# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=801 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 802 --- ## [Pontiac Torrent overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-torrent-overheating/123033)
**Author:** [@Ginger56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ginger56)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-torrent-overheating/123033 "2018-08-17T20:40:35Z")
My daughter has this car. It has been overheating where the gauge goes up but if she pulls over and turns off the car it cools off quick. Head gasket is ok. They replaced thermostat, thermostat gasket, coolant exchange… --- ## [NAPA ProSelect Filters (fuel filter) for 1999 Honda CRV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/napa-proselect-filters-fuel-filter-for-1999-honda-crv/123003)
**Author:** [@blueking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blueking)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/napa-proselect-filters-fuel-filter-for-1999-honda-crv/123003 "2018-08-17T18:07:24Z")
My car recently started having engine hesitation (more obvious when A/C comes on) during idle. I suspect the fuel filter should be replaced. I am thinking to replace it myself. When searching parts online, I found NAPA P… --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Traverse left wheel clicking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-traverse-left-wheel-clicking/123135)
**Author:** [@JAVIER33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JAVIER33)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-traverse-left-wheel-clicking/123135 "2018-08-17T19:33:22Z")
also HAVING CLICKING SOUNDS IN THE LEFT WHEEL . ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING. SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING IS ABOUT TO BREAK. --- ## [Squealing 2011 Honda Pilot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-2011-honda-pilot/122580)
**Author:** [@ChuckCrisler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChuckCrisler)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-2011-honda-pilot/122580 "2018-08-17T19:25:52Z")
My Pilot has 71,000 miles, and two years ago, we began hearing a high-pitch squeal when driving. It starts when we exceed 28 MPH, and it remains the same volume and pitch at all speeds above 28 MPH. The squeal stops wh… --- ## [Car Stalling At Low speeds/while stopped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalling-at-low-speeds-while-stopped/123026)
**Author:** [@Stephanie\_Bridgette](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephanie_Bridgette)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalling-at-low-speeds-while-stopped/123026 "2018-08-17T18:43:20Z")
So I have been having a problem where my car starts to stall at low speeds or while stopped at a red light or something. It doesn’t always happen but when it starts to do it while stopped the car starts to shake and jerk… --- ## [Lost Car Key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-car-key/40203)
**Author:** [@DMCNE3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DMCNE3)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-car-key/40203 "2018-08-17T17:54:41Z")
Hello, I lost my 2007 Honda Fit car key and do not have a spare. The dealship is indicating I have to have the car towed there so they can program a new key. The cost of labor and new key is $150.00. My friend believes t… --- ## [2016 Toyota Corolla cruise control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-corolla-cruise-control/115012)
**Author:** [@JonSun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JonSun)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-corolla-cruise-control/115012 "2018-08-17T17:38:02Z")
On a recent trip I was using the cruise control and noticed that on a downhill that the engine was revving very high - almost to 5000 RPM. Since then I have opted not to use the cruise control on a downhill stretch. Is… --- ## [2001 Toyota Tundra front wheel clicking noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-tundra-front-wheel-clicking-noise/123124)
**Author:** [@papa1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/papa1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-tundra-front-wheel-clicking-noise/123124 "2018-08-17T17:35:42Z")
I have a 2001 Toyota Tundra with 179,000 miles. I hear a clicking noise on the front wheel, drivers side. Could this be a cv axel going bad. --- ## [Mysterioud cabin odor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterioud-cabin-odor/123121)
**Author:** [@Julia\_May](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julia_May)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterioud-cabin-odor/123121 "2018-08-17T17:31:33Z")
SInce July 31, 2018 I have had a pot of boiling pasta odor in my car. Cabin filter has been changed. All items from the car removed.Been to dealer & local shop & no cause found.Been told to get an air freshener but I WAN… --- ## [2011 Ford Escape rear end locked up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-escape-rear-end-locked-up/123075)
**Author:** [@paulburnett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paulburnett)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-escape-rear-end-locked-up/123075 "2018-08-17T13:49:18Z")
ave a 2011 ford escape 3.8 awd tried to take off seems like the rear end locked up is this a transfer case problem or axle problem --- ## [Toyota recommends fluid injection and a few more. Are these necessary?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-recommends-fluid-injection-and-a-few-more-are-these-necessary/122651)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-recommends-fluid-injection-and-a-few-more-are-these-necessary/122651 "2018-08-17T16:04:55Z")
