# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=777 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 778 --- ## [2019 Subaru Forester - Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-forester-oil/125615)
**Author:** [@Pete43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pete43)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-forester-oil/125615 "2018-09-24T19:12:25Z")
should I use synthetic or conventional oil and why? We drive about 6 to 7,000 miles per year, more short trips (10 miles or less) than long. Owners Manual recommends synthetic. --- ## [2018 Ford Focus - Kink](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-focus-kink/125580)
**Author:** [@Ashley11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ashley11)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-focus-kink/125580 "2018-09-24T13:24:38Z")
I have water(rain) leaking into my care on the driver side. I was first told there was kink in the air conditioner line. Well it happened again, took it in and was told the seal on my windshield was twisted. Well it happ… --- ## [2018 Honda Accord - Accord Sport](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-accord-accord-sport/125621)
**Author:** [@Weiner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Weiner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-accord-accord-sport/125621 "2018-09-24T18:05:07Z")
Have you had a delay in acceleration with the big engine in the Accord sport --- ## [2013 Chrysler 200 - Bulbs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chrysler-200-bulbs/125596)
**Author:** [@Trina25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trina25)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chrysler-200-bulbs/125596 "2018-09-24T18:03:54Z")
Bulbs are good . But not coming on. --- ## [2008 Chrysler 200 - TPMS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-200-tpms/125617)
**Author:** [@clarehudson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clarehudson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-200-tpms/125617 "2018-09-24T17:36:12Z")
whare is the tire sensors located at on a chryslor vehicle --- ## [2012 Dodge Journey got diesel in the tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-journey-got-diesel-in-the-tank/125356)
**Author:** [@carolbrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carolbrown)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-journey-got-diesel-in-the-tank/125356 "2018-09-24T17:19:52Z")
someone borrowed my 2012 dodge journey and put diesel fuel in it ran a while than I had to have it towed.what are my options --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Venture - transaxle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-venture-transaxle/125613)
**Author:** [@Melodae](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Melodae)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-venture-transaxle/125613 "2018-09-24T17:00:20Z")
What is a fix for a bad transaxle on a 2004 Chevy Venture? --- ## [2002 Toyota Tundra needs a new timing belt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-tundra-needs-a-new-timing-belt/125474)
**Author:** [@Turner32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Turner32)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-tundra-needs-a-new-timing-belt/125474 "2018-09-24T15:48:26Z")
I have a 2002 Toyota Tundra, 4 x 4, it has 200202 miles on it. I had the timing belt changed at about 100,000. Is it time to have it done again and about how much does that run. Thank you. Tony --- ## [New car owner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-owner/125560)
**Author:** [@frank692336\_142529](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frank692336_142529)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-owner/125560 "2018-09-24T15:21:24Z")
So I recently purchased an Acura integra from a family friend,it’s a 1996 and was 200$. There however was a problem with the gasket and something about it losing pressure, I’m debating on either getting a new engine or j… --- ## [Cleaning old gas out of a motorcycle tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-old-gas-out-of-a-motorcycle-tank/125586)
**Author:** [@StarSword](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StarSword)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-old-gas-out-of-a-motorcycle-tank/125586 "2018-09-24T15:08:57Z")
So, I’m going to be fixing up a couple of motorcycles, one to sell, one to keep. In both cases I’ve probably got partial tanks of old gas and I’m wondering what chemicals I should use to clean it out. Googling gives eve… --- ## [2015 MINI Cooper Clubman - Sirius issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mini-cooper-clubman-sirius-issue/125589)
**Author:** [@KenParker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KenParker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mini-cooper-clubman-sirius-issue/125589 "2018-09-24T14:05:39Z")
my car radio plays the "Sirius FM sales pitch ALL the time & nothing else.I’ve had to remove the power fuse to stop it flattening the battery. --- ## [2002 Ford Taurus - Fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-taurus-fuel/125591)
