# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=798 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 799 --- ## [Good oil cheap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-oil-cheap/123450)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2018, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-oil-cheap/123450 "2018-08-23T00:44:50Z")
The Mobil 1 rebate is on now. You can get a $12 rebate on each of up to 2 jugs (5qt each) of synthetic, making it quite a deal. I do not work for Mobil. --- ## [2016 Ford Explorer - Puff and a puddle or oil (Read down for more details in the post)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-puff-and-a-puddle-or-oil-read-down-for-more-details-in-the-post/123293)
**Author:** [@Vellaithambi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vellaithambi)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2018, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-puff-and-a-puddle-or-oil-read-down-for-more-details-in-the-post/123293 "2018-08-23T00:24:15Z")
Has anyone had their Explorer blow up? If this part of the engine block recall? --- ## [P1259 Code 2003 Base Acura RSX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1259-code-2003-base-acura-rsx/123470)
**Author:** [@Pahrokkal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pahrokkal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1259-code-2003-base-acura-rsx/123470 "2018-08-22T22:51:44Z")
Check engine light came on, used OBD2 reader and P1259 code showed up. “Variable Valve Timing Electric Control system Malfunction.” So I looked online and found out that the issue could be dirty Oil, or low oil. However,… --- ## [2008 Hyundai Accent - check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-accent-check-engine-light/123465)
**Author:** [@Cathy09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cathy09)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-accent-check-engine-light/123465 "2018-08-22T21:07:42Z")
check engine light came on , what to do? --- ## [Wal-Mart broke sockets into which Camry's air cleaner cover inserts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wal-mart-broke-sockets-into-which-camrys-air-cleaner-cover-inserts/93190)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wal-mart-broke-sockets-into-which-camrys-air-cleaner-cover-inserts/93190 "2018-08-22T20:49:58Z")
Air cleaner's plastic bottom box available anywhere other than Toyota dealer? Now tightly closed with a rope tied around the two halves. Wal-Mart was doing a courtesy check of the air filter. I did not ask for it. I … --- ## [2006 Chevrolet Cobalt - AC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-cobalt-ac-issues/123393)
**Author:** [@LauraBryant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LauraBryant)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-cobalt-ac-issues/123393 "2018-08-22T20:41:21Z")
My car A/C blower is not blowing but cool air comes out when im going down the road,and the blower,resistor and the fuses seem to be fine. What would be the problem and how much would it cost to fix? --- ## [2010 Nissan Altima - What am I in for?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-altima-what-am-i-in-for/123449)
**Author:** [@Andk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andk)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-altima-what-am-i-in-for/123449 "2018-08-22T20:23:23Z")
Any major problems with these after 90,000 miles? --- ## [Hey again guys I have a problem with my civic. Couple problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hey-again-guys-i-have-a-problem-with-my-civic-couple-problems/123408)
**Author:** [@Morris\_Castillo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Morris_Castillo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hey-again-guys-i-have-a-problem-with-my-civic-couple-problems/123408 "2018-08-22T19:09:57Z")
I have couple problems I been trying solve for a while that my 98 civic 1.6L dx has. It idles very low durning the day in drive. My car is automatic. In the night though it idles normal in drive 750 - 800 rpms. I did … --- ## [Hood Stuck Shut](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hood-stuck-shut/123456)
**Author:** [@adams\_samm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adams_samm)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hood-stuck-shut/123456 "2018-08-22T19:01:46Z")
On my '93 Ford Ranger XLT (2.3L I4), the hood is stuck shut. The latch in the cabin has very little resistance and the wire is still connected to the latch assembly. I tried manually unlatching it with a long screwdriver… --- ## [Ask Someone: 2010 Volkswagen Golf - Sunroof leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2010-volkswagen-golf-sunroof-leaks/123432)
**Author:** [@Stein17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stein17)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2010-volkswagen-golf-sunroof-leaks/123432 "2018-08-22T19:01:01Z")
What to do about leaky sunroof VW Golf 2010 34,000 miles? --- ## [2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid - Wipers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-hybrid-wipers/123452)
