# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=155 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 156 --- ## [2012 Ford Escape Front driver wheel locked in all gears but reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-front-driver-wheel-locked-in-all-gears-but-reverse/184616)
**Author:** [@hendrixp2019\_181129](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hendrixp2019_181129)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2022, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-front-driver-wheel-locked-in-all-gears-but-reverse/184616 "2022-06-12T17:59:41Z")
2012 Ford Escape 3.0L 2WD The car just got back from shop have brake pads and lines replaced daughter called me last night because it had locked up on here in drive When got there I could only get car to move in revers… --- ## [Buick Turbo failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-turbo-failure/184506)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2022, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-turbo-failure/184506 "2022-06-11T23:51:15Z")
A friend of a friend bought a 2021 Buick Encore. Shortly after buying it, he had a muffler shop cut off the muffler and put in two straight pipes because he likes the looks and it makes noise. The Encore has the 3 cyli… --- ## [All dash lights come on then go off when you drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-dash-lights-come-on-then-go-off-when-you-drive/184599)
**Author:** [@shiancrum00\_179174](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shiancrum00_179174)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2022, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-dash-lights-come-on-then-go-off-when-you-drive/184599 "2022-06-11T22:48:31Z")
I’m trying to buy a used car and she said “ It’s a 2005 so occasionally lights come on but they go right back off, we have had a tune up and checked all the lights and it’s just a fuse but they go off after your on the r… --- ## [Toyota Consumer advisory, 7 pages and warnings for putting a sticker on hold down. Lawyers involved I guess](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-consumer-advisory-7-pages-and-warnings-for-putting-a-sticker-on-hold-down-lawyers-involved-i-guess/184613)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2022, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-consumer-advisory-7-pages-and-warnings-for-putting-a-sticker-on-hold-down-lawyers-involved-i-guess/184613 "2022-06-11T22:33:43Z")
So evidently smaller batteries are being installed, shift and cause a short and fire. Provided a new sticker for the hold down with print so small I need a magnifying glass. Provided to prevent the wrong battery size fro… --- ## [2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid - AC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-hybrid-ac-issues/184601)
**Author:** [@IBO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IBO)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2022, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-hybrid-ac-issues/184601 "2022-06-11T12:30:33Z")
AC worked OK until last week and it now works intermittently. At car start if it’s working then everything is fine until the car is turned off. The vents output cold air and there is condensed water dripping from the c… --- ## [2013 GMC Terrain - Transmission issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-gmc-terrain-transmission-issue/184576)
**Author:** [@gregg01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gregg01)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2022, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-gmc-terrain-transmission-issue/184576 "2022-06-10T22:38:50Z")
transmission shakes car --- ## [2018 Ford Mustang - Window does its own thing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-mustang-window-does-its-own-thing/184559)
**Author:** [@djg111999](https://community.cartalk.com/u/djg111999)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2022, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-mustang-window-does-its-own-thing/184559 "2022-06-10T22:06:27Z")
2018 Mustang ECO Boost Convertible. The passenger side window goes intermittently up and down, whether the car is running or not. --- ## [2012 Scion xB - Windshield search](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-scion-xb-windshield-search/184544)
**Author:** [@Elizabeth45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elizabeth45)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2022, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-scion-xb-windshield-search/184544 "2022-06-10T12:20:37Z")
Looking for un slanted windsheild --- ## [Honda Fit 2007 key programing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-2007-key-programing/184563)
**Author:** [@jules76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jules76)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2022, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-2007-key-programing/184563 "2022-06-10T03:27:24Z")
Hi, I bought two replacement keys for my 2007 Honda Fit. These are keys with 3 buttons, lock/unlock/panic. I followed a simple sequence and programmed the buttons of the new keys to successfully lock and unlock the car… --- ## [Shopping for steering/suspension parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shopping-for-steering-suspension-parts/184541)
