# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=597 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 598 --- ## [2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class - Maintenance questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercedes-benz-gl-class-maintenance-questions/142207)
**Author:** [@BobDavidson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobDavidson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercedes-benz-gl-class-maintenance-questions/142207 "2019-06-14T12:26:29Z")
My wife’s car. 6000 miles. What maintenance is required? Oil change interval? Radiator fluid? Etc.? --- ## [2012 Chrysler Town & Country - Always reads 90](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-town-country-always-reads-90/142209)
**Author:** [@LoriPost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoriPost)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-town-country-always-reads-90/142209 "2019-06-14T12:23:25Z")
My oil pressure always reads 90 is that normal? --- ## [2007 Pontiac Grand Prix - transmission jumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-grand-prix-transmission-jumps/142090)
**Author:** [@WilliamPendergrass](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamPendergrass)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 6:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-grand-prix-transmission-jumps/142090 "2019-06-14T06:56:16Z")
Transmission jumps when taking off. --- ## [HELP 2000 Protege short circuiting, when attempting to start!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-2000-protege-short-circuiting-when-attempting-to-start/141929)
**Author:** [@mazda\_protege](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mazda_protege)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 3:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-2000-protege-short-circuiting-when-attempting-to-start/141929 "2019-06-14T03:57:18Z")
Good Afternoon, So I just repaired the horn on my 2000 Protege ( which was a broken connector on the horn➡ I repaired it using a female connector, cut off the old connector) , but now when I try to start the car the ele… --- ## [2002 Suzuki XL7 - Bangs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-suzuki-xl7-bangs/142179)
**Author:** [@giovanniocchipinti](https://community.cartalk.com/u/giovanniocchipinti)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-suzuki-xl7-bangs/142179 "2019-06-14T03:42:58Z")
when I stop the car I here a metal banging noise in the front tire.My mechanic could not find anything.I went to Pep Boys,the same answer,nothing…What could it be? --- ## [Knocking stopped what should I expect](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-stopped-what-should-i-expect/136916)
**Author:** [@Jordon\_Roberts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordon_Roberts)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-stopped-what-should-i-expect/136916 "2019-06-14T03:02:44Z")
Hi everyone, so recently I had an engine seizure on my 2013 Kia Optima. I’m 18 and knew nothing about maintaining a car, so the oil ran low. There was a knocking sound right before the car shut off. No oil light or engin… --- ## [Rounded torx end fastener](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rounded-torx-end-fastener/142088)
**Author:** [@dostieshane\_153182](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dostieshane_153182)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rounded-torx-end-fastener/142088 "2019-06-14T02:58:28Z")
Hi everyone I am having trouble with a star end fastener that won’t break loose. I rounded it and now a T40 bit won’t work. A T45 is too big and because the fastener is in a super tight space,( idler pulley under alterna… --- ## [1993 Chevrolet Caprice Brake Feel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-chevrolet-caprice-brake-feel/142168)
**Author:** [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-chevrolet-caprice-brake-feel/142168 "2019-06-14T02:57:14Z")
Hi, I just put my 1993 Caprice back on the road after a 7 year break. At first the brake pedal was stiff and did not appear to have much travel but braking seemed fine. I was doing some work on it last weekend and dec… --- ## [1999 Chevrolet Tahoe - removing upper hinge pin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-tahoe-removing-upper-hinge-pin/142197)
**Author:** [@Hal05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hal05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-tahoe-removing-upper-hinge-pin/142197 "2019-06-13T23:54:33Z")
I have a 1999 Tahoe and on the back door (it has what they call barn doors) on the driver’s side I need to replace the upper hinge pin. They are very hard to get out. Can someone recommend a tool that they have used su… --- ## [2007 Chevrolet Colorado - right rear vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-colorado-right-rear-vibration/142201)
**Author:** [@dwight55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dwight55)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-colorado-right-rear-vibration/142201 "2019-06-13T23:53:30Z")
the truck vibrates on the right rear at different speeds smothes out at 60 mph --- ## [2018 Honda Accord Sdn - Trans issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-accord-sdn-trans-issue/142167)
