# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=725 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 726 --- ## [2002 Isuzu Trooper - Water pump?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-isuzu-trooper-water-pump/130261)
**Author:** [@ErvinFrafjord](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ErvinFrafjord)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-isuzu-trooper-water-pump/130261 "2018-12-07T19:24:55Z")
Leaks anti freeze front of engine. Makes strang noise when first startup. Suspect water pump. --- ## [02 Pontiac Grand am, acceleration issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-pontiac-grand-am-acceleration-issue/130313)
**Author:** [@andrea.h6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrea.h6)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-pontiac-grand-am-acceleration-issue/130313 "2018-12-07T19:18:06Z")
So, 02 Grand am only has 86,000 miles on it. Just recently it started kind of rocking back and forth during acceleration. And the rpm gauge wiggles up and down. Usually happens around 45-50 mph and it does it when the ga… --- ## [2005 Acura TSX - Bluetooth drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-acura-tsx-bluetooth-drain/130396)
**Author:** [@EdA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdA)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-acura-tsx-bluetooth-drain/130396 "2018-12-07T19:17:43Z")
Does 2005 Acura TSX have same Bluetooth battery drain problem as 2006 TSX Acuras? --- ## [2005 Toyota 4Runner- ABS cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-4runner-abs-cost/130399)
**Author:** [@Colman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Colman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-4runner-abs-cost/130399 "2018-12-07T18:15:06Z")
I need 2005 4runner Abs. What is the price like? --- ## [2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class - wife can't reach the brake pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mercedes-benz-glk-class-wife-cant-reach-the-brake-pedal/129528)
**Author:** [@AlexandervonIllyes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlexandervonIllyes)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mercedes-benz-glk-class-wife-cant-reach-the-brake-pedal/129528 "2018-12-07T17:10:05Z")
My wife owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350. Because she’s short, she claims she has difficulties in reaching the brake pedal. Her solution is to fold up a small towel and place it under the floormat to “raise” it up so sh… --- ## [2010 Toyota Camry - Rear struts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-camry-rear-struts/130392)
**Author:** [@Rose46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rose46)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-camry-rear-struts/130392 "2018-12-07T16:35:01Z")
Cost to replacement rear struts? --- ## [2018 Acura RDX key fob problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-acura-rdx-key-fob-problem/130301)
**Author:** [@LynnAnsfield](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LynnAnsfield)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-acura-rdx-key-fob-problem/130301 "2018-12-07T16:26:06Z")
My car’s #2 key fob is dominant, so my car defaults to that fob when both keys are in the car. My husband has to stand 20 feet from the car until I start it with my key. Not a problem ordinarily, but we’re planning a cro… --- ## [That one time SeaFoam actually worked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/that-one-time-seafoam-actually-worked/128288)
**Author:** [@shawn\_kearney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shawn_kearney)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/that-one-time-seafoam-actually-worked/128288 "2018-12-07T15:43:42Z")
I’ve noticed that my Infiniti M35 seemed a little bit sluggish on the throttle. Not really bad, but i tend to drive that car somewhat aggressively and just felt a bit of lag and uneven performance. I figured I’d waste s… --- ## [Should I replace the battery? AGM, Worth the cost?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-the-battery-agm-worth-the-cost/129890)
**Author:** [@Noelm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noelm)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-the-battery-agm-worth-the-cost/129890 "2018-12-07T15:00:53Z")
DW had a little trouble starting the car (2015 Forester) on some cold days so I got the battery checked at AutoZone. It rang up 12.7V. The guys commented the battery is no good. OEM Forester battery is really smallest t… --- ## [2003 GMC Envoy rpm needle goes up and down in idle and revs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-envoy-rpm-needle-goes-up-and-down-in-idle-and-revs/130331)
**Author:** [@cassidytustin15\_145499](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cassidytustin15_145499)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-envoy-rpm-needle-goes-up-and-down-in-idle-and-revs/130331 "2018-12-07T14:56:15Z")
So yesterday I believe is when my GMC Envoy 2003 started acting weird and I didn’t worry at first but now whenever i’m idling even after the car is warmed up the rpm needle with go up and down from about halfway to 1 to … --- ## [2017 Subaru Forester bucks in lower gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-bucks-in-lower-gears/130374)
