# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=407 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 408 --- ## [2013 Ford Escape - dipstick shows level above fill line](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-dipstick-shows-level-above-fill-line/159921)
**Author:** [@Wayne22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wayne22)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-dipstick-shows-level-above-fill-line/159921 "2020-03-01T02:05:11Z")
After servicing I noticed the dipstick showed approximately 1/2" above the full line. Any idea how much oil this represents and do I believe the tech that all is well or should I allow the dealership to change the oil ag… --- ## [2012 Chrysler 300C brake rotor replacement interval](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-300c-brake-rotor-replacement-interval/159923)
**Author:** [@JohnLindsay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnLindsay)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-300c-brake-rotor-replacement-interval/159923 "2020-03-01T02:03:52Z")
Under “normal” use, with no emergency stops or driving like a crazy person, how long should brake rotors go before needing to be replaced, resurfaced or turned? I got about 30K on my current rotors before they began pu… --- ## [My brake lights turn on when I turn my head lights on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-brake-lights-turn-on-when-i-turn-my-head-lights-on/16919)
**Author:** [@Tiburon2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tiburon2000)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-brake-lights-turn-on-when-i-turn-my-head-lights-on/16919 "2020-03-01T00:48:18Z")
I have a 2000 Hyundai Tiburon. When I turn my running lights / head lights on, my brake lights also turn on. Does anyone have any idea what the fix for this might be? --- ## [Chevrolet Equinox fuel door won’t open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-equinox-fuel-door-won-t-open/159936)
**Author:** [@ronMcIntyre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ronMcIntyre)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-equinox-fuel-door-won-t-open/159936 "2020-03-01T00:05:08Z")
The fuel filler door wont spring open. I have had this vehicle for almost 2years and have never had this happen before today --- ## [Transmission and brake oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-and-brake-oil-change/159961)
**Author:** [@nasir.noor786\_164393](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nasir.noor786_164393)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-and-brake-oil-change/159961 "2020-02-29T22:12:54Z")
I received an A13 maintenance reminder on my 2015 Honda Civic. I am changing the engine oil for ‘A’ and rotating/balancing the tires for ‘1’, but the manual for the car states to change the transmission oil at 60k. I hav… --- ## [1999 Honda Accord stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-stalls/68678)
**Author:** [@PhilSky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhilSky)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-stalls/68678 "2020-02-29T20:24:02Z")
1999 Honda Accord LX 4 cylinder 126k miles When my car runs, it works very well. Sometimes, though, it stalls - just shuts off. When I try to restart it, it turns over, but immediately stops, almost as if it gets no gas.… --- ## [1999 Honda Accord That Turns Off While Driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-that-turns-off-while-driving/74803)
**Author:** [@gregvhall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gregvhall)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-that-turns-off-while-driving/74803 "2020-02-29T19:04:02Z")
Please help if you can... I have a 1999 Honda Accord that keeps turning off while I'm driving it. It has been doing it for a couple months now. Sometimes, it shuts off when the car is idling or stopped at a traffic light… --- ## [Honda Accord 1999 stalling problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-1999-stalling-problem/25109)
**Author:** [@snichols](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snichols)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-1999-stalling-problem/25109 "2020-02-29T18:39:37Z")
My 1999 Honda Accord coupe keeps dying on me. I'll be driving along in 1st, 2nd or 3rd gear and I'll press on the gas and get no response and realize the car is dead. I will pull over to the side of the road and finally … --- ## [08 Pontiac torrent has power but won’t turn over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-pontiac-torrent-has-power-but-won-t-turn-over/159834)
**Author:** [@Jennifer\_Boda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jennifer_Boda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-pontiac-torrent-has-power-but-won-t-turn-over/159834 "2020-02-29T17:57:15Z")
The battery sensor in my says its at 12.5 and I checked all the fuses in both boxes. The hum for the fuel pump is present. The starter is 3 years old and the only issue with it is that it starts within one turn over just… --- ## [Help please I'm not a mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please-im-not-a-mechanic/159956)