**Author:** [@keithKelly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keithKelly)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-taurus-fuel/125591 "2018-09-24T14:04:37Z")
Empty tank while fuel guage is reading almost a quarter tank. What the hell? --- ## [2002 Volkswagen Beetle - Codes!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volkswagen-beetle-codes/125584)
**Author:** [@Louietw47\_142540](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Louietw47_142540)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volkswagen-beetle-codes/125584 "2018-09-24T13:46:06Z")
Vw beetle turns over not starting I have codes up p0725 p1780 p1850 p0725 p0303 p0201 p0301 car had services at garage and ran for two days then cut out and will not start. --- ## [2003 Thunderbird's electric fan is very noisy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-thunderbirds-electric-fan-is-very-noisy/90232)
**Author:** [@uni312](https://community.cartalk.com/u/uni312)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-thunderbirds-electric-fan-is-very-noisy/90232 "2018-09-24T13:05:40Z")
My electric fan is very noisy and it didn't used to be, and my car is running very hot. Is there any relationship between the two? --- ## [2008 Chrysler Aspen transmission trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-aspen-transmission-trouble/125472)
**Author:** [@EdHodges](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdHodges)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 7:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-aspen-transmission-trouble/125472 "2018-09-24T07:34:20Z")
Dealer soldered the wires that control the shifting of auto transmission stating it was then working perfectly. Wrong it doesn’t ever go into overdrive so gas mileage is horrible. Plus the shift points are wrong - doesn’… --- ## [Humming 2006 Chevrolet Malibu](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-2006-chevrolet-malibu/125545)
**Author:** [@DaveFine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveFine)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-2006-chevrolet-malibu/125545 "2018-09-24T03:58:32Z")
My wife’s 06 Malibu just started this humming sound and it sounds like its coming from the drivers side when driving. When i look under the hood with the car running sounds like its coming from the alternator. When parke… --- ## [2009 Toyota Corolla - smelly AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-corolla-smelly-ac/125435)
**Author:** [@rafaqat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rafaqat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 8:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-corolla-smelly-ac/125435 "2018-09-22T08:16:56Z")
when i starts ac then some bad smell came and no cooling for 1-2 mins after start cooling. but some time cooling stops far few seconds and then start again --- ## [Stuttering 2006 Ford F-150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuttering-2006-ford-f-150/125456)
**Author:** [@TERRANCEflack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TERRANCEflack)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuttering-2006-ford-f-150/125456 "2018-09-22T15:35:58Z")
When I put the truck in drive the engine starts to stuttering out and have to stuttering out and the only way to get it engaged is too shift into overdrive What can be causing this. --- ## [2013 Kia Sorento lights come on spontaneously](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-sorento-lights-come-on-spontaneously/125460)
**Author:** [@joanne54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joanne54)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-sorento-lights-come-on-spontaneously/125460 "2018-09-22T15:47:56Z")
all my lights inside and out come on at least 2 times a night. I have to turn my car on and then off, lock car and then the lights go out --- ## [What’s the gold pin in the shift kit for my trailblazer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-s-the-gold-pin-in-the-shift-kit-for-my-trailblazer/125480)
**Author:** [@John52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John52)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-s-the-gold-pin-in-the-shift-kit-for-my-trailblazer/125480 "2018-09-22T18:03:54Z")
I am replacing transmission parts in a 2004 trailblazer. I have no idea what the gold v-shaped pin is for that came in the shift kit. Any ideas would be appreciated! --- ## [1997 Jeep Renegade turns over for a few seconds before starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-jeep-renegade-turns-over-for-a-few-seconds-before-starting/125570)
**Author:** [@JohnMahoney54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnMahoney54)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-jeep-renegade-turns-over-for-a-few-seconds-before-starting/125570 "2018-09-24T01:55:45Z")
My Wrangler is a 1997 4.0 liter with only 45,000 miles. The car has always started immediately for the 21 years I’ve owned it. Now it seems to turnover for a few seconds before firing. Last time I changed the plugs was a… --- ## [2008 Honda Ridgeline shimmy at about 50-60 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-ridgeline-shimmy-at-about-50-60-mph/125527)
