# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1013 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1014 --- ## [2001 civic transmission problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-civic-transmission-problem/96764)
**Author:** [@matteous](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matteous)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2016, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-civic-transmission-problem/96764 "2016-12-01T22:30:38Z")
Hello, About a month ago, I bought this civic and transmission was slipping back then (it would go into high RPM about 3000 and more and then it would shift up to next gear). It will be my spare car. I took out for dr… --- ## [Is a used car better than one that's been repaired after a wreck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-used-car-better-than-one-thats-been-repaired-after-a-wreck/96758)
**Author:** [@Frailey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frailey)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2016, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-used-car-better-than-one-thats-been-repaired-after-a-wreck/96758 "2016-12-01T21:57:56Z")
My 2014 Lexus RX 350 (50,000 miles) was recently in an accident in which several air bags deployed and there was about $12000 worth of damage, mostly to the front end. Luckily, I was able to drive the car afterwards (50… --- ## [Serp belt noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serp-belt-noise/96771)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2016, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serp-belt-noise/96771 "2016-12-01T21:54:10Z")
more of a rattle from serp belt area vs a squeak. turning a/c on/off made no difference. I could hear the rattle from the driver seat. it seemed to vary based on engine temp. loosened tensioner and took belt off 1 of the… --- ## [Hinge came off on liftgate glass](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hinge-came-off-on-liftgate-glass/96772)
**Author:** [@detguy1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/detguy1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2016, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hinge-came-off-on-liftgate-glass/96772 "2016-12-01T17:05:10Z")
I have a 05 Escape. The hinge on the liftgate glass has come off from the glass on one side. Don’t know if it is broken or can be screwed back in. Can you suggest what can be done. or will have to replace whole glass? We… --- ## [Scrape on the side under what to do to fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scrape-on-the-side-under-what-to-do-to-fix/96776)
**Author:** [@Madison\_Wronko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Madison_Wronko)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2016, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scrape-on-the-side-under-what-to-do-to-fix/96776 "2016-12-01T14:47:33Z")
--- ## [2004 Jeep Liberty won't crank up and is making knocking noises. Also may be a problem with the oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jeep-liberty-wont-crank-up-and-is-making-knocking-noises-also-may-be-a-problem-with-the-oil/96774)
**Author:** [@Katiemichelle666](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katiemichelle666)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2016, 5:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jeep-liberty-wont-crank-up-and-is-making-knocking-noises-also-may-be-a-problem-with-the-oil/96774 "2016-12-01T05:54:37Z")
Okay so I have a 2004 Jeep Liberty. Last night, the car cut off while I was in reverse backing out of the driveway. When I tried to crank it up after that, it would crank most of the way up and even stay on for a couple … --- ## [2000 Honda Accord Stumping Mechanics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-stumping-mechanics/96676)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Barra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeff_Barra)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2016, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-stumping-mechanics/96676 "2016-12-01T04:08:37Z")
Hello everyone! I have a 2000 Honda Accord V6. Sometimes when I start my car, I turn the key and nothing happens. There is an audible buzzing coming from the engine. If I hold the key in the start position, the buzzing w… --- ## [I'm tired of this car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-tired-of-this-car/96749)
**Author:** [@chrischris011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chrischris011)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2016, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-tired-of-this-car/96749 "2016-12-01T02:49:26Z")
I have a '03 Chevy Malibu LS. My car has been acting strange lately and today was the big finish. I went to put my car in reverse and the car shut off. I called my roadside assistance and had to have the car jump start… --- ## [Strange structural problem in repaired Prius](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-structural-problem-in-repaired-prius/96754)
**Author:** [@RiceMilk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RiceMilk)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2016, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-structural-problem-in-repaired-prius/96754 "2016-12-01T00:59:23Z")
This 2015 Prius with only 2,000 miles on it was repaired after a big front end collision. It seems to run and handle fine. But checking the front wheels, one is 3/4" further forward than the other. If the structural r… --- ## [Roller Lifter Puzzlement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roller-lifter-puzzlement/96763)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2016, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roller-lifter-puzzlement/96763 "2016-11-30T18:22:25Z")
