# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1140 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1141 --- ## [2006 Ford excape dealership and mechanics cannot figure out what's wrong with the car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-excape-dealership-and-mechanics-cannot-figure-out-whats-wrong-with-the-car/89583)
**Author:** [@ladyken](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ladyken)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2015, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-excape-dealership-and-mechanics-cannot-figure-out-whats-wrong-with-the-car/89583 "2015-04-09T20:36:43Z")
I have only had this car 5 months. 3 weeks ago first the battery light came on then the check engine light then it just stopped running I have tAken it to two mechanics and the dealership all of which say they cannot fi… --- ## [2002 honda civic lx automatic wont stay running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-civic-lx-automatic-wont-stay-running/89592)
**Author:** [@josie\_wales](https://community.cartalk.com/u/josie_wales)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2015, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-civic-lx-automatic-wont-stay-running/89592 "2015-04-09T17:15:47Z")
I recently replaced the transmission in my car. I put new oil pan gasket, valve cover gasket and plugs in it. Got everything back together and now it won't stay running. It starts but will notstay running . I pulled the… --- ## [2013 Honda Civic Intermittent Brake Squeak/Whine - Brake Pads are fine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-civic-intermittent-brake-squeak-whine-brake-pads-are-fine/89595)
**Author:** [@triggdev](https://community.cartalk.com/u/triggdev)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2015, 8:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-civic-intermittent-brake-squeak-whine-brake-pads-are-fine/89595 "2015-04-09T08:28:24Z")
I just recently bought a used 2013 Honda Civic with 22,000 miles. When I apply the brakes at speeds below 20mph, you can hear a high pitch intermittent squeak from the front right wheel. The time in between each squea… --- ## [1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 - Os Sensor Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-jeep-grand-cherokee-limited-v8-os-sensor-issue/89561)
**Author:** [@kolbyjames](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kolbyjames)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2015, 7:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-jeep-grand-cherokee-limited-v8-os-sensor-issue/89561 "2015-04-09T07:58:24Z")
So this little gem of an SUV has been good enough to me over the year that I have had it, but it is one of those used vehicles that has me scared to look underneath cause there is always something amiss. I have been … --- ## [Wheel bearing 2001 gmc 1/2 ton](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-bearing-2001-gmc-1-2-ton/89571)
**Author:** [@mark30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mark30)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2015, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-bearing-2001-gmc-1-2-ton/89571 "2015-04-09T01:17:13Z")
Is there any trick to getting out a front wheel bearing that is stuck to the steering knuckle other than heat. --- ## [2002 ford escape won't lock and unlock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-escape-wont-lock-and-unlock/89584)
**Author:** [@krod619](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krod619)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2015, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-escape-wont-lock-and-unlock/89584 "2015-04-08T14:31:43Z")
Let me start by saying the car is the 2002 ford focus and has a remote starter keyless entry and alarm that has been in stalled years ago so the one day I'm trying to go inside my car and the unlock button on the key fob… --- ## [0302 Help 06 Pathfinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/0302-help-06-pathfinder/89577)
**Author:** [@jbea0064](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbea0064)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2015, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/0302-help-06-pathfinder/89577 "2015-04-08T13:49:07Z")
i have an 06 Pathfinder LE that was running fine earlier. got to a location and when i went to drive home it was a tough start, rough idle and lack of power. got an 0302 code so i changed out the plugs and swapped the # … --- ## [Chevy Uplander 3.9 hesitate when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-uplander-3-9-hesitate-when-accelerating/89017)
**Author:** [@hockey4ever](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hockey4ever)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2015, 6:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-uplander-3-9-hesitate-when-accelerating/89017 "2015-04-08T06:23:33Z")
In the morning, when i go to pick up my news paper at local convenience store, the van is running rough and hesitate when accelerating. When i take the van 1 hous later, it will run smoothly and there will be no hesitati… --- ## [Jeep Compass coolant replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-compass-coolant-replacement/89537)
**Author:** [@macfisto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/macfisto)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2015, 5:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-compass-coolant-replacement/89537 "2015-04-08T05:41:07Z")
I have to change a cracked composite water outlet and will replace all of the coolant at the same time. Right now I'm going to re-use the same hoses if possible. Based on some discussions I've seen, modern hoses seem to … --- ## [UPDATE: Problem with my fuel tank, redux...and a cheap mod?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-problem-with-my-fuel-tank-redux-and-a-cheap-mod/89566)
