# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=776 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 777 --- ## [2010 Ford Ranger - Expected problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-ranger-expected-problems/125493)
**Author:** [@richard43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/richard43)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-ranger-expected-problems/125493 "2018-09-25T15:30:53Z")
Dear Car Talk, I bought a used 2010 Ford Ranger, single cab, in Sept. 2017. It’s a good driving truck with lots of power, low mileage with a 4 cylinder engine. My problem is I have been reading the Ranger 2010 Owner’s… --- ## [2016 Chrysler 300 - Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-300-oil/125397)
**Author:** [@Bell15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bell15)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-300-oil/125397 "2018-09-25T15:30:21Z")
300 s 20k miles new to me…should I go to full or semi synthetic oil for changes?7 --- ## [2006 Nissan Maxima - Smelly eggs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-maxima-smelly-eggs/125406)
**Author:** [@williamyork](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williamyork)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-maxima-smelly-eggs/125406 "2018-09-25T15:25:55Z")
Only when I have the windows down and when I hard accelerate, I get a rotten-egg sulfur smell in the cabin. This has been 12 years now and I still can’t get a final answer. Thank You --- ## [2004 Volkswagen Jetta - Blank slate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volkswagen-jetta-blank-slate/125409)
**Author:** [@MatthewCBailey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MatthewCBailey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2018, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volkswagen-jetta-blank-slate/125409 "2018-09-21T19:54:36Z")
I was driving my 04 jetta down the highway the other day and the instrument panel went blank and didn’t come back on for about an hour. When it came back on the mileage won’t change now and it will not show what gear I h… --- ## [2000 Buick LeSabre smells like gas in the AM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-buick-lesabre-smells-like-gas-in-the-am/125655)
**Author:** [@LynneCounts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LynneCounts)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-buick-lesabre-smells-like-gas-in-the-am/125655 "2018-09-25T15:09:27Z")
Why does my car smell like gas in the morning? --- ## [Budget rebuild](https://community.cartalk.com/t/budget-rebuild/125648)
**Author:** [@elikeeler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elikeeler)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/budget-rebuild/125648 "2018-09-25T14:19:30Z")
I have a 1999 Ford F250 with 5.4 V8 SOHC work truck, which I use to pull 4 ton trailers. The truck has 214,000 miles and the timing chains ate the front of the engine. So i pulled a running engine from the junk yard with… --- ## [2000 Ford Expedition low fluid light comes on briefly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-expedition-low-fluid-light-comes-on-briefly/125670)
**Author:** [@Rodney27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rodney27)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-expedition-low-fluid-light-comes-on-briefly/125670 "2018-09-25T14:08:09Z")
Team, I have 2000 4.6 FORD EXP with 143,000. Vehicle has run well. This is the second time at start up I am seeing the low fluid lights stay on. It will turn off after I start driving the vehicle. Usually with 3 to 4 min… --- ## [Ask Someone: 2003 Audi A4 - Where do I start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2003-audi-a4-where-do-i-start/125657)
**Author:** [@trit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2003-audi-a4-where-do-i-start/125657 "2018-09-25T13:22:33Z")
No power, wont start, not battery! no clue whats going on? --- ## [1997 Toyota Camry: testing alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-toyota-camry-testing-alternator/125522)
**Author:** [@Loretta59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Loretta59)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 11:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-toyota-camry-testing-alternator/125522 "2018-09-25T11:20:39Z")
1997 Toyota Camry - can alternater be tested by removing negative battery cable, while vehicle is running, without damaging vehicle? How many minutes running vehicle without cable? --- ## [Wrong valve cover bolts torque values](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-valve-cover-bolts-torque-values/125663)
**Author:** [@Saturnia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saturnia)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 8:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-valve-cover-bolts-torque-values/125663 "2018-09-25T08:31:37Z")
Hello, I replaced the valve cover gasket on my 02 Saturn SL2 but I tighten the bolts by converting 89 inch lbs to ft lbs in my torque wrench. The bolts didn’t snapped. I am lucky… There are no leaks, but I am afraid may… --- ## [Bad motor blower ](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-motor-blower/125632)
