# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=741 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 742 --- ## [How do I take care of a car that isn't being driven](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-take-care-of-a-car-that-isnt-being-driven/36569)
**Author:** [@mikero123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikero123)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2009, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-take-care-of-a-car-that-isnt-being-driven/36569 "2009-09-13T18:19:26Z")
My daughter is going to live in Spain for the next 10 months. She is leaving her 1996 Subaru Legacy in our care. My question is how should we care for it to ensure that it is in good shape when she gets back? --- ## [Car won’t drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-won-t-drive/128820)
**Author:** [@Lacy\_Ramirez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lacy_Ramirez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 10:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-won-t-drive/128820 "2018-11-14T10:11:19Z")
1999 Toyota solara- car will shift into gear but doesn’t move when I press the gas pedal. Bought this car a few months ago. Transmission fluid seems fine. CEL is on for shift solenoid…? --- ## [2011 Ford Fiesta Warning Light issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fiesta-warning-light-issues/86008)
**Author:** [@BmorePhoto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BmorePhoto)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 7:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fiesta-warning-light-issues/86008 "2018-11-14T07:18:23Z")
Hi Everyone, New member and first time posting, I figured I would turn to the internet to see if anyone could shed any light on an issue my wife's car is having. I'd appreciate any advice or help you may have and I than… --- ## [Should I add seafoam or some other fuel additive to my Mazda Protege?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-add-seafoam-or-some-other-fuel-additive-to-my-mazda-protege/128396)
**Author:** [@mazda\_protege](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mazda_protege)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-add-seafoam-or-some-other-fuel-additive-to-my-mazda-protege/128396 "2018-11-14T04:18:59Z")
you may want to take a look at this link before reply ING: I’ve been advised not to seafoam the car because it may break the seals in the engine but I’m thinking of a sea forming and leaving it in for only 100 km and … --- ## [2004 Nissan Quest - transmission trouble?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-quest-transmission-trouble/39236)
**Author:** [@derek\_graham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/derek_graham)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-quest-transmission-trouble/39236 "2018-11-14T03:17:16Z")
Earlier this year my wife had a situation where our '04 Nissan Quest wouldn't "go" in drive. It would barely move along. Press the gas all the way and the engine would not rev and the car would barely go. It was "ok" in… --- ## [2008 Subaru Outback - Help me start this project right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-outback-help-me-start-this-project-right/126536)
**Author:** [@DavidParker55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidParker55)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-outback-help-me-start-this-project-right/126536 "2018-11-14T03:17:06Z")
Inherited an abandoned 2008 Outback, 252,000 miles. Don’t know what exactly was wrong except engine problems and it was towed home when the engine quit and sat ever after. It drove onto the trailer and drove off. I ch… --- ## [PROBLEM RESOLVED. Brakes grinding, burning smell and rubbing noise while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-resolved-brakes-grinding-burning-smell-and-rubbing-noise-while-driving/128802)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Collins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brian_Collins)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-resolved-brakes-grinding-burning-smell-and-rubbing-noise-while-driving/128802 "2018-11-14T02:14:03Z")
Hello guys, here’s my problem. My front brakes started grinding over the weekend so I stopped driving as soon as i could (my job requires driving my car so couldn’t just stop immediately as recommended) got my new brake … --- ## [And He Called It His Marshmellow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/and-he-called-it-his-marshmellow/128795)
**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/and-he-called-it-his-marshmellow/128795 "2018-11-14T02:11:35Z")
A real hero! Tester --- ## [Jeep vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-vibration/128792)
**Author:** [@Joaquin1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joaquin1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-vibration/128792 "2018-11-13T23:38:08Z")
My Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 2016 makes a weird vibrating thing at 30mph. It goes away when I take traction control. I took it to the dealer, they gave me a loaner and it does that same thing! What is it? --- ## [2013 Chrysler 300 dashboard peeling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chrysler-300-dashboard-peeling/128781)
