# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1154 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1155 --- ## [Bad ball joint after transmission replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-ball-joint-after-transmission-replacement/88954)
**Author:** [@RebeccaW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RebeccaW)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2015, 11:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-ball-joint-after-transmission-replacement/88954 "2015-02-08T11:26:03Z")
Transmission shop rebuilt our transmission. Picked it up, clunking noise, took it back, and they said a bad bearing. Second time we picked it up, new problems arose. Vibration, and a sharp pull to the right. Our regu… --- ## [Power steering fluid situation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-fluid-situation/88915)
**Author:** [@scj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scj)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2015, 7:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-fluid-situation/88915 "2015-02-08T07:47:36Z")
2000 Honda Accord. Power steering fluid is coming up and out of the reservoir when the car is shut off. I recently had to take the hose off and move it out of the way just to make it easier to replace the belt. Lost some… --- ## [Help Please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please/88966)
**Author:** [@AlchemistBix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlchemistBix)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2015, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please/88966 "2015-02-08T04:48:49Z")
So i tried to call in couldnt get through so i thought I'd email you. I have a 1995 Toyota Camery. I let my niece use it while on xmas break when i went to go pick it up it made a clunking screetching sound as i tried t… --- ## [What was that smell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-was-that-smell/88964)
**Author:** [@zwell0890](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zwell0890)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2015, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-was-that-smell/88964 "2015-02-08T04:14:03Z")
I was traveling around 50 or 52mph in a 45mph zone. So, I normally try to look at the pedestrian crossing signal as a gauge of determining if I should stop at an intersection with a traffic light. If pedestrians have 3 s… --- ## [Raining lead. Truck of despair. Im angry. 1995 GMC 2500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/raining-lead-truck-of-despair-im-angry-1995-gmc-2500/88961)
**Author:** [@Angrymycardoesntrun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angrymycardoesntrun)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2015, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/raining-lead-truck-of-despair-im-angry-1995-gmc-2500/88961 "2015-02-08T02:16:18Z")
So my starter was bad and needed to replaced. So bought a new starter and hooked it up. Due to the fact it was dark (all i had was my cellphone flashlight under the truck) and i was tired; the power wire i thought i pr… --- ## [22% Mileage drop after oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/22-mileage-drop-after-oil-change/88902)
**Author:** [@bengk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bengk)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2015, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/22-mileage-drop-after-oil-change/88902 "2015-02-07T20:10:41Z")
Took my 2014 Acura MDX in for scheduled oil change at 22,000 miles. For the first 22,000 miles I averaged 20.72 MPG, Immediately after the oil change the MPG dropped to 17.26, a 20% drop in MPG. Same driving habits, part… --- ## [Buyback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buyback/88958)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2015, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buyback/88958 "2015-02-07T19:25:50Z")
My Daughters car got totaled in VA Beach(totally not Her fault) the Lizard rep doesnt want to give Her but 4700$ for it and She is without a car,the car in question is a 2008 Honda civic in good shape with 130K miles on… --- ## [2001 Buick Lesabre loses power at highway speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-buick-lesabre-loses-power-at-highway-speeds/88916)
**Author:** [@cobbleup](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cobbleup)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2015, 10:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-buick-lesabre-loses-power-at-highway-speeds/88916 "2015-02-07T10:48:34Z")
Hello. My 2001 Buick Lesabre 3.8 loses power at highway speeds, sets a PO101 code (MAF sensor). I have replaced the MAF sensor 3 times, as well as the coolant temperature sensor, the crank position sensor, the throttle p… --- ## [Mercedes Benz in garage for 5 years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-benz-in-garage-for-5-years/88892)
**Author:** [@Criselle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Criselle)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2015, 7:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-benz-in-garage-for-5-years/88892 "2015-02-07T07:25:11Z")
My sister bought this car 8 years ago and drove it every Sunday. It has been in the garage for the last five years. Can you tell me what needs to be done and about how much will it cost? --- ## [Why is my clutch soft? I don't think there is air in the system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-my-clutch-soft-i-dont-think-there-is-air-in-the-system/88957)
