# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=858 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 859 --- ## [Timing Belt Replaced--Check Engine Light Afterwards](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-replaced-check-engine-light-afterwards/9195)
**Author:** [@mattdade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mattdade)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-replaced-check-engine-light-afterwards/9195 "2018-05-25T16:44:53Z")
I had my timing belt changed for my 2001 Honda Civic on Friday at 110K miles. Before I took the car into the shop, there were no problems. Ten minutes after driving away, the check engine light came on, and the car had t… --- ## [03 Prius Hybrid System Warning Light On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-prius-hybrid-system-warning-light-on/116863)
**Author:** [@kevsy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevsy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-prius-hybrid-system-warning-light-on/116863 "2018-05-25T14:18:13Z")
Yesterday, just as I got home my 2003 Prius’ hybrid system warning light came on. This has happened a few times in 15 years but has always been associated with moisture getting into the rear battery vent. In the past, … --- ## [Manual transmission transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-transmission-issues/118011)
**Author:** [@Shahzad\_Din](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shahzad_Din)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-transmission-issues/118011 "2018-05-25T13:05:56Z")
I own an 2003 audi tt quattro and recently I was coming to a stop and shifted into first gear and heard a weird noise( I think). But when I tried to leave the stop sign in first gear my car wasnt moving at all so i had a… --- ## [Exhaust leak or something else?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-leak-or-something-else/118029)
**Author:** [@Triathlor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triathlor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-leak-or-something-else/118029 "2018-05-25T13:00:11Z")
2006 Mazda 6 V6 3.0L Hi there, I just noticed a ticking or clicking noise on this vehicle while inspecting the steering rack. I recorded a video about it. You can hear it sounds louder on the area of the water pump. I … --- ## [2007 Chevrolet Impala check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-impala-check-engine-light/117986)
**Author:** [@morganfred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/morganfred)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 11:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-impala-check-engine-light/117986 "2018-05-25T11:49:33Z")
I have a 2007 chevy impala the engine light keeps coming on the loco auto parts store that checks the cods for free keeps saying that it has something to do with th fuel system I have changed the gas cap,charcoal filte… --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Colorado StabiliTrak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-colorado-stabilitrak/118015)
**Author:** [@Robert33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert33)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 11:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-colorado-stabilitrak/118015 "2018-05-25T11:46:34Z")
My 2015 Colorado with 11100 miles just starting to display “Service StabiliTrak”. What the hecck does that require? --- ## [2000 Silverado dies while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-silverado-dies-while-driving/118009)
**Author:** [@cheyenneerised](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cheyenneerised)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 11:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-silverado-dies-while-driving/118009 "2018-05-25T11:12:24Z")
I’ve had my silverado probably 3-4 months now. my parents bought it for me used cause my other car was an even worse POS. ever since i got it, i’ve had this specific issue where it’ll just die while driving. it stops acc… --- ## [How to check 1995 Volkswagen Van trans oil level?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-check-1995-volkswagen-van-trans-oil-level/117977)
**Author:** [@KayodeOlarinoye](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KayodeOlarinoye)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 7:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-check-1995-volkswagen-van-trans-oil-level/117977 "2018-05-25T07:13:33Z")
Hello friends. How do you check the transmission oil level for VW Sharan 1995 four speed automatic. Thanks. --- ## [1993 Camry - car shakes violently at low revs with or without A/C on, but especially with A/C on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-camry-car-shakes-violently-at-low-revs-with-or-without-a-c-on-but-especially-with-a-c-on/117862)
**Author:** [@STRMfrmXMN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/STRMfrmXMN)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-camry-car-shakes-violently-at-low-revs-with-or-without-a-c-on-but-especially-with-a-c-on/117862 "2018-05-25T03:12:11Z")
My 1993 Camry has recently been giving me trouble starting today. For the record, I’ve had terrible fuel economy (15-17 MPG in all gentle city driving) for awhile now and have been trying to diagnose it for awhile and ti… --- ## [Engine Blew- where did the oil go?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-blew-where-did-the-oil-go/117950)
