# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=754 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 755 --- ## [2006.5 Kia Optima - hard pedal, brakes dragging and ESC light on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-5-kia-optima-hard-pedal-brakes-dragging-and-esc-light-on/127539)
**Author:** [@Mizzcriss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mizzcriss)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2018, 11:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-5-kia-optima-hard-pedal-brakes-dragging-and-esc-light-on/127539 "2018-10-26T11:39:53Z")
Hi all! I drove about 15 miles from home today. On the way there, car was fine. Troubles started on the way back. The brake pedal got hard and car was hard to accelerate (dragging?). Then the ESC light came on. Pulling o… --- ## [2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser, not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-pt-cruiser-not-starting/127543)
**Author:** [@ryanraygau\_143754](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryanraygau_143754)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2018, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-pt-cruiser-not-starting/127543 "2018-10-26T02:53:47Z")
Hello everyone, my car is a 2003 Chysler PT Cruiser with 104,000 miles on it. My car was working fine 2 days ago. The morning after I got in and tried to start the car but it only cranked, no click from the starter, noth… --- ## [Can I put a trailer hitch on my 1992 Chevrolet Lumina?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-put-a-trailer-hitch-on-my-1992-chevrolet-lumina/127410)
**Author:** [@Allan18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Allan18)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2018, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-put-a-trailer-hitch-on-my-1992-chevrolet-lumina/127410 "2018-10-26T02:45:57Z")
Can I put a trailer hitch on my car(3.1L engine), and if so, what would be the towing capacity? --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-silverado-1500-paint/127557)
**Author:** [@Danielfeiter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danielfeiter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2018, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-silverado-1500-paint/127557 "2018-10-26T02:29:13Z")
Is there any warranties for paint on a Silverado? --- ## [Interpreting live data](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interpreting-live-data/127554)
**Author:** [@kurtwm1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurtwm1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2018, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interpreting-live-data/127554 "2018-10-26T02:14:04Z")
Having a little problems with my 1999 Dodge Durango 5.9L 8cyl. Has about 226.000 miles on it. It’s my commuter car and I love to drive it. Never had any major issues and it’s maintained well. A couple of weeks ago I cle… --- ## [2011 Ford F150 - Leaps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-f150-leaps/127501)
**Author:** [@woody23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/woody23)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2018, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-f150-leaps/127501 "2018-10-26T01:53:01Z")
I have f150 5.0L , the back leaps spring make a noise when accidental. After I take the brakes off ,the leaps spring rotors or twist and hit on each other,don’ts know what to do. What could cause that? --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Tahoe - Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-tahoe-brakes/127412)
**Author:** [@CarolP1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolP1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2018, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-tahoe-brakes/127412 "2018-10-26T01:50:23Z")
My vehicle has 34,000 miles on it and I just experienced this issue while operating at slow speed the brakes did not want to engage properly. --- ## [2003 Honda Accord - Hot Seat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-hot-seat/127495)
**Author:** [@A.Bond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/A.Bond)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2018, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-hot-seat/127495 "2018-10-26T01:26:58Z")
2003 Honda Accord EXL V6 Since 2005 the driver’s side seat heater has been WAY TOO HOT—so hot that it burns and cannot be used safely. I’ve taken it into the Honda Dealership several times and reported it but the Honda… --- ## [2016 Dodge Journey - Won't shift to high gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-journey-wont-shift-to-high-gear/127549)
**Author:** [@darryl34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/darryl34)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2018, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-journey-wont-shift-to-high-gear/127549 "2018-10-26T00:23:21Z")
2016 d0dge journey will not shift into high gear all other gears work --- ## [2011 Buick Regal - Ony 1st](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-regal-ony-1st/127434)
**Author:** [@AnthonyDevonnNorman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnthonyDevonnNorman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-regal-ony-1st/127434 "2018-10-25T23:46:38Z")
My car is not shifting out of 1st gear --- ## [1997 Lesabre](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-lesabre/127531)
**Author:** [@vmlbsweber\_143747](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vmlbsweber_143747)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-lesabre/127531 "2018-10-25T23:03:29Z")
trying to replace heater core on my 97 lesabre. How do you get the hose clamps off? --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Cruze - No speaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-no-speaking/127522)
**Author:** [@Carla01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carla01)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-no-speaking/127522 "2018-10-25T21:26:18Z")
My car has been inoperable over two weeks now. It just want say anything. We took the starter off and had it checked it was good. They did say the battery needed replacing so we replaced that. We also replaced the igniti… --- ## [2012 Toyota Camry - Brake question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-brake-question/127515)
**Author:** [@StuartBuncher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StuartBuncher)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-brake-question/127515 "2018-10-25T21:15:18Z")
Is it possible for a brake rotor to be off center? One rotor on my Toyota has the studs not centered in the holes. The studs are touching up against the left edge of the hole. I had pulled my wheels to rotate the tires … --- ## [Transmission shudder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-shudder/78094)
**Author:** [@partsjr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/partsjr)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-shudder/78094 "2018-10-25T20:56:57Z")
I recently picked up a 2003 chrysler town and country from a local GM dealer in central MN. After filling out the paperwork etc I was on my way home and the transmission made a loud CLUNK. I thought I must be imagining… --- ## [2004 Subaru Forester - Ticking me off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-forester-ticking-me-off/127533)
