# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=631 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 632 --- ## [1989 Ford Econoline Wagon fuel system tips wanted](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-ford-econoline-wagon-fuel-system-tips-wanted/139047)
**Author:** [@TimFiorucci](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimFiorucci)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-ford-econoline-wagon-fuel-system-tips-wanted/139047 "2019-04-23T00:49:23Z")
I’m having trouble in my fuel system. My van stalls and will not run when I switch to the rear tank. When I turn on the ignition I can hear the fuel pump power up. I have changed the fuel filter. I have also inspecte… --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Trax charger light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-trax-charger-light/139049)
**Author:** [@Lori09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lori09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-trax-charger-light/139049 "2019-04-23T00:41:46Z")
I was idling in a restaurant drive-in window and I noticed my charger light came on in the dashboard; the car only has 29,000 miles; I am wondering if the gas I filled up with the day before is causing this light to come… --- ## [2018 Honda CR-V CarPlay problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-cr-v-carplay-problem/139039)
**Author:** [@TedMasternak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TedMasternak)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-cr-v-carplay-problem/139039 "2019-04-22T22:59:54Z")
Ray, need your help. We bought my wife a new 2018 Honda CR-V and we are having problems with CarPlay. The car controls the volume of the ringer and (phone call) talking with just one setting. Either the volume is higher … --- ## [Front end work on a Plymouth Voyager](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-work-on-a-plymouth-voyager/139017)
**Author:** [@eric\_151077](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eric_151077)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-work-on-a-plymouth-voyager/139017 "2019-04-22T22:53:19Z")
I used to do most of my own maintenance; in the '80s I owned a 1962 Plymouth Fury. I replaced bushings and shocks, rebuilt the (318) engine, and numerous other fixes while I was in the Navy. I bought the car in Texas, dr… --- ## [2017 Chrysler 300 won't go forward or backward](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-300-wont-go-forward-or-backward/139010)
**Author:** [@Porter03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Porter03)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-300-wont-go-forward-or-backward/139010 "2019-04-22T22:14:41Z")
shifter knob gear indicator will start blinking and car will not go forward or backward. This is the second time. I was told it was a computer programming issue the first time. had to have car towed to the same dealer wh… --- ## [2011 Hyundai Sonata replacement fuel pump price](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-sonata-replacement-fuel-pump-price/139030)
**Author:** [@Connie31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Connie31)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-sonata-replacement-fuel-pump-price/139030 "2019-04-22T21:21:00Z")
Had issues with the high pressure fuel pump, located in the fuel tank? If so, now much did it cost to have it replaced? And if you know, how much is the part from the Hyundai manufacturer? Thanks! --- ## [Stop stalling already](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stop-stalling-already/139032)
**Author:** [@Burger1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Burger1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stop-stalling-already/139032 "2019-04-22T20:50:33Z")
2002 2.0 Zetec Ford Focus. Here are a few issues this poor car has: NO CEL. PCV hose flattened (filter most likely bad too) Valve cover drenched in oil (of course it is with a bad pcv) Second oxygen sensor wire FELL… --- ## [PS Fluid flush guidelines for 2013 Mazda5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ps-fluid-flush-guidelines-for-2013-mazda5/138968)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ps-fluid-flush-guidelines-for-2013-mazda5/138968 "2019-04-22T20:36:38Z")
What are the common sense guidelines for flushing the PS fluid on a 2013 Mazda5? It has 95k miles and the PS fluid is black - it might be the original. This is not something that you can suck the fluid out (I suck 1qt… --- ## [2003 Ford Thunderbird needs a mechanic in Richmond, VA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-thunderbird-needs-a-mechanic-in-richmond-va/138740)
**Author:** [@Lynn44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lynn44)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-thunderbird-needs-a-mechanic-in-richmond-va/138740 "2019-04-22T20:14:36Z")
Does anyone know a trustworthy independent mechanic or dealer service center in the Richmond, Virginia area with experience maintaining 2002-2005 Thunderbirds? More critically, address and fix the most common problems en… --- ## [2004 Ford Ranger - OBDII HUD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-ranger-obdii-hud/138952)
**Author:** [@MatthewSeeger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MatthewSeeger)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-ranger-obdii-hud/138952 "2019-04-22T19:48:41Z")
Why do OBDII HUD Head Up Display Windscreen Projector(s) not work in my 2004 Ford Ranger which is OBDII certified? I have tried various brands/models - but devices respond as if plugged into NON-OBDII vehicle. --- ## [Where to get a good battery for my 2003 Ford F-150?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-get-a-good-battery-for-my-2003-ford-f-150/135700)
