# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=764 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 765 --- ## [Salvaging rusty resonator in 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/salvaging-rusty-resonator-in-2006-mitsubishi-lancer/126760)
**Author:** [@Coraccio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Coraccio)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2018, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/salvaging-rusty-resonator-in-2006-mitsubishi-lancer/126760 "2018-10-14T18:09:19Z")
My bf’s car has a rusty dented resonator that is about to fall off. We can’t afford to fix it and i was wondering if there are any cheap diy ways to keep it from falling off? Would duct tape work? Any advice would be mu… --- ## [2009 Toyota Camry Solara oil change interval](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-solara-oil-change-interval/126751)
**Author:** [@Karen00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karen00)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2018, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-solara-oil-change-interval/126751 "2018-10-14T17:30:44Z")
I have an 09 Camry with 200k miles of which I take very good care. I have always used fully synthetic oil. How often should it be changed? Thanks! --- ## [2017 Ford Fusion mileage to Empty varies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fusion-mileage-to-empty-varies/126737)
**Author:** [@Sabrina03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sabrina03)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2018, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fusion-mileage-to-empty-varies/126737 "2018-10-14T14:31:15Z")
Lately when I start my car I let it warm up my gas on the digital will read “155 miles to E” and i’ll Drive .5 miles or less and it’ll Be at 84 Miles to E. Does Anybody know what can this be ? --- ## [Complete Fuel System Treatment?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/complete-fuel-system-treatment/126703)
**Author:** [@seebear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seebear)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2018, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/complete-fuel-system-treatment/126703 "2018-10-14T13:31:59Z")
I received a coupon from Valvoline for a free bottle of Fuel System Treatment with my next oil change. Is this the same as a bottle of Gumout, or Chevron Techron? I only add Top Tier gas to my tank, but will this improve… --- ## [2014 Kia Sorento electrical problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-sorento-electrical-problems/126721)
**Author:** [@Brian\_H](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brian_H)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2018, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-sorento-electrical-problems/126721 "2018-10-14T01:06:45Z")
2014 Kia Sorento my dash keeps flickering and speedometer needle is jumping then engine and transmission error shows up on screen help!!! --- ## [2013 Lincoln MKZ pulls to the left](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lincoln-mkz-pulls-to-the-left/126715)
**Author:** [@EvaristeMikobi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EvaristeMikobi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2018, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lincoln-mkz-pulls-to-the-left/126715 "2018-10-14T00:16:11Z")
I have 2013 lINCOLN MKZ since last march 2017 it been working fine for a few month i had took it the shop for water leak, they said my water pump was bad, got a new one and the problem is gone until today, so now i have … --- ## [2003 Chevrolet Astro blower switch doesn't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-astro-blower-switch-doesnt-work/126566)
**Author:** [@merle45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/merle45)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2018, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-astro-blower-switch-doesnt-work/126566 "2018-10-13T22:56:15Z")
my blower switch on the heater controls not working. replaced control unit in the dash. still blower won’t come on. replaced blower motor. and resistor last year. ??? --- ## [2014 Ford Mustang music folders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-mustang-music-folders/126701)
**Author:** [@KelvinHeinrichs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KelvinHeinrichs)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2018, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-mustang-music-folders/126701 "2018-10-13T22:49:28Z")
I have two music folders on a usb drive. The radio goes to the first folder and I can’t change to the second folder. Any help is greatly appreciated. --- ## [2014 Ford Explorer - defroster stopped blowing hot air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-explorer-defroster-stopped-blowing-hot-air/126694)
**Author:** [@TerryTRiley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TerryTRiley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2018, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-explorer-defroster-stopped-blowing-hot-air/126694 "2018-10-13T19:50:09Z")
I have a 2014 Ford Explorer v6 4x4 .the defroster has stopped blowing hot air. with defrost depressed all air comes out dash board vents.Terry Riley --- ## [2016 Honda Fit after Oil Change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-fit-after-oil-change/126637)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Bauslaugh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brian_Bauslaugh)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2018, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-fit-after-oil-change/126637 "2018-10-13T19:21:32Z")