**Author:** [@Rahkimsummers\_142562](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rahkimsummers_142562)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 5:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-motor-blower/125632 "2018-09-25T05:10:13Z")
esterday we had some bad weather and I decided to turn the heat in while on the way to church. It worked and then it started blowing excessively. I turned it off completely yet the air kept coming out even once I turned … --- ## [Whole braking system needs repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whole-braking-system-needs-repairs/125611)
**Author:** [@andrewf2315\_142554](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrewf2315_142554)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whole-braking-system-needs-repairs/125611 "2018-09-25T04:58:31Z")
So the other day my brakes completely stopped working on my 2000 Chevy impala with 145,000 miles on it. After I had it towed to a mechanic, he told me I need new brake lines as they’re completely rusted out, I need a new… --- ## [2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited stuck in neutral](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-stuck-in-neutral/125554)
**Author:** [@RodneyLesher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RodneyLesher)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-stuck-in-neutral/125554 "2018-09-25T01:53:07Z")
The automatic transmission is stuck in neutral. Can move the shifter but nothing changes. I recently replaced the shifting cable and it seems to be okay. Thinking it’s something electrical. I tried disconnecting the nega… --- ## ['95 Legacy Heater Box Won't Come Out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-legacy-heater-box-wont-come-out/125506)
**Author:** [@robo\_puppy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robo_puppy)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-legacy-heater-box-wont-come-out/125506 "2018-09-25T01:50:04Z")
Already pulled dash, removed hoses, got the support bar out and undid the 3 nuts mounting the unit to the firewall and it still won’t budge. What am I missing? --- ## [02 Nissan Sentra DTC problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-nissan-sentra-dtc-problem/12967)
**Author:** [@gosox27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gosox27)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-nissan-sentra-dtc-problem/12967 "2018-09-25T01:36:26Z")
4cyl 1.8l sentra gxe....I have a P0031 code (Ho2s1 bank 1). Replaced the O2 sensor but check engine light came back on. I checked everything that i was able to check with the information and pin points that i had. Everyt… --- ## [2002 Jeep Liberty - runs rough then ok](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-liberty-runs-rough-then-ok/125647)
**Author:** [@DavidD.Couger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidD.Couger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-liberty-runs-rough-then-ok/125647 "2018-09-25T01:26:27Z")
When I first drive my Liberty after sitting for a week it will often idle roughly at the first traffic light and nearly stall. Afterwards, it will run fine. Any ideas? Thanks --- ## [1994 accord no fire no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-accord-no-fire-no-start/125645)
**Author:** [@Clementep17\_142569](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clementep17_142569)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-accord-no-fire-no-start/125645 "2018-09-25T01:21:30Z")
I drove my 1994 accord to the store the last time it drove one night a few months ago an the next morning tried to go to work an it wouldnt start. It wasnt getting fire so i changed the coil pack still nothing so i chang… --- ## [2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring camshaft/crankshaft fault codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-elantra-touring-camshaft-crankshaft-fault-codes/125529)
**Author:** [@Anton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anton)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-elantra-touring-camshaft-crankshaft-fault-codes/125529 "2018-09-25T01:13:15Z")
My car is throwing camshaft and crankshaft sensor fault codes even after these were replaced and cleared. It idles a little rough but drives ok for a while until suddenly losing power and threatening to stall. After cool… --- ## [2013 Hyundai Accent- Internet diagnosis?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-accent-internet-diagnosis/125639)
**Author:** [@IgnacioLedezma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IgnacioLedezma)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-accent-internet-diagnosis/125639 "2018-09-25T00:22:34Z")
I have a Hyundai Accent 2013 I drove it for over 70,000 already and lately is giving me a issue where sometimes either it wont start or will stop while driving it, is not a battery issue, feels more like a fuel thing, an… --- ## [2014 BMW 328 - External?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-bmw-328-external/125476)
**Author:** [@Owen24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Owen24)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-bmw-328-external/125476 "2018-09-22T17:47:25Z")
does my 2014 bmw 328i xdrive have an external egr? --- ## [Please Help! 2000 Dodge Stratus died while driving wont start back up!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-2000-dodge-stratus-died-while-driving-wont-start-back-up/110983)
