# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=654 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 655 --- ## [I’m about to purchase a new car, and the owner says it needs a few things?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-m-about-to-purchase-a-new-car-and-the-owner-says-it-needs-a-few-things/136212)
**Author:** [@lovemynew\_149293](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lovemynew_149293)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-m-about-to-purchase-a-new-car-and-the-owner-says-it-needs-a-few-things/136212 "2019-03-20T18:52:13Z")
Hi! So I’m about to purchase an 85 Jaguar Coupe…I am really excited because it’s such a pretty car! I think it’s a really good price too, but the owner says it just needs a new battery and for the old gasoline to be flus… --- ## [2017 Kia Sportage - Engine replacements](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sportage-engine-replacements/136852)
**Author:** [@elliott16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elliott16)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sportage-engine-replacements/136852 "2019-03-20T18:35:37Z")
when will kia start replacing the defective engines in the 2017 sportage --- ## [1991 Honda Civic LX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-honda-civic-lx/136799)
**Author:** [@Briana\_Brookins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Briana_Brookins)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-honda-civic-lx/136799 "2019-03-20T18:34:43Z")
So my car was giving me problems a few months ago and we thought it was the fuel pump because it would sputter and then shut off. So we ended up changing the whole fuel system and we bought a new distributor plus a new c… --- ## [1999 Dodge Stratus Diagnostic/Scanner tool - which one?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-stratus-diagnostic-scanner-tool-which-one/136824)
**Author:** [@Ernesto\_Silva](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ernesto_Silva)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-stratus-diagnostic-scanner-tool-which-one/136824 "2019-03-20T17:02:49Z")
Hi, I live in Uruguay - South America and I Dodge cars are very rare here. I have a 1999 Dodge Stratus LX (2.5 V6) under Chrysler brand. I want to buy a diagnostics tool or scanner, I won’t use it on other cars (not man… --- ## [2011 Audi TT - Bearing cleaning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-audi-tt-bearing-cleaning/136840)
**Author:** [@Brian42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brian42)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-audi-tt-bearing-cleaning/136840 "2019-03-20T16:46:16Z")
Can turbo bearings be cleaned in situ? --- ## [2005 Chrysler Crossfire - Turn signal issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-crossfire-turn-signal-issues/136827)
**Author:** [@Roger38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger38)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-crossfire-turn-signal-issues/136827 "2019-03-20T16:16:41Z")
My left turn signals stopped working. All bulbs, including flashers, are working. Rt. turn signals function fine. Fuses are ok. Help? --- ## [2010 Cadillac SRX - Rides rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-cadillac-srx-rides-rough/136846)
**Author:** [@lawrenceburns](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lawrenceburns)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-cadillac-srx-rides-rough/136846 "2019-03-20T16:15:44Z")
rough ride in front suspension. what can b --- ## [2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - Extended Warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-extended-warranty/136593)
**Author:** [@BrianHarding](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrianHarding)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-extended-warranty/136593 "2019-03-20T14:22:57Z")
I just purchased a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport AWD and they have offered me an offer to purchase an extended warranty. As you know extended warranty is not cheap and I am trying to get some feedback if I should buy the e… --- ## [2016 Dodge Grand Caravan - Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-grand-caravan-starting-issues/136831)
**Author:** [@grunow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grunow)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-grand-caravan-starting-issues/136831 "2019-03-20T13:38:46Z")
2016 dodge grand caravan would not start…but 2 days later it would…please help as it is still under waranty --- ## [2010 Honda Civic Sdn - How much for tuneup?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-civic-sdn-how-much-for-tuneup/136731)
**Author:** [@robertschless](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robertschless)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-civic-sdn-how-much-for-tuneup/136731 "2019-03-20T13:28:24Z")
what should a tuneup cost for a honda civic 2010 --- ## [Oil Pressure Falls at Idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-falls-at-idle/107670)