**Author:** [@Powder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Powder)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-blew-where-did-the-oil-go/117950 "2018-05-25T02:24:43Z")
Bought a used 05 Escape Ford hybrid and the regular engine went - it was completely out of oil. I really like the car and am trying to decide if I should put another engine in it or just buy another car. Somewhat leanin… --- ## [2017 Ford Mustang botched oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-mustang-botched-oil-change/117949)
**Author:** [@Tim24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tim24)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-mustang-botched-oil-change/117949 "2018-05-25T02:05:29Z")
So I took my car to the dealership for an oil change and they never drained it and then added another 8 quarts to it. I have put about 300 miles on it since. How bad is this? I contacted them they want me to tow it to t… --- ## [2009 Saturn Aura power steering light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-saturn-aura-power-steering-light/117956)
**Author:** [@Sharon05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sharon05)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-saturn-aura-power-steering-light/117956 "2018-05-25T01:19:32Z")
Power steering warning light on --- ## [Help needed for transmission issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-needed-for-transmission-issue/117987)
**Author:** [@kyblue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kyblue)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-needed-for-transmission-issue/117987 "2018-05-24T21:17:41Z")
Had a small hole develope in transmission cooling line in radiator. Radiator and line was replaced. Transmission fluid changed. Saw no shavings. It is an automatic. Now to take off from stop you have to put gear shif… --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Avalanche seat heater wiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-avalanche-seat-heater-wiring/117996)
**Author:** [@OwenTalkington](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OwenTalkington)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-avalanche-seat-heater-wiring/117996 "2018-05-24T21:10:28Z")
How to disconnect wiring to driver’s seat heater --- ## [2006 Nissan Altima engine failures](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-altima-engine-failures/118008)
**Author:** [@DamianFurino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DamianFurino)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-altima-engine-failures/118008 "2018-05-24T21:09:48Z")
I am worried about the reports concerning the 2.5 liter 4 cyl engine in my 2006 Altima sedan. I was told that this engine is prone to early failure if it was made in Nissan’s plant in Tennessee during Jan or Feb of 2016.… --- ## [Alignment didn't fix anything](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alignment-didnt-fix-anything/108512)
**Author:** [@Pearljogo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pearljogo)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alignment-didnt-fix-anything/108512 "2018-05-24T21:07:05Z")
Hello! I’m a rural mail carrier, and I live down a rough dirt road, so my alignment never stays right long. The other day I had my alignment done on my CRV at the Honda dealership. I noticed there was absolutely no impro… --- ## [2002 Buick LeSabre volt light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-lesabre-volt-light/117947)
**Author:** [@lAWRENCE27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lAWRENCE27)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-lesabre-volt-light/117947 "2018-05-24T19:30:17Z")
ttHE VOLT lIGHT KEEPS COMMING ON WHEN i START THE CAR AND i HAVE TO RESTART THE CAR FOR IT TO DISAPEAR. 2002 BUICK LASABRE --- ## [need help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help/118001)
**Author:** [@mikemikeee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikemikeee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help/118001 "2018-05-24T18:45:25Z")
I am looking for a second opinion. My Expedition has had a service light with a code for misfire on #4 cylinder. In March it overheated, and I had radiator, water pump and thermostat replaced. (Also brakes & rotors.) The… --- ## [Transmission problems with 02 Intrigue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problems-with-02-intrigue/117935)
**Author:** [@Completely\_Clueless](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Completely_Clueless)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problems-with-02-intrigue/117935 "2018-05-24T18:11:26Z")
Will attempt to make this short… and 1st off,as my names implies, I am not a mechanic by any means. My '02 Intrigue is a automatic, V6 3.4, approx. 186,000 miles. 1st thing to go out was shifter linkage cable, replaced i… --- ## [2008 BMW 318 seat adjustment is out of whack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-318-seat-adjustment-is-out-of-whack/117979)
**Author:** [@Eddie221](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eddie221)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 8:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-318-seat-adjustment-is-out-of-whack/117979 "2018-05-24T08:03:24Z")
Drivers seat (not electric) seems like height adjustment is always in-between teeth and this relsults in a clack sound when starting to drive --- ## [Strange issue with a 2003 Nissan Xterra not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-issue-with-a-2003-nissan-xterra-not-starting/117917)
