# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=884 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 885 --- ## [1999 GMC Suburban revs high, but transmission won't slow the vehicle down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-gmc-suburban-revs-high-but-transmission-wont-slow-the-vehicle-down/115846)
**Author:** [@john\_favors](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john_favors)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2018, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-gmc-suburban-revs-high-but-transmission-wont-slow-the-vehicle-down/115846 "2018-04-17T21:15:22Z")
I ran into a strange problem has anyone had this. When going downhill at freeway speeds or coming to a stop, my engine revs high and does not engage the transmission to slow the vehicle down. --- ## [2018 Volkswagen Atlas battery died after three days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-atlas-battery-died-after-three-days/115839)
**Author:** [@John35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John35)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2018, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-atlas-battery-died-after-three-days/115839 "2018-04-17T21:00:09Z")
my battery went dead after sitting for three days. bought my atlas, December 5th. --- ## [New clutch CMC = way too high catch point](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-clutch-cmc-way-too-high-catch-point/115776)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2018, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-clutch-cmc-way-too-high-catch-point/115776 "2018-04-17T19:35:34Z")
Short version of a much longer nightmare: Went to bleed the clutch line 2 days ago, could never get any pressure in the system at all no matter what I did, had to get the car towed, spent 11 hours at repair shop, charge… --- ## [2002 Mazda Protege5 misses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mazda-protege5-misses/115814)
**Author:** [@Chris26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris26)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2018, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mazda-protege5-misses/115814 "2018-04-17T17:52:26Z")
HI. In February, about 60 miles into a trip driving South on I-95 toward Boston, at about 70 mph, my car started missing. It happened once, and that was alarming. Then again and again and again more and more quickly, un… --- ## [2011 Volkswagen Tiguan leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-tiguan-leak/115771)
**Author:** [@MikeRinken](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeRinken)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2018, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-tiguan-leak/115771 "2018-04-17T14:40:04Z")
I recently had an oil change on my Tiguan, and when I picked it up, they told me that the head gasket needed to be replaced, it had started leaking. I’ve never had any leaking problems before, but now after this oil cha… --- ## [Parasitic drain in 2005 Acura TL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parasitic-drain-in-2005-acura-tl/115729)
**Author:** [@LindaMeldman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindaMeldman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2018, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parasitic-drain-in-2005-acura-tl/115729 "2018-04-17T13:41:59Z")
What experience have u had with parasitic draining? Who in the San Francisco Bay Area best treats this? Is it worth fixing this in a 2005 Acura TL? Love tha majestic TL… --- ## [2003 Chevrolet 1500 slipping trans?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-1500-slipping-trans/115793)
**Author:** [@rob20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rob20)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2018, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-1500-slipping-trans/115793 "2018-04-17T13:13:59Z")
i have a 2003 chevy 1500 224000 mile. the transmission acts like its slipping… other than bad transmission what else could cause this? --- ## [2016 Chrysler 200 starting problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-200-starting-problems/115822)
**Author:** [@Latorria](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Latorria)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2018, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-200-starting-problems/115822 "2018-04-17T13:09:45Z")
My car having problems with starting up and miss prams --- ## [What does it take to break an axle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-it-take-to-break-an-axle/115767)
**Author:** [@Connor\_Moriarty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Connor_Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2018, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-it-take-to-break-an-axle/115767 "2018-04-17T13:07:25Z")
I noticed a squeak coming from my rear wheels, thought it was the brakes, turned out my axle needs rebuilt. The tech said when my car was up on the jack they could see my wheel wobbling as it rotated. My car is a 2010 Wr… --- ## [Switching 2012 Toyota RAV4 from regular to synthetic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/switching-2012-toyota-rav4-from-regular-to-synthetic/115819)
**Author:** [@CharlesMelton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesMelton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2018, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/switching-2012-toyota-rav4-from-regular-to-synthetic/115819 "2018-04-17T12:44:11Z")
Is it okay to switch a cat from regular oil to full synthetic oil? I recently bought a low mileage used cat and was surprised to find it had regular oil in it! --- ## [2001 Mitsubishi Galant won't start in wet conditions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mitsubishi-galant-wont-start-in-wet-conditions/115760)
