# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=323 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 324 --- ## [2011 Buick Lucerne - Clunks and jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-lucerne-clunks-and-jerks/168496)
**Author:** [@Pauline44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pauline44)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-lucerne-clunks-and-jerks/168496 "2020-08-11T14:45:00Z")
After I stop at a stop sign, when I accelerate there is a clunk and the car seems to jerk. Seems to be fine on the road. --- ## [2008 Saab 9-5 - Bay area help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saab-9-5-bay-area-help/168503)
**Author:** [@SusanR1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SusanR1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saab-9-5-bay-area-help/168503 "2020-08-11T12:18:01Z")
Ned a Saab mechanic i the Bay Area. Have a check engine light on. 175K miles. --- ## [Starting troubles 1989 Camaro](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-troubles-1989-camaro/168523)
**Author:** [@Camarl89](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Camarl89)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-troubles-1989-camaro/168523 "2020-08-11T12:14:26Z")
Have a 1989 RS Camaro 305 with starting issues. Replaced battery, alternator, starter and snipped battery wires for clean, non-corroded wire. After replacing battery she Cranks right up. All day the Battery Gage will sho… --- ## [Brake fluid change every 2 years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fluid-change-every-2-years/168425)
**Author:** [@Hugemoth\_144444](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hugemoth_144444)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fluid-change-every-2-years/168425 "2020-08-11T03:49:16Z")
What is involved in changing the brake fluid as listed in the maintenance schedule? Is the fluid bled out of the wheel cylinders/calipers or is there another way? The schedule says to change it every 2 years. --- ## [Is the shop trying to rip me off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-shop-trying-to-rip-me-off/168494)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-shop-trying-to-rip-me-off/168494 "2020-08-11T03:21:08Z")
Hi. Just did control arms , ball joints, suspension and a cv axle replacement on a 2001 Honda Civic. Just took it in for an alignment and they said the tie was way off which I knew would be. They also said the camber was… --- ## [2006 chevy ave will not crank. Manuel trans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevy-ave-will-not-crank-manuel-trans/168279)
**Author:** [@Molly-38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Molly-38)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevy-ave-will-not-crank-manuel-trans/168279 "2020-08-11T03:18:17Z")
Changed battery, spark plugs and coil. Still will not crank. What else can we do? --- ## [2000 Ford F-150 - Chatters at 45](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-f-150-chatters-at-45/168452)
**Author:** [@Hp1957](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hp1957)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-f-150-chatters-at-45/168452 "2020-08-11T00:37:11Z")
When my truck is between 45 and 50 it seems to chatter a bit Then going 50mph it is fine,if I take overdrive off around town I have no problem --- ## [2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac - CEL question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-explorer-sport-trac-cel-question/168500)
**Author:** [@Ma.ElenaRetalla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ma.ElenaRetalla)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-explorer-sport-trac-cel-question/168500 "2020-08-11T00:36:52Z")
My car the check engine is light on. What is the main problem ? My mechanic he take out the thermostat because he said in the hot countries is not necessary. Please give me an advise . Thank u --- ## [A2019 Honda CR-V - Defective glass](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a2019-honda-cr-v-defective-glass/168446)
**Author:** [@tennbarb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tennbarb)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a2019-honda-cr-v-defective-glass/168446 "2020-08-10T21:07:09Z")
Today we got into our 2019 CRV and were driving along when we heard a sound like ice breaking- it was a shattered rear window (trunk window). Shattered on the edges first on each side, then the entire window. Car had be… --- ## [My car is starting all by itself ! Yikes!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-is-starting-all-by-itself-yikes/32697)
**Author:** [@RMASSIE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RMASSIE)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2020, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-is-starting-all-by-itself-yikes/32697 "2020-03-21T19:46:50Z")
Tom & Ray- About one month ago my son called me and told me his car ('95 Nissan Maxima) wouldn't start. After cranking the car it sounded like the starter was bad. I took the starter off and took it to Pep Boys. They t… --- ## [Electrical issues / won't jump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-issues-wont-jump/168493)
