# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=278 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 279 --- ## [I Gotta Get My Car Diagnosed. Who's Going To Charge Me More?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-gotta-get-my-car-diagnosed-whos-going-to-charge-me-more/172707)
**Author:** [@ArgosNoble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArgosNoble)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-gotta-get-my-car-diagnosed-whos-going-to-charge-me-more/172707 "2020-12-02T01:23:51Z")
I want to save money. They want all the money they can get. Same old same old. My car’s acceleration hesitates when throttling only. I have to get an HONEST diagnosis of what the problem REALLY is. Who should I go to f… --- ## [Identifying snowflake dash light on 2008 Jaguar S-Type](https://community.cartalk.com/t/identifying-snowflake-dash-light-on-2008-jaguar-s-type/172870)
**Author:** [@robdogwins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robdogwins)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2020, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/identifying-snowflake-dash-light-on-2008-jaguar-s-type/172870 "2020-12-01T23:36:32Z")
A code on the dash looks like a snow flake with H in the middle are a car symbol cant tell…but it looks like a virse cell what dose it mean… --- ## [2007 BMW 325 - Locked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-325-locked/172557)
**Author:** [@Alan37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alan37)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2020, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-325-locked/172557 "2020-12-01T19:24:50Z")
2007 bmw325 car is locked and mobile. cannot start or shift transmission --- ## [2008 Volvo S40 - Pilot Assist Auto Hold Braking feature](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volvo-s40-pilot-assist-auto-hold-braking-feature/172831)
**Author:** [@RebeccaGrant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RebeccaGrant)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2020, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volvo-s40-pilot-assist-auto-hold-braking-feature/172831 "2020-12-01T21:21:44Z")
Does this year, make and model have the Pilot Assist Auto Hold Braking feature? --- ## [2010 Honda Pilot knocking inside the engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-pilot-knocking-inside-the-engine/172848)
**Author:** [@BruceZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BruceZ)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2020, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-pilot-knocking-inside-the-engine/172848 "2020-12-01T18:48:31Z")
I purchased my 2010 Pilot Touring, V6 3.5, used from a private party with ~140K. Recently, I noticed a knocking noise become more and more loud when accelerating, starting at 2500+rpms. It mostly dissipates at 3500+rpm… --- ## [2004 Cadillac CTS vibrates at stop, takes off slow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-cadillac-cts-vibrates-at-stop-takes-off-slow/172860)
**Author:** [@smith36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smith36)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2020, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-cadillac-cts-vibrates-at-stop-takes-off-slow/172860 "2020-12-01T17:56:55Z")
my car vibrates when I stop at alight and I have to push the pedal all the way to the floor to take off and the take off is very slow --- ## [2004 Ford Taurus lunges when brakes are applied](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-taurus-lunges-when-brakes-are-applied/172850)
**Author:** [@cac8069](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cac8069)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2020, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-taurus-lunges-when-brakes-are-applied/172850 "2020-12-01T16:35:39Z")
2004 ford taurus lunges and speeds engine up when brakes applied --- ## [New Features for new cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-features-for-new-cars/172875)
**Author:** [@Laisseraller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Laisseraller)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2020, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-features-for-new-cars/172875 "2020-12-01T16:33:22Z")
How many of you have seen new feature on the new cars? GM’s have a Mulit plex tail gate with does many things so I created one for my First Gen. Toyota Tacoma- Waterfall tailgate:https://youtu.be/DVtuO9YLxzc --- ## [Fiat grande punto 1.9 starting problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-grande-punto-1-9-starting-problem/172845)
**Author:** [@Pribi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pribi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2020, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-grande-punto-1-9-starting-problem/172845 "2020-12-01T04:52:36Z")
Hello, I own a fiat grande punto 1.9 multijet, 2006. Im writing here because i dont know what else to do about my problem. The car wont start when the engine isnt completely cold. In a -5°C weather and with cold engine … --- ## [2002 Saturn Vue needs fluid in trans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-saturn-vue-needs-fluid-in-trans/172767)
