# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=606 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 607 --- ## [Loss of power when accelerating uphill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-power-when-accelerating-uphill/141245)
**Author:** [@Gerardo\_Hernandez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gerardo_Hernandez)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-power-when-accelerating-uphill/141245 "2019-05-30T17:16:14Z")
I have a 2008 pontiac G6 2.4 with roughly 155k miles on it, i noticed 2 things i have to release gas pedal for car to shift gears, i also noticed about a week ago that the acceleration is slowing down it doesnt acceler… --- ## [2013 Dodge Journey - Cylinder replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-journey-cylinder-replacement/140641)
**Author:** [@Diane23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diane23)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-journey-cylinder-replacement/140641 "2019-05-30T16:56:49Z")
I had to replace the 6th cylinder on my car. I have a 2013 Dodge Journey. There was an extended warranty on this year, but according to the dealership, my make was made in July and the warranty was up until March. My … --- ## [2017 Hyundai Tucson - Top Tier gas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-tucson-top-tier-gas/141008)
**Author:** [@GaryHartman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryHartman)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-tucson-top-tier-gas/141008 "2019-05-30T16:30:09Z")
My 2017 Hyundai Tucson owners manual indicates that Top Tier gasoline should be used. Is this really necessary and if so why? --- ## [Strange noise - 2013 Ford Expedition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-noise-2013-ford-expedition/141216)
**Author:** [@oberwanowicz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oberwanowicz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-noise-2013-ford-expedition/141216 "2019-05-30T16:02:53Z")
after having a strange noise for a second or two when first starting car in morning. found out that when you turn off the a/c unit and the clutch on the compressor is not engaged the noise is gone. then after the car ru… --- ## [2013 Nissan Sentra Check Engine Light came on, but went off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-sentra-check-engine-light-came-on-but-went-off/141227)
**Author:** [@SeanR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SeanR)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-sentra-check-engine-light-came-on-but-went-off/141227 "2019-05-30T16:00:35Z")
For a couple of days my engine light was on. Now its off. i’m at 60,350 mi. I go for a oil change at 60,777mi. last oil change was 3/21/2019. My question is, should I wait until my next oil change to have someone check e… --- ## [Honda A/C Intermittent - anybody seen this & why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-a-c-intermittent-anybody-seen-this-why/141283)
**Author:** [@rogerstierman\_152610](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rogerstierman_152610)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-a-c-intermittent-anybody-seen-this-why/141283 "2019-05-30T15:57:49Z")
I have a 2010 Honda Fit. The A/C is intermittent - runs fine for about 20 minutes, then no cold air for about 30 minutes, then sometimes starts cooling again. Not consistent; sometimes doesn’t work at start but then be… --- ## [2018 Suzuki Swift - steering is "bubbling"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-suzuki-swift-steering-is-bubbling/141233)
**Author:** [@SANTANUPANIGRAHI](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SANTANUPANIGRAHI)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-suzuki-swift-steering-is-bubbling/141233 "2019-05-30T15:50:12Z")
The car steering is bubbling after 80 KM speed. --- ## [1999 Toyota Camry torque specs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-camry-torque-specs/141235)
**Author:** [@GrantChing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GrantChing)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-camry-torque-specs/141235 "2019-05-30T15:49:39Z")
What are the torque specifications for the bolts (top 17 mm, top 14 mm, and bottom 14 mm) for the front motor mount on a Japanese-built 1999 Toyota Camry V6 LE with an automatic transmission? --- ## [Mustang will not start! Motor flooded](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-will-not-start-motor-flooded/141266)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Jonas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike_Jonas)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-will-not-start-motor-flooded/141266 "2019-05-30T14:53:16Z")
Recently my mustang ecoboost has been having problems because it dies randomly and doesn’t start back up, I toke it to the dealership and they said the motor was flooded with fuel and they toke out the fuel and fixed it … --- ## [Convertible latch wont close](https://community.cartalk.com/t/convertible-latch-wont-close/141197)