**Author:** [@John18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John18)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-get-a-good-battery-for-my-2003-ford-f-150/135700 "2019-04-22T18:39:17Z")
I have a Ford truck. I need to get a new battery for it. Does someone with Car Talk suggest a good and reliable battery for my Ford truck. Where can I get one? --- ## [Why’d I need new tires at 15k miles? (2018 Equinox)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-d-i-need-new-tires-at-15k-miles-2018-equinox/138892)
**Author:** [@Bill19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill19)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-d-i-need-new-tires-at-15k-miles-2018-equinox/138892 "2019-04-22T17:42:15Z")
At 15,000 miles when rotating tires, we were told our tires were shot. We needed to purchase 4 new tires. What would cause tires to wear at 15,000 miles? --- ## [1995 Ford F-150 starting trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-f-150-starting-trouble/135735)
**Author:** [@Dave53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dave53)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-f-150-starting-trouble/135735 "2019-04-22T17:27:40Z")
I have started to have starting problems. The battery is good and the starter is good. It will start almost first time every time when clod after 12 to 24 hours. After that it gats harder to start. The engine has 306,000… --- ## [2000 Toyota Camry - What next?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-camry-what-next/127340)
**Author:** [@JeffBreed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffBreed)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-camry-what-next/127340 "2019-04-22T16:49:42Z")
I changed the thermostat. Now it overheats and heater doesn’t work. Does it have an air pocket? How do I fix it? --- ## [2008 Toyota Matrix - 4 mo old battery, car DEAD this morning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-matrix-4-mo-old-battery-car-dead-this-morning/138936)
**Author:** [@Victoria\_Putinski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Victoria_Putinski)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-matrix-4-mo-old-battery-car-dead-this-morning/138936 "2019-04-22T16:19:17Z")
Problem: Car is completely dead. I went to remotely unlock it this morning in the parking garage, and there were no signs of life. I manually unlocked it, turned the key, and absolutely NO lights activated. No head light… --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD misfires in the rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-misfires-in-the-rain/138899)
**Author:** [@Danielle46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danielle46)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-misfires-in-the-rain/138899 "2019-04-22T15:44:17Z")
Ok so we have a 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD 6.0 motor. Everytime it rains the truck throws a random misfire and won’t run right. Any suggestions anyone can give me? We have changed all coil packs,plugs wires, intake gas… --- ## [2016 Mazda CX-5 - Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-5-brakes/138384)
**Author:** [@RaymondVHenry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RaymondVHenry)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-5-brakes/138384 "2019-04-22T14:55:52Z")
Squeaking brake noise. Why would my dealer make me replace the back brakes on my 2016.5 Mazda CX 5 at 1500 miles, and 4,500 miles? Current mileage 4595 miles, bought new from dealer. --- ## [1st oil change: 2018 Toyota Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1st-oil-change-2018-toyota-camry/137812)
**Author:** [@RUPHUNG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RUPHUNG)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1st-oil-change-2018-toyota-camry/137812 "2019-04-22T14:10:45Z")
My husband has a new car 2018 Toyota Camry. We want to know when he should have the first synthetic oil change for the new car. Is it at 5,000 miles? --- ## [2000 honda civic hard to start when fuel tank low after changing fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-civic-hard-to-start-when-fuel-tank-low-after-changing-fuel-pump/138882)
**Author:** [@Layth\_Ezzeir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Layth_Ezzeir)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-civic-hard-to-start-when-fuel-tank-low-after-changing-fuel-pump/138882 "2019-04-22T13:29:19Z")
So I bought a 2000 honda civic dx 5-speed and after having it awhile my mechanic told me the fuel pump and fuel tank were really old and dirty. I replaced both and noticed that after driving about 230 miles (i can usuall… --- ## [2010 Ford F-150 - Tire warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-f-150-tire-warranty/138956)
**Author:** [@Ralph35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ralph35)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-f-150-tire-warranty/138956 "2019-04-22T13:11:19Z")
Recently I replaced the tires on my 2010 Ford F-150 truck with the original tires (Hankook Dynapro) provided on the truck when new. In looking over the paper work from the tire dealer I couldn’t find anything about tire … --- ## [Choosing tires for 2012 Toyota Prius c](https://community.cartalk.com/t/choosing-tires-for-2012-toyota-prius-c/138829)
