# \#topaz **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/topaz/4254.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Removing struck oil filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-struck-oil-filter/170414)
**Author:** [@James-Wat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James-Wat)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-struck-oil-filter/170414 "2020-10-13T14:10:28Z")
Can’t get oil filter off no matter what I do. I have tried the following methods: bare hands, rubber grip gloves, rubber strap wrench, metal strap wrench, cap wrench, oil filter pliers, screw driver method. Does anyone h… --- ## [1991 Mercury Topaz difficulty accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-mercury-topaz-difficulty-accelerating/133896)
**Author:** [@JoeyChurich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeyChurich)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2019, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-mercury-topaz-difficulty-accelerating/133896 "2019-02-05T03:09:26Z")
My name is Joey, i Have just recently purchased a 91 mercury topaz 4x4. SHortly after purchasing it my wife and i noticed that it was having difficulty acceleration,(was needing to feather the throttle to eventually get … --- ## [Fuse Relay location](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuse-relay-location/104474)
**Author:** [@tylermichaloski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tylermichaloski)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2017, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuse-relay-location/104474 "2017-06-02T02:47:57Z")
My engine fan seems to have stopped starting, I was reading my car manual about a fuse relay, I am not to sure where its located as its not a hanes manual and does not discuss the exact location. I have tried following t… --- ## [Cant find the part](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-find-the-part/83069)
**Author:** [@witchiepoo1968](https://community.cartalk.com/u/witchiepoo1968)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2014, 11:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-find-the-part/83069 "2014-01-11T11:43:43Z")
I have a 93 Mercury Topaz that I need a power steering reservoir for and it has been discontinued. I can not find it in a junk yard or anywhere else. Does anyone have any idea what I can use to fix this? --- ## [92 murcury topaz troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-murcury-topaz-troubles/43940)
**Author:** [@daboogadazie16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daboogadazie16)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2010, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-murcury-topaz-troubles/43940 "2010-02-11T17:45:13Z")
i have a 92 mucury topaz that runs fine for a few days then cuts out without warning. ive replaced the computer,distributor,plugs and plug wires, replaced all censors control moduel, found no loose wires and fuel inject… --- ## [Did I pay too much?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-pay-too-much/38667)
**Author:** [@merci84](https://community.cartalk.com/u/merci84)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2009, 5:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-pay-too-much/38667 "2009-11-11T05:22:42Z")
I just bought a 1984 Mercury Topaz in excellent condition, true little old lady car w/ less than 33,000 miles and all the paperwork for $2500. Can I still get parts? Am I crazy, like my husband says? --- ## [Charging problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charging-problems/38299)
**Author:** [@posmercury](https://community.cartalk.com/u/posmercury)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2009, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charging-problems/38299 "2009-10-20T18:03:55Z")
We have a '91 Mercury Topaz. We are having problems with the charging system especially when we com to a stop with the lights, wipers and heat on. We just replaced the battery, alternator (two after the first one faile… --- ## [Salvage or surrender?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/salvage-or-surrender/36288)
**Author:** [@spritzel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spritzel)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2009, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/salvage-or-surrender/36288 "2009-09-08T23:10:57Z")
My 1993 Mercury Topaz was damaged in a hit and run and declared a total loss by the insurance company. It only has 53,650 miles and I had planned to keep it till it dies. Now I must decide if I should surrender it or r… --- ## [A/C recharge fitting mismatch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-recharge-fitting-mismatch/34395)
**Author:** [@KPONTRUCKIN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KPONTRUCKIN)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2009, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-recharge-fitting-mismatch/34395 "2009-08-02T18:43:18Z")
I want to recharge the a/c in my 1994 Mercury Topaz. Problem is: according to the tag near the refill fitting it has R134a in the system, but it has an older R12 fitting. Are there adapters that will allow the R134 nozzl… --- ## [ATF in 1990 Mercury Topaz](https://community.cartalk.com/t/atf-in-1990-mercury-topaz/29823)
**Author:** [@kimmiechan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kimmiechan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2009, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/atf-in-1990-mercury-topaz/29823 "2009-05-01T18:45:14Z")
I have a 1990 Mercury Topaz. I'm trying to find the dipstick for the Transmission fluid and I think I may have found it. Since I do not have an owner's manual, however, I wanted to check. The dipstick I found was near th… --- ## [XR5 Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xr5-codes/15087)
**Author:** [@Wolfwerx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wolfwerx)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2008, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xr5-codes/15087 "2008-06-10T01:49:10Z")
How do I check trouble codes on my 1992 Mercury Topaz XR5?