**Author:** [@mystic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mystic)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shopping-for-steering-suspension-parts/184541 "2022-06-09T23:12:56Z")
My car has 220k miles under it’s belt (no pun intended) and is due for new ball joints, tie rod ends and probably a few other front end components. OEM parts cost a fortune and would probably take a long time to be deliv… --- ## [2010 Lexus RX 350 - Needs a transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-rx-350-needs-a-transmission/184538)
**Author:** [@SkipPanzella](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SkipPanzella)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-rx-350-needs-a-transmission/184538 "2022-06-09T23:02:21Z")
Replace transmission --- ## [Silicone Grease on Rubber Bushings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silicone-grease-on-rubber-bushings/184493)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silicone-grease-on-rubber-bushings/184493 "2022-06-09T22:53:43Z")
Is there a benefit to putting silicone grease on rubber (not polyurethane) bushings to keep the bushing from cracking and drying up? --- ## [Engine light repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-light-repairs/184233)
**Author:** [@ramikumi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramikumi)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-light-repairs/184233 "2022-06-09T18:18:26Z")
My car has 140K miles on it, 2005 model, runs great. I brought it in for full service with spark plug replacement etc. Dealer shop finished service and I drove off. A week later check engine light comes on. Car still run… --- ## [2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid - Broken axle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fusion-hybrid-broken-axle/184525)
**Author:** [@MBhollis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MBhollis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fusion-hybrid-broken-axle/184525 "2022-06-09T01:15:56Z")
Left front axel broke while driving 65 on freeway. Lost control of steering, air bags deployed, went flying across freeway from left lane to right lane. God sparred my life today. Has anyone had this problem. --- ## [Old tires \](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-tires-filler/184548)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-tires-filler/184548 "2022-06-08T23:23:40Z")
NHTSA had Goodyear issue a recall on RV tires that were last made in 2003. WHAT?! People are driving on RV tires that are more than 20 years old? Hard to believe. NHTSA is still sitting on a two year old investigation… --- ## [2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen - Diesel particulate filer cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen-diesel-particulate-filer-cost/184529)
**Author:** [@daisydemi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daisydemi)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen-diesel-particulate-filer-cost/184529 "2022-06-08T17:07:08Z")
How much does it cost to clean the particulate filter at the dealership? For a 2009 Jetta TDI. --- ## [2007 Toyota 4Runner - Timing problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-4runner-timing-problem/173549)
**Author:** [@Cougy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cougy)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 11:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-4runner-timing-problem/173549 "2022-06-08T11:54:43Z")
TL;DR: I have REPEATEDLY had timing issues crop up in my 4Runner, even after replacing the timing chain and timing set, replacing the engine, and replacing the engine AGAIN. Am I just THAT unlucky, or could something els… --- ## [2008 Ford Focus - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-focus-cel/184521)
**Author:** [@VernonHCanter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VernonHCanter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-focus-cel/184521 "2022-06-07T23:04:22Z")
chek engine light stays on ,but drives fine. Good gas mileage , and runs normal temp. --- ## [2008 BMW 328 - Electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-328-electrical-issues/184532)
**Author:** [@19753](https://community.cartalk.com/u/19753)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-328-electrical-issues/184532 "2022-06-07T17:22:23Z")
car doesnt open turn on any light no switch nothing put a ne battery and nothing. --- ## [Brake Stuck - Can't Move Forward](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-stuck-cant-move-forward/184453)
**Author:** [@edwinkim777\_181030](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edwinkim777_181030)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-stuck-cant-move-forward/184453 "2022-06-07T12:30:23Z")
I was sick for a while so my car was just lying in the driveway for about a month and a half. Today, I tried to drive my car for the first time. It looks like the brake is stuck. :frowning: I put the car in Drive, Ne… --- ## [Excessive "brake dust" on one wheel cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/excessive-brake-dust-on-one-wheel-cover/184123)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/excessive-brake-dust-on-one-wheel-cover/184123 "2022-06-06T23:43:46Z")
