# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=611 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 612 --- ## [When not to repair a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-not-to-repair-a-car/140833)
**Author:** [@ng8111\_150582](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ng8111_150582)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-not-to-repair-a-car/140833 "2019-05-22T21:32:06Z")
There’s a saying out there. You’re not supposed to repair a car whereby the cost of the repair is more than its value. But when you compare a repair to the cost of a car payment, it would seem to me that repairs would ha… --- ## [2017 Ford Edge - repeated cracking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-edge-repeated-cracking/140803)
**Author:** [@Clardy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clardy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-edge-repeated-cracking/140803 "2019-05-22T21:12:27Z")
2017 Edge Titanuim Pan/Vista roof developed weird crack. Drivers side glass also. Replaced. Now the drivers side cracked again. Nothing hit it. Got to be defective glass or Fords frame. Anyone else have this happen? Ford… --- ## [Chugging 2010 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chugging-2010-honda-accord/140707)
**Author:** [@Jessica07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jessica07)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chugging-2010-honda-accord/140707 "2019-05-22T21:10:53Z")
My 2010 Honda Accord chugs when traveling at 15-40 miles per hour. I’ve owned the car for 6 years and it has 210K miles. When will stop the chugging feeling if I accelerate. The engine light is not turning on at all. … --- ## [Checking a USB port](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-a-usb-port/140784)
**Author:** [@EDRAYMOND](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EDRAYMOND)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-a-usb-port/140784 "2019-05-22T17:11:03Z")
how can you check a usb port on a 2013 ford fusion to know it is working properly --- ## [Honda Civic has troubles starting up after sitting several hours](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-has-troubles-starting-up-after-sitting-several-hours/140781)
**Author:** [@Nic87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nic87)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-has-troubles-starting-up-after-sitting-several-hours/140781 "2019-05-22T15:14:09Z")
I have had that problem for weeks now. But now it reached a point were i can no longer ignore it… everytime i start my car after sitting several hours it has serious troubles starting up. I have to hold the key in the st… --- ## [2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser - New vehicle advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-pt-cruiser-new-vehicle-advice/140761)
**Author:** [@Karen03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karen03)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-pt-cruiser-new-vehicle-advice/140761 "2019-05-22T13:46:34Z")
I drive a 2004 PT Cruiser. I love it but I guess it’s time to replace it. I like a hatchback, I like a car that sits up high enough to get in and out of easily and I like a car that is easy to find in the parking lot. Ye… --- ## [Might have blown my head gasket?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/might-have-blown-my-head-gasket/140512)
**Author:** [@Christian\_Wallace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Christian_Wallace)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 12:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/might-have-blown-my-head-gasket/140512 "2019-05-22T12:37:42Z")
So there was a huge storm last night and on my way home from work i made a turn and hit a huge puddle my car stalled out but after a few attempts i got it to start again and made it home, well i woke up today and attempt… --- ## [2012 Buick LaCrosse - noise increases with speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-lacrosse-noise-increases-with-speed/140820)
**Author:** [@Rory21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rory21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-lacrosse-noise-increases-with-speed/140820 "2019-05-22T12:00:31Z")
niose that increases with speed from the rear of my 2012 Buick La Crosse --- ## [2004 Pontiac Grand Prix - Oil pours out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-prix-oil-pours-out/140589)
**Author:** [@Randal1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Randal1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 7:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-prix-oil-pours-out/140589 "2019-05-22T07:50:16Z")
oil pouring out of the bottom of engine when running, not oil pan, but cant see where its from. coming out somewhere on the left passenger side of the car under bottom. my question is that considered a lower end block f… --- ## [2013 Buick LaCrosse - power steering power message](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-buick-lacrosse-power-steering-power-message/140813)
**Author:** [@LucianLesny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LucianLesny)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 6:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-buick-lacrosse-power-steering-power-message/140813 "2019-05-22T06:39:46Z")
On engine start, power steering problem message is displayed. On trying to drive it’s very hard to steer the car. --- ## [2013 Kia Optima - Uses too much oil!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-optima-uses-too-much-oil/140766)
