# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=43 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 44 --- ## [2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class - Shuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-benz-s-class-shuts-off/195483)
**Author:** [@Rock55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rock55)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-benz-s-class-shuts-off/195483 "2024-08-01T17:53:28Z")
Car shuts off when driving --- ## [Fuel Mileage Dropped Significantly after Dealer Maintenance - Subaru Crosstrek](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-mileage-dropped-significantly-after-dealer-maintenance-subaru-crosstrek/89200)
**Author:** [@slp27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/slp27)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-mileage-dropped-significantly-after-dealer-maintenance-subaru-crosstrek/89200 "2024-08-01T16:45:51Z")
Hi all, Long story short I brought my 2013 Subaru Crosstrek into the dealer for a standard 30k maintenance and since getting it back I've had a significant drop in MPG's. From 27-29 down to 21-23. They are trying to te… --- ## [Engine swap from kia to kia help please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-swap-from-kia-to-kia-help-please/40420)
**Author:** [@teenchanic09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teenchanic09)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-swap-from-kia-to-kia-help-please/40420 "2024-07-31T17:22:50Z")
hello I am considering purchasing a 1994 kia sportage with a manual tranny and it needs a engine so i was thinking i could take the one out of my current sportage which is a 2001 automatic. both are 4x4. what would i nee… --- ## [Car will not charge after recall 23533 work was completed by the Ford Dealer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-not-charge-after-recall-23533-work-was-completed-by-the-ford-dealer/195511)
**Author:** [@dwayne.oxenreider\_190808](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dwayne.oxenreider_190808)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-not-charge-after-recall-23533-work-was-completed-by-the-ford-dealer/195511 "2024-07-31T14:06:39Z")
I took my Ford Fusion Titanium in for the Recall maintenance. After the recall maintenance was completed I took the car home and plugged it in to charge. It lit up the blue LED ring on the plug differently was the first … --- ## [Electric window opens after closing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-window-opens-after-closing/42785)
**Author:** [@AAlbin63](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AAlbin63)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 9:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-window-opens-after-closing/42785 "2024-07-31T09:47:13Z")
When I close the electric window in the driver's door of my 2001 Maxima using the first setting on the switch (the position requiring me to keep my finger on the switch) the window closes just fine. If I close the windo… --- ## [Engine noise on cold start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise-on-cold-start/195464)
**Author:** [@jd8516\_190769](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jd8516_190769)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise-on-cold-start/195464 "2024-07-30T21:17:41Z")
My wife’s car started making this noise a few weeks ago. I’m hoping someone can help point me in the right direction as far as figuring out what’s going on. It only happens on the first start of the day (cold start) and … --- ## [2005 Buick LaCrosse - Reduced power mode in and out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-lacrosse-reduced-power-mode-in-and-out/195417)
**Author:** [@poncho455](https://community.cartalk.com/u/poncho455)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-lacrosse-reduced-power-mode-in-and-out/195417 "2024-07-30T02:23:40Z")
The reduced power mode comes on intermediately. It can go 2 days without happening, then the next day 3 or4 times in a row. You can shut the mother off wait a minute, and restart everything is fine --- ## [2019 Hyundai Santa Fe - OBD Splitter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-santa-fe-obd-splitter/195481)
**Author:** [@techpopaz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/techpopaz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-santa-fe-obd-splitter/195481 "2024-07-29T23:57:19Z")
Hi. Thanks for reading. I went for an emissions inspection and the technician needed to plug a diagnostics cable into the car’s OBD port. Please see the picture below. My OBD port looks like it has a splitter in it. N… --- ## [Conventional vs. Blend?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/conventional-vs-blend/195441)
**Author:** [@Saint-Louis-Guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saint-Louis-Guy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/conventional-vs-blend/195441 "2024-07-29T13:12:19Z")
I’m due for an oil change on my 2004 Camry LE 4cyl. (180k miles) and noticed conventional 5W30 motor oil has mostly disappeared from online stores. I’ve also noticed the synthetic blends are selling for about the same p… --- ## [Replaced headgasket, now all valves leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-headgasket-now-all-valves-leak/195456)