**Author:** [@meanjoe75fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meanjoe75fan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2015, 5:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-problem-with-my-fuel-tank-redux-and-a-cheap-mod/89566 "2015-04-08T05:33:26Z")
You might remember I posted about a leak in the front tank of my 1994 F150. I "fixed" it for a while; it began leaking again; I must have had the tank off 3 times before I finally figured it all out! As it turned out, th… --- ## [2004 Subaru Forester Swerves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-forester-swerves/89589)
**Author:** [@74Bug](https://community.cartalk.com/u/74Bug)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2015, 5:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-forester-swerves/89589 "2015-04-08T05:16:15Z")
My 2004 Subaru Forester swerves - on occasion - like one of the tires, mostly the passenger front tire, is caught in a rut. When this happens, I generally slow down (not brake necessarily) and this brings the car under b… --- ## [Leak down tester issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leak-down-tester-issues/89590)
**Author:** [@seagates5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seagates5)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2015, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leak-down-tester-issues/89590 "2015-04-08T04:28:00Z")
Im not sure if my tester is giving me correct readings. I zeroing the dial correctly but when I repeat the readings the per cent keeps changing. I tried ir not connected to the spark plug hole and its showing 50% and t… --- ## [Subaru Outback advice needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-advice-needed/89586)
**Author:** [@swineherd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/swineherd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2015, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-advice-needed/89586 "2015-04-08T03:51:46Z")
Have an '03 Subaru Outback Ltd. 184k miles. Great car all in all. Has been burning 3-4 qts oil between changes every 3-4k miles. Stated idling rough after warms up \[intermittently\], slight 'shimmy' at stoplights. Check e… --- ## [97 Buick Turn Signals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-buick-turn-signals/89520)
**Author:** [@Stan\_H](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stan_H)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2015, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-buick-turn-signals/89520 "2015-04-08T03:24:06Z")
I have a 97 Buick Lesabre, when I use the turn signals (Doesn't matter right or left) the arrows on the dash stay illuminated. The turn signals aren't turning on, on the outside of the vehicle either. The hazards work ju… --- ## [Tire Rotation with Sensors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-rotation-with-sensors/89581)
**Author:** [@DanTuch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanTuch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2015, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-rotation-with-sensors/89581 "2015-04-07T22:03:59Z")
If I choose to rotate tires on the T & C with pressure sensors, how best to track new location on the Information System display? Thanks --- ## [Several Repair Issues raised by Repair Shop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/several-repair-issues-raised-by-repair-shop/89530)
**Author:** [@RayKarpis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RayKarpis)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2015, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/several-repair-issues-raised-by-repair-shop/89530 "2015-04-07T21:19:19Z")
Wanted to get a little feedback. I have a 2004 Honda Odyssey...it has 135,000 miles. Been having some AC issues as well as some front end vibration issues, so I took it in. I let the shop know that I was trying to eva… --- ## [What repair makes a car feel like new when driving?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-repair-makes-a-car-feel-like-new-when-driving/89431)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2015, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-repair-makes-a-car-feel-like-new-when-driving/89431 "2015-04-07T20:26:17Z")
Well - see this - 1997 Acura Integra Type R with 10k auctioned for $43k (apparently with original tires): http://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-Acura-Integra-Type-R-/141601653407?pt=US\_Cars\_Trucks&forcerrptr=true&hash=item20f81dc… --- ## [Heavy engine sound while accelerate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heavy-engine-sound-while-accelerate/89511)
**Author:** [@mjafzal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mjafzal)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2015, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heavy-engine-sound-while-accelerate/89511 "2015-04-07T20:20:57Z")
Hi I am Javeed from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia i am using Honda civic 2008 and i notice that while i accelerate the car at first time i hear the heavy engine sound while comparing to the other car all the oils has been chan… --- ## [Mechanic put in wrong color coolant. Problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-put-in-wrong-color-coolant-problem/89448)
**Author:** [@JimboSticks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimboSticks)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2015, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-put-in-wrong-color-coolant-problem/89448 "2015-04-07T19:21:33Z")
My Mom took her 2001 Toyota Camry to her mechanic to have the radiator hoses replaced and flushed and refilled. We SPECIFICALLY requested Toyota coolant. The shop charged my Mom $333, and when she got it home, I notice… --- ## [92 Accord EX 5speed I can't go over 2k rpm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-accord-ex-5speed-i-cant-go-over-2k-rpm/89578)
**Author:** [@tony0919](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tony0919)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2015, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-accord-ex-5speed-i-cant-go-over-2k-rpm/89578 "2015-04-07T17:46:26Z")
I have a 1992 Honda Accord EX 5speed the car has 185k miles runs great but every time I fire up the car I run it for like a mile, if that, and the surging begins, it won't go over 2k rpm so when that happens I pull over … --- ## [1994 Chevrolet Silverado extended cab pickup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevrolet-silverado-extended-cab-pickup/89573)
