# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=722 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 723 --- ## [2012 GMC Terrain opinions, please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-terrain-opinions-please/126201)
**Author:** [@jim45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jim45)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 5:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-terrain-opinions-please/126201 "2018-12-11T05:56:22Z")
overall what would you rate 2012 gmc slt terrain thanks jim --- ## [2014 Mitsubishi Strada Pickup taillight/brake light problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mitsubishi-strada-pickup-taillight-brake-light-problem/130548)
**Author:** [@Mike30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike30)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mitsubishi-strada-pickup-taillight-brake-light-problem/130548 "2018-12-11T04:49:23Z")
I have a Mitsubishi Strada 2014 four door pickup. Somewhere there is an intermittent short between the right taillight filament and the right brake light filament. Both reside in the same bulb and normally everything wo… --- ## [2017 Hyundai Accent - Grabby brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-accent-grabby-brakes/130145)
**Author:** [@Terri53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terri53)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-accent-grabby-brakes/130145 "2018-12-11T04:17:06Z")
Breaks are touchy first thing in a.m. (or drive) of the day. I barely touch them and I stop suddenly. After a few minutes (read down the block) I can come to a smooth stop without the suddenness of “slamming on the brak… --- ## [1991 Toyota Pickup - Hums in 4X4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-toyota-pickup-hums-in-4x4/130284)
**Author:** [@JakeMcAllister](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JakeMcAllister)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-toyota-pickup-hums-in-4x4/130284 "2018-12-11T03:10:10Z")
I have recently been driving in winter conditions in Alaska and have been utilizing my 4WD. I have hardly used the 4WD in the past because I haven’t had the need for it till now. However, when in 4WD and driving around 3… --- ## [Fuel tank pressure sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-tank-pressure-sensor/130355)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_Stableford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrew_Stableford)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-tank-pressure-sensor/130355 "2018-12-11T02:44:47Z")
I have a 2002 chevy silverado 1500 i replaced my fuel pump about 3 months ago and then a couple weeks later my check engine light came on and it said my fuel tank pressure sensor needs replaced so i replaced it and my ch… --- ## [2004 Cadillac SRX -X-fer case](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-cadillac-srx-x-fer-case/130609)
**Author:** [@don14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/don14)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-cadillac-srx-x-fer-case/130609 "2018-12-11T01:33:18Z")
transfer case start noise at about 25 mph --- ## [2015 Hyundai Sonata - Consumes Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-sonata-consumes-oil/130011)
**Author:** [@RonHlavin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonHlavin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-sonata-consumes-oil/130011 "2018-12-11T01:12:41Z")
This car is consuming a quart of oil every 3000 miles. It has 82k miles which is still within the 100k powertrain warranty. Would this be considered a warranty issue? My dealer won’t consider investigating until consump… --- ## [2017 Ford F150 - Grinding - 3 shop visits](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f150-grinding-3-shop-visits/130316)
**Author:** [@THOMPSON51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/THOMPSON51)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f150-grinding-3-shop-visits/130316 "2018-12-11T00:24:42Z")
I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM - GRINDING NOISE - BEEN TO SHOP 2x NOW GOING ON A 3RD - WILL THIS CAUSE ANY ADDITIONAL DAMAGE TO THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE --- ## [2006 Dodge Durango jerks on sudden braking or acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-durango-jerks-on-sudden-braking-or-acceleration/130606)
**Author:** [@pulliam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pulliam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-durango-jerks-on-sudden-braking-or-acceleration/130606 "2018-12-10T23:52:11Z")
sometimes when i try to accelerate quickly it jerks and acts like its going to shut off. the braking has done the same thing when if i have to stop abruptly. any thoughts on this? --- ## [Wrong Engine Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-engine-oil/130574)
**Author:** [@JG46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JG46)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-engine-oil/130574 "2018-12-10T23:41:11Z")
I have a question, I have an e46 316i 2004 (1.8L 115hp). The manual advises to use 5W30 LL04 oil. The previous owner did the maintenance 4000km ago and he used 10W-40 which is not meant for this engine because it’s half-… --- ## [Rusted out brake rotors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusted-out-brake-rotors/7053)