**Author:** [@nidddq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nidddq)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-headgasket-now-all-valves-leak/195456 "2024-07-28T00:02:45Z")
I bent two valves on my 6g72 it’s a fwd dohc v6, I replaced all 4 valves for that cylinder , it’s cylinder 3 in question. I got 180 psi all around but cylinder 3 was still low but better at 80 psi. I did a leak down test… --- ## [Can I mix wheel bearing grease?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-mix-wheel-bearing-grease/195427)
**Author:** [@Roger124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger124)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-mix-wheel-bearing-grease/195427 "2024-07-27T12:32:19Z")
I was at a parts store looking to buy a cartridge of wheel bearing grease. I don’t remember which brand, but on the back, it said not to mix different grease. I don’t remember the exact wording. I think I used Valvoline … --- ## [2018 Mazda 3 folding mirror problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mazda-3-folding-mirror-problem/195459)
**Author:** [@Bennie-MJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bennie-MJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 9:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mazda-3-folding-mirror-problem/195459 "2024-07-27T09:32:07Z")
The exterior mirror in the passenger side just won’t unfold when I start the engine, so I just have to unfold it manually. This is a pain really cause I’ll forget to do this if I’m in a hurry. I heard this is a common p… --- ## [2018 Buick LaCrosse - Hesitates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-buick-lacrosse-hesitates/195443)
**Author:** [@Floss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Floss)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-buick-lacrosse-hesitates/195443 "2024-07-26T21:16:29Z")
Car hesitate when making a left turn. Stalls then jerks forward. The engine light comes on and then it make a noise like it is trying to change gears. This is the second time it has happened. When it was checked they… --- ## [2017 Nissan Rogue - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-transmission-issues/195440)
**Author:** [@phedley52\_190743](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phedley52_190743)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-transmission-issues/195440 "2024-07-26T04:06:32Z")
transmission not shifting to overdrive, no engine breaking and no brake hold --- ## [2005 3.7 Jeep Liberty # 4 injector problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-3-7-jeep-liberty-4-injector-problem/91981)
**Author:** [@Sloepoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sloepoke)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-3-7-jeep-liberty-4-injector-problem/91981 "2024-07-25T22:16:13Z")
I have a 2005 3.7 Liberty & I have a code for # 4 injector . I have definitely narrowed the problem down to no ground signal from the pcm for that injector . I traced the wire from the injector to the pcm connector , bar… --- ## [2005 Sable GS + Reverse wire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-sable-gs-reverse-wire/195434)
**Author:** [@hurley.michael\_190740](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hurley.michael_190740)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-sable-gs-reverse-wire/195434 "2024-07-25T22:07:10Z")
I need to wire my new head unit into the + Reverse light so that the back up cam turns on. Can anyone point me to where to find that wire and in what harness? --- ## [2017 Audi A4 - AC not cold (not the refrigerant)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-audi-a4-ac-not-cold-not-the-refrigerant/195425)
**Author:** [@thata](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thata)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-audi-a4-ac-not-cold-not-the-refrigerant/195425 "2024-07-25T20:54:23Z")
For 3 or 4 months, my A/C system has not been blowing cold air. The air is cool but not as cold as it once was. I just had it serviced and asked the mechanic to check the A/C system. He said that the freon was full. … --- ## [Before and After Alignment evaluation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/before-and-after-alignment-evaluation/193150)
**Author:** [@CTEric](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CTEric)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/before-and-after-alignment-evaluation/193150 "2024-07-25T20:50:42Z")
Hi all, just had new tires put on and an alignment done at local Goodyear. 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. My understanding is Thrust Angle and Steer Ahead should be 0.00. Weird the Thrust Angle is worse after? On my old t… --- ## [2016 Hyundai Equus - Dash issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-equus-dash-issues/195414)
**Author:** [@josehenderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/josehenderson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 6:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-equus-dash-issues/195414 "2024-07-25T06:58:33Z")
my dash coverig is also coming up nd i have problem with the air ride system 8000 at dealer to repair --- ## [Only one spark plug is getting carbon fouled?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/only-one-spark-plug-is-getting-carbon-fouled/169705)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 6:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/only-one-spark-plug-is-getting-carbon-fouled/169705 "2024-07-25T06:09:05Z")
