# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1048 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1049 --- ## [Did my mechanic screw up? GMC Savannah still dying after $3300 in repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-my-mechanic-screw-up-gmc-savannah-still-dying-after-3300-in-repairs/93492)
**Author:** [@clare\_s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clare_s)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2016, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-my-mechanic-screw-up-gmc-savannah-still-dying-after-3300-in-repairs/93492 "2016-06-10T04:16:00Z")
Looking for some advice about how to deal with my mechanic and some repairs. I have a 98 GMC Savannah with a diesel engine that I use once a week during the summer to make deliveries. Last fall, one of the batteries di… --- ## [Am I responsible for bad clutch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-responsible-for-bad-clutch/93475)
**Author:** [@TVTom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TVTom)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2016, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-responsible-for-bad-clutch/93475 "2016-06-10T02:11:10Z")
I've been driving manual transmission vehicles - from my '72 Pinto to big trucks - for 40 years. This happened recently in a VW Golf I had rented: While driving down a mountain in a tunnel in Norway, with the clutch d… --- ## [2007 Ford Sporttrac slams into 2nd gear after Trans Flush](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-sporttrac-slams-into-2nd-gear-after-trans-flush/93466)
**Author:** [@AETigger10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AETigger10)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2016, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-sporttrac-slams-into-2nd-gear-after-trans-flush/93466 "2016-06-09T17:20:34Z")
I recently had my Transmission flushed at 90K (beyond the 75k). I had my Struts replaced and Full differential service. They found the Carrier bearing Center Ring was blown out said my truck was fine to drive until the p… --- ## [Gas cap placement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-cap-placement/93481)
**Author:** [@smokie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smokie)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2016, 8:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-cap-placement/93481 "2016-06-09T08:35:00Z")
Many years ago, I was at a gas station behind an 80's Jaguar and noticed that this car had the gas filler cap on BOTH sides of the car, It makes me wonder why the no other manufacturer has thought of this? What rationale… --- ## [2000 Towncard Water Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-towncard-water-leak/93460)
**Author:** [@rnmilnes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rnmilnes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2016, 7:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-towncard-water-leak/93460 "2016-06-09T07:31:30Z")
Whenever there is a ran or even running the car through a car wash the driver side floor collects water. I can not see any coming from the panels and the lines from the sunroof are not clogged and the drains from outsid… --- ## [Mercedes C280 not stating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-c280-not-stating/93459)
**Author:** [@yanceycat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yanceycat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2016, 7:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-c280-not-stating/93459 "2016-06-09T07:19:46Z")
Ok this car has not run in 3 years it over heated and creck the head now all repair are done and it time to run again it look like it getting spark and it hard to tell but it look like it get gas note the gas is 3 years … --- ## [MB e320 suspension](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mb-e320-suspension/93487)
**Author:** [@GeeWiz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeeWiz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2016, 6:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mb-e320-suspension/93487 "2016-06-09T06:50:34Z")
Several years ago, I was having problems with the front suspension. Last year, I was told I had a broken spring and that they should both be replaced. Still have questions about front suspension. This time they said I… --- ## [Coolant boiling but not overheating?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-boiling-but-not-overheating/93474)
**Author:** [@jkn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jkn)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2016, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-boiling-but-not-overheating/93474 "2016-06-09T03:02:35Z")
My son has a 94 Escort LX and this weekend he noticed that when he'd stop the car he could hear the coolant boiling. The car temp gauge never registered too hot, and it never lost coolant. We checked the oil and it is … --- ## [The best explanation I have seen regarding the Takata airbag situation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-best-explanation-i-have-seen-regarding-the-takata-airbag-situation/93463)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2016, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-best-explanation-i-have-seen-regarding-the-takata-airbag-situation/93463 "2016-06-09T01:26:01Z")
...is contained in this lengthy article. I think that the best line from the article is the following quote from the former head of Takata's marketing division: "They say they're still looking for the root cause. That'… --- ## [Starter Check Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-check-question/93473)
**Author:** [@CarCluelessInMD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarCluelessInMD)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2016, 10:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-check-question/93473 "2016-06-08T10:45:36Z")
I bought a new battery when my car would not start, but that was not the problem. There is no code, just sometimes the car won't start. I am pretty sure it does not make a clicking noise, and if I keep trying to turn i… --- ## [Saab 900 won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-900-wont-start/93476)
