# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=830 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 831 --- ## [Mazda 6 Exhaust questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-6-exhaust-questions/120409)
**Author:** [@Triathlor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triathlor)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-6-exhaust-questions/120409 "2018-07-07T03:11:58Z")
Hi there, I would like to replace the torque mount on a 2007 Mazda 6 S 3.0L. I noticed when I had the vehicle on the lift that removing this mount was not like other Mazda6’s. Unlike other years of the same vehicle, th… --- ## [2012 Volkswagen Passat codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-passat-codes/120518)
**Author:** [@THERESAJANEY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/THERESAJANEY)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-passat-codes/120518 "2018-07-07T02:58:22Z")
I had two parts for air sensor replace and the mechanic turn off the engine light. But the next day it’s back on. The first code was P2482 and the second was p2433. --- ## [1999 Infiniti I30 shuts off at stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-infiniti-i30-shuts-off-at-stop/120487)
**Author:** [@Isa-BellaBlanc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Isa-BellaBlanc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 1:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-infiniti-i30-shuts-off-at-stop/120487 "2018-07-07T01:40:24Z")
My car has been shutting off completely when I come to a stop. It happens randomly, but has been shutting down once almost everyday. I immediately turn it back on. It takes a couple tries, but then starts running again. … --- ## [2003 Ford Focus Wagon jerking slightly when A/C is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-focus-wagon-jerking-slightly-when-a-c-is-on/120429)
**Author:** [@brandiann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brandiann)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-focus-wagon-jerking-slightly-when-a-c-is-on/120429 "2018-07-07T01:35:00Z")
My car jerks slightly when I turn on the a/c but it still runs cold. Worked perfectly fine last year. --- ## [2005 Chrysler Pacifica electronics quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pacifica-electronics-quit/120515)
**Author:** [@Brown40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brown40)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pacifica-electronics-quit/120515 "2018-07-07T01:16:29Z")
The electronics randomly quit working on my car for no apparent reason. The doors won’t unlock without putting the key into the lock. The gauges are dark, etc. The car will start. It usually only lasts a few minutes and … --- ## [2013 Nissan Rogue hesitating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-rogue-hesitating/120369)
**Author:** [@Sarah\_N](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sarah_N)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-rogue-hesitating/120369 "2018-07-07T00:00:49Z")
My 2013 Nissan Rogue has started hesitating. It happened 4 days ago and again today. I drove it a couple of times in between and had no issues. Both days it happened, the weather was very hot and humid. The problem didn’… --- ## [Tow point covers - 2016 Toyota Prius](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tow-point-covers-2016-toyota-prius/120510)
**Author:** [@MalcolmRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MalcolmRussell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tow-point-covers-2016-toyota-prius/120510 "2018-07-06T22:08:35Z")
Why do the front tow point covers keep falling out. I do not drive over rough roads. I have never struck anything. I drive only about 3,000 miles/yr. --- ## [2011 Toyota Pickup airbag light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-pickup-airbag-light/120498)
**Author:** [@A18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/A18)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-pickup-airbag-light/120498 "2018-07-06T21:31:55Z")
driver air bag light is on --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Captiva Sport cheap door handles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-captiva-sport-cheap-door-handles/120504)
**Author:** [@Gary26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gary26)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-captiva-sport-cheap-door-handles/120504 "2018-07-06T21:30:27Z")
The cheap door handles break. The bright shinny material on the interior door is not metal (as you would surmise when looking at them). They are actually either heavy plastic or vinyl and break when you use them to open… --- ## [1995 Buick Riviera check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-buick-riviera-check-engine-light/120326)
