# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=780 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 781 --- ## [Need a repair manual for a 2012 Kia Rio5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-repair-manual-for-a-2012-kia-rio5/125067)
**Author:** [@Mary161](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mary161)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2018, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-repair-manual-for-a-2012-kia-rio5/125067 "2018-09-19T15:27:36Z")
Where can I get a repair manual for a 2012 Kia Rio5 EX other than the Kia dealer, which is $79? All the sites I’ve looked at have very bad reviews. Thank you. Mary --- ## [Is the Ford V6, 4.2 Engine a dog?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-ford-v6-4-2-engine-a-dog/39714)
**Author:** [@ebko87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ebko87)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2018, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-ford-v6-4-2-engine-a-dog/39714 "2018-09-19T15:15:01Z")
Just curious how others feel on this subject. I was told by a trusted mechanic that my F150 V6, 4.2 engine was one of the worst Ford makes and he felt that I'd have nothing but problems with it. It does have 136K miles… --- ## [Problem in driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-in-driving/124347)
**Author:** [@Mal\_Brisc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mal_Brisc)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2018, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-in-driving/124347 "2018-09-19T04:08:04Z")
It says its in drive but wont go --- ## [Overfilled oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfilled-oil/125104)
**Author:** [@b.baldasaro\_esq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/b.baldasaro_esq)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2018, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfilled-oil/125104 "2018-09-19T03:27:15Z")
I overfilled my toyota matrix with probably 3+ quarts of oil, drove it about 3/4 mile. It smoked badly. I remedied this and now the check engine light is on indicating a problem with the O2 sensors. I replaced the O2 sen… --- ## [2001 Nissan Frontier gauges and speedometer won’t work after storm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-frontier-gauges-and-speedometer-won-t-work-after-storm/125273)
**Author:** [@Wil30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wil30)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2018, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-frontier-gauges-and-speedometer-won-t-work-after-storm/125273 "2018-09-19T03:06:14Z")
Just after the wind and rain from hurricane Florence ended, I started up my Nissan Frontier to go to the store. After I got onto the main road, I noticed that my gas gauge was on “E”. Then I noticed that the Speed od… --- ## [2001 Chrysler 300M overheats after system flush](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chrysler-300m-overheats-after-system-flush/124963)
**Author:** [@Josh49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josh49)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2018, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chrysler-300m-overheats-after-system-flush/124963 "2018-09-19T02:53:54Z")
I can’t figure out why my car still overheats even after flushing the system, new thermostat, new water pump, and bled the system. It drives fine through town unless the AC is on for too long. I don’t have any leaks and … --- ## [2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee brake calipers keep going bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-grand-cherokee-brake-calipers-keep-going-bad/125038)
**Author:** [@Scott36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott36)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2018, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-grand-cherokee-brake-calipers-keep-going-bad/125038 "2018-09-19T02:10:36Z")
Since 2015 I have had to replace my front left brake caliper 3 times and my front right caliper twice. Roughly once per year each one will go bad with apparently the pistons not releasing which causes moderate to heavy … --- ## [2011 FORD SUV Mysterious coolant leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-suv-mysterious-coolant-leak/124893)
**Author:** [@9969517\_142053](https://community.cartalk.com/u/9969517_142053)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2018, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-suv-mysterious-coolant-leak/124893 "2018-09-19T01:46:06Z")
Hi everyone, My car has been losing coolant slowly for months without visible leak anywhere, overheating, oil in coolant, milky oil, sweet smell and bubble in recovery tank. The coolant level in tank droped about 1cm ev… --- ## [Trans mount deflection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-mount-deflection/124039)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2018, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-mount-deflection/124039 "2018-09-19T01:22:28Z")
my suv makes a buzz/vibration when i hit a bump/manhole dip with the driver tire. it sounds MUCH more solid when i hit a bump with pass tire. as in NO buzz. i figure its a driver side issue like perhaps a ball joint or m… --- ## [Pontiac G6 Passenger back end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-g6-passenger-back-end/125228)