**Author:** [@MrPhil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MrPhil)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusted-out-brake-rotors/7053 "2018-12-10T23:18:34Z")
For the second time in 16 months/10K miles I just had to replace my front disc rotors (as well as the pads) because they were too rusty ('98 Saturn SL2, 120K miles). The car is now typically driven 1 day a week and sits … --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Volt - Heater burns out every two years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-volt-heater-burns-out-every-two-years/130580)
**Author:** [@davidGrayson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidGrayson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-volt-heater-burns-out-every-two-years/130580 "2018-12-10T23:11:55Z")
my heater element burns out every 2 years. why? --- ## [Coolant Flush](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-flush/130530)
**Author:** [@spannerspinner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spannerspinner)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-flush/130530 "2018-12-10T22:12:30Z")
Im doing a coolant flush. I’ve turned the pepcock valve and not a drop of coolant flows out. Possible clog? Any ideas? --- ## [When should i change my disks (brakes)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-should-i-change-my-disks-brakes/130466)
**Author:** [@eyal\_145580](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eyal_145580)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-should-i-change-my-disks-brakes/130466 "2018-12-10T21:44:26Z")
I brought my 2015 Lexus NX200t to the dealer for a tire change. I asked them to check the brakes while doing so. I was surprised to get a 2,100$ (Cnd$) bill when I came to pick up the car. They informed me that they ch… --- ## [2005 Chrysler Pacifica - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pacifica-cel/130512)
**Author:** [@rebecca11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rebecca11)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pacifica-cel/130512 "2018-12-10T21:14:11Z")
check engine oil light comes on when car stops and goes odd when car goes and comes on riding down the road . the oil level is full. --- ## [2002 BMW X5 died without warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-bmw-x5-died-without-warning/130599)
**Author:** [@JasonBrooks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JasonBrooks)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-bmw-x5-died-without-warning/130599 "2018-12-10T21:06:25Z")
My parents have a 2002 X5. The thermostat on the dash was acting up - turn on, temp would spike, turn off, restart, then fine. Drove today, big puff of white smoke out exhaust then car died. Mechanic said the motor was g… --- ## [2004 Nissan Xterra overheating, losing power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-xterra-overheating-losing-power/130597)
**Author:** [@Teri56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Teri56)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-xterra-overheating-losing-power/130597 "2018-12-10T21:03:30Z")
1st sign of problem 3yrs ago , overheated , lost power, had to be towed. no problem again until 4 mo. ago Overheating, losing power. have replaced fuel pump, water pump, radiator, fan thermostat, alternator. FIXD is sayi… --- ## [2007 Ford Explorer - Global warming](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-global-warming/130465)
**Author:** [@PatKeller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatKeller)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-global-warming/130465 "2018-12-10T19:59:41Z")
comment - Your article about electric cars is great. However the biggest reason to get one is less of a contribution to global warming. hope to replace our car with an ecar. --- ## [2010 Jeep Liberty remote starter isn't working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jeep-liberty-remote-starter-isnt-working/130587)
**Author:** [@T58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/T58)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jeep-liberty-remote-starter-isnt-working/130587 "2018-12-10T19:51:51Z")
Took my Jeep in to the dealer and they replaced the battery. Now the remote start won’t work but they say it’s not there fault as the remote start is older (4 yrs old) and they can’t figure out why it won’t work. it’s a… --- ## [2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Gas leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-c-class-gas-leak/130591)
**Author:** [@KENNETHSMITH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KENNETHSMITH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-c-class-gas-leak/130591 "2018-12-10T19:49:01Z")
gas leak in my 2010 Mercedes C 300 4 Matic how do I fix it --- ## [Is it worth changing a fuel pump or distributor preventively?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-worth-changing-a-fuel-pump-or-distributor-preventively/130584)
