# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=183 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 184 --- ## [2018 Hyundai Elantra - Peeling paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-elantra-peeling-paint/181885)
**Author:** [@Jh1114](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jh1114)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2022, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-elantra-peeling-paint/181885 "2022-01-17T15:31:18Z")
2018 Hyundai Elantra peeling paint. My warranty expired 4 months ago , I only have 15353 miles on my car. Pearl white paint has had issues for awhile now unbeknownst to me until now. --- ## [2013 Sedan damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-sedan-damage/181924)
**Author:** [@fartzy\_179115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fartzy_179115)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2022, 10:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-sedan-damage/181924 "2022-01-17T10:09:33Z")
My empty car got backed into when it was parked on a relatively busy street in Philadelphia a couple weeks ago. I noticed it at least a day late anyway. I have been hesitant to drive it at all because it makes a weird sc… --- ## [2017 Subaru Legacy - Engine stmbles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-legacy-engine-stmbles/181777)
**Author:** [@RBazik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RBazik)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2022, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-legacy-engine-stmbles/181777 "2022-01-17T00:56:37Z")
Stumbling starts after a few stops and starts when the engine is warm. 2.5l with 51k. This seems to happen after driving the car for most of the week, so on Friday for example and after short trips and starts and stops s… --- ## [Toyota 2008 Camry hybrid - new rings pistons](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-2008-camry-hybrid-new-rings-pistons/181812)
**Author:** [@Tony57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony57)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2022, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-2008-camry-hybrid-new-rings-pistons/181812 "2022-01-16T23:02:23Z")
Back in 2018, Toyota replaced the rings and pistons as part of a warranty issue. I wasn’t burning oil after 95000 miles then but they went ahead and did the work. I was told the rings for several years were not correct… --- ## [About to purchase this 1998 Jeep Laredo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-to-purchase-this-1998-jeep-laredo/181903)
**Author:** [@Nikola\_179101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nikola_179101)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2022, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-to-purchase-this-1998-jeep-laredo/181903 "2022-01-16T17:27:58Z")
I’m heading over to purchase this 1998 Jeep Laredo and one of the photos online showed this leak on the underside. Any idea what it might be? --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Equinox - screen went black](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-equinox-screen-went-black/181910)
**Author:** [@BumperT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BumperT)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2022, 10:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-equinox-screen-went-black/181910 "2022-01-16T10:58:37Z")
I started car but nothing on screen…back up camera, blind spot assist and radio all not working. Remote start works, engine runs fine --- ## [2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class - gas smell when topped off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercedes-benz-cls-class-gas-smell-when-topped-off/181883)
**Author:** [@frankpietroski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frankpietroski)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2022, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercedes-benz-cls-class-gas-smell-when-topped-off/181883 "2022-01-16T01:00:58Z")
i purchase this car about 4 yrs ago when the car is topped off there ia strong scent of gasoline , a local NJ dealer told me ths item has not been taken care of by MB . i am planning on bringing the enclosed article t… --- ## [2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - snow tire size](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-snow-tire-size/181881)
**Author:** [@Bryan52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bryan52)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2022, 12:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-snow-tire-size/181881 "2022-01-16T00:52:21Z")
What are the best size snow tires for my car. My nrmal ire size is 235 -60R18. --- ## [Pcv hose question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pcv-hose-question/181917)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2022, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pcv-hose-question/181917 "2022-01-15T22:24:54Z")
The plastic hose on my 05 mustang gt that goes from the intake manifold to the driver side valve cover snapped when I was removing it to change spark plugs. Only the middle part of the hose snapped, the plastic connector… --- ## [2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee hot starting problem - help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-grand-cherokee-hot-starting-problem-help/181908)
**Author:** [@jackshbarlow\_179102](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jackshbarlow_179102)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2022, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-grand-cherokee-hot-starting-problem-help/181908 "2022-01-15T18:02:30Z")
Hi all! Long time watcher, first time poster etc etc. I’m having starting issues with my '05 Grand Cherokee (4.7L V8 engine). It tends to only do it when it’s hot - it’ll start fine when cold, but once it’s up to temp i… --- ## [2018 Kia Sportage - electrical system is dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-sportage-electrical-system-is-dead/181878)
