# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1038 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1039 --- ## [2007 Jeep Compass Stalling after filling gas tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-compass-stalling-after-filling-gas-tank/93969)
**Author:** [@blondtwin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blondtwin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2016, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-compass-stalling-after-filling-gas-tank/93969 "2016-07-23T16:29:28Z")
This has been an ongoing issue for months. I fill up the Compass's gas tank all the way and, at the next stop light or paused traffic, it will stall. My workaround is to fill the gas tank almost all the way full and it… --- ## [Engine squeels when accelerating only when first starting car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-squeels-when-accelerating-only-when-first-starting-car/93909)
**Author:** [@steve12345](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steve12345)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2016, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-squeels-when-accelerating-only-when-first-starting-car/93909 "2016-07-23T12:58:32Z")
Hi there, I have a 2008 Saturn Astra and there is a high pitched squeeling sound when i accelerate from a stop. It has been happening since last year but seems to have gotten worse. It only happens in the summer time. … --- ## [Mechanic says auto trans fluid change is too risky and will ruin the transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-says-auto-trans-fluid-change-is-too-risky-and-will-ruin-the-transmission/93932)
**Author:** [@Triathlor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triathlor)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2016, 7:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-says-auto-trans-fluid-change-is-too-risky-and-will-ruin-the-transmission/93932 "2016-07-23T07:26:37Z")
So my wife got this 2007 Mazda 6 S Sport Value Edition 3.0L for free from her cousin. He doesn’t remember when was the last time he dropped the car for maintenance. God I hate this guy so much… While looking through th… --- ## [How to clean interior blower fan?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-clean-interior-blower-fan/93953)
**Author:** [@AerioSX](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AerioSX)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2016, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-clean-interior-blower-fan/93953 "2016-07-23T04:34:50Z")
Hey everyone, I have a 2003 Mini Cooper, and I'm having issues with the cabin blower fan. When it is cold outside, the fan works, but when it is hot outside, the fan doesn't work. It turns out, if I reach into the cabi… --- ## [2008 Elantra stalls within seconds of starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-elantra-stalls-within-seconds-of-starting/93920)
**Author:** [@ghouse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ghouse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2016, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-elantra-stalls-within-seconds-of-starting/93920 "2016-07-23T03:08:20Z")
My daughter's 2008 Elantra starts fine and seems to be idling okay. But recently at seemingly random times the car will stall within a few yards after she starts driving from a cold start. She will start the car, start… --- ## [Released refrigerant from a bolt on the AC compressor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/released-refrigerant-from-a-bolt-on-the-ac-compressor/93710)
**Author:** [@hypophthalmus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hypophthalmus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2016, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/released-refrigerant-from-a-bolt-on-the-ac-compressor/93710 "2016-07-23T02:51:49Z")
I was trying to unmount the air conditioning compressor. Much to my alarm, refrigerant starting hissing out quickly... wrong bolt. Should I worry about this bolt sealing the refrigerant properly after loosening it? Ho… --- ## [Fuel Gauge Freaking Out. Need Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-gauge-freaking-out-need-help/93907)
**Author:** [@awlly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/awlly)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2016, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-gauge-freaking-out-need-help/93907 "2016-07-23T02:25:29Z")
Hello, I have a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The fuel gauge is not working properly and I'm not sure what could cause the problem. I'm not sure how to explain this clearly, but it seems like the whole gauge was tilted to the … --- ## [1992 Chevy 1500 Runs Hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-chevy-1500-runs-hot/93955)
**Author:** [@fkoski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fkoski)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2016, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-chevy-1500-runs-hot/93955 "2016-07-23T01:38:55Z")
I have a 1992 Chevy 1500 5.7L V8 with 167,000 miles that is running hot. When I drive the vehicle the temperature quickly rises to just about 250 degrees and hovers just under the "red" zone. It never fully overheats, … --- ## [Key scratch repair - next step](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-scratch-repair-next-step/93967)
**Author:** [@m4gnum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/m4gnum)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2016, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-scratch-repair-next-step/93967 "2016-07-23T00:08:00Z")
Hello. I bought a car with a “key” scratch across each side, as you can guess big scratch attracts other ones. I couldnt look anymore and decided to do something with this. I ordered a touchup which includes base coat a… --- ## [Truck Wheels and Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-wheels-and-tires/93930)
