# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=834 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 835 --- ## [I need help fixing my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-help-fixing-my-car/120037)
**Author:** [@WeaselJob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WeaselJob)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2018, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-help-fixing-my-car/120037 "2018-07-01T02:20:09Z")
Okay so here’s a picture pic of my vehicle. I can’t get it to stay running. And when it does stay running the engine seems to be shaking and reving up and down by itself then trying to die. When I took it for a test d… --- ## [Too soon for a new head gasket? 2010 Subaru Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-soon-for-a-new-head-gasket-2010-subaru-forester/120166)
**Author:** [@Marty16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marty16)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2018, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-soon-for-a-new-head-gasket-2010-subaru-forester/120166 "2018-07-01T02:15:06Z")
80k miles already needed a new head gasket(@ 40k) and new rack and power steering pump. Am I just unlucky? --- ## [Best Suggestions for Stopping Minor (External) Coolant Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-suggestions-for-stopping-minor-external-coolant-leak/120139)
**Author:** [@ebodyboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ebodyboy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2018, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-suggestions-for-stopping-minor-external-coolant-leak/120139 "2018-07-01T01:47:16Z")
Neighbor asked me for opinion about ‘snake oil’ substances for halting small head gasket leak - ie: one drip a minute - on to ground. NO coolant getting inside and no combustion issues. I told him to go to auto par… --- ## [Been to same shop 3 times for same problem, not sure what to do](https://community.cartalk.com/t/been-to-same-shop-3-times-for-same-problem-not-sure-what-to-do/119016)
**Author:** [@CarDontWork](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarDontWork)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2018, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/been-to-same-shop-3-times-for-same-problem-not-sure-what-to-do/119016 "2018-07-01T01:34:09Z")
Hi, sorry for signing up only to ask for help, but I’m not really sure where else to go to. I have a 2006 PT Cruiser ( I know it’s not a good car ) and was having problems with the A/C blowing hot air and it stalling. I… --- ## [2018 Honda Fit satellite radio & nav problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-fit-satellite-radio-nav-problem/120145)
**Author:** [@JOHNWILSON](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JOHNWILSON)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2018, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-fit-satellite-radio-nav-problem/120145 "2018-07-01T00:32:10Z")
On our first car trip last week in the New Fit EX-L Navi the Satelite Radio suddenly refused to change the channel, either with the Steering wheel controls, or with the preset buttons, or with specific channel selection.… --- ## [Knocking noise!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-noise/120069)
**Author:** [@Greg\_Antonovich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greg_Antonovich)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-noise/120069 "2018-06-30T23:43:29Z")
Whats up you guys. I got a 2012 dodge Challenger. When Im driving at a low speed she makes a single light knocking noise when I press the gas peddle. Anyone have any suggestions. Thx --- ## [2009 Chevrolet HHR speakers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-hhr-speakers/120104)
**Author:** [@LloydWayneHogan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LloydWayneHogan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-hhr-speakers/120104 "2018-06-30T21:48:48Z")
My HHR speakers not working properly. Drivers side rear will work all the time while all others will work at different times. Sometimes three working at same time. At one time or another all the speakers are working but … --- ## [2012 Honda Accord clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-accord-clutch/120114)
**Author:** [@Davelett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Davelett)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-accord-clutch/120114 "2018-06-30T21:46:33Z")
Hi I just bought my 2012 accord with 140k mostly highway miles. The clutch engages at the very top of the peddle travel. There is no slipping and clutch otherwise and transmission works great. Should I replace the clu… --- ## [1997 Chevrolet Malibu low pressure AC port](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-malibu-low-pressure-ac-port/120153)
**Author:** [@BobKanig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobKanig)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-malibu-low-pressure-ac-port/120153 "2018-06-30T21:40:35Z")
I am trying to locate the low pressure AC port to refresh freon. Best guess is that it is located under the right underside fender (passenger side). Is this accurate? --- ## [2014 Dodge Grand Caravan transmission leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-grand-caravan-transmission-leak/120158)
**Author:** [@Gail29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gail29)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-grand-caravan-transmission-leak/120158 "2018-06-30T20:39:36Z")
transmission leak in 2014 Dodge Caravan only 57000 easy miles My last Caravan went 130000 miles with no problem --- ## [1991 Mazda 626 with difficulty starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-mazda-626-with-difficulty-starting/120078)
**Author:** [@KathyKravitz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathyKravitz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-mazda-626-with-difficulty-starting/120078 "2018-06-30T18:26:53Z")
My '91 Mazda 626 is a manual transmission. It has been having difficulty starting. First replaced “cracked battery terminals.” Helped for 2 wks. Then replaced battery. Again, would start fine for about 2 wks. Now, it i… --- ## [2015 Ford Explorer door handle broke off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-explorer-door-handle-broke-off/120150)
**Author:** [@Russell41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Russell41)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-explorer-door-handle-broke-off/120150 "2018-06-30T17:49:32Z")
My drivers side exterior door handle broke off. This door handle has the key hole. Will the repair require a new key? --- ## [2007 Toyota Yaris tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-yaris-tires/120137)
**Author:** [@JohnLilly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnLilly)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-yaris-tires/120137 "2018-06-30T16:01:05Z")
What Kind of tires do I need for a 2007 Yaris? --- ## [Leaking brown fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-brown-fluid/120071)
**Author:** [@Todd\_Krosschell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Todd_Krosschell)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-brown-fluid/120071 "2018-06-30T12:53:01Z")
Colonial Honda changed my oil yesterday and did 25 point inspection. All good they tell me. 12 hours later my Honda Pilot has no eccelaration and is leaking a light brown fudgicle color oily fluid from under the right si… --- ## [Clutch and starting issue, recommended fluids?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-and-starting-issue-recommended-fluids/120083)