**Author:** [@guidoz\_169824](https://community.cartalk.com/u/guidoz_169824)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-issues-wont-jump/168493 "2020-08-10T19:57:05Z")
Hello all, I have a 2008 Subaru hatchback with some odd electrical issues. A few months back the battery died (the car hadn’t been used for some weeks at the time.) There was a fair bit of corrosion on the terminals, bu… --- ## [2005 Saab 9-3 - Stops at 30](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saab-9-3-stops-at-30/142111)
**Author:** [@Reggie07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Reggie07)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saab-9-3-stops-at-30/142111 "2020-08-10T17:29:33Z")
Car won’t go pass 30 miles per Even when the pedal all the way floored. --- ## [Saab 9-5 SE too expensive to keep?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-5-se-too-expensive-to-keep/27092)
**Author:** [@eckorsberg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eckorsberg)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-5-se-too-expensive-to-keep/27092 "2020-08-10T16:31:38Z")
I have a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE with 96,000 miles. Overall I like the car and bought it new. However the repairs have been numerous and very expensive over the years. My original intention was to keep this car for a v… --- ## [2010 Toyota Prius distorted rear view](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-prius-distorted-rear-view/168353)
**Author:** [@HowardMesick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HowardMesick)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-prius-distorted-rear-view/168353 "2020-08-10T16:24:46Z")
The view through the rear window is very distorted to the point you can’t tell distances or what the object is. --- ## [2008 Saturn Vue Green Line - It wasn't the thermostat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saturn-vue-green-line-it-wasnt-the-thermostat/168472)
**Author:** [@stumperbill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stumperbill)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saturn-vue-green-line-it-wasnt-the-thermostat/168472 "2020-08-10T12:35:56Z")
engine hot a/c off indicator. Replaced thermostat, a/c worked ok for a few hours. Replaced thermostat again, same thing; just good for a few hours. Replaced coolant sensor, no change. --- ## [2013 Ford Mustang - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-mustang-wont-start/168466)
**Author:** [@jack04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jack04)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-mustang-wont-start/168466 "2020-08-10T02:38:40Z")
switch on but no start --- ## [1997 Dodge Van - AC quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-dodge-van-ac-quit/168464)
**Author:** [@CherylW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CherylW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-dodge-van-ac-quit/168464 "2020-08-10T01:03:28Z")
My 1997 Ram Van 2500 conversion van vents started blowing only from the top and air conditioner quit working. --- ## [2010 Jeep Liberty radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jeep-liberty-radio/168401)
**Author:** [@rob17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rob17)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2020, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jeep-liberty-radio/168401 "2020-08-09T22:59:12Z")
2010 jeep liberty sport…radio just started to go on -then off-; all radio info is shown on screen, but no sound. I heard many are doing the same. What is this? --- ## [Water/Coolant Flush 1999 Mustang 3.8 V6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-coolant-flush-1999-mustang-3-8-v6/168442)
**Author:** [@SoulReaver009](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SoulReaver009)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2020, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-coolant-flush-1999-mustang-3-8-v6/168442 "2020-08-09T22:35:14Z")
Hello All, I need to flush my Mustang Water/Coolant. It has been sitting for a while, and when I started it recently, the thermostat did not open. Luckily, it did not overheat badly, just a little. I turned on my hea… --- ## [2015 Lexus RX 350 brake problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-rx-350-brake-problem/168384)
**Author:** [@DonCassell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonCassell)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2020, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-rx-350-brake-problem/168384 "2020-08-09T20:10:53Z")
2015 Lexus RX 350 all-wheel-drive. Brake problem sitting at a stoplight or at any stop brake pedal graduate falls to the floor car has 21,626 miles on it and the dealer will assume no responsibility for the for the brake… --- ## [2002 Buick LeSabre blower motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-lesabre-blower-motor/168358)
**Author:** [@Ray33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray33)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2020, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-lesabre-blower-motor/168358 "2020-08-09T19:37:09Z")
Blower motor runs intermittently. Seems most affected by extreme inside the vehicle after sitting in the sun and by direct sunlight. If i park in the shade for a while the blower motor works more often. Funny thing is if… --- ## ['78 Chevy C20 truck gas filling problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/78-chevy-c20-truck-gas-filling-problems/52661)
