# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=912 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 913 --- ## [Collapsing oil cartridges in Toyota Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/collapsing-oil-cartridges-in-toyota-camry/113524)
**Author:** [@Greg50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greg50)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2018, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/collapsing-oil-cartridges-in-toyota-camry/113524 "2018-03-12T01:02:33Z")
I have a 2010 4 cyl camry SE. Has been very reliable. 600,000km no problems. However, it is collapsing oil cartridges in 125k-150km making them soft and Malleable Compression is excellent. New injectors. Pressure excelle… --- ## [AC won’t hold charge in 2001 Dodge Ram 1500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-won-t-hold-charge-in-2001-dodge-ram-1500/113528)
**Author:** [@Daniel22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daniel22)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2018, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-won-t-hold-charge-in-2001-dodge-ram-1500/113528 "2018-03-12T00:36:06Z")
My AC is not holding a charge for for than 4 to 8 weeks. Any suggestions on what to fix and a cost to repair? --- ## [Fuel and repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-and-repairs/113476)
**Author:** [@Ashley\_Spaulding](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ashley_Spaulding)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2018, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-and-repairs/113476 "2018-03-12T00:11:03Z")
Any time I fill up with gasoline my 2006 chevrolet cobalt won’t start right away until I press the gas pedal . --- ## [2005 Ford Mustang cuts out intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-mustang-cuts-out-intermittently/113507)
**Author:** [@Jacob04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacob04)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2018, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-mustang-cuts-out-intermittently/113507 "2018-03-11T23:12:21Z")
i have a 2005 mustang, with a really weird problem, i dont quite know how to explain it, i can start the car fine, and put it in reverse and it works fine and then shift into 1st gear and its fine but when i hit about 20… --- ## [Fluctuating AC on 2015 Dodge Caravan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluctuating-ac-on-2015-dodge-caravan/113462)
**Author:** [@jose21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jose21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2018, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluctuating-ac-on-2015-dodge-caravan/113462 "2018-03-11T20:44:14Z")
A/C air flow fluctuates, from high to low to no air at times. Have no idea how to troubleshoot. --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Suburban warning lights despite brake work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-suburban-warning-lights-despite-brake-work/113492)
**Author:** [@Chuck33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chuck33)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2018, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-suburban-warning-lights-despite-brake-work/113492 "2018-03-11T19:52:31Z")
On my 2008 Chevy Suburban LTZ vehicle, my Service Traction Control, Service Stabilitrak, and ABS warning/information lights keeps coming during braking. I have replaced Front Rotors and Pads, to include brake and ABS sen… --- ## [Ball joint tip on lower control arms touching rotor!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ball-joint-tip-on-lower-control-arms-touching-rotor/113364)
**Author:** [@Triathlor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triathlor)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2018, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ball-joint-tip-on-lower-control-arms-touching-rotor/113364 "2018-03-11T18:31:13Z")
Hi again guys! I have a problem. Yesterday after installing the lower control arms in my brother’s garage, I went home and everything seemed fine. I went again to his garage to finish replacing the other side’s lower co… --- ## ["amonia" smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amonia-smell/113496)
**Author:** [@Ashley\_Alvarado](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ashley_Alvarado)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2018, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amonia-smell/113496 "2018-03-11T18:11:01Z")
I have a 04 infinite g35x (awd) automatic sedan. My issue is while I’m driving mainly on acceleration I get this really strong odor like ammonia inside the car. If I open the sunroof or a window its gets worse. Its goes … --- ## [2000 Volkswagen Beetle dead battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volkswagen-beetle-dead-battery/113484)
**Author:** [@Kraft](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kraft)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2018, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volkswagen-beetle-dead-battery/113484 "2018-03-11T14:15:36Z")
Car battery totally dead (11.4 volts) and in outside parking lot. How do a recharge it? Must it be removed and placed on a trickle charger? If so, at what charging rate? Battery is brand new. Thanks (car is diesel,… --- ## [Car is suddenly making loud noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-is-suddenly-making-loud-noise/113414)
**Author:** [@Nicole17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nicole17)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2018, 5:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-is-suddenly-making-loud-noise/113414 "2018-03-11T05:36:15Z")
It doesn’t make any abnormal noises when idle… only when accelerating. I just noticed today that it is louder than usual. There is no vibrating or smells. What could be the cause of this problem? --- ## [2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4wd problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer-sport-trac-4wd-problem/113376)