**Author:** [@AnthonyPeppenelli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnthonyPeppenelli)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-forester-ticking-me-off/127533 "2018-10-25T20:25:37Z")
Engine lifter noise tick tick tick tick. What can I do to quiet down the lifter noise --- ## [2006 Nissan Altima - what caused this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-altima-what-caused-this/127463)
**Author:** [@Rhonda19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rhonda19)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-altima-what-caused-this/127463 "2018-10-25T19:48:59Z")
Steering wheel impossible to turn. Red “BRAKE” light on. Power steering fluid is full. --- ## [2006 Honda Accord - Fuel cap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-accord-fuel-cap/127525)
**Author:** [@mohammedabdul](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mohammedabdul)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-accord-fuel-cap/127525 "2018-10-25T17:35:51Z")
my honda accord 200k keeps signifying cover fuel cap at the dash board, what does this mean --- ## [1994 Mercury Grand Marquis - No heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-mercury-grand-marquis-no-heat/127465)
**Author:** [@herbwilliams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/herbwilliams)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-mercury-grand-marquis-no-heat/127465 "2018-10-25T17:32:58Z")
heat only blows cold --- ## [Passenger door won't open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-door-wont-open/127513)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-door-wont-open/127513 "2018-10-25T15:51:22Z")
I had a dumb accident when exiting the library in my 4-door Nissan Sentry. I turned too hard to the right scraping my passenger door with one of the library’s support posts in its garage. There was no damage to the post … --- ## [2013 Buick Enclave - On the blink](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-buick-enclave-on-the-blink/127364)
**Author:** [@Robert09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert09)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-buick-enclave-on-the-blink/127364 "2018-10-25T15:19:47Z")
have a 2013 Buick Enclave, had to change out my rear blinker cause it went out, so i replaced both, and i still get the hyper blinker (blinks very fast), checked all my lights and all are working, don’t know what the pro… --- ## [Making headlamps brighter for 2005 Toyota Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/making-headlamps-brighter-for-2005-toyota-corolla/127190)
**Author:** [@DAGOREDVALLONE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DAGOREDVALLONE)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/making-headlamps-brighter-for-2005-toyota-corolla/127190 "2018-10-25T13:57:22Z")
how can I make my headlamps throw more light --- ## [Mazda 6 2.0 and 2.3L 2003](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-6-2-0-and-2-3l-2003/127479)
**Author:** [@RickardGustavsson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickardGustavsson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-6-2-0-and-2-3l-2003/127479 "2018-10-25T12:15:13Z")
What is the difference between the engines. in addition to cylinder volume. Is the cylinder head is the same om them. Mazda 6 2.0 and 2.3L 2003 --- ## [Why do I have to warm up multigrade oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-i-have-to-warm-up-multigrade-oil/127437)
**Author:** [@NevilleGrulke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NevilleGrulke)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 11:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-i-have-to-warm-up-multigrade-oil/127437 "2018-10-25T11:58:37Z")
if multi grade oil is thinner when cold then why is most recomendations to warm it up prior to change --- ## [Pie in the gas tank - 2004 Jeep Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pie-in-the-gas-tank-2004-jeep-cherokee/127414)
**Author:** [@Pierreeskinde](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pierreeskinde)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 10:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pie-in-the-gas-tank-2004-jeep-cherokee/127414 "2018-10-25T10:25:55Z")
Someone put a pie in my gas tank what should I do. --- ## [2012 Honda Civic - Ballpark price for a key?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-ballpark-price-for-a-key/127498)
**Author:** [@BobbyKirk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobbyKirk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 9:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-ballpark-price-for-a-key/127498 "2018-10-25T09:56:11Z")
My key is worn out and i need a new one . How much does it cost. --- ## [2006 Chrysler Pacifica engine revs up and down at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-pacifica-engine-revs-up-and-down-at-idle/127439)
**Author:** [@TERRYWORKENS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TERRYWORKENS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-pacifica-engine-revs-up-and-down-at-idle/127439 "2018-10-25T03:17:18Z")
changed spark plugs and a coil pack on cylinder #2 as it had a slight misfire per my OBD Scanner. after putting it all together including the upper intake manifold. upon start-up i get the engine revving up and down at n… --- ## [Engine Coolant temperature sensor at maximum](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-coolant-temperature-sensor-at-maximum/127467)
**Author:** [@Nicholas\_Falconar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nicholas_Falconar)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-coolant-temperature-sensor-at-maximum/127467 "2018-10-25T02:42:44Z")
While driving to work this morning ~10 minute drive. I notice that the engine cooling light was on and the temperature was at the maximum about 2/3 through the drive. What steps do I take? Is it possible that engine tem… --- ## [Oil Change and "Top Of All Fluids"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-and-top-of-all-fluids/127451)
**Author:** [@thomascgty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thomascgty)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-and-top-of-all-fluids/127451 "2018-10-25T02:30:35Z")
So I decided to keep my car, 2005 Mitsubishi Galant ES. I am stingy right now so I plan on doing the oil change myself. Oil Change Do I need to replace the following during DIY oil change? Oil Drain Plug Oil Drain Pl… --- ## [2005 Toyota Camry oil use](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-oil-use/127396)
**Author:** [@Daniel02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daniel02)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-oil-use/127396 "2018-10-25T02:17:05Z")
need to add 0.5 quart oil every 1K miles on conventional oil, even worse on valvoline high mileage one. there is no oil leak found, the spark plugs looks very clean. no idea what happens. --- ## [Switch to synthetic for '99 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/switch-to-synthetic-for-99-chevrolet-silverado-1500/127454)
**Author:** [@AlexFisher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlexFisher)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/switch-to-synthetic-for-99-chevrolet-silverado-1500/127454 "2018-10-25T01:51:32Z")
I’ve been using the cheapest oil I can find for my truck because it burns it, is it worth it to go synthetic? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=753) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=755)