**Author:** [@Frustrated2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frustrated2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2022, 7:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-sportage-electrical-system-is-dead/181878 "2022-01-15T07:04:07Z")
Car electrical system not responsive this morning, no lights, inside or out and no start! Jump started right up and all systems show good! Why? Battery replaced 5 months ago! --- ## [2019 RAM 1500’s battery drain and CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ram-1500-s-battery-drain-and-cel/181889)
**Author:** [@S4E](https://community.cartalk.com/u/S4E)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2022, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ram-1500-s-battery-drain-and-cel/181889 "2022-01-14T22:29:18Z")
My 2019 1500 has 41,000 miles. Something is draining the battery when everything is supposed to be off. The check engine light is on, and I was told that the code was specific to a transmission shift module. Could this m… --- ## [Flashing CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashing-cel/181655)
**Author:** [@Joe-Guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe-Guy)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2022, 5:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashing-cel/181655 "2022-01-14T05:10:48Z")
Okay, I know that a flashing Check Engine Light on any car means pull over immediately. It happened to me today (fortunately in front of my house) in my RAV4. Here’s probably a dumb question: I live less than a mile f… --- ## [1989 Mercury Grand Marquis - Windshield leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-mercury-grand-marquis-windshield-leaks/181759)
**Author:** [@BrianMcNamara](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrianMcNamara)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2022, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-mercury-grand-marquis-windshield-leaks/181759 "2022-01-14T03:01:44Z")
There is a leak in the windshield seal at the top on the drivers side and water drips on the drivers left had when it rains. --- ## [2017 Ford Escape -peeling paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-peeling-paint/179075)
**Author:** [@SandyGarcia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SandyGarcia)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2022, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-peeling-paint/179075 "2022-01-13T22:47:51Z")
I have a 2017 Ford Escape that the paint is peeling on the outside corner window passenger side. I have only had the car for 6 months, and it only has 39,620 miles on it. I have gone to the dealership who seems to be try… --- ## [2018 Jeep Compass - Infotainment flipping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-compass-infotainment-flipping/181866)
**Author:** [@ssv620](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ssv620)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2022, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-compass-infotainment-flipping/181866 "2022-01-13T19:14:35Z")
The u connect screen, goes crazy. changing radio stations, making calls to 911, “flipping” through setting. --- ## [2016 GMC Canyon - Jumpy nav](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-gmc-canyon-jumpy-nav/181862)
**Author:** [@gommer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gommer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2022, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-gmc-canyon-jumpy-nav/181862 "2022-01-13T18:03:32Z")
navigation sreen jumps up and down at times then stops and it jumps again while driving long trips --- ## [2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Infotainment issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-infotainment-issues/181860)
**Author:** [@pal33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pal33)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2022, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-infotainment-issues/181860 "2022-01-13T16:38:42Z")
radio first volume control would not work today the disc player opened up then radio shut off completely but clock works ? --- ## [2020 Hyundai Venue - Rear defroster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-venue-rear-defroster/181765)
**Author:** [@Deb11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deb11)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2022, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-venue-rear-defroster/181765 "2022-01-13T15:01:53Z")
Can tape on the rear window damage the rear defroster? Took my 2020 Hyundai Venue, ( I know it says veloster, but Venue wasn’t listed as an option so I just checked one), in to the dealer because rear defroster was worki… --- ## [Should I buy a used 2011 Camry that had the radiator and water pump replaced to pass inspection?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-used-2011-camry-that-had-the-radiator-and-water-pump-replaced-to-pass-inspection/181671)
**Author:** [@Km.schneider\_178871](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Km.schneider_178871)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2022, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-used-2011-camry-that-had-the-radiator-and-water-pump-replaced-to-pass-inspection/181671 "2022-01-13T14:47:09Z")
Hello, I found a used 2011 Toyota Camry with 145,000 miles being sold for $xxxx + dealer fee ;). It is a 1 owner car and the Carfax shows consistent vehicle service and maintenance records throughout ownership (38 recor… --- ## [2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV - Wrong fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-cadillac-escalade-esv-wrong-fuel/181797)
