# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=699 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 700 --- ## [What might cause my engine to act like it's going to stall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-might-cause-my-engine-to-act-like-its-going-to-stall/132743)
**Author:** [@dn4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dn4192)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-might-cause-my-engine-to-act-like-its-going-to-stall/132743 "2019-01-17T12:29:13Z")
I have a 2011 Cadillac CTS4 with a 3.0 engine with about 85,000 miles on it.Over the past 3 months on four different occasions the engine has acted like it was going to stall out. Two of the times occurred when I first … --- ## [Help with this issue please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-this-issue-please/132802)
**Author:** [@Liz\_Iza\_Borquez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Liz_Iza_Borquez)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 5:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-this-issue-please/132802 "2019-01-17T05:14:50Z")
I cannot fill my gas tank unless I very slowly put gas in. It takes forever to even put in a few gallons. I think the vent is plugged or I overfilled the tank and got gas in the canister. Any info would help --- ## [Front Control Arm Bushings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-control-arm-bushings/132753)
**Author:** [@Stegy\_Frany](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stegy_Frany)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-control-arm-bushings/132753 "2019-01-17T03:54:15Z")
I’ve got a 2007 Suzuki SX4 - and - I’ve got some front control arm bushings that, I’ve been told by I think 3 different (reputable) mechanics that they need replacing. Rather than just blindly post (like I usually do… L… --- ## [Engine Flush - GM Technical Service Bulletin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-flush-gm-technical-service-bulletin/71602)
**Author:** [@klaa2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/klaa2)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-flush-gm-technical-service-bulletin/71602 "2019-01-17T03:39:46Z")
Just today I got snookered (I found out later -- I feel so dumb) into getting an Engine Flush on my 2002 Silverado. Good history of oil changes. The $50 I can chalk up to experience. Not worried about that. What I… --- ## [Shaking/Vibration only under acceleration?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaking-vibration-only-under-acceleration/132764)
**Author:** [@Brandon\_Crouse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brandon_Crouse)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaking-vibration-only-under-acceleration/132764 "2019-01-17T03:21:10Z")
Car is a 2013 Ford Escape. It’s been to the Ford Dealer. They advised there is nothing wrong with the wheels, drive shaft, cv joints… when I drive and I stress only when under acceleration my car shakes time to time. I f… --- ## [timing issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-issue/132447)
**Author:** [@blknight](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blknight)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-issue/132447 "2019-01-17T02:44:20Z")
Hey guys I got a a 1991 Chevrolet suburban which I believe is 350 5.7 L engine and I seem to have a timing issue. It all started when I took the distributor cap off to check if it needed replacement, when I took it off o… --- ## [2008 Dodge Caliber - worth fixing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-caliber-worth-fixing/132692)
**Author:** [@Pruzinsky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pruzinsky)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-caliber-worth-fixing/132692 "2019-01-17T02:22:56Z")
Have 2008 Dodge Caliber see a lot of people having multiple problems with throttle control lots of repairs since 110,000 miles is it worth fixing or better off getting new car and never going back to a dodge product obvi… --- ## [Finding leak source in 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-leak-source-in-2005-chevrolet-trailblazer/132650)
**Author:** [@BarbaraFleming](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarbaraFleming)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-leak-source-in-2005-chevrolet-trailblazer/132650 "2019-01-17T01:17:23Z")
Ever Denteley, I have a leak somewhere on the drivers side of my car - 2005 trailblazer - about 8 inches or so of the rug under the rubber mat gets wet when it rains. I have had it to the dealer and they have been u… --- ## [Window Switch Reversed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-switch-reversed/48536)
**Author:** [@ka7dbc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ka7dbc)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-switch-reversed/48536 "2019-01-17T00:37:11Z")
I have a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. I recently changed the power window regulator on the driver's window. Before I made the change (when it used to work), I would apply a brief backward pressure on the door switch and the … --- ## [2008 Nissan Altima - Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-altima-codes/132779)
**Author:** [@Nichols1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nichols1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-altima-codes/132779 "2019-01-16T23:26:46Z")
Price to replace 0043 check engine light on. --- ## [1992 Toyota Tercel - How long does antifreeze last?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-toyota-tercel-how-long-does-antifreeze-last/132776)