The right front wheel cover recently has been accumulating what I assume is brake dust grunge about twice as much as the other three wheels. I’ve run the car through a good wash several times so know that this is a repe… --- ## [2012 Nissan Altima AC clutch issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-altima-ac-clutch-issues/184492)
**Author:** [@Altima12base](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Altima12base)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-altima-ac-clutch-issues/184492 "2022-06-06T19:47:13Z")
Air conditioning clutch --- ## [2007 GMC Yukon XL Starting Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-gmc-yukon-xl-starting-issues/184495)
**Author:** [@saintbernard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/saintbernard)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-gmc-yukon-xl-starting-issues/184495 "2022-06-06T17:40:17Z")
Hello, everyone! I recently bought a used 2007 GMC Yukon XL. The truck is in generally good condition but there are a few issues. (I am hoping they won’t be too expensive to fix!) Right now, I am finding a starting i… --- ## [Is it OK to overfill your oil by a little bit? If so how much?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-ok-to-overfill-your-oil-by-a-little-bit-if-so-how-much/184476)
**Author:** [@riverofwind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riverofwind)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-ok-to-overfill-your-oil-by-a-little-bit-if-so-how-much/184476 "2022-06-06T17:36:40Z")
The title says it… is there a margin of safety built into oil systems such that overfilling a little isn’t necessarily bad? If so how much is it OK to overfill by? Does it vary from car to car? Thanks! --- ## [Broke jobless with car troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broke-jobless-with-car-troubles/184483)
**Author:** [@Thekane12\_181054](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thekane12_181054)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broke-jobless-with-car-troubles/184483 "2022-06-06T15:24:49Z")
Hey there, I got an opel vectra 2003 1,8 V that i bought used for cheap last year. I live in denmark and car repairs are really expensive here. Around 6 months ago the car stopped running i took it to the mechanic and… --- ## [08 Expedition 5.4 L fuel pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-expedition-5-4-l-fuel-pressure/90998)
**Author:** [@al78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/al78)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2022, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-expedition-5-4-l-fuel-pressure/90998 "2022-06-05T21:57:17Z")
I have a 08 Ford Expedition with a 5.4 L engine. Recently I changed all spark plugs and the fuel filter and now the engine is not running smooth. I had the fuel pressure checked and is 60 before start and 70 while idle. … --- ## [How to fix these tiny paint chips front bumper?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-fix-these-tiny-paint-chips-front-bumper/184486)
**Author:** [@joe.zanette\_181055](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joe.zanette_181055)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2022, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-fix-these-tiny-paint-chips-front-bumper/184486 "2022-06-05T00:15:34Z")
It looks like some paint chips due to highway driving. Probably small dirt/rocks/salt from the road hitting the front of the car. You can feel they are indented a little in the paint and came off. Any idea good options … --- ## [Intermitent noise when driving uphil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermitent-noise-when-driving-uphil/91175)
**Author:** [@al78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/al78)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2022, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermitent-noise-when-driving-uphil/91175 "2022-06-04T22:59:03Z")
I drive a 2008 Ford Expedition and every time I go on long trips after a while on the road the car starts making this grinding noise when driving uphill. As soon as i take my foot of the gas it stops. It has never done i… --- ## [2005 Dodge Ram 1500 - Clunks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-ram-1500-clunks/184422)
**Author:** [@DW29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DW29)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-ram-1500-clunks/184422 "2022-06-04T22:41:33Z")
2005 Ram Hemi… Intermittent problem…Driving usually up very slight upgrade, ther e tis a clunk clunk fell through accelerator pedal… if pedal pushed, engine revs and goes through problem… recently, when problem occurs… --- ## [Coolant Check Level - Dashboard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-check-level-dashboard/184488)
**Author:** [@matbass1994\_179540](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matbass1994_179540)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2022, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-check-level-dashboard/184488 "2022-06-04T22:30:08Z")
I drive a 2005 Mercedes CLK (I know, it’s old before someone tells me! Haha) and a few days ago “Coolant Check Level” popped up on the dashboard. So I topped it up with coolant only the message still hasn’t disappeared. … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=154) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=156)