# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1169 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1170 --- ## [Will my automatic transmission die?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-my-automatic-transmission-die/88288)
**Author:** [@new\_bie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/new_bie)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2014, 11:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-my-automatic-transmission-die/88288 "2014-12-10T11:27:16Z")
My 2003 Toyota Camry has over 100k miles. I believe the previous owner never changed the transmission fluid because it look black and smell burnt. I took it to an auto shop for them to drop the pan, change the transmissi… --- ## [Shocked about my shocks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shocked-about-my-shocks/88316)
**Author:** [@Crashlefty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crashlefty)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2014, 8:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shocked-about-my-shocks/88316 "2014-12-10T08:46:08Z")
So I got new shocks on the front of my RAV4 (or are they struts?). In any case, the rear shocks/struts were just fine when I pulled in to the repair shop that day. After getting the new front shocks/struts, I pull out of… --- ## [What is this sound?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-sound/88308)
**Author:** [@Insignia200](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Insignia200)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2014, 7:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-sound/88308 "2014-12-10T07:59:20Z")
Hi Car Talk, I'm driving a 2000 Chevy S-10 pickup, 5 spd manual, with about 133k miles on. Truck has been great for the 11 years I've owned it. I've had this problem for a while, and for some reason am only getting… --- ## [The results of getting towed - Transmission Rattle Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-results-of-getting-towed-transmission-rattle-help/88309)
**Author:** [@jakehasakia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jakehasakia)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2014, 7:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-results-of-getting-towed-transmission-rattle-help/88309 "2014-12-10T07:13:24Z")
Hi, i have a 2001 Kio Rio with around 150k Miles. The car was towed last week and about 4-5 days of mild driving after the car was towed I noticed there was a little bit of a rattling sound coming from the underside of t… --- ## [2005 Chevy Impala locked ignition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-impala-locked-ignition/88314)
**Author:** [@Shannon93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shannon93)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2014, 6:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-impala-locked-ignition/88314 "2014-12-10T06:52:20Z")
About 2 months ago I took my 2005 Chevy Impala into the Chevy dealership for a recall order. There was a mass recall because of ignition problems in many GM cars. Basically people were having their keys fall out of the i… --- ## [2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder/88310)
**Author:** [@Chilly\_in\_Texas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chilly_in_Texas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2014, 6:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder/88310 "2014-12-10T06:50:29Z")
When I drive in ambient temps below 40 and turn on the heater my car makes a screeching, belt like noise and then the power steering malfunctions veering me to the right. When I turn off the heater it immediately self c… --- ## [Mechanical Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanical-issue/88291)
**Author:** [@blackpoodle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blackpoodle)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2014, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanical-issue/88291 "2014-12-10T00:19:21Z")
I own a 2002 Saab 9-3 with 248,000. When I start the engine there is a rattling sound as if something is loose and quiet down when the engine warms up. Sometime when I stop and accelerate there is rattling and then a lo… --- ## [2000 Taurus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-taurus/88292)
**Author:** [@Danica83](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danica83)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2014, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-taurus/88292 "2014-12-09T22:42:03Z")
Can anyone help me ??? I had code p0300 so I changed my plugs and wires now I have codes p0304 05 06 and I checked everything what should I do --- ## [Should I replace door latches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-door-latches/88298)
**Author:** [@RReality74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RReality74)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2014, 9:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-door-latches/88298 "2014-12-09T09:48:29Z")
I have a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle and the dome lights have started flashing on and off when I'm driving. Took it in to dealer to get diagnosed and they are telling me the door latches are bad and will have to be replaced … --- ## [Intermittent stuttering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-stuttering/88071)
**Author:** [@Stumped123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stumped123)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2014, 6:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-stuttering/88071 "2014-12-09T06:51:12Z")
I have a 2002 subaru forester that will stutter and backfire without throwing a code, but not all the time. i have had it hooked up to a computer to check the O2 sensors and they are fine, it has a new Throttle position … --- ## [Help with exhaust manifold for 93 corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-exhaust-manifold-for-93-corolla/88297)