**Author:** [@pjm333](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pjm333)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/convertible-latch-wont-close/141197 "2019-05-30T14:42:56Z")
2013 ZL1 convertible - when i try to close the top on the convertible the latch that locks it in will not close all the way. Picture attached, any id eas ? Thanks ! --- ## [2010 Kia Rio - What oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-kia-rio-what-oil/141135)
**Author:** [@ElyesKallel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ElyesKallel)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-kia-rio-what-oil/141135 "2019-05-30T14:21:18Z")
I live in Tunisia, and i want to know wich is the best engine oil viscosity grade in such a mediterannean climate --- ## [2009 Kia Rio - Woshhs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-rio-woshhs/141261)
**Author:** [@CarlCrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarlCrown)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-rio-woshhs/141261 "2019-05-30T12:38:02Z")
driving on highway slowing down for a stop light, engine does a woshh sound and stalls. pull over and in a few minutes it starts again --- ## [2008 GMC Envoy - One side hot, other is cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-envoy-one-side-hot-other-is-cold/141272)
**Author:** [@kimmy10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kimmy10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-envoy-one-side-hot-other-is-cold/141272 "2019-05-30T12:21:51Z")
dual climate control system. in A/C mode, the right side vents in vehicle blow cold air, drivers side vents blow hot air. ??? --- ## [2013 Ford F-150 - Who makes cargo covers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-f-150-who-makes-cargo-covers/141268)
**Author:** [@FrankEdwards](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankEdwards)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-f-150-who-makes-cargo-covers/141268 "2019-05-30T12:20:27Z")
Who made tonneau covers for Ford F150s in 2013? I need a plastic corner (driver’s side, behind the cab) for my 8’ bed. The cover has the Ford logo and, of course, the Ford dealer has nothing in his computer to locate one… --- ## [Windshield crack after repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-crack-after-repair/141222)
**Author:** [@jayre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayre)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 11:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-crack-after-repair/141222 "2019-05-30T11:56:43Z")
I had 2 tiny holes in the windshield which looked like someone poked with a pin (not all the way through but on the surface only). My insurance covers this and sent a 3rd party techinician. He filled the holes with res… --- ## [1999 Ford Contour - Won't start after fuel leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-contour-wont-start-after-fuel-leak/141105)
**Author:** [@BettyVanderFord](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BettyVanderFord)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 10:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-contour-wont-start-after-fuel-leak/141105 "2019-05-30T10:06:05Z")
My daughters car died on her today and was leaking gas. We have it home now but when the tow truck driver put it on the vehicle we saw the gas leaking from the fuel pump. We found a hose that came undone and fixed it but… --- ## [Mercury Park Lane -65](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-park-lane-65/140871)
**Author:** [@anon86613489](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anon86613489)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-park-lane-65/140871 "2019-05-30T03:20:28Z")
Just a short question. The parking brake works on a pedal, how does it release? Is it vacuum or a knob/button somewhere. I can’t find any. I’m redoing the brakes (drums/drums), but I ain’t gonna touch that pedal unless… --- ## [2012 Subaru Forester - AC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-forester-ac-issues/141172)
**Author:** [@GlennKillebrew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GlennKillebrew)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-forester-ac-issues/141172 "2019-05-30T03:04:52Z")
I have a teacher friend who has a 2012 Forester Premium 4AT 2.5 L. His problem is that he has not cool air blowing only hot air and it is blowing from the side vents and only form the defrost and not the center vents. Th… --- ## [Please help me figure out what's wrong with my 09 Lancer Sport](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-me-figure-out-whats-wrong-with-my-09-lancer-sport/141191)
**Author:** [@Robert\_Sutton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert_Sutton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-me-figure-out-whats-wrong-with-my-09-lancer-sport/141191 "2019-05-30T02:57:15Z")
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer sport, with Rockford Fosgate sound system. Above are a couple of short videos showing the issues I am currently having with my Lancer. Be sure to check the description of the YouTube videos as… --- ## [2007 Audi S8 - Throttle body suggestions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-audi-s8-throttle-body-suggestions/141182)
