# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1137 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1138 --- ## [Shoking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shoking/89707)
**Author:** [@marky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marky)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2015, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shoking/89707 "2015-04-20T18:30:25Z")
Is there a good way to relieve static electricity? I get a shock almost every time I get out of my van and close the door. There must be other people that have this problem. --- ## [Can't turn ignition off. key stuck to on position](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-turn-ignition-off-key-stuck-to-on-position/89714)
**Author:** [@tyler2xx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tyler2xx)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2015, 9:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-turn-ignition-off-key-stuck-to-on-position/89714 "2015-04-20T09:15:33Z")
It's a 2001 Chevy cavalier. The key is stuck and won't turn the car off. Already have tried shaking the wheel and wd-40. The wipers won't work and the gauges won't turn on until I jiggle the key. --- ## [1992 Buick Park Ave. no crank no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-buick-park-ave-no-crank-no-start/89712)
**Author:** [@buickman3x](https://community.cartalk.com/u/buickman3x)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2015, 8:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-buick-park-ave-no-crank-no-start/89712 "2015-04-20T08:25:29Z")
Car had been running fine and all the sudden turn the key and get nothing. Dash lights come on and there's a click in glove box but nothing from starter. I have 0V at ignition post on solenoid with key in start positio… --- ## [New 2015 Mercedes E350 wagon doors would not open keylessly and alarm went off when opened with key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-2015-mercedes-e350-wagon-doors-would-not-open-keylessly-and-alarm-went-off-when-opened-with-key/89711)
**Author:** [@duffsamo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/duffsamo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2015, 7:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-2015-mercedes-e350-wagon-doors-would-not-open-keylessly-and-alarm-went-off-when-opened-with-key/89711 "2015-04-20T07:31:44Z")
The day after I took delivery, I tried to open the new wagon's doors (it has a keyless feature) and nothing happened. I tried again and still nothing happened. I then took the smartkey out of my pocket and tried to click… --- ## [My Truck Sneezes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-truck-sneezes/89705)
**Author:** [@cmiseminger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cmiseminger)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2015, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-truck-sneezes/89705 "2015-04-20T04:32:56Z")
Six months ago we purchased a '91 Chevy Pickup and 3 months ago the truck started to "sneeze". Sometimes while accelerating the truck makes a "tooft" noise from in front of the driver under the hood, and with the noise I… --- ## [Heat related problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heat-related-problem/89708)
**Author:** [@desmiley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/desmiley)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2015, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heat-related-problem/89708 "2015-04-20T04:25:58Z")
Hi Guys, I have a 2004 Nissan Frontier 3.3 automatic 4x4 with 232k miles. I am a rural mail carrier in Pennsylvania and use this vehicle on the mail route 6 days a week. I have a heat related problem with my truck. I c… --- ## [WONT REV OVER 2500rpm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-rev-over-2500rpm/89620)
**Author:** [@row77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/row77)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2015, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-rev-over-2500rpm/89620 "2015-04-20T02:24:32Z")
hey!, ive got a 99 Nissan Avinir that runs good (unitll) you try an rev past 2500 revs, the car losses power until it revs again under 2500, its like its automated to do this or is having intake problems, it was running … --- ## [Opposed 4, too much oil, what are the consequences? (Reopened)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opposed-4-too-much-oil-what-are-the-consequences-reopened/89656)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2015, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opposed-4-too-much-oil-what-are-the-consequences-reopened/89656 "2015-04-20T00:01:46Z")
After an oil change by the dealer, after about 140 miles, I found the oil level to be about 1 quart too high. What are the consequences of this? The service writer said something about the flat 4 burning any excess oil .… --- ## [Which belt is squealing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-belt-is-squealing/89629)
**Author:** [@Mike123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike123)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2015, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-belt-is-squealing/89629 "2015-04-19T18:05:58Z")
Hi guys, I have a 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2.0L 4-cylinder, automatic. It has two V-belts. Belt #1: Water pump, alternator. Belt #2: Water pump, power steering pump. One of the belts has been squealing but I cannot deter… --- ## [Ford taurus 2000 noise after driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-2000-noise-after-driving/89694)