**Author:** [@Sean\_Davis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sean_Davis)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please-im-not-a-mechanic/159956 "2020-02-29T17:47:44Z")
So I bought a 2012 Dodge avenger everything was fine drove it home from the dealer got gas and a few hours later on my to work it shifted gears hard one time then about 2 minutes later it was like I had no gears no rever… --- ## [2010 Lexus LS 460 shakes when brakes are applied](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-ls-460-shakes-when-brakes-are-applied/159939)
**Author:** [@henry20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/henry20)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-ls-460-shakes-when-brakes-are-applied/159939 "2020-02-29T17:13:08Z")
the car shake and virabrate when apply brakers --- ## [2007 Mercury Montego can’t shift out of park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercury-montego-can-t-shift-out-of-park/159909)
**Author:** [@Trevathan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trevathan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercury-montego-can-t-shift-out-of-park/159909 "2020-02-29T17:05:41Z")
Can not get the shift out of park. --- ## [Rattling noise honda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-honda/159967)
**Author:** [@lfd.duffy\_164395](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lfd.duffy_164395)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-honda/159967 "2020-02-29T15:24:29Z")
my honda civic is making a rattling/scraping noise while driving. it goes quiet sometimes, it’s worst going high speeds, and doesn’t stop when breaks are applied (noisy when cruising). I use e10 fuel, it’s around 94000 k… --- ## [2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV - backup lights are on in park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-cadillac-escalade-esv-backup-lights-are-on-in-park/159954)
**Author:** [@KennethKaiser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KennethKaiser)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-cadillac-escalade-esv-backup-lights-are-on-in-park/159954 "2020-02-29T14:56:47Z")
The reverse lights, or backup lights illuminate when I’ve parked the truck and the lights are still on for the auto headlamp function, and they come on when I use the remote to unlock the truck and the lights come on wh… --- ## [2001 Ford E150 coolant is cloudy after repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-e150-coolant-is-cloudy-after-repair/159928)
**Author:** [@RoxanneWhiteman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RoxanneWhiteman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-e150-coolant-is-cloudy-after-repair/159928 "2020-02-29T12:41:00Z")
I got my truck fixed and now my antifreeze is like cloudy --- ## [2015 BMW 640 Gran Coupe - Scrapes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-bmw-640-gran-coupe-scrapes/159903)
**Author:** [@EricForster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EricForster)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-bmw-640-gran-coupe-scrapes/159903 "2020-02-29T04:32:13Z")
Front bumper too low and is scraped often. This would not happen if the car was equipped with regular tires, but unfortunately, BMW sells them with the low-profile run flat tires. Car has 18,000 miles. --- ## [2007 Mazda RX-8 — rev up before turning off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-rx-8-rev-up-before-turning-off/159915)
**Author:** [@CarolynIAllmon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolynIAllmon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-rx-8-rev-up-before-turning-off/159915 "2020-02-29T04:12:50Z")
I replaced the engine on this car in 2017; want to keep it forever. What is your advice about reving up the engine before turning off? dealer says i should do this to burn up excess gas and prevent flooding but have go… --- ## [My 2016 Jeep Renegade is dangerous on the road](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2016-jeep-renegade-is-dangerous-on-the-road/159731)
**Author:** [@RonR.Timm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonR.Timm)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2016-jeep-renegade-is-dangerous-on-the-road/159731 "2020-02-29T02:49:22Z")
I Bought a New 2016 Jeep Renegade in Feb. 2017. Great Car for 8 K Miles. Then the Idle increased a lot. Dealer said " This 2.4 Liter Chrysler engine has no Mechanical Engine Idle Adjusting Screw. and there is No way to … --- ## [Electrical problems in 2002 Ford Focus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problems-in-2002-ford-focus/45092)
**Author:** [@jbwright003](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbwright003)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problems-in-2002-ford-focus/45092 "2020-02-29T00:47:28Z")
I have a 2002 Ford Focus and I have been having electrical issues for a couple of years now. I've taken it to repair shops and no one can find anything wrong with it but of course they suggest changing the battery and a… --- ## [Adding Lane Keep Assist!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-lane-keep-assist/159866)
**Author:** [@Caleb\_Johnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caleb_Johnson)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-lane-keep-assist/159866 "2020-02-29T00:17:37Z")
Okay, here’s the situation. I have a 2018 Volkswagen Passat R-Line with the Tech upgrade and Premium Sound package. That means I do have Adaptive Cruise Control already as well as blind spot monitors. What I DON’T hav… --- ## [2017 Ford Fusion - fixing lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fusion-fixing-lights/159815)