**Author:** [@Don06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don06)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2018, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer-sport-trac-4wd-problem/113376 "2018-03-11T04:56:37Z")
I see this post is from 2008 so, has anyone come up with a possible solution for the problem. I’m having the same problem on my 2002 sport trac. Whenever I shift to 4 wheel drive it mangos like crazy when mobile. I was t… --- ## [Temp gauge won't move off C, fan runs on cold start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temp-gauge-wont-move-off-c-fan-runs-on-cold-start/113429)
**Author:** [@Gmonaco21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gmonaco21)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2018, 4:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temp-gauge-wont-move-off-c-fan-runs-on-cold-start/113429 "2018-03-11T04:53:15Z")
Recently my 2012 terrain was having issues with overheating. So I brought into my local shop. Had some leaks from the transmission cooler lines. So both transmission cooler lines had to be replaced as well as the water p… --- ## [2005 Kia Sorento blowing white smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-sorento-blowing-white-smoke/113398)
**Author:** [@Jack59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack59)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2018, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-sorento-blowing-white-smoke/113398 "2018-03-11T04:32:36Z")
my 2005 Kia,want start in the morning but if you get it started it will blow out white smoke start all day just in the morning it don’t start…could you tell me what to try i put new plug in it…please help --- ## [Need some help please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-some-help-please/113435)
**Author:** [@devin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/devin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2018, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-some-help-please/113435 "2018-03-11T02:48:33Z")
My friend just bout a used car from a local car dealership. It is a 2007 Chevy Impala they said that it was a great car and had no problems so he bout it for 2,000 but after about a month of him having it a bunch of prob… --- ## [2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee stalls on turns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-grand-cherokee-stalls-on-turns/113374)
**Author:** [@jeffcoon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffcoon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2018, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-grand-cherokee-stalls-on-turns/113374 "2018-03-11T01:37:33Z")
i have a 2012 gr cher laredo 4x4 5.7 eng and coming to a stop and making a turn stalls out . no cel light comes on no codes and cant find a fix please help --- ## [Much OLDER Subaru 4 Wheel Drive Rear Bearing Replacement (80 or 90's)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/much-older-subaru-4-wheel-drive-rear-bearing-replacement-80-or-90s/113431)
**Author:** [@DS777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DS777)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2018, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/much-older-subaru-4-wheel-drive-rear-bearing-replacement-80-or-90s/113431 "2018-03-11T01:33:39Z")
Hi - if you are driving an old Subaru with 4 WD; and need to replace the Rear Wheel Bearings - you will find that a Special Lock Nut Ring exists on the ‘inside’ of each hub - which MUST be removed to drive out and replac… --- ## [F150 shifts in and out of overdrive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-shifts-in-and-out-of-overdrive/113467)
**Author:** [@Jamie\_Myers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jamie_Myers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2018, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-shifts-in-and-out-of-overdrive/113467 "2018-03-11T01:20:36Z")
--- ## [Goes In and Out of Overdrive and burns up the Transmission!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/goes-in-and-out-of-overdrive-and-burns-up-the-transmission/70022)
**Author:** [@Marworth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marworth)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2012, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/goes-in-and-out-of-overdrive-and-burns-up-the-transmission/70022 "2012-01-15T17:06:08Z")
We recently purchased a 1991 Minnie Winnie (Winnebago) which rests on a 1990 Ford E350 chassis. It only has 58k miles. While driving on the freeway or highway, the Overdrive starts to go in and out; downshifting and upsh… --- ## [2002 Toyota RAV4 locks malfunction in snow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-rav4-locks-malfunction-in-snow/113438)
**Author:** [@CindySundberg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CindySundberg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2018, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-rav4-locks-malfunction-in-snow/113438 "2018-03-11T00:27:38Z")
My car is doing the same thing the person above said. I left the door open while cleaning snow off the windshield and snow fell on the locks. It keeps clicking like its trying to lock or unlock the door. I did change the… --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Captiva Sport won’t release key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-captiva-sport-won-t-release-key/113440)
**Author:** [@cobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cobb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2018, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-captiva-sport-won-t-release-key/113440 "2018-03-11T00:21:46Z")
having Problem with gear shiftier not letting the key be released from ignition key stays in acc and not lock mode --- ## [2012 Ford Fusion fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fusion-fuel-pump/113446)
