# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=836 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 837 --- ## [98 Chevy metro troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-chevy-metro-troubles/119690)
**Author:** [@Tony\_See](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony_See)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-chevy-metro-troubles/119690 "2018-06-28T02:04:12Z")
My girlfriend noticed her 98 Chevy metro was not running well. We ran a diagnosis tool and it was giving 02 sensor codes. The car would start but wasnt running well and would stall after running for a while and hitting t… --- ## [2011 Ford Focus won’t downshift with cruise control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-focus-won-t-downshift-with-cruise-control/119896)
**Author:** [@JohnChimera](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnChimera)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-focus-won-t-downshift-with-cruise-control/119896 "2018-06-28T02:00:04Z")
My car will Not Down shift with cruse control engaged on Grades and it will Studer shift and slam in gear at the bottom of the grade. Any clue I have had ford mechanic look at it and he could find nothing wrong. --- ## [Trans fluid testing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-fluid-testing/119987)
**Author:** [@DfromSD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DfromSD)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 1:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-fluid-testing/119987 "2018-06-28T01:40:43Z")
Recently purchased a 2007 CRV. It’s a real cream puff, single owner, body and interior in like new condition, about 120k miles on it. My problem is there were no maintenance records with it. I have no idea when the trans… --- ## [Toyota Dealer used 5W-20 (manual says 5W-30) during an oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-dealer-used-5w-20-manual-says-5w-30-during-an-oil-change/119920)
**Author:** [@douglas.bryan94](https://community.cartalk.com/u/douglas.bryan94)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-dealer-used-5w-20-manual-says-5w-30-during-an-oil-change/119920 "2018-06-28T01:26:14Z")
Hey guys, Note: I will apologize for the length of this post now. It’s fairly long, but I believe all the information is important. Just over 2 months ago (in April), I took my 2005 Toyota Camry on a road trip. I live … --- ## [4.3 loosing coolant cant find a wet spot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-3-loosing-coolant-cant-find-a-wet-spot/113498)
**Author:** [@Dreildrag](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dreildrag)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-3-loosing-coolant-cant-find-a-wet-spot/113498 "2018-06-28T00:28:22Z")
This truck is loosing coolant but I have no wet spot anywhere inside, outside, or engine bay that I can find. From time to time I can hear the heater core “Gurgle”. I took the cap of with the engine cold and let it war… --- ## [Speedometer Stopped working 740iL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-stopped-working-740il/119984)
**Author:** [@Tommy\_Simms](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tommy_Simms)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-stopped-working-740il/119984 "2018-06-28T00:23:02Z")
My 1996 740iL’s speedometer stopped working. Anyone know what to fix on it, and/or how much it will cost to repair? --- ## [Foreign car importing procedure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/foreign-car-importing-procedure/54330)
**Author:** [@av8or1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/av8or1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/foreign-car-importing-procedure/54330 "2018-06-27T22:35:59Z")
Hi Tom and Ray, I wanted to follow up on an article that I read on buffalonews.com - and no, I don't go there regularly, a friend sent me a link to the article. For your reference here was what I read: Dear To… --- ## [1999 Accord EX V6 suddenly stalls while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-accord-ex-v6-suddenly-stalls-while-driving/119683)
**Author:** [@kbp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kbp)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-accord-ex-v6-suddenly-stalls-while-driving/119683 "2018-06-27T22:30:12Z")
While driving, the tach and engine will randomly rev slightly and then drop to 0, stalling the car. Sometimes it just shuts off without rpms increasing. This happens with manual acceleration and cruise control. Power st… --- ## [1994 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: worth replacing tranny?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-mercedes-benz-s-class-worth-replacing-tranny/119945)
**Author:** [@Al20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Al20)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-mercedes-benz-s-class-worth-replacing-tranny/119945 "2018-06-27T21:06:49Z")
This car has 124 k on it. Is it worth putting a new( rebuilt ) tranny in it? The car supposedly has had a rebuild engine in it. The car was owned by golf pro who drove it hard. --- ## [2016 Subaru Forester backup camera](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-forester-backup-camera/119970)
