# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=796 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 797 --- ## [Starter grinding noise caused by oil filter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-grinding-noise-caused-by-oil-filter/123645)
**Author:** [@WendyL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WendyL)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-grinding-noise-caused-by-oil-filter/123645 "2018-08-25T20:31:33Z")
My 2015 Honda Fit is making a grinding noise when starting (push-button start). This is the same sound a car makes when you turn the ignition key once the engine is already running. The car does start every time, but t… --- ## [Grinding noise when accelerating in jetta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-when-accelerating-in-jetta/123601)
**Author:** [@Monica\_Standridge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Monica_Standridge)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-when-accelerating-in-jetta/123601 "2018-08-25T19:35:46Z")
So about a week ago my car started having issues. It is a 2017 Jetta, manual. I put the car into reverse then it didn’t want to come out of reverse. After that it didn’t have 2nd or fourth gear. I am still having issues … --- ## [2006 Cadillac CTS Sedan - Trans issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cadillac-cts-sedan-trans-issues/123663)
**Author:** [@tony52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tony52)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cadillac-cts-sedan-trans-issues/123663 "2018-08-25T19:22:19Z")
my 2006 cts not shifting properly --- ## [Sell or Keep 07 Nissan Sentra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sell-or-keep-07-nissan-sentra/123680)
**Author:** [@May93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/May93)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sell-or-keep-07-nissan-sentra/123680 "2018-08-25T19:15:05Z")
Bought an 07 Nissan Sentra for 4,000 6 month in I had to replace the catalytic converter Then 2 months later catalytic converter back fire and ruin my engine Replaced… Engine, catalytic converter, oxygen sensor and a … --- ## [HELP! My car revs up to 5000+ upon start up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-my-car-revs-up-to-5000-upon-start-up/123615)
**Author:** [@Ali\_Ramazhan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ali_Ramazhan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-my-car-revs-up-to-5000-upon-start-up/123615 "2018-08-25T18:00:04Z")
My 1999 c230k was fine just yesterday and then this morning when I started it the rpm just kept revving up past 6000 in park. so I shut it off and tried again then it did it again so I let it go and it stopped and went b… --- ## [2014 Honda Accord - Oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-accord-oil-consumption/123656)
**Author:** [@brendacombs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brendacombs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-accord-oil-consumption/123656 "2018-08-25T16:37:27Z")
This car is evidently having “excess oil consumption” according to some websites on this make and model. There is no oil leak but having to add oil before time for an oil change. Honda’s solution is to check the oil ev… --- ## [2006 Toyota Avalon - Third opinions welcome](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-avalon-third-opinions-welcome/123652)
**Author:** [@DorothyO\_Brien](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DorothyO_Brien)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-avalon-third-opinions-welcome/123652 "2018-08-25T16:00:15Z")
We took our 2006 Avalon into our independent mechanic for a wee oil leak near the front passenger side of the engine. Diagnosis: timing cover leak - 19 hours labor to remove engine etc. - $3,000 repair. Took it to the … --- ## [2013 Lincoln MKS - Will it need a reflash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lincoln-mks-will-it-need-a-reflash/123551)
**Author:** [@Dennis39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis39)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lincoln-mks-will-it-need-a-reflash/123551 "2018-08-24T00:58:41Z")
I was having problems with the volume on the cars stereo going down by it’s self. The dealership said it’s the part of the center consul that controls the stereo and the blower motor. I purchased a used one at the junk y… --- ## [2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Cluster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-cluster/123463)
**Author:** [@jamescassidy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamescassidy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-cluster/123463 "2018-08-22T20:14:26Z")
manual shift convertible has a problem with cluster shutting down and you have to reset with battery disconnect and reconnect --- ## [1998 Honda Civic check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-civic-check-engine-light/123594)
**Author:** [@gerald19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gerald19)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-civic-check-engine-light/123594 "2018-08-25T14:01:37Z")
Check engine light just came but and wont cut off what could be the problem?? --- ## [Pontiac Grand Am Overheats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-grand-am-overheats/83317)
