/133093 "2019-01-22T19:47:45Z")
2016 Nissan Altima - we bought it in June. It is high mileage, 60k. Last few days leaving work I’ve heard a low metal noise from the back right tire, it’s there driving but worse braking. The sound goes away when you co… --- ## [2017 Kia Optima - new sensor after recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-optima-new-sensor-after-recall/132942)
**Author:** [@Ray36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray36)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-optima-new-sensor-after-recall/132942 "2019-01-22T19:13:38Z")
I lease an 2017 Optima with less than 15000 miles that has a recall due to a faulty engine part. About a month ago they installed a sencer that is supposed to alert the driver and slow the engine down so you have time to… --- ## [Going away for a month - will my battery be ok? (2016 Buick Encore)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/going-away-for-a-month-will-my-battery-be-ok-2016-buick-encore/133060)
**Author:** [@JRK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JRK)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/going-away-for-a-month-will-my-battery-be-ok-2016-buick-encore/133060 "2019-01-22T17:49:56Z")
I’m going away for the month of February, my car will be parked outdoors & it’s cold here. Should I disconnect my battery or do anything else to be sure it starts when I return? --- ## [2008 Subaru Impreza hatchback with flopity back wiper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-impreza-hatchback-with-flopity-back-wiper/133110)
**Author:** [@beerbaron03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beerbaron03)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-impreza-hatchback-with-flopity-back-wiper/133110 "2019-01-22T17:48:43Z")
2008 Suburu Impreza hatchback with the little wiper on the back window. Being in Colorado, the little wiper gets a lot of work this time of year with ice/snow. Recently I started driving before clearing the back window… --- ## [Will a car run with the air cleaner off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-a-car-run-with-the-air-cleaner-off/99893)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-a-car-run-with-the-air-cleaner-off/99893 "2019-01-22T17:40:39Z")
I took the air cleaner completely off in order to get better access to the carburetor but I had to give it so much gas to keep from dying that I had to give that tactic up. Is this normal? It wouldn't surprise me. --- ## [2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Moves when parked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-grand-cherokee-moves-when-parked/132996)
**Author:** [@chris20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chris20)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-grand-cherokee-moves-when-parked/132996 "2019-01-22T16:55:37Z")
does anyone have an issue with 2015 jeep grand cherokee sliding out of driveway Car is parked, engine off and parking brake engaged, parked on slight incline after very light snow and car will just slide out into middle… --- ## [2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Half metric](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-grand-cherokee-half-metric/133114)
**Author:** [@Jeff05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeff05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-grand-cherokee-half-metric/133114 "2019-01-22T16:37:15Z")
I just bought this brand new left over 2017. The trip odometer says the mileage in MpH, but the estimated gas mileage is in Kilometers. It won’t reset to mph? --- ## [2010 Honda CR-V - What tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-cr-v-what-tires/133096)
**Author:** [@Lucy55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lucy55)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-cr-v-what-tires/133096 "2019-01-22T16:32:13Z")
I have a 2010 Honda CRV. What are the best tires for this vehicle? Our whole family has used Michelin tires for years however, they seem to be not as reliable. We could use some helpful information. Thank you. --- ## [Getting Played by mechanic over Starter/Alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-played-by-mechanic-over-starter-alternator/133045)
**Author:** [@Jeremy\_Braud](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremy_Braud)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-played-by-mechanic-over-starter-alternator/133045 "2019-01-22T15:25:05Z")
Hello. I have a 2015 350 GLK that has had problems starting or dying on my in the middle of the road. Frequently the car would come on but not start. Sometimes it would not move from park to neutral. The first time I too… --- ## [2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Downshifts more now](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-pt-cruiser-downshifts-more-now/133098)
**Author:** [@Neal13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Neal13)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-pt-cruiser-downshifts-more-now/133098 "2019-01-22T14:51:09Z")
I’ll be driving on the freeway at 60mph going up a slight hill, and the car downshifts out of over drive. It never used to do this. Do I need a transmission rebuild? --- ## [Misfire mystery - 2005 Subaru Impreza Sedan WRX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-mystery-2005-subaru-impreza-sedan-wrx/133058)
**Author:** [@MattGlaza](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MattGlaza)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 12:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-mystery-2005-subaru-impreza-sedan-wrx/133058 "2019-01-22T12:11:48Z")
My car has a misfire on cylinders 3 and 4. I’ve replaced the ignition coils which didn’t work, but when I swapped the injectors on the 3rd and 1st cylinder the misfire jumped to the 1st and second cylinder. Surely this i… --- ## [2005 GMC Yukon XL - tough to steer at slow speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-yukon-xl-tough-to-steer-at-slow-speed/133023)
**Author:** [@EllenCreagh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EllenCreagh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 10:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-yukon-xl-tough-to-steer-at-slow-speed/133023 "2019-01-22T10:54:23Z")
When I turn right at very slow or no speed, I can hardly turn the steering wheel as if the power steering was nonexistent. after just a small acceleration, it’s fine. Turning left is no problem. 2005 Yukon XL 4 WD’ --- ## [2002 Chevrolet Cavalier - Rod knock?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-cavalier-rod-knock/133075)
**Author:** [@Loretta11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Loretta11)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 10:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-cavalier-rod-knock/133075 "2019-01-22T10:13:30Z")
So I have a 2002 Chev caviller my starter went out so I replaced it my son was going to drive it home he went about 30 miles the car just died on side the road an wouldn’t start back up so the next morning I went down ju… --- ## [Saab 9-5 2001: hard to diagnose occasional failure to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-5-2001-hard-to-diagnose-occasional-failure-to-start/90383)
