# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=881 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 882 --- ## [2015 Ford Taurus sunroof blew out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-taurus-sunroof-blew-out/116095)
**Author:** [@Jack00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack00)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-taurus-sunroof-blew-out/116095 "2018-04-22T16:14:03Z")
2015 Ford Taurus Limited. I was driving at 45 mph on a clear cool morning. The sunroof exploded with a sound like a gun shot. I thought someone had dropped something from an overpass. The remaining glass in the roof was… --- ## [Removing Protective Film that has dried out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-protective-film-that-has-dried-out/116047)
**Author:** [@metrox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/metrox)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-protective-film-that-has-dried-out/116047 "2018-04-22T15:58:44Z")
Hey guys. I just bought a 1990 Mazda Astina but I’m having some trouble. The front blinker and light (under the pop-ups) seems to be covered in some kind of plastic residue that has dried out. I think the previous seller… --- ## [2012 GMC Acadia AC won't blow cold out of all vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-acadia-ac-wont-blow-cold-out-of-all-vents/116056)
**Author:** [@Rick50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rick50)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-acadia-ac-wont-blow-cold-out-of-all-vents/116056 "2018-04-22T12:22:22Z")
My 2012 Acadia has never great AC but now the passenger vent and the right vent of the 3 in the middle plus the vents in the rear are blowing ambient temp air. The driver vent and 2 of 3 vents in the center are cool. Pas… --- ## [Is it ok to buy frame damaged repaired car or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-ok-to-buy-frame-damaged-repaired-car-or-not/116044)
**Author:** [@Samrugen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Samrugen)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 5:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-ok-to-buy-frame-damaged-repaired-car-or-not/116044 "2018-04-22T05:59:17Z")
I am going to buy the following car. So Requestong for price recommendation: Nissan Altima 2.5s 2012 model title Clean Mileage 50K 1 moderate accident Auto auction as frame damage --- ## [High priced?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-priced/115744)
**Author:** [@drivetime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drivetime)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-priced/115744 "2018-04-22T04:33:21Z")
Hey everyone, we had to switch auto shops because of a bad experience. I thought we may have found a ok one but now I’m not sure. We needed a new starter for a 1993 Grand marquis the price was 400 dollars. I was talkin… --- ## [2001 pathfinder last leg](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-pathfinder-last-leg/115554)
**Author:** [@Dillon\_Sylvester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dillon_Sylvester)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-pathfinder-last-leg/115554 "2018-04-22T03:18:05Z")
Hello, first post don’t know if this belongs here but I’ve had a 01 pathy for a little more than a year now it had a severe oil leak 1qt a week depending on how I drove from the oil cooler, valve covers and small oil pan… --- ## [2002 Honda Civic diesel mixed with regular gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-civic-diesel-mixed-with-regular-gas/116072)
**Author:** [@Hector19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hector19)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-civic-diesel-mixed-with-regular-gas/116072 "2018-04-22T02:36:41Z")
What happens when you accidentally put deisel in this gas tank mixed with regular gas? --- ## [Ford Ranger Fast Idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-fast-idle/115302)
**Author:** [@frankquip](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frankquip)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-fast-idle/115302 "2018-04-22T02:28:24Z")
My 2001 Ranger 2.5L Fast idles at about 2500 RPM when started in the colder weather. It takes minutes to drop to about 1500 RPM then eventually to normal idle, it did not used to be that bad. Is there any cause of this o… --- ## [Alarm goes off sporadically, even when not set](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alarm-goes-off-sporadically-even-when-not-set/107861)
**Author:** [@Dennis\_in\_Texas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis_in_Texas)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alarm-goes-off-sporadically-even-when-not-set/107861 "2018-04-22T00:21:37Z")
Highlander Limited, 2010, alarm goes off sporadically after driving. Lately, it has even gone off WITHOUT being set! Anyone have any suggestions? The dealer can’t find any codes nor causes! --- ## [Issue with brake lights and it’s not the bulb or fuse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-with-brake-lights-and-it-s-not-the-bulb-or-fuse/116036)
**Author:** [@Kimberly\_Peffermann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kimberly_Peffermann)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2018, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-with-brake-lights-and-it-s-not-the-bulb-or-fuse/116036 "2018-04-21T23:44:06Z")
Hello! Needing some help diagnosing my sons truck. He has no brake lights whatsoever. He has replaced the fuse and checked the bulbs, but still has no brake lights. Thinking it could be along the lines of a brake pedal s… --- ## [How about these prices? / Honda Odyssey 2010 EX-L / Priority recommendations for maintenance requested](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-about-these-prices-honda-odyssey-2010-ex-l-priority-recommendations-for-maintenance-requested/116023)