**Author:** [@Stpatrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stpatrick)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-issue-with-a-2003-nissan-xterra-not-starting/117917 "2018-05-24T13:43:17Z")
I have a strange issue with my 2003 Xterra…least strange to me. I park my car on a steep driveway and when i park it where the front of the car is up the hill on most occasions it will not start. the engine does not ev… --- ## [Code 0601 is reading. What issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-0601-is-reading-what-issues/117964)
**Author:** [@Vic2018](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vic2018)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-0601-is-reading-what-issues/117964 "2018-05-24T12:59:05Z")
It’s reading that code 0601 saying pcm. I’m worried that the van is shifting weird from first to second and it’s like when slowing down almost to a stop the brakes are like locking up for a split second? Those issues co… --- ## [2009 Chevrolet Impala suddenly dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-impala-suddenly-dies/117975)
**Author:** [@JerryRose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerryRose)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-impala-suddenly-dies/117975 "2018-05-24T12:36:44Z")
The other night I had just got off of work and I was driving home and all of a sudden when I hit the gas, The car would not go at all, It would just rev up like it was in neutral, But it wasn’t, It doesn’t do it everytim… --- ## [2013 Kia Optima paint chipping off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-optima-paint-chipping-off/117945)
**Author:** [@CindyL1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CindyL1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-optima-paint-chipping-off/117945 "2018-05-24T03:54:52Z")
I drive a 2013 Kia Optima and my paint was chipping off in several different places. Especially on my right side rear passenger door (which is the size of my hand), my trunk, all around my windshield and several other p… --- ## [Break drum not fitting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/break-drum-not-fitting/117881)
**Author:** [@Mike\_griffith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike_griffith)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/break-drum-not-fitting/117881 "2018-05-24T03:37:37Z")
Have a 91 Buick Century that I am trying to replace the drum shoes I got everything put into place properly and now the drum will not seat over them and if I do get it over it it is very hard to turn the wheel --- ## [2018 Honda Accord won't accelerate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-accord-wont-accelerate/117637)
**Author:** [@Lynette](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lynette)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-accord-wont-accelerate/117637 "2018-05-24T03:01:31Z")
2018 accord sport. all of a sudden won’t accelerate well – engine revving but not accelerating all warning lights on the next morning and engine problem continued. to dealership same day… spark plugs BLACK, fuel injec… --- ## [1970 Pontiac Firebird](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-pontiac-firebird/117853)
**Author:** [@Mike14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike14)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-pontiac-firebird/117853 "2018-05-24T02:50:52Z")
This car has been sitting for YEARS… It starts and runs but runs rough at idle. With some throttle its better. Electridal and timing components are new, carb rebuilt… I can hear some liffter noise. I’m trying to get it r… --- ## [2012 Kia Optima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-optima/117954)
**Author:** [@Motherof4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Motherof4)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-optima/117954 "2018-05-24T02:15:10Z")
Hey guys, I’m not very familiar with cars and really need help. My transmission broke right before my warranty was up and I was very lucky to get it fixed for free. To be honest, I couldn’t afford the $3,000 they quote… --- ## [1998 Honda Civic won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-civic-won-t-start/117884)
**Author:** [@KathleenAki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathleenAki)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-civic-won-t-start/117884 "2018-05-24T01:44:02Z")
Dear Car Talk Folks, I just bought a car that seemed to be working fine, until I went to get it safety checked at our local gas station yesterday. I drove a very short distance (\>2 miles) to the station, left it parked … --- ## [2010 Chevrolet Impala oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-impala-oil/117939)
**Author:** [@Erickson1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erickson1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-impala-oil/117939 "2018-05-24T00:34:09Z")
My car engine says to use 5-30W oil. I believe an oil change place put 5-20W in instead. Can I drive it with the 5-20W in it instead? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=857) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=859)