# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=791 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 792 --- ## [2016 Kia Sedona: vents need to open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sedona-vents-need-to-open/124189)
**Author:** [@joseph49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joseph49)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2018, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sedona-vents-need-to-open/124189 "2018-09-02T15:01:27Z")
one of my vents stop blowing out air about a week ago .now another one stop today both are in the middle the two outside one work fine is there some way to open the vents thanks --- ## [Oil change, 5w30 to 10w30?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-5w30-to-10w30/108846)
**Author:** [@Devon\_Allision](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Devon_Allision)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2018, 6:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-5w30-to-10w30/108846 "2018-09-02T06:07:33Z")
With 235k miles, I am 4,000 miles into this oil change, I am soon to change my oil in the next week. Has anyone else used 10w30 instead of 5w30 because of the wear of engine so it has more oil pressure? --- ## [2007 Pontiac G6 convertible top is stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-g6-convertible-top-is-stuck/124151)
**Author:** [@marynfitz\_141638](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marynfitz_141638)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2018, 6:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-g6-convertible-top-is-stuck/124151 "2018-09-02T06:03:05Z")
Dear Car Talk: We inherited a perfect 2007 Pontiac G6 convertible with 26K original miles, and have enjoyed all the fun of driving. It’s not our primary vehicle, and Pontiac’s are no longer in production, which may be … --- ## [92 Miata ignition relay problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-miata-ignition-relay-problem/124083)
**Author:** [@ibekarl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ibekarl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2018, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-miata-ignition-relay-problem/124083 "2018-09-02T01:16:39Z")
I have a '92 Miata, generally in VG condition, @153,000 miles, had it for 11 years, very few problems, but I don’t put a lot of miles on it. Recently, on a very hot Sunday afternoon (heat index @ 105) I drove it a half-d… --- ## [Mercury milan 2006 i4 2.4 liter FWD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-milan-2006-i4-2-4-liter-fwd/124169)
**Author:** [@Quinn\_Desilets](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Quinn_Desilets)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2018, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-milan-2006-i4-2-4-liter-fwd/124169 "2018-09-02T00:45:14Z")
I have a question can you pull these FWD engines straight up & out --- ## [One Electrical issue after another](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-electrical-issue-after-another/123804)
**Author:** [@wyattspoppa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wyattspoppa)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2018, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-electrical-issue-after-another/123804 "2018-09-01T23:46:13Z")
I need some electrical help. To save time, I know how to check a fuse, so please don’t simply reply “check your fuses”, there may be one I missed, but it’s more than fuses. My 96 Olds Aurora is becoming an electrical nig… --- ## [2006 Chevrolet Equinox - new caliper didn't clear ABS light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-equinox-new-caliper-didnt-clear-abs-light/124142)
**Author:** [@Clarence54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clarence54)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2018, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-equinox-new-caliper-didnt-clear-abs-light/124142 "2018-09-01T21:12:37Z")
Replaced caliper twice,not releasing brake,abs light on ,brakes grab as I drive --- ## [2018 Hyundai Kona tires are loud](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-kona-tires-are-loud/124099)
**Author:** [@Allan07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Allan07)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2018, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-kona-tires-are-loud/124099 "2018-09-01T17:04:17Z")
I bought a new 2018 Hyundai Kona AWD and I love it but have a question, At highway speeds the tires seem excessively loud. Any suggestions on how to quiet it down? PS I couldn’t identify the car correctly as it, “KON… --- ## [2015 Mazda CX-5 Mystery fob](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mazda-cx-5-mystery-fob/124082)
**Author:** [@PaulI.Roberts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulI.Roberts)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2018, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mazda-cx-5-mystery-fob/124082 "2018-09-01T17:02:15Z")
Will the Fob open and unlock the car without me pushing the buttons --- ## [1989 GMC jimmy v1500 4x4 oil pan replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-gmc-jimmy-v1500-4x4-oil-pan-replacement/124124)
**Author:** [@Travis\_Glass](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Travis_Glass)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2018, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-gmc-jimmy-v1500-4x4-oil-pan-replacement/124124 "2018-09-01T16:54:03Z")
Hello, I was looking for someone who might know what I would have to do to change out the oil pan. The rust has finally eaten away at the sides and it just leaks through the rust spots. I have heard that I will have to… --- ## [Using gas without ethanol in 1999 Lexus ES 300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-gas-without-ethanol-in-1999-lexus-es-300/124138)
