# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=80 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 81 --- ## [2008 Subaru Outback - Loud](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-outback-loud/191905)
**Author:** [@B.Knight](https://community.cartalk.com/u/B.Knight)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-outback-loud/191905 "2023-07-27T12:15:00Z")
2008 Subaru Outback runs very loud now. Is it because of age, mileage(128K), timing issue, tune-up needs, or just what is/are possibility(ies)? --- ## [02 Forester overheating after engine rebuild](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-forester-overheating-after-engine-rebuild/191671)
**Author:** [@deegore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deegore)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 11:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-forester-overheating-after-engine-rebuild/191671 "2023-07-27T11:19:59Z")
Hi, I’ve got 600 miles on my engine after completely rebuilding It. After about 40 miles it starts overheating at slow speeds or idling. If I rev the engine, it cools down. I put a new asin water pump in and new radiato… --- ## [Sparks only once](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sparks-only-once/191906)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sparks-only-once/191906 "2023-07-27T04:48:14Z")
I have mentioned this already some time ago but do not recall. 85 Toyota supra. What does it mean when a car will not spark while turning over but at times gives off one spark sometimes when you first start to turn ove… --- ## [2012 Mazda Mazda5 - Brake to floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda5-brake-to-floor/191923)
**Author:** [@oneandonly451](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oneandonly451)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda5-brake-to-floor/191923 "2023-07-27T02:21:48Z")
brake pedal goes almost all the way down to the floor. replaced brake master cylinder twice and it didnt make a difference. now you can see where the fluid is leaking from and i was told that one of the lines was strip… --- ## [2017 Toyota Tacoma - Do I need these?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-tacoma-do-i-need-these/191886)
**Author:** [@EdDylla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdDylla)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-tacoma-do-i-need-these/191886 "2023-07-27T01:18:04Z")
how necessary is the following: differential flush, coolant fluid exchange, fuel injection service, and if so, when. --- ## [2016 Buick Verano. Check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-verano-check-engine-light/191863)
**Author:** [@GrandMarquis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GrandMarquis)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-verano-check-engine-light/191863 "2023-07-26T21:34:23Z")
2016 Buick Verano, mileage: 28,000. Check engine light came on and car would stall at idle. Cleared code by disconnecting the negative battery cable…(Needed to clean alot of corrosion on the negative post, again). Lig… --- ## [Gas disappearing while parked - multiple consecutive locations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-disappearing-while-parked-multiple-consecutive-locations/191901)
**Author:** [@lmstumpy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lmstumpy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-disappearing-while-parked-multiple-consecutive-locations/191901 "2023-07-26T20:59:07Z")
My bf drives a Honda Element. Last weekend we filled the tank before floating a river and the gas light came on while driving home (the trip was only 75mi away). We figured the tank got siphoned and chalked it up to bad … --- ## [Trouble with Engine Light – Need Diagnostic Insight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-with-engine-light-need-diagnostic-insight/191899)
**Author:** [@gerry54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gerry54)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-with-engine-light-need-diagnostic-insight/191899 "2023-07-26T15:37:16Z")
I’ve been facing an issue lately with my car’s check engine light. It turned on a few days ago, and even though the car seems to be running fine, I want to make sure there’s nothing serious going on under the hood. I ha… --- ## [1998 Chevy s10 2.2 liter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevy-s10-2-2-liter/191891)
**Author:** [@hillart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hillart)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevy-s10-2-2-liter/191891 "2023-07-25T15:17:11Z")
I would really appreciate some info on fixing my s10, when I start it after it’s been sitting a while it is hard to start. When I finally get it to stay running it will idle pretty good, soon as I try to push gas pedal i… --- ## [2015 Subaru Impreza hatchback CVT Hard Shift Into 2nd Gear in D but not M](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-impreza-hatchback-cvt-hard-shift-into-2nd-gear-in-d-but-not-m/191896)
