# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=810 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 811 --- ## [Oil Capacity question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-capacity-question/62716)
**Author:** [@mb5191](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mb5191)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 12:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-capacity-question/62716 "2018-08-04T12:50:14Z")
Alright everyone, please don't think of me as an idiot, as I'm pretty fluent in cars. I change my oil in my car myself and I have been doing so for a while. Just today I bought a 5 quart jug of Valvoline Synthetic Blend … --- ## [Tire Wobble help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-wobble-help/122245)
**Author:** [@roll2tide](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roll2tide)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 12:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-wobble-help/122245 "2018-08-04T12:01:54Z")
Vehicle: 2013 Nissan Sentra SV I bought this used car last year. I had a rear wheel bearing go out and replaced it myself, no issues. Recently, I started getting a similar, but different sound from the front drivers s… --- ## [Gear shift repair - 2005 Ford Focus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-shift-repair-2005-ford-focus/122231)
**Author:** [@rogersouders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rogersouders)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 11:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-shift-repair-2005-ford-focus/122231 "2018-08-04T11:04:44Z")
how to repair a gear shift that lifts all the way out on a 2005 ford focus --- ## [Heated steering wheel on lower trim level Toyata Highlander](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heated-steering-wheel-on-lower-trim-level-toyata-highlander/122185)
**Author:** [@h2002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/h2002)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 5:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heated-steering-wheel-on-lower-trim-level-toyata-highlander/122185 "2018-08-04T05:30:18Z")
Not sure if I put this in the correct category. According the the Canadian brochure for the 2018 Toyota Highlander, you can only get the heating steering wheel on the top trim level (Limited). If you don’t want all the… --- ## [2017 Subaru Forester - Noises](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-noises/122239)
**Author:** [@RobinTankersley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobinTankersley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-noises/122239 "2018-08-04T01:29:35Z")
Subaru forester 2017 only 20,000 miles started high pitched whining sometime between the 15K oil change and now. Mentioned it to the dealer they wan $110/hr for diagnostics. Driving me crazy, ready to trade in for Toyota… --- ## [2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Interference?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-pt-cruiser-interference/122237)
**Author:** [@Gabrielgarcia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gabrielgarcia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-pt-cruiser-interference/122237 "2018-08-04T01:12:16Z")
Is my engine a non-interference engine --- ## [2014 Subaru Forester - Dash display](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-dash-display/122051)
**Author:** [@John17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John17)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-dash-display/122051 "2018-08-04T00:58:58Z")
I can’t Read the tach, speedometer, and the fuel gauge on my 2014 forester duringthe day. No illumination. The dealer says that’s the way it is. Is this the best it is going to be? John --- ## [2007 Kia Rondo - Hood won't open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-rondo-hood-wont-open/122199)
**Author:** [@WilliamKnowles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamKnowles)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-rondo-hood-wont-open/122199 "2018-08-04T00:48:26Z")
Anyone with a rondo can’t open there hood? --- ## [2002 Oldsmobile Alero clunk at bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-oldsmobile-alero-clunk-at-bumps/122170)
**Author:** [@ken26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ken26)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-oldsmobile-alero-clunk-at-bumps/122170 "2018-08-04T00:28:14Z")
i have a clunk on the passenger side front when i hit the gas go over bumps and turn the wheel or hit the brakes i checked the ball joints control arm every thing looks good and is solid it sounds like the strut spring --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Cruze loss of power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-loss-of-power/122225)
**Author:** [@louise51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/louise51)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-loss-of-power/122225 "2018-08-04T00:20:01Z")
what problems do u have with this vehicle just got one for granddaughter having loss of power while driving steering locks radio goes off had problem with window going up --- ## [2007 Hyundai Elantra: recharging battery after a jump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-elantra-recharging-battery-after-a-jump/122123)
**Author:** [@stella57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stella57)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-elantra-recharging-battery-after-a-jump/122123 "2018-08-03T23:47:24Z")
can you recharge your car battery by driving after a jump start? --- ## [2007 Toyota Yaris Air Conditioning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-yaris-air-conditioning/60681)
**Author:** [@sarahemily](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sarahemily)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-yaris-air-conditioning/60681 "2018-08-03T19:12:25Z")
A couple of months ago my Yaris was hit just behind the driver side door by a Ford F150, luckily traveling at a low speed. Other than body damage, my car seemed to be fine. After driving the car around for 2 weeks with… --- ## [P1273 code on Nissan 2004 Altima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1273-code-on-nissan-2004-altima/117333)
**Author:** [@rsrvaltima](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rsrvaltima)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1273-code-on-nissan-2004-altima/117333 "2018-08-03T18:31:12Z")
Hi… I have a 2004 Nissan Altima 2.5S with 165,000 miles on it. Two months back, my service engine light was on with Error Code P0420 – Catalytic System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1 I went to a mechanic, he put in a… --- ## [2014 Ford Explorer - Wobble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-explorer-wobble/122208)
**Author:** [@RichZytko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichZytko)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-explorer-wobble/122208 "2018-08-03T18:05:45Z")
Hey guys, I historically eventually get that wobble in the end when braking at highway or close to highway speeds. Often times I know the brakes are new/like new. I get the rotors cut and problem goes away until next t… --- ## [2017 Nissan Titan - Snapping noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-titan-snapping-noise/122210)
**Author:** [@JoeEisenbarth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeEisenbarth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-titan-snapping-noise/122210 "2018-08-03T18:01:04Z")
There is a loud snapping noise from the engine compartment that happens intermittently and only while starting the engine. Anyone know what the problem might be? --- ## [2016 Honda Odyssey Elite making sloshing noises in front of vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-odyssey-elite-making-sloshing-noises-in-front-of-vehicle/122196)