**Author:** [@BillKalas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillKalas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-worth-changing-a-fuel-pump-or-distributor-preventively/130584 "2018-12-10T19:22:55Z")
I drive a well-maintained 1998 Pathfinder with 140,000 Miles. It has been totally reliable until it recently gave out on me, and I had to have it towed to my mechanic. When he got to it, it started immediately and ran … --- ## [Brake flush leads to two new calipers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-flush-leads-to-two-new-calipers/130233)
**Author:** [@Steve\_K1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve_K1)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-flush-leads-to-two-new-calipers/130233 "2018-12-10T18:18:50Z")
Long story. Before asking my esteemed Car Talk experts some questions, here’s the background, pasted from my maintenance records: 27 November 2018, 86845 miles. Tuesday morning. Taking the car (2011 Venza, white paint) … --- ## [Check Engine Light / Multiple Codes / Runs Perfect / 07 SRX Cadillac](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-multiple-codes-runs-perfect-07-srx-cadillac/130566)
**Author:** [@jenblais24\_145647](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jenblais24_145647)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-multiple-codes-runs-perfect-07-srx-cadillac/130566 "2018-12-10T18:15:44Z")
2007 6 Cylinder Cadillac 87,000 miles So the other day my check engine light came on constant. Took it to an auto parts store and got the following codes: P0523 Engine oil pressure sensor circuit high voltage P02179 … --- ## [2010 Ford Expedition - Dash light question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-expedition-dash-light-question/130481)
**Author:** [@BrianAldred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrianAldred)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-expedition-dash-light-question/130481 "2018-12-10T16:12:39Z")
The display on the dash of our Ford that shows the mileage, temperature and direction in daylight start to fade after about one minute to the point where you can no longer read the display. If you cover up the light sens… --- ## [Timing belt broke on interference engine. need advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-broke-on-interference-engine-need-advice/130177)
**Author:** [@CadillacBlack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CadillacBlack)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-broke-on-interference-engine-need-advice/130177 "2018-12-10T15:50:13Z")
I have a 2002 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.7 L V6. I was recently driving down the highway when out of nowhere my car completely stops accelerating. I step on the gas and floor it to no avail. I pull over to the side of the road… --- ## [2011 Kia Optima - Hard starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-optima-hard-starting/130559)
**Author:** [@Montero2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Montero2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-optima-hard-starting/130559 "2018-12-10T15:36:51Z")
Hard starting after fueling up --- ## [2012 Honda Pilot - Spool Valve Failure Ruining Alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-pilot-spool-valve-failure-ruining-alternator/130577)
**Author:** [@brownswordba90\_145660](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brownswordba90_145660)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-pilot-spool-valve-failure-ruining-alternator/130577 "2018-12-10T14:41:52Z")
My “Check Charging System” light went off intermittently during highway driving last night. I have a new alternator (Feb 2018) and new Timing Belt (March 2017) and I have replaced battery a few times in this car. The d… --- ## [No heat 2014 Mazda CX-5 Sport AWD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat-2014-mazda-cx-5-sport-awd/130570)
**Author:** [@Danielle\_Franklin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danielle_Franklin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat-2014-mazda-cx-5-sport-awd/130570 "2018-12-10T14:24:25Z")
I recently purchased a 2014 Mazda CX-5. Over the past weekend, I noticed that whenever I turned the heat on, there was a loud, whirring noise, presumably from the blower motor. This morning the heat wouldn’t work at all.… --- ## [Oil pressure switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-switch/130429)
**Author:** [@FRANKM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FRANKM)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-switch/130429 "2018-12-10T14:21:20Z")
How difficult is it to replace the oil pressure sending unit on a 2002 Buick Lesabre? Does an hour labor sound reasonable? No complications or broken stuff that I know of. --- ## [Toyota Tercel makes chattering sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tercel-makes-chattering-sound/130557)
**Author:** [@Riley\_Preston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Riley_Preston)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tercel-makes-chattering-sound/130557 "2018-12-10T14:07:48Z")
I have a 1998 Toyota Tercel with around 250,000 km that is making a chattering sound that seems to be coming from the timing belt side. Im thinking it could be the timing belt or a bearing or something like that. Anyone … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=721) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=723)