# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=493 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 494 --- ## [1999 Windstar Electric Conversion; can engine be removed & leave transmission in, tow, etc](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-windstar-electric-conversion-can-engine-be-removed-leave-transmission-in-tow-etc/151488)
**Author:** [@OldeFarmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OldeFarmer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-windstar-electric-conversion-can-engine-be-removed-leave-transmission-in-tow-etc/151488 "2019-10-25T18:37:02Z")
1999 Windstar Electric Conversion; can engine be removed & leave transmission in & can it be towed to the next shop? One shop owner told me Windstars can’t be moved w/o engine. (Looking to call BS w/ other owners’ exp… --- ## [Hand buffing compound?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hand-buffing-compound/151295)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hand-buffing-compound/151295 "2019-10-25T18:24:55Z")
What would be a good buffing compound to do it by hand? I did some clear coat work - now wants to buff a bit. I also wish to address the line between old and new paint due to masking. Some people recommended this but I… --- ## [2016 Chrysler Town & Country back seat dvd viewer failed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-town-country-back-seat-dvd-viewer-failed/151453)
**Author:** [@Bill42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill42)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-town-country-back-seat-dvd-viewer-failed/151453 "2019-10-25T18:11:51Z")
The dvd screen for the back seat passengers went out. Exhaustive internet research reveals that a ribbon cable to the screen goes bad due to the constant strain of going up and down. On a sad note, however, the internet … --- ## [DIY extract broken bleeder valve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-extract-broken-bleeder-valve/151390)
**Author:** [@gamewell\_158930](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gamewell_158930)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-extract-broken-bleeder-valve/151390 "2019-10-25T16:42:31Z")
I am driving a 2013 Porsche Cayenne, two local shops (Sears auto center, Mavis Discount Tire) flushed my brake fluid in past 4 years. One of them snap off one of my passenger side rear caliper valve strew’s head. I notic… --- ## [2016 Chrysler 200 - When to change oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-200-when-to-change-oil/151314)
**Author:** [@JeffHazle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffHazle)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-200-when-to-change-oil/151314 "2019-10-25T15:55:09Z")
I have a Chrysler 200 that is new enough to keep me informed of how much oil life remains, but can I trust it? It’s been 6000 (easy) miles and 15 months since my last oil change (synthetic) and my car is saying that 25% … --- ## [Caliper or brake hose?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caliper-or-brake-hose/106356)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caliper-or-brake-hose/106356 "2019-10-25T14:51:42Z")
Now that vue is moving I think a caliper is stuck? I took off front brake caliper and rotor to clean the grease from a torn cv boot. Last owner replaced axle but left a mess. I pumped brakes to set pads and backed up and… --- ## [2004 Infiniti FX35 - Fuel consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-infiniti-fx35-fuel-consumption/151329)
**Author:** [@nick04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nick04)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-infiniti-fx35-fuel-consumption/151329 "2019-10-25T12:35:52Z")
High fuel consumption --- ## [Sputtering Geo Prizm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputtering-geo-prizm/151360)
**Author:** [@MichaelGervais](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelGervais)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputtering-geo-prizm/151360 "2019-10-25T03:37:46Z")
Took my geo prizm 1.6l in for timing belt, and all that gos with it one year ago at 110,000 miles. Car is in excellent condition! Well maintained. After picking it up it just never felt the same, like it was lacking powe… --- ## [2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercedes-benz-c-class-wont-start/151376)
**Author:** [@SchatziLay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SchatziLay)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercedes-benz-c-class-wont-start/151376 "2019-10-25T03:16:23Z")
my car has a new fuel system and a new stater and still wont start --- ## [Power steering lost for a few seconds after abrupt turn!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-lost-for-a-few-seconds-after-abrupt-turn/151337)
**Author:** [@Ashflare44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ashflare44)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-lost-for-a-few-seconds-after-abrupt-turn/151337 "2019-10-25T02:03:25Z")
Hey guys, I have a question about my power steering. I drive a 2010 Hyundai Sonata. Last night I was driving home, it was lightly raining outside and I was approaching an intersection with a stop sign. After stopping I … --- ## [Dealer tried to program key fob but couldn’t due to no communication to ecm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-tried-to-program-key-fob-but-couldn-t-due-to-no-communication-to-ecm/117864)
