# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=460 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 461 --- ## [2004 Mercury Grand Marquis - should I switch oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercury-grand-marquis-should-i-switch-oil/154305)
**Author:** [@Ray12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray12)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercury-grand-marquis-should-i-switch-oil/154305 "2019-12-09T17:47:47Z")
Car uses oil no smoking or leaks. Adding one quart a month. I use 5w20 Castries. Should I go to 5w30 and add lucust oil treatment or what do you recommend --- ## [Need help cant figure out why my car wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-cant-figure-out-why-my-car-wont-start/154298)
**Author:** [@Jerry1030](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerry1030)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-cant-figure-out-why-my-car-wont-start/154298 "2019-12-09T17:17:26Z")
05 Mercury mariner I’m having trouble with my car not starting. It cranks but will not turn over. I have replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter, and the fuel rail pressure sensor. It seemed like it’s not getting gas and I c… --- ## [Honda element key woes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-key-woes/31549)
**Author:** [@nolanwinkler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nolanwinkler)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2009, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-key-woes/31549 "2009-06-08T01:47:41Z")
I own a 2003 Honda Element with 74,000 miles on it. The key will not open the driver's side door any longer. I must open the passenger side door and crawl to open the driver's door from the inside. I have read this is a … --- ## [Shock Absorbers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shock-absorbers/90757)
**Author:** [@GRoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GRoy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2015, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shock-absorbers/90757 "2015-08-21T03:42:21Z")
My 2007 GMC Yukon Denali has 135K miles on it. While changing the spark plugs I noticed that the front shock appeared to be oozing oil (I removed the front wheels and wheel well covers to get at the spark plugs). Does … --- ## [1979 Chevrolet Blazer - Grinds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-chevrolet-blazer-grinds/154239)
**Author:** [@Skystepper\_160666](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Skystepper_160666)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-chevrolet-blazer-grinds/154239 "2019-12-09T15:57:54Z")
Little info first. Bought this 1979 K5 Blazer as a toy about year ago. It has a 350 with Dart Iron Eagle heads, quadrajet carb, 350turbo tranny with a NP 203 transfer case with the part-time conversion sitting on 36’s an… --- ## [2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-pt-cruiser-starting-issues/154216)
**Author:** [@RickRockett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickRockett)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-pt-cruiser-starting-issues/154216 "2019-12-09T15:57:37Z")
I couldn’t jump start my 2008 PT Cruiser, but I put it on a trickle charger and it worked --- ## [2014 Honda CR-V- Winter storage question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-winter-storage-question/154262)
**Author:** [@Joy59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joy59)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 8:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-winter-storage-question/154262 "2019-12-09T08:03:07Z")
Can I use a trickle charger on my Honda CRV using an extension cord? Do I need a surge protector? It will be stored all winter and it won’t be monitored. Is this safe? --- ## [2016 Toyota Aqua tire issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-aqua-tire-issue/154267)
**Author:** [@Ethlyn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ethlyn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 7:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-aqua-tire-issue/154267 "2019-12-09T07:49:14Z")
3 of my tires are cutting on the inside and outside, is this a problem with the tire pressure? I recently had it aligned. It"s a Toyota Aqua hybrid. This model is not on your list. --- ## [2004 Buick LeSabre - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-lesabre-wont-start/154248)
**Author:** [@JoseVillanueva](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoseVillanueva)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-lesabre-wont-start/154248 "2019-12-09T03:13:48Z")
Car won’t start sometimes --- ## [2010 Hyundai Elantra issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-elantra-issue/154265)
**Author:** [@Will\_Toy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Will_Toy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-elantra-issue/154265 "2019-12-09T00:47:10Z")
I have a 2010 Hyundai Elantra with about 150,000 miles that I paid cash for about 2 months ago. Until yesterday the car drove absolutely perfect. Never had one single sign that anything was going bad in the car. Then … --- ## [Buzzing speaker after headlight bulb change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buzzing-speaker-after-headlight-bulb-change/154119)
