# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1120 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1121 --- ## ['05 Jaguar S-Type parking brake issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-jaguar-s-type-parking-brake-issues/90400)
**Author:** [@TEEJAY2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TEEJAY2)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2015, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-jaguar-s-type-parking-brake-issues/90400 "2015-06-27T17:28:05Z")
I LOVE this car but its push-button electronic parking brake (vs. a manual foot pedal or hand brake) wears out, as would any electric motor, and is difficult to get at for replacement (between the trunk bottom and rear a… --- ## [To injector or not injector?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-injector-or-not-injector/90239)
**Author:** [@natali](https://community.cartalk.com/u/natali)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2015, 9:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-injector-or-not-injector/90239 "2015-06-27T09:40:37Z")
Hi, I have a Chevrolet 2500 with a V8, 5.7L and it won't start. I had not used it for 3 weeks. When I tried to start it, it started well but stalled 2 minutes later. It kept on stalling all the way to the grocery store (… --- ## [5 quarts of oil over-full for 1900 miles, no damage, and at one point had no oil pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/5-quarts-of-oil-over-full-for-1900-miles-no-damage-and-at-one-point-had-no-oil-pressure/90406)
**Author:** [@DirkAwsome](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DirkAwsome)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2015, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/5-quarts-of-oil-over-full-for-1900-miles-no-damage-and-at-one-point-had-no-oil-pressure/90406 "2015-06-27T01:34:23Z")
Ok, I had a weird problem happen. I was driving to wisconsin, and my oil pressure dropped off. So I check the dipstick, bone dry. I put in 5 quarts and continue on. I go to service my front diff recently, and I notice oi… --- ## [2004 Buick Le Sabre automatic and transmission oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-le-sabre-automatic-and-transmission-oil/90410)
**Author:** [@ElizabethF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ElizabethF)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2015, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-le-sabre-automatic-and-transmission-oil/90410 "2015-06-26T18:49:54Z")
Driving my car over the week-end and experienced a lot of hesitation when I stepped on the gas. The car seemed to delay in kicking in to the next gear. I stopped and checked my transmission oil and realized I didn't have… --- ## [New Engine - Shady Mechanic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-engine-shady-mechanic/90390)
**Author:** [@bsorrells](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bsorrells)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2015, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-engine-shady-mechanic/90390 "2015-06-26T18:16:19Z")
I had the engine replaced in my 2009 toyota sienna van about 3 weeks ago. The work came with a 6 month warranty. A few days after I got it back some lights came on VSC and the check engine light I believe. I took i… --- ## [Dealer scam or real repair needed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-scam-or-real-repair-needed/90377)
**Author:** [@atalanta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/atalanta)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2015, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-scam-or-real-repair-needed/90377 "2015-06-26T18:07:53Z")
I took my 2007 Corolla to the dealer for an oil change and tire rotation and state inspection. This car has only 34,000 miles on it. I've had trouble with the dealer in the past, recommending repairs that were clearly … --- ## [ABS Kicked in?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-kicked-in/90365)
**Author:** [@Dobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dobb)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2015, 9:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-kicked-in/90365 "2015-06-26T09:27:24Z")
Good afternoon everyone, A bit of background information: a little under a year ago, my mechanic told me that the ABS tone ring on my 04 Escape XLT was broken. He told me that the broken part really presented no safet… --- ## [Same coil pack keeps going bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/same-coil-pack-keeps-going-bad/90407)
**Author:** [@klynn24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/klynn24)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2015, 7:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/same-coil-pack-keeps-going-bad/90407 "2015-06-26T07:21:20Z")
I have a 2006 Grand Prix and the same coil pack has gone 3 times in one year. Each time i have my coil pack replaced i also get my spark plug replaced. Why does the same coil pack keep going bad and how can i fix it? --- ## [AC Problem, Expansion Valve?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-problem-expansion-valve/90395)
**Author:** [@skidoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skidoo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2015, 5:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-problem-expansion-valve/90395 "2015-06-26T05:12:39Z")
I have an '02 Durango, and the AC only blows cool air when going down the road at 25+ mph. I thought I'd try putting some refrigerant in, but when I hooked up the gauge on the can it buried the needle, so it's over 100 p… --- ## [Camry Hybrid 2008 electronic key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-hybrid-2008-electronic-key/90403)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2015, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-hybrid-2008-electronic-key/90403 "2015-06-26T05:09:08Z")
