# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=931 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 932 --- ## [Indirect TPMS driving me nuts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/indirect-tpms-driving-me-nuts/110645)
**Author:** [@Franz\_Sitar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Franz_Sitar)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2018, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/indirect-tpms-driving-me-nuts/110645 "2018-01-04T22:34:04Z")
2015 Honda Civic TPMS warning indicators lighting up dispite correct tire pressure. Anyone with similar problem? --- ## [All turn signals and hazards stopped working after connecting trailer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-turn-signals-and-hazards-stopped-working-after-connecting-trailer/110943)
**Author:** [@Jaws2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jaws2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2018, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-turn-signals-and-hazards-stopped-working-after-connecting-trailer/110943 "2018-01-04T21:38:24Z")
I have a 2015 Civic with a trailer hitch that was installed by U-Haul when it was new. I’ve hauled trailers three times, one on a 1,000km drive and never had any issues with the lighting. Last week I rented a U-Haul tra… --- ## [Subaru -- overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-overheating/27095)
**Author:** [@djackson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/djackson)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2018, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-overheating/27095 "2018-01-04T19:28:46Z")
2003 Outback, 113,000 miles New water pump and thermostat (replaced twice) Below 40 degrees, starts to overheat. Is controlled by 1. making sure the heat is turned on high -- if temperature gauge doesn't come down… --- ## [Trouble filling up the gas tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-filling-up-the-gas-tank/110885)
**Author:** [@inqahoots](https://community.cartalk.com/u/inqahoots)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2018, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-filling-up-the-gas-tank/110885 "2018-01-04T19:24:43Z")
Hi all, I recently purchased a 2014 Mazda2 with roughly 55,000 miles on it. Yesterday, for the very first time that I’ve owned the car, I noticed that while attempting to fill the gas tank, the gas pump kept shutting of… --- ## [2009 Mexican Sienna with transponder keys has bad battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mexican-sienna-with-transponder-keys-has-bad-battery/110799)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2018, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mexican-sienna-with-transponder-keys-has-bad-battery/110799 "2018-01-04T14:57:30Z")
I am in one of those unfortunate moments where I worry that a mistake will turn my 2009 Sienna into a 4000 pound brick if I mess up. This car has transponder keys, with chips that must be within a few inches of the igni… --- ## [VW Jetta wheel wobble help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-jetta-wheel-wobble-help/83911)
**Author:** [@bsa07eagle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bsa07eagle)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2018, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-jetta-wheel-wobble-help/83911 "2018-01-04T01:55:16Z")
My car has almost 80k on it. It is a 2005 VW Jetta 1.8T GLI. Been a great reliable car but I've been having a lot of trouble with the front end suspension. I get a horrible wobble in the front end. Translates into the st… --- ## [Replacing spark plugs - Corolla 03 VVTI (I’m a newbie!)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-spark-plugs-corolla-03-vvti-i-m-a-newbie/110740)
**Author:** [@Ben\_Mason-Atoni](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben_Mason-Atoni)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2018, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-spark-plugs-corolla-03-vvti-i-m-a-newbie/110740 "2018-01-04T00:19:06Z")
Hello everyone! This is my first post I’m making on Car Talk! I’m just messaging in for some assistance as to whether you guys think I’d be able to change some spark plugs for my partners car. We went to a mechanic a f… --- ## [Discontinued part](https://community.cartalk.com/t/discontinued-part/110893)
**Author:** [@drivetime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drivetime)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2018, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/discontinued-part/110893 "2018-01-04T00:00:07Z")
Hey everyone, I called our mechanic and asked a price on fixing our hood latch, the guy called back and said the parts shop he uses no longer carries the part and it’s been discontinued. He said I should go to a junk y… --- ## [Confirm wheel bearings going bad in Nissan Altima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/confirm-wheel-bearings-going-bad-in-nissan-altima/68348)
**Author:** [@suzyblue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/suzyblue)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/confirm-wheel-bearings-going-bad-in-nissan-altima/68348 "2018-01-03T22:50:02Z")
I THINK my wheel bearings are going on my 2003 Nissan Altima. It has about 95k miles on it and it has been making what I would call a mid-toned rumble or a low pitched rattle (imagine shaking a metal box full of rocks). … --- ## [1999 Honda CR-V no RPM's in cold weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-cr-v-no-rpms-in-cold-weather/96928)
**Author:** [@Jessica\_Kenny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jessica_Kenny)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-cr-v-no-rpms-in-cold-weather/96928 "2018-01-03T21:51:23Z")
When the temperature is 40 F degrees or less there are no RPM's when we start the car. We have to warm the car up for 20+ minutes and then re-start....sometimes we have to shut it off a couple of times because we never … --- ## [My car won't start after sitting for a few months](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-wont-start-after-sitting-for-a-few-months/73649)
