# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1157 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1158 --- ## [2008 Pontiac G5 Trans fluid dipstick?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g5-trans-fluid-dipstick/88830)
**Author:** [@psmannes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/psmannes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2015, 6:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g5-trans-fluid-dipstick/88830 "2015-01-26T06:56:58Z")
I own a 2008 Pontiac G5 Coupe with near 90,000 miles So I plan to have it Tune up at independent shop including replace Serpentine belt and Fuel Filter. I was going to check Transmission fluids level but not find any di… --- ## [Slow to start - cold weather?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slow-to-start-cold-weather/88827)
**Author:** [@Dobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dobb)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2015, 6:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slow-to-start-cold-weather/88827 "2015-01-26T06:40:22Z")
Hi everyone - In the past month or so, I have had 2 instances of my 04 Escape being stubborn on start up. Both times, the engine will crank when I turn the key, but won't start up. After a 5 or so seconds of unsuccessf… --- ## [Ford diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-diesel/88800)
**Author:** [@ralphwaldo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ralphwaldo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2015, 5:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-diesel/88800 "2015-01-26T05:52:22Z")
I have owned more Ford trucks(gas)than other brands. I am considering buying an older(2003-2007)Ford diesel. My mechanics all drive Dodge Cummins and recommend them. They say the Duramax is bad on injectors and the Po… --- ## [1996 Buick Regal acting up, Please Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-buick-regal-acting-up-please-help/88738)
**Author:** [@96regalguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/96regalguy)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2015, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-buick-regal-acting-up-please-help/88738 "2015-01-26T02:31:58Z")
Ok, my 1996 Buick Regal is acting up. I got a CEL, which was a P0306 (Cylinder #6 misfire), took the car to my shop, and they diagnosed as a faulty Ignition Control Module. Fast Forward, a day later, the car now has a ha… --- ## [2006 toyota corolla 162000 miles - service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-162000-miles-service/88824)
**Author:** [@barrettmapec](https://community.cartalk.com/u/barrettmapec)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2015, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-162000-miles-service/88824 "2015-01-25T23:42:12Z")
What should I have done as far as maintenance at 162000 miles? --- ## [2005 Porsche 911](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-porsche-911/88817)
**Author:** [@Superfly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Superfly)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2015, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-porsche-911/88817 "2015-01-25T21:48:45Z")
On cold starts the engine makes a continual squeal. Within minutes if I drive it or simply rev the engine a few times the sound is gone and the engine again sounds glorious. If I spray the belt with water the sound immed… --- ## [2008 Dodge Avenger intake manifold runner control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-avenger-intake-manifold-runner-control/88814)
**Author:** [@Booj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Booj)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2015, 8:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-avenger-intake-manifold-runner-control/88814 "2015-01-25T08:31:25Z")
Check engine light computer scan indicates intake manifold runner control valve stuck open. How serious is this problem? Will it damage the car to drive it in this condition and what does fixing it entail? --- ## [Road trip in a 04 Mitsubishi lancer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-trip-in-a-04-mitsubishi-lancer/88810)
**Author:** [@Southern96](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Southern96)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2015, 6:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-trip-in-a-04-mitsubishi-lancer/88810 "2015-01-25T06:41:12Z")
Ill be going from southern Georgia to Kansas in my 2004 Mitsubishi lancer with 160k miles on it. The farthes ive driven it non stop was to South Carolina. The only real problem i see, obviously im not a car expert but, i… --- ## [85 Chevy k10 6.2L Diesel Fuel Pump Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/85-chevy-k10-6-2l-diesel-fuel-pump-problems/87546)
**Author:** [@Yams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yams)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2015, 6:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/85-chevy-k10-6-2l-diesel-fuel-pump-problems/87546 "2015-01-25T06:39:44Z")
Hi there, I'm new here, but here goes. As the title suggests, I'm having problems with a 85 Chevy k10 6.2L Diesel, specifically the fuel pump. I'm interested in buying this truck from someone, but not unless I can fix th… --- ## [03 Matrix rear differential shot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-matrix-rear-differential-shot/88452)
**Author:** [@shaiss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shaiss)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2015, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-matrix-rear-differential-shot/88452 "2015-01-25T04:12:17Z")
Awd Back story: 11/24 car was broken into. No exterior damage. Foreign object jammed into ignition switch. Tow truck lifted front wheels and drove off with the car in park. Filed claim with insurance and they took t… --- ## [Check Engine Light on VW BUG](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-on-vw-bug/88811)
