# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=634 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 635 --- ## [2005 Honda Civic Hybrid - Shudders when pulling away and in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-hybrid-shudders-when-pulling-away-and-in-reverse/138752)
**Author:** [@cashman88888888\_150917](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cashman88888888_150917)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-hybrid-shudders-when-pulling-away-and-in-reverse/138752 "2019-04-19T01:55:51Z")
Hi guys, So I just got my 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid and it shudders/hesitates for a spilt of a second when it’s pulling away as well as reversing. I changed all 8 spark plugs but symptom is still present. It runs perfect… --- ## [Struts, bushings, this is all foreign to me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/struts-bushings-this-is-all-foreign-to-me/138332)
**Author:** [@megan.poore\_150655](https://community.cartalk.com/u/megan.poore_150655)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/struts-bushings-this-is-all-foreign-to-me/138332 "2019-04-19T01:54:05Z")
My 2016 Toyota Highlander (60,000 miles) started making creaking noises when I went over speed bumps. I took it to the the car shop next to my office and they said I needed new struts, but they couldn’t buy them. So I … --- ## [2012 Equinox muffler leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-equinox-muffler-leak/132705)
**Author:** [@detguy1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/detguy1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-equinox-muffler-leak/132705 "2019-04-19T01:48:16Z")
I have a 2012 Equinox (80k miles) and the muffler is leaking (cracks along the length near the seam, attaching a picture). I tried sealing it with QuickSteel steel reinforced epoxy putty suggested by auto shop. But the p… --- ## [Bad Wheel bearings “warranty not covering Acura MDX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-wheel-bearings-warranty-not-covering-acura-mdx/138053)
**Author:** [@Sage182\_150476](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sage182_150476)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-wheel-bearings-warranty-not-covering-acura-mdx/138053 "2019-04-19T00:51:05Z")
Hello All, In November last year I was getting regular service for Acura MDX 2013(oil change etc.) at Acura. I told them that every now and then I hear a sound that seems to come from right front side. It was diagnosed … --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Corvette lawnmower sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-corvette-lawnmower-sound/138653)
**Author:** [@Lamar39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lamar39)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-corvette-lawnmower-sound/138653 "2019-04-19T00:16:39Z")
My 2016 Stingray Convertible sounds like a lawnmower. I’m told to just live with it. Can nothing be done? I wanted your expert opinion before I check out of this life and it’s getting close. Thanks! --- ## [2015 Jeep Cherokee - Suspension work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-suspension-work/138456)
**Author:** [@CheriW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CheriW)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2019, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-suspension-work/138456 "2019-04-18T22:17:22Z")
I was told my lower ball joints and knuckles need replaced on my 2015 Jeep Cherokee which only has 32000 miles. Is this normal for 2015 with low miles? Quoted $2,000 for repair. --- ## [2013 Infiniti G37 steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-infiniti-g37-steering/113421)
**Author:** [@MarilynStultz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarilynStultz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2019, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-infiniti-g37-steering/113421 "2019-04-18T22:10:15Z")
Has anyone had any problems with the steering in the 2013 g37 Infinity? Ive had my car for 5 months and had to have 2 new ones put in and it still does the same thing. --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Impala keeps running after key is turned off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-impala-keeps-running-after-key-is-turned-off/138633)
**Author:** [@Donaldcoffey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donaldcoffey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2019, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-impala-keeps-running-after-key-is-turned-off/138633 "2019-04-18T19:47:40Z")
car keep running for couple minutes after key is turned off --- ## [How important is synthetic oil for high mileage cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-important-is-synthetic-oil-for-high-mileage-cars/138734)
**Author:** [@CarldeBlaey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarldeBlaey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2019, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-important-is-synthetic-oil-for-high-mileage-cars/138734 "2019-04-18T17:51:08Z")
How important is it to use synthetic oil for high mileage cars. I have 2010 Equonox with 150000 miles --- ## [1998 Plymouth Voyager: fuse problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-plymouth-voyager-fuse-problem/138664)
**Author:** [@Greg13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greg13)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2019, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-plymouth-voyager-fuse-problem/138664 "2019-04-18T17:12:18Z")
I cleaned my battery cables for they were corroded and after i put the cables back on the gas needle mph needle and temperature needle and back winshield wiper dont work now.Is there a fuse burnt out. --- ## [2004 Corolla - unknown front end noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-corolla-unknown-front-end-noise/138669)
