# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=901 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 902 --- ## [2000 Nissan Altima Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-altima-misfire/47837)
**Author:** [@zoodles854](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zoodles854)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-altima-misfire/47837 "2018-03-26T13:35:21Z")
Hi! First time poster here. I have a 2000 Altima SE w/ 2.5 4cyl. I have a misfire in cylinder 4. My mechanic has looked at it and switched my fuel injectors and ruled that out. I've given it a tune up and that didn'… --- ## [Wrench Light 2008 F150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrench-light-2008-f150/114349)
**Author:** [@Tim\_Gill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tim_Gill)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrench-light-2008-f150/114349 "2018-03-26T13:18:33Z")
Good morning. I have a 2008 f150 5.4 TRITON v8 xlt. For the past 7 months, my truck randomly produces an error code. P2135 Thottle/Pedal Position Sensor/ Swith A/B Voltage Correlation. The wrench lite comes on and th… --- ## [2001 Ford E150 revs and returns to idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-e150-revs-and-returns-to-idle/114428)
**Author:** [@David21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-e150-revs-and-returns-to-idle/114428 "2018-03-26T03:55:29Z")
Over the last few months, while idling, the van will rev and then go back to idling repeatedly. Gas mileage is the same. Happens regardless of weather or road condition. Any thoughts, please? --- ## [New head gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-head-gasket/114439)
**Author:** [@Patrice\_Robinson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Patrice_Robinson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-head-gasket/114439 "2018-03-26T02:27:06Z")
I have a 2005 uplander. I have had the water pump, thermostat, head gasket, temp sensor, radiator replaced recently. Today as Im idling, my temp guage moves slightly to the right. Then when I pulled off it went back to h… --- ## [Need advice about my 1979 MB 240D](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-about-my-1979-mb-240d/113449)
**Author:** [@1979MB240D](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1979MB240D)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-about-my-1979-mb-240d/113449 "2018-03-26T01:20:43Z")
Can you offer any advice on maintaining a '79 MB 240D in Alaska, probably in the Mat-Su Valley area? My family are moving there in about three years. My car will have a heated garage, but I guess I won’t be able to drive… --- ## [2009 Ford Focus rust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-focus-rust/114430)
**Author:** [@stan23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stan23)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-focus-rust/114430 "2018-03-26T01:11:15Z")
all four doors are rusting and both sills have holes --- ## [2015 Nissan Rogue stays in low gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-rogue-stays-in-low-gear/114336)
**Author:** [@ThomasWilliams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThomasWilliams)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-rogue-stays-in-low-gear/114336 "2018-03-26T00:21:14Z")
cold morning car stays in low gear. driving car 70 mph on cruise car shifted into low gear what could cause this car has 18700 miles --- ## [2008 Smart ForTwo peeling panels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-smart-fortwo-peeling-panels/114402)
**Author:** [@Donna18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donna18)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-smart-fortwo-peeling-panels/114402 "2018-03-26T00:15:34Z")
Smart car panels are colored plastic, right? So why are they painted in the first place? Mine is peeling. I have been removing the loose clear and sanding, after I get through the primer there is yellow. I’m guessing I w… --- ## [2016 Dodge Dart oil change cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-dart-oil-change-cost/113961)
**Author:** [@tedcorbin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tedcorbin)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-dart-oil-change-cost/113961 "2018-03-25T23:34:45Z")
How much for an oil change? --- ## [Master cylinder question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/master-cylinder-question/114381)
**Author:** [@Jh500](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jh500)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/master-cylinder-question/114381 "2018-03-25T23:26:24Z")
I have a 2005 Taurus. I replaced the rear brake shoes and then bled the brakes. I have done both processes many times in the past on different vehicles. Afterwards, I had almost no brakes. I am aware that a master cy… --- ## [2007 Toyota Camry RPM flare](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-rpm-flare/114348)
**Author:** [@JimLee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimLee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-rpm-flare/114348 "2018-03-25T22:27:41Z")
I’m the original owner of a 2007 Camry SE V6 with 133,000. I don’t drive my car hard. In past month when first thing in morning I’m now getting a quick RPM flare when shifting from 3 to 4 gear. The RPM flare or spike is… --- ## [2005 mercury sable stalls out while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercury-sable-stalls-out-while-driving/114416)
**Author:** [@Jaimee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jaimee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercury-sable-stalls-out-while-driving/114416 "2018-03-25T20:52:59Z")
About two weeks ago, my mercury sable started to stall out while I was driving it. The rpm dropped to zero unless I kept my foot on the gas and now it does it every time I drive it. At first I thought it might be due to … --- ## [Car starts but won’t rev or accelerate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-but-won-t-rev-or-accelerate/114415)
**Author:** [@JJ\_Saul](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JJ_Saul)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-but-won-t-rev-or-accelerate/114415 "2018-03-25T20:50:18Z")
I have a 2012 Chevy Sonic that starts fine and idles however, it will not do anything when the accelerator is pushed down( no rev). Any solutions? --- ## [2005 MINI Cooper S electrical issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mini-cooper-s-electrical-issue/114400)
**Author:** [@ThomasFitzgibbons](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThomasFitzgibbons)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mini-cooper-s-electrical-issue/114400 "2018-03-25T20:40:37Z")
Can a faulty key cause electrical problems with a car? I have a 2005 Mini Cooper S with 132,000 Miles. I have two identical keys that can open the car doors and windows remotely. I use Key A almost exclusively. Occas… --- ## [2007 Honda Fit Sport Misfire Repeated Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-fit-sport-misfire-repeated-issues/114410)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-fit-sport-misfire-repeated-issues/114410 "2018-03-25T20:35:16Z")