**Author:** [@Robert45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert45)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-accord-sdn-trans-issue/142167 "2019-06-13T23:16:52Z")
10 sp/turbo Honda. Backed 50 feet from garage to driveway in front and stopped. Tried to put car back into the garage but after put in Drive and trying to go forward, the trans keeps going into Park. Went into Park af… --- ## [2017 Dodge Grand Caravan - bouncy transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-grand-caravan-bouncy-transmission/142174)
**Author:** [@Lenny00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lenny00)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-grand-caravan-bouncy-transmission/142174 "2019-06-13T21:29:33Z")
When I go in reverse on any type of incline or load the transmission feels like it is bouncing,Asked the dealer and they told me they have heard of this from other customers and told me I would need a software update at … --- ## [2005 Kia Optima overheats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-optima-overheats/142153)
**Author:** [@wdash](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wdash)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-optima-overheats/142153 "2019-06-13T18:20:40Z")
Kia Optima 2005 overheats. Its the cheaper manual stick model. It seems a little low on water–like maybe 1/2 to one gallon, in a month. I do not think the fan runs via fan belt, so i cant tell if thats broken or not. --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Rust hole](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-silverado-1500-rust-hole/141646)
**Author:** [@ThomasWMorris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThomasWMorris)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-silverado-1500-rust-hole/141646 "2019-06-13T17:56:14Z")
big rust hole over the wheel well of my truck --- ## [Broken piston ring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-piston-ring/5588)
**Author:** [@cavalierlover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cavalierlover)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-piston-ring/5588 "2019-06-13T17:47:22Z")
I tried to repair an engine with a broken piston ring by simply replacing the ring with a stock ring but it broke again. What would be the cause of this - a worn and tapered bore? --- ## [I always thought if you smell coolant under the hood, it's leaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-always-thought-if-you-smell-coolant-under-the-hood-its-leaking/142151)
**Author:** [@Lee\_T](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lee_T)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-always-thought-if-you-smell-coolant-under-the-hood-its-leaking/142151 "2019-06-13T17:32:26Z")
We have a 2016 Outback with 4 cylinder engine. After driving the car, if we put our noses to the grill or open the hood, we can smell coolant. I thought that meant a leak. The service manager at the dealer said absent a … --- ## [2006 Suzuki Aerio - CMP timing retarded](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-suzuki-aerio-cmp-timing-retarded/142142)
**Author:** [@EMANUELMUSHI](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EMANUELMUSHI)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-suzuki-aerio-cmp-timing-retarded/142142 "2019-06-13T15:47:19Z")
what to do if the diagnosis machines read CMP timing retarded. WHEN YOU ARE ABOUT TO MOVE THE CAR BEING HEAVY BUT FOR A WHILE STARTING TO GET MOMENTUM --- ## ['18 Mazda CX5 Oil Pressure Warning Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/18-mazda-cx5-oil-pressure-warning-light/142129)
**Author:** [@firstdannyboy\_148405](https://community.cartalk.com/u/firstdannyboy_148405)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/18-mazda-cx5-oil-pressure-warning-light/142129 "2019-06-13T15:35:59Z")
My significant other took her brand new car (2018 Mazda CX5-Grand Touring; 20K Miles) to a major dealership to have it routinely serviced (Oil Change + Tires Rotate) and the very next morning, on the very next trip after… --- ## [2007 Ford Freestyle - Parts trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-freestyle-parts-trouble/142105)
**Author:** [@Jeff36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeff36)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-freestyle-parts-trouble/142105 "2019-06-13T15:30:18Z")
Transmission load sensor assembly no longer manufactured by Ford or aftermarket manufacurers. So if you have a Freestyle dump it or trade it in so you get some value before the car dies. And for heaven sake run from thes… --- ## [2014 Dodge Charger - known oil leaks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-charger-known-oil-leaks/142144)
**Author:** [@DawnCorvino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DawnCorvino)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-charger-known-oil-leaks/142144 "2019-06-13T15:14:57Z")
does anyone know if 2014 dodge chargers have a tendency to leak oil from oil housing. HELP! my car has a little less than 47,000 miles on it! Chrsyler dealer didnt want to help with cost to pay for it! so beside myself --- ## [2006 Nissan Titan shift lever won’t move](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-titan-shift-lever-won-t-move/141883)