**Author:** [@MargeHansen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MargeHansen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-hybrid-wipers/123452 "2018-08-22T18:55:02Z")
I know my car intimately. We’re on a first-name basis and I am quite familiar with…well, what’s familiar and with what is out of whack. So when I took my Ford Fusion to the dealer, telling him that there was something o… --- ## [2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercedes-benz-e-class/123426)
**Author:** [@JaniceMinton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JaniceMinton)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercedes-benz-e-class/123426 "2018-08-22T17:02:38Z")
Drive car until it warms up and suddenly it won’t go over 20 mph. Let it cool down and it will drive OK for short period of time. Dealership & others have given up on it. Any suggestions? Car is in beautiful conditio… --- ## [2016 Honda Pilot leaking water](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-pilot-leaking-water/123422)
**Author:** [@ChadConverse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChadConverse)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-pilot-leaking-water/123422 "2018-08-22T16:52:08Z")
Recently purchased a used 2016 Pilot. After a rain (Pilot has a sunroof) when I open the rear hatch door water comes running out of the hatch door and into the back of the Pilot. Have taken it to a Honda dealer and the… --- ## [2009 Honda CR-V - AC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-cr-v-ac-issues/123441)
**Author:** [@Peter36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peter36)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-cr-v-ac-issues/123441 "2018-08-22T16:34:12Z")
If a/c isn’t blowing cold air but is blowing air and has Freon charge, is it difficult to diagnose compressor/clutch assembly? Like 4 hours $200 difficult? --- ## [2006 MINI Cooper needs to be “readapted”?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mini-cooper-needs-to-be-readapted/123420)
**Author:** [@JedEmms](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JedEmms)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mini-cooper-needs-to-be-readapted/123420 "2018-08-22T15:39:33Z")
I’m looking at purchasing a used Mini Cooper. For price range I’m looking at probably 2005-07. One of the vehicles is an 06 automatic and owner said he did transmission flush and now it wants to shift to high gear and … --- ## [2006 Dodge Charger - Drain the tank?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-charger-drain-the-tank/123362)
**Author:** [@ShawnD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShawnD)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-charger-drain-the-tank/123362 "2018-08-22T14:47:27Z")
Hello car talk. I have a 2006 Dodge Charger RT. It’s been sitting for a year with 3/4 tank of fuel in it. I’m hesitant to start it with the old fuel, as I don’t want to take any chances on messing up the fuel injection s… --- ## [Gas tank leak ? Is this the problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-leak-is-this-the-problem/123330)
**Author:** [@Iag216](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Iag216)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-leak-is-this-the-problem/123330 "2018-08-22T14:33:49Z")
Gas tank is leaking- see the bolt missing? Is that enough to be the only problem or is there some sort of gasket as well? Took it to get inspection, mechanic said probably fuel line, tank and sending unit. I take it home… --- ## [1991 Ford F-150 dipstick smells like gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-ford-f-150-dipstick-smells-like-gas/123319)
**Author:** [@Chris07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris07)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-ford-f-150-dipstick-smells-like-gas/123319 "2018-08-22T14:24:28Z")
I noticed a smell of gas on the dipstick when checking the oil today. Not noticeable unless you actually place the stick near your face to smell it. Problem? --- ## [Starting problem 2014 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problem-2014-honda-accord/122993)
**Author:** [@Sgt\_Tull](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sgt_Tull)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 7:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problem-2014-honda-accord/122993 "2018-08-22T07:21:42Z")
Thanks for adding me. I have 2014 Honda Accord V6 turbo touring with starting problems. When I hooked the battery up and go to start the engine I get a couple of clicks and then the entire electrical system shuts down li… --- ## [Ask Someone: 2012 Acura RDX - How is the reliability?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2012-acura-rdx-how-is-the-reliability/123391)
**Author:** [@ChandaEasterling](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChandaEasterling)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 6:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2012-acura-rdx-how-is-the-reliability/123391 "2018-08-22T06:11:46Z")
is this car known to have Transmission and engine problems --- ## [2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Aftermarket towing question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-grand-cherokee-aftermarket-towing-question/123359)
