# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=199 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 200 --- ## [1984 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Battery light stays on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-mercedes-benz-sl-class-battery-light-stays-on/180302)
**Author:** [@fwilliar08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fwilliar08)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2021, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-mercedes-benz-sl-class-battery-light-stays-on/180302 "2021-10-30T18:24:44Z")
Battery light on dash stays on. --- ## [Oil drain plug won’t loosen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-drain-plug-won-t-loosen/180217)
**Author:** [@gdan29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gdan29)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2021, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-drain-plug-won-t-loosen/180217 "2021-10-30T17:59:14Z")
I acquired this vehicle which is very clean and was well maintained. The previous owner alway took it to a shop for maintenance and repairs. It’s is due for an oil change. I tried to change the oil but could not loosen … --- ## [2010 Honda Civic Cpe - Can I mix antifreeze colors?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-civic-cpe-can-i-mix-antifreeze-colors/180292)
**Author:** [@Dora59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dora59)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2021, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-civic-cpe-can-i-mix-antifreeze-colors/180292 "2021-10-30T01:04:49Z")
I mixed 2 colors of coolant/antifreeze --- ## [2014 Ford F-150 shut down after battery light illuminated](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-f-150-shut-down-after-battery-light-illuminated/180311)
**Author:** [@StevenmDartt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StevenmDartt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-f-150-shut-down-after-battery-light-illuminated/180311 "2021-10-29T22:54:03Z")
Driving down interstate 75 or so dash lights went out and then the engine shut down. Battery light came on drove to about ten more miles filled the gas tank then pulled out of the gas station. The lights went out veh shu… --- ## [Transmission flush on older cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-flush-on-older-cars/165592)
**Author:** [@rajaa25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rajaa25)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-flush-on-older-cars/165592 "2021-10-29T20:49:16Z")
I have a camry 2012 with 125k miles and have never gotten a transmission flush service. Toyota dealership service advisor is advising me to get one and I was told that they have a “vaccum” machine that does not do any d… --- ## [Accidentally put engine oil in brake fluid reserve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-put-engine-oil-in-brake-fluid-reserve/180248)
**Author:** [@ashearthstone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ashearthstone)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-put-engine-oil-in-brake-fluid-reserve/180248 "2021-10-29T16:29:04Z")
so i know it sounds dumb. But i accidentally out engine oil in my brake fluid reservoir. i just bought the car and they are close together and the reservoir cap is heavy duty and kinda looks like an oil cap. anyways im d… --- ## [Is this shock bent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-shock-bent/180297)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-shock-bent/180297 "2021-10-29T14:11:19Z")
this shock bent? The grey body is rubbing on inside of coil https://youtu.be/rNvBRNEx8P0 --- ## [Stuck Fuel Injectors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-fuel-injectors/179957)
**Author:** [@BFlynn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BFlynn)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-fuel-injectors/179957 "2021-10-28T23:42:39Z")
I have a 2011 VW GTi with about 120k miles. 10k miles ago, driving down the highway, the engine lost a considerable amount of power and it wouldn’t restart. Diagnosis was a stuck fuel injector (#4), that was replaced. T… --- ## [Engine stops in a second after starting, battery indicator light turns on, dashboard gauges drop to zero](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-stops-in-a-second-after-starting-battery-indicator-light-turns-on-dashboard-gauges-drop-to-zero/180230)
**Author:** [@Harun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harun)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-stops-in-a-second-after-starting-battery-indicator-light-turns-on-dashboard-gauges-drop-to-zero/180230 "2021-10-28T22:43:23Z")
The vehicle is 2006 Peugeot Partner Combi Van 1.9D. This problem has been occurring intermittently for a year. The last time was at the end of September; it occurred once a month mostly, more than this one or two times. … --- ## [Bubbles in coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bubbles-in-coolant/179342)
