# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=231 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 232 --- ## [2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid - Dropping mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-dropping-mileage/177368)
**Author:** [@JAMESTATOM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JAMESTATOM)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2021, 12:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-dropping-mileage/177368 "2021-06-11T12:24:13Z")
gas milage has dropped from average 40.4 to 33.5 --- ## [2002 Buick Park Avenue - Engine stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-park-avenue-engine-stalls/177323)
**Author:** [@Mrman00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mrman00)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-park-avenue-engine-stalls/177323 "2021-06-10T23:11:19Z")
It started with sometimes dash lights and gauges flash. This occurred about four times over two years. Then recently engines stalls has rough idle and surges then it will run fine sometimes for a hundred miles sometimes… --- ## [Starting issues with car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-issues-with-car/177335)
**Author:** [@crazyreality](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crazyreality)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-issues-with-car/177335 "2021-06-10T20:55:20Z")
I have a 2006 mazda 3. Recently I went out to run errands and my car did not start. Their was no sound no dash lights just turning and nothing. Tried again same thing. On the third try the dash lights came on the sea… --- ## [Opening the fuse box](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opening-the-fuse-box/177366)
**Author:** [@stickshift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stickshift)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opening-the-fuse-box/177366 "2021-06-10T20:42:48Z")
Hi: 2017 C-Max hybrid plug-in. What is the trick to open the engine fuse box? I’ve looked at cmax owners club.uk which confirmed that removing the engine fuse box lid is hard. Apparently the person there in the UK who su… --- ## [2003 Chrysler Town & Country - Gauge cluster needs resetting - Why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-town-country-gauge-cluster-needs-resetting-why/177299)
**Author:** [@Barry07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barry07)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-town-country-gauge-cluster-needs-resetting-why/177299 "2021-06-10T15:20:53Z")
Speedometer/dash needs to be reset every few days. Everything else is fine. --- ## [1982 Dodge Ram Van - Speedo wobbles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1982-dodge-ram-van-speedo-wobbles/177347)
**Author:** [@LoriWilliams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoriWilliams)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1982-dodge-ram-van-speedo-wobbles/177347 "2021-06-10T15:18:04Z")
speedo needle wobbles when driving over 80 kms per hour --- ## [2005 Toyota 4Runner - Downhill shaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-4runner-downhill-shaking/177319)
**Author:** [@Azjohne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Azjohne)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-4runner-downhill-shaking/177319 "2021-06-10T14:43:32Z")
When braking especially down hill the car shakes violently! Everyone says warpped rotors. But if the rotor was warped it would shake when the brakes are applied everytime correct? What else can it be. It only does it bad… --- ## [Used All-Terrain Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-all-terrain-tires/177149)
**Author:** [@instock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/instock)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-all-terrain-tires/177149 "2021-06-10T13:34:26Z")
My '05 Ram 1500 needs tires. I don’t drive off-road, but I like the aggressive look of the all-terrain tires. I’m not talking about the super-aggressive mud tires, but just something that doesn’t look like it belongs on … --- ## [2015 Nissan Altima - Wet floors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-altima-wet-floors/177351)
**Author:** [@jdthmj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdthmj)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-altima-wet-floors/177351 "2021-06-10T13:23:50Z")
My 2015 Nissan Altima has started leaking water after a heavy rainfall. The floor on the driver’s side is wet after a rainfall. During the last heavy rainfall, water drops were observed along the right windshield panel… --- ## [Dodge Ram 1500 Wrong FOB](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-ram-1500-wrong-fob/177344)
**Author:** [@usmc2k1\_175681](https://community.cartalk.com/u/usmc2k1_175681)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 10:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-ram-1500-wrong-fob/177344 "2021-06-10T10:25:40Z")
Wrong FOB Started in 2015. Bought truck used 1k miles. I know why now. 4 times I have had wrong FOB and 4 times to the dealer and they give me another key. This time went to a locksmith that deals with FOB\`s. I saved all… --- ## [Help installing dorman intake on 4.6 mustang gt 1998](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-installing-dorman-intake-on-4-6-mustang-gt-1998/177331)