**Author:** [@Mikeloeven](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikeloeven)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 11:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-impreza-hatchback-cvt-hard-shift-into-2nd-gear-in-d-but-not-m/191896 "2023-07-25T11:20:37Z")
I am concerned I might be developing a transmission issue on my 2015 Subaru Impreza. The last few days as I start to accelerate there is a noticeable premature hard shift into 2nd gear from a full stop. the weird thing i… --- ## [Nissan D22 pickup hard start and low max revs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-d22-pickup-hard-start-and-low-max-revs/191890)
**Author:** [@olleolsson03\_186159](https://community.cartalk.com/u/olleolsson03_186159)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-d22-pickup-hard-start-and-low-max-revs/191890 "2023-07-24T21:22:02Z")
Greetings, my Nissan pickup from 2002 with the 2.5tdi engine (yd25ddti) has recently had some problems. Its very difficult to start and only starts when you let of the key, followed by a rough idle for ~10 second and the… --- ## [2017 Nissan Maxima 3.5 S Smoking On Start-up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-maxima-3-5-s-smoking-on-start-up/191869)
**Author:** [@17maxima\_186136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/17maxima_186136)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-maxima-3-5-s-smoking-on-start-up/191869 "2023-07-24T20:55:26Z")
Have a 2017 nissan maxima. Started to put out white smoke on startup, thick. Does not last long and goes away. Does not smoke while driving. Has never over heated, and I have not put any water in it. I checked the oil an… --- ## [2015 Nissan Quest - Bad paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-quest-bad-paint/191883)
**Author:** [@BradleyAAnderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BradleyAAnderson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-quest-bad-paint/191883 "2023-07-24T19:32:48Z")
I own a pearl white 2015 Nissan Quest Van. What a terrible paint job!!! I will never buy a white vehicle again and may never consider another Nissan product. --- ## [Brakes need to be changed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-need-to-be-changed/191740)
**Author:** [@thefinisher1985\_185383](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thefinisher1985_185383)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-need-to-be-changed/191740 "2023-07-23T22:33:38Z")
Hi, I have a 2004 Honda LX with around 160,000 miles. So I took my car in for it’s yearly inspection and I passed, but the mechanic said all I need fixed where the brakes. The papar says all brakes. So a two part questio… --- ## [2006 Saturn Ion A/C issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-saturn-ion-a-c-issue/191553)
**Author:** [@stevedavison\_182816](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stevedavison_182816)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-saturn-ion-a-c-issue/191553 "2023-07-23T21:18:23Z")
I was going to empty & refill my A/C coolant, so I bought the Harbor Freight A/C Manifold Gauge set. My A/C for about the past 3 years works most of the time, but sometimes does not. While using the gauge today, I realiz… --- ## [2013 Nissan Juke - Lights gone crazy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-juke-lights-gone-crazy/191872)
**Author:** [@chaser64](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chaser64)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-juke-lights-gone-crazy/191872 "2023-07-23T20:10:57Z")
Passenger side brake lite out replaced bulb, brake switch. Turn signel work, emergency flashers work, running lites work --- ## [2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-grand-cherokee-wont-start/191867)
**Author:** [@sazz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sazz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-grand-cherokee-wont-start/191867 "2023-07-23T19:57:50Z")
Occasionally my car won’t start. The brake pedal is hard when I step on it and press the start button. Dashboard lights go on with check engine light. doesn’t start(only accessory) Try it a few time then I wait and try… --- ## [Clarifying an excerpt from a Dodge Factory service Manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clarifying-an-excerpt-from-a-dodge-factory-service-manual/191845)
**Author:** [@DIYWrencher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DIYWrencher)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clarifying-an-excerpt-from-a-dodge-factory-service-manual/191845 "2023-07-23T02:00:53Z")
Hello, Here is an excerpt from the official Dodge Caravan Factory Service Manual related to the Cooling Fan Relay. There it mentions a high speed ground relay and high speed fan relay. There is a Fan Control Relay. I… --- ## [2001 Ford Taurus Backup Lights / Neutral Safety Switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-backup-lights-neutral-safety-switch/191858)
**Author:** [@marktwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktwark)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-backup-lights-neutral-safety-switch/191858 "2023-07-22T23:26:09Z")
I have intermittent backup light failure. I have replaced the neutral safety switch which did not resolve the issue. I am trying to make sense of the connected wires on the switch to see which one sends the signal to th… --- ## [How To Clean Coul Pack That Was Coated With Oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-clean-coul-pack-that-was-coated-with-oil/191280)
