# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1129 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1130 --- ## [2002 Lexus ES300 Electrical Issue Dash Flickering and car loses power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lexus-es300-electrical-issue-dash-flickering-and-car-loses-power/90046)
**Author:** [@Joisey\_Jeff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joisey_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2015, 4:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lexus-es300-electrical-issue-dash-flickering-and-car-loses-power/90046 "2015-05-23T04:31:54Z")
Yesterday the cars dash lights started flickering and started losing power. I was able to get the car home, checked the battery terminals which appeared tight The battery is 4-5 months old. I don't believe the alternat… --- ## [New Shocks, Now New Knock/Clunck Over Bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-shocks-now-new-knock-clunck-over-bumps/90010)
**Author:** [@W1WCN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/W1WCN)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2015, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-shocks-now-new-knock-clunck-over-bumps/90010 "2015-05-23T03:52:22Z")
I've just installed new shocks on my 1997 Suburban K1500 4WD. Now there's a knock that appears to come from the driver's side. The knock seems to be as the wheels descend while crossing rolling bumps rather than abrupt j… --- ## [Girling Brakes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/girling-brakes/90041)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2015, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/girling-brakes/90041 "2015-05-23T03:08:31Z")
Somebody told me they had a British car years ago, I think it was a Jaguar, and the brakes on that car used a different type of brake fluid than do most cars. If you put regular old Dot 3 in, it wouldn't work. I thin… --- ## [Water in the DPFE Sensor '96 Ford Ranger 3.0L](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-in-the-dpfe-sensor-96-ford-ranger-3-0l/90056)
**Author:** [@Bobegrrr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bobegrrr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2015, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-in-the-dpfe-sensor-96-ford-ranger-3-0l/90056 "2015-05-23T00:42:29Z")
DPFE was reporting a P0401 code and replaced it and ran for a couple of months w/o the code but then one morning it came back on. Drove it for months until I had time and warmer weather, when I pulled it off, I found wat… --- ## [Freon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/freon/90051)
**Author:** [@lily0430](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lily0430)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2015, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/freon/90051 "2015-05-22T22:57:09Z")
I have a 2001 Nissan frontier and the air hasn't been working for a while now. So I need to know how many cans of freon does it need? --- ## [Saab 9-3 Battery Warning Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-3-battery-warning-light/90027)
**Author:** [@ccmcar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ccmcar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2015, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-3-battery-warning-light/90027 "2015-05-22T17:39:55Z")
I have a 2004 Saab 9-3. Currently the Batter Warning Light has come on. It came on while the car was being driven. The car's performance seemed to suffer and it was hard to turn the steering wheel. We were about two mile… --- ## [My Shaky Subaru!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-shaky-subaru/90048)
**Author:** [@evanlalo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/evanlalo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2015, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-shaky-subaru/90048 "2015-05-22T17:25:38Z")
I have a 2002 Subaru Forester with 201,000 miles, it runs great. However, I just put new tires on and I have terrible shaking in both the steering wheel and the seat that was not there prior to the tire change. I went an… --- ## [Acura TSX Spark Plug Replacement/Valve Adjustment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-tsx-spark-plug-replacement-valve-adjustment/90032)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2015, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-tsx-spark-plug-replacement-valve-adjustment/90032 "2015-05-22T16:43:36Z")
Hello again, I took my 2007 Acura TSX with 100k miles in for service a months for an oil change/tire rotation. At that time, the Service Advisor recommended that the spark plugs be replaced and a valve adjustment be d… --- ## [1986 Masda B2000 idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-masda-b2000-idle/90006)
**Author:** [@rjr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rjr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2015, 7:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-masda-b2000-idle/90006 "2015-05-22T07:05:59Z")
Folks. My B2000 truck will not come out of fast idle. This seems to be something that happened after I had the air cleaner off. All the vacuum lines appear to be connected. Any thoughts?. --- ## [White powder on Kia 2004 spectra ex](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-powder-on-kia-2004-spectra-ex/90052)
**Author:** [@DODGER](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DODGER)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2015, 6:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-powder-on-kia-2004-spectra-ex/90052 "2015-05-22T06:56:21Z")
my car had slowed down when I pushed the gas pedal. I had to get towed. White powder was on the face of engine. Car will not crank. It makes a humming sound Any ideas --- ## [1996 Ford Ranger Running Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-ranger-running-issues/90050)
