# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=900 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 901 --- ## [Can S-Belts shrink?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-s-belts-shrink/67354)
**Author:** [@juscheckin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/juscheckin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-s-belts-shrink/67354 "2018-03-27T13:52:13Z")
I know this sounds weird, but here goes. Can serpentine belts, the kind that replaced the old v-belt fan belts shrink or get smaller? --- ## [Car engine surges](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-engine-surges/114503)
**Author:** [@NissanGuy101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NissanGuy101)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-engine-surges/114503 "2018-03-27T13:19:10Z")
--- ## [2002 Nissan Maxima oil on the radiator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-maxima-oil-on-the-radiator/114499)
**Author:** [@Javiermiranda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Javiermiranda)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-maxima-oil-on-the-radiator/114499 "2018-03-27T12:25:04Z")
There’s oil in the radiator what do I do --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Orlando diesel code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-orlando-diesel-code/114501)
**Author:** [@Andy331](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy331)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-orlando-diesel-code/114501 "2018-03-27T12:22:19Z")
Chevrolet Orlando 2012 2.0 diesel auto vcdi code 84 intermittent changed oil filter & oil & air filter & diesel filter (had to put cruze as Orlando not listed --- ## [2006 Cadillac SRX won’t shift out of park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cadillac-srx-won-t-shift-out-of-park/114482)
**Author:** [@Shankland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shankland)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cadillac-srx-won-t-shift-out-of-park/114482 "2018-03-27T03:27:58Z")
Start car and it won,t shift out of park and then won,t turn ignition key to off position to let you remove key. Door locks go up and down by them selves and gauges go up and down by them selves. Radio goes on and off an… --- ## [2000 Infiniti I30 needs to pass smog](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-infiniti-i30-needs-to-pass-smog/114489)
**Author:** [@leebarone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leebarone)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-infiniti-i30-needs-to-pass-smog/114489 "2018-03-27T03:16:40Z")
getting 2000 I30 infinity to pass smog failed due to OBDII not ready and now engine check light is on error code P0720…what would cost to pass smog the car drives fine --- ## [4.3 vortec Single click at crank new! .. Fuel pump, filter, spider, cap, rotor, coil, battery, icm, starter, air temp sensor, ect. Ect](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-3-vortec-single-click-at-crank-new-fuel-pump-filter-spider-cap-rotor-coil-battery-icm-starter-air-temp-sensor-ect-ect/114356)
**Author:** [@Jon\_West](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jon_West)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-3-vortec-single-click-at-crank-new-fuel-pump-filter-spider-cap-rotor-coil-battery-icm-starter-air-temp-sensor-ect-ect/114356 "2018-03-27T02:12:58Z")
Really need some help here --- ## [Engine turns over but won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-turns-over-but-won-t-start/114377)
**Author:** [@Gretch1234](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gretch1234)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-turns-over-but-won-t-start/114377 "2018-03-27T02:01:54Z")
My engine turns over but won’t start I Then try a second time and step on the gas and then it starts and runs just fine. I’ve never had to give it gas in order to start it before. The check engine light is NOT on. Car … --- ## [OEM vs Aftermarket Parts for Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oem-vs-aftermarket-parts-for-oldsmobile-ninety-eight/114322)
**Author:** [@Michael59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael59)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oem-vs-aftermarket-parts-for-oldsmobile-ninety-eight/114322 "2018-03-27T01:48:09Z")
I m going to replace the Ignition Control Module on my 1996 Olds 98 Regency. The car, after running and driving a while, will not start again until it cools off. The dealer let it slip that the ICM can cause this. My que… --- ## [Timing issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-issue/114352)
**Author:** [@TK\_Berry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TK_Berry)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-issue/114352 "2018-03-27T01:24:40Z")
My truck had the timing chain replaced and timing set again after replacement. When the set timing wire is unplugged it runs fine, but after it’s turned off then started again it sounds like the firing order or timing is… --- ## [Oil/Grease on underside of car but car running fine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-grease-on-underside-of-car-but-car-running-fine/114425)
