# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=612 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 613 --- ## [Stalling when coming to Stop and Speedometer Jumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-when-coming-to-stop-and-speedometer-jumps/140749)
**Author:** [@bbrady1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bbrady1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2019, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-when-coming-to-stop-and-speedometer-jumps/140749 "2019-05-21T01:30:54Z")
Chevy Cobalt 2.2 2010 When coming to a stop. Speedometer with Jump and then car stalls. Car starts back up. Does not do it every time. Speedometer also fluctuates slightly at a stop sometimes even when it doesnt stall o… --- ## [2013 Subaru Legacy - Short block](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-legacy-short-block/140521)
**Author:** [@EdwardRiley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdwardRiley)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2019, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-legacy-short-block/140521 "2019-05-21T01:04:37Z")
I have a 2013 subaru legacy with 86,000 miles on it that just flunked the oil consumption test at my dealer. They will install a short block. Do you have any advice and will this fix my oil consumption issues ? --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Traverse - gauge dropping despite new battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-traverse-gauge-dropping-despite-new-battery/140603)
**Author:** [@SamRUSSELL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamRUSSELL)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2019, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-traverse-gauge-dropping-despite-new-battery/140603 "2019-05-21T00:35:02Z")
replace battery and alternator and gage still drops --- ## [2001 Ford F-150 - Oil light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-f-150-oil-light/140740)
**Author:** [@johnweisberg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnweisberg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-f-150-oil-light/140740 "2019-05-20T23:13:23Z")
My 2001 F 150 does same thing as the previous 2000 f 150 complaint above, except the oil light comes on as well. Only while driving 20 min or so , turn truck off restart everything back to normal for about 20 min. Engine… --- ## [Am I getting screwed over?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-getting-screwed-over/140329)
**Author:** [@kylienychole1212\_151982](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kylienychole1212_151982)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-getting-screwed-over/140329 "2019-05-20T23:04:04Z")
I got my oil changed for the first time since we purchased our used Odyssey in December. Everything seemed fine. No leaking or anything. The service light came on like 1,500 miles early and so I took my car to a new plac… --- ## [2005 Acura MDX engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-acura-mdx-engine-light/140736)
**Author:** [@Takashihonda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Takashihonda)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-acura-mdx-engine-light/140736 "2019-05-20T21:06:04Z")
Engine light is on when i drive long distance how can I fix it --- ## [2012 Hyundai Sonata - Clunks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-sonata-clunks/140715)
**Author:** [@sharpe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sharpe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-sonata-clunks/140715 "2019-05-20T20:32:33Z")
clunking/rattle front drivers side when driving over small bumps or rough road. drivers side front --- ## [Direct Short to 'ROOM' fuse in 2008 Mazdaspeed3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/direct-short-to-room-fuse-in-2008-mazdaspeed3/140580)
**Author:** [@Pahrokkal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pahrokkal)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/direct-short-to-room-fuse-in-2008-mazdaspeed3/140580 "2019-05-20T20:31:18Z")
About a month or so ago I was driving along in my car, and suddenly the radio, speakers, and I would soon find, the entire interior lighting, popped. I figured maybe it was just a fuse, wasn’t too worried about it. I pop… --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Impala - Clicks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-impala-clicks/140723)
**Author:** [@WilliamSteigerwald](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamSteigerwald)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-impala-clicks/140723 "2019-05-20T20:25:29Z")
when using AC and changing fan speed, or distribution from floor dash to just dash a rapid clicking sound begins and continues for several minutes.I thought the fan might be striking something. I removed the fan and trie… --- ## [2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Has a common problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jeep-grand-cherokee-has-a-common-problem/140727)
**Author:** [@JeffBanfield](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffBanfield)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jeep-grand-cherokee-has-a-common-problem/140727 "2019-05-20T20:23:32Z")
My 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee stalls periodically. This is a common problem with this model Jeep and not a recent one. --- ## [Gas guage quit working and low fuel light stays on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-guage-quit-working-and-low-fuel-light-stays-on/140701)
**Author:** [@Melvin35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Melvin35)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-guage-quit-working-and-low-fuel-light-stays-on/140701 "2019-05-20T20:06:49Z")
Yes it has gas! Minor, Mid-Minor, or Major ($200) repair? --- ## [Burned Out Clutch on 2008 Mini Cooper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burned-out-clutch-on-2008-mini-cooper/140360)
**Author:** [@Beth\_Knapp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beth_Knapp)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burned-out-clutch-on-2008-mini-cooper/140360 "2019-05-20T19:59:40Z")
My 2008 Mini was just diagnosed with a burned out clutch. Considering that a new clutch costs nearly as much as the value of the car, I’d like to get rid of the Mini (it’s been incredibly costly to maintain) and set my … --- ## [Can a non Toyota dealership fix my plugs for cheaper?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-non-toyota-dealership-fix-my-plugs-for-cheaper/138801)
**Author:** [@SonaMason](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SonaMason)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-non-toyota-dealership-fix-my-plugs-for-cheaper/138801 "2019-05-20T19:05:44Z")
can a non-toyota dealership replace prius 2013 spark plugs without the hefty price tag? --- ## [2010 Mazda Mazda3 - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-mazda3-cel/140713)
**Author:** [@steve41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steve41)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-mazda3-cel/140713 "2019-05-20T18:15:48Z")
My check engine lite is on --- ## [2004 Dodge Stratus - Leaks with AC use](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-stratus-leaks-with-ac-use/140710)
**Author:** [@Dennis36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis36)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-stratus-leaks-with-ac-use/140710 "2019-05-20T18:03:54Z")
2004 Dodge Stratus water leaking on pass. floor when a/c on --- ## [1994 Ford Ranger rough/no start when hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-ranger-rough-no-start-when-hot/79394)