**Author:** [@Crichton3264](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crichton3264)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2015, 5:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-ranger-running-issues/90050 "2015-05-22T05:30:47Z")
What's the fix for a 1996 Ford Ranger when the engine shuts if the vehicle is put in reverse? (It will run in drive, but not in reverse; fuel filter, air filter and vacuum hoses have all been checked). --- ## [Neon Metallic Teal Escort Needs Your Advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neon-metallic-teal-escort-needs-your-advice/90021)
**Author:** [@dot48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dot48)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2015, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neon-metallic-teal-escort-needs-your-advice/90021 "2015-05-22T00:58:56Z")
Hi folks, Here’s the situation: I have a ’94 Ford Escort with 61k miles. Most of its life was spent in my grandmother’s garage. It’s got one of those neon metallic teal paint jobs, i.e. the best paint job. Until I move… --- ## ['99 Chevy Lumina smoking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-chevy-lumina-smoking/90047)
**Author:** [@Redbirdaye](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Redbirdaye)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2015, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-chevy-lumina-smoking/90047 "2015-05-21T22:14:33Z")
OK... I know next to nothing about cars. I have a '99 Chevy Lumina I just bought in February. It has been one problem after another. The water pump has been changed and I just got my car back on Monday because there was … --- ## [More resistant hand brake after repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-resistant-hand-brake-after-repair/90042)
**Author:** [@sub2011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sub2011)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2015, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-resistant-hand-brake-after-repair/90042 "2015-05-21T21:08:29Z")
Hi all, Not very knowledgeable about cars in general so I appreciate you bearing with me. I recently had my Subaru Impreza (2011) brought in for repairs to replace the brake pads and rotors. Upon driving home from the … --- ## [No break-pedal pressure ONLY when outside temp is above 75 degrees and sunny](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-break-pedal-pressure-only-when-outside-temp-is-above-75-degrees-and-sunny/90049)
**Author:** [@Nan123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nan123)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2015, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-break-pedal-pressure-only-when-outside-temp-is-above-75-degrees-and-sunny/90049 "2015-05-21T19:26:44Z")
I have a problem about which the mechanics I have asked are baffled: In cool, cloudy or sunny weather, my breaks and break-pedal pressure are fine (the mechanics have said I have good fluid, brakes, etc.--they can find … --- ## [Lexus 2002 ES300 engine sounds like something is rubbing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-2002-es300-engine-sounds-like-something-is-rubbing/89077)
**Author:** [@Joisey\_Jeff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joisey_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2015, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-2002-es300-engine-sounds-like-something-is-rubbing/89077 "2015-05-21T18:30:45Z")
So my lovely wife tells me that something sounds sounds like it is rubbing from underneath the hood of my Lexus. So I take it to the dealership and they tell me it's the the the tensioner for the timing belt needs to be … --- ## [Using engine treatments--yes/no?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-engine-treatments-yes-no/90036)
**Author:** [@lee85736](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lee85736)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2015, 9:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-engine-treatments-yes-no/90036 "2015-05-21T09:15:22Z")
I have a 2002 Elantra with 143,000 miles on it, and I've been wondering if engine treatments are worth the money in general. I also notice that many of them say you only need to use them every 25,000 miles, and I wonder… --- ## [1995 Toyota Camry Diagnostic Codes, Jumped E1 to +B, Now car won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-camry-diagnostic-codes-jumped-e1-to-b-now-car-wont-start/90043)
**Author:** [@LTerp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LTerp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2015, 8:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-camry-diagnostic-codes-jumped-e1-to-b-now-car-wont-start/90043 "2015-05-21T08:55:34Z")
1995 Camry LE Wagon with 3.0 engine. Check engine light on. Tranny acting different. Tranny fluid pink and full. Tried using diagnostic port on top of engine and got no codes jumping E1 to TE1. Tried jumping E1 to +B to … --- ## [Hemi 7.2 high rpm when slowing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hemi-7-2-high-rpm-when-slowing/90001)
**Author:** [@busalem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/busalem)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2015, 8:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hemi-7-2-high-rpm-when-slowing/90001 "2015-05-21T08:36:10Z")
I own a jeep wrangler with a 7.2 hemi engine. Manual transmission. When driving and want to stop on a traffic light. The rpm will stay at 2000 rpm until complete stop and then it goes down to 850 rpm. --- ## [Sabb 9-5 Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sabb-9-5-brakes/90035)
**Author:** [@Mark7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark7)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2015, 7:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sabb-9-5-brakes/90035 "2015-05-21T07:00:43Z")
Have a 2002 Saab 9-5 turbo.. Replaced all pads and rotors and the brakes are soft. Have bled them several times to no avail. Master cylinder ok. Any suggestions. --- ## [2008 malibu lt 3.6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-malibu-lt-3-6/90038)