**Author:** [@SteveMcNulty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveMcNulty)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 11:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/choosing-tires-for-2012-toyota-prius-c/138829 "2019-04-22T11:47:59Z")
What type size/type/manufacturer of replacement tires should I get for my 2012Toyota Prius C? --- ## [2009 Honda CR-V synthetic vs regular motor oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-cr-v-synthetic-vs-regular-motor-oil/138928)
**Author:** [@RichardJoncas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardJoncas)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 11:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-cr-v-synthetic-vs-regular-motor-oil/138928 "2019-04-22T11:31:58Z")
What’s the difference between synthetic and regular motor oil? Can I use synthetic oil in my 2009 Honda CRV? --- ## [2011 jeep liberty lift gate Ajar fuse where is it located](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-liberty-lift-gate-ajar-fuse-where-is-it-located/138992)
**Author:** [@lesabre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lesabre)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 10:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-liberty-lift-gate-ajar-fuse-where-is-it-located/138992 "2019-04-22T10:56:15Z")
\*I have a door ajar light on and my horn going on and yet the lift gate on my jeep is perfectly shut and locked , so I wanted to know if pulling out a fuse would stop the alarm horn going on and the ajar light … --- ## [2008 Kia Spectra engine knock and white smoke when trying to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-kia-spectra-engine-knock-and-white-smoke-when-trying-to-start/138768)
**Author:** [@Brandon\_Lee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brandon_Lee)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 5:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-kia-spectra-engine-knock-and-white-smoke-when-trying-to-start/138768 "2019-04-22T05:23:33Z")
Hey guys. We have a 2008 Kia Spectra SX that will not start. Here’s the story. My grandfather was driving the car and started just fine. No issues or anything since he bought it last week on Saturday. He drove it everyda… --- ## [1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight - Getting oil out of the coolant system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-oldsmobile-eighty-eight-getting-oil-out-of-the-coolant-system/138862)
**Author:** [@Joshua22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joshua22)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 4:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-oldsmobile-eighty-eight-getting-oil-out-of-the-coolant-system/138862 "2019-04-22T04:59:20Z")
My wife’s Oldsmobile is a great car. Looking throughout the engine, I can tell it’s seen it’s days but this thing last forever before having any issues compared to much newer cars I’ve owned and hear about. But, I discov… --- ## [2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited wheels squeal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-wheels-squeal/138967)
**Author:** [@ChrisCompton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisCompton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-wheels-squeal/138967 "2019-04-22T04:51:14Z")
2015 Jeep Rubicon, 6-spd manual, 90k miles, maintenance performed at regular intervals. Wheels squeal loudly at low speeds ( --- ## [How can I get Kia to help fix my rear lifting mechanism?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-i-get-kia-to-help-fix-my-rear-lifting-mechanism/138974)
**Author:** [@RossSerold](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RossSerold)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-i-get-kia-to-help-fix-my-rear-lifting-mechanism/138974 "2019-04-22T02:52:59Z")
Hi, Ray. I own a 2-14 KIA Sorento SX FWD, purchased new. The 5 year bumper-to-bumper warranty expired recently. About one month after it expired, the rear lifting mechanism failed, specifically, the motor opens the re… --- ## [May have figured out why my honda keeps overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/may-have-figured-out-why-my-honda-keeps-overheating/88861)
**Author:** [@JimFrost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimFrost)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/may-have-figured-out-why-my-honda-keeps-overheating/88861 "2019-04-22T02:30:50Z")
This is by no means 100% solution because I still think it could be the head gasket. But here are my deductions. The car in question is a 2003 Honda civic with 140k on it. The car has been overheating for awhile, I've ha… --- ## [1978 Ford Pickup parking brake mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1978-ford-pickup-parking-brake-mystery/138979)
**Author:** [@ChadSkoug](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChadSkoug)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1978-ford-pickup-parking-brake-mystery/138979 "2019-04-22T01:51:24Z")
I didn’t realize until today that I have a parking brake phobia. I talked to my sister and found out she has it too. When we were growing up, if we wanted to drive to school, the vehicle we got stuck with was a 1978 Fo… --- ## [2000 Buick LeSabre - Window motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-buick-lesabre-window-motor/138958)
**Author:** [@Sean26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sean26)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-buick-lesabre-window-motor/138958 "2019-04-22T00:08:01Z")
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