# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=497 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 498 --- ## [Question about motor mounts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-motor-mounts/151134)
**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-motor-mounts/151134 "2019-10-20T21:46:27Z")
I have a Pontiac firebird from 1968 and it has a Chevy 350 L98 in it. I can’t get the oil pan out because it hits the subframe so I have to pull the engine up a tiny bit to get enough clearance. It looks like there’s onl… --- ## [Can someone tell me what could be wrong/am I just stupid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-someone-tell-me-what-could-be-wrong-am-i-just-stupid/150794)
**Author:** [@Destiny\_McCauley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Destiny_McCauley)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-someone-tell-me-what-could-be-wrong-am-i-just-stupid/150794 "2019-10-20T21:37:48Z")
So I just got a 1998 Ford Taurus from my dad. Now it’s got two D’s on the shifter and I didn’t really know what that meant. So I drove on the highway with it in Drive (I looked it up later that I should have been driving… --- ## [2006 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport - Clunks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-impreza-outback-sport-clunks/151069)
**Author:** [@Timodell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Timodell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-impreza-outback-sport-clunks/151069 "2019-10-20T21:18:38Z")
While driving,taking off is fine but when I let off the gas then give it the gas again,I here a clunking noise like there is slop in the trans or Diff.or transfer case or something.any ideas what could causing this? --- ## [2016 Jeep Patriot - Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-patriot-stalls/151088)
**Author:** [@NelsonFontanez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NelsonFontanez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-patriot-stalls/151088 "2019-10-20T21:16:00Z")
2016 Jeep Patriot with 15K miles has had a couple of slow speed stalls. Most recent was on a local street while slowing down to make a turn. Once it happened while backing up in the drive way. Always slow speeds. Oil… --- ## [2017 Cadillac Escalade - Vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-escalade-vibrates/151132)
**Author:** [@Sam06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sam06)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-escalade-vibrates/151132 "2019-10-20T19:56:51Z")
Are there a fix for the vibration in the 2017 Cadillac Escalade --- ## [2009 Jeep Patriot - Lease adverts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-patriot-lease-adverts/151061)
**Author:** [@JudyCobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JudyCobb)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-patriot-lease-adverts/151061 "2019-10-20T18:53:52Z")
I have a question about leasing. Every ad seems to state… must have current lease in household. What if you don’t have a lease? --- ## [Grand prix issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grand-prix-issue/151039)
**Author:** [@Cheyenne\_Forge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cheyenne_Forge)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grand-prix-issue/151039 "2019-10-20T18:51:38Z")
I have a 2004 grand prix. Earlier this week my car started to reduce acceleration. So i pulled over and turned the car off and yried to start it but wouldnt start. I ended up replacing the alternator. The car started wor… --- ## [1995 Saturn SL - Dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-saturn-sl-dies/151123)
**Author:** [@SabrinaKirkland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SabrinaKirkland)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-saturn-sl-dies/151123 "2019-10-20T17:16:48Z")
I have a 1995 Saturn SL with 353,252 miles on the odometer. The engine is from a 1998 Saturn. Anyhow, for the last two months my car has been randomly dying while idling. It always starts right back up but it has become … --- ## [1988 Crown Victoria Turn Signals Blink Too Slow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-crown-victoria-turn-signals-blink-too-slow/150988)
**Author:** [@natexdog7417\_157562](https://community.cartalk.com/u/natexdog7417_157562)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-crown-victoria-turn-signals-blink-too-slow/150988 "2019-10-20T16:51:30Z")
My turn signal lights both blink slowly. The left one blinks especially slower than the right one. To describe how bad it is, the left one tends to blink in such a way that it’ll come on and stay one for about 2 whole se… --- ## [2019 Jeep Cherokee hood jumps in high wind](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-cherokee-hood-jumps-in-high-wind/136967)
**Author:** [@Debra56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Debra56)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-cherokee-hood-jumps-in-high-wind/136967 "2019-10-20T15:05:12Z")
Has anyone experienced a problem with a 2019 jeep Cherokee 9 cyl where the hood jumps significantly when a truck passes or when there is high wind? --- ## [2004 Mazda RX-8 starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda-rx-8-starter/88715)