**Author:** [@jdmere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdmere)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buzzing-speaker-after-headlight-bulb-change/154119 "2019-12-09T00:19:00Z")
2009 Subaru Outback. I changed all 4 headlight bulbs (H7 for low beam and 9005 for high beam) and now when I turn the low beams on there is a buzzing noise from the right-hand door speaker. Causal link or coincidence? --- ## [Am I getting ripped off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-getting-ripped-off/69386)
**Author:** [@bstarr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bstarr)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-getting-ripped-off/69386 "2019-12-08T23:06:23Z")
I have a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara. I was just told that I need an oil pan gasket ($30) but it will cost $560 to replace it as it is difficult to get too. I was also told that my transmission fluid is brown so I need to h… --- ## [2010 Jeep Liberty won’t get out of low 4WD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jeep-liberty-won-t-get-out-of-low-4wd/154291)
**Author:** [@black10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/black10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jeep-liberty-won-t-get-out-of-low-4wd/154291 "2019-12-08T22:26:43Z")
I can’t get my car out of low 4 wheel drive. It’s something I have to use everytime I leave the house, if it has rained or snowed. What can I do? --- ## [1999 Ford Ranger - brake pedal still going to the floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-ranger-brake-pedal-still-going-to-the-floor/154286)
**Author:** [@DonPease](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonPease)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-ranger-brake-pedal-still-going-to-the-floor/154286 "2019-12-08T21:06:00Z")
My brake petal is still going to the floor. I replaced everything but the master cylinder could this be the issue? --- ## [2017 Acura RDX - Would you buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-acura-rdx-would-you-buy/154214)
**Author:** [@Jack43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack43)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-acura-rdx-would-you-buy/154214 "2019-12-08T20:33:02Z")
Would you buy again? --- ## [Can it be saved?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-it-be-saved/154246)
**Author:** [@smuhamm6\_160668](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smuhamm6_160668)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-it-be-saved/154246 "2019-12-08T19:13:02Z")
So I got into an accident with my Ford Focus(2017) this morning, I want to know some opinions before the body shop takes a look at it on Monday. Just to prepare myself for the worst case scenario Imgur with the images h… --- ## [1996 Isuzu Trooper - Ball joint help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-isuzu-trooper-ball-joint-help/154220)
**Author:** [@JamesCBrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesCBrown)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-isuzu-trooper-ball-joint-help/154220 "2019-12-08T16:09:20Z")
Having replaced upper ball joints and tie-rod ends, the front wheels are in serious trouble. The ball joint mount screws are not long enough to allow sufficient number of shims to be used. With max capacity of shims, i… --- ## [I blame the mechanic, he blames me!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-blame-the-mechanic-he-blames-me/154001)
**Author:** [@Eric\_M\_2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eric_M_2)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-blame-the-mechanic-he-blames-me/154001 "2019-12-08T15:49:13Z")
I have a 2007 Audi A4 and about 5 weeks ago had both front cv axels replaced. About a week ago they start creaking, cracking, popping all that so I call the mechanic up and he tells me to bring it in. He puts it on the … --- ## [Transmission \> 200k MI without servicing - should we service it or not at this point?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-200k-mi-without-servicing-should-we-service-it-or-not-at-this-point/52612)
**Author:** [@takeahikega](https://community.cartalk.com/u/takeahikega)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-200k-mi-without-servicing-should-we-service-it-or-not-at-this-point/52612 "2010-07-29T15:57:57Z")
We've been ok about changing our oil, but not our transmission fluid. When the car got to 150k miles, we inquired about changing it, but had a dealer tell us that it would be better NOT to change the fluid in the transm… --- ## [2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Clinks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-grand-cherokee-clinks/154271)
**Author:** [@DannieLTaylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DannieLTaylor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-grand-cherokee-clinks/154271 "2019-12-08T13:20:49Z")
Clicking noise on turns at low speed --- ## [Black dvd rear screen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-dvd-rear-screen/154250)