**Author:** [@Jpease](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jpease)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2015, 6:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-my-clutch-soft-i-dont-think-there-is-air-in-the-system/88957 "2015-02-07T06:49:33Z")
My clutch pedal is soft. I have tried to bleed it but no air is coming out. I replaced the slave cylinder a few months ago, as well as the master cylinder. The slave cylinder is a good product, but I don't know about… --- ## [98 Honda accord coupe 3.0 not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-honda-accord-coupe-3-0-not-starting/88654)
**Author:** [@cj28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cj28)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2015, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-honda-accord-coupe-3-0-not-starting/88654 "2015-02-07T00:01:09Z")
My Honda has 225 k miles has a new sending unit, fuel pump, main relay, ignition switch, and spark plugs. I cannot find the source of why my car will not start I replaced these things on my car due to car didn't want st… --- ## [Knocking Sound Left Front](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-sound-left-front/88820)
**Author:** [@Fishbone\_Ska](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fishbone_Ska)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-sound-left-front/88820 "2015-02-06T23:50:18Z")
1998 Honda Civic EX , automatic transmission, 145K miles. Purchased three weeks ago. Newly purchased used car has a knock emanating from the left front axle area. It's a rotational thumping/knocking sound that occurs a… --- ## [Truck refuses to run](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-refuses-to-run/88950)
**Author:** [@Pilgrim2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pilgrim2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-refuses-to-run/88950 "2015-02-06T23:03:48Z")
I have a 2002 F250 4 whl drive 7,3 L Diesel with auto tranny. It refuses to run unless the foot is on the brake pedal. I have replaced the brake stop switch and A L L the fuel filters. It will start at times and idle nea… --- ## [Rotating Feathered Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotating-feathered-tires/88943)
**Author:** [@Elmodelmo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elmodelmo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotating-feathered-tires/88943 "2015-02-06T22:54:52Z")
My car has been vibrating starting at around 60 mph on the highway. I took it to the mechanic for an alignment check and I also asked them to rotate the tires. He told me that they couldn't rotate the tires front to ba… --- ## [Catalytic converters in 2000 4cyl 4 Runner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converters-in-2000-4cyl-4-runner/88951)
**Author:** [@SidLee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SidLee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converters-in-2000-4cyl-4-runner/88951 "2015-02-06T22:36:42Z")
I have a 2000 4 runner that has now had 2 catalytic converters, and all the accompanying exhaust work, installed due to a check engine light diagnostic, 2 times in the space of 5 years. I have owned the car for 10 years… --- ## [Car wont start up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-up/88945)
**Author:** [@matkarrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matkarrick)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-up/88945 "2015-02-06T19:36:38Z")
i have a 1998 chevy blazer v6 about 127000 miles on it.when i go and start up car the car starts right up.if i turn car off it won't start back up so i give it a little gas it starts right back up.there is no check engin… --- ## [Lengthening/evaluating the life of a clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lengthening-evaluating-the-life-of-a-clutch/88937)
**Author:** [@Trippyrain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trippyrain)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lengthening-evaluating-the-life-of-a-clutch/88937 "2015-02-06T18:52:20Z")
I recently purchased a 2002 Honda civic ex (4 cylinder, 5-speed manual) for commuting. Car is up there in life 177k, but fits my needs. Water pump, timing belt, and brakes were all done recently but there is no record of… --- ## [95 Honda Accord Starts/Dies in half second](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-honda-accord-starts-dies-in-half-second/88940)
**Author:** [@protheos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/protheos)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-honda-accord-starts-dies-in-half-second/88940 "2015-02-06T02:47:18Z")
My 95 Honda accord with 2.2 v tech suddenly started to SOMETIMES for periods of minuets to many hours, or days, start perfectly and die in 1/2 second. Later it will work fine for a while. Given what I have checked what s… --- ## [Horrible noise while climbing up an icy hill with traction control?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horrible-noise-while-climbing-up-an-icy-hill-with-traction-control/88931)
**Author:** [@bootstrapper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bootstrapper)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2015, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horrible-noise-while-climbing-up-an-icy-hill-with-traction-control/88931 "2015-02-05T23:22:11Z")
2010 Toyota Corolla, 5spd. I was trying to get it up a snowy/icy hill this weekend and, although I succeeded, the car made a very scary noise that I couldn't decipher. Here's what happened: When the traction control en… --- ## [Disabling a 2003 Impala's alarm system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disabling-a-2003-impalas-alarm-system/88920)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2015, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disabling-a-2003-impalas-alarm-system/88920 "2015-02-05T20:47:13Z")
I have had to disarm my alarm system in my 2003 Impala (done via the radio) due to what appears to be a flaw in the system. It is telling my car I am trying to steal it and thus it won't start. As soon as I turned the … --- ## [Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help/88934)