**Author:** [@wyattspoppa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wyattspoppa)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-falls-at-idle/107670 "2019-03-20T12:31:10Z")
Hey Guys, I have a 1996 Olds Aurora V8 and I’m having a number of problems, but we shall focus on the most “critical”. My oil pressure bell/lamp is going off at idle when the weather is hot, it’s been up to 113 here rec… --- ## [2002 Mitsubishi Lancer Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mitsubishi-lancer-misfire/136834)
**Author:** [@Julian\_B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julian_B)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mitsubishi-lancer-misfire/136834 "2019-03-20T12:10:03Z")
I am attempting to trace down the cause of a misfire on my 2002 mitsubishi lancer, but I can seem to find anything that gives me a definitive answer. Heres whats going on: The engine seems to run on 3 cylinders whenever … --- ## [What's the difference between Mercon and Mercon V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-mercon-and-mercon-v/136748)
**Author:** [@Roger124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger124)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 10:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-mercon-and-mercon-v/136748 "2019-03-20T10:43:03Z")
I thought Mercon V replaced Mercon, and Mercon V can be used wherever Mercon is called for. But it seems I was wrong. Ford manuals state that Mercon and Mercon V are not compatible. This is what I found in 2006 Focus ma… --- ## [2012 Honda Civic Electrical Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-electrical-issues/136792)
**Author:** [@jakecook17\_149674](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jakecook17_149674)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-electrical-issues/136792 "2019-03-20T03:17:11Z")
Hello everyone! I recently started having issues with my 2012 Honda civic’s accessories. The interior lights flicker, the headlights often flicker, the audio to the radio will sometimes cut out for a few seconds (usually… --- ## [My Honda Pilot - 195,000.00](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-honda-pilot-195-000-00/136426)
**Author:** [@Jessica.Bembry\_149417](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jessica.Bembry_149417)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-honda-pilot-195-000-00/136426 "2019-03-20T03:03:38Z")
I purchased my 2009 Honda Pilot used from a dealership about ten years ago, it now has 195,000 miles, and it’s beginning to cost money $$$$. What’s the average life of a Honda Pilot. I understand Honda’s run forever, it… --- ## [2004 Accord 4 Cyl Won't Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-accord-4-cyl-wont-start/136686)
**Author:** [@Hurst88\_149598](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hurst88_149598)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-accord-4-cyl-wont-start/136686 "2019-03-20T01:56:12Z")
Hi everyone, I have an 04 Accord that wont start. There have been two times the past month or so when it was like -20 degrees out and I had to jump it to start. The other day, its like 40 degrees, and it wont start. I’m… --- ## [2012 Chrysler 200 - cold air on passenger side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-200-cold-air-on-passenger-side/136638)
**Author:** [@Gordon01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gordon01)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-200-cold-air-on-passenger-side/136638 "2019-03-20T01:51:31Z")
Heater puts out hot air on drivers side and cold air on passenger side. Not a good thing during upnorth Michigan winters. Mechanic flushed out hoses and replaced thermostat to no avail. Suggestions PLEASE! --- ## [2001 Porsche Boxster - Rattles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-porsche-boxster-rattles/136813)
**Author:** [@MichaelErisman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelErisman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-porsche-boxster-rattles/136813 "2019-03-19T23:29:36Z")
I am getting a rattle behind driver side… sounds like its inside the door or perhaps where the top goes down. It happens when I hit a bump, but is otherwise not present. Doesn’t seem mechanical, more like loose trim? … --- ## [1997 Saturn SL -Transport suggestion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-saturn-sl-transport-suggestion/136815)
**Author:** [@RobertaCoan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertaCoan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-saturn-sl-transport-suggestion/136815 "2019-03-19T23:26:27Z")
I need to find an auto transport company. can you recomend one. --- ## [Battery was dead for months, now the idle is freaking out!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-was-dead-for-months-now-the-idle-is-freaking-out/47995)
**Author:** [@UnoriginalName](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UnoriginalName)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-was-dead-for-months-now-the-idle-is-freaking-out/47995 "2019-03-19T21:56:58Z")
I spent 5 months in Afghanistan, from November to April. In that time, I paid a friend to keep my car in her garage and start it every once in a while. Well, the battery died sometime in December (not sure how, bra… --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Malibu - Infuse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-malibu-infuse/136784)