**Author:** [@Adam\_Kay\_76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adam_Kay_76)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-dvd-rear-screen/154250 "2019-12-08T12:51:52Z")
The rear screen on my Grand Caravan SXT is black though the player and front screen still works. Wanting to save money I believe it is the VES cable, but I can’t seem to find out how to get the monitor to pull down. An… --- ## [2016 Honda Accord Cpe - Trunk security](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-accord-cpe-trunk-security/154252)
**Author:** [@BobOwen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobOwen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-accord-cpe-trunk-security/154252 "2019-12-08T12:18:57Z")
Have owned two Honda Accord coupes, four cylinder 6 speeds, first new 2015, 2nd forced to buy used 2016 as coupe was dropped after 2017 and only others available had undesired “turbos”. Traded first because of mileage. … --- ## [2013 Mazda CX-9 - Help with noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mazda-cx-9-help-with-noise/123323)
**Author:** [@RogerWalker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RogerWalker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 10:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mazda-cx-9-help-with-noise/123323 "2019-12-08T10:49:53Z")
Can anyone tell me what is causing an annoying squeak in my 2013 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring? The squeak seems to come from within the right front dashboard area. It is speed sensitive in that in starts over 45 mph and se… --- ## [Weird oil usage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-oil-usage/129547)
**Author:** [@ptnme2\_145030](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ptnme2_145030)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 5:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-oil-usage/129547 "2019-12-08T05:14:37Z")
In December 2015, I bought a used 2015 Kia Soul. It had 29,000 miles on it. No complaints at all about this car. It’s been a good car for me. Right now, its got 130,000 miles on it. My boyfriend checks the oil every… --- ## [2005 Dodge Neon - Revs for no reason](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-neon-revs-for-no-reason/154260)
**Author:** [@PiperRitchey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PiperRitchey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-neon-revs-for-no-reason/154260 "2019-12-08T04:45:20Z")
I put it in drive and the car would drive a little ways then the engine would rev for no reason passing 3 rpm and then after a while I put it in drive and the engine would rev but not move at all it did this in every gea… --- ## [Honda passport](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-passport/154258)
**Author:** [@Jacob\_Reisel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacob_Reisel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-passport/154258 "2019-12-08T04:40:51Z")
I have a 2002 Honda passport and whenever I lock my car while driving if I’m in a bad area and when I unlock the car after I drive a little and I park my car I go to unlock and my alarm goes off how do I stop that??? --- ## [2008 Taurus output speed sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-taurus-output-speed-sensor/154142)
**Author:** [@lettersndeals\_160475](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lettersndeals_160475)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-taurus-output-speed-sensor/154142 "2019-12-08T03:32:26Z")
Having a problem with our low mileage 2008 Taurus. When on the interstate and it gets up to 70mph, dash goes bezerk–can’t get any info–no speed, gas gauge, etc. (Doesn’t have this problem around town.) After this, when t… --- ## [Audi Mystery Coolant Loss (been leaking for years)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-mystery-coolant-loss-been-leaking-for-years/154212)
**Author:** [@Orhan\_Burgu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Orhan_Burgu)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-mystery-coolant-loss-been-leaking-for-years/154212 "2019-12-08T01:51:31Z")
Audi A6 2002 1.9TDI 96KW 284000 miles/455000 kilometers Hello all! My car has been leaking coolant for years now, and might have been doing this for 100.000 miles now (160.000 kilometers), I just always topped it off wi… --- ## [STP Oil Additive good or bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stp-oil-additive-good-or-bad/5851)
**Author:** [@Jeffmw05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeffmw05)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stp-oil-additive-good-or-bad/5851 "2019-12-08T01:16:59Z")
Just out of curiosity, what do you guys think about those Oil additives that STP and others make ? I was wondering if it would benefit my Elderly Honda engine or if it would do more harm than good. Thoughts and ideas? … --- ## [2003 Acura CL - Sound issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-acura-cl-sound-issues/154235)
**Author:** [@Kyle05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kyle05)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2019, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-acura-cl-sound-issues/154235 "2019-12-07T23:54:40Z")
The sound system in my Acura CL has been acting up lately. It’s like it can’t play “all” of the music I’m playing, or something. I thought maybe my car’s tweeters were shot but I’ve replaced both the woofers and tweeters… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=459) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=461)