# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=630 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 631 --- ## [Car won't start in 88 mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-in-88-mustang/139110)
**Author:** [@hlohre1999\_142708](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hlohre1999_142708)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-in-88-mustang/139110 "2019-04-24T14:37:28Z")
I had trouble getting car to start, figured out it wasn’t getting any spark, so I replaced the plugs, wires, and then my distributor. Now every time I try to start it it starts backfiring like crazy. What could be wrong … --- ## [Transmission cooler lines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-cooler-lines/139067)
**Author:** [@eejwrkeuning\_151105](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eejwrkeuning_151105)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-cooler-lines/139067 "2019-04-24T12:58:30Z")
I have a 1969 camaro SS. I was changing the transmission cooler lines and could not get them back in because if the angle. Any suggestions? --- ## [2011 Hyundai Tucson random horn beeps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-tucson-random-horn-beeps/139103)
**Author:** [@dana](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dana)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-tucson-random-horn-beeps/139103 "2019-04-24T12:55:24Z")
horn goes off randomly.usually 18 beeps then stops.whats going on? --- ## [Toyota Blizzard Pearl Paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-blizzard-pearl-paint/139015)
**Author:** [@Varant\_Yegparian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Varant_Yegparian)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 11:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-blizzard-pearl-paint/139015 "2019-04-24T11:13:26Z")
Hi all – I caught wind of the article from the 19th regarding the Blizzard Pearl paint and was wondering if there’s anyone else who’s been having these sort of problems? I know that there’s been mentions that Toyota has… --- ## [2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue GX temperature rising at idle and drops when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-oldsmobile-intrigue-gx-temperature-rising-at-idle-and-drops-when-accelerating/139125)
**Author:** [@bjwil3\_151134](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bjwil3_151134)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-oldsmobile-intrigue-gx-temperature-rising-at-idle-and-drops-when-accelerating/139125 "2019-04-24T03:49:32Z")
Good evening, morning, or afternoon (your timezone). I have a 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue GX that has close to 119,600 miles on it, no coolant in the oil, no oil in the coolant, no white smoke, and no leaks after replacing … --- ## [Normal temp?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/normal-temp/139119)
**Author:** [@gandhi\_s-flip-flop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gandhi_s-flip-flop)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/normal-temp/139119 "2019-04-24T04:04:39Z")
My 2005 Malibu runs around 200 degrees after driving my car for pizza delivery for few hours. When I idle it goes to 225 then drops to 205 and same cycle goes on. For the first hour it runs around 190 even when idle. I a… --- ## [Brand new Monroe Shock/Strut clunks when turning or going over bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brand-new-monroe-shock-strut-clunks-when-turning-or-going-over-bumps/137470)
**Author:** [@NGardiner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NGardiner)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brand-new-monroe-shock-strut-clunks-when-turning-or-going-over-bumps/137470 "2019-04-24T03:29:04Z")
My husband replaced my front strut/shocks. The right one makes a clunking noise when turning the wheel or going over bumps. We ordered a new Monroe 172888 shock/strut and replaced it. Same thing happened. We did it a… --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid jerks while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-malibu-hybrid-jerks-while-driving/139118)
**Author:** [@Lutrina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lutrina)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-malibu-hybrid-jerks-while-driving/139118 "2019-04-24T01:22:14Z")
i was wondering why my 2014 malibu be jerking when am riding down the road --- ## [1999 Ford Escort - wheels are jammed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-escort-wheels-are-jammed/139116)
**Author:** [@mapleleafdrive803](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mapleleafdrive803)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-escort-wheels-are-jammed/139116 "2019-04-24T01:20:46Z")
I put an electric motor in this car. wheels were turning but trans fluid was flowing out. i closed the oil flow & the wheels are jammed now, what could be the problem? --- ## [Hot start issue with 07 Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-start-issue-with-07-camry/139000)
**Author:** [@Hoover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hoover)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-start-issue-with-07-camry/139000 "2019-04-23T23:32:09Z")
My son’s 07 Camry sometimes will not start after an hour or so of driving. It turns over and tries to catch, but won’t idle. After a 20-30 minute cool down, it will start. However, if you run it 5 to 15 minutes, it has n… --- ## [2015 RAM 1500 won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ram-1500-wont-start/138964)
