# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=523 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 524 --- ## [2018 BMW 428i - Putting away a convertible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-bmw-428i-putting-away-a-convertible/148775)
**Author:** [@Jim10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim10)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-bmw-428i-putting-away-a-convertible/148775 "2019-09-15T17:52:39Z")
I have a 2018 BMW 430i convertible. What steps should I take to store it for the winter? --- ## [2011 Chrysler Town & Country - So many issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chrysler-town-country-so-many-issues/148753)
**Author:** [@Scott49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott49)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chrysler-town-country-so-many-issues/148753 "2019-09-15T16:35:13Z")
Low tire light goes on and off almost continually, Passenger rear side door opens on its own, unlock car and passenger and driver side window goes down. Left directional signal is activated also. Both key fobs have sta… --- ## [Installed aftermarket radio, now instrument lights do not work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installed-aftermarket-radio-now-instrument-lights-do-not-work/65780)
**Author:** [@njm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/njm)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installed-aftermarket-radio-now-instrument-lights-do-not-work/65780 "2019-09-15T16:01:27Z")
I recently purchased a 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage from a coworker. Low mileage at 93k miles, in good shape mechanically, and purchased with a complete set of maintenance records. Its radio was not working when I bought it. … --- ## [Flashing engine lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashing-engine-lights/148734)
**Author:** [@Casey\_Collins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Casey_Collins)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashing-engine-lights/148734 "2019-09-15T13:42:46Z")
I recently got my alternator replaced in my 2006 pt cruiser with 113000 miles afterwards my car started overheating and I have never had a problem with this car turns out there is now a hairline crack in radiator so it w… --- ## [Winding starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winding-starter/148788)
**Author:** [@Adam\_Mikkelsen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adam_Mikkelsen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 10:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winding-starter/148788 "2019-09-15T10:27:57Z")
I bought a reman starter for my 05 endeavour put it on n go to start it n all it’s doing is spinning it’s not engaging to flywheel , I pull it off do a home test n the Bendix is engaging n working properly , I take it to… --- ## [Sudden temporary loss of engine power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-temporary-loss-of-engine-power/136548)
**Author:** [@chillpercapita](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chillpercapita)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 7:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-temporary-loss-of-engine-power/136548 "2019-09-15T07:03:46Z")
Hi, I searched for this problem on the internet but couldn’t find exactly the same situation so I thought I’d ask it here. The situation is: while driving on the highway, the engine suddenly lost acceleration. The engin… --- ## [2019 Lexus NX 300H - Premium Required?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lexus-nx-300h-premium-required/148715)
**Author:** [@JoyceBeeman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoyceBeeman)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lexus-nx-300h-premium-required/148715 "2019-09-15T02:18:17Z")
Do I need to use Premium gas for a 2019 NX300? It is noted everywhere that it does. After reading your article “Is it better to use premium gas or save money.” I am guessing no. Unable to select NX300 as it only show… --- ## [2016 Ford Fiesta - AC trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-fiesta-ac-trouble/148777)
**Author:** [@andyberard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andyberard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-fiesta-ac-trouble/148777 "2019-09-14T23:52:39Z")
Air conditioner will not operate. all levels are good, fuses relays all checked and good. compressor will not engage when A/C selected. --- ## [1997 GMC Safari - No steering and brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-gmc-safari-no-steering-and-brakes/148779)
**Author:** [@Nicholas29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nicholas29)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-gmc-safari-no-steering-and-brakes/148779 "2019-09-14T23:16:18Z")
Can you help me with a problem with my minivan. I was in a supermarket. I pulled away. I lost my steering and breaks. I had no prior problem before. I lived only a mile and a half away. I drove with a lot of stress. Ste… --- ## [2018 Subaru Outback - Multiple lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-outback-multiple-lights/148773)