**Author:** [@StephanieLawson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StephanieLawson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-optima-uses-too-much-oil/140766 "2019-05-22T05:25:41Z")
uses excessive amounts of oil.!!! --- ## [1991 Honda Accord Ex Sputtering under low acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-honda-accord-ex-sputtering-under-low-acceleration/140609)
**Author:** [@Stuart\_Thompson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stuart_Thompson)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-honda-accord-ex-sputtering-under-low-acceleration/140609 "2019-05-22T02:14:05Z")
I have a 91 Honda accord with 320,000 miles that sputters under soft normal acceleration and is fine when i either let go of the gas for a second or push it about 25% more and make it rev up. idles ok occasionally ill pa… --- ## [Did they change my oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-they-change-my-oil/140747)
**Author:** [@cmmcd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cmmcd)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-they-change-my-oil/140747 "2019-05-22T01:54:01Z")
Hi! We recently purchased a 2018 Highlander that was due for its first 10k service/oil change. I took it in for service on Friday (under Toyota Care) supposedly the oil and filter were changed. They were also supposed to… --- ## [Mysterious windows have a mind of their own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-windows-have-a-mind-of-their-own/140712)
**Author:** [@Albie\_Brown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Albie_Brown)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-windows-have-a-mind-of-their-own/140712 "2019-05-22T01:08:59Z")
Hi Car Talk! I’ve started experiencing the supernatural effects of my 1996 Mercedes C280. For a couple months, the driver side window would spontaneously decide to roll itself down, usually at inopportune moments (when r… --- ## [2011 Toyota Tundra - Threw a rod](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-tundra-threw-a-rod/140758)
**Author:** [@keeven](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keeven)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2019, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-tundra-threw-a-rod/140758 "2019-05-21T22:59:45Z")
Bought my 2011 Tundra new. Has 114000 miles. Was driving 60 mph today and engine threw a rod. --- ## [2007 Ford F-150 - Good body, bad engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-f-150-good-body-bad-engine/140775)
**Author:** [@chass](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chass)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2019, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-f-150-good-body-bad-engine/140775 "2019-05-21T22:41:02Z")
The body on my F-150 is very clean but the engine is toast. Does the carcass have any value? Would it be worth the expense to swap/rebuild? --- ## [Dealer mechanic did not tighten oil drain plug properly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-mechanic-did-not-tighten-oil-drain-plug-properly/140770)
**Author:** [@kmirch30\_152294](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmirch30_152294)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2019, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-mechanic-did-not-tighten-oil-drain-plug-properly/140770 "2019-05-21T20:03:10Z")
Hi everyone, I purchased my first new car this January, a Subaru Outback 2019. I took my brand new 2019 Subaru outback in for an oil change to the Subaru dealership where I bought the vehicle from for the very first ser… --- ## [2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Blows hot air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chrysler-pt-cruiser-blows-hot-air/140738)
**Author:** [@PaulHegland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulHegland)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2019, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chrysler-pt-cruiser-blows-hot-air/140738 "2019-05-21T18:42:04Z")
The heat in my PT Cruiser will not shut off. It’s not the engine overheating, it’s the interior air. It blows nothing but but hot air, no matter what. In fact, it doesn’t stop blowing hot air, even when the fan is (alleg… --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Colorado - Electric module](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-colorado-electric-module/140787)
**Author:** [@Thompson57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thompson57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2019, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-colorado-electric-module/140787 "2019-05-21T18:34:32Z")
The lights came on in dash, so we took to a garage. They had it 3 days and had it on the machine .after 3 days we took a dealer. And it was 2 days and they said they had it fixed.But 3days later it had lights on Again … --- ## [Mustang will not start!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-will-not-start/140624)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Jonas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike_Jonas)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2019, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-will-not-start/140624 "2019-05-21T17:20:37Z")
While driving 60mph+, the car suddenly starts to slow down and im trying to press the gas but it wouldn’t do anything ( like if the gas tank is empty). I quickly steer it on the side of road and try to start it. I will c… --- ## [1996 Honda Accord Cpe - Clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-honda-accord-cpe-clutch/140769)
