# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=835 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 836 --- ## [2013 Nissan Altima brake lights stay on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-altima-brake-lights-stay-on/120007)
**Author:** [@BurtWallace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BurtWallace)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-altima-brake-lights-stay-on/120007 "2018-06-29T17:20:07Z")
My brake lights stay on, intermittently. I went for the low hanging fruit, and replaced the switch at the pedal. I’m thinking there must be a relay sticking somewhere. Does this car even have a stop light relay? It d… --- ## [Honda CR-V analyze the engine oil quality to determine fluid change need?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-cr-v-analyze-the-engine-oil-quality-to-determine-fluid-change-need/119962)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-cr-v-analyze-the-engine-oil-quality-to-determine-fluid-change-need/119962 "2018-06-29T16:23:38Z")
Does a recent Honda CR-V analyze the engine oil quality to determine if the fluid change is needed? The dash come up with an indicator - but you could be doing an average use Vs weekly interstate (eg 1k/ week on a freew… --- ## [2001 Mazda MazdaSpeed Protege: which brakes do I fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-mazdaspeed-protege-which-brakes-do-i-fix/120034)
**Author:** [@Tina42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tina42)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-mazdaspeed-protege-which-brakes-do-i-fix/120034 "2018-06-29T16:05:09Z")
My car squeaks when I drive it (in particular in the rain) & I took it to my husband’s mechanic and he said it needs front brakes…(I thought price was too high) so I took it to Sears by my house & they said it needs rear… --- ## [Accidentally put diesel in my 2018 Nissan Rogue - help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-put-diesel-in-my-2018-nissan-rogue-help/120042)
**Author:** [@Bianca16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bianca16)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-put-diesel-in-my-2018-nissan-rogue-help/120042 "2018-06-29T15:27:39Z")
I put diesel in a new 2018 car that runs on gas. The car drove about three minutes from the gas station to my house and when I tried to go out again it wouldn’t work. I know that everything is probably messed up and ther… --- ## [Freshening up a 1997 Volvo 850 after a long sit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/freshening-up-a-1997-volvo-850-after-a-long-sit/120056)
**Author:** [@Kate47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kate47)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/freshening-up-a-1997-volvo-850-after-a-long-sit/120056 "2018-06-29T15:16:26Z")
My great aunt has an old Volvo 850 that’s been sitting for at least one, maybe two years now. I’m heading down there to see if I can get it running and attempt to drive it back the 350 miles back home. What are your sug… --- ## [2004 Toyota Camry - change belts and hoses?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-camry-change-belts-and-hoses/119937)
**Author:** [@Angel59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angel59)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-camry-change-belts-and-hoses/119937 "2018-06-29T14:52:12Z")
I have a 2004 Camry,110.000 K miles. Only owner. 14 years old. I want to keep the car. Question should all belts and all hoses be changed or change only if needed. Anything else that should be looked at and replaced? T… --- ## [2005 Nissan Pathfinder check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-pathfinder-check-engine-light/119900)
**Author:** [@williamvarenz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williamvarenz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-pathfinder-check-engine-light/119900 "2018-06-29T14:10:01Z")
check engine lite is on,runs fine till i want to accelerate,lite blinks for 10-14 seconds then it smooths out --- ## [2009 Toyota Corolla heat shield repair - cost?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-corolla-heat-shield-repair-cost/120046)
**Author:** [@Joseph47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph47)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-corolla-heat-shield-repair-cost/120046 "2018-06-29T13:37:19Z")
Loose and rattling heat shield repair cost? --- ## [What was the right thing to do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-was-the-right-thing-to-do/120048)
**Author:** [@Stegy\_Frany](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stegy_Frany)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-was-the-right-thing-to-do/120048 "2018-06-29T12:46:50Z")
So… this has left me a little miffed. Not a LOT miffed. Just a little. I’d really like some feedback from the group. So… I have a local mechanic… 5 star rated, straight shooters, reliable, all the stuff you want, right?… --- ## [2014 Subaru Legacy stalls after warmup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-legacy-stalls-after-warmup/119978)