**Author:** [@Rogers23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rogers23)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-forester-backup-camera/119970 "2018-06-27T21:05:26Z")
I have a 2016 Subaru Forester that I bought in December 2015 so the 3 year warranty is up in 5 months. Suddenly last week the back up camera started to malfunction. The image on the display shows a lot of the rear bump… --- ## [Should I keep my 2005 Ford Mustang?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-keep-my-2005-ford-mustang/119961)
**Author:** [@leebush](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leebush)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-keep-my-2005-ford-mustang/119961 "2018-06-27T21:02:28Z")
6 cyc 110 k miles. runs great. two bags of clubs fit in trunk with my cue case, no problem. needs new shocks and dash stepper motors. have motors just too lazy to schedule work. shocks and spring replacement in my whe… --- ## [Car died while driving -- after accident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-died-while-driving-after-accident/119910)
**Author:** [@chrischris011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chrischris011)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-died-while-driving-after-accident/119910 "2018-06-27T18:46:53Z")
Hey everyone! Back in May, I was in a car accident (attached). I had to get two tires replaced, but other than that, the only damage I can tell is from the front bumper. 4 weeks later, I was able to get new tires and a… --- ## [2015 Audi A4 oil change interval](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-audi-a4-oil-change-interval/119436)
**Author:** [@BeverlyBahm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BeverlyBahm)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-audi-a4-oil-change-interval/119436 "2018-06-27T17:02:57Z")
i bought an Audi A4 and per the dealership i should change my oil every 10k. That seems way too long to wait. Thoughts? --- ## [2010 Chrysler 300 back end rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chrysler-300-back-end-rattle/119868)
**Author:** [@Bloom\_Jerry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bloom_Jerry)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chrysler-300-back-end-rattle/119868 "2018-06-27T15:28:07Z")
There’s a rattle from the back end that will not be found. I think it’s a suspension thing, but my mechanic doesn’t see anything wrong. It’s driving me nuts! --- ## [2015 Chrysler 200 - New wheel hub, now transmission won’t shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chrysler-200-new-wheel-hub-now-transmission-won-t-shift/119908)
**Author:** [@Joey58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joey58)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chrysler-200-new-wheel-hub-now-transmission-won-t-shift/119908 "2018-06-27T14:56:16Z")
Had right wheel hub bearing replaced and transmission won’t shift and bas lights are on. --- ## [2009 Ford F250 turbos humming](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-f250-turbos-humming/119933)
**Author:** [@MGMills](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MGMills)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-f250-turbos-humming/119933 "2018-06-27T14:17:27Z")
Twin turbos humming on 6.4 diesel after removing pollution control but not all the time; is turbo shot with only 80K miles? --- ## [Replacing convertible top for 2001 BMW Z3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-convertible-top-for-2001-bmw-z3/119939)
**Author:** [@WilliamBernard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamBernard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-convertible-top-for-2001-bmw-z3/119939 "2018-06-27T14:12:11Z")
Anyone have experience with replacing the convertible top? Stitching is going and back window is loose. --- ## [2002 Hyundai Accent blinking check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-hyundai-accent-blinking-check-engine-light/119913)
**Author:** [@StevenBaum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StevenBaum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-hyundai-accent-blinking-check-engine-light/119913 "2018-06-27T14:08:20Z")
Car has only 110,000 miles on it, automatic trans only has low gear. No reverse at all, and will not shift into higher gears. Check engine light flashes and engine sputters horribly when starting to move. What happene… --- ## [2014 Subaru Forester - Dim lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-dim-lights/119796)
**Author:** [@Nan25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nan25)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-dim-lights/119796 "2018-06-27T13:42:36Z")
my dash lights are dim grey/white during the day–no matter what I do with the ‘adjust dash lights’ roller knob to the left of the steering wheel. They are hard to see in the bright AZ daylight–Even the speedo. lights ar… --- ## [2016 Ford Mustang back-up camera and instruments](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-mustang-back-up-camera-and-instruments/119912)
**Author:** [@Mark08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark08)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-mustang-back-up-camera-and-instruments/119912 "2018-06-27T12:35:51Z")
Intermittently the radio, back up camera, instruments do not work --- ## [1995 Saturn SW overheating problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-saturn-sw-overheating-problem/119929)