**Author:** [@wg03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wg03)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-bucks-in-lower-gears/130374 "2018-12-07T14:38:21Z")
What is causing my car to buck in lower gears of acceleration. 2.5 cvt Subaru says nothing showed on computer check. Got letter of possible issue for the and should be inspected. Also occasionally smell of gas… --- ## [2012 Hyundai Elantra Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-elantra-starting-issues/109332)
**Author:** [@Carnovice26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carnovice26)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-elantra-starting-issues/109332 "2018-12-07T14:19:16Z")
My wife has a 2012 Hyundai Elantra limited with 59,000 miles.The last 4 months we have been experiencing intermittent starting issues. Since the car is a push button, it will crank for about 15 seconds before it actually… --- ## [1998 GMC Sierra 1500 - Can I pull this relay?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-gmc-sierra-1500-can-i-pull-this-relay/130286)
**Author:** [@RonSchell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonSchell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-gmc-sierra-1500-can-i-pull-this-relay/130286 "2018-12-07T14:04:37Z")
I have a 1998 gmc k1500 pickup. Having trouble with inconsistent brake pressure. Is it ok to operate after I pulled the ABS relay? --- ## [Interpret fuel trim values](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interpret-fuel-trim-values/130238)
**Author:** [@thegreendrag0n](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thegreendrag0n)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interpret-fuel-trim-values/130238 "2018-12-07T13:29:24Z")
2006 Nissan Pathinder, 163K miles. Engine runs great in general, zero oil burn, MPG is 14-16 in city, around 18 highway. The question I wanted to ask: I think my highway MPG is on low side, it has to be around 20-22, … --- ## [2012 Honda Civic heater/AC not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-heater-ac-not-working/130362)
**Author:** [@Hamilton42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hamilton42)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-heater-ac-not-working/130362 "2018-12-07T13:05:39Z")
My daughter 2012 honda civic heater and air conditioner would not come on today. the lights work but nothing blowing out, has anyone had this problem before? --- ## [Air System in 2007 Sonata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-system-in-2007-sonata/130378)
**Author:** [@Rh64226](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rh64226)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-system-in-2007-sonata/130378 "2018-12-07T12:29:41Z")
Hello, I signed up just to ask this question. I am at a loss on what to do and at the end of my rope. This is going to be long. I have been having problems with my air unit for a long time. This summer it would only wor… --- ## [Service questions on a 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-questions-on-a-2007-bentley-continental-flying-spur/130345)
**Author:** [@Edward\_Spellerberg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edward_Spellerberg)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 7:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-questions-on-a-2007-bentley-continental-flying-spur/130345 "2018-12-07T07:25:20Z")
I have a 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur with 50,000 miles on the odometer. I have read the service manual but wonder what is really necessary to replace fluid wise. Have changed the antifreeze and all oil changes… --- ## [2002 Kia Spectra smells like gasoline through heater vents when starting car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-kia-spectra-smells-like-gasoline-through-heater-vents-when-starting-car/23165)
**Author:** [@jeremyn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeremyn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-kia-spectra-smells-like-gasoline-through-heater-vents-when-starting-car/23165 "2018-12-07T05:17:10Z")
All of a sudden, there is a distinct gasoline smell coming through the air vents for the first 15 minutes of driving. I never noticed it before now and we haven't had any service done recently... Does it have someth… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Malibu - Window question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-malibu-window-question/130282)
**Author:** [@Ronda00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ronda00)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-malibu-window-question/130282 "2018-12-07T04:30:56Z")
My daughter was driving to work and her back windshield shattered. Does anyone know why that would have happened? --- ## [2008 Ranger 4x4 ABS issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ranger-4x4-abs-issue/130358)
**Author:** [@Appalbarry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Appalbarry)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ranger-4x4-abs-issue/130358 "2018-12-07T03:39:13Z")
(Strange that the Make and Model boxes don’t seem to work in Linux) For a while now when I stop (dry or wet pavement) just before stopping the brakes chatter and feel like they’re slipping. Our (current) mechanic says … --- ## [2014 Audi A4 stiff steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-audi-a4-stiff-steering/130240)
