# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=916 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 917 --- ## [Tire pressure sensor light comes on and off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-sensor-light-comes-on-and-off/113027)
**Author:** [@mkathyf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mkathyf)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2018, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-sensor-light-comes-on-and-off/113027 "2018-03-02T03:58:13Z")
I had to replace a tire, because it went flat while my daughter was driving it…and she continued to drive it on the bare wheel (tire was completely shredded…and we don’t know why!) Anyway, after putting a new wheel and … --- ## [Purge control solenoid --- Should I replace it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purge-control-solenoid-should-i-replace-it/80167)
**Author:** [@fatrap](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fatrap)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2018, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purge-control-solenoid-should-i-replace-it/80167 "2018-03-02T00:03:11Z")
I recently had to change the "purge control solenoid" at 81K in my beloved 2007 Camry 4-cyl. At $241 it was acceptable but still stung a bit. Here's my question: Would it affect my car or fuel economy if I didn't chan… --- ## [Explorer 2000 engine bucking in snow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/explorer-2000-engine-bucking-in-snow/25805)
**Author:** [@daco2006](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daco2006)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2018, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/explorer-2000-engine-bucking-in-snow/25805 "2018-03-01T18:05:36Z")
This car runs fine, except when it snows. Then it starts bucking like the engine has quit and restarted. Rain does not cause this, wind has no effect. Even if I start out with no snow in the air it runs fine (and regardl… --- ## [Should I change spark plugs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-change-spark-plugs/112985)
**Author:** [@jspe8437](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jspe8437)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2018, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-change-spark-plugs/112985 "2018-03-01T16:43:41Z")
I have a 2004 Nissan Sentra, Looking to change spark plugs if needed, they been in the car at least 4 years and plugs have 44,000 miles on it. My car calls for double platinum spark plugs and these are single platinum. H… --- ## [2015 Honda Fit won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-fit-wont-start/113008)
**Author:** [@R0cko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/R0cko)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2018, 10:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-fit-wont-start/113008 "2018-03-01T10:52:22Z")
This is going to be a long post, so please bear with me. Friday morning my car was running fine. Parked it at home and went back out a hour later and the car was dead. Checked the battery and the positive terminal had co… --- ## [Ford Fusion power steering assist fault](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-power-steering-assist-fault/113005)
**Author:** [@ross42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ross42)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2018, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-power-steering-assist-fault/113005 "2018-03-01T05:17:53Z")
my fusion has a power steering assist fault show up on the dash ? --- ## [Oldsmobile Bravada wheel hop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldsmobile-bravada-wheel-hop/112991)
**Author:** [@john43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john43)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2018, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldsmobile-bravada-wheel-hop/112991 "2018-03-01T03:48:09Z")
while turn right or left i get wheel hop --- ## [Chevrolet Sonic head gasket estimates?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-sonic-head-gasket-estimates/112944)
**Author:** [@Fleming48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fleming48)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2018, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-sonic-head-gasket-estimates/112944 "2018-03-01T02:50:16Z")
Whhat is the cost for head casket repair --- ## [Lexus CT 200h turn signal stays on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-ct-200h-turn-signal-stays-on/112964)
**Author:** [@tahir26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tahir26)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2018, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-ct-200h-turn-signal-stays-on/112964 "2018-03-01T02:48:29Z")
Design defect: turn signal fails to cancel after a sweeping turn (e.g., right or left turn from 2nd lane, or a “corner cut” yield-type turn). safety issue is that a non-cancelled turn signal can then cause other drivers … --- ## [Toyota RAV4 won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-rav4-wont-start/112970)
**Author:** [@Augustus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Augustus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2018, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-rav4-wont-start/112970 "2018-03-01T02:45:36Z")
My 2015 Rav4 won’t start or restart. --- ## [Volvo S60 burning oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s60-burning-oil/112957)
**Author:** [@lervoog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lervoog)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2018, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s60-burning-oil/112957 "2018-03-01T02:34:38Z")
buning oil.piston rings.2012 s60 t5. --- ## [No heat please help! Ive done so much already](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat-please-help-ive-done-so-much-already/112972)
**Author:** [@Mommafixit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mommafixit)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2018, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat-please-help-ive-done-so-much-already/112972 "2018-02-28T22:51:05Z")
So my blower motor has been going out since last winter. It finally went about 2 months ago. I changed it and u can hear the blower blowing very strong but im barely getting anything out of the vents. I have googled, wst… --- ## [2006 Honda Odyssey Gear Issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-odyssey-gear-issues/112988)
**Author:** [@Sergio\_Sanchez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sergio_Sanchez)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2018, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-odyssey-gear-issues/112988 "2018-02-28T21:29:36Z")
So, my wife was driving our van (battery 6 months old and rebuilt transmission 5 months ago) and she said the check engine light started flashing and it took a long time to get out of the lower gears. Once going over 35 … --- ## [2002 Saturn SL2: Not Starting (Sometimes)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-saturn-sl2-not-starting-sometimes/67633)
**Author:** [@Car\_Moron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Moron)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2018, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-saturn-sl2-not-starting-sometimes/67633 "2018-02-28T18:20:15Z")
I'm at my wit's end. I own a Saturn SL2, 150,000 miles on it. Since July, I've had 5-6 instances of the car not starting. Lights and radio and wipers work, but the car doesn't turn over. No clicking sounds. Nothing. I th… --- ## [Liquid head gasket repair claims](https://community.cartalk.com/t/liquid-head-gasket-repair-claims/43915)
**Author:** [@factoryworker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/factoryworker)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2017, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/liquid-head-gasket-repair-claims/43915 "2017-03-28T00:54:54Z")
I would like to get some feedback regarding the use of this product,While I agree that the long term repair should consist of a teardown and replacement of the defective/worn part,the enticement of saved labor and cost c… --- ## [Is this a faulty repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-faulty-repair/112898)
