# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=619 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 620 --- ## [96 Chevy silverado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-chevy-silverado/140111)
**Author:** [@Juan\_Lima](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Juan_Lima)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-chevy-silverado/140111 "2019-05-12T01:15:32Z")
Can replacing the water pump stop my truck from burning motor oil? --- ## [Can improper rotors and pad replacement (by a repair shop, not me!) blow out the master cylinder?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-improper-rotors-and-pad-replacement-by-a-repair-shop-not-me-blow-out-the-master-cylinder/76505)
**Author:** [@tron2147](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tron2147)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-improper-rotors-and-pad-replacement-by-a-repair-shop-not-me-blow-out-the-master-cylinder/76505 "2019-05-12T00:24:56Z")
Hey car talk community - We have a 2004 VW Passat Wagon, which my wife drives. Recently we had the brakes done at a local Firestone repair shop while getting the tires changed. When they did the job they replaced the r… --- ## [2004 Ford Focus - overdrive off light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-focus-overdrive-off-light/140116)
**Author:** [@melissainman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melissainman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2019, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-focus-overdrive-off-light/140116 "2019-05-11T23:38:29Z")
i will be driving down the road when my over drive off light comes on my dash and my car sounds like it is looking for a higher gear sometimes it quits by its self ot her times if i push the buttom on my gear shift it st… --- ## [HELP! Clio won't start!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-clio-wont-start/140122)
**Author:** [@Elma\_Pashe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elma_Pashe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2019, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-clio-wont-start/140122 "2019-05-11T23:32:57Z")
HELP!! I have an issue with my 2005 Clio, I know something about carsnbut this overpasses my knowledge, my Clio has a problem, when the car is warm if I turn off the car and try to turn it back on while is still warm it … --- ## [Can’t find a new engine for 2001 Volkswagen Van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-t-find-a-new-engine-for-2001-volkswagen-van/140154)
**Author:** [@WayneKasom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WayneKasom)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2019, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-t-find-a-new-engine-for-2001-volkswagen-van/140154 "2019-05-11T18:41:38Z")
I have a 2001 VW Weekender van with about 165,000 miles. After my mechanic started a rebuild on it (after a prolonged overheating episode) he said the engine is worn out per a groove on the cylinder walls upper portion … --- ## [2018 Hyundai Elantra GT - what problems can I expect?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-elantra-gt-what-problems-can-i-expect/140132)
**Author:** [@Arlene52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arlene52)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2019, 12:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-elantra-gt-what-problems-can-i-expect/140132 "2019-05-11T12:50:24Z")
I bought a used car with 27,000+ miles. After 2 days the car overheated all the way up to red. Stranded me late at night and I don’t think the dealership could have cared less. Is there anything else about this car t… --- ## [Need help about mazda protege 5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-about-mazda-protege-5/140130)
**Author:** [@jayjay123983\_150203](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayjay123983_150203)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2019, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-about-mazda-protege-5/140130 "2019-05-11T12:45:39Z")
Ok so i bought calipers rotors for the second time and still my back rear tire on the driver side is still overheating so im thinking its either my brake lines or brakea hoses please help thanks --- ## [Buick Lacrosse Coolant Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-lacrosse-coolant-leak/140104)
**Author:** [@Schaan\_Hughes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Schaan_Hughes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2019, 5:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-lacrosse-coolant-leak/140104 "2019-05-11T05:14:15Z")
Hello. I currently drive 2010 Buick Lacrosse cxs awd. Love it! Last night driving home from work my car was over heated by the time I pulled into my driveway. Thinking I was low on coolant possibly I filled it today and … --- ## [Headlight and open door ding question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-and-open-door-ding-question/140135)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Sampson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brian_Sampson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2019, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-and-open-door-ding-question/140135 "2019-05-11T03:19:19Z")
It wont let me select the vehicle above so I am driving a 2005 Chrysler Town and Country minivan. Ok I have had an intermittent problem for awhile where the headlights would not come on. Both lowbeams, but high beams … --- ## [2010 Mazda CX-7 SCR warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-cx-7-scr-warning/139963)