**Author:** [@GaryAlford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryAlford)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-toyota-tercel-how-long-does-antifreeze-last/132776 "2019-01-16T23:12:30Z")
Antifreeze life? Changed antifreeze on my 92 toyota tercel 6years ago. It is not the long life stuff but still shows good on the test strips. Should I leave it alone as long as the test strips show it is good? I only dri… --- ## [2007 Sonata Hesitation Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-sonata-hesitation-issue/132719)
**Author:** [@Craig.n.larsen\_147060](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Craig.n.larsen_147060)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-sonata-hesitation-issue/132719 "2019-01-16T22:57:28Z")
I have a 2007 Sonata, Automatic, 4 cylinder, 2.4 L, about 145,000. Just recently I am getting an intermittent hesitation. Driving along around 50-60 MPH or so, steady speed, sometimes with cruise control locked in, some… --- ## [Trade 2004 Corolla for a 2002 Honda Accord Sedan?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trade-2004-corolla-for-a-2002-honda-accord-sedan/132727)
**Author:** [@NoelleBrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NoelleBrown)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trade-2004-corolla-for-a-2002-honda-accord-sedan/132727 "2019-01-16T22:21:33Z")
I have a 2004 toyota Corolla with 108670 miles on it and has been a good car and has sat outside all its life except for the last 2-3 winters when at home. I have a chance to trade it for my moms old car which is a 2002 … --- ## [2006 Ford Explorer - Noise from one wheel area](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-explorer-noise-from-one-wheel-area/132781)
**Author:** [@L.E.Meadows](https://community.cartalk.com/u/L.E.Meadows)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-explorer-noise-from-one-wheel-area/132781 "2019-01-16T22:15:58Z")
I have a 2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer model. Noise coming from front drivers side wheel area. Thought it was a brake caliber going bad. Brakes checked Good. --- ## [2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Pops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-grand-cherokee-pops/132771)
**Author:** [@Larry59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Larry59)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-grand-cherokee-pops/132771 "2019-01-16T21:48:59Z")
My 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 with a 5.7 Hemi makes a popping sound everytime I shift out of park into neutral or reverse or drive. What could cause this? --- ## [Car occasionally won't start and loses power and dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-occasionally-wont-start-and-loses-power-and-dies/132135)
**Author:** [@alj4422\_146474](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alj4422_146474)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-occasionally-wont-start-and-loses-power-and-dies/132135 "2019-01-16T21:46:38Z")
My car sometimes starts and runs. Every other time I have to give it gas to get it to stay on. What could this be? It will die if I take my foot off the gas too quickly or halt too hard. Is it my fuel pump or maybe my id… --- ## [Despite getting brand new tires, back right tire continues to deflate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/despite-getting-brand-new-tires-back-right-tire-continues-to-deflate/132329)
**Author:** [@SelenaBlackz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SelenaBlackz)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/despite-getting-brand-new-tires-back-right-tire-continues-to-deflate/132329 "2019-01-16T21:07:45Z")
Hello all. So for reference car is a 2007 Mazda 3 sedan. The car had been dealing with constant deflating of the back right tire back home in NYC. Air would be placed and within a week or so the tire light would pop back… --- ## [1994 Ford Ranger - What gear when parked?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-ranger-what-gear-when-parked/132769)
**Author:** [@RusselljPearl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RusselljPearl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-ranger-what-gear-when-parked/132769 "2019-01-16T20:55:15Z")
what gear to park truck in, forward or reverse? plus handbrake? --- ## [2013 Hyundai Sonata - How do I revive the radio?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-sonata-how-do-i-revive-the-radio/132760)
**Author:** [@KenApel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KenApel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-sonata-how-do-i-revive-the-radio/132760 "2019-01-16T20:44:31Z")
After sitting unused for a few weeks, on a very cold morning our car battery was completely dead. After recharging the battery, the radio was also dead. How do we get it to work again?!! --- ## [Master Cylinder Shot?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/master-cylinder-shot/132710)
**Author:** [@spannerspinner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spannerspinner)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/master-cylinder-shot/132710 "2019-01-16T20:04:03Z")
I’m changing the pads on an 07 Mazda 3 and can’t seem to get the piston pushed back in even with the help of a piston compression tool. I’ve removed the (rear passenger) caliper from the car and the bleeder so resistance… --- ## [2014 Toyota Tacoma Bluetooth won't stay connected](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-tacoma-bluetooth-wont-stay-connected/132702)