**Author:** [@kenweesies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kenweesies)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-buick-riviera-check-engine-light/120326 "2018-07-06T20:43:45Z")
ABS and Trac lights stay on. Check engine soon goes on most of the time when shifting at lower speeds and stays on but doesn’t seem to affect cars performance. I’ve had it checked numerous times but they tell me it’s s… --- ## [2016 Nissan Maxima pauses shifting from reverse to drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-maxima-pauses-shifting-from-reverse-to-drive/120502)
**Author:** [@Rich44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rich44)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-maxima-pauses-shifting-from-reverse-to-drive/120502 "2018-07-06T20:28:06Z")
My Maxima v6 automatic transmission takes a few seconds to go into gear after backing out of the driveway and shifting from reverse to drive. Is there an issue with the CVT paired up with a v6. I’m leasing the car and wo… --- ## [2001 Chrysler Town & Country trans fluid overfilled](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chrysler-town-country-trans-fluid-overfilled/120483)
**Author:** [@RichardFrey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardFrey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chrysler-town-country-trans-fluid-overfilled/120483 "2018-07-06T20:08:23Z")
Checked trans fluid, looks overfilled, at times does not shift properly --- ## [2007 Lincoln Town Car air conditioner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lincoln-town-car-air-conditioner/120496)
**Author:** [@LawrencePuidok](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LawrencePuidok)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lincoln-town-car-air-conditioner/120496 "2018-07-06T20:07:04Z")
Is A/C without R12 dead A dealer and good mechanic can’t get cold air. Cool air, but not cold air. What am doing wrong --- ## [Flat towing 1992 Toyota T100](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flat-towing-1992-toyota-t100/120474)
**Author:** [@Edward12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edward12)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flat-towing-1992-toyota-t100/120474 "2018-07-06T20:01:29Z")
can I flat tow a 1992 toyota pickup with manual 5 speed trans. and manual hubs four wheel drive? --- ## [Snow/ice traction in 2014 Toyota Prius](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-ice-traction-in-2014-toyota-prius/120484)
**Author:** [@BobBench](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobBench)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-ice-traction-in-2014-toyota-prius/120484 "2018-07-06T19:58:54Z")
My 2014 Prius has terrible traction on snow and ice. Worst than other front wheel drive cars, and worse than most of rear wheel drive cars I have driven. I think it is due to 2 things: 1) The low rolling resistance tires… --- ## [What is the 2005 Pontiac GTO “system check”?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-2005-pontiac-gto-system-check/120489)
**Author:** [@LouFols](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LouFols)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-2005-pontiac-gto-system-check/120489 "2018-07-06T19:56:28Z")
On 2005 GTO, what exactly does the SYSTEM CHECK do? I have the full service manual and nothing is mentioned? Thanks Lou --- ## [1979 Chevrolet Corvette won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-chevrolet-corvette-won-t-start/120494)
**Author:** [@don49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/don49)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-chevrolet-corvette-won-t-start/120494 "2018-07-06T19:54:58Z")
turns over but won’t start --- ## [Best Car Battery for Hot Climate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-car-battery-for-hot-climate/64486)
**Author:** [@SJGUY99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SJGUY99)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-car-battery-for-hot-climate/64486 "2018-07-06T18:01:43Z")
I used purchase car batteries at Sam's Club before I decided not to renew my membership. They usually lasted one year. Last October, I purchased an Interstate car battery at Costco and 6 months later it died. They didn't… --- ## [2016 Hyundai Tucson sudden windshield crack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-tucson-sudden-windshield-crack/120371)
**Author:** [@Audrey38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Audrey38)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-tucson-sudden-windshield-crack/120371 "2018-07-06T16:15:56Z")
Yesterday was a hot day in RI-while I was driving my Hyundai Tucson around 4pm, I heard a VERY loud “Pop” sound and observed that my passenger side windshield cracked-a circle about 3-4 inches wide mid shield with severa… --- ## [Can I use a Brake Fluid Bleeder for engine oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-use-a-brake-fluid-bleeder-for-engine-oil/120005)
