# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=72 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 73 --- ## [2015 Mazda 5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mazda-5/192698)
**Author:** [@tehpulk\_186742](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tehpulk_186742)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mazda-5/192698 "2023-09-07T01:58:00Z")
Hey Friends! My 17 year old son was driving my parent’s 2015 Mazda 5. He didn’t understand the shifter and drove home on the highway in a low gear. It is a grooved shifter, and there is a gulley you can push the shifter … --- ## [Spark plug change interval on Toyota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-change-interval-on-toyota/88933)
**Author:** [@rocketman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rocketman)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-change-interval-on-toyota/88933 "2023-09-06T23:48:02Z")
My (relatively) new Toyota recommends spark plug change at 120,000 miles. Anybody feel that this is too long? I usually go less than 50k for this service item. Comments? Thanks folks! Rocketman --- ## [Ford Laser Coasting/Deceleration Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-laser-coasting-deceleration-issues/192515)
**Author:** [@kman42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kman42)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-laser-coasting-deceleration-issues/192515 "2023-09-06T23:47:22Z")
I have a 1999 Ford Laser KN 1.6L manual, which I have owned for about 8 years. I’ve kept it up to date with oil, filter and spark plug changes etc. Over the last few months it has started to become a bit jerky when unde… --- ## [2018 Subaru Impreza emits smoke on start-up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-impreza-emits-smoke-on-start-up/192695)
**Author:** [@pine150](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pine150)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-impreza-emits-smoke-on-start-up/192695 "2023-09-06T22:44:23Z")
I have a 2018 Impreza with about 50,000 miles. A few months ago we noticed that the car emitted a puff of smoke when it was first started in the morning (cold engine start), but only after it had been sitting for a coupl… --- ## [Rear bolt adjustment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-bolt-adjustment/192700)
**Author:** [@juancanic\_186744](https://community.cartalk.com/u/juancanic_186744)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-bolt-adjustment/192700 "2023-09-06T17:10:09Z")
Hi everyone, I have a problem with this bolt adjustment (attached pics), but I dont know where I can get for buy it? anyone know where I can get it? my car is a Mazda 5 year 2007, 2.3 --- ## [2022 Kia Telluride - Trim is degrading](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-kia-telluride-trim-is-degrading/192673)
**Author:** [@dominickafroiojr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dominickafroiojr)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-kia-telluride-trim-is-degrading/192673 "2023-09-06T16:05:04Z")
2022 Telluride moldings around the windows on both sides is faded, one and a half years old and Rick Case KIA advised me the molding warranty is for 12 months. Amazing they will not fix this problem on a new vehicle that… --- ## [1991 Mazda B2600 - No power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-mazda-b2600-no-power/192691)
**Author:** [@Walkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Walkin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-mazda-b2600-no-power/192691 "2023-09-06T15:23:23Z")
Just bought a 91 mazda b2600. The owner was upfront about its issues. It has almost no power. You can’t rev the engine driving along. It’ll just faint and gradually go back to like it was. What’s been changed: fuel pump,… --- ## [Strange electrical problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-electrical-problems/192664)
**Author:** [@lordshell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lordshell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-electrical-problems/192664 "2023-09-05T22:37:25Z")
Trying to help a friend figure out what’s going on with her 2014 Jetta S. Here’s the situation in her words: “Epc and traction control light come on randomly. While driving it’ll go between the epc/traction control to … --- ## [2009 Ford Escape Hybrid - Too slow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-hybrid-too-slow/192646)
**Author:** [@Lynn0122](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lynn0122)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-hybrid-too-slow/192646 "2023-09-05T15:00:26Z")
2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. Slow to pick up speed from a stop. Acting like a carbonated car with a bad accelerator pump. Not all the time. --- ## [2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class - What does this mean?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercedes-benz-m-class-what-does-this-mean/192600)
**Author:** [@earnesthelton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/earnesthelton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercedes-benz-m-class-what-does-this-mean/192600 "2023-09-05T14:25:22Z")
esp bas light come on what does it mean . --- ## [2013 Prius timing chain oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-prius-timing-chain-oil-leak/192534)