Hey guys, My 2001 V6 mustang cylinder 4 spark plug has been repeatedly getting carbon fouled. I have changed that spark plug twice now in the past month due to it fouling out. Today I noticed car was hesitating/stumblin… --- ## [2003 Mercury Grand Marquis - Temp issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercury-grand-marquis-temp-issues/195409)
**Author:** [@merv49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/merv49)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercury-grand-marquis-temp-issues/195409 "2024-07-24T23:44:37Z")
coolant temp rise in slow speeds and hot weather --- ## [Can you solve the mystery part !?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-solve-the-mystery-part/195398)
**Author:** [@Erikmarko72\_186627](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erikmarko72_186627)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 6:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-solve-the-mystery-part/195398 "2024-07-24T06:45:42Z")
Guys I was changing a starter on my 2006 Mazda 3 moving some cables under the car and this thing fell to the ground from somewhere in the engine bay. Does anybody know what it is, where was it attached and is it importan… --- ## [Seat doesn't move 2010 Mariner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-doesnt-move-2010-mariner/195334)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Chrisq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dr_Chrisq)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-doesnt-move-2010-mariner/195334 "2024-07-23T23:41:35Z")
The driver side seat in my wife’s 2010 Mariner doesn’t move forward or back. The seat tilt and the back tilt mechanisms does work. Any ideas to look for? Is it easy to change the mechanism, if all else fails? --- ## [Infrequent Noise, Kia Ray, Any Ideas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infrequent-noise-kia-ray-any-ideas/195383)
**Author:** [@thestumbler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thestumbler)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infrequent-noise-kia-ray-any-ideas/195383 "2024-07-23T23:02:51Z")
I have a 2016 Kia Ray, a small “box on wheels” kind of car – 999 cc gasoline engine. It is a South Korean model (not sold in North America), but I think my question is generic enough where that isn’t critical. It has dis… --- ## [Weird-looking VW oil drain plug?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-looking-vw-oil-drain-plug/195388)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-looking-vw-oil-drain-plug/195388 "2024-07-23T18:25:40Z")
What sort of tool do you use for this? https://www.ecstuning.com/b-hamburg-tech-parts/vw-audi/06l103801~ham --- ## [1995 Plymouth Voyager - Won't run hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-plymouth-voyager-wont-run-hot/195387)
**Author:** [@Mel15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mel15)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-plymouth-voyager-wont-run-hot/195387 "2024-07-23T14:08:05Z")
Hey has anyone had a problem with a 95 Plymouth voyager where the carcstarts and runs and when it gets to a certain temperature it will shut down and stop pulling then when you let it cool off it runs again but the car n… --- ## [2012 Ford Edge - Dead battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-edge-dead-battery/195392)
**Author:** [@Mierow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mierow)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-edge-dead-battery/195392 "2024-07-22T22:57:27Z")
Ford Edge 2012, battery has gone dead 3 times in the last few weeks! Went to advanced auto, the salesman said the battery and alternator tested great! Only thing left on today for 1 hour, the visor make-up light, this … --- ## [Lesabre rattling noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lesabre-rattling-noise/194884)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 185\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lesabre-rattling-noise/194884 "2024-07-18T22:47:09Z")
For over a year this car used to make a noise that was a mix of a sound of rattling and chattering. It did this at 2 different situations. When coming to a normal stop only when almost fully stopped. If you took your foo… --- ## [2006 Subaru Impreza - Battery issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-impreza-battery-issue/195379)
**Author:** [@Duoluo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Duoluo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-impreza-battery-issue/195379 "2024-07-18T22:39:03Z")
after I changed the old alternator that doesn’t charge, the battery instead of charging discharges; also the ABS light appears on the board and it still doesn’t show the idle speed --- ## [2010 Ford F250 - Fuse problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-f250-fuse-problem/195381)
**Author:** [@HogRider](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HogRider)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-f250-fuse-problem/195381 "2024-07-18T22:34:30Z")
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