# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1053 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1054 --- ## [Expected Lifespan of a car with a low km transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expected-lifespan-of-a-car-with-a-low-km-transmission/93280)
**Author:** [@DontBuyaGM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DontBuyaGM)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2016, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expected-lifespan-of-a-car-with-a-low-km-transmission/93280 "2016-05-13T18:58:00Z")
I am having my transmission replaced on my '09 Pontiac G5 for a reasonable price, with one that has low KM's and has been fully serviced (filters, fluids, etc..) and was just wondering how long I can expect the car to l… --- ## [1997 Geo Prizm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-geo-prizm/93232)
**Author:** [@Nort](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nort)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2016, 7:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-geo-prizm/93232 "2016-05-13T07:23:12Z")
My Prizm is making a noise that seems to be related to the blower but sounds like it is coming from behind the control panel/radio. Even changes volume and stops with bumps. I am going to check the blower motor motor, bu… --- ## [OOPS! I didn't tighten lug nuts, now my rims are damaged.. Is it still safe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oops-i-didnt-tighten-lug-nuts-now-my-rims-are-damaged-is-it-still-safe/93254)
**Author:** [@F1R3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/F1R3)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2016, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oops-i-didnt-tighten-lug-nuts-now-my-rims-are-damaged-is-it-still-safe/93254 "2016-05-13T03:29:38Z")
After a long tiring day following an all night college study session, I needed to take a break from studying. I decided putting on my summer tires on my '97 Mustang would be a productive excuse to go outside for some air… --- ## [Mazda B3000 clutch and hydraulics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-b3000-clutch-and-hydraulics/93274)
**Author:** [@sisko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sisko)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2016, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-b3000-clutch-and-hydraulics/93274 "2016-05-13T00:17:09Z")
At 120 miles the the service dept at the Mazda dealership told me the hydraulics on my clutch were going out ( I had not replaced the clutch on this vehicle at that point--it was on its original clutch). \[PS I am not ha… --- ## [Small radiator crack. Replace now? Or wait until next service is due?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-radiator-crack-replace-now-or-wait-until-next-service-is-due/93227)
**Author:** [@manfromnantucket](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manfromnantucket)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2016, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-radiator-crack-replace-now-or-wait-until-next-service-is-due/93227 "2016-05-12T16:50:19Z")
I drive a 2003 Jeep Liberty with 151,000 miles on it. Since this problem concerns my cooling system, I'll give you some background info: I bought the car with 83K. Have done coolant changes at 90K, 120K, and 150K. The … --- ## [Oil Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-light/93257)
**Author:** [@za105](https://community.cartalk.com/u/za105)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2016, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-light/93257 "2016-05-12T16:41:58Z")
I own a Land Rover Discovery II 2004, 109,000 miles, and blew a chunk of front cover gasket out last week, causing me to lose oil like BP in the Gulf of Mexico. Made it home a few miles away, no funny sounds, although oi… --- ## [Stuck Carburetor Jet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-carburetor-jet/93198)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2016, 7:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-carburetor-jet/93198 "2016-05-12T07:27:41Z")
It's carb rebuild time for this diy'er. Ran into a bit of difficulty, a stubborn carb jet I can't free up. Any helpful hints? Motocraft 2100 carb. One jet unscrewed ok, but with a good deal of effort required, the ot… --- ## [Mazda B3000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-b3000/92102)
**Author:** [@sisko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sisko)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2016, 7:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-b3000/92102 "2016-05-12T07:07:55Z")
My clutch was replaced 20K miles ago (at 112K miles) on my B3000 1999. Today I took it in to the dealer because I couldn't shift out of 1st gear. They told me it was the slave cylinder-- $700 later. They are the mechan… --- ## [Misfiring Cylinder - Burnt Spark Plug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfiring-cylinder-burnt-spark-plug/93262)
**Author:** [@Nak125](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nak125)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2016, 6:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfiring-cylinder-burnt-spark-plug/93262 "2016-05-12T06:58:02Z")
I have a 4 cylinder, 2002 Nissan Altima with about 170,000 miles on it. About 2 months ago, the car starting misfiring while driving and the engine light came on. I went to autozone, used their diagnostic tool and it sa… --- ## [Alternator or compressor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-or-compressor/93266)
**Author:** [@03subieforester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/03subieforester)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2016, 1:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-or-compressor/93266 "2016-05-12T01:40:20Z")
Can't figure out witch one is making noise --- ## [Vehicle Battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-battery/93245)
