# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1112 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1113 --- ## [Heavy engine sound in honda civic 2008](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heavy-engine-sound-in-honda-civic-2008/90720)
**Author:** [@mjafzal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mjafzal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2015, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heavy-engine-sound-in-honda-civic-2008/90720 "2015-07-26T23:43:58Z")
Hi All before there was a problem in my car like when ever i was accelerating the car i feel that there is a heavy engine sound and i consult the mechanic some said me that the engine mounts to be replaced and some sai… --- ## [2013 Kia Optima SX clanking noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-optima-sx-clanking-noise/90724)
**Author:** [@Mussy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mussy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2015, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-optima-sx-clanking-noise/90724 "2015-07-26T20:31:54Z")
Whenever I accelerate I hear a metal clanking noise as if there was something stuck underneath the front of the vehicle. I pulled over and checked the undercarriage and did not see anything and then checked under the hoo… --- ## [Dodge dakota 1998 5.2l v8 magnum standard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-dakota-1998-5-2l-v8-magnum-standard/90718)
**Author:** [@Tanner\_Lafontaine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tanner_Lafontaine)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2015, 6:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-dakota-1998-5-2l-v8-magnum-standard/90718 "2015-07-26T06:08:29Z")
Hello , i am new here , But i need help with my 1998 dodge dakota 4x4 its standard , and i have no breaks , ive changed my break pads the back are drums , ive gotten new wheel cylanders , new break assembly kit , for bo… --- ## [How much transmission fluid gets add when it's just below do not add on dipstick?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-transmission-fluid-gets-add-when-its-just-below-do-not-add-on-dipstick/90697)
**Author:** [@elocs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elocs)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2015, 5:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-transmission-fluid-gets-add-when-its-just-below-do-not-add-on-dipstick/90697 "2015-07-26T05:05:33Z")
My'97 Lincoln has developed a non pressure transmission fluid leak. It shows up on the street, but I measure it with the car sitting for a week and it amounted to about 2 teaspoons but the dipstick still shows "do not … --- ## [Sputtering exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputtering-exhaust/90715)
**Author:** [@madRiver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/madRiver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2015, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputtering-exhaust/90715 "2015-07-26T04:54:31Z")
I have a 2005 Subaru Legacy wagon with 190k. The exhaust(original) has a tiny hole in a pipe that looks like Y and splits to the two mufflers. Can some thing like this get repaired or do you have to replace the entire … --- ## [Belt Tensioner Bounce at Idle Normal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/belt-tensioner-bounce-at-idle-normal/90717)
**Author:** [@Woogies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Woogies)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2015, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/belt-tensioner-bounce-at-idle-normal/90717 "2015-07-26T04:52:48Z")
I've replaced the serpentine belt on a 06 Pontiac G6 (6cyl) and I noticed at idle the tensioner has a slight bounce to it... Is that normal? It goes away when you hit the gas. Apparently the tensioner was replaced less t… --- ## [HELP '05 Frontier Gauges/Engine Dies After New Transmission Installed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-05-frontier-gauges-engine-dies-after-new-transmission-installed/90711)
**Author:** [@Dinsmorej](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dinsmorej)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2015, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-05-frontier-gauges-engine-dies-after-new-transmission-installed/90711 "2015-07-26T04:22:23Z")
I have a 2005 Nissan Frontier that recently had a new transmission and radiator installed due to a defect where coolant leaks into the transmission and destroys Nissan transmissions. After I got my truck back it ran fine… --- ## [Misfires while decelerating- not coasting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfires-while-decelerating-not-coasting/90623)
**Author:** [@rogmut](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rogmut)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2015, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfires-while-decelerating-not-coasting/90623 "2015-07-25T17:47:19Z")
Dear Community, My 1998 Honda CRV, automatic transmission, has 286,000 miles. The problem seems to be getting progressively worst, ie, the engine seems to misfire only when decelerating, most noticeably at highway speed … --- ## [Flat spots on rear tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flat-spots-on-rear-tires/90683)
**Author:** [@rdwarr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rdwarr)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2015, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flat-spots-on-rear-tires/90683 "2015-07-25T15:31:20Z")
I bought 4 tires for my nissan altima about 2 years ago, and have put about 32,000 miles on them. It’s my wife’s car (but I also drove the car to work for a portion of that time). I hadn’t driven it in a while but noti… --- ## [2004 Mustang has a rumble-strip like vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mustang-has-a-rumble-strip-like-vibration/90702)
