# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=809 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 810 --- ## [2002 Dodge Ram 1500 freeze plug change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-ram-1500-freeze-plug-change/122341)
**Author:** [@Melinda12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Melinda12)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-ram-1500-freeze-plug-change/122341 "2018-08-06T04:16:22Z")
What is the cost of labor to replace 2 freeze plugs --- ## [2006 Honda Pilot VSA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-pilot-vsa/122350)
**Author:** [@Susan12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Susan12)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-pilot-vsa/122350 "2018-08-06T03:26:55Z")
Why does the VSA on my 2006 Honda Pilot come on when the car is driven in stop and go traffic? There is no problem on cool or rainy days. Has anyone else had similar issues with the VSA? Can the VSA be totally disabled?… --- ## [2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser shuts off when driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-pt-cruiser-shuts-off-when-driving/122359)
**Author:** [@willie48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willie48)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-pt-cruiser-shuts-off-when-driving/122359 "2018-08-06T03:23:19Z")
our car is not starting and we checked every thing but no start our car turns off while we are driving please we need help this is very frustrating --- ## [Help please my car won’t accelerate it rev up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please-my-car-won-t-accelerate-it-rev-up/122235)
**Author:** [@Gray\_problem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gray_problem)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please-my-car-won-t-accelerate-it-rev-up/122235 "2018-08-06T00:45:08Z")
Hello I have a Toyota Corolla 2015 I bout the car in 2016 from hertz dealer ship I’ve never had a tune up since I bought the car it’s 2018 now . Recently my car have been acting weird so I had my friend change my spark p… --- ## [2005 Dodge Ram 1500 hood scoop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-ram-1500-hood-scoop/122303)
**Author:** [@NickBell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NickBell)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-ram-1500-hood-scoop/122303 "2018-08-06T00:16:59Z")
Not a mechanical question but I’m at a dead end with what to do. I bought my truck used four years ago in prestige condition. She (I named her Latrice) only had 80K miles on her. Well taken care of. But the hood scoop (s… --- ## [High Pitched Startup Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pitched-startup-noise/122222)
**Author:** [@Red197](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Red197)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pitched-startup-noise/122222 "2018-08-05T22:39:48Z")
I have a 2005 Ford Mustang V6 with 75k miles on it. I bought it about a year ago and when winter started i began to hear a weird, loud, high pitched noise when I started the car. I wasn’t able to figure out what is was b… --- ## [Cruise control does not work in mercury sable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cruise-control-does-not-work-in-mercury-sable/28354)
**Author:** [@mercurysable97](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercurysable97)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cruise-control-does-not-work-in-mercury-sable/28354 "2018-08-05T22:37:35Z")
cruise control light does not come on and cruise control is not working - is it safe to drive the car - mercury sable, 97 model, automatic? since this is an older car with many miles, I don't want to invest unnecessa… --- ## [2006 Ford Explorer - is my fuel pump failing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-explorer-is-my-fuel-pump-failing/122329)
**Author:** [@Fuentes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fuentes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-explorer-is-my-fuel-pump-failing/122329 "2018-08-05T18:27:34Z")
My vehicle haven’t been running since 3 years just got it put together new motor, etc. How do you know if your fuel pump is bad? My car did stall on me. Someone told to hit fuel pump and it started . Do that mean my fuel… --- ## [Mixing R134A with R12](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mixing-r134a-with-r12/3195)
**Author:** [@rexy44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rexy44)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mixing-r134a-with-r12/3195 "2018-08-05T18:15:06Z")
Will a 12oz can or less "marry-up" R12 in a R12 system. (92 Jeep 4.0) --- ## [Subaru A/C and Fan Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-a-c-and-fan-problem/73140)
**Author:** [@Marylander1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marylander1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-a-c-and-fan-problem/73140 "2018-08-05T18:11:41Z")
I posted a question last week about my Subaru's a/c. Now it's become more complicated. Brief recap: My a/c started blowing less cool air so they recharged the system and added a dye to see if it leaks. (The air flow w… --- ## [Harmonic Balancer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/harmonic-balancer/71703)
**Author:** [@mojofelix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mojofelix)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/harmonic-balancer/71703 "2018-08-05T17:50:28Z")
Need a new harmonic balancer on 1994 Oldsmobile 88. Mechanic says $350 to $400 parts and labor. Seems too much as can get a new harmonic balancer for that car on Ebay for about $60. Mechanic says those are made in China … --- ## [2008 Mazda Mazda3 rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-mazda3-rattle/122301)
**Author:** [@David15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David15)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-mazda3-rattle/122301 "2018-08-05T18:00:46Z")
There is a rattling noise coming from the rear underside of my car when going over bumps it sounds metallic. It’s mainly the driver side rear but I’m hearing it from both sides. I’ve so far had the stabilizer bar link an… --- ## [2018 GMC Sierra 1500 stinky AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-gmc-sierra-1500-stinky-ac/122298)
**Author:** [@JohnKlem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnKlem)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-gmc-sierra-1500-stinky-ac/122298 "2018-08-05T16:05:46Z")
AC stinks like something died in the vents. What is this? What can be done about it? --- ## [2003 Dodge Ram 2500: in search of original decals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram-2500-in-search-of-original-decals/122323)
**Author:** [@TravisKruse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TravisKruse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram-2500-in-search-of-original-decals/122323 "2018-08-05T16:05:12Z")
I need the original decals for my Ram pickup that go on the tailgate --- ## [2003 Volkswagen Passat turbo charger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-passat-turbo-charger/122331)
