# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=716 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 717 --- ## [2006 Kia Amanti - Sat 6 months -now this](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-amanti-sat-6-months-now-this/131132)
**Author:** [@donaldschaefer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/donaldschaefer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-amanti-sat-6-months-now-this/131132 "2018-12-20T16:52:35Z")
no acceleration car was sitting 6 months jumped to start enigine wont revonly goes about 20 mph, --- ## [2002 Toyota Prius - Death moan?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-prius-death-moan/131130)
**Author:** [@ValerieAckermann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ValerieAckermann)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-prius-death-moan/131130 "2018-12-20T16:29:14Z")
My beloved 16 year old Prius is making a low pitched moan when decelerating or braking. It is not just when braking, it is whenever the car is slowing down. It also seems to be using more of its electric side rather than… --- ## [2016 Volkswagen Jetta - End of lease decision](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volkswagen-jetta-end-of-lease-decision/131121)
**Author:** [@Elliott15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elliott15)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volkswagen-jetta-end-of-lease-decision/131121 "2018-12-20T16:25:43Z")
We have a Volkswagen 20016 with a lease to end in the fall 2019. It has just 22,000 miles. Being in our 70’s should we release another, buy it outright. What are the benfites of either or both. Besides new battery and ne… --- ## [2001 Mazda B2600 - What tire pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-b2600-what-tire-pressure/131110)
**Author:** [@Sydney06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sydney06)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-b2600-what-tire-pressure/131110 "2018-12-20T16:14:13Z")
I want to know the tyre pressure of my car, am not sure. --- ## [Those high intensity head light bulbs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/those-high-intensity-head-light-bulbs/131152)
**Author:** [@lesabre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lesabre)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/those-high-intensity-head-light-bulbs/131152 "2018-12-20T14:40:43Z")
any one ever have a car bought used and those expensive fan cooled bulbs for headlights one blew out very expensive with a little black box next to the bulb connector— how would I convert it hack to a regular bu… --- ## [Could my car be totaled?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-my-car-be-totaled/131143)
**Author:** [@Marquise\_Lawson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marquise_Lawson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-my-car-be-totaled/131143 "2018-12-20T14:31:08Z")
The right head light is competely destroyed, and a lot of parts fell out. My insurance will cover accidents for a $500 deductible, but is it possible that it may be totaled? I am praying this is something they can cover. … --- ## [2007 Nissan Xterra - Trans tune up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-xterra-trans-tune-up/131156)
**Author:** [@JimPeck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimPeck)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-xterra-trans-tune-up/131156 "2018-12-20T12:48:52Z")
What is the average price of a transmission tune up --- ## [2015 Honda CRV - Heat/air conditioning works intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-crv-heat-air-conditioning-works-intermittently/131138)
**Author:** [@ODBonin\_146031](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ODBonin_146031)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 6:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-crv-heat-air-conditioning-works-intermittently/131138 "2018-12-20T06:07:35Z")
Hi-- my 2015 Honda CRV with 28K miles is having the AC and heat work intermittently. Sometimes no air will come out at all and sometimes everything works perfectly. I was given an expensive quote to replace the AC conden… --- ## [2003 Buick LeSabre squeaking noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-lesabre-squeaking-noise/57999)
**Author:** [@powerdud1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/powerdud1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 5:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-lesabre-squeaking-noise/57999 "2018-12-20T05:45:38Z")
Hi guys,love the show, hope you can help. My big 2003 Buick LeSaber has a squeaking noise when it goes over dips in the road. I was planning on keeping the car for a couple more years, but this squeaking is causing my w… --- ## [Amazon Motor Oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amazon-motor-oil/131049)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 5:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amazon-motor-oil/131049 "2018-12-20T05:18:44Z")
Definitely a game-changer… --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Burning chemicals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-silverado-1500-burning-chemicals/131142)
