# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=704 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 705 --- ## [1999 buick trams problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-buick-trams-problem/131055)
**Author:** [@Jafepf\_144731](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jafepf_144731)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-buick-trams-problem/131055 "2019-01-10T17:11:24Z")
My 1999 Buick LeSabre, with 86000 miles on it every now and then the transmission will bump. I have changed the filter in the fluid, and that helped some what. I have no check engine lights, and sometimes you can drive t… --- ## [Truck only clicks when I try to start - Nissan Titan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-only-clicks-when-i-try-to-start-nissan-titan/132308)
**Author:** [@boislendak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boislendak)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-only-clicks-when-i-try-to-start-nissan-titan/132308 "2019-01-10T16:23:02Z")
sometimes when starting my truck, all I get is a click. After waiting a few minutes after several attempts it starts. 2008 nissan titan crew cab, 118,000 miles. --- ## [Intermittent brake failure - 2007 Suzuki Swift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-brake-failure-2007-suzuki-swift/132320)
**Author:** [@JulieDrennan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JulieDrennan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-brake-failure-2007-suzuki-swift/132320 "2019-01-10T16:22:23Z")
Disappearing brakes - at totally random intervals - weeks even months apart, when i go to brake my brakes fail. The peddle goes all the way to the floor. In two instances recently \[approx 2 months apart\] I had to brake m… --- ## [1,000-mile oil consumption test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-000-mile-oil-consumption-test/132226)
**Author:** [@Emily49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emily49)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-000-mile-oil-consumption-test/132226 "2019-01-10T15:11:35Z")
My 2005 CRV is consuming a large amount of oil but the Honda dealer can find no leaks. They suggest a 1,000 mile oil consumption test. Is this common? --- ## [2018 Buick Avenir whistles at low speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-buick-avenir-whistles-at-low-speeds/132370)
**Author:** [@DickDavenport](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DickDavenport)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-buick-avenir-whistles-at-low-speeds/132370 "2019-01-10T15:09:46Z")
Whistling noise at low speeds when accelerating --- ## [17 Chevy Malibu battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/17-chevy-malibu-battery/131624)
**Author:** [@Littlebit\_Carter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Littlebit_Carter)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/17-chevy-malibu-battery/131624 "2019-01-10T14:25:59Z")
I have a 17 Chevy malibu The autostop caused my battery to die Now im being told a regular battery can not be used to get sufficient service. I have to but the battery from the dealer that 400 dollars?. Has anybody gon… --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Equinox dash lights go dim](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-equinox-dash-lights-go-dim/132367)
**Author:** [@Larry48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Larry48)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-equinox-dash-lights-go-dim/132367 "2019-01-10T14:23:23Z")
My dash light go dim. Has anyone else had this problem? --- ## [1995 Mercedes Benz E320 Vacuum hose removal/replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mercedes-benz-e320-vacuum-hose-removal-replacement/132152)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Chia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leo_Chia)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mercedes-benz-e320-vacuum-hose-removal-replacement/132152 "2019-01-10T14:20:33Z")
I am trying to replace the head gasket of my car with a buddy and desperately need some help identifying and knowing where to find replacements for certain parts we have broken. I am also having a hard time prying these… --- ## [Tiburon Radio/Gauge Issues - Please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tiburon-radio-gauge-issues-please-help/132346)
**Author:** [@hhunter9062\_146827](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hhunter9062_146827)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tiburon-radio-gauge-issues-please-help/132346 "2019-01-10T14:08:42Z")
Hello, I have a 2007 Hyundai Tiburon gt that has just now reached 100k miles. A couple months ago my car started doing this odd thing where the radio would cut out and then turn back on in about a second. This progressiv… --- ## [2008 Saturn Outlook battery meter is high](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saturn-outlook-battery-meter-is-high/132332)
**Author:** [@AngieRiffle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AngieRiffle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saturn-outlook-battery-meter-is-high/132332 "2019-01-10T14:07:53Z")
Was wondering why my battery meter is higher than usual --- ## [2011 Ford Fiesta - Failed emissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fiesta-failed-emissions/132270)
**Author:** [@LarissaMatthews](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarissaMatthews)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fiesta-failed-emissions/132270 "2019-01-10T13:29:32Z")
I don’t know why my car failed the smog test --- ## [Electrical Problematic Quagmire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problematic-quagmire/132221)