**Author:** [@dataset828](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dataset828)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2018, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-about-these-prices-honda-odyssey-2010-ex-l-priority-recommendations-for-maintenance-requested/116023 "2018-04-21T22:22:12Z")
I made a big mistake and wrote Accord instead of Odyssey… So… Hi there. I have a Honda Odyssey EX-L from 2010 with roughly 100k miles on it. It is time for some maintenance | Priority | Maintenance task … --- ## [2006 Nissan Pathfinder: remove stuck bolt on harmonic balancer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-pathfinder-remove-stuck-bolt-on-harmonic-balancer/115966)
**Author:** [@thegreendrag0n](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thegreendrag0n)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2018, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-pathfinder-remove-stuck-bolt-on-harmonic-balancer/115966 "2018-04-21T22:13:34Z")
I’ve got a famous “timing chain whine” at 160K miles my Pathfider has and I’m using the “allergy time” to redo timing on it. So, removed all the small stuff in front like hoses and such and found myself stuck at the rem… --- ## [KIA Transmission fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-transmission-fluid/33379)
**Author:** [@wrenchjockey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wrenchjockey)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2018, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-transmission-fluid/33379 "2018-04-21T21:51:57Z")
Is there an alternate transmission fluid than qualifies for use in a Kia Optima other than the Kia dealership fluid? --- ## [When do i change my Mini's oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-do-i-change-my-minis-oil/60498)
**Author:** [@kghess](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kghess)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2018, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-do-i-change-my-minis-oil/60498 "2018-04-21T21:48:27Z")
I own a 2004 Mini Cooper (it's green with a white roof, in case you need a visual). It's awesome. The problem is, when i got it i got THREE completely different answers to when i should change my synthetic oil. The guy t… --- ## [2010 Mazda CX9 low rumble noise 20-45 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-cx9-low-rumble-noise-20-45-mph/62095)
**Author:** [@vabbey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vabbey)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2018, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-cx9-low-rumble-noise-20-45-mph/62095 "2018-04-21T21:07:27Z")
I have a new Mazda CX9, only has 6K miles on it...and it is making a low burring type noise between 20-45 mph. I have dealt with something very similar in the past on a Acura MDX that turned out to be a torque converter … --- ## [2007 Ford Escape slow oil leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-escape-slow-oil-leaks/116042)
**Author:** [@remy38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/remy38)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2018, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-escape-slow-oil-leaks/116042 "2018-04-21T20:13:40Z")
slow oil leak in two places --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Malibu won't start without giving it gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-malibu-wont-start-without-giving-it-gas/116009)
**Author:** [@Shelia25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shelia25)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2018, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-malibu-wont-start-without-giving-it-gas/116009 "2018-04-21T16:01:33Z")
What does it mean when your car won’t start unless you give it gas --- ## [2008 Chevrolet HHR rear noise; volume increases with speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-hhr-rear-noise-volume-increases-with-speed/116025)
**Author:** [@gary21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gary21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2018, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-hhr-rear-noise-volume-increases-with-speed/116025 "2018-04-21T15:56:51Z")
noise coming from the rear gets louder as speed increases could this be a wheel bearing gone bad details --- ## [2006 Toyota Avalon shakes and surges](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-avalon-shakes-and-surges/116020)
**Author:** [@RobiFerguson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobiFerguson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2018, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-avalon-shakes-and-surges/116020 "2018-04-21T15:30:26Z")
ive put new coil packs ,new spark plugs,manifold gaskets front and back and my 06 toyota avalon is still shaking,surging.loss of power engine light is on but when resetted car still does the above and also light will fla… --- ## [1987 Chevrolet Cavalier won't start without cycling the key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-chevrolet-cavalier-wont-start-without-cycling-the-key/116014)
**Author:** [@Joe43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe43)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2018, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-chevrolet-cavalier-wont-start-without-cycling-the-key/116014 "2018-04-21T15:21:56Z")
1987 Chevy Cavalier RS. Won’t start when the engine is cold unless I cycle the key 3 times (turn to “on,” wait 10 seconds, turn to off, repeat). I replaced the fuel filter, the ignition control module, and the brake bo… --- ## [1991 Dodge Shadow no power in gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-shadow-no-power-in-gear/116011)