**Author:** [@KenCarte](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KenCarte)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2018, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-ridgeline-shimmy-at-about-50-60-mph/125527 "2018-09-23T03:14:39Z")
I’m getting a shimmy when gear shifts from 50 to 60 mph, what’s going on --- ## [2013 Cadillac SRX stalls when using left blinker](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-cadillac-srx-stalls-when-using-left-blinker/125565)
**Author:** [@ValerieAllard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ValerieAllard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-cadillac-srx-stalls-when-using-left-blinker/125565 "2018-09-24T00:39:42Z")
When I turn on the left blinkers I see a service message on the dashboard. It says that the left front blinker is malfunctioning (or something to that effect). At the same time, the car stalls and I have to restart it. I… --- ## [2004 Civic LX A/T Issue BMXA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-civic-lx-a-t-issue-bmxa/125555)
**Author:** [@Outtaluck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Outtaluck)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 12:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-civic-lx-a-t-issue-bmxa/125555 "2018-09-24T00:52:29Z")
'04 Honda Civic. Bought at a decent price, replaced all suspension/brake/wheel parts, tie rods, etc. Then found out head gasket was bad. Replaced that, to find that the block was warped/cracked something. My fault, sh… --- ## [Thermostat housing o-ring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thermostat-housing-o-ring/125567)
**Author:** [@scj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thermostat-housing-o-ring/125567 "2018-09-24T00:41:13Z")
I just put in a new thermostat into a 1999 Ford Explorer. No problems but radiator fluid is now leaking from the seam in the housing. I had a new o-ring with the new thermostat. Is there supposed to be a separate o-ring… --- ## ['95 Legacy Instrument Gauge Does Not Work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-legacy-instrument-gauge-does-not-work/125556)
**Author:** [@robo\_puppy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robo_puppy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2018, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-legacy-instrument-gauge-does-not-work/125556 "2018-09-23T22:50:34Z")
Recently did a heater core replacement, put everything back together and the gauges do not work. Zero response from speedometer, rpm, indicator lights etc, literally everything has no response. Double checked the connect… --- ## [Synthetic Oil! 0-40, 5-40, 10-40](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-oil-0-40-5-40-10-40/72521)
**Author:** [@Frantzy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frantzy)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2018, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-oil-0-40-5-40-10-40/72521 "2018-09-23T02:49:24Z")
2008 Jetta S 2.5 , VW 502 oil specs are met by Moble1 synth 0-40W, 5-40W, 10-40W. Back in the day of one weight oil, the standard philosophy was the hotter the driving conditions the heavier the oil used. End of proble… --- ## [2011 Toyota Corolla feels like a roller coaster on bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-corolla-feels-like-a-roller-coaster-on-bumps/125548)
**Author:** [@NancyGoldblatt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NancyGoldblatt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2018, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-corolla-feels-like-a-roller-coaster-on-bumps/125548 "2018-09-23T20:31:56Z")
About a month or two ago my Toyota corolla 2011 S started to make me feel like I was on a roller coaster when I went over any bump or small defect on the road. I have has new front struts put in and its been realigned se… --- ## [2008 Ford F250 exhaust filter warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f250-exhaust-filter-warning/125551)
**Author:** [@RobertDunkel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertDunkel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2018, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f250-exhaust-filter-warning/125551 "2018-09-23T20:25:08Z")
I have a reading on my gauges that reads “cleaning exhaust filter”. What does this mean for a 6.2 liter diesel engine? If I put the truck in park, the gauge reads “keep driving to clean filter”. Do I have to worry about … --- ## [2005 Honda Accord power steering is difficult on startup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-accord-power-steering-is-difficult-on-startup/125486)
**Author:** [@Mike54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike54)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2018, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-accord-power-steering-is-difficult-on-startup/125486 "2018-09-23T17:38:42Z")
Daughter has that vehicle. Says power steering is awful when she first starts the car, difficult to turn the steering wheel. Gets better as the car warms up. O-ring? Air in the power steering fluid? Thanks, Mike [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=776) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=778)