# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=710 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 711 --- ## [Should I fix blown head gasket in 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-fix-blown-head-gasket-in-2006-pontiac-grand-prix/131837)
**Author:** [@ThomasBlack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThomasBlack)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-fix-blown-head-gasket-in-2006-pontiac-grand-prix/131837 "2019-01-02T18:45:44Z")
Blown head gasket on 2006 Grand Prix. Car is in otherwise good shape. Worth fixing or replacing engine? --- ## [2008 Pontiac G5 yellow liquid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g5-yellow-liquid/131842)
**Author:** [@CaciKern](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CaciKern)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g5-yellow-liquid/131842 "2019-01-02T18:40:12Z")
My 2008 Pontiac G5 has yellow liquid/sludge on the oil dipstick and oil cap. It also smells like coolant, not sure what it is. Could my coolant be leaking into my oil? It also sounds like my car is working extra hard whe… --- ## [Is 2014 Buick Regal's electronic tire pressure more accurate than a hand gauge?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-2014-buick-regals-electronic-tire-pressure-more-accurate-than-a-hand-gauge/131826)
**Author:** [@DianeSzabo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DianeSzabo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-2014-buick-regals-electronic-tire-pressure-more-accurate-than-a-hand-gauge/131826 "2019-01-02T18:34:53Z")
My husband and I have a disagreement. Could you please settle this for us? My husband says that the electronic tire pressure monitor readout in the car is not an accurate reading. He said his hand held pressure gage… --- ## [1997 Ford Crown Victoria - Vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-crown-victoria-vibration/131841)
**Author:** [@chad10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chad10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-crown-victoria-vibration/131841 "2019-01-02T18:21:05Z")
vibration from read end --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Colorado - intermittent wobble on front right side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-colorado-intermittent-wobble-on-front-right-side/131832)
**Author:** [@RonBouffard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonBouffard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-colorado-intermittent-wobble-on-front-right-side/131832 "2019-01-02T16:59:55Z")
At highway speeds there’s a shimmer or warble from the front of the truck feels like front right it comes and goes the dealer can’t seem to find the problem --- ## [New PCV Valve Rattling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-pcv-valve-rattling/87569)
**Author:** [@Woogies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Woogies)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-pcv-valve-rattling/87569 "2019-01-02T16:34:02Z")
So I swapped out the PCV valve while changing the oil in my '02 civic and upon driving I noticed a faint rattling/buzzing sound. I only notice it at idle, whether because it goes away when I accelerate or because engine… --- ## [1983 Subaru Legacy slow to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-subaru-legacy-slow-to-start/131797)
**Author:** [@el06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/el06)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-subaru-legacy-slow-to-start/131797 "2019-01-02T16:29:39Z")
i have a 1983 subaru gl wagon 1.8. has 112000 miles. body in good shape. standard. i have to turn the key a number of times before it catches. then will eventually start while pumping it. that is the first problem. the s… --- ## [2011 Subaru Forester oozes water from the exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-forester-oozes-water-from-the-exhaust/131746)
**Author:** [@TendaiAndrewMuketwa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TendaiAndrewMuketwa)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-forester-oozes-water-from-the-exhaust/131746 "2019-01-02T15:52:39Z")
my subaru forester is oozing water from the exhaust and the rafdiator level going down what can it be --- ## [2006 Ford Ranger wipes and washers come on with headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-ranger-wipes-and-washers-come-on-with-headlights/131762)
**Author:** [@ron00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ron00)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-ranger-wipes-and-washers-come-on-with-headlights/131762 "2019-01-02T15:49:13Z")
my wipers and washers come on when headlights turned on, stops after about 1 minute? --- ## [Start-up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/start-up/19641)
**Author:** [@planestrains\_autos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/planestrains_autos)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/start-up/19641 "2019-01-02T12:31:45Z")
1999 Chevy Monte Carlo 3.1L Car will not start! It turns over for about 2 seconds and then NOTHING. All electrical systems seem to work fine. Car won't jump start. Battery charged & tested, starter tests good. Changed ba… --- ## [Throttle body cleaning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throttle-body-cleaning/131422)