**Author:** [@Cb2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cb2)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-wont-start-after-sitting-for-a-few-months/73649 "2018-01-03T21:25:53Z")
Hi.. I have a 2001 honda civic. Its been sitting for a few months, and now it won't start. The battery is fine (radio, lights come on just fine). It tries to turn ( kinda does a "wrr wrr" sound) and stops, and then it ma… --- ## [“Check gauges” light coming on while idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-gauges-light-coming-on-while-idle/110905)
**Author:** [@Brian2Lanky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brian2Lanky)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-gauges-light-coming-on-while-idle/110905 "2018-01-03T17:06:04Z")
So over the past couple of days the weather has taken a turn for the worst. It’s been in the low teens and this morning while driving to work every time I was at a light or stopped my oil pressure gauge would drop all th… --- ## [No heat in 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat-in-2006-dodge-grand-caravan/110897)
**Author:** [@Mountaineer22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mountaineer22)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat-in-2006-dodge-grand-caravan/110897 "2018-01-03T05:25:56Z")
When my heat was on full blast, it would barely blow out, but it would be hot. I would have to slam the door hard or hit the dash to get the heat to blow out fully. Well the other day I was driving and the heat was on, b… --- ## [The gas is overfilled](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-gas-is-overfilled/110835)
**Author:** [@Ben-C](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben-C)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-gas-is-overfilled/110835 "2018-01-03T04:55:53Z")
I got a 2016 mini cooper s. 2 days ago i overfilled the gas tank because the gas pump was malfunction. I noticed the gas pumping was exceptionally slow. I waited and waited inside the car. Then i heard water streaming s… --- ## [New alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-alternator/110819)
**Author:** [@CarProblems2017](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarProblems2017)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-alternator/110819 "2018-01-03T04:27:23Z")
Replaced my alternator. Everything turns on and works. Took it for a test drive and it was kind of like vibrating. 3 hrs later I was warming up the car due to it being winter when I noticed white smoke and a smell. I wai… --- ## [Oil pressure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure/110800)
**Author:** [@GRoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GRoy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure/110800 "2018-01-03T04:18:33Z")
I have a 6.2 liter V8 in my 2007 yukon. What sort of oil pressure should I expect on the dash guage? Thanks and Happy New Year… --- ## [07 civic won't start after new battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-civic-wont-start-after-new-battery/110854)
**Author:** [@Pshante09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pshante09)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 4:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-civic-wont-start-after-new-battery/110854 "2018-01-03T04:13:37Z")
My car tested for a bad battery Fri after it wouldn’t start, there was nothing said about the alternator or starter. Replaced it with a new one and it won’t start again. It’s also 2° where I live --- ## ['98 Civic DX throwing p0336 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-civic-dx-throwing-p0336-code/110868)
**Author:** [@YoutubeMechanic16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoutubeMechanic16)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-civic-dx-throwing-p0336-code/110868 "2018-01-03T04:05:29Z")
Hello, first time poster and probably won’t be the last time I’m searching for car help on here… So I’ve got a '98 Civic DX and I typically do a lot of my own maintenance on the car because it’s a fairly easy engine to … --- ## [Car stereo parasitic battery draw](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stereo-parasitic-battery-draw/88977)
**Author:** [@atomicbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/atomicbird)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stereo-parasitic-battery-draw/88977 "2018-01-03T01:41:15Z")
I had a problem with my '99 Miata needing frequent jump starts even though the battery is only about 18 months old. My mechanic did a parasitic load test and found that my aftermarket stereo was responsible. He pulled th… --- ## [2005 Mercury Mariner (aka Ford Escape) idle vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercury-mariner-aka-ford-escape-idle-vibration/82165)
**Author:** [@traktor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/traktor)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2018, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercury-mariner-aka-ford-escape-idle-vibration/82165 "2018-01-02T01:45:36Z")
I'm the original owner of a 2005 Mariner (3.0L V-6, 114K miles). We live in Central TX, so we are just starting to experience cooler weather (40's - 50's at night, 60's - 70's daytime). At this time of year and through t… --- ## [Car not starting.. New battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-not-starting-new-battery/110757)
**Author:** [@Stezzy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stezzy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2018, 7:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-not-starting-new-battery/110757 "2018-01-01T07:34:43Z")
Hey I got a 1999 Mercury Cougar V6 and the past week i had battery problems since it being cold but i parked in the garage the last couple of days and it worked fine until today i took my sister to the store and came bac… --- ## [Car cranks but won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-cranks-but-wont-start/110814)
