# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=343 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 344 --- ## [2017 Ford Fusion - Swollen lugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fusion-swollen-lugs/166785)
**Author:** [@Yewch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yewch)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2020, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fusion-swollen-lugs/166785 "2020-07-04T02:01:51Z")
I most recently went through an expense of $311.00 Canadian in order to have my brakes checked, only to find out the repair shop had great difficulty removing the tires due to swollen lug nuts??? Come on Ford --- ## [2017 Ford Escape - Infotainment woes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-infotainment-woes/166790)
**Author:** [@tdk1954](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tdk1954)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2020, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-infotainment-woes/166790 "2020-07-04T01:31:10Z")
I have issues with in dash screen, it is blank. it happened couple time but always came back on. I have radio the only other thing that doesnt work is the set button for radio stations. but works on steering wheel with c… --- ## [2001 Saturn SC Dry radiator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saturn-sc-dry-radiator/166793)
**Author:** [@kat19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kat19)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2020, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saturn-sc-dry-radiator/166793 "2020-07-04T01:28:54Z")
radiator is dry and does keep water. no sign of leak. --- ## [A/C Water Leak On Driver's Side Floorboard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-water-leak-on-drivers-side-floorboard/75034)
**Author:** [@mrspeedy86](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrspeedy86)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2020, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-water-leak-on-drivers-side-floorboard/75034 "2020-07-04T00:50:59Z")
I drive a 2000 Saturn LS1. My current problem is that every time I run the A/C for an extended period of time water soaks my driver's side front floorboard, with a little bit (but not much) making the passenger side flo… --- ## [2005 Hundai Elantra Evaporative Emissions Large Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hundai-elantra-evaporative-emissions-large-leak/54397)
**Author:** [@Turtle8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Turtle8)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hundai-elantra-evaporative-emissions-large-leak/54397 "2020-07-03T18:08:43Z")
My 2005 Hundai Elantra has check engine code p455 - large leak in the evaporative emmission system. I've changed the gas cap (Hundai dealer cap) and the purge valve. Have also examined the charcoal cannister and it's v… --- ## [White Smoke Billowing From Exhaust After Repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-billowing-from-exhaust-after-repairs/166333)
**Author:** [@Kevin219](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kevin219)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-billowing-from-exhaust-after-repairs/166333 "2020-07-03T16:32:39Z")
I just had my 2011 Nissan Xterra repaired at the local Nissan dealership. They replaced the catalytic converter, two 02 sensors, a coil, and all new spark plugs. The day after I brought it home from getting these repai… --- ## [Toyota tundra radiator system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tundra-radiator-system/166730)
**Author:** [@Allenharbin2004\_168762](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Allenharbin2004_168762)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tundra-radiator-system/166730 "2020-07-03T13:51:57Z")
Hi first time here and have a question. I have a 2000 toyota tundra v8 yesterday my raditor had so much pressure on it the radiator was overheating and cap flew off and sent a geyser of coolant upwards. This morning i bo… --- ## [2001 Honda Accord — will a little diesel hurt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-accord-will-a-little-diesel-hurt/166751)
**Author:** [@DawnFisher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DawnFisher)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-accord-will-a-little-diesel-hurt/166751 "2020-07-03T13:17:51Z")
I had put about a half a quart of diesel oil and w30 into my gasoline Honda Accord 2001 will that harm the car? --- ## [Preventative Maintenance for 2013 Acura RDX - 120K miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/preventative-maintenance-for-2013-acura-rdx-120k-miles/166481)
**Author:** [@pete.mahone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pete.mahone)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/preventative-maintenance-for-2013-acura-rdx-120k-miles/166481 "2020-07-03T12:10:54Z")
Recently bought a 2013 Acura RDX with 120K miles. Car drives OK and had been Garage kept, just that the owner was stingy and only got Oil changes and Brake pads changed in last 4 years/40,000 miles. Given the high milea… --- ## [2005 Peugeot 405 - Leaking fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-peugeot-405-leaking-fuel/166663)