**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 10:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throttle-body-cleaning/131422 "2019-01-02T10:40:56Z")
Got an old well running 2001 Ford Taurus. The manufacturer says that throttle body should not be cleaned due to a special coating that is applied to the throttle body from factory. On my car I cleaned it anyway. If it co… --- ## [Automatic transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-issues/131771)
**Author:** [@Malinda\_Guruge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Malinda_Guruge)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 8:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-issues/131771 "2019-01-02T08:41:39Z")
Gear is not changing when car accelerate. RPM is going up. --- ## [John's GMC Radiator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/johns-gmc-radiator/67445)
**Author:** [@Atlanta\_Joe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Atlanta_Joe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/johns-gmc-radiator/67445 "2019-01-02T03:40:32Z")
I was just listening Saturday Aug-27th, when Tom and Ray talked with John in Columbus, Ohio, who had mineral deposits in his radiator on a diesel GMC. Evidently the Ohio Water is very "hard" and mineral laden, which cau… --- ## [2007 Buick Rendezvous battery light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-rendezvous-battery-light/131765)
**Author:** [@BobYoung](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobYoung)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-rendezvous-battery-light/131765 "2019-01-02T03:37:54Z")
The red battery light comes on when the ambient temp is 35 or higher. It only comes on at 50 mph even if the engine shifts down to a lower gear. It does not come on when the ambient temp is lower than 35. Never seems to … --- ## [2017 Toyota RAV4 brake quality](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-brake-quality/119120)
**Author:** [@Alana23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alana23)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-brake-quality/119120 "2019-01-02T01:37:15Z")
I have gone through two sets of brake pads and rotors in 25000 miles now my back pads need to be replaced I think there’s a serious issue with the brakes on the Toyota RAV4 2017 but when you call Toyota corporate they te… --- ## [Should I keep my 2001 Jeep Cherokee?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-keep-my-2001-jeep-cherokee/131803)
**Author:** [@Gwyneth1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gwyneth1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-keep-my-2001-jeep-cherokee/131803 "2019-01-02T01:03:04Z")
I have a jeep with 190,000 miles on it. Is it worth keeping? Should I just get a new engine? Or not… --- ## [Rear Disc Brake Bedding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-disc-brake-bedding/131790)
**Author:** [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2019, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-disc-brake-bedding/131790 "2019-01-01T22:47:59Z")
2013 Equinox Do rear disc brakes have to be bedded like the front, i.e. 5 to 6 moderately hard brakings from 50 to 10 mph, then letting the brakes cool down. Ed B. --- ## [2008 Cobalt Spun Rod Bearing but is Running Again!?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-cobalt-spun-rod-bearing-but-is-running-again/131781)
**Author:** [@a\_webb43\_146450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/a_webb43_146450)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2019, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-cobalt-spun-rod-bearing-but-is-running-again/131781 "2019-01-01T22:18:27Z")
My 2008 Cobalt apparently starting burning oil without my knowledge about a week ago. (I had literally checked the oil a week prior!) Anyhow, it started making a horrible rattling noise, at which time I pulled over. No l… --- ## [2006 Lexus GS 300 - does a sooty tail pipe mean it's running rich?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lexus-gs-300-does-a-sooty-tail-pipe-mean-its-running-rich/131642)
**Author:** [@NeilAutrey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NeilAutrey)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2019, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lexus-gs-300-does-a-sooty-tail-pipe-mean-its-running-rich/131642 "2019-01-01T21:01:15Z")
I recently purchased this car and the tail pipes are black with soot, Doesn’t this mean it is running very rich? There is no smoke and it seems fine otherwise. --- ## [2002 Ford Expedition drains battery but no problem found in shop!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-expedition-drains-battery-but-no-problem-found-in-shop/49413)
**Author:** [@gatorjon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gatorjon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2019, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-expedition-drains-battery-but-no-problem-found-in-shop/49413 "2019-01-01T18:43:42Z")
My daughter has a 2002 Ford Expedition that would not start a few days ago. Her husband removed the battery and had it checked - it was bad and was replaced. The car started and worked fine for 2.5 days. Again, when s… --- ## [2008 Acura MDX torque steering trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-acura-mdx-torque-steering-trouble/131744)
