# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=670 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 671 --- ## [2004 Nissan Quest Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-quest-starting-issues/135287)
**Author:** [@Nick56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nick56)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-quest-starting-issues/135287 "2019-02-25T19:16:09Z")
Car stalls at odd times. Put in nut. and would restart. Now I have to wait an hour or more before it will start. Changed crank sensor, fuel pump fuse. When it wont’t start, fuel pump is not running? --- ## [2011 Mitsubishi Lancer needs replacement plastic shield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mitsubishi-lancer-needs-replacement-plastic-shield/135341)
**Author:** [@Jo41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jo41)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mitsubishi-lancer-needs-replacement-plastic-shield/135341 "2019-02-25T19:11:17Z")
Where can I buy the bottom plastic shield that covers the engine oil filter/ oil drain plug? Mine fell out recently… I live in Canada. Any answers would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! --- ## [Oil questions with newer cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-questions-with-newer-cars/135334)
**Author:** [@dn4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dn4192)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-questions-with-newer-cars/135334 "2019-02-25T18:39:49Z")
Back last February I bought my first car that requires the use of synthetic oil over the old school type of oil. My 2011 Cadillac CTS 4 with 84,500 miles also has a oil gauge that will tell me the oil status. When repl… --- ## [1970 Ford Mustang - Tire rot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-ford-mustang-tire-rot/135243)
**Author:** [@DonHeflin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonHeflin)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-ford-mustang-tire-rot/135243 "2019-02-25T17:58:06Z")
I hear that tires rot out, from the inside, after 4 years of use or not use. --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Trax radio/ignition overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-trax-radio-ignition-overheating/135339)
**Author:** [@sandra45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandra45)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-trax-radio-ignition-overheating/135339 "2019-02-25T17:56:17Z")
my radio and igination are over heating and shutting off --- ## ['91 Econoline 150, Fuel Pressure goes low](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-econoline-150-fuel-pressure-goes-low/134752)
**Author:** [@ednja](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ednja)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-econoline-150-fuel-pressure-goes-low/134752 "2019-02-25T16:44:03Z")
Engine starts, runs good for about a minute and then suddenly stalls. Have to wait a few minutes to start again otherwise it cranks with no start. I connected fuel pressure tester. The fuel pressure builds up but take… --- ## [2011 Buick Lucerne - ABS and Stabilitrak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-lucerne-abs-and-stabilitrak/135150)
**Author:** [@sandraburton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandraburton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-lucerne-abs-and-stabilitrak/135150 "2019-02-25T16:21:15Z")
the ABS light and Stabilitrak system came on loud sound then went off --- ## [Raising a 2018 Buick Regal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/raising-a-2018-buick-regal/135325)
**Author:** [@RobertGlawe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertGlawe)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/raising-a-2018-buick-regal/135325 "2019-02-25T15:24:10Z")
can a 2018 Buick regal tour x wagon be easily raised up a little --- ## [2005 Ford Focus dead batteries](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-focus-dead-batteries/135295)
**Author:** [@Norman07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Norman07)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-focus-dead-batteries/135295 "2019-02-25T14:48:02Z")
Dead batteries! The fob and car. Replaced both! Car refuses to start. Lights, car cranks but will not turn over. Is this a safe mode lock out? Or can this be a memory loss. --- ## [Bent strut in 2013 MINI Cooper S Countryman](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bent-strut-in-2013-mini-cooper-s-countryman/135307)
**Author:** [@JSmith55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JSmith55)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bent-strut-in-2013-mini-cooper-s-countryman/135307 "2019-02-25T13:48:11Z")
is a 1.5 percent bent strut on a MiniCooper a serious problem? --- ## [Wheels feel shaky on 1998 Honda CR-V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheels-feel-shaky-on-1998-honda-cr-v/135315)