**Author:** [@crazyfox22\_146734](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crazyfox22_146734)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 9:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problematic-quagmire/132221 "2019-01-10T09:52:09Z")
I’m currently having electrical trouble with my 2005 Dodge Durango SLT. Something is currently draining the battery overnight until the battery is completely dead. My family and I checked some of the fuses for the Audi… --- ## [2004 Mercedes CLK 320 questions/tire recommendations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercedes-clk-320-questions-tire-recommendations/132334)
**Author:** [@AudiFlyGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiFlyGuy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 7:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercedes-clk-320-questions-tire-recommendations/132334 "2019-01-10T07:42:39Z")
Friend has a 2004 CLK 320 with 50k miles. She took the car to her dealer today and needs the following: Engine and transmission mounts replaced - quoted at $950 for replacement She also needs 4 new tires. She was q… --- ## [Car Dies When Coasting in Neutral](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dies-when-coasting-in-neutral/62644)
**Author:** [@rs2sensen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rs2sensen)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 7:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dies-when-coasting-in-neutral/62644 "2019-01-10T07:16:52Z")
This problem has plagued my '85 Tbird Turbo Coupe for about a month, and I'm running out of ideas to fix it... When I put my car in neutral while moving, the RPMs fall significantly below idle and then the engine u… --- ## [Can I really save my 2009 Kia Rondo?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-really-save-my-2009-kia-rondo/132290)
**Author:** [@LiraVickers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LiraVickers)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 5:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-really-save-my-2009-kia-rondo/132290 "2019-01-10T05:35:57Z")
After a mere 166,00 miles (I had two Camrys and an Accord last over 300,000 miles) the oil pump on my Kia Rondo died. The oil idiot light did not turn on until after the engine started making, “I’m going to throw a rod”… --- ## [2012 Hyundai Sonata - cost to fix broken wheel stud](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-sonata-cost-to-fix-broken-wheel-stud/132324)
**Author:** [@TaniaQuesada](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TaniaQuesada)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 5:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-sonata-cost-to-fix-broken-wheel-stud/132324 "2019-01-10T05:11:04Z")
My car had a flat tire. While changing it, one of the lug nuts got stuck and the screw that supports it (nut bolt or stud?) ended up breaking. How expensive is it to replace and can a car be safely used with only 4 secur… --- ## [Crazy weird electrical issue after upgrading](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crazy-weird-electrical-issue-after-upgrading/132333)
**Author:** [@Animusargentis\_144735](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Animusargentis_144735)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 5:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crazy-weird-electrical-issue-after-upgrading/132333 "2019-01-10T05:00:59Z")
Hello!! I’m having an odd issue with my 96 Subaru Legacy. I hit a deer in the wee hours of Thanksgiving morning. Just glanced it at 70 mph. “Totaled” my car, according to my insurance company. Crumpled the hood, shatt… --- ## [Bmw doesn’t go into gear when running and pedal is hard to push. Need help.](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-doesn-t-go-into-gear-when-running-and-pedal-is-hard-to-push-need-help/132314)
**Author:** [@cconnorrath\_146797](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cconnorrath_146797)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-doesn-t-go-into-gear-when-running-and-pedal-is-hard-to-push-need-help/132314 "2019-01-10T03:49:28Z")
I have a 2003 bmw 325i, one day I started the car and I couldn’t put it in gear no matter what I did. I pulled the transmission twice already and replaced the clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing, master clutch cyli… --- ## [2011 Hyundai Elantra transmission issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-elantra-transmission-issue/132056)
**Author:** [@Lori\_Wolf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lori_Wolf)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-elantra-transmission-issue/132056 "2019-01-10T03:18:40Z")
I have a 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring which I bought used (60,000 miles) 3 years ago. When I bought it, within a week I noticed that it shifted hard in the beginning. I took it back to the car dealer where I bought it … --- ## [2001 Toyota Celica GT 5 Speed Abnormal Engine Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-celica-gt-5-speed-abnormal-engine-noise/132284)
**Author:** [@Niko\_Oliveri](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Niko_Oliveri)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-celica-gt-5-speed-abnormal-engine-noise/132284 "2019-01-10T01:52:04Z")
I have a 2001 Toyota Celica GT 5 Speed: Within the last few months, I have noticed an abnormal noise start to get worse and worse while driving. It is coming from the front, can only be heard in 3rd, 4th, and 5th (notic… --- ## [Distributor Re-Install is "Off"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/distributor-re-install-is-off/131883)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/distributor-re-install-is-off/131883 "2019-01-10T01:30:11Z")