**Author:** [@Chuck15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chuck15)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2018, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fusion-fuel-pump/113446 "2018-03-11T00:16:37Z")
Put the power probe to the Fuel pump, didn’t work, had all ready tested deiode, fuse, relay and fuel pump mod. Is this a problem other owners have had? --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Cruze battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-battery-drain/113392)
**Author:** [@Chante](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chante)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2018, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-battery-drain/113392 "2018-03-11T00:08:37Z")
My battery keeps dying for no apparent reason. I took it to have the battery tested and was told that something in the car is still on and draining my battery, has anyone else had this some problem and if so what was the… --- ## [2001 Chevrolet Venture battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-venture-battery-drain/113453)
**Author:** [@ROBERTOSBORN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ROBERTOSBORN)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2018, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-venture-battery-drain/113453 "2018-03-11T00:05:35Z")
two new batteries-same effect-battery drained overnight. key off -removed from ignition- speedometer,fuel gauge,other gauge on instrument panel -slight fluctuation-interior lights same fluctuation. --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Equinox blowing cold air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-equinox-blowing-cold-air/113425)
**Author:** [@tom56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom56)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2018, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-equinox-blowing-cold-air/113425 "2018-03-10T17:27:54Z")
2008 chevy equinox had head gasket replaced and it still blows cold air trying to find out what could be wrong with it now --- ## [Cracked block or bad head gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-block-or-bad-head-gasket/113267)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2018, 5:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-block-or-bad-head-gasket/113267 "2018-03-10T05:39:59Z")
Ok, my daughter’s PT Cruiser had a water leak, but it was not leaking in the oil pan. This past January, she let the antifreeze leak out and diluted it until it was majority water and the water froze during a cold snap.… --- ## [Putting a 98 engine in a 2001?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/putting-a-98-engine-in-a-2001/113399)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Myers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris_Myers)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2018, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/putting-a-98-engine-in-a-2001/113399 "2018-03-10T03:49:56Z")
I have a 2001 Ford Mustang with a 6 cylinder engine. A buddy of mine has a 1998 8 cylinder Ford Mustang that he ripped out the engine, transmission, and wiring harness out of and installed newer ones. Would it be possi… --- ## [1998 Cadillac Eldorado heat won't blow hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-cadillac-eldorado-heat-wont-blow-hot/113346)
**Author:** [@Glen13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Glen13)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2018, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-cadillac-eldorado-heat-wont-blow-hot/113346 "2018-03-10T03:24:57Z")
heater blows luke warm, wont blow hot, both heater core hoses are hot, what do i need to check? --- ## [2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser overheats after new injection system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chrysler-pt-cruiser-overheats-after-new-injection-system/113362)
**Author:** [@Seelah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seelah)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2018, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chrysler-pt-cruiser-overheats-after-new-injection-system/113362 "2018-03-10T02:09:15Z")
Just replaced fuel injection system, next day Pt overheated while idling for a few minutes. Added 1/2 gallon of water to radiator and took it back to the repair shop. Cooling fan not working when car is idling–put the … --- ## [Strange noise when setting of on hill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-noise-when-setting-of-on-hill/113072)
**Author:** [@Graham\_Muir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Graham_Muir)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2018, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-noise-when-setting-of-on-hill/113072 "2018-03-10T01:55:46Z")
When setting off on an a hill or under load the car makes a vibrating noise and the revs drop below 1 but once set of runs no problem the noise was followed by a smell of rotten eggs this has happened a couple of times n… --- ## [Acura TL 2002 Hard Startup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-tl-2002-hard-startup/113359)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_P](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kevin_P)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2018, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-tl-2002-hard-startup/113359 "2018-03-10T01:31:19Z")
Recently replaced the engine motor mounts and was driving it better than before, don’t see why it would be an issue but want to mention it. At 109k Miles i put in Techron fuel system cleaner and then a full tank of gas … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=911) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=913)