# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=910 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 911 --- ## [Replacing 2017 Volkswagen Golf’s blown out tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-2017-volkswagen-golf-s-blown-out-tire/113628)
**Author:** [@JamesMarkson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesMarkson)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-2017-volkswagen-golf-s-blown-out-tire/113628 "2018-03-14T22:00:51Z")
I have a relatively new VW Golf with 7,500 miles on it. Yesterday I blew out a front tire driving 70 MPH on I-95 after hitting a pothole. Should I simply replace the one tire or is it better to replace 2 tires and have… --- ## [Cracked bumper cover on 1999 Buick Century](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-bumper-cover-on-1999-buick-century/113663)
**Author:** [@SarahLuther](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SarahLuther)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-bumper-cover-on-1999-buick-century/113663 "2018-03-14T21:45:53Z")
There is a crack in my rear bumper about three to four inches long. The lights all work and it appears to just be a crack in the bumper cover. I just need the car to last until August, do I have to repair it? Will it get… --- ## [Bad Speed Sensor? Honda civic 2000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-speed-sensor-honda-civic-2000/113689)
**Author:** [@HndaCivic128](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HndaCivic128)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-speed-sensor-honda-civic-2000/113689 "2018-03-14T18:40:51Z")
to make my story short, my car just had a bad shift solenoid so i buy a new one. so i tested in a long distance trip, it was good, but it does a old problem that when i pass the 50 mph it goes like up and down shift so i… --- ## [1999 Toyota 4Runner, Instrument Cluster Lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-4runner-instrument-cluster-lights/91926)
**Author:** [@kescott1910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kescott1910)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-4runner-instrument-cluster-lights/91926 "2018-03-14T17:46:20Z")
The instrument cluster on my 99 4runner went totally dark recently. All the individual lights still work such as open door, brake, check engine light, etc. My first thought was to replace the 3 lights that lights up th… --- ## [Clock reset to 0:00 in 2002 Acura RL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clock-reset-to-0-00-in-2002-acura-rl/113567)
**Author:** [@SandyStranahan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SandyStranahan)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clock-reset-to-0-00-in-2002-acura-rl/113567 "2018-03-14T17:41:19Z")
2002 Acura - The clock unexplicitly changed to 00:00. I took it to Acura, and they said it has occured on all Acuras built between 2002-2004 with no repair possible. Is there no solution? What is your take? --- ## [Is there a way to test a honda civic 2000 Speed Sensor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-test-a-honda-civic-2000-speed-sensor/113675)
**Author:** [@HndaCivic128](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HndaCivic128)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-test-a-honda-civic-2000-speed-sensor/113675 "2018-03-14T16:50:26Z")
i just want to test my vss to verify if its in good condition or i need to buy a new one --- ## [Where to find spare parts for overdrive hub on 2006 Hyundai Accent?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-find-spare-parts-for-overdrive-hub-on-2006-hyundai-accent/113681)
**Author:** [@jeremy45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeremy45)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-find-spare-parts-for-overdrive-hub-on-2006-hyundai-accent/113681 "2018-03-14T15:45:15Z")
please help!!! where can I obtain the spares for the overdrive hub. I need the bearing, washer??, lock washer?? --- ## [Oil in Brake Fluid Reservoir](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-in-brake-fluid-reservoir/23851)
**Author:** [@Nikola1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nikola1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-in-brake-fluid-reservoir/23851 "2018-03-14T14:56:30Z")
I wonder if anyone can help me. If my brake fluid reservoir was almost full of brake fluid and I (1) accidentally put some (not much because there was not much room) oil (DW 40, not synthetic) in that brake fluid reservo… --- ## [2006 Lincoln Navigator overdrive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lincoln-navigator-overdrive/113659)
**Author:** [@Mark20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark20)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lincoln-navigator-overdrive/113659 "2018-03-14T13:37:40Z")
Should I drive my 06 navigator on overdrive, or drive? --- ## [2017 Hyundai Tucson steering needs constant correction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-tucson-steering-needs-constant-correction/113583)
**Author:** [@CliveMant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CliveMant)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-tucson-steering-needs-constant-correction/113583 "2018-03-14T13:14:24Z")
Hyundai Tucson, 8000 miles, 1 year old, anything over 50 mph on a roads and motorways, steering needs constant correcting to go straight line and steering wheel feels stiff at straight ahead position, you can almost feel… --- ## [2017 Suzuki Swift transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-suzuki-swift-transmission/113543)
