# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=691 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 692 --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Malibu - does this estimate sound right?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-malibu-does-this-estimate-sound-right/133488)
**Author:** [@Lu39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lu39)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-malibu-does-this-estimate-sound-right/133488 "2019-01-28T20:42:25Z")
Leaking water/dexacool and service said the total cost @ the GM Dealer will cost around 985. for a new pump, kit and of course 4 hours labor @ 163.per hour:( car only has 43000. miles on it last year @ 40000. miles I had… --- ## [Repair bill question to replace alternator + battery in '02 Toyota Sequoia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-bill-question-to-replace-alternator-battery-in-02-toyota-sequoia/133433)
**Author:** [@dtisone\_147528](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dtisone_147528)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-bill-question-to-replace-alternator-battery-in-02-toyota-sequoia/133433 "2019-01-28T20:41:01Z")
All the lights lit up on my dash so took my 02 Sequoia to mechanic who tells me the alternator and battery need replacing for $900. The battery is under warranty with AAA who tell me they can go to the garage and replac… --- ## [2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 stumbles without CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-silverado-1500-stumbles-without-cel/133490)
**Author:** [@Tito23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tito23)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-silverado-1500-stumbles-without-cel/133490 "2019-01-28T20:39:04Z")
2009 chevy Silverado 5.3 flex fuel no codes but engine stumbles while its at a stop sign running any ideas Thanks --- ## [2018 Honda CR-V - Lemon law](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-cr-v-lemon-law/133457)
**Author:** [@Kimberly39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kimberly39)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-cr-v-lemon-law/133457 "2019-01-28T20:31:38Z")
Electrical issues…no display while radio is playing, cant control volume, air pressure light when pressure is fine. Defective battery car had to be flat bedded to dealer. Wont start intermittently and lose of power to ta… --- ## [2014 Nissan Pathfinder - Tailgate opens on its own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-pathfinder-tailgate-opens-on-its-own/133482)
**Author:** [@Lamar24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lamar24)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-pathfinder-tailgate-opens-on-its-own/133482 "2019-01-28T19:18:40Z")
My tailgate goes up and down on its own making putting anything in the rear area a real adventure. My dealer said the cost to check the problem is $150 plus the cost of repairing the problem. Any ideas??? --- ## [2001 Buick Lesabre won't start help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-buick-lesabre-wont-start-help/133183)
**Author:** [@Ashbee22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ashbee22)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-buick-lesabre-wont-start-help/133183 "2019-01-28T19:16:29Z")
2001 Buick Lesabre I have changed the starter, battery and alternator. The car will not start. I turn the key and it does nothing, well I hear a clicking under the hood and under backseat. Lights on dash light up. Lea… --- ## [2014 Dodge Avenger - Ticking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-avenger-ticking/133480)
**Author:** [@Leslie40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leslie40)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-avenger-ticking/133480 "2019-01-28T18:56:28Z")
There is a loud ticking noise coming from my steering wheel it seems like, it sounds almost like a mosquito, or like a loose wire hitting something. It doesn’t go away, until I completely turn the car off and it is parke… --- ## [Passenger Door Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-door-leak/133162)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Kina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jonathan_Kina)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-door-leak/133162 "2019-01-28T16:10:40Z")
I have a 2008 Ford Focus SE and on the front passenger side door, there is a leak. When it rains part of the door fills up with water and i can hear it sloshing around. I think it leaks onto the carpet of the passenger’s… --- ## [Alfa Romeo 147 problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alfa-romeo-147-problem/133423)
**Author:** [@Thymen\_van\_Luijn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thymen_van_Luijn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alfa-romeo-147-problem/133423 "2019-01-28T15:42:36Z")
Hi people. First of all thanks for reading the topic. Yesterday I bought a second hand alfa romeo 1.6 twinspark with 180000 km from 2002. Everything was fine when i did a testride. Also all the other info semed to be ri… --- ## [Life span of a dodge grand caravan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/life-span-of-a-dodge-grand-caravan/31105)
**Author:** [@lktemali](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lktemali)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/life-span-of-a-dodge-grand-caravan/31105 "2019-01-28T13:54:10Z")
What is the average life span in miles for a Dodge Grand Caravan? We have a 2001 with 100K and are wondering if we should replace it now before it goes. --- ## [Battery for Honda Fit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-for-honda-fit/99732)