**Author:** [@93corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/93corolla)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2014, 6:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-exhaust-manifold-for-93-corolla/88297 "2014-12-09T06:28:15Z")
i have a base model 93 corolla i need to put in a new exhaust manifold but im stumped over the two types. you can buy 1 is a basic one and other has this O2 sensor provision or whatever. i took a pic of the car and it se… --- ## [New Car Wet After Rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-wet-after-rain/88283)
**Author:** [@NewCarGirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NewCarGirl)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2014, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-wet-after-rain/88283 "2014-12-09T04:23:23Z")
I have a 2014 Toyota Corolla which I've been leasing for the past 7 months. It only has 3,500 miles. Today it was raining hard and after driving about 20 miles in the morning and 15 in the evening I noticed that the fr… --- ## [Heated seat must be broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heated-seat-must-be-broken/88284)
**Author:** [@jab8800](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jab8800)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2014, 11:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heated-seat-must-be-broken/88284 "2014-12-08T11:43:05Z")
Help - ideas needed I have a drivers side heated seat. The seat itself is old, ripped and falling apart. The seat is under warranty and would be replaced for free if the heating element would stop working. How could I ge… --- ## [Valve adjustment for Honda engines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-adjustment-for-honda-engines/88280)
**Author:** [@Daryl\_J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daryl_J)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2014, 6:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-adjustment-for-honda-engines/88280 "2014-12-08T06:03:28Z")
I just read your article on Valve adjustment a legit service for Hondas. I have a 2006 Saturn Vue V6. when I purchased it I was told it had a Honda engine in it. I recently took it to the shop for 100,000 mile check up … --- ## [Can't Get O2Heater and Cat Converter Tests to Set... Inspection almost up!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-get-o2heater-and-cat-converter-tests-to-set-inspection-almost-up/88277)
**Author:** [@PSU\_HBG\_GRAD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PSU_HBG_GRAD)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2014, 5:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-get-o2heater-and-cat-converter-tests-to-set-inspection-almost-up/88277 "2014-12-08T05:16:11Z")
Please help! 2004 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.7L V6 153K Miles. Had a misfire back in October (cylinder 3)... took it to a local garage and they put new double platinum NGK plugs and wires in it (and did some other stuff)... P… --- ## [Help with Auto-Transmission Flush](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-auto-transmission-flush/88289)
**Author:** [@gsmittkamp1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gsmittkamp1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2014, 5:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-auto-transmission-flush/88289 "2014-12-08T05:08:54Z")
I was flushing the automatic transmission fluid on my 2006 Scion Xa, and I ran into a bit of trouble. I drained the pan and replaced the tranny filter and then filled it back up. I then unplugged the cooling lines from t… --- ## [Salt in gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/salt-in-gas/88248)
**Author:** [@Jeepy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeepy)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2014, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/salt-in-gas/88248 "2014-12-08T04:38:07Z")
Hey i want to buy a wrangler that appears to be mint but the person had vandalism done to it and salt was put in the gas tank. it ran through the engine and all the injectors and fuel pump and cylinder head were replace… --- ## [Frozen in New England](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frozen-in-new-england/88258)
**Author:** [@Pylot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pylot)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2014, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frozen-in-new-england/88258 "2014-12-08T03:09:32Z")
I've been having a vexing problem on my 2001 LS with 160,680 miles. I've had several winters where I've had little to no heat. What's weird is that when it's warm (50+), my heat is usually pretty good (not as good as it … --- ## [2005 ford escape broken fuel line fitting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-broken-fuel-line-fitting/88282)
**Author:** [@will1985](https://community.cartalk.com/u/will1985)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2014, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-broken-fuel-line-fitting/88282 "2014-12-08T02:31:17Z")
I was changing a leaking fuel fiter and had the fitting that connects to the filter break. Does anybody know if you can replace the fitting or will a whole section of fuel line have to be replaced? I don't see any way of… --- ## [Shuddering Honda Element on Wet Pavement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shuddering-honda-element-on-wet-pavement/88275)
**Author:** [@wetday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wetday)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2014, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shuddering-honda-element-on-wet-pavement/88275 "2014-12-08T00:57:21Z")
Whenever I am on wet pavement, and even on a slight incline, my Honda Element shudders a bit before grabbing the pavement. I have the original tires that came with the - used - car, which I bought three years ago. It's n… --- ## [Beware of cheap motor oil!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beware-of-cheap-motor-oil/88262)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2014, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beware-of-cheap-motor-oil/88262 "2014-12-07T22:59:09Z")
