# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=851 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 852 --- ## [2010 Subaru Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester/118614)
**Author:** [@tubb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tubb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 6:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester/118614 "2018-06-04T06:09:43Z")
has any one had continuous problem occur with engine malf light on and vehicle dynamics control light on both amber motors dealership said low battery changed that no difference no cruise control either had back twice … --- ## [2008 Chrysler Town & Country shakes in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-town-country-shakes-in-reverse/118624)
**Author:** [@TedWard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TedWard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-town-country-shakes-in-reverse/118624 "2018-06-04T19:58:11Z")
My mini van has suddenly started shaking when I shift into reverse. I don’t even have to be moving. Any thoughts --- ## [2005 Dodge Ram 1500 oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-ram-1500-oil-consumption/118639)
**Author:** [@RonPagoota](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonPagoota)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-ram-1500-oil-consumption/118639 "2018-06-04T19:54:57Z")
My Dodge Ram has 198,000 miles with no know issues until recently. No evidence of burning oil (smoking) and no drips but about every 3,000 miles it goes down about 1 1/2 quarts of oil --- ## [Chevrolet Tahoe iwth 250K miles, started shaking a little, P0300 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-tahoe-iwth-250k-miles-started-shaking-a-little-p0300-code/118625)
**Author:** [@kescott1910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kescott1910)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-tahoe-iwth-250k-miles-started-shaking-a-little-p0300-code/118625 "2018-06-04T19:53:41Z")
Chevrolet Tahoe with 250K miles, 5.3L V8 engine 2WD. It’s my wife’s daily driver. Started shaking today, CEL came on. I checked CEL with my generic scanner and P0300 came up as the only code. Tahoe received new spark… --- ## [Power steering leak in 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-leak-in-2019-chevrolet-silverado-1500/118504)
**Author:** [@ryantunney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryantunney)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-leak-in-2019-chevrolet-silverado-1500/118504 "2018-06-04T19:38:17Z")
What types of fluids can I use to check to see where my power steering is leaking from? I have a 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500. --- ## [2016 Subaru Impreza key gets stuck in ignition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-impreza-key-gets-stuck-in-ignition/118636)
**Author:** [@SeanRafferty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SeanRafferty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-impreza-key-gets-stuck-in-ignition/118636 "2018-06-04T18:47:37Z")
From time to time, after driving for 10-20 minutes, my key will get stuck in the ignition. I can turn the car off, but it gets stuck 1/2 click before you can take it out. I can put the car into drive and then back into p… --- ## [Does towing 2016 Jeep Cherokee drain the battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-towing-2016-jeep-cherokee-drain-the-battery/118612)
**Author:** [@Sheryl07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sheryl07)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-towing-2016-jeep-cherokee-drain-the-battery/118612 "2018-06-04T16:58:30Z")
I have never been more disappointed in a car than I am with my 2016 Jeep Cherokee Limited. I bought it after researching very carefully for a towable car to tow behind our Class A motorhome. We had the death wobble iss… --- ## [2008 Jeep Commander has new battery, but won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-commander-has-new-battery-but-won-t-start/118600)
**Author:** [@Raymond10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Raymond10)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-commander-has-new-battery-but-won-t-start/118600 "2018-06-04T16:18:02Z")
I have 2008 jeep commander I’ve replaced the battery and starter, yet truck won’t start lights come on but no sound and will not turn over --- ## [2001 Ford Ranger transmission service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-transmission-service/118627)
**Author:** [@JoseHolguin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoseHolguin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-transmission-service/118627 "2018-06-04T15:49:39Z")
Tried to schedule transmission maintenance with a recommended mechanic. Refused unless I signed a waiver holding him harmless if the transmission failed and service. Said that my truck had too many miles. 140,000, withou… --- ## [1994 Ford F150 airbag light won't go out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-f150-airbag-light-wont-go-out/118603)
**Author:** [@johnstevens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnstevens)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-f150-airbag-light-wont-go-out/118603 "2018-06-04T14:47:47Z")
I have a f150 ford pickup 1994 air bag light stays on once I start it. truck will not pass inspection one mechanic replaced clock spring. others do not know what to do. please help --- ## [Caliper /Brake Replacement question?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caliper-brake-replacement-question/118497)