**Author:** [@BruceBrazelton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BruceBrazelton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-outback-multiple-lights/148773 "2019-09-14T22:42:43Z")
My check engine light came on along with Eyesight and all assist technology lights, brake light also came on. Checked the gas cap. Seems fine. My car has been driven 18,000 miles --- ## [2014 Ford Edge - Big mileage drop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-edge-big-mileage-drop/148771)
**Author:** [@croft](https://community.cartalk.com/u/croft)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-edge-big-mileage-drop/148771 "2019-09-14T22:31:34Z")
I used t get about 18mpg around town now it is down to 11mpg. New filters, good gas, and only 40.000 miles what is wrong ?? --- ## [Update on diagnosis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-on-diagnosis/148764)
**Author:** [@davidsandoval93\_157397](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidsandoval93_157397)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-on-diagnosis/148764 "2019-09-14T21:15:10Z")
Okay so car lost power while driving. Sparks plugs work.Got a new full pump read online it could be the reason for not starting up again. I was then told about spraying starting fluid into the filter to see if it’s a fue… --- ## [!Please help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help/148762)
**Author:** [@Anthony\_Liston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anthony_Liston)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help/148762 "2019-09-14T20:55:59Z")
Ok, so I have a 2009 Saturn Outlook. I have been have battery draining issues sense purchasing the car 6 months ago. The alternator has been replaced 3-4 times in these 6 months by a mechanic who said that it was becau… --- ## [Mazda 3 SP23 2007 Hatchback Automatic AT Light and Limp Mode. (Save me)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-sp23-2007-hatchback-automatic-at-light-and-limp-mode-save-me/148741)
**Author:** [@Rhys727](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rhys727)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-sp23-2007-hatchback-automatic-at-light-and-limp-mode-save-me/148741 "2019-09-14T20:34:43Z")
Hey Mazda forum members. I have quite the issue on my hand that no one can seem to figure out and now its basically up to me to try to solve it which, I have little to no experience with this sort of stuff so I’m a lit… --- ## [1995 Saturn SL - Better Exhaust Note](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-saturn-sl-better-exhaust-note/148692)
**Author:** [@Seth48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seth48)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-saturn-sl-better-exhaust-note/148692 "2019-09-14T20:29:25Z")
So I’m a teenager that wants my wimpy little Saturn to sound loud, but not the cheap ricer kinda loud that most teenagers have. Is there any way to make my car sound louder and deeper and hardier (not buzzy and farty), a… --- ## [1997 Nissan Pickup - Sideways oil filters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-pickup-sideways-oil-filters/148758)
**Author:** [@JohnR16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnR16)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-pickup-sideways-oil-filters/148758 "2019-09-14T19:48:24Z")
This is a general question about car design. Why do they put oil filters in sideways? You wouldn’t spill any oil if it was hung vertical. I’ll look for your answer in the Sunday paper. --- ## [2016 Buick Encore - Foghorn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-encore-foghorn/148761)
**Author:** [@LynnBecker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LynnBecker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-encore-foghorn/148761 "2019-09-14T19:45:50Z")
I own a 2016 Buick Encore with a chronic braking problem. The first time I drive it in the morning, then brake, is makes a fog horn sound. Doesn’t happen again all day long. It’s been in to the dealer 3 times, they can “… --- ## [2005 GMC Yukon - Squeals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-yukon-squeals/148755)
**Author:** [@KordelClayworth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KordelClayworth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-yukon-squeals/148755 "2019-09-14T19:44:22Z")
a slight squealing sound coming from the right side of the car --- ## [2013 Cadillac CTS rear view mirror is dark](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-cadillac-cts-rear-view-mirror-is-dark/148743)
**Author:** [@OLIVIACOX](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OLIVIACOX)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-cadillac-cts-rear-view-mirror-is-dark/148743 "2019-09-14T16:26:29Z")
The rear view mirror seems to be stuck in night mode. It is dark, and won’t change in daylight. The manual doesn’t say anything about having to change it but I have had cars that do. I can’t find any controls for it. … --- ## [2000 Ford Mustang - High idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-mustang-high-idle/148749)