**Author:** [@PurdueGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PurdueGuy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2015, 7:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-2000-noise-after-driving/89694 "2015-04-19T07:00:27Z")
I just bought this car from a estate has a hundred and ten thousand miles. I'm a postal the mechanic that works mail trucks and have not worked on any issues like this before. I didn't know if somebody else might have … --- ## [1998 Toyota Camry Engine kicking issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-camry-engine-kicking-issue/89695)
**Author:** [@Tamader](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tamader)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2015, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-camry-engine-kicking-issue/89695 "2015-04-19T04:37:37Z")
I got a 1998 Toyota Camry with 2.2L 4 cylinders and have almost 210K miles on it. Starting about 2 months ago, I was experiencing some minor engine kicking when it was either idling or accelerating, not really such a b… --- ## [1991 Mighty Max (Montero) not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-mighty-max-montero-not-starting/89700)
**Author:** [@FarmboyBob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FarmboyBob)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2015, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-mighty-max-montero-not-starting/89700 "2015-04-19T04:27:20Z")
I’m trying to help my daughter troubleshoot her farm truck. It’s a 1991 Mitsubishi Mighty Max (which seems to be a Montero with a truck bed.) This is a V6 4WD and has the following very frustrating symptom: It won’t sta… --- ## [2013 Ford Focus not starting (months in snow)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-focus-not-starting-months-in-snow/89687)
**Author:** [@united](https://community.cartalk.com/u/united)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2015, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-focus-not-starting-months-in-snow/89687 "2015-04-19T02:48:15Z")
So the car was unused and sitting in snow for about 2 months. Now the car will not start, and actually does not make any noise when key is turned. No lights inside the car turn on. No automatic or electronic buttons work… --- ## [Dodge Ram Dash Panel issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-ram-dash-panel-issues/89698)
**Author:** [@Zuse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zuse)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2015, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-ram-dash-panel-issues/89698 "2015-04-19T01:00:30Z")
My beloved 1995 Dodge Ram Van has intermittent dash panel electrical issues. The gas gauge an speedometer are intermittent, coupled with lights and radio on off too. Can any one recommend a mechanic in the sacramento reg… --- ## [Tailpipe fuel smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tailpipe-fuel-smell/89692)
**Author:** [@subaruwagon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/subaruwagon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2015, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tailpipe-fuel-smell/89692 "2015-04-18T19:02:38Z")
Ive read previous threads on this topic from this site, but need further assistance. When I turn the key all the way over, I hear only one click, and no engine sound. Playing with park or neutral positions do nothing. B… --- ## [Car won't start when hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-when-hot/89696)
**Author:** [@Cocobean](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cocobean)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2015, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-when-hot/89696 "2015-04-18T18:26:04Z")
I have a 1999 Mazda Protege. As of last summer it started giving me problems with not wanting to start after I had driven it around town for a little while. (IE: to the grocery store, to the bank and then to my sister's … --- ## [1999 explorer issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-explorer-issue/89675)
**Author:** [@jfp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jfp)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2015, 10:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-explorer-issue/89675 "2015-04-18T10:06:18Z")
We put our 99 explorer 4.0 v6 in the shop two days ago to have front timing replaced. They told us this morning they were putting it all back together and it should be ready today.after no word from them we called and w… --- ## [1996 Buick Park Avenue Climate Control Panel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-buick-park-avenue-climate-control-panel/89665)
**Author:** [@marktwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktwark)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2015, 6:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-buick-park-avenue-climate-control-panel/89665 "2015-04-18T06:58:47Z")
The Climate Control Panel stopped working after a slight beep sound and then a noticeable electrical smell filled the car. The 15 amp fuse in slot 5A was burned out. I replaced it but it burns out immediately when the ig… --- ## [Timing and fuel economy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-and-fuel-economy/89686)
**Author:** [@stormij45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stormij45)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2015, 6:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-and-fuel-economy/89686 "2015-04-18T06:06:36Z")
I own a 2009 Subaru Forester with a 5 speed manual having 125,000 miles on it. The EPA fuel economy rating for this car is 22 mpg avg. 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway; I have always been able to do much better than that … --- ## [Really inconvenient](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-inconvenient/89046)
**Author:** [@RASCAL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RASCAL)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2015, 5:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-inconvenient/89046 "2015-04-18T05:16:28Z")
HAD VALVE COVER GASKETS REPLACED ON 2001 SUBARU LL BEAN 3.O HO. DISCOVERED AFTER CAR SAT IDLE FOR 2 DAYS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF OIL DRIPPING FROM FRONT PASSENGER SIDE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. WHAT IS REALLY ANNOYING IS … --- ## [Is it to late COOLANT in ENGINE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-to-late-coolant-in-engine/89685)
