# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=752 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 753 --- ## [2002 Toyota Avalon - Squeal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-avalon-squeal/127653)
**Author:** [@Mike37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike37)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-avalon-squeal/127653 "2018-10-29T16:22:37Z")
2002 Avalon has a high pitch squeal that goes away when brakes are applied. Rotors and pads replaced but squeal remains. --- ## [\[Solved\] Toyota Matrix 2010 - Screeching noise cold start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solved-toyota-matrix-2010-screeching-noise-cold-start/127104)
**Author:** [@Alessio2110\_143485](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alessio2110_143485)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solved-toyota-matrix-2010-screeching-noise-cold-start/127104 "2018-10-29T14:50:52Z")
(UPDATE: I replaced the starter and the noise has gone away, plus the cranking is much stronger) Happens when: Cold start (first drive of the day), and When switching the key to start the car and don’t release the key… --- ## [2005 Kia Sportage shudders and dies at stop lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-sportage-shudders-and-dies-at-stop-lights/127746)
**Author:** [@NANCYBLOOR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NANCYBLOOR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-sportage-shudders-and-dies-at-stop-lights/127746 "2018-10-29T14:04:35Z")
While driving for awhile, my car starts with a slight vibration then it stutters and dies at a stop sign or red light. It starts right up again. I’ve taken it to the dealership had the fuel pump relay swapped with the fo… --- ## [2003 Land Rover Discovery blinker goes very fast](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-land-rover-discovery-blinker-goes-very-fast/127738)
**Author:** [@Carmen13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carmen13)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-land-rover-discovery-blinker-goes-very-fast/127738 "2018-10-29T14:02:04Z")
My blinker is blinking very fast and I’ve already changed the bulb. What could the problem be? --- ## [2015 Subaru Impreza fuel indicator looks full](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-impreza-fuel-indicator-looks-full/127754)
**Author:** [@BillHimmelstein](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillHimmelstein)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-impreza-fuel-indicator-looks-full/127754 "2018-10-29T13:17:15Z")
I am trying to understand a problem with my fuel indicator.After a fill up and driving a hundred miles or so the indicator stays on full.I just checked the fuel cap and found it was not clicked shut. Now there is a bit … --- ## [2004 Ford Explorer Blend Door Fun](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-blend-door-fun/127769)
**Author:** [@mikeyms\_143896](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikeyms_143896)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-blend-door-fun/127769 "2018-10-29T13:06:58Z")
I had the dreaded clicking and couldn’t switch to heat so I watched a video and replaced the blend door actuator. Now when I switch to heat I can feel a heat differential but I would describe the air as warm not hot. I… --- ## [2008 Pontiac G8 - Hisses in cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g8-hisses-in-cold/127765)
**Author:** [@susanThorne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/susanThorne)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g8-hisses-in-cold/127765 "2018-10-29T12:34:32Z")
missing sound when starting when cold outside --- ## [2008 Volkswagen Touareg oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volkswagen-touareg-oil-leak/127731)
**Author:** [@jimwilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimwilson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volkswagen-touareg-oil-leak/127731 "2018-10-29T12:17:46Z")
oil leak right side above pan on a 2008 VW Touareg 4.2 V8 What is in that area that would leak a lot of oil. --- ## [2011 BMW 535 TPMS light without tire pressure loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-535-tpms-light-without-tire-pressure-loss/127761)
**Author:** [@Phil11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Phil11)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 12:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-535-tpms-light-without-tire-pressure-loss/127761 "2018-10-29T12:01:14Z")
why does my TPMS fault keep coming on without tire pressure loss. --- ## [2003 Nissan Extrail idle drops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-extrail-idle-drops/127509)
**Author:** [@T.Molise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/T.Molise)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 8:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-extrail-idle-drops/127509 "2018-10-29T08:56:11Z")
after 500m there are no revs but if I turn off the motor for 10min and start again everything is fine and at that time if I had turned on the heater, the fan does not turn off.nissan extrail 2003. --- ## [Spark plugs - 2007 Lexus ES 350](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plugs-2007-lexus-es-350/127729)
