# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=718 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 719 --- ## [2011 Acura TSX recurrent flashing CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-acura-tsx-recurrent-flashing-cel/130977)
**Author:** [@BogdanSlominski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BogdanSlominski)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-acura-tsx-recurrent-flashing-cel/130977 "2018-12-17T20:45:45Z")
I have 2011 acura tsx 2.4l manual 6 spd taransmision. two months ago auto garage replace sleeping clutch. After job was done , I drove back home from auto service, 2-3 km on the road engine light start flashing, engine l… --- ## [2006 Mini Cooper Supercharged 5 spd with 11,000 miles-Fault code 1489-vacuum leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mini-cooper-supercharged-5-spd-with-11-000-miles-fault-code-1489-vacuum-leak/68250)
**Author:** [@gjd521](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gjd521)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mini-cooper-supercharged-5-spd-with-11-000-miles-fault-code-1489-vacuum-leak/68250 "2018-12-17T18:00:22Z")
Trying to fix this myself as this is my only vehicle I purchased it brand new and at almost 60 that's something! Put the vehicle in "service mode" which means almost removing the front end to get at anything under the ho… --- ## [2004 Oldsmobile Alero cranks but won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-oldsmobile-alero-cranks-but-won-t-start/130984)
**Author:** [@SandiMcdowell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SandiMcdowell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-oldsmobile-alero-cranks-but-won-t-start/130984 "2018-12-17T17:03:30Z")
My 2004 alero olds cranks but dont start up on the first try so I would press the gas pedal while starting.Will this do damage.Also sometimes I notice smoke coming from hood of car when it starts. --- ## [1990 Ford F250 that's sat for five years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-ford-f250-thats-sat-for-five-years/115973)
**Author:** [@Robert18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert18)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-ford-f250-thats-sat-for-five-years/115973 "2018-12-17T16:46:47Z")
I am looking at a 1990 f250. 4 X4 that has been sitting sent 2013 it has gas in it if I take the gas out of the truck can I drive it home if I put new gas in it --- ## [2012 Ford Mustang - is aftermarket alarm setting off tire sensor light?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-mustang-is-aftermarket-alarm-setting-off-tire-sensor-light/130952)
**Author:** [@EdwardRuiz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdwardRuiz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-mustang-is-aftermarket-alarm-setting-off-tire-sensor-light/130952 "2018-12-17T14:44:45Z")
Bought a 2012 Mustang Coupe from a dealership August 2018. Car came with after-market tires and sensors. Had after-market alarm installed. Recently, tire sensor light on dash came on. Went to dealership and they blamed… --- ## [Throttle cleaning 2000 Honda CR-V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throttle-cleaning-2000-honda-cr-v/130924)
**Author:** [@Marktoday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marktoday)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throttle-cleaning-2000-honda-cr-v/130924 "2018-12-17T14:42:12Z")
Hi guys, After buying a new battery, my CR-V ran a bit rough (learned computer was relearning the mix). Although it runs smooth now. At 260,000 miles my mechanic rightfully suggested a throttle clean, meaning he would … --- ## [2008 GMC Acadia - Rusty brake fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-acadia-rusty-brake-fluid/130918)
**Author:** [@faron28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/faron28)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-acadia-rusty-brake-fluid/130918 "2018-12-17T14:35:32Z")
will rusty brake fluid damage wheel cylinders or the master cylinder? --- ## [2014 Maserati Quattroporte -Tremendous Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-maserati-quattroporte-tremendous-noise/130923)
**Author:** [@bennydean](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bennydean)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-maserati-quattroporte-tremendous-noise/130923 "2018-12-17T13:56:05Z")
Tremendous road noise and universal/rear end system sounds at times like it is grinding against metal and vibrates? --- ## [Transmission issue on 2009 Hyundai Elantra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-issue-on-2009-hyundai-elantra/130970)
**Author:** [@icesk8erjen\_145916](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icesk8erjen_145916)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-issue-on-2009-hyundai-elantra/130970 "2018-12-17T13:19:31Z")
I started having issues with my automatic transmission yesterday on my 2009 Hyundai Elantra. I was driving to dinner when I noticed that my transmission changed gears all of a sudden and made a strange noise. After that … --- ## [Differential is going bad. Can I convert awd to fwd?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/differential-is-going-bad-can-i-convert-awd-to-fwd/130791)
**Author:** [@esz0001\_145802](https://community.cartalk.com/u/esz0001_145802)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/differential-is-going-bad-can-i-convert-awd-to-fwd/130791 "2018-12-17T13:15:06Z")
The differential in my 2004 Pontiac Vibe (same as a Toyota Matrix) is going bad . Can I just disconnect the rear wheels from it and convert the car to front wheel drive? And save the cost of having to get a new diffe… --- ## [2013 Ford Ranger front control arm bushes - end float](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-ranger-front-control-arm-bushes-end-float/130963)
