# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=806 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 807 --- ## [2000 Lincoln Town Car - flush transmission fluid, or...?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lincoln-town-car-flush-transmission-fluid-or/122669)
**Author:** [@boudreaux1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boudreaux1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2018, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lincoln-town-car-flush-transmission-fluid-or/122669 "2018-08-11T03:02:35Z")
should I flush the transmission fluid only or change the filter and change the fluid in the pan --- ## [Ask Someone: 2006 Honda Civic - Pops out of gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2006-honda-civic-pops-out-of-gear/122629)
**Author:** [@Brandee1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brandee1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2018, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2006-honda-civic-pops-out-of-gear/122629 "2018-08-11T02:21:36Z")
I was wondering why my 2006 Honda Civic Si won’t stay in gear once I shift. It won’t lock and stay in place. It keeps popping back out to neutral. Can anyone give any insight to what the problem maybe. Thanks in advance --- ## [2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Block?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-block/122646)
**Author:** [@robertjem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robertjem)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2018, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-block/122646 "2018-08-11T01:11:18Z")
have a coolant leak. and for some reason believe its the block --- ## [Repair or total](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-total/122677)
**Author:** [@d00dle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/d00dle)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2018, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-total/122677 "2018-08-11T01:38:08Z")
My 2014 Corolla was rear ended on a freeway. KBB says that the going value for private party for my model is about $12k while trade in is between $9.5-10.5k. I took the car to a non-insurer-preferred body shop and Geico … --- ## [2012 Avenger, one of the fans not kicking on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-avenger-one-of-the-fans-not-kicking-on/122671)
**Author:** [@Muon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Muon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2018, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-avenger-one-of-the-fans-not-kicking-on/122671 "2018-08-11T00:41:40Z")
Hi all, so I purchased a 2012 dodge Avenger, and I noticed on very hot (110+) days it starts to creep up above the middle, only to come back down as it starts moving, which signals to me it’s a fan issue. I disconnected … --- ## [2014 Toyota RAV4 - New sunroof rubber?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-rav4-new-sunroof-rubber/122637)
**Author:** [@EuniceRobertson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EuniceRobertson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2018, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-rav4-new-sunroof-rubber/122637 "2018-08-11T00:15:42Z")
I have a 2014 Rav 4, extended warranty. Over the last couple of weeks the rubber around the sun roof is coming loose and rippling. Anyone with this problem. Dealer where i purchased vehicle says not under extended war… --- ## [Spark Plug Blew Out/Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-blew-out-camry/122513)
**Author:** [@Jasper\_Catina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jasper_Catina)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2018, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-blew-out-camry/122513 "2018-08-11T00:11:06Z")
Okay I Have a 98 Toyota Camry, Bought it as Is. Got home and had a Crack at the Top of the Radiator, okay that means im having to put water in it just about every single day. Don’t run hot as long as I keep an eye on the… --- ## [2011 Buick Regal - Won't give up my key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-regal-wont-give-up-my-key/122642)
**Author:** [@abney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abney)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-regal-wont-give-up-my-key/122642 "2018-08-10T23:53:04Z")
key will not come out of the ignition --- ## [Reprogramming my transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reprogramming-my-transmission/122594)
**Author:** [@Scott\_W](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott_W)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reprogramming-my-transmission/122594 "2018-08-10T23:51:45Z")
I just had my 99 saturn sl2 automatic in a trany shop to fix a leak and replace the valve body. When I got it back it would not shift to 3rd. The owner said it needed to relearn the shifting. He said to moved it manually… --- ## [1998 Dodge Caravan - Door jammed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-caravan-door-jammed/122665)
**Author:** [@mccauley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mccauley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-caravan-door-jammed/122665 "2018-08-10T23:10:34Z")
1998 Dodge Caravan driver rear sliding will not open --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Equinox rumble in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-equinox-rumble-in-reverse/122570)
**Author:** [@JonathanFalco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JonathanFalco)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-equinox-rumble-in-reverse/122570 "2018-08-10T23:08:40Z")
I have a Chevy Equinox 2008 3.4L Auto Trans. 121k miles. When I shift into reverse gear, I hear and feel a loud rumbling noise. This occurs only in reverse gear, all other gears shift correctly without issue. I have two… --- ## [Should I trust my oil life monitor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-trust-my-oil-life-monitor/122276)
**Author:** [@JonCherry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JonCherry)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-trust-my-oil-life-monitor/122276 "2018-08-10T21:32:17Z")
Can I trust the oil life monitor on my 2017 Lincoln MKZ (which seems to say “change every 10K”), or should I change more frequently, like 5K like I’ve done on my other recent cars? Thanks. --- ## [Removing power running boards](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-power-running-boards/122630)
**Author:** [@GRoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GRoy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-power-running-boards/122630 "2018-08-10T21:21:29Z")
Does anyone know of a link that will show you how to remove the power running boards, on a 2007 GMC Yukon Denali. I have not been able to find one. --- ## [2005 Honda Odyssey - Knocks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-odyssey-knocks/122644)
**Author:** [@BillHoge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillHoge)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-odyssey-knocks/122644 "2018-08-10T20:39:51Z")
Ray Magliozzi, I’m looking for some advice. My son has a 2005 Honda Odyssey 6 cyl van that he uses to run around in Summit County Mountains in Colorado. It has a bad knock in the engine especially above 2,000 RPM’s. Belo… --- ## [1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme cuts off, takes time to accelerate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-oldsmobile-cutlass-supreme-cuts-off-takes-time-to-accelerate/122655)
