# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=749 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 750 --- ## [2012 RAM 1500 - Fuel delivery issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ram-1500-fuel-delivery-issue/128044)
**Author:** [@Burnette25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Burnette25)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ram-1500-fuel-delivery-issue/128044 "2018-11-01T21:43:48Z")
bad gas mileage, idles rough, check engine flashes if you press the gas pedal too hard and sometimes you can smell exhaust fumes but not always --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Avalanche - Trans Choices](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-avalanche-trans-choices/128030)
**Author:** [@Annie37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Annie37)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-avalanche-trans-choices/128030 "2018-11-01T21:37:16Z")
My transmission went out on my 2004 Chevy Avalanche at 178,500 miles. Do I go with a rebuild of the original tranny or a used transmission from a salvage yard with 135,000 miles on it? --- ## [Please ADVISE - 2012 Volkswagen Jetta salvage title - front end damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-advise-2012-volkswagen-jetta-salvage-title-front-end-damage/127856)
**Author:** [@Sarah\_Duncan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sarah_Duncan)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-advise-2012-volkswagen-jetta-salvage-title-front-end-damage/127856 "2018-11-01T21:22:38Z")
Need some advice if this is a good or bad buy for my daughter’s first car. Front end damage, salvage title due to the body work exceeding the car’s value. 77k miles, seems to run great, interior flawless. No ratteling, a… --- ## [When is ABS engaging in my Ridgeline?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-is-abs-engaging-in-my-ridgeline/127952)
**Author:** [@McCall36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/McCall36)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-is-abs-engaging-in-my-ridgeline/127952 "2018-11-01T20:49:16Z")
When does the ABS engage on 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL with AWD. I’m told a clunking noise made by my truck is the ABS engaging --- ## [Worried about driving to recharge depleted battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worried-about-driving-to-recharge-depleted-battery/128033)
**Author:** [@evan.kauffmann\_144041](https://community.cartalk.com/u/evan.kauffmann_144041)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worried-about-driving-to-recharge-depleted-battery/128033 "2018-11-01T20:37:18Z")
Left the dome light on in 2008 Toyota Highlander for 48 hours. Came back to completely dead battery. Called AAA to come jump the car and the guy said it had been depleted from 12.6 all the way down to 3 volts, and that I… --- ## [Subaru CVT warranty extension](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-cvt-warranty-extension/107657)
**Author:** [@h.neverus1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/h.neverus1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-cvt-warranty-extension/107657 "2018-11-01T20:01:19Z")
Just got a notice from Subaru that the CVT warranty has been extended for 10 years/100k miles, for the following models: 10-15 Legacy/Outback 12-15 Impreza 13-15 Crosstrek 14-15 Forester 15 WRX plus a reimbursement… --- ## [2008 Hyundai Tucson - Jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-tucson-jerks/127897)
**Author:** [@JamesStroh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesStroh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-tucson-jerks/127897 "2018-11-01T19:43:57Z")
When you leave a stop sign some time’s the car jerk’s,but not all the time. --- ## [1999 Ford Mustang new trans cost estimate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-mustang-new-trans-cost-estimate/127954)
**Author:** [@KailaCauger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KailaCauger)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-mustang-new-trans-cost-estimate/127954 "2018-11-01T19:43:05Z")
I have roughly 200,000 miles on my car and my transmission is slipping. about how much will it cost to replace it? --- ## [2012 Hyundai Sonata - Whining](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-sonata-whining/128011)
**Author:** [@roeh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roeh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-sonata-whining/128011 "2018-11-01T19:33:44Z")
2012 sonata, car has a louder whining noise when accelerating, also seems to rev high with not much acceleration. any ideas? --- ## [2014 Nissan Rogue - Replaced battery then this happened](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-rogue-replaced-battery-then-this-happened/127993)
**Author:** [@Wright29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wright29)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-rogue-replaced-battery-then-this-happened/127993 "2018-11-01T19:12:55Z")
replaced battery-no front lights, no horn, no a/c, no front wipers --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Cruze- Heater issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-cruze-heater-issue/128020)
**Author:** [@JimMaben](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimMaben)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-cruze-heater-issue/128020 "2018-11-01T19:10:03Z")
I have an engine light. my code reader says I have an open heater ckt in the thermostat. but the engine runs rough and noisy. Is that due to a thermostat problem? --- ## [2006 Kia Sedona - Won't let go of key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-sedona-wont-let-go-of-key/128009)
**Author:** [@bob09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bob09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-sedona-wont-let-go-of-key/128009 "2018-11-01T19:04:26Z")
can not remove key when turn off engin --- ## [2018 Honda CR-V - Noises while new](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-cr-v-noises-while-new/127999)
**Author:** [@Isabel00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Isabel00)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-cr-v-noises-while-new/127999 "2018-11-01T19:00:21Z")
I have 2 questions: Just had oil changed. Now when going up hill at about 40 mph car sounds like muffler is missing. Otherwise sounds fine After cold night at first start I put key in ignition. Right when I turn the ke… --- ## [2010 Kia Rondo - No heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-kia-rondo-no-heat/127950)
**Author:** [@Lloyd40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lloyd40)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-kia-rondo-no-heat/127950 "2018-11-01T18:59:37Z")
no heat on passenger side --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Equinox P0013 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-equinox-p0013-code/127809)
**Author:** [@Hammertime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hammertime)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-equinox-p0013-code/127809 "2018-11-01T18:54:14Z")
P0013 in 2015 Chevy equinox --- ## [2000 Dodge Caravan - Flying without instruments](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-dodge-caravan-flying-without-instruments/127944)