**Author:** [@DanielHeskettsr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanielHeskettsr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheels-feel-shaky-on-1998-honda-cr-v/135315 "2019-02-25T13:33:46Z")
1998 honda . shakes as if wheels are lose but all good . at 20 miles a hour.or more . motor runs great . --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Equinox- reflashing computer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-equinox-reflashing-computer/135321)
**Author:** [@davidmohoska](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidmohoska)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-equinox-reflashing-computer/135321 "2019-02-25T04:34:19Z")
can re-flashing a cars computer improve poor gas milelage if everything else is good? everything was checked at the dealer but my mechanic said reflashing can fix the issue. --- ## [2007 Suzuki SX4 - Noise in engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-suzuki-sx4-noise-in-engine/135282)
**Author:** [@Adams30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adams30)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-suzuki-sx4-noise-in-engine/135282 "2019-02-25T04:03:59Z")
My Suzuki sx4 4x4 is making noise in the engine, i have changed the engine pulley but the noise is still there. what can i do? --- ## [2008 Hyundai Tucson - odd handling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-tucson-odd-handling/135323)
**Author:** [@BarbaraZasadil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarbaraZasadil)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-tucson-odd-handling/135323 "2019-02-25T03:44:19Z")
Dear Ray, Long time fan. We have a 2008 Hyndai Tuscon that has 85,000 miles on it. We have done needed maintenance on it and it has run well. Sometimes, I worry because it handles oddly and usually that is tire pressur… --- ## [Lost for words on this Cirrus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-for-words-on-this-cirrus/135225)
**Author:** [@blakesfather1677\_148662](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blakesfather1677_148662)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-for-words-on-this-cirrus/135225 "2019-02-25T03:21:51Z")
Got a 99 Chrysler Cirrus. On shut off… harmonic balancer came loose. Seen center bore was egg shaped. Installed new harmonic balancer took car around block upon take off car had a what I call double die or shut down but… --- ## [Cylinder 2 & 3 is not firing, please help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-2-3-is-not-firing-please-help/25627)
**Author:** [@arwhitehurst](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arwhitehurst)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-2-3-is-not-firing-please-help/25627 "2019-02-25T00:39:02Z")
I have a '91 chevy cavalair whose #2 & #3 coils are not firing. We've replaced the spark plugs and the coil pack but to no avail. Last thought may be replace the on board computer, your thoughts? Can't quite go around dr… --- ## [2014 Ford Focus- Broken and collapsed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-focus-broken-and-collapsed/134974)
**Author:** [@CynthiaTaylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CynthiaTaylor)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-focus-broken-and-collapsed/134974 "2019-02-24T23:23:22Z")
I was just informed by Ford that my 2014 Focus has a collapsed/broken motor mount $310.00 and a crack in the coolant bottle $352.00 it’s never over heated, there’s no rattle or shaking of the engine. It only has 80k mile… --- ## [2006 Volvo XC90 - Killed by car wash?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volvo-xc90-killed-by-car-wash/135263)
**Author:** [@JeffSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffSmith)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volvo-xc90-killed-by-car-wash/135263 "2019-02-24T20:44:57Z")
i took the car to a touches car wash with underbody rinse. on the way out the engine started to cough and stalled, will not start. when i try to restart it, it will rumble a little and go dead. Any ideas? --- ## [Water Leaking into trunk in 2013 Chevrolet Equinox](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-leaking-into-trunk-in-2013-chevrolet-equinox/135296)
**Author:** [@Joe\_The\_Author](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe_The_Author)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-leaking-into-trunk-in-2013-chevrolet-equinox/135296 "2019-02-24T19:31:01Z")
We have a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox, which we love. However, just recently, during a horrendous rainstorm, we got a flat tire. In the process of changing it, I noticed about 2” of water in the spare tire compartment. I v… --- ## [2001 Oldsmobile Alero - finding a shop to repair the water pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-oldsmobile-alero-finding-a-shop-to-repair-the-water-pump/135291)