**Author:** [@doctems](https://community.cartalk.com/u/doctems)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 10:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-peugeot-405-leaking-fuel/166663 "2020-07-03T10:40:34Z")
my puegeot 206 is leaking fuel, on top of the fuel tank i noticed the second pipe or tude(green) is folded. --- ## [2004 GMC Canyon steering jerked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-canyon-steering-jerked/166741)
**Author:** [@ThomasStroben](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThomasStroben)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 10:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-canyon-steering-jerked/166741 "2020-07-03T10:03:10Z")
Twice in one week my 2004 GMC Canyon coming out car was turning onto the roadway under power ,my steering jerked out of my hand and almost control. What the problem? --- ## [2012 Kia Optima - Sometimes will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-optima-sometimes-will-not-start/166720)
**Author:** [@IanMaughanj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IanMaughanj)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 9:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-optima-sometimes-will-not-start/166720 "2020-07-03T09:51:49Z")
Intermittent fail to start --- ## [Radiator flush 2001](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-flush-2001/166718)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 5:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-flush-2001/166718 "2020-07-03T05:49:23Z")
I’m pretty new to working on cars. I read my 2001 Sonoma takes 12 quarts of coolant. I’m flushing the radiator and I can see there’s much less than that draining. Maybe a gallon and a half tops came out and about the sam… --- ## [2007 Dodge Charger- Problem child?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-charger-problem-child/166714)
**Author:** [@tripp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tripp)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-charger-problem-child/166714 "2020-07-03T04:19:05Z")
Is there a lot of problems with the 2007 charger SXT 6 cyl? --- ## [2018 Dodge Charger - Window streaks and corrosion concern](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-dodge-charger-window-streaks-and-corrosion-concern/166708)
**Author:** [@JW05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JW05)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-dodge-charger-window-streaks-and-corrosion-concern/166708 "2020-07-03T02:52:38Z")
Dear Car Talk, I have a 2018 Dodge Charger with under 20,000 miles.I live in the mid-west, so we gets lots of snow, sleet, and wet, salty roads. My concern is that long after a rain and the windows are now dry, when pu… --- ## [Sudden lose of all coolant on to road. Milky substance on dipstick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-lose-of-all-coolant-on-to-road-milky-substance-on-dipstick/166724)
**Author:** [@Fiona-6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fiona-6)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-lose-of-all-coolant-on-to-road-milky-substance-on-dipstick/166724 "2020-07-03T02:22:19Z")
Hi guys out driving. Suddenly all coolant pissed out the bottom of the car. Still driving fine. Coolant tank now empty with weird milky liquid in. Dipstick showing milky residue to. No signs of over heating before or aft… --- ## [Aftermarket Parts - What the Heck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-parts-what-the-heck/166538)
**Author:** [@CapitalTruck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CapitalTruck)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-parts-what-the-heck/166538 "2020-07-03T01:56:59Z")
Had leaky power steering lines. Standard GM leak where rubber hose meets crimp connection on metal line. So, went to a local shop that put in NAPA pressure and return lines. They looked like factory lines, to include … --- ## [2014 Honda Crosstour - Fuel cap question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-crosstour-fuel-cap-question/166665)
**Author:** [@Pam27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pam27)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-crosstour-fuel-cap-question/166665 "2020-07-03T01:54:21Z")
How do you open the gas tank filler cap area? --- ## [2006 Ford Mustang -headlights shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-mustang-headlights-shut-off/166710)
**Author:** [@Idkabtcars](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Idkabtcars)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-mustang-headlights-shut-off/166710 "2020-07-02T23:33:39Z")
I own a 2006 ford mustang (not gt) and the head lights turn on for about 1-2 min before shutting off. I turn them off and on but they keep shutting off and I dont know why l. Also the front and rear turn signals dont tur… --- ## [2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Dying randomly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-pt-cruiser-dying-randomly/166735)