**Author:** [@BK100](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BK100)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2018, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-faulty-repair/112898 "2018-02-28T14:43:02Z")
Need opinion - son at fault or repair shop? My son hit a curb going just a few miles an hour (he says). This caused his tire to come off the rim and shred as he drove on it for 30 feet or so. in looking under the car … --- ## [Oil pressure sending unit - 2002 Le Sabre](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-sending-unit-2002-le-sabre/112880)
**Author:** [@FRANKM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FRANKM)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2018, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-sending-unit-2002-le-sabre/112880 "2018-02-28T14:36:06Z")
--- ## [Difference between bad valve seal and ring piston](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difference-between-bad-valve-seal-and-ring-piston/112974)
**Author:** [@Abdul\_Rehman\_Mandviwalla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Abdul_Rehman_Mandviwalla)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2018, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difference-between-bad-valve-seal-and-ring-piston/112974 "2018-02-28T13:07:25Z")
My car exhausting smoke on high rpm also losing the oil few days back my mechanic make engine head… Im so confused pls help me is that bad valve seal problem aur bad ring piston? There is no oil on Sparkle plugs. --- ## [Question about camshaft caps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-camshaft-caps/112892)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2018, 5:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-camshaft-caps/112892 "2018-02-28T05:18:24Z")
I’m redoing the engine on a 2005 PT cruiser 2.4 L engine. My daughter let I it overheat in the head warped. I had to head playing down in the valves rework. When I bolted to head back down in the camshaft back in place … --- ## [Hooting Honda CR-V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hooting-honda-cr-v/112931)
**Author:** [@Elaine19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elaine19)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2018, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hooting-honda-cr-v/112931 "2018-02-28T03:24:37Z")
I have a 2015 Honda CRV. Noticed the car started making a “hooting” sound. ( sounds like a owl) when accelerating from a stop, or sometimes turning. Took to dealer was told its the transmission and is normal for the type… --- ## [Toyota Camry Hybrid low beam problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-hybrid-low-beam-problem/112951)
**Author:** [@mikebawuah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikebawuah)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2018, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-hybrid-low-beam-problem/112951 "2018-02-28T02:49:22Z")
2008 toyota camry hybrid rigth low beam goes out frequently. --- ## [Honda Pilot jerk and sputter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot-jerk-and-sputter/112908)
**Author:** [@Brandy53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brandy53)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2018, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot-jerk-and-sputter/112908 "2018-02-27T22:04:56Z")
What would cause a pilot to jurk and sputter and temp lose power like it’s down shifting while driving, it does it worse when starting off to fast or going up hill. --- ## [Wire harness or air flow issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wire-harness-or-air-flow-issue/73236)
**Author:** [@TubaTwo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TubaTwo)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2018, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wire-harness-or-air-flow-issue/73236 "2018-02-27T21:11:50Z")
I have a 2008 Scion xB. It’s been a great car, but I’m starting to have some trouble with it. While my wife was driving it, she experienced an uneven idle (felt like it was about to die, revved up, then repeated that c… --- ## [Took 2 batteries back (at different times) and the store agreed that they were bad. Same friend insisted on replacing alternator. I disagreed, but...didn't help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/took-2-batteries-back-at-different-times-and-the-store-agreed-that-they-were-bad-same-friend-insisted-on-replacing-alternator-i-disagreed-but-didnt-help/112929)
**Author:** [@Snagglepuss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Snagglepuss)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2018, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/took-2-batteries-back-at-different-times-and-the-store-agreed-that-they-were-bad-same-friend-insisted-on-replacing-alternator-i-disagreed-but-didnt-help/112929 "2018-02-27T19:17:16Z")
Continuing the discussion from To change or not to change the battery?: --- ## [Toyota Tacoma pedals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tacoma-pedals/112876)
**Author:** [@tom26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom26)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2018, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tacoma-pedals/112876 "2018-02-27T18:47:02Z")
unintended acceleration because brake & gas pedal too close The brake pedal and gas pedal on our Toyota Tacoma Prerunner are entirely too close to one another. It appears the brake pedal is the culprit because I find it … --- ## [Ford F250 needs a recall?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-f250-needs-a-recall/112933)
**Author:** [@PaulPuckett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulPuckett)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2018, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-f250-needs-a-recall/112933 "2018-02-27T18:11:24Z")
F 250,5.4 cu in enigne has a exhaust leak @ the manford, is there a recall on this I unstand that this could a fire. --- ## [What's a good leather cleaner and conditioner?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-good-leather-cleaner-and-conditioner/112912)
**Author:** [@thurman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thurman)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2018, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-good-leather-cleaner-and-conditioner/112912 "2018-02-27T15:24:13Z")
Would like to treat and condition my car seats. During the winter and of course summer the weather dries it out kind of. Just want to know what you guys are using. --- ## [Chevrolet Equinox heating problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-equinox-heating-problem/112905)
**Author:** [@robert02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robert02)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2018, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-equinox-heating-problem/112905 "2018-02-27T13:27:45Z")
heat not coming from vents at bottom --- ## [TPS on 2002 LeSabre](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tps-on-2002-lesabre/112879)
**Author:** [@FRANKM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FRANKM)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2018, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tps-on-2002-lesabre/112879 "2018-02-27T04:49:49Z")
--- ## [Coolant leaking still after fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leaking-still-after-fix/112878)
**Author:** [@detguy1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/detguy1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2018, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leaking-still-after-fix/112878 "2018-02-27T04:38:21Z")
This is a 05 model with @155k miles on it. We recently fixed the coolant leaking in our car after much debate. Initial pressure testing was negative. Finally the shop said the intake manifold gasket needs replacement and… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=915) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=917)