**Author:** [@KeithMinter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KeithMinter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-mustang-high-idle/148749 "2019-09-14T16:22:32Z")
2000 Mustang GT with a 5 speed transmission. While driving, the car starts idling at 2500 rpms for no reason. Sometimes I turn the engine off and start it again and the problem goes away. Sometimes I ignore it and keep d… --- ## [2014 Toyota Verso - Oil Pressure Warning Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-verso-oil-pressure-warning-failure/148649)
**Author:** [@Ayhan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ayhan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-verso-oil-pressure-warning-failure/148649 "2019-09-14T13:44:54Z")
I am writing to you to seek your attention and assistance to address my concern. First accept my apology because of reaching to Toyota US. But I couldn’t find any relevant costumer service mail belonging to Japan headqua… --- ## [2012 Nissan Altima - Whirrs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-altima-whirrs/148732)
**Author:** [@SharonHallman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SharonHallman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-altima-whirrs/148732 "2019-09-14T13:41:11Z")
Recently I drove 500 miles round trip. I noticed a kind of soft whining noise and it sounded like it never kicked in to gear even at 65 and 70 mph on the Interstate. After returning home and just doing local driving it s… --- ## [2007 Buick Lucerne - Cuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-lucerne-cuts-off/148747)
**Author:** [@DianaFix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DianaFix)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-lucerne-cuts-off/148747 "2019-09-14T13:37:05Z")
while driving, my car cuts off on me, and also while stopped at a traffic light --- ## [2017 Toyota RAV4 - Diesel added - Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-diesel-added-help/148449)
**Author:** [@MiguelVillalba](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MiguelVillalba)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 6:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-diesel-added-help/148449 "2019-09-14T06:42:23Z")
If I put $10 of diesel gas (which is approximately over 3 gallons) in an almost empty take and drove 6 minutes from the gas station and 30 miles per hour how much damage do you think was done to my 2017 Toyota Rav 4 and … --- ## [Do my spark plugs need to be changed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-my-spark-plugs-need-to-be-changed/148667)
**Author:** [@Danielle\_Baccinelli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danielle_Baccinelli)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-my-spark-plugs-need-to-be-changed/148667 "2019-09-14T04:06:59Z")
Do these spark plugs need to be changed? Having difficulty telling. --- ## [2003 Toyota Camry - Won’t Turn Over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-camry-won-t-turn-over/148709)
**Author:** [@mahoney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mahoney)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-camry-won-t-turn-over/148709 "2019-09-14T03:47:13Z")
car would not turn over. battery checked bad. replaced battery. car still will not turn over. ??? --- ## [2000 Nissan Altima - Hazard Lights Randomly On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-altima-hazard-lights-randomly-on/148711)
**Author:** [@NORMAN15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NORMAN15)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-altima-hazard-lights-randomly-on/148711 "2019-09-14T03:44:47Z")
2000 Nissan Altima - The front and rear trouble lights come on, blink a couple of time and go off. Repeats this periodically. 'why? --- ## [2005 Dodge Ram 1500 - Randomly Dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-ram-1500-randomly-dies/148724)
**Author:** [@jensen12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jensen12)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-ram-1500-randomly-dies/148724 "2019-09-14T03:40:21Z")
Having problem with my 2005 dodge 1500 slt four door with the 5.7 hemi shutting off will driving with no warning. have replaced the Egr, PCV valve and the Map sensor. Could it be my gas pump or my egnition switch. the … --- ## [2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport - Clicking Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-clicking-noise/148696)
**Author:** [@rubyeve](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rubyeve)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-clicking-noise/148696 "2019-09-14T03:30:25Z")
clicking noise and loud sound when car is on stop and parking worst when it’s up hill --- ## [2016 Lincoln MKZ - Weird Electrical Stuff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mkz-weird-electrical-stuff/148728)
**Author:** [@Randyshaffer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Randyshaffer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 3:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mkz-weird-electrical-stuff/148728 "2019-09-14T03:25:05Z")
Car wouldn’t start. Then tried horn and it wouldn’t shut off. Seats wouldn’t adjust themselves. Then I tried to start it and it worked. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=522) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=524)