**Author:** [@nbpt100](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nbpt100)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-for-honda-fit/99732 "2019-01-28T14:00:17Z")
I am looking for a better battery than the OEM battery for a 2010 Honda Fit. It is a tiny battery by car standards. The CCA rating is 340 CCA and the reserve capacity is 55 min. For New England 340 CCA seems low. I … --- ## [1990 Chevy G20 veers right; steering wheel ticks like clock second hand as I coast/accelerate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-chevy-g20-veers-right-steering-wheel-ticks-like-clock-second-hand-as-i-coast-accelerate/133435)
**Author:** [@dfree2016\_147530](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dfree2016_147530)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-chevy-g20-veers-right-steering-wheel-ticks-like-clock-second-hand-as-i-coast-accelerate/133435 "2019-01-28T12:39:39Z")
This has been frustrating since I have a reliable mechanic back home but I’m 1,000 miles away from there on a temp job and keep getting charlatan mechanics. The driver side tire is different from the rest of them; proba… --- ## [2008 Buick Enclave - No power after started](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-enclave-no-power-after-started/133339)
**Author:** [@smith32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smith32)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 5:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-enclave-no-power-after-started/133339 "2019-01-28T05:01:37Z")
no power,wont crank.driving down street and went dead --- ## [2006 Hyundai Santa Fe - time to change injector?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-santa-fe-time-to-change-injector/133442)
**Author:** [@RickMorgan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickMorgan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-santa-fe-time-to-change-injector/133442 "2019-01-28T02:50:37Z")
I have a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe with 126000 miles in it. I bought it used 2 years ago and within 6 months the check engine light came on. The code showed a misfire on cylinder number 4. I checked the sparkplug and coil on… --- ## [My truck won't drive in reverse or shift wile driving forward](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-truck-wont-drive-in-reverse-or-shift-wile-driving-forward/133391)
**Author:** [@loyallinda195443\_147498](https://community.cartalk.com/u/loyallinda195443_147498)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-truck-wont-drive-in-reverse-or-shift-wile-driving-forward/133391 "2019-01-28T02:45:25Z")
2001 Toyota Tundra 4wd Automatic transmission . My truck drive forward but seem to be stuck in 3rd gear constantly. Also it will not drive in reverse it seem like the e brake is on but its not .I checked the fluid its we… --- ## [Wrong Oil Viscosity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-oil-viscosity/56796)
**Author:** [@pkpphatty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pkpphatty)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-oil-viscosity/56796 "2019-01-28T02:19:40Z")
I have a 2002 Nissan Altima SE (3.5L V6) with 158,000 miles. It runs great and I have been changing the oil myself since day one with 5W30 High Mileage (after 75,000). I recently put 5W20 instead of 5W30 in it by accid… --- ## [Civic steering jerk/twitch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-steering-jerk-twitch/133444)
**Author:** [@Jordan\_Miller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordan_Miller)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-steering-jerk-twitch/133444 "2019-01-28T02:01:52Z")
Okay. So i was driving around town all fine and all of a sudden when i was exiting the highway (previously going 75mph) my steering wheel started to twitch. Like violently to the right and straight again. Violently twitc… --- ## [2006 Jeep Liberty - wire connection?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-liberty-wire-connection/133399)
**Author:** [@frankcoons](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frankcoons)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-liberty-wire-connection/133399 "2019-01-28T01:34:13Z")
were does the small wire from positive terminal connect in the back of the jeep–just hanging down --- ## [2007 Hyundai Santa Fe - rear blinker intermittently works](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-santa-fe-rear-blinker-intermittently-works/133164)
**Author:** [@SamiRezler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamiRezler)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-santa-fe-rear-blinker-intermittently-works/133164 "2019-01-28T00:45:10Z")
I have a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe that my mom bought for me, she is so awesome. It is kind of a lemon, we’ve had to fix several things on it already, but that’s neither here nor there. My situation is that randomly, the rea… --- ## [EV Battery concerns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ev-battery-concerns/133357)