Car borrowed by friends from other friends who are out of town for a while. I'm just trying to be helpful. I don't even know how to use this key. I think the car has been sitting a few days. Elex key not working. M… --- ## [Sometimes F150 starts, sometimes it doesn't](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sometimes-f150-starts-sometimes-it-doesnt/90402)
**Author:** [@DefinitelyNotAMechan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DefinitelyNotAMechan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2015, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sometimes-f150-starts-sometimes-it-doesnt/90402 "2015-06-26T02:23:34Z")
We have a 1999 f-150 just turned 200,000 miles. Two years ago replaced battery and alternator. Problem now sometimes starts fine, other times nothing. Can't jump it. Took battery out and had it tested and it is fine. Cle… --- ## [Loud Cracking and Popping Noise coming from Radio when on or off some of the time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-cracking-and-popping-noise-coming-from-radio-when-on-or-off-some-of-the-time/90394)
**Author:** [@SouthBayDon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SouthBayDon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2015, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-cracking-and-popping-noise-coming-from-radio-when-on-or-off-some-of-the-time/90394 "2015-06-26T01:41:43Z")
I have a 2007 Toyota Avalon Limited. For the last three years or so I get a very loud cracking noise from the Radio, I can even turn it off and it continues or gets louder. I took it to the dealer, they think it is som… --- ## [Nissa Leaf Quits](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissa-leaf-quits/90385)
**Author:** [@webermc1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/webermc1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2015, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissa-leaf-quits/90385 "2015-06-25T23:41:53Z")
I am writing this as a long-time listener because I assume you all to have collective wisdom and knowledge about cars ordinary sources don't. Here's the deal: my wife and I bought a 2013 Nissan Leaf in April of '14 and … --- ## [Wiper Switch Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiper-switch-problem/90398)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2015, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiper-switch-problem/90398 "2015-06-25T21:13:27Z")
The wiper switch, located in the directional lever, in my 1992 Buick Century broke. Fortunately, it broke while in the "on" position and there is a 25A fuse dedicated only to the wipers. No other accessory is… --- ## [Mystery breakdown](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-breakdown/90396)
**Author:** [@mysterybreakdown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mysterybreakdown)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2015, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-breakdown/90396 "2015-06-25T20:19:39Z")
My manual 2004 Hyundai Elantra with 92,000 has been killing me lately. It has stopped running 3 different times but it will restart afterwards. Never triggers a check engine light. No other obvious signs like engine t… --- ## [Newly Repainted 99 Town Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newly-repainted-99-town-car/90392)
**Author:** [@Seen1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seen1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2015, 7:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newly-repainted-99-town-car/90392 "2015-06-25T07:03:36Z")
I had my '99 Lincoln Town Car repainted on 5/22, with clear top coat and baked finish. How long should I wait to (1) use car wash, and (2) have wax coat applied?? Getting mixed answers from jobber. Seen1 --- ## [2009 town and country shut off at stop sign/red lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-town-and-country-shut-off-at-stop-sign-red-lights/90386)
**Author:** [@cqyAmherst](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cqyAmherst)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2015, 5:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-town-and-country-shut-off-at-stop-sign-red-lights/90386 "2015-06-25T05:51:47Z")
I have a 2009 town and country with 50k miles on it. It drove just fine, until I brought it to the dealer for the R03 recall on Friday, June 12th, 2015. Right after that, the engine sometimes shut off at the stop sign … --- ## [Pay or not pay for unathorized repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pay-or-not-pay-for-unathorized-repair/90320)
**Author:** [@YourAdvicePlease](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YourAdvicePlease)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2015, 5:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pay-or-not-pay-for-unathorized-repair/90320 "2015-06-25T05:10:59Z")
I took my 2002 Toyota Tundra to a general mechanic shop (not a body shop). The owner is a longtime acquaintance, almost a friend. One of the things I asked him to do was to take care of a dent on the passenger side of … --- ## [Home made paint booth](https://community.cartalk.com/t/home-made-paint-booth/90376)
**Author:** [@trabant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trabant)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2015, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/home-made-paint-booth/90376 "2015-06-24T20:37:20Z")
Hello everyone, maybe this is kind of a crazy question, but I would like to now if anybody of you has something like a small scale paint booth in his garage? Thinking about it for a while now. Maybe I could reserve 200… --- ## [Mazda stalls intermittently while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-stalls-intermittently-while-driving/90382)
**Author:** [@vagabond\_in\_VA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vagabond_in_VA)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2015, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-stalls-intermittently-while-driving/90382 "2015-06-24T19:19:45Z")
I have a 2000 Mazda 626, V6, 5-speed with 157,000 miles. The car cuts out (as if it's loosing fuel) and stalls intermittently. This has been happening for 3-4 weeks and neither my regular mechanic nor the Mazda dealer ca… --- ## [1995 Honda: Fix or Move On?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-honda-fix-or-move-on/90381)