After I had a oil change a few warning lights in the dash board came up, ( Check engine, power steering, air pressure). Any ideas on why those would happen to show up right after an oil change would be much appreciated. --- ## [Truck Stalled, Wouldn't Turn Over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-stalled-wouldnt-turn-over/126554)
**Author:** [@Jerad1389](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerad1389)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2018, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-stalled-wouldnt-turn-over/126554 "2018-10-13T16:40:51Z")
1987 Ford f150 5.0 302 automatic I changed the oil and took the truck for about a 5 minute drive (let it idle for 10 minutes or so). A single rough buck, the “emissions” and ABS lights flashed for a moment, then it roll… --- ## [Knocking or Flexing Sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-or-flexing-sound/126658)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2018, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-or-flexing-sound/126658 "2018-10-13T16:01:40Z")
Last week, I had a right front wheel bearing replaced in my 2005 Buick Century. Now it makes a knocking or flexing sound when I accelerate from a standstill or come to a stop. Sometimes I hear it when I turn the steering… --- ## [1992 Lincoln Continental - Where to start with Trans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-lincoln-continental-where-to-start-with-trans/126678)
**Author:** [@royshields](https://community.cartalk.com/u/royshields)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2018, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-lincoln-continental-where-to-start-with-trans/126678 "2018-10-13T15:41:23Z")
Transmission shifts hard between 3 and 4th --- ## [2000 Toyota 4Runner - Should have asked about her fluids](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-4runner-should-have-asked-about-her-fluids/126683)
**Author:** [@Tom49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom49)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2018, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-4runner-should-have-asked-about-her-fluids/126683 "2018-10-13T15:35:34Z")
I love my 2000 4Runner and hope to keep it for years to come. It’s in pretty good shape for an 18 year-old car with 177,000 miles on it. I married into it 10 years ago when it had 117,000 miles on it and had never had … --- ## [2013 GMC Sierra 1500 rocker arm takes $3K to fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-gmc-sierra-1500-rocker-arm-takes-3k-to-fix/126579)
**Author:** [@VictoriaAWeatherford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VictoriaAWeatherford)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2018, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-gmc-sierra-1500-rocker-arm-takes-3k-to-fix/126579 "2018-10-13T12:30:15Z")
87,000 miles on husband’s truck. Think the Rocker arm is knocking. Is it better to get rid of it or have it fixed. His work truck and we pull a small camper with it too. 2 mechanics have said at least 3 to 4 thousand $… --- ## [Yello sevice eng. Nissan Versa](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yello-sevice-eng-nissan-versa/126448)
**Author:** [@Pleasant42000\_143081](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pleasant42000_143081)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2018, 11:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yello-sevice-eng-nissan-versa/126448 "2018-10-13T11:38:11Z")
Hello: Have a great running vehicle with 80 K. The CVT is Ok and accelerates fine. However, just got a yellow code for EVAP issues code 0456. :yum: Repair shop said wait & see if it goes away. Code reads very minor … --- ## [Scion Xb - High Mileage - Seeking opinions/experience](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scion-xb-high-mileage-seeking-opinions-experience/120345)
**Author:** [@Stegy\_Frany](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stegy_Frany)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2018, 10:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scion-xb-high-mileage-seeking-opinions-experience/120345 "2018-10-13T10:00:05Z")
So, I’ll keep this short. Looking for forum members that have either owned an Xb with high mileage, or have worked on one. I’m looking to buy a 2008 Scion Xb. I think that was the year of the redesign. I’m looking at … --- ## [2011 Lexus LS 460 - Sagging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lexus-ls-460-sagging/126641)
**Author:** [@henry27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/henry27)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lexus-ls-460-sagging/126641 "2018-10-12T19:18:27Z")
why dose it drive low in the back --- ## [Need Help - Dealer Can't Figure It Out after 6 Visits and $4,000 in Repairs - Yukon XL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-dealer-cant-figure-it-out-after-6-visits-and-4-000-in-repairs-yukon-xl/126648)
**Author:** [@bobby2175\_143202](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobby2175_143202)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2018, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-dealer-cant-figure-it-out-after-6-visits-and-4-000-in-repairs-yukon-xl/126648 "2018-10-13T04:19:29Z")
Hi everyone, First time poster. I’m having a lot of issues with my 2010 GMC Yukon XL Denali. I’ve taken it to 2 different GM dealerships multiple times and every fix they do does not fix the problem. 2010 GMC Yukon XL… --- ## [Ford Fiesta brake & reverse lights not functioning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fiesta-brake-reverse-lights-not-functioning/126664)