**Author:** [@DanielMayfield](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanielMayfield)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2015, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-on-vw-bug/88811 "2015-01-25T04:08:49Z")
Whenever I fill up my VW bug it has trouble starting .... Starts fine in the morning or if just sitting BUT when I stop and put in new gas it has trouble starting AND then when it does finally start the check engine ligh… --- ## [1997 Grand Marquis problems starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-grand-marquis-problems-starting/88197)
**Author:** [@Maria75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maria75)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2015, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-grand-marquis-problems-starting/88197 "2015-01-25T04:04:19Z")
Hello all, We have an 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis. It isn't driven very much -- only about 25,000 miles total. Lately it has been having problems when we try to start it. Sometimes it starts right up, and sometimes it … --- ## [Toyota Corolla Camshaft problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-camshaft-problem/88799)
**Author:** [@Dita](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dita)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2015, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-camshaft-problem/88799 "2015-01-25T01:21:41Z")
My check engine light came on about a week an a half ago. I went and got it checked out once at autozone and was told it was one of the engine coils. I went to a car shop and was told they couldn't find anything wrong wi… --- ## [94 camry sunroof issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-camry-sunroof-issue/88807)
**Author:** [@ElijahA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ElijahA)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2015, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-camry-sunroof-issue/88807 "2015-01-25T00:12:33Z")
Hello everyone, how do you manually close the sunroof on a 94 toyota camry?? I know some cars you can use a hex wrench to close the sunroof but I dont know if this option is available on my car. My sunroof is open and … --- ## [4WD and braking (show #1502)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4wd-and-braking-show-1502/88727)
**Author:** [@Chris\_T](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris_T)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2015, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4wd-and-braking-show-1502/88727 "2015-01-24T23:14:56Z")
A caller asks (show #1502) if 4WD helps braking. Tom & Ray said 'no', I say 'yes, sometimes'. With rear-wheel drive, if a front wheel starts to slip, there is nothing to keep it turning. With 4WD if a front wheel st… --- ## [Cdaquila comes to the rescue.......... again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cdaquila-comes-to-the-rescue-again/88797)
**Author:** [@Yosemite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yosemite)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2015, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cdaquila-comes-to-the-rescue-again/88797 "2015-01-24T20:56:39Z")
Thanks Cdaquila .....saving us from that troll! You're Number one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! --- ## [Coolant reservoir](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-reservoir/88758)
**Author:** [@dodge330](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dodge330)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2015, 10:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-reservoir/88758 "2015-01-24T10:08:51Z")
Hi I am the one with a recent problem with the air in my coolant system on my windstar. I followed the advice you guys gave me and bleed the system and the heat started to work. Well today I was driving home and when g… --- ## [2003 Chevy Cavalier Part Identification](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-cavalier-part-identification/88791)
**Author:** [@ZS1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ZS1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2015, 8:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-cavalier-part-identification/88791 "2015-01-24T08:37:07Z")
Can anyone identify the part in attached pic? I believe this part fell out from under my 2003 Chevy Cavalier. I found it on my driveway around the same time I started hearing a knocking sound under the car. I suspect it … --- ## [Peeling paint on Ford built cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peeling-paint-on-ford-built-cars/88785)
**Author:** [@Skipperjohn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Skipperjohn)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2015, 6:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peeling-paint-on-ford-built-cars/88785 "2015-01-24T06:56:46Z")
I am the second owner of a white 2004 Ford Explorer XLT. Washing my Explorer means that if I wash the top (with only a sponge and soapy water), I will remove another six square inches of paint (or so). The paint on the … --- ## [How long will my 91 Chevy last](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-will-my-91-chevy-last/88782)
**Author:** [@HillyRay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HillyRay)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2015, 6:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-will-my-91-chevy-last/88782 "2015-01-24T06:44:13Z")
I recently purchased a 91 Chevy Suburban (because I love to drive him) and I wanted some expert opinions on how long one might last with good maintenance. The odometer reads 204700 and the engine was rebuilt about 7 year… --- ## [Cold starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-starting/88796)