**Author:** [@Boydson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Boydson)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2015, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mustang-has-a-rumble-strip-like-vibration/90702 "2015-07-25T13:59:43Z")
Hi everyone, I have a 2004 Mustang convertible V6 auto with 140K miles. The car has a rumble-strip like vibration that will come and go at any speed. But seems to be most noticeable at highway speeds when the car hits a … --- ## [HELP! Car won't crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-car-wont-crank/90692)
**Author:** [@redheadedstepchild](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redheadedstepchild)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2015, 7:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-car-wont-crank/90692 "2015-07-25T07:21:21Z")
I left the keys in the ignition last night. I didn't think it was left on, but apparently it was. This morning when I tried to crank the truck, it wouldn't start. The dash lights came on, but it didn't make any sound.… --- ## [2001 mercury sable LS headache](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-sable-ls-headache/90622)
**Author:** [@jjaryno](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjaryno)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2015, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-sable-ls-headache/90622 "2015-07-25T04:02:12Z")
2001 Mercury Sable LS - DOHC 188000+ MILES Check engine codes: P0136, P0156, P0401 I just had the starter/flywheel replaced as well as a few other things. The check engine light came on almost immediately after I got t… --- ## [97 Chevy K1500 will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-chevy-k1500-will-not-start/90706)
**Author:** [@fierfek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fierfek)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2015, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-chevy-k1500-will-not-start/90706 "2015-07-25T02:21:48Z")
Hello, I have a 97 Chevy K1500 truck that i have been having problem with starting. Sometimes it will start. When it does the idle is rough. When i put in in gear it almost acts like it will shut off. Then it comes back … --- ## [97 Thunderbird - A/C keeps starting & stopping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-thunderbird-a-c-keeps-starting-stopping/90701)
**Author:** [@RSGreensboro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RSGreensboro)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2015, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-thunderbird-a-c-keeps-starting-stopping/90701 "2015-07-24T22:16:07Z")
My mom has a 97 Ford Thunderbird. About 1 month ago the air conditioner stopped working, it wouldn't blow out anything. Knowing that it could be a number of items and not sure of the cost, she decided not to have it fixe… --- ## [Rattling sound, left front wheel, toyota sienna 1999](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-sound-left-front-wheel-toyota-sienna-1999/90429)
**Author:** [@Kenstern](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kenstern)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2015, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-sound-left-front-wheel-toyota-sienna-1999/90429 "2015-07-24T18:03:44Z")
I have a 1999 Toyota Sienna. For the last year or more, at times -- especially when going over small bumps -- there's a rattling sound that sounds like it's coming from the left front wheel. The steering is tight and the… --- ## [2001 Hyundai Santa Fe jerking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-hyundai-santa-fe-jerking/90703)
**Author:** [@Lmdragon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lmdragon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2015, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-hyundai-santa-fe-jerking/90703 "2015-07-24T18:00:58Z")
I have a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7L that has been recently giving me a jerking problem. It happens when I'm driving in the highway, in the city, and even when I'm idling. It happens whether I have the A/C turned on or of… --- ## [Window & Door Locks don't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-door-locks-dont-work/90399)
**Author:** [@RSGreensboro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RSGreensboro)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2015, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-door-locks-dont-work/90399 "2015-07-24T16:11:50Z")
I have a 02 Buick Lesabre. The door locks and windows won't roll up or down anymore. I have checked and replaced the 30 amp fuse for power windows and also checked and replaced the window door switch for the drivers side… --- ## [2011 Mazda3 iS 2.0 keeps overheating even after many repairs!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mazda3-is-2-0-keeps-overheating-even-after-many-repairs/90669)
**Author:** [@Alexr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alexr)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2015, 9:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mazda3-is-2-0-keeps-overheating-even-after-many-repairs/90669 "2015-07-24T09:28:13Z")
Help! I can't afford to spend anymore money on this car. I had this car less than a month when it overheated on the highway coming back from out of town (I had already driven the car hundreds, if not thousands, of miles … --- ## [2002 Subaru Outback Rattling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-subaru-outback-rattling/90693)
**Author:** [@LucyLu222](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LucyLu222)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2015, 7:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-subaru-outback-rattling/90693 "2015-07-24T07:16:54Z")
PLEASE HELP!!! Yesterday, I noticed a rattling sound coming from the entire car a 2002 subaru outback 2.5l 4 cylander (it seems a bit louder on the passenger side but it literally can be heard throughout the car). I was … --- ## [Replace 2007 Trailblazer Radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-2007-trailblazer-radio/90675)
**Author:** [@afadali](https://community.cartalk.com/u/afadali)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2015, 6:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-2007-trailblazer-radio/90675 "2015-07-24T06:50:14Z")
Hi there, I've 2007 Chevy Trailblazer LT, equipped with regular radio system (AM, FM, CD and Tap), now I want to install one with navigation GM part# 15806581, I found a used one in the market, my question is: is it as s… --- ## [Can someone please Help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-someone-please-help/90690)
