# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=808 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 809 --- ## [2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class power steering is stiff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-benz-e-class-power-steering-is-stiff/122412)
**Author:** [@Oye](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oye)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-benz-e-class-power-steering-is-stiff/122412 "2018-08-07T20:26:15Z")
My electric power steering get stiff once I drive thru stagnant water. Am I alone in this? --- ## [2012 Nissan Frontier radio broke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-frontier-radio-broke/122478)
**Author:** [@Shreve](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shreve)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-frontier-radio-broke/122478 "2018-08-07T20:24:47Z")
Has anyone had an issue with radio not working? Bought this truck radio worked but now will not do anything. Anyone have any ideas?? --- ## [Advice 2002 hynduai sonata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-2002-hynduai-sonata/122432)
**Author:** [@CadillacBlack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CadillacBlack)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-2002-hynduai-sonata/122432 "2018-08-07T20:20:04Z")
Hey guys I need some advice. I just recently purchased a 2002 hynduai sonata as my first car. It has about 167k miles on it at the time of this post and needless to say it has it fair share of problems. As a college kid,… --- ## [2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca overheating after new head gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-subaru-b9-tribeca-overheating-after-new-head-gasket/122472)
**Author:** [@NickNIocl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NickNIocl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-subaru-b9-tribeca-overheating-after-new-head-gasket/122472 "2018-08-07T20:10:58Z")
I bought a 07 Tribeca and the head gasket was done. The owner told me I didn’t have to worries because the dealership did it. Now 20K miles later It is overheating. What guarantee said they didn’t do a very good job, ri… --- ## [Starting Toyota 2005 Corolla after bit over year of sitting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-toyota-2005-corolla-after-bit-over-year-of-sitting/122455)
**Author:** [@chudmunder2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chudmunder2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-toyota-2005-corolla-after-bit-over-year-of-sitting/122455 "2018-08-07T15:46:53Z")
I have a plan for starting my 2005 Toyota Corolla after it has been sitting for a year. I tried starting it after sitting for many months and the engine was shaking when it was running so I think the oil may have dripped… --- ## [2012 Nissan Sentra - NC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-sentra-nc/122463)
**Author:** [@somnath](https://community.cartalk.com/u/somnath)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-sentra-nc/122463 "2018-08-07T15:46:29Z")
Hi, My 2012 Nissan Sentra is appraching 120,000 miles. What services would I need? Nissan has a long list of the services. It is automatic with CVT transmission. --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Equinox - Hood alarm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-hood-alarm/122453)
**Author:** [@BarbaraLeeman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarbaraLeeman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-hood-alarm/122453 "2018-08-07T15:16:06Z")
On a recent road trip, after an hour of driving, the “hood open” light came on and beeped continuously for about an hour. Pressing “clear” stopped it for a short time. We stopped to check the hood and it was not open.… --- ## [Misfire and engine knock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-and-engine-knock/72060)
**Author:** [@mystic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mystic)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-and-engine-knock/72060 "2018-08-07T13:15:24Z")
My mom's 2003 Alero has had a bad catalytic converter for the last few years.. at least that's what she was told when she took it to the shop. The engine light (P0420 threshold below efficiency) has been on over the last… --- ## [Where's the cabin air intake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheres-the-cabin-air-intake/122392)
**Author:** [@tc1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tc1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheres-the-cabin-air-intake/122392 "2018-08-07T13:10:16Z")
On my 2016 Hyundai Elantra I’m having what I believe is a chipmunk problem. The animal is presumably coming in through an external air intake port and brings tons of dead leaves with it and then pokes its way through the… --- ## [2010 Chrysler Town & Country doesn’t always start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chrysler-town-country-doesn-t-always-start/122227)
**Author:** [@Ginger05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ginger05)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chrysler-town-country-doesn-t-always-start/122227 "2018-08-07T12:12:02Z")
Car doesn’t always start. Has had ignition switch, starter and a couple of relays replaced. Still has the problem. --- ## [Will my 2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class be as dependable as my Subaru in winter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-my-2018-mercedes-benz-g-class-be-as-dependable-as-my-subaru-in-winter/121009)