**Author:** [@thomasblakeney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thomasblakeney)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2022, 5:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-cadillac-escalade-esv-wrong-fuel/181797 "2022-01-13T05:21:03Z")
Put diesel fuel in it and drove it about three block --- ## [How to test for which door ajar switch is not working on a 2003 Ford Expedition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-test-for-which-door-ajar-switch-is-not-working-on-a-2003-ford-expedition/90986)
**Author:** [@MDofTexas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MDofTexas)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2022, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-test-for-which-door-ajar-switch-is-not-working-on-a-2003-ford-expedition/90986 "2022-01-13T02:47:35Z")
Lubricating each door switch has not work to fix the "door ajar" issue on a 2003 Ford Expedition EB model. I have traced both front door wires to a single harness plug, but have not been able to find a pin-out descripti… --- ## [2014 Ford Escape - Oil change question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-oil-change-question/181654)
**Author:** [@Groverusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Groverusty)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2022, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-oil-change-question/181654 "2022-01-13T02:15:36Z")
2014 escape, 85k miles, awd. How much should an oil change? --- ## [Screw In Rear Brake Calliper Operation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screw-in-rear-brake-calliper-operation/181792)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2022, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screw-in-rear-brake-calliper-operation/181792 "2022-01-12T22:26:57Z")
How do the screw in rear brake caliper pistons work? Since they must be screwed in manually with a spanner/jackscrew tool, how does the master cylinder push them out and the rotor disc push them back in without them bein… --- ## [2016 Jeep Renegade -Bent roof track](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-renegade-bent-roof-track/181787)
**Author:** [@damayor23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/damayor23)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2022, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-renegade-bent-roof-track/181787 "2022-01-12T20:33:36Z")
2016 sport had problems with “my sky top”. it worked fine for about a year when it would not shut. hit the button and it would close 1/2 way and reopen. took it to a Jeep dealership and I was told the track was bent! how… --- ## [2015 Nissan Frontier - Heat is weak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-frontier-heat-is-weak/181767)
**Author:** [@whitedove1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/whitedove1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2022, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-frontier-heat-is-weak/181767 "2022-01-12T19:20:15Z")
Heat don’t work if going down highway heat will come out but in city driving no heat just luke warm air. --- ## [2015 Ford Expedition EL - Misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-expedition-el-misfires/181761)
**Author:** [@SamW57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamW57)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2022, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-expedition-el-misfires/181761 "2022-01-12T16:23:30Z")
truck goes into limp mode. Always a misfire code for one of the cylinders. Put a catch can in, and the canister is always full. I have to empty it all the time. --- ## [Topping off FL22 with Zerex Asian coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/topping-off-fl22-with-zerex-asian-coolant/167456)
**Author:** [@jjoe123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjoe123)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2022, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/topping-off-fl22-with-zerex-asian-coolant/167456 "2022-01-12T15:37:25Z")
Hello, I have a 2015 CX-5. I want to top off my FL22 Coolant (and don’t want to drive all the way to my dealership). Can I just top off using the Green Zerex Asian coolant? Do I need to drain liquids? (https://www.orei… --- ## [2015 Cadillac SRX - Skylight leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-cadillac-srx-skylight-leaks/181791)
**Author:** [@marcmclendon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marcmclendon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2022, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-cadillac-srx-skylight-leaks/181791 "2022-01-12T02:48:47Z")
liftgate doesn’t work (they say) because the skylight track gets clogged and the water drains into the compartment that holds the electrical module that runs the liftgate! Poor design but lousy excuse !! They have our ca… --- ## [Getting water in widebody](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-water-in-widebody/181772)
**Author:** [@nicksky26\_178937](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nicksky26_178937)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2022, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-water-in-widebody/181772 "2022-01-11T20:55:47Z")
The BRZ wasnt an option for car model. Got kind of a noob question, when you install a widebody you weld and seal the rear fender well to the fender itself. everything i have seen online they didnt do anything with the f… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=182) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=184)