**Author:** [@willy26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willy26)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-ranger-front-control-arm-bushes-end-float/130963 "2018-12-17T12:17:04Z")
front control arm bushes has end float movement is this normal?, only as i have bad tire wear inside and outside of the tire tread of both front tires, was told by tire shop to replace shocks was sent in for wheel alignm… --- ## [Help! Bad 2017 toyota rav 4 brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-bad-2017-toyota-rav-4-brakes/130965)
**Author:** [@Anastasia\_Black](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anastasia_Black)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-bad-2017-toyota-rav-4-brakes/130965 "2018-12-17T12:05:11Z")
I have a 2017 toyota rav 4. I have had it less then 2 years , 33k miles on it. My first set of brakes lasted 22k miles. Second set of brakes lasted only 8k miles, now its been only 3k miles amz they are already squeakin… --- ## [2008 Buick LaCrosse grinding whine when turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-lacrosse-grinding-whine-when-turning/130968)
**Author:** [@RoseMMcLaughlin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RoseMMcLaughlin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 12:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-lacrosse-grinding-whine-when-turning/130968 "2018-12-17T12:02:37Z")
What is causing a grindy/whiny noise as you make a turn, both left and right turns, but seems worse on a left hand turn. Daughter wonders if it is the power steering??? --- ## [Front fender repair 08 Mazda CX7, or should I fix myself?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-fender-repair-08-mazda-cx7-or-should-i-fix-myself/130937)
**Author:** [@KMoore32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KMoore32)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 10:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-fender-repair-08-mazda-cx7-or-should-i-fix-myself/130937 "2018-12-17T10:28:34Z")
I got this dent and paint damage on the front passenger side quarter panel (EDIT: fender) of my 2008 Mazda CX7. I was just wondering if you all thought it would be better to just take care of it myself with some touch-up… --- ## [I was charged too much, over 1,000 dollars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-was-charged-too-much-over-1-000-dollars/130948)
**Author:** [@minkyu.choi8904\_145903](https://community.cartalk.com/u/minkyu.choi8904_145903)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-was-charged-too-much-over-1-000-dollars/130948 "2018-12-17T04:09:32Z")
My car is Mazda3 2012, 65000 miles. I went to the dealer shop for regular check-up for my car and they recommended me to do series of inspections and replacements. Since I am not good at car and they recommended strongly… --- ## [2017 Kia Sportage transmission question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sportage-transmission-question/130958)
**Author:** [@SteveSutherland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveSutherland)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sportage-transmission-question/130958 "2018-12-17T01:00:25Z")
I bought my KIA brand new in 2017. At around 8 or 9 thousand miles, the transmission started slipping when it shifted at around 40mph. It didn’t do it all the time, just once in a while. Now I have 14 thousand miles … --- ## [What is wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-wrong/130945)
**Author:** [@Dennis\_Continenza](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis_Continenza)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2018, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-wrong/130945 "2018-12-16T23:53:53Z")
1988 Ford crown vic has new battery and new cillionoid started fine now will not shut off then the engine slowed and stopped after a minute now when I hook up the negatives it Sparks --- ## [2015 Acura RDX - Rear Shocks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-acura-rdx-rear-shocks/130840)
**Author:** [@FredricHalsall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FredricHalsall)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2018, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-acura-rdx-rear-shocks/130840 "2018-12-16T23:49:36Z")
have 2015 RDX AWD with 54,000 miles all highway, need to replace rear shocks already! Anybody else having/had this problem? --- ## [Ticking/Knocking sounds from Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ticking-knocking-sounds-from-engine/130800)
**Author:** [@Matheos\_Gorges](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matheos_Gorges)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2018, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ticking-knocking-sounds-from-engine/130800 "2018-12-16T22:41:03Z")
Knocking sound from engine, The car is a Peugeot 308 1.6 THP Watch the video here https://www.bilgalleri.dk/video/diverse-bil/61327-tikke\_lyd\_fra\_motorrum --- ## [1998 Chevrolet Lumina - As bad at it seems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-lumina-as-bad-at-it-seems/130914)
**Author:** [@Waller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Waller)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2018, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-lumina-as-bad-at-it-seems/130914 "2018-12-16T21:59:49Z")
I bought a 98 Chevy Lumina. Low coolant light on, white smoke from tail pipe. Will it be expensive to fix. --- ## [1997 Nissan Pickup runs rough, floods](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-pickup-runs-rough-floods/130933)
