# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=122 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 123 --- ## [1997 Pontiac Bonneville - Trans fluid getting into engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-pontiac-bonneville-trans-fluid-getting-into-engine/187881)
**Author:** [@Randyh56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Randyh56)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-pontiac-bonneville-trans-fluid-getting-into-engine/187881 "2022-12-11T19:14:44Z")
Transmission fluid is leaking into the engine --- ## [2005 Nissan Altima - engine heating gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-altima-engine-heating-gauge/187851)
**Author:** [@Bruiser1220](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bruiser1220)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-altima-engine-heating-gauge/187851 "2022-12-11T02:23:00Z")
engine heating gauge goes up to hot and then back to normal engine temperature repeatedly while driving the car. Cannot figure that out. It has not yet over heat or I would notice that… Are the gauges bad or is there a s… --- ## [1998 Toyota Corolla - acceleration trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-corolla-acceleration-trouble/187840)
**Author:** [@IsaacSegopark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IsaacSegopark)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-corolla-acceleration-trouble/187840 "2022-12-11T18:59:08Z")
Hello, my Toyota premio 7A engine has developed a problem of not accelerating normally as usually. When you press the gas pedal the car will not move as fast but only to take it’s time and since it’s an automatic transmi… --- ## [2016 Jeep Wrangler - muffler jammed up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-wrangler-muffler-jammed-up/187855)
**Author:** [@navalist](https://community.cartalk.com/u/navalist)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-wrangler-muffler-jammed-up/187855 "2022-12-11T15:07:52Z")
After minor collision,(another vehicle struck rear of mine and slid underneath) noticed my muffler is jammed forward and up so now touching undercarriage of car. Is this a problem? --- ## [Unhappy with my 2015 Toyota Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unhappy-with-my-2015-toyota-camry/187844)
**Author:** [@Tuck50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tuck50)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unhappy-with-my-2015-toyota-camry/187844 "2022-12-11T13:31:08Z")
Bluetooth stopped working again!! Driver door hinges worn out and door droops. Toyota quality in these ares not up to par. Dealer is useless. Not quite awesome after all --- ## [2011 Volkswagen Jetta - front springs need replacing again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-jetta-front-springs-need-replacing-again/187848)
**Author:** [@Banimal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Banimal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-jetta-front-springs-need-replacing-again/187848 "2022-12-10T23:52:53Z")
2011 Jetta replacement front springs only 4 years old broken. How long should replacement springs last - I would assume more than only 4 years shouldn’t they? --- ## [Transmission problem high fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problem-high-fluid/187860)
**Author:** [@kwirsch\_178441](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kwirsch_178441)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problem-high-fluid/187860 "2022-12-10T19:56:16Z")
My fluid keeps reading way too high. I checked it hot. I checked it cold. I checked it after running through all gears. No one has added fluid. Is there any reason why it would read high and not be overfilled? Ex: not ge… --- ## [Fuel Problem vs Blown Head Gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-problem-vs-blown-head-gasket/187576)
**Author:** [@RickyRobert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickyRobert)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2022, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-problem-vs-blown-head-gasket/187576 "2022-12-09T21:57:35Z")
I’m trying to find out if the white smoke coming from my tail pipe is from a blown head gasket or a fuel Problem like an injector. Right now my car won’t start. Oil: brown but slight reddish in color. I drive a Toyota … --- ## [Honda Fit 2007 - check engine light NOT on, but car keeps dying at stop signs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-2007-check-engine-light-not-on-but-car-keeps-dying-at-stop-signs/187842)
**Author:** [@emilylacantante\_183282](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emilylacantante_183282)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2022, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-2007-check-engine-light-not-on-but-car-keeps-dying-at-stop-signs/187842 "2022-12-09T21:30:57Z")
Hi Car Talk Community, Our beloved '07 Honda Fit Sport is having a mid-life crisis. We’re at 195,000 and have been running smooth - BUT for 3 months now it’s been dying at stop signs. This wouldn’t be a big problem, if… --- ## [2006 Ford Fusion - rust and power steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-fusion-rust-and-power-steering/187837)
**Author:** [@WillTopim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WillTopim)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2022, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-fusion-rust-and-power-steering/187837 "2022-12-09T20:48:12Z")
My car has rust underneath it all over it needs a power-steering but the mechanic said it can’t be fixed because the rust is this true? --- ## [2013 Honda Accord Sdn - Malfunction light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-accord-sdn-malfunction-light/187817)
