# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=700 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 701 --- ## [2018 GMC Terrain - New vehicle battery drain - where to start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-gmc-terrain-new-vehicle-battery-drain-where-to-start/132600)
**Author:** [@chuck41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chuck41)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 10:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-gmc-terrain-new-vehicle-battery-drain-where-to-start/132600 "2019-01-16T10:55:11Z")
Major issues w/electrical system…battery drain --- ## [Passenger Side Airbag Dash Cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-side-airbag-dash-cover/132690)
**Author:** [@PipeTelle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PipeTelle)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 10:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-side-airbag-dash-cover/132690 "2019-01-16T10:14:53Z")
Purchased new Ford Escape five years ago. Except for basic maintenance every few months at the dealer, I’ve had five years of problem free driving. Yes, I like this SUV! I realize the attached image is blurry, but y… --- ## [Air getting in brakes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-getting-in-brakes/130763)
**Author:** [@Jackson\_Touchstone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jackson_Touchstone)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 9:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-getting-in-brakes/130763 "2019-01-16T09:49:57Z")
I drive a 98 dodge dakota and my brakes are rock solid when i first tap them, then they sink to the floor. We bled the master cylinder and calipers and it fixed it for a little while and then it went back to the way it w… --- ## [Park Avenue Bad CAT? EGR?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/park-avenue-bad-cat-egr/132397)
**Author:** [@technocyborg12\_146861](https://community.cartalk.com/u/technocyborg12_146861)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 6:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/park-avenue-bad-cat-egr/132397 "2019-01-16T06:27:01Z")
I have an '01 Park Ave that recently hit the 220k milestone. On my way home from work yesterday, I was feeling random hesitation, as on the way to work and to lunch. The car died, and now it won’t start. A bit of backsto… --- ## [Looking for a Repair Manual for a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-repair-manual-for-a-2004-chrysler-pacifica/132735)
**Author:** [@theminx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theminx)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 5:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-repair-manual-for-a-2004-chrysler-pacifica/132735 "2019-01-16T05:36:59Z")
I try to do as much on my car myself as I can. I had always purchased Haynes Manuals because of all the photographs. However, there isn’t one for my 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. Can anyone here recommend another publisher … --- ## [2009 Nissan Murano - reasonable reseal estimates?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-murano-reasonable-reseal-estimates/132732)
**Author:** [@Cougill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cougill)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 4:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-murano-reasonable-reseal-estimates/132732 "2019-01-16T04:13:17Z")
My dealership says I need a transfer case reseal at cost of $1,518.30 and oil pan reseal at $199.71. Is this reasonable? mileage is 117,000. I am a 77 yr old granny and have driven it carefully and always done maintenan… --- ## [2011 Honda Pilot - bouncy rear end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-pilot-bouncy-rear-end/132724)
**Author:** [@WENDY34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WENDY34)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-pilot-bouncy-rear-end/132724 "2019-01-16T02:02:15Z")
I have a 2011 Honda pilot ex-l and my rear end is very bouncy on the roads has all new tires and when we hit a bump it feels as my rear is sliding on the road any ideas ??? --- ## [My Tranny is "Jerking Me Around!"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-tranny-is-jerking-me-around/128049)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-tranny-is-jerking-me-around/128049 "2019-01-15T23:01:20Z")
I can’t get the dropdown menus for selecting vehicle make and vehicle model to work for me here, but I recently had the automatic transmission in my 2000 Buick Century 3.1 Liter replaced with a used one with~80k miles, … --- ## [2008 Toyota Camry - replace conventional with synthetic oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-replace-conventional-with-synthetic-oil/132630)
**Author:** [@tompoe1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tompoe1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-replace-conventional-with-synthetic-oil/132630 "2019-01-15T22:49:33Z")
synthetic oil to replace conventional oil? --- ## [Stripped oil pan plug hole in 1993 Chrysler PT Cruiser](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-oil-pan-plug-hole-in-1993-chrysler-pt-cruiser/132603)
**Author:** [@DaleOtto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaleOtto)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-oil-pan-plug-hole-in-1993-chrysler-pt-cruiser/132603 "2019-01-15T22:40:35Z")
IS stripping of oil pan plug hole caused by dealer negligence or could there be a manufacturer defect? --- ## [2005 Pontiac Bonneville - voltage meter reads high](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-bonneville-voltage-meter-reads-high/132682)