**Author:** [@sachinpunjabi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sachinpunjabi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 7:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-suzuki-swift-transmission/113543 "2018-03-14T07:25:01Z")
my maruti suzuki wagon r purchased new in jan’2017 doesn’t coast while in gear and when the foot is taken off the accelerator pedal even in 4th and 5th gears. It tends to slow down as if there is some sort of resistance… --- ## [2009 Honda Odyssey with a loud engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-odyssey-with-a-loud-engine/113665)
**Author:** [@Liam23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Liam23)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 6:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-odyssey-with-a-loud-engine/113665 "2018-03-14T06:45:47Z")
My 09 Odyssey has 190k on it. Recently, when I turn on the car, the engine sounds normal until it warms up. As it warms up, the engine gets progressively louder and louder. I’ve never heard this before. I have an appoint… --- ## [2005 Ford Focus cranks, but doesn’t go](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-focus-cranks-but-doesn-t-go/113632)
**Author:** [@Victor47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Victor47)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-focus-cranks-but-doesn-t-go/113632 "2018-03-14T03:46:29Z")
2005 ford focus 2.0 dohc crank but no go flooded cylinders, changed tps, fuel pressure regulator sensor twice dunno whats wrong anyone know --- ## [Estimate for leaky AC line on 2014 Dodge Durango](https://community.cartalk.com/t/estimate-for-leaky-ac-line-on-2014-dodge-durango/113641)
**Author:** [@PatriziaWilborn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatriziaWilborn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/estimate-for-leaky-ac-line-on-2014-dodge-durango/113641 "2018-03-14T03:34:10Z")
Hi so apparently the A/C line is leaking and the mechanic said he has to replace both costing $1995. Is this a normal price? Do both lines have to be replaced? Thanks in advance --- ## [1996 Ford Contour runs rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-contour-runs-rough/113533)
**Author:** [@Bob57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob57)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-contour-runs-rough/113533 "2018-03-14T03:22:11Z")
I have a 1996 ford contour sport 2.0 L runs rough and wants to stall out. When checking the wire for the injectors the insulation is cracked and broken away. Does anyone else have this and can I get a new wire harn… --- ## [2001 Nissan Maxima cuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-maxima-cuts-off/113648)
**Author:** [@sateshsieusankar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sateshsieusankar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-maxima-cuts-off/113648 "2018-03-14T03:17:49Z")
maxima starts then cuts off and just tumbles after that. tried spare key same thing happens. sometimes it starts and drives fine but when i swith it of same thing happens. --- ## [Stalling 2009 Infiniti G37](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-2009-infiniti-g37/113597)
**Author:** [@tyson23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tyson23)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-2009-infiniti-g37/113597 "2018-03-14T03:05:41Z")
my car stalls out time to time while driving looses total power to accelerate pull over and turn off for 5 min and it works again idk I changed MAF sensor air filters HELPPPPPPPPP --- ## [2006 Ford Ranger burning up oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-ranger-burning-up-oil/113636)
**Author:** [@JoshuaManning](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoshuaManning)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-ranger-burning-up-oil/113636 "2018-03-14T02:56:08Z")
My engine is burning up oil. Somewhere in the 1 - 3 quarts in 2 weeks depending on my driving habits that week. I had the main gasket and the oil pan gasket changed on this. Also I changed the PCV with no change. Nothi… --- ## [Oil change interval for 2007 Nissan Murano](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-interval-for-2007-nissan-murano/113661)
**Author:** [@JohnBarton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnBarton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-interval-for-2007-nissan-murano/113661 "2018-03-14T01:42:18Z")
How often should I change the oil in my cay? --- ## [2005 Honda Pilot Front End Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-pilot-front-end-noise/113603)
**Author:** [@part-throttle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/part-throttle)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-pilot-front-end-noise/113603 "2018-03-14T01:42:13Z")
I have a 2005 Honda Pilot that just underwent front end surgery. I had thought it was a wheel bearing that was toast on the driver side and took it in for repairs. The mechanic found it was the CV joint on the drivers … --- ## [Do I put money into my '06 HCH II w/95k miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-put-money-into-my-06-hch-ii-w-95k-miles/113634)