**Author:** [@Len12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Len12)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2022, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-accord-sdn-malfunction-light/187817 "2022-12-09T17:56:14Z")
Malfunction light on a 2013 Honda Accord xle --- ## [2010 Nissan Rogue - It goes korrrrrrrroooooooooo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-rogue-it-goes-korrrrrrrroooooooooo/187808)
**Author:** [@Aboubacar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aboubacar)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2022, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-rogue-it-goes-korrrrrrrroooooooooo/187808 "2022-12-09T16:04:01Z")
i have nissan rogue , it stops suddenly and make noise korrrrrrrroooooooooo --- ## [2010 Volvo S80 - Why different pressures in Canada?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volvo-s80-why-different-pressures-in-canada/187827)
**Author:** [@GPWebster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GPWebster)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2022, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volvo-s80-why-different-pressures-in-canada/187827 "2022-12-09T15:42:44Z")
Volvo recommends 36 psi for USA cars, and 38 psi for Canada cars, same tire size. Why? --- ## [2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid - Stops and moves door locks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-silverado-1500-hybrid-stops-and-moves-door-locks/187821)
**Author:** [@inspector65](https://community.cartalk.com/u/inspector65)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2022, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-silverado-1500-hybrid-stops-and-moves-door-locks/187821 "2022-12-09T12:14:53Z")
stops running , door looks go up and down --- ## [Temporary Low Beam solution](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temporary-low-beam-solution/187819)
**Author:** [@Mocky80](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mocky80)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2022, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temporary-low-beam-solution/187819 "2022-12-08T22:44:26Z")
Is there a temporary low beam headlamp diy? My elec harness to headlamp is melted…light is not working and I can’t get into service dept for 10 days. And at that point they are only inspecting it again. Any suggestions? --- ## [What Percent of brake life is 3mm?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-percent-of-brake-life-is-3mm/187571)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2022, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-percent-of-brake-life-is-3mm/187571 "2022-12-08T20:16:49Z")
Can anyone tell me the approximate brake life remaining when a brake pad has 3mm remaining? What is the usual new thickness and does the pad actually have 3mm left when that is the measurement, or does some pad thickness… --- ## [Nissan Sentra Pinging/Knocking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-sentra-pinging-knocking/187813)
**Author:** [@rgerberiii\_183262](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rgerberiii_183262)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2022, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-sentra-pinging-knocking/187813 "2022-12-08T19:02:41Z")
Does anyone know what this clicking/pinging/knocking noise is at idle and when revving? This is in park. https://youtube.com/shorts/5iQI21hc144 People asked so adding info: 2018 Sentra SV 1.6L w/CVT No overheating, o… --- ## [When to change to synthetic oil on factory remanufactured engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-change-to-synthetic-oil-on-factory-remanufactured-engine/182825)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2022, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-change-to-synthetic-oil-on-factory-remanufactured-engine/182825 "2022-12-08T15:56:52Z")
I had a new engine put in a 1999 F250 Super Duty a year ago. That was a situation and related to a dishonest and incompetent mechanic that I used. Anyway, the truck is only has like 4000 miles on the new engine and has… --- ## [Need help finding this part PLEASE!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-finding-this-part-please/187790)
**Author:** [@hpg\_183247](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hpg_183247)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2022, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-finding-this-part-please/187790 "2022-12-08T14:55:34Z")
vin JM1TA222XS1137500 1995 2.3L V6 Called a fuel pump sending unit. Don’t know how to upload a pic. Are there any other car parts compatible with Mazda Millenia? Tried junkyards. Can’t see the original part number, … --- ## [Would my car pass emissions straight after having my cat replaced? (Code p0420)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-my-car-pass-emissions-straight-after-having-my-cat-replaced-code-p0420/187379)
**Author:** [@nickc498](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nickc498)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-my-car-pass-emissions-straight-after-having-my-cat-replaced-code-p0420/187379 "2022-11-29T22:54:56Z")
My car’s engine is burning oil. This damaged my current catalytic converter and is bringing up code p0420. I won’t be able to pass emissions inspection at this time. If I replace the cat and immediately go for an inspec… --- ## [Car Stalls After PCV Valve Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-after-pcv-valve-replacement/187796)