**Author:** [@Walter02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Walter02)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 3:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-grand-cherokee-aftermarket-towing-question/123359 "2018-08-22T03:25:19Z")
I just want to know about installation of a brake controller on a Grand Cherokee that was not factory equipped with a tow package. I had dealer install hitch and wire harness for lights but now I need a trailer brake an… --- ## [Can loose gas cap cause EXTREME amount of gas smell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-loose-gas-cap-cause-extreme-amount-of-gas-smell/123148)
**Author:** [@Iag216](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Iag216)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-loose-gas-cap-cause-extreme-amount-of-gas-smell/123148 "2018-08-22T03:04:26Z")
I have a p0456 and I remember tightening my gas cap years ago and it’d just go away. Nowadays it stays on so today I went and just bought a new one. My question is can it make my WHOLE car smell super potent if gas? Like… --- ## [Camry auto transmission humming noise when I accelerate from a cold start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-auto-transmission-humming-noise-when-i-accelerate-from-a-cold-start/123410)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Thal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael_Thal)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-auto-transmission-humming-noise-when-i-accelerate-from-a-cold-start/123410 "2018-08-22T02:52:07Z")
When I first drive it in the morning I get a humming noise when I accelerate from a cold start down the alley in back of my apartment. If I let up on the gas pedal and then press it again I can stop & start a repetition … --- ## [2013 Jeep Wrangler - AC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-wrangler-ac-issues/123402)
**Author:** [@thomaspfischer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thomaspfischer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-wrangler-ac-issues/123402 "2018-08-22T00:20:35Z")
ac works off and on high pressure side is 250 to 300 psi with a standard 18 oz measured charge has good air flow what else is the problem? --- ## [2007 Dodge Caravan - Radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-caravan-radio/123415)
**Author:** [@Larry05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Larry05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-caravan-radio/123415 "2018-08-22T00:23:24Z")
Car radio FM works fine. But when using the pa certain rogrammed stations for AM nothing comes in. When using the seek feature it just goes thru all the frequencies and never finds a station. No static at all either when… --- ## [98 civic ignition timing , low idle , oil leak issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-civic-ignition-timing-low-idle-oil-leak-issues/123409)
**Author:** [@Morris\_Castillo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Morris_Castillo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-civic-ignition-timing-low-idle-oil-leak-issues/123409 "2018-08-22T00:23:12Z")
I have couple problems I been trying solve for a while that my 98 civic 1.6L dx has. It idles very low durning the day in drive. My car is automatic. In the night though it idles normal in drive 750 - 800 rpms. I did a… --- ## [Driver seatbelt light keeps flashing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-seatbelt-light-keeps-flashing/123386)
**Author:** [@hemanshow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hemanshow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-seatbelt-light-keeps-flashing/123386 "2018-08-22T00:14:46Z")
The driver seat belt light keeps flashing on dahsboard. When I pull seat belt little more (say 2 feet extra) light goes OFF. I guess the seatbelt sensor is bad. 2000 corolla. --- ## [2000 Ford F150 - Overdrive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-f150-overdrive/123187)
**Author:** [@WillPiper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WillPiper)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-f150-overdrive/123187 "2018-08-22T00:03:24Z")
My Ford is a 5.4 Liter V-8, 3 speeds and overdrive. For camping, I pull a Casita travel trailer, loaded weight about 4,000 lbs. My routes are sometimes on mountain roads and sometimes on more or less level roads. I only … --- ## [2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer - Short term solenoid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-trailblazer-short-term-solenoid/123407)
**Author:** [@fleming20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fleming20)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2018, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-trailblazer-short-term-solenoid/123407 "2018-08-21T23:12:23Z")
having to replace to often camshaft actuator solanide avg.of 4 to 7 thousand miles --- ## [1999 Subaru Impreza - Tow damage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-subaru-impreza-tow-damage/123339)
**Author:** [@JessicaKnudson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JessicaKnudson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2018, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-subaru-impreza-tow-damage/123339 "2018-08-21T20:05:50Z")
I recently had a flat, got towed, had 4 new tires installed on my 1999 Subaru Impreza L hatchback (2.2L), and had a front-wheel alignment done. A couple days later, my check engine light came on - codes P0440 and P0325. … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=797) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=799)