**Author:** [@johnny.kathy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnny.kathy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2020, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-saturn-vue-needs-fluid-in-trans/172767 "2020-12-01T00:59:36Z")
need to fluid put in transmisson --- ## [Do Car Experts Keep Their Car Longer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-car-experts-keep-their-car-longer/172799)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2020, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-car-experts-keep-their-car-longer/172799 "2020-11-30T23:26:48Z")
I know there are some very knowledgeable people on these forums when it comes to maintenance. Do those that hold all this knowledge keep their cars longer than people without this knowledge? When the average Joe has th… --- ## [Clear Coat peeling on bonnet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clear-coat-peeling-on-bonnet/172781)
**Author:** [@Melinda-10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Melinda-10)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2020, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clear-coat-peeling-on-bonnet/172781 "2020-11-30T22:49:32Z")
Hello i am wanting to buy a car for my son i have found a car, its a 2006 Holden Astra. I have seen pictures and one of the picture’s the man is showing a small area bit bigger than a hand Clear Coat peeling. I was wonde… --- ## [Honda Element V-Tech Solenoid P2647](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-v-tech-solenoid-p2647/172834)
**Author:** [@LarryJohnHolbrook](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryJohnHolbrook)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2020, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-v-tech-solenoid-p2647/172834 "2020-11-30T21:17:46Z")
My gasket on the solenoid was leaking. Took it to a local mechanic and he replaced the unit with a new gasket. About a mile from home it would not accelerate and started bucking. When I slowed down and kept the RPMs und… --- ## [What gas grade is required for 2018 Lexus IS 300 AWD F Sport?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-gas-grade-is-required-for-2018-lexus-is-300-awd-f-sport/172846)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2020, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-gas-grade-is-required-for-2018-lexus-is-300-awd-f-sport/172846 "2020-11-30T21:04:53Z")
Hello experts and knowledgeable drivers. I recently came off the phone with both Toyota and Lexus dealership on what gas grade is required for a 2018 Lexus IS 300 AWD F sport, and both companies gave me uncomfortable… --- ## [1999 Buick LeSabre - Hard starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-buick-lesabre-hard-starting/172709)
**Author:** [@Jeffelartista](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeffelartista)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2020, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-buick-lesabre-hard-starting/172709 "2020-11-30T18:01:36Z")
Hard to start in morning. Fine rest of day. Fine even when I shut it off after 30 seconds after it finally starts for 1st time. Has brand new battery. All fuses ok except one for trunk makes testing device flash, but no… --- ## [Engine oil won't drian](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-oil-wont-drian/23459)
**Author:** [@jprindle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jprindle)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2020, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-oil-wont-drian/23459 "2020-11-30T16:12:32Z")
The oil is warm, car is level, plug out, loosened filler cap, engine oil still won't drain? Anyone know why? --- ## [1993 Toyota Camry doesn't want to start in wet conditions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-camry-doesnt-want-to-start-in-wet-conditions/172773)
**Author:** [@SteveD2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveD2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2020, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-camry-doesnt-want-to-start-in-wet-conditions/172773 "2020-11-30T05:46:39Z")
Starts fine when it’s dry out but doesn’t want to start when it’s wet & drizzly (btw: in Seattle, wet & drizzly is our winter thing). The engine spins fine & fast for as long as the battery holds out but doesn’t “catch”… --- ## [2004 Pontiac Grand Am transmission has started to slip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-am-transmission-has-started-to-slip/172817)
**Author:** [@106000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/106000)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2020, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-am-transmission-has-started-to-slip/172817 "2020-11-30T03:15:53Z")
transmission started to slip an jerks. --- ## [2009 Dodge Ram 1500 - Gas light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-ram-1500-gas-light/172806)
**Author:** [@nancy20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nancy20)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2020, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-ram-1500-gas-light/172806 "2020-11-29T22:03:50Z")
have a dodge ram 150 engine light @gas light on --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 front wheel clicks when turning left](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-silverado-1500-front-wheel-clicks-when-turning-left/172793)
