# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=789 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 790 --- ## [Can I still drive my truck with this problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-still-drive-my-truck-with-this-problem/124333)
**Author:** [@berns801\_141735](https://community.cartalk.com/u/berns801_141735)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2018, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-still-drive-my-truck-with-this-problem/124333 "2018-09-05T03:21:33Z")
I have a 93 s10 blazer with 4.3 cpi motor and a 700r4 tranny. The transmission has no 2nd or reverse. The vehicle shifts straight from 1st to 3rd. Can I drive my truck this way to get to work until I can save enough mone… --- ## [Check Engine Light P0471](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-p0471/124372)
**Author:** [@Lisa\_Northrop\_DeLeo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisa_Northrop_DeLeo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2018, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-p0471/124372 "2018-09-05T01:51:24Z")
I just had my check engine light go on and it’s reading code P0471 "Exhaust Pressure Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance. I know I will have to have the vehicle serviced but my question is I have an upcoming trip that’s a… --- ## [2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee coolant disappeared](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-grand-cherokee-coolant-disappeared/124374)
**Author:** [@Marshall04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marshall04)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2018, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-grand-cherokee-coolant-disappeared/124374 "2018-09-05T01:22:45Z")
Bought a gallon of coolant and added 1/2 to reservoir and one week later reservoir is empty. No water in oil and I don’t find any fluid on ground. Any ideas? --- ## [2004 Silverado Passenger window issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-silverado-passenger-window-issues/124183)
**Author:** [@nosshark\_141656](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nosshark_141656)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2018, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-silverado-passenger-window-issues/124183 "2018-09-05T01:15:48Z")
I have a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado LS 5.3lt ExtCab… My issue is this: My passenger window does not work, passenger lock, interior lights and key fob don’t work either, and lastly the door chime doesn’t work… I have found … --- ## [2013 Dodge Durango shuts off on cold startup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-durango-shuts-off-on-cold-startup/124363)
**Author:** [@Russ35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Russ35)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2018, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-durango-shuts-off-on-cold-startup/124363 "2018-09-05T01:15:30Z")
2013 dodge Durango starts and shut off when cold then will run on second or third time. Some smoke at start up. has 60,000 miles --- ## [PS Fluid leaks on left turn intermittenetly!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ps-fluid-leaks-on-left-turn-intermittenetly/122816)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2018, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ps-fluid-leaks-on-left-turn-intermittenetly/122816 "2018-09-05T01:01:03Z")
1987 Acura Integra w/176k There is a PS Fluid leak - it doesn’t leak all the time - then it pours oil on the ground as if you are pouring from a bottle - not a lot but … There was a lot of leak when jacked it up in en… --- ## [2017 Ford Escape turn signal clicks too loudly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-turn-signal-clicks-too-loudly/123029)
**Author:** [@Dean06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dean06)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2018, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-turn-signal-clicks-too-loudly/123029 "2018-09-05T00:09:11Z")
Anyone with a 2017 Escape have a problem with how loud the clicking noise is when using the turn signal? My uncle seems to be bothered by the second click (not the initial click when raising or lowering the stalk to init… --- ## [Tire pressure when is hot?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-when-is-hot/124181)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-when-is-hot/124181 "2018-09-04T23:30:46Z")
When vehicle is driven, what pressure I should inflate the tires to? One guy at tire shop said +3psi - so 38psi - the guy inflated said it will be bumpy. Mine is 2013 Mazda 5 - Factory says 35psi. When I was on freeway… --- ## [Why does my 2016 Nissan Altima need brake pads?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-my-2016-nissan-altima-need-brake-pads/124168)
**Author:** [@KimberlyWilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KimberlyWilson)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-my-2016-nissan-altima-need-brake-pads/124168 "2018-09-04T21:02:50Z")
Why do I need brake pads and the car only has 42,000 miles on it and a small oil leak and it ts only 2 years old? --- ## [2011 Jeep Cherokee - Trouble starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-cherokee-trouble-starting/124301)