**Author:** [@Lindsay\_Paul](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lindsay_Paul)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caliper-brake-replacement-question/118497 "2018-06-04T14:02:13Z")
This may be more of a stupid question…but wanted to ask a community that knows more about cars than I do. 1.) I had my brakes replaced end of September 2017. 2.) I just moved out of state, but I do have to make a trip … --- ## [2005 Hyundai Tucson check engine light came back on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-tucson-check-engine-light-came-back-on/118460)
**Author:** [@ed08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ed08)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 11:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-tucson-check-engine-light-came-back-on/118460 "2018-06-04T11:39:03Z")
my dashboard warning lights( battery symbol and brake ) lite up,my gauge needles all start bouncing wildly and after several minutes drop to far left and quit registering movement ,car starts jerking i coast into gas sta… --- ## [How do I fix rusted frame on a 2008 Chevrolet Uplander?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-fix-rusted-frame-on-a-2008-chevrolet-uplander/118585)
**Author:** [@Thomascik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thomascik)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 7:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-fix-rusted-frame-on-a-2008-chevrolet-uplander/118585 "2018-06-04T07:14:52Z")
Rusted out frame under the pass/ driver side, what repairs done to fix --- ## [Stopping rust on a 2011 Ford Escape](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stopping-rust-on-a-2011-ford-escape/118554)
**Author:** [@johnssiemienski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnssiemienski)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 6:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stopping-rust-on-a-2011-ford-escape/118554 "2018-06-04T06:23:27Z")
2011 Ford Escape, rust forming on bottom edge of the hatch, is there something i can put on to inhibit rust --- ## [2008 Toyota Prius immobilizer ECU](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-prius-immobilizer-ecu/118589)
**Author:** [@SteveSzymanski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveSzymanski)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-prius-immobilizer-ecu/118589 "2018-06-04T03:51:08Z")
Anyone have to replace an immobilizer ECU and then the engine wiring harness? Car would not power on, dashboard was blank, but hazards, headlights, and dome lights worked. Seemed associated with rain events. Dealer co… --- ## [2013 Kia Soul wheel bearing replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-soul-wheel-bearing-replacement/118432)
**Author:** [@Rob33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rob33)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2018, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-soul-wheel-bearing-replacement/118432 "2018-06-03T23:57:05Z")
I just spent $260 to have the front right wheel bearing replaced. 83,000 on the odo. Seems low mileage these days to have to replace already. --- ## [Local Shop Taking FOREVER to finish my rebuild](https://community.cartalk.com/t/local-shop-taking-forever-to-finish-my-rebuild/118260)
**Author:** [@IWantMyHatchbackBack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IWantMyHatchbackBack)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2018, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/local-shop-taking-forever-to-finish-my-rebuild/118260 "2018-06-03T23:53:41Z")
Alright, so on Halloween night last year (2017) my Subaru was diagnosed with the dreaded rod knock… luckily the dealership I bought it from recommended a warranty that after the fact I thought I had been ripped off, BUT … --- ## [Auto battery warranties are slowly changing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-battery-warranties-are-slowly-changing/118541)
**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2018, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-battery-warranties-are-slowly-changing/118541 "2018-06-03T22:30:23Z")
hey guys I know this has been going on for some time . . . A few years ago, I read that certain brands are no longer pro-rating their batteries. Supposedly, this was because it’s easier for everyone. When the free re… --- ## [2011 Cadillac CTS Differential fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-cadillac-cts-differential-fluid/118594)
**Author:** [@dn4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dn4192)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2018, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-cadillac-cts-differential-fluid/118594 "2018-06-03T22:22:59Z")
I am down to my final fluid change in my 2011 Cadillac CTS AWD with 75500 miles with a 3.0 engine as I have had the transmission and transfer case fluids changed over the past month. Is the differential fluid something y… --- ## [1998 Ford explorer V8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-explorer-v8/118582)
**Author:** [@Gilbert\_Molina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gilbert_Molina)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2018, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-explorer-v8/118582 "2018-06-03T21:11:03Z")
My hazard lights work but both left and right blinkers do not work…the clicking of the blinkers don’t work…the binker light indication on the dash board don’t show…I’ve replaced the flasher… And it still didn’t work…I lo… --- ## [1994 Nissan Quest hard to start in warm weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-nissan-quest-hard-to-start-in-warm-weather/118566)