**Author:** [@kcac\_1\_157641](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kcac_1_157641)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-clean-coul-pack-that-was-coated-with-oil/191280 "2023-07-22T21:44:32Z")
The valve cover gasket on my vehicle failed and let oil into the spark plug wells, coating the coil packs with engine oil How do I clean the oil residue from the coil packs without damaging them? Thanks for any ideas on… --- ## [2019 Hyundai Veloster P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-veloster-p0300-p0301-p0302-p0303-p0304/191750)
**Author:** [@VroomVrommMcgee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VroomVrommMcgee)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-veloster-p0300-p0301-p0302-p0303-p0304/191750 "2023-07-22T21:29:30Z")
Hey all, My 2019 turbo veloster threw a misfire code on all cylinders. The vehicle seems to start and idle just fine. I don’t think it has anything to do with the ignition system or head gasket issue since all cylinders… --- ## [2013 Nissan Sentra - Surprise transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-sentra-surprise-transmission/191852)
**Author:** [@KK01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KK01)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-sentra-surprise-transmission/191852 "2023-07-22T19:50:48Z")
Car has 53,000 miles. One week after purchase transmission had to be replaced. Recently, I noticed rust near all 4 tires. Today my daughter sat down in the passenger seat. She had white pants on and the seat of her pants… --- ## [2009 Subaru Forester - Which to buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-which-to-buy/191854)
**Author:** [@JBarclay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JBarclay)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-which-to-buy/191854 "2023-07-22T19:44:30Z")
is it better to buy a used Subaru with 200k+ miles and no engine issues, or one with less than 100k miles that has already needed its head gasket replaced? --- ## [Maintenance required light on Toyota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-required-light-on-toyota/191821)
**Author:** [@hk875](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hk875)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-required-light-on-toyota/191821 "2023-07-22T17:33:04Z")
My maintenance required light turned on within a couple of weeks of my annual service for my 2015 Toyota Corolla (~500 miles driven). The dealership says that the problem is not that they forgot to reset the light (or do… --- ## [Downhill Engine Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/downhill-engine-misfire/96261)
**Author:** [@p1bar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/p1bar)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/downhill-engine-misfire/96261 "2023-07-22T02:08:33Z")
2005 Ford Escape, 4-cylinder with ~75,000 miles. I experience engine misfire when driving on the highway after 1+ hours that only occurs when I'm going DOWNHILL. The misfire will last between 36-41 seconds and then goes … --- ## [2007 Dodge Caravan - AC parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-caravan-ac-parts/191848)
**Author:** [@larryb09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larryb09)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-caravan-ac-parts/191848 "2023-07-21T22:06:29Z")
a/c replacement clutch and pulley are to long. replaced with recommended p/n 74347 --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Pump Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-equinox-fuel-pump-replacement/191840)
**Author:** [@jtcar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtcar)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-equinox-fuel-pump-replacement/191840 "2023-07-21T21:40:40Z")
I need help! I couldn’t take fuel pump off of this car. --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Trax - Any battery install tips?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-trax-any-battery-install-tips/191812)
**Author:** [@Francis42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Francis42)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-trax-any-battery-install-tips/191812 "2023-07-21T21:10:09Z")
Installing new battery --- ## [July 2023 Daily-Driver Cold Tire Pressure Survey Revised Release](https://community.cartalk.com/t/july-2023-daily-driver-cold-tire-pressure-survey-revised-release/191505)
**Author:** [@ChrisTheTireWhisperer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisTheTireWhisperer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/july-2023-daily-driver-cold-tire-pressure-survey-revised-release/191505 "2023-07-21T19:52:26Z")
July 2023 Daily Driver Cold Tire Pressure Survey - What do you normally run? poll --- ## [2020 Ford Explorer - Needs a jump every morning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-explorer-needs-a-jump-every-morning/191844)
**Author:** [@manford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manford)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-explorer-needs-a-jump-every-morning/191844 "2023-07-21T19:33:20Z")
2020 Ford explorer 2.5 amp electrical draw needing to be jumped every morning. New battery and Alternator installed. Ford dealer has had it for 3 weeks and diagnosed as body control module relay issue. part was replaced … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=79) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=81)