# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=3 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [Suspension on BMW 528i vs 528i xDrive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suspension-on-bmw-528i-vs-528i-xdrive/104302)
**Author:** [@igor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/igor)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2026, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suspension-on-bmw-528i-vs-528i-xdrive/104302 "2026-06-14T17:30:13Z")
Seems like I need to replace the struts and shocks on my 2013 528i xDrive. The shop quoted me a rather large sum for parts and labor, which led me to wonder if I can do this as a DIY project. I have some questions about … --- ## [2010 Ford Fusion "Service Power Steering Now"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-service-power-steering-now/86975)
**Author:** [@sean.smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sean.smith)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-service-power-steering-now/86975 "2026-06-09T13:46:30Z")
First, I should say that my Fusion has an EPAS (Electronic Power Assist Steering) which means that there is no hydraulic pump but rather an electric motor which provides the assistance to the steering system. In Januar… --- ## [Drive Without Sway bar to DIAG, Universal Subframe Adapter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-without-sway-bar-to-diag-universal-subframe-adapter/205744)
**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-without-sway-bar-to-diag-universal-subframe-adapter/205744 "2026-06-09T12:51:49Z")
Trying to DIAG possible worn out sway bar bushings on a Honda Accord. On this car, the bushings appear to be molded/formed directly to the sway bar, and you are not supposed to attempt to replace just the bushings, and g… --- ## [Bad AC comp or add just freon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-ac-comp-or-add-just-freon/205821)
**Author:** [@realrobd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/realrobd)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-ac-comp-or-add-just-freon/205821 "2026-06-06T18:32:12Z")
Blowing warm air. Compressor clutch engages when air turned on. I replaced the clutch coil last summer. Low side reading ~39 High side ~45. Low side does react (very little) when RPM is increased, high side does not. M… --- ## [AT YOUR PERIL: Yet another oil discussion. 0W-20, 5W-30 & 5W-40](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-your-peril-yet-another-oil-discussion-0w-20-5w-30-5w-40/205774)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-your-peril-yet-another-oil-discussion-0w-20-5w-30-5w-40/205774 "2026-06-05T21:40:59Z")
Title: We Tested 0W-20, 5W-30 & 5W-40 in the ENGINE — One Clear Winner! They test the 3 oils and do oil analysis to measure the wear metals to determine wear. Edit, there is no need to report the topic an… --- ## [Self Locking Clinch Nuts on Lower Ball Joint - Reuse?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/self-locking-clinch-nuts-on-lower-ball-joint-reuse/205756)
**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/self-locking-clinch-nuts-on-lower-ball-joint-reuse/205756 "2026-06-01T14:07:06Z")
2020 Honda Accord. I’m now realizing that the lower ball joints use self locking clinch nuts. Have never heard of clinch nuts before. Anyways the service information says to replace them. This is with regards to the lowe… --- ## [Any experience with front end "steering and suspension kits" for older cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-experience-with-front-end-steering-and-suspension-kits-for-older-cars/205723)
**Author:** [@JoeMario](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeMario)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-experience-with-front-end-steering-and-suspension-kits-for-older-cars/205723 "2026-05-28T20:09:19Z")
Does anyone here have experience with Front Steering and Suspension kits for older cars? \[1\] I’m helping a friend get a 1966 Mustang he inherited back up and running. The body is in nice condition. He’s looking at it… --- ## [When it rains it pours, car trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-it-rains-it-pours-car-trouble/205685)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-it-rains-it-pours-car-trouble/205685 "2026-05-22T21:01:26Z")
So last week my side detection on 2017 GMC Acadia Ltd had a service soon. Made an appointment for Tuesday. So today battery completely dead, have a jump starter and could get a little revolution but not enough to turn ov… --- ## [What all to take from a car before a junkyard hauls it away?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-all-to-take-from-a-car-before-a-junkyard-hauls-it-away/205701)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-all-to-take-from-a-car-before-a-junkyard-hauls-it-away/205701 "2026-05-22T00:25:24Z")
I am, of course talking about parts of the car itself, not the license plates and personal effects. The car is a 2002 Daewoo Lanos. It is being junked because the engine failed (the cylinder head cracked), and I decide… --- ## [Car Stalls at lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-at-lights/205666)
**Author:** [@fridaynightbingo\_182276](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fridaynightbingo_182276)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-at-lights/205666 "2026-05-19T14:48:11Z")
I have a 2009 Pontiac Vibe, It seems to run fine on the highway but is struggling with stop and go traffic. When at stop lights, or trying to accelerate from a stop the engine jolts and cuts off. The engine has also shut… --- ## [Brake master cylinder seals for Chinese ev trike](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-master-cylinder-seals-for-chinese-ev-trike/205699)
