# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=636 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 637 --- ## [2007 Buick LaCrosse transmission jolt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-lacrosse-transmission-jolt/138566)
**Author:** [@Ron23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ron23)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-lacrosse-transmission-jolt/138566 "2019-04-15T23:33:05Z")
Intermittent, unpredictable, can’t make it happen, no pattern to transmission jolt from dead stop or up to 2 mph. Mechanic had pulled codes and then installed a 4T65E Shift Kit from Transgo. This was suppose to relieve… --- ## [2001 tracker getting fuel and fire still not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-tracker-getting-fuel-and-fire-still-not-starting/136096)
**Author:** [@Tanerphillips10\_149221](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tanerphillips10_149221)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-tracker-getting-fuel-and-fire-still-not-starting/136096 "2019-04-15T23:28:36Z")
I have a 2001 tracker 2.0 it’s my mud/hunting ride I was mudding in it a few weeks ago and headed home I made it 10 min up the road and it started so slow down on flat ground so I downshift and try to speed up to 55 and … --- ## [Is it worth the extra money to choose dealer vs. jiffy lube?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-worth-the-extra-money-to-choose-dealer-vs-jiffy-lube/138548)
**Author:** [@CarlaWeil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarlaWeil)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-worth-the-extra-money-to-choose-dealer-vs-jiffy-lube/138548 "2019-04-15T23:01:06Z")
my honda crv just hit 110k miles and needs a tuneup. honda dealer wants 465 for new plugs and valve clearance; jiffy lube charges 150. is it worth the extra 285 to have dealer do the work? --- ## [2015 Kia Sorento headlight bulbs still dim](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-sorento-headlight-bulbs-still-dim/138530)
**Author:** [@JosephTerranovajr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephTerranovajr)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-sorento-headlight-bulbs-still-dim/138530 "2019-04-15T22:28:29Z")
dealer replaced the head light bulbs and the still very dimm --- ## [Water/coolant leaking from unknown area](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-coolant-leaking-from-unknown-area/138512)
**Author:** [@hhalljr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hhalljr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-coolant-leaking-from-unknown-area/138512 "2019-04-15T22:04:24Z")
Apparently I have a leak in truck but the confusing part is, it’s leaking from the rear somewhere above my tailpipe and right rear wheel. One day on my way to work my truck all of a sudden starts overheating. I checked … --- ## [2004 Ford F-150 P2040 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-f-150-p2040-code/138536)
**Author:** [@GaryNelson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryNelson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-f-150-p2040-code/138536 "2019-04-15T21:45:12Z")
I have a 2004 Ford F150 5.4 engine with 2004K miles, just replaced the passenger side close to firewall plug which was a misfire and the check engine light was flashing and engine shudde. now after a few miles the check … --- ## [Cracked dash - 2009 Mazda RX-8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-dash-2009-mazda-rx-8/138557)
**Author:** [@Johnny35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johnny35)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-dash-2009-mazda-rx-8/138557 "2019-04-15T20:46:59Z")
I also purchased this Mazda Rx8 new in 2009. I have noticed the passenger dash cracking. At first it was small lines, and I thought it was the normal look of it, but over time the cracks got bigger. I went to my Mazda de… --- ## [PCV system and check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pcv-system-and-check-engine-light/138550)
**Author:** [@John-Smith-4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John-Smith-4)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pcv-system-and-check-engine-light/138550 "2019-04-15T17:55:14Z")
I broke an old pcv tube and drove it for 20km like that to buy something to fix it. The shop, repco, didn’t stock the same part so I bought a thick rubber tube with the same size tunnel (9mm). I also bought 2 hose clamps… --- ## [2009 Hyundai Elantra - Rent vs. use one's own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-elantra-rent-vs-use-ones-own/138454)
**Author:** [@davidleonard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidleonard)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-elantra-rent-vs-use-ones-own/138454 "2019-04-15T17:52:08Z")
Hello Ray, Please settle an argument that my friend and I are having. He likes to rent a car for driving to see his family 350 miles away. He claims that it reduces the wear on the automobile he already owns. I say t… --- ## [Several problems with my 2010 Subaru Tribeca](https://community.cartalk.com/t/several-problems-with-my-2010-subaru-tribeca/138541)