**Author:** [@DanTuch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanTuch)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2016, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-battery/93245 "2016-05-12T01:02:39Z")
Our 2005 Grand Caravan is in need of a replacement battery. It was replaced in February, 2013 at Sams, and several years later, even with the auto door light cutoff, the battery would go dead when one or more doors was … --- ## [CV axle spline grease](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-axle-spline-grease/93264)
**Author:** [@samicus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samicus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-axle-spline-grease/93264 "2016-05-11T23:03:20Z")
Are you supposed to put grease on the splines that fit into the transmission (I have a manual), or just the splines that go into the hub? --- ## [Problem Re-starts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-re-starts/93183)
**Author:** [@Matzoh\_Man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matzoh_Man)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-re-starts/93183 "2016-05-11T21:35:18Z")
I've got a 2000 VW Lupo 1.4 automatic (essentially a small version of a VW Polo, sold in Europe). It's got 65000miles on it. The car starts up just fine the first time, summer or winter. If you shut off the motor aft… --- ## [What's this filter called?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-this-filter-called/93246)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Wretzel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike_Wretzel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 7:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-this-filter-called/93246 "2016-05-11T07:37:24Z")
Hopefully an easy question this time...I replaced the air filter on my 1991 F150, and there's another little filter underneath it. I think I see what it does...there's a line from that filter to the valve cover just belo… --- ## [03 trailblazer 4.2 engine idle surge with ac compressor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-trailblazer-4-2-engine-idle-surge-with-ac-compressor/93263)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-trailblazer-4-2-engine-idle-surge-with-ac-compressor/93263 "2016-05-11T05:25:50Z")
The ac condenser unit will click every 7 seconds followed by a 3 to 400 rpm surge for 5 seconds or so, drop rpm then repeat. Belt looks fine, no slipping, new plugs a month ago, newish air and gas filter, does it in neut… --- ## [Passenger Door and Back Hatch fail to unlock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-door-and-back-hatch-fail-to-unlock/93200)
**Author:** [@jodosh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jodosh)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-door-and-back-hatch-fail-to-unlock/93200 "2016-05-11T02:02:08Z")
My wife's 2012 Pilot EX-L has developed an odd problem. Occasionally the front passenger door will fail to unlock when I use ether the door panel unlock button or the FOB. I figured it was a bad actuator and I was going … --- ## [Stereo AUX repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stereo-aux-repair/93247)
**Author:** [@Veren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Veren)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2016, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stereo-aux-repair/93247 "2016-05-10T21:50:10Z")
I have recently bought Chevy Malibu LT 2012 and it has issues with Stereo AUX. I have factory installed stereo. When I plug in the AUX cable, I will have to hold the cable it so that music should come through all the spe… --- ## [Crank no start and no spark](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crank-no-start-and-no-spark/93213)
**Author:** [@Harp0](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harp0)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2016, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crank-no-start-and-no-spark/93213 "2016-05-10T20:48:19Z")
2000 Maxima - I just changed the head gaskets, got it back together and no start, no spark, solid security light and linking error to ecu. 50 miles to a nissan dealer. I have 12v to the injectors but no ground, I just c… --- ## [Replaced clutch bled clutch lightly grinds going in gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-clutch-bled-clutch-lightly-grinds-going-in-gear/93256)
**Author:** [@Tigerspeed69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tigerspeed69)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2016, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-clutch-bled-clutch-lightly-grinds-going-in-gear/93256 "2016-05-10T18:06:16Z")
hi i have a 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS 2.0 DOHC Manual transmission i just replaced the clutch bled the clutch no air in lines drove around the block grinds changing gears then pulled to my driveway and the clutch got st… --- ## [2008 Chevy HHR electric power steering not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevy-hhr-electric-power-steering-not-working/93151)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2016, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevy-hhr-electric-power-steering-not-working/93151 "2016-05-10T15:28:45Z")
I have been offered a 2008 Chevy HHR on which the power steering doesn't work. It steers harder than my grandfather's tractor. I know it has electric steering, but I've never worked on one of those before. The fuses, #… --- ## [91 Nissan Pickup - Post-squirrel-in-air filter issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-nissan-pickup-post-squirrel-in-air-filter-issues/92851)