**Author:** [@jmeier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmeier)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2016, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-wheels-and-tires/93930 "2016-07-22T23:30:53Z")
I need new tires on my truck. The tire size on my truck is 265/60/R18. My boss just put new wheels and tires on his new 2016 Silverado. Can I just buy his tires and wheels and put them on my truck? The size of the tires … --- ## [Starting and idle problem with my '93 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-and-idle-problem-with-my-93-honda-accord/93985)
**Author:** [@Gorillamo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gorillamo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2016, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-and-idle-problem-with-my-93-honda-accord/93985 "2016-07-22T22:13:35Z")
Hello all, My '93 Honda Accord has developed a problem with starting and holding its idle. After the car has sat overnight or for several hours, it may be hard to start. (Sometimes it starts right away!) It can take se… --- ## [Lifted 2005 Chevy Colorado Drive Shaft Center Support](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lifted-2005-chevy-colorado-drive-shaft-center-support/93956)
**Author:** [@NyxieStix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NyxieStix)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2016, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lifted-2005-chevy-colorado-drive-shaft-center-support/93956 "2016-07-22T03:11:41Z")
I have a lifted 2005 Chevy Colorado. I recently had my drive shaft replaced and the center support mount for it keeps breaking off. I keep welding it back together but it just breaks somewhere else. The center support… --- ## [Brown sludge in cooling system, 1999 GM 3.4L engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brown-sludge-in-cooling-system-1999-gm-3-4l-engine/93621)
**Author:** [@hypophthalmus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hypophthalmus)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2016, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brown-sludge-in-cooling-system-1999-gm-3-4l-engine/93621 "2016-07-22T02:51:53Z")
While driving my recently purchased minivan (a 1999 Pontiac Montana) for about 40 miles, I noticed the temperature gauge was reading high when I wasn't moving very fast, though short of what appears to be the overheating… --- ## [Ford Ranger with a rust problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-with-a-rust-problem/93950)
**Author:** [@testaccount](https://community.cartalk.com/u/testaccount)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2016, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-with-a-rust-problem/93950 "2016-07-22T00:51:42Z")
How worried do I need to be about my dad's rusty Ford Ranger? It's about 10 years old (sorry, I have never owned a car, but I have heard rust can be bad and spreads). He briefly fooled me until I saw the wavy edges of… --- ## [Strut/spring replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strut-spring-replacement/93947)
**Author:** [@chil\_B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chil_B)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2016, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strut-spring-replacement/93947 "2016-07-21T20:06:39Z")
While replacing the strut/spring assembly on my son’s front wheel drive 94 Cadillac Deville I cannot get the brake caliber/wheel assembly to rotate back into proper position. what’s happening? --- ## [2009 Buick Enclave Service airbag Msg on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-buick-enclave-service-airbag-msg-on/93912)
**Author:** [@Jeanneb1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeanneb1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2016, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-buick-enclave-service-airbag-msg-on/93912 "2016-07-21T17:20:59Z")
For the last 3-4 months of this year (2016) a service airbag message started coming on along with the front passenger side airbag coming on. I attributed it to my purse being placed in the seat and the seatbelt not bein… --- ## [1995 Grand Caravan fails to upshift after acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-grand-caravan-fails-to-upshift-after-acceleration/93898)
**Author:** [@AKJim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AKJim)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2016, 5:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-grand-caravan-fails-to-upshift-after-acceleration/93898 "2016-07-21T05:36:06Z")
Hello all, Thanks in advance for your consideration. Vehicle has 2WD, 4 Spd transaxle, 78K miles, 3.8L, Transmission was power flushed and filter changed last week, minimal debris in pan. Mostly it runs well, this is … --- ## [2006 Toyota Sienna ATF Level Check](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-sienna-atf-level-check/93905)
**Author:** [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2016, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-sienna-atf-level-check/93905 "2016-07-21T00:56:55Z")
Quick question, do I check the ATF level with the van in drive or park after the engine is warmed up? The Owner's Manual makes no mention of the ATF dipstick or checking the fluid level. Ed B. --- ## [MKZ Lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mkz-lights/93788)
**Author:** [@jmeier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmeier)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2016, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mkz-lights/93788 "2016-07-20T23:13:28Z")
I have a 2016 mkx and when we shut it off, all of the lights stay on. We turned off the headlamp delay. Set it to zero. Any ideas? --- ## [Wandering or "toe-fighting" at freeway speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wandering-or-toe-fighting-at-freeway-speeds/93917)
**Author:** [@Humble\_Taurus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Humble_Taurus)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2016, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wandering-or-toe-fighting-at-freeway-speeds/93917 "2016-07-20T22:32:58Z")
It's a 2014 Kia Spectra, not many miles. The tire shop says the alignment is dead on, no parts are worn or loose. It's exhausting to drive at freeway speeds -- constantly correcting with the steering wheel -- a little th… --- ## [Why is my MPG so inconsistent?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-my-mpg-so-inconsistent/93751)