**Author:** [@Devan1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Devan1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2018, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-shadow-no-power-in-gear/116011 "2018-04-21T15:21:05Z")
No power in gear hi rev out of gear --- ## [Fixing lights in 2001 Ford Escort](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixing-lights-in-2001-ford-escort/116005)
**Author:** [@bauford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bauford)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2018, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixing-lights-in-2001-ford-escort/116005 "2018-04-21T03:28:05Z")
how do I fix interior light and back lights --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Equinox outside temp not reading](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-equinox-outside-temp-not-reading/116007)
**Author:** [@J.schnell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J.schnell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2018, 3:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-equinox-outside-temp-not-reading/116007 "2018-04-21T03:00:38Z")
Outside temp.is not reading on dash --- ## [Terrible fuel economy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/terrible-fuel-economy/115919)
**Author:** [@urbanlogger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/urbanlogger)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2018, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/terrible-fuel-economy/115919 "2018-04-21T02:32:38Z")
Hi guys, I am testing my luck with this form because i have been having some tricky problems with my 2001 7.3 diesel. I bought the truck in August. Ever since then I have been getting about 13 mpg. It was a little better… --- ## [1998 Ford F450 needs a squirt of fluid to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-f450-needs-a-squirt-of-fluid-to-start/115965)
**Author:** [@Three\_E\_s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Three_E_s)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2018, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-f450-needs-a-squirt-of-fluid-to-start/115965 "2018-04-21T02:22:07Z")
My truck wont start without starting fluid but runs fine with a squirt. Already checked the fuel pressure in start position, its also firing in start. Seems to be injectors not injecting in start mode. But why? --- ## [Cluch repair it's still soft after changing, master cylinder, slave cylinder, and cluch and cluch plate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cluch-repair-its-still-soft-after-changing-master-cylinder-slave-cylinder-and-cluch-and-cluch-plate/116003)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Harrison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael_Harrison)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2018, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cluch-repair-its-still-soft-after-changing-master-cylinder-slave-cylinder-and-cluch-and-cluch-plate/116003 "2018-04-21T01:44:45Z")
I blew am cluch out ,so I buaght a new one from O’Reilly Auto Parts put it in and went to push on the peddle and it was hard .I broke the master cylinder bar that went to the peddle, so it was back to O’Reilly for a mast… --- ## [Car starts, and idles, but won't accelerate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-and-idles-but-wont-accelerate/115970)
**Author:** [@wylinbearjeww](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wylinbearjeww)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2018, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-and-idles-but-wont-accelerate/115970 "2018-04-20T23:26:44Z")
03 Lincoln lsv8 here, the car starts, idles, but won’t accelerate. When you hit the gas, most of the time it does nothing, but sometimes will go up to 900 rpms, then stall, it does the same thing in all gears. It will dr… --- ## [Is my mechanic trying to rip me off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-mechanic-trying-to-rip-me-off/115938)
**Author:** [@nick02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nick02)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2018, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-mechanic-trying-to-rip-me-off/115938 "2018-04-20T23:05:40Z")
I went to the dealer for oil change and they came up with following items. I have 68K Miles 2011 Infiniti G37 Sedan. I am not DYI person when it comes to cars. REPLACE SERPENTINE BELT - $230 REPLACE REAR SHOCKS - $940 … --- ## [1997 Ford Expedition won't turn over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-expedition-wont-turn-over/115990)
**Author:** [@MichaelTCostello](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelTCostello)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2018, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-expedition-wont-turn-over/115990 "2018-04-20T19:53:28Z")
car wants to turn over but it dont i checked the engine fuses to see if they were blown but no --- ## [2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 heater died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-silverado-1500-heater-died/115986)
**Author:** [@stanleyjohnmichals](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stanleyjohnmichals)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2018, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-silverado-1500-heater-died/115986 "2018-04-20T19:51:38Z")
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