# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=871 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 872 --- ## [What is this rod hanging down under car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-rod-hanging-down-under-car/116901)
**Author:** [@Lisa\_Gonzales](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisa_Gonzales)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-rod-hanging-down-under-car/116901 "2018-05-07T21:59:19Z")
\[20180506\_234204\] --- ## [2002 Chevrolet Avalanche occasionally fails to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-avalanche-occasionally-fails-to-start/116910)
**Author:** [@Don21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don21)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-avalanche-occasionally-fails-to-start/116910 "2018-05-07T21:57:57Z")
My vehicle has 140,000 miles on it, Within the past year, it occasionally fails to start. When turning the key it gives a short sputter, and after 3 or 4 tries, it starts, and runs as well as when I bought it new…it’s s… --- ## [2007 Chevrolet 3500 for towing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-3500-for-towing/116949)
**Author:** [@BurtMcCormick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BurtMcCormick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-3500-for-towing/116949 "2018-05-07T21:38:28Z")
I’m buying a dual rear wheel diesel 3500 crew cab long bed with 140,000 miles to tow a 30 to 35 ft 5th wheel RV. This is an early 2007 “classic body” What potential problem areas should I be looking for, and what should … --- ## [Air Filter/Enginge hose question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-filter-enginge-hose-question/116927)
**Author:** [@Rob\_Folmar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rob_Folmar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-filter-enginge-hose-question/116927 "2018-05-07T20:52:09Z")
Can someone tell me what the name of this hose is? It’s cracked/split where it connects to the top of the engine and I want to replace it. Thanks in advance!!! \[20180507\_124734%5B364%5D\] --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Malibu ESC/traction lights stay on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-malibu-esc-traction-lights-stay-on/116923)
**Author:** [@david23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/david23)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-malibu-esc-traction-lights-stay-on/116923 "2018-05-07T20:50:32Z")
i have a 2011 chevy malibu. my esc light and service traction light come on. they replace camshaft senoid. but the problem is still continue. --- ## [Weird braking sensation, possible warped rotors? (2015 Passat)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-braking-sensation-possible-warped-rotors-2015-passat/116917)
**Author:** [@Aleforge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aleforge)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-braking-sensation-possible-warped-rotors-2015-passat/116917 "2018-05-07T20:32:08Z")
In the last few days I have been noticing a feeling when braking at slow speeds that can only be described as “pulsing”. I know (and it even makes sense) that this is usually an indicator of warped rotors. But when I res… --- ## [2013 Ford Taurus turns over, won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-taurus-turns-over-won-t-start/116800)
**Author:** [@osborne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/osborne)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-taurus-turns-over-won-t-start/116800 "2018-05-07T20:13:50Z")
Car has been running great, parked car engine turns over but dose not start, now wondering if this model leans more to electrical problem or fuel? --- ## [Gas pump cuts off when filling Equinox](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-pump-cuts-off-when-filling-equinox/116881)
**Author:** [@David29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David29)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-pump-cuts-off-when-filling-equinox/116881 "2018-05-07T20:07:31Z")
What would cause the gas pump to continue to cut off when trying to fill up the gas tank? --- ## [2005 GMC Envoy XL rear banging noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-envoy-xl-rear-banging-noise/116837)
**Author:** [@JuneheeKwon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JuneheeKwon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-envoy-xl-rear-banging-noise/116837 "2018-05-07T20:04:53Z")
Something on the backdoor of my suv is making banging noise when started. My mechanic said it was blower motor or actuator or whatever. He fixed it. A few days later, the noise came back with longer banging noise in diff… --- ## [2002 Jeep Liberty interior lights don’t shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-liberty-interior-lights-don-t-shut-off/116824)
**Author:** [@ALHOLLAND](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ALHOLLAND)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-liberty-interior-lights-don-t-shut-off/116824 "2018-05-07T19:45:48Z")
interior lights won’t shut down after you shut and lock your car… --- ## [2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser timing belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-timing-belt/116796)
