# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=846 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 847 --- ## [2017 Toyota RAV4 wheels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-wheels/118978)
**Author:** [@greg23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/greg23)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-wheels/118978 "2018-06-13T00:34:16Z")
Can I reduce the wheel size to improve the comfort/ride on rough road surfaces and maintain safety and performance? I want to replace the 225/65R17’s that are factory specified with 225/75R15’s. thanks, gp --- ## [2008 MINI Cooper S Clubman leak source](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mini-cooper-s-clubman-leak-source/119104)
**Author:** [@John51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John51)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2018, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mini-cooper-s-clubman-leak-source/119104 "2018-06-12T17:26:43Z")
I have a 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman. After a heavy rain the spare tire compartment had a small puddle of water. How can I find and eliminate the source? JR --- ## [GPS upgrade for 2008 Hyundai Veracruz](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gps-upgrade-for-2008-hyundai-veracruz/119106)
**Author:** [@Mario50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mario50)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2018, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gps-upgrade-for-2008-hyundai-veracruz/119106 "2018-06-12T18:16:04Z")
Can the GPS system be updated --- ## [2004 Hyundai Accent won’t start in cold weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-accent-won-t-start-in-cold-weather/119097)
**Author:** [@CharlesRunick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesRunick)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2018, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-accent-won-t-start-in-cold-weather/119097 "2018-06-12T17:46:54Z")
My 04 Hyundai accentg will not starftg when it gets bel;ow 10 degrees F. Above 10 it starts fine. Below 10 it just cranks with no start. No hiccups, no kind of caught. Just cranking on and on. There are no codes in… --- ## [Stolen - How to DELETE or REMOVE keys on 2011 Outback?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stolen-how-to-delete-or-remove-keys-on-2011-outback/119027)
**Author:** [@DS777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DS777)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2018, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stolen-how-to-delete-or-remove-keys-on-2011-outback/119027 "2018-06-12T17:43:40Z")
Hello, I own a 2011 3.6L OutBack. It is equipped with remote start (which I installed/ Factory components. I also purchased a Panasonic Toughbook loaded with the SSM3 & SSM4 Using that tool - I registered a couple of … --- ## [Radio, power windows, clock, etc stay on after removing key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-power-windows-clock-etc-stay-on-after-removing-key/119100)
**Author:** [@tmatthewb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tmatthewb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2018, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-power-windows-clock-etc-stay-on-after-removing-key/119100 "2018-06-12T17:18:56Z")
My wife drives a 2003 Ford Taurus Wagon and not long ago, taking the key out would immediately turn everything off. Just recently though, when the key is removed, the radio and power windows are still operational. When… --- ## [Does a Ford F250 diesel cost more in the long run?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-a-ford-f250-diesel-cost-more-in-the-long-run/119113)
**Author:** [@Jeff09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeff09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2018, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-a-ford-f250-diesel-cost-more-in-the-long-run/119113 "2018-06-12T16:53:28Z")
I am looking at buying a 3/4 ton truck to pull a 7000lb camper. I can get a 2000 Ford F-250 with 127,000 miles with the 7.3 Diesel engine for $11000 seems to run good or a f250 same miles with the 5.4 gas engine. Will th… --- ## [What is this piece that fell off my 2009 car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-piece-that-fell-off-my-2009-car/118972)
**Author:** [@Deel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2018, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-piece-that-fell-off-my-2009-car/118972 "2018-06-12T15:03:02Z")
We were tryin’ to get this thing up on ramps, and we overdrove the ramp. BAAM. Wouldn’t be surprised if the whole neighborhood woke in a panic. Now this little S shaped piece of metal is on my driveway. Keep in mind the… --- ## [2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee dies & recovers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-grand-cherokee-dies-recovers/113502)
**Author:** [@Bill28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill28)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2018, 10:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-grand-cherokee-dies-recovers/113502 "2018-06-12T10:57:27Z")
We have a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 57K original miles we keep at our vacation home. The car is only driven about 1,500 miles from May-October. Last summer my wife was returning from grocery shopping and the car su… --- ## [ABS light 2001 Ford F150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-light-2001-ford-f150/119083)
**Author:** [@danielhartley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danielhartley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2018, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-light-2001-ford-f150/119083 "2018-06-12T03:34:28Z")
abs light came on when I got home turned off engine something is still running found vac hose big hole .replaced still doing same --- ## [Poor radio reception in 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-radio-reception-in-2000-jeep-grand-cherokee/119081)