**Author:** [@georgetarver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/georgetarver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plugs-2007-lexus-es-350/127729 "2018-10-29T01:56:14Z")
I’ve had the car since new and this just started happening 3 years ago. I would get the VSC, anti-slip and engine light and the car I could feel was misfiring. But what I did notive is that i was getting 560 miles per ta… --- ## [04 Ford Taurus Running Terrible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-ford-taurus-running-terrible/127679)
**Author:** [@fredster1022](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fredster1022)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-ford-taurus-running-terrible/127679 "2018-10-29T01:47:44Z")
Hello, I have a 04 Ford Taurus and it just started running very rough. It sputters and vibrates and is not running good at all. I was driving and everything was fine and then all of the sudden it starting running very p… --- ## [1998 Ford Ranger Key Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-ranger-key-question/127739)
**Author:** [@KregerVXC\_143438](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KregerVXC_143438)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-ranger-key-question/127739 "2018-10-29T01:43:11Z")
The key from my 2001 Ford F-150 works in my 98 Ranger. Why is this? Just curious. Thanks --- ## [Transmission problem! Please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problem-please-help/127718)
**Author:** [@Mal\_Metcalf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mal_Metcalf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problem-please-help/127718 "2018-10-29T01:16:10Z")
I bought a used car from a local dealer and 1 month later the transmission was completely done. With the help of my father (not an amateur, has been a professional mechanic for 40+ years) we re built the tranny, which ma… --- ## [What happened to my tire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-to-my-tire/127645)
**Author:** [@Lupitalopezr0124\_143823](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lupitalopezr0124_143823)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-to-my-tire/127645 "2018-10-29T00:55:52Z")
I was stuck in mud, when I got out everything seemed fine until a weird noise started coming from my back left tire. I don’t know what happened. --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Classic - gas cap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-classic-gas-cap/127733)
**Author:** [@Mary07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mary07)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2018, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-classic-gas-cap/127733 "2018-10-28T22:06:38Z")
My check engine light came on. I needed a new gas cap. I had a new one put on, which was very tight and always had to ask for help. Light came on again. This time ghe smog shop put one on and had me try it. It worked… --- ## [2005 Oldsmobile Alero won’t hold a charge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-oldsmobile-alero-won-t-hold-a-charge/127717)
**Author:** [@Steve38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve38)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2018, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-oldsmobile-alero-won-t-hold-a-charge/127717 "2018-10-28T20:29:24Z")
My car battery will not hold a charge. I have had 5 batteries put in and they are dead within 2 days unless I start the car EVERYDAY. No mechanic seems to know why. one replaced the fuel pump and no difference. They supp… --- ## [2010 Subaru Legacy - Failing smog test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-legacy-failing-smog-test/127128)
**Author:** [@udave](https://community.cartalk.com/u/udave)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2018, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-legacy-failing-smog-test/127128 "2018-10-28T19:33:27Z")
my brand new bought legacy is having smog check not passing second time… --- ## [I/M Readiness](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-m-readiness/127668)
**Author:** [@Angela\_S](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angela_S)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2018, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-m-readiness/127668 "2018-10-28T18:54:45Z")
I have looked at a 2008 Mitsubishi that had stalled earlier this year. It has not been driven since. I used an OBD2 tool on it after we charged the battery. The accessories and lights came on but engine did not crank. … --- ## [2003 Lexus RX 300 windows roll down after locking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-rx-300-windows-roll-down-after-locking/127692)
**Author:** [@TomCarney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomCarney)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2018, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-rx-300-windows-roll-down-after-locking/127692 "2018-10-28T18:41:17Z")
OK Ray, here a different issue, I think anyway? We own a 03 Lexus RX with 70,000- miles and we love the vehicle. But about four or five times now, when we get out of the SUV and lock it up and walk away, the vehicle will… --- ## [2018 Honda Accord Hybrid - Donut](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-accord-hybrid-donut/127519)
**Author:** [@Cathyerkinger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cathyerkinger)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2018, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-accord-hybrid-donut/127519 "2018-10-28T18:39:47Z")
Does the donut tire from a non hybrid 2018 Honda Accord fit on a 2018 Honda hybrid accord --- ## [2015 Suzuki Swift - stuck suction valve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-suzuki-swift-stuck-suction-valve/127684)