**Author:** [@anthonyriviotta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anthonyriviotta)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 10:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-my-2018-mercedes-benz-g-class-be-as-dependable-as-my-subaru-in-winter/121009 "2018-08-07T10:12:20Z")
Sir,I went from a Subaru Legacy four, in twelve years to a new Gla 250 fourmatic. Can I expect comparable dependability as the Subaru will this car perform well in Northeast Ohio winters as well as the Subaru. Thank you. … --- ## [Engine leaking coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-leaking-coolant/122423)
**Author:** [@kilsnacks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kilsnacks)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 7:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-leaking-coolant/122423 "2018-08-07T07:20:54Z")
My mom had her dodge neon leaking coolant took it to a shop and they said that she needs a whole new engine and quoted her $5,000. I was thinking that it can just be fixed with some kind of aluminum epoxy or simple weld … --- ## [2003 Chrysler Town & Country - Window won't go down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-town-country-window-wont-go-down/122406)
**Author:** [@D.may](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.may)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-town-country-window-wont-go-down/122406 "2018-08-07T04:27:50Z")
Passenger window Motor works but window doesn’t go down --- ## [No Crank No Start Dodge Van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-crank-no-start-dodge-van/121466)
**Author:** [@RB533](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RB533)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-crank-no-start-dodge-van/121466 "2018-08-07T01:24:55Z")
1997 dodge grand caravan LE 3.8L The van started okay, let it warm up for a couple of minutes. Then put it in reverse backed up a few feet then it died. When I went to restart it I had a no crank no start problem. Checke… --- ## [car wont start! :(](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start/122395)
**Author:** [@Josiah101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josiah101)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start/122395 "2018-08-06T22:08:15Z")
So i got a used car and have been driving it for about a year, since i ve had it i noticed that there was some elctrical problem (probably coming from where the car was hit on the front right side) the left blinker has a… --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Cruze - Trans leak question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-trans-leak-question/122404)
**Author:** [@Lindy46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lindy46)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-trans-leak-question/122404 "2018-08-06T21:17:53Z")
My 2011 Chevy Cruze has developed an internal transmission leak. I have always taken excellent care of the car. The dealer wants $2400 to repair it. Would it be worth repairing or will that possible bring on other pro… --- ## [2007 Yukon Rear Brake Rotors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-yukon-rear-brake-rotors/122317)
**Author:** [@GRoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GRoy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-yukon-rear-brake-rotors/122317 "2018-08-06T20:49:37Z")
The rear brake pads on my 2007 Yukon Denali are worn and due to be replaced. The rotors look very good and I would like to know if I have to replace them as well. Frankly I think I already know what the answer is going… --- ## [2002 Honda Odyssey - Tire balance?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-odyssey-tire-balance/122102)
**Author:** [@HenryH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HenryH)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-odyssey-tire-balance/122102 "2018-08-06T20:44:00Z")
Car shakes above 45mph. Has new tires and assume they were balanced. Have no history with this car, have owned it only 3 weeks. 132,000 miles --- ## [2006 Ford Mustang - when to change oil when storing for the winter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-mustang-when-to-change-oil-when-storing-for-the-winter/122339)
**Author:** [@maruzzelli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maruzzelli)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-mustang-when-to-change-oil-when-storing-for-the-winter/122339 "2018-08-06T14:41:39Z")
I store my Saleen Mustang from Nov to May. What would you say is the best result regarding oil change, before storage going into winter hibernaton or when its taken out of storage for the summer fun. I start it every few… --- ## [2006 Honda Ridgeline - Heat Shield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-ridgeline-heat-shield/122389)
**Author:** [@HelenDeeble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HelenDeeble)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-ridgeline-heat-shield/122389 "2018-08-06T14:37:34Z")
The heat shield around my exhaust fell off. Do you recommend replacing it? If I do not replace it will it “melt” the plastic trunk? Or worse yet, overheat the gas tank? PS the part looks brand new, I would just use lar… --- ## [2013 Ford Escape white smoke from tailpipe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-white-smoke-from-tailpipe/122283)