**Author:** [@jMack99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jMack99)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2015, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-honda-fix-or-move-on/90381 "2015-06-24T18:18:42Z")
My 1995 Honda was rear-ended and their insurance totaled the car at $2300. My dad bought this car new and I have driven it for the last 5 years. It has been well taken care of with no problems at 210,000 miles. The ba… --- ## [Motor oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-oil/90278)
**Author:** [@hondo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hondo)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2015, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-oil/90278 "2015-06-24T16:24:36Z")
I have 3 vehicles, 2001 Toyota RAV4 2.0L V4 (89252 miles), 2003 Dodge Caravan 3.8L V6 (168916 miles), and 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 3.7L V6 (89252 miles). 5W-30 motor oil is recommended for the RAV4 and Caravan. 5W-20 is recom… --- ## [2007, 6.2l Yukon Denali](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-6-2l-yukon-denali/90364)
**Author:** [@GRoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GRoy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2015, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-6-2l-yukon-denali/90364 "2015-06-24T15:21:12Z")
Last week I had to change the headlight lamp on the passenger side. I had to remove the air filter box to get at the darned thing. I put everything back together and everything seemed to be working just fine. Except f… --- ## [Lower control arms/Bushings...can someone explain these?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lower-control-arms-bushings-can-someone-explain-these/90362)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2015, 6:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lower-control-arms-bushings-can-someone-explain-these/90362 "2015-06-24T06:12:41Z")
Well on my 2003 Impala which I bought in December has been diagnosed with bad lower control arms and Bushings on the front end. The place I had look at it said the passenger side is worse but both sides need replaced an… --- ## [2007 Chevy Malibu Will not shift first thing in the morning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevy-malibu-will-not-shift-first-thing-in-the-morning/89283)
**Author:** [@jmr0ec](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmr0ec)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2015, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevy-malibu-will-not-shift-first-thing-in-the-morning/89283 "2015-06-24T02:04:21Z")
I have a 2007 Chevy Malibu with around 190000 miles on it. Recently, first thing in the morning then I start driving, that car will not shift into 2nd gear for a bit. The engine will rev up the 2000 RPM and stay there.… --- ## [93 Hyundai Excel, unexpected loss of power/transmission oddity/unfamiliar sounds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-hyundai-excel-unexpected-loss-of-power-transmission-oddity-unfamiliar-sounds/90356)
**Author:** [@billfrank85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billfrank85)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2015, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-hyundai-excel-unexpected-loss-of-power-transmission-oddity-unfamiliar-sounds/90356 "2015-06-24T01:16:20Z")
Car has 133k miles...everything on it is pretty much new (mainly from previous owner). Everything in the fuel system and ignition is new. New sensors all over the place. New ECM. All fluids clean. Earlier today I charged… --- ## [1993 Jeep Cherokee Power Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-jeep-cherokee-power-issues/90345)
**Author:** [@Eric\_G](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eric_G)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-jeep-cherokee-power-issues/90345 "2015-06-23T23:35:17Z")
Hey everyone! Thanks for taking the time to read this post. I have a 2 Door 1993 Jeep Cherokee Sport. My battery gauge reads real low the last few days, around 9v and lowering into the red. I had the alternator ch… --- ## ['03 Chevy Malibu Cylinder Compression](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-chevy-malibu-cylinder-compression/90368)
**Author:** [@aeschill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aeschill)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-chevy-malibu-cylinder-compression/90368 "2015-06-23T20:22:15Z")
My 2003 Chevy Malibu recently, out of nowhere, starting idling really hard. It shakes and jumps quite a bit when it idles, much like a car creeps when it's about to run out of gas. It drives fine at speeds over about 1… --- ## [2004 Ford Explorer - Transmission Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-transmission-issues/90363)
**Author:** [@cgl102770](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cgl102770)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-transmission-issues/90363 "2015-06-23T20:20:01Z")
I took it in to one place, and the error code was a Torque Converter Slip. They gave me an estimate of $3000 to replace the entire transmission. Another place in the area, Speedy Transmission, advertises they are cheaper… --- ## [Toyota 4runner Air Conditioner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-4runner-air-conditioner/90374)
**Author:** [@Greasy\_Fries](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greasy_Fries)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-4runner-air-conditioner/90374 "2015-06-23T18:29:37Z")
My Toyota's AC will be ice cold when you first crank the car up for the day and most of the time the air will stay cold until you cut off car. When you crank the car back up and turn on the ac again it will blow hot air … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1119) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1121)