**Author:** [@kipasmorey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kipasmorey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-legacy-stalls-after-warmup/119978 "2018-06-29T12:04:31Z")
car after warm up stalls in reverse and forward --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Orlando coolant leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-orlando-coolant-leak/119919)
**Author:** [@henry17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/henry17)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 9:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-orlando-coolant-leak/119919 "2018-06-29T09:28:47Z")
problems with my 2012 orlando. the section where one places the cooolant is leaking --- ## [2001 Subaru Forester codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-subaru-forester-codes/119972)
**Author:** [@stuartSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stuartSmith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-subaru-forester-codes/119972 "2018-06-29T04:32:36Z")
Hi -I just purchased a 2001 Subaru Forester with 155,ooo miles on it . it has 4 check engine light issues!!! code PO303 -code po0179 and two other codes --- ## [2011 Nissan Sentra: inconsistent brake pad wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-sentra-inconsistent-brake-pad-wear/120050)
**Author:** [@MarkSnodgrass](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkSnodgrass)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-sentra-inconsistent-brake-pad-wear/120050 "2018-06-29T03:44:07Z")
Brakes: I have drums in rear, disk in front. If I’m not keeping up on washing my car like I should, I notice I get a little more break dust on driver side than passenger side. When front breaks started squeaking recent… --- ## [2003 Lexus ES 300 air conditioner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-es-300-air-conditioner/119993)
**Author:** [@thomas12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thomas12)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-es-300-air-conditioner/119993 "2018-06-29T03:38:48Z")
2003 Lexus ES300 Blinking lite on AC … replaced Relay stills blinks now what? --- ## [2005 Dodge Grand Caravan growls at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-grand-caravan-growls-at-idle/120011)
**Author:** [@BrianStratton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrianStratton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-grand-caravan-growls-at-idle/120011 "2018-06-29T02:23:13Z")
Got about 137K on this beast; so far I’ve only had to put in a new radiator ($435, ack…) but has chronic growl when idling. Noticed similar symptom on other GC I drove for flower delivery. Can live with it but any advice… --- ## [2006 Acura RSX headlights blow out repeatedly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-acura-rsx-headlights-blow-out-repeatedly/120018)
**Author:** [@DebraHuston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DebraHuston)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-acura-rsx-headlights-blow-out-repeatedly/120018 "2018-06-29T02:17:55Z")
My headlights keep blowing out & now my radio stopped working . --- ## [1999 Pontiac Firebird engine rebuild kit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-pontiac-firebird-engine-rebuild-kit/120016)
**Author:** [@DanielSeaborough](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanielSeaborough)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-pontiac-firebird-engine-rebuild-kit/120016 "2018-06-28T21:08:53Z")
Is there a complete engine rebuild kit for ls1 trans am --- ## [2016 Ford Fiesta seat adjuster bar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-fiesta-seat-adjuster-bar/119935)
**Author:** [@mick53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mick53)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-fiesta-seat-adjuster-bar/119935 "2018-06-28T20:40:21Z")
ford fiesta 2016, passenger seat adjuster bar came off its runner clips, I put it back on nut the seat only slides forward and stops halfway back, ford claim part is not broke so is not covered under warranty…help --- ## [2011 Buick Lucerne wheel bearings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-lucerne-wheel-bearings/119941)
**Author:** [@Dorothy13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dorothy13)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-lucerne-wheel-bearings/119941 "2018-06-28T20:26:51Z")
Is there a problem with wheel bearings on 2011 Buick Lucerne --- ## [Ghost in the machine: Erratic error displays when warm at city speeds XLT 2010](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ghost-in-the-machine-erratic-error-displays-when-warm-at-city-speeds-xlt-2010/117282)
**Author:** [@cmblocker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cmblocker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ghost-in-the-machine-erratic-error-displays-when-warm-at-city-speeds-xlt-2010/117282 "2018-06-28T18:29:55Z")
Ghost in the machine: 2010 Expedition 82k miles. Jasper engine installed 8k miles ago. Former trooper vehicle. VIN 1FMJU1G58AEB61\*\*\* Erratic error displays when warm and at city speeds: When my vehicle is warm and dri… --- ## [2009 Acura TL steering column noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-acura-tl-steering-column-noise/119931)