**Author:** [@Hobby\_welder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hobby_welder)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-and-starting-issue-recommended-fluids/120083 "2018-06-30T04:17:35Z")
Hey all. Need to pick your brains a bit. FYI i have a 1993 ford f-250 5.8l w/ the ZF S5-42 (i know its the 42 i may be a little off on the nomenclature) 1: My pickup now won’t start when I first pump the clutch, I have … --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Cruze battery light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-battery-light/120040)
**Author:** [@feliciascott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/feliciascott)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-battery-light/120040 "2018-06-30T03:04:42Z")
Battery light came on and dash said Battery saver mode active then all the other lights came on and car shut down and key is stuck in ignition…Bought new battery and all it does is click click click --- ## [Oil use - 2010 Lincoln Navigator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-use-2010-lincoln-navigator/119875)
**Author:** [@KevinHillemann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KevinHillemann)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-use-2010-lincoln-navigator/119875 "2018-06-30T02:01:07Z")
Is it common for this model ford motor to use a quart of oil between oil changes? It has 130,000 miles and had good care. --- ## [2004 Buick LeSabre cruise control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-lesabre-cruise-control/119975)
**Author:** [@ralphasantos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ralphasantos)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-lesabre-cruise-control/119975 "2018-06-30T01:32:35Z")
my cruise control will not engage and the left turn signal fails to operate --- ## [Removing stuck plug core from 2000 Mercury Mountaineer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-stuck-plug-core-from-2000-mercury-mountaineer/119957)
**Author:** [@RobertTascott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertTascott)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-stuck-plug-core-from-2000-mercury-mountaineer/119957 "2018-06-30T01:29:44Z")
I was trying to change the plugs in my Mountaineer. It has a 5.0 in it. One plug broke off between the threads and the head leaving the threaded section and part of the core in the head. What is the easiest way to remove… --- ## [1997 Toyota RAV4 thermostat indicator swings - problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-toyota-rav4-thermostat-indicator-swings-problem/119991)
**Author:** [@Simpson05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Simpson05)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-toyota-rav4-thermostat-indicator-swings-problem/119991 "2018-06-30T01:24:51Z")
I am running all fans while driving. thermostat indicator swings between kind of cold to medium on short trips recently. What is this an indicator for and what to do ? --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Equinox fuel pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-fuel-pressure/120096)
**Author:** [@wayne52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wayne52)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-fuel-pressure/120096 "2018-06-30T01:16:50Z")
what is the fuel pressure for 2013 chevy equinox with 130000 miles? --- ## [Just In Case You Don't Have The Correct Fuse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-in-case-you-dont-have-the-correct-fuse/120097)
**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 1:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-in-case-you-dont-have-the-correct-fuse/120097 "2018-06-30T01:07:41Z")
Here’s a fuse guide. Tester --- ## [Hood prop in contact with battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hood-prop-in-contact-with-battery/87134)
**Author:** [@jquinn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jquinn)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hood-prop-in-contact-with-battery/87134 "2018-06-30T00:06:25Z")
I had a new battery installed (in my 2003 Honda Civic) by one of those "swift-oil-change" places a few years ago. A mechanic just told me that this new battery is creating a fire hazard, as the hood prop lies directly ac… --- ## [2014 Subaru Legacy parking brake won't release](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-legacy-parking-brake-wont-release/120026)
**Author:** [@DennisWoodworth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DennisWoodworth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-legacy-parking-brake-wont-release/120026 "2018-06-29T20:54:02Z")
electronic parking brake will not release --- ## [2007 Pontiac G5 leaks when AC is running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-g5-leaks-when-ac-is-running/120092)
**Author:** [@sarah47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sarah47)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-g5-leaks-when-ac-is-running/120092 "2018-06-29T22:35:14Z")
2007 pontiac g5 water leaks passenger side while air conditioning is on. Only when i turn left --- ## [2014 Jeep Patriot cruise control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-patriot-cruise-control/120062)
**Author:** [@BillWitt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillWitt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-patriot-cruise-control/120062 "2018-06-29T21:01:29Z")
I have a question about cruise control. I currently drive a 2014 Jeep Patriot but have had this same issue on previous cars I have driven, both newer and older. After temporarily disengaging the cruise and then hitting r… --- ## [2013 Ford Escape front end noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-front-end-noise/120066)
**Author:** [@Jim18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim18)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-front-end-noise/120066 "2018-06-29T20:58:56Z")
Front end noise every crack in the road sounds like everything is loose,had it looked at a ford dealer --- ## [2013 Nissan Xterra life expectancy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-xterra-life-expectancy/120080)
**Author:** [@ChrisNesselroade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisNesselroade)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-xterra-life-expectancy/120080 "2018-06-29T20:24:46Z")
2013 Nissan Xterra 117k miles 1st car for daughter Consumer Reports rates it high. What can i expect for ‘life of the car mileage’ if taken care of properly moving forward. (getting it inspected prior to purchase b… --- ## [Precut window tint vendors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/precut-window-tint-vendors/120076)
**Author:** [@bert26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bert26)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/precut-window-tint-vendors/120076 "2018-06-29T18:39:07Z")
does anyone sell pre cut window tint? --- ## [It's close enough to an automobile](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-close-enough-to-an-automobile/119734)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-close-enough-to-an-automobile/119734 "2018-06-29T17:45:36Z")
My 14 year old Snapper riding mower seemed to be running rich and then last week the cylinder filled with gasoline so I pulled the carburetor and found an O-ring deteriorated at the inlet to the needle/seat housing. Afte… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=833) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=835)