# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=854 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 855 --- ## [2010 Acura TSX tuneup estimate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-acura-tsx-tuneup-estimate/118381)
**Author:** [@StaceyG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StaceyG)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-acura-tsx-tuneup-estimate/118381 "2018-05-31T02:51:33Z")
I have a 2010 Acura TSX with 103k miles. Time for a tune up. What is a reasonable price for the service? What about a break down the parts required and cost? --- ## [2006 Hyundai Azera won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-azera-won-t-start/118344)
**Author:** [@clairmont](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clairmont)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 11:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-azera-won-t-start/118344 "2018-05-30T11:42:32Z")
car will turn over but not start , turn the key to off turn on after 3 seconds and starts right up this happens at no specific time some times not for weeks --- ## [In search of mechanic in Illinois](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-of-mechanic-in-illinois/118149)
**Author:** [@WalterWicks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WalterWicks)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-of-mechanic-in-illinois/118149 "2018-05-31T02:38:18Z")
2008 SX4 Suzuki, needs new timing chain and power steering pump replaced , I already purchased the parts . Also possible push rod(s) replacement. Any reasonable shop near Hoffman Estates, Illinois that could perform the … --- ## [2013 Hyundai Azera loose window trim](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-azera-loose-window-trim/118373)
**Author:** [@Yvonne56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yvonne56)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-azera-loose-window-trim/118373 "2018-05-31T02:36:45Z")
the window trim came loose after going through a car wash on the left side back seat window and Hyundai want to bill me for a new window to fix it when the window if fine it is their trim around it that came off. Has th… --- ## [Offroad tire always be cut a big tear, patch is useless,](https://community.cartalk.com/t/offroad-tire-always-be-cut-a-big-tear-patch-is-useless/93427)
**Author:** [@davidy2004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidy2004)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2016, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/offroad-tire-always-be-cut-a-big-tear-patch-is-useless/93427 "2016-05-31T17:57:51Z")
Lever Punch Tyre Vulcanizing Vulcanizer Machine Penmatic Temperatural-Control Timing Vulcanizer Tyre Spot Vulcanizing Machine Above all tire repair kits are usefull? --- ## [2017 Jeep Renegade oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-renegade-oil-consumption/118217)
**Author:** [@RobertMiller1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertMiller1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-renegade-oil-consumption/118217 "2018-05-31T02:01:52Z")
Jeep Renegade uses a lot oil between required oil changes --- ## [Car Makes Weird Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-makes-weird-noise/118206)
**Author:** [@ShawnB1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShawnB1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-makes-weird-noise/118206 "2018-05-31T00:55:49Z")
I have a 2005 Pontiac Sunfire that just had the fuel pump replaced and now I’m hearing this weird noise humming/ whining while idling. I looked underneath the hood but couldn’t hear it, seems to only be coming from insid… --- ## [2009 Dodge Ram 1500 shakes at random](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-ram-1500-shakes-at-random/118386)
**Author:** [@Kenny53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kenny53)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-ram-1500-shakes-at-random/118386 "2018-05-31T00:04:11Z")
My transmission seems to shift fine but at random it shakes. It’s like you are driving over rumble strips. What might be the problem? --- ## [2010 Santa Fe Limited Suspension Advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-santa-fe-limited-suspension-advice/117204)
**Author:** [@VictoryLap18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VictoryLap18)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-santa-fe-limited-suspension-advice/117204 "2018-05-30T21:54:01Z")
Hi there, First time on Car Talk. I am new to car forums in general, though have a lot of experience with another form of repair. Pinball to be precise. What a great community that one is. Here is to hoping there is… --- ## [2017 Nissan Rogue Sport Liftgate Stay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-sport-liftgate-stay/118363)
**Author:** [@Heath\_Barcus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Heath_Barcus)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-sport-liftgate-stay/118363 "2018-05-30T21:07:38Z")
My grandmother just recently purchased a new Nissan Rogue Sport. She’s having difficulties using it as shes relatively short and the liftgate stay keeps the liftgate too high for her to reach without a step stool. We v… --- ## [Replacing 2015 Honda CR-V push starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-2015-honda-cr-v-push-starter/118005)
**Author:** [@Genevieve55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Genevieve55)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-2015-honda-cr-v-push-starter/118005 "2018-05-30T19:34:22Z")
how do you replace the push starter? --- ## [2010 Ford Escape brakes go to the floor on start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-escape-brakes-go-to-the-floor-on-start/118051)
**Author:** [@Rolle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rolle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-escape-brakes-go-to-the-floor-on-start/118051 "2018-05-30T19:30:18Z")
my vehicle brakes go to the floor when i start and brake light stays on ? --- ## [2007 Suzuki XL7 randomly won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-suzuki-xl7-randomly-won-t-start/118365)
**Author:** [@JoeDombrowski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeDombrowski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-suzuki-xl7-randomly-won-t-start/118365 "2018-05-30T19:28:08Z")
Car periodically and randomly won’t start. All electrical systems are functioning and have been checked by a mechanic. Battery is good, starter is good. --- ## [Vibrating 2015 Toyota Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrating-2015-toyota-camry/118355)
**Author:** [@josevalles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/josevalles)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrating-2015-toyota-camry/118355 "2018-05-30T19:18:59Z")
this car vibrates when I get the car on gear is worse when I tu. rn the air conditioner, and when in reverse you real fill the vibration , toyota specialist said this is normal? --- ## [2003 GMC Yukon ABS light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-yukon-abs-light/118352)
**Author:** [@MohammadAkhtar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MohammadAkhtar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-yukon-abs-light/118352 "2018-05-30T17:39:14Z")
ABS brake light coming on time to time! --- ## [What do You Think of My Battery Test Results?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-my-battery-test-results/118327)