**Author:** [@lawrencetudor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lawrencetudor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-silverado-1500-burning-chemicals/131142 "2018-12-20T04:04:57Z")
I too have a burned chemical smell in the cabin of my 04 Silverado (226000 miles), it began about two months ago. I can hardly stand to drive it. At first I thought the blower was picking up exhaust under the hood, bu… --- ## [2006 Torrent Cycling Revs at Stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-torrent-cycling-revs-at-stop/131088)
**Author:** [@Ben-Zaleschuk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben-Zaleschuk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-torrent-cycling-revs-at-stop/131088 "2018-12-20T03:59:08Z")
Hi guys, I have a 2006 Pontiac Torrent and I have been having a couple issues. Whenever I come to a stop it seems to cycle from low revs(about 500) to high(1,000) every couple seconds. I have also noticed that when I st… --- ## [How many miles do I need to drive to get the Catalyst monitor ready for smog test?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-miles-do-i-need-to-drive-to-get-the-catalyst-monitor-ready-for-smog-test/76027)
**Author:** [@GreenLover2012](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GreenLover2012)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-miles-do-i-need-to-drive-to-get-the-catalyst-monitor-ready-for-smog-test/76027 "2018-12-20T03:56:53Z")
My car\<1997, Toyota, Corolla\> failed smog test a month ago and an auto repair shop did fixing and cost me $550. And I went to the smog test only center again, but I was told to drive 100 miles to get car ready for the t… --- ## [Trans problem - 2008 Kia Sedona](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-problem-2008-kia-sedona/131029)
**Author:** [@JoyceBradway](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoyceBradway)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-problem-2008-kia-sedona/131029 "2018-12-20T03:51:51Z")
does anyone know why the car would surge and rev high so badly that took qt of oil to get home and then burnt smell and now black transmission fluid and codes for bad transmission --- ## [2013 Hyundai Sonata - Codes and sluggish](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-sonata-codes-and-sluggish/131147)
**Author:** [@Chris21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris21)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-sonata-codes-and-sluggish/131147 "2018-12-20T03:42:46Z")
My 2013 sonata 2.0t has turbo acceleration problems. Every few weeks my check engine light comes on and my car starts to decrease in acceleration. Every so often it works and then it doesn’t. Code: P2562 --- ## [Remote car starter installation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-car-starter-installation/131093)
**Author:** [@ustitan\_142831](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ustitan_142831)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-car-starter-installation/131093 "2018-12-20T03:16:10Z")
Does somebody know how much to install a remote car starter ? or any online resource where to install manually a remoter car starter. --- ## [Condensation in taillights: 2018 Buick Encore](https://community.cartalk.com/t/condensation-in-taillights-2018-buick-encore/131016)
**Author:** [@Rob21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rob21)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/condensation-in-taillights-2018-buick-encore/131016 "2018-12-20T02:55:09Z")
Anyone having condensation up high in the rear tailights? Mine is brand new. Both sides have it. Dealer says its normal for the condensation to be able to escape. Anyone else experiencing this? --- ## [What am I looking at here?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-am-i-looking-at-here/131035)
**Author:** [@kylefox954\_145957](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kylefox954_145957)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-am-i-looking-at-here/131035 "2018-12-20T01:00:38Z")
I have a 2001 Ford Ranger. The truck is very squeaky when it hits bumps. I took some pictures of some ball joints (I think) and some other things. I could obviously tell that some stuff is worn and needs replaced but I a… --- ## [2015 GMC Terrain defrost runs hot or cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-terrain-defrost-runs-hot-or-cold/131101)
**Author:** [@paulmcguire](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paulmcguire)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-terrain-defrost-runs-hot-or-cold/131101 "2018-12-20T00:19:40Z")
Defrost mode is either extreme hot or cold, it will not produce warm or cool air, why? --- ## [2012 GMC Sierra 1500 - Switching oil types](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-sierra-1500-switching-oil-types/131115)
**Author:** [@NicoleCrandall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NicoleCrandall)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-sierra-1500-switching-oil-types/131115 "2018-12-19T23:42:05Z")
Is it a bad idea to switch between synthetic motor oil to standard motor oil and back to synthetic? --- ## [2014 Hyundai Azera - Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-azera-misfire/131134)