**Author:** [@Erainer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erainer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chrysler-300-dashboard-peeling/128781 "2018-11-13T22:49:30Z")
I have a John Varvatos 300 2013. Dashboard is pealing away from the windshield. We took it to the Chrysler dealer and was told it would cost $1200.00 to replace the dashboard. That was in 2017. I took my car for an oil c… --- ## [2017 Mitsubishi Outlander - ich bin ein Outlander](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mitsubishi-outlander-ich-bin-ein-outlander/128719)
**Author:** [@Tony141](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony141)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mitsubishi-outlander-ich-bin-ein-outlander/128719 "2018-11-13T22:29:12Z")
Hi there. I have just bought an outlander 4h. The voice control is in German and I cannot understand what it is saying so that I can change it to English. HELP!!! --- ## [2006 Buick LaCrosse - Electronics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-lacrosse-electronics/128752)
**Author:** [@terryprince](https://community.cartalk.com/u/terryprince)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-lacrosse-electronics/128752 "2018-11-13T21:40:00Z")
dash lights all work except odometer light comes and goes. any ideas? --- ## [No heat while radiator cap is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat-while-radiator-cap-is-on/128625)
**Author:** [@Esteban\_Rolon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Esteban_Rolon)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat-while-radiator-cap-is-on/128625 "2018-11-13T19:42:36Z")
Hi, i have a no heat problem. Its a 2004 chrysler pacifica. It doesnt have access to the radiator but it does have an expansion tank with a radiator cap in it. The thing is that while the cap is on i get no heat kn the c… --- ## [2018 Ford Focus - Change the time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-focus-change-the-time/128736)
**Author:** [@DougDiamond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DougDiamond)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-focus-change-the-time/128736 "2018-11-13T19:25:06Z")
How do you do something as simple as changing the time on the Focus. It is not obvious to this operator. Thanks for your assistance. --- ## [2015 Honda Fit - Peeling paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-fit-peeling-paint/128322)
**Author:** [@Peggy54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peggy54)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-fit-peeling-paint/128322 "2018-11-13T16:49:42Z")
I have a 2015 Honda Fit and the paint peeled off in pieces near the rear door when i was washing it! I think it will keep peeling if i continue to wash it. Honda should cover this. Do they? What should I do about this? T… --- ## [2005 Toyota Prius - Needs a battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-prius-needs-a-battery/128726)
**Author:** [@GeorgeneKunz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeneKunz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-prius-needs-a-battery/128726 "2018-11-13T16:38:47Z")
I have a 2005 prius with 178000 miles. The major battery just went out and we just got done replacing the gas tank ($1200) because the fuel gauge went out. Is is worth putting $3000 into this car or is it time to cut o… --- ## [2012 Jeep Liberty - Tire wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-liberty-tire-wear/128739)
**Author:** [@mike38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mike38)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-liberty-tire-wear/128739 "2018-11-13T16:36:06Z")
right rear tire wear excessive on new tires at 10,000 miles --- ## [Volvo V70 clutch pedal position sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v70-clutch-pedal-position-sensor/81356)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v70-clutch-pedal-position-sensor/81356 "2018-11-13T16:11:19Z")
My 2002 V70 had a failed clutch pedal sensor a while back, leaving me stranded at a remote location. The gearshift was in neutral and the clutch was all the way to the floor, but the central computer didn't believe it, a… --- ## [2002 Passat Wagon 2.8 V6 Timing Belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-passat-wagon-2-8-v6-timing-belt/8031)
**Author:** [@cacapon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cacapon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-passat-wagon-2-8-v6-timing-belt/8031 "2018-11-13T16:03:14Z")
We replaced the timing belt and water pump at approx. 65,000 as suggested. 9 months later and the new timing belt has broken and the cylinder heads are damaged. We believe this is a non-interference engine, so we are que… --- ## [Exhaust smoke at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-smoke-at-idle/61879)
