# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=868 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 869 --- ## [1984 Subaru Baja](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-subaru-baja/117156)
**Author:** [@CourtneyWSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CourtneyWSmith)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-subaru-baja/117156 "2018-05-11T14:22:15Z")
Number of Turbo Brats made in 1983 & 84 ? And how many for US market? --- ## [Oil Change expert needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-expert-needed/116997)
**Author:** [@Staceable](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Staceable)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-expert-needed/116997 "2018-05-11T13:07:21Z")
We’re finally purchasing instead of getting a new lease. This will be our first owned car. Question is- Hyundai recommends Quaker State oil but we don’t want to use the dealership for changes due to such high prices and … --- ## [2010 Toyota Venza lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-venza-lock/117146)
**Author:** [@GaryHubbard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryHubbard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 10:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-venza-lock/117146 "2018-05-11T10:47:25Z")
Only my driver’s side door lock works on my Venza from both the fob and switch on the inside door panel. Is it an electric relay problem or electronic lock mechanism in each door? --- ## [2001 Buick LeSabre jerks at low rpms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-buick-lesabre-jerks-at-low-rpms/117178)
**Author:** [@alanhileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alanhileman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 5:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-buick-lesabre-jerks-at-low-rpms/117178 "2018-05-11T05:02:20Z")
some times at low RPM car will jerk when staring to move from stop or rounding a corner. 2001 buick lesaber , shows code p1811c --- ## [2000 Ford F250](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-f250/117184)
**Author:** [@GuyPalmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GuyPalmer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-f250/117184 "2018-05-11T04:11:04Z")
I have a 2000 F250 superduty (with a lumber rack - a real one, made out of steel). Right now I have 270k miles on it. And right now, it purrs, like the very large kitten it is. The most expensive repair I had was a coupl… --- ## [2003 Chevrolet Malibu sat for 5 years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-malibu-sat-for-5-years/117122)
**Author:** [@trishaminnis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trishaminnis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-malibu-sat-for-5-years/117122 "2018-05-11T03:36:26Z")
how to start a cAR that has been sitting for 5 years its a 03 chevy malibu --- ## [2015 Kia Optima runs rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-optima-runs-rough/117128)
**Author:** [@LauraAnderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LauraAnderson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-optima-runs-rough/117128 "2018-05-11T02:56:17Z")
I have to give my car extra gas to climb a hill and it runs rough. It has constant humm, when I stop it act as if it wants to go dead. There are no check engine light on, but I’m worried. --- ## [1997 Toyota T100 spitting sounds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-toyota-t100-spitting-sounds/117137)
**Author:** [@Wayne28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wayne28)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-toyota-t100-spitting-sounds/117137 "2018-05-10T15:54:30Z")
The old truck starts and runs great every week, but lately started spitting - sounds like it comes from behind the bulkhead. Actual spitting sounds. --- ## [2013 Nissan Leaf battery cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-leaf-battery-cost/117086)
**Author:** [@Joe50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe50)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-leaf-battery-cost/117086 "2018-05-11T01:31:27Z")
how much does it cost to get a new leaf battery? --- ## [Ford ranger crankshaft position sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-crankshaft-position-sensor/117136)
**Author:** [@Ethan\_Packard\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ethan_Packard_1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-crankshaft-position-sensor/117136 "2018-05-11T00:01:28Z")
Hello all, i’m having a bit of an issue with my 1995 Ford Ranger and wanted to see if anyone had had similar issue or a suggestion to help fix it. To give a little background I bought the car six months ago after The t… --- ## [03 Subaru Forester gas/exhaust smell in cold weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-subaru-forester-gas-exhaust-smell-in-cold-weather/84171)
**Author:** [@jascartalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jascartalk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-subaru-forester-gas-exhaust-smell-in-cold-weather/84171 "2018-05-10T23:54:18Z")
When the weather gets really cold (below 30) I intermittently smell a gas/exhaust smell in the cabin but also on the exterior. I have on two occasions had my mechanic check this and each time he has replaced an "old and… --- ## [Concours d'Elegance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/concours-delegance/117120)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/concours-delegance/117120 "2018-05-10T22:44:16Z")
If I had a better cell phone camera you could better see the Maryland “Historic” license plate (25 years old; limited highway usage). Do you think he’s prepping for Pebble Beach? (Best I ever saw was about 40 years ago… --- ## [2016 Hyundai Tucson headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-tucson-headlights/117149)
**Author:** [@MarjFebonio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarjFebonio)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-tucson-headlights/117149 "2018-05-10T22:26:02Z")
My headlights shine up and into the car ahead of me. I’m tired of receiving the one finger salutes! Has anyone else dealt with this? --- ## [Passenger Door Locks don't work when the temperature is warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-door-locks-dont-work-when-the-temperature-is-warm/117118)
**Author:** [@Whammo18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whammo18)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-door-locks-dont-work-when-the-temperature-is-warm/117118 "2018-05-10T22:24:47Z")
This issue started in late summer/fall of 2017 and wasn’t a problem all through the Chicago winter but now has begun a to be a problem as soon as the temps got above 55 degrees. At night when it is below 60 degrees and … --- ## [2014 mkz fog light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mkz-fog-light/117088)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matthew_Smith)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mkz-fog-light/117088 "2018-05-10T21:14:14Z")
My wife was driving over 100 mph. Hit and killed those lovely animals known as a raccoon. Short story the little bas@@@@ took out the passenger fog light. I have tried going in through the wheel well. Not enough room… --- ## [1999 Plymouth Voyager oil light blinking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-plymouth-voyager-oil-light-blinking/117050)