**Author:** [@Josephc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josephc)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-master-cylinder-seals-for-chinese-ev-trike/205699 "2026-05-17T21:43:38Z")
I have a 07 zap xebra truck. The seal at the rear of the master cylinder has given up and leaks fluid into the cab floor. I removed the maser cylinder and have disassembled. Problem is the there are no parts available fo… --- ## [NissanAltima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissanaltima/62690)
**Author:** [@garykg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/garykg)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissanaltima/62690 "2026-05-16T23:13:21Z")
Push button wont start car and is stranded at a rest area. How to reset, tricks, etc to get it to crank --- ## [Where Is Bank 1, Sensor 2 O2 Sensor on 2000 Buick Century 3.1 L Engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-bank-1-sensor-2-o2-sensor-on-2000-buick-century-3-1-l-engine/205672)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-bank-1-sensor-2-o2-sensor-on-2000-buick-century-3-1-l-engine/205672 "2026-05-15T15:11:22Z")
I have the trouble code titled Bank 1 Sensor 2 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction. Can someone tell me what this means, where this O2 sensor is in my car, and what has to be done? It doesn’t sound like the trouble is i… --- ## [Frayed Battery Ground Strap Almost Down To Its Last Strand!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frayed-battery-ground-strap-almost-down-to-its-last-strand/205669)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frayed-battery-ground-strap-almost-down-to-its-last-strand/205669 "2026-05-14T22:08:13Z")
This 2016 Kia Rio has a a seriously corroded and frayed braided geoundstrap! I now have replaced it. --- ## [Fuel pump and/or relay?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-and-or-relay/205633)
**Author:** [@ef0118\_196648](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ef0118_196648)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-and-or-relay/205633 "2026-05-14T14:22:18Z")
I drive a 2004 Ford Ranger, which I’ve had for the life of the truck. For a few years, I’ve had the CEL on more often than not, usually for codes related to oxygen sensors and cat converter. I’ve taken the truck to a co… --- ## [ECM not communicating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ecm-not-communicating/197864)
**Author:** [@dianiskatomas\_191452](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dianiskatomas_191452)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ecm-not-communicating/197864 "2026-05-11T13:08:09Z")
Hi, my ford is doing weird things and PCM or ecm is not communicating properly(when i connect to ecm after few seconds i have to reconnect). At random times relay in engine bay relay of glowplugs starts to click for few … --- ## [No communication between modules/car wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-communication-between-modules-car-wont-start/197427)
**Author:** [@dianiskatomas\_191452](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dianiskatomas_191452)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-communication-between-modules-car-wont-start/197427 "2026-05-11T13:01:37Z")
Hi Im working on ford mondeo mk4 and so far discovered that there are multiple communication faults. Checked the resistance, voltage… On osciloscope can high and can low are good but occasionally the network spikes and a… --- ## [Multiple modules not communicating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multiple-modules-not-communicating/197749)
**Author:** [@dianiskatomas\_191452](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dianiskatomas_191452)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multiple-modules-not-communicating/197749 "2026-05-11T13:00:16Z")
Hi I have trouble with diagnosing no comm between modules. The relays is clicking when I open or clôose door or when ignition is on. The network shows intermittent short (can low to can high and also to ground but only t… --- ## [Question about new tire placement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-new-tire-placement/205574)
**Author:** [@btroiano12\_185558](https://community.cartalk.com/u/btroiano12_185558)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2026, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-new-tire-placement/205574 "2026-05-09T23:49:38Z")
I’m about to put two brand new Mavis all-season tires on my 2024 Toyota Corolla LE. The shop plans to install the new tires on the front and move the current front tires to the rear. I’m fine with that setup. Out of cur… --- ## [08 Prius . Vsc. Abs. Brake light came on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-prius-vsc-abs-brake-light-came-on/205571)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2026, 9:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-prius-vsc-abs-brake-light-came-on/205571 "2026-05-09T09:02:17Z")
08 Prius. Had brake/caliper work done on the left tire about a month ago Driving around today I notice kind of a metallic clumping noise when braking coming to a stop from the RIGHT tire. After driving in the free way,… --- ## [Acceleration Issue&Oil Pressure warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-issue-oil-pressure-warning/205548)
