# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=221 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 222 --- ## [2011 Subaru Forester — accidentally added 15% ethanol gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-forester-accidentally-added-15-ethanol-gas/166863)
**Author:** [@sarah58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sarah58)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2021, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-forester-accidentally-added-15-ethanol-gas/166863 "2021-07-26T23:45:53Z")
I accidentally put 88 octane gas with 15% ethanol in my tank, instead of 87%/10%. My dealer says I need to have the tank drained, removed, washed, then put back on. Is this just a way to make $250 or would one tank of th… --- ## [2002 Cadillac DeVille with Anti-freeze leak, now all anti-freeze came out? while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cadillac-deville-with-anti-freeze-leak-now-all-anti-freeze-came-out-while-driving/134315)
**Author:** [@reginaconn\_147307](https://community.cartalk.com/u/reginaconn_147307)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2021, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cadillac-deville-with-anti-freeze-leak-now-all-anti-freeze-came-out-while-driving/134315 "2021-07-26T17:52:41Z")
Over the last three and a half years my information panel would show “check coolant level”. I would add a half gallon of 50/50 anti-freeze to fill it. I have used probably four gallons over this time doing this. Got my o… --- ## [2016 Subaru Forester - Sound from right rear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-forester-sound-from-right-rear/178264)
**Author:** [@JPinCambridge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JPinCambridge)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2021, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-forester-sound-from-right-rear/178264 "2021-07-26T16:35:19Z")
When driving forward (though not in reverse) I hear a sound from the right rear wheel. It is like a tiny little scrape and it is not consistent but off and on, as though it is cause by a rotation of the wheel. What do yo… --- ## [2012 Ford Flex - Won't stay on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-flex-wont-stay-on/178266)
**Author:** [@topazbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/topazbird)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2021, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-flex-wont-stay-on/178266 "2021-07-26T15:47:34Z")
I have a 2012 Ford Flex. The Flex will not stay started and all it does is turn over. The code came up as the key but had that done and still nothing. The vehicle has about 45,000 miles. It doesn’t need starter or batter… --- ## [2006 Kia Rio - trouble after timing belt snapped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-rio-trouble-after-timing-belt-snapped/178255)
**Author:** [@Nick57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nick57)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2021, 7:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-rio-trouble-after-timing-belt-snapped/178255 "2021-07-26T07:24:20Z")
Timing belt broke crushed couple valves fixed everything n when i start it up it runs rough n check engine light flashes n if u let all way off throttle it dies --- ## [2009 Lincoln MKS - Third Brake Light Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-lincoln-mks-third-brake-light-issues/178260)
**Author:** [@Dennis21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis21)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2021, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-lincoln-mks-third-brake-light-issues/178260 "2021-07-26T02:00:44Z")
third brake light not working --- ## [2003 Ford Exp. 5.4L cranks but wont run](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-exp-5-4l-cranks-but-wont-run/178243)
**Author:** [@Busta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Busta)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2021, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-exp-5-4l-cranks-but-wont-run/178243 "2021-07-26T01:29:07Z")
2003 Ford Ex. Cranks but won’t run. Diagnosis do far: Cranks and will fire with starter fluid but won’t run on its own. 2)No fuel is getting to the fuel rail. Originally some residual pressure there but none now. F… --- ## [2020 Nissan Murano hood glare](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-nissan-murano-hood-glare/178251)
**Author:** [@Larry33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Larry33)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2021, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-nissan-murano-hood-glare/178251 "2021-07-26T01:22:48Z")
2020 nissan murano . how to fix hood glare problem --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Equinox - Take out thermostat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-equinox-take-out-thermostat/178235)
**Author:** [@Damien27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Damien27)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2021, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-equinox-take-out-thermostat/178235 "2021-07-25T23:14:29Z")
Hello I reside in Africa Nigeria to be precise “is it advisable to take out my thermostat due to the type of temperature we have here …quite hot when it’s sunny… --- ## [F150 Troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-troubles/178246)
