# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=783 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 784 --- ## [Conventional or synthetic oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/conventional-or-synthetic-oil/124912)
**Author:** [@HelenCurtis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HelenCurtis)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/conventional-or-synthetic-oil/124912 "2018-09-14T21:36:46Z")
2011 Subaru Outback 3.6L The dealer has 2 charts that indicates I should use conventionalc oil. The manual says I should use synthetic oil. The chief mechanic says the car “calls for” conventional oil and that the man… --- ## [Thumping noises/ vibration at certain RPM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumping-noises-vibration-at-certain-rpm/124985)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumping-noises-vibration-at-certain-rpm/124985 "2018-09-14T20:52:08Z")
If I let go of the pedal or accelerating even further, it stops. It happens maybe 30% of the time.i can feel it in the floorboards and I DO have bad motor mounts but why is this sound happening all of a sudden? As if som… --- ## [Iac valve troubleshooting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/iac-valve-troubleshooting/124932)
**Author:** [@James\_Spangler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James_Spangler)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/iac-valve-troubleshooting/124932 "2018-09-14T20:28:53Z")
I have a 2001 mustang with a 3.8L V6. I’m having some trouble that seems to be coming from the IAC (idle air control) valve but I need to know how to troubleshoot if it is the valve itself or an electrical problem. I ho… --- ## [1996 Mitsubishi Mirage stalls in certain gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mitsubishi-mirage-stalls-in-certain-gears/124824)
**Author:** [@PaulZulu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulZulu)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mitsubishi-mirage-stalls-in-certain-gears/124824 "2018-09-14T19:55:51Z")
My Mitsubishi Mirage stalls when put in D or R but does not when in P or N what’s the problem --- ## [Went to check airfilter, realized I'm parked on gravel, is it a good idea to start the engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/went-to-check-airfilter-realized-im-parked-on-gravel-is-it-a-good-idea-to-start-the-engine/124958)
**Author:** [@Novice22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Novice22)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/went-to-check-airfilter-realized-im-parked-on-gravel-is-it-a-good-idea-to-start-the-engine/124958 "2018-09-14T15:35:28Z")
Sooooo I’ve never checked or changed the air filter on this vehicle, I’ve had it about 2,000 miles shy of 20k miles. It’s been idling really low and “chugging” on acceleration. I am keen to listen for different noises m… --- ## [Ask Someone: 2016 Hyundai Tucson - Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2016-hyundai-tucson-transmission/124941)
**Author:** [@MonicaSawhill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MonicaSawhill)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2016-hyundai-tucson-transmission/124941 "2018-09-14T15:34:32Z")
What was the outcome of the shuddering of your 2016 tucson. My tucson is doing the same thing and the dealer does not not what is wrong. --- ## [Solid black grit in engine oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solid-black-grit-in-engine-oil/124903)
**Author:** [@Nick\_Law](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nick_Law)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solid-black-grit-in-engine-oil/124903 "2018-09-14T14:40:46Z")
hey guys. i did my oil change and in the bottom of the oil container i found some solid black grit". I also found a few in the oil filter. to the naked eye, it just looks like regular carbon but unlike carbon, it does n… --- ## [2000 Ford Explorer - Heater - Where do I start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-explorer-heater-where-do-i-start/124972)
**Author:** [@harryCey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harryCey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-explorer-heater-where-do-i-start/124972 "2018-09-14T13:55:15Z")
heater control quit. no fan in all selections --- ## [Ho do I know if I have rod knock?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ho-do-i-know-if-i-have-rod-knock/124885)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 11:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ho-do-i-know-if-i-have-rod-knock/124885 "2018-09-14T11:00:27Z")
Engine vibrates and knocks only at a certain rpm. Goes away when I lower that rpm or raise it higher.? --- ## [Parasites in my Fiat 850 Spider](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parasites-in-my-fiat-850-spider/92177)
**Author:** [@RodrigoDC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RodrigoDC)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 8:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parasites-in-my-fiat-850-spider/92177 "2018-09-14T08:24:01Z")
I'm stumped with my 1973 Fiat 850 Spider. This little car has a grand total of 10 fuses, 8 below the dash board, and two in the rear where the engine is. So, it's not that complicated, right? Wrong. So here's the story… --- ## [Truck blows white smoke when first starting up need to pass emissions what can i do](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-blows-white-smoke-when-first-starting-up-need-to-pass-emissions-what-can-i-do/124910)
