# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=778 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 779 --- ## [Vinegar in battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vinegar-in-battery/79651)
**Author:** [@Robsp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robsp)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2018, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vinegar-in-battery/79651 "2018-09-23T16:49:27Z")
Okay, I've been nominated for Dumb\_\_\_ of the year. I accidentally grabbed distilled vinegar instead of water to top off the 6 month old battery in my car. I topped off 3 of the 6 battery cells before realizing it. I h… --- ## [Wheel spins when breaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-spins-when-breaking/125421)
**Author:** [@Lauxren.lm\_142432](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lauxren.lm_142432)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2018, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-spins-when-breaking/125421 "2018-09-23T14:38:16Z")
My vue’s steering wheel started wobbling when driving 30 mph and stopped a few minutes after. Once we got the car up the front passenger side wheel didnt turn easily. The only time it started to turn was when we applied … --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Cruze AC filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-cruze-ac-filter/125503)
**Author:** [@ClarenceMorgan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ClarenceMorgan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2018, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-cruze-ac-filter/125503 "2018-09-23T12:33:06Z")
Where is the air filter for the inside A/C --- ## [2001 Saturn SL starts and shuts down right away](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saturn-sl-starts-and-shuts-down-right-away/125534)
**Author:** [@scott21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scott21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2018, 6:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saturn-sl-starts-and-shuts-down-right-away/125534 "2018-09-23T06:00:22Z")
car starts but it shuts down almost right away new fuel pump injectors 60lb fuel pressure 180 motor compression plugs ,wires , filters what now intake ,timing any clue --- ## [In search of info about 5-wheel Harley car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-of-info-about-5-wheel-harley-car/125517)
**Author:** [@chuck56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chuck56)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2018, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-of-info-about-5-wheel-harley-car/125517 "2018-09-23T03:58:48Z")
i have a 1900s pic of a 5 wheel car made with Harley parts, the fifth wheel is in the middle which is the drive wheel and is a Harley wheel, also has Harley forks and Harley tank, cant find no info on it Harley museum do… --- ## [Would gas go bad in my Prius Prime?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-gas-go-bad-in-my-prius-prime/125488)
**Author:** [@JacquesDelettrez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JacquesDelettrez)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2018, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-gas-go-bad-in-my-prius-prime/125488 "2018-09-23T03:48:25Z")
I wonder if this is an old “husband” tale? I am interested in buying the Prius Prime mostly because I take a lot of short drives and it would be possible to go several weeks just using the electric power, which is rated … --- ## [1989 Mercury Sable - needs blower motor controller](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-mercury-sable-needs-blower-motor-controller/125501)
**Author:** [@Tommy33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tommy33)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2018, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-mercury-sable-needs-blower-motor-controller/125501 "2018-09-23T00:28:09Z")
I have a 1989 Mercury Sable 3.8 L my blower motor controller well I only blow on high I can’t find this part anywhere would it possible to switch to manual and just bypass the eatc you --- ## [Honda Fit 2007 Brake Light not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-2007-brake-light-not-working/125377)
**Author:** [@jules76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jules76)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-2007-brake-light-not-working/125377 "2018-09-22T23:46:59Z")
Hello, The passenger side rear tail light is not working on my Honda fit 2007. I have replaced bulbs on both sides and the problem remains. I checked the fuse diagram I could find online but did not see which fuse wou… --- ## [2001 Saturn SL gas gauge shows empty when it’s not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saturn-sl-gas-gauge-shows-empty-when-it-s-not/125294)
**Author:** [@Jim24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim24)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saturn-sl-gas-gauge-shows-empty-when-it-s-not/125294 "2018-09-22T22:45:46Z")
I have a 2001 Saturn SL1 which wouldn’t start, the gas guage shows it’s empty; however I knows there’s at least 7 gals of gas in the tank! It did the same thing a week ago. When the place I bought it from towed it in las… --- ## [2017 Dodge Ram 1500 spare tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-ram-1500-spare-tire/125449)