**Author:** [@ChanceLagarde](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChanceLagarde)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-white-smoke-from-tailpipe/122283 "2018-08-06T14:08:30Z")
My 20013 Escape with the 1.6L engine is blowing white smoke out of the exhaust. It has slowly gotten worse over the last month and now is smoking at start up and acceleration. It has not overheated and it’s not loosing a… --- ## [Should I replace my battery before I have any problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-my-battery-before-i-have-any-problems/122258)
**Author:** [@lee20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lee20)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-my-battery-before-i-have-any-problems/122258 "2018-08-06T13:37:50Z")
My bought my Nissan Juke new 4 1/2 years ago. I live in Colorado Springs where the winters can get into the single digits and the summers into the 90’s at times. Battery tests good, but should it be replaced? Don’t want … --- ## [Replacing passenger side mirror toyota camry 2000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-passenger-side-mirror-toyota-camry-2000/122011)
**Author:** [@Design710](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Design710)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-passenger-side-mirror-toyota-camry-2000/122011 "2018-08-06T12:57:21Z")
My passenger side mirror had broken off and is now hanging by a wire. I have ordered a new mirror and would like to replace it myself to save the money. I have looked at videos and it doesn’t seem to difficult. Is this s… --- ## [2011 Buick Regal shuts down when decelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-regal-shuts-down-when-decelerating/122344)
**Author:** [@John04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John04)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 5:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-regal-shuts-down-when-decelerating/122344 "2018-08-06T05:01:50Z")
Engine shuts down when slowing down, turning into drive way, nothing consistent but seems to happen only when slowing down but intermittent. CXL Model --- ## [98 Civic ex stalls while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-civic-ex-stalls-while-driving/119779)
**Author:** [@Tiny\_Smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tiny_Smith)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 4:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-civic-ex-stalls-while-driving/119779 "2018-08-06T04:59:46Z")
I bought my car and it was running perfect. It started out of the blue just shutting off while driving I figured it was something in the ignition so I changed the ignition switch ignition coil and ignition fuse. Car ran … --- ## [2016 Toyota Tundra - should warranty cover squirrel damage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-tundra-should-warranty-cover-squirrel-damage/122250)
**Author:** [@story](https://community.cartalk.com/u/story)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-tundra-should-warranty-cover-squirrel-damage/122250 "2018-08-06T04:56:38Z")
squirrels ate through housing and separated blower motor from fan, disabling heat/AC. two weeks waiting for parts shipped from Japan. shouldn’t this be a warranty repair? (4600 mites, 24 months) --- ## [2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid Powertrain Failure light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-hybrid-powertrain-failure-light/122363)
**Author:** [@Kathy421](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kathy421)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-hybrid-powertrain-failure-light/122363 "2018-08-06T04:54:34Z")
Car didn’t start easily. When it did this light came on PowerTrain Failure. What does it mean to have powertrain failure show up on my 2014 Ford Hybrid Fusion? Does it need to go to the dealer? Cost? --- ## [Does it hurt the brakes to apply them when going downhill?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-it-hurt-the-brakes-to-apply-them-when-going-downhill/122262)
**Author:** [@KennethCharpie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KennethCharpie)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 4:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-it-hurt-the-brakes-to-apply-them-when-going-downhill/122262 "2018-08-06T04:50:53Z")
My wife and I recently went on a 7,900 mile drive around the northern US and southern Canada in our brand new 2018 VW Golf. About halfway through the trip, while driving through the Canadian Rockies, she started doing s… --- ## [2002 Ford Escape V6 AWD Automatic CD4E Transmission problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-escape-v6-awd-automatic-cd4e-transmission-problems/122133)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Marshall\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael_Marshall_1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-escape-v6-awd-automatic-cd4e-transmission-problems/122133 "2018-08-06T04:47:24Z")
Hello. I have a 2002 Ford Escape V6 Automatic with AWD. About a week ago, I noticed how sluggish the car was getting. We had the car at highway speeds, and it seems to shift quietly and with no harshness, but at 65 mph, … --- ## [1998 Ford Expedition - how to program the key?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-expedition-how-to-program-the-key/122352)
**Author:** [@mooneyhan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mooneyhan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-expedition-how-to-program-the-key/122352 "2018-08-06T04:22:24Z")
my ignition cylinder broke in half i fixed it but the anti theif is stoping it from cranking how do you program the key [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=807) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=809)