**Author:** [@SaabBrokeHelp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SaabBrokeHelp)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2016, 7:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-900-wont-start/93476 "2016-06-08T07:36:36Z")
So have a 1991 Saab 900 about a 3 month's ago I bought it and each time I would fill up the tank the gas light would always be on well after awhile of driving it for about a month it broke down. I would just be driving a… --- ## [2006 Pontiac Grand Prix lost power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-grand-prix-lost-power/93477)
**Author:** [@JepMasta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JepMasta)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2016, 6:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-grand-prix-lost-power/93477 "2016-06-08T06:53:59Z")
Hello there, first time poster here at the forum, I'd like to know that my car is not about to die on me. I have a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix, it's got about 193,000 miles on it, automatic transmission. All the miles are hi… --- ## [Old renault clio noise issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-renault-clio-noise-issue/93471)
**Author:** [@DejanAce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DejanAce)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2016, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-renault-clio-noise-issue/93471 "2016-06-08T03:43:06Z")
Hi! When I start the car, after a few seconds starts a high frequency noise. The noise is located in middle right low part of the car. Here is the recording of the sound: https://vimeo.com/169508427 The noise gets… --- ## [Damage after replacing tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damage-after-replacing-tires/93451)
**Author:** [@Anthem13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anthem13)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2016, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damage-after-replacing-tires/93451 "2016-06-07T23:27:45Z")
So I got four new tires on my 92 f150. A day after driving it around. My hub starts going bad. That same day. I notice three wheels studs are broken. So I'm wondering if not tightening or over tightening cussed this. It … --- ## [2007 Subaru Forester - Oil Use](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-subaru-forester-oil-use/93409)
**Author:** [@caving3111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/caving3111)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2016, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-subaru-forester-oil-use/93409 "2016-06-07T18:45:36Z")
I have a 2007 Subaru Forester with a N/A 4 cyl and 5 speed manual tranny with just over 200,000 miles on it. For the past few months, it's been using between 1 and 3 quarts of oil between oil changes. My mechanic and I c… --- ## [Tires not round](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-not-round/93376)
**Author:** [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2016, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-not-round/93376 "2016-06-06T21:47:24Z")
Trying to track down shaking esp. at highway speeds, all tires having been recently balanced, I checked all 4 for roundness. Two are uneven by 1/8" or more in spots. I wonder if removing the wheels, deflating the tires, … --- ## [2013 Hyundai Sonata MPG went down after replacing Battery and Plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-sonata-mpg-went-down-after-replacing-battery-and-plugs/93472)
**Author:** [@bobby\_bern](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobby_bern)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2016, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-sonata-mpg-went-down-after-replacing-battery-and-plugs/93472 "2016-06-06T21:01:23Z")
Hello All - This is my first time posting on this site. I have been a fan for CarTalk for many years. I have a 2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4L Engine and recently replaced the Battery and Spark Plugs myself. My car has 5… --- ## [Seafoam](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seafoam/93453)
**Author:** [@techn9ne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/techn9ne)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2016, 8:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seafoam/93453 "2016-06-06T08:57:31Z")
Was wondering if it is safe to use seafoam through my brake booster vacumm line? If I drip it in SLOW can I still hydrolock my engine? --- ## [Troubleshooting Ignition coils on 2002 Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/troubleshooting-ignition-coils-on-2002-honda-civic/93437)
**Author:** [@plowman02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/plowman02)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2016, 6:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/troubleshooting-ignition-coils-on-2002-honda-civic/93437 "2016-06-06T06:51:00Z")
So my Honda Civic has been flashing my check engine light, which is telling my my cylinders are misfiring. I checked the ignition coils by removing them while the car was running and cylinder 2 and 3 I can remove and it … --- ## [Crankshaft position sensor location](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crankshaft-position-sensor-location/93467)
**Author:** [@icecajun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icecajun)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2016, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crankshaft-position-sensor-location/93467 "2016-06-06T04:28:31Z")
My son has a 2007 jeep compass 2.4l engine. He needs to change the crankshaft position sensor. Came any one tell me where to find it? He got a pic from autozone but you can't tell where it is on the engine. --- ## [Unsafe suspension problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unsafe-suspension-problem/93179)
