# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=420 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 421 --- ## [1993 Mercedes-Benz S-Class - Which battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-mercedes-benz-s-class-which-battery/158058)
**Author:** [@AboutAnwaar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AboutAnwaar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-mercedes-benz-s-class-which-battery/158058 "2020-02-09T16:20:46Z")
What battery Amp. Needs M.B. 300se 6 cylinder --- ## [2003 Chevrolet Corvette battery keeps draining](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-corvette-battery-keeps-draining/158192)
**Author:** [@NancyToffolon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NancyToffolon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-corvette-battery-keeps-draining/158192 "2020-02-09T16:07:56Z")
The battery in my 2003 Anniversary Edition Corvette will not stay charged for more than a few days without driving it. Since purchasing the car in 2018, it has had 3 brand new batteries installed. Even a trickle charger … --- ## [2016 Chrysler 200 won’t crank or start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-200-won-t-crank-or-start/158194)
**Author:** [@Stewart46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stewart46)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-200-won-t-crank-or-start/158194 "2020-02-09T15:55:06Z")
Will not start or crack over --- ## [Truck falling on its face when in drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-falling-on-its-face-when-in-drive/92318)
**Author:** [@hickman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hickman)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-falling-on-its-face-when-in-drive/92318 "2020-02-09T14:52:13Z")
joedaddy 1 min ago I have a 1994 chevy 350 tbi k1500 4×4,I've put plugs wires cap rotor,map sencer,egr,cooling temp sencer, injectors,pressure regulator,ignition coil,ignition control module, an I've done all the vac… --- ## [2015 Subaru Forester - Which engine block](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-forester-which-engine-block/158168)
**Author:** [@EDWARDDICKSON](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EDWARDDICKSON)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-forester-which-engine-block/158168 "2020-02-09T14:44:33Z")
How do I tell which engine block I have? --- ## [2018 Subaru Legacy - Squeaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-legacy-squeaks/158147)
**Author:** [@Tom57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-legacy-squeaks/158147 "2020-02-09T14:41:14Z")
Squeaky drivers seat. Once at 10K and a second time at 23K Seat bottom replaced under warranty the first time. Going back for second time to replace. How much does one cost to replace the seat. --- ## [2014 Jeep Cherokee - Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-transmission/158144)
**Author:** [@Janeen41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Janeen41)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-transmission/158144 "2020-02-08T20:57:43Z")
I have a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. At 54,997 (5.5 years after purchase) I had to have a new valve body and valve body cover for transmission installed. On 12/26/19- 6 months later at 61,235 (days short of 6 years since purchas… --- ## [2001 Ford F-150 leaks oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-f-150-leaks-oil/158122)
**Author:** [@Ruiz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ruiz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 9:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-f-150-leaks-oil/158122 "2020-02-09T09:12:19Z")
Truck is leaking oil…have been told tht motor needs to be removed in order to fix it…what is the going rate for work. I don’t want to be ripped . --- ## [Is there a way to improve mpg?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-improve-mpg/158165)
**Author:** [@Javier\_Aldair](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Javier_Aldair)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 7:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-improve-mpg/158165 "2020-02-09T07:42:27Z")
I mainly do city driving, but this past month i did alot of highway and i notice my mpg went from 14.7 to 15.9 and now that im not doing so much highway, it goes from 15.8-16.0 im no mecanic but can driving long distance… --- ## [Car doors not unlocking automatically after turning off ignition and taking key out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-doors-not-unlocking-automatically-after-turning-off-ignition-and-taking-key-out/93219)
**Author:** [@venki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/venki)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 5:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-doors-not-unlocking-automatically-after-turning-off-ignition-and-taking-key-out/93219 "2020-02-09T05:52:03Z")
Dears Users, I'm Using Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire. Till last month my car used to unlock doors automatically while taking the key out. Now the problem is : After turning off the ignition & taking the key off Car doors ar… --- ## [Is it safe to replace a quick disconnect fuel hose for a 'rubber' hose w/ hose clamps?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-safe-to-replace-a-quick-disconnect-fuel-hose-for-a-rubber-hose-w-hose-clamps/158160)