**Author:** [@Kelci](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kelci)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2018, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mitsubishi-galant-wont-start-in-wet-conditions/115760 "2018-04-17T04:18:17Z")
My car has a brand new batter, and alternator. It never starts when its wet outside/raining. It usually starts with a jump but today it didn’t. Help! Why does my car do this? --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Corvette column lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-corvette-column-lock/115812)
**Author:** [@glen36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/glen36)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2018, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-corvette-column-lock/115812 "2018-04-17T03:52:39Z")
dealer wants $800.00 to service column lock, feels like I’m getting serviced, what will fix this? Is the bypass a solution? 2005 standard corvette, manual trans. --- ## [2003 Dodge Ram 1500 ABS light came on after changing battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram-1500-abs-light-came-on-after-changing-battery/115810)
**Author:** [@Allen56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Allen56)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2018, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram-1500-abs-light-came-on-after-changing-battery/115810 "2018-04-17T03:17:30Z")
Just changed the battery, now I have an ABS light on that wasn’t on before. --- ## [2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class clock is dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-benz-glk-class-clock-is-dead/115754)
**Author:** [@Brown24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brown24)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2018, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-benz-glk-class-clock-is-dead/115754 "2018-04-17T00:16:41Z")
The clock just stopped working. Could it be a fuse or is it something more detailed? --- ## [04 Ford Taurus wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-ford-taurus-wont-start/115689)
**Author:** [@Da\_Bears](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Da_Bears)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2018, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-ford-taurus-wont-start/115689 "2018-04-16T23:47:34Z")
Yesterday my car would not start again after filling up at the gas station. All it does when cranked is make a single click. The car doesn’t start when jumped. The battery tested fine. The starter tested fine. The w… --- ## [2002 Toyota Camry brake bleed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-brake-bleed/115708)
**Author:** [@PeterSaati](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeterSaati)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2018, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-brake-bleed/115708 "2018-04-16T23:16:21Z")
I have a 2002 Toyota Camry. Recently the ABS and Brake lights, both came on. My Mechanic changed the ABS brake pump module and now the light is off. Great. But…when I was paying I asked the tech who did the work if he… --- ## [A word to the wise about 2011 Honda Odyssey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-word-to-the-wise-about-2011-honda-odyssey/115802)
**Author:** [@KennethDale](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KennethDale)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2018, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-word-to-the-wise-about-2011-honda-odyssey/115802 "2018-04-16T22:13:46Z")
04/16/2018 Not a Question but FYI - Shortly after purchasing our used 2011 Odyssey (6 mos. ago),(w/42K miles on it), the previous owner sent me a recall notice he had just received from Honda with reference to the trans… --- ## [2012 Subaru Legacy batteries die every two years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-legacy-batteries-die-every-two-years/115587)
**Author:** [@MatthewCampbell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MatthewCampbell)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2018, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-legacy-batteries-die-every-two-years/115587 "2018-04-16T20:43:26Z")
I have a 2012 Subaru legacy 6 cylinder and every 2 years the battery will just go completly dead, no warning at all, jump starting is futile, battery replacement is mandatory --- ## [1997 GMC 1500 starting problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-gmc-1500-starting-problems/115775)
**Author:** [@DavidBentle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidBentle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2018, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-gmc-1500-starting-problems/115775 "2018-04-16T19:02:39Z")
The first start of the day, my 1997 GMC Sierra starts like new. After driving it won’t start unless I hold the key ON for another 1-2 seconds. After driving the past 2 days there was a pre-ignition upon restart. I didn… --- ## [2005 BMW Z4 hood won't open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-bmw-z4-hood-wont-open/115789)
**Author:** [@andres38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andres38)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2018, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-bmw-z4-hood-wont-open/115789 "2018-04-16T18:57:45Z")
So i initially took my BMW to a dealership to fix the hood latch. the only way to open my hood was to remove the front grills and pull on the string. but the mechanic who worked on my car broke off the string. so now its… --- ## [Factory tires worn out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/factory-tires-worn-out/115765)