**Author:** [@clm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clm)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-ranger-rough-no-start-when-hot/79394 "2019-05-20T17:59:57Z")
My Ford Ranger has an intermittent problem with rough or no starts (usually when hot) for 2 years now. Numerous mechanics and no one can solve the issue - the CEL is on, sometimes engine will sputter, run rough and go r… --- ## [Filler flap restricting fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/filler-flap-restricting-fuel/140674)
**Author:** [@SpudMuffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpudMuffin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/filler-flap-restricting-fuel/140674 "2019-05-20T17:57:05Z")
I have a Buick Lucerne. The little flap door at the filler nozzle has come off. Now I have to fill my tank a pint at a time. It takes me 15 minutes to put 5 gallons of gas in. Any suggestions of how to get it out? --- ## [2004 Ford F-150 - Oil pressure drops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-f-150-oil-pressure-drops/140682)
**Author:** [@Shawn59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shawn59)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-f-150-oil-pressure-drops/140682 "2019-05-20T17:44:56Z")
My Ford F150 4x4 Heritage Edition has 234256 miles on it and the oil pressure drops then rebounds then bottoms out. There is a light tapping sound then it worsens to a rattle. The oil was changed on Friday and this happe… --- ## [2003 RAM 2500 - leaky front pinion seal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ram-2500-leaky-front-pinion-seal/140700)
**Author:** [@JohnStrebel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnStrebel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ram-2500-leaky-front-pinion-seal/140700 "2019-05-20T16:53:21Z")
leaking front pinion seal-when to replace seal and yoke --- ## [2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport - replace the heat shield?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-replace-the-heat-shield/140694)
**Author:** [@Lucy40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lucy40)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-replace-the-heat-shield/140694 "2019-05-20T15:38:20Z")
Replace heat shield on car? --- ## [2016 Ford Edge - sun roof closes slowly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-edge-sun-roof-closes-slowly/140692)
**Author:** [@Steve02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve02)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-edge-sun-roof-closes-slowly/140692 "2019-05-20T15:24:04Z")
I have a very slow closing sun roof, this is the 2nd time in 3 years i have a problem. Last time the Ford Dealer blew out the tracks with an air line to clear any debris. --- ## [2016 Ford Explorer - Throttle body](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-throttle-body/140599)
**Author:** [@ColleenEvans](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ColleenEvans)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-throttle-body/140599 "2019-05-20T14:51:34Z")
Does anyone know if a recall or warranty repair has been issued for this throttle body failure? Experienced this breakdown 5/17/2019. Forty miles from home had to be towed home. Haven’t been able to contact Ford servic… --- ## [2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid - EV mode issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-hybrid-ev-mode-issue/140636)
**Author:** [@GODWIN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GODWIN)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-hybrid-ev-mode-issue/140636 "2019-05-20T13:50:16Z")
Toyota Camry 2012 hybrid: When it enters into EV mode and you fire the throttle, EV mode goes out, what can be the fault --- ## [Can the TPS be related to an EGR problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-the-tps-be-related-to-an-egr-problem/92034)
**Author:** [@JTBerridge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JTBerridge)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-the-tps-be-related-to-an-egr-problem/92034 "2019-05-20T13:53:41Z")
Can TPS and EGR problems be related? The reason I ask is my SES light has been on for some time now giving a code for the EGR valve. I have replaced the valve and tube twice now with no fix, however, when I did replace i… --- ## [2016 Acura ILX TRANSMISSION FLUILD DIPSTICK](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-acura-ilx-transmission-fluild-dipstick/140661)
**Author:** [@Cheryl\_Mankin\_Howard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cheryl_Mankin_Howard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-acura-ilx-transmission-fluild-dipstick/140661 "2019-05-20T13:18:51Z")
Where would I find the Dipstick too check my transmission fluid in the 2016 Acura ILX? --- ## [2006 Ford F-150 - when to use Overdrive button](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f-150-when-to-use-overdrive-button/132517)
**Author:** [@ElaineImler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ElaineImler)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f-150-when-to-use-overdrive-button/132517 "2019-05-20T12:55:02Z")
Says overdrive off. So when do,I,need to,push this going up,a hill? --- ## [2007 Ford F-150 shudder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-f-150-shudder/135470)
**Author:** [@VickieShannon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VickieShannon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-f-150-shudder/135470 "2019-05-20T12:31:33Z")
surging/shuttering when resuming speed like coming out of a curve --- ## [Subaru Door Ajar light will not go off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-door-ajar-light-will-not-go-off/69456)
**Author:** [@ClimberBilly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ClimberBilly)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-door-ajar-light-will-not-go-off/69456 "2019-05-20T12:26:25Z")
Hi All!! My door ajar light is stuck on in my 2000 Subaru Forester, whether the car is on or not. I had to replace the battery as it ran down the old one. Sometimes it goes off for a week or more at a stretch, but it a… --- ## [Replace Rack or Bushings?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-rack-or-bushings/140662)
**Author:** [@democracyforone\_152219](https://community.cartalk.com/u/democracyforone_152219)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 9:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-rack-or-bushings/140662 "2019-05-20T09:52:31Z")
Hi there, I just replaced both outer tie rods and lower control arms on a 2004 Grand Am due to sloppy steering and an occasional clunk coming from the front passenger side. The steering now feels tight, but I’m now gett… --- ## [2002 Ford Focus - Leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-focus-leaks/140656)
**Author:** [@Arnie17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arnie17)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 9:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-focus-leaks/140656 "2019-05-20T09:24:46Z")
When it rains, water enters the front passenger side through a gap in front of the windshield. I’ve been told the fix is 1) replace a bad cowl, or B) clear a drain clogged with debris. How do I fix this problem? Thank… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=611) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=613)