**Author:** [@heavymetal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heavymetal)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 7:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda-rx-8-starter/88715 "2019-10-20T07:55:26Z")
I have a 2004 Mazda RX-8 that had a recalled starter (factory) starter. I bought a new one from autozone and swapped them out, however when I try to start it all you hear is the starter motor running. It does not engage … --- ## [2004 Impala dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-impala-dies/150669)
**Author:** [@shane\_o\_mac\_27\_158521](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shane_o_mac_27_158521)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 7:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-impala-dies/150669 "2019-10-20T07:43:27Z")
I have a 2004 Impala 3.8. Having an issue with it dying after so long. I’ve just recently replaced the head gaskets and all the gaskets that go along with that. Drove it for a few days, now, it dies after a few miles. It… --- ## [1995 Mazda 323 - Oil and water](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mazda-323-oil-and-water/151053)
**Author:** [@CrisantoArquero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CrisantoArquero)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 6:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mazda-323-oil-and-water/151053 "2019-10-20T06:19:11Z")
When I removed the termostat yesterday, A day after. The engine oil was mixed with water when I check the oil in the morning.why the water and oil mixed together?could it because of rwmoving termostat?thanks… pls. Let me… --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Impala - Squeals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-impala-squeals/151108)
**Author:** [@warrencook](https://community.cartalk.com/u/warrencook)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 5:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-impala-squeals/151108 "2019-10-20T05:38:53Z")
Sometimes my car wants to make a slight “squealing” noise (about like a windshield wiper on a half-dry windshield) when I have the wheels cramped to get in a parking place. I did have to add some steering fluid and it d… --- ## [What shall I do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-shall-i-do/150193)
**Author:** [@Derindam\_158232](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Derindam_158232)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-shall-i-do/150193 "2019-10-20T04:27:03Z")
My mom’s '93 Blazer seems to have blown a head gasket. The radiator plug had blown out. She drove it several miles dry. ( I had noticed a while back that the radiator fluid was sludgy and brown). When I poured water in… --- ## [2017 Audi Q7 - Wheel rubs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-audi-q7-wheel-rubs/151075)
**Author:** [@CindaTietjen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CindaTietjen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-audi-q7-wheel-rubs/151075 "2019-10-20T03:05:21Z")
I drive a 2017 Audi Q7 . After it warms up and I have driven 10 miles or so I hear a rubbing sound that seems like it may be coming from the steering wheel --- ## [2020 Subaru Crosstrek - Will it tow?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-subaru-crosstrek-will-it-tow/150977)
**Author:** [@Kate37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kate37)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-subaru-crosstrek-will-it-tow/150977 "2019-10-19T18:25:52Z")
I am buying a small teardrop trailer that weighs about 1200 pounds. Looking for a tow vehicle as follows: will be my year-round car, with towing for camping etc; can handle this small trailer comfortably; ideally, a p… --- ## [Engine cutting out while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-cutting-out-while-driving/151110)
**Author:** [@Adam\_Faulkner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adam_Faulkner)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-cutting-out-while-driving/151110 "2019-10-20T00:16:10Z")
Hi, I have a 07 Ford focus sport tdci 1.6 Recently I’ve had a drop in fuel efficiency (about 47mpg down to 40mpg) The car feels sluggish and feels like its struggling to get fuel through. It has died while driving sev… --- ## [2007 Subaru Forester - Knocks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-subaru-forester-knocks/151098)
**Author:** [@David111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David111)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-subaru-forester-knocks/151098 "2019-10-19T23:49:28Z")
Engine knocking during acceleration. --- ## [2016 Ford Escape - Quick change purge problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-quick-change-purge-problems/151096)
**Author:** [@ALLARDMOODY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ALLARDMOODY)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-quick-change-purge-problems/151096 "2019-10-19T23:46:04Z")
at 47268 miles, I let the quick Lane staff talk me into Q3060Best: FUEL INDUCTION PURGE SERVICE1 BG2088 KIT for $183.27. Then when I start the engine, it would not idle–RPMs went below 500, and the engine died–BUT—No fau… --- ## [2010 Chevrolet Equinox - Pulsing brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-equinox-pulsing-brakes/151102)