**Author:** [@Chris55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris55)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ram-1500-wont-start/138964 "2019-04-23T22:17:34Z")
ram 1500 (2015) won’t start. Never happened before. turn the key fob and nothing all other electrics work fine. --- ## [Can't fill up 1991 Cadillac Brougham](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-fill-up-1991-cadillac-brougham/139058)
**Author:** [@DannyWilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DannyWilson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-fill-up-1991-cadillac-brougham/139058 "2019-04-23T21:52:20Z")
I recently purchased a 1991 Cadillac. Im having issues with not being able to fill my gas tank because it keeps shutting off the gas pump after 70. Cents worth of gas. I check the canister it’s good. I blow out th hos… --- ## [Are swollen lug nuts a real phenomenon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-swollen-lug-nuts-a-real-phenomenon/139109)
**Author:** [@Hebert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hebert)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-swollen-lug-nuts-a-real-phenomenon/139109 "2019-04-23T21:34:28Z")
Is there such a thing as swollen lug nutsI recently took the initiative to do a brake job on my 2013 Ford Escape. I found I couldn’t remove the lug nuts on the wheels. I tried using the wrench included withe the car, t… --- ## [2006 Toyota Tacoma heavy front end shake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-tacoma-heavy-front-end-shake/139022)
**Author:** [@Will12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Will12)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-tacoma-heavy-front-end-shake/139022 "2019-04-23T21:22:05Z")
I have 2006 Toyota Tacoma with over 135,000.miles on it. Except for an entire frame replacement, nothing major has gone wrong with the truck. It still looks and runs great. My issue is that once in a while I get heavy fr… --- ## [How important is my heat shield? (2007 Honda Civic)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-important-is-my-heat-shield-2007-honda-civic/139101)
**Author:** [@MartinWard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MartinWard)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-important-is-my-heat-shield-2007-honda-civic/139101 "2019-04-23T21:19:29Z")
Had to take rear heat shield off from my Honda civic, is this important? --- ## [Changing Mini Cooper brake pads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-mini-cooper-brake-pads/85646)
**Author:** [@ibekarl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ibekarl)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-mini-cooper-brake-pads/85646 "2019-04-23T20:45:12Z")
I need to change the front brake pads on my 2011 Mini Cooper. I have a Haynes Manual, which tells me to clamp off the flexible brake fluid hose to the caliper. But the hose isn't that flexible and doesn't look to me like… --- ## [2008 Mercury Grand Marquis - rough ride after new shocks/struts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercury-grand-marquis-rough-ride-after-new-shocks-struts/139070)
**Author:** [@Rodgers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rodgers)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercury-grand-marquis-rough-ride-after-new-shocks-struts/139070 "2019-04-23T20:40:21Z")
I took it to a company who said they could put new shocks and struts on for about 875.00. When I drove it home, I stopped and called the company - my ride was not changed - still very rough. He said to let some air ou… --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Impala gas pedal extension](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-impala-gas-pedal-extension/139020)
**Author:** [@Lou00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lou00)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-impala-gas-pedal-extension/139020 "2019-04-23T20:37:10Z")
I am a big man with need for slight gas peddle extension, most of the extensions are too extreme. My wife needs to drive our car also and doesn’t want a big extension? Are there any legal extensions that attach to pedal … --- ## [Occasional 2016 Ford F-150 Steering Assist Fault message](https://community.cartalk.com/t/occasional-2016-ford-f-150-steering-assist-fault-message/139085)
**Author:** [@Hudson10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hudson10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/occasional-2016-ford-f-150-steering-assist-fault-message/139085 "2019-04-23T20:03:04Z")
When started my truck, dash board shown “Steering Assist Fault Service Required”, and "Collision Warning Not Available ". The steering wheel locked and couldn’t turn either left or right. Brought my vehicle to dealer and… --- ## [Do I really need these services?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-really-need-these-services/139036)
**Author:** [@Clair21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clair21)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-really-need-these-services/139036 "2019-04-23T17:57:51Z")
Is it really necessary to flush the Transmission, change fluid in transfer case and change my coolant at 58,000 miles on my 2014 CX-5 Mazda. The dealer want s to do those services Thanks! --- ## [Unknown device for electric window power supply](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unknown-device-for-electric-window-power-supply/138784)