**Author:** [@Sandy15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sandy15)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2018, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-radio-reception-in-2000-jeep-grand-cherokee/119081 "2018-06-12T03:30:18Z")
Only a few radio stations come in but not on FM stereo especially in the winter. I can only use CD player since no reception for radio. Why? Bad antenna? --- ## [How long is sta-bil gas good for?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-is-sta-bil-gas-good-for/118946)
**Author:** [@matt357](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matt357)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2018, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-is-sta-bil-gas-good-for/118946 "2018-06-12T02:38:40Z")
I have a car that sits in a garage and is rarely driven, I added a double dose of sta-bil around the 1 year mark of it sitting and it has sat for about 2 years now. Is the gas still good? When the gas does go bad, can it… --- ## [High RPM when idle and/or shifting gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-rpm-when-idle-and-or-shifting-gears/118963)
**Author:** [@Shenequa\_Williams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shenequa_Williams)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2018, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-rpm-when-idle-and-or-shifting-gears/118963 "2018-06-12T02:33:40Z")
Hello everyone, I am in dire need of help. And if anyone could, I would greatly appreciate it. I bought a 2000 Dodge Dakota V6 privately and had noticed in the beginning, that my truck would just stall, while I was idle… --- ## [2000 Honda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda/118955)
**Author:** [@Jasmin\_Wright](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jasmin_Wright)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2018, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda/118955 "2018-06-12T02:24:36Z")
Hey I have a 2000 Honda Civic my car runs but it has trouble cranking . I had the fuel pump replaced because it had went out on me so I had that replaced now it’s not getting enough gas to crank what should I do?? --- ## [2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-m-class-noise/119058)
**Author:** [@SuzanneHermes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SuzanneHermes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2018, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-m-class-noise/119058 "2018-06-11T21:09:45Z")
My ML350 makes a high pitched sound that can only be heard when either standing outside the car on the drivers side or whilst sitting in the inside the car, in the driver’s seat (maybe passenger just haven’t had a passen… --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Cruze squealing noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-squealing-noise/119051)
**Author:** [@Jones53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jones53)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2018, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-squealing-noise/119051 "2018-06-11T20:42:25Z")
engine light on, noise from Serpentine belt area. High pitched squeeling like noise. Car appears to idle roughly. Occurs whether the air conditioning is on or off. most defined louder noise when car is idle or drivin… --- ## [2009 Subaru Forester leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-leak/119039)
**Author:** [@FrankDeQuarto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankDeQuarto)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2018, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-leak/119039 "2018-06-11T18:31:01Z")
I had a leak from somewhere that soaked the entire passenger side floor (carpet/foam pad front and back). I had just washed my car a few days before, and we had a long heavy rain. When I turned on the blower, then the a… --- ## [2000 Jeep Cherokee motor oil suggestions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jeep-cherokee-motor-oil-suggestions/118941)
**Author:** [@SteveChike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveChike)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2018, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jeep-cherokee-motor-oil-suggestions/118941 "2018-06-11T16:55:14Z")
What motor oil should I use. It has a flat tappet cam that I just replaced because of a wiped lobe. I here todays oil has less zinc then it used to. Any sudjestions? --- ## [2018 Toyota RAV4 needs to warm up before leaving the driveway?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-rav4-needs-to-warm-up-before-leaving-the-driveway/118933)
**Author:** [@JimRogers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimRogers)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2018, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-rav4-needs-to-warm-up-before-leaving-the-driveway/118933 "2018-06-11T15:44:09Z")
When I start the car first thing in the morning, I hold the brake pedal down and shift into reverse. This reduces the rpms from 1500 to 1000. I wait a bit and then back out of the driveway. Does this make sense rather … --- ## [2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercedes-benz-clk-class-damage/118969)
**Author:** [@Joegreen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joegreen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2018, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercedes-benz-clk-class-damage/118969 "2018-06-11T15:11:39Z")
Can lemon juice and water mess up my tank my girlfriend put it in --- ## [My radio cuts out when I step on the breaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-radio-cuts-out-when-i-step-on-the-breaks/45022)
