# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=966 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 967 --- ## [Fishy car dealer, says this is something none of the mechanics have heard of](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fishy-car-dealer-says-this-is-something-none-of-the-mechanics-have-heard-of/105000)
**Author:** [@Jenni101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jenni101)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2017, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fishy-car-dealer-says-this-is-something-none-of-the-mechanics-have-heard-of/105000 "2017-06-27T23:55:32Z")
So i bought a used car 2013 kia rio! With about 100,000 km. Sorry this might be a bit long. The dealer offered a 1 month guarantee on the car after purchase. So ive had the car for a couple weeks and the first thin… --- ## [Mazda Car Cranks But Doesn't Start Unless Pressing Gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-car-cranks-but-doesnt-start-unless-pressing-gas/105377)
**Author:** [@MazdaNotStarting](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MazdaNotStarting)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2017, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-car-cranks-but-doesnt-start-unless-pressing-gas/105377 "2017-06-27T21:31:43Z")
Hi All, Been having issues with my used 2008 Mazda 3 hatchback starting for the past 3 weeks. The car cranks but it won't start unless I press the gas pedal. In fact, if I don't press the gas pedal than the dashboard w… --- ## [5.7L Hemi V8 oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/5-7l-hemi-v8-oil-consumption/105391)
**Author:** [@ledhed75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ledhed75)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2017, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/5-7l-hemi-v8-oil-consumption/105391 "2017-06-27T21:30:17Z")
I have a 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T automatic, with the 5.7L V8. It has approx. 106K miles, no apparent issues. I check the oil in it and the wife's car every Saturday morning. I've been keeping an eye on the Challenge… --- ## [Break Lights not working but rest all lights work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/break-lights-not-working-but-rest-all-lights-work/105381)
**Author:** [@vikas\_ult](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vikas_ult)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2017, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/break-lights-not-working-but-rest-all-lights-work/105381 "2017-06-27T17:42:24Z")
Hi, I have corolla 2011. I am facing issues with break lights not working. The Third break light is working fine, the emergency flasher is working fine, the reverse light is working fine, tail light is working fine, the … --- ## [How much longer could this car last?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-longer-could-this-car-last/104646)
**Author:** [@vibbers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vibbers)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2017, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-longer-could-this-car-last/104646 "2017-06-27T15:10:55Z")
I have a 1996 Honda Civic EX that I am pretty attached to (had it since '96). It needs a bunch of work, more than it is technically worth, but I'm willing to spend considerably more than the value of the car because of h… --- ## [1993 C1500 1/2 Ton Chevy Idle Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-c1500-1-2-ton-chevy-idle-problem/105283)
**Author:** [@barteileen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/barteileen)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2017, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-c1500-1-2-ton-chevy-idle-problem/105283 "2017-06-27T12:42:54Z")
When I first start my truck it idles really rough, I have to give it gas to prevent it from stalling. Then, the longer I drive my truck the RPMs gradually begin to drop which leads my truck to stall constantly if I don't… --- ## [Audi A4 oil pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a4-oil-pressure/105354)
**Author:** [@jdrick55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdrick55)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2017, 11:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a4-oil-pressure/105354 "2017-06-27T11:32:02Z")
I have a 2007 Audi A4 2.0t when I purchased it, it couldn't accelerate properly. I would floor it and it wouldn't go past 40 but if i drove on the hightway, eventually it would speed up. My mechanic friend said get it … --- ## [2004 Prius Won't Start - Bad Hybrid Battery Pack?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-prius-wont-start-bad-hybrid-battery-pack/105321)
**Author:** [@4restg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/4restg)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2017, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-prius-wont-start-bad-hybrid-battery-pack/105321 "2017-06-27T03:44:56Z")
Hello. I'm new to the forum and looking for some advice about my 2004 Prius. As of today, the car won't start. I put in the "key" and press the power button, but nothing happens. Also, no dash lights come on, the powe… --- ## [Sounds like Rod Knock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sounds-like-rod-knock/105360)
**Author:** [@Frieset90](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frieset90)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2017, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sounds-like-rod-knock/105360 "2017-06-27T03:04:03Z")
Really hoping it isn't, for multiple reasons, what else could it be? Knocking noise only happens for a second after start up then fades out as car idles. Comes back after reaching towards 3 RPM. Noise just started yeste… --- ## [2006 gmc sierra gas gauge problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-sierra-gas-gauge-problem/105357)