**Author:** [@Redbirdaye](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Redbirdaye)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2015, 5:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-someone-please-help/90690 "2015-07-24T05:22:23Z")
I have a 99 Chevy Lumina. I don't know what's wrong with it if someone could maybe help me out. The car periodically flashes the low coolant light. I check it and its fine. I don't know if its related to my recent proble… --- ## [CR-V AC Seized](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cr-v-ac-seized/90681)
**Author:** [@Kcastle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kcastle)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2015, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cr-v-ac-seized/90681 "2015-07-24T05:09:18Z")
I like our auto repair shop and have always found them to be honest. Just seeking out additional opinions/options/ideas. Our 2005 manual CR-V's AC suddenly stopped working a few days ago, and we brought it in. The shop… --- ## [Do you read spark plugs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-read-spark-plugs/90687)
**Author:** [@TownCarGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TownCarGuy)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2015, 4:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-read-spark-plugs/90687 "2015-07-24T04:41:25Z")
Just changed the spark plugs on my 2000 Town Car. Huge difference in the performance. I know that the way the old plugs look can tell you about potential problems with the engine and wanted to see if anyone had experienc… --- ## [Draining and Filling Manual Tranny Fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/draining-and-filling-manual-tranny-fluid/90691)
**Author:** [@fillyblynn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fillyblynn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2015, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/draining-and-filling-manual-tranny-fluid/90691 "2015-07-24T01:54:21Z")
Doing repairs on my M5R2 transmission, which is still bolted in and connected to the drive shaft, etc., but I've got the top of the transmission off. Here's my question: Can I just pour transmission oil right into the… --- ## [Trailing Arm Bushings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trailing-arm-bushings/90695)
**Author:** [@andrewRA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrewRA)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2015, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trailing-arm-bushings/90695 "2015-07-24T00:21:39Z")
I have a 2007 MDX with 132k miles on it in salty New England. The trailing arm bushings according to dealer are splitting and need to be replaced for $775 with alignmnet included. I understand these items go eventually… --- ## [2008 Ford Focus violent shaking while stopped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-focus-violent-shaking-while-stopped/90682)
**Author:** [@ashley3105](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ashley3105)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2015, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-focus-violent-shaking-while-stopped/90682 "2015-07-23T18:10:29Z")
I have a 2008 Ford Focus with 122k miles in good condition, nothing ever replaced except an engine mount, shocks, and coolant thermostat and all regular maintenance. In the last four months I have had a few instances o… --- ## ['04 Sienna - Compressor only comes on first drive of the day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-sienna-compressor-only-comes-on-first-drive-of-the-day/90075)
**Author:** [@TownCarGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TownCarGuy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2015, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-sienna-compressor-only-comes-on-first-drive-of-the-day/90075 "2015-07-23T16:52:08Z")
My wife's '04 Sienna is having an AC problem. The compressor comes on with the first start of the day and the AC blows nice chilly air. As you take that first drive of the day the air will switch to warm, then the compre… --- ## [Sears "repaired" my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sears-repaired-my-car/90648)
**Author:** [@nmwald1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nmwald1)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2015, 11:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sears-repaired-my-car/90648 "2015-07-23T11:45:25Z")
...and possibly broke it at the same time. My Nissan Altima broke down and I noticed there was a crack in the top of the radiator. I got it into Sears that day and they said they could replace the radiator, flush the coo… --- ## [Could anyone tell me how to remove these connectors?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-anyone-tell-me-how-to-remove-these-connectors/90689)
**Author:** [@Stratocaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stratocaster)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2015, 10:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-anyone-tell-me-how-to-remove-these-connectors/90689 "2015-07-23T10:30:38Z")
These connectors connect the windshield fluid tank to the car battery. I went to an Auto shop long time ago to fix the windshield wiper, and someone put grease into these two connectors. I did not know this until I repla… --- ## [Remove crankshaft to replace clutch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remove-crankshaft-to-replace-clutch/90672)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2015, 7:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remove-crankshaft-to-replace-clutch/90672 "2015-07-23T07:00:27Z")
I was listening to a Car Talk episode from earlier this year, and one of the callers had her clutch replaced, and now has a lot of noise from the engine. The diagnosis: the engine crankshaft is coming loose from its m… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1111) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1113)