**Author:** [@KaiN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KaiN)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-odyssey-elite-making-sloshing-noises-in-front-of-vehicle/122196 "2018-08-03T17:55:00Z")
My 2016 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite has been making liquid sloshing noises as of late. The noises seem to originate from the front of the vehicle, and there is no apparent cause or trigger for the noise; it just happens.… --- ## [Water under driver side floor mat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-under-driver-side-floor-mat/122189)
**Author:** [@Leazzu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leazzu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-under-driver-side-floor-mat/122189 "2018-08-03T17:14:26Z")
Okay, so I have probably been ignoring an issue with my 2003 Acura TL for way too long. There has been water under my driver side floor mat for quite some time, and it’s recently gotten worse. We’ve had quite a lot of ra… --- ## [More Chev 3400 lifter stuff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-chev-3400-lifter-stuff/121867)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 11:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-chev-3400-lifter-stuff/121867 "2018-08-02T11:33:30Z")
Motor had bad head gasket and lifter tap Cleaned lifters rockers pushrods Still has lifter tap I did not replace these parts So I have worn clean lifter parts? Why does my clean running motor stil have tap? worn p… --- ## [2008 Mazda Miata drain is clogged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-miata-drain-is-clogged/122172)
**Author:** [@bobfrench](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobfrench)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-miata-drain-is-clogged/122172 "2018-08-03T14:36:10Z")
I apparently have a drain clogged by the rear window. Watched all the on-line videos, bought the trombone cleaner, poked it down the apparent hole, but it didn’t come out the bottom. Do I need to go to a dealership? --- ## [Golf 4 1.8t inner Shaft of the CV joint Broke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-4-1-8t-inner-shaft-of-the-cv-joint-broke/122192)
**Author:** [@NissanGuy101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NissanGuy101)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-4-1-8t-inner-shaft-of-the-cv-joint-broke/122192 "2018-08-03T13:42:40Z")
Hi Guys Been awhile ,Hope very one is well ,no car problems…LOL!! i have a question will a 2.0 Golf 4 Wheel hub work on a golf 1.8t or are the parts that different. --- ## [2018 Toyota Camry engine vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-engine-vibration/122180)
**Author:** [@SHAY48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SHAY48)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 10:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-engine-vibration/122180 "2018-08-03T10:19:15Z")
sEEM TO BE A VIBRATION IN THE ENGINE --- ## [2005 Pontiac G6 safety locks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-g6-safety-locks/122119)
**Author:** [@Decker33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Decker33)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 10:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-g6-safety-locks/122119 "2018-08-03T10:04:45Z")
can a person install safety locks on these car. --- ## [Coin in Seat Belt Receptacle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coin-in-seat-belt-receptacle/90466)
**Author:** [@hrowan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hrowan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 8:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coin-in-seat-belt-receptacle/90466 "2018-08-03T08:17:30Z")
I had a couple coins slide out of my pocket into the receptacle/clip for my seatbelt. I go the penny out no problem, only to find a dime underneath it. The dime wasn't so easy to get out, and in my efforts to extract it … --- ## [Oil pan leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pan-leak/122161)
**Author:** [@John\_Daniel\_Smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Daniel_Smith)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pan-leak/122161 "2018-08-03T04:58:32Z")
I have a 2003 Ford Explorer SportTrac with an oil pan leak. I CANNOT afford $1,000 to fix it. I leaks less than a quart between oil changes. I have seen in other threads that I should start by trying to tighten the bol… --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Corvette trans trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-corvette-trans-trouble/121754)
**Author:** [@rikbonen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rikbonen)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-corvette-trans-trouble/121754 "2018-08-03T04:00:29Z")
auto trans problem on the first shift from second to third,trans flairs up then slams into third after the initial shift through the gears,it shifts ok. whats with that rik --- ## [2007 Toyota Tundra check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-tundra-check-engine-light/121875)
**Author:** [@EdmundChristopher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdmundChristopher)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-tundra-check-engine-light/121875 "2018-08-03T03:22:54Z")
Check engine light, vsc light are on and brakes are on my Toyota Tundra 2007,5.7 litre --- ## [2006 Ford Focus - new gas tank, now it won’t start!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-focus-new-gas-tank-now-it-won-t-start/121726)
**Author:** [@Nigel\_Nicholas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nigel_Nicholas)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-focus-new-gas-tank-now-it-won-t-start/121726 "2018-08-03T01:50:53Z")
i have a 2006 ford focus zx4 2 liter changed the gas tank now I have a turnover no start fuel pump pumps gas to the rail but not beyond the Schrader valve is on the return line and no pressure there the fuel pump is work… --- ## [2008 GMC Canyon power loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-canyon-power-loss/122137)
**Author:** [@Oscar08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oscar08)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-canyon-power-loss/122137 "2018-08-03T01:23:50Z")
started truck, and engine light comes on, and truck shakes loose’s power --- ## [NAPA Nationwide Peace of Mind Warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/napa-nationwide-peace-of-mind-warranty/121981)
**Author:** [@maltytasker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maltytasker)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/napa-nationwide-peace-of-mind-warranty/121981 "2018-08-03T00:38:46Z")
I recently took my car to an independent auto repair shop displaying the NAPA Autocare Center logo. I verified with the service adviser that my repair job would be covered under the NAPA Nationwide Peace of Mind 24 mont… --- ## [2005 Ford F-150 - diesel in the gas tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f-150-diesel-in-the-gas-tank/122125)
**Author:** [@FrankWilhelm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankWilhelm)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f-150-diesel-in-the-gas-tank/122125 "2018-08-03T00:26:25Z")
1 put 2.24 gallons of diesel fuel in my 26 gallon gas tank so ive got about.08 percent diesel fuel in a full tank of gasoline with 2 16 oz cans of seafoam what do you think [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=809) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=811)