**Author:** [@mikeselby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikeselby)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2019, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ev-battery-concerns/133357 "2019-01-27T23:42:04Z")
i would like to know now that EVs are becoming more plentiful how their battery life affects their trade in value. how much does it cost to replace the batteries. should a buyer be reluctant to by a used EV knowing that … --- ## [1992 Ford Ranger won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-ford-ranger-won-t-start/132947)
**Author:** [@Paul451](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paul451)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2019, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-ford-ranger-won-t-start/132947 "2019-01-27T17:37:30Z")
When filling with gas, I noticed the pipe from the fender into the gas tank was leaking. Mechanic removed gas tank, replaced filler pipe, fuel pump, gas gauge. I brought it home (about 3 miles). Next day, I drove it to m… --- ## [2004 Freestar New Battery, full power, won't even click till Air temp above 10-20F](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-freestar-new-battery-full-power-wont-even-click-till-air-temp-above-10-20f/133429)
**Author:** [@DMMc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DMMc)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2019, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-freestar-new-battery-full-power-wont-even-click-till-air-temp-above-10-20f/133429 "2019-01-27T18:31:43Z")
As the topic reads, I have a van with a new battery @ full power. When you hit the key all the right lights come on and all interior electric appears to be working. With this latest cold snap it has refused to even cl… --- ## [2011 Subaru Outback buzz on cold start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-outback-buzz-on-cold-start/133363)
**Author:** [@Ryan05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ryan05)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2019, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-outback-buzz-on-cold-start/133363 "2019-01-27T16:56:59Z")
On a COLD start, the car produces an intermittent buzzing/vibrating noise, like a fan rubbing against its housing shroud. It goes in and out for about a minute, usually as I am backing out of the garage. Then it stops w… --- ## [Need ideas for lubing a lock cylinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-ideas-for-lubing-a-lock-cylinder/133381)
**Author:** [@empyrealdawn\_147491](https://community.cartalk.com/u/empyrealdawn_147491)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2019, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-ideas-for-lubing-a-lock-cylinder/133381 "2019-01-27T17:37:56Z")
I have a 2000 Ford Ranger, 2WD, Roughly 175,000 miles on it. The Lock Cylinder sticks very bad and frankly im very tight on cash right now so i just cant buy a replacement and i was wondering if anyone has any suggestio… --- ## [2002 Chevrolet S-10 radio turns on, no sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-s-10-radio-turns-on-no-sound/133425)
**Author:** [@paul10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paul10)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2019, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-s-10-radio-turns-on-no-sound/133425 "2019-01-27T16:20:39Z")
my 2002 s10 zr2 the radio comes on but no sound at all from the speakers --- ## [2007 Lexus LS 460 oil usage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lexus-ls-460-oil-usage/133383)
**Author:** [@michaelburnstein](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaelburnstein)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2019, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lexus-ls-460-oil-usage/133383 "2019-01-27T15:42:27Z")
lexus tells me 2 ots of oil used in 1200 miles is normal and acceptable.it is a 2007 ls460l with 150m on it. I disagree let me know your view --- ## [2007 Honda CR-V bumpy ride](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-cr-v-bumpy-ride/133412)
**Author:** [@Glenn55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Glenn55)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2019, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-cr-v-bumpy-ride/133412 "2019-01-27T05:07:54Z")
Why does my 2007 Honda CRV always feel like I’m driving on a bumpy road? --- ## [1997 Dodge Ram 1500 - Leaks oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-dodge-ram-1500-leaks-oil/133336)
**Author:** [@Mel33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mel33)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2019, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-dodge-ram-1500-leaks-oil/133336 "2019-01-27T02:07:53Z")
Leaking oil realfast --- ## [Pontiac Grand Prix 2006 base model](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-grand-prix-2006-base-model/133406)
**Author:** [@Jared\_Rawl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jared_Rawl)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2019, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-grand-prix-2006-base-model/133406 "2019-01-27T02:01:45Z")
One night i was driving home and blew a whole in me resonator. When this occurred i was traveling thru delaware to get back to philadelphia(Not good, burnt a whole thru my floor). Completely cut the back pipe off and re… --- ## [2015 Nissan Sentra - P0101](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-sentra-p0101/133379)
**Author:** [@curt42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/curt42)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2019, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-sentra-p0101/133379 "2019-01-27T01:51:08Z")
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