# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=856 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 857 --- ## [1986 Ford F150 windows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-ford-f150-windows/118170)
**Author:** [@Ron13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ron13)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-ford-f150-windows/118170 "2018-05-28T18:48:09Z")
I have a problem with both door windows. The passenger window will go down but it struggles to go back up. Like it’s binding. I replaced the rubber but it didn’t help. The driver side window was working intermittently. … --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Colorado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-colorado/118213)
**Author:** [@David14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David14)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-colorado/118213 "2018-05-28T18:36:05Z")
The other night my 5 speed would not go into any gear unless i turned the truck off. Put it in gear start the truck, horrible sound. Has plenty of fluid, and there is still pressure on the clutch. Any ideas of what it… --- ## [1993 Ford Mustang stalls when driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-mustang-stalls-when-driving/118166)
**Author:** [@Arthur00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arthur00)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-mustang-stalls-when-driving/118166 "2018-05-28T18:29:00Z")
Why does my car stall while I am driving it? --- ## [Bottom grille just fell off 2012 Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bottom-grille-just-fell-off-2012-corolla/118179)
**Author:** [@zwell0890](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zwell0890)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bottom-grille-just-fell-off-2012-corolla/118179 "2018-05-28T16:24:41Z")
Is it essential I fix it ASAP? Ballpark, how much would this cost? I bumped a wall in a parking garage. Bee popping it in myself but it kept popping back out. I was driving on the highway and it fell out completely. T… --- ## [1993 Ford Mustang loses power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-mustang-loses-power/118168)
**Author:** [@Susan22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Susan22)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-mustang-loses-power/118168 "2018-05-28T14:25:41Z")
Why does my car lose drive power when I am going 55 mph and let up on the gas? Then, when it hits 40 mph it starts up again. And this is random, not all the time. This morning I had no trouble at all, but sometimes I w… --- ## [2009 Toyota Camry smells](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-smells/118199)
**Author:** [@Lilian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lilian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 12:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-smells/118199 "2018-05-28T12:03:45Z")
outside smell enters the car cabin --- ## [Chevy aveo potential electrical problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-aveo-potential-electrical-problems/82441)
**Author:** [@glouzao](https://community.cartalk.com/u/glouzao)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 10:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-aveo-potential-electrical-problems/82441 "2018-05-28T10:19:59Z")
So i have an 09 chevy aveo5, this is the hatchback model, automatic trans. The other day after starting it i noticed that the battery light was on, as well as the handbrake light. At the time i didn't think much of it al… --- ## [2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class fuel consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercedes-benz-e-class-fuel-consumption/118181)
**Author:** [@peter16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peter16)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercedes-benz-e-class-fuel-consumption/118181 "2018-05-28T04:43:39Z")
fuel consumption: how many miles per gallon or litres per 100km ? must use premium ? --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Impala clicking on startup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-impala-clicking-on-startup/118164)
**Author:** [@KenMurrsell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KenMurrsell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-impala-clicking-on-startup/118164 "2018-05-28T01:53:57Z")
makes clicking sound for about 20 seconds from dash when first starting or just getting in. --- ## [2002 honda civic stalling out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-civic-stalling-out/118173)
**Author:** [@Evang44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Evang44)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-civic-stalling-out/118173 "2018-05-28T01:45:01Z")
2002 Honda Civic stalls out 2 to 3 times every time I drive it turn and off and back on starts up fine not quite sure what the problem is --- ## [2009 Toyota Corolla starts and shuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-corolla-starts-and-shuts-off/117743)
**Author:** [@Samuel30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Samuel30)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-corolla-starts-and-shuts-off/117743 "2018-05-28T00:39:29Z")
Found out that my corolla 2009 starts and off almost immediately, what could cause this?. I have changed furl pump, checked spark plug and coil but still the same problem --- ## [2011 Ford Fusion throttle body](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fusion-throttle-body/117984)
**Author:** [@Wylie1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wylie1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fusion-throttle-body/117984 "2018-05-28T00:04:12Z")
My check engine light came on I had AutoZone run a diognostics and it the code p2111 came out Wich told me to change the throttle body. I changed it and before I could get back to AutoZone to have my check engine light t… --- ## [2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse alarm won’t shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mitsubishi-eclipse-alarm-won-t-shut-off/118162)
**Author:** [@Vicki08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vicki08)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mitsubishi-eclipse-alarm-won-t-shut-off/118162 "2018-05-27T22:46:37Z")
I have a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse that the alarm will not stop. Disconnected battery in hopes it would reset it but that didn’t work. There is no remote. I have tried all the standard fixes. Any help would be appreciated.… --- ## [1995 Buick Park Avenue air conditioning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-buick-park-avenue-air-conditioning/118177)
**Author:** [@Teri23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Teri23)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-buick-park-avenue-air-conditioning/118177 "2018-05-27T21:51:32Z")
A/c won’t turn off when ignition is turned off --- ## [2000 Ford Focus runs rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-focus-runs-rough/116818)
**Author:** [@jesse45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesse45)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-focus-runs-rough/116818 "2018-05-27T21:34:00Z")
they people I got the car from just replaced the headgasket about 2 days ago engine seems to run good but the engine runs rough but drives good. is this a good thing? car is a 2000 focus se 2 .o liter --- ## [2011 Infiniti EX35 transmission flush](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-infiniti-ex35-transmission-flush/118119)