**Author:** [@Ang24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ang24)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-cherokee-trouble-starting/124301 "2018-09-04T20:34:45Z")
Car makes strange sound when you go to start, and it will not start. --- ## [2017 RAM 1500 - Two starters in 6 months](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ram-1500-two-starters-in-6-months/124283)
**Author:** [@Steven17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steven17)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ram-1500-two-starters-in-6-months/124283 "2018-09-04T20:25:05Z")
i have a ram 1500 bought new in march has 61 miles on it starter went , 6 mos later same thing has happened, any one had any problems with starter --- ## [Tire Valve Stem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-valve-stem/110968)
**Author:** [@RaymondA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RaymondA)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-valve-stem/110968 "2018-09-04T18:58:04Z")
We purchase 4 new tires. The next day on the way to Sacramento we got a flat outside of Gorman. We stopped in Bakersfield to get a new tire and we got another flat on the new tire, same rim, 20 miles later. The tire stor… --- ## [2009 Cadillac CTS - Electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-cadillac-cts-electrical-issues/124310)
**Author:** [@ChadWatts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChadWatts)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-cadillac-cts-electrical-issues/124310 "2018-09-04T18:13:30Z")
Anyone have any issues with the CD player not working on your 2009 Cadillac CTS? Also, when I turn the rear defroster on the radio loses signal and goes static. The lights on the center console flicker every once and a w… --- ## [Using a chrome socket instead of an impact socket with impact driver may damage bolts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-a-chrome-socket-instead-of-an-impact-socket-with-impact-driver-may-damage-bolts/124339)
**Author:** [@Amr\_hamed\_141739](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amr_hamed_141739)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-a-chrome-socket-instead-of-an-impact-socket-with-impact-driver-may-damage-bolts/124339 "2018-09-04T16:37:38Z")
Hi , i have question running for a while in my mind and i am pretty confused about it , 3 or 4 months ago i was trying to get 17mm strut bolt out of my car using impact driver and regular chrome socket the bolt came out … --- ## [1993 Toyota Camry won’t restart til car cools down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-camry-won-t-restart-til-car-cools-down/123803)
**Author:** [@Bill11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill11)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-camry-won-t-restart-til-car-cools-down/123803 "2018-09-04T16:23:07Z")
After driving 10 minutes car shuts down and won’t restart until car cools off after 1 hour. Car restarts runs smooth for approx. 10 min. and repeats problem. --- ## [2003 Toyota Tundra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-tundra/124353)
**Author:** [@BobCarnegie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobCarnegie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-tundra/124353 "2018-09-04T16:03:58Z")
Dear Car Talk: My wife owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra with about 95,000 miles. Her original muffler finally bit the dust, and needed to be replaced, along with a new catalytic converter (the flange broke off, removing the ol… --- ## [2006 Toyota Camry fobs lost programming twice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-camry-fobs-lost-programming-twice/124171)
**Author:** [@rogerwelborn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rogerwelborn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-camry-fobs-lost-programming-twice/124171 "2018-09-04T14:55:14Z")
I have reprogrammed two fobs for a 2006 camry several times in the last month. Batteries are new. What would cause a loss of programming? ps. I inadvertently selected Tesla for a car make and then changed the make to T… --- ## [Battery cable splice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-cable-splice/124303)
**Author:** [@public\_141714](https://community.cartalk.com/u/public_141714)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-cable-splice/124303 "2018-09-04T14:10:12Z")
Long story short: I want to lengthen the battery cables to accommodate a battery that has the terminals reversed. The negative cable looks especially difficult to replace with a longer cable because it snakes around the… --- ## [2004 Honda CR-V timing chain replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-cr-v-timing-chain-replacement/124298)
**Author:** [@MJ39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MJ39)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-cr-v-timing-chain-replacement/124298 "2018-09-04T13:45:28Z")
Does a 2004 Honda CRV have a timing belt or timing chain? If it has a chain, does the chain need to be replaced at a certain point? How do we determine if it is in good shape? Buying a used car and we want to be sure of … --- ## [2006 Subaru Outback water leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-outback-water-leak/124292)
**Author:** [@PaulMurdock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulMurdock)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-outback-water-leak/124292 "2018-09-04T13:42:24Z")
My 2006 Subaru leaks water onto the right passenger floor. Do not know why --- ## [2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer - Odd sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-trailblazer-odd-sound/124345)
