# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=892 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 893 --- ## [1996 Honda Accord still flooding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-honda-accord-still-flooding/115093)
**Author:** [@Don39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don39)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2018, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-honda-accord-still-flooding/115093 "2018-04-07T17:16:10Z")
New plugs, wires, coil. Getting fire to plugs hold it to the floor still floods. Fuel pressure ok, timing ok. It sputters once in a while that’s it. --- ## [Leaking power steering system in 2007 Buick Lucerne](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-power-steering-system-in-2007-buick-lucerne/115147)
**Author:** [@WilliamSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamSmith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2018, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-power-steering-system-in-2007-buick-lucerne/115147 "2018-04-07T16:34:56Z")
Does a leaking power steering system on a 2007 Buick Lucerne require replacement of the rack and pinion assembly? --- ## [2006 Jeep Wrangler died and won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-wrangler-died-and-won-t-start/115062)
**Author:** [@Eugene111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eugene111)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2018, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-wrangler-died-and-won-t-start/115062 "2018-04-07T14:43:09Z")
While driving, my Jeep made a clunking sound and completely shut down. I tried to start it. It only makes clicking sounds. My question, could it be an engine or starter problem? The battery is working well. --- ## [2009 Land Rover LR2 sunroof](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-land-rover-lr2-sunroof/115082)
**Author:** [@Carey56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carey56)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2018, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-land-rover-lr2-sunroof/115082 "2018-04-07T12:23:01Z")
Hi. I own an 2009 Land Rover LR2. In January while driving the sunroof suddenly broke into many peices. The next below caught the big chunks but the small pieces were raining down on our heads. We took it to a body shop … --- ## [Shifted into reverse by accident while driving on freeway, now Honda Odyssey '01 won't reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifted-into-reverse-by-accident-while-driving-on-freeway-now-honda-odyssey-01-wont-reverse/115063)
**Author:** [@AridianSea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AridianSea)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2018, 11:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifted-into-reverse-by-accident-while-driving-on-freeway-now-honda-odyssey-01-wont-reverse/115063 "2018-04-07T11:57:43Z")
It drives just fine, otherwise, though. But no reverse. Roommate accidentally shifted into reverse (don’t ask) on his Honda Odyssey 2001, going about 50 -55 mph. He just bought this car and the catalytic converter was… --- ## [Calling all 1983 Ford Escort owners!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calling-all-1983-ford-escort-owners/115115)
**Author:** [@SuzannBullock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SuzannBullock)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2018, 11:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calling-all-1983-ford-escort-owners/115115 "2018-04-07T11:02:09Z")
Do you own a 1983 Ford Escort Station Wagon? --- ## [Life left for 1996 Saturn SL with slipping transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/life-left-for-1996-saturn-sl-with-slipping-transmission/115044)
**Author:** [@DellaOwens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DellaOwens)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2018, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/life-left-for-1996-saturn-sl-with-slipping-transmission/115044 "2018-04-07T04:20:22Z")
My car has a slipping transmission and I’m wondering if its still safe to drive to work that is 2 miles away. The car only has 84,000 miles on it. I have noticed the transmission getting slightly worse - it has not start… --- ## [It's Spring... Time To Clean Up Your Vehicles! FYI For Finding Some Touch-Up Paint:](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-spring-time-to-clean-up-your-vehicles-fyi-for-finding-some-touch-up-paint/115079)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2018, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-spring-time-to-clean-up-your-vehicles-fyi-for-finding-some-touch-up-paint/115079 "2018-04-07T02:52:14Z")
I know, I know, this isn’t really a question, but it does start a spring cleaning discussion. Here’s the FYI bit: My Rock Auto newsletter informs me that they now carry touch-up paint, even for the old Grand Prix. Shi… --- ## [Flooded 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flooded-1979-pontiac-grand-prix/115113)
**Author:** [@AdrianGarcia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AdrianGarcia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2018, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flooded-1979-pontiac-grand-prix/115113 "2018-04-07T01:41:11Z")
How can I unflood my car. It has spark just won’t turn over. --- ## [2018 Ford Edge turbo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-edge-turbo/115090)