**Author:** [@EricB17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EricB17)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-bonneville-voltage-meter-reads-high/132682 "2019-01-15T20:57:40Z")
My voltage meter on the dash is reading 15-15.5 volts when running (pretty far to the right of the 14V the gauge has as the middle). Just replaced the alternator and the problem remains. I’m afraid it’ll blow out my ligh… --- ## [2013 Ford Mustang sputters at slow speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-mustang-sputters-at-slow-speed/132707)
**Author:** [@Joseph45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph45)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-mustang-sputters-at-slow-speed/132707 "2019-01-15T19:42:34Z")
Car at slow speed starts spitting and sputtering . I have to turn car off and restart it …what could it be ? --- ## [2004 Mazda Mazda3- brake pads changed design?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda-mazda3-brake-pads-changed-design/132478)
**Author:** [@Lee24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lee24)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda-mazda3-brake-pads-changed-design/132478 "2019-01-15T19:19:26Z")
Needed to replace rear brake pads on car and the design has changed. No spring on side, springs are on flat side of pad. Are these safe to use? Will they stay in place? Thanks in advance for any advice. --- ## [Changing baffles in thermal reactors - 1976 BMW 530](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-baffles-in-thermal-reactors-1976-bmw-530/132654)
**Author:** [@GaryLinsky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryLinsky)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-baffles-in-thermal-reactors-1976-bmw-530/132654 "2019-01-15T16:12:18Z")
anyone ever tried to replace the baffles in the thermal reactors? --- ## [Major Moisture/Fog Problem in Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-moisture-fog-problem-in-car/132659)
**Author:** [@nique2188\_147023](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nique2188_147023)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-moisture-fog-problem-in-car/132659 "2019-01-15T15:56:58Z")
Hello all. Thanks for reading. I’ve recently run into a problem with my car, after it was taken into the shop a bit ago. I live in Ohio, and the weather here is cold. Now that I need my windows defrosted constantly, … --- ## [Car Dont Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dont-start/132662)
**Author:** [@Carl\_Forest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carl_Forest)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dont-start/132662 "2019-01-15T15:52:02Z")
Hyundai Elantra 2007. My car wont start, all lights are flickering and starter is ticking very fast when trying to start the car. some info about the car: -Battery is new. -battery cable are fine/ also ground was bad… --- ## [2014 Honda Civic paint warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-civic-paint-warranty/119538)
**Author:** [@Jones33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jones33)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-civic-paint-warranty/119538 "2019-01-15T15:29:01Z")
is there a warranty on paint peeling on my honda civic --- ## [Toyota new headlights still dim](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-new-headlights-still-dim/132622)
**Author:** [@lakoniku](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lakoniku)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-new-headlights-still-dim/132622 "2019-01-15T14:28:47Z")
I own a Toyota Avensis 2004, my old headlights were dim and I thought it was because of the reflectors. Today I installed new headlights xenon but still doesn’t seem to have solved the problem. The bulbs are 35w, do I … --- ## [2005 Corolla bad vibration taking off from green](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-corolla-bad-vibration-taking-off-from-green/132649)
**Author:** [@77indianaJones\_147018](https://community.cartalk.com/u/77indianaJones_147018)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-corolla-bad-vibration-taking-off-from-green/132649 "2019-01-15T14:27:32Z")
Hello, I can’t quite figure this one out. Not ready to start making car payments again… 2005 Corolla with almost 200,000 miles. Take off from the light and if we go easy it’s normal but if we give it gas (you know, n… --- ## [2012 Dodge Journey Transmission Leak and Rod(?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-journey-transmission-leak-and-rod/132645)
**Author:** [@Nevetz10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevetz10)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-journey-transmission-leak-and-rod/132645 "2019-01-15T13:24:52Z")
My wife texted me and said she heard something dragging the ground. She saw pink fluid on the ground. I went to check and a U-rod type part (yea, not a car guy) was hanging down underneath the radiator area. And transmi… --- ## [Added wrong liquid to coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/added-wrong-liquid-to-coolant/132361)
**Author:** [@Tim\_Leib](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tim_Leib)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 11:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/added-wrong-liquid-to-coolant/132361 "2019-01-15T11:26:29Z")
Windsheild washer fluid was added to my coolant by accident. It’s been about two days. What is my best option --- ## [Spark plugs blackened](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plugs-blackened/132376)