**Author:** [@bryantlee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bryantlee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2015, 6:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-malibu-lt-3-6/90038 "2015-05-21T06:06:32Z")
how do i pull the transmission from the top or where can i find some sort of guide on it? --- ## [Sluggish acceleration from stopped position](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sluggish-acceleration-from-stopped-position/90022)
**Author:** [@Biggee316](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Biggee316)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2015, 5:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sluggish-acceleration-from-stopped-position/90022 "2015-05-21T05:57:36Z")
I recently took my truck to the mechanic for a bad transmission leak, they told me they had to replace the Oil Cooler Lines (upper and lower) and that they did a transmission service (flushed out the transmission), the l… --- ## [Added Brake Fluid to Power Steering Reservoir](https://community.cartalk.com/t/added-brake-fluid-to-power-steering-reservoir/90037)
**Author:** [@KM53207](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KM53207)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2015, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/added-brake-fluid-to-power-steering-reservoir/90037 "2015-05-21T02:16:12Z")
I accidentally added about 2 oz.'s of brake fluid to the power steering reservoir in my car. My mechanic said it would not hurt it, is he right? --- ## [Can I just keep adding oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-just-keep-adding-oil/89985)
**Author:** [@Marymax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marymax)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2015, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-just-keep-adding-oil/89985 "2015-05-20T22:08:00Z")
My 2008 camry with 84000 miles is starting to use a quart of oil every 3,000 miles. Inam told that this is the beginning of the end. Can't I just keep adding oil? Or do I really need a new car/engine? --- ## [Honda 2011 CR-V Sunroof won't close](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-2011-cr-v-sunroof-wont-close/90028)
**Author:** [@NCGator](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NCGator)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2015, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-2011-cr-v-sunroof-wont-close/90028 "2015-05-20T19:49:59Z")
The sunroof on my 2011 CRV won't close. It slides back fine but when it goes forward to shut it returns to the open position. I can tilt it but when I bring it down it won't shut either. --- ## [2015 Prius v Entune Premium display freezes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-prius-v-entune-premium-display-freezes/90016)
**Author:** [@PlaneOldDan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PlaneOldDan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2015, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-prius-v-entune-premium-display-freezes/90016 "2015-05-20T15:59:43Z")
The Entune display, reportedly manufactured by Panasonic and located in the center of our brand new Toyota Prius v, freezes frequently and periodically greys out various applications (Navigation, Web Address, etc.). The … --- ## [Fan Clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fan-clutch/89980)
**Author:** [@BrucieB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrucieB)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2015, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fan-clutch/89980 "2015-05-20T14:00:08Z")
I have an 2002 Dodge Dakota 8 cyl. 4.7 L engine, 272K. I've gone through 4 fan clutches in the last 2 years and could have gone through more. My mechanic can't figure out why. I've replaced all hoses, radiator, water pum… --- ## [Power loss on right curves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-loss-on-right-curves/90007)
**Author:** [@gdurkee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gdurkee)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2015, 7:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-loss-on-right-curves/90007 "2015-05-20T07:36:35Z")
Hi: I've got an '05 Tacoma 4WD with 145,000 miles. Very recently, when taking right curves at moderate speed ( e.g. freeway cloverleaf onramps), I'll lose power at the apex of the curve. It comes back immediately when th… --- ## [Installed IACV, still dies while idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installed-iacv-still-dies-while-idling/89816)
**Author:** [@imuk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/imuk)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2015, 7:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installed-iacv-still-dies-while-idling/89816 "2015-05-20T07:07:14Z")
My car has been having idling issues for about a year now. While idling the RPMs oscillate between 1 krpm and almost 0, with a frequency of about one oscillation per second. That got worse over time, and it started dying… --- ## [2007 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, no crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-subaru-legacy-2-5i-no-crank/90000)
**Author:** [@IsProbablyASquirrel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IsProbablyASquirrel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2015, 6:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-subaru-legacy-2-5i-no-crank/90000 "2015-05-20T06:39:51Z")
I have a 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.5i (naturally aspirated non-turbo) where everything lights up on the dashboard when turning the key as it should, but every once in a while, moving the key that last little twist from the On… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1128) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1130)