# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=860 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 861 --- ## [2010 Kia Forte keeps blowing the clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-kia-forte-keeps-blowing-the-clutch/117652)
**Author:** [@MarkBernardini](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkBernardini)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2018, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-kia-forte-keeps-blowing-the-clutch/117652 "2018-05-23T01:22:25Z")
I have a Kia forte coupe. It keeps blowing the clutch. When I am driving on the highway, at about 50 mph, black smoke comes out of the front of the car and the clutch blows. --- ## [Can a 1998 Oldsmobile silhouette run without a thermo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-1998-oldsmobile-silhouette-run-without-a-thermo/117843)
**Author:** [@Ashley\_Silva](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ashley_Silva)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-1998-oldsmobile-silhouette-run-without-a-thermo/117843 "2018-05-22T23:51:47Z")
So I bypassed the thermostat in my 98 silhouette and it’s still overheating. I made it back home approx 60 miles before it overheated again though. Any advice on what the problem is? --- ## [2008 Toyota Scion heat shield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-scion-heat-shield/117792)
**Author:** [@RhodaHardcastle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RhodaHardcastle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-scion-heat-shield/117792 "2018-05-22T23:49:42Z")
Heat shield on my 2008 Scion XB that goes around gas tank came off, i dont know how to order one, help please with a part number!!! Yes i am a blonde --- ## [2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-key/117869)
**Author:** [@turnquist](https://community.cartalk.com/u/turnquist)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-key/117869 "2018-05-22T22:01:18Z")
need an extra power door lock key --- ## [2002 Ford Excursion electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-excursion-electrical-issues/117758)
**Author:** [@Bill05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill05)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-excursion-electrical-issues/117758 "2018-05-22T21:36:05Z")
Numerous electrical issues with my 115k miles Excursion 5.4. No dome lights, cig lighters non working, fuses good. Running board courtesy exterior lights remain on for 5\_-10 minutes after exiting vehicle with doors fully… --- ## [New Engine Wiring Harness](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-engine-wiring-harness/117835)
**Author:** [@NikKBee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NikKBee)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-engine-wiring-harness/117835 "2018-05-22T20:54:47Z")
I’m looking to buy a used jeep (my first as owner), and the current owner said about 4 years ago he had to get the engine wiring harness replaced, cost about $3500, and made the title ‘salvage’. (2004 Jeep Rubicon, Aut… --- ## [2004 Dodge Dakota heat shield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-dakota-heat-shield/117814)
**Author:** [@jason42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jason42)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-dakota-heat-shield/117814 "2018-05-22T20:35:49Z")
This morning I lost a piece of my heat shield thought I don’t need this and tossed it in my tool box. Well this afternoon the underage caught fire right were the heat shield should have been very small not much damage mo… --- ## [2017 Honda Pilot voice control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-pilot-voice-control/117795)
**Author:** [@Deborah07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deborah07)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-pilot-voice-control/117795 "2018-05-22T20:20:54Z")
Issues with Voice recognition hanging up in 2017 Honda Pilot. --- ## [Water leaking in 2017 Jeep Patriot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-leaking-in-2017-jeep-patriot/117851)
**Author:** [@Stephanie27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephanie27)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-leaking-in-2017-jeep-patriot/117851 "2018-05-22T20:17:16Z")
I have water leaking on the passenger side under the front console. Can it be because of the bad storm we had in Pa or is this something that has happened to others? --- ## [2012 Ford Explorer bubbling hood paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-explorer-bubbling-hood-paint/117737)
**Author:** [@Casey14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Casey14)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-explorer-bubbling-hood-paint/117737 "2018-05-22T19:42:58Z")
My 2012 Explorer had signs after first year on hood paint bubbling. No one explained that their was a warranty for this. Is there a class action lawsuit on this? I am having to repair it myself. --- ## [Oil Change Time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-time/92862)
**Author:** [@wpollock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wpollock)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-time/92862 "2018-05-22T19:42:02Z")
Posting to ask if I could encounter problems by mixing Valvoline 5w 20 and Quaker State 5w 20 to perform a current oil change on my 2008 Hyundai Elantra? No doubt have ended up with extra of both as I buy in 5 qt jugs … --- ## [2002 Toyota Camry plug changes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-plug-changes/117856)
**Author:** [@braggs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/braggs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-plug-changes/117856 "2018-05-22T19:30:53Z")
when i change the plugs there is oil in the hole --- ## [2006 Dodge Caravan check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-caravan-check-engine-light/117739)
**Author:** [@JennyLiang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JennyLiang)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-caravan-check-engine-light/117739 "2018-05-22T18:47:34Z")
Dear Car Talk A month ago, my van’s oil light was on. My mechanic check and told me there is no problem. The oil light was off then until yesterday. The engine light was on. I check the gas cap and make sure it was tied… --- ## [2008 Pontiac G6 front tire tread gone](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g6-front-tire-tread-gone/117679)
**Author:** [@KevinHannum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KevinHannum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g6-front-tire-tread-gone/117679 "2018-05-22T17:52:21Z")
Front tires tread gone 7,000 miles. Garage said tires move when stopi ng. --- ## [2017 Honda Accord Crosstour night driving beams](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-accord-crosstour-night-driving-beams/117847)
**Author:** [@Willson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Willson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-accord-crosstour-night-driving-beams/117847 "2018-05-22T16:39:10Z")
Headlights night driving beams have a line across entire viewing area – below line is dark and above is light, causing great difficulty in seeing all of area in front of driver, and very hazardous when turning. Honda s… --- ## [2010 Subaru Outback shakes at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-outback-shakes-at-idle/117523)