**Author:** [@Walter47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Walter47)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-infiniti-ex35-transmission-flush/118119 "2018-05-27T19:33:52Z")
Flush of transmission fluid? --- ## [Do They Really Add Horse Power?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-they-really-add-horse-power/9850)
**Author:** [@390bigblock-power](https://community.cartalk.com/u/390bigblock-power)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-they-really-add-horse-power/9850 "2018-05-27T18:42:09Z")
Do glasspacks really add performance or are they just for sound? Also do you get a better sound from a shorter one or from a longer one? --- ## [2015 Honda Civic replacement key cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-civic-replacement-key-cost/118154)
**Author:** [@frank25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frank25)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-civic-replacement-key-cost/118154 "2018-05-27T17:50:41Z")
how much is a replacement key --- ## [Cold Engine Start and Stall+Cold Engine Loss of Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-engine-start-and-stall-cold-engine-loss-of-acceleration/113485)
**Author:** [@Saint-Louis-Guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saint-Louis-Guy)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-engine-start-and-stall-cold-engine-loss-of-acceleration/113485 "2018-05-27T17:46:10Z")
Greetings from Saint Louis! 1989 Nissan Sentra. Trouble began as being able to drive only a short distance when the engine was cold (sometimes a block, sometimes a few miles) before losing all ability to accelerate (ve… --- ## [2003 Chevy Trailblazer sat for 7 years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-trailblazer-sat-for-7-years/118152)
**Author:** [@TBguy24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TBguy24)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-trailblazer-sat-for-7-years/118152 "2018-05-27T16:40:38Z")
Got a summer project of a trailblazer that has sat in my driveway for the last 7 years. I have a general idea of what needs to be done: Fuel drain, oil, brakes, coolant, tires, battery. But could still use some advice. --- ## [2008 Dodge Nitro flashing check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-nitro-flashing-check-engine-light/118133)
**Author:** [@tiffany51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tiffany51)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-nitro-flashing-check-engine-light/118133 "2018-05-27T16:37:15Z")
my engine lights dings flashes then stays on then dings flashes n stays on --- ## [2011 Ford Pickup won’t shift when motor’s running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-pickup-won-t-shift-when-motor-s-running/118158)
**Author:** [@DennisGolden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DennisGolden)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-pickup-won-t-shift-when-motor-s-running/118158 "2018-05-27T14:04:53Z")
can shift my ranger when motor is off but wont go into gear when motor is running? --- ## [Kelly Edge A/S Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kelly-edge-a-s-tires/99995)
**Author:** [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kelly-edge-a-s-tires/99995 "2018-05-27T12:33:41Z")
Anybody have experience with these tires or Kelly tires in general? I don't need a high performance tire, looking for good quality tire with reasonable rain and snow traction for an 03 Taurus. Model is fairly new, not … --- ## [Chevy Impala 3.4 jerking when shifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-impala-3-4-jerking-when-shifting/58768)
**Author:** [@jassar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jassar)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-impala-3-4-jerking-when-shifting/58768 "2018-05-27T12:21:52Z")
2003 Impala 3.4. Car jerks 4-6 small times when shifting from 1st to 2nd after warmed up. It only does the jerking when given just a little acceleration. When giving plenty of gas it shifts perfectly. It shifts fine at a… --- ## [Hard to put jeep in first gear and grinds when putting in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-to-put-jeep-in-first-gear-and-grinds-when-putting-in-reverse/84882)
**Author:** [@HelpOnMyJeep](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HelpOnMyJeep)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-to-put-jeep-in-first-gear-and-grinds-when-putting-in-reverse/84882 "2018-05-27T04:18:38Z")
I have a 5 speed 99 Jeep Wrangler and when the car is running, it's extremely hard to put the car into first gear from a standstill. However, once it's in gear, shifting is fairly normal but still offers a little resista… --- ## [2002 Volkswagen New Beetle misfire codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volkswagen-new-beetle-misfire-codes/118084)
**Author:** [@Annaandthat\_senough](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Annaandthat_senough)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volkswagen-new-beetle-misfire-codes/118084 "2018-05-27T03:18:29Z")
I have Check Engine Light pop up every now & then. Pulled about half a dozen codes with my scanner (some were about a cylinder misfire). Last time had it towed to a shop who tells me there’s nothing wrong. For now the … --- ## [2005 Nissan Pathfinder may need new struts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-pathfinder-may-need-new-struts/117952)
**Author:** [@paul17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paul17)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-pathfinder-may-need-new-struts/117952 "2018-05-27T02:00:20Z")
brought the suv to the dealer 3 months ago and all was OK. just yesterday with an oil change, they tell me front struts need replacement along with new front breaks. the front brakes were just fine 3 months ago accordi… --- ## [How long between oil changes for only 1k per year?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-between-oil-changes-for-only-1k-per-year/118101)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Edmonds](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike_Edmonds)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-between-oil-changes-for-only-1k-per-year/118101 "2018-05-27T00:32:58Z")
I drive only to grocery store these days. Maybe 1k miles per year. How long should an oil change last? Thanks! --- ## [Car randomly won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-randomly-wont-start/118054)
**Author:** [@CarrieAnn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarrieAnn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-randomly-wont-start/118054 "2018-05-27T00:24:36Z")
I have a 2007 Mazda5 that randomly wouldn’t start one day, it would just click once and that’s it. Everything is getting power and we recently replaced the alternator, battery, timing belt, and ac belt. We were thinking … --- ## [Spark plugs Hyundai sonata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plugs-hyundai-sonata/118099)
**Author:** [@Samantha\_Hinojosa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Samantha_Hinojosa)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2018, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plugs-hyundai-sonata/118099 "2018-05-26T23:29:50Z")
My car blew a spark plug out and when we were replacing them we have found out the one that blew out the hole where the spark plug goes is stripped so the spark plug won’t tighten in there? Can i drive the car on only 5… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=855) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=857)