**Author:** [@ray44benoit\_145408](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ray44benoit_145408)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 11:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plugs-blackened/132376 "2019-01-15T11:19:25Z")
Toyota corolla with 152,000 miles, had new spark plugs at 141,000 miles. Dealer says spark plugs are black and should be replaced. To replace spark plugs after only 11,000 miles seems wrong. There must be something cau… --- ## [Mazda 3 2006 Rear Piston Brake Pad Change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-2006-rear-piston-brake-pad-change/45770)
**Author:** [@Mali\_Fakin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mali_Fakin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 8:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-2006-rear-piston-brake-pad-change/45770 "2019-01-15T08:13:02Z")
I'm changing the pads on the rear brakes on my 2006 Mazda 3 (2.3L). I am having a hard time retracting the piston. The parking brake is off and I took the cap of the brake reservoir. I bruised my hands trying to use p… --- ## [2019 Elantra Limited Shudders periodically when idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-elantra-limited-shudders-periodically-when-idling/132666)
**Author:** [@jeffadamson\_147028](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffadamson_147028)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-elantra-limited-shudders-periodically-when-idling/132666 "2019-01-15T05:07:20Z")
My 2019 Elantra Limited will do a shudder that you can feel in your seat while idling. It’s only 2 months old, it’s been doing it for a little over a month and wanted to see if anyone had ideas or experienced this and it… --- ## [2017 Forester needs rear wheel bearings - is this common for Subarus?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-forester-needs-rear-wheel-bearings-is-this-common-for-subarus/132436)
**Author:** [@KarenStern](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KarenStern)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-forester-needs-rear-wheel-bearings-is-this-common-for-subarus/132436 "2019-01-15T04:43:00Z")
I need rear wheel bearings at 49,000 miles and mechanic said it’s common with Subaru in general. Is this true? --- ## [Defrost Doesn't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defrost-doesnt-work/132676)
**Author:** [@Amador\_Loera](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amador_Loera)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defrost-doesnt-work/132676 "2019-01-15T03:11:24Z")
The defrost on my 07 honda accord SE isn’t working nor are the feet warmer, but the front facing vent do work. When i asked a buddy of mine he said it was the actuators under my glove department, but there are two, one o… --- ## [Oil change interval for low mileage 2017 Honda CR-V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-interval-for-low-mileage-2017-honda-cr-v/132634)
**Author:** [@Nicholas40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nicholas40)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2019, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-interval-for-low-mileage-2017-honda-cr-v/132634 "2019-01-14T23:24:42Z")
Put synthetic oil in Sep 2018 - Oil good for 1 year or 20 K mi. Seldom drive car (2600 mi) now. Change oil when? Buddy says 2 years at most. What say you? --- ## [Battery problems 2003 jeep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-problems-2003-jeep/132615)
**Author:** [@Tim\_Leib](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tim_Leib)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2019, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-problems-2003-jeep/132615 "2019-01-14T22:37:32Z")
While I’m driving my battery gauge has been slowly going down. It dosent start going down until I’ve already drive more then a half hour. But it’s been getting in the red lately. Is this an alternator? --- ## [2012 Toyota Sienna Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-sienna-starting/132621)
**Author:** [@Bernardobenigni\_147002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bernardobenigni_147002)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2019, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-sienna-starting/132621 "2019-01-14T22:21:55Z")
I really hope someone will be able to provide some insight. 2012 base sienna. 2 months ago I was left stranded bc she wouldn’t start. Starting the car I would get a single click noise and then nothing. I ended up replaci… --- ## [2005 Mazda Tribute 3.0L warm start stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-tribute-3-0l-warm-start-stalling/132652)
**Author:** [@14skeatley\_147021](https://community.cartalk.com/u/14skeatley_147021)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2019, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-tribute-3-0l-warm-start-stalling/132652 "2019-01-14T21:50:19Z")
Hi there, I have a 2005 Mazda Tribute 3.0L and it’s been stalling out after warm starts. When performing a cold start, the car works fine, but after the car has been running at least 15-20 minutes, if the car is shut of… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=699) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=701)