**Author:** [@james08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/james08)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2018, 1:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-edge-turbo/115090 "2018-04-07T01:40:50Z")
are 4 cylinder turbos reliable --- ## [Need part number for 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer rotors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-part-number-for-2010-mitsubishi-lancer-rotors/115108)
**Author:** [@Steven.Gerhart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steven.Gerhart)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2018, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-part-number-for-2010-mitsubishi-lancer-rotors/115108 "2018-04-07T01:38:47Z")
Gts rear brake rotors. Ive ordered rear rotors only to receive rotors with 190mm parking brake drum diameter. Mine are 170mm. What is a good part# for correct rotor w/170mm parking drum dia… --- ## [2007 Pontiac G5 won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-g5-wont-start/115111)
**Author:** [@April28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/April28)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2018, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-g5-wont-start/115111 "2018-04-07T01:37:29Z")
I bought a 2007 Pontiac G5 less than a month ago and have been having issues with it starting. We bought a brand new battery, replaced the starter, and replaced the ignition switch. 2 days ago it just wouldn’t start at a… --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Colorado torque](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-colorado-torque/115123)
**Author:** [@jerry29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jerry29)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2018, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-colorado-torque/115123 "2018-04-07T01:34:23Z")
What the heck is Torque? I still cannot figure this out My 2016 Chevy Colorado has good HP, but i guess lousy torque I have to slam the gas pedal down, to get any decent power Chevy told me, they made it this way to … --- ## [Car shutters after pumping gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shutters-after-pumping-gas/115119)
**Author:** [@Oswald\_Bejarano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oswald_Bejarano)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2018, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shutters-after-pumping-gas/115119 "2018-04-07T01:18:35Z")
I recently started getting an issue with my 2014 Ford fiesta. It has about 112,000 miles. When I put in regular gas it shutters once I turn the vehicle on. The rpms drop from hard then back to normal at times there car w… --- ## [2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid needs brake fluid flush?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-hybrid-needs-brake-fluid-flush/115101)
**Author:** [@Joanna49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joanna49)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2018, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-hybrid-needs-brake-fluid-flush/115101 "2018-04-07T00:09:09Z")
Does brake fluid need to be flushed regularly or at all? --- ## [Smoothing the ride in a 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoothing-the-ride-in-a-2016-hyundai-genesis-coupe/115071)
**Author:** [@KenNielsen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KenNielsen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoothing-the-ride-in-a-2016-hyundai-genesis-coupe/115071 "2018-04-06T22:59:51Z")
Is there anything that can be done to soften the ride on my Genesis Coupe 3.8GT. ,(same as the ultimate in USA)? With out affecting the handling too much. --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Equinox on 6th battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-equinox-on-6th-battery/115004)
**Author:** [@ROBERTMUNDANIOHL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ROBERTMUNDANIOHL)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-equinox-on-6th-battery/115004 "2018-04-06T22:18:59Z")
I bought this new in 2012. I am on my 6th battery because every nine months to a year the car will kill a cell in the battery and it will need replaced. nobody can figure this out, not even the tech guys from GM. does th… --- ## [Car bucks going uphill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-bucks-going-uphill/115042)
**Author:** [@Chill38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chill38)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-bucks-going-uphill/115042 "2018-04-06T21:44:15Z")
My 05 impala 3800 bucks going up hill, I m going 60 with the cruise control set and as it tries accelerating without downshifting it will Buck I ve changed to plugs, plug wires, fuel filter, fuel regulator, battery, and… --- ## [2017 Jeep Cherokee floors always wet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-cherokee-floors-always-wet/115104)
**Author:** [@RHONDA20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RHONDA20)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-cherokee-floors-always-wet/115104 "2018-04-06T21:23:00Z")
my floors are always wet its carpet i sweep over pint of water anyone have this problem --- ## [Can I put a tiny amount of diesel in a regular truck tank?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-put-a-tiny-amount-of-diesel-in-a-regular-truck-tank/115097)