**Author:** [@techniker1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/techniker1)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-use-a-brake-fluid-bleeder-for-engine-oil/120005 "2018-07-06T13:35:16Z")
If yes, are there any drawbacks compared with using the extractor specifically made for engine oil? I am asking because the brake fluid bleeder is considerably less expensive. Here are the two types in question: brake … --- ## [Electrical System Shutdown after recharging and reconnecting battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-system-shutdown-after-recharging-and-reconnecting-battery/120431)
**Author:** [@ken2116](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ken2116)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 11:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-system-shutdown-after-recharging-and-reconnecting-battery/120431 "2018-07-06T11:55:54Z")
Our car seems to be running fine now but I’m trying to make sense of an electrical anomaly that shut down most of the car’s systems for a few minutes last night. History: after 3-4 days of non-use we found our 2008 LL … --- ## [2010 Mitsubishi Lancer manual trans problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mitsubishi-lancer-manual-trans-problems/120411)
**Author:** [@Peter37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peter37)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 8:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mitsubishi-lancer-manual-trans-problems/120411 "2018-07-06T08:28:47Z")
any problems with manual 5 spd tranny --- ## [Check Engine Light Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-issue/120442)
**Author:** [@AbbyLiz\_21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AbbyLiz_21)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-issue/120442 "2018-07-06T03:05:20Z")
It’s probably odd that I’d like my check engine light to come on, but here’s my weird situation. So, I bought my 2002 Honda Odyssey at a buy here, pay here. I thought everything was good to go, as when I turn the key two… --- ## [2006 Chrysler 300C won’t charge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-300c-won-t-charge/120450)
**Author:** [@mike02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mike02)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-300c-won-t-charge/120450 "2018-07-06T02:34:49Z")
2006 chrysler 300 c hemi car not charging put two alternator in still not charging --- ## [2015 Honda Fit grinding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-fit-grinding/120358)
**Author:** [@sylviamcalpine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sylviamcalpine)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-fit-grinding/120358 "2018-07-06T02:32:57Z")
Honda Fit, 2015, with 28000 miles. Warranty expired Dec 2017. In October it started grinding with a cold start, but not always. Including the 2 days in Oct when I left it at the dealers. Intermittent grinding since the… --- ## [Recall work for 2007 Chevrolet Captiva Sport](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recall-work-for-2007-chevrolet-captiva-sport/120378)
**Author:** [@PaulDevey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulDevey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recall-work-for-2007-chevrolet-captiva-sport/120378 "2018-07-05T03:49:06Z")
How would I know if the “recall” work as been done on KH57ZKR --- ## [2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 air conditioner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-silverado-1500-air-conditioner/120426)
**Author:** [@shannaelhannaoui](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shannaelhannaoui)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-silverado-1500-air-conditioner/120426 "2018-07-05T21:27:56Z")
ac only works at idle. blows but hot air. have replaced evap core, orfice tube, and dryer(including sensor on it). no leaks in freon and charged to them right amount --- ## [Paint chips easily on 2014 Nissan Versa](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-chips-easily-on-2014-nissan-versa/120439)
**Author:** [@DonnaColumbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonnaColumbo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-chips-easily-on-2014-nissan-versa/120439 "2018-07-05T21:21:31Z")
The paint chips easily. I have numerous small chips on both sides of my car. It’s likely from rocks hitting the sides while driving, but there are many. It is white metallic and the chips are very visible. Any other … --- ## [2006 Chevrolet HHR - help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-hhr-help/120444)
**Author:** [@DeeTaylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeeTaylor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-hhr-help/120444 "2018-07-05T21:18:37Z")
Key stuck in ignition, wont start, stuck in Park, battery drained. warning lights lit up all the way across. --- ## [2006 Buick Regal bad gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-regal-bad-gas-mileage/120446)
**Author:** [@vernon04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vernon04)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-regal-bad-gas-mileage/120446 "2018-07-05T21:18:08Z")
my gas has gotten really bad milage [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=829) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=831)