**Author:** [@Terry22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terry22)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-tacoma-bluetooth-wont-stay-connected/132702 "2019-01-16T19:59:54Z")
Have problem with Blue tooth staying connected . Have back to Toyota 4 times same problem. Have had phone checked out several times and check out good. Help! --- ## [2003 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible - driver's side window won't close](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-drivers-side-window-wont-close/132748)
**Author:** [@brendaraglin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brendaraglin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-drivers-side-window-wont-close/132748 "2019-01-16T18:16:38Z")
we cant seem to get the drivers window to close back up we replaced the switch and that wasnt it please help --- ## [Hyundai Dealership giving me the run around](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-dealership-giving-me-the-run-around/132752)
**Author:** [@vinnyguzzi\_147079](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vinnyguzzi_147079)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-dealership-giving-me-the-run-around/132752 "2019-01-16T17:14:11Z")
Long story short this is the third time ive been to Hyundai in two months. First time my valve gasket blew and oil was leaking on the manifold. Second time the bolts from the turbo magically unscrewed and the car sounded… --- ## [2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT - Need help with wheel bearing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-trailblazer-ext-need-help-with-wheel-bearing/132756)
**Author:** [@Tony09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-trailblazer-ext-need-help-with-wheel-bearing/132756 "2019-01-16T17:11:02Z")
Hello, I have a 2007 Chevy Trailblazer that has started making a noise in the front tire, mostly the bearing. I am new to Denver CO. and seek recommendations of a good honest mechanic that will fix the issue right the f… --- ## [Replacing a Catalytic Converter on a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-catalytic-converter-on-a-2004-chrysler-pacifica/132734)
**Author:** [@theminx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theminx)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-catalytic-converter-on-a-2004-chrysler-pacifica/132734 "2019-01-16T15:49:44Z")
I need the catalytic converter replaced on my 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. Is this something I can easily do myself? Some cars I’ve had in the past had catalytic converters that had to be welded on, and others had catalytic … --- ## [1999 Volkswagen Jetta - keyless remote question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-volkswagen-jetta-keyless-remote-question/132721)
**Author:** [@DaveBarns](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveBarns)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-volkswagen-jetta-keyless-remote-question/132721 "2019-01-16T15:39:42Z")
I try to unlock my VW with my keyless remote, absolutely nothing happens. I unlock the door with the key and put key in the ignition and turn the key, the alarm goes off. I notice that there is no typical sound of fuel b… --- ## [Antitheft device kicks in while 2008 Hyundai Tucson is running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antitheft-device-kicks-in-while-2008-hyundai-tucson-is-running/132738)
**Author:** [@Danie55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danie55)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antitheft-device-kicks-in-while-2008-hyundai-tucson-is-running/132738 "2019-01-16T15:01:17Z")
My Tucson 2008 model 2.0l ,while the car is running the anti theft device kicks in ,car performance is poor and the engine just stop. Please help --- ## [2009 Suzuki SX4 - trouble with bushings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-suzuki-sx4-trouble-with-bushings/132742)
**Author:** [@LavernKerr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LavernKerr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-suzuki-sx4-trouble-with-bushings/132742 "2019-01-16T14:03:41Z")
There is seemingly an endless stream of problems with bushings on the vehicle: the control arm, rack and pinion, etc.Also, the clips are wearing so badly. Almost all the black trimmings around the vehicle are falling of… --- ## [Mobil 1 Annual Protection for 2014 Kia Optima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mobil-1-annual-protection-for-2014-kia-optima/125311)
**Author:** [@LisaMitchell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LisaMitchell)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mobil-1-annual-protection-for-2014-kia-optima/125311 "2019-01-16T13:31:44Z")
is Mobil 1 Annual Protection safe for cars? --- ## [Wrong spark plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-spark-plugs/130147)
**Author:** [@Fraz\_Qamar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fraz_Qamar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 11:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-spark-plugs/130147 "2019-01-16T11:41:52Z")
hi guys for my skoda fabia i have changed the spark plugs but i think those were wrong, bought from amazon. those are for LPG CNG cars instead of petrol. since then my car is sluggish. is this the reason car is not acce… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=698) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=700)