On overhead valve pushrod engines with roller cams, what's the purpose of that bent bar that appears purposed to hold the two roller-lifters together as a pair? I thought lifters were individual items, not held together… --- ## [Car won't start. No turnover. Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-no-turnover-help/96761)
**Author:** [@Nicole\_Falck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nicole_Falck)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2016, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-no-turnover-help/96761 "2016-11-30T16:34:46Z")
i have a 2005 Mazda 6 that i just got 2 days ago (11/27/16). so far it has died 8 times and wouldn't start up again and there's no turnover when i try to start it. the battery is fine, 12.8V, and an auto shop tested the … --- ## [Hyundai Elantra Revving at Idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-elantra-revving-at-idle/85296)
**Author:** [@SDLJunkie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SDLJunkie)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2016, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-elantra-revving-at-idle/85296 "2016-11-30T14:59:44Z")
I have a 2002 Hyundai Elantra that is exhibiting some strange behavior at idle. It wants to rev from 1500 to 3000 rpm, then back down, over and over again, every two seconds or so. This does not occur when the car is in… --- ## [03 corolla shifter gets stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-corolla-shifter-gets-stuck/96554)
**Author:** [@Jay\_Sanchez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jay_Sanchez)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2016, 7:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-corolla-shifter-gets-stuck/96554 "2016-11-30T07:09:37Z")
Hello guys! I was wondering if you guys can help me out? I got a 2003 corolla automatic. Recently i had the engine replaced at 150k. After that the shifter started acting up, i dont know how that can be related also at s… --- ## [Dodge Challenger rear rattle/thunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-challenger-rear-rattle-thunk/96560)
**Author:** [@ledhed75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ledhed75)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2016, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-challenger-rear-rattle-thunk/96560 "2016-11-30T02:00:21Z")
Hello all, In July I purchased a 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T automatic with approx. 94K miles. It now has around 99K miles. There is an odd rattle/clunk that comes from, I believe, the right rear of the car. It only … --- ## [Frustrating 135i bucking and bogging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frustrating-135i-bucking-and-bogging/96706)
**Author:** [@pulatoski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pulatoski)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2016, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frustrating-135i-bucking-and-bogging/96706 "2016-11-30T00:39:20Z")
I drive a 2013 BMW 135i convertible (former life as a dealership loaner car). Over the past several months, I have experienced a problem with the engine in two ways: when stopped or slightly rolling forward, the engine d… --- ## [Plug Not Tightened After Oil Change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plug-not-tightened-after-oil-change/96616)
**Author:** [@Moxiegirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Moxiegirl)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2016, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plug-not-tightened-after-oil-change/96616 "2016-11-29T21:12:38Z")
On Nov. 11 I took my 2010 Honda Fit in for a routine oil change & transmission fluid change to the Express Lube associated with my local dealership. This past Saturday, the exhaust began smoking. I pulled over and turn… --- ## [Noise when turning right and braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-when-turning-right-and-braking/96742)
**Author:** [@Heifer03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Heifer03)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2016, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-when-turning-right-and-braking/96742 "2016-11-29T14:48:15Z")
2011 Honda Odyssey Touring When turning right at low speed and applying the brakes lightly, the car makes a hum/squeal from the front end. If I take my foot off of the brake or straighten out, the noise goes away. Br… --- ## [Ignition switch problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-switch-problem/96476)
**Author:** [@Grace22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grace22)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2016, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-switch-problem/96476 "2016-11-29T05:46:53Z")
Hi every one. We have a 93 Grand marquis. For a while now sometimes when you take the key out of the ignition the alarm still goes off as if the key was still in it, but it's not. A couple of days ago that happened so I … --- ## [2005 AMC kia RIO parts dilemma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-amc-kia-rio-parts-dilemma/96466)
**Author:** [@geo\_mac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geo_mac)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2016, 5:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-amc-kia-rio-parts-dilemma/96466 "2016-11-29T05:06:13Z")
I'm trying to buy parts for a West coast Rio and find the 1.6 motor could be any number of possibilities, Kia- Hyundia- or Global motors. I ran the vin with my local Kia dealer and all I got back was an apologetic dumb … --- ## [Good brand of Power Steering Rack?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-brand-of-power-steering-rack/96744)
**Author:** [@tom418](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom418)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2016, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-brand-of-power-steering-rack/96744 "2016-11-29T04:19:42Z")
I noticed a puddle under the driver's side of my '95 Toyota Avalon's steering rack. A local indy shop is willing to make the repair if I supply the rack. New "Toyota" part is over $850- out of the question. Space is e… --- ## [2006 Silverado 4WD Transfer case shifting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-silverado-4wd-transfer-case-shifting-issues/82226)