**Author:** [@Trudy57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trudy57)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-acura-tl-steering-column-noise/119931 "2018-06-28T17:19:30Z")
there is a noise in the steering column when I apply the brakes. --- ## [OEM vs After Market windshield for Subaru outback 2013](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oem-vs-after-market-windshield-for-subaru-outback-2013/119988)
**Author:** [@Jack\_Muth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack_Muth)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oem-vs-after-market-windshield-for-subaru-outback-2013/119988 "2018-06-28T17:18:09Z")
We need to replace the windshield for our Subaru outback 2013. The insurance will cover the cost for an after market, but only part of the cost for an OEM. I was wondering is it worth the extra $250 to go with the OEM … --- ## [Check engine light and high revs/Hyundai Tucson](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-and-high-revs-hyundai-tucson/119986)
**Author:** [@Crin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-and-high-revs-hyundai-tucson/119986 "2018-06-28T13:16:47Z")
Hi everyone. I’m after any ideas on what may be the issue with my 2008 Hyundai Tucson. I have had a check engine light appear over the past few weeks and I had it looked at and the code said engine running too lean. It w… --- ## [Broken Heater Core in 2000 Lincoln](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-heater-core-in-2000-lincoln/119604)
**Author:** [@xavier.ihrig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xavier.ihrig)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-heater-core-in-2000-lincoln/119604 "2018-06-28T12:57:03Z")
I have a 2000 Lincoln Town Car that has given me fits since I bought it a year ago, but it’s still a car that can get me to Point A to Point B. About a month ago the heater core supposedly broke and sweet smelling, white… --- ## [2011 GMC Acadia braking noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-acadia-braking-noise/119980)
**Author:** [@Daniels](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daniels)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-acadia-braking-noise/119980 "2018-06-28T12:29:48Z")
Have replaced front brakes and suspension and still has front in noise when braking. --- ## [2002 Ford Ranger won't start in Park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-ranger-wont-start-in-park/120001)
**Author:** [@MarcPomerleau](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarcPomerleau)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-ranger-wont-start-in-park/120001 "2018-06-28T12:29:16Z")
My '02 Ford Ranger (automatic) would not start in park and there were times I couldn’t shift it in neutral to start it. It would also roll in park and I had to use the EBrake. Mechanics replaced the bushing for the shift… --- ## [2002 chrysler problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chrysler-problem/119905)
**Author:** [@Serena\_Nopales](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Serena_Nopales)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chrysler-problem/119905 "2018-06-28T02:21:26Z")
what part is this and where does it go? thanks --- ## [Guys i need help... my 944 porsche](https://community.cartalk.com/t/guys-i-need-help-my-944-porsche/119927)
**Author:** [@Carl\_Cang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carl_Cang)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/guys-i-need-help-my-944-porsche/119927 "2018-06-28T02:15:13Z")
I have a problem where the side mirrors won’t stay still any suggestions ? I really dont know how to fix them, so that they would stay still and not flop around while i driving the car… --- ## [2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Loud grinding noise near front passenger side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jeep-grand-cherokee-loud-grinding-noise-near-front-passenger-side/119954)
**Author:** [@MoMann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MoMann)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jeep-grand-cherokee-loud-grinding-noise-near-front-passenger-side/119954 "2018-06-28T02:14:26Z")
I was wondering if anyone had some insight regarding a loud grinding noise that randomly happens towards the front passenger side of my Jeep. This noise does not happen every time I drive, I’ve taken it to three mechanic… --- ## [Sometime car wont start and doesnt make a sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sometime-car-wont-start-and-doesnt-make-a-sound/104408)
**Author:** [@paulyj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paulyj)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sometime-car-wont-start-and-doesnt-make-a-sound/104408 "2018-06-28T02:08:36Z")
Hello car community:) have a problem sometimes with my car. About once every two weeks or so the car just won't start. I don't think its the battery because it has happened with a new one. I'll turn the ignition and it w… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=834) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=836)