# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=297 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 298 --- ## [No power, can't jump, Chevy silverado 99'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-cant-jump-chevy-silverado-99/171014)
**Author:** [@dkomposer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dkomposer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2020, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-cant-jump-chevy-silverado-99/171014 "2020-10-10T02:27:52Z")
Truck began to have trouble starting, this got worse and worse until one day trying to leave work I needed a jump. Jump started it and I got it to a parts store where they tested the battery and said it was bad. Bought a… --- ## [Need help pinpointing an electronic problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-pinpointing-an-electronic-problem/139891)
**Author:** [@DLewis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DLewis)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2020, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-pinpointing-an-electronic-problem/139891 "2020-10-10T01:28:29Z")
I drive a 2010 Sonata with about 73,000 miles. Suddenly multiple electronic systems are not working: Remote key fob (battery is good) does not operate door locks, or trunk release, or panic button alarm. Interior … --- ## [2005 Ford F150 rear end vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f150-rear-end-vibration/93061)
**Author:** [@scottpav](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scottpav)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f150-rear-end-vibration/93061 "2020-10-09T22:18:19Z")
So I have a very annoying vibration in a 2005 Ford F150 FX4 5.4L w/ approx 122k miles. This 'rear-end' vibration became noticeable about a year ago when I put a new set of tires on. And just for the record, this vibrat… --- ## [Buying new tires, need guidance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-new-tires-need-guidance/170659)
**Author:** [@edwinblbonner\_171209](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edwinblbonner_171209)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-new-tires-need-guidance/170659 "2020-10-09T22:16:29Z")
Hello! First time poster here. We need to get new tires for my wife’s 2016 Honday Odyssey EX-L. This is the first time it has needed new tires since we bought it (used). I haven’t purchased tires in a while and want to d… --- ## [2001 Honda Accord Coupe EX - Shuts off while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-accord-coupe-ex-shuts-off-while-driving/170983)
**Author:** [@sandysprings6700\_169115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandysprings6700_169115)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-accord-coupe-ex-shuts-off-while-driving/170983 "2020-10-09T18:23:43Z")
Can some one help me? I have a 2001 Honda Accord Coupe EX. I AM NOT vehicle maintenance savvy. So I’m driving along at about 40-45 miles per hr. and the car just shuts itself off. I mean it literally just stopped running… --- ## [2009 Kia Optima running rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-optima-running-rough/171017)
**Author:** [@Jp37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jp37)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-optima-running-rough/171017 "2020-10-09T17:28:17Z")
Check engine light cane on and running rough --- ## [2007 Mazda CX-7 suddenly died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-cx-7-suddenly-died/171007)
**Author:** [@freshguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/freshguy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-cx-7-suddenly-died/171007 "2020-10-09T16:30:59Z")
Car stopped on the way and won’t start. no prior sign. just a noise underneath and it stopped --- ## [Oil Change - How often for an old car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-how-often-for-an-old-car/170921)
**Author:** [@amwaldner\_171381](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amwaldner_171381)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-how-often-for-an-old-car/170921 "2020-10-08T00:20:37Z")
How often should my son change the oil on his 25 plus year old Golf? What kind of oil should he use? --- ## [Jaguar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar/9496)
**Author:** [@shirley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shirley)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar/9496 "2020-10-09T15:06:55Z")
Good morning Fellas I have a 2000 Jaguar XJ8 and need to add engine coolant. There are some instructions on the cover near the radiator cap that reads "use only long life engine coolant colored orange ref WSS-M97B44-… --- ## [1985 Chevrolet Silverado drives but won’t shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-chevrolet-silverado-drives-but-won-t-shift/170950)
**Author:** [@WilburLeeBailey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilburLeeBailey)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-chevrolet-silverado-drives-but-won-t-shift/170950 "2020-10-09T14:05:22Z")
Will drive but will not shift auto tran 1985 chevy Silverado. C 10 --- ## [White smoke from engine, not exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-from-engine-not-exhaust/170998)