**Author:** [@bmaher782\_150871](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bmaher782_150871)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2019, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-corolla-unknown-front-end-noise/138669 "2019-04-18T14:12:19Z")
Hello everyone, I recently noticed a loud humming noise that is coming from my front end/wheel well. The noise isn’t so much a grind/squeak just a loud hum that I can hear over the engine. The weird part to me is that t… --- ## [1990 Toyota Camry: Time to call salvage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-toyota-camry-time-to-call-salvage/138605)
**Author:** [@wdjohnson\_150831](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wdjohnson_150831)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2019, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-toyota-camry-time-to-call-salvage/138605 "2019-04-18T13:35:16Z")
Car Talk, It may be time to switch strategies regarding my 1990 Camry. Please advise. I’ve been trying to keep it running for financial reasons. Describing minimally … it’s at 247,000 miles +/- the 6 months the spe… --- ## [Why was my radiator cap loose?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-was-my-radiator-cap-loose/138693)
**Author:** [@Laureng9977\_150883](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Laureng9977_150883)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2019, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-was-my-radiator-cap-loose/138693 "2019-04-18T13:26:56Z")
So recently I was driving home from work and my heck engine light came on. Fifteen minutes later I am home and I take a look under the hood to see coolant splattered all over the engine and my coolant reservoir is empty…… --- ## [1989 Dodge Dakota transmission issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-dodge-dakota-transmission-issue/138621)
**Author:** [@EdwardGalante](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdwardGalante)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2019, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-dodge-dakota-transmission-issue/138621 "2019-04-18T12:18:17Z")
Went to pass a vehicle and my transmission acted as though it went into neutral. Quite, no noise, no hard shifting, nothing. Now I have no forward gears. Just reverse. --- ## [2007 Toyota Camry oil classification](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-oil-classification/138658)
**Author:** [@CarlWWoody](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarlWWoody)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2019, 12:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-oil-classification/138658 "2019-04-18T12:16:25Z")
Oil classification for Toyota Camry 2007, 4 cylinder --- ## [2010 Chrysler Town & Country - sugar & syrup removal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chrysler-town-country-sugar-syrup-removal/138708)
**Author:** [@KeishaNoble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KeishaNoble)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2019, 9:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chrysler-town-country-sugar-syrup-removal/138708 "2019-04-18T09:50:44Z")
Removing sugar and pills from the gas tank and syrup from the oil? --- ## [2009 Toyota RAV4 bumpy ride](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-rav4-bumpy-ride/138713)
**Author:** [@Wasim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wasim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2019, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-rav4-bumpy-ride/138713 "2019-04-18T04:14:34Z")
My Rav4 2009 2WD ride is bumpy (mileage 75k km) --- ## [Looking for a weatherstrip for a Ford Focus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-weatherstrip-for-a-ford-focus/138706)
**Author:** [@JoelTapley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoelTapley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2019, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-weatherstrip-for-a-ford-focus/138706 "2019-04-18T02:07:40Z")
Besides a Ford dealership, do you have any suggestions as to where I can purchase a “driver’s door weatherstrip on the body” for a 2013 Ford Focus SE? Thanks. --- ## [2006 Ford Escape Hybrid lost power steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-escape-hybrid-lost-power-steering/138689)
**Author:** [@Lindsay23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lindsay23)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-escape-hybrid-lost-power-steering/138689 "2019-04-17T23:30:02Z")
My 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid lost the power steering. It still drives but power steering is truly missed. A couple repair shops threw up the white flag,no can do. Is this something I HAVE to take to a dealer $$$ or can I … --- ## [Ford 2000 xlt coolant housing problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-2000-xlt-coolant-housing-problem/138686)
**Author:** [@Mers\_LieNo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mers_LieNo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-2000-xlt-coolant-housing-problem/138686 "2019-04-17T22:35:24Z")
I have Ford 2000 explorer xlt with 4.0 OHV engine tried to fix it but the bolts keep snaping out on me and treads are just lossing no matter how many times i re-tread it… Im no mechanic just trying to do it on my own and… --- ## [1998 Ford Ranger fluctuating temp gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-ranger-fluctuating-temp-gauge/138683)