**Author:** [@JerryNeff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerryNeff)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2018, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-dodge-caravan-flying-without-instruments/127944 "2018-10-31T21:44:15Z")
Any experience with the instrument panel lights going out while driving? The odometer lights remained on; after checking the fuse & replacing the panel access, they’re working again. Thanks. --- ## [2001 Hyundai Accent - Blinker issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-hyundai-accent-blinker-issues/128023)
**Author:** [@suzisargent](https://community.cartalk.com/u/suzisargent)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-hyundai-accent-blinker-issues/128023 "2018-11-01T18:39:20Z")
The right turn signal works fine but the left is erratic, working or not with no discernible pattern. I hate to be thought of as one of those jerks who doesn’t signal and with winter coming on, sticking my arm out the wi… --- ## [Cranks but wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cranks-but-wont-start/127968)
**Author:** [@Dark.hawk1996\_144009](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dark.hawk1996_144009)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cranks-but-wont-start/127968 "2018-11-01T17:38:04Z")
When i hold the key in the start position and press the gas the engine revs, as soon as i let off the key or let off the gas it dies. I have a new battery, it was running great then it all of a sudden did this. Could it … --- ## [2010 Dodge Ram 2500 - Battery issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-ram-2500-battery-issue/128017)
**Author:** [@jim05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jim05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-ram-2500-battery-issue/128017 "2018-11-01T16:52:38Z")
I am having an electrical problem that is running down my battery. Every time I get the battery charged it runs down in a short amount of time. --- ## [2008 Dodge Nitro - Broken HVAC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-nitro-broken-hvac/127848)
**Author:** [@ernestholloway](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ernestholloway)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2018, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-nitro-broken-hvac/127848 "2018-10-31T20:01:50Z")
heater blower started making noise and now heat only comes out on passenger side --- ## [2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Stops and won't](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-grand-cherokee-stops-and-wont/127927)
**Author:** [@Duncan02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Duncan02)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-grand-cherokee-stops-and-wont/127927 "2018-11-01T15:27:40Z")
When I go to get into the gas, it goes and stops go and stop… It happens in park, or in neutral as well. --- ## [Maximizing life of turbo V6 in F-150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maximizing-life-of-turbo-v6-in-f-150/127979)
**Author:** [@JohnAndes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnAndes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maximizing-life-of-turbo-v6-in-f-150/127979 "2018-11-01T15:27:21Z")
What is the best way to get the most life from Ford’s 2.7L twin turbo V-6 engine in their F-150? I have read it is best to idle the vehicle for a few minuets to allow the turbo to slow down and cool down. Any truth to th… --- ## [2014 BMW 320 heat weak on one side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-bmw-320-heat-weak-on-one-side/127973)
**Author:** [@JamesConway](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesConway)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-bmw-320-heat-weak-on-one-side/127973 "2018-11-01T15:17:04Z")
Heater problem hardly ant hot air on driver’s side-passenger side OK --- ## [2005 Ford Expedition battery goes dead while sitting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-expedition-battery-goes-dead-while-sitting/127956)
**Author:** [@JerryGreer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerryGreer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-expedition-battery-goes-dead-while-sitting/127956 "2018-11-01T14:51:08Z")
my battery goes dead when everything is turned off and car is sitting. Where should I start looking for problem --- ## [Windshield wipers: can one buy just blades anymore?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wipers-can-one-buy-just-blades-anymore/99341)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wipers-can-one-buy-just-blades-anymore/99341 "2018-11-01T14:26:28Z")
I bought some replacement windshield wipers for my pickup (87 Toyota XtraCab Deluxe 4-cylinder, 5-speed manual, carbureted, longbed, platormate, green power crystals, gl-7, crelm) but they didn't attach to the arms. It'… --- ## [Black dust around passenger rear wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-dust-around-passenger-rear-wheel/127986)
**Author:** [@BartMillsaps](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BartMillsaps)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-dust-around-passenger-rear-wheel/127986 "2018-11-01T13:31:19Z")
Have 2005 trailblazer & had dard black dust collect around out-side of passenger side rear wheel and behind when I washed car. Could this be caused from the brakes? The tires are new and just added last week. --- ## [Oil pressure problem in 2005 GMC Sierra 1500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-problem-in-2005-gmc-sierra-1500/127965)
**Author:** [@George26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George26)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-problem-in-2005-gmc-sierra-1500/127965 "2018-11-01T13:03:51Z")
I have a 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT Extended Cab with a 5.3 litre engine. I purchased the truck a few months ago with 230,000 KM on it. I have had oil pressure issues with the oil pressure gauge providing erratic reading… --- ## [2007 BMW 116i SE - engine is flooded](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-116i-se-engine-is-flooded/127963)
**Author:** [@FaisalMurtaza](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FaisalMurtaza)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-116i-se-engine-is-flooded/127963 "2018-11-01T12:53:29Z")
My engine is flooded and I was told to take the spark plugs out and put the tips on an open flame and while the plugs are out to crank the engine. If this something I should do or not? P.s My car is a new 116i se not an… --- ## [2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Broken arms?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-silverado-1500-broken-arms/127930)
**Author:** [@JUSTINESANDEI](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JUSTINESANDEI)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-silverado-1500-broken-arms/127930 "2018-11-01T12:49:02Z")
I need to get my truck fixed but not sure if the rod arms are broken or bent. I was making a loud metal to metal noise banging and all the sudden the engine stall and can’t start back up again. --- ## [1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee - lifespan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-jeep-grand-cherokee-lifespan/127975)
**Author:** [@william41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/william41)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-jeep-grand-cherokee-lifespan/127975 "2018-11-01T12:18:22Z")
My '97 TSI has 220,000 miles on it, and it’s running well. Can I expect many more miles! [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=748) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=750)