**Author:** [@Missyjean](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Missyjean)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2015, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help/88934 "2015-02-05T17:41:49Z")
Just bought a car from a mechanic at his boss's shop on Thursday and just found out last night that there is no Cadillac converter on it and had been replaced with a straight pipe. What should I do. --- ## [2007 Subaru Forester with new engine hesitates at 20mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-subaru-forester-with-new-engine-hesitates-at-20mph/88905)
**Author:** [@honeygirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/honeygirl)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2015, 10:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-subaru-forester-with-new-engine-hesitates-at-20mph/88905 "2015-02-05T10:21:27Z")
I have a 2007 Subaru Forester, bought from a dealer with 7,000 miles on it in 2007. I religiously had the oil changed every 5,000 miles and had other recommended work done. At 90,000 miles I did not have the work done im… --- ## [Another laff from the comix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-laff-from-the-comix/88919)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2015, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-laff-from-the-comix/88919 "2015-02-05T00:20:05Z")
http://wpcomics.washingtonpost.com/client/wpc/cl/ For Feb. 3, 2015. --- ## [2012 subaru legacy stalls with abrupt stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-legacy-stalls-with-abrupt-stop/88908)
**Author:** [@Twuble33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Twuble33)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2015, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-legacy-stalls-with-abrupt-stop/88908 "2015-02-05T00:12:00Z")
Bought a 2012 subaru legacy used with approximately 59000 miles. Ran fine for about a week. Now it regularly stalls at quick stops. If I am able to slowly approach a stop it is fine, but at times I have had to stop q… --- ## [2007 Denali retractable running boards](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-denali-retractable-running-boards/88914)
**Author:** [@GRoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GRoy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2015, 5:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-denali-retractable-running-boards/88914 "2015-02-04T05:24:29Z")
After going round and round with the dealer over running boards that would get stuck in the out position, I learned that you need the following: A battery that is in tip top shape. A little Marvels Mystery Oil works w… --- ## [Honda Civic 2007: afraid I missed transmission fluid change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2007-afraid-i-missed-transmission-fluid-change/88910)
**Author:** [@giskard22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/giskard22)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2015, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2007-afraid-i-missed-transmission-fluid-change/88910 "2015-02-04T01:33:54Z")
Hi everyone! I have a 2007 Civic with that maintenance minder system and 56,000 miles. I'm concerned I might have missed its signal to have the automatic transmission fluid changed. Does anyone know roughly at what milea… --- ## [2012 Ford Fusion Fan & Radio Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fusion-fan-radio-problem/88923)
**Author:** [@jm55304](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jm55304)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2015, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fusion-fan-radio-problem/88923 "2015-02-03T23:12:29Z")
Two issues with my 2012 Fusion. 1) After the vehicle sits for a few hours, you need to manually press the fan speed button to turn on the fan regardless of what setting it was previously at. If the car sits for a sho… --- ## [Starter going bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-going-bad/88907)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2015, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-going-bad/88907 "2015-02-03T18:58:14Z")
On my newly purchased 2003 chevy impala i believe my starter is going out. Outside of turning the key and nothing happens how does a mechanic test or verify its the starter? --- ## [Subaru forester 2015, Transmission fluid check](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-forester-2015-transmission-fluid-check/88911)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2015, 9:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-forester-2015-transmission-fluid-check/88911 "2015-02-03T09:25:16Z")
Is it necessary to check (or change) the fluid levels in the CVT and the differentials? The manual has the following confusing statement for those: Continuously variable transmission fluid t is not necessary to check t… --- ## [1999 honda crv. 4 new tires and the same day major power steering problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-crv-4-new-tires-and-the-same-day-major-power-steering-problems/88899)
**Author:** [@sunnydays777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sunnydays777)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2015, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-crv-4-new-tires-and-the-same-day-major-power-steering-problems/88899 "2015-02-02T23:49:19Z")
I took my car in the other day for 4 new tires at 8am I drive home 2 miles from the place. I work nights so I sleep all day. As I was going to work at 11pm I noticed it sounded like the front drivers side tire was r… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1153) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1155)