# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=214 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 215 --- ## [2001 Mazda Miata has no power to fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-miata-has-no-power-to-fuel-pump/178915)
**Author:** [@paulhines](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paulhines)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2021, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-miata-has-no-power-to-fuel-pump/178915 "2021-08-23T20:20:24Z")
no power to fuel pump --- ## [Squirting oil thru spark plug holes to start 2019 subaru that hasn't moved in over a year](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squirting-oil-thru-spark-plug-holes-to-start-2019-subaru-that-hasnt-moved-in-over-a-year/178778)
**Author:** [@PS85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PS85)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2021, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squirting-oil-thru-spark-plug-holes-to-start-2019-subaru-that-hasnt-moved-in-over-a-year/178778 "2021-08-23T17:25:45Z")
I have a 2009 subaru forester that hasn’t moved in over a year. In such cases, it is often a good idea to squirt some light engine oil through the spark plug holes and let sit for a couple of hours to soak through betwe… --- ## [2016 Ford Focus - blown head gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-focus-blown-head-gasket/178855)
**Author:** [@Bwashington2k4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bwashington2k4)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2021, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-focus-blown-head-gasket/178855 "2021-08-23T16:07:11Z")
The car overheated and stopped without any warning. The service department stated antifreeze was in the engine. This apparently is a blown head gasket. --- ## [Recirculate Light Not Working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recirculate-light-not-working/178905)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2021, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recirculate-light-not-working/178905 "2021-08-23T02:56:45Z")
I have a 2005 Toyota Camry LE. When I press the recirculate button, the green LED does not light up. The recirculate feature does not seem to be working when I press the button. Previously when I pressed the button it wa… --- ## [2005 Town and Country, engine will sometimes not shift out of 2nd gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-town-and-country-engine-will-sometimes-not-shift-out-of-2nd-gear/178895)
**Author:** [@jenderwiggin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jenderwiggin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2021, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-town-and-country-engine-will-sometimes-not-shift-out-of-2nd-gear/178895 "2021-08-23T02:29:12Z")
Minivan (Chrysler Town and Country 2005) will sometimes get stuck and won’t shift up or down from second gear. It’s happened three times. All times various drivers have pulled over turned off the car and waited a couple … --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Colorado - whining noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-colorado-whining-noise/178830)
**Author:** [@PatrickReed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatrickReed)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2021, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-colorado-whining-noise/178830 "2021-08-23T01:10:29Z")
I have a 2015 chevy colorado. At 6000 miles I could hear a whining or howling noise I thought it was coming from the trans or rear end. I have taken it to glendora chevrolet 4 times, and no one can hear the noise but me… --- ## [Brake job, wheel wont turn easily help :)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-job-wheel-wont-turn-easily-help/178872)
**Author:** [@Kareem.wtf123\_176820](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kareem.wtf123_176820)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2021, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-job-wheel-wont-turn-easily-help/178872 "2021-08-23T00:01:00Z")
Hi guys , i changed my front brakes rotors and pads i lubricanted the sliders and everything. When i was done my wheel was hard to turn by hand is it normal or i have to do somthing thnks so much. --- ## [Should I get my transmission checked?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-get-my-transmission-checked/178868)
**Author:** [@inerad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/inerad)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2021, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-get-my-transmission-checked/178868 "2021-08-22T19:04:01Z")
Hi Everybody! I just created an account and can’t find an option to start my own topic to ask a question. Perhaps I don’t have a permission yet… So I’m trying to hijack this 11 years old thread. Hopefully it offends no… --- ## [Replacing 2007 Saab 9-3 2.0 Oil Feed Pipe (Block to Turbo)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-2007-saab-9-3-2-0-oil-feed-pipe-block-to-turbo/178867)
**Author:** [@CygnusRift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CygnusRift)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2021, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-2007-saab-9-3-2-0-oil-feed-pipe-block-to-turbo/178867 "2021-08-22T04:08:31Z")
Hi Everyone. I just found out I had a massive oil leak on my 2007 Saab 9-3 2.0T and was finally able to get under and trace it to what I believe is the Oil Feed Pipe from the Block to the Turbo. It’s pretty much shooting… --- ## [Engine noise in 1991 Mercedes 300 SEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise-in-1991-mercedes-300-sel/178739)