**Author:** [@GaryLAlldridge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryLAlldridge)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-equinox-pulsing-brakes/151102 "2019-10-19T23:45:48Z")
Brakes are pulsating had brakes done 6000 miles ago just started about 500 miles back Equinox has 140000 on it Just love it --- ## [2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible - Clicks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-clicks/151078)
**Author:** [@Manning26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Manning26)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-clicks/151078 "2019-10-19T22:50:06Z")
Thanks in anticipation for any assistance you might be able to afford me – with an issue that is driving me to scream (probably in German), because it has to do with my VW Beetle Convertible,2013, diesel, Turbo, 6 speed… --- ## [2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Mirrors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-grand-cherokee-mirrors/151071)
**Author:** [@Fernando57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fernando57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-grand-cherokee-mirrors/151071 "2019-10-19T22:45:42Z")
Power side view mirrors sometimes move to a foward position, the opposite of a closed position. --- ## [Humming 2010 Ford Edge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-2010-ford-edge/118691)
**Author:** [@CindyDavis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CindyDavis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-2010-ford-edge/118691 "2019-10-19T22:41:01Z")
I have a very loud humming noise coming from the back of my car. I had new Michelan tires installed in Jan 2018, and thought that was the problem so I had the tires upgraded thinking this would solve the problem but it d… --- ## [2000 Buick LeSabre - Shudders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-buick-lesabre-shudders/151064)
**Author:** [@RogerBaskin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RogerBaskin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-buick-lesabre-shudders/151064 "2019-10-19T22:19:54Z")
My 2000 Buick LeSabre shudders when accelerating during turns (just before straightening out the wheels after the turn). Sometimes it seems there is a slight shudder even during straight accelerations. All suspension par… --- ## [2012 Toyota Corolla - When to replace](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-corolla-when-to-replace/150970)
**Author:** [@BobD\_Errico](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobD_Errico)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-corolla-when-to-replace/150970 "2019-10-19T22:13:35Z")
I have a 2012 Toyota Corolla with 87K miles. I was wondering if I should replace it but my grown son said, no need, they’re good for over 200K. However, your answer to the guy with oil leak at 104K seems to suggesting … --- ## [2019 Lexus NX 300H - Which gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lexus-nx-300h-which-gas/151073)
**Author:** [@NicholasFDiPirro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NicholasFDiPirro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lexus-nx-300h-which-gas/151073 "2019-10-19T21:41:16Z")
Loved yor article about the RX 350 regular gas. How about the NX300? Not the h. --- ## [2015 Subaru Forester - 2 Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-forester-2-problems/151016)
**Author:** [@antoniolombardozzi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/antoniolombardozzi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-forester-2-problems/151016 "2019-10-19T20:59:11Z")
doors do not automatically lock after driving also when stepping on gas the car makes a noise every time stop end go. Antonio.Erie.Pa.USA --- ## [My battery keeps draining](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-battery-keeps-draining/151080)
**Author:** [@Aleeceia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aleeceia)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-battery-keeps-draining/151080 "2019-10-19T19:06:20Z")
Hey guys I just bought a 2000 grand jeep Cherokee laredo and the battery keeps getting drained. So when I turn off the car the radio stays and and so do the outlets where you charge your phone and even the windows still … --- ## [2008 Toyota Camry Solara - Dealers and contractors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-solara-dealers-and-contractors/150742)
**Author:** [@danny10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danny10)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-solara-dealers-and-contractors/150742 "2019-10-19T16:16:37Z")
My wife’s car is due for a 60,000 mile service (big bucks) plus replacement of the timing belt due to being ten years old. The dealer closest to us does not employ mechanics, they are all independent contractors. I am u… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=496) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=498)