**Author:** [@TONYROMEO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TONYROMEO)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2018, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-gas-without-ethanol-in-1999-lexus-es-300/124138 "2018-09-01T16:37:17Z")
Can I use gas without ethinal in my vehicle? I now use it in my lawn mower and snow blower. Carburetor in my lawn mower used to get dirty with ethinal. Since using straight gas, no more trouble. Car has 115,000 miles on … --- ## [2011 Hyundai Sonata is scaring me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-sonata-is-scaring-me/124112)
**Author:** [@Tami27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tami27)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2018, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-sonata-is-scaring-me/124112 "2018-09-01T16:31:32Z")
The car jerks forward when braking. Has slow exceleration in spurts. Then surges forward. Won’t excelerate at all in stop and go traffic. Of course this does not happen with the Master Technician at the dealership. The… --- ## [2003 Chevrolet Tahoe battery dies overnight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-tahoe-battery-dies-overnight/123969)
**Author:** [@EvaJaneHope](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EvaJaneHope)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2018, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-tahoe-battery-dies-overnight/123969 "2018-09-01T16:08:59Z")
I have the same problem battery dies over night all instrument panel goes out when you drive it a while takes at lease ten mintues while driving to come back up --- ## [Camshaft Sensor Error and Alternator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camshaft-sensor-error-and-alternator/124120)
**Author:** [@lukeb723\_141545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lukeb723_141545)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2018, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camshaft-sensor-error-and-alternator/124120 "2018-09-01T15:46:20Z")
2012 Dodge Caravan. Check engine light pops on and restricts driving speed. Scanned it and I’m getting code “P0394: Bank 2 Camshaft Position Sensor 2/2 Circuit Intermittent” I had the sensors tested and they were said … --- ## [2007 Chevrolet Impala surges when I let off the gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-impala-surges-when-i-let-off-the-gas/124129)
**Author:** [@Greg28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greg28)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2018, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-impala-surges-when-i-let-off-the-gas/124129 "2018-09-01T13:27:30Z")
My RPM occasionally surges slightly when I let go of the gas. This happens around 35-45 MPH, several times a day. It has been happening for several years now and I cannot figure out why. --- ## [2002 Toyota Highlander clicking brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-highlander-clicking-brakes/124061)
**Author:** [@SandyRoberts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SandyRoberts)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2018, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-highlander-clicking-brakes/124061 "2018-09-01T13:07:42Z")
My brakes are clicking and skipping like crazy. I thought it was the ABS system, but no code came up and it has progressively deteriorated. The brake feels squishy and need to be applied well in advance of a stop ignor… --- ## [2003 Honda Accord TCS light won’t go off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-tcs-light-won-t-go-off/124116)
**Author:** [@katharineboyd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katharineboyd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2018, 9:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-tcs-light-won-t-go-off/124116 "2018-09-01T09:57:48Z")
I have a honda accord 2003 v6 engine 4 door. TCS light won’t go off, mechanic checked and said it’s okay, but computer is probably faulty. Could there be another reason? a wire or sensor issue? --- ## [2005 Scion tC still shows CEL after new coil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-scion-tc-still-shows-cel-after-new-coil/124106)
**Author:** [@Ortiz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ortiz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2018, 9:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-scion-tc-still-shows-cel-after-new-coil/124106 "2018-09-01T09:40:36Z")
My car was shaking while in drive while stopped. My check engine light went from flashing to staying on back to flashing. I was receiving a cylinder 3 misfire code after I changed oil and all spark plugs. I just changed … --- ## [2013 Ford Escape: subbing insulative wrap for a heat shield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-subbing-insulative-wrap-for-a-heat-shield/124066)
**Author:** [@Jim15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim15)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2018, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-subbing-insulative-wrap-for-a-heat-shield/124066 "2018-09-01T04:56:07Z")
Heat shield above the catalytic converter is shredded and falling off. Can I just remove it, and cover the catalytic converter with some high temp insulative wrap with hose clamps? --- ## [2007 Saturn Outlook parasitic drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saturn-outlook-parasitic-drain/124024)
**Author:** [@WilliamRay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamRay)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2018, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saturn-outlook-parasitic-drain/124024 "2018-09-01T04:22:29Z")
parasitic drain (6 amp) on batt 1 fuse. What could this be? --- ## [Over Heating 2003 Elantra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-heating-2003-elantra/123985)