**Author:** [@eliyellow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eliyellow)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2016, 7:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-nissan-pickup-post-squirrel-in-air-filter-issues/92851 "2016-05-10T07:53:23Z")
Hi all - After something got into my truck's air filter and nested in there, I drove it around for a few weeks. I didn't realize anything was wrong until the truck started having trouble accelerating. When I finally … --- ## [Oooopsie](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oooopsie/93243)
**Author:** [@Chazy58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chazy58)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2016, 7:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oooopsie/93243 "2016-05-10T07:38:21Z")
About 4 months ago, in a drive way far far away, there once was a Hyundai Elantra. Now this Elantra was a very good running car and has been since it found it's new home in 2007. But something happened that made it's dom… --- ## [Transmission problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problems/93157)
**Author:** [@david\_in\_cali](https://community.cartalk.com/u/david_in_cali)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2016, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problems/93157 "2016-05-09T22:49:02Z")
I just purchased a 2001 GMC Sierra 1500. When I bought it the previous owner told me there was a torque converter code showing up making the check engine light come on. The battery was changed before I purchase the truck… --- ## [2001 Ford Taurus Transmission / AC Compressor Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-transmission-ac-compressor-issues/93231)
**Author:** [@marktwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktwark)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2016, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-transmission-ac-compressor-issues/93231 "2016-05-09T00:08:58Z")
It has been decades since I have owned a Ford vehicle but I recently purchased a 2001 Taurus wagon. I ran into a Taurus owner who told me that these cars have a transmission that will suddenly fail without notice and tha… --- ## [Temporary tire interchangeable with another make?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temporary-tire-interchangeable-with-another-make/93233)
**Author:** [@Juanita1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Juanita1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2016, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temporary-tire-interchangeable-with-another-make/93233 "2016-05-08T20:27:32Z")
I just bought a lovely used 2006 Toyota Prius Hatchback. It did not come with a temporary tire. I am junking my 1996 Mazda protégé and am wondering if that temporary tire will work with the Prius. I cannot find specs … --- ## [Clicking noise from the front passenger side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-from-the-front-passenger-side/93163)
**Author:** [@Go\_USN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Go_USN)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2016, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-from-the-front-passenger-side/93163 "2016-05-08T00:28:36Z")
Guys, I am in a dilemma because people cannot pinpoint or diagnose the issue I have with my 4Runner. I have a 2011Toyota 4Runner with ICON Stage 1 and Light Racing UCAs-I got about 65K on the truck and about 35K on thi… --- ## [Walmart knowingly put wrong tire on and left it, having issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/walmart-knowingly-put-wrong-tire-on-and-left-it-having-issues/93207)
**Author:** [@PissedNissan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PissedNissan)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2016, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/walmart-knowingly-put-wrong-tire-on-and-left-it-having-issues/93207 "2016-05-07T21:21:46Z")
I took my car to walmart for a new tire, I used a donut to get there after waking up to find my car sitting on a flat. They didnt replace it with the specified tire size, the 3 good ones were 205-60-R15, the tire they pu… --- ## [Steering wheel wobble/vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-wobble-vibration/93199)
**Author:** [@TheKennyP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheKennyP)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2016, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-wobble-vibration/93199 "2016-05-07T15:28:50Z")
Ok so we all know it's usually warped rotors or possibly a caliber problem. But let's say u have new of both. And still I'm getting a wobble, not only when I brake at higher speeds, but when I'm on certain roads. Only ce… --- ## [Muffler Vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/muffler-vibration/93194)
**Author:** [@PSNOW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PSNOW)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2016, 7:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/muffler-vibration/93194 "2016-05-07T07:18:52Z")
My '05 Lexus RX330 has developed a vibration and rattling noise, that I believe comes from the exhaust system. Any thoughts on trouble shooting or quick repair? --- ## [2004 Nissan Sentra P1138 code, need to get smog done](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-sentra-p1138-code-need-to-get-smog-done/93224)
**Author:** [@patelmike2002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/patelmike2002)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2016, 5:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-sentra-p1138-code-need-to-get-smog-done/93224 "2016-05-07T05:15:01Z")
Hi, I have a 2004 Nissan Sentra that has check engine sign coming on. It has about 85,000 miles on it and I need to get smog done to renew the registration. I took it for smog check but the smog guy told me that he will … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1052) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1054)