**Author:** [@GaryNelson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryNelson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-ranger-fluctuating-temp-gauge/138683 "2019-04-17T22:29:45Z")
98 Ford Ranger 2.5 4cyl with 344k miles runs good but temp guage fluctuates from normal to zero and back again after warmup. rellaced both coolant temp senders and a new radiator but the problem still exists, no leaks an… --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Malibu door locks are acting up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-malibu-door-locks-are-acting-up/138691)
**Author:** [@RichardHickman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardHickman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-malibu-door-locks-are-acting-up/138691 "2019-04-17T21:53:54Z")
My door locks have been acting up for some time. The key fond won’t work, door locks will work sometimes, other times it won’t. Been told their not communicating with the bcm. Anyone else have a similar problem? --- ## [2008 Suburban - will GM help fix the locks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-suburban-will-gm-help-fix-the-locks/138599)
**Author:** [@WallaceWerner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WallaceWerner)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-suburban-will-gm-help-fix-the-locks/138599 "2019-04-17T21:38:39Z")
I have a 2008 Suburban LT with 18,000 miles and the 2 doors on the driver side lock actuator is not working about 90% of the time. Does GM help on the repair. I am well under the 36,000 mile warranty even though the tim… --- ## [1994 Honda Accord Crosstour temp gauge cooler than normal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-honda-accord-crosstour-temp-gauge-cooler-than-normal/138678)
**Author:** [@JillCarnes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JillCarnes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-honda-accord-crosstour-temp-gauge-cooler-than-normal/138678 "2019-04-17T21:38:34Z")
Hi there - I just replaced my radiator and the temperature gauge dips below the mid range - at least it’s not running on the hot end. My question is this: What could be causing my temp gauge to be in the cooler than n… --- ## [2006 Land Rover Range Rover whistling sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-land-rover-range-rover-whistling-sound/138682)
**Author:** [@ElizabethLi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ElizabethLi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-land-rover-range-rover-whistling-sound/138682 "2019-04-17T21:30:01Z")
Hi, I enjoy your show! I have a 2006 Range Rover Supercharge. I love it. but recently it has been “playing” whistle like “music”. I called the dealership service department, they said they had no idea what that may be. I… --- ## [How to reset touchscreen in 2016 Ford F-350?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-reset-touchscreen-in-2016-ford-f-350/138555)
**Author:** [@Tom35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom35)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-reset-touchscreen-in-2016-ford-f-350/138555 "2019-04-17T20:52:18Z")
AAA replaced both batteries, no my touch screen in not working. Is there a reset? --- ## [2013 Nissan Maxima - vehicle shifts in automatic, but not manually](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-maxima-vehicle-shifts-in-automatic-but-not-manually/138671)
**Author:** [@KIRKLAUX](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KIRKLAUX)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-maxima-vehicle-shifts-in-automatic-but-not-manually/138671 "2019-04-17T19:47:32Z")
When I manually shift or use the shifting paddles, in 6th gear the engine remains at 2000 RPM’s and 60 MPH. Will not accelerate. Once I switch over to the automatic the vehicle will accelerate. --- ## [1970 Pontiac GTO needs a mechanic in Atlanta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-pontiac-gto-needs-a-mechanic-in-atlanta/138660)
**Author:** [@pelagalli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pelagalli)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-pontiac-gto-needs-a-mechanic-in-atlanta/138660 "2019-04-17T19:12:30Z")
I am looking for a mechanic to view a 1970 Pontiac GTO in the Atlanta area --- ## [2008 MINI Cooper S Clubman - does dealer need to reset the computer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mini-cooper-s-clubman-does-dealer-need-to-reset-the-computer/138586)
**Author:** [@John51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John51)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mini-cooper-s-clubman-does-dealer-need-to-reset-the-computer/138586 "2019-04-17T19:08:32Z")
I changed my battery in my Mini recently. When I started the car some of the dashboard functions don’t work properly. Can I reset the computer on my own or is this a dealer issue? --- ## [No coil wire spark (in the mornings)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-coil-wire-spark-in-the-mornings/137464)
**Author:** [@Breakfaststout](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Breakfaststout)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-coil-wire-spark-in-the-mornings/137464 "2019-04-17T18:38:00Z")
Any idea why a distributor wouldn’t spark in the chilly mornings but the same afternoon when it warms up a little starts up just fine? My ignition box and coil were tested and work fine btw. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=633) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=635)