**Author:** [@ossiansandberg\_143213](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ossiansandberg_143213)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2018, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fiesta-brake-reverse-lights-not-functioning/126664 "2018-10-13T03:51:40Z")
Hello! I just purchased a Ford Fiesta 2006 mk5 with 160k km odo. I knew there were fixes to make, but all seemed minor. I’ve fixed all of them except one thing: I can’t get the brake lights and reverse lights to work. … --- ## ['11 Jeep Liberty -- I'm losing my dash lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/11-jeep-liberty-im-losing-my-dash-lights/126557)
**Author:** [@Spazticus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Spazticus)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2018, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/11-jeep-liberty-im-losing-my-dash-lights/126557 "2018-10-13T02:41:44Z")
Hiya! On my last car, my dash lights kept going out one by one until it was just illuminated needles. I really tried, but never found the loose connection (and its fuses and bulbs were fine). My motorcycle did the sam… --- ## [2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter soft brake pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-sprinter-soft-brake-pedal/126618)
**Author:** [@kolbe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kolbe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-sprinter-soft-brake-pedal/126618 "2018-10-12T22:42:34Z")
Soft brake paddle goes down 3.5 inches before firm. this is problem!!! --- ## [2001 Mazda Tribute - driver's window only goes down after replacing motor and lifter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-tribute-drivers-window-only-goes-down-after-replacing-motor-and-lifter/126603)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Olson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brian_Olson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-tribute-drivers-window-only-goes-down-after-replacing-motor-and-lifter/126603 "2018-10-12T22:30:33Z")
About a month ago, the driver’s window on my 2001 Mazda Tribute only went down. It would not roll up at all. I could hear and feel the motor try to work when i pressed the button, but no motion at all. Today, I got a re… --- ## [2017 Nissan Rogue - Surges - sort of](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-surges-sort-of/126632)
**Author:** [@Jennifer07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jennifer07)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-surges-sort-of/126632 "2018-10-12T20:54:33Z")
I have a 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport SL, I purchased it brand new off the lot. I am the only owner it currently has about 6,000 miles on it, I noticed while driving down the road at a consistent speed that it feels like the … --- ## [2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata - Winter Driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mazda-mx-5-miata-winter-driving/126629)
**Author:** [@colleenLynn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/colleenLynn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mazda-mx-5-miata-winter-driving/126629 "2018-10-12T20:51:15Z")
How much weight should I put in my trunk for winter driving in Colorado? --- ## [2012 Dodge Grand Caravan - Won't shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-grand-caravan-wont-shift/126645)
**Author:** [@Thomas01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thomas01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-grand-caravan-wont-shift/126645 "2018-10-12T20:47:02Z")
Transmission will not shift. The van can be driven but when you get to 30 or 40 miles an hour it still has not shifted RPMs 4 --- ## [2006 Toyota Corolla - Sloshy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-sloshy/126521)
**Author:** [@AnnaKosaly-Meyer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnnaKosaly-Meyer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-sloshy/126521 "2018-10-12T17:59:19Z")
My breaks make a sloshy sound when I step on it. It works alright but the sound is unnerving. --- ## [1995 Chevrolet S-10 - why doesn't it stop right away if I turn the key off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevrolet-s-10-why-doesnt-it-stop-right-away-if-i-turn-the-key-off/126610)
**Author:** [@Schneickert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Schneickert)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevrolet-s-10-why-doesnt-it-stop-right-away-if-i-turn-the-key-off/126610 "2018-10-12T17:23:30Z")
Why does my truck not stop immed. when key is turned to the off position? It goes for 2 or 3 more seconds --- ## [2000 Toyota Sienna - is trouble brewing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-sienna-is-trouble-brewing/126606)
**Author:** [@LarryFisher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryFisher)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-sienna-is-trouble-brewing/126606 "2018-10-12T17:21:36Z")
I have added coolant 4 times (filled overflow resevoir) in the past year. It has a 165,000 miles. I bought it new. It is in excellent condition. Vast majority of miles are highway. It has never and still does not leak a … --- ## [2013 Dodge Avenger makes noise in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-avenger-makes-noise-in-reverse/126595)
**Author:** [@PatriceKeeton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatriceKeeton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-avenger-makes-noise-in-reverse/126595 "2018-10-12T15:39:51Z")
My 2013 Dodge Avenger is making noises in the reverse gear, not any other gears. What could the problem be? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=763) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=765)