**Author:** [@KenRay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KenRay)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2019, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-acura-mdx-torque-steering-trouble/131744 "2019-01-01T18:24:14Z")
Torque Steering problem when accelerating --- ## [2004 Cadillac CTS won't crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-cadillac-cts-wont-crank/131786)
**Author:** [@Perry31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Perry31)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2019, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-cadillac-cts-wont-crank/131786 "2019-01-01T18:03:40Z")
My car won’t crank, the starter is good, the alternator is good, and the battery is good. What could be the problem? --- ## [2016 Honda Civic infotainment screen freezes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-civic-infotainment-screen-freezes/131774)
**Author:** [@GabbyJessy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GabbyJessy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2019, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-civic-infotainment-screen-freezes/131774 "2019-01-01T13:35:26Z")
My infotainment screen gets stuck on the Honda logo and occasionally blinks to be a green, blue or red screeen. I removed the fuse and put it back but same problem. Tried a hard restart. Any help? --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Cruze oil in the coolant reservoir](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-cruze-oil-in-the-coolant-reservoir/131684)
**Author:** [@SandyEdwards](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SandyEdwards)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2019, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-cruze-oil-in-the-coolant-reservoir/131684 "2019-01-01T12:43:51Z")
Oil in the coolant reservoir why? --- ## [Spark Plug thread broke and stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-thread-broke-and-stuck/131690)
**Author:** [@marksjunkmail0071309\_146395](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marksjunkmail0071309_146395)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2019, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-thread-broke-and-stuck/131690 "2019-01-01T01:26:58Z")
I was replacing spark plugs for first time, didn’t know I needed to use a special “torque wrench” for it. I ended up over tightening my spark plug to the point where the thread broke off the rest of the spark plug and go… --- ## [Car overheated now it wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheated-now-it-wont-start/131698)
**Author:** [@Donnie\_Sanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donnie_Sanders)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2019, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheated-now-it-wont-start/131698 "2019-01-01T00:42:34Z")
I have a 98 honda civic ex and it over heated abd shut off on me. Ive refilled the radiator with 50 50 coolant and water. It will act like its going to start buy just cranks. I was thibking maybe starting fluid --- ## [2016 Volvo V60 - low battery charge message](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volvo-v60-low-battery-charge-message/131756)
**Author:** [@RAYROBERTS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RAYROBERTS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volvo-v60-low-battery-charge-message/131756 "2018-12-31T22:40:15Z")
we got a msg “low battery charge”…has not come back on for the rest of today…any ideas or concerns thanks Ray --- ## [2008 Dodge Durango won't start after parking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-durango-wont-start-after-parking/131749)
**Author:** [@Rosaleeweischedel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rosaleeweischedel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-durango-wont-start-after-parking/131749 "2018-12-31T20:16:14Z")
Dodge Durango 2008 won’t start after being parked --- ## [2007 Chevrolet Colorado - blinking lights on trans buttons](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-colorado-blinking-lights-on-trans-buttons/131739)
**Author:** [@Gammon28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gammon28)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-colorado-blinking-lights-on-trans-buttons/131739 "2018-12-31T17:57:33Z")
Blinking lights on transmison buttons won’t go off might not. Be engaging --- ## [99 cougar won't start, already replaced alot of stuff please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-cougar-wont-start-already-replaced-alot-of-stuff-please-help/131559)
**Author:** [@lukegloverhomes\_146309](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lukegloverhomes_146309)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-cougar-wont-start-already-replaced-alot-of-stuff-please-help/131559 "2018-12-31T15:54:36Z")
I’ve already replaced the fuel pump, fuel rail line, position sensor, starter, battery, fuel filter and position sensors. It still won’t run it cranks fine. I can hear the brand new pump kick on but it just doesn’t want … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=709) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=711)