**Author:** [@peterwise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peterwise)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-ram-1500-spare-tire/125449 "2018-09-22T21:29:38Z")
have a2017 dodge ram with 20 " tires just by chance found out my spare is 235-70-17 and dodge is putting temporary spare tires on there trucks always was told not to put different size tires on the same axle dodge said t… --- ## [1999 Chrysler Town & Country turns off while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chrysler-town-country-turns-off-while-driving/125464)
**Author:** [@Natalie10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Natalie10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chrysler-town-country-turns-off-while-driving/125464 "2018-09-22T21:21:25Z")
Our car will just turn offf while driving We put it in neutral gear and it always starts up again. It does this arbitrarily without warning. On 2 occasions , it suddenly made a lurching forward movement that sort of … --- ## [2009 Chevrolet Malibu temp gauge turns off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-malibu-temp-gauge-turns-off/125439)
**Author:** [@Josh09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josh09)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-malibu-temp-gauge-turns-off/125439 "2018-09-22T21:09:11Z")
Ray, hi my name is Josh my wife owns a 2009 Chevy Malibu LTZ we have recently installed an after market coolant temp sensor and the temp guage continues to turn off. I have since changed the t-stat and still the temp gu… --- ## [2001 chrysler lhs transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chrysler-lhs-transmission/125457)
**Author:** [@mckenziedaquan\_142451](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mckenziedaquan_142451)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chrysler-lhs-transmission/125457 "2018-09-22T20:51:23Z")
Okay So I have this 2001 chrysler LHS v6. When I was driving I was on my way to an auto parts store and there parking lot has a really steep dip before going into it. So I turn my wheel and try to slowly pull into the pa… --- ## [2008 GMC Canyon won’t start unless ignition switch is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-canyon-won-t-start-unless-ignition-switch-is-on/125478)
**Author:** [@Glen35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Glen35)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-canyon-won-t-start-unless-ignition-switch-is-on/125478 "2018-09-22T19:49:27Z")
what causes truck to not start until you leave the ignition switch in the on position for 10 minutes with security light flashing, when light stops flashing turn key off then starts normally? --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Tahoe brake lights only work with ignition switch in run position](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-tahoe-brake-lights-only-work-with-ignition-switch-in-run-position/125443)
**Author:** [@CharlesRoberts1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesRoberts1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-tahoe-brake-lights-only-work-with-ignition-switch-in-run-position/125443 "2018-09-22T18:21:13Z")
is it normal for the brake lights to only work with ignition switch in run position ? Dealer can’t answer the question and no luck with on-line search --- ## [1992 Ford F-350 - icky brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-ford-f-350-icky-brakes/125367)
**Author:** [@BernardCox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BernardCox)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-ford-f-350-icky-brakes/125367 "2018-09-22T18:04:21Z")
7.3 diesel manual 4WD Crew Cab I have ICKY brakes. I say that because I don’t know what word is technically correct. Typically I down-shift, so no real problem, but had to make an emergency stop, and took to the di… --- ## [2006 Jetta Windshield Wipers stopped working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jetta-windshield-wipers-stopped-working/77209)
**Author:** [@Allisyn504](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Allisyn504)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jetta-windshield-wipers-stopped-working/77209 "2018-09-22T16:39:25Z")
We were borrowing my brother-in-law's 2006 Jetta and the day after a snow storm, the windshield wipers stopped working. They came up half way and then stopped and don't move further. You can hear a whirring noise,like so… --- ## [1999 Toyota Camry ABS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-camry-abs/125326)
**Author:** [@barringtonpro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/barringtonpro)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-camry-abs/125326 "2018-09-22T16:11:49Z")
anti lock brake fail --- ## [Regular oil in Chevrolet Trax - was it a mistake?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/regular-oil-in-chevrolet-trax-was-it-a-mistake/125445)
**Author:** [@juliegodin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/juliegodin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/regular-oil-in-chevrolet-trax-was-it-a-mistake/125445 "2018-09-22T15:15:35Z")
Is it terribly important not to put regular oil in my car When I had my oil changed, I had regular oil put in it. Is that ok or did I make a huge mistake? --- ## [2006 Lincoln Town Car - One side, now the other](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lincoln-town-car-one-side-now-the-other/125450)
**Author:** [@RJCogburn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RJCogburn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lincoln-town-car-one-side-now-the-other/125450 "2018-09-22T14:59:18Z")
The airbag warning light went on. The dealer said the code b2292. Replaced passenger side seat belt retractor. All fine. Three months later light is on, same code, now dealer says same problem driver’s side. Make sense… --- ## [Removing sugar from tank (2002 Honda Civic)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-sugar-from-tank-2002-honda-civic/125426)