**Author:** [@GooberGrape](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GooberGrape)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-grand-am-overheats/83317 "2018-08-25T13:37:59Z")
I have a 2004 Grand Am that I was driving once a few months ago and it overheated. I immediately pulled over and shut it off. I got out and looked under the hood but there was no steam and no apparent leaks. After a w… --- ## [2008 Subaru Impreza - Pain in the mass airflow sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-impreza-pain-in-the-mass-airflow-sensor/123438)
**Author:** [@Audrey312](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Audrey312)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-impreza-pain-in-the-mass-airflow-sensor/123438 "2018-08-25T13:30:42Z")
I’ve had my 08 Impreza for a little over a year now, and have to replace the mass air flow sensor twice, and still keep having recurring problems. The code is P0172 every time, and we’ve been cleaning the newest sensor,… --- ## [Loose Aux Port](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loose-aux-port/123641)
**Author:** [@Mat\_Eholzer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mat_Eholzer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loose-aux-port/123641 "2018-08-25T13:21:50Z")
I just recently bought a 2007 dodge charger, and it has an Aux port, problem I’m having is that the Port itself, it looks like it’s missing a rubbing ring or something on the interface of it, and cause of it the jack its… --- ## [2010 Chevrolet Colorado — GM Canada is no help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-colorado-gm-canada-is-no-help/123632)
**Author:** [@DennisG.Gabriel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DennisG.Gabriel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 8:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-colorado-gm-canada-is-no-help/123632 "2018-08-25T08:38:40Z")
My Truck has the 2.9L Engine and like several owners in the USA, both the timing chain and camshaft require repair. Why are Canadian Customers less valued than people in the USA? I researched the foregoing issues and f… --- ## [2019 Subaru Crosstrek - warning lights come on when starting the car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-crosstrek-warning-lights-come-on-when-starting-the-car/123489)
**Author:** [@Donna37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donna37)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-crosstrek-warning-lights-come-on-when-starting-the-car/123489 "2018-08-25T03:33:56Z")
we own a 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Limited Addition. When we get into our car, start the engine, press the break before putting it into gear the ABS light, Incline light, and traction control light come on and the gear sh… --- ## [The Mystery of the Disappearing Oil on Scooby Doo the Subaru](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-mystery-of-the-disappearing-oil-on-scooby-doo-the-subaru/75548)
**Author:** [@ophelia906](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ophelia906)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-mystery-of-the-disappearing-oil-on-scooby-doo-the-subaru/75548 "2018-08-25T03:04:50Z")
Overall Mystery: Why is my car going through oil so quickly and where is it going? Background: We purchased a used 2002 Subaru Outback at the end of July of this year, after our car was totaled by another driver in a w… --- ## [Does my 2010 Toyota 4Runner’s muffler need the heat shield?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-my-2010-toyota-4runner-s-muffler-need-the-heat-shield/123635)
**Author:** [@KevinO\_Grady](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KevinO_Grady)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-my-2010-toyota-4runner-s-muffler-need-the-heat-shield/123635 "2018-08-25T02:34:09Z")
The mechanic removed and did not replace the upper heat shield on my muffler because of a rattle. Will that cause a problem in the future ? --- ## [2013 Ford Focus - is it normal to rev like this when I hit the gas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-focus-is-it-normal-to-rev-like-this-when-i-hit-the-gas/123605)
**Author:** [@TariqShabazz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TariqShabazz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 1:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-focus-is-it-normal-to-rev-like-this-when-i-hit-the-gas/123605 "2018-08-25T01:07:01Z")
When I put my foot on the gas pedal, my cars engine revs like it really wants to go as the speed increases slowly before the rpms tame themselves. Is this normal? --- ## [Help diagnose intermittent brake locking dragging issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-diagnose-intermittent-brake-locking-dragging-issue/110017)
**Author:** [@YourMinky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YourMinky)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-diagnose-intermittent-brake-locking-dragging-issue/110017 "2018-08-24T23:48:08Z")
2000 model. The brakes are locking up intermittently in stop and go traffic for the last few months. I removed the front tires. The brake pads were locked solid and the rotor wont rotate at all. Brake and wheel were blis… --- ## [2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse - Bad computer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mitsubishi-eclipse-bad-computer/123622)
