# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1037 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1038 --- ## [2013 Equinox Oil Filter Debris](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-equinox-oil-filter-debris/94056)
**Author:** [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2016, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-equinox-oil-filter-debris/94056 "2016-07-28T00:36:27Z")
I though it would be best to start a new thread. 2013 Equinox 2.4 DI 4 cyl. Piston, rings, and timing chain(s) replaced at 42774 miles due to high oil consumption by the dealer in March 2016. I changed the oil and fil… --- ## [Spring compressor tool with brace construction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spring-compressor-tool-with-brace-construction/94035)
**Author:** [@JuniorMint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JuniorMint)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2016, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spring-compressor-tool-with-brace-construction/94035 "2016-07-28T00:20:16Z")
I’ve seen lots of spring compressors. Two-pieces, basically a threaded rod with mating block-hooks on them. Then there’s the Branick (ETCG reviews this…). I understand there’s a large step in cost between them. but then… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2.4 Oil Consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-2-4-oil-consumption/89727)
**Author:** [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2016, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-2-4-oil-consumption/89727 "2016-07-27T22:55:18Z")
In the last 1000 to 1500 miles the Equinox has used possibly up to 1/2 quart of oil. Current mileage is 29500 miles and the next oil change is due at 30k miles. Evidently this is not an uncommon occurrence with the Dir… --- ## [0-20 vs 5-20](https://community.cartalk.com/t/0-20-vs-5-20/90411)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2016, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/0-20-vs-5-20/90411 "2016-07-27T16:38:44Z")
My car uses 0-20 which is syn oil. Manual says u can use 5-20 but should than try and use 0-20 at next oil change. So, it's ok to drive 3-4k miles with 5-20? Is it also ok to use Dino 5-20 also? Of course all oil has the… --- ## [2010 Jeep Gr.Cherokee Staring issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jeep-gr-cherokee-staring-issues/94050)
**Author:** [@Taewas1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Taewas1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2016, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jeep-gr-cherokee-staring-issues/94050 "2016-07-27T12:55:07Z")
Ive been having intermittent starting issues with my Jeep. When I insert my key, the lights on the dash turn on, the radio turns on but the engine will not start- there is a clicking noise coming from the glove box are… --- ## [Antiseize on wheel nuts/studs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antiseize-on-wheel-nuts-studs/87520)
**Author:** [@JuniorMint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JuniorMint)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2016, 7:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antiseize-on-wheel-nuts-studs/87520 "2016-07-27T07:42:37Z")
here I am, drowning in 2 inches of water again - antiseize on wheel nuts/studs - bad idea? To keep my aluminum wheel nuts in good condition, I put aluminum antiseize on them. Now I think it is a bad idea because they c… --- ## [GDI and short trips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gdi-and-short-trips/94061)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2016, 5:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gdi-and-short-trips/94061 "2016-07-27T05:38:45Z")
Hey guys! So, just took a job that is literally 5 minutes from my house (driving wise). I will probably bike it on nice warm days, however, in winter in going to be doing a lot of short trips. I have a 2015 Kia Sportag… --- ## [Raising vehicle at pinch weld](https://community.cartalk.com/t/raising-vehicle-at-pinch-weld/87849)
**Author:** [@JuniorMint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JuniorMint)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2016, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/raising-vehicle-at-pinch-weld/87849 "2016-07-27T01:31:27Z")
Maybe '09 Hyundai Elantra I need to raise car at pinch weld. Read/seen a lot about this, never done it. Haynes/Hyundai manuals say to look for the tabs/indents on the rocker. Having matched the scissor jack to various … --- ## [Restoring brake calipers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/restoring-brake-calipers/81374)
**Author:** [@JuniorMint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JuniorMint)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2016, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/restoring-brake-calipers/81374 "2016-07-27T01:06:56Z")
what measurements or tools are required when judging the quality of the surfaces of brake caliper pistons and bores? what about bench-testing? I know I can buy new if in doubt, please do not answer as such. I asked a… --- ## [Tune up gone really bad!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tune-up-gone-really-bad/94059)
**Author:** [@Diesel254](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diesel254)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2016, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tune-up-gone-really-bad/94059 "2016-07-26T23:18:42Z")
I have a 2002 Nissan Frontier that a had a buddy perform a tune up. Now my buddy has disappeared and my truck miss fires on start up and occasionally looses power when you drive it. I also noticed that It consumes more g… --- ## [2003 Acura RSX-S brake light shenanigans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-acura-rsx-s-brake-light-shenanigans/94063)
