# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=759 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 760 --- ## [2018 GMC Canyon - Trans issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-gmc-canyon-trans-issues/127151)
**Author:** [@Patchison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Patchison)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-gmc-canyon-trans-issues/127151 "2018-10-20T15:06:59Z")
Any one else have trouble with their transmission slipping? They’ve already changed the torque converter and did updates but it’s still slipping. --- ## [Wheel spins on the slope](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-spins-on-the-slope/127157)
**Author:** [@Noelm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noelm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-spins-on-the-slope/127157 "2018-10-20T14:06:57Z")
2006 Nissan Sentra I live in a relatively hilly region, small hills but there are a lot of slopes. There are many lights on these slopes. When I start from zero on a slope, the front wheels have started slipping a lot. … --- ## [2005 Toyota Sequoia - Grinds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-sequoia-grinds/127143)
**Author:** [@Paulo35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paulo35)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-sequoia-grinds/127143 "2018-10-20T01:28:36Z")
My 2005 Toyota sequoia has a grinding noise in the rear driver side. I looked at the rotor is worn out. Could it be the caliper that is malfunction? --- ## [Sometimes car will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sometimes-car-will-not-start/125126)
**Author:** [@melissanative\_142230](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melissanative_142230)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sometimes-car-will-not-start/125126 "2018-10-20T01:14:49Z")
Car wouldn’t start Friday morning, called AAA and as I waited, I tried starting and it started right up! He said I needed a new battery. I was surprised that the battery went bad after a year. There was acid forming arou… --- ## [2004 Honda Civic - Am I good to go?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-civic-am-i-good-to-go/127135)
**Author:** [@jimsturman54\_143498](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimsturman54_143498)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-civic-am-i-good-to-go/127135 "2018-10-20T00:02:42Z")
Engine light turned on after car heated up while driving in heavy traffic. I pulled side, let car cool down and added some water and drove home while engine light remained on but car did not over heat. This morning when … --- ## [Truck shudders between 45 and 55 MPH - 2004 Ford F150 FX4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-shudders-between-45-and-55-mph-2004-ford-f150-fx4/53706)
**Author:** [@connpatd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/connpatd)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-shudders-between-45-and-55-mph-2004-ford-f150-fx4/53706 "2018-10-19T21:38:12Z")
I have a 2004 Ford F150 FX4 and I've been having a (hopefully) minor problem for the past 15k miles or so. At normal city driving speed, 45-55 mph, Big Red (that's her) tends to shudder a bit. Picture yourself … --- ## [06 Chevy Equinox Brakes grinding and sliding at slow speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-chevy-equinox-brakes-grinding-and-sliding-at-slow-speeds/127095)
**Author:** [@John\_Fagundes\_II](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Fagundes_II)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-chevy-equinox-brakes-grinding-and-sliding-at-slow-speeds/127095 "2018-10-19T21:34:56Z")
My car has been making a grinding noise at slow speeds and especially downhill and slipping a bit. Never when i’m going fast. Also the ABS light is almost always engaged. It been happening for a few weeks. I just had a … --- ## [2015 Jeep Compass - Service port broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-compass-service-port-broken/127130)
**Author:** [@mitchellbowlan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mitchellbowlan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-compass-service-port-broken/127130 "2018-10-19T20:09:06Z")
has anyone else had the problem of the dealer service port tube for the transmission breaking off . --- ## [2015 Ford Escape - Shuts off, but restarts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-shuts-off-but-restarts/127126)
**Author:** [@sandydavis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandydavis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-shuts-off-but-restarts/127126 "2018-10-19T19:56:57Z")
the last 2 weeks my Escape randomly stalls/shuts off just after I put in drive and go about 100-220 yards. I can immediately re-start the car. No warning lights are on at all. --- ## [2008 Dodge Ram 3500 runs rough at operating temp](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-ram-3500-runs-rough-at-operating-temp/127106)