**Author:** [@Sal06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sal06)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-azera-misfire/131134 "2018-12-19T23:30:54Z")
I started my car yesterday only to find the check engine was illuminated with engine misfire. I took vehicle to Hyundai dealership only to be informed the following day that the car needed two of the six injectors replac… --- ## [2007 Saturn Ion - No more shifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saturn-ion-no-more-shifting/131127)
**Author:** [@edsavarese](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edsavarese)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saturn-ion-no-more-shifting/131127 "2018-12-19T23:19:16Z")
Saturn has 190000. suddenly it won’t shift anymore. fine last night when I parked it. would not shift today. also speedometer does not work today either. --- ## [Mechanic taking too long? Is it normal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-taking-too-long-is-it-normal/93290)
**Author:** [@Triathlor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triathlor)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-taking-too-long-is-it-normal/93290 "2018-12-19T22:39:31Z")
Hi there fellas... I left my car on a shop for an engine replacement on 4/28/16. I made a call a week later to check on the progress of the repairs. He said he would start working on the car starting on Saturday and t… --- ## [2010 Honda Accord Metal Rattling in Cold Weather/ Oil Light Coming On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-metal-rattling-in-cold-weather-oil-light-coming-on/84186)
**Author:** [@jcamb321](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jcamb321)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-metal-rattling-in-cold-weather-oil-light-coming-on/84186 "2018-12-19T21:06:36Z")
I have a 2010 Honda Accord that is having issues with metal rattling when there is cold weather. I believe the rattling is coming from the heat plates where the exhaust pipe starts. However, I have taken it to the Honda … --- ## [2008 Toyota Avalon high beams blew out twice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-avalon-high-beams-blew-out-twice/130960)
**Author:** [@DavidMayo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidMayo)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-avalon-high-beams-blew-out-twice/130960 "2018-12-19T21:02:53Z")
Hi, I have a 2008 Avalon with only about 84,000 miles on it, so I am hoping to keep it for a few more years. In the summer the high beam bulbs burned out one night as soon as I turned them on. I got new bulbs, then a f… --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Colorado - Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-colorado-codes/131119)
**Author:** [@Darren32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darren32)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-colorado-codes/131119 "2018-12-19T19:46:11Z")
Service engine light came on with code u0401. Used doc #2693877 to diagnose issue. Document states to program modules setting codes and if codes return to replace modules setting code. Reprogrammed ecm, ebcm and transfer… --- ## [2008 Nissan Pickup - Researching problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-pickup-researching-problems/131083)
**Author:** [@Don31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don31)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-pickup-researching-problems/131083 "2018-12-19T19:18:31Z")
I am looking to buy a 2008 2.5 T–L CVT X trail - do they have a problem with the CVT transmission --- ## [Should I leave the solar battery charger plugged in?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-leave-the-solar-battery-charger-plugged-in/64884)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-leave-the-solar-battery-charger-plugged-in/64884 "2018-12-19T19:04:32Z")
I have an '87 Toyota pickup. I drive it a few times a year. To keep the battery charged I plug a solar charger (1.5 watt) into the cigarette lighter socket. It puts out about 22 volts, about 17 of which make it to the… --- ## [2014 Buick Regal - Dead animal odor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-regal-dead-animal-odor/131113)
**Author:** [@DeanSelvig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeanSelvig)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-regal-dead-animal-odor/131113 "2018-12-19T18:24:34Z")
I have a dead animal odor I can’t get rid of. My dealer replaced the cabin air filter and searched inside and outside for a dead animal I went thru a car wash several times. It smells the worst before I start in and t… --- ## [2005 Toyota Camry - Belt or chain?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-belt-or-chain/131117)
**Author:** [@LiamO\_Reilly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LiamO_Reilly)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-belt-or-chain/131117 "2018-12-19T17:23:29Z")
Does my 2005 Toyota Camray with a 4 cyl 2AZ-FE engine have a timing chain? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=715) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=717)