We have an '07 Honda Fit we need to keep for about 2 years with very few miles to cover and then we won’t need that vehicle or a replacement for it anymore. Roughly two years ago it started misfiring and a mechanic repla… --- ## [2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class noises on shift and acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercedes-benz-clk-class-noises-on-shift-and-acceleration/114412)
**Author:** [@bobbylomeli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobbylomeli)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercedes-benz-clk-class-noises-on-shift-and-acceleration/114412 "2018-03-25T20:25:58Z")
clank and thud shifting from reverse to drive and when accelerating --- ## [2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo broken connecting rod](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-monte-carlo-broken-connecting-rod/114391)
**Author:** [@DebeDingle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DebeDingle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-monte-carlo-broken-connecting-rod/114391 "2018-03-25T20:07:36Z")
Mechanic i broke a connecting rod they want 2200 bucks to fix it what do you think?is it worth fixing i had just go all new exhaust around xmas also --- ## [2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe GPS update](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-genesis-coupe-gps-update/114375)
**Author:** [@Eric11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eric11)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-genesis-coupe-gps-update/114375 "2018-03-25T18:35:22Z")
Why doesn’t Hyundai update the GPS in my 2013 Genesis Coupe? They are connected to my car in real time through my Blue Link service. It should be very easy to keep the maps current. --- ## [2002 Ford Explorer right rear hub](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer-right-rear-hub/114362)
**Author:** [@RobertSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertSmith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer-right-rear-hub/114362 "2018-03-25T18:22:32Z")
Is there a problem with the right rear hub, bearing and knuckle assembly? Third bearing replaced in 200,000 miles. --- ## [2010 Ford Transit Connect](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-transit-connect/114397)
**Author:** [@joeFisher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joeFisher)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-transit-connect/114397 "2018-03-25T18:10:35Z")
roll back when in park --- ## [Replacing an outer CV boot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-an-outer-cv-boot/113488)
**Author:** [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-an-outer-cv-boot/113488 "2018-03-25T18:09:48Z")
I just installed a split boot on my 1999 Civic. The original boot had a small tear that developed within the last couple of weeks and couple of hundred miles, and I think the bearings were not affected. But I am not so c… --- ## [Stuck bolts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-bolts/114393)
**Author:** [@Chevysilverado](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chevysilverado)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-bolts/114393 "2018-03-25T17:24:54Z")
Okay so I just went to get my truck inspected and if failed because my fuel straps are rusted apart I got new ones but when I went to take the old strap off the mount to hold the bold on broke now the bolt freely spins a… --- ## [Is the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class a money pit?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-1999-mercedes-benz-clk-class-a-money-pit/114345)
**Author:** [@PierreMarsh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PierreMarsh)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-1999-mercedes-benz-clk-class-a-money-pit/114345 "2018-03-25T17:00:05Z")
Is this 430CLK worth spending money on? Recently spent $900 on fixing a trans. leak, steering dampner and shifter bushing. Car still has runs well, has good acceleration, hiway mpg, It has always been serviced and garage… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Avalanche](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-avalanche/114405)
**Author:** [@BCobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BCobb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-avalanche/114405 "2018-03-25T16:33:10Z")
2013 Chevy Avalanche… Check engine light came on when driving - codes: P069, B2AAA, P0700, U0073 - all at once. Truck slowed down, transmission stuck in 2nd/3rd only - was able to reset the check engine light. Seems li… --- ## [2000 Volkswagen Passat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volkswagen-passat/114371)
**Author:** [@NathanRobinson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NathanRobinson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volkswagen-passat/114371 "2018-03-25T16:25:18Z")
will banging the tank really work toget my car started again --- ## [Cooling fans run anytime the car is running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-fans-run-anytime-the-car-is-running/113534)
**Author:** [@mkfarren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mkfarren)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-fans-run-anytime-the-car-is-running/113534 "2018-03-25T15:44:53Z")
I have a 2003 Neon with 74,000 miles. I’m getting code p0481 and both cooling fans run nonstop within 5 or so seconds of starting the car. The relay has been changed, the AC and def aren’t on. I’ve pulled the connecter o… --- ## [2006 Honda Odyssey makes ticking noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-odyssey-makes-ticking-noise/114340)
**Author:** [@delphina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/delphina)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-odyssey-makes-ticking-noise/114340 "2018-03-25T12:26:22Z")
My Van started making a ticking noise when idle and moving slow, stops ( or at least I can’t hear it) when we reach speeds over 30mph, had timing belt replaced recently, checked oil, ac has been replaced --- ## [1999 Chevrolet Lumina EGR](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-lumina-egr/114346)
**Author:** [@kittywoman1159](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kittywoman1159)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-lumina-egr/114346 "2018-03-25T01:36:46Z")
I had EGR vale put on my car it is 1999 lumina v6 3.1L 2 year’s ago and now I had another EGR put on today and they had to clean it was stopped up can you tell what makes it stop up. Thanks --- ## [2013 Honda CR-V timing belt and water pump guidelines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-cr-v-timing-belt-and-water-pump-guidelines/114329)
**Author:** [@StevenMazzi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StevenMazzi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-cr-v-timing-belt-and-water-pump-guidelines/114329 "2018-03-25T01:11:01Z")
I have a 2013 Honda CRV with 105,000 miles. The book states to replace the timing belt and water pump. Is this something that needs done? --- ## [2010 Jeep Liberty headrest is open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jeep-liberty-headrest-is-open/114287)
**Author:** [@Paula22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paula22)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jeep-liberty-headrest-is-open/114287 "2018-03-25T00:56:29Z")
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