# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=782 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 783 --- ## [Want to take long road trips in 300C](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-to-take-long-road-trips-in-300c/125049)
**Author:** [@Rich\_Merritt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rich_Merritt)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-to-take-long-road-trips-in-300c/125049 "2018-09-17T00:16:00Z")
We have a 2011 Chrysler 300C AWD w/95,000 miles. It was bought new with a Chrysler factory lifetime warranty and it remains trouble free. The wife and I want to take some long road trips of 2-3 weeks at at time, to Alask… --- ## [Conversion form Power Steering to Manual Steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/conversion-form-power-steering-to-manual-steering/107919)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/conversion-form-power-steering-to-manual-steering/107919 "2018-09-15T12:30:18Z")
In a thread about power steering issues, @Rod\_Knox wrote the following in response to discussion about driving a car whose power steering has failed: Rather than hijack that thread, I thought I’d start another discussi… --- ## [Best rust treatment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-rust-treatment/125020)
**Author:** [@Jacob\_Allen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacob_Allen)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-rust-treatment/125020 "2018-09-16T21:09:28Z")
I’ve been doing some research on the best rust preventative / treatment mainly for the undercarriage but also for small spots. Fluid film seems to be a popular choice that works reasonable well and is transparent for vis… --- ## [Severe brake shudder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/severe-brake-shudder/124957)
**Author:** [@YesDeary](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YesDeary)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/severe-brake-shudder/124957 "2018-09-16T21:01:35Z")
Would seriously appreciate any thoughts on this: My 2001 4runner violently shakes/shudders/wobbles when I apply the brakes, regardless of how fast or slow I’m driving. It feels like the rotors are badly warped, but the… --- ## [2013 Nissan Sentra - Which oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-sentra-which-oil/125003)
**Author:** [@Gary13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gary13)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-sentra-which-oil/125003 "2018-09-16T20:54:41Z")
Is standard 5W30 safe for my 2013 Sentra? --- ## [Trapped inside my 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trapped-inside-my-2007-chrysler-pt-cruiser/125114)
**Author:** [@LauraHattersley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LauraHattersley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trapped-inside-my-2007-chrysler-pt-cruiser/125114 "2018-09-16T20:13:05Z")
I’m trapped inside my Chrysler PT Cruiser. I don’t understand the instructions from the manual. The door is permanently locked. I don’t know how to open the door on the driver’s side to get out. I keep having to roll … --- ## [2002 Volvo S60: how much tranny fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volvo-s60-how-much-tranny-fluid/125108)
**Author:** [@bob29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bob29)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volvo-s60-how-much-tranny-fluid/125108 "2018-09-16T20:06:55Z")
Hi, How much fluid goes into my automatic tranny, going to do a drain and fill? Thanks Bob --- ## [1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee: would a sway bar have kept me from hydroplaning?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-jeep-grand-cherokee-would-a-sway-bar-have-kept-me-from-hydroplaning/125056)
**Author:** [@Tammy48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tammy48)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-jeep-grand-cherokee-would-a-sway-bar-have-kept-me-from-hydroplaning/125056 "2018-09-16T18:16:51Z")
The bushings on sway bar were broken so sway bar was removed. I ended up hydroplanning on highway and crashed. Would it less likely have done that if had sway bar? --- ## [2013 GMC Terrain: should I walk away?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-gmc-terrain-should-i-walk-away/125059)
**Author:** [@JaneDavison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JaneDavison)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-gmc-terrain-should-i-walk-away/125059 "2018-09-16T18:07:40Z")
Found a used Terrain. Bought it 17 days ago. Dealer told me they had taken the engine apart to replace solenoid and everything else was good. Had a new brake job and fresh oil change too. Drove out of town (700mi trip) … --- ## [2004 Honda Odyssey - Engine stops driving in drive mode at 20 seconds after start and picks back up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-odyssey-engine-stops-driving-in-drive-mode-at-20-seconds-after-start-and-picks-back-up/75877)
