# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1022 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1023 --- ## [Mazda3 Trouble starting after filling up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda3-trouble-starting-after-filling-up/84664)
**Author:** [@Nima](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nima)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2016, 8:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda3-trouble-starting-after-filling-up/84664 "2016-10-13T08:42:21Z")
This would be in recall one of the previous discussions which is closed right now. I have a 07 Mazda3 with 120k miles. I had a staring problem first time in gas station like 2 weeks ago and since then only anytime th… --- ## [E85 instead of regular gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e85-instead-of-regular-gas/96049)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2016, 6:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e85-instead-of-regular-gas/96049 "2016-10-13T06:34:15Z")
So a lady at work filled up her car with E85, For a 2016 non flex fuel jeep of some sort. Our old school mechanic and I talk a lot. His first question was are the gas pump nozzles different size? I said I would not think… --- ## [Honda Civic Hybrid electronic power steering failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-hybrid-electronic-power-steering-failure/87034)
**Author:** [@Creatureman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Creatureman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2016, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-hybrid-electronic-power-steering-failure/87034 "2016-10-13T02:13:24Z")
My wife was driving our 2003 Honda Civic hybrid (125,000 miles) and the electronic power steering went out. She managed to get it parked, called me, and when I arrived everything seemed to work fine. (She said the yellow… --- ## ['03 Honda Civic Hybrid: total power out but then jumps and runs fine immediately](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-honda-civic-hybrid-total-power-out-but-then-jumps-and-runs-fine-immediately/84849)
**Author:** [@Beegrl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beegrl)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2016, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-honda-civic-hybrid-total-power-out-but-then-jumps-and-runs-fine-immediately/84849 "2016-10-13T01:14:55Z")
I drive an 03 Civic Hybrid. Twice, a week apart, while driving about 50, the speedometer goes to zero, then the power steering goes out and I lose power and momentum. The dash indicator lights go on like a christmas tree… --- ## [Link for the best snow tire discussion ever](https://community.cartalk.com/t/link-for-the-best-snow-tire-discussion-ever/96016)
**Author:** [@JuniorMint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JuniorMint)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2016, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/link-for-the-best-snow-tire-discussion-ever/96016 "2016-10-12T22:52:27Z")
Don't want a snow tire discussion here - nor do I want a list of Google results. asking instead for the best discussion anyone can give a link for, to decide if snow tires are worth it. --- ## [Good jack kit to get?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-jack-kit-to-get/95919)
**Author:** [@matt357](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matt357)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2016, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-jack-kit-to-get/95919 "2016-10-12T14:38:31Z")
I am looking to get a 2 ton jack kit that includes a jack, jack stands and creeper. I was looking at one at autozone http://www.autozone.com/featured-items/jack-kits/1duralast-5-pcs-2-ton-jack-creeper-kit/838181\_0\_0/?che… --- ## [Tire sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-sensor/96061)
**Author:** [@ramikumi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramikumi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2016, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-sensor/96061 "2016-10-12T05:04:17Z")
My fith front tire went flat due to a nail when parking on the street. Had AAA change the wheel and replace with the spare. After replacement with spare dashboard shows light indicating front right tire is flat. But the … --- ## [Engine will crank but won't start unless you spray starter fluid in it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-will-crank-but-wont-start-unless-you-spray-starter-fluid-in-it/96065)
**Author:** [@Ramprobs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ramprobs)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2016, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-will-crank-but-wont-start-unless-you-spray-starter-fluid-in-it/96065 "2016-10-12T03:14:07Z")
Okay so I have a 2004 Dodge Ram Hemi, the truck was running fine all this weekend and was fine this morning. Went out at lunch and used the automatic starter button while walking to it and wouldn't start. It turn over an… --- ## [Help! AC Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-ac-failure/96063)
**Author:** [@Konrad1313](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Konrad1313)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2016, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-ac-failure/96063 "2016-10-12T02:45:07Z")
Hello Car Talk Community! I drive an 04 Acura MDX and I absolutely love it. Recently, my AC wouldn't kick on until a few minutes into driving and I thought that was strange but I elected not worry too much. I turned my c… --- ## [98 honda crv wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-honda-crv-wont-start/95983)
**Author:** [@Richard74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richard74)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2016, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-honda-crv-wont-start/95983 "2016-10-12T02:37:08Z")
I have replaced the fuel pump and filter and all 4 plugs are getting spark what else could it be --- ## [2007 Pacifica 4.0L replacing engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pacifica-4-0l-replacing-engine/96018)