**Author:** [@Kevin46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kevin46)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-oldsmobile-alero-finding-a-shop-to-repair-the-water-pump/135291 "2019-02-24T17:39:49Z")
2001 Oldsmobile Alero GL, 97,407 mileage. Coolant light was on, went to repair shop, water pump needs to be replaced. They won’t do it, they wanted it done by certified repair shop, they do not have the tool to do it. … --- ## [2006 Volkswagen Passat -CEL on and off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volkswagen-passat-cel-on-and-off/135270)
**Author:** [@RonaldPearson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonaldPearson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volkswagen-passat-cel-on-and-off/135270 "2019-02-24T16:33:49Z")
Why does the check engine light on my 2006 VW Passat come on for weeks then go off for months. --- ## ['08 Subaru Saga - Repair or sell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-subaru-saga-repair-or-sell/135103)
**Author:** [@FriesianCrazy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FriesianCrazy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-subaru-saga-repair-or-sell/135103 "2019-02-24T16:08:33Z")
I have a 2008 Subaru Outback, 104,000 miles. Last fall we brought it into an auto repair chain to have brakes replaced, and since we were at 100k, we had the head gaskets and timing belt done proactively. After we picked… --- ## [2004 Honda Odyssey - Where is the](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-odyssey-where-is-the/135248)
**Author:** [@satterfield](https://community.cartalk.com/u/satterfield)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-odyssey-where-is-the/135248 "2019-02-24T15:12:38Z")
where is the coolant temperature sensor located on the car? --- ## [2017 Lexus LS 460 - Pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-ls-460-pressure/135220)
**Author:** [@WilliamFienning](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamFienning)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-ls-460-pressure/135220 "2019-02-24T15:01:47Z")
This is a comment about tire pressure referencing “Pump up those Tires.” I take both my Lexus LS460 sedans to the Lexus dealer for all servicing. Although the manual cites 33 psi for the tires, the dealership always fi… --- ## [2017 Ford F250 - Alarm issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f250-alarm-issues/135255)
**Author:** [@Garynicholson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Garynicholson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f250-alarm-issues/135255 "2019-02-24T14:08:19Z")
Noises in the dash when not running. Alarm system goes off on its own --- ## [2016 Toyota Corolla - Manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-corolla-manual/135265)
**Author:** [@Ashlyn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ashlyn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-corolla-manual/135265 "2019-02-24T14:05:07Z")
Hi I am looking into buying a manual 2016 Toyota Corolla and I am wondering if there are any out lying further issues that I may run into. The vehicle has around 60,000 miles and it 12,000$… Thank you! --- ## [1997 Nissan Pickup - Engine swap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-pickup-engine-swap/135227)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-pickup-engine-swap/135227 "2019-02-24T13:55:30Z")
need engine what do you think about a engine from savage yard. --- ## [1997 Chevrolet Express Passenger - Trouble starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-express-passenger-trouble-starting/135233)
**Author:** [@EdSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdSmith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-express-passenger-trouble-starting/135233 "2019-02-24T13:49:14Z")
If I take a short trip, say about a mile to Home Depot, I frequently have trouble starting the engine. It wants to start, and will turn over a few times, then quit. I can wait or use starting fluid, but I would like to… --- ## [2017 Nissan Rogue - Tilt headrest](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-tilt-headrest/135229)
**Author:** [@EvangelineJones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EvangelineJones)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-tilt-headrest/135229 "2019-02-24T13:45:41Z")
Does this vehicle have tilt adjustible headrest --- ## [How can I reduce noise coming from driver side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-i-reduce-noise-coming-from-driver-side/135205)
**Author:** [@Gonzalo90arg\_148654](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gonzalo90arg_148654)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-i-reduce-noise-coming-from-driver-side/135205 "2019-02-24T13:38:31Z")
When I’m driving on the rain for example I can here the water hitting on the driver side fender really loud. Almost like if it was a thin plastic in between. Lots of noise comes from that side [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=669) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=671)