**Author:** [@Fosa2008\_150933](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fosa2008_150933)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unknown-device-for-electric-window-power-supply/138784 "2019-04-23T17:19:04Z")
Hello. I have a car with manual windows. It’s a mitsubihi colt cj0 from 1999 I can replace the door with electric windows. These are doors from the same model only with the upgraded electric windows and mirrors. Afte… --- ## [Short in Tail Light Causing Jerking?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/short-in-tail-light-causing-jerking/139061)
**Author:** [@Grw989\_151101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grw989_151101)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/short-in-tail-light-causing-jerking/139061 "2019-04-23T16:44:07Z")
Hello! I own a Nissan Versa, 2012, SV model. 175,000 miles. Heres my issue: when I am driving, it randomly jerks. It feels like it shifts fine, no grinding. There is no specific speed that it does so, it is random. P… --- ## [2003 Chevrolet S-10 P0410](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-s-10-p0410/138970)
**Author:** [@BillyHuff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillyHuff)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-s-10-p0410/138970 "2019-04-21T21:31:08Z")
code P0410 secondary air injection fault code. I replaced pump and hoses provided,selinoid,an diverter valve. Still have same code.What should I do now? --- ## ['09 Taurus 150k 3.5L internal water pump, should I replace before it goes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-taurus-150k-3-5l-internal-water-pump-should-i-replace-before-it-goes/133650)
**Author:** [@David\_Knigge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David_Knigge)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-taurus-150k-3-5l-internal-water-pump-should-i-replace-before-it-goes/133650 "2019-04-23T15:44:30Z")
This was given to us by my wife’s employer because I loved it. I have all the maintenance records and everything was done on schedule. When I acquired it 20k ago I switched to synthetic motor oil. I have learned that thi… --- ## [2010 Hyundai Elantra AC compressor won’t switch on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-elantra-ac-compressor-won-t-switch-on/138854)
**Author:** [@Phil46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Phil46)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-elantra-ac-compressor-won-t-switch-on/138854 "2019-04-23T14:41:49Z")
A/C compressor no switching on, can it be a frozen clutch? Fuses are all good. --- ## [2007 Honda CR-V won't shift to 3rd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-cr-v-wont-shift-to-3rd/139043)
**Author:** [@RichardBeaudet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardBeaudet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-cr-v-wont-shift-to-3rd/139043 "2019-04-23T13:50:03Z")
What would cause my automatic tranny to not get out of 2nd gear into 3rd even when going 50 and a on a low incline with normal pressure on the gas pedal? Car has 125,00 miles. --- ## [1978 Chevrolet Pickup ATF fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1978-chevrolet-pickup-atf-fluid/139013)
**Author:** [@RhondaSilcox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RhondaSilcox)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1978-chevrolet-pickup-atf-fluid/139013 "2019-04-23T04:33:44Z")
I have a 1978 Chevy Custom Deluxe 10. I have been using Dex/Merc. That fluid is almost gone. Is it okay to go ahead and add Valvoline Max Life ATF instead? --- ## [2007 Honda Element - AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-element-ac/139056)
**Author:** [@JimG42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimG42)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 3:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-element-ac/139056 "2019-04-23T03:57:56Z")
When I turn the ventilation control dial to Defrost, the AC comes on and defogs the window nicely. But when I return it to normal ventilation the AC remains on, even with the temp control turned up. --- ## [Nissan Pathfinder motor oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-pathfinder-motor-oil/139040)
**Author:** [@SpacelessMoney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpacelessMoney)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-pathfinder-motor-oil/139040 "2019-04-23T02:24:11Z")
So I have a 2003 Nissan Pathfinder with 112k miles on it and was wondering what’s the best motor oil to put in it also I live in New Mexico --- ## [Toyota Venza AC working intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-venza-ac-working-intermittently/87650)
**Author:** [@SGToyota](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SGToyota)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-venza-ac-working-intermittently/87650 "2019-04-23T00:53:53Z")
My 2009 Toyota Venza has had this issue off an on for about a year now, but it's becoming more frequent lately. When you start the car, the AC is often not working. It will be lit up, and on full power, but there is litt… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=629) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=631)