**Author:** [@Jparcjr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jparcjr)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2018, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/factory-tires-worn-out/115765 "2018-04-16T18:08:33Z")
I have a 2016 forte lx+ and noticed last week that my back tires have worn out. The only things I can think of that might cause this is an alignment issue or possible wheel bearing issue. The wear is even. Millage on t… --- ## [Gascap light?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gascap-light/115769)
**Author:** [@ronray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ronray)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2018, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gascap-light/115769 "2018-04-16T16:38:41Z")
2012 grandcaravan…My gascap light is coming on after a major engine repair (head replacement). I’m thinking that the wires got disconnected from the sensor. Is there a video on how to look and see if this is the case?.… --- ## [1985 Dodge D150 alternator won’t charge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-dodge-d150-alternator-won-t-charge/115732)
**Author:** [@Williamnelson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Williamnelson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2018, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-dodge-d150-alternator-won-t-charge/115732 "2018-04-16T14:44:50Z")
Alternater won’t charge battery but alternater and voltage regulated are new --- ## [Coolant leak near water pump?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leak-near-water-pump/115696)
**Author:** [@AllenR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AllenR)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2018, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leak-near-water-pump/115696 "2018-04-16T14:37:25Z")
My 93’ Lincoln Town car is leaking coolant. Originally I thought it was the water pump. It appears however, that it’s leaking NEAR the pump. It doesn’t look like the pump itself is leaking. My question is, is there a h… --- ## [2013 Nissan Rogue losing power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-rogue-losing-power/115751)
**Author:** [@Sneed21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sneed21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2018, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-rogue-losing-power/115751 "2018-04-16T14:05:02Z")
My 2013 Rogue Sport loses power - the speedometer just starts going down - I push the gas to the floor & nothing. It’s not getting any gas. --- ## [2003 Chevrolet Impala won’t shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-impala-won-t-shift/115718)
**Author:** [@Nichole\_Roberts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nichole_Roberts)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2018, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-impala-won-t-shift/115718 "2018-04-16T13:32:39Z")
i have a few question actually guess my first one since its new is why is my security light staying on? why dont i have turn signals, hazard, or reverse lights? why wont my car shift into 2nd gear? the rpms rim up like i… --- ## [2007 GMC Sierra 1500 bang on backup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-gmc-sierra-1500-bang-on-backup/115749)
**Author:** [@RandyOwens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandyOwens)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2018, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-gmc-sierra-1500-bang-on-backup/115749 "2018-04-16T12:58:18Z")
This truck has 226,000 miles on it Apx.(I bought it with 222,00) Twice while starting to back in two wheel drive I would back a few feet then there was a loud bang like I hit something, ( there was nothing behind me to … --- ## [Ticking 2007 Ford F150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ticking-2007-ford-f150/115725)
**Author:** [@MikeDeMell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeDeMell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2018, 4:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ticking-2007-ford-f150/115725 "2018-04-16T04:53:59Z")
I’ve got an 07 F150 lariat 4x4 with 5.4l engine. It’s got about 130,000 miles and a couple years ago developed a tick. The tick is variable with the RPM’s, and on the loud side. One mechanic said it sounded like a tim… --- ## [Motor mounts and Automatic transmission mount replacement questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-mounts-and-automatic-transmission-mount-replacement-questions/115692)
**Author:** [@Triathlor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triathlor)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2018, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-mounts-and-automatic-transmission-mount-replacement-questions/115692 "2018-04-16T04:11:28Z")
Hi! Vehicle is a 2007 Mazda 6 S 3.0l V6. I tried googling this topic before posting but couldn’t find anything about it. Since you have to wait till the engine is cold in order to replace spark plugs, I am wondering if … --- ## [Towing my 2015 Toyota Tacoma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-my-2015-toyota-tacoma/115738)
**Author:** [@BillRogers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRogers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2018, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-my-2015-toyota-tacoma/115738 "2018-04-16T01:52:23Z")
What’s the proper way to have my Tacoma towed (1) in 2wd, and (2) in 4rwd if I get stuck that way??? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=883) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=885)