**Author:** [@JohnP39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnP39)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2020, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-silverado-1500-front-wheel-clicks-when-turning-left/172793 "2020-11-29T19:41:24Z")
front driver wheel makes a clicking nose when turning left --- ## [2011 Hyundai Accent - Squeal/whistle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-accent-squeal-whistle/172808)
**Author:** [@adrian.loder\_172636](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adrian.loder_172636)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2020, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-accent-squeal-whistle/172808 "2020-11-29T19:13:45Z")
Good morning - I have a question about a noise my '11 Hyundai Accent started making about a month ago, when the weather here started getting colder. Sometimes when I first start the car, the first few turns - which are … --- ## [2002 Jeep Liberty headlights and wipers not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-liberty-headlights-and-wipers-not-working/172803)
**Author:** [@robbie42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robbie42)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2020, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-liberty-headlights-and-wipers-not-working/172803 "2020-11-29T18:51:59Z")
head light and wipers not working --- ## [2009 Chrysler Town & Country's front brakes lock and get hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chrysler-town-countrys-front-brakes-lock-and-get-hot/172797)
**Author:** [@johnrummel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnrummel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2020, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chrysler-town-countrys-front-brakes-lock-and-get-hot/172797 "2020-11-29T18:36:37Z")
brakes in front locking up and geting hot --- ## [2016 Honda CR-V right rear clunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v-right-rear-clunk/172765)
**Author:** [@AllenJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AllenJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2020, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v-right-rear-clunk/172765 "2020-11-29T18:04:58Z")
clunking sound coming from the right rear when going over uneven roads. had strusts replaced twice, sway bar bushings and sway bar links. sound is still ther. --- ## [2017 Honda Fit - Quality vs. location](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-fit-quality-vs-location/172719)
**Author:** [@wooz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wooz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2020, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-fit-quality-vs-location/172719 "2020-11-29T17:40:20Z")
I own a 2013 Fit made in Japan. How’s the quality compared to the Fit’s made in Mexico with the CVT? The one that I’m looking at is rebuilt for ~10K. --- ## [2014 Cadillac SRX won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cadillac-srx-wont-start/172777)
**Author:** [@phurl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phurl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2020, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cadillac-srx-wont-start/172777 "2020-11-29T00:37:02Z")
Vehicle will not start --- ## [Air Bag Warning Light 2012 Sonata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-warning-light-2012-sonata/172679)
**Author:** [@Roger-The-Shrubber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger-The-Shrubber)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2020, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-warning-light-2012-sonata/172679 "2020-11-29T00:03:10Z")
A light came on in my 2012 Sonata saying “Hyundai airbag/supplemental restraint system light”. Any idea what is causing this? Is this something I could possibly fix myself? --- ## [Can't get license plates off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-get-license-plates-off/172568)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2020, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-get-license-plates-off/172568 "2020-11-28T23:47:22Z")
When renewing my car registration I was issued new license plates. The screws holding on the old plates won’t budge. I just gave the screws a good dose of WD40 both on the front side and down behind the plate at each s… --- ## [2AZ-FE Motor Mount Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2az-fe-motor-mount-replacement/170793)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2020, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2az-fe-motor-mount-replacement/170793 "2020-11-28T18:50:18Z")
I have a 2005 Toyota Camry with the 2AZ-FE engine and U250E automatic transmission. This is the four cylinder model which has four motor/transmission mounts. One close to each of the two front tires, one in the front of … --- ## [Replace Fog LIght Bulb - 2012 Sonata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-fog-light-bulb-2012-sonata/172736)
**Author:** [@Roger-The-Shrubber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger-The-Shrubber)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2020, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-fog-light-bulb-2012-sonata/172736 "2020-11-28T18:21:08Z")
My 2012 Sonata has a weak fog light bulb on the driver’s side. I saw a youtube video about how to replace this myself. It indicated that I need to jack up the car. Does anyone know if this is necessary? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=277) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=279)