**Author:** [@sunilkumar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sunilkumar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2018, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-suzuki-swift-stuck-suction-valve/127684 "2018-10-28T18:14:48Z")
my car dashboard check engine light on drive vehicle auto engine off after i check obd2 scanner after check results stuck suction valve. what is the problem please solve me --- ## [Running radiator fans 100 percent of the time?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-radiator-fans-100-percent-of-the-time/127711)
**Author:** [@Jacob\_Sagle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacob_Sagle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2018, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-radiator-fans-100-percent-of-the-time/127711 "2018-10-28T18:14:27Z")
The form won’t let me select a make or model… I have a 1994 honda prelude which I noticed did not kick the fans on when the car warmed up. I concluded it was the coolant temperature sensor, so I stuck a paper clip in the… --- ## [2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 transfer case](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-silverado-1500-transfer-case/127709)
**Author:** [@harvey41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harvey41)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2018, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-silverado-1500-transfer-case/127709 "2018-10-28T18:12:18Z")
Does the transfer case turn when truck is not in 4WD? --- ## [What would cause transmission fluid to pour out from the filler tube?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-would-cause-transmission-fluid-to-pour-out-from-the-filler-tube/8632)
**Author:** [@cardinals](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cardinals)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2018, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-would-cause-transmission-fluid-to-pour-out-from-the-filler-tube/8632 "2018-10-28T17:32:49Z")
A 1970 Chevy automatic runs fine, except for trans fluis leaking. The fluid is at the correct level, but when running the car, the fluid will rise and pour out from the top of the trans filler tube. This is not a leak ar… --- ## [2015 Nissan Rogue - brake work necessary?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-rogue-brake-work-necessary/127695)
**Author:** [@JohnCannon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnCannon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2018, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-rogue-brake-work-necessary/127695 "2018-10-28T16:59:02Z")
I have a 2015 Nissan Rogue with only 19,500 miles on it and just took it in to my Nissan Dealer for routine Oil change. The Service Rep who prepared the invoice told me that I needed brake work performed and that it wou… --- ## [Head gasket failure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket-failure/127682)
**Author:** [@dunlop0078\_143842](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dunlop0078_143842)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2018, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket-failure/127682 "2018-10-28T16:13:49Z")
Car is a 94 prelude Si H23A1 engine 230,000miles stock. No check engine light. Exhaust gases are getting into the coolant, fluid bubbles up and comes out on a cold engine after starting with rad cap off. However there s… --- ## [Stopping air loss around the tire bead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stopping-air-loss-around-the-tire-bead/127614)
**Author:** [@Todd27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Todd27)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2018, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stopping-air-loss-around-the-tire-bead/127614 "2018-10-28T14:51:40Z")
All of my cars Honda Odyssey, civic, and Acura TL lose air around the tire bead. The repair shop says it’s because of corrosion of the aluminum alloy wheel. The only solution I have constantly received is to have the cor… --- ## [2002 and 2003 Ford focus will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-and-2003-ford-focus-will-not-start/120032)
**Author:** [@Deon\_Nance](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deon_Nance)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2018, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-and-2003-ford-focus-will-not-start/120032 "2018-10-28T14:02:25Z")
Both cars won’t start, fuel pumps working, spark plugs firing, engine turning over. What else would cause car not to start? --- ## [Does this look "totaled" to you?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-this-look-totaled-to-you/127606)
**Author:** [@eldete](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eldete)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2018, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-this-look-totaled-to-you/127606 "2018-10-28T13:52:37Z")
hit a high ended SUV so bumper went under the car, hood took the grunt of it. Radiator got pushed in, broken head light. Still starts right up. Made the mistake of filing an insurance claim. Progressive calls it a total … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=751) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=753)