**Author:** [@Vi26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vi26)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2019, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-cx-7-scr-warning/139963 "2019-05-11T02:43:20Z")
Dear Car Talk I own a 2010 Mazda CX7 Diesel. Ive just had my third diagnositic with Mazda @ $165/hr to now be advised that the installation of a R2AX-18-JHIA NOx sensor should rectify my intermittent SCR warning proble… --- ## [2012 Civic EX 1.8 VSA, EPS, ABS, Airbag lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-civic-ex-1-8-vsa-eps-abs-airbag-lights/137725)
**Author:** [@jakecook17\_149674](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jakecook17_149674)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2019, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-civic-ex-1-8-vsa-eps-abs-airbag-lights/137725 "2019-05-11T01:57:17Z")
I have a 2012 Honda Civic EX 1.8 with 195,000 miles. Recently, I’ve been having issues with a number of lights showing up on my dash and the power steering has gone out multiple times with no warning. The most recent tim… --- ## [2002 Dodge Caravan losing power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-caravan-losing-power/140121)
**Author:** [@TheronPotter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheronPotter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2019, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-caravan-losing-power/140121 "2019-05-11T01:34:24Z")
Have had one 2006 dodge caravan (in perfect and well kept condition with 80000 miles on it)burn up while driving it. Liked the car so well i bought another one used with 60000 miles . Now has 80000 miles on it and car lo… --- ## [2009 Ford F-150 “flywheel” round in the dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-f-150-flywheel-round-in-the-dash/140083)
**Author:** [@PaulaGoodrich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulaGoodrich)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-f-150-flywheel-round-in-the-dash/140083 "2019-05-10T23:30:14Z")
My truck has 125K miles on it. 2 problems. A noise emits from the dash off and on like a large knocking, like a flywheel going around and htting someting. One side gets cold air, the other side gets heat. WIERD! 2nd… --- ## [2005 Infiniti G35 sensors keep failing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-infiniti-g35-sensors-keep-failing/140095)
**Author:** [@anthonygodsey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anthonygodsey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-infiniti-g35-sensors-keep-failing/140095 "2019-05-10T19:34:45Z")
my 2005 g35 sedan sensors keeps going out changed them 3 times in a year anyone knows why --- ## [2003 BMW Z4 convertible top won’t retract](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-bmw-z4-convertible-top-won-t-retract/137078)
**Author:** [@Wyn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wyn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-bmw-z4-convertible-top-won-t-retract/137078 "2019-05-10T19:23:45Z")
convertible top will not retract --- ## [How do you clear codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-clear-codes/42490)
**Author:** [@indy4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/indy4192)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-clear-codes/42490 "2019-05-10T19:15:45Z")
How do you clear codes so that your service engine light will turn off and you can see if the repair you did worked? The car in question is a 97 Dodge Neon. A friend told me that you could just disconect your car batte… --- ## [Miata has new fuel pump, new injectors, will start on starte r fluid in the air intake but will not run on own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miata-has-new-fuel-pump-new-injectors-will-start-on-starte-r-fluid-in-the-air-intake-but-will-not-run-on-own/140062)
**Author:** [@Scott\_Lane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott_Lane)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miata-has-new-fuel-pump-new-injectors-will-start-on-starte-r-fluid-in-the-air-intake-but-will-not-run-on-own/140062 "2019-05-10T16:02:38Z")
My first post, hope I am doing this right. First, I aquired a miata that has sat for 2 years. I have drained the fuel, replaced the fuel pump, replaced the injectors, checked the fuel filter, checked the fuel pump rela… --- ## [Volvo parts prices](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-parts-prices/139997)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-parts-prices/139997 "2019-05-10T15:18:19Z")
I know a woman who owns a Volvo XC-60, and while she was out-of-state, she discovered that her gas cap had gone missing. She went to the nearest Volvo dealership, and was charged $118.60 (including tax) for an OEM gas c… --- ## [2011 Ford F-150 - It now works backwards](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-f-150-it-now-works-backwards/140076)
**Author:** [@roger33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roger33)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-f-150-it-now-works-backwards/140076 "2019-05-10T14:30:54Z")
I changed a running board motor and now the running board operates backwards, when I close the door the board deploys, what the heck? --- ## [Keep or dump 2008 Volvo C30?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-or-dump-2008-volvo-c30/140042)