**Author:** [@scharaniya\_186630](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scharaniya_186630)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-prius-timing-chain-oil-leak/192534 "2023-09-05T13:09:13Z")
I went for an oil change on my 2013 Toyota Prius (72k miles; single owner / bought new). The dealer told me about engine oil leak on the timing chain cover. He said it will require removing the engine (lot of labor) an… --- ## [2014 Hyundai Equus - HVAC issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-equus-hvac-issue/192677)
**Author:** [@AlbertDykes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlbertDykes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-equus-hvac-issue/192677 "2023-09-04T23:53:59Z")
Drivers side vents only blow ambient temperature when set at full cold temperature. It will blow hot air when set to full hot. Passenger side vents work OK. --- ## [Leaking Valve Stem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-valve-stem/192606)
**Author:** [@instock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/instock)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-valve-stem/192606 "2023-09-04T21:13:19Z")
I have a 2019 Infiniti QX60. I got a flat tire last night. I soaped it and it looks like the valve us leaking. I need new tires anyway. Unfortunately, we are going away this weekend and I don’t have time to shop for tire… --- ## [Strange noise coming from under passenger seat? Gremlin? What is it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-noise-coming-from-under-passenger-seat-gremlin-what-is-it/192512)
**Author:** [@Laisseraller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Laisseraller)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-noise-coming-from-under-passenger-seat-gremlin-what-is-it/192512 "2023-09-04T21:04:30Z")
Looking for solutions to the cause of the noise found! Honda Dealer does not know what the black box is? The Service Dept. test rode it but could not find the noise? Is it all in my head or is it a Gremlin making a ruc… --- ## [VW Beetle Possible dead battery caused electrical problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-beetle-possible-dead-battery-caused-electrical-problems/192667)
**Author:** [@BuggyBud](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BuggyBud)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-beetle-possible-dead-battery-caused-electrical-problems/192667 "2023-09-04T15:19:59Z")
My roommate and I were going to go out in the car for the first time in 3-4 weeks, but it wouldn’t start and said there was no key detected in the vehicle (it is a Dune edition that just has a start button). So my roomma… --- ## [Battery causing dash lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-causing-dash-lights/192641)
**Author:** [@lcaperell90\_186700](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lcaperell90_186700)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-causing-dash-lights/192641 "2023-09-04T14:13:02Z")
2004 Sable. Have replaced 3 batteries and the alternator. Looks like have to get yet a 4th battery. Works great for about a month then my dash lights will come on abs brake light engine and gas cap and sometimes my Info … --- ## [2016 Hyundai Elantra - Paint coming off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-elantra-paint-coming-off/192662)
**Author:** [@CarlaJefferies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarlaJefferies)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2023, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-elantra-paint-coming-off/192662 "2023-09-03T23:44:33Z")
I have a 2016 Elektra and paint is coming off on good and trunk it’s cracking --- ## [ABS cross-compatibility](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-cross-compatibility/192633)
**Author:** [@hagenboggs\_176715](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hagenboggs_176715)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2023, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-cross-compatibility/192633 "2023-09-03T23:31:59Z")
Bit of a part compatibility question here. I’ve got an '09 Crown Vic that’s suffered an ABS module failure (just for clarification, I don’t mean the hydraulic manifold that the ABS system acts on, I mean the computerize… --- ## [2022 hyundai tucson 4th generation dashboard warning lights ABS-DPF-ESC-EPB...etc-check engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-hyundai-tucson-4th-generation-dashboard-warning-lights-abs-dpf-esc-epb-etc-check-engine/192654)
**Author:** [@Z11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Z11)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2023, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-hyundai-tucson-4th-generation-dashboard-warning-lights-abs-dpf-esc-epb-etc-check-engine/192654 "2023-09-03T23:10:44Z")
hello everyone, i would like to discuss this problem with problem with you has it happened to any of you and how can i fix it? i noticed that this problem occurs in cars with a mileage between 8580 and 36000 km. after di… --- ## [2010 Ford Escape - Brake issues after brief airborne event](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-escape-brake-issues-after-brief-airborne-event/192648)
**Author:** [@MeSueToo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MeSueToo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2023, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-escape-brake-issues-after-brief-airborne-event/192648 "2023-09-03T20:52:09Z")
Went over some rough railroad tracks too fast, went a little bit airborne. Right after that my 2010 ford escapes brake pedal went almost all the way to the floor. It was like my brakes needed to be bled, but they didnt. … --- ## [2017 Dodge Journey - AC has its own mind](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-journey-ac-has-its-own-mind/192644)