**Author:** [@techn9ne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/techn9ne)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2016, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unsafe-suspension-problem/93179 "2016-06-06T04:08:14Z")
Symptoms: Clunking sound over bumps Vibrations at any speed Pulsating shakes at high speeds felt throughout whole car including steering wheel Hard to stay going straight especially at high speeds Hard to control car on … --- ## [Truck won't move](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-wont-move/93445)
**Author:** [@Bobby\_Alan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bobby_Alan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2016, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-wont-move/93445 "2016-06-06T03:02:47Z")
Truck moves fine in reverse but won't move in drive it is an automatic transmission --- ## [Engine RPM's on neutral normal or not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-rpms-on-neutral-normal-or-not/93440)
**Author:** [@Triathlor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triathlor)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2016, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-rpms-on-neutral-normal-or-not/93440 "2016-06-06T02:58:03Z")
Hey guys, I recently had the clutch replaced in my manual transmission car and I don't know if I am overthinking this or what but I never noticed this until now. Whenever I am about to stop in traffic, if I put the ge… --- ## [2006 Honda CRV Rear Brake Issue. (Horribly uneven wear)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-crv-rear-brake-issue-horribly-uneven-wear/93428)
**Author:** [@GEG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GEG)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2016, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-crv-rear-brake-issue-horribly-uneven-wear/93428 "2016-06-06T00:48:15Z")
I've always done everything brake wise on my vehicles but this is one I have never seen in all my years. I replace all rear pads about 2 months ago and yesterday i heard a horrible sound. Took the passenger side tire o… --- ## [2004 Yukon lower ball joint has me stumped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-yukon-lower-ball-joint-has-me-stumped/93452)
**Author:** [@Yobenny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yobenny)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2016, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-yukon-lower-ball-joint-has-me-stumped/93452 "2016-06-05T21:37:30Z")
Hi folks, I recently bought a nice 04 yukon and am working over the front end. However this ball joint has me stumped, I cannot figure out how to press it out. The top has 4 flared places on it to stop from moving down… --- ## [2000 TownCar AC Delay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-towncar-ac-delay/93421)
**Author:** [@rnmilnes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rnmilnes)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2016, 9:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-towncar-ac-delay/93421 "2016-06-05T09:51:47Z")
It takes 4 minutes for the AC to start blowing cold air. I recently had the AC looked over with new lines installed, new recharge with R134a refrigerant and the pump checked fine. Any ideas as to why it takes so long? --- ## [2009 RAV4-CEL on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-rav4-cel-on/93399)
**Author:** [@Cole\_s\_Law](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cole_s_Law)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2016, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-rav4-cel-on/93399 "2016-06-05T02:27:10Z")
Hi all, I've got a 2009 Toyota RAV4, 88,000 miles on it. I got it back in December, and have had no problems until now. I drove it Tuesday to the airport (~50 miles) for a short work trip, with no issues. I came back Thu… --- ## [Struts of wrong size causing damage to lower control arms?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/struts-of-wrong-size-causing-damage-to-lower-control-arms/92220)
**Author:** [@Dan\_X](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan_X)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2016, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/struts-of-wrong-size-causing-damage-to-lower-control-arms/92220 "2016-06-05T01:45:31Z")
Had after market front struts installed by a non-dealer shop on 2006 Toyota Sienna. Dealer service dept diagnosed two months later that the struts were one inch too long and caused damage to the lower control arms. A d… --- ## [Transmission Control Module for Honda Accord?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-control-module-for-honda-accord/93417)
**Author:** [@2davidc8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2davidc8)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2016, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-control-module-for-honda-accord/93417 "2016-06-04T15:00:55Z")
Does anyone know where I can get a transmission control module for a 1991 Honda Accord LX? New or used. I live in Dublin, CA (greater San Francisco Bay Area). Local junkyards don't have it. --- ## [Blown head gasket 1995 4 runner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-head-gasket-1995-4-runner/93441)
**Author:** [@GabiC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GabiC)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2016, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-head-gasket-1995-4-runner/93441 "2016-06-04T03:20:33Z")
Long story short, widowed, no family and friends have done all they can. Got laid off, unemployment got cut off a month early and I'm scrambling for employment. Rented a room to cut expenses only to find out no kitchen p… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1047) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1049)