**Author:** [@jeff\_177189](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeff_177189)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bubbles-in-coolant/179342 "2021-09-15T12:59:19Z")
2008 uplander with the 3900 in it. I have bubbles in the cooling system that never seem to go away. My initial suspicion was combustion gasses but I did a test for combustion gasses and it came up negative (I retested a… --- ## [Help Testing Struts on a 2005 with 180k miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-testing-struts-on-a-2005-with-180k-miles/180252)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-testing-struts-on-a-2005-with-180k-miles/180252 "2021-10-28T04:00:20Z")
I have a 2005 Camry with original struts, and have about 180k miles on them. My issue is that I don’t know if I should replace them or not. I inspect them and see no oil leaking. There’s no weird tire wear patterns. I … --- ## [2015 Toyota Highlander](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-highlander/180203)
**Author:** [@DanTuch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanTuch)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2021, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-highlander/180203 "2021-10-25T23:27:18Z")
2015 Toyota Highlander 70,000 miles. Time to change oil, what weight of oil to use? --- ## [What is the best ball joint grease?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-best-ball-joint-grease/180124)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-best-ball-joint-grease/180124 "2021-10-28T01:03:08Z")
Is there an industry standard or specifications for ball joint grease? I was wondering what grease is the best to use in ball joints? I would like to think that there is scientific testing to back up these claims and not… --- ## [How Much Should a Ball Joint Move By Hand?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-should-a-ball-joint-move-by-hand/180251)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-should-a-ball-joint-move-by-hand/180251 "2021-10-28T00:46:02Z")
I’m able to move my sway bar links by hand, while they are attached to my car properly. Not movement perpendicular to the shaft of the ball joints (black line below) I’m able to grab on the bar between the ball joints… --- ## [2013 Hyundai Elantra - Lights burn out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-lights-burn-out/180192)
**Author:** [@udell79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/udell79)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-lights-burn-out/180192 "2021-10-27T23:54:58Z")
I have a 2013 elantra, the driver side head lights and blinker keep burning out, it is not the fuse. I have been told it could be a wire that connects to the battery and under that car and will cost about $1000 to fix. … --- ## [2009 accord died while accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-accord-died-while-accelerating/180229)
**Author:** [@531connor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/531connor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-accord-died-while-accelerating/180229 "2021-10-27T21:04:28Z")
I was accelerating from a stop sign when my accord’s engine sputtered and shut off in the middle of the intersection. I managed to coast to the side of the road and popped the hood to see a little white smoke coming from… --- ## [04’ Honda Pilot No codes, no noise from the engine, will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-honda-pilot-no-codes-no-noise-from-the-engine-will-not-start/180237)
**Author:** [@Antanetz1980\_177858](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Antanetz1980_177858)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-honda-pilot-no-codes-no-noise-from-the-engine-will-not-start/180237 "2021-10-27T18:05:02Z")
04’ Honda Pilot, won’t start and it has no codes, no check engine light or any warning lights. Battery died from sitting but even with a jump there’s nothing. No sounds at all from the car engine. Can the transmission b… --- ## [2005 Lexus RX 330 - Audio glitch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lexus-rx-330-audio-glitch/180244)
**Author:** [@pauld48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pauld48)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lexus-rx-330-audio-glitch/180244 "2021-10-27T01:38:25Z")
radio has no volume.has cd casette radio.shows volulume up and down no sound at all. --- ## [2014 Honda CR-V - Wheel bearing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-wheel-bearing/180206)
**Author:** [@allenp96](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allenp96)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-wheel-bearing/180206 "2021-10-27T00:12:03Z")
honda crv rear wheel bearing out at 40K. Dealer fix. Now at 70k more road noise. Wheel bearing? --- ## [2020 Toyota Corolla - A few issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-corolla-a-few-issues/180240)
**Author:** [@Joey46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joey46)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2021, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-corolla-a-few-issues/180240 "2021-10-26T23:40:35Z")
Start button on 2020 corolla malfunctuons…ticming noise behind dash…horn sounding off on its own, in traffic.slow starting like a battery problem… --- ## [2013 Toyota Venza - Cable cut](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-venza-cable-cut/180233)
