# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=886 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 887 --- ## [2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer dash goes on and off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-trailblazer-dash-goes-on-and-off/115500)
**Author:** [@Katherine00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katherine00)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-trailblazer-dash-goes-on-and-off/115500 "2018-04-14T19:08:23Z")
Entire dashboard goes on and off --- ## [Honda Pilot has been at the repair shop since Feb](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot-has-been-at-the-repair-shop-since-feb/115240)
**Author:** [@Levigon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Levigon)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot-has-been-at-the-repair-shop-since-feb/115240 "2018-04-14T18:50:36Z")
Our 2015 Honda Pilot was hit Feb 2nd. It sat at the towing/junkyard for a week before our insurance company moved it to their inspection yard, which they eventually told us was an auction lot because they were deeming ou… --- ## [2000 Mercury Sable coolant tank overflows without overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercury-sable-coolant-tank-overflows-without-overheating/115678)
**Author:** [@PaulCooper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulCooper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercury-sable-coolant-tank-overflows-without-overheating/115678 "2018-04-14T18:48:30Z")
Coolant holding tank overflows, engine does not overheat, why is this? --- ## [Whining 1999 Mercury Sable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-1999-mercury-sable/115581)
**Author:** [@DaceCunningham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaceCunningham)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-1999-mercury-sable/115581 "2018-04-14T18:30:09Z")
Car has whining sound at cold start. Whine gets louder on higher rpm. Whining sound seems to lessen as car warms up but never completely disappears. Whining changes sound when parked and manually change gears. Transmissi… --- ## [2008 Chevrolet HHR sticking valves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-hhr-sticking-valves/115547)
**Author:** [@mckenzie1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mckenzie1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-hhr-sticking-valves/115547 "2018-04-14T18:27:11Z")
could sticking valves cause the engine to misfire --- ## [2007 Mazda Mazda3 throttle body cleaning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-mazda3-throttle-body-cleaning/115602)
**Author:** [@Daverpyer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daverpyer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-mazda3-throttle-body-cleaning/115602 "2018-04-14T18:24:38Z")
Clean throttle body is it a big deal? --- ## [Red Lightning Bolt warning in 2015 Jeep Compass](https://community.cartalk.com/t/red-lightning-bolt-warning-in-2015-jeep-compass/115650)
**Author:** [@Abigail49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Abigail49)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/red-lightning-bolt-warning-in-2015-jeep-compass/115650 "2018-04-14T18:02:35Z")
Red Lightning Bolt Warning Light Comes On This pops up once in awhile and of course the dealership couldn’t get it to repeat. --- ## [2004 Toyota Highlander steering wheel vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-highlander-steering-wheel-vibration/115556)
**Author:** [@Nancy13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nancy13)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-highlander-steering-wheel-vibration/115556 "2018-04-14T17:57:32Z")
There is a vibration through steering wheel when accelerating, coasting and braking. What is causing that? --- ## [Car Died On Highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-died-on-highway/115537)
**Author:** [@TonyCone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TonyCone)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-died-on-highway/115537 "2018-04-14T17:49:17Z")
I have a 2011 Chevy Traverse. We had the oil changed on 12/1/17 and at that time the car had 139,266 miles. As of yesterday the car had 146,216 miles on it. Or, 6,950 miles. Also yesterday the car died on the highway… --- ## [Transmission cooler issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-cooler-issues/115655)
**Author:** [@Scott\_Perin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott_Perin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-cooler-issues/115655 "2018-04-14T17:41:24Z")
I have a 1997 Plymouth Voyager. The transmission cooler is inside the radiator and has developed a leak. The transmission slips in and out of gear (I know the cause of that is the diluted fluid). The fluid inside both th… --- ## [2005 Ford Escape leaking rear axle seal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-leaking-rear-axle-seal/115531)
**Author:** [@harry05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harry05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-leaking-rear-axle-seal/115531 "2018-04-14T17:40:10Z")
I have a 2005 ford escape 4wheel drive XLT , I have a rear axle seal linking need some instruction on removeral and installation --- ## [Flaky clearcoat on 2015 Dodge Journey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flaky-clearcoat-on-2015-dodge-journey/115657)
**Author:** [@Carnegie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carnegie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flaky-clearcoat-on-2015-dodge-journey/115657 "2018-04-14T17:38:40Z")
Clear coat flaking on 2015 Dodge Joourney --- ## [2004 Ford Focus alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-focus-alternator/115648)
**Author:** [@Keith14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith14)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-focus-alternator/115648 "2018-04-14T17:34:20Z")
My cars altinator was on blink whineing when driveing and battery going up and down in voltages while drivein i took out altinator and tried cleaning its terminals but put back in started car ticked over 2 minutes ghen … --- ## [Splash sound on start in 2013 Subaru Outback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/splash-sound-on-start-in-2013-subaru-outback/115663)
**Author:** [@Ann27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ann27)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/splash-sound-on-start-in-2013-subaru-outback/115663 "2018-04-14T17:32:23Z")
the car sometimes make splash sound when I start in the morning. --- ## [Isuzu ascender wheel bearings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/isuzu-ascender-wheel-bearings/48122)
**Author:** [@tomingreenbay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tomingreenbay)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/isuzu-ascender-wheel-bearings/48122 "2018-04-14T17:30:28Z")
In the past 4 months I have had to replace the wheel bearings in both front wheels of my 2004 Ascender. The left one went bad first and then a few months later the right. This seems a bit unusual. I only have 71,000 m… --- ## [Where's the cabin filter in a 2009 Lincoln MKZ?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheres-the-cabin-filter-in-a-2009-lincoln-mkz/115577)