**Author:** [@Mike04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike04)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/several-problems-with-my-2010-subaru-tribeca/138541 "2019-04-15T17:49:43Z")
I have a 2010 Subaru Tribeca Limited with 90k miles, the first issue is when i go over speed bumps it feels like my right passenger side wheel hits the wheel well everytime making a large thump noise as if something brok… --- ## [Ford 312 missing some once warmed up runs good cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-312-missing-some-once-warmed-up-runs-good-cold/138432)
**Author:** [@williamBhopkins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williamBhopkins)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-312-missing-some-once-warmed-up-runs-good-cold/138432 "2019-04-15T17:06:16Z")
Ford 312 ci Thunderbird --- ## [Theft system light turns on a few seconds after I turn off my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/theft-system-light-turns-on-a-few-seconds-after-i-turn-off-my-car/138525)
**Author:** [@Magica28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Magica28)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/theft-system-light-turns-on-a-few-seconds-after-i-turn-off-my-car/138525 "2019-04-15T15:21:32Z")
2005 Chevy Classic. Sorry for posting twice but evidently I’m just full of car issues today. First issue, my radio/clock wouldn’t shut off. So I pulled the fuse. Now when I shut car off, my theft system light lights up… --- ## [What’s wrong with my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-s-wrong-with-my-car/138506)
**Author:** [@leticiarioss\_150772](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leticiarioss_150772)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-s-wrong-with-my-car/138506 "2019-04-15T14:19:52Z")
We were driving down the street when we heard something dragging. We got out and saw this… What is this part called and how easy is it to fix? --- ## [2018 Nissan X-Trail - water accumulated in the taillights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-x-trail-water-accumulated-in-the-taillights/138533)
**Author:** [@sudhir1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sudhir1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-x-trail-water-accumulated-in-the-taillights/138533 "2019-04-15T13:47:11Z")
Bought an x trail december 2018 and i note water accumulation in both rear tail lights --- ## [Car clock/radio wont shut off, can I just pull out the fuse?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-clock-radio-wont-shut-off-can-i-just-pull-out-the-fuse/138522)
**Author:** [@Magica28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Magica28)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-clock-radio-wont-shut-off-can-i-just-pull-out-the-fuse/138522 "2019-04-15T12:06:59Z")
I drive a 2005 Chevy Classic. I’ve been sitting in my car for two hours trying to open and close my door to get my radio to shut off and it just wont. Manual says RAP should shut it off after 10 minutes but that doesnt h… --- ## [2004 Ford Ranger - What do these symptoms mean?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-ranger-what-do-these-symptoms-mean/138309)
**Author:** [@m.keneemang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/m.keneemang)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 6:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-ranger-what-do-these-symptoms-mean/138309 "2019-04-15T06:14:48Z")
2004, Ford ranger hesitate acceleration, black smoke from exhaust, rough idle. --- ## [2007 Toyota Prius - Selling help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-selling-help/138477)
**Author:** [@David00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David00)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-selling-help/138477 "2019-04-15T04:03:12Z")
Good morning, The quote from Toyota is $2800 and it looks like the trade in value average from KBB is $2100. Private party value from KBB is $4230. Have had it paid free and clear for years, but it does need a new muf… --- ## [2003 Chevrolet SSR - Seeking special help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-ssr-seeking-special-help/138449)
**Author:** [@Connie26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Connie26)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-ssr-seeking-special-help/138449 "2019-04-15T03:24:49Z")
Looking for someone who knows how to work on the retractable top of a 2003 Chevy SSR in the Denver , CO area --- ## [2019 Honda CR-V - Thoughts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-cr-v-thoughts/138436)
**Author:** [@tmadrid59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tmadrid59)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-cr-v-thoughts/138436 "2019-04-15T02:32:50Z")
what do you think about this car --- ## [2006 F250 6.0L won't start and the dealership doesn't know why](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-f250-6-0l-wont-start-and-the-dealership-doesnt-know-why/135165)
**Author:** [@isaiah.bonson\_148628](https://community.cartalk.com/u/isaiah.bonson_148628)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-f250-6-0l-wont-start-and-the-dealership-doesnt-know-why/135165 "2019-04-15T01:56:36Z")
My uncle’s 2006 F250 6.0L turns over the engine when you try to start it, but won’t fully start. The dealership has replaced the alternator 3 times and the battery is fully charged. --- ## [2002 Mercury Grand Marquis runs rough after exiting the highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercury-grand-marquis-runs-rough-after-exiting-the-highway/138501)
