# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=561 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 562 --- ## [1994 Ford Ranger cruise control failed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-ranger-cruise-control-failed/145476)
**Author:** [@mperry\_153483](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mperry_153483)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-ranger-cruise-control-failed/145476 "2019-07-29T02:39:06Z")
I’m still searching, but could use some help. I have a '94 Ranger, 4L engine, auto, heavy tow package, with 76K. When I bought it at 60K, I corrected all the age related stuff, so it’s reliable and drives like a 3 yo veh… --- ## [Abandoned Car Advice? Rehab or Buy Used?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abandoned-car-advice-rehab-or-buy-used/144990)
**Author:** [@ellenjaenike\_155065](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ellenjaenike_155065)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abandoned-car-advice-rehab-or-buy-used/144990 "2019-07-29T01:25:13Z")
My 2005 Ford Focus is nearing the end of its life, so I’ve been eyeing my ex-husband’s 2006 Saab that he abandoned in our driveway 6 years ago when he moved to Mexico. He now concedes that he won’t be coming back for it… --- ## [Ford ac on losing power truck stalling out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ac-on-losing-power-truck-stalling-out/145450)
**Author:** [@Robert\_Bowman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert_Bowman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ac-on-losing-power-truck-stalling-out/145450 "2019-07-29T00:48:00Z")
Truck running good but when I turn on ac it starts hesitating stalling truck lose power have to pull over shut ac off restart an truck runs good no stalling after that I just leave it off tuck runs good. Help --- ## [Car door stuck - won't open from either side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-door-stuck-wont-open-from-either-side/68834)
**Author:** [@jsd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsd)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-door-stuck-wont-open-from-either-side/68834 "2019-07-28T23:00:58Z")
The front passenger car door just closed and wouldn't open from either side. It is not locked, and lock is functional. Nothing budges. Husband uses this car as a rural mail delivery vehicle and drives it from the fron… --- ## [2003 Jeep Liberty using a quart of oil a week](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-liberty-using-a-quart-of-oil-a-week/145455)
**Author:** [@Chad\_Hampton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chad_Hampton)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-liberty-using-a-quart-of-oil-a-week/145455 "2019-07-28T20:44:00Z")
So just bought this Jeep for a toy and i noticed blue smoke when I would start up and not while driving but when I would come to a complete stop and park or reverse it would smoke for a minute. So I did an oil change usi… --- ## [2005 Honda Pilot - Diesel in a gas car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-pilot-diesel-in-a-gas-car/145432)
**Author:** [@Kaye14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kaye14)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-pilot-diesel-in-a-gas-car/145432 "2019-07-28T19:30:35Z")
My kid put $20 worth of diesel in a gas engine by mistake and drove about 10 blokes to a service station. They want to drain the tank and lines. I get that but they also want to replace the fuel filter. I just want to k… --- ## [2017 Buick Encore - Reliable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-encore-reliable/145356)
**Author:** [@LaurieHeckman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LaurieHeckman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-encore-reliable/145356 "2019-07-28T18:12:59Z")
I will be looking to replace my 2004 Chevy Tracker one of these days/weeks/months/years because…well, it’s 15 years old, and who knows how much time it has left. I plan to run it until repairs become too expensive to ju… --- ## [2014 Buick Enclave -AC Pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-enclave-ac-pressure/145452)
**Author:** [@Albert27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Albert27)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-enclave-ac-pressure/145452 "2019-07-28T17:49:00Z")
2014 Buick enclave a/c not cooling. Low pressure on system shows 40psi, high side pressure 0psi. --- ## [2010 Cadillac CTS - pop-pop on cold start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-cadillac-cts-pop-pop-on-cold-start/145444)
**Author:** [@martyhall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/martyhall)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-cadillac-cts-pop-pop-on-cold-start/145444 "2019-07-28T14:02:28Z")
Timing chains just replaced still getting a po pop only on cold starts --- ## [How did my 2003 Ram throw a rod?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-did-my-2003-ram-throw-a-rod/145442)
**Author:** [@Issis05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Issis05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-did-my-2003-ram-throw-a-rod/145442 "2019-07-28T13:21:52Z")
Purchased 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 with 93,000 miles. Oil gauge was erratic, had to turn truck on and off and on to get it to engage. Checked oil and ensured that it was filled properly each weekend. Used to help pull heavy s… --- ## [2004 Ford Escape - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-escape-cel/145264)