**Author:** [@dossargm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dossargm)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2021, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise-in-1991-mercedes-300-sel/178739 "2021-08-22T03:44:58Z")
Hi, There is engine noise relating to the piston connecting arm in my Mercedes 1991 300SEL What is the remedy? --- ## [2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class safety concerns about rust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercedes-benz-c-class-safety-concerns-about-rust/178850)
**Author:** [@Scott\_StPaulMN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott_StPaulMN)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2021, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercedes-benz-c-class-safety-concerns-about-rust/178850 "2021-08-22T00:09:57Z")
While driving the car suddenly developed a clunk in the rear and the handling became very erratic and required steering right to continue going straight. Got it home and put car up on jack stands and removed wheels to … --- ## [2017 Toyota RAV4 - what’s causing the sound?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-what-s-causing-the-sound/178853)
**Author:** [@EmmanuelMKiberu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EmmanuelMKiberu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2021, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-what-s-causing-the-sound/178853 "2021-08-21T23:43:41Z")
RAV4 high mileage . Makes drumming sound on and off then disappears. brakes and rotas replaced but sound continues. took the vehicle to Toyota for inspection they diagnosed a wrong problem an worked on R/R PROP shaft Rea… --- ## [Starter clicks once. No start. Don t try to](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-clicks-once-no-start-don-t-try-to/178858)
**Author:** [@chrisluvkarin2013\_176799](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chrisluvkarin2013_176799)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2021, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-clicks-once-no-start-don-t-try-to/178858 "2021-08-21T23:25:32Z")
New starter. New alt. Battery hot. Connections good. Please Don t say bad motor --- ## [2008 Buick Enclave makes weird sounds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-enclave-makes-weird-sounds/178862)
**Author:** [@Ron14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ron14)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2021, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-enclave-makes-weird-sounds/178862 "2021-08-21T23:09:41Z")
Makes unusual noises . sounds come from top, doors and radio at various times. Doors a knocking sound. Top a flapping sound. --- ## [Mazda Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-transmission/44798)
**Author:** [@crobertson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crobertson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2010, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-transmission/44798 "2010-02-20T16:25:02Z")
When I put in reverse, engine rev's but does not move very much. checked fluid and it is full and looks good. Forward gears seem OK. Is my tranny shot?? --- ## [Nissan Frontier: why is coil on cylinder 1 different looking?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-frontier-why-is-coil-on-cylinder-1-different-looking/178802)
**Author:** [@mercury07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercury07)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2021, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-frontier-why-is-coil-on-cylinder-1-different-looking/178802 "2021-08-21T17:34:31Z")
the car is 7 years old, 30K miles, according to the mechanic there is a misfire, the mechanic asked me if someone else had worked on the cylinder 1 before, because the coil for this cylinder.plug appears to be a generic… --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Malibu - Auto stop start issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-malibu-auto-stop-start-issue/178640)
**Author:** [@weathernut](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weathernut)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2021, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-malibu-auto-stop-start-issue/178640 "2021-08-21T16:45:25Z")
My 2014 Malibu LS has that auto stop feature. It has 107600 miles. I did replace the engine battery early last year. Did not replace the trunk battery. Sporadically, the function works but most often it doesn’t. For the … --- ## [2017 Chevy Equinox 2.4L Electronic Steering Whine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevy-equinox-2-4l-electronic-steering-whine/178808)
**Author:** [@CygnusRift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CygnusRift)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2021, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevy-equinox-2-4l-electronic-steering-whine/178808 "2021-08-21T13:53:32Z")
Hi everyone. I’ve been driving around a 2017 Chevy Equinox LT 2.4L and noticed that the steering whines slightly now. It’s been a gradual thing that I was keeping an ear out for. So i did some quick research and found t… --- ## [Driver side window won’t work, Dodge Stratus 2000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-side-window-won-t-work-dodge-stratus-2000/178039)
**Author:** [@pmargolis\_144671](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pmargolis_144671)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2021, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-side-window-won-t-work-dodge-stratus-2000/178039 "2021-08-21T12:45:38Z")
I changed the control assembly in the driver side door and still no luck getting the driver side window down. Does anyone have an idea where to go from here? Thanks Pete --- ## [Severe Vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/severe-vibration/178073)