**Author:** [@RuthMercer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RuthMercer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-or-dump-2008-volvo-c30/140042 "2019-05-10T14:01:32Z")
Do I keep fixing it? Or trade it in? Or buy steel wheels to replace the aluminium ones that keep getting cracked by Cleveland potholes? Another year, another $1000+ repair…I seriously love this car but wonder when I shou… --- ## [2009 Volvo S40 hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-volvo-s40-hesitation/140066)
**Author:** [@KevinWatson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KevinWatson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 7:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-volvo-s40-hesitation/140066 "2019-05-10T07:09:58Z")
My 2009 Volvo S 40 2.0 litre hesitates as you start of using the auto transmission. Hesitation happens as you accelerate and also hesitates as it changes down. Agent scanned unit with loss of signal between TCM and ECM … --- ## [Brake Noise When Driving for First Few Minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-noise-when-driving-for-first-few-minutes/140071)
**Author:** [@Nadia\_Khan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nadia_Khan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-noise-when-driving-for-first-few-minutes/140071 "2019-05-10T13:44:16Z")
When I start by 2016 Ford Escape, I usually hear noise whenever I brake. This noise will continue to go on whenever I brake for maybe 5 minutes into my drive. Its not a jarring noise. Not screeching. Not grinding. My ste… --- ## [2006 Ford Explorer Sport Trac - It is ajar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-explorer-sport-trac-it-is-ajar/140007)
**Author:** [@philhamilton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/philhamilton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-explorer-sport-trac-it-is-ajar/140007 "2019-05-10T12:10:04Z")
2006 explorer says my liftgate is ajar but it isn’t;how do I stop the flashing dash light?? --- ## [Van mysteriously won't start sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-mysteriously-wont-start-sometimes/70088)
**Author:** [@robgwin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robgwin)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 6:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-mysteriously-wont-start-sometimes/70088 "2019-05-10T06:06:27Z")
1999 Ford E150 with 150K on it. This van has generally been a champ, but it's recently developed a habit of not starting.. sometimes. I replaced the battery a couple months ago, and the starter sounds fine, it always cra… --- ## [Oil Change Made With 20w-50](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-made-with-20w-50/139917)
**Author:** [@DFilice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DFilice)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 4:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-made-with-20w-50/139917 "2019-05-10T04:36:50Z")
It was time for an oil change on my 1999 4Runner that is in pristine condition. I just did an oil change / minor service and I see from the paperwork the mechanic used 20w-50 oil instead of 5w-30 that I’ve always used. … --- ## [2002 Grand Caravan not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-grand-caravan-not-starting/140033)
**Author:** [@Burger1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Burger1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-grand-caravan-not-starting/140033 "2019-05-10T03:41:53Z")
My neighbor’s 2002 Grand Caravan won’t start. Ignition clicks when you try to crank it but theres no crank. Battery is good, Starter relay is good, I hit the starter a few whacks 6 or 7 times and it still wont start. Tha… --- ## [2005 Jeep Wrangler - Runs great when cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-wrangler-runs-great-when-cold/140005)
**Author:** [@Bill13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill13)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-wrangler-runs-great-when-cold/140005 "2019-05-10T03:34:55Z")
Have a 2005 wrangler auto trains. When you shut off engine and restart with in approx 5 min it goes t default 2 gear. Over the winter warning light went off and car ran fine during real cold days. Now spring it’s going b… --- ## [2015 Dodge Dart - Shifts into park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-dart-shifts-into-park/140011)
**Author:** [@MichelleClaudy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichelleClaudy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-dart-shifts-into-park/140011 "2019-05-10T03:24:02Z")
while driving while the car is in motion the car shifts from drive to park what would cause that? --- ## [2010 BMW 3 Series oil pan gasket - concerns?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-bmw-3-series-oil-pan-gasket-concerns/138834)
**Author:** [@MaryAnn22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryAnn22)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-bmw-3-series-oil-pan-gasket-concerns/138834 "2019-05-10T02:55:10Z")
I was told (by BMW service) I need to replace my Oil pan gasket. Should I be concerned? It is expensive. My car has 109,000 miles on it. --- ## [Changing your headlight bulbs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-your-headlight-bulbs/131537)
**Author:** [@lesabre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lesabre)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-your-headlight-bulbs/131537 "2019-05-10T02:39:49Z")
I CHANGED THE BULB FROM A HIGH INTENSITY FAN TYPE TO A REGULAR BULB its not white but penetrates better if you know your physics [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=618) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=620)