**Author:** [@SeemsEasyTakesForever](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SeemsEasyTakesForever)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2021, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-troubles/178246 "2021-07-25T21:54:52Z")
2005 Ford F-150 4.2L suddenly gave me troubles yesterday. Happened not while driving but when I tried to start it up, it did start but the engine was shaking and it immediately died. Today it didn’t start and later it di… --- ## [02 Sequoia TRAC OFF,VSC TRAC,Slip indicator, brakes lock, steering locks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-sequoia-trac-off-vsc-trac-slip-indicator-brakes-lock-steering-locks/84332)
**Author:** [@toyuhoh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/toyuhoh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2021, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-sequoia-trac-off-vsc-trac-slip-indicator-brakes-lock-steering-locks/84332 "2021-07-25T21:52:28Z")
I have a 2002 Sequoia, while driving 35 mph my brakes locked. I took it immediately to my brake guy; he looked it over, put it on the machine, found nothing. I left thinking it might have been something on the road that… --- ## [2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid electrical problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-hybrid-electrical-problems/178242)
**Author:** [@GeneSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeneSmith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2021, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-hybrid-electrical-problems/178242 "2021-07-25T19:39:52Z")
Screen light up dark and states saving battery. Auto will not start… once the electric worked , however the gas engine did not. Power steering did not work. Now the car will not unlock, i.e. doors trunk lid. 214-4… --- ## [1996 GMC Jimmy - Nothing below 1K RPM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-gmc-jimmy-nothing-below-1k-rpm/178228)
**Author:** [@Ohhellno](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ohhellno)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2021, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-gmc-jimmy-nothing-below-1k-rpm/178228 "2021-07-25T18:20:31Z")
Start it up an put it in drive , nothing in till it comes below 1000 RPM. Then very slow --- ## [Is it safe to drive a car with no hood?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-safe-to-drive-a-car-with-no-hood/74983)
**Author:** [@uryder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/uryder)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2021, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-safe-to-drive-a-car-with-no-hood/74983 "2021-07-25T02:01:45Z")
So my daughter has a new boyfriend, a 12th grader who seems nice enough. But his car has no hood over the engine. Apparently it got messed up in a fender-bender. He's working on saving the money to get it fixed, but in… --- ## [2005 GMC Canyon- Electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-canyon-electrical-issues/178216)
**Author:** [@ClintleroyCarter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ClintleroyCarter)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2021, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-canyon-electrical-issues/178216 "2021-07-25T01:49:55Z")
windows will not work cant lock car or move side windows . fuses all seam fine --- ## [2015 Cadillac SRX - Seat issue causes others](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-cadillac-srx-seat-issue-causes-others/178224)
**Author:** [@cindyd03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cindyd03)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2021, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-cadillac-srx-seat-issue-causes-others/178224 "2021-07-25T00:29:12Z")
Lane assist haptic seat warning does not work for left side of driver’s seat. Dealer said wires “shorted out” and are bare due to operation of the automatic seat adjustment. “Normal wear & tear?” Seat preset only works… --- ## [1998 Toyota Tacoma 5spd transmission noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-tacoma-5spd-transmission-noise/178187)
**Author:** [@CHARLIEBDUNCAN\_176337](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CHARLIEBDUNCAN_176337)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2021, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-tacoma-5spd-transmission-noise/178187 "2021-07-24T13:27:50Z")
My beloved pickup, Helga, is making some transmission noises these days that are gradually getting worse. She’s a 4x4 and has about 182k miles, which is pretty young for a Tacoma. The transmission fluid was changed about… --- ## [2010 Hyundai Santa Fe- oil light issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-santa-fe-oil-light-issue/178182)
**Author:** [@jack49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jack49)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2021, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-santa-fe-oil-light-issue/178182 "2021-07-24T01:34:35Z")
low oil light flickers but oil is full. How do I check sender wireing for sender failure --- ## [Buick LeSabre Never-ending Ignition Coil Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-lesabre-never-ending-ignition-coil-problems/88239)
