# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=411 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 412 --- ## [2010 Dodge Grand Caravan - Brake issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-grand-caravan-brake-issue/159241)
**Author:** [@william24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/william24)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-grand-caravan-brake-issue/159241 "2020-02-23T12:34:43Z")
instald mastercylinder and no padel --- ## [2020 Ford Ranger - Is Ranger a good truck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-ranger-is-ranger-a-good-truck/159180)
**Author:** [@johncox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johncox)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-ranger-is-ranger-a-good-truck/159180 "2020-02-23T06:13:45Z")
Is new ford ranger a good truck? --- ## [Engine pinging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-pinging/149940)
**Author:** [@Saturnia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saturnia)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-pinging/149940 "2020-02-23T04:42:35Z")
Hello! The engine of my 98 Saturn SW1 pings when I try to accelerate, merge on the freeway, go up a hill when using 87 octane. Seems dependent on the gear the vehicle is in cuz you can hear it ping when it shifts too. I… --- ## [Tranmission issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tranmission-issue/159238)
**Author:** [@Nick\_David](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nick_David)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tranmission-issue/159238 "2020-02-23T03:56:10Z")
06 silverado 4.3L 1500 2wd Thought car was in drive but instead was in nuetral. Went to accelerate hard and put it into drive. So basically a slam hard shift into drive. Drove down the street and truck would not shift … --- ## [2017 Jeep Renegade - looking for a budget fix for the transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-renegade-looking-for-a-budget-fix-for-the-transmission/158996)
**Author:** [@StuartMacGregor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StuartMacGregor)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-renegade-looking-for-a-budget-fix-for-the-transmission/158996 "2020-02-23T03:20:02Z")
Is there a budget fix for the renegade 9 speed transmission? Madness autoworks wants about $500.00 bucks for this gizmo to rewrite the transmission shift points. Anybody know of any other options to check out? Thanks, St… --- ## [2007 FJ Cruiser new clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-fj-cruiser-new-clutch/159225)
**Author:** [@dulcibunn\_163796](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dulcibunn_163796)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-fj-cruiser-new-clutch/159225 "2020-02-23T02:01:39Z")
I just had the clutch replaced on my FJ Cruiser, and the clutch pedal “grinds” a bit at the very bottom when pressing, and the same thing at the very bottom when releasing. I’ve never felt a clutch not be smooth at the … --- ## [Delayed engagement in reverse. And it got worse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/delayed-engagement-in-reverse-and-it-got-worse/158142)
**Author:** [@jspe8437](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jspe8437)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/delayed-engagement-in-reverse-and-it-got-worse/158142 "2020-02-23T00:54:36Z")
I got a 2004 Nissan Sentra 1.8L with 134500 miles on it. It has a delayed engagement for the past month, in reverse only. But this delayed engagement is temperature related because there is no delay engagement when the c… --- ## [2003 Nissan 200SX - Service light - help please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-200sx-service-light-help-please/159139)
**Author:** [@janengelbrecht](https://community.cartalk.com/u/janengelbrecht)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-200sx-service-light-help-please/159139 "2020-02-23T00:31:59Z")
after major service the engine light on my x tral came on .i have performed a number of reset procedures without any sucess ,could you please assist thks --- ## [2011 Hyundai Equus - Shock switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-equus-shock-switch/159195)
**Author:** [@walt39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/walt39)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-equus-shock-switch/159195 "2020-02-23T00:19:11Z")
I need to replace my rear air shocks and I am considering a replacement from strut masters. The replacement from strut masters are standard shocks but much cheaper than air. I would like a professional opinion before I … --- ## [1999 GMC Sierra 1500 - Starts but dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-gmc-sierra-1500-starts-but-dies/159190)
**Author:** [@VictorOlmstead](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VictorOlmstead)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-gmc-sierra-1500-starts-but-dies/159190 "2020-02-23T00:18:43Z")
350 cu. in. V8. My truck starts and dies. I try immediately after and it will crank, but not start. It seems to start fine in warmer weather like summer. I tried adding a can of Heat, thinking condensation was in the gas… --- ## [2015 Toyota Corolla - Can I wait 1 year for oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-corolla-can-i-wait-1-year-for-oil/158496)