**Author:** [@james801](https://community.cartalk.com/u/james801)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-grease-on-underside-of-car-but-car-running-fine/114425 "2018-03-27T01:11:57Z")
\[20180325\_102910\] My car is operating correctly but I recently found this on the underside of the car. I don’t know if what I am looking at here is simply something that got splashed on by the road or whether this is a … --- ## [2006 Honda Civic Hybrid isn't accelerating properly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-hybrid-isnt-accelerating-properly/114420)
**Author:** [@Sasan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sasan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 12:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-hybrid-isnt-accelerating-properly/114420 "2018-03-27T00:52:55Z")
My 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid does not accelerate properly recently. I push the gas pedal, but no acceleration, especially on the hill. In the parking mode, there is no problem for start and engine work, even in -40 deg cen… --- ## [Replacing thermostat in 2007 Dodge Charger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-thermostat-in-2007-dodge-charger/114297)
**Author:** [@John02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John02)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-thermostat-in-2007-dodge-charger/114297 "2018-03-27T00:34:43Z")
Is it ok to replace the original thermostat with a v-notch thermostat? Which is better for the engine? --- ## [2007 Kia Sportage dead battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-sportage-dead-battery/114479)
**Author:** [@Richard10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richard10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-sportage-dead-battery/114479 "2018-03-26T22:30:02Z")
Had a dead battery and our daughter-in-laws brother jumped the car. He put the cables on wrong and the brakes windshield wipers heater fan blower and power windows stopped working. Replaced computer twice and now every… --- ## [Car slower to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-slower-to-start/114455)
**Author:** [@Ashley\_Broyles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ashley_Broyles)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-slower-to-start/114455 "2018-03-26T22:20:54Z")
Car gradually getting slower and slower to start. What could be the problem? --- ## [Replace 2003 Volkswagen Jetta transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-2003-volkswagen-jetta-transmission/114462)
**Author:** [@Cindy40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cindy40)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-2003-volkswagen-jetta-transmission/114462 "2018-03-26T22:07:48Z")
My cute Jetta has 150k miles and the automatic transmission recently started slipping when shifting from second into third. Our mechanic has said the only fix is to replace it. --- ## [2007 Toyota RAV4 MPG drop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-rav4-mpg-drop/114447)
**Author:** [@Donna38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donna38)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-rav4-mpg-drop/114447 "2018-03-26T21:39:26Z")
My Rav4 has averaged nearly 24 mpg since I bought it in 2009. Last fall, when it had about 81,000 miles on it, we took it to the dealership for a ‘tune up’ in which they changed spark plugs, etc… Since then the mpg has… --- ## [1998 Honda Accord, replace transmission or just torque converter control solenoid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-accord-replace-transmission-or-just-torque-converter-control-solenoid/70169)
**Author:** [@pgc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pgc)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-accord-replace-transmission-or-just-torque-converter-control-solenoid/70169 "2018-03-26T21:25:31Z")
My beloved 1998 Honda Accord EX (4 door, V-6) had a transmission replacement at 181,000 original miles. The replacement transmission, installed by a Honda dealership, had to be replaced just 12,000 miles and 6 months la… --- ## [2004 Buick LaCrosse Dies While Driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-lacrosse-dies-while-driving/113126)
**Author:** [@Mrfish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mrfish)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-lacrosse-dies-while-driving/113126 "2018-03-26T20:23:29Z")
My 90 year old mother-in-law is still driving her 2004 Buick LaCrosse with the 3.8L V6,but now is afraid to drive it. At least 4-5 times while driving over the past year the engine just dies and the car has to coast to … --- ## [Installing backup camera...can an electronic shop install for me?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installing-backup-camera-can-an-electronic-shop-install-for-me/114469)
**Author:** [@Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installing-backup-camera-can-an-electronic-shop-install-for-me/114469 "2018-03-26T20:13:53Z")
I have a 2014 Ford F-150 supercab. I bought a backup camera since it didn’t come with it as a factory option. I have tried to find the wiring path from the license plate to the cab so I can install the wireless transmitt… --- ## [What the heck!?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-the-heck/114085)