**Author:** [@Mason2193](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mason2193)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-2000-dodge-stratus-died-while-driving-wont-start-back-up/110983 "2018-09-24T23:53:24Z")
I need some help, This is my daily driver and i have kids i need to get back and forth to school. This car has not had any trouble at all with me. Very well kept. No check engine light or anything. I was driving down the… --- ## [1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee windshield fogs up for no reason](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-jeep-grand-cherokee-windshield-fogs-up-for-no-reason/125630)
**Author:** [@Jerry17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerry17)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-jeep-grand-cherokee-windshield-fogs-up-for-no-reason/125630 "2018-09-24T22:23:59Z")
My jeeps windshield is fogging up for no apparent reason. It happens at all different times of day and even while driving down the road. If I turn my heater on on defrost it disappears quickly but returns as soon as … --- ## [Changing Oil and Filter 2001 Mazda Protege](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-oil-and-filter-2001-mazda-protege/125190)
**Author:** [@ArlHtsMelissa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArlHtsMelissa)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-oil-and-filter-2001-mazda-protege/125190 "2018-09-24T21:33:53Z")
Does anyone have information on how to get a tool for changing the oil filter for this 2001 car. The Owner’s manual states Changing oil filter Because you need a special tool to retighten the filter, an Authorized Mazda… --- ## [1990 Nissan Sentra clunks when I release clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-nissan-sentra-clunks-when-i-release-clutch/125511)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Lang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris_Lang)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-nissan-sentra-clunks-when-i-release-clutch/125511 "2018-09-24T20:22:35Z")
I have a 1990 nissan pulsar gti and I can can put it in gear but as soon as the clutch is released it will move but with a really bad clunking noise. Any ideas please. --- ## [New belt tensioner pulley too big?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-belt-tensioner-pulley-too-big/125618)
**Author:** [@Saturnia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saturnia)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-belt-tensioner-pulley-too-big/125618 "2018-09-24T19:53:50Z")
Hello, A while ago I replaced the drive belt, tensioner and idler pulley on my 02 Saturn SL2. One thing that worried me was that the pulley on the new tensioner is way bigger in diameter and thickness (the area where t… --- ## [Bugatti Oil Change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bugatti-oil-change/125334)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bugatti-oil-change/125334 "2018-09-24T19:41:02Z")
Besides the initial cost of owning a Bugatti…an oil change is $21,000 and takes hours to do. There are 16 drain plugs. At least it’s only recommended once a year. But still. I guess if you can afford the $1.7 million pr… --- ## [2003 Volkswagen Beetle fuse problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-beetle-fuse-problem/125154)
**Author:** [@Anna55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anna55)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-beetle-fuse-problem/125154 "2018-09-17T13:45:57Z")
I’ve only had my car about 3 weeks now, it’s a 2003 New Beetle Convertible. My left passenger window fell off the track during heavy rain, so my brother-in-law pulled it up by hand and I haven’t used it since. A few day… --- ## [2008 Pontiac G5 - Steel feels odd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g5-steel-feels-odd/125594)
**Author:** [@peterb57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peterb57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g5-steel-feels-odd/125594 "2018-09-24T19:23:07Z")
when I turn my wheel left to right I feel and hear noise from steering wheel area I have changed my steering shaft I feel it in the shaft before and after it was changed --- ## [2000 Toyota Camry - Asked and answered](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-camry-asked-and-answered/125606)
**Author:** [@Ebenezer18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ebenezer18)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-camry-asked-and-answered/125606 "2018-09-24T19:20:01Z")
where is location of AC filter in toyota camry 2000 model --- ## [2007 Honda CR-V battery dies every 2-3 weeks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-cr-v-battery-dies-every-2-3-weeks/89476)
**Author:** [@alleysather](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alleysather)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-cr-v-battery-dies-every-2-3-weeks/89476 "2018-09-24T19:13:34Z")
The battery in my 2007 Honda CR-V keeps dying approximately every 2-3 weeks. There is no electric at all; I can't use the key fob to open the car, etc. When I jump the car, it is completely fine for about 2-3 weeks and… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=775) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=777)