**Author:** [@Audrey\_Dessauer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Audrey_Dessauer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-my-battery-test-results/118327 "2018-05-30T17:28:41Z")
How low is it okay to let it go before needing a new battery? Could I expect a few more months or years out of it? The test is giving 270CCA (according to Jiffy Lube), rating is 500. --- ## [Mini cooper 09 p1062](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-09-p1062/118348)
**Author:** [@Josh\_Shellabear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josh_Shellabear)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-09-p1062/118348 "2018-05-30T15:34:14Z")
The other day i was driving an it started it cut out i pulled over. Tried to start the car. Cranks over nothing wrong with that. The description on the fault was, varible timing (bank 1) Full stroke position not reached… --- ## [2012 Hyundai Santa Fe synthetic oil change interval](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-santa-fe-synthetic-oil-change-interval/118275)
**Author:** [@Jeff32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeff32)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-santa-fe-synthetic-oil-change-interval/118275 "2018-05-30T15:08:16Z")
My wife drives less than 5,000 per year. I use only 100 % full synthetic oil in her car. How often should I change the oil in her car? --- ## [Smoking 2015 Lexus GX 460](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoking-2015-lexus-gx-460/118340)
**Author:** [@KiriWakama](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KiriWakama)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoking-2015-lexus-gx-460/118340 "2018-05-30T13:25:50Z")
My car smokes, like the rings and catalyst are challenged. What do I do? --- ## [2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 radio sound while engine runs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-mazdaspeed6-radio-sound-while-engine-runs/118312)
**Author:** [@RobertWPolston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertWPolston)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 5:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-mazdaspeed6-radio-sound-while-engine-runs/118312 "2018-05-30T05:16:39Z")
i now get a kick kicking sound while the radio is on and engine is running help --- ## [2006 Hyundai Sonata rusted brake lines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-sonata-rusted-brake-lines/118128)
**Author:** [@mark19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mark19)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-sonata-rusted-brake-lines/118128 "2018-05-30T03:03:32Z")
Brake lines rusted out under plastic cover with 148000 miles. All car companies should be required to use nickle lines. Safety issue in my opinion --- ## [2013 Toyota Prius cruise control on a hill?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-prius-cruise-control-on-a-hill/114244)
**Author:** [@MargaretKefauver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MargaretKefauver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-prius-cruise-control-on-a-hill/114244 "2018-05-30T02:47:48Z")
I have a short but fairly steep hill down to town. Which is better to use : set the cruise control and not have to brake going down OR use “B” driving position? it feels like "B: is using the brakes. --- ## [1996 Ford Ranger replacement head lamps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-ranger-replacement-head-lamps/117890)
**Author:** [@PEGGYSHELTON](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PEGGYSHELTON)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-ranger-replacement-head-lamps/117890 "2018-05-30T02:37:00Z")
Thank goodness Thanks --- ## [2005 Toyota RAV4 injector fault code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-rav4-injector-fault-code/118329)
**Author:** [@Nick00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nick00)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-rav4-injector-fault-code/118329 "2018-05-30T01:36:31Z")
First noticed a slight chugging and/or missing in slow town traffic - developed into intermittent lumpy running - started stalling occasionally - now cutting out more and more frequently - engine error code indicates som… --- ## [2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser won’t start after short drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-pt-cruiser-won-t-start-after-short-drive/118226)
**Author:** [@GeorgeSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeSmith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-pt-cruiser-won-t-start-after-short-drive/118226 "2018-05-30T01:12:39Z")
what makes a 2006 P t Crusier not start after you drive it for a short time. --- ## [14 Civic parasitic battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/14-civic-parasitic-battery-drain/118320)
**Author:** [@Kristy\_Traver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kristy_Traver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/14-civic-parasitic-battery-drain/118320 "2018-05-30T01:06:36Z")
My Civic has a parasitic draw coming from fuse #29 the backup fuse. Dealership doesn’t seem very knowledgeable any advice on how to find out where the drain is coming from? --- ## [Changing 1994 Nissan Sentra throttle position sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-1994-nissan-sentra-throttle-position-sensor/118318)
**Author:** [@PercyFeurtado](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PercyFeurtado)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-1994-nissan-sentra-throttle-position-sensor/118318 "2018-05-29T21:34:54Z")
Anyone ever changed the Throttle Position Sensor in this car? Having trouble getting to it! --- ## [Can a 2018 Toyota Prius tow a light camper?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-2018-toyota-prius-tow-a-light-camper/118253)
**Author:** [@DIANEPOANDL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DIANEPOANDL)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-2018-toyota-prius-tow-a-light-camper/118253 "2018-05-30T00:36:44Z")
Can I tow a light camper, 1000 - 1200 lbs, with a 2018 Prius? --- ## [2002 Chevrolet Astro with no power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-astro-with-no-power/118273)
**Author:** [@LancePorter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LancePorter)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-astro-with-no-power/118273 "2018-05-29T16:31:11Z")
I’ve replaced mass airflow , fuel pump, cap rotor, fuel filter, catalytic converter, muffler, and i’m still having problems with engine. No power, feels like it’s a clogged cat but that has been eliminated. Idles fine, g… --- ## [2000 Toyota ECHO shifting problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-echo-shifting-problems/118080)
**Author:** [@RyanGardner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RyanGardner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-echo-shifting-problems/118080 "2018-05-29T23:07:28Z")
My car (with an automatic transmission) will not shift into 4th gear, but shifts correctly otherwise. The error code I’ve been getting is P0500. My vehicle speed sensor was recently replaced, the speedometer works, and… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=853) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=855)