**Author:** [@ryanroach](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryanroach)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-titan-shift-lever-won-t-move/141883 "2019-06-13T15:11:56Z")
my shift lever will not move to the 1,2,3,4 position. can anyone explain why? --- ## [Best oil for 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-oil-for-2004-hyundai-santa-fe-sport/142138)
**Author:** [@Joanne04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joanne04)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-oil-for-2004-hyundai-santa-fe-sport/142138 "2019-06-13T14:54:06Z")
What’s the best oil type for this vehicle it has over 168000 miles --- ## [Bad Wheel bearing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-wheel-bearing/141984)
**Author:** [@Saturnia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saturnia)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-wheel-bearing/141984 "2019-06-13T14:51:29Z")
Hello, Vehicle: 2002 Saturn SL2 Do wheel bearings make a whistling noise when they are about to fail? I was going about 10 mph to 20 mph in very heavy traffic when I noticed some sort of whistling noise coming from th… --- ## [1993 Jeep Grand Wagoneer - horn blows fuses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-jeep-grand-wagoneer-horn-blows-fuses/142125)
**Author:** [@DarellBusbin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DarellBusbin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2019, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-jeep-grand-wagoneer-horn-blows-fuses/142125 "2019-06-12T23:06:43Z")
horn keeps blowing fuses --- ## [2017 Hyundai Tucson - oily substance on the windshield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-tucson-oily-substance-on-the-windshield/142121)
**Author:** [@robertparsons](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robertparsons)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2019, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-tucson-oily-substance-on-the-windshield/142121 "2019-06-12T21:50:52Z")
I have some kind of oil on my windshield I get streaks and i can hardly see out at nights I tried everything nothing works --- ## [Battery Size & Relay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-size-relay/142117)
**Author:** [@raystownprimitives\_143914](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raystownprimitives_143914)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2019, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-size-relay/142117 "2019-06-12T21:44:58Z")
Hello, I have a 2000 Dodge Dakota and when I shut it off a few days ago I noticed that the electric cooling fan on the radiator was still running. It ran for about 15 minutes while I was hunting down tools to unhook the… --- ## [2019 Kia Soul - power steering goes out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-kia-soul-power-steering-goes-out/142119)
**Author:** [@CaroleNolan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CaroleNolan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2019, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-kia-soul-power-steering-goes-out/142119 "2019-06-12T20:53:38Z")
Car will be fine. Then warning lights all come on, power steering goes and engine light stays on. Cruise doesn’t work and spedontomer doesn’t work either. Came back on after awhile. Started when first go car only about … --- ## [2019 Toyota Avalon - oily vapor on the inside windows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-avalon-oily-vapor-on-the-inside-windows/142060)
**Author:** [@spence40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spence40)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2019, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-avalon-oily-vapor-on-the-inside-windows/142060 "2019-06-12T20:43:57Z")
An oil like vapor gets on the inside windows, you can take your finger mark thru it. --- ## [2000 Caravan NOT Overheating?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-caravan-not-overheating/107558)
**Author:** [@bardiferous](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bardiferous)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2019, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-caravan-not-overheating/107558 "2019-06-12T18:12:28Z")
HELP! Drove over an hour this morning, turned off the engine and heard gurgling. What gives? I open the hood and the coolant is bubbling & overflowing in the plastic overflow reservoir. Started the Caravan back up an… --- ## [New rotors, rust patches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-rotors-rust-patches/142093)
**Author:** [@JasonB79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JasonB79)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2019, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-rotors-rust-patches/142093 "2019-06-12T16:40:30Z")
Ok, I know this has been covered just a few times already, but I feel like my case is maybe different? 2007 Saturn Outlook, just put new OEM coated rotors and O’Reilly ceramic pads on the front. Well, right after I did t… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=596) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=598)