**Author:** [@MiltonPrice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MiltonPrice)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-ram-3500-runs-rough-at-operating-temp/127106 "2018-10-19T19:55:13Z")
truck has been in the shop for a month now. Original problem was the TIPM. Now they say one the engine gets up to operating temperature it starts running rough. Any idea? Mechanic is scratching his head. --- ## [Has this happened to anyone changing oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-this-happened-to-anyone-changing-oil/111245)
**Author:** [@sonata2006](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sonata2006)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-this-happened-to-anyone-changing-oil/111245 "2018-10-19T18:07:57Z")
So I thought I had everything thought out and then it happens…a gust of frigid air blows the draining oil all over the place :sob: Glad I had cardboard on the ground to catch most of it. Ending up using a piece of cardb… --- ## [2002 Toyota Camry steering wheel vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-steering-wheel-vibrates/127029)
**Author:** [@Thea26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thea26)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-steering-wheel-vibrates/127029 "2018-10-19T17:57:28Z")
Car’s steering wheel vibrates when accelerating at low speed. There is also a “thud, thud, thud” noise when accelerating at low speed also. Thank you. --- ## [2010 Jeep Cherokee won’t shut off when key is out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jeep-cherokee-won-t-shut-off-when-key-is-out/127097)
**Author:** [@John05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John05)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jeep-cherokee-won-t-shut-off-when-key-is-out/127097 "2018-10-19T17:38:57Z")
2010 jeep Cherokee wont shut off when key is out. --- ## [2008 GMC Sierra 3500 - fuel filter message](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-sierra-3500-fuel-filter-message/127049)
**Author:** [@JimSickler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimSickler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-sierra-3500-fuel-filter-message/127049 "2018-10-19T17:36:00Z")
Dear Car Talk: I have a 2008 GMC 3500 diesel Pickup that while driving, will all of sudden display the Message ”Reducing Power”, Check Engine light goes on, and fuel filter message goes from 100 – 98% to 0%. This happe… --- ## [Gas smell when using heat - 2007 Ford Escape](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-smell-when-using-heat-2007-ford-escape/127041)
**Author:** [@Renee26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Renee26)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-smell-when-using-heat-2007-ford-escape/127041 "2018-10-19T17:25:38Z")
When I turn on the heat, I smell gas. This is only when the vehicle is at a standstill. When moving, I don’t smell it. What could this be? --- ## [Received two different diagnoses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/received-two-different-diagnoses/126462)
**Author:** [@Cathy44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cathy44)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/received-two-different-diagnoses/126462 "2018-10-19T17:21:27Z")
I have a 2013 Nissan Sentra, 58,000 miles. I noticed an occasional leak from front of car, with orange colored liquid when I dab at stain on ground, which is usually 2-3 inches in size. A Nissan dealership says the lea… --- ## [2007 Honda Civic a real whiner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-a-real-whiner/127031)
**Author:** [@giskard22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/giskard22)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-a-real-whiner/127031 "2018-10-19T17:04:51Z")
My Civic just started making a noise I can only describe as a whine. It sounds mostly like the noise you get from reverse gear, but louder and mostly higher pitch. As the engine spins up from idle, the noise becomes pret… --- ## [2016 Subaru Forester - Weak AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-forester-weak-ac/123208)
**Author:** [@Milller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Milller)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-forester-weak-ac/123208 "2018-10-19T17:00:17Z")
My 2016 Subaru Forester has a poor air conditioner. Local dealer says that that year and model “has problems with air conditioner”. No recall, no fix available says dealership. Takes 5 miles for my car to begin to coo… --- ## [2010 Chevrolet Impala shut off while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-impala-shut-off-while-driving/127078)
**Author:** [@KelvinSquare](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KelvinSquare)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-impala-shut-off-while-driving/127078 "2018-10-19T16:56:43Z")
My 2010 Chevy Impala just shut off while Driving with no warning and it’s just clicking like the engine locked up --- ## [2010 Toyota Venza - squeaking when I let off the brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-venza-squeaking-when-i-let-off-the-brakes/127072)
