# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=787 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 788 --- ## [2001 Chevrolet S-10 ABS and brake lights are on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-s-10-abs-and-brake-lights-are-on/120413)
**Author:** [@osbornlewis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/osbornlewis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-s-10-abs-and-brake-lights-are-on/120413 "2018-09-08T17:05:01Z")
abs and brake lights on. 2001 chevy s10 130000 miles. --- ## [2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid - How can I trust my oil change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-highlander-hybrid-how-can-i-trust-my-oil-change/124588)
**Author:** [@BillGiese](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillGiese)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-highlander-hybrid-how-can-i-trust-my-oil-change/124588 "2018-09-08T16:46:48Z")
Dear Ray I just had an oil change done at a chain franchise to the tune of $75. My question is, how can I be sure I ended up with the full synthetic oil I paid for? Is there a test other than lab analysis or is the pr… --- ## [What if you wax a car with glasscoat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-if-you-wax-a-car-with-glasscoat/90230)
**Author:** [@Fetzka01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fetzka01)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-if-you-wax-a-car-with-glasscoat/90230 "2018-09-08T13:46:11Z")
My car has glasscoat. I want to get a full service wash at my local car wash for the chassis bath, etc. but it also includes wax. This might be a super stupid question, but will waxing my car on top of the glasscoat do a… --- ## [2013 Ford Expedition check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-expedition-check-engine-light/124574)
**Author:** [@Mamdouh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mamdouh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-expedition-check-engine-light/124574 "2018-09-08T13:57:12Z")
My Car battery is charged and check engine light came in view …? --- ## [2002 Nissan Maxima with new engine is burning oil fast](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-maxima-with-new-engine-is-burning-oil-fast/124571)
**Author:** [@Dannielle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dannielle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-maxima-with-new-engine-is-burning-oil-fast/124571 "2018-09-08T13:51:15Z")
I recently had my engine replaced. But it’s burning oil fast. I have to add for every 2 to 3 weeks. I have a warranty but when I spoke to the manager who replaced it he said that some cars just burn oil faster and to kee… --- ## [2002 Cadillac DeVille: I lost chip key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cadillac-deville-i-lost-chip-key/124565)
**Author:** [@tara56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tara56)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cadillac-deville-i-lost-chip-key/124565 "2018-09-08T13:41:24Z")
i lost my key with the chip in it n only have valet key how can i stsrt my car --- ## [2008 Jetta "growling" when turned off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jetta-growling-when-turned-off/124553)
**Author:** [@Leslie\_Pallotta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leslie_Pallotta)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 9:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jetta-growling-when-turned-off/124553 "2018-09-08T09:19:30Z")
Have a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. 140,000 miles. Bought in 2009 with 20,000 miles on it. Never had any major issues with the car. Within the past couple of weeks it has started to make a “growling” noise when I turn the car… --- ## [1972 Volkswagen Beetle - Belts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-volkswagen-beetle-belts/124515)
**Author:** [@GeorginaShultz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorginaShultz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 6:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-volkswagen-beetle-belts/124515 "2018-09-08T06:01:36Z")
How do I repair/replace the seat belts in a '72 super beetle? --- ## [2013 Ford Fusion warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-warning-lights/124458)
**Author:** [@KevinLewis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KevinLewis)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 5:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-warning-lights/124458 "2018-09-08T05:42:28Z")
Today I drove out to visit my father for a few hours. When starting my car to leave I was bombarded with EVERY warning light known to man beeping at me. This car hasn’t seen so much as a low tire pressure light until tod… --- ## [2013 Kia Soul paint is fading](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-soul-paint-is-fading/124555)
**Author:** [@SANASAYEGH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SANASAYEGH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-soul-paint-is-fading/124555 "2018-09-08T03:07:38Z")
It is black , now I can see clearly that the paint in some part of the body of the car is fading & turning grey , even white --- ## [2015 Toyota Camry- Smelly AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-camry-smelly-ac/124540)
**Author:** [@M.Hagar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/M.Hagar)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-camry-smelly-ac/124540 "2018-09-08T02:38:01Z")
Musty smell from AC vents --- ## [1987 Cadillac Brougham - Heater help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-cadillac-brougham-heater-help/124546)
**Author:** [@Freeze1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Freeze1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-cadillac-brougham-heater-help/124546 "2018-09-08T02:00:28Z")
My Heater Don’t Work --- ## [2002 Chevrolet Impala transmission is slipping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-impala-transmission-is-slipping/124557)
**Author:** [@rgernewman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rgernewman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-impala-transmission-is-slipping/124557 "2018-09-08T01:18:44Z")
i have one that is slipping in over drive and drive what do i do to fix the thing --- ## [2011 Buick Regal - Brake light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-regal-brake-light/124531)
**Author:** [@rml](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rml)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-regal-brake-light/124531 "2018-09-08T00:36:56Z")
Brake lights won’t come on unless I’m pressing the brake through the floor board. How much is this repair or is there a recall --- ## [1999 Hyundai Sonata - Brakes won't quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-hyundai-sonata-brakes-wont-quit/124543)
**Author:** [@budd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/budd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-hyundai-sonata-brakes-wont-quit/124543 "2018-09-08T00:30:13Z")
after cold start and driving 3 to 4 miles in town stop and go the brakes wont fully release and top speed is 20mph. after sitting and cooling the brakes work fine until the next drive. Also I can crack open a brake line … --- ## [Rough idle (cycling) when cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-cycling-when-cold/109867)
**Author:** [@L\_J\_Pressman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/L_J_Pressman)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-cycling-when-cold/109867 "2018-09-08T00:27:07Z")
Starts right up and runs fine when it is warmed up. Just got it back from my ‘car talk’ mechanics and they haven’t been able to diagnose the problem. --- ## [2013 Ford Edge - False alarm help request](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-edge-false-alarm-help-request/124408)