**Author:** [@ldl3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ldl3)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2016, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-silverado-4wd-transfer-case-shifting-issues/82226 "2016-11-29T03:50:22Z")
80K miles on this truck. pushbutton 4wd controls. Operates normally in Auto 4wd, 4Hi, and 4Lo, and 4wd functions as it should. By that I mean that the front wheel driveline is engaged in 4Hi & 4Lo, and engages under h… --- ## [2014titanium](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014titanium/96733)
**Author:** [@tigerlilly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tigerlilly)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2016, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014titanium/96733 "2016-11-29T00:18:11Z")
One of the two keys gets a message on the screen when driving that states the key is not present. The car can be started with the push button start, doors locked and unlocked with the key. --- ## [How Not To Install A Spare Tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-not-to-install-a-spare-tire/96561)
**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2016, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-not-to-install-a-spare-tire/96561 "2016-11-28T23:50:18Z")
I had someone come in yesterday to have their tire repaired. Notice anything wrong with the spare? Tester --- ## [Lingering Clutch issue. Now pedal is stuck to the floor? - part falls off car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lingering-clutch-issue-now-pedal-is-stuck-to-the-floor-part-falls-off-car/96694)
**Author:** [@Stephen\_FS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephen_FS)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2016, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lingering-clutch-issue-now-pedal-is-stuck-to-the-floor-part-falls-off-car/96694 "2016-11-28T17:31:18Z")
So I had been having a issues with my clutch. It was shifting fine(if shifted in a certain way) but between pushing in the clutch and shifting it started to become temperamental with some stuttering/grinding/ if not done… --- ## [Power steering diagram](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-diagram/96696)
**Author:** [@icecajun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icecajun)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2016, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-diagram/96696 "2016-11-28T17:28:39Z")
I have a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8l. The power steering is leaking and I want to change the lines. Is there a diagram that show how the lines to ran? --- ## [Can oil eat paint?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-oil-eat-paint/96682)
**Author:** [@matt357](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matt357)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2016, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-oil-eat-paint/96682 "2016-11-28T12:28:33Z")
I was working on my car a couple weeks ago and had a little oil on my hands and was leaning on the car with my hands while taking a break. I noticed a oily hand print on the paint and wiped if off. Recently I noticed the… --- ## [2006 Ford Fusion manual transmission oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-fusion-manual-transmission-oil-change/96644)
**Author:** [@ravenfan808](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ravenfan808)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2016, 5:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-fusion-manual-transmission-oil-change/96644 "2016-11-28T05:56:20Z")
Title says it all. I am trying to change the fluid in the manual transmission but I can't find anything on how much it takes or how to do it. So far all I can find is that it take 75W-90. Can anyone help me with this? --- ## [2001 sentra GXE idles like garbage, no check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-sentra-gxe-idles-like-garbage-no-check-engine-light/96586)
**Author:** [@JohnM80](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnM80)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2016, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-sentra-gxe-idles-like-garbage-no-check-engine-light/96586 "2016-11-28T01:36:44Z")
I have a 2001 sentra that appears to be running extremely rich. New spark plugs it runs great, give it a few days around town and they look like crap again and with that it bucks at speed off and on, idles like garbage. … --- ## [Transmission replacement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-replacement/96723)
**Author:** [@Robjeep](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robjeep)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2016, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-replacement/96723 "2016-11-28T01:13:44Z")
I have a 2008 jeep liberty with 102k that needs a new transmission. Would you recommend a used/rebuilt or new? How much should I expect to pay? Thank you --- ## [Humming Sound Cavalier](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-sound-cavalier/96664)
**Author:** [@joshranwest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joshranwest)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2016, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-sound-cavalier/96664 "2016-11-28T00:55:39Z")
Hello everyone. I have a quick question that I cannot seem to find the solution to. I inherited a 1997 cavalier. Great little ride. However today on the highway I kept hearing this low droning humming sound coming from t… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1012) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1014)