**Author:** [@RobbieinMaine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobbieinMaine)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-the-heck/114085 "2018-03-26T20:13:41Z")
Does anyone know what could make a car go through bearing/hub assemblies on a regular basis? I have replaced the front bearings seven times in 18 months (4 on the driver’s side, 3 passenger side. The car is aligned, tire… --- ## [2013 Hyundai Veloster transmission noises at low rpms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-veloster-transmission-noises-at-low-rpms/114449)
**Author:** [@Chocek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chocek)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-veloster-transmission-noises-at-low-rpms/114449 "2018-03-26T19:54:52Z")
Hyundai Veloster transmission noise problems shifting from first and second at low rpms --- ## [Sand shifting noise under seat when turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sand-shifting-noise-under-seat-when-turning/114426)
**Author:** [@Adam\_Harris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adam_Harris)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sand-shifting-noise-under-seat-when-turning/114426 "2018-03-26T19:50:33Z")
So, I recently bought a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2008. It’s a great motor and is mint. However, every time I turn, there seems to be something shifting around under the passenger side bucket seat. The only way I can … --- ## [2004 Volkswagen Passat Tiptronic issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volkswagen-passat-tiptronic-issue/114383)
**Author:** [@castellon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/castellon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volkswagen-passat-tiptronic-issue/114383 "2018-03-26T19:38:55Z")
my triptonic does not wanna work --- ## [2000 Toyota Celica rattling noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-celica-rattling-noise/114468)
**Author:** [@Zach05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zach05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-celica-rattling-noise/114468 "2018-03-26T19:26:25Z")
my car is making a weird noise coming either from the drivers side wheel, or under the front of the car. it sounds like a rattling wheel on a shopping cart. new brakes put on. wheel bearings and motor mounts need replaci… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Impala squealing steering column](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-impala-squealing-steering-column/114357)
**Author:** [@Andre\_Chenier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andre_Chenier)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-impala-squealing-steering-column/114357 "2018-03-26T17:41:06Z")
Ever have an occasional slight squealing noise from the steering column when turning the steering wheel ? --- ## [Persistent front end vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/persistent-front-end-vibration/114441)
**Author:** [@rustycar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rustycar)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/persistent-front-end-vibration/114441 "2018-03-26T17:16:36Z")
I have a 2007 Mazda3s. I bought it new and have about 180,000 miles on it. For years I have been experiencing issues with vibration in the front wheels. I get shaking at expressway speeds that causes the steering wheel… --- ## [2013 Honda Civic air bag indicator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-civic-air-bag-indicator/114453)
**Author:** [@Gailmiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gailmiller)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-civic-air-bag-indicator/114453 "2018-03-26T16:38:22Z")
Has anyone figured out how to fix the air bag indicator or sensor that says Check Air Bag System? --- ## [Removing rust from a 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX STi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-rust-from-a-2002-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti/114457)
**Author:** [@Jay15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jay15)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-rust-from-a-2002-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti/114457 "2018-03-26T16:37:03Z")
Whats the best way to remove rust from a sub frame on a Subaru Impreze? This will be a DIY job. --- ## [Want to fix Anti-theft system!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-to-fix-anti-theft-system/113363)
**Author:** [@BeautifulDisaster002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BeautifulDisaster002)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-to-fix-anti-theft-system/113363 "2018-03-26T16:27:06Z")
We just got an 01 Tahoe, & it didn’t come with key fob (just the remote to lock & unlock) so I ordered 2 replacements. I tried to program them, & the car did the whole lock cycle thing, but the fobs did nothing. We’v… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=899) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=901)