**Author:** [@allengohl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allengohl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-from-engine-not-exhaust/170998 "2020-10-09T13:45:27Z")
Hey all. I recently had my water pump replaced by the stealership and now I am having sweet smelling white smoke coming from my engine, but not from the exhaust. My wife noticed it first about 10 days ago, but I didnt … --- ## [Signals/interior lighting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/signals-interior-lighting-issues/170975)
**Author:** [@weplee\_171418](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weplee_171418)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/signals-interior-lighting-issues/170975 "2020-10-09T03:34:33Z")
My turn signals/hazard flasher, as well as all interior lighting and the tailgate window wiper have stopped working. The dashboard lights up when the key is turned, and the icon indicating an open door stays on, though n… --- ## [2003 Ford Thunderbird - in search of electrical cluster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-thunderbird-in-search-of-electrical-cluster/170947)
**Author:** [@JosephReid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephReid)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-thunderbird-in-search-of-electrical-cluster/170947 "2020-10-09T03:04:53Z")
the electrical cluster does not work and Ford says they can’t find one on my 2003 thunderbird --- ## [2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee - solved my howling problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-grand-cherokee-solved-my-howling-problem/170945)
**Author:** [@JohnADeKam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnADeKam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-grand-cherokee-solved-my-howling-problem/170945 "2020-10-09T00:50:46Z")
I recently bought a used 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. I didn’t notice this on my test ride, but now I notice a lot of howling wind notice that seems to be coming from the rear door area. All of the door and window… --- ## [Lost my husband due to my Subaru’s brake failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-my-husband-due-to-my-subaru-s-brake-failure/170960)
**Author:** [@LynnCannell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LynnCannell)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-my-husband-due-to-my-subaru-s-brake-failure/170960 "2020-10-08T23:38:05Z")
About July 8, 2018 driving our Subaru 2015. We were T-boned when our brakes failed and NO air bags were deployed when we were struck AND when we did a nose-dive into a ditch. This broke my (passenger) hand, wrist and ar… --- ## [Starts only when gen light and engine check light comes on with delay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starts-only-when-gen-light-and-engine-check-light-comes-on-with-delay/170987)
**Author:** [@etorres143\_171425](https://community.cartalk.com/u/etorres143_171425)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starts-only-when-gen-light-and-engine-check-light-comes-on-with-delay/170987 "2020-10-08T21:59:29Z")
96 cherokee, replaced plugs, cables, distributor cap, alternator, crank position sensor, temp sensor, new battery. It cranks but was not starting, good fuel pressure, notice that the gen light and the check engine would… --- ## [1970 Ford Mustang - Any other folks done this mod?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-ford-mustang-any-other-folks-done-this-mod/170943)
**Author:** [@Bigredhoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bigredhoe)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-ford-mustang-any-other-folks-done-this-mod/170943 "2020-10-08T21:43:23Z")
1969 mustang mach1 428 cobra jet 200k miles needs rebuild or replace thinking of putting a Lsx crate motor makes more power cost less anyone done this ? Thanks --- ## [Steering wander and suspension binding? Please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wander-and-suspension-binding-please-help/170977)
**Author:** [@RM\_CT5-V](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RM_CT5-V)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wander-and-suspension-binding-please-help/170977 "2020-10-08T21:40:19Z")
Clarification, I have a 2020 CT5-V, but this car is not on the site’s database yet, so I chose CT6 in the drop down menu. With that out of the way…I have some steering issues the dealer can’t seem to figure out. About … --- ## [Quick pop noise when turn on ignition from cold start in morning Ford Escape 2013](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quick-pop-noise-when-turn-on-ignition-from-cold-start-in-morning-ford-escape-2013/81771)
**Author:** [@sunnyboy12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sunnyboy12)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quick-pop-noise-when-turn-on-ignition-from-cold-start-in-morning-ford-escape-2013/81771 "2020-10-08T20:41:38Z")
We just bought a 2013 ford escape and every morning when we turn on the ignition we hear a quick pop noise under the drivers side near the back (I think). Sometimes it happens if the car is sitting in a parking lot for a… --- ## [2017 Lincoln MKX - Yellow light on dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lincoln-mkx-yellow-light-on-dash/170971)
**Author:** [@SandraJBlausey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SandraJBlausey)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lincoln-mkx-yellow-light-on-dash/170971 "2020-10-08T17:49:56Z")
Yellow wrench keeps coming up on the dash and says “see manual”. You see manual and it says “see dealer” but I haven’t had any luck with anybody figuring out what is causing the yellow wrench to come up. --- ## [After-market parts from mercedes dealer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-market-parts-from-mercedes-dealer/170968)