**Author:** [@Kim08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kim08)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-timing-belt/116796 "2018-05-07T19:39:02Z")
I was recently told I should replace the timing belt in my PT Cruiser. I was given an unbelievable estimate on what it would cost to replace it. Then I was told it could go “just like that with no warning.” I am wonderi… --- ## [Tranmission Temp Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tranmission-temp-light/116933)
**Author:** [@Eric\_Young](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eric_Young)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tranmission-temp-light/116933 "2018-05-07T19:29:24Z")
I have a 2012 Jeep Compass with roughly 100,000 miles. If the temperature is warm and the Jeep is driven at highway speed, the transmission temp light comes on. If I turn the car off for a few minutes, it goes off and … --- ## [2014 Lexus ES 350 headrest](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lexus-es-350-headrest/116935)
**Author:** [@Garnett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Garnett)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lexus-es-350-headrest/116935 "2018-05-07T19:24:13Z")
Headrest hurt my neck, what can be done if anything --- ## [2013 Honda Civic laser cut key price](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-civic-laser-cut-key-price/116930)
**Author:** [@Brenda47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brenda47)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-civic-laser-cut-key-price/116930 "2018-05-07T17:57:10Z")
Is a laser cut key 37.00 for this car? --- ## [Need some help I'm confused](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-some-help-im-confused/116928)
**Author:** [@Claywebb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Claywebb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-some-help-im-confused/116928 "2018-05-07T19:32:41Z")
I bought a 02 ford Econoline conversion van had it towed home put the driveshaft back in it I drove it around the block drove fine then went to put in reverse won’t move put in neutral wouldn’t move but drives took the d… --- ## [2012 Ford Taurus “bucks” at 75 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-taurus-bucks-at-75-mph/116896)
**Author:** [@ScottMoyer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScottMoyer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-taurus-bucks-at-75-mph/116896 "2018-05-07T16:53:59Z")
does my car need its transmission filter cleaned by 125,000 miles; it is sort of “bucking” going down the interstate at 75 miles per hour --- ## [2010 Ford Fusion plays and stops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-plays-and-stops/116908)
**Author:** [@COFFMAN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/COFFMAN)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-plays-and-stops/116908 "2018-05-07T16:38:15Z")
My radio plays for about a minute and stops for a few seconds and plays and stops. It is consistent this way. It does this with all stations and Bluetooth and when a CD is in. It just started doing this and it is very… --- ## [2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee rear lights stay on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-grand-cherokee-rear-lights-stay-on/116882)
**Author:** [@AndyWoollaston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AndyWoollaston)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-grand-cherokee-rear-lights-stay-on/116882 "2018-05-07T16:20:24Z")
About 3 weeks ago my drivers side rear red LED lights stayed on. I have taken it to the dealership who once found it was out of warranty wanted it in for at least 2 days where they could plug it in to the diagnostic’s ma… --- ## [Super vs. unleaded gas for a brand-new Lexus?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/super-vs-unleaded-gas-for-a-brand-new-lexus/116899)
**Author:** [@chiranjeevisiram](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chiranjeevisiram)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/super-vs-unleaded-gas-for-a-brand-new-lexus/116899 "2018-05-07T16:14:02Z")
I just bought lexus NX300, turbo. Recomend to use super unleaded gas.Can i use regular unleaded. I asked them. Said yes but will give less mileage.What is you advise. Does it destroy the engine. Is it possible for the de… --- ## [Stick clutch disengaged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stick-clutch-disengaged/116562)
**Author:** [@Lun\_Thang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lun_Thang)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stick-clutch-disengaged/116562 "2018-05-07T15:10:57Z")
Sir, my car i20 1.2 petrol manual transmission, has a sticky clutch while engaged or disengaged whether clutch pedal is depressed or not. I could still drive the car, but it was difficult to shift gears especially “from… --- ## [Car won't start! Has brand new battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-has-brand-new-battery/116889)