**Author:** [@RyanBrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RyanBrown)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-passat-turbo-charger/122331 "2018-08-05T15:51:31Z")
How fast does a turbo charger reheat? Can you drive 400-500 miles with the engine light on and possible turbo issues? --- ## [2004 Mercury Mountaineer - Check oil question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercury-mountaineer-check-oil-question/122327)
**Author:** [@Compton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Compton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercury-mountaineer-check-oil-question/122327 "2018-08-05T15:34:21Z")
When should you ck oil, car hot or cold --- ## [1996 Toyota Celica: steering wheel shakes at high speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-celica-steering-wheel-shakes-at-high-speeds/122285)
**Author:** [@Nathan43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nathan43)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-celica-steering-wheel-shakes-at-high-speeds/122285 "2018-08-05T15:16:25Z")
At around 85 mph, the steering wheel starts shaking violently. How can I fix this? --- ## [I think Jiffy Lube stripped my oil plug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-jiffy-lube-stripped-my-oil-plug/121923)
**Author:** [@Eleanor\_Watson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eleanor_Watson)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-jiffy-lube-stripped-my-oil-plug/121923 "2018-08-05T14:34:46Z")
I took my car to Jiffy Lube ( I know big mistake) and they told me they can’t service the car next time because the “oil plug damaged prior” and that no further service will be performed until the oil pan is replaced. Th… --- ## [2008 Ford Escape noise when braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-noise-when-braking/122252)
**Author:** [@claude26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/claude26)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-noise-when-braking/122252 "2018-08-05T14:28:06Z")
brakes make a whiling noise when stepping on brake paddel --- ## [2009 Ford Escape Hybrid gas tank type](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-hybrid-gas-tank-type/122307)
**Author:** [@Aidan24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aidan24)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-hybrid-gas-tank-type/122307 "2018-08-05T14:16:46Z")
What type of gas tank does the Ford Escape 2009 have? Is it safe to run my gas tank to almost empty? --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Cruze leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-leak/122281)
**Author:** [@DuaneVanDeVenter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DuaneVanDeVenter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-leak/122281 "2018-08-05T13:59:04Z")
The last time I went to get my oil changed I was told there was a leak in the transmission. so I took it to the place that has replaced my transmission because of an accident. they said the leak was in the oil pan and … --- ## [2004 Dodge Dakota - no passing power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-dakota-no-passing-power/122292)
**Author:** [@Chip53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chip53)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-dakota-no-passing-power/122292 "2018-08-05T13:32:14Z")
My 2004 4.7l Dakota does not have any passing power 137,000 miles. Low end seems fine. --- ## [Why’d my oil cap blow off my 2005 Nissan Altima?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-d-my-oil-cap-blow-off-my-2005-nissan-altima/122311)
**Author:** [@Ronnie01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ronnie01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-d-my-oil-cap-blow-off-my-2005-nissan-altima/122311 "2018-08-05T12:45:52Z")
What cause the oil cap to blow off I put it back drove less two miles and it came oil again --- ## [2007 Saturn Outlook display board gone blank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saturn-outlook-display-board-gone-blank/122279)
**Author:** [@wasay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wasay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saturn-outlook-display-board-gone-blank/122279 "2018-08-05T12:30:03Z")
display board went blank while driving I really appreciate if anyone know how to fix it. Thanks --- ## [AC blowing cold on one side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-blowing-cold-on-one-side/122293)
**Author:** [@wyattspoppa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wyattspoppa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 5:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-blowing-cold-on-one-side/122293 "2018-08-05T05:59:35Z")
Hey Guys, So the AC in my 96 Olds Aurora is blowing cold air on just the passenger side…I already topped off the freon myself, and the compressor is practically new. It’s plenty cold on the passenger side (if not very st… --- ## [Harmonic balancer chain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/harmonic-balancer-chain/122266)
**Author:** [@nukegumbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nukegumbo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/harmonic-balancer-chain/122266 "2018-08-05T00:40:34Z")
I was replacing the oil pan and the harmonic balancer chain was laying in the oil pan, the van has been running fine so do I need to replace chain or leave chain off? Thanks --- ## [Is this 2009 Chevrolet Express 2500 mileage for real?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-2009-chevrolet-express-2500-mileage-for-real/121822)
**Author:** [@AnnW.O\_Malley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnnW.O_Malley)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-2009-chevrolet-express-2500-mileage-for-real/121822 "2018-08-04T17:17:42Z")
I live in a retirement community where no one has a stupid grandchild and no one has a dog that ever has an accident in the house. I am active in dog rescue and bought a Nissan NV200 cargo van that I use for about a 450 … --- ## [Dipstick length - 2000 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dipstick-length-2000-honda-accord/122232)
**Author:** [@Andryia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andryia)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dipstick-length-2000-honda-accord/122232 "2018-08-04T17:16:36Z")
--- ## [2016 Mazda CX-5 - Rumbles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-5-rumbles/122215)
**Author:** [@MikePeters](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikePeters)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-5-rumbles/122215 "2018-08-04T15:49:57Z")
Somewhere between 1500 - 2000 RPM, my car has a deep rumbling sound. Does this sound like transmission? Thanks! --- ## [2009 Ford Edge gets stuck in 1st](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-edge-gets-stuck-in-1st/122178)
**Author:** [@JerryWagner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerryWagner)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-edge-gets-stuck-in-1st/122178 "2018-08-04T14:19:49Z")
My Ford sometimes stays in 1st then I pull over and stop and restart car ,then it works fine.do you know what’s wrong? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=808) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=810)