**Author:** [@DENISE46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DENISE46)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-outback-shakes-at-idle/117523 "2018-05-22T15:53:35Z")
When I come to a stop, the car shakes sometimes while at idle. If I change to reverse, it does it also (like lining up to park). Dealership said it was torque converter; spent almost $1000 ---- still does it. Sometimes i… --- ## [Can't get half shafts to go back in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-get-half-shafts-to-go-back-in/117822)
**Author:** [@Oils\_R\_Us](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oils_R_Us)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-get-half-shafts-to-go-back-in/117822 "2018-05-22T15:52:21Z")
\[20180507\_200459\]! did everything put in it only fits half way won’t click in, any suggestions would be appreciated. --- ## [Replace cabin air filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-cabin-air-filter/117834)
**Author:** [@jpittman2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jpittman2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-cabin-air-filter/117834 "2018-05-22T15:08:58Z")
2001 Nissan Altima XE. I removed the glove box (but didn’t do like the video said and pull out the pins first, so now I broke it :angry:) But… No AIR FILTER! Just a smooth tan curved wall, attached to the dash panel.… --- ## [2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid brake fluid change necessary?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-camry-hybrid-brake-fluid-change-necessary/117723)
**Author:** [@Clark59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clark59)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-camry-hybrid-brake-fluid-change-necessary/117723 "2018-05-22T15:02:26Z")
My dealer told me to change brake fluid at 20,000 without any brake work. Seems unusual to me. --- ## [2004 Chevy Malibu LT V6 car problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-malibu-lt-v6-car-problems/117803)
**Author:** [@Evang44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Evang44)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-malibu-lt-v6-car-problems/117803 "2018-05-22T14:34:47Z")
2004 Chevy Malibu LT V6 battery light comes on during hard acceleration goes off as soon as I let go of the gas or it changes gears I have problems starting the car sometimes too not often though 140000 miles on the car … --- ## [Help with my Mazda 3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-my-mazda-3/117825)
**Author:** [@Cindi\_Smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cindi_Smith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-my-mazda-3/117825 "2018-05-22T14:31:52Z")
how do I get the gas out of a 2004 Mazda 3 to change the fuel pump I have tried different was to siphion it out --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Malibu intermittent battery light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-malibu-intermittent-battery-light/117802)
**Author:** [@Evang44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Evang44)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-malibu-intermittent-battery-light/117802 "2018-05-22T13:35:07Z")
Have a 2004 Chevy Malibu LT V6 during hard acceleration the battery light will come on for a second then go off as soon as I let go of the gas or change gears my car has trouble starting sometimes too as well what could … --- ## [1985 Chevrolet El Camino throttle backfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-chevrolet-el-camino-throttle-backfire/117800)
**Author:** [@marquez41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marquez41)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-chevrolet-el-camino-throttle-backfire/117800 "2018-05-22T13:32:43Z")
throttle backfire when you press on the gas no matter if cold or hot --- ## [2004 GMC Sierra 1500 speedometer only works in warm weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-sierra-1500-speedometer-only-works-in-warm-weather/117816)
**Author:** [@ernie10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ernie10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-sierra-1500-speedometer-only-works-in-warm-weather/117816 "2018-05-22T13:23:08Z")
I have a 2004 GMC pickup. For over two years now the speedometer does not work-except- in the warm summer months. The first fall winter it started going bad (it pegs out at 120 and usually stays there although sometimes … --- ## [Switch 2005 Toyota Camry from conventional to synthetic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/switch-2005-toyota-camry-from-conventional-to-synthetic/117830)
**Author:** [@RobertSchultz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertSchultz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/switch-2005-toyota-camry-from-conventional-to-synthetic/117830 "2018-05-22T12:55:11Z")
Since purchase, I have changed the oil in my 2005 Toyota Camry (5W-30) with “conventional” oil. Will it harm the motor to switch from “conventional” to “synthetic” oil? --- ## [Could my Civic need new motor mounts and axle and I don't know?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-my-civic-need-new-motor-mounts-and-axle-and-i-dont-know/115272)
**Author:** [@StephanieSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StephanieSmith)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-my-civic-need-new-motor-mounts-and-axle-and-i-dont-know/115272 "2018-05-22T12:21:54Z")
How likely is it that I was told my 1989 Honda Civic (336K miles) has two broken motor mounts, broken axle (not CV boot, but axle)? There is minor vibration from front end, no clunking or loud noises & drives fine. --- ## [2003 Honda Civic steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-civic-steering/117828)
**Author:** [@Probert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Probert)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-civic-steering/117828 "2018-05-22T12:18:59Z")
very poor steering problems --- ## [2007 Toyota RAV4 accelerates when brake is applied](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-rav4-accelerates-when-brake-is-applied/117668)
**Author:** [@Sid30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sid30)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-rav4-accelerates-when-brake-is-applied/117668 "2018-05-22T03:43:00Z")
While driving the car accelerates suddenly when brake applied --- ## [Rat's nest under the hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rats-nest-under-the-hood/117647)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rats-nest-under-the-hood/117647 "2018-05-22T02:11:07Z")
My old Caravan has been parked (without a battery and not run) for a couple years in a woodsy part of my property. The plan was to buy a new battery for my other car and put the older battery in the Caravan so I could a… --- ## [P0300 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0300-code/117641)
**Author:** [@Ronan94](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ronan94)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0300-code/117641 "2018-05-22T02:05:01Z")
2006 Dodge Charger SXT 3.5L V6 Hello so one day I was on my way to work and my car was running fine got off the interstate to the stop sign and it started to shake really bad so I put my Bluetooth U-Scan in and it came … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=859) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=861)