**Author:** [@MarkAnderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkAnderson)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-corolla-can-i-wait-1-year-for-oil/158496 "2020-02-22T23:33:19Z")
I have a 2015 Toyota Corolla with 6900 miles. Since I drive my car very infrequently, I thought that it would be OK to have an oil change (full synthetic with filter) once a year. What would you recommend in my situati… --- ## [2013 Buick LaCrosse - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-buick-lacrosse-wont-start/159137)
**Author:** [@Butts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Butts)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-buick-lacrosse-wont-start/159137 "2020-02-22T23:27:22Z")
my car was low on gas I went to put gas in the car and got back in the car and won’t start I replace the batter and starter and can still won’t start --- ## [2009 Hyundai Tucson - Audio issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-tucson-audio-issues/159215)
**Author:** [@Eric55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eric55)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-tucson-audio-issues/159215 "2020-02-22T22:52:48Z")
The radio in my 2009 Hyundai Tucson completely shuts off sometimes and other times the volume just fades away so when turns up all the way it’s like level 3. It’s all very intermittent. Sometimes it’s works fine for the … --- ## [2009 GMC Acadia - Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-gmc-acadia-misfire/159133)
**Author:** [@SamPero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamPero)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-gmc-acadia-misfire/159133 "2020-02-21T20:29:15Z")
engine misfires. Found holes in manifold, fixed them with no improvment --- ## [Power struggle. What tension!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-struggle-what-tension/158874)
**Author:** [@Burger1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Burger1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-struggle-what-tension/158874 "2020-02-22T20:25:39Z")
2002 Ford Focus SE ZX5 SPI I know I’m probably answering my own question here, but I’ve been getting the voltage warning light and dash lights dim/brighten no matter if I’m driving or idling. It comes on and STAYS on un… --- ## [2018 Hyundai Sonata light vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-sonata-light-vibration/159046)
**Author:** [@KenHibbitt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KenHibbitt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-sonata-light-vibration/159046 "2020-02-22T19:53:00Z")
After shifting there is a slight viberation on steady light acceleration. I am 2nd owner. Veh has 23,000. Do not know if 1st owner had problem. --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Cruze CEL won’t turn off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-cruze-cel-won-t-turn-off/159125)
**Author:** [@LayneSpencer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LayneSpencer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-cruze-cel-won-t-turn-off/159125 "2020-02-22T18:34:59Z")
Can’t get my engine light to go off. It reads it needs a new mass air flow sensor but I just replaced it. It stayed off a few days but is now back on. Any suggestions?? --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Malibu - what’s service ESC?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-malibu-what-s-service-esc/159114)
**Author:** [@DoloresMartin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DoloresMartin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-malibu-what-s-service-esc/159114 "2020-02-22T18:29:21Z")
Traction warning lights stay on also says service esc. What does that mean? --- ## [2001 Ford F-150 misses when it’s raining](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-f-150-misses-when-it-s-raining/159042)
**Author:** [@CharlesBenson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesBenson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-f-150-misses-when-it-s-raining/159042 "2020-02-22T17:03:20Z")
misses when it is raining. --- ## [Steam in FRONT of the hood when AC is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steam-in-front-of-the-hood-when-ac-is-on/159159)
**Author:** [@noyanbaran15\_163327](https://community.cartalk.com/u/noyanbaran15_163327)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steam-in-front-of-the-hood-when-ac-is-on/159159 "2020-02-22T16:31:48Z")
Tonight after i arrived at my destination, i turned on my AC and directed it to the windshield. Seconds later i realised there was steam coming off from in front of the hood. After coming back home i checked and there wa… --- ## [2014 Ford Taurus - Brake issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-taurus-brake-issues/159178)