**Author:** [@flyerguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flyerguy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 8:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-5-2001-hard-to-diagnose-occasional-failure-to-start/90383 "2019-01-22T08:17:02Z")
I have a 2001 9-5 that has exhibited a problem for maybe two or three years now: It sometimes fails to start (won't even crank) after a short drive and sitting for about an hour. I drive to a pool almost every morning,… --- ## [2011 Dodge Caravan - testing tire sensors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-caravan-testing-tire-sensors/133081)
**Author:** [@Richard04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richard04)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 6:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-caravan-testing-tire-sensors/133081 "2019-01-22T06:58:04Z")
How do I determine if my vehicle has a bad “low tire” sensor, as all the tires are pressures are as they should be? --- ## [2016 Ford Explorer emissions in the cab](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-emissions-in-the-cab/121501)
**Author:** [@PATRICIADEAL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PATRICIADEAL)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 4:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-emissions-in-the-cab/121501 "2019-01-22T04:31:58Z")
we are plagued with emmissions in our cab when we accelerate to the freeway etc…we have had it to the Ford Service Department 5 times and it is still an issue…They now have contacted Ford Techs and will have a meeting so… --- ## [2003 Honda Civic Won’t start after filling up gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-civic-won-t-start-after-filling-up-gas/133083)
**Author:** [@John37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John37)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-civic-won-t-start-after-filling-up-gas/133083 "2019-01-22T01:01:39Z")
Car won’t start after fill up gas,try at least 5 time and hold gas padle …runing fast for a while then everything ok.and statrt everytime.It happen whenever I fill gas. --- ## [Intense Vibration and Clunking in 1987 Mazda Rx7](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intense-vibration-and-clunking-in-1987-mazda-rx7/132979)
**Author:** [@Laszlo\_Chall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Laszlo_Chall)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intense-vibration-and-clunking-in-1987-mazda-rx7/132979 "2019-01-22T03:58:35Z")
For the few months I’ve owned this car it’s had a bad vibration problem. I thought it was just the motor mounts until recently, since replacing them did nothing to help. The vibrations usually only occur in gear when som… --- ## [2009 Nissan Pathfinder - Reliable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-pathfinder-reliable/133069)
**Author:** [@Nate51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nate51)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-pathfinder-reliable/133069 "2019-01-22T02:36:34Z")
How reliable is this vehicle, I’m looking at one that is well over 100k miles. I want to know if it will still have life left after that. The vehicle is in great mechanical and physical shape. --- ## [1986 Toyota Pickup - Stumped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-toyota-pickup-stumped/133066)
**Author:** [@jarl111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jarl111)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-toyota-pickup-stumped/133066 "2019-01-21T23:55:33Z")
Just replaced the timing chain. Guides were broken. Before this, I was having trouble with my ignition timing. I have the 22R sohc, carbureated. I have good engine vacuum and ported vacuum to the distributor. Above … --- ## [2018 Honda Accord Sdn - Let me in!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-accord-sdn-let-me-in/132982)
**Author:** [@Jenny46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jenny46)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-accord-sdn-let-me-in/132982 "2019-01-21T23:53:13Z")
Anyone else have problems with the key fob or door locks? I’ve had to use the actual key to get into the car several times, as the key fob doesn’t always unlock the car. Recently, there was an incident where the front … --- ## [2000 Isuzu Rodeo Timin Belt Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-isuzu-rodeo-timin-belt-replacement/133072)
**Author:** [@DragonRegalWho](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DragonRegalWho)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-isuzu-rodeo-timin-belt-replacement/133072 "2019-01-21T23:30:24Z")
I have a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo that I noticed the water pump was leaking on. I bought the new water pump and installed it and a new timing belt. All the timing marks lined up just like the repair manual said. When I finished … --- ## [2002 Volvo XC70 - Keep or replace?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volvo-xc70-keep-or-replace/132839)
**Author:** [@Susan51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Susan51)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volvo-xc70-keep-or-replace/132839 "2019-01-21T23:21:33Z")
Is it worth replacing the transmission on a 2002 XC Wagon that is in great shape otherwise? Leather, sunroof? Single Mom with not a lot of money. Bought for 4,500 - two doctors owned it prior. 150,000 miles --- ## [2008 Dodge Caravan Stalls when put into Drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-caravan-stalls-when-put-into-drive/101313)
**Author:** [@mitch.christy65](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mitch.christy65)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-caravan-stalls-when-put-into-drive/101313 "2019-01-21T22:45:24Z")
My Grand Caravan is an SXT model with 4.0L V6 and 6-speed transmission. Vehicle starts fine and all is fine when I put it into reverse, however, when put into Drive, the engine stalls (as if someone turned the ignition … --- ## [2014 Dodge Journey - Is something missing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-journey-is-something-missing/133065)
**Author:** [@yvonne22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yvonne22)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-journey-is-something-missing/133065 "2019-01-21T21:55:21Z")
Did the 2014 Dodge Journey SE come standard with an undercar shield? When I look at my engine, I can see the ground, there is no “plastic shield” protecting it. They told me it does not come with one. Trying to see if th… --- ## [Tesla or Maserati?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-or-maserati/132430)
**Author:** [@LegendaryZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LegendaryZ)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-or-maserati/132430 "2019-01-21T21:47:51Z")
Hi, I’m currently in need of opinions on which car I should get. Either a Maserati Ghibli 2015 S Q4 (Around 20-30k Miles on it) or a 2014 Tesla Model S P 60 or 85 (Around 50k Miles on it) Both cars are in the same price … --- ## [2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class memory loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-benz-c-class-memory-loss/133039)
**Author:** [@Thomas451](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thomas451)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-benz-c-class-memory-loss/133039 "2019-01-21T20:35:35Z")
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