**Author:** [@TheApache](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheApache)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 5:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-issue-oil-pressure-warning/205548 "2026-05-07T05:41:35Z")
Hello everyone its me on a new day with problems of course. Civic EU Sedan 1.8 R18a2, stickshift, 80k miles from 2010. Driven in mixed cycles of city (sometimes heavy traffic) and short trips and half intercity/highway… --- ## [Brake caliper brands](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-caliper-brands/205598)
**Author:** [@Kennedy1963](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kennedy1963)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-caliper-brands/205598 "2026-05-06T13:54:15Z")
I found out today I need to do the brakes on my f150. I went amd got pads and rotors before the ford dealer closed. But when I started i realized I should probably replace the calipers too. So I have a question, should … --- ## [Gear indicator needle: 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-indicator-needle-2001-mercury-grand-marquis/205591)
**Author:** [@adamv.msu\_186976](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adamv.msu_186976)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-indicator-needle-2001-mercury-grand-marquis/205591 "2026-05-05T02:17:07Z")
My gear indicator needle occasionally fails to line up with the letters on my 2001 Grand Marquis. It’s a well-maintained vehicle with 125,000 miles. This issue happened a few years ago, and a shop where I lived at the … --- ## [Buick lacross cxl 2011 - abs module is dead?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-lacross-cxl-2011-abs-module-is-dead/193090)
**Author:** [@noamzechria\_187039](https://community.cartalk.com/u/noamzechria_187039)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-lacross-cxl-2011-abs-module-is-dead/193090 "2026-05-04T17:16:16Z")
Hello everyone, About 6 months ago, my dad drove through a large mud puddle (not his brightest moment) and ever since then, the abs light has been turned on. while diagnosing the problem, about 50% of the time the pc cl… --- ## [Carbon deposits](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carbon-deposits/205578)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 12:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carbon-deposits/205578 "2026-05-01T12:16:19Z")
This article explains where engine carbon deposits come from and gives some advice on how to avoid them. The best advice seems to be to change oil at least as often as recommended by the manufacturer, use fully synthetic… --- ## [What happened here](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-here/205572)
**Author:** [@hannahabuata](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hannahabuata)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-here/205572 "2026-04-29T21:10:55Z")
2002 ford ranger 2.3 253k miles lost compression in cylinder 3 (in photo) i dont know a whole lot can someone explain what could have caused this gap between piston and cylinder wall? thanks --- ## [Transmission fluid…again!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-again/205570)
**Author:** [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-again/205570 "2026-04-29T18:03:51Z")
I know, beating a dead horse. Ford 10R80 transmission. Went to an independent shop to check fluid exchange price vs dealership. The guy there said don’t bother, it won’t help. Just drive it until it fails then repla… --- ## [Honda CR-V backup light switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-cr-v-backup-light-switch/205529)
**Author:** [@Midwestman214\_193832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Midwestman214_193832)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 11:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-cr-v-backup-light-switch/205529 "2026-04-26T11:30:13Z")
Looks like my 2000 Honda CR-V needs a backup (reverse) light switch. I changed the fuse and both bulbs are not working so it’s unlikely the bulbs, right?) So, after that check the reverse lights are still out, so I’m ass… --- ## [Would you use Liqui Moly Pro-Line Engine Flush on a 13yr with 120k Mazda?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-use-liqui-moly-pro-line-engine-flush-on-a-13yr-with-120k-mazda/205531)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-use-liqui-moly-pro-line-engine-flush-on-a-13yr-with-120k-mazda/205531 "2026-04-25T22:20:39Z")
Mazda 5 - does 2x6k commute lately - previously all freeway miles. I use Mobil 1 and Wix filter - change yearly. Once sent it to lab after about 15months of use - Blackstone recommended extending the interval - but I am… --- ## [2011 Chrysler Town & Country - Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chrysler-town-country-starting-issues/132100)
**Author:** [@Art33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Art33)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 11:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chrysler-town-country-starting-issues/132100 "2026-04-25T11:38:01Z")
At various time the car won’t start. You can hear the starter gear engage but almost instantly disengage. Starter and battery have been replace along with tipem board. The car has been towed 6 times because it won’t … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=2) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=4)