In an article in this month’s Hot Rod Magazine (January 2019), a question from a reader is why their engine (Chevy 330 355 as I recall) is performing poorly after they installed new aluminum heads and a new Holley car… --- ## [2012 Ford Fiesta - leaking water under the driver’s side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fiesta-leaking-water-under-the-driver-s-side/132282)
**Author:** [@teriparrott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teriparrott)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2019, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fiesta-leaking-water-under-the-driver-s-side/132282 "2019-01-09T23:43:25Z")
the car is leaking water under the drivers side --- ## [LEDs on 2001 ford focus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leds-on-2001-ford-focus/132327)
**Author:** [@Nick\_Brown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nick_Brown)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2019, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leds-on-2001-ford-focus/132327 "2019-01-09T23:40:27Z")
I tried to use LED taillights on my 2001 ford focus zx3 and when I put the LED bulbs in only my driver’s side worked then put old halogens back in and both sides worked again I even went and bought another set of LED thi… --- ## [Spark plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plugs/85379)
**Author:** [@2forsteve](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2forsteve)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2019, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plugs/85379 "2019-01-09T22:16:50Z")
I have a 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid with about 130,000. miles. The dealership is telling me that I should replace the spark plugs. The cost will be over $600.00. Does this sound about right? --- ## [2007 GMC 1500 water leak onto floorboard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-gmc-1500-water-leak-onto-floorboard/132311)
**Author:** [@MichaelDonald](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelDonald)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2019, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-gmc-1500-water-leak-onto-floorboard/132311 "2019-01-09T21:22:03Z")
leak either from the windshield of front vents above the firewall. water leaks onto the floorboard under the carpet. --- ## [2004 Buick Rendezvous engine keeps overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-rendezvous-engine-keeps-overheating/132322)
**Author:** [@mark57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mark57)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2019, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-rendezvous-engine-keeps-overheating/132322 "2019-01-09T20:35:27Z")
eng continues to overheat in 2004 buick rendezvous with 3.4 new thermostat, new cap , flushed and refill new top hose . still overheating --- ## [Why are new tires overinflated? (2014 Mitsubishi Mirage)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-new-tires-overinflated-2014-mitsubishi-mirage/132318)
**Author:** [@Kenneth42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kenneth42)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2019, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-new-tires-overinflated-2014-mitsubishi-mirage/132318 "2019-01-09T20:26:39Z")
Why do they overinflate new tires? Door says 35 lbs tires say 40 lbs I just checked them --- ## [Subaru outback 2004](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2004/40387)
**Author:** [@apassero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/apassero)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2019, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2004/40387 "2019-01-09T19:58:20Z")
Flashing cruise light, and check engine light on - 2004 Subaru Outback? 1st time code said we needed to replace an O2 sensor. Two days later same thing happens. But he lights go off next and turn on a few days lat… --- ## [Subaru Starting Issues - Please Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-starting-issues-please-help/132233)
**Author:** [@Archer.w.janzen\_146747](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Archer.w.janzen_146747)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2019, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-starting-issues-please-help/132233 "2019-01-09T19:53:09Z")
I’ll make this as abridged as possible. Basically: Three weeks ago my 2001 Subaru Legacy Outback was intermittent no start. It cranked weakly, with rumbles and shudders before it died unless I teased the gas pedal just … --- ## [2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine light came on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-grand-cherokee-engine-light-came-on/132306)
**Author:** [@AliAwan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AliAwan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2019, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-grand-cherokee-engine-light-came-on/132306 "2019-01-09T17:42:59Z")
Engine light just came on my 145000+ mile 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. No problem otherwise. Please advise. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=703) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=705)