**Author:** [@robbiebobo0516\_175675](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robbiebobo0516_175675)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-installing-dorman-intake-on-4-6-mustang-gt-1998/177331 "2021-06-10T02:55:56Z")
I need help with installing a new intake which is a dorman on a 4.6 1998 mustang GT because the old intake was cracked whenever I tighten the bolts down in sequence the intake is not lining up properly for the injection … --- ## [1999 Toyota Corolla - engine oil burning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-corolla-engine-oil-burning/177280)
**Author:** [@DelRe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DelRe)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-corolla-engine-oil-burning/177280 "2021-06-10T00:30:55Z")
engine oil burning, is this a common problem for 1999? --- ## [Constant misfire on number 5 cylinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/constant-misfire-on-number-5-cylinder/177315)
**Author:** [@scottadams650\_166242](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scottadams650_166242)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/constant-misfire-on-number-5-cylinder/177315 "2021-06-09T23:57:21Z")
1993 chevy silverado 2500. 2wd automatic has a consistant mis fire on number 5 cylinder. Changed plug wires plugs etc… would the ecu be causing this to happen? --- ## [1999 Ford Explorer - Interference or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-explorer-interference-or-not/177349)
**Author:** [@wesley21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wesley21)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-explorer-interference-or-not/177349 "2021-06-09T22:25:40Z")
Is the ford explorer xlt 4.0l sohc v6 a NON-INTERFERENCE engine --- ## [How to fix "Wrong Key Fob" error? 2013 Ram 1500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-fix-wrong-key-fob-error-2013-ram-1500/164683)
**Author:** [@kochph\_167555](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kochph_167555)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-fix-wrong-key-fob-error-2013-ram-1500/164683 "2021-06-09T20:06:01Z")
Five years ago I purchased a used Ram 1500 from a local dealership and for the first year or so, it ran great with no issues. About a year into the purchase, the truck system out of the blue stopped recognizing my key fo… --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Trax - Engine problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-trax-engine-problems/177192)
**Author:** [@MariaASpeed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MariaASpeed)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-trax-engine-problems/177192 "2021-06-09T19:38:26Z")
Bought a used 2018 Trax 13 months ago, Then 2 weeks ago the turbo seized, due to oil not getting to the turbo causing the engine as well as the turbo needing to be replaced. The vehicle has 39,000 miles on it. The oil l… --- ## [2015 Hyundai Sonata acceleration while braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-sonata-acceleration-while-braking/177238)
**Author:** [@SueMeadows](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SueMeadows)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-sonata-acceleration-while-braking/177238 "2021-06-09T13:19:43Z")
May 8, 2021 My Hyundai Sonata (eco) while slowly pulling into a parking space ( with my foot on the brake ) accelerated and hit a brick pillar on a CVS store. Has anyone had a similar problem? --- ## [Lexus LS460 air conditioning acting weird](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-ls460-air-conditioning-acting-weird/160467)
**Author:** [@Remazz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Remazz)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 9:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-ls460-air-conditioning-acting-weird/160467 "2021-06-09T09:13:59Z")
2011 LS460, 26,000 miles. About a year ago, the Lexus dealer replaced the a/c air filter (I believe it was the one behind the glove box.) Since then, the a/c has been erratic. Among the things it has done at least once i… --- ## [1997 Mercedes-Benz M-Class - Long trip issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mercedes-benz-m-class-long-trip-issue/177317)
**Author:** [@Daniel03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daniel03)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mercedes-benz-m-class-long-trip-issue/177317 "2021-06-08T22:55:20Z")
After a long journey,my jeer begins to find it difficult to change jeer --- ## [2015 Ford F-150 - Bluetooth quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-f-150-bluetooth-quit/177321)
**Author:** [@RichardMcKinnon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardMcKinnon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-f-150-bluetooth-quit/177321 "2021-06-08T22:35:34Z")
My bluetooth in my truck stopped working --- ## [Airbag disconnect Honda Del Sol 1993](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-disconnect-honda-del-sol-1993/177281)
