# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=761 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 762 --- ## [Getting Air Into Tires In Extreme Cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-air-into-tires-in-extreme-cold/125877)
**Author:** [@Billy\_Bob\_Smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Billy_Bob_Smith)\ **Replies:** 143\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-air-into-tires-in-extreme-cold/125877 "2018-10-18T03:19:20Z")
We have some brutally cold winter days where I now live. Last winter, I was running errands when I noticed a low tire. I went to four different c-stores to find that their air pumps were not working, and I had to have … --- ## [Truck won't go into park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-wont-go-into-park/78729)
**Author:** [@mysterryman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mysterryman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-wont-go-into-park/78729 "2018-10-18T03:13:43Z")
1996 GMC sonoma, 150k, automatic. Parked it today and it wouldn't go into park. First thought was that the cable had stretched but notice that the shift lever wasn't going all the way to the park position. Feels like so… --- ## [Will 2012 Mazda Mazda3 stall if my key battery dies?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-2012-mazda-mazda3-stall-if-my-key-battery-dies/126245)
**Author:** [@Tessa24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tessa24)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-2012-mazda-mazda3-stall-if-my-key-battery-dies/126245 "2018-10-18T02:41:47Z")
if while driving the battery dies in the keys, would the car stall??? I was told this is what happen to me yesterday, my car just stalled all the lights on the dash lite up, and the car refuse to start the steering lock… --- ## [Hyundai Santa Fe 2002](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-santa-fe-2002/126992)
**Author:** [@Sammie\_Sparks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sammie_Sparks)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-santa-fe-2002/126992 "2018-10-18T02:28:00Z")
hyundai santa fe 2002 why do i smell tranmission fluid and solenoid 2 and 3 are not working Also is in limp mode how do I fix this problem. --- ## [2001 Dodge Durango - what controls the lights and locks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-durango-what-controls-the-lights-and-locks/126998)
**Author:** [@jimsturgill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimsturgill)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-durango-what-controls-the-lights-and-locks/126998 "2018-10-18T02:27:18Z")
headlighs dont work, horn blows ,no interior lights, wipers come on by their self, shatecurity light is blinking,no dash lightsdoors lock by their self. what is the black plastic module called that controls these things… --- ## [2015 Hyundai Elantra trunk pops open on its own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-elantra-trunk-pops-open-on-its-own/126728)
**Author:** [@SHIRLEYACAHILL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SHIRLEYACAHILL)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-elantra-trunk-pops-open-on-its-own/126728 "2018-10-18T00:31:22Z")
just bought this car… was wondering if there were any problems with the trunk just opening by itself. also if there was any problems with lights not going off by themselves. read a few reports on this. not sure if it was… --- ## [Mazda CX-5 Oil Leak with Pictures](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-cx-5-oil-leak-with-pictures/126846)
**Author:** [@megan.n.peterson\_143321](https://community.cartalk.com/u/megan.n.peterson_143321)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-cx-5-oil-leak-with-pictures/126846 "2018-10-18T00:21:17Z")
Hi! I am in no way mechanically inclines but thought I’d take a stab at asking in this thread for advice. Yesterday I noticed an oil odour coming from my car, some oil dropped on the ground. Nothing major in terms of v… --- ## [2003 Honda Accord AC fails intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-ac-fails-intermittently/126613)
**Author:** [@DevalDesai](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DevalDesai)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-ac-fails-intermittently/126613 "2018-10-17T23:54:01Z")
Dear Car talk - AC in my car fails intermittently. Once in a while it stops blowing cold air. sometimes if I turn off the AC and restart it will start working but most of time it does not work. However it starts working… --- ## [Camry 2007 head gasket blown?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-2007-head-gasket-blown/126969)
**Author:** [@boralbmimani\_142862](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boralbmimani_142862)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-2007-head-gasket-blown/126969 "2018-10-17T22:26:53Z")
About 2 weeks ago my car overheated because of a hole in the radiator hose. After replacing it my car ran fine until last night. After putting gas and starting it it was "running weird’ as in the noise was not the same. … --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Suburban GPS calibration problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-suburban-gps-calibration-problem/126851)