Hello guys. I am back with needing your advice on these recommended services Toyota gave me today after an oil change. It looks like every time I go in for an oil change, there is always something new to pay for, an… --- ## [2012 Ford F150 wouldn’t start after a long trip...but came back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-f150-wouldn-t-start-after-a-long-trip-but-came-back/123116)
**Author:** [@DAVIDDUSZA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DAVIDDUSZA)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-f150-wouldn-t-start-after-a-long-trip-but-came-back/123116 "2018-08-17T15:39:44Z")
I can start my truck, but recently drove about 225 miles and when i stopped, for a few minutes and went to started it, i got nothing from the starter. Everything else seemed fine, about 30 minutes later after checking ba… --- ## [2004 Mercury Mountaineer turns over, but won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercury-mountaineer-turns-over-but-won-t-start/123119)
**Author:** [@LeeAClough](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeeAClough)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercury-mountaineer-turns-over-but-won-t-start/123119 "2018-08-17T15:37:19Z")
i have a 2004 mercury mountaineer that will turn over but not start. i have replaced the fuel pump and it still will not start --- ## [2006 Toyota Sienna - Pulls right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-sienna-pulls-right/122159)
**Author:** [@BrandonI](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrandonI)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-sienna-pulls-right/122159 "2018-08-17T15:19:07Z")
Hi. I have a 2006 Toyota Sienna and it always pulls to the right side of the road! I have done numerous alignment with different Toyota dealers but nobody can diagnose my problem. I had this issue from the beginning b… --- ## [2006 Mercury Montego can't shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercury-montego-cant-shift/123077)
**Author:** [@sheila52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sheila52)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercury-montego-cant-shift/123077 "2018-08-17T14:51:12Z")
the same thing is happening to my car because it slows down and then it will pick up speed and then it ill be like it cant shift and when you press the gas peddle it goes straight down to the ground. do i need a transmis… --- ## [Genuine Toyota Motor Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/genuine-toyota-motor-oil/72681)
**Author:** [@Joe-Guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe-Guy)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/genuine-toyota-motor-oil/72681 "2018-08-17T14:41:25Z")
I'm curious as to who makes "Genuine Toyota Motor Oil". In other words, is it Mobil One, Pennzoil, Castrol etc. under another name? And if you know the answer, do you have a source to support your answer? Thanks in … --- ## [Why cooling fan dosn't turn off in vw beetle 2.5. 2009](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-cooling-fan-dosnt-turn-off-in-vw-beetle-2-5-2009/123089)
**Author:** [@Chro\_Mustafa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chro_Mustafa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-cooling-fan-dosnt-turn-off-in-vw-beetle-2-5-2009/123089 "2018-08-17T13:19:15Z")
Why cooling fan dosn’t turn off in ve beetle 2.5. 2009 --- ## [2000 Lincoln LS overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lincoln-ls-overheating/123057)
**Author:** [@JamesKilgore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesKilgore)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 7:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lincoln-ls-overheating/123057 "2018-08-17T07:14:17Z")
My Lincoln had overheating problems it is due to the plastic thermostat housing has failed it is flaking apart like bad card board this is a defective factory part Ford should be made to replace all the plastic cooling s… --- ## [Who do i call?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-do-i-call/123072)
**Author:** [@Tarah\_Finazzo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tarah_Finazzo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-do-i-call/123072 "2018-08-17T03:45:36Z")
At the end of may 2018 I went out to a repair shop and paid $1400.00 for a brand new ac unit in my 2005 Ford excursion, since then I have brought the vehicle back 5 times and it is 3 months later, now they are trying to … --- ## [Motor mount failure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-mount-failure/123078)
**Author:** [@GRoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GRoy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-mount-failure/123078 "2018-08-17T03:38:52Z")
My truck has the 6.2 liter engine. My mechanic tells me that one of the motor mounts is starting to fail. Is there a way I can confirm this? There is a Very slight clunk when I move the vehicle from a dead stop. Is t… --- ## [Knocking sound when I drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-sound-when-i-drive/123048)
**Author:** [@Kent\_Ferguson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kent_Ferguson)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-sound-when-i-drive/123048 "2018-08-17T01:48:18Z")
I have a 2002 buick park ave that sounds like the brakes on the drivers side are about to fall off when I drive. I changed the caliper about 3 months ago, I just changed the bracket today. It sounds like something is gri… --- ## [2000 Altima won't start. Radio problems around the same time. Mechanic seems stumped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-altima-wont-start-radio-problems-around-the-same-time-mechanic-seems-stumped/123042)