**Author:** [@williamBhopkins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williamBhopkins)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-disconnect-honda-del-sol-1993/177281 "2021-06-08T22:05:09Z")
How to diconnect 28 yr old airbag…that worries me re safety of unit on Honda --- ## [STOP Fuse Blows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stop-fuse-blows/142893)
**Author:** [@danod731\_148823](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danod731_148823)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stop-fuse-blows/142893 "2021-06-08T20:07:29Z")
2005 Toyota Sienna The 10A STOP fuse keeps blowing, so I have to use the bypass button to put the car in gear. Do you think the cause of the fuse blowing is: Bad bulbs? Bad Brake Light Switch? Wiring short near swit… --- ## [Blower fan runs slow/stops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-fan-runs-slow-stops/177275)
**Author:** [@Pcarlisle62\_175375](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pcarlisle62_175375)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 5:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-fan-runs-slow-stops/177275 "2021-06-08T05:54:51Z")
My blower fan does not run on high, only 3 bars. When I come to a stop, the fan goes off completely, briefly. Sometimes after running for awhile, it will come on full speed. Thoughts? --- ## [2005 Toyota Camry - symptoms of gummed up carburetor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-symptoms-of-gummed-up-carburetor/177273)
**Author:** [@Dewey10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dewey10)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-symptoms-of-gummed-up-carburetor/177273 "2021-06-08T03:10:55Z")
What r the symptoms of a gummed up carburetor? --- ## [When to buy new tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-buy-new-tires/177271)
**Author:** [@al46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/al46)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-buy-new-tires/177271 "2021-06-08T02:24:17Z")
There are 10-year-old tires on my 2007 Corolla. They still have a good amount of tread, but do they need to be replaced? Does the rubber age and the tires become unsafe? Thanks for any advice. P.S. the car has only 5… --- ## [2000 Ford focus wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-focus-wont-start/132257)
**Author:** [@deandme64](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deandme64)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-focus-wont-start/132257 "2021-06-08T01:41:04Z")
My 2000 Ford focus will not start, you turn the key over and the dash lights come on just like normal but where the mileage is supposed to be there is only dash marks like this ----- so you turn the key to the start posi… --- ## [Honda Odyssey issues - dead battery, then loud buzzing and smoking from engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-issues-dead-battery-then-loud-buzzing-and-smoking-from-engine/90136)
**Author:** [@Jackd104](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jackd104)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-issues-dead-battery-then-loud-buzzing-and-smoking-from-engine/90136 "2021-06-08T00:38:35Z")
Having issues with 2009 Honda Odyssey. I'll describe, but I can't be certain these things are related. This morning, battery was dead for no apparent reason. No lights were left on, etc. Battery is brand new. After ju… --- ## [2015 Ford Focus loses power on incline](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-focus-loses-power-on-incline/173959)
**Author:** [@Marico](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marico)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-focus-loses-power-on-incline/173959 "2021-06-08T00:22:46Z")
When driving up hill my car loses power and displays error code; (code 89) When switching car off and back on after few seconds, code is gone and car drives normal. This only happens sometimes. Went to dealers but the… --- ## [2012 Nissan Juke - any trouble with carbon monoxide?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-juke-any-trouble-with-carbon-monoxide/177270)
**Author:** [@Mischief38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mischief38)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-juke-any-trouble-with-carbon-monoxide/177270 "2021-06-07T22:44:46Z")
Has anyone had any problems with carbon monoxide poisoning? --- ## [2013 Chevy Silverado won’t turn on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevy-silverado-won-t-turn-on/177305)
**Author:** [@Mauriciodante00\_175655](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mauriciodante00_175655)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevy-silverado-won-t-turn-on/177305 "2021-06-07T22:05:26Z")
Hey, I have a 2013 Chevy Silverado 3500hd, about a month ago I accidentally put diesel inside one of the tanks, maybe about 10 gallons or so. I drained them as best as I could and drove it afterwards. I later replaced bo… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=230) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=232)