**Author:** [@Ken55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ken55)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercury-grand-marquis-runs-rough-after-exiting-the-highway/138501 "2019-04-15T01:44:50Z")
My car will run rough after I exit the highway. I push the pedal the engine will try to die but if I put my foot on the gas hold it there the engine will stay running untill I try to move then it acts like its out of gas… --- ## [2015 Lexus RX 350 - Oil seepage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-rx-350-oil-seepage/138419)
**Author:** [@AaronDokmo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AaronDokmo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-rx-350-oil-seepage/138419 "2019-04-15T01:35:13Z")
I am looking at buying a 2015 Lexus RX 350 from a Lexus dealer with approximately 25,000 miles on it. It is under warranty for another 2 years under Lexus’s L/Certified program. My mechanic looked at the car separately… --- ## [2013 Nissan Rogue - CVT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-rogue-cvt/138427)
**Author:** [@GlendaSutton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GlendaSutton)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-rogue-cvt/138427 "2019-04-15T01:05:11Z")
I have a Nissan Rogue with a CVT transmission. I’ve read these trannys fail around 50,000 miles. What’s the best way to deal with the safety issues when one goes out? --- ## [2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-grand-cherokee-vibrates/138482)
**Author:** [@TomWallon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomWallon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-grand-cherokee-vibrates/138482 "2019-04-15T00:54:55Z")
My 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo is making a high vibration noise once I reach 45 mph thru 60.mph It doesn’t always occur and sometimes goes away at 60 and sometimes doesn’t. Sometimes it doesn’t make any noise at al… --- ## [Low Compression Cylinder Misfires When Idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-compression-cylinder-misfires-when-idling/138028)
**Author:** [@nguidi328](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nguidi328)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2019, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-compression-cylinder-misfires-when-idling/138028 "2019-04-14T23:36:43Z")
Hey Guys, I have a 2012 Ford Escape that has had the Check Engine light on for the past 8 months or so. I ran the code, said there is a misfire in cylinder 5. I changed the spark plug and coil pack but problem wasn’t f… --- ## [Catalic converter for 99 lincoln towncar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalic-converter-for-99-lincoln-towncar/138504)
**Author:** [@Farmer.steve\_150769](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Farmer.steve_150769)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2019, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalic-converter-for-99-lincoln-towncar/138504 "2019-04-14T23:09:34Z")
Hello, I just replaced the driver side converter, car drives great again. Will I have a benefit if I replace the other side which is still working . Just 20 years old and 200000 miles on it. Thank you. --- ## [2019 Honda CR-V - is oil still contaminating the gas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-cr-v-is-oil-still-contaminating-the-gas/138508)
**Author:** [@JoeWitek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeWitek)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2019, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-cr-v-is-oil-still-contaminating-the-gas/138508 "2019-04-14T21:28:24Z")
Does the 2019 CR-V still have Gas mixing with the Oil, causing Fumes and Car doesn’t heat up ? Thanks. --- ## [Intake manifold cleaning 01 Ford explorer 4.0](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intake-manifold-cleaning-01-ford-explorer-4-0/138509)
**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2019, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intake-manifold-cleaning-01-ford-explorer-4-0/138509 "2019-04-14T21:18:06Z")
Is there a way to clean a lower intake while it is attached to engine? The upper is off. --- ## [2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid - Mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-c-max-hybrid-mileage/138462)
**Author:** [@JamesPoehling](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesPoehling)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2019, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-c-max-hybrid-mileage/138462 "2019-04-14T21:11:18Z")
I have a Ford C-Max with which I am completely satisfied. One question though. Do Hybrids get better mileage in warmer ambient temperatures than colder ones. My miles per gallon went down when the weather got colder and … --- ## [Caliper pin sleeves removal and type of lube](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caliper-pin-sleeves-removal-and-type-of-lube/138422)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2019, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caliper-pin-sleeves-removal-and-type-of-lube/138422 "2019-04-14T20:45:04Z")
April is when I do all my maintenance and yesterday figured that I would replace the front brake pads. I’ve done it several times before usually along with the rotors but it hasn’t been that long and I was surprised to b… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=635) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=637)