**Author:** [@provbill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/provbill)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-smoke-at-idle/61879 "2018-11-13T15:33:33Z")
2000 Hyundai Accent with 180K. Runs and idles smoothly. When sitting for a few minutes at idle I get a waft of smoke when I accelerate. The car burns minimal ammount of oil and the smoke is not apparent while driving. --- ## [2007 Pontiac G6 - PN for door ajar switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-g6-pn-for-door-ajar-switch/128642)
**Author:** [@Rick15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rick15)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-g6-pn-for-door-ajar-switch/128642 "2018-11-13T15:20:12Z")
does anyone know part number for door ajar switch 2007 g6? --- ## [Power Steering Pump On '07 Highlander?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-pump-on-07-highlander/128729)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-pump-on-07-highlander/128729 "2018-11-13T15:03:48Z")
I have an '07 Highlander with 100K miles. It has hydraulic power steering (not electronic). I only drive it occasionally, my son drives it most of the time. I am noticing a very slight shudder when I move the wheel sligh… --- ## [2008 Ford E350 Super Duty - Cooling issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-e350-super-duty-cooling-issues/128734)
**Author:** [@RickRobertson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickRobertson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-e350-super-duty-cooling-issues/128734 "2018-11-13T14:53:58Z")
Cooling system problems w/2008 F-350 Super Duty w/6.4L Diesel. Any suggestions --- ## [2008 Lexus IS 350 - Cabin Air?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lexus-is-350-cabin-air/128744)
**Author:** [@MarkDeSimio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkDeSimio)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 8:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lexus-is-350-cabin-air/128744 "2018-11-13T08:24:41Z")
Is changing the cabin air filter on a IS 350 the same as the IS 250? --- ## [2018 Subaru Forester - Ignition lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-ignition-lock/128628)
**Author:** [@MichaelDorl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelDorl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-ignition-lock/128628 "2018-11-13T03:43:02Z")
The ignition steering interlock on our 2018 Subaru Forester locks up and is very difficult to clear. I have to twist the steering wheel with both hands while my wife tries to turn the key. The official Subaru story see… --- ## [2010 Ford Escape dash lights dim/flicker with headlights turned on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-escape-dash-lights-dim-flicker-with-headlights-turned-on/128732)
**Author:** [@Malio94](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Malio94)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-escape-dash-lights-dim-flicker-with-headlights-turned-on/128732 "2018-11-13T03:19:16Z")
Hey guys :smile: I’m hoping I can get some insight into a issue I’ve been having with my 2010 Ford Escape. Its been having a lot of electrical problems lately (stereo display broke which I repaired, Blower stopped worki… --- ## [1990 Plymouth Laser - Dies at 1200 RPM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-plymouth-laser-dies-at-1200-rpm/128717)
**Author:** [@Bill50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill50)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-plymouth-laser-dies-at-1200-rpm/128717 "2018-11-13T01:30:30Z")
My 1990 Plymouth Laser Turbo idles at 2100 rpm when warm. Bought it new and it is still a very fast ride at 106,000 miles. The idle speed increases as the engine warms. Turning on the AC brings it back to normal. So I le… --- ## [2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Parts help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-pt-cruiser-parts-help/128728)
**Author:** [@Nathan11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nathan11)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-pt-cruiser-parts-help/128728 "2018-11-13T00:21:11Z")
Need a part to a 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser, part number is 4885391AB. Need help in locating. --- ## [Overheating 2008 Chevrolet Equinox](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-2008-chevrolet-equinox/124697)
**Author:** [@moore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/moore)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-2008-chevrolet-equinox/124697 "2018-11-13T00:19:28Z")
I m having the same problems with my 08 equinox It started off with it over heating in the summer time while idling with AC on and has now recently turned into all the time. I just replaced thermostat and sensor but it … --- ## [2008 Corolla 5 speed shift grinding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-corolla-5-speed-shift-grinding/88287)
**Author:** [@robbyd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robbyd)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-corolla-5-speed-shift-grinding/88287 "2018-11-12T23:00:55Z")
I bought 2008 Corolla S 5 speed with 62K miles. Now have 135K miles. When shifting up into 3rd gear, a grinding occurs intermittently, more oftem as miles accumulate. I try to make sure clutch pedal is fully depressed. N… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=740) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=742)