**Author:** [@SoapyWooder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SoapyWooder)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 5:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-safe-to-replace-a-quick-disconnect-fuel-hose-for-a-rubber-hose-w-hose-clamps/158160 "2020-02-09T05:34:32Z")
Two quick disconnect fuel hoses under my 94 Grand Cherokee (v6) rusted out and started leaking. I replaced them with fuel injection rated hoses, secured by fuel injection hose clamps. I wanted to get your guys opinion … --- ## [Ask Someone: 2008 Mazda Mazda6 #1581216929](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2008-mazda-mazda6-1581216929/158174)
**Author:** [@britneyj612\_163108](https://community.cartalk.com/u/britneyj612_163108)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2008-mazda-mazda6-1581216929/158174 "2020-02-09T04:02:06Z")
i have Mazda6 2008. while i was at a red light on my way home, my car started to hesitate while i was sitting at the red light as if it wanted to shut off. while i was driving it was fine. but it did that and had a shake… --- ## [Bluetooth trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bluetooth-trouble/158127)
**Author:** [@johnsnyder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnsnyder)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bluetooth-trouble/158127 "2020-02-09T04:01:52Z")
I have an issue with a 2012 Prius that we can’t get any answer from Toyota dealer. Hopefully you can provide some guidance. This Prius has Bluetooth. When Bluetooth is on, neither google maps nor apple maps on my iphone … --- ## ["not actual mileage" title -- how it affects value of used car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-actual-mileage-title-how-it-affects-value-of-used-car/16144)
**Author:** [@userrsf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/userrsf)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-actual-mileage-title-how-it-affects-value-of-used-car/16144 "2020-02-09T03:48:54Z")
I did a CARFAX on a used car I'm interested; it returned a "not actual mileage" title warning. On the web I see dire mutterings, but no real info about the effect of such a title on resale value. The seller is asking for… --- ## [2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid gets bad AM radio reception](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-highlander-hybrid-gets-bad-am-radio-reception/158114)
**Author:** [@RickDavis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickDavis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-highlander-hybrid-gets-bad-am-radio-reception/158114 "2020-02-09T02:53:56Z")
The car radio reception for any AM stations is non existent FM works fine and Satilite works great, but AM gets no reception at all. How can I fix this problem --- ## [2019 Ford Escape - keep hitting my head on the lift gate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-escape-keep-hitting-my-head-on-the-lift-gate/158097)
**Author:** [@RichardKuffa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardKuffa)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-escape-keep-hitting-my-head-on-the-lift-gate/158097 "2020-02-09T02:33:53Z")
2019 Escape hatchback, lift gate does no raise fast enough , keep hitting head ! --- ## [Why’d my mileage drop?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-d-my-mileage-drop/158094)
**Author:** [@DavidSinzinger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidSinzinger)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-d-my-mileage-drop/158094 "2020-02-09T01:34:59Z")
My 2010 F-150 with the 4.8L V-8 was getting a consistent 19.4 mpg for the past 45,000 miles per the onboard computer. Then the check engine light came on & mileage dropped to 18.6.per the computer. I had the two upstream… --- ## [Bypassing transfer case with strait drive shaft to have a 2wd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bypassing-transfer-case-with-strait-drive-shaft-to-have-a-2wd/158156)
**Author:** [@Bill\_Walz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill_Walz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bypassing-transfer-case-with-strait-drive-shaft-to-have-a-2wd/158156 "2020-02-09T01:21:30Z")
I have a 95 Dakota 4wd with a 318 motor. My transfer case exploded recently and evidently that particular transfer case was only in production for a short time and is very hard to find. Meanwhile I am missing work becaus… --- ## [2013 Volkswagen Passat squeaks on speed bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-passat-squeaks-on-speed-bumps/158087)
**Author:** [@MartyCountryman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MartyCountryman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-passat-squeaks-on-speed-bumps/158087 "2020-02-09T00:56:32Z")
Why does my car now make a squeaking noise when I go over speed bumps? It only happens then. I know what you are thinking and I am not speeding or flying over them. Can struts be greased or oiled? Should it have been… --- ## [Early 70's Ford 302 Engine-performance Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/early-70s-ford-302-engine-performance-problem/157876)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/early-70s-ford-302-engine-performance-problem/157876 "2020-02-09T00:43:57Z")