**Author:** [@Jordan69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordan69)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2016, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pacifica-4-0l-replacing-engine/96018 "2016-10-12T00:38:49Z")
Greetings everyone, I just got a "new" 52K engine and I am planning on swapping it with my original dead engine. I have been searching for resources that would provide detail on all the necessary steps for the prop… --- ## [Good creeper to get?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-creeper-to-get/96026)
**Author:** [@matt357](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matt357)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2016, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-creeper-to-get/96026 "2016-10-11T21:53:16Z")
I have been looking at creepers, and most I have seen have bad reviews. Do they make good creepers or all they all junk? What is a good one to get? --- ## [Squeaky New Bushings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-new-bushings/95993)
**Author:** [@AlReset](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlReset)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2016, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-new-bushings/95993 "2016-10-11T14:17:30Z")
So I replaced the stabilizer bushing on my 2005 Dodge Caravan, as there was a bit of clunking and some wobble in the front end. I'm sure there's more to do (other suspension parts to replace), but the bushings were obvi… --- ## [Radio shuts off after 5 seconds in 2009 Hyundai Tucson](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-shuts-off-after-5-seconds-in-2009-hyundai-tucson/96053)
**Author:** [@MrHappyGoLucky12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MrHappyGoLucky12)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2016, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-shuts-off-after-5-seconds-in-2009-hyundai-tucson/96053 "2016-10-11T12:59:24Z")
What could be causing my radio to shut down after five seconds? If it was the fuse, it wouldn't come on at all. I suspect the amp/power supply. What else could it be? I think all of my radio stations have been reset … --- ## [Chevy express van TUNE-UP and low MPG](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-express-van-tune-up-and-low-mpg/96048)
**Author:** [@john300](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john300)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2016, 10:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-express-van-tune-up-and-low-mpg/96048 "2016-10-11T10:34:32Z")
Hi, I have 2008 chevy 2500 express van 4.8L with 110,000. I noticed that my fuel economy was down from 10.5mpg to 8.5mpg in matter of 2 weeks.(500 miles driven ) Every week 1mpg lower. No changes to driving habits,cor… --- ## [Transparent sheet underneath car rattling noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transparent-sheet-underneath-car-rattling-noise/96045)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2016, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transparent-sheet-underneath-car-rattling-noise/96045 "2016-10-10T23:56:57Z")
Thanks for being there. My 2013 Nissan Versa SV has some kinda almost-clear sheet of plastic (I think it is; I don't think it's glass) hanging parallel to the doors underneath the car. I can't tell you if it's part of… --- ## [Engine Gaining Oil (HELP)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-gaining-oil-help/95952)
**Author:** [@Dank1382](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dank1382)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2016, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-gaining-oil-help/95952 "2016-10-10T15:27:08Z")
Hello All, I really hope you all can help before 5th Oct 2016!!! My Mini Cooper SD 5DR 2015 has now gained Oil twice. I'm taking the Car back into Mini on the 5th of Oct 2016 to get it check again. Last time they s… --- ## [53 Olds dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/53-olds-dies/96029)
**Author:** [@53olds](https://community.cartalk.com/u/53olds)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2016, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/53-olds-dies/96029 "2016-10-10T14:40:05Z")
Hi, I've got a 53 Olds that I can get started with a little gas in the carburetor but when I press the pedal it does. If I just let it run it idles fine...only does when the pedal is pressed. Is this just a carburetor … --- ## [Subaru Keyless Entry No Longer Working and Battery Isn't Dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-keyless-entry-no-longer-working-and-battery-isnt-dead/88884)
**Author:** [@km782](https://community.cartalk.com/u/km782)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2016, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-keyless-entry-no-longer-working-and-battery-isnt-dead/88884 "2016-10-10T04:51:14Z")
All of the sudden the remote to my 2009 Subaru Outback stopped working. The car doesn't respond at all. I mentioned this when I had the car in for service and they tested my remote. They detected a signal that it was sen… --- ## [How to confirm if the engine oil is successfull or not for 2012 Chevy Malibu?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-confirm-if-the-engine-oil-is-successfull-or-not-for-2012-chevy-malibu/96025)
**Author:** [@Veren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Veren)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2016, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-confirm-if-the-engine-oil-is-successfull-or-not-for-2012-chevy-malibu/96025 "2016-10-10T00:15:21Z")
I have 2012 Chevy Mailbu and today at 82000 miles I have drained the oil, changed the oil filter and bill with new synthetic oil. reset the oil life on the meter. But how to confirm if the oil has changed properly? any i… --- ## [Radiator fluid good for 80,000 miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-fluid-good-for-80-000-miles/96021)