**Author:** [@BRoarke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BRoarke)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2016, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-acura-rsx-s-brake-light-shenanigans/94063 "2016-07-26T21:01:18Z")
Hi all, I recently came to notice that 3 of my 4 brake lights were permanently stuck on with the inner passenger's side light working normally. I removed the panel under the driver seat and found that a piece attached… --- ## [Audi A4 2006 - Check Engine Light on, carbon build up? Coolant Fans?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a4-2006-check-engine-light-on-carbon-build-up-coolant-fans/94043)
**Author:** [@alicar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alicar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2016, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a4-2006-check-engine-light-on-carbon-build-up-coolant-fans/94043 "2016-07-26T20:46:25Z")
I have an Audi A4 2006 (130,000 miles): My check engine light came on when starting the car the first time in about a week. Previously, I had noticed it was starting up a little rougher than normal but it seemed to drive… --- ## [Hunting for a gear at 30mph E4OD 1990 F150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hunting-for-a-gear-at-30mph-e4od-1990-f150/93994)
**Author:** [@manderson99217](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manderson99217)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2016, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hunting-for-a-gear-at-30mph-e4od-1990-f150/93994 "2016-07-26T18:39:46Z")
My 1990 Ford F-150 has developed a shift problem. It is a 4x4 Lariat model, 168,000 miles on the original 351 Windsor engine. It has EFI, and an E4OD transmission. I had the transmission rebuilt by a known transmissio… --- ## [Bench bleed trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bench-bleed-trouble/88145)
**Author:** [@JuniorMint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JuniorMint)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2016, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bench-bleed-trouble/88145 "2016-07-26T04:52:46Z")
Finally got around to bleeding the brake master cylinder, but found my old thread about bench bleeding was closed, so: Ran into trouble bleeding the brake cylinder. I only have one fitting for the port, need two more. … --- ## [Brake fitting won't start threading into cylinder port](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fitting-wont-start-threading-into-cylinder-port/89408)
**Author:** [@JuniorMint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JuniorMint)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2016, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fitting-wont-start-threading-into-cylinder-port/89408 "2016-07-26T02:08:27Z")
I flared/shaped a cunifer brake line to replace an old original brake line, and I cannot get the threads on the fitting to start grabbing into the brake master cylinder port threads. the simplest reason I think explains … --- ## [Engine light on Audi A3 2007](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-light-on-audi-a3-2007/74679)
**Author:** [@Pitt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pitt)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2016, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-light-on-audi-a3-2007/74679 "2016-07-26T01:33:19Z")
Can cheaper grade fuel (medium) make my Audi A3 engine light come on and stay on? Dealer wants to charge $600 to clean out amd if that doesn't work $700 or more to completely take a part" /\> --- ## [AC clicking, not cooling, (started to grind under hood)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-clicking-not-cooling-started-to-grind-under-hood/93892)
**Author:** [@jmgarcia716](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmgarcia716)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2016, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-clicking-not-cooling-started-to-grind-under-hood/93892 "2016-07-26T01:03:22Z")
We have a 2003 Nissan frontier pickup (automatic). The AC recently stopped cooling, but the fan works. It was cooling perfectly great when all of a sudden, it stopped. If we turn the AC on, the compressor (I'm guessin… --- ## [Shifting issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-issue/94033)
**Author:** [@scj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scj)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2016, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-issue/94033 "2016-07-25T23:54:20Z")
1999 Ford Explorer. 225,000 miles. After backing out when you go to put it into drive it won't take. So you need to put it into second and then put it into drive and you can go.The transmission seems fine when driving. A… --- ## [Tire Balancing With A Ball](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-balancing-with-a-ball/93911)
**Author:** [@Sloepoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sloepoke)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2016, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-balancing-with-a-ball/93911 "2016-07-25T23:32:43Z")
As I've stated before I'm retired & enjoy fiddling around with things . That being said , add a round bullseye bubble level to this setup & tell me why you don't think a good static balance could be achieved this way . … --- ## [Vibrating between 43 and 54 MPH](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrating-between-43-and-54-mph/93841)
**Author:** [@BOOAU](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BOOAU)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2016, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrating-between-43-and-54-mph/93841 "2016-07-25T18:23:21Z")
Hi all, I have a 2007 F150 STX 2 wheel drive that vibrates between 43 and 54 MPH only. Very consistent and it doesn't happen every time, but I'd say above 90 percent of the time. Now I'm getting the run around with mecha… --- ## [Difference between Canada and the US on brake fluid changes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difference-between-canada-and-the-us-on-brake-fluid-changes/94018)