The NJ Attorney General has announced a ban on the sale of several cut-rate brands of motor oil that do not conform with the viscosity rating on their labels. These are not slight variations, but are wildly different… --- ## [Substitute hand cleaner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/substitute-hand-cleaner/88192)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2014, 7:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/substitute-hand-cleaner/88192 "2014-12-07T07:58:08Z")
I do so little car repair (or other grease-dirty work) any more that any jelled hand cleaner I get turns liquidy -- so, messy and not very useful -- way before I use it up. I discovered that the spray-foam sneaker clean… --- ## [Vibration and Burning Rubber Smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-and-burning-rubber-smell/88276)
**Author:** [@Yoni](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yoni)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2014, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-and-burning-rubber-smell/88276 "2014-12-07T02:02:14Z")
My car has a vibration that translates up through the steering wheel. It occurs intermittently at varying speeds, from 1-3 minutes, and then goes away for awhile. The tires, CV joints, struts, and mounts were all checked… --- ## [99'accord, heating controls broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99accord-heating-controls-broken/88250)
**Author:** [@bldrnr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bldrnr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2014, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99accord-heating-controls-broken/88250 "2014-12-06T22:21:46Z")
on my 99 accord (v4, lx) i am unable to change temperature i.e no matter whether the knob is turned to cold or hot, it stays hot. a/c doesnt work. fan still works. defrost front/rear is not working.. its like the heatin… --- ## [Would one expect to find an overhaul kit for Toyota Sienna motor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-one-expect-to-find-an-overhaul-kit-for-toyota-sienna-motor/88272)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2014, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-one-expect-to-find-an-overhaul-kit-for-toyota-sienna-motor/88272 "2014-12-06T20:34:18Z")
I am not sure if this goes here in repair or in discussion. I will try it here. Here in Mexico, I was walking home from downtown (which is actually up the hill down, downtown). An old water tanker has been torn apart f… --- ## [Car leaking antifreeze and can't find out where](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-leaking-antifreeze-and-cant-find-out-where/88257)
**Author:** [@gravitysdepth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gravitysdepth)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2014, 9:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-leaking-antifreeze-and-cant-find-out-where/88257 "2014-12-06T09:17:19Z")
Hello, My 2010 Dodge Caliber has been leaking anti-freeze very slowly. I notice it when I start the car up and for the first minute I can actually smell the antifreeze coming through the vents when I have the air on. I… --- ## [Heater Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-problem/88263)
**Author:** [@sircharles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sircharles)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2014, 8:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-problem/88263 "2014-12-06T08:31:50Z")
With the cold weather arriving I've recently noticed that when I have the heater on it does fine while I'm going down the road. However when I idle at an intersection the blower still works but the heat drops off. Any id… --- ## [Transmission trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-trouble/88267)
**Author:** [@Jaysbaggedtruck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jaysbaggedtruck)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2014, 8:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-trouble/88267 "2014-12-06T08:29:59Z")
4l60. Tranny 08 xpress I'm getting p0700 code. 2 weeks after first getting code the tranny went out. Replaced tranny but still getting the same code. Should I b worried and how can I fix it. --- ## [Noticeable knocking after timing belt change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noticeable-knocking-after-timing-belt-change/88260)
**Author:** [@ShadeMech](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShadeMech)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2014, 8:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noticeable-knocking-after-timing-belt-change/88260 "2014-12-06T08:27:06Z")
I have a 2005 Toyota Camry with 120K miles that was bought used with 110K. The previous owner did not have the vehicle long and did not know if or when the timing belt had been replaced. I have read several blogs that … --- ## [Reservoir tank losing coolant, no leak on the ground](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reservoir-tank-losing-coolant-no-leak-on-the-ground/88253)
**Author:** [@Tarsha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tarsha)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2014, 7:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reservoir-tank-losing-coolant-no-leak-on-the-ground/88253 "2014-12-06T07:41:27Z")
Hi all, A few weeks ago my car over heated and stopped. I had it towed and the mechanic changed the water pump, timing belt, gasket cover and more. About two weeks ago I noticed antifreeze on my drive way. Took it back… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1168) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1170)