**Author:** [@Daniel48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daniel48)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2018, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-nissan-quest-hard-to-start-in-warm-weather/118566 "2018-06-03T17:36:28Z")
Hard to start in warm weather? Starts good in winter --- ## [1991 Ford Mustang cuts out at higher rpm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-ford-mustang-cuts-out-at-higher-rpm/118556)
**Author:** [@smith25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smith25)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2018, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-ford-mustang-cuts-out-at-higher-rpm/118556 "2018-06-03T17:29:57Z")
1991 Mustang 5.0 I put new cap and rotor and coil and it wants to cut out on higher rpm and has good fuel pressure --- ## [Strut repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strut-repairs/118567)
**Author:** [@Jenna28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jenna28)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2018, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strut-repairs/118567 "2018-06-03T16:26:30Z")
I have a 2013 Mazda 5 with 95k miles on it. We’re going to be road tripping through the middle-of-nowhere desert southwest in a couple weeks, so I took the car in for a general inspection. The mechanic said the left stru… --- ## [2012 Ford Focus rumbles when turned off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-rumbles-when-turned-off/118561)
**Author:** [@Trudy55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trudy55)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-rumbles-when-turned-off/118561 "2018-06-02T23:33:57Z")
When car is turned off a few times it has rumbled and knocked making anyone around turn and stare of course when I take it in it doesnt do it. --- ## [2007 Mazda Mazda3 vibrating at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-mazda3-vibrating-at-idle/118420)
**Author:** [@Jonathan48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jonathan48)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2018, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-mazda3-vibrating-at-idle/118420 "2018-06-03T04:06:21Z")
my 07 mazda 3 5 speed vibrates when at idle. Sometimes it even feels like it will stall out. What could be the issue? --- ## [Need help identifying this car part](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-identifying-this-car-part/118558)
**Author:** [@ShakeHandsWithBeef](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShakeHandsWithBeef)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2018, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-identifying-this-car-part/118558 "2018-06-03T12:06:42Z")
\[20180602\_173809\] I’m replacing the starter on a 2000 corolla and after removing the old one, this piece fell out from somewhere on the chassis. I have no idea what it is. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. --- ## [Charcoal Canister](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charcoal-canister/44089)
**Author:** [@danefarnum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danefarnum)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2018, 5:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charcoal-canister/44089 "2018-06-03T05:18:35Z")
According to an overpriced dealer, the Charcoal Canister on my Hyundai Santa Fe is faulty and they want $490 to fix it. This seems excessive and I didn't want to spend that kind of $ on this car. Any thoughts our exper… --- ## [2-Stoke Fuel in my Tacoma. Now I've got a p0420 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-stoke-fuel-in-my-tacoma-now-ive-got-a-p0420-code/112396)
**Author:** [@Warren\_McCarthy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Warren_McCarthy)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2018, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-stoke-fuel-in-my-tacoma-now-ive-got-a-p0420-code/112396 "2018-06-03T04:44:33Z")
Earlier this week I put the remainder of my 2-stroke fuel ( less than 1/2 gallon) in my tacoma. It had sta-bil in it and was only 6 months old. I saw on another thread here that usually this wont cause any problem but ma… --- ## [1996 Pontiac Sunfire bucks in 3rd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-pontiac-sunfire-bucks-in-3rd/118484)
**Author:** [@r31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/r31)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2018, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-pontiac-sunfire-bucks-in-3rd/118484 "2018-06-03T00:51:47Z")
1996 Pontiac Sunfire GT 2,4L manual transmission When I try accelating in 3rd gear the motor hesitates (bucks) several times. To avoid the problem, I have to give it less gas. Furthermore, when the engine is hot aft… --- ## [2006 Dodge Durango cranking problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-durango-cranking-problem/118455)
**Author:** [@Barbara58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barbara58)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2018, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-durango-cranking-problem/118455 "2018-06-03T00:15:35Z")
Yes my 2006 dodge Durango has a long cranking problem. What could be the problem? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=850) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=852)