**Author:** [@CassandraLemus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CassandraLemus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-put-a-tiny-amount-of-diesel-in-a-regular-truck-tank/115097 "2018-04-06T18:28:35Z")
What can happen if i put like .40 cents of diesel in a regular truck gas tank :fuelpump:.??? Is it serious problem !!! --- ## [2016 Subaru Outback clunking liftgate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-outback-clunking-liftgate/115088)
**Author:** [@TheodoreB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheodoreB)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-outback-clunking-liftgate/115088 "2018-04-06T16:41:25Z")
The power liftgate on my outback is making an intermittent “clunk” noise when opening. I took it to the dealer and they said nothing was broken/bended and just need some lubrications. They did that and the noise went aw… --- ## [Tired of getting ripped off. Need some know how](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tired-of-getting-ripped-off-need-some-know-how/115040)
**Author:** [@Jay\_Fly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jay_Fly)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tired-of-getting-ripped-off-need-some-know-how/115040 "2018-04-06T14:43:27Z")
Hey, guys… Allot good replys on here. That’s what.made me sign up. And, I can see there are some people on here.that really know there stuff. Well, my dilemma is that I took my car to a mechanic. Backyard boogie mechanic… --- ## [2005 Nissan Murano vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-murano-vibrates/115024)
**Author:** [@Neil26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Neil26)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 12:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-murano-vibrates/115024 "2018-04-06T12:24:33Z")
Car vibrates at 73 miles per hour had driveline changed both lower control arms changed both wheel hubs changed --- ## [Adding an air horn to a 2014 Chevrolet Impala](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-an-air-horn-to-a-2014-chevrolet-impala/114979)
**Author:** [@Faron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Faron)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-an-air-horn-to-a-2014-chevrolet-impala/114979 "2018-04-06T04:52:55Z")
I want to know if it would be possible to put an air horn on a 2014 Impala? What problems may arise? --- ## [Can a DIYer change the vacuum switching valve?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-diyer-change-the-vacuum-switching-valve/115067)
**Author:** [@xiaoli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xiaoli)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-diyer-change-the-vacuum-switching-valve/115067 "2018-04-06T03:54:29Z")
I need to have the vacuum switching valve for EGR replaced on my 2000 Toyota Camry LE, 4 Cylinder model. Is it a job for a novice DIY person? --- ## [2009 Kia Sportage engine scraping noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-sportage-engine-scraping-noise/114947)
**Author:** [@Cindy31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cindy31)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-sportage-engine-scraping-noise/114947 "2018-04-06T02:16:23Z")
When turned on, engine makes a scraping noise and acts like it is in gear(?) when it is not. It can be turned off and then turned back on and it seems normal then. It some times makes the same noise when being driven. Mi… --- ## [Jetta MK4 Front Strut Replacements](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-mk4-front-strut-replacements/114997)
**Author:** [@nbpt100](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nbpt100)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-mk4-front-strut-replacements/114997 "2018-04-06T01:11:07Z")
The Strut upper mounts are worn and everything is all original on my 99 Jetta, I think I should just get a “quick strut” and be done. I am happy with a decent OEM set up. I looked on Rock Auto and they have the Muffler… --- ## [1984 Nissan Pickup overheats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-nissan-pickup-overheats/115046)
**Author:** [@RichardWertz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardWertz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2018, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-nissan-pickup-overheats/115046 "2018-04-05T21:40:41Z")
1984 Nissan King cab truck overheats. I have flushed radiator, put in new thermostat. What else can I look for/ There is a little white smoke out of exhaust. --- ## [2008 Jeep 200 won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-200-won-t-start/115060)
**Author:** [@Raymond10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Raymond10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2018, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-200-won-t-start/115060 "2018-04-05T20:53:29Z")
i have 2008 jeep commander which i replaced the battery and install a new starter. still won’t start all the lights come on but no sound. could the keyfob became unprogram ? what won’t the truck start ? --- ## [2017 Nissan Rogue safety issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-safety-issues/115052)
**Author:** [@emily43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emily43)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2018, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-safety-issues/115052 "2018-04-05T20:25:53Z")
I have 2 safety issues with my 2017 Nissan Rogue-does anyone else have these problems? First, the car brakes on its own intermittently when driven over metal construction plates and manhole covers, sometimes abruptly. S… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=891) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=893)