**Author:** [@Canguiano26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Canguiano26)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2017, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-sierra-gas-gauge-problem/105357 "2017-06-27T01:35:21Z")
I have a 2006 Gmc sierra 1500 WT, and for some odd reason the gas gauge is a little off. Now the gas gauge works and reads fine, but as soon as the needle makes it way to the 1/4th line, it completely stops and i cant te… --- ## [Car BAD-ery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-bad-ery/105313)
**Author:** [@annathepalindrome](https://community.cartalk.com/u/annathepalindrome)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2017, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-bad-ery/105313 "2017-06-27T01:32:35Z")
My husband left the car lights on and it killed my 2 month old car battery. Didn't jump the car but took it to Autozone and had them trickle charge it overnight. When I picked it up they said the battery wouldn't hold a … --- ## [Oil burn smell - significance?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-burn-smell-significance/105224)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2017, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-burn-smell-significance/105224 "2017-06-27T00:59:05Z")
What is the significance of oil burn smell? What should I do about it? Since 100k I used high mileage as I notice some oil seepage - it stopped - I also drifted from using high mileage - now at 170k (87 Integra), notic… --- ## [2009 Chevy Traverse Wheel Hub Assembly/wheel Bearing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevy-traverse-wheel-hub-assembly-wheel-bearing/104926)
**Author:** [@Runbus36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Runbus36)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2017, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevy-traverse-wheel-hub-assembly-wheel-bearing/104926 "2017-06-26T23:37:03Z")
Over the last couple of months my Chevery Traverse makes a loud humming noise while driving. It only happens at certain speeds. It will happen between 40-45 mph and again when traveling at 60-65 mph. Thoughts? --- ## [Electronic Trunk Opening Buttons No Longer Working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronic-trunk-opening-buttons-no-longer-working/93598)
**Author:** [@faron53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/faron53)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2017, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronic-trunk-opening-buttons-no-longer-working/93598 "2017-06-26T20:20:49Z")
Okay,folks ! I'm comin' at ya with another "nickle & dime" issue here ! Recently,my 2003 Saturn Ion's electronic trunk opening buttons have stopped working ! As,I've said ,in at least one of my other posts,I've been wond… --- ## [Replacing the refrigerant control valve on a V5 ac compressor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-the-refrigerant-control-valve-on-a-v5-ac-compressor/105346)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2017, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-the-refrigerant-control-valve-on-a-v5-ac-compressor/105346 "2017-06-26T19:15:12Z")
So after dealing with this and doing an awful lot of research over the past month, I have decided that I probably have a problem with the control valve on the variable compressor that is the source of my summer misery. I… --- ## [98 dodge neon, crank/no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-dodge-neon-crank-no-start/105319)
**Author:** [@jonesylj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonesylj)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2017, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-dodge-neon-crank-no-start/105319 "2017-06-26T01:43:04Z")
Hi, hope someone can help.Have a 98 neon, was running fine, till pulled battery to use in another neon. Just to give you more "fear" I'm a "shoe maker" son of a mechanic. Haven't tried to till now and now I HAVE too. Al… --- ## [O2 Sensor replacement gone bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-replacement-gone-bad/105277)
**Author:** [@bennett.straker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bennett.straker)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2017, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-replacement-gone-bad/105277 "2017-06-25T22:35:31Z")
So my O2 sensor went bad on my car. I took it to the dealership thinking it was covered under my emissions warranty, but they said it wasn't. The cost was around $400. I said I was going to challenge the warranty coverag… --- ## [Back tire thumps when hitting brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/back-tire-thumps-when-hitting-brakes/105281)
**Author:** [@tracyyost1964](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tracyyost1964)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2017, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/back-tire-thumps-when-hitting-brakes/105281 "2017-06-25T21:27:43Z")
Honda Civic 2000, 200,000 miles good shape.This knocking as i brake has gone on before new tires and after new tires. Also have had brake job on back tires including new drums, I had a leaky cylinder. New fluid also. Whe… --- ## [Transaxle top cover blew up while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transaxle-top-cover-blew-up-while-driving/105292)
**Author:** [@cityboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cityboy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2017, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transaxle-top-cover-blew-up-while-driving/105292 "2017-06-25T17:38:59Z")
The top transaxle cover blew up while driving. I stopped driving it and towed it home. What caused the cover blew up? thanks. src="/uploads/default/original/2X/2/2aac037c7336d51a0977a959288fef13ce1695d7.jpg" width=“281”… --- ## [What happens if general maintenance is not done regularly?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-if-general-maintenance-is-not-done-regularly/105180)
**Author:** [@bavlimaschel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bavlimaschel)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2017, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-if-general-maintenance-is-not-done-regularly/105180 "2017-06-25T13:19:31Z")
I know very little about the mechanics of cars, but I need to find out if the neglect of general maintenance on my cars is causing them to have so many mechanical problems. I have: 2000 Dodge Durango 5.9 4x4 automati… --- ## [Tire noise on Honda Fit due to rear shocks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-noise-on-honda-fit-due-to-rear-shocks/105222)