**Author:** [@Dayna\_Dykstra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dayna_Dykstra)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-blows-white-smoke-when-first-starting-up-need-to-pass-emissions-what-can-i-do/124910 "2018-09-14T04:19:23Z")
When i first start up the truck it smokes bad with white smoke then stops but the rear differential is going out as well it was fixed but nit properly what can i do to pass --- ## [94 honda civic overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-honda-civic-overheating/124951)
**Author:** [@Njstewart\_142111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Njstewart_142111)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-honda-civic-overheating/124951 "2018-09-14T03:50:26Z")
Im going to start by saying I’m not a car guy and I know almost nothing about them. My honda has been overheating because the cooling fan doesnt turn on when it’s supposed to. I know the fan works because when I short th… --- ## [Windshield wiper linkage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wiper-linkage/124931)
**Author:** [@bkelly1024\_142100](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bkelly1024_142100)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wiper-linkage/124931 "2018-09-14T02:12:24Z")
My windshield wipers went out on my 2015 Gmc terrrain. I’m not sure the exact names of the parts but one of the arms on the linkage I believe the bushing has a small piece broken off. It keeps slipping off and my wipers… --- ## [Sentra instrument illumination](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sentra-instrument-illumination/124949)
**Author:** [@pawood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pawood)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sentra-instrument-illumination/124949 "2018-09-14T00:31:55Z")
My girlfriend’s car needed a new battery a few months ago, and after the battery was swapped, none of the illumination lights on the instrument panel have come back on. The status lights work as normal, as do the ceiling… --- ## [Kirkland Batteries Vs Interstate Vs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kirkland-batteries-vs-interstate-vs/93017)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kirkland-batteries-vs-interstate-vs/93017 "2018-09-14T00:12:44Z")
I had bad luck with Kragen auto batteries that I moved to Kirkland and been using them. A Costco branch I went to said that they only have Interstate 42 months warranty batteries - Kirkland used to be 100 months warranty… --- ## [2003 Honda CR-V CEL when surging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-cr-v-cel-when-surging/124900)
**Author:** [@steveturner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steveturner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-cr-v-cel-when-surging/124900 "2018-09-13T22:39:48Z")
was driving at 75 mph when my car slowed to 55mph. i pulled over and let it sit for about 15 minutes and then it was ok.It has happened a few times. Mechanic installed a timing valve solenoid and it surged a few times on… --- ## [2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee - BCM = Trans?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-grand-cherokee-bcm-trans/124936)
**Author:** [@Moira1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Moira1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-grand-cherokee-bcm-trans/124936 "2018-09-13T22:21:05Z")
I have a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee and am experience gear slipping transmission problems. Dealership said they "found multiple codes for lost communication w/bcm and replaced bcm and car is now fixed. Does the BCM have … --- ## [Clutch problem Mazda Miata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-problem-mazda-miata/124930)
**Author:** [@aapowdha\_142099](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aapowdha_142099)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-problem-mazda-miata/124930 "2018-09-13T17:44:28Z")
I drive a 93 Mazda Miata. Recently if I’m holding down the clutch for several seconds, it disengages and causes me to stall. When I pump the clutch while the car is off, the problem goes away until the next time it’s hel… --- ## [2008 Honda Odyssey started consuming more oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-odyssey-started-consuming-more-oil/124906)
**Author:** [@JakeAnderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JakeAnderson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-odyssey-started-consuming-more-oil/124906 "2018-09-13T17:15:05Z")
Our '08 Honda Odyssey is burning oil after years of not a drop. One mechanic says it’s a known issue when 2 of the 6 cylinders shut down on the highway and the lack of combustion causes the rings to leak. Another said … --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Malibu - In and out of gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-malibu-in-and-out-of-gear/124883)
**Author:** [@RobertLDeGrange](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertLDeGrange)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-malibu-in-and-out-of-gear/124883 "2018-09-13T17:13:48Z")
our 2014 malibu acts like it goes out of gear and then suddenly kicks back in. --- ## [2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo pcm location](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-monte-carlo-pcm-location/124898)
