# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1161 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1162 --- ## [Mata transmission leaking oil from weep hole. Why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mata-transmission-leaking-oil-from-weep-hole-why/88671)
**Author:** [@almostdave](https://community.cartalk.com/u/almostdave)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2015, 10:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mata-transmission-leaking-oil-from-weep-hole-why/88671 "2015-01-13T10:07:14Z")
Mata transmission leaking oil from weep hole. Why? --- ## [Honda CRV (98) overheats, not all the way, and not every day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-98-overheats-not-all-the-way-and-not-every-day/88667)
**Author:** [@unclemarkmark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/unclemarkmark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2015, 9:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-98-overheats-not-all-the-way-and-not-every-day/88667 "2015-01-13T09:55:33Z")
Thermostat: replaced. Temp sensor: replaced. Radiator: fairly new NOT losing water. Note, sometimes the temp guage goes wild up and wild down, while engine stays the same temp. (i take it thats a short) But w… --- ## [Ideas, theories, and wild speculation: '84 300zx electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ideas-theories-and-wild-speculation-84-300zx-electrical-issues/88635)
**Author:** [@rodonnell17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rodonnell17)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2015, 8:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ideas-theories-and-wild-speculation-84-300zx-electrical-issues/88635 "2015-01-13T08:46:21Z")
Hello! I'm plastering the web looking for ideas and pointers as I prepare to investigate my car's electrical issues. If you have any theories, please, post them! So here's the story... On Friday, I decided to move m… --- ## [1986 Mazda B2000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-mazda-b2000/88490)
**Author:** [@rjr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rjr)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2015, 8:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-mazda-b2000/88490 "2015-01-13T08:39:01Z")
Folks, I have a 1986 Mazda B2000, purchased new, and now with 89,000 miles. The engine has electronic ignition and a carburetor. The problem is that the engine starts and runs, but after a few minutes it will die and… --- ## [Coolant Doesn't Seem To Be Cycling Properly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-doesnt-seem-to-be-cycling-properly/88663)
**Author:** [@Garofalo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Garofalo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2015, 6:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-doesnt-seem-to-be-cycling-properly/88663 "2015-01-13T06:41:57Z")
I have a 93 Jeep Cherokee, I just replaced the thermostat and the radiator cap, it's not overheating, however the radiator cap isn't even warming up and the thermostat housing heats up quite a bit. The hose from the … --- ## [2003 Honda Civic head-gasket replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-civic-head-gasket-replacement/88638)
**Author:** [@JimFrost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimFrost)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2015, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-civic-head-gasket-replacement/88638 "2015-01-13T01:56:19Z")
How much would you estimate a head-gasket replacement would cost, parts/labor for a 2003 Honda Civic ex 1.7L? Thank you --- ## [Power Steering Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-question/88640)
**Author:** [@Cain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cain)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2015, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-question/88640 "2015-01-13T00:01:47Z")
I have a 1995 Nissan Maxima with 140K miles. I've had a slow power steering leak for months and I've been adding fluid when it starts to make noise. It got very cold here recently and when I started it the pump made a … --- ## [Automatic Transmission Sliding Into Neutral When Cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-sliding-into-neutral-when-cold/88657)
**Author:** [@Ash12394](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ash12394)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-sliding-into-neutral-when-cold/88657 "2015-01-12T23:44:36Z")
I have a 1998 GMC Jimmy and until now we had little to no heat. In the morning when we first leave the house in the cold as we are speeding up we slip into neutral and we either have to pull over or shift the shifter int… --- ## [Ford Ranger, Oil on spark plugs 800$](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-oil-on-spark-plugs-800/88617)
**Author:** [@Rangerslbp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rangerslbp)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-oil-on-spark-plugs-800/88617 "2015-01-12T22:03:17Z")
Took my 08 Ranger to dealer, had my spark plugs replaced among other things. The called me back saying there was oil on my spark plugs not sure if it was on the top or bottom, he wouldn't say. They recommended changing t… --- ## [2011 Jeep Compass Door Panel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-compass-door-panel/88644)
**Author:** [@KwantumFizzuks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KwantumFizzuks)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-compass-door-panel/88644 "2015-01-12T17:36:24Z")
Does anyone know how to get the door panel off of a 2011 Jeep Compass without breaking anything? I'm scared to death to go prying on the thing because I can imagine everything inside falling out on the ground. I'm pr… --- ## [Overheating buick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-buick/88650)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Chrisq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dr_Chrisq)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 10:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-buick/88650 "2015-01-12T10:53:13Z")