**Author:** [@aarem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aarem)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-market-parts-from-mercedes-dealer/170968 "2020-10-08T16:56:53Z")
Hi, my Mercedes E-250 was badly rear-ended some time ago by an old woman (I suspect trying to beat a previous light) as I was stopped behind someone waiting for the reverse traffic to clear before taking a left. Anyway, … --- ## [215/60r16 tires vs. 205/60r16 tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/215-60r16-tires-vs-205-60r16-tires/170952)
**Author:** [@Blackraven1807\_171403](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blackraven1807_171403)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/215-60r16-tires-vs-205-60r16-tires/170952 "2020-10-08T16:12:06Z")
Hey there! I just got a 2006 chevy malibu maxx and I have a 2006 ford fusion I’m going to junk. The tires on my ford are fairly new while the ones on the chevy are pretty worn. I’d like to know if it safe for me to put … --- ## [Leaking between reservoir and power steering pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-between-reservoir-and-power-steering-pump/170969)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-between-reservoir-and-power-steering-pump/170969 "2020-10-08T16:01:24Z")
2001 Cavalier 2.2 5-speed manual 260K. Air getting sucked into the system, pump howling, no matter how much fluid I add or how much fluid is in the reservoir, nothing helps or changes - so my conclusion is that the leak … --- ## [P0037 on My '06 Highlander](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0037-on-my-06-highlander/170963)
**Author:** [@jrbirdman07\_166596](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrbirdman07_166596)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 6:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0037-on-my-06-highlander/170963 "2020-10-08T06:01:35Z")
I have my 2006 Highlander with a v6, and the other day it gave me a P0037 code which is for an O2 sensor in bank 1 sensor 2. I went on Rock Auto, but there seems to be a differenet sensor for different positions, so my q… --- ## [2010 Chevrolet Corvette fuel problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-corvette-fuel-problems/136277)
**Author:** [@langford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/langford)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 5:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-corvette-fuel-problems/136277 "2020-10-08T05:41:13Z")
I’m looking to buy a 2010corvette but I’m reading about the fuel problems on these cars. can anyone give me suggestions on the car or should i just stay away from it and look for something else thank you for your time --- ## [V8 Diet: Big Carbs or Little Carbs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/v8-diet-big-carbs-or-little-carbs/61184)
**Author:** [@OldChargerGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OldChargerGuy)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/v8-diet-big-carbs-or-little-carbs/61184 "2020-10-08T03:04:25Z")
I have a 1966 361cid big block with a 750cfm Edelbrock carburetor on top. A car-guy buddy says "that's too much carb, install a 625cfm Carter and it will perform better". I wanted to hear a logical explanation that made … --- ## [2013 Kia Optima - Leaking under dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-optima-leaking-under-dash/170927)
**Author:** [@fred01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fred01)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-optima-leaking-under-dash/170927 "2020-10-08T02:39:46Z")
water is leaking under the dash --- ## [2017 Nissan Altima - Used Altima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-altima-used-altima/170936)
**Author:** [@Landerson1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Landerson1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2020, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-altima-used-altima/170936 "2020-10-07T23:00:22Z")
Am thinking of buying my 2017 leased Altima 25 SL. Any issues I should be aware of? --- ## [2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Vibrating rear end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-silverado-1500-vibrating-rear-end/170919)
**Author:** [@bobby54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobby54)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2020, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-silverado-1500-vibrating-rear-end/170919 "2020-10-07T22:02:49Z")
my 2009 chevy Silverado has a vibrating sound in the rear end --- ## [Midlife Crisis Sports Car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/midlife-crisis-sports-car/4195)
**Author:** [@jeffzekas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffzekas)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2020, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/midlife-crisis-sports-car/4195 "2020-10-07T22:00:08Z")
My wife thinks I'm insane, because I want to buy ANOTHER car-- a sports car, something I've wanted since I was 16 years old. So, what do you think? It must be used, fun, convertible, and not too ridiculously expensive to… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=296) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=298)