**Author:** [@Tater47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tater47)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-pt-cruiser-dying-randomly/166735 "2020-07-02T21:27:21Z")
The cruiser is dying when it has been running 15 min. or so. Randomly dying. Give it a rest for an hour, cranks back up but won’t crank when it first dies. --- ## [2010 Toyota Highlander - TPMS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-highlander-tpms/166722)
**Author:** [@BBMac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BBMac)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-highlander-tpms/166722 "2020-07-02T21:22:09Z")
New Tires installed Tire sensor light will not go off --- ## [Intermittent air conditioning dilemma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-air-conditioning-dilemma/166732)
**Author:** [@SpudMuffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpudMuffin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-air-conditioning-dilemma/166732 "2020-07-02T20:51:58Z")
Put the meters on my AC because it wasn’t working right. Low side showed 90 lb in high side showed 110 lb. I put some freon in and got a reading of 40 lb on the low side and 200 lb on the high side. Ran really nice. Went… --- ## [Gasket/seal fell off sun roof?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasket-seal-fell-off-sun-roof/166625)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasket-seal-fell-off-sun-roof/166625 "2020-07-02T19:58:49Z")
I closed my sunroof and a gasket fell off from the inside. It doesn’t appear to need glue to be placed on. My question is, is it hard to put back on and also is it hazardous? (Such as water getting in)? Do I even need … --- ## [Flywheel inspection shield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flywheel-inspection-shield/166712)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flywheel-inspection-shield/166712 "2020-07-02T19:39:36Z")
Simple question. Does this car: a 2001 Cavalier 2.2 manual transmission 5-speed - have a flywheel inspection shield - and if it does, how many bolts are there holding it on and where are those bolts located? I am in t… --- ## [2013 Chevy Spark LS Manual - Fault Codes P0324 and P0325](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevy-spark-ls-manual-fault-codes-p0324-and-p0325/166241)
**Author:** [@Ryan-119](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ryan-119)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevy-spark-ls-manual-fault-codes-p0324-and-p0325/166241 "2020-07-02T18:54:55Z")
Hello, on my way back from work my check engine light came on and when I got home I scanned the car and got the fault codes P0324 and P0325. I looked the codes up and they brought up Engine Knock sensor. The engine does … --- ## [2003 Volvo V40 - Stutters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volvo-v40-stutters/166704)
**Author:** [@musttravel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/musttravel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volvo-v40-stutters/166704 "2020-07-02T18:15:37Z")
2003 volvo v40, vehicle stutters and will shut off if a/c is running. after about 30 miles of travel. Once vehicle is left to cool, it will start up and run. --- ## [2016 Ford Edge - What to look out for](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-edge-what-to-look-out-for/166687)
**Author:** [@TawsifAQuabili](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TawsifAQuabili)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-edge-what-to-look-out-for/166687 "2020-07-02T18:10:25Z")
Hey, thinnking about buying a 2016 edge sport used from the dealer. wnated to know what types of problems i may be facing or if i should even buy it at all. thanks --- ## [1994 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - $4k AC fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-mercedes-benz-sl-class-4k-ac-fix/166611)
**Author:** [@Glenda47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Glenda47)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-mercedes-benz-sl-class-4k-ac-fix/166611 "2020-07-02T13:39:22Z")
I have a 1994 SL 500 Mercedes. 66,500 miles in great condition. The A/C just went out and they want $4,000 to fix it. Question…do I fix it, store it until it becomes a classic or sell it? --- ## [Truck smoking from below engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-smoking-from-below-engine/166698)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 11:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-smoking-from-below-engine/166698 "2020-07-02T11:27:05Z")
I just got done repairing a transmission line that kept popping off, changing tranny fluid and filter and swapping out and a thermostat on my sonoma. I just turned on my engine to flush the radiator and noticed the engi… --- ## [Balky ignition switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/balky-ignition-switch/166668)
**Author:** [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 11:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/balky-ignition-switch/166668 "2020-07-02T11:02:25Z")
Hard to turn the key - I have to jiggle and hold it just right. It’s mainly my wife’s car now and this could be a big problem for her. It’s a 1999 Honda Civic with 195,000 miles. Seems to me it’s likely the key mechanis… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=342) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=344)