**Author:** [@Henry05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Henry05)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-malibu-infuse/136784 "2019-03-19T21:15:48Z")
What is a infuse engine oil change? --- ## [2004 Ford Fiesta - Grinding related to clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-fiesta-grinding-related-to-clutch/136764)
**Author:** [@JohnNewbold](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnNewbold)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-fiesta-grinding-related-to-clutch/136764 "2019-03-19T21:10:16Z")
Hi I have a fiesta van 1.4 tdi Some times in neutral theres a grinding like noise if I press the clutch down it gose away But no noise in gear. Only in neutral after driving if. No noise on first start up --- ## [Mazda tribute 2004 high pitched whine front right side 'disappears during acceleration'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-tribute-2004-high-pitched-whine-front-right-side-disappears-during-acceleration/136804)
**Author:** [@MKDEN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MKDEN)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-tribute-2004-high-pitched-whine-front-right-side-disappears-during-acceleration/136804 "2019-03-19T21:05:55Z")
My mom’s Mazda Tribute 2004 has a high pitched whine front right side ‘disappears during acceleration’. Other issues might be related? Parking Brake light remains on, despite not using PB. There’s a rubbery smell afte… --- ## [2015 Buick LaCrosse - power steering locks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-lacrosse-power-steering-locks/136807)
**Author:** [@RobertWilkinson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertWilkinson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-lacrosse-power-steering-locks/136807 "2019-03-19T20:45:50Z")
Why would my 2015 Buick LaCrosse power steering lock up? I appears it is an electric power steering with no power steering fluid. Car was outside overnight. No rain nor snow. Temps hit low of about 25. Tried to drive… --- ## [Whining noise all of the time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-noise-all-of-the-time/136801)
**Author:** [@Tanner\_Nelson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tanner_Nelson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-noise-all-of-the-time/136801 "2019-03-19T20:37:13Z")
There’s a whining noise coming from my car whether it’s in gear or not. It increases in frequency and amplitude as the RPM’s increase. I’ve replaced the alternator with no change. It sounds like it’s coming from a pull… --- ## [Loud Engine Knock Under Load](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-engine-knock-under-load/117031)
**Author:** [@Tanner\_Nelson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tanner_Nelson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-engine-knock-under-load/117031 "2019-03-19T19:23:45Z")
I’ve tried just about everything at this point. I have a 2005 mitsubishi outlander that’s at about 165,000. At the beginning of the year, it started developing a small knocking sound and it’s gotten progressively worse t… --- ## [2010 Honda Accord - trouble starting after adding a subwoofer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-trouble-starting-after-adding-a-subwoofer/136374)
**Author:** [@Loretta45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Loretta45)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-trouble-starting-after-adding-a-subwoofer/136374 "2019-03-19T17:49:42Z")
We recently added a sub woofer at Best Buy and now the car has issues starting, it always starts but it takes a minute --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Equinox - Complaints?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-equinox-complaints/136727)
**Author:** [@DaneKuykendall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaneKuykendall)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-equinox-complaints/136727 "2019-03-19T17:26:28Z")
Any complaints about the 2014 Equinox? --- ## [AC compressor starts by itself!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-compressor-starts-by-itself/136760)
**Author:** [@Ernesto\_Silva](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ernesto_Silva)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-compressor-starts-by-itself/136760 "2019-03-19T15:42:42Z")
Hi, I have a 1999 Dodge Stratus, 2.5 v6 and the AC starts by itself when the switch is OFF. When I start the car everythin is normal for abor 20 seconds, after that the AC system (compressor, et al) start running (very … --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Aveo throttle response issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-aveo-throttle-response-issues/136779)
**Author:** [@James26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James26)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-aveo-throttle-response-issues/136779 "2019-03-19T14:54:05Z")
2011 Aveo, 156000 miles throttle response issues, changed- camshaft sensor, upper and lover O2 sensors, new air filter, still in safety mode won’t go over 3300 RPM [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=653) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=655)