My niece has a 2005 Buick Rendezvous. It is overheating. Her brother changed the thermostat and this didnot seem to help, In addition, he looked at the water pump and didnt see anything. However, he did say that, anyti… --- ## [88 Ford Van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-ford-van/88534)
**Author:** [@mad\_cowboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mad_cowboy)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 8:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-ford-van/88534 "2015-01-12T08:30:13Z")
Hello to all , this is my first time, of course I am having problems with my 88 ford half ton custom van with a 5.0 engine. Problems being the key word, I'm not sure if it is one thing causing the problem. I've had the … --- ## [Instrument cluster problems in a 2002 S80 volvo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-cluster-problems-in-a-2002-s80-volvo/88647)
**Author:** [@JimFrost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimFrost)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 6:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-cluster-problems-in-a-2002-s80-volvo/88647 "2015-01-12T06:59:35Z")
This has been a wonderful car to say the least. Has about 150K on it and it drives like a champ. Recently the instrument cluster went out, sometimes it will randomly work but 9/10 times it's off. When I used it to jump s… --- ## [350z body work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/350z-body-work/88642)
**Author:** [@JDM\_350z](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JDM_350z)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 6:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/350z-body-work/88642 "2015-01-12T06:34:39Z")
I have a quick question and I can't seem to find anything on the internet. I have a 2003 350z with rear driver side Quarter Panel damage. A guy wants to sell me a rear DS QP with the same color in perfect condition but i… --- ## [2006 Cadillac CTS jumps when accelerating under load](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cadillac-cts-jumps-when-accelerating-under-load/88649)
**Author:** [@Technogeek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Technogeek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 5:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cadillac-cts-jumps-when-accelerating-under-load/88649 "2015-01-12T05:58:39Z")
I have a 2006 CTS, 3.6. 128k miles. Always changed the oil myself at 3,000 miles religiously. A few months ago, the car began to "jump" or hesitate when accellerator pushed. Not right away, but after car reached about 3… --- ## [Pacifica starting problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pacifica-starting-problem/88643)
**Author:** [@rbloom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rbloom)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pacifica-starting-problem/88643 "2015-01-12T03:56:01Z")
I have a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica that I am having an intermittent starting problem with. This has been going on for over 7 months. I will only get a single clicking noise when I try to start it. It will do this 4 to 6 … --- ## [1998 Subaru Forester-Thermostat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-subaru-forester-thermostat/88632)
**Author:** [@EckJo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EckJo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-subaru-forester-thermostat/88632 "2015-01-12T03:01:39Z")
Hello, I have come here as my last resort. Recently, my car had started having cooling issues. It was running hot, into the danger zone, and it would not blow hot air. I took action and replaced the thermostat mysel… --- ## [Gauge assembly and AC controls backlight not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gauge-assembly-and-ac-controls-backlight-not-working/88558)
**Author:** [@boombaby31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boombaby31)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gauge-assembly-and-ac-controls-backlight-not-working/88558 "2015-01-12T01:18:43Z")
I am having a problem with my 2002 Civic LX. My gauge assembly only works intermittently. For the most part it does not work at all. Speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, etc. all do not work. Also, both the backlight of … --- ## [2004 Nissan Maxima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-maxima/88641)
**Author:** [@yonas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yonas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-maxima/88641 "2015-01-11T20:11:16Z")
When the battery died on my 2004 Maxima, tried to jump started and messed with the battery post and blown the fuse by positive terminal. I bought new fuse from dealer replace it but still keep blowing the battery termina… --- ## [Ugh! 2003 Pontiac Vibe Turns Headlights on When Temperature Falls Below Zero](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ugh-2003-pontiac-vibe-turns-headlights-on-when-temperature-falls-below-zero/88625)
**Author:** [@zons](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zons)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ugh-2003-pontiac-vibe-turns-headlights-on-when-temperature-falls-below-zero/88625 "2015-01-11T19:56:00Z")
Yeah, this is a weird problem. But now I have had the same thing happen with two different 2003 Pontiac Vibes so I am wondering what is going on! I have owned two 2003 Pontiac Vibes and both have had this same annoying… --- ## [2006 Tundra 4.7 engine vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-tundra-4-7-engine-vibration/88636)