**Author:** [@mikeCavanaugh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikeCavanaugh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-sugar-from-tank-2002-honda-civic/125426 "2018-09-22T13:04:10Z")
How do I get sugar out of the tank --- ## [RAV4 headlights on-off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav4-headlights-on-off/125437)
**Author:** [@tgiv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tgiv)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 11:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav4-headlights-on-off/125437 "2018-09-22T11:33:38Z")
Alternator has been replaced but randomly headlights turn on-off while driving Been to local trusted mechanic friend three times He’s thinking of replacing $500 “exhaust blower”, I’m not and want expensive parts tested… --- ## [Coolant pipe leak(pics)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-pipe-leak-pics/125158)
**Author:** [@Xupak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Xupak)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-pipe-leak-pics/125158 "2018-09-22T01:00:09Z")
Hello! So i have this leaking coolant pipe near the egr valve. Its leaking from the end part where it looks like a ring, but its cut in half and from between its leaking. Is there anything i can do to fix this? Thanks … --- ## [Tire Rotation not Needed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-rotation-not-needed/125386)
**Author:** [@seebear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seebear)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-rotation-not-needed/125386 "2018-09-22T00:36:32Z")
September in central New York, I requested a tire rotation, but it was not performed. The shop (who mounted the tires when I bought them) tells me, “the better tires are still in front.” The Vibe’s manual tells me to r… --- ## [1993 Lexus ES 300 runs rough, CEL on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-lexus-es-300-runs-rough-cel-on/125363)
**Author:** [@Alan44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alan44)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2018, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-lexus-es-300-runs-rough-cel-on/125363 "2018-09-21T20:40:32Z")
3 and 5 low compression got spark engines runs rough engine light on. --- ## [Car shuts off on its own?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shuts-off-on-its-own/125407)
**Author:** [@Saturnia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saturnia)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2018, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shuts-off-on-its-own/125407 "2018-09-21T19:48:17Z")
Hello there, My 2002 Saturn SL2 suddenly shut off today in the morning when I came to a stop. This happened only once, just a couple of blocks away from home. I was able to start the car again without problems however. … --- ## [2008 Lexus LS 460 - Dirty switches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lexus-ls-460-dirty-switches/125404)
**Author:** [@lynda19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lynda19)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2018, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lexus-ls-460-dirty-switches/125404 "2018-09-21T19:05:29Z")
I believe an electrical issue is causing my new battery to die repeatedly for months. lexus now says it’s due to dirty ignition switch and dirty door switch. surely this won’t drain a battery. for months I’ve been told t… --- ## [Tell me if this is normal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tell-me-if-this-is-normal/125383)
**Author:** [@man\_law8792\_142404](https://community.cartalk.com/u/man_law8792_142404)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2018, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tell-me-if-this-is-normal/125383 "2018-09-21T18:53:08Z")
Hi to all you mechanics out there. I have a volvo xc90 with 160k miles. I have a few questions to ask and i hope you guys can address them one by one. Is it normal to see very very tiny metal particles in used engine … --- ## [Rattling after work done-Problem Solved](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-after-work-done-problem-solved/125309)
**Author:** [@cwinders77\_142349](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwinders77_142349)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2018, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-after-work-done-problem-solved/125309 "2018-09-21T18:29:00Z")
I recently had a gas leak in my Saturn Ion and they dropped the tank and found the lines needed replaced. So I got new lines and I also knew it was time to get new front tires and an alignment. So I got that done and bro… --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Tahoe - brakes felt hard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-tahoe-brakes-felt-hard/125390)
**Author:** [@Sandyparker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sandyparker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2018, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-tahoe-brakes-felt-hard/125390 "2018-09-21T14:47:22Z")
car drove fine this morning. Got to work and parked it and the brake assist light came on. When I went to move it up a bit in the spot brakes felt hard. What does this mean. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=777) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=779)