**Author:** [@D.Sveden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.Sveden)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2021, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-venza-cable-cut/180233 "2021-10-26T17:17:57Z")
The lever cable for lowering the back seat isn’t working. I can’t get at the back bolts that attach the seat to the frame. This happened with my 2009 Venza and that was under a warrenty so it can be fixed. --- ## [Dodge Caravan Heater Not Working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-caravan-heater-not-working/179604)
**Author:** [@bardiferous](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bardiferous)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2021, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-caravan-heater-not-working/179604 "2021-10-26T16:16:09Z")
2000 Base Caravan 3.0L V6 - as of 2021 late winter, the heater stopped working. I also noticed that, when I shift from coolest to warmest temperature, the air flow slows to almost off. Bizarre? A/C works fine and, aft… --- ## [2010 Chevy Equinox P0011 on hard acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevy-equinox-p0011-on-hard-acceleration/180202)
**Author:** [@n2icarrl\_177841](https://community.cartalk.com/u/n2icarrl_177841)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2021, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevy-equinox-p0011-on-hard-acceleration/180202 "2021-10-26T00:03:05Z")
A little background: 2010 Equinox, 2.4L 4 cyl 98000 miles Live/drive at 6000 foot elevation Synthetic oil I get the P0011 camshaft positioner code only when I accelerate hard. For example, leaving my driveway is a 55 … --- ## [Kia k5 low PSI warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-k5-low-psi-warning/180190)
**Author:** [@andrewvasquezcsus\_177836](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrewvasquezcsus_177836)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2021, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-k5-low-psi-warning/180190 "2021-10-26T00:00:24Z")
Hey there. I have a Kia k5 that’s had a low PSI warning for a week or so. The thing is, I don’t think it’s because it’s low. Three of my tires will be around 28 or 29 and go up to 31 as it gets warmer. The back passenger… --- ## [Intermittent heat with no temperature control?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-heat-with-no-temperature-control/180175)
**Author:** [@elisa7joy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elisa7joy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2021, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-heat-with-no-temperature-control/180175 "2021-10-25T23:49:17Z")
First and foremost let me say to anyone who might consider buying this vehicle. Don’t. It’s been a giant pain. The way this vehicle is designed is odd and makes easy things difficult. Anyhow, I bought this van used in t… --- ## [2005 Toyota Camry Flasher Relay Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-flasher-relay-replacement/164630)
**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2021, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-flasher-relay-replacement/164630 "2021-10-25T23:42:22Z")
I have a 2005 Toyota Camry. I’m trying to replace the flasher relay. I tried searching for a video showing me how to do this, but had no luck. It’s located here on the car: Now let me describe this. This appears to b… --- ## [2015 Ford Edge - Door rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-edge-door-rattle/180210)
**Author:** [@KevB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KevB)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2021, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-edge-door-rattle/180210 "2021-10-25T23:29:26Z")
cargo door panel rattles an is loose --- ## [2012 Audi quattro - Needs pistons](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-audi-quattro-needs-pistons/180208)
**Author:** [@EddieGrier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EddieGrier)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2021, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-audi-quattro-needs-pistons/180208 "2021-10-25T23:22:29Z")
Pistons need to be replaced --- ## [Dodge Neon Misfire cly 3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-neon-misfire-cly-3/180144)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2021, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-neon-misfire-cly-3/180144 "2021-10-25T22:34:00Z")
I have a 2005 Neon. It was running fine Wednesday. Thursday morning it was running very poor. Later I took to autozone and orilies to have it tested. Came back both misfire on cylinder 3. I pulled out the spark plug… --- ## [I guess it's true](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-guess-its-true/180090)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2021, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-guess-its-true/180090 "2021-10-25T20:28:57Z")
Back in the day, I used to hear stories about old engines that hadn’t had their oil changed in so long that the owners would not change the oil, fearing that the old oil was the only thing holding the engine together. S… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=198) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=200)