**Author:** [@Peggy50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peggy50)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-trailblazer-odd-sound/124345 "2018-09-04T13:36:15Z")
my Chevy trailblazer sounds like a seal when I brake at times. it does not do all the time some times when I first drive it and if it is raining --- ## [Solutions for horribly uncomfortable head restraints on Toyota Rav](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solutions-for-horribly-uncomfortable-head-restraints-on-toyota-rav/54502)
**Author:** [@wstromeyer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wstromeyer)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 11:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solutions-for-horribly-uncomfortable-head-restraints-on-toyota-rav/54502 "2018-09-04T11:18:32Z")
My wife and I recently acquired a 2010 Toyota Rav. As part of their efforts to get a five star safety rating and to meet new federal requirements Toyota has implemented active head restraints in this car. Unfortunately, … --- ## [2004 GMC Yukon - AC Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-yukon-ac-question/124337)
**Author:** [@George23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George23)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 10:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-yukon-ac-question/124337 "2018-09-04T10:20:37Z")
What is the solution for the problem, of: Very hot air coming out of the driver’s side a/c vents, when a/c is on? Note: The passenger side has cool air. Thanks,? George --- ## [Just replaced radiator and valve cover gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-replaced-radiator-and-valve-cover-gasket/124272)
**Author:** [@randyrogoza\_141700](https://community.cartalk.com/u/randyrogoza_141700)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-replaced-radiator-and-valve-cover-gasket/124272 "2018-09-04T02:52:40Z")
My friend who is a mechanic just replaced my valve cover gasket and put in a new radiator. I took off the radiator cap and saw this. The fluid looked funky too. Any idea what that is? Thanks! --- ## [1998 Honda Civic 1.6L Ignition Timing Not Aligning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-civic-1-6l-ignition-timing-not-aligning/123948)
**Author:** [@Morris\_Castillo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Morris_Castillo)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-civic-1-6l-ignition-timing-not-aligning/123948 "2018-09-04T02:51:15Z")
Here is my problem, I checked timing belt on my car 4-5 times. The timing is correct. I checked it because before when I did the ignition timing with my timing gun. It would line up with the red mark; where there is 3 li… --- ## [Intermittent misfire on one bank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-misfire-on-one-bank/124030)
**Author:** [@hajahmadj\_141558](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hajahmadj_141558)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-misfire-on-one-bank/124030 "2018-09-04T02:33:48Z")
Dear lovely community, I have a 2007 chevy caprice v6 with LE0 engine 3.6L. For a while now there was some sort of hesitation and was running rough on 1500 to 2000 rpms. If I floor it the engine will respond great. Now… --- ## [Subaru Outback - Warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-warning-lights/32439)
**Author:** [@DoggyKarma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DoggyKarma)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-warning-lights/32439 "2018-09-04T02:14:03Z")
What does it mean when the brake light and battery light go on at the same time - Subaru Outback? --- ## [Driving with bad engine mount? (Creaking when accelerating and de-accelerating)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-with-bad-engine-mount-creaking-when-accelerating-and-de-accelerating/124236)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-with-bad-engine-mount-creaking-when-accelerating-and-de-accelerating/124236 "2018-09-04T02:11:42Z")
So when I take off or slow down, I get a noticeable creaking noise from the engine bay. How long can I drive with this because I heard it’s a pricey job to do? Will the engine let me know before something gets worse or c… --- ## [Loud Car when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-car-when-accelerating/124327)
**Author:** [@Shianna\_Lanae](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shianna_Lanae)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-car-when-accelerating/124327 "2018-09-04T02:03:55Z")
I got my car in October 2017 and I realized that when I accelerate it gets pretty loud. Its loudest at 60mph and drives decent to be an 03. --- ## [2008 Buick LaCrosse knocking/rattling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-lacrosse-knocking-rattling/124249)
**Author:** [@Lottie1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lottie1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-lacrosse-knocking-rattling/124249 "2018-09-04T01:58:43Z")
My car started to make this knocking or kind of rattling sound checked my oil it was low so I added oil but I’m still getting this sound drives fine but scared to drive it with the sound…? 2008 Buick LaCrosse super [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=788) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=790)