**Author:** [@JosephineGarner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephineGarner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-venza-squeaking-when-i-let-off-the-brakes/127072 "2018-10-19T16:54:44Z")
what is the reason for a squeaking or scrubbing sound when I release my breaks and accelerate?? --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo heater fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-monte-carlo-heater-fan/127120)
**Author:** [@Joe18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe18)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-monte-carlo-heater-fan/127120 "2018-10-19T16:48:06Z")
Heater Fan stays on with ignition off --- ## [Broken Fuel pressure test gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-fuel-pressure-test-gauge/127061)
**Author:** [@Yosemite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yosemite)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-fuel-pressure-test-gauge/127061 "2018-10-19T16:45:57Z")
Can anyone tell me if there is a difference between wet and dry pressure gauges. I tripped at my shop and dropped my fuel pressure test gauge. I was looking on-line for replacements…just the gauge…but they don’t list th… --- ## [2012 Toyota RAV4 engine stops when driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-rav4-engine-stops-when-driving/127099)
**Author:** [@NtseAchuSamba](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NtseAchuSamba)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-rav4-engine-stops-when-driving/127099 "2018-10-19T16:07:43Z")
The engine Stops while car is moving --- ## [2012 Fiat 500C - Won't talk to me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-fiat-500c-wont-talk-to-me/127013)
**Author:** [@AnthonyMiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnthonyMiller)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 6:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-fiat-500c-wont-talk-to-me/127013 "2018-10-18T06:26:21Z")
The odometer and clock started flashing and the Blue & Me system won’t talk to me and will not read update USB. Please advise… --- ## [2017 Toyota Highlander safety features](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-highlander-safety-features/127115)
**Author:** [@ElleJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ElleJ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-highlander-safety-features/127115 "2018-10-19T15:44:07Z")
I have a question regarding all the alleged safety features on newer vehicles. My 2017 Toyota Highlander has the Lane Departure Alert, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Pre-Collision System. They work great in most weather c… --- ## [2015 Nissan Rogue air bag light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-rogue-air-bag-light/127056)
**Author:** [@johnbegin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnbegin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-rogue-air-bag-light/127056 "2018-10-19T15:34:06Z")
Airbag light keeps flashing --- ## [2013 Chrysler 200 battery terminal replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chrysler-200-battery-terminal-replacement/127118)
**Author:** [@Kim56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kim56)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chrysler-200-battery-terminal-replacement/127118 "2018-10-19T15:16:49Z")
how do I replace the battery terminals on my car? --- ## [Switching to synthetic blend oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/switching-to-synthetic-blend-oil/127073)
**Author:** [@ramirez2012.rr\_143464](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramirez2012.rr_143464)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/switching-to-synthetic-blend-oil/127073 "2018-10-19T14:50:43Z")
I have a 06 Pontiac G6 purchased at 117,000 now at 129,000 miles . I’ve been using premium convential oil , was thinking about switching to a synthetic blend since temps are dropping and less frequent oil changes . I’m a… --- ## [2000 Chevy Astro won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-astro-wont-start/127060)
**Author:** [@fordp42\_143459](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fordp42_143459)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-astro-wont-start/127060 "2018-10-19T14:51:04Z")
I replaced the intake manifold gaskets on my 2000 Chevy Astro after it developed a bad coolant leak. Put it all back together and it ran better than it had in ages. Over the next couple of starts it had more and more tr… --- ## [2013 Lincoln MKT ticking noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lincoln-mkt-ticking-noise/127108)
**Author:** [@Ed30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed30)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lincoln-mkt-ticking-noise/127108 "2018-10-19T14:30:12Z")
Engine ticking noise. Just had oil changed and notice a ticking noise at low speed when engine is straining - noise goes away once up to speed. Not sure what kind of oil was put in but I did asked for oil that would not … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=758) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=760)