**Author:** [@JEONGSEONKIM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JEONGSEONKIM)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-suburban-gps-calibration-problem/126851 "2018-10-17T22:12:40Z")
calibration problem i put in my home address yesterday. The map seems to be capturing movement, but not in the correct GPS position. also i see the sign CAL. --- ## [2001 Audi A4 - Recurring light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-audi-a4-recurring-light/126985)
**Author:** [@Richard44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richard44)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-audi-a4-recurring-light/126985 "2018-10-17T21:46:08Z")
Check Engine Light stays on. My mechanic can tune it up and it goes out temporarily but comes right back on within 50 miles. Car runs great. What could cause that? --- ## [Tires for quiet ride - 2015 Toyota Prius c](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-for-quiet-ride-2015-toyota-prius-c/126976)
**Author:** [@Michael40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael40)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-for-quiet-ride-2015-toyota-prius-c/126976 "2018-10-17T21:43:46Z")
Best tires for a quiet ride? --- ## [Sonic is making me bonkers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sonic-is-making-me-bonkers/126953)
**Author:** [@mram77\_143388](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mram77_143388)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sonic-is-making-me-bonkers/126953 "2018-10-17T19:54:17Z")
I just bought a 2015 Chevy Sonic 1.8, 6 speed automatic, 33,000 miles The ac keeps cycling off and on every 20 seconds, The outside temp is 79 degrees f , but when I open the windows and turn ac on and the fan switch is… --- ## [Exploder Sport gears will not engage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exploder-sport-gears-will-not-engage/126947)
**Author:** [@Randal\_Steen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Randal_Steen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exploder-sport-gears-will-not-engage/126947 "2018-10-17T19:19:20Z")
Good morning. 2000 explorer will not engage in any gear even after installing rebuilt tranny that I really believe is solid and even still do. The The only common denominator is the same torque converter. The same sympt… --- ## [Subaru burning 5 quarts every three days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-burning-5-quarts-every-three-days/126411)
**Author:** [@morph701\_143055](https://community.cartalk.com/u/morph701_143055)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-burning-5-quarts-every-three-days/126411 "2018-10-17T19:08:39Z")
I have a Subaru STI 2012 and it’s burning 5 quarts of oil every three days. Any ideas of what’s could be causing it? It’s only got 40k miles so I wouldn’t think it would be the pistion rings. It’s getting kinda expensive… --- ## [Toyota Tacoma Engine Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tacoma-engine-light/22463)
**Author:** [@donnadodsonartist](https://community.cartalk.com/u/donnadodsonartist)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tacoma-engine-light/22463 "2018-10-17T17:06:05Z")
I recently bought a 2001 toyota Tacoma from a chevrolet dealership and the night I bought it the engine light came on. i took it back the next day and they scanned the computer code and told me the oxygen sensor needed … --- ## [2014 Chevrolet 1500 shuddering drive train](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-1500-shuddering-drive-train/126914)
**Author:** [@RobertBaker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertBaker)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-1500-shuddering-drive-train/126914 "2018-10-17T18:29:45Z")
I have had problems with drive train shuttering issues have taken to dealer 2x for 3 weeks of no answers. --- ## [2005 GMC Sierra 1500 - Thinking about cutting some wires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-sierra-1500-thinking-about-cutting-some-wires/126898)
**Author:** [@MaryBethPartika](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryBethPartika)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-sierra-1500-thinking-about-cutting-some-wires/126898 "2018-10-17T17:51:34Z")
A few months ago my GMC Sierra would not start. 1 click and nothing. My mechanic replace the starter. The starter he took out was an AC Delco and had a 2 yr. warranty. It was only 1 yr. old. I got refund from AutoZon… --- ## [Toyota Highlander Dead Screen100 miles after purchased (pursue lemon)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-dead-screen100-miles-after-purchased-pursue-lemon/126611)
**Author:** [@wnkuhn\_143180](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wnkuhn_143180)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-dead-screen100-miles-after-purchased-pursue-lemon/126611 "2018-10-17T17:42:23Z")
So long story short. Bought a 2018 new toyota highlander and the radio unit goes completely dead (black screen). Won’t reboot. Send it back to the dealership and still hasn’t been fixed because they don’t have the uni… --- ## [2016 Nissan Pathfinder - Off and on issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-pathfinder-off-and-on-issue/126960)
