# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=883 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 884 --- ## [2000 Saturn LS won't start up after a quick stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-saturn-ls-wont-start-up-after-a-quick-stop/115908)
**Author:** [@EleanorFelix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EleanorFelix)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2018, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-saturn-ls-wont-start-up-after-a-quick-stop/115908 "2018-04-19T13:37:55Z")
Sometimes when u shut off and go to store for a quick stop come out and won’t start, --- ## [2011 Honda Accord doesn't brake the same after pad change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-accord-doesnt-brake-the-same-after-pad-change/115894)
**Author:** [@Pratik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pratik)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2018, 12:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-accord-doesnt-brake-the-same-after-pad-change/115894 "2018-04-19T12:37:20Z")
I recently replaced my brake pads and I could feel the pedal goes little more down for me to apply brakes. Is it normal or did something go wrong while changing front brake pads? --- ## [2003 Subaru Forester looks like Old Faithful](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-forester-looks-like-old-faithful/115832)
**Author:** [@Pete13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pete13)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2018, 7:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-forester-looks-like-old-faithful/115832 "2018-04-19T07:07:49Z")
To tell you the truth I thought you guys had passed, and were to be remembered as the classic owners of Rusteze in the Cars series. I thankfully stumbled upon your page because of the article “You should never, ever remo… --- ## [2015 Dodge Grand Caravan valve noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-grand-caravan-valve-noise/115885)
**Author:** [@BobHagelgans](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobHagelgans)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2018, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-grand-caravan-valve-noise/115885 "2018-04-19T04:05:30Z")
Has valve noise. Have been told it needs to have valve repair work done. Has anyone had this done. --- ## [4.3l v6 No Power after 40 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-3l-v6-no-power-after-40-mph/115899)
**Author:** [@Golem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Golem)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2018, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-3l-v6-no-power-after-40-mph/115899 "2018-04-19T04:04:12Z")
2000 chevy silverado 1500 with the 4.3l v6. Sat up for 10 years at my dads. Flushed all fluids, changed fuel pump and filter, got it running. Then i took the road test, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gear rev up fine, a little sluggi… --- ## [02 ford explorer 4.0 work Truck won't start or turn over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-ford-explorer-4-0-work-truck-wont-start-or-turn-over/115799)
**Author:** [@RenoRob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RenoRob)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2018, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-ford-explorer-4-0-work-truck-wont-start-or-turn-over/115799 "2018-04-19T03:30:46Z")
Good day everyone. New here. Now im not much of a “gear head” but I’m not useless and the Ford is just getting too old to pay to get fixed anymore so I’m looking for some help or advice of where to start looking. I Went … --- ## [Humming 2006 Toyota Sienna](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-2006-toyota-sienna/115870)
**Author:** [@pjfernan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pjfernan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2018, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-2006-toyota-sienna/115870 "2018-04-19T03:27:13Z")
My 2006 Toyota Sienna has started to make a loud humming sound. I took it to the mechanic and he suggested changing the timing belt but the sound did not go away continues. The sound speeds up the faster I drive and stop… --- ## [Can I add resistance to the gas pedal on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-add-resistance-to-the-gas-pedal-on-a-2016-jeep-grand-cherokee/115890)
**Author:** [@BobDAnniballe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobDAnniballe)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2018, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-add-resistance-to-the-gas-pedal-on-a-2016-jeep-grand-cherokee/115890 "2018-04-19T02:50:33Z")
Can gas pedal on newer cars be adjusted to have more resistance ? --- ## [Improving the gas mileage on 1999 Nissan Pathfinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/improving-the-gas-mileage-on-1999-nissan-pathfinder/115872)
**Author:** [@DC03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DC03)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2018, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/improving-the-gas-mileage-on-1999-nissan-pathfinder/115872 "2018-04-19T02:10:23Z")
My 1999 .5 SE Pathfinder is in excellent shape & problem free. Extra’s, front camera/Wth voice record. Satellite radio with stock system still working great& remote start with alarm system. Body in great shape no dents & … --- ## [2017 Honda CR-V remote starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-cr-v-remote-starter/115897)
**Author:** [@MikePasternak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikePasternak)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2018, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-cr-v-remote-starter/115897 "2018-04-19T00:56:55Z")
Sick and tied of remote starter and climate control. When is tempeture outside 30F - 10F. Using remote starter 3 x 10min=30min. It still cold /freeze inside. Ask dialer for help - response was" it’s manufactory preset - … --- ## [2011 Subaru Impreza needs detailing recommendations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-impreza-needs-detailing-recommendations/115902)