**Author:** [@Sassymarie3188\_155260](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sassymarie3188_155260)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 7:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-escape-cel/145264 "2019-07-28T07:58:59Z")
I have a 2004 Ford Escape V6 3. 0 with 73, 000 miles on it. It ran perfect for about six months and then one day I noticed the check engine light came on so I then did it oil change and it went away for a little bit then… --- ## [Chinese diesel question - head gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chinese-diesel-question-head-gasket/145181)
**Author:** [@RogerBains](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RogerBains)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 6:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chinese-diesel-question-head-gasket/145181 "2019-07-28T06:23:28Z")
I have a chinese truck. It has a diesel engine. It has oil in the radiator due to a bad cylinder head gasket. I had replaced it and fixed the over heating issues which was causing the head gasket to fail. After a couple … --- ## [2015 Chrysler 200 - Tough drain plug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chrysler-200-tough-drain-plug/144899)
**Author:** [@JohnRodriguez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnRodriguez)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 6:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chrysler-200-tough-drain-plug/144899 "2019-07-28T06:19:50Z")
I was trying to change my oil to my car for the first time. I got the tool and oil, filter. But right off the back I had a really hard time getting the drainage plug off. It won’t budge at all. I even broke my wretched a… --- ## [VW Volkwagen 2011 Jetta 4-door Sedan Electrical / Front lights and rear lights problems / issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-volkwagen-2011-jetta-4-door-sedan-electrical-front-lights-and-rear-lights-problems-issues/145439)
**Author:** [@karlthekiefer\_155359](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karlthekiefer_155359)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-volkwagen-2011-jetta-4-door-sedan-electrical-front-lights-and-rear-lights-problems-issues/145439 "2019-07-28T04:18:18Z")
The headlights have to be replaced (typically only one at a time) every 6-8 months or so, and the same goes for rear braking lights. I’ve checked the fuses and they all seem fine. The warning light, on the front drivin… --- ## [2016 Volvo V60 - Dipstick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volvo-v60-dipstick/145358)
**Author:** [@BruceArmstrongCampbell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BruceArmstrongCampbell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volvo-v60-dipstick/145358 "2019-07-28T02:52:56Z")
What do the the dipstick markings mean on my car or any car? If the maunal says 5.8 qts does the top mark mean there 5.8 qts in the engine. And what does the bottom mark indicate? --- ## [2013 Subaru Forester - Needs new engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-forester-needs-new-engine/145281)
**Author:** [@CarrieStrasser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarrieStrasser)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-forester-needs-new-engine/145281 "2019-07-28T02:28:15Z")
I went 6000 miles btw oil changes for my 2013 Subaru Forester and now dealer tells me that I need a new engine. Even though subaru website says that you can go 6000-7500 miles if you are doing highway driving (which is … --- ## [2010 Subaru Forester - Heat shield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-heat-shield/145254)
**Author:** [@PamelaGettings](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PamelaGettings)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-heat-shield/145254 "2019-07-28T01:30:39Z")
How much would it cost to replace my heat shield that is located toward the back of my 2010 Subaru Forester? I have a shop taking the old part off tomorrow but didn’t ask them to replace it. --- ## [No gears found](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-gears-found/145088)
**Author:** [@buddhalite\_155125](https://community.cartalk.com/u/buddhalite_155125)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-gears-found/145088 "2019-07-28T01:10:48Z")
Car starts. Shifter moves. Finds no gears. Up and down the shifter goes…nothing. Ran great - parked it when I got to work - when I went to leave - nothing. Where to start? Sensor? VSS? Linkage (is it a manual linka… --- ## [2008 Honda Odyssey - engine too loud](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-odyssey-engine-too-loud/145414)
**Author:** [@DuncanCampbell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DuncanCampbell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-odyssey-engine-too-loud/145414 "2019-07-27T23:55:05Z")
Engine seems much louder than it should be, particularly at highway speeds. Ideas? --- ## [Need help finding the right seal? 1999 Ford Crown Victoria](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-finding-the-right-seal-1999-ford-crown-victoria/145403)