**Author:** [@Blackhawksfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blackhawksfan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-altima-wont-start-radio-problems-around-the-same-time-mechanic-seems-stumped/123042 "2018-08-17T01:37:46Z")
Let me preface this by saying I am a young, broke college student, so my language in describing the issue might not be totally accurate and I’d like to get a little more out of this old car if possible. It is a 2000 Alti… --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 wiper scratches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-silverado-1500-wiper-scratches/123071)
**Author:** [@JimBurnworth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimBurnworth)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2018, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-silverado-1500-wiper-scratches/123071 "2018-08-16T21:15:39Z")
Does anyone else have excessive wiper scratches in their windshield? Only 13,000 miles on the 2017 Silverado. --- ## [2006 Chevrolet Corvette - Future issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-corvette-future-issues/122663)
**Author:** [@Reggie20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Reggie20)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2018, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-corvette-future-issues/122663 "2018-08-16T21:01:49Z")
I just bought a 2006 Corvette from its original owner with 47,000 miles on it. It has a 6-speed transmission. What kind of problems (non-maintenance) has anyone experienced with this car and at about what mileage did i… --- ## ['86 Grand Wagoneer Battery strong, but engine won't turn over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/86-grand-wagoneer-battery-strong-but-engine-wont-turn-over/122807)
**Author:** [@MileHiJeep](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MileHiJeep)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2018, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/86-grand-wagoneer-battery-strong-but-engine-wont-turn-over/122807 "2018-08-16T20:46:05Z")
So, got my GW back from the shop after putting a new 4BBL Carb and Intake on. It ran great on the way home and the next day. Parked it for an hour and then it would not turn over. Lights were bright and windows worked… --- ## [Recirculated vs fresh air mode- what’s better for the engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recirculated-vs-fresh-air-mode-what-s-better-for-the-engine/122549)
**Author:** [@JimO\_Brien](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimO_Brien)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2018, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recirculated-vs-fresh-air-mode-what-s-better-for-the-engine/122549 "2018-08-16T20:03:55Z")
Hi! My first time sending in a question: I have a 2001 Toyota Camry. The question has to do with the air conditioner intake selector – my son says that using the “RECIRCULATED” mode is better to use than the “FRESH AIR”… --- ## [PCV valve replacement - do I have to?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pcv-valve-replacement-do-i-have-to/122965)
**Author:** [@Jerry55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerry55)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2018, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pcv-valve-replacement-do-i-have-to/122965 "2018-08-16T19:33:27Z")
My 2007 Ford Escape’s upcoming 100,000 mile service calls for replacement of the PVC valve. I was given an estimate of $710 (!) from my mechanic (the dealer) including labor, and it’s mostly labor. Could this possibly … --- ## [2014 Hyundai Elantra GT - New Engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-elantra-gt-new-engine/123014)
**Author:** [@jahkr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jahkr)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2018, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-elantra-gt-new-engine/123014 "2018-08-16T17:47:51Z")
Hi all, So I bought a 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT (70,000 miles now) in November 2015 for 17k total (low, young credit – I know). It’s been a 2-3 wrecks. But anyway, it’s been relatively painless upkeep. However, the engin… --- ## [2010 Dodge Journey -fuses are okay, but backup camera won’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-journey-fuses-are-okay-but-backup-camera-won-t-work/123019)
**Author:** [@GerryRThibertSr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GerryRThibertSr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2018, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-journey-fuses-are-okay-but-backup-camera-won-t-work/123019 "2018-08-16T17:14:34Z")
No radio backup camera not working fuses checked the’re ok what do i check next --- ## [Conventional Oil Types](https://community.cartalk.com/t/conventional-oil-types/123067)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2018, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/conventional-oil-types/123067 "2018-08-16T16:19:51Z")
Is there much of a difference between conventional motor oil and “high Mileage” conventional oil? If I buy the “high mileage” type, will I be paying extra for something that’s not really worth extra? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=800) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=802)