**Author:** [@ElaineQuinque](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ElaineQuinque)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fusion-fixing-lights/159815 "2020-02-28T23:13:54Z")
When I purchased my Ford Fusion back in 2017, the headlights looked like a strand of Christmas lights. I must have pressed a button somewhere whey they are now a solid line but the turn signals now look like the Christma… --- ## [How often to change oil filter in a car that burns through oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-to-change-oil-filter-in-a-car-that-burns-through-oil/158052)
**Author:** [@jenniferlee3794\_163038](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jenniferlee3794_163038)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-to-change-oil-filter-in-a-car-that-burns-through-oil/158052 "2020-02-28T17:34:44Z")
My 2008 Rav4 started burning oil, starting at 110K miles, which apparently is a common issue in older Toyotas of this vintage. After talking with my mechanic, it seems like my best option is to continuously add oil (not… --- ## [2013 Subaru Outback - Trans tuneup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-outback-trans-tuneup/159901)
**Author:** [@GeorgeR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeR)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-outback-trans-tuneup/159901 "2020-02-28T16:50:49Z")
I have a 2013 Subaru outback 50,000 miles Would a transmission tuneup be a benefit .I want to keep the car “forever” --- ## [2005 Nissan Pathfinder - Smokes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-pathfinder-smokes/159894)
**Author:** [@AnthonyCleaver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnthonyCleaver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-pathfinder-smokes/159894 "2020-02-28T15:29:12Z")
Getting blowby and smoke/steam coming from oil filler pipe, although engine runs sweat and quite and pulls extremely well up hills, is there bad blowby and curable blowby and does it always end with a rebuild or replacem… --- ## [2006 GMC Sierra 1500 - recycles all the time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-sierra-1500-recycles-all-the-time/159810)
**Author:** [@Benny42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Benny42)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-sierra-1500-recycles-all-the-time/159810 "2020-02-28T14:23:57Z")
cab fresh air inlet or recycle door gos to recycle all the time even in the winter time and fogs up inside the cab. when you hit defog, door gos to fresh air mode, 2 min later its back in recycle mode --- ## [Why does the ride feel so different after my tires were replaced?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-the-ride-feel-so-different-after-my-tires-were-replaced/159639)
**Author:** [@DiannePotts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DiannePotts)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-the-ride-feel-so-different-after-my-tires-were-replaced/159639 "2020-02-28T13:47:25Z")
At 35K miles my Toyota dealer recommended replacing the 4 tires on my 2006 Toyota Avalon. They replaced the 4 tires and the ride of the vehicle was instantly worse and difficult to steer. At home, the tire pressure mea… --- ## [Drum Brakes \> Location of Larger Shoe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-brakes-location-of-larger-shoe/40531)
**Author:** [@baerman51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baerman51)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-brakes-location-of-larger-shoe/40531 "2020-02-28T13:34:16Z")
When the topic is drum brakes, there seems to be a lack of a consensus as to where the larger shoe should be positioned. Here is my view: The larger shoe should go forward, not rearward. Remember: Bolted t… --- ## [2016 Ford F-150 - Leaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f-150-leaking/159857)
**Author:** [@Harvey56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harvey56)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 12:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f-150-leaking/159857 "2020-02-28T12:02:16Z")
My F150 year 2016 has sunroof/back windown water leak also --- ## [Manually moving a power seat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manually-moving-a-power-seat/159864)
**Author:** [@ScttLee184\_164054](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScttLee184_164054)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 10:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manually-moving-a-power-seat/159864 "2020-02-28T10:18:53Z")
Is there a simple way to move a power seat forward on a 2003 Buick century that has a bad motor? I am definitely not mechanically inclined so the easiest way to to it is the best. Thanks --- ## [How to replace door latch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-replace-door-latch/159174)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 6:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-replace-door-latch/159174 "2020-02-28T06:02:42Z")
Anyone tell me or point me to instructions, video or procedure for replacing the door latch assembly? Door has been sagging for years and I can’t replace it myself. Yesterday the latch inside my driver’s side door shatte… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=406) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=408)