**Author:** [@jules76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jules76)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2017, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-noise-on-honda-fit-due-to-rear-shocks/105222 "2017-06-25T13:16:20Z")
Hello, For a while there was a loud humming sound coming from the back of our Honda Fit. I recently needed to replace the front tires and moved the rear tires to the front and put the new ones in the back. The loud hummi… --- ## [Universal retainer push pin/clip kit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/universal-retainer-push-pin-clip-kit/105230)
**Author:** [@Noelm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noelm)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2017, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/universal-retainer-push-pin-clip-kit/105230 "2017-06-25T04:02:54Z")
Hello folks, I have 2006 Nissan Sentra, 1.8S and 2015 Subaru Forester Premium w/ EyeSight. Both the vehicles have a lot of retainer clips. I have already broken a couple of them. I found few universal retainer clip kit… --- ## [What The? A Trip To The U-Pull Yard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-the-a-trip-to-the-u-pull-yard/105256)
**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2017, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-the-a-trip-to-the-u-pull-yard/105256 "2017-06-25T03:07:32Z")
Had a customer bring their 97 Accord sedan in asking if I could replace the left front fender after losing the left front tire which damaged the fender. I go to the yard and find a left front fender off a 97 Accord stat… --- ## [Drop in mph - 2005 Toyota Matrix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drop-in-mph-2005-toyota-matrix/105246)
**Author:** [@Tiru\_Narayan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tiru_Narayan)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2017, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drop-in-mph-2005-toyota-matrix/105246 "2017-06-24T23:11:53Z")
I meticulously keep track of mph. Since November 2016, the mph has dropped from around 30-33 to 25-27. I had changed oil and oil-filter on 01-Nov-2016, and the usual checks that auto-maintenance shops do. I am sure, at t… --- ## [AutoZone vs Amazon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/autozone-vs-amazon/105163)
**Author:** [@peter.bennett.lawrence](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peter.bennett.lawrence)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2017, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/autozone-vs-amazon/105163 "2017-06-24T22:53:49Z")
Hey guys, I've had trouble getting my car to start and I'm trying to decide if I can save a little money by figuring out how to fix it myself and getting the parts from Amazon or if I'm better off just going to AutoZon… --- ## [Jimmying a locked car door after losing keys](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jimmying-a-locked-car-door-after-losing-keys/105113)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2017, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jimmying-a-locked-car-door-after-losing-keys/105113 "2017-06-24T22:04:41Z")
I've been doing some car lock repairs on my Corolla, and got to wondering while inspecting the workings inside the door, in a curious way, how I could unlock the door if I lost the keys. Then last weekend, I lost the k… --- ## [2006 F250 lost power steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-f250-lost-power-steering/105268)
**Author:** [@al78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/al78)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2017, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-f250-lost-power-steering/105268 "2017-06-24T20:30:13Z")
I have a 2006 F250 and recently I had the steering gearbox replaced. The old one had a big play so it was difficult to make corrections on the freeway while towing the trailer. A week after installing the remanufactured … --- ## [2003 toyota corolla no start, no crank, no clicking and all lights work ( Please help )](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-corolla-no-start-no-crank-no-clicking-and-all-lights-work-please-help/105267)
**Author:** [@alex\_hendershott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alex_hendershott)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2017, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-corolla-no-start-no-crank-no-clicking-and-all-lights-work-please-help/105267 "2017-06-24T16:17:39Z")
My 2003 Toyota Corolla LE Automatic Transmission is not starting or cranking and there is no clicking noise. I had this problem a few days ago and I found out it was because the gear shift bushing/belt broke off so I rep… --- ## [Toggle switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toggle-switch/105260)
**Author:** [@stevebolin805](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stevebolin805)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2017, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toggle-switch/105260 "2017-06-24T13:58:32Z")
Bought this car and it has a toggle switch that bypassed the ignition. What I need to know is if it is what's causing the check engine light? Please help I'm stuck with this car. --- ## [Please help I got into a small accident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-i-got-into-a-small-accident/105250)
**Author:** [@sacheti87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sacheti87)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2017, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-i-got-into-a-small-accident/105250 "2017-06-24T13:08:33Z")
Can you please tell me what type of accident this is, what needs to be repaired, and an estimated cost of repair. Thank you for your help. This is also a 2014 Toyota Corolla [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=965) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=967)