**Author:** [@nkmusa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nkmusa)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-odyssey-engine-stops-driving-in-drive-mode-at-20-seconds-after-start-and-picks-back-up/75877 "2018-09-16T12:21:56Z")
I have a 2004 Honda Odyssey EX with 6 Cylinders and approx 52000 miles on it. Last Sunday I felt while driving that the car is misfiring and may need spark plugs. The check engine light came on and started blinking, the … --- ## [2012 Volvo S60 - Clunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volvo-s60-clunk/125034)
**Author:** [@DavidJones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidJones)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 11:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volvo-s60-clunk/125034 "2018-09-16T11:04:30Z")
My 2012 Volvo S60 has developed a clunking and jerking response when I go from park to drive or reverse. The problem comes and goes. --- ## [Dumb move - paint chip in oil during oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dumb-move-paint-chip-in-oil-during-oil-change/125071)
**Author:** [@trs1\_142189](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trs1_142189)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dumb-move-paint-chip-in-oil-during-oil-change/125071 "2018-09-16T01:13:54Z")
Doing an oil change as I’ve done the past 30+ years. This time I noticed that the washer for the oil plug bolt was in my plastic multi purpose oil waste pan when I was draining the old oil into the waste container. No pr… --- ## [2006 Kia Spectra - When to change old hoses?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-spectra-when-to-change-old-hoses/124981)
**Author:** [@IggyNorant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IggyNorant)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-spectra-when-to-change-old-hoses/124981 "2018-09-16T00:20:24Z")
I bought a Kia Spectra EX new in 2006 and it’s been a highly reliable small sedan. I’ve always driven the car carefully for its 70,000 miles. A couple of years ago, I took it to the local Kia dealership and had them c… --- ## [Car steering wheel stuff and brakes stiff and no acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-steering-wheel-stuff-and-brakes-stiff-and-no-acceleration/124987)
**Author:** [@cwalker30427\_142134](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwalker30427_142134)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-steering-wheel-stuff-and-brakes-stiff-and-no-acceleration/124987 "2018-09-15T23:05:45Z")
So one day my car just stalled and wouldn’t accelerate but a quick restart got it working. Then later now I backed out then put it in drive and all my dash lights came on, steering wheel was stiff, brakes were stiff, and… --- ## [2007 Ford Mustang: Curse of the Shelby clutch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-mustang-curse-of-the-shelby-clutch/124819)
**Author:** [@LydiaL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LydiaL)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-mustang-curse-of-the-shelby-clutch/124819 "2018-09-15T19:58:17Z")
My beloved 2006 Mustang GT was recently totally by a distracted driver on the freeway. My husband wanted to purchase a new Ecoboost, with a warranty and lots of gadgets. I insisted on a 2007 GT500. We roadtripped the She… --- ## [Thinking of selling 2004 Toyota Sequoia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thinking-of-selling-2004-toyota-sequoia/125063)
**Author:** [@Shaffer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shaffer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thinking-of-selling-2004-toyota-sequoia/125063 "2018-09-15T19:51:02Z")
I was thinking of selling my 2004 Sequoia to get a pickup truck. Trouble is I take very good care of this suv and high blue book is $5000. Any advice? --- ## [2007 Toyota Matrix - Do I really need this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-matrix-do-i-really-need-this/125033)
**Author:** [@Rosemaryvalentine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rosemaryvalentine)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-matrix-do-i-really-need-this/125033 "2018-09-15T19:43:40Z")
Do I need an exhaust heat shield --- ## [2001 GMC Sierra 1500 - She's a runner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-gmc-sierra-1500-shes-a-runner/124976)
**Author:** [@HomerReeves](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HomerReeves)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-gmc-sierra-1500-shes-a-runner/124976 "2018-09-15T17:59:55Z")
I have a 2001 GMC Sierra Pickup and it seems to accelerate on its on. I have cleaned the throttle body but this did not seem to make a difference. Any suggestions for a runaway vehicle? --- ## [2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser -Hurt Locker](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-fj-cruiser-hurt-locker/124991)
**Author:** [@MikePuget](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikePuget)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-fj-cruiser-hurt-locker/124991 "2018-09-14T18:34:03Z")
The rear diff locker in my 2007 FJ Cruiser 4WD AT will just not engage. When the truck is in 4LO and the diff lock switch is pressed, the dash indicator light (red) keeps blinking but will not turn solid. Has anyone exp… --- ## [1998 Toyota Corolla - Knock knock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-corolla-knock-knock/125051)