**Author:** [@Deb18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deb18)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2018, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-impreza-needs-detailing-recommendations/115902 "2018-04-19T00:44:15Z")
car detailing recommendations in Portland, maine removal of dealer installed shade film on front window --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Trax timing belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-trax-timing-belt/115906)
**Author:** [@joegonzalez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joegonzalez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2018, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-trax-timing-belt/115906 "2018-04-18T22:36:32Z")
how ofen can you change the timebelt ? --- ## [2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class oil leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-benz-e-class-oil-leaks/115787)
**Author:** [@ArlynHausmann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArlynHausmann)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2018, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-benz-e-class-oil-leaks/115787 "2018-04-18T20:54:34Z")
Problem with oil leaks at turbo seals on our 2012 Mercedes E-350 BlueTec Diesel. I that common? --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Traverse has crunching brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-traverse-has-crunching-brakes/115881)
**Author:** [@Michael21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael21)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2018, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-traverse-has-crunching-brakes/115881 "2018-04-18T20:35:51Z")
I bought the Traverse 2015 LS, just over a month ago, at 36k. While driving home, i turned the radio volume down, and noticed when i pressed the brakes, i got a crunching sound, and has continued anytime i brake. very … --- ## [Blue windshield fluid accidentally put into brake resevoir. Car has not been on yet. Used gotten cloth to suck it out of top if reservoir until no blue showed. 1 to 2 oz of fluid may have been poured on top](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blue-windshield-fluid-accidentally-put-into-brake-resevoir-car-has-not-been-on-yet-used-gotten-cloth-to-suck-it-out-of-top-if-reservoir-until-no-blue-showed-1-to-2-oz-of-fluid-may-have-been-poured-on-top/115863)
**Author:** [@Bambi\_Flowers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bambi_Flowers)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2018, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blue-windshield-fluid-accidentally-put-into-brake-resevoir-car-has-not-been-on-yet-used-gotten-cloth-to-suck-it-out-of-top-if-reservoir-until-no-blue-showed-1-to-2-oz-of-fluid-may-have-been-poured-on-top/115863 "2018-04-18T19:39:49Z")
Accidentally put blue washer fluid in Brake reservoir. Car has not run since. Sucked out with cotten shirt amount put in. Fluid is Brown now in reservoir top. --- ## [2011 Toyota RAV4 check engine light went on after driving in heavy rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-rav4-check-engine-light-went-on-after-driving-in-heavy-rain/115887)
**Author:** [@Th1009](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Th1009)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2018, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-rav4-check-engine-light-went-on-after-driving-in-heavy-rain/115887 "2018-04-18T18:19:51Z")
I have a 2011 Toyota RAV4. The other day I was driving in heavy rain. I parked the car in the parking garage and when I came back, I noticed the check engine light and traction control were on. The car seemed mostly fine… --- ## [2018 Honda Accord features periodically don't appear on heads up display](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-accord-features-periodically-dont-appear-on-heads-up-display/115892)
**Author:** [@ScottR14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScottR14)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2018, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-accord-features-periodically-dont-appear-on-heads-up-display/115892 "2018-04-18T18:17:58Z")
About once a month… the HUD compass and DII Audio, nav, and phone do not operate. Note that all these things work in the car, but they don’t display on the display or HUD. Turn off the car for at least 15 minutes… restar… --- ## [2006 Saturn Ion intermittently won’t start; mechanic can’t reproduce](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-saturn-ion-intermittently-won-t-start-mechanic-can-t-reproduce/115867)
**Author:** [@CarolynSchramm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolynSchramm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2018, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-saturn-ion-intermittently-won-t-start-mechanic-can-t-reproduce/115867 "2018-04-18T16:53:11Z")
I have a 4 Door Saturn Ion. In January and April 2018 my car would not start. I just got a new battery in December. It does not make any sound or cranking noice. If the car sits for about 20 or 30 minutes, you can go… --- ## [2002 Lexus GS 350 consuming oil faster than expected](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lexus-gs-350-consuming-oil-faster-than-expected/115874)
**Author:** [@Hollie52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hollie52)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2018, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lexus-gs-350-consuming-oil-faster-than-expected/115874 "2018-04-18T16:52:01Z")
I stopped to have oil changed was told it w as too soon. I mentioned that when I put on my breaks my oil light will flash on. He checked my oil and said it was three quarts low! He topped it off told me to come back in 2… --- ## [2010 Toyota RAV4 lights won't shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-rav4-lights-wont-shut-off/115852)