**Author:** [@AntonioGraham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AntonioGraham)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-monte-carlo-pcm-location/124898 "2018-09-13T16:48:17Z")
Hey there, I need to know where my pcm is located on my 2001 Monte Carlo? --- ## [2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer - Trans help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-trailblazer-trans-help/124922)
**Author:** [@haroldgilbert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/haroldgilbert)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-trailblazer-trans-help/124922 "2018-09-13T16:19:25Z")
i have a 2005 chevy trail blazer i bought from a guy and he said it stopped shifting through the gear,s it stay in low gear no matter what gear you put it in except reverse that work,s fine the dealer told him to change … --- ## [2010 Chevrolet Equinox - Trans dead at 60](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-equinox-trans-dead-at-60/124866)
**Author:** [@CarlKincaid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarlKincaid)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-equinox-trans-dead-at-60/124866 "2018-09-13T15:17:11Z")
Transmission failure with less than 60,000 miles. Is this a common on this model? Very disappointing and expensive. --- ## [1999 Isuzu Trooper - Falls on face](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-isuzu-trooper-falls-on-face/124881)
**Author:** [@vickie22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vickie22)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-isuzu-trooper-falls-on-face/124881 "2018-09-13T15:15:44Z")
when i give it gas it’s like it wants to fall on it’s face. Put on new egr valve showing a P0141 code. replace exhaust sensor --- ## [Explorer not idleing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/explorer-not-idleing/70452)
**Author:** [@timbob1313](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timbob1313)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/explorer-not-idleing/70452 "2018-09-13T14:37:21Z")
'99 Explorer starts then will not idle unless it is put into gear. It only happens once in a while --- ## [Check engine, vehicle stability control and traction control system lights all on at same time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-vehicle-stability-control-and-traction-control-system-lights-all-on-at-same-time/80378)
**Author:** [@jebert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jebert)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-vehicle-stability-control-and-traction-control-system-lights-all-on-at-same-time/80378 "2018-09-13T13:34:48Z")
I have a 2009 Pontiac Vibe with 43,000 miles. Recently the check engine light, the vehicle stability control light and the traction control system light all came on simultaneously. Since then they have all come on or a… --- ## [2001 Chevrolet Suburban brake problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-suburban-brake-problems/124886)
**Author:** [@cdgreise\_142063](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdgreise_142063)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-suburban-brake-problems/124886 "2018-09-13T13:31:28Z")
Hi, I am having trouble with what seems to be the brakes on my suburban. After driving it for some time the brakes seem to be locking up. If on the highway, it will start as a vibration in the steering and escalating to … --- ## [2002 Dodge Ram 1500 fuel gauge showed empty...but it wasn’t](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-ram-1500-fuel-gauge-showed-empty-but-it-wasn-t/124834)
**Author:** [@sharshark1998](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sharshark1998)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-ram-1500-fuel-gauge-showed-empty-but-it-wasn-t/124834 "2018-09-12T14:00:35Z")
Yesterday my truck died twice while driving without any warning, my fuel gauge showed empty. i was able to stop and start it back up each time. this morning i went to start and it wont turn over. both the fuel and batter… --- ## [Big issues with the s10](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-issues-with-the-s10/124800)
**Author:** [@Bassslayer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bassslayer)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-issues-with-the-s10/124800 "2018-09-13T12:46:50Z")
Ok so I bought this truck about 2 weeks ago and I bought it from a close friend. The truck ran great for about the first week then one night I was driving and it overheated severely and started running really rough. It h… --- ## [2015 Honda CR-V: heater only blows cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-cr-v-heater-only-blows-cold/124802)
**Author:** [@roy56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roy56)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-cr-v-heater-only-blows-cold/124802 "2018-09-13T12:14:29Z")
Had this problem a year ago but it resolved itself then but don’;t know how. Heater only blows cold air. What does the temperature knob control? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=782) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=784)