**Author:** [@DaveSchallmo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveSchallmo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-saturn-sw-overheating-problem/119929 "2018-06-27T12:34:08Z")
My 1995 SW1 has a bad over heating problem, especially when sitting at idle, or in stop & go traffic, the temp builds and never starts to cool. I am not sure where to start to diagnose the problem. --- ## [What to expect from my 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-expect-from-my-2016-hyundai-santa-fe/119864)
**Author:** [@DennisLindstrom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DennisLindstrom)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-expect-from-my-2016-hyundai-santa-fe/119864 "2018-06-27T12:21:05Z")
I just purchased a 2016 Hyundi Santa fe Sport with 29000 miles on it. Can you give me any information as to what i can expect from this car, for the next six, to ten years? --- ## [1997 Toyota Previa](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-toyota-previa/119668)
**Author:** [@RobertLackner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertLackner)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 9:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-toyota-previa/119668 "2018-06-27T09:49:44Z")
Don’t know how old your post was but I have the sMe issue. Have spent heaps of time uder the car and may (May) have found the problem. I am not a mechanic and am after advice. At the distrubutor I removed both vacuum ho… --- ## [2012 Ford Expedition 3rd row seats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-expedition-3rd-row-seats/119848)
**Author:** [@Merry53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Merry53)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 9:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-expedition-3rd-row-seats/119848 "2018-06-27T09:08:55Z")
3rd row seats in down position Switch or motor not working Can not return to up position What’s up? --- ## [2000 Tiburon Hyundai engine shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-tiburon-hyundai-engine-shakes/118664)
**Author:** [@Angel\_Juxi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angel_Juxi)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-tiburon-hyundai-engine-shakes/118664 "2018-06-27T02:57:42Z")
So a month ago my car begin to shake when I turn right in a stop sign and when I accelerate the engine keep doing the shake thing, At first a mechanic friend and I think about a transmission problem, since we check the c… --- ## [2013 Lincoln MKT air conditioner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lincoln-mkt-air-conditioner/119891)
**Author:** [@Lonnie56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lonnie56)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2018, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lincoln-mkt-air-conditioner/119891 "2018-06-26T23:41:58Z")
My Lincoln MKT (2013) will not stay on A/C. The temperature rises and the heat comes on. When I put it on Dual, the passenger side stays on A/c. What is causing this? --- ## [Changing power seat trim panels in 1994 Ford Thunderbird](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-power-seat-trim-panels-in-1994-ford-thunderbird/119903)
**Author:** [@JohnTietjen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnTietjen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-power-seat-trim-panels-in-1994-ford-thunderbird/119903 "2018-06-27T01:38:53Z")
How do you repair or replace power seat trim panels. --- ## [2016 Lexus GS 350 spindle grill repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lexus-gs-350-spindle-grill-repair/119850)
**Author:** [@LeeOtis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeeOtis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lexus-gs-350-spindle-grill-repair/119850 "2018-06-27T01:04:11Z")
How expensive is it to repair that massive spindle grill when some yahoo in a pickup backs his trailer-hitched truck into it? Am I better off getting a 2015 model that has a bumper in the middle? --- ## [2014 Ford F-150 auto transmission acting weird](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-f-150-auto-transmission-acting-weird/119836)
**Author:** [@Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-f-150-auto-transmission-acting-weird/119836 "2018-06-27T00:55:14Z")
I have a 2014 F-150 Supercab 2WD model with 3.7 V6 and auto transmission with 40,800 miles on it. I had the transmission serviced a couple of weeks ago (1,000 miles ago) at a Ford dealer since it’s still under the 5 year… --- ## [Gently used 2004 Chevrolet Corvette - needs new tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gently-used-2004-chevrolet-corvette-needs-new-tires/119761)
**Author:** [@JaneDugas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JaneDugas)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gently-used-2004-chevrolet-corvette-needs-new-tires/119761 "2018-06-27T00:42:29Z")
Dear Car Talk, I own a Corvette that I bought new in 2004. It has about 15,000 miles on it now. I keep it garaged for the winter and only drive it in nice weather - you could say it is ‘gently used’. My question is a… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=835) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=837)