**Author:** [@Junior07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Junior07)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mitsubishi-eclipse-bad-computer/123622 "2018-08-24T22:33:17Z")
My computer is bad could I put a used one on my car --- ## [2012 Honda CR-V - Toxic car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-cr-v-toxic-car/123613)
**Author:** [@Kim03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kim03)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-cr-v-toxic-car/123613 "2018-08-24T21:54:19Z")
Is my car toxic? The healthycar.org website doesn’t work. --- ## [Chevy Venture 2004 Power Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-venture-2004-power-issues/123513)
**Author:** [@Stephanie\_Keegan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephanie_Keegan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-venture-2004-power-issues/123513 "2018-08-24T21:42:51Z")
Have replaced the battery and the alternator. Lights are working. But wont start without a jump. wont restart. Have had 2 mechanics look at it… First one replaced the alternator twice and checked the battery. Second one … --- ## [(Subaru) Intermittent Starting Problem - Mechanics "Have No Idea"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-intermittent-starting-problem-mechanics-have-no-idea/123024)
**Author:** [@moneillyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/moneillyy)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-intermittent-starting-problem-mechanics-have-no-idea/123024 "2018-08-24T21:27:55Z")
I have a 2003 Subaru Forester that has been having starting/misfire issues for about 8-10 months at this point. Last November, after making several short trips, I attempted to start the car. It started, but poorly, rumb… --- ## [Bad wire in engine harness causing misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-wire-in-engine-harness-causing-misfire/123592)
**Author:** [@camleav](https://community.cartalk.com/u/camleav)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-wire-in-engine-harness-causing-misfire/123592 "2018-08-24T21:14:49Z")
Recently had a new engine misfire diagnosed. Turned out it was just a loose wire that controls cylinder 2. The end of the wire that plugs into the bracket that plugs into the ECU was compromised, so I spliced in a new en… --- ## [2001 Ford Explorer Window trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-explorer-window-trouble/123526)
**Author:** [@brent19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brent19)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-explorer-window-trouble/123526 "2018-08-24T20:14:55Z")
r.h window intermittent up or down, --- ## [2003 Nissan Sentra- Stalls after gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-sentra-stalls-after-gas/123591)
**Author:** [@AlanStrickland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlanStrickland)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-sentra-stalls-after-gas/123591 "2018-08-24T19:36:39Z")
My wife has a 2003 Nissan Sentra. Runs fine about 90% of the time. However, after she fills up the tank and leaves the gas station, the next time she comes to a stop and idles the car will cut off on her. Most of the t… --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 -Oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-silverado-2500-oil/123588)
**Author:** [@Jack54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack54)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-silverado-2500-oil/123588 "2018-08-24T19:19:37Z")
I have a 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500 duramax diesel with 115,000 miles. The engine is in good condition and uses no oil. I’m wondering if it would be good for the engine if I switched to Synthetic oil as opposed to th… --- ## [2002 Dodge Intrepid - Where is my](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-intrepid-where-is-my/123603)
**Author:** [@JasonWalker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JasonWalker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-intrepid-where-is-my/123603 "2018-08-24T19:15:04Z")
Where is the thermostat on a 2002 Dodge Intrepid 3.5 SOHC --- ## [1998 Honda Accord EPS light stays on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-accord-eps-light-stays-on/123599)
**Author:** [@douglasmacgregor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/douglasmacgregor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-accord-eps-light-stays-on/123599 "2018-08-24T19:14:09Z")
I have a 1998 Honda Torneo and my EPS light always stays on.It used to go out after a while but now it never goes off.I’ve tried to obtain a new or reconditioned unit for my particular vehicle but can’t find one anywhere… --- ## [Junkyard radio: antitheft code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/junkyard-radio-antitheft-code/123511)
**Author:** [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/junkyard-radio-antitheft-code/123511 "2018-08-24T19:08:24Z")
One of the buttons on my 1999 Civic’s radio/CD player has stopped working - the most-used one, that skips ahead on a CD. If I find a similar radio at an auto recycler, it won’t work unless an antitheft code is keyed in. … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=795) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=797)