**Author:** [@Toller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toller)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2016, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difference-between-canada-and-the-us-on-brake-fluid-changes/94018 "2016-07-25T13:19:13Z")
I have a Mazda CX9 and a CX3. Neither needs to ever have the brake fluid changed in the US. In Canada and Mexico they have to have it changed every 30,000 miles. The same on the rear transfer case fluid. AFAIK the pa… --- ## [Voltswagen jetta is possess](https://community.cartalk.com/t/voltswagen-jetta-is-possess/93964)
**Author:** [@dsingleton9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dsingleton9)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2016, 11:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/voltswagen-jetta-is-possess/93964 "2016-07-25T11:54:43Z")
Does anyone know why my 2002 volkswagen jetta stationwagon is jerking, resetting the clock, flashing all the indicators on the dash, and Its stalling. When it start it to drive the transmission won't shift until it runs … --- ## [Should my car run with a dead battery if I get a jump?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-my-car-run-with-a-dead-battery-if-i-get-a-jump/94001)
**Author:** [@LKay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LKay)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2016, 10:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-my-car-run-with-a-dead-battery-if-i-get-a-jump/94001 "2016-07-25T10:35:17Z")
My battery died. Got a jump, but my car wouldn't stay running for more than a few seconds. I thought once you got a jump, and the car was started, you were OK (as long as you didn't turn off the engine). Does this mea… --- ## [Can't go over 45 mph?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-go-over-45-mph/93991)
**Author:** [@MrNMrsSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MrNMrsSmith)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2016, 12:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-go-over-45-mph/93991 "2016-07-25T00:13:21Z")
Been doing a lot of repair's on our 1994 Chevy blazer. It's a 4.3 v6. We finally got her running and now it seems like it can't take high speeds for very long without over heating and eventually smoking some. Had to bypa… --- ## [Weird ticking noise and idle speed changes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-ticking-noise-and-idle-speed-changes/94012)
**Author:** [@thebigmakowski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thebigmakowski)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2016, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-ticking-noise-and-idle-speed-changes/94012 "2016-07-24T23:06:07Z")
my 1993 5.0 liter bronco is making a strange ticking noise. when it's idling, and it ticks, the idle drops. then it will tick again and the idle will raise up. usually between the 600 to 1000 rpm range. it just started d… --- ## [Car Repair Costs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-repair-costs/74841)
**Author:** [@Docnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Docnick)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2016, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-repair-costs/74841 "2016-07-24T14:15:02Z")
We've seen a lot of expensive repairs on this forum. I'd like to ask anyone here what their two most expensive repairs ever were. Mine were a MAACO paint job on a Caprice for $1400 and rebuilding the front end on my 1977… --- ## ['97 Jeep Cherokee XJ Stalling problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-jeep-cherokee-xj-stalling-problems/93988)
**Author:** [@Marshgray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marshgray)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2016, 5:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-jeep-cherokee-xj-stalling-problems/93988 "2016-07-24T05:22:47Z")
Hello, I am a new driver. I just got my license today. However, despite my short time spent on the road, of the time I have spent with a permit driving this Jeep Cherokee XJ '97 for (about half a year), I have run into m… --- ## [Double chirp on acceration from 0-25 while entering a turn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/double-chirp-on-acceration-from-0-25-while-entering-a-turn/93937)
**Author:** [@codytheflash](https://community.cartalk.com/u/codytheflash)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2016, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/double-chirp-on-acceration-from-0-25-while-entering-a-turn/93937 "2016-07-24T03:40:28Z")
Hi, I have '99 volvo v70 xc (low output turbo) with 130,000 miles on it. Whenever i go into a turn below 25 or so mph i hear a "chirp chirp" only twice and only with the windows rolled down. the chirps occur quickly. I a… --- ## [Ignition starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-starting/93999)
**Author:** [@Neal1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Neal1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2016, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-starting/93999 "2016-07-24T00:35:10Z")
I recently bought a 1957 Mercury Turnpike cruiser with push button transmission. The engine runs great, but in order to start the engine, I need to turn the key to the on position and jump the solenoid. It will not start… --- ## [Radio, Power Steering, Engine cut out while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-power-steering-engine-cut-out-while-driving/93952)
**Author:** [@Aodhan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aodhan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2016, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-power-steering-engine-cut-out-while-driving/93952 "2016-07-23T20:26:25Z")
A new issue has cropped up with my 2001 H6 Subaru Outback (which I believe is technically a Legacy). We've put so much work into this thing to keep it running and this might be the last nail in the coffin. However, I'm h… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1036) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1038)