**Author:** [@Jeffrey\_Paul](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeffrey_Paul)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2019, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-honda-accord-cpe-clutch/140769 "2019-05-21T15:29:43Z")
Hey guys and girls. I have a 1996 honda accord 2.2 LX 2 door 5 speed. First standard vehicle I have ever owned and I love her. My girlfriend drove her home yesterday with no problems. I got in it today to go to work and … --- ## [2012 Hyundai Genesis - Pedal goes to floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-genesis-pedal-goes-to-floor/140773)
**Author:** [@TonyMorris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TonyMorris)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2019, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-genesis-pedal-goes-to-floor/140773 "2019-05-21T15:22:36Z")
We have a 2012 Genesis 3.8L v6 sedan and are experiencing some brake pedal issues. The pedal just seems to lose pressure when braking and almost goes to the floor. This will only happen on occasions and then it returns t… --- ## [2008 Ford Escape - Audio issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-audio-issues/140744)
**Author:** [@FrogPrice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrogPrice)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-audio-issues/140744 "2019-05-20T22:56:56Z")
Anyone having problems with the radio cutting off intermittently? Mine goes off for 4 to 8 seconds then comes right back on. Sometime the display reads, “Ejecting CD”, but no CD is present. --- ## [2008 Toyota Yaris - Electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-yaris-electrical-issues/140721)
**Author:** [@lyngokweed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lyngokweed)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-yaris-electrical-issues/140721 "2019-05-20T19:03:55Z")
I’ve had a 2008 yaris almost 4 years I put about 80k miles on it,now has about 145k,a short time after I got it w 55k I noticed the radio would go off if I put hi beams on ,the whole car would shut down sometimes and th… --- ## [2010 Chevrolet Equinox - Oil issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-equinox-oil-issue/140764)
**Author:** [@LauraCastro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LauraCastro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2019, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-equinox-oil-issue/140764 "2019-05-21T13:23:13Z")
I just changed a oil pressure sensor in my vehicle and the message still coming up on my dash, thennnn took it to my dealership. they said it was my oil pressure sending unit, isn’t that the same thing??? I left a vm tel… --- ## [2005 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer - Fuel issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-s-10-blazer-fuel-issues/140708)
**Author:** [@Melvin35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Melvin35)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2019, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-s-10-blazer-fuel-issues/140708 "2019-05-21T12:20:18Z")
gas gauge inop and low fuel light lit up and, yes, it has fuel --- ## [2003 Buick Century - Lights stopped working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-century-lights-stopped-working/140725)
**Author:** [@Gayle56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gayle56)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2019, 6:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-century-lights-stopped-working/140725 "2019-05-21T06:28:52Z")
My 2003 Buick century head lights quit working at the same time my high beam stick will not stay on high beam. Have to hold it to stay. Checked the fuse and it is fine. Both headlights will not come on when I pull the b… --- ## [Do i need to replace Throttle body/sensors?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-replace-throttle-body-sensors/140746)
**Author:** [@Alana\_Knowles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alana_Knowles)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2019, 4:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-replace-throttle-body-sensors/140746 "2019-05-21T04:50:34Z")
I own a 2010 SV6 VE. Currently has check engine light on, accelerating is weak, engine seems to be having a buring oil like smell the past week. Have cleaned throttle body. Did a scan on car, code is P2176 Throttle Act… --- ## [1988 Nissan 300Z](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-nissan-300z/140756)
**Author:** [@chaoskid38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chaoskid38)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2019, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-nissan-300z/140756 "2019-05-21T03:41:52Z")
I have a 1988 300Z and all of the sudden the power windows/seat will not work. Cannot find a fuse or circuit breaker/relay to check. Suggestions? Thanks for any help you can provide. --- ## [Replace Brake Lights on 2001 Toyota Sienna](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-brake-lights-on-2001-toyota-sienna/140751)
**Author:** [@jcyprich\_152280](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jcyprich_152280)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2019, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-brake-lights-on-2001-toyota-sienna/140751 "2019-05-21T01:46:55Z")
Hi. I’m trying to replace burned out brake lights on a 2001 Toyota Sienna. I bought the lights and the wrench to unscrew the bolts, but I can’t get the light enclosure removed from the car. I’ve watched videos of people … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=610) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=612)