**Author:** [@Breau](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Breau)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2018, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-rav4-lights-wont-shut-off/115852 "2018-04-18T15:32:26Z")
Engine light ,traction light stays on . We had that checked and told us it was e vapor problem. Is this a recall.?Also is this still on warranty because of emission problem.? --- ## [2014 BMW X5 recommended oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-bmw-x5-recommended-oil/115844)
**Author:** [@KerryFreeman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KerryFreeman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2018, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-bmw-x5-recommended-oil/115844 "2018-04-18T13:31:32Z")
I see that Pennzoil Platinum is the recommended oil for BMW now. What is this Euro L? Is that ok for my 2014 X5? 5W-30? --- ## [2009 Nissan Sentra clanging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-sentra-clanging/115848)
**Author:** [@rhonda47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rhonda47)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2018, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-sentra-clanging/115848 "2018-04-18T04:14:33Z")
my Nissan out of the blue had this clanging sound in the engine. no engine light or anything --- ## [2007 Pontiac Solstice downshift issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-downshift-issue/115773)
**Author:** [@DavidLittle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidLittle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2018, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-downshift-issue/115773 "2018-04-18T03:46:57Z")
My 2007 Soltice Base has 31,000 miles and has developed a hard down shift issue. I have ask a number of “experts” in the field and have received numerous answers including everything from changing the MAFS and O2 sensor… --- ## [Transmission failure ](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-failure/115850)
**Author:** [@Abreham\_Abrish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Abreham_Abrish)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2018, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-failure/115850 "2018-04-18T03:38:03Z")
hii guys my car is Mitsubishi pajero junior 1997, yesterday while i was driving the car around some hilly road suddenly the car slams out of gear while the the selector in D position and the car stopped but the engine is… --- ## [Maintenance schedule for 2000 Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-schedule-for-2000-honda-civic/115779)
**Author:** [@KathyKeck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathyKeck)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2018, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-schedule-for-2000-honda-civic/115779 "2018-04-18T03:33:21Z")
what should I check at 100,000 miles on my 2000 Honda Civic, LX? --- ## [2000 Chevrolet 1500 ABS and brake warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-1500-abs-and-brake-warning-lights/115791)
**Author:** [@BobHardie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobHardie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2018, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-1500-abs-and-brake-warning-lights/115791 "2018-04-18T00:16:28Z")
Two warning lights, “brake” and “ABS” come on together when I’m driving and will go out when the truck is shut off. If I stop immediately when the lights come on and turn off the truck, the lights will not come on again.… --- ## [Steering vibration in 2011 Subaru Outback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-vibration-in-2011-subaru-outback/115842)
**Author:** [@BobKlahn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobKlahn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2018, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-vibration-in-2011-subaru-outback/115842 "2018-04-17T22:14:42Z")
Vibration in steering, appears to be looseness in front end. Seems to increase with engine speed before actual speed. Left front wheel bearing was replaced last year. 230k+ miles. --- ## [Rattling under 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-under-2005-hyundai-santa-fe/115836)
**Author:** [@JA04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JA04)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2018, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-under-2005-hyundai-santa-fe/115836 "2018-04-17T22:12:23Z")
SUV runs fine but on ignition and as it speeds up or idles, there’s a rattling noise underside of vehicle (can’t pinpoint) that sounds like a bunch of small steel balls vibrating. Had ball joints and timing belt changed … --- ## [2004 Pontiac Grand Am takes a while to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-am-takes-a-while-to-start/115782)
**Author:** [@AlexDayus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlexDayus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2018, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-am-takes-a-while-to-start/115782 "2018-04-17T21:39:43Z")
why does it take a while to start? --- ## [2002 Land Rover Discovery will only reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-land-rover-discovery-will-only-reverse/115804)
**Author:** [@pavel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pavel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2018, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-land-rover-discovery-will-only-reverse/115804 "2018-04-17T21:38:00Z")
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