**Author:** [@Joey\_Lang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joey_Lang)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-has-brand-new-battery/116889 "2018-05-07T14:09:13Z")
I tried to start my car and all the lights on the dashboard went crazy and then stopped. What could this be? I tried jumping the battery even tho I got it last month. It makes no noise when I try to stay and no power at … --- ## [Gurgling while accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gurgling-while-accelerating/67970)
**Author:** [@claycarruth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/claycarruth)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2011, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gurgling-while-accelerating/67970 "2011-09-20T13:15:48Z")
I have a 98 Honda Accord EX Coupe V6 with 175,000 miles. In the last 500 miles, I recently starting hearing a gurgling noise when I accelerate. It is rather faint and it goes away when I either let off the gas or my sp… --- ## [2007 Chrysler Sebring acts like it has no power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-sebring-acts-like-it-has-no-power/116862)
**Author:** [@Brenda26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brenda26)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 5:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-sebring-acts-like-it-has-no-power/116862 "2018-05-07T05:03:38Z")
Car acts there is no power, replaced alternator and still not running. Check engine code said alternator. When you step on the gas sounds like it is not getting gas. Had transmission checked out it is ok. What’s wrong wi… --- ## [Filling Coolant with Block Empty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/filling-coolant-with-block-empty/86239)
**Author:** [@Demo\_Beta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Demo_Beta)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/filling-coolant-with-block-empty/86239 "2018-05-07T03:23:52Z")
What's the proper procedure to fill coolant when the engine block has been drained? My capacity is 12.6 quarts and I got about 10 quarts out (assuming some is still in the heater core). If I fill the radiator is enou… --- ## [Starting woes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-woes/116877)
**Author:** [@boringguy937](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boringguy937)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-woes/116877 "2018-05-07T02:51:37Z")
I have a 2009 Toyota highlander. The car will start, then immediately die. The car will start and stay running after the second or third attempt. Bought the car about 3 months ago. Never had this problem until recently. … --- ## [P0440 code coming back monthly on 1997 Nissan Sentra GXE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0440-code-coming-back-monthly-on-1997-nissan-sentra-gxe/116894)
**Author:** [@YourMinky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YourMinky)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0440-code-coming-back-monthly-on-1997-nissan-sentra-gxe/116894 "2018-05-07T00:53:03Z")
My 1997 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.6 automatic transmission started to get both P0446 and P0440 codes a few months ago. I bought a new gas filler cap and the P0446 code went away. I am getting only P0440 code every month now. I… --- ## [Very low power in drive. And won't reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-low-power-in-drive-and-wont-reverse/116854)
**Author:** [@Jennifer\_Whiteside](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jennifer_Whiteside)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-low-power-in-drive-and-wont-reverse/116854 "2018-05-07T00:38:38Z")
Please help… I parked my Blazer, and went to drive it next day and it starts find but I had to push pettle to floor to move only a little bit. And won’t reverse. --- ## [2002 Honda Civic - Won't Start/Electrical Problem/Not Battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-civic-wont-start-electrical-problem-not-battery/32910)
**Author:** [@llkatz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/llkatz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-civic-wont-start-electrical-problem-not-battery/32910 "2018-05-06T22:35:46Z")
I drove my car home last night and left it parked. When I went to start it this morning, the keyless entry would not work, neither did the door open button inside the car. When I tried to start the car, nothing happene… --- ## [How to get 3-year old sap off a 2000 Audi A8?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-3-year-old-sap-off-a-2000-audi-a8/116884)
**Author:** [@LuckyGrandpa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LuckyGrandpa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-3-year-old-sap-off-a-2000-audi-a8/116884 "2018-05-06T20:59:32Z")
Grandson parked a car under a tree, left it 3 years. Now it’s mine. How do I get 3 year old sap off? --- ## [Smoothing the ride of my 2013 Toyota RAV4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoothing-the-ride-of-my-2013-toyota-rav4/116735)
**Author:** [@Darris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darris)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoothing-the-ride-of-my-2013-toyota-rav4/116735 "2018-05-06T20:50:46Z")
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