**Author:** [@matt357](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matt357)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2016, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-fluid-good-for-80-000-miles/96021 "2016-10-09T23:28:19Z")
I have a 2011 honda accord that has never had it radiator fluid changed. I asked the service tech about it last time I was there and he told me it was good until 80,000 miles but that seems a little hard to believe. My c… --- ## [Overheating car and leaking engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-car-and-leaking-engine/96023)
**Author:** [@Carnewb1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carnewb1)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2016, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-car-and-leaking-engine/96023 "2016-10-09T23:10:14Z")
My 1994 chevy cavalier is overheating mainly on hot days and when I work the engine hard. My coolant level hasn’t dropped in a long time and the coolant cap is usually dry. I replaced the thermostat and checked the radia… --- ## [1997 Buick Transmission possible slipping?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-buick-transmission-possible-slipping/96009)
**Author:** [@bag445](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bag445)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2016, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-buick-transmission-possible-slipping/96009 "2016-10-09T22:31:50Z")
Hello everyone I have a confusing question that I hope it can be answered, My 1997 Buick Lesabre transmission slips at random when I shift into overdrive. I have my mechanics look at the transmission and have them drive … --- ## [Dash lights and running lights not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-lights-and-running-lights-not-working/96027)
**Author:** [@rdonovan1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rdonovan1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2016, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-lights-and-running-lights-not-working/96027 "2016-10-09T15:17:35Z")
I have a 2000 Kia Sportage and the dash lights and running/parking lights are not working. The 10 Amp fuse for the tail/running lights keeps blowing. Does anyone have any idea as to what could be causing these problems o… --- ## [Engine Bed Plate Sealant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-bed-plate-sealant/96008)
**Author:** [@Sloepoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sloepoke)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2016, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-bed-plate-sealant/96008 "2016-10-08T04:54:48Z")
The Mopar engine I'm working on specifies Mopar bed plate sealant between the bed plate & the block . I'm having trouble finding it anywhere . A couple sites advertise it but what they're really selling is gasket maker w… --- ## [98 ford ranger, intermitent problem starting/stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-ford-ranger-intermitent-problem-starting-stalling/96004)
**Author:** [@arklan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arklan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2016, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-ford-ranger-intermitent-problem-starting-stalling/96004 "2016-10-07T22:28:03Z")
hi guys. new here, need some help figuring out what's wrong with my 98 ranger. automatic trans, rebuilt last year. over the summer i've replaced the battery and the alternator. oh, the radiator too, though why that would… --- ## [Remove axle nut to replace wheel studs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remove-axle-nut-to-replace-wheel-studs/95836)
**Author:** [@DSGDSG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DSGDSG)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2016, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remove-axle-nut-to-replace-wheel-studs/95836 "2016-10-07T21:54:39Z")
Hi folks, I hope you can help because this car is driving me insane. After having the tires rotated at the local ford dealership they didn’t tighten the lug nuts on a rear wheel which naturally snapped while my wife was … --- ## [Re-attaching interior windshield pillar cover?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-attaching-interior-windshield-pillar-cover/95950)
**Author:** [@markg2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markg2)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2016, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-attaching-interior-windshield-pillar-cover/95950 "2016-10-07T04:22:57Z")
The ‘snap’ assembly is worn and this cover will not stay put. I’m ready to glue it in place. In case someone at some time needs to remove this cover can someone suggest a glue that will hold yet not as strong as Gorill… --- ## [Possible drop of water in brake fluid, problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-drop-of-water-in-brake-fluid-problem/95997)
**Author:** [@matt357](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matt357)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2016, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-drop-of-water-in-brake-fluid-problem/95997 "2016-10-07T02:32:49Z")
I changed my brake fluid today, and I couldn't find a glass jar so I grabbed a empty milk jug, rinsed it out and used that to put the old brake fluid in with the turkey baster. Afterwords I had realized that there is a … --- ## [No end of troubles from my 2008 Nissan Sentra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-end-of-troubles-from-my-2008-nissan-sentra/95137)
**Author:** [@eastsideautoshop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eastsideautoshop)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2016, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-end-of-troubles-from-my-2008-nissan-sentra/95137 "2016-10-07T02:12:20Z")
I am hoping to get some new opinions on this. I bought the car in January with 85,860 miles on it. After a few days, I noticed that the RPMs would jump up and fluctuate a bit the first time I would start it in the morn… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1021) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1023)