**Author:** [@williamchase\_142292](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williamchase_142292)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-g6-passenger-back-end/125228 "2018-09-18T20:42:07Z")
I’ve been having recently a humming noise in the backend of my car Pontiac G6 2006, the noise will stay on for a few seconds to a minute than shut off, is this a wheel bearing and is it an emergency repair? --- ## [2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited shuts off when reversing, no check engine light... need help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-elantra-limited-shuts-off-when-reversing-no-check-engine-light-need-help/125025)
**Author:** [@Ramsey\_Traboulsi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ramsey_Traboulsi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-elantra-limited-shuts-off-when-reversing-no-check-engine-light-need-help/125025 "2018-09-18T20:36:47Z")
2012 Hyundai Elantra, Check engine light not on , car drives great and shuts off once in a while mainly on reverse… what could be the issue… throttle body was cleaned out… Map sensor was changed --- ## [Alternator 06 sienna](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-06-sienna/125194)
**Author:** [@Kristy\_Shantelle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kristy_Shantelle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-06-sienna/125194 "2018-09-18T19:44:24Z")
My battery scrapped out - bought it used more than two years ago. While I was getting another he checked my alternator and said it was charging but charging low and it would need to be replaced soon but I had a little ti… --- ## [2008 Subaru Impreza running poorly/roughly at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-impreza-running-poorly-roughly-at-idle/125245)
**Author:** [@beerbaron03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beerbaron03)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-impreza-running-poorly-roughly-at-idle/125245 "2018-09-18T19:40:57Z")
Hi all, I have a 2008 Subaru Impreza with about 126k miles (auto transmission) which is my daily driver. This last Saturday, I filled up the gas tank and jumped back on the highway and after about 5 minutes of driving a… --- ## [2005 Hyundai Sonata airbag light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-sonata-airbag-light/125250)
**Author:** [@JohnBoyce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnBoyce)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-sonata-airbag-light/125250 "2018-09-18T19:06:17Z")
Dear Car Talk, I have a 2005 Hyundai Sonata LX with 138K miles. Its a dream to drive and I’ve had no real problems - except a pesky Air Bag lamp on dash that won’t go out. In the past, I have jiggled some wires under … --- ## [2016 Kia Soul smells like cat urine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-soul-smells-like-cat-urine/124879)
**Author:** [@Shilo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shilo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-soul-smells-like-cat-urine/124879 "2018-09-18T18:36:41Z")
Why does my car have a cat pee odor? I have a dog, but she isn’t left alone in the car. I have read that it could be bacteria. --- ## [2014 Chevy Traverse AC Compressor EXPLODED](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevy-traverse-ac-compressor-exploded/125221)
**Author:** [@janaguerra512\_142286](https://community.cartalk.com/u/janaguerra512_142286)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevy-traverse-ac-compressor-exploded/125221 "2018-09-18T18:35:06Z")
I have a 2014 Traverse. In June, I took my car in because the AC was blowing hot air and the back AC had stopped working completely. At the time, I was under my CarMax extended warranty with about 300 miles remaining. Th… --- ## [2019 Honda Ridgeline - what put my windows down?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-ridgeline-what-put-my-windows-down/124672)
**Author:** [@Howard33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Howard33)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-ridgeline-what-put-my-windows-down/124672 "2018-09-18T16:24:06Z")
Purchased a new 2019 Honda Rideline yesterday. Drove it home from church in the rain today. Turn the engine off and went into the house. Came out hour later; all the windows were 1/2 down and moon roof open. It was rain… --- ## [2001 Honda Civic runs hot after thermostat removal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-civic-runs-hot-after-thermostat-removal/125237)
**Author:** [@NikkiGilliard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NikkiGilliard)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-civic-runs-hot-after-thermostat-removal/125237 "2018-09-18T14:57:00Z")
Why is my 2001 Honda civic still running super hot after I took the thermastat out? I think my head gasket is messed up. I put this stuff called kseal in it. I don’t have the money for a new head! Help --- ## [2011 Ford Edge - Parking light stays on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-edge-parking-light-stays-on/125183)
**Author:** [@Dave39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dave39)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-edge-parking-light-stays-on/125183 "2018-09-18T14:43:12Z")
How do you fix the park light that will not turn off --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Corvette - Where to begin?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-corvette-where-to-begin/125168)
**Author:** [@kirkcross](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kirkcross)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-corvette-where-to-begin/125168 "2018-09-18T14:10:22Z")
Corvette will not shift out of drive into park. It will shift to Neutral, but not park or reverse. --- ## [2015 Toyota Prius c inconsistent gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-prius-c-inconsistent-gas-mileage/125197)