**Author:** [@C.Ilcama](https://community.cartalk.com/u/C.Ilcama)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-audi-a4-stiff-steering/130240 "2018-12-07T03:36:59Z")
My Audi A4 2015 (manual transmission) steering started getting very stiff as if no power steering - replaced the tires and Dealer says nothing’s wrong. This seems to be worse in the colder weather (live in Northeast) and… --- ## [Drum brakes : Braking force multiplied?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-brakes-braking-force-multiplied/130091)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-brakes-braking-force-multiplied/130091 "2018-12-07T02:57:42Z")
Proponents of drum brakes say one benefit that design provides is the braking force applied by the piston in the wheel cylinder is multiplied. What’s the mechanism for that? Photo source: Mopar Magazine, Nov 2018 --- ## [2004 Volvo S60 hit a dip, now leaking oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volvo-s60-hit-a-dip-now-leaking-oil/130303)
**Author:** [@RomeoSanchez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RomeoSanchez)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volvo-s60-hit-a-dip-now-leaking-oil/130303 "2018-12-06T22:25:48Z")
i hit a dip on a detour. my car started leaking alot of oil. Its mostly coming from the right front. How serious is the damage? --- ## [Advice on Honda steering rack repair/fluid use & flush](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-honda-steering-rack-repair-fluid-use-flush/129955)
**Author:** [@TrevorAlan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TrevorAlan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-honda-steering-rack-repair-fluid-use-flush/129955 "2018-12-06T22:06:17Z")
Against all advice I rebuilt a leaking 2001 CRV steering rack rather than buying a new one. I think I have a couple final issues, wondering how and if to solve them, hoping I do not have to strip it and start again, so a… --- ## ['96 Park Avenue Blower Motor Not Working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-park-avenue-blower-motor-not-working/106808)
**Author:** [@marktwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktwark)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-park-avenue-blower-motor-not-working/106808 "2018-12-06T21:16:48Z")
The blower motor stopped working suddenly. I can make the motor work if I hit it directly with 12 volts. I traced the purple wire back to a module (15-72530 I think) under the relay box at the firewall (see image below).… --- ## [Turbo engines revisited](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbo-engines-revisited/130203)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbo-engines-revisited/130203 "2018-12-06T21:09:10Z")
I have seen some old threads discussing the merits of turbo engines–specifically whether they will hold up. I am leery of these little 4-cyl engines pumping out 250 horsepower. Now, years later, is there any consensu… --- ## [Spongy brakes: 2012 Audi A6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spongy-brakes-2012-audi-a6/130308)
**Author:** [@RheisonMaloles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RheisonMaloles)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spongy-brakes-2012-audi-a6/130308 "2018-12-06T20:39:42Z")
Does any 2012 Audi A6 owners with a 3.0 engine experience brake spongy feeling and having to press too far down to get to stop vehicle then on occasion brakes lock up and almost lose control of vehicle? --- ## [I cant start my car!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-cant-start-my-car/130326)
**Author:** [@naquel22\_145496](https://community.cartalk.com/u/naquel22_145496)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-cant-start-my-car/130326 "2018-12-06T18:29:02Z")
I have a Mercedes-Vebz E-Class 2008 car. One day I drove to work and when i vegin to park it, it shut off. I changed the batteries in the smart key thinking that may be the problem, it didnt start. I checked the battery,… --- ## [2004 Lexus ES 330 - Brake light out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-es-330-brake-light-out/130328)
**Author:** [@James25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James25)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-es-330-brake-light-out/130328 "2018-12-06T18:08:14Z")
why doesn’t my brake light work? --- ## [03 Saturn Ion 300k+ miles NEED IT TO GO A BIT MORE DIY WOMAN, HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-saturn-ion-300k-miles-need-it-to-go-a-bit-more-diy-woman-help/130297)
**Author:** [@Alison\_Saturn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alison_Saturn)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-saturn-ion-300k-miles-need-it-to-go-a-bit-more-diy-woman-help/130297 "2018-12-06T17:34:31Z")
I have a 03 Saturn Ion Lvl 3; the car is a real trooper, it has 324,000 miles :joy: I hit an animal and my radiator and cooling fan are trashed. From what I can see the only actual damage is to those parts. My question… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=724) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=726)