**Author:** [@rick42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rick42)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2018, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-pickup-runs-rough-floods/130933 "2018-12-16T21:54:08Z")
runs rough and floods after warmup. --- ## [2004 Ford Ranger - How do I purge power steering?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-ranger-how-do-i-purge-power-steering/130916)
**Author:** [@MiguelPerez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MiguelPerez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2018, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-ranger-how-do-i-purge-power-steering/130916 "2018-12-16T21:30:35Z")
I Pour water in to the steering wheel reservoir accidently look like radiator how bleed 2004 ford ranger --- ## [2008 Subaru Impreza - Fix or scrap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-impreza-fix-or-scrap/130862)
**Author:** [@Wilson04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wilson04)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2018, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-impreza-fix-or-scrap/130862 "2018-12-16T21:05:22Z")
Is it worth paying the estimated $6000 to replace power steering pump and rack assembly, radiator and both head gaskets? Or just buy another car? --- ## [2005 Kia Amanti airbag light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-amanti-airbag-light/130941)
**Author:** [@JackRoyal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackRoyal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2018, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-amanti-airbag-light/130941 "2018-12-16T19:33:27Z")
air bag light stays on --- ## [2002 Toyota Camry - Can I wash Engine cover with water and soap after applying decreaser before replacing Valve Gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-can-i-wash-engine-cover-with-water-and-soap-after-applying-decreaser-before-replacing-valve-gasket/130931)
**Author:** [@Senthil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Senthil)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2018, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-can-i-wash-engine-cover-with-water-and-soap-after-applying-decreaser-before-replacing-valve-gasket/130931 "2018-12-16T17:00:35Z")
2002 Toyota Camry - Can I wash Engine cover with water and soap after applying decreaser before replacing Valve Gasket --- ## [Cylinder 4 low compression](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-4-low-compression/130878)
**Author:** [@Helen\_Machemedze](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Helen_Machemedze)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2018, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-4-low-compression/130878 "2018-12-16T16:27:43Z")
Hello. We had our toyota yaris timing belt changed yesterday . As soon as we got our car it started idling the garage told us it had a low compression in cylinder 4 fault. The machainic stated that to get it fixed we… --- ## [1999 Ford Mustang - Special car with a starting issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-mustang-special-car-with-a-starting-issue/130927)
**Author:** [@RichardEleck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardEleck)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2018, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-mustang-special-car-with-a-starting-issue/130927 "2018-12-16T15:59:28Z")
I have the SVT ( aka Cobra) version. I love driving it, even to work when weather is good. It has almost 90,000 miles.I have had it for over 10 years. Lately it t has an intermittent starting problem. Two different ga… --- ## [2002 toyota Sienna transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-sienna-transmission/46297)
**Author:** [@Sphipps257](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sphipps257)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2018, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-sienna-transmission/46297 "2018-12-16T15:12:14Z")
My van makes a extra hum after each gear shift when accelerating. Should I seek service or is transmission repair an all or nothing issue. I don't won't to pay someone $100.00 to tell me there is nothing to repair and … --- ## [2017 Ford Focus - No heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-focus-no-heat/130910)
**Author:** [@C53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/C53)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2018, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-focus-no-heat/130910 "2018-12-16T14:28:45Z")
If you own a 2012-2018 Ford Focus with the 2.0L 4-Cylinder Engine (not turbo): (a) Did you ever have an issue with the heater NOT blowing warm air? If so, what was the cause and the solution to the problem? (b) Did yo… --- ## [Sluggish acceleration/power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sluggish-acceleration-power/130594)
**Author:** [@Sharae\_Golden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sharae_Golden)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2018, 6:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sluggish-acceleration-power/130594 "2018-12-16T06:33:44Z")
So I have a 2000 Toyota corolla ve. I added transmission fluid and motor oil to my car last Saturday. It starting acting sluggish and it acted like it didnt want to start. I drove it on the highway and I saw black smoke … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=717) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=719)