**Author:** [@sgsinos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sgsinos)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2018, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-radio-cuts-out-when-i-step-on-the-breaks/45022 "2018-06-11T14:56:03Z")
I have a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser with 40K miles. When I step on the breaks the radio turns off and back on. Sometimes all of the dash indicator lights come on and off, as well. It also happens when the car is i… --- ## [2003 Land Rover Freelander loses power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-land-rover-freelander-loses-power/119035)
**Author:** [@ELISHAZISHUMBA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ELISHAZISHUMBA)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2018, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-land-rover-freelander-loses-power/119035 "2018-06-11T14:29:39Z")
I have a 4cylinder freelander its loosing power but all coil packs were changed now but it continues to loose power --- ## [Had new transmission installed a week ago now having severe electrical problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/had-new-transmission-installed-a-week-ago-now-having-severe-electrical-problems/119037)
**Author:** [@Denisem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Denisem)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2018, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/had-new-transmission-installed-a-week-ago-now-having-severe-electrical-problems/119037 "2018-06-11T13:13:52Z")
I had a new transmission installed a week ago (paid 3000) for a new one they replaced it and changed my transfer case fluid. Well now my drivers seat went out so I can’t adjust the height to the pedals. Both my passenger… --- ## [Digital Odometer Doesn't Display](https://community.cartalk.com/t/digital-odometer-doesnt-display/119004)
**Author:** [@Marky-B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marky-B)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2018, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/digital-odometer-doesnt-display/119004 "2018-06-11T12:41:38Z")
I’m thinking of buying a retired police interceptor (Crown Victoria) and I noticed that some of them have problems with the digital odometer displaying, etc. What causes this and is it an easy fix? Also, will the actua… --- ## [2011 Ford Fusion steering lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fusion-steering-lock/119010)
**Author:** [@Cherry27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cherry27)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2018, 10:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fusion-steering-lock/119010 "2018-06-11T10:34:45Z")
After church I came out, started my car and a panel message came up about steering lock… I was totally unable to move the steering wheel. A friend suggested maybe fluid was low. I called AAA and they just wanted to t… --- ## [Tercel brake/battery light mysteries](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tercel-brake-battery-light-mysteries/16374)
**Author:** [@Benzfannc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Benzfannc)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2018, 5:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tercel-brake-battery-light-mysteries/16374 "2018-06-11T05:08:34Z")
I have a 1992 Toyota Tercel with almost 200k on it. The thing runs great, but this past monday when I got in it, the brake and battery light stayed on...so naturally I then drove it 150 miles round trip. The battery died… --- ## [Any advice would be greatly appreciated](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-advice-would-be-greatly-appreciated/118994)
**Author:** [@Lorie\_Guevara](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lorie_Guevara)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2018, 4:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-advice-would-be-greatly-appreciated/118994 "2018-06-11T04:46:40Z")
So I purchased a used 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Feb '18. Last month or so, I started noticing a smell. Like when your engine overheats except the gauge showed it was not hot. There’s a hose that collapses and stays that w… --- ## [2007 Honda CR-V occasionally won’t turn over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-cr-v-occasionally-won-t-turn-over/118950)
**Author:** [@JoeTucker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeTucker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2018, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-cr-v-occasionally-won-t-turn-over/118950 "2018-06-11T04:28:52Z")
My 2007 cr-v has done the following three times in the last four months. After driving somewhere like a store or restaurant. When we come back out to start the car it behaves like the battery is going bad and barely turn… --- ## [2016 Subaru Outback excessive oil burn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-outback-excessive-oil-burn/118406)
**Author:** [@TedWu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TedWu)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2018, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-outback-excessive-oil-burn/118406 "2018-06-11T02:46:51Z")
Burn excessive amounts of oil. 6 months ago my car oil light on and not even reach 4K miles. Added half Quarts of oil. 2 months had my car oil changed. Now the oil light on and reach up 3.5K miles. Add another half Qua… --- ## [Black exhaust pipe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-exhaust-pipe/119026)
**Author:** [@JulieO1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JulieO1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2018, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-exhaust-pipe/119026 "2018-06-11T00:43:13Z")
Is it true if your exhaust pipe is black that you have engine problems? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=845) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=847)