**Author:** [@CtL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CtL)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2018, 5:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-cranks-but-wont-start/110814 "2018-01-01T05:59:05Z")
Hi people, I’m in the need of help, any suggesion will be useful. I have a 1996 Toyota camry 2.2l dohc efi, just this past few day my car just died, was going to the store and parked, couple min later the car shook a li… --- ## [New starter whining during crank up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-starter-whining-during-crank-up/110793)
**Author:** [@Jessicaab101131](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jessicaab101131)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2018, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-starter-whining-during-crank-up/110793 "2018-01-01T03:05:27Z")
We just bought a new starter and there is a high pitch whine when you let go of the key. It cranks and sounds fine. I know it has something to do with the distance between the bolts but not exactly sure how to go about a… --- ## [Marvelous Mystery Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/marvelous-mystery-oil/30263)
**Author:** [@Bootedkj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bootedkj)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2018, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/marvelous-mystery-oil/30263 "2018-01-01T02:17:43Z")
Has anyone heard of this product? I recently have and bought a bottle of it to try in my gas tank. It supposed to be a great product. It was first made in 1923 according to their web site. Thanks! --- ## [Considering a used Mini Van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-a-used-mini-van/107611)
**Author:** [@h.neverus1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/h.neverus1)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2018, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-a-used-mini-van/107611 "2018-01-01T00:15:19Z")
I am seriously considering a used mini van to use like a work van for occasional handy man jobs. I don’t want a pick up or a conventional work van. I like the mini van as i can take the rear seats out and put them back… --- ## [2006 Malibu over heating and leaking on passenger floor board](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-malibu-over-heating-and-leaking-on-passenger-floor-board/110796)
**Author:** [@KennyW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KennyW)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2017, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-malibu-over-heating-and-leaking-on-passenger-floor-board/110796 "2017-12-31T22:46:43Z")
My car has been leaking water like crazy into the passenger floor board and over heating. I need to fill the container every time I need to drive anywhere and by the time I get there, the car is starting to over heat… I … --- ## [Car turns on and idles roughly, press gas let go then stalls? (2004 Honda Civic GX)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-turns-on-and-idles-roughly-press-gas-let-go-then-stalls-2004-honda-civic-gx/110802)
**Author:** [@SaulM10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SaulM10)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2017, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-turns-on-and-idles-roughly-press-gas-let-go-then-stalls-2004-honda-civic-gx/110802 "2017-12-31T19:37:50Z")
I was driving back home the other day and everything seemed fine. Out of nowhere on a stop my car began to shake then it just turned off and wouldn’t turn back on. I was able to make it crank when I turned the key but no… --- ## [Heater not very hot and small antifreeze leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-not-very-hot-and-small-antifreeze-leak/110761)
**Author:** [@Ashley828](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ashley828)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2017, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-not-very-hot-and-small-antifreeze-leak/110761 "2017-12-31T18:35:50Z")
I have a 99 Toyota Camry. My heater is not as hot as it normally has been and I have s small antifreeze leak as well.could it be Abad heater core? What are signs of a bad heater core? --- ## [2014 Infiniti QX60 Engine Replacement Options](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-infiniti-qx60-engine-replacement-options/110736)
**Author:** [@philkel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/philkel)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2017, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-infiniti-qx60-engine-replacement-options/110736 "2017-12-31T01:00:20Z")
We have a 2014 with 90,000 miles. Took it to the dealership for blowing white thick smoke out of the tailpipe. Dealer is telling us that the entire engine needs to be replaced because of sludge build-up. They are saying … --- ## [2006 Nissan Sentra won't start after sitting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-sentra-wont-start-after-sitting/110754)
**Author:** [@loisrn1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/loisrn1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2017, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-sentra-wont-start-after-sitting/110754 "2017-12-31T00:38:08Z")
2006 Nissan Sentra that went unused for about 3 months. prior to that the car worked perfectly. Now the car will not turn over. Interior lights work. When the key is turned it makes a single "thump’ sound and then nothin… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=930) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=932)