**Author:** [@TerriHenderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TerriHenderson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-oldsmobile-cutlass-supreme-cuts-off-takes-time-to-accelerate/122655 "2018-08-10T20:33:51Z")
My car cuts off and take its time to accelerate --- ## [2005 GMC Yukon XL dash lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-yukon-xl-dash-lights/122163)
**Author:** [@Ivor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ivor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-yukon-xl-dash-lights/122163 "2018-08-10T20:14:34Z")
Service air bag and service riding control are both on. How to repair and what the cost would be? --- ## [2014 Toyota Tundra air conditioning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-tundra-air-conditioning/122547)
**Author:** [@montycraig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/montycraig)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-tundra-air-conditioning/122547 "2018-08-10T19:37:30Z")
a/c will get cold then stop working and sometimes stars making loud noise can hit the dash board and will come back on sometimes --- ## [Egr tube change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/egr-tube-change/122564)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/egr-tube-change/122564 "2018-08-09T20:27:29Z")
chevy updated the egr on the 3.4 equinoxes and the exhaust tube is 1" longer than the original design. the tube is prone to cracking and they do not sell the tube alone or does the aftermarket. but they do sell the new l… --- ## [2015 Volvo XC60 lunges forward](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volvo-xc60-lunges-forward/122587)
**Author:** [@Tom47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom47)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volvo-xc60-lunges-forward/122587 "2018-08-10T15:48:06Z")
My car lunges forward after I stop and take my foot off the brake --- ## [2008 Ford Focus battery trouble - Need help on a plan for starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-focus-battery-trouble-need-help-on-a-plan-for-starting/122512)
**Author:** [@MarySueBrewer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarySueBrewer)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-focus-battery-trouble-need-help-on-a-plan-for-starting/122512 "2018-08-10T14:53:09Z")
Negative terminal corrosion washed off with baking soda and water, but the battery is deader than when it refused to start the engine. Totally silent now. Out in the boonies. Do I call a tow truck to dump it on the deale… --- ## [Ask Someone: 2008 Chevrolet HHR -Starter issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2008-chevrolet-hhr-starter-issues/122150)
**Author:** [@Bunnie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bunnie)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2008-chevrolet-hhr-starter-issues/122150 "2018-08-10T14:35:41Z")
I was driving my Chevy HHR LS 2008 down the road and the engine shut off. I tried to start it but but the starter would not engage, Any ideas? --- ## [1997 Honda Accord - Trans issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-accord-trans-issue/122625)
**Author:** [@AndrewRush](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AndrewRush)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-accord-trans-issue/122625 "2018-08-10T14:09:22Z")
97 honda accord 4 cyl. Auto. Will not engage inany gear --- ## [2004 Saturn Ion - What just happened?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-saturn-ion-what-just-happened/122616)
**Author:** [@Smith52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Smith52)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 9:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-saturn-ion-what-just-happened/122616 "2018-08-10T09:49:24Z")
the power steering went out, the battery light came on, and the temperature light came on. a ringing bell sounded. --- ## [2007 Pontiac Solstice harsh downshifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-harsh-downshifting/122577)
**Author:** [@EldonGade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EldonGade)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-harsh-downshifting/122577 "2018-08-10T04:51:07Z")
Who has fixed this issue with the harsh down shifting? --- ## [Windshield crack in 2016 Kia Sportage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-crack-in-2016-kia-sportage/122606)
**Author:** [@Vanessa56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vanessa56)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-crack-in-2016-kia-sportage/122606 "2018-08-10T02:24:34Z")
Has anyone with a 2016 Kia sportage had issues with the front windshield cracking unexpectedly? --- ## [Pontiac Vibe Made by Toyota - AC Works Great and Then Stops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-vibe-made-by-toyota-ac-works-great-and-then-stops/122437)
**Author:** [@woodworker11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/woodworker11)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-vibe-made-by-toyota-ac-works-great-and-then-stops/122437 "2018-08-10T01:28:13Z")
AC works great part of the time with cooooold air. Then other times it blows warm. I can’t seem to find a pattern to it. Sometimes it works when I start up the car, other times I start up the car and it never gets cold. … --- ## [1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class - oil change frequency](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercedes-benz-slk-class-oil-change-frequency/122530)
**Author:** [@LawrenceWillson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LawrenceWillson)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercedes-benz-slk-class-oil-change-frequency/122530 "2018-08-10T01:27:12Z")
Synthetic oil change frequency? In 2013 I bought my wife a1999 Mercedes 230SLK with just under 25,000 miles on it. The car now has just over 51,000 miles. It uses synthetic oil. It has been at least 2 years since I ha… --- ## [2005 Cadillac DeVille ignition coil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-cadillac-deville-ignition-coil-change/122490)
**Author:** [@Howard20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Howard20)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-cadillac-deville-ignition-coil-change/122490 "2018-08-10T00:18:12Z")
Can only one ignition coil obviously broken be replaced with one other used white top ignition coil? --- ## [2003 Chevy venture knocking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-venture-knocking/122518)
**Author:** [@Susan\_Aden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Susan_Aden)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-venture-knocking/122518 "2018-08-09T23:11:37Z")
I got a 2003 Chevy venture with 76,250 miles on it. I got it I was told there was nothing mechanically wrong with it. The next day I started it up it was knocking for about 30 to 40 seconds. Then it stops. But only on a … --- ## [Chrysler Sebring 2005 Engine & Cooling System](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-sebring-2005-engine-amp-cooling-system/92503)
**Author:** [@HOSE-LINE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HOSE-LINE)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-sebring-2005-engine-amp-cooling-system/92503 "2018-08-09T23:09:20Z")
At idle temperature is above middle. Upper radiator hose, which is connected to the thermostat is hot. Lower radiator hose that feeds back to the engine is cold. Radiator fan will not stop running if the temp guage is… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=805) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=807)