**Author:** [@Matt\_Dearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt_Dearing)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-tried-to-program-key-fob-but-couldn-t-due-to-no-communication-to-ecm/117864 "2019-10-25T01:31:14Z")
I brought my newly bought 2011 gti to the dealership to get my newly made key fob programmed and they weren’t able to program it because they said they have no communication with the ecm. They claim every module is readi… --- ## [2003 Chevrolet Tahoe buzzes below 45 MPH](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-tahoe-buzzes-below-45-mph/151449)
**Author:** [@Tom46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom46)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-tahoe-buzzes-below-45-mph/151449 "2019-10-25T01:11:40Z")
when mu Tahoe drives at about 45 mph, there is a sort of buzz or rattle. it goes away above 45… --- ## [Wnavi 1.01 Car screen navigation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wnavi-1-01-car-screen-navigation/151381)
**Author:** [@Gizzidd\_156769](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gizzidd_156769)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wnavi-1-01-car-screen-navigation/151381 "2019-10-24T23:52:54Z")
The screen that in my car (Hyundai Avante X16) has a weird OS it says Wnavi 1.01 R.1.0.3, i want to activate navigation but I don’t know how it says (can not perform navigation check sd card) and when i search about it o… --- ## [Buick 2018 Encore - how to remove driver side view mirror cover and replace mirror housing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-2018-encore-how-to-remove-driver-side-view-mirror-cover-and-replace-mirror-housing/139782)
**Author:** [@Senthil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Senthil)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-2018-encore-how-to-remove-driver-side-view-mirror-cover-and-replace-mirror-housing/139782 "2019-10-24T22:39:46Z")
Buick 2018 Encore - how to remove driver side view mirror, glass and cover and replace mirror housing, any reference of manual, video or any other how to take out each part of side view mirror appreciated. The plastic p… --- ## [2002 Toyota Celica - Paint peeling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-celica-paint-peeling/151226)
**Author:** [@JimGreenwood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimGreenwood)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-celica-paint-peeling/151226 "2019-10-24T22:15:49Z")
My 2002 Red Toyota Celica GT which is in mint condition, is currently in the process of loosing all the paint from top to bottom. Starting with the gel coat. A beautiful car is now becoming a depressing night mare .The e… --- ## [1974 BMW 3 Series - Dash light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1974-bmw-3-series-dash-light/151341)
**Author:** [@marcelgnajm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marcelgnajm)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1974-bmw-3-series-dash-light/151341 "2019-10-24T22:08:01Z")
euro 1974 BMW 3.0 csi with dash light 'T" and i dont know what it means --- ## [2019 Subaru Crosstrek - Seems loud](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-crosstrek-seems-loud/151083)
**Author:** [@JenWilliams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JenWilliams)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-crosstrek-seems-loud/151083 "2019-10-24T21:52:53Z")
When I start my 2019 crosstrek it runs loud for a minute or so. Is this normal? --- ## [2012 Ford Fusion seat won’t move](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fusion-seat-won-t-move/151437)
**Author:** [@Hooper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hooper1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fusion-seat-won-t-move/151437 "2019-10-24T21:05:56Z")
2012 fusion driver seat will not move. Switch clicks. How to determine if switch is bad? Where to buy? How much --- ## [1998 Volvo S70 - Dash lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-volvo-s70-dash-lights/151416)
**Author:** [@Timothy01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Timothy01)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-volvo-s70-dash-lights/151416 "2019-10-24T20:44:34Z")
Dash lights on; ABS, Trac off, and check engine. Mileage 132,804. How much to fix? Car at local auction. If I get the car for $100 is that a good deal? --- ## [1986 Jeep Wrangler - Gas Gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-jeep-wrangler-gas-gauge/151420)
**Author:** [@Jerry42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerry42)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-jeep-wrangler-gas-gauge/151420 "2019-10-24T20:15:31Z")
The gas gauge works intermittently. I’ve changed the sending unit, same results. Tried to put another ground on the device, nothing changed. --- ## [2003 Ford Windstar - Battery Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-windstar-battery-light/151413)