**Author:** [@CarlMaurer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarlMaurer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-pathfinder-off-and-on-issue/126960 "2018-10-17T17:04:11Z")
Does anyone else have trouble with iPod/iPad interface not working correctly? Mine does not always respond to commands from dashboard buttons and sometimes locks up the entire audio system. Complete shut down of car and … --- ## [2005 Dodge Caravan rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-caravan-rough-idle/126806)
**Author:** [@Donny21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donny21)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-caravan-rough-idle/126806 "2018-10-17T16:06:18Z")
Love your show!! My daughters Caravan is having a problem. Runs great at speed but at a light (at idle) it starts running really rough and surging(not everytime). Sometimes if you shut it off and restart problem goes awa… --- ## [Strange Wheel Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-wheel-noise/126950)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-wheel-noise/126950 "2018-10-17T15:51:26Z")
After a long trip with my 2005 Buick Century (150k miles) I sometimes hear a low-pitched squeal coming from one of my front wheels. It happens when I turn the steering wheel sharply when pulling into my driveway slowly o… --- ## [2015 Subaru coolant loss - pressure check loss 2 pounds in 10 minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-coolant-loss-pressure-check-loss-2-pounds-in-10-minutes/126857)
**Author:** [@Thomas\_Miller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thomas_Miller)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-coolant-loss-pressure-check-loss-2-pounds-in-10-minutes/126857 "2018-10-17T15:24:15Z")
A few moths ago I bought this car (2015 Subaru Outback) and don’t drive a lot. I’ve noticed that the coolant reservoir shows fluid disappearing. The day after I bought the car the reservoir was 99% empty. Dealer press… --- ## [1997 Chevrolet Blazer - consequences from sugar in the fuel tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-blazer-consequences-from-sugar-in-the-fuel-tank/126937)
**Author:** [@Barry46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barry46)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-blazer-consequences-from-sugar-in-the-fuel-tank/126937 "2018-10-17T15:15:34Z")
Ex girlfriend put sugar dissolved in water and karo syrup in my 97 4.3 vortec blazer, unaware I drive it but find that I can’t get gas to enter into the tank at the station, karo syrup had stopped up the fill tube. She c… --- ## [2004 Kia Sportage - What to check? Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-sportage-what-to-check-starting-issues/126955)
**Author:** [@MichaelLennox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelLennox)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-sportage-what-to-check-starting-issues/126955 "2018-10-17T14:41:06Z")
vehicle intermitantly fails to start although it cranks over, after leaving for a while it will start. --- ## [2009 Hyundai Accent occasionally won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-accent-occasionally-won-t-start/126949)
**Author:** [@LindyCarhart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindyCarhart)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-accent-occasionally-won-t-start/126949 "2018-10-17T13:51:13Z")
Intermittently, my car won’t start. Battery ok, so is alternator. Is there a history of problems in the ignition or steering column? Thought it would be the starter but after towing to mechanic, he wouldn’t replace start… --- ## [2004 Scion xA power steering belt jumps the pulley](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-scion-xa-power-steering-belt-jumps-the-pulley/126935)
**Author:** [@JohnMahaffy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnMahaffy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-scion-xa-power-steering-belt-jumps-the-pulley/126935 "2018-10-17T13:34:22Z")
Power steering belt keeps jumping off the pulley. What can I do – torque it tighter? --- ## [2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 moans when steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-silverado-2500-moans-when-steering/126902)
**Author:** [@Mark011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark011)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-silverado-2500-moans-when-steering/126902 "2018-10-17T13:22:41Z")
When I turn the steering wheel it emits a moaning sound. Truck is a Duramax 2500 hd 120,000 miles. Stock tires and wheels and no front eend work. --- ## [2017 Chrysler Pacifica wheel hop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-wheel-hop/126931)
**Author:** [@BillHardin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillHardin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-wheel-hop/126931 "2018-10-17T13:17:30Z")
What causes the bad wheel hop on acceleration in my 2017 Pacifica? It’s especially bad when the roads are wet. Are suspension bushings too soft? Need shocks? --- ## [2008 Chrysler Sebring jerks when stopping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-sebring-jerks-when-stopping/126906)
**Author:** [@Dianejames](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dianejames)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-sebring-jerks-when-stopping/126906 "2018-10-17T13:14:11Z")
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