**Author:** [@shell\_shock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shell_shock)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2015, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-to-late-coolant-in-engine/89685 "2015-04-18T04:20:35Z")
2006 KIA SEDONA was running HOTT had it inspected and pressure tested (radiator shop & mechanic shop) no leaks found. A FEW DAYS AGO wouldn't crank checked oil IT WAS MILKY, drained radiator. Also drained engine oil f… --- ## [HELP- 2003 Jeep Liberty automatic V6 4x4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-2003-jeep-liberty-automatic-v6-4x4/89693)
**Author:** [@ev1963](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ev1963)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2015, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-2003-jeep-liberty-automatic-v6-4x4/89693 "2015-04-18T02:40:44Z")
Please HELP- I have a 2003 Jeep Liberty V6 automatic 4x4- the car is getting stuck in neutral and won't change into gear. It starts up just fine and runs okay for about a mile before I notice a terrible hissing sound whe… --- ## [Noisy clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-clutch/89667)
**Author:** [@Memo710](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Memo710)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2015, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-clutch/89667 "2015-04-17T23:07:53Z")
A couple of years ago I went through salt water with my 2003 Honda Accord which is a manual transmission. It only has 106,000 miles and expect it to go much further. The clutch works great but when engaged is really lo… --- ## [Draining washer fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/draining-washer-fluid/89668)
**Author:** [@bkj517](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bkj517)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2015, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/draining-washer-fluid/89668 "2015-04-17T22:17:02Z")
This is a fairly specific question, but I figured I'd give it a shot. I bought some knock-off "compare to Rain-X" washer fluid for my 2012 Mazda6. I've used it before in my old Jeep and really liked the results -- kept… --- ## [Gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gears/89682)
**Author:** [@frazerleader123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frazerleader123)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2015, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gears/89682 "2015-04-17T21:24:21Z")
Hi, for the last few days when the weather has been cold in the morning and my car has been parked overnight. When i get in it to drive i am really struggling to go up and down gears. But after about 20 minutes of drivin… --- ## [Kia loses power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-loses-power/89697)
**Author:** [@OneNightInSeattle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OneNightInSeattle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2015, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-loses-power/89697 "2015-04-17T20:47:12Z")
I'm working on a 2002 Kia Rio manual tran. Just recently it started losing power. When I first start it up I can go 2-3 minutes just fine, but then the engine seems to just bog down. The rpms are not going up (so hop… --- ## [Tahoe front skirt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tahoe-front-skirt/89691)
**Author:** [@fig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fig)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2015, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tahoe-front-skirt/89691 "2015-04-17T19:25:30Z")
my tahoe 2010 front small black skirt fell off is there any way i can fix it without a mechanic becuase mechanics are expensive and id like to do this fast --- ## [2004 Grand Am Cranks Fast Starts Slow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-grand-am-cranks-fast-starts-slow/89623)
**Author:** [@ferrdoggsmd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ferrdoggsmd)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2015, 4:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-grand-am-cranks-fast-starts-slow/89623 "2015-04-17T04:13:10Z")
I will try my best to describe the problem: When the car sits for quite a few hours it basically will try to fire up , but can take 4,5,6 seconds before it will actually start. It is a fast turn over just as if your car … --- ## [Strut Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strut-replacement/89680)
**Author:** [@stackerman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stackerman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2015, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strut-replacement/89680 "2015-04-17T03:04:05Z")
My daughter has a 05 Dodge Stratus with just over 100k miles. Shocks/Struts are all original so as expected due for replacement. This is now noticeable as she has "feathering" on the rear tires. I know that if I repla… --- ## [Subaru forester "leaking struts"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-forester-leaking-struts/89671)
**Author:** [@kate22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kate22)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2015, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-forester-leaking-struts/89671 "2015-04-17T01:33:22Z")
My 2009 forester was in for service for a recall on a brake line in 2/2015. I also had the brakes replaced per subaru's recommendation. The very next day I noticed a "Lugg lugg lugg" type sound coming from underneath the… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1136) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1138)