**Author:** [@Action\_Nate](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Action_Nate)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2018, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-heating-2003-elantra/123985 "2018-09-01T03:05:24Z")
Hey Guys, Looking for advice- Few weeks back my engine overheated and steam came from under the hood. Turns out the water bypass hose needed to be replaced as I was replacing the coolant I could see it pouring right out… --- ## [1993 Ranger very hard start after sitting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ranger-very-hard-start-after-sitting/124002)
**Author:** [@Ken\_Johnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ken_Johnson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2018, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ranger-very-hard-start-after-sitting/124002 "2018-09-01T02:53:14Z")
My truck (1993 Ford Ranger 2.3L 2WD) is just as reluctant as me to get going in the morning. I’ll turn the key and it’ll crank away and do nothing. If I press down the gas while turning the key, I’ll eventually hear a sp… --- ## [How I got my truck back or the $1.99 fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-i-got-my-truck-back-or-the-1-99-fix/124080)
**Author:** [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2018, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-i-got-my-truck-back-or-the-1-99-fix/124080 "2018-09-01T02:47:33Z")
I lost my truck a couple of weeks ago due to driveabilty problems. In a nutshell it was hard starting, bucking, shaking, backfiring and low power. The scanner showed a solid P0171 and P0174. Lean condition in bank 1 and … --- ## [2003 Hyundai Elantra - removing thermostat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-elantra-removing-thermostat/124114)
**Author:** [@Zani](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zani)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2018, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-elantra-removing-thermostat/124114 "2018-09-01T01:54:54Z")
Can i remove my car’s termostart --- ## [2015 Honda Odyssey - Bugs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-odyssey-bugs/123872)
**Author:** [@AliceHale](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AliceHale)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2018, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-odyssey-bugs/123872 "2018-09-01T00:41:50Z")
I have a 2015 Honda Odyssey which has broken down (gone into Failsafe mode) four times for what I am told by Honda mechanics is due to bugs flying into my Air filter. can this be true? Isn’t there a better reason than wh… --- ## [Hand cranking my engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hand-cranking-my-engine/123761)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2018, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hand-cranking-my-engine/123761 "2018-08-31T21:37:28Z")
I want to crank my engine (a 22R) by hand. I have a vague memory of having done it in the distant past, but I can’t remember what I did - I’m unremembering more and more. The videos on YouTube show engines with all the… --- ## [2001 Honda Accord - removing the harmonic balancer bolt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-accord-removing-the-harmonic-balancer-bolt/124095)
**Author:** [@genewinship](https://community.cartalk.com/u/genewinship)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2018, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-accord-removing-the-harmonic-balancer-bolt/124095 "2018-08-31T21:05:30Z")
2001 honda accord 4cyltrying to take off harmonic balancerwhich way does the bolt turn right or left --- ## [Cranks, but only starts when manually choking the Intake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cranks-but-only-starts-when-manually-choking-the-intake/124007)
**Author:** [@lukeb723\_141545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lukeb723_141545)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2018, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cranks-but-only-starts-when-manually-choking-the-intake/124007 "2018-08-31T20:12:30Z")
Recently, my 2001 Chrysler T&C (3.8L) started sputtering and acted like it was losing power while going down the road. I was able to make it home. I turned off the engine and tried to start it again and it would crank, b… --- ## [2001 Dodge Dakota - can I ignore an intermittent brake/ABS light?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-dakota-can-i-ignore-an-intermittent-brake-abs-light/124085)
**Author:** [@Will54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Will54)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2018, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-dakota-can-i-ignore-an-intermittent-brake-abs-light/124085 "2018-08-31T16:15:40Z")
The brake and ABS light goes on and off intermittently. I had the brakes inspected and everything is ok. Can I ignore this warning light? --- ## [Cruise Control on 2011 KIA Sorento LX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cruise-control-on-2011-kia-sorento-lx/68680)
**Author:** [@hsasser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hsasser)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2018, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cruise-control-on-2011-kia-sorento-lx/68680 "2018-08-31T14:19:16Z")
I have a 2011 KIA Sorento LX (auto, 4-I). I'm very happy with my Sorento except for one problem. The cruise control will not set properly all of the time. I turn the cruise control on, get to the speed I want and press t… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=790) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=792)