**Author:** [@Jim08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim08)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheres-the-cabin-filter-in-a-2009-lincoln-mkz/115577 "2018-04-14T17:04:25Z")
Where is the cabin filter on a 2009 Lincoln MKZ --- ## [2008 Nissan Murano ABS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-murano-abs/115627)
**Author:** [@Benmedina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Benmedina)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-murano-abs/115627 "2018-04-14T16:55:11Z")
Has your brake pedal gone to the floor after engaging the abs system only to return to full pedal @ random times? --- ## [2014 Buick Encore left wiper won't stand up and away](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-encore-left-wiper-wont-stand-up-and-away/115618)
**Author:** [@Jim39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim39)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-encore-left-wiper-wont-stand-up-and-away/115618 "2018-04-14T16:53:33Z")
Hi. I am able to get the right windshield wiper on my car (2014 Buick Encore) to stand up and away from the windshield (so that it’s perpendicular), but I can’t figure out how to get the left wiper (the larger one) to do… --- ## [Corroded pipe connecting to muffler temporary repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corroded-pipe-connecting-to-muffler-temporary-repair/115659)
**Author:** [@tim333](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tim333)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corroded-pipe-connecting-to-muffler-temporary-repair/115659 "2018-04-14T16:12:54Z")
I just found out that the pipe connecting to my muffler has gaping holes in it, about 3/4 of the way. For various reasons, I can’t get it properly repaired until December (8 months). I am considering my options for tempo… --- ## [2003 Chevrolet Impala won't shift to second](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-impala-wont-shift-to-second/115606)
**Author:** [@NicholeRoberts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NicholeRoberts)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-impala-wont-shift-to-second/115606 "2018-04-14T14:08:07Z")
I have an 03 Chevy impala and the current problem i am having is when i’m driving the car wont switch into second. the rpms just clime high an it sound like i’m in neutral rimming the engine up. i have lots of people tel… --- ## [Cavalier clutch bleed screw size](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cavalier-clutch-bleed-screw-size/115654)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cavalier-clutch-bleed-screw-size/115654 "2018-04-14T14:02:45Z")
I’ve read everywhere it is supposed to be 8mm. Looked bigger than that to me, but I couldn’t check it with my ratchet set because of the nipple sticking out kept it from getting onto the bolt. Planned on using my adjusta… --- ## [2005 Dodge Ram 1500 u-joints](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-ram-1500-u-joints/115629)
**Author:** [@Thomas40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thomas40)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-ram-1500-u-joints/115629 "2018-04-14T13:28:26Z")
Busted a u joint would like to get a nice and humble estimate if anyone would be so nice as to inquire on the cost of repair. Dads trucks screwed up lol not funny though for some mechanic shop up in Idaho priced it at 8… --- ## [Abcdefghijk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abcdefghijk/115642)
**Author:** [@lukethompsxn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lukethompsxn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abcdefghijk/115642 "2018-04-14T12:46:04Z")
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxy --- ## [1997 Ford F150 won't start after losing power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-f150-wont-start-after-losing-power/115625)
**Author:** [@Matt06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt06)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 7:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-f150-wont-start-after-losing-power/115625 "2018-04-14T07:40:49Z")
So I have a '97 F150 and yesterday as I was driving, of a sudden my gas pedal easily pushed down but nothing happened and the truck shuttered slightly with very little power and then shut off. It restarted once, got weak… --- ## [Unattached air filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unattached-air-filter/115621)
**Author:** [@Jake\_Stoering](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jake_Stoering)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 4:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unattached-air-filter/115621 "2018-04-14T04:39:33Z")
My 07 GMC Sierra 1500 vortec Max 5.3 started acting sluggish so I check my K&N air filter and it’s just laying in the box unattached!! I’ve had the truck for a year and I looked at it once so I have no idea how long it’s… --- ## [2010 Nissan Versa starts intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-versa-starts-intermittently/115352)
**Author:** [@Bonnie09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bonnie09)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-versa-starts-intermittently/115352 "2018-04-14T02:15:21Z")
Intermittent problem starting car. Car does and then doesn’t start (takes approximately 4-6 failed attempts before it starts again). When it doesn’t start there is no sound when turning the key - no clicking, no crankin… --- ## [2010 subaru forester oilpan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-oilpan/115571)
**Author:** [@red6288](https://community.cartalk.com/u/red6288)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-oilpan/115571 "2018-04-14T00:08:46Z")
My daughter has a 2010 forester with 92K miles on it that she got from us. The car has had oil changes according to the schedule and has always gone to the dealer that sold us the car for this service. At the last oil ch… --- ## [When to flush the brakes on 2006 BMW 530?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-flush-the-brakes-on-2006-bmw-530/115596)
**Author:** [@Jeff16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeff16)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2018, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-flush-the-brakes-on-2006-bmw-530/115596 "2018-04-13T23:56:36Z")
If my car tells me it is time to flush the brakes, but the front pads have 3000 miles (3 months or more for me), should I flush, or wait until I change the pads and rotors on the front in 3 months? --- ## [2004 Nissan Murano won't crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-murano-wont-crank/115615)
**Author:** [@martin59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/martin59)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2018, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-murano-wont-crank/115615 "2018-04-13T23:28:13Z")
sometimes car wont crank --- ## [2015 Cadillac SRX low beams are too low](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-cadillac-srx-low-beams-are-too-low/115552)
**Author:** [@CW52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CW52)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2018, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-cadillac-srx-low-beams-are-too-low/115552 "2018-04-13T22:18:48Z")
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