**Author:** [@FredWatts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FredWatts)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-taurus-brake-issues/159178 "2020-02-22T16:03:11Z")
Brake problems. 63,000 miles, time to replace brake pads normally but theres a lot of highway miles. Thing is right rear brakehas been sticking on and my wife tells me that she has smelled this before. Just like tires ou… --- ## [Transmission Fluid Change and Strut Questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-change-and-strut-questions/158390)
**Author:** [@Jenny16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jenny16)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-change-and-strut-questions/158390 "2020-02-22T13:44:53Z")
Hello, I have 2 questions regarding my 2013 Mazda 3: I took it to the dealership for some factory recall repairs and they did an evaluation on my car and recommended some things to be done. I don’t know what to do abou… --- ## [Should I have two Identical Cars? Benefits in this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-have-two-identical-cars-benefits-in-this/159146)
**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-have-two-identical-cars-benefits-in-this/159146 "2020-02-22T13:31:21Z")
I currently have a 2005 Camry with 160k miles. Does it make sense to get another 2005 Camry with like 30k miles or less on it? I mean given that I have gotten my current car to 160k, perhaps the second car of the same mo… --- ## [2008 Infiniti EX35 - upgrade to a newer car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-infiniti-ex35-upgrade-to-a-newer-car/158541)
**Author:** [@PameliaRost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PameliaRost)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-infiniti-ex35-upgrade-to-a-newer-car/158541 "2020-02-22T04:38:16Z")
Should I upgrade to a newer car? I am 74 and drive about 10k miles a year. My infinity is in good shape with 90,000 miles. Well this car wear out, before I do? --- ## [2016 Hyundai Accent - engine quit at night](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-accent-engine-quit-at-night/158885)
**Author:** [@JohnHulbert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnHulbert)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 4:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-accent-engine-quit-at-night/158885 "2020-02-22T04:13:29Z")
Going 60 mph at night car engine quit and headlights went off leaving me in pitch black with no power steering and no power brakes.Scary and dangerous. The air bag lite was on. I later restarted the car and the lights c… --- ## [2010 Chevy equinox fuel rail pressure sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevy-equinox-fuel-rail-pressure-sensor/159150)
**Author:** [@chrissy\_Britt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chrissy_Britt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevy-equinox-fuel-rail-pressure-sensor/159150 "2020-02-22T04:05:31Z")
Replaced throttle body, replaced fuel rail sensor it will not crank. It’s throwing no codes now. --- ## [Car Alarm System is too sensitive! Need Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-alarm-system-is-too-sensitive-need-help/158829)
**Author:** [@Alec\_Galindo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alec_Galindo)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-alarm-system-is-too-sensitive-need-help/158829 "2020-02-22T03:53:02Z")
I have a 2012 Honda CR-V that I bought off someone recently. The only problem is the alarm system is too sensitive and will go off whenever a large vehicle passes by or a car door slams. It’s starting to become a problem… --- ## [2018 Honda CR-V - Oil reading](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-cr-v-oil-reading/159145)
**Author:** [@bilpaul](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bilpaul)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-cr-v-oil-reading/159145 "2020-02-22T01:52:25Z")
This isn’t so much a question as a request to vehicle manufacturers. Lately, I’ve been finding it very difficult to read oil levels on dipsticks, unless the oil is very dirty – but I change it before it gets dirty. Any t… --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Impala sounds like running over rumble strips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-impala-sounds-like-running-over-rumble-strips/159000)
**Author:** [@Gallagher30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gallagher30)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-impala-sounds-like-running-over-rumble-strips/159000 "2020-02-22T00:14:36Z")
Sounds like running over rumble strips. Seems to be morenprevelent when Golgotha up hills. --- ## [2013 Toyota Prius - Jumping damage concern](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-prius-jumping-damage-concern/159129)
**Author:** [@susanmathews](https://community.cartalk.com/u/susanmathews)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-prius-jumping-damage-concern/159129 "2020-02-22T00:09:34Z")
We have successfully jumped my husband’s car from the battery under the front hood of my 2013 Prius. Twice. Using the diagram in my user manual. After we had his car going (this was the second incident), I noticed it say… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=410) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=412)