**Author:** [@mikeinmlb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikeinmlb)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-put-money-into-my-06-hch-ii-w-95k-miles/113634 "2018-03-14T00:02:42Z")
So I need to ask the general question on if it’s worth it to keep my HCH with the expectation of 40k or so miles of reliability low cost of ownership ahead. Background: I purchased the car used two years ago for $4,600… --- ## [Estimates for a blown sparkplug in 2001 Ford Crown Victoria?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/estimates-for-a-blown-sparkplug-in-2001-ford-crown-victoria/113602)
**Author:** [@DanGriggs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanGriggs)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2018, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/estimates-for-a-blown-sparkplug-in-2001-ford-crown-victoria/113602 "2018-03-13T23:37:37Z")
Price for a blown sparkplug in. A 2001 crown Victoria --- ## [Restoring red paint, tcut?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/restoring-red-paint-tcut/113273)
**Author:** [@jackocooper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jackocooper)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2018, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/restoring-red-paint-tcut/113273 "2018-03-13T20:38:12Z")
My (once) red 1988 Alfa 75 had been sat on a drive for about 7 years before i bought it, and the bonnet has faded to almost white. What would be the best way of restoring the paint? I’ve been over with a few coats of t-… --- ## [Problem With Evap System](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-evap-system/113643)
**Author:** [@NiaCas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NiaCas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2018, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-evap-system/113643 "2018-03-13T20:17:05Z")
I started having problems pumping gas some time ago. I wouldn’t be able to pump more than $1.50 or so at a time without the pump shutting off, though holding the nozzle upside down and pumping that way would get me a bit… --- ## [Please Help me for the Love of God!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-me-for-the-love-of-god/113220)
**Author:** [@Alan\_Hesker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alan_Hesker)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2018, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-me-for-the-love-of-god/113220 "2018-03-13T20:02:01Z")
My last Mechanic suggested I see an exorcist. Which might not still be a bad idea… Cannot find the problem. Mechanic cannot find the problem. Spent $99 on diagnostics revealing nothing. So… I have a 2001 Chrysler LHS n… --- ## [Transmission failure in 2009 Saturn Vue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-failure-in-2009-saturn-vue/113638)
**Author:** [@DonnaMotz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonnaMotz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2018, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-failure-in-2009-saturn-vue/113638 "2018-03-13T18:43:09Z")
The transmission on my 2009 Saturn Vue just failed after less than 29,000 miles. I can’t find a recall notice but have several complaints. $3,400 is the estimate. Who can I check with? The dealer isn’t helpful and su… --- ## [2004 Volkswagen Golf ESP light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volkswagen-golf-esp-light/113613)
**Author:** [@NTOI](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NTOI)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2018, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volkswagen-golf-esp-light/113613 "2018-03-13T18:22:41Z")
what is the problem my car shows ESP LIGHT --- ## [Cost of an underbody engine cover for 2012 Ford Focus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-of-an-underbody-engine-cover-for-2012-ford-focus/113618)
**Author:** [@Mirthaornelas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mirthaornelas)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2018, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-of-an-underbody-engine-cover-for-2012-ford-focus/113618 "2018-03-13T17:22:22Z")
How much will it cost to get my underbody engine cover fixed --- ## [2006 Infiniti QX56 gas gauge cluster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-infiniti-qx56-gas-gauge-cluster/113579)
**Author:** [@deidra1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deidra1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2018, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-infiniti-qx56-gas-gauge-cluster/113579 "2018-03-13T16:18:35Z")
has your gauge cluster needed replacing --- ## [2004 Chevrolet SSR P0430](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-ssr-p0430/113600)
**Author:** [@danielnevins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danielnevins)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2018, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-ssr-p0430/113600 "2018-03-13T16:43:07Z")
get engine light error code p0430 catalyst system low efficiency bank 2. This car only has 28,002 miles on it. Why is this happening (California car) cost to replace convert $2,000.00 [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=909) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=911)