upkeep/ ing
Does " upkeep " collocate with cars and most means of transport?

And could we normally usr the ppattern :" there is a lot of "plus an action verb in the - ing form ?
For ex.there is a lot of upkeeping on bikes
There is a lot of going into on this problem
Thank you

Question

upkeep/ ing
Does " upkeep " collocate with cars and most means of transport?

And could we normally usr the ppattern :" there is a lot of "plus an action verb in the - ing form ?
For ex.there is a lot of upkeeping on bikes
There is a lot of going into on this problem
Thank you

Answer

Upkeep is a noun, so we don't add -ing to it.

Answer

I always interpret "upkeep" as another way of expressing "maintenance".
example...  My house is old, so there is a bit of upkeep to do for it.
Substitute "bike" for "house" and you get the same meaning...
My bike is old, so there is a bit of upkeep to do for it.

As far as your second sentence, sounds like you are trying to use "going on"?
There is a lot "going on" with this problem.
In this case, it expresses a lot of "activity" occurring.

Secondary thought...  it can be used to express a casual greeting, too.   
"Hey, what's going on"?
(Which is a more informal way to say "What's happening?")