**Author:** [@Gerri34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gerri34)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-prius-c-inconsistent-gas-mileage/125197 "2018-09-18T13:52:07Z")
any changes is the gas mileage? Mine seems a bit inconsistent --- ## [Starter circuit issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-circuit-issue/125195)
**Author:** [@Accutempmechanical\_142272](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Accutempmechanical_142272)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-circuit-issue/125195 "2018-09-18T12:31:52Z")
2005 Altima ser 3.5 liter, have had recent issues with camshaft and crankshaft sensors. All are new, the car died and now the it seems as if there is something holding the starter out of the circuit. I have voltage to my… --- ## [2003 Honda Accord needs new alternator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-needs-new-alternator/125225)
**Author:** [@dave111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dave111)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 10:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-needs-new-alternator/125225 "2018-09-18T10:27:15Z")
so i have a 03 honda accord. about 2 weeks ago i thought i was in need of a new alternator, anyways i ended up having to knock the starter with a hammer and it would start for every morning id drive the car. then one day… --- ## [1997 GMC Sierra 3500 wear spot on the cam](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-gmc-sierra-3500-wear-spot-on-the-cam/125200)
**Author:** [@Jeremy131](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremy131)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 10:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-gmc-sierra-3500-wear-spot-on-the-cam/125200 "2018-09-18T10:22:31Z")
what will happen if I drive my 1997 gmc 3500 with the 454 in it with a worn spot on the cam and the pushrod not working also a crushed lifter --- ## [2007 Honda Odyssey - Sticky situation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-odyssey-sticky-situation/125209)
**Author:** [@Cayden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cayden)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 10:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-odyssey-sticky-situation/125209 "2018-09-18T10:20:12Z")
My power rear door is sticking? Why --- ## [How would trans fluid get in the cooling system? (2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-would-trans-fluid-get-in-the-cooling-system-2002-chevrolet-silverado-2500/125207)
**Author:** [@FarmerJohn05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FarmerJohn05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 10:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-would-trans-fluid-get-in-the-cooling-system-2002-chevrolet-silverado-2500/125207 "2018-09-18T10:19:44Z")
Is the only way for transmission fluid to get in the cooling system is thru the oil cooler? Radiator only 1 and a half years old. --- ## [2014 RAM 2500: fuel filter change interval](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ram-2500-fuel-filter-change-interval/125223)
**Author:** [@Mark47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark47)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 10:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ram-2500-fuel-filter-change-interval/125223 "2018-09-18T10:15:23Z")
Cummings diesel Do both fuel filters need changing every 15,000 miles? --- ## [2004 Lexus RX 330 cut off after jumpstart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-rx-330-cut-off-after-jumpstart/125201)
**Author:** [@Michelle-Denise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michelle-Denise)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-rx-330-cut-off-after-jumpstart/125201 "2018-09-18T04:56:32Z")
I own a Lexus RX330 2004 and I left the light on the car, but my roadside assistance tried to jump it just now and the front lights started flickering and I got in the car and pressed the accelerator and the car cut off.… --- ## [Need info on how brake lines are connected to the proportioning valve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-info-on-how-brake-lines-are-connected-to-the-proportioning-valve/125007)
**Author:** [@jac3759](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jac3759)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-info-on-how-brake-lines-are-connected-to-the-proportioning-valve/125007 "2018-09-18T02:41:25Z")
Recently I just replaced a brake line I blew on my Rendezvous. The right rear line blew and I finally traced it to the proportioning valve port and ran a new line and spliced into the old where the line was still good. Y… --- ## [2014 Dodge Grand Caravan - Electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-grand-caravan-electrical-issues/125214)
**Author:** [@Robert15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert15)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-grand-caravan-electrical-issues/125214 "2018-09-18T02:23:15Z")
Doors wouldn’t unlock with electrical. Had to use regular key. Dash lights fading in & out. Wouldn’t start. Jumped it & started. Panel lights in & out. With engine running stepped on brake to put in reverse & died. Would… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=779) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=781)