**Author:** [@Clark24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clark24)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-windstar-battery-light/151413 "2019-10-24T20:13:59Z")
Car drives good at times,thought it to be bad gas,but sometimes acts like it’s not getting compression, gauges go haywire, engine light and battery light comes on. It even back fired yesterday almost didn’t get in home.… --- ## [1997 Ford F-250 engine shuts off while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-f-250-engine-shuts-off-while-driving/151353)
**Author:** [@jameskmartin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameskmartin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-f-250-engine-shuts-off-while-driving/151353 "2019-10-24T19:05:32Z")
cold engine starts right up.After 10 mins. of drive time,shut the engine off. Doesn’t start right back up. Turns over but doesn’t start. Wait 5 mins it starts up runs normal till shut off again. --- ## [1983 Ford E350 - mixed antifreeze](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-ford-e350-mixed-antifreeze/151356)
**Author:** [@Bruce16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bruce16)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-ford-e350-mixed-antifreeze/151356 "2019-10-24T19:01:42Z")
I acidentally mixed half a gallion of pink antifreeze in my van that has green antifreeze in it. Should I change the antifreeze as soon as budget allows or can I hold off for a bit??? --- ## [Acceleration Growl, especially going uphill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-growl-especially-going-uphill/108480)
**Author:** [@Susang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Susang)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-growl-especially-going-uphill/108480 "2019-10-24T17:03:54Z")
Our 2012 has about 100,000 miles and has developed a growl when accelerating, especially when going uphill. Our local mechanic doesn’t know what it is and we haven’t asked our Chrysler dealer, maybe because ignorance is … --- ## [2002 Chevrolet Avalanche - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-avalanche-cel/151407)
**Author:** [@KerryWilliams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KerryWilliams)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-avalanche-cel/151407 "2019-10-24T14:52:33Z")
The Emergency Brake Loght and the Engine Check Light tend to come on for no apparent reason and the next time you drive they are off. --- ## [Change cv axle, now trans = delayed engagement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-cv-axle-now-trans-delayed-engagement/151374)
**Author:** [@Jody\_LeBlanc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jody_LeBlanc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-cv-axle-now-trans-delayed-engagement/151374 "2019-10-24T13:25:46Z")
I changed out the front driver side CV axle on my 04 Lexus RX330. Incidentally I also change that a bunch of the front end suspension, but I doubt that’s related. When I pulled the old CV, about a quart and a half of tra… --- ## [2019 Chevrolet 1500 - Battery dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-1500-battery-dies/151402)
**Author:** [@PetePfankuch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PetePfankuch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-1500-battery-dies/151402 "2019-10-24T13:22:47Z")
When the truck sits for several days the battery would go dead. Finally the dealer decided it was a bad battery and replaced it. Why do I think this is not the real problem and it will reoccur in 6 to 9 months again? --- ## [2018 Toyota Prius Prime - 159 MPGe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-prius-prime-159-mpge/151343)
**Author:** [@jeanv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeanv)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-prius-prime-159-mpge/151343 "2019-10-24T12:35:18Z")
just to let people know, I am getting 159 mpg on my 2018 prius prime. Still going up. I purchase gas on 9/2 and it is right by the full line. --- ## [2000 Honda Accord Cpe - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-cpe-wont-start/151372)
**Author:** [@ChristineNorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChristineNorth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 11:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-cpe-wont-start/151372 "2019-10-24T11:51:22Z")
My sister’s car does not start after she leaves it for weeks without running it. We go on vacation and when we return the car will crank but the motor does not start. The battery is fine (only one year old). If she tr… --- ## [Sticking toyota tundra brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sticking-toyota-tundra-brakes/43360)
**Author:** [@bstrom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bstrom)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 9:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sticking-toyota-tundra-brakes/43360 "2019-10-24T09:15:50Z")
After sitting overnight or for a few days), the front brakes on my 2002 Toyota Tundra 4x4 lock up when lightly applied while I am moving forward at a slow, driveway speed. When I try to move forward again, the brakes … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=492) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=494)