**Author:** [@jakeenloe25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jakeenloe25)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2021, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/severe-vibration/178073 "2021-08-21T01:12:26Z")
Hello all, I’ve had my 2008 Santa Fe FWD since March of this year (2021). Over the past 2 weeks, I’ve noticed the development of some strong vibrations. I can’t remember if it was a gradual buildup or if it was suddenly … --- ## [2012 Jeep Compass - Headlight & Blinker Not Working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-compass-headlight-blinker-not-working/178842)
**Author:** [@harmonyepperly\_176793](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harmonyepperly_176793)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2021, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-compass-headlight-blinker-not-working/178842 "2021-08-21T00:53:00Z")
In my 2012 Jeep Compass, the right headlight and blinker are not working. We changed the bulb, but it made no difference. The blinker will turn on but is very, very dim. I believe it may have a short of some kind? A few … --- ## [1995 Buick Lasabre stalls after starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-buick-lasabre-stalls-after-starting/178814)
**Author:** [@Frantz\_todd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frantz_todd)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2021, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-buick-lasabre-stalls-after-starting/178814 "2021-08-21T00:51:50Z")
So was at the store the other day and my car started and then as I was starting to move stalled out, then wouldn’t start again for several minutes but stalled again, I also noticed that my power windows won’t roll up or … --- ## [2004 Lexus RX 330 — CEL blinks, and shuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-rx-330-cel-blinks-and-shuts-off/178836)
**Author:** [@Mudiaga](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mudiaga)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2021, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-rx-330-cel-blinks-and-shuts-off/178836 "2021-08-20T18:27:04Z")
When i slow down and then accelerate suddenly, my check engine light flashes and then stop flashing --- ## [Removing a whole bumper vs spot painting a small scratch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-a-whole-bumper-vs-spot-painting-a-small-scratch/178825)
**Author:** [@llamamama](https://community.cartalk.com/u/llamamama)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-a-whole-bumper-vs-spot-painting-a-small-scratch/178825 "2021-08-19T23:35:50Z")
I got a 2 inch deep scratch on the left side of my front bumper where the paint is completely chipped off. I asked a few auto repair shops around to see if they can repaint the scratch. All have said that they would need… --- ## [Catalytic Converter Repair or Sell Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-repair-or-sell-car/178794)
**Author:** [@dannymarinez12\_176768](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dannymarinez12_176768)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-repair-or-sell-car/178794 "2021-08-19T23:30:52Z")
Hello, I have a 08 Mitsubishi Eclipse Gs with 170,000 miles. The car is not a rusted anywhere and it does not have any dings. The car fax shows immaculate repairs by previous owners and myself. The car has matching coop… --- ## [2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid - 35K coming up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-35k-coming-up/178820)
**Author:** [@cerny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cerny)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-35k-coming-up/178820 "2021-08-19T22:55:37Z")
Time for my 35,000 mile service --- ## [2006 GMC Sierra 1500 - Crazy scratches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-sierra-1500-crazy-scratches/178675)
**Author:** [@Bauguess](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bauguess)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-sierra-1500-crazy-scratches/178675 "2021-08-19T22:26:35Z")
I have a 2006 GMC Sierra 1500, very heavy scratches are appearing across the hood and roof of the cab. Scratches are running in all different directions (no uniformity), and paint looks great on the rest of the truck. Wh… --- ## [2001 GMC Sierra 1500 - Headlights are always on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-gmc-sierra-1500-headlights-are-always-on/178036)
**Author:** [@simon1967](https://community.cartalk.com/u/simon1967)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-gmc-sierra-1500-headlights-are-always-on/178036 "2021-08-19T21:40:42Z")
automatic headlights stay on always, even in daytime --- ## [Switch Exterior Fasteners to Something That Won't Rust?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/switch-exterior-fasteners-to-something-that-wont-rust/159599)
**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/switch-exterior-fasteners-to-something-that-wont-rust/159599 "2021-08-19T17:16:39Z")
Does it make sense? Galvanized Steel Stainless Steel Carbon Steel Zinc Plated Others So that way they don’t rust? --- ## [2013 Hyundai Sonata - OTO question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-sonata-oto-question/178792)
**Author:** [@Allison20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Allison20)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 11:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-sonata-oto-question/178792 "2021-08-19T11:03:19Z")
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