**Author:** [@Blue\_78C20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blue_78C20)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2020, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/78-chevy-c20-truck-gas-filling-problems/52661 "2020-08-09T18:58:17Z")
Hi there, I was recently gifted a '78 Chevy C10 truck and need to resolve a couple problems. Being somewhat mechanically inclined, I'm happy to try and fix it myself. If its more complicated, I'd like to understand … --- ## [2008 Chrysler Sebring - How to solve this issue and also - how do I turn off Cap Lock?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-sebring-how-to-solve-this-issue-and-also-how-do-i-turn-off-cap-lock/167984)
**Author:** [@DOC-MEDFORDNJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DOC-MEDFORDNJ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2020, 7:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-sebring-how-to-solve-this-issue-and-also-how-do-i-turn-off-cap-lock/167984 "2020-08-09T07:26:07Z")
cHRYSLER 2008 rETRACTABLE hARD tOP cONVERTIBLE ALWAYS HAD A SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL AND YESTERDAY WAS INVOLVED IN A FAILURE TO STOP ADEQUATELY, AFTER ORIGINALLY BEING STOPPED - CAR LURCHED FORWARD - IS THIS A PREVIOUSLY RARE … --- ## [Odd problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-problem/168415)
**Author:** [@Vjandjs\_169779](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vjandjs_169779)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2020, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-problem/168415 "2020-08-09T03:35:29Z")
The other day when I pulled into a gas station I noticed smoke coming from under my hood. It was coming from the back drivers side up near the wipers near the fire wall and not the engine. I took it to the shop and they … --- ## [Refrigerant?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/refrigerant/168391)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2020, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/refrigerant/168391 "2020-08-09T02:45:24Z")
Everything works but it appears not cool enough. My partner tells me that fan speed is increased to max compared to what we used to do. Its a 99 Acura Integra with 140k. We never did anything to it. Several yrs back I… --- ## [Won't start after 2 days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-start-after-2-days/166660)
**Author:** [@rjs\_163175](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rjs_163175)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2020, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-start-after-2-days/166660 "2020-08-09T01:05:53Z")
Hey all, I have a 2000 chevy express. New battery and tune up, new starter. Starts everyday except in extreme cold and/or after sitting for 3 days. It cranks but won’t start. Cranks until the battery is dead, jump it an… --- ## [2015 Ford Explorer Sport -Bad paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-explorer-sport-bad-paint/168403)
**Author:** [@brent60](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brent60)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2020, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-explorer-sport-bad-paint/168403 "2020-08-09T00:50:54Z")
2015 Explorer with 36000 km has paint bubbles above windshield and be,ow rear window on tailgate --- ## [2013 Subaru Outback - CVT woes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-outback-cvt-woes/168423)
**Author:** [@DoughBear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DoughBear)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2020, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-outback-cvt-woes/168423 "2020-08-08T23:03:45Z")
My 2013 Subaru Outback with 130k miles is unfortunately not “Sharing the Love” with a couple of transmission related error codes (P0700 and P2764). I believe this may require replacing the CVT transmission valve body. Is… --- ## [1985 Toyota Supra running on 2 cylinders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-toyota-supra-running-on-2-cylinders/96454)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2020, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-toyota-supra-running-on-2-cylinders/96454 "2020-08-08T22:33:52Z")
I have a supra that is only running on the first and last cylinder. It was running poor and I pulled off the spark plug wires to see how it ran. After more testing I removed all 4 middle plug wires and it kept running … --- ## [2013 Hyundai Elantra radio not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-radio-not-working/168398)
**Author:** [@hyundaihelpms](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hyundaihelpms)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2020, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-radio-not-working/168398 "2020-08-08T21:23:57Z")
While driving and playing music, the radio/cd player/screen all started to turn off and on intermittently and there is no control of it. It would start out only being a minute or two apart where it would turn back on whe… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=322) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=324)