**Author:** [@Dusty1218](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dusty1218)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2015, 6:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-starting/88796 "2015-01-24T06:32:51Z")
Just bought my daughter a 2010 Nissan Xterra. I am having trouble with it starting in the cold. The car lot put a new alternator and battery in it before I picked it up. It is only in extreme cold. I took to autozone to … --- ## [2006 Altima - Intermittent Starting Problem Finally Resolved](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-altima-intermittent-starting-problem-finally-resolved/88778)
**Author:** [@Disco\_T](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Disco_T)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2015, 6:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-altima-intermittent-starting-problem-finally-resolved/88778 "2015-01-24T06:23:30Z")
I wrote about the problem I was having back in Jan 2014 (engine would crank too long if I left the car parked for 30 mins to 4 hrs) ..... well, I finally brought it o a good diagnosis tics place and some of the guys that… --- ## [2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-explorer-sport-trac/88790)
**Author:** [@jeo1701](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeo1701)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2015, 6:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-explorer-sport-trac/88790 "2015-01-24T06:16:35Z")
I have had a 2010 Sport Trac since it was new. In the 3 1/2 years I have had it struts have been replaced 2 times, and now will be the third time when it goes back to the dealer. The dealer said they will continue to cov… --- ## [06 Liberty overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-liberty-overheating/88795)
**Author:** [@dbfeinstein](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dbfeinstein)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2015, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-liberty-overheating/88795 "2015-01-24T05:25:36Z")
I've been driving a 2006 Liberty with 110,000 miles and have had no problems for about 6 months. I didn't get a tune up at the behest of the previous owner who had showed me records of the last time he had it tuned up. I… --- ## [2000 GMC Sierra Transfer Case or Transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-gmc-sierra-transfer-case-or-transmission/88677)
**Author:** [@cliffdodge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cliffdodge)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2015, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-gmc-sierra-transfer-case-or-transmission/88677 "2015-01-24T05:17:35Z")
Son's 2000 GMC Sierra, 200000 miles, 4.8L engine, automatic transmission and 4WD. Was driving home from a trip to the store - heard a "violent popping noise" on the passenger side and the truck simply slowed to a stop. E… --- ## [The overheating enigma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-overheating-enigma/88804)
**Author:** [@mox540](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mox540)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2015, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-overheating-enigma/88804 "2015-01-24T04:45:00Z")
Hello all, I have a 06 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L with 250,000+. It has been a great little truck with no problems until now. Recently it has been over heating & loosing coolant and cannot find the reason why. There seems to b… --- ## [I've been very bad to my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ive-been-very-bad-to-my-car/88783)
**Author:** [@marko1138](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marko1138)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2015, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ive-been-very-bad-to-my-car/88783 "2015-01-24T04:38:05Z")
So I've gone about 50,000 miles since my last oil change. I'm sure I've done some irreparable damage to the engine, but being a poor college kid with no garage and not enough cashflow to take it in somewhere in order to … --- ## [Ford Diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-diesel/88802)
**Author:** [@ralphwaldo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ralphwaldo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2015, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-diesel/88802 "2015-01-24T00:26:07Z")
I have owned more Ford trucks(gas)than other brands. I am considering buying an older(2003-2007)Ford diesel. My mechanics all drive Dodge Cummins and recommend them. They say the Duramax is bad on injectors and the Po… --- ## [2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Need Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jeep-grand-cherokee-need-help/88504)
**Author:** [@TinaM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TinaM)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2015, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jeep-grand-cherokee-need-help/88504 "2015-01-23T22:27:40Z")
I have a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee I cant get the engine light to stay off. It kept saying misfire 234 and 5 I have replaced coil pack, plugs , had the head taken to a head shop, replaced the gas cap and fuel injectors. … --- ## [Please advice on what to do!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-advice-on-what-to-do/88794)
**Author:** [@qu56b](https://community.cartalk.com/u/qu56b)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2015, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-advice-on-what-to-do/88794 "2015-01-23T20:10:25Z")
Hello. My situation is the following. I have a 2011 ford fiesta the engine overheated three months ago it's been at a dealership not getting repaired. I have both a full coverage insurance and warranty but none want to … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1156) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1158)