**Author:** [@Danny33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danny33)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-audi-s8-throttle-body-suggestions/141182 "2019-05-30T02:36:04Z")
Can someone tell me what recommendation does Audi recommend on a throttle body --- ## [2010 Chevrolet Traverse - RPM issues after changing injectors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-traverse-rpm-issues-after-changing-injectors/141126)
**Author:** [@Osmat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Osmat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-traverse-rpm-issues-after-changing-injectors/141126 "2019-05-30T02:30:56Z")
My RPM is fluctuating after changing the fuel injectors, anyone has same problem? --- ## [2004 Buick Rendezvous Heat/AC blower fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-rendezvous-heat-ac-blower-fan/141213)
**Author:** [@Bill\_Smolinski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill_Smolinski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-rendezvous-heat-ac-blower-fan/141213 "2019-05-30T01:57:58Z")
The blower fan for my 2004 Buick Rendezvous heater and ac does not shut off. It also does not change the speed when advancing to the highest setting. --- ## [GAP Insurance: where to get it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gap-insurance-where-to-get-it/141255)
**Author:** [@Tall-Paul-Iowa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tall-Paul-Iowa)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gap-insurance-where-to-get-it/141255 "2019-05-30T01:50:31Z")
Is it better to get GAP Insurance from the dealer or my insurance. There is large dollar difference. And I am having second thoughts with getting it from the dealer --- ## [2011 Buick LaCrosse HVAC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-lacrosse-hvac-issues/141154)
**Author:** [@whidby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/whidby)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-lacrosse-hvac-issues/141154 "2019-05-30T01:32:09Z")
cooling fan does not work with ac on but works to keep engine cool. so when sitting still the ac does not cool --- ## [2018 Dodge Grand Caravan - Where can I get a spare?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-dodge-grand-caravan-where-can-i-get-a-spare/141187)
**Author:** [@MikeSevey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeSevey)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-dodge-grand-caravan-where-can-i-get-a-spare/141187 "2019-05-30T01:12:56Z")
Dodge Grand Caravan came without a doughnut. Where is best place to get one? --- ## [2001 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - CEL on for 12 years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercedes-benz-c-class-cel-on-for-12-years/141253)
**Author:** [@Marvinmillman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marvinmillman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercedes-benz-c-class-cel-on-for-12-years/141253 "2019-05-29T23:42:26Z")
I have a c240 Mercedes 2001. My check engine light has been on for the last 12 years permanently . The car drives fine . What should I make of it . Several mechanics have looked at it and find nothing --- ## [2008 Mercury Milan - Codes solenoid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercury-milan-codes-solenoid/141250)
**Author:** [@Jake48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jake48)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercury-milan-codes-solenoid/141250 "2019-05-29T22:28:32Z")
We have a Mercury Milan 2009 that every few years throws A P0772 on OBD II on the machine that Autozone uses here in town. The read out is shift solenoid E is stuckon. Took it to Honda and I asked them to check it out. T… --- ## [2003 Ford Expedition won't go into Drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-expedition-wont-go-into-drive/141214)
**Author:** [@Markantwhite1969\_148599](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Markantwhite1969_148599)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-expedition-wont-go-into-drive/141214 "2019-05-29T18:11:08Z")
My car will go in reverse but will not go into Drive seems like it is still in neutral. The over drive button is flashing. --- ## [1983 Tiffin Allegro - quit turning over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-tiffin-allegro-quit-turning-over/141221)
**Author:** [@83tiffinallegro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/83tiffinallegro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-tiffin-allegro-quit-turning-over/141221 "2019-05-29T18:10:16Z")
I have a 83 tiffin allegro on a chevy chassis. Has a 454 engine. Been sittin all winter went to start it today, and was turning over fine then just quit turning over. I have headlights plus battery has full charge. Has n… --- ## [1993 Honda Accord - revs high before shifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-honda-accord-revs-high-before-shifting/141229)
**Author:** [@JenniferLeer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JenniferLeer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-honda-accord-revs-high-before-shifting/141229 "2019-05-29T18:02:46Z")
It sounds like my car is having a hard time going to the next gear it revs high then goes to the next gear [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=605) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=607)