**Author:** [@Plance](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Plance)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-corolla-knock-knock/125051 "2018-09-15T16:15:13Z")
Have a knocking in the drive train only at certain times. Usually at lower speeds or when I slow to stop. I think it is coming from the drive train & not the CV joints. --- ## [2006 Chrysler Town & Country: switching to synthetic oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-town-country-switching-to-synthetic-oil/125036)
**Author:** [@JamesHudson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesHudson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-town-country-switching-to-synthetic-oil/125036 "2018-09-15T16:45:39Z")
I have a 2006 Chrysler town and country. At my nest oil change i was thinking about changing to synthetic oil. Is there any thing I need to do other than drain and change the type oil? Does it require a diffrent type of … --- ## [2007 Mercury Mariner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercury-mariner/125047)
**Author:** [@FREUND](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FREUND)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercury-mariner/125047 "2018-09-15T16:40:13Z")
looking for a good inexpensive mechic to replace brakes --- ## [2007 Subaru Impreza knock at low speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-subaru-impreza-knock-at-low-speed/124969)
**Author:** [@DavidNixon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidNixon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-subaru-impreza-knock-at-low-speed/124969 "2018-09-15T14:32:16Z")
NSF strut ? knock. Not serious but noticeable at slow speed. Changed the top mount, strut next. 72K miles…sound about right ? --- ## [Possible Electrical Issues (?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-electrical-issues/124444)
**Author:** [@Boadicca7865](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Boadicca7865)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-electrical-issues/124444 "2018-09-15T12:55:14Z")
Lately it’s been very hot in PA. Sometimes after I’ve made a quick stop (under twenty minutes), and I attempt to drive away again, I have issues. The engine turns over just fine and I can’t hear any extra noises, but the… --- ## [2014 BMW 128 - can I use regular gas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-bmw-128-can-i-use-regular-gas/124967)
**Author:** [@Bobbi06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bobbi06)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-bmw-128-can-i-use-regular-gas/124967 "2018-09-15T12:47:09Z")
can I use regular gas in my 2014 BMW 228I without problems? Its a 228i but not listed in your drop down menu?? --- ## [Epc cel 2013 gli problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/epc-cel-2013-gli-problem/125009)
**Author:** [@Moises\_Paguaga](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Moises_Paguaga)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/epc-cel-2013-gli-problem/125009 "2018-09-15T03:35:03Z")
So my 2013 GLI has EPC and CEL on. I had codes P0300, P0301, P302 and P0303 on diagnostic. I read on forums on this site that replacing the spark plugs might be a solution. So I replaced the spark plugs. And STILL same … --- ## [High revs on start up 99 Mustang cobra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-revs-on-start-up-99-mustang-cobra/124982)
**Author:** [@Arthur\_Henrichs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arthur_Henrichs)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-revs-on-start-up-99-mustang-cobra/124982 "2018-09-15T01:15:13Z")
Hello everyone. The problem I have is the high revs on start up. In the morning start when engine is 100% cold goes up to 2500rpm and if it warm up to 1900rpm-2100rpm. after starts and it drops immidiatly to 750rpm-800rp… --- ## [2017 GMC Terrain - Won't Let Go](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-terrain-wont-let-go/125022)
**Author:** [@SamMarlar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamMarlar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-terrain-wont-let-go/125022 "2018-09-15T00:26:09Z")
2017 GMC Terrain ignition key will not come out unless you disconnect battery. --- ## [2000 Jeep Cherokee - Toyo tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jeep-cherokee-toyo-tires/124583)
**Author:** [@ChetBudd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChetBudd)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jeep-cherokee-toyo-tires/124583 "2018-09-14T23:59:54Z")
I’m liking the Toyo Open Country AT II tire for my Jeep before winter gets here. I baby this vehicle, so no off-roading for me, but want a jeep-looking tire that is ‘quiet’, too. And, BSW tires only! Anybody have experie… --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Cruze - Diesel in my gas tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-diesel-in-my-gas-tank/124997)
**Author:** [@Vikramjeet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vikramjeet)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-diesel-in-my-gas-tank/124997 "2018-09-14T22:58:11Z")
I put 0.9 litre of diesel in my car by mistake but I mixed it with 47 l of gas so will my car ok or it will cause damage [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=781) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=783)