**Author:** [@ephymusicofficial\_155345](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ephymusicofficial_155345)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-finding-the-right-seal-1999-ford-crown-victoria/145403 "2019-07-27T23:10:30Z")
Hello! I’m struggling to find the right output shaft seal for my crown victoria. I’ve looked on autozone and found one that I thought was right, then i looked at rock auto and found one (under axle shaft seal) that looks… --- ## [2005 Chevy Malibu Max rumbling and roaring after filling with gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-malibu-max-rumbling-and-roaring-after-filling-with-gas/145352)
**Author:** [@Kluttgeharm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kluttgeharm)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-malibu-max-rumbling-and-roaring-after-filling-with-gas/145352 "2019-07-27T23:01:13Z")
I have an 05 Malibu Max that was running great. Stopped for gas and now it is roaring and rumbling out of what appears to be the tail pipe. Thoughts in what it could be? --- ## [Engine shuts off ocationally when hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shuts-off-ocationally-when-hot/145404)
**Author:** [@vakarelov\_155344](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vakarelov_155344)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shuts-off-ocationally-when-hot/145404 "2019-07-27T21:51:58Z")
I have been having an occasional engine stalling problem on my 2004 Nissan Sentra. The engine shuts off when driving and on idle, without any presiding symptoms, such as struggling . The problem is very occasional. It ha… --- ## [2004 Subaru Forester XS won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-forester-xs-wont-start/145371)
**Author:** [@ripporoni](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ripporoni)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-forester-xs-wont-start/145371 "2019-07-27T21:07:26Z")
Hey all, I have a Forester with around 134k miles and it’s had a lot of issues in the past. Now, my most recent issue is it won’t start. The first symptom is the engine would stutter and cut off mid drive, usually ten… --- ## [Dropped a cap into the power steering fluid - 2005 Mazda Mazda6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dropped-a-cap-into-the-power-steering-fluid-2005-mazda-mazda6/145396)
**Author:** [@Lisette10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisette10)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dropped-a-cap-into-the-power-steering-fluid-2005-mazda-mazda6/145396 "2019-07-27T20:50:13Z")
I accidentally dropped a plastic cap into the power steering fluid reservoir and can’t get it out. Will this be a problem ? If yes, what should I do? --- ## [2014 Nissan Versa - CVT warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-versa-cvt-warranty/145315)
**Author:** [@MaryAugust](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryAugust)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-versa-cvt-warranty/145315 "2019-07-27T20:46:04Z")
I have a 2014 Nissan Versa with less than 50,000 miles. The CVT transmission recently went out on it. It cost me almost $5,000.00 to get it replaced. I am a senior, living on a fixed income and I had to borrow the money… --- ## [2005 Cadillac XLR - trunk won't open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-cadillac-xlr-trunk-wont-open/145388)
**Author:** [@MichaelGusman40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelGusman40)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-cadillac-xlr-trunk-wont-open/145388 "2019-07-27T19:40:38Z")
Top does not go up or down and trunk does not open. Thanks. --- ## [Which oil for 2017 Acura MDX?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-oil-for-2017-acura-mdx/134606)
**Author:** [@Richard48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richard48)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-oil-for-2017-acura-mdx/134606 "2019-07-27T18:21:44Z")
WHAT OIL DO YOU RECOMMEND FOR 2017 RDX \`AWD thank you --- ## [Water pump on V6 2011 jeep liberty had large water leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-on-v6-2011-jeep-liberty-had-large-water-leak/145350)
**Author:** [@lesabre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lesabre)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-on-v6-2011-jeep-liberty-had-large-water-leak/145350 "2019-07-27T17:06:21Z")
My daughters Liberty had a very large leat out of the water pump , I thought water pumps only weep out water when they leak --- ## [1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class - Hard cranking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercedes-benz-m-class-hard-cranking/145308)
**Author:** [@BaldwinWong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BaldwinWong)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercedes-benz-m-class-hard-cranking/145308 "2019-07-27T17:05:26Z")
For the last year, my starter would, off and on, take longer to crank over the engine. Normally it would start immediately once I turn to start and let go, but there are times it would crank a few seconds longer than no… --- ## [2007 Toyota Sienna - MAF code came back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-sienna-maf-code-came-back/145374)
**Author:** [@Billzuerblis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Billzuerblis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-sienna-maf-code-came-back/145374 "2019-07-27T16:50:15Z")
check engine light, mass air flow sensor code replaced it. lasted 1 year replaced it 2nd time lasted 6 months. have mass air flow code again [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=560) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=562)