**Author:** [@vv05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vv05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2023, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-journey-ac-has-its-own-mind/192644 "2023-09-03T15:19:04Z")
ac keeps coming back on by itself. --- ## [Valve screw loose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-screw-loose/192623)
**Author:** [@perlarssen2\_186689](https://community.cartalk.com/u/perlarssen2_186689)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2023, 11:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-screw-loose/192623 "2023-09-03T11:42:43Z")
How do you fasten this screw? It’s too tight to get there with a wrench. I have tried with pliers but you don’t get a good grip. --- ## [AC went out on year old car - dealership says not covered by warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-went-out-on-year-old-car-dealership-says-not-covered-by-warranty/191770)
**Author:** [@Defaultemode](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Defaultemode)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2023, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-went-out-on-year-old-car-dealership-says-not-covered-by-warranty/191770 "2023-09-03T01:03:26Z")
Over the last week my ac had been struggling a bit. Then all the sudden it went out on me and started blowing hot air after a quick rest stop. Thankfully I was only 30 minutes from the dealer I purchased it from and they… --- ## [2019 Mazda CX-9 - Screen broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-9-screen-broken/192638)
**Author:** [@LH43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LH43)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2023, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-9-screen-broken/192638 "2023-09-02T23:12:45Z")
screen crack, spiderweb --- ## [2008 Pontiac Solstice - Trouble fueling up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-solstice-trouble-fueling-up/192628)
**Author:** [@rolandoabarahona](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rolandoabarahona)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2023, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-solstice-trouble-fueling-up/192628 "2023-09-02T19:38:38Z")
problema al poner gasolina en el tanque --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Traverse - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-traverse-wont-start/192625)
**Author:** [@LeroyMorris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeroyMorris)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2023, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-traverse-wont-start/192625 "2023-09-01T19:06:59Z")
Will not start, possible starter problem? binage problem? --- ## [Cold Air Intake on a 2004 Dodge Dakota 3.7](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-air-intake-on-a-2004-dodge-dakota-3-7/192602)
**Author:** [@anthony.ferrel222\_186486](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anthony.ferrel222_186486)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2023, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-air-intake-on-a-2004-dodge-dakota-3-7/192602 "2023-09-01T12:13:08Z")
My Dakota is in very good condition for its age. During the last 4 years I have owned it, I have replaced one wheel-bearing, front brake pads and the coolant flushed outside of preventive maintenance. Last couple of mont… --- ## [2010 accord lost power then shut off cranks no start what should I check](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-accord-lost-power-then-shut-off-cranks-no-start-what-should-i-check/192596)
**Author:** [@mmsprinkle29\_186669](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmsprinkle29_186669)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2023, 11:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-accord-lost-power-then-shut-off-cranks-no-start-what-should-i-check/192596 "2023-09-01T11:50:24Z")
My 2010 accord 2.4 started to lose power when accelerating a couple weeks ago and a week ago it shut off when in park idling and won’t start it has a strong crank no start I’ve replaced fuel relay Replaced fuel rail C… --- ## [Nissan navara d22 timing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-navara-d22-timing/192587)
**Author:** [@olleolsson03\_186159](https://community.cartalk.com/u/olleolsson03_186159)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2023, 8:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-navara-d22-timing/192587 "2023-09-01T08:05:16Z")
Hello, I have just replaced the high pressure fuel pump on my Navara and it was my first time i really had to deal with the engines timing. I would say I was real careful and documented everything thoroughly. Now that t… --- ## [2016 Buick Cascada seatbelt trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-cascada-seatbelt-trouble/192549)
**Author:** [@Sue55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sue55)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2023, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-cascada-seatbelt-trouble/192549 "2023-09-01T02:53:22Z")
My seatbelt will not automatically advance anymore. Anyone have this problem. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=71) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=73)