**Author:** [@needtheinfo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/needtheinfo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2015, 8:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevrolet-silverado-extended-cab-pickup/89573 "2015-04-07T08:31:53Z")
Have a 1994 Chevrolet extended cab pickup. When I pour water into radiator, it pours out just as fast as going in under engine block and also noted on passenger side of block. What is likely cause and what am I fac… --- ## [Has Anyone Noticed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-anyone-noticed/89549)
**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2015, 5:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-anyone-noticed/89549 "2015-04-07T05:05:05Z")
The price of gasoline and diesel fuel has dropped dramatically over the past few months. Yet, the price of engine oil and transmission fluid hasn't. I just swapped out a Honda transmission which required DWI Honda tr… --- ## [I backed into a Tree with my new truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-backed-into-a-tree-with-my-new-truck/89556)
**Author:** [@Cajun115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cajun115)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2015, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-backed-into-a-tree-with-my-new-truck/89556 "2015-04-07T04:42:32Z")
Hi all, lets just get this out of the way, im an idiot. I was trying to back out of the driveway like every other day but had snow all over the side mirror. I was lowering the window to look behind me but before i knew… --- ## [Shocks or body vibration?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shocks-or-body-vibration/89569)
**Author:** [@pmarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pmarc)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2015, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shocks-or-body-vibration/89569 "2015-04-07T04:37:52Z")
When I go over bumpy roads I get car noise. Seems worse than 6 mos ago. Maybe I'm imagining it. The noises are diffuse and somewhat varied, not limited to a single area. And varies in intensity with the bumps. Anyway, … --- ## [Head Gasket Replacement '05 Subaru Impreza](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket-replacement-05-subaru-impreza/89204)
**Author:** [@PapaScott1972](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PapaScott1972)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2015, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket-replacement-05-subaru-impreza/89204 "2015-04-06T21:31:37Z")
I have a 2005 Subaru Impreza sedan, 2.5L. (No turbo). The head gasket is bad. I know it requires tearing apart the engine. But I was wondering about the labor cost and what the best parts are for the job. The garage that… --- ## [Need a Used Computer for 1995 Honda Odyssey!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-used-computer-for-1995-honda-odyssey/89375)
**Author:** [@Paula\_J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paula_J)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2015, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-used-computer-for-1995-honda-odyssey/89375 "2015-04-06T21:23:48Z")
HI! Just spoke with my mechanic, who believes the computer on our beloved 1995 Odyssey has died, which is why the engine died last night. Unfortunately, Don's salvage yard connection doesn't have one (and hasn't since he… --- ## [2012 Nissan Pathfinder Shudders/Vibrates when A/C cycles on while idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-pathfinder-shudders-vibrates-when-a-c-cycles-on-while-idle/89570)
**Author:** [@rmc101312](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rmc101312)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2015, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-pathfinder-shudders-vibrates-when-a-c-cycles-on-while-idle/89570 "2015-04-06T20:40:17Z")
I have a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder that was bought used last August. Ever since I've had it, when the air conditioning cycles on while sitting idle or parked, the steering wheel and front end of the car shudders/vibrates. … --- ## [New Vehicle Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-vehicle-help/89460)
**Author:** [@oilman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oilman)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2015, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-vehicle-help/89460 "2015-04-06T20:16:12Z")
Sorry for the non-repair question but it has to do some with maintenance. I need a new vehicle. I'm a camry fan 2005 (had two 1004's and now the 2005) and my wife's is an accord (2004). Thinking of RAV4 vs. CR-V. I lik… --- ## [Wheel Bearings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-bearings/89506)
**Author:** [@johnbarry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnbarry)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2015, 9:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-bearings/89506 "2015-04-06T09:33:28Z")
What happens when wheel bearings fail? --- ## [Violent shaking when engaging clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/violent-shaking-when-engaging-clutch/89559)
**Author:** [@Beer\_is\_so\_Awesome](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beer_is_so_Awesome)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2015, 9:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/violent-shaking-when-engaging-clutch/89559 "2015-04-06T09:32:25Z")
Hi there, new member here. I have a 98 Ford Explorer Sport V6 with a 5-speed and 4wd (mechanically Identical to the Ranger) and I've been having a problem ever since the new clutch was put in. The previous clutch crack… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1139) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1141)