**Author:** [@s.nelson64](https://community.cartalk.com/u/s.nelson64)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2016, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-my-mpg-so-inconsistent/93751 "2016-07-20T21:38:22Z")
I have a 2012 Ford Fusion with a V6 and record my mileage & fuel info every time I fill up. For the first 45,000 miles I was getting 26mpg consistently every time I filled up, around 45,00 miles it started hopping aroun… --- ## [Strut assembly fit recommendations for 1999 Subaru Legacy Outback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strut-assembly-fit-recommendations-for-1999-subaru-legacy-outback/93926)
**Author:** [@MCBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MCBMW)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2016, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strut-assembly-fit-recommendations-for-1999-subaru-legacy-outback/93926 "2016-07-20T20:56:39Z")
Hi everyone. While driving my daughter home from daycare yesterday I went over a speed bump in the park and immediately noticed a dragging feeling / sound. After some inspection, I determined that either my spring … --- ## [AAA likes Top Tier](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aaa-likes-top-tier/93843)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2016, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aaa-likes-top-tier/93843 "2016-07-20T19:28:39Z")
They sponsored a study, found that Top Tier made major reduction in deposits. Here are their conclusions: "1. The test engine operated on a TOP TIER gasoline averaged 19 times fewer intake valve deposits than when it … --- ## [2007 Toyota Sienna P2195 O2 Sensor - replacement advice needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-sienna-p2195-o2-sensor-replacement-advice-needed/93896)
**Author:** [@lou2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lou2)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2016, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-sienna-p2195-o2-sensor-replacement-advice-needed/93896 "2016-07-20T17:53:01Z")
Hi, I have a p2195 trouble code with my 2007 Toyota Sienna CE. This is O2 Sensor Signal Biased/Stuck Lean Bank 1 Sensor 1. I am assuming I'll need to replace this sensor. It's a little confusing but if I am reading … --- ## [Misfire at Idle After Heavy Braking?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-at-idle-after-heavy-braking/92932)
**Author:** [@MCBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MCBMW)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2016, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-at-idle-after-heavy-braking/92932 "2016-07-20T15:54:17Z")
Hey all. I have a long story for you. About a month back my wife and I were on our way home from dinner and when we exited the interstate I heard an awful rubbing sound coming from the engine compartment. I wasn't qu… --- ## [Driveabilty help please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driveabilty-help-please/93818)
**Author:** [@Stroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stroller)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2016, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driveabilty-help-please/93818 "2016-07-20T14:35:19Z")
HI folks first off. Ok I have a 1989 Pontiac Lemans 1.6L, 4spd heater and a key car w/ 179K on it. So here is what I need some help and direction to go with. Car starts and runs perfect for about 15 minutes, then check … --- ## [Repair or salvage Honda Odyssey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-salvage-honda-odyssey/93922)
**Author:** [@RunnerTechie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RunnerTechie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2016, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-salvage-honda-odyssey/93922 "2016-07-20T14:22:28Z")
Hi! I'm the original owner of a 2003 Honda Odyssey with 184k miles. Over the weekend my 16 year old ran into a curb causing significant damage. The car has a broken crank arm, bent sub frame and needs a new tire, new rim… --- ## [Most Expensive Repairs (non accident)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/most-expensive-repairs-non-accident/93852)
**Author:** [@Docnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Docnick)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2016, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/most-expensive-repairs-non-accident/93852 "2016-07-20T13:06:58Z")
There have been many discussions about repairs and how to decide whether they are economically justified. It would be nice to poll these panelists and others what have been their most expensive repairs and why they went… --- ## [1991 V6 Toyota Pickup is all hot and bothered... mostly hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-v6-toyota-pickup-is-all-hot-and-bothered-mostly-hot/93916)
**Author:** [@epikness](https://community.cartalk.com/u/epikness)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2016, 12:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-v6-toyota-pickup-is-all-hot-and-bothered-mostly-hot/93916 "2016-07-20T12:11:00Z")
I have a 1991 V6 automatic Toyota pickup. The transmission has ~230,000 miles, but the engine has been rebuilt and probably has less than 5,000 miles on it. I am having overheating issues in both departments. Engine ov… --- ## [2003 Jeep Liberty - big repair estimate - opinions please!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-liberty-big-repair-estimate-opinions-please/93674)
**Author:** [@manfromnantucket](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manfromnantucket)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2016, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-liberty-big-repair-estimate-opinions-please/93674 "2016-07-20T05:32:48Z")
My '03 Liberty has 153,000 on it. I recently brought it into the dealer to have the oil changed because they do it for a decent price. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the tech found several problems (not surprising on an … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1037) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1039)