**Author:** [@Courtney35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Courtney35)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-edge-false-alarm-help-request/124408 "2018-09-08T00:23:29Z")
This has happened several times. Car will be turned off and key taken out of ignition. It will then sound an internal “alarm” sound and light the dashboard like the key is in the ignition and door open. To stop this soun… --- ## [2011 Honda Pilot - Valve?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-pilot-valve/124536)
**Author:** [@JuanGonzalez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JuanGonzalez)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-pilot-valve/124536 "2018-09-08T00:16:47Z")
I am having a problem with my Honda Pilot EX-L 2011 which is stalling when I am driving at low RPM having combustion problem. I think it could be a clogged valve. Once, I left my gas tank almost empty and could be the in… --- ## [2004 Porsche 911 - Reliability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-porsche-911-reliability/124521)
**Author:** [@agam\_is](https://community.cartalk.com/u/agam_is)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2018, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-porsche-911-reliability/124521 "2018-09-07T23:50:42Z")
What’s the general reliability of a Porsche 911, 2004? Considering buying one with 45K miles on it. --- ## [2013 Ford Edge - Less expensive alternative?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-edge-less-expensive-alternative/124525)
**Author:** [@Keith35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith35)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2018, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-edge-less-expensive-alternative/124525 "2018-09-07T23:12:03Z")
My 2013 Ford Edge Sport 4x4 PTU leak and RDU need replacement at 120000 miles. Cost to fix 4000 dealer cost --- ## [2010 Chrysler 300 - can it run on only 5 cylinders?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chrysler-300-can-it-run-on-only-5-cylinders/124501)
**Author:** [@sarah52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sarah52)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2018, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chrysler-300-can-it-run-on-only-5-cylinders/124501 "2018-09-07T22:24:26Z")
can a Chrysler 300 year 2010 be driven with only five cylinders --- ## [2013 Kia Soul AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-soul-ac/124534)
**Author:** [@mvassian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mvassian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2018, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-soul-ac/124534 "2018-09-07T19:54:17Z")
Hi! I moved recently to Austin and need a great place to service my Kia Soul. Right now I’m concerned about my air conditioning–but would like to find a “home” shop. Anybody have a recommendation? --- ## [Aftermarket GPS for 2015 Honda Pilot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-gps-for-2015-honda-pilot/124469)
**Author:** [@FredDavis36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FredDavis36)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2018, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-gps-for-2015-honda-pilot/124469 "2018-09-07T15:55:36Z")
I recently purchased a 2015 Pilot EX, is there an aftermarket GPS system that can be added to use with the in-dash screen rather than using my iphone or my Tom-Tom GPS? Thanks for your help. --- ## [94' GMC Reverse Lights Issue Please Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-gmc-reverse-lights-issue-please-help/82099)
**Author:** [@garbagegasman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/garbagegasman)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2018, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-gmc-reverse-lights-issue-please-help/82099 "2018-09-07T12:51:50Z")
Ok so here is where I am now. My reverse lights do not come on when I put my truck in reverse. I got out my multi meter and there was voltage at the switch, so I put a jumper in the connector and the lights lit up. Think… --- ## [Big recall of late-model F-150s](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-recall-of-late-model-f-150s/124491)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2018, 5:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-recall-of-late-model-f-150s/124491 "2018-09-07T05:38:10Z")
With their upcoming abbreviated product line, it is really important for Ford to get this one done correctly. --- ## [Battery Light after 250 miles driven today](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-light-after-250-miles-driven-today/124247)
**Author:** [@Eternity](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eternity)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2018, 4:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-light-after-250-miles-driven-today/124247 "2018-09-07T04:41:09Z")
Ok, I changed my spark plugs the other day and the car has been fine (although it’s onky my second time doing it, I am not all that confident that I did it right…) - she definitely sounded a lot better when I was done. W… --- ## [2015 Audi A3 jerks, almost stops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-audi-a3-jerks-almost-stops/124483)
**Author:** [@Danny03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danny03)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2018, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-audi-a3-jerks-almost-stops/124483 "2018-09-07T03:45:03Z")
2015 Audi A3 drives between 20-40 MPH jerks, almost stops then throws into gear. Audi has software upgraded still issues. Anyone else have some issue? Resolution??? --- ## [1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee drive shaft boot blowout](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-jeep-grand-cherokee-drive-shaft-boot-blowout/123851)
**Author:** [@billpurtee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billpurtee)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2018, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-jeep-grand-cherokee-drive-shaft-boot-blowout/123851 "2018-09-07T03:40:58Z")
drive shaft boot keeps blowing out after shaft is replaced. What causes this issue? --- ## [2005 Land Rover LR3 - is it cheaper to unload or maintain?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-land-rover-lr3-is-it-cheaper-to-unload-or-maintain/124420)
**Author:** [@Michael48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael48)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2018, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-land-rover-lr3-is-it-cheaper-to-unload-or-maintain/124420 "2018-09-07T03:21:56Z")
I read your column every week. My question is pretty simple yet it may be hard to answer. Is it cheaper or better to buy a new vehicle than keep an old one on the road? I love my Land Rover LR3! I bought it new in 20… --- ## [6th set of tie rods for 2001 Toyota Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6th-set-of-tie-rods-for-2001-toyota-corolla/124322)
**Author:** [@ErinLane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ErinLane)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2018, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6th-set-of-tie-rods-for-2001-toyota-corolla/124322 "2018-09-07T03:11:34Z")
4 years ago I bought a previously wrecked car from a guy who buys, fixes and resells them. Been a great car except… we have had to replace tie rods going on the 6th time. Sometimes it’s only a few weeks between replaceme… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=786) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=788)