**Author:** [@LJ2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LJ2)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2021, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-lesabre-never-ending-ignition-coil-problems/88239 "2021-07-24T00:02:34Z")
Hey guys - I'm sure you hear this all the time (I bet they even precede it with something like I just did), but I'm not exactly car savvy, so I'm looking for help. My 2004 Buick LeSabre will not stop burning out igniti… --- ## [2008 Mazda Mazda6 - Transmission is stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-mazda6-transmission-is-stuck/178178)
**Author:** [@Richardpharand](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richardpharand)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-mazda6-transmission-is-stuck/178178 "2021-07-23T23:37:47Z")
Transmission stick in Thiers fera --- ## [2014 Ford Edge - Headlights out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-edge-headlights-out/178175)
**Author:** [@RexRobinson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RexRobinson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-edge-headlights-out/178175 "2021-07-23T23:33:11Z")
Car headlights not working checked fuse.-good --- ## [1995 Chevrolet 2500 - Second gear issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevrolet-2500-second-gear-issue/178133)
**Author:** [@Patriot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Patriot)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevrolet-2500-second-gear-issue/178133 "2021-07-23T18:32:47Z")
sluggish in first & second gear --- ## [Toyota truck not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-truck-not-starting/178196)
**Author:** [@ScttLee184\_164054](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScttLee184_164054)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-truck-not-starting/178196 "2021-07-23T02:38:58Z")
yr 1988, manual transmission A friend of mine is having trouble with his vehicle. When the truck is towed into the mechanics, several different ones, it starts up, and they say there is nothing wrong with it. His truc… --- ## [AC works on cool days but not on hot days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-works-on-cool-days-but-not-on-hot-days/178195)
**Author:** [@ScttLee184\_164054](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScttLee184_164054)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-works-on-cool-days-but-not-on-hot-days/178195 "2021-07-23T00:41:41Z")
yr 2003. I am having AC issues. late last summer, the AC stopped blowing cold air. This year, I filled it with refrigerant & 1 tall can just got it into the green. It ran pretty good for 10 days, then stopped complet… --- ## [2008 Lexus RX 400h - Battery issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lexus-rx-400h-battery-issues/178144)
**Author:** [@sbaggett4\_171998](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sbaggett4_171998)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lexus-rx-400h-battery-issues/178144 "2021-07-22T23:54:32Z")
car sits in my garage, after being driven more than 25 freeway miles to completely charge battery. Battery is new Lexus dealer installed and about 14 months old. San Jose CA location. If car sits for more than 4-5 day… --- ## [2004 Honda CR-V - Won't crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-cr-v-wont-crank/178189)
**Author:** [@bill04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bill04)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-cr-v-wont-crank/178189 "2021-07-22T16:16:12Z")
2004 honda crv wont crank --- ## [2020 Toyota Tacoma - Rear brake lock up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-tacoma-rear-brake-lock-up/178152)
**Author:** [@Cw09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cw09)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-tacoma-rear-brake-lock-up/178152 "2021-07-22T12:47:11Z")
My rear brakes keep locking up, the dealer has fixed it 3 times and the problem has yet to be rectified --- ## [Camry with rusted sub engine cradle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-with-rusted-sub-engine-cradle/178157)
**Author:** [@Lovemycar32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lovemycar32)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 12:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-with-rusted-sub-engine-cradle/178157 "2021-07-22T12:07:17Z")
Doe anyone know if any of these Albany, NY mechanics are good—Schoolhouse Road Automotive, Mark Flynn’s Garage, Vince’s? Thanks! --- ## [Product endorsement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/product-endorsement/175653)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 12:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/product-endorsement/175653 "2021-07-22T12:02:11Z")
I have NO financial interest in this (except for the money I saved). In fact, I found the seller’s website marketing offensive, and the ensuing glut of op-up advertisements and emails is annoying. That said, … For a f… --- ## [2021 Porsche Cayenne - Squeaky brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-porsche-cayenne-squeaky-brakes/178135)
**Author:** [@chip37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chip37)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-porsche-cayenne-squeaky-brakes/178135 "2021-07-22T00:28:52Z")
The brakes on my new Porsche Macan squeak! I called the dealer. He said that Porsch has high performance brakes and squeaking is normal. Is this true? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=220) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=222)