Engine idles & runs perfectly when cold, responsive to the gas pedal, plenty of power, but as it warms up after 15 minutes of driving it starts to sputter and misfire. First symptom, pressing on the gas pedal to acceler… --- ## [What is this supposed to be plugged into](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-supposed-to-be-plugged-into/158154)
**Author:** [@Griff0057](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Griff0057)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-supposed-to-be-plugged-into/158154 "2020-02-08T23:52:55Z")
2007 Pontiac Grand Prix gt 3.8 Doing spark plugs and noticed this wasn’t plugged in. The one right next to it is plugged into a hose but there is nothing I can find that this should go into --- ## [2011 Kia Sorento occasionally won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-occasionally-won-t-start/158056)
**Author:** [@CBRust](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CBRust)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-occasionally-won-t-start/158056 "2020-02-08T23:33:04Z")
occasionally this car won’t start, i.e., it won’t crank at all; the interior lights all come on but no sound when key is turned. after several tries (sometimes 5 to 20 minutes) it finally cranks and starts immediately --- ## [2009 Ford Explorer synthetic oil change interval](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-explorer-synthetic-oil-change-interval/158109)
**Author:** [@BillDoughman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillDoughman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-explorer-synthetic-oil-change-interval/158109 "2020-02-08T23:24:19Z")
How often should the synthetic oil be changed? --- ## [2014 RAM 1500 tire pressure light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ram-1500-tire-pressure-light/158066)
**Author:** [@JOHNPulice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JOHNPulice)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ram-1500-tire-pressure-light/158066 "2020-02-08T23:21:05Z")
The tire pressure sensor lite comes on intermittently. Tire pressure is ok, it is a sensor malfunction. The dealer has replaced all 4 sensors and a module but the problem still exists and the dealer said they are at a … --- ## [2021 Subaru Crosstrek adaptive cruise control question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-subaru-crosstrek-adaptive-cruise-control-question/158100)
**Author:** [@Johnwalls](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johnwalls)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-subaru-crosstrek-adaptive-cruise-control-question/158100 "2020-02-08T21:23:24Z")
When using adaptive cruise control at 60 mph a vehicle enters my lane so I brake. Now I’m driving at 40 mph. if I now want to resume speed of 60, do I simply press the RES/SET+ tab upwards and accelerator automatically … --- ## [Troubleshooting new inline fuel pump on carbeurated vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/troubleshooting-new-inline-fuel-pump-on-carbeurated-vehicle/158140)
**Author:** [@Austin\_Reynolds](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Austin_Reynolds)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/troubleshooting-new-inline-fuel-pump-on-carbeurated-vehicle/158140 "2020-02-08T21:01:10Z")
I’m having trouble with a new fuel pump; everything is installed correctly and I can hear it making a bit of a noise when I turn the key; I can also hear fuel moving around in the tank. But it won’t start at all. The pre… --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Clicks and buzzes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-silverado-1500-clicks-and-buzzes/158137)
**Author:** [@KennethAvellino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KennethAvellino)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-silverado-1500-clicks-and-buzzes/158137 "2020-02-08T20:34:28Z")
When car is turned off get clicking sounds under dashboard. Also have entertainment system buzz and loose settings --- ## [2012 GMC Terrain transmission light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-terrain-transmission-light/158111)
**Author:** [@KevinFrederick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KevinFrederick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-terrain-transmission-light/158111 "2020-02-08T20:13:48Z")
transmission light came on last night. the other day had the oil change and the guy said he saw some transmission fulid. could there be a leak and can I drive it to the shop. seems to drive ok when I drove it home. --- ## [2015 Honda Civic - trouble lights on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-civic-trouble-lights-on/158068)
**Author:** [@Gilliland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gilliland)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-civic-trouble-lights-on/158068 "2020-02-08T19:47:25Z")
All trouble indicators are on. Have no idea what is wrong! Relay doesn’t appear damaged… --- ## [Briefly disconnected battery causes radio no sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/briefly-disconnected-battery-causes-radio-no-sound/158131)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/briefly-disconnected-battery-causes-radio-no-sound/158131 "2020-02-08T19:38:27Z")
For safety, I disconnected the negative side of the battery before removing the ignition lock switch, which needed repair by a locksmith. With the repaired lock reinstalled, everything worked, including the display on m… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=419) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=421)