**Author:** [@nick34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nick34)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-plymouth-voyager-oil-light-blinking/117050 "2018-05-10T17:12:10Z")
oil light blinking on low rpm at 148200 miles --- ## [Shut off AC before turning off the car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shut-off-ac-before-turning-off-the-car/117072)
**Author:** [@Hawk44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hawk44)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shut-off-ac-before-turning-off-the-car/117072 "2018-05-10T16:01:38Z")
Should I turn the air conditioner off before shutting off the engine, or just leave it on all the time. --- ## [Where to put a magnet key holder in 2017 Toyota Corolla?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-put-a-magnet-key-holder-in-2017-toyota-corolla/117011)
**Author:** [@JasonWesselmann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JasonWesselmann)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-put-a-magnet-key-holder-in-2017-toyota-corolla/117011 "2018-05-10T15:33:37Z")
My wife’s car. She wants to put the ‘magnet key holder’ but the entire bottom/wheel undercarriage is covered with plastic. Where should we put it?! --- ## [2002 Ford Expedition transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-expedition-transmission/117124)
**Author:** [@JasonPenny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JasonPenny)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-expedition-transmission/117124 "2018-05-10T15:20:54Z")
Why does my transmission slip backwards when my foot is off break on a hill --- ## [02 Ford Escape problems restarting after sitting over an hour](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-ford-escape-problems-restarting-after-sitting-over-an-hour/117025)
**Author:** [@figi4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/figi4)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-ford-escape-problems-restarting-after-sitting-over-an-hour/117025 "2018-05-10T14:46:12Z")
My son is having an unusual problem with his 2002 Ford Escape. He goes to college 2 miles away a couple times a week. He says that the car starts fine when heading off to college. If it is a quick trip under an hour, i… --- ## [Change sparkplugs: dealership or small shop?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-sparkplugs-dealership-or-small-shop/115542)
**Author:** [@Steve\_K1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve_K1)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-sparkplugs-dealership-or-small-shop/115542 "2018-05-10T14:18:42Z")
If your V6 needed its sparkplugs changed, where would you take it, to a dealer or a private shop? My 2011 Venza has almost 90K miles. The sparkplugs are original, and though the engine (V-6) is smooth as silk, I know it… --- ## [2010 Mazda Mazda3 warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-mazda3-warning-lights/117099)
**Author:** [@TedLoewenberg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TedLoewenberg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-mazda3-warning-lights/117099 "2018-05-10T13:56:41Z")
My 2010 Mazda 3 hatchback now runs (just fine with only 31K miles) with the ABS and Traction control lights on. The dealer tells me it’s the computer, and needs to be replaced…at my expense. I think this is a failure of … --- ## [2006 Honda Accord botched oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-accord-botched-oil-change/117110)
**Author:** [@K\_Smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/K_Smith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-accord-botched-oil-change/117110 "2018-05-10T13:51:22Z")
Botched oil change. I had an oil change yesterday on my way home car was very loud and shaking it stalled out so I called place I had oil change done and they said bring car back we noticed oil dripping out when you lef… --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Malibu no electrical power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-malibu-no-electrical-power/117117)
**Author:** [@Sharon27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sharon27)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-malibu-no-electrical-power/117117 "2018-05-10T13:46:48Z")
No electrical power, key will not come out of the ignition --- ## [2005 Buick Century battery size](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-century-battery-size/117105)
**Author:** [@JeffMars](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffMars)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-century-battery-size/117105 "2018-05-10T13:45:36Z")
Is putting a bigger battery than stock, not a good idea? --- ## [Car starting by itself with ignition on the off position](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starting-by-itself-with-ignition-on-the-off-position/117076)
**Author:** [@Alejandro\_Raurell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alejandro_Raurell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starting-by-itself-with-ignition-on-the-off-position/117076 "2018-05-10T13:44:41Z")
Hello all, I have had this 2003 XTerra for just over a year with no issues. Today over the course of the day the car started itself without keys in it several times. Some of the time it stayed on a ran for a few minutes… --- ## [2012 Nissan Murano tire wear advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-murano-tire-wear-advice/113831)
**Author:** [@JoAnn32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoAnn32)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-murano-tire-wear-advice/113831 "2018-05-10T13:44:38Z")
2012 Nissan Murano - bought new. Currently has 36,438 miles. Dealer says I need to replace all tires. Can this be right? If so, what brand? --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Camaro rod knock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-camaro-rod-knock/117097)
**Author:** [@stevemorris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stevemorris)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-camaro-rod-knock/117097 "2018-05-10T13:42:15Z")
anybody have a problem with the rods knocking at 69450 miles? cheap camaro for sale cheap --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 blue smoke on start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-silverado-1500-blue-smoke-on-start/117108)
**Author:** [@chuck361](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chuck361)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-silverado-1500-blue-smoke-on-start/117108 "2018-05-10T13:39:48Z")
I have a 2010 Silverado with appro. 190,000 miles. it has just recently started to puff out blue smoke about every five start ups. Is there any thing I can do to fix this issue? --- ## [2015 Toyota Highlander service by time instead of mileage interval](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-highlander-service-by-time-instead-of-mileage-interval/117078)
**Author:** [@LEO04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LEO04)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 10:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-highlander-service-by-time-instead-of-mileage-interval/117078 "2018-05-10T10:40:11Z")
Having been diagnosed with Colon Cancer, had surgery, and then chemo for it 3-months after buying my SUV. Now, I have only 16,000+ miles on the odometer. My question is: why did I have to have servicing every 6-months … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=867) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=869)