**Author:** [@Ratchetguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ratchetguy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 10:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-tundra-4-7-engine-vibration/88636 "2015-01-11T10:55:41Z")
My 2006 Tundra with 45000 miles on it has an engine vibration in neutral between 1400 and 1750 RPMs. It does not feel or sound like a miss fire rather a definite vibration. I have heard this is common with Toyota 4.7 lit… --- ## [High Frequency Vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-frequency-vibration/88630)
**Author:** [@rscott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rscott)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 8:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-frequency-vibration/88630 "2015-01-11T08:45:53Z")
After driving for 30 minutes on the freeway, my Sonoma develops a high freq vibration that seems to increase after it starts. lessens a little as I slow, but does not go away until after the car has been parked for a wh… --- ## [2000 Honda CRV surging upon start up in cold weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-crv-surging-upon-start-up-in-cold-weather/88628)
**Author:** [@happycat254](https://community.cartalk.com/u/happycat254)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 8:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-crv-surging-upon-start-up-in-cold-weather/88628 "2015-01-11T08:33:32Z")
Title pretty much says it. When its COLD it surges while idling upon start up. It goes away once you start driving it and the engine warms up. Other than that it runs great. Its got about 235 K with a replacement motor … --- ## [2002 Volvo V70 Turbo wagon transmission help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volvo-v70-turbo-wagon-transmission-help/88614)
**Author:** [@volvoinsanity](https://community.cartalk.com/u/volvoinsanity)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 5:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volvo-v70-turbo-wagon-transmission-help/88614 "2015-01-11T05:49:45Z")
Hi, I have 2002 Volvo V70 wagon with 125,000 miles on it. I purchased it used and the previous owner replaced the transmission once because of a recall. Now it looks like I will need another transmission. (And yes I… --- ## [Brake Fluid Exchange](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fluid-exchange/88627)
**Author:** [@Ratchetguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ratchetguy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fluid-exchange/88627 "2015-01-11T04:40:26Z")
My question regards to preventative maintenance of the fluid portion of the braking component of a car with ABS. The first part of my question is does the brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir over time inter ming… --- ## [Honda 2003 Rebuilt Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-2003-rebuilt-transmission/88626)
**Author:** [@henri](https://community.cartalk.com/u/henri)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-2003-rebuilt-transmission/88626 "2015-01-11T00:22:16Z")
I had the transmission in a 2003 Honda V6 rebuilt in Nov. 2014. It is slow to change when starting off and slow to change into the next gear. Sounds like it is hung up for a while. Is this normal for a recently rebiul… --- ## [Aging 89' Ranger doesn't like the cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aging-89-ranger-doesnt-like-the-cold/88623)
**Author:** [@gwg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gwg)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2015, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aging-89-ranger-doesnt-like-the-cold/88623 "2015-01-10T22:45:49Z")
yes i know it is an 89' ranger and yes it is a bit of a rust bucket, but i would like to get a couple more years of light duty work out of it. i cannot pin what the problem part is. i can start the truck with no proble… --- ## [To get a check engine reader or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-get-a-check-engine-reader-or-not/88603)
**Author:** [@Zarathuztra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zarathuztra)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2015, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-get-a-check-engine-reader-or-not/88603 "2015-01-10T21:40:59Z")
I have had my check engine light go on, and really don't wanna take it somewhere to get checked, I wanna be able to read the codes myself. Just looking for advice on what readers would be recommended for my car or if the… --- ## [Damage to my exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damage-to-my-exhaust/88624)
**Author:** [@Petros](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Petros)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2015, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damage-to-my-exhaust/88624 "2015-01-10T21:07:55Z")
Hello All, I have a 2004 Mazda 6 2.3 Sport. Just before I left for work today,I discovered that someone had tried to do away with one of my twin exhaust. They literally seem to have tried to snap one of the ends off as… --- ## [Winter windshield wier queries](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-windshield-wier-queries/88604)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2015, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-windshield-wier-queries/88604 "2015-01-10T19:11:46Z")
http://www.cartalk.com/content/winter-driving-tips-7 recommends: "Winter wipers - with the rubber coverings that keep ice from collecting on the blade - have become very popular. They're great in the winter, but make s… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1160) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1162)