**Author:** [@cwpomerta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwpomerta)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2022, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-after-pcv-valve-replacement/187796 "2022-12-07T22:16:51Z")
2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS. I replaced my valve cover gasket and snapped the tip off the pcv valve when putting it back on. I started the car to inspect for any leaks and everything seemed fine. I took my other car to gra… --- ## [Brake pedal goes to the floor only when the engine is running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-goes-to-the-floor-only-when-the-engine-is-running/162666)
**Author:** [@orsty3000\_166290](https://community.cartalk.com/u/orsty3000_166290)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2022, 5:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-goes-to-the-floor-only-when-the-engine-is-running/162666 "2022-12-07T05:18:26Z")
I have a 99’ GMC Yukon Denali. Recently the brake pedal started going to the floor but only when the engine is running. If I turn the vehicle off the pedal will pump up and stay firm. I wedged something between the seat … --- ## [¿How to know what clutch I have?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-know-what-clutch-i-have/187688)
**Author:** [@scarlet17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scarlet17)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2022, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-know-what-clutch-i-have/187688 "2022-12-07T03:36:33Z")
I have a big problem on my hands: My father died and he had an automotive parts store. After some months, I’m trying to put everything in order and to carry on with his beloved bussines. The thing is… He had a lot of old… --- ## [What's Wrong Car RPMS drop at High Speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-wrong-car-rpms-drop-at-high-speeds/186715)
**Author:** [@Jerry-Graves](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerry-Graves)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-wrong-car-rpms-drop-at-high-speeds/186715 "2022-12-06T17:29:58Z")
My 2004 Tacoma is having trouble maintaining rpm. I had a check engine light on for a obd sensor but it went off when I unplugged my battery a week ago and hasn’t come back since. The main problem is that it loses rpm … --- ## [2010 Volkswagen Fox - Pricey exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-fox-pricey-exhaust/187634)
**Author:** [@JF18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JF18)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-fox-pricey-exhaust/187634 "2022-12-06T23:11:50Z")
my back box fell off this morning so I rang a tyres and exhaust specialist and they estimated anywhere between £150 and £350 for a new exhaust system. When I took my car to them they lifted it up on the ramp and then po… --- ## [2014 Dodge Grand Caravan - Electronics went nuts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-grand-caravan-electronics-went-nuts/187748)
**Author:** [@cbates1261](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cbates1261)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-grand-caravan-electronics-went-nuts/187748 "2022-12-06T22:22:10Z")
All warnings lights came on, wipers will not turn off, washer will not squirt, no signals, an alarm of some kind sort of hisses. “No BUS warning comes up. Windshield wipers start running, AC, heater, speedometer, blinker… --- ## [2012 Ford Escape - It wasn't the reistor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-it-wasnt-the-reistor/187736)
**Author:** [@mousyeyes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mousyeyes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-it-wasnt-the-reistor/187736 "2022-12-06T22:35:54Z")
we just got 2012 Ford escape the ac/heat fan is not working my son replaced the resistorr they saaid it lkely was but that did not work any one else had a problem and know another fix? --- ## [Getting headgaskets replaced. Should I also do the timing belt and pulleys?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-headgaskets-replaced-should-i-also-do-the-timing-belt-and-pulleys/187696)
**Author:** [@carg618](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carg618)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-headgaskets-replaced-should-i-also-do-the-timing-belt-and-pulleys/187696 "2022-12-06T22:22:29Z")
Next week I plan to get my leaking headgaskets and valve cover gaskets changed. I have a 2010 subaru impreza with 116k miles on it. I am getting it done at a retired subaru techs house. He is charging me $1600 for labor … --- ## [Oil change after effects](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-after-effects/187750)
**Author:** [@timzeipekis\_183223](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timzeipekis_183223)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-after-effects/187750 "2022-12-06T22:00:09Z")
So a hand me down vehicle from a deceased parent was taken in for a routine oil change. Car seems great before that, ran well, no smells, no lights. 30 minutes after picking it up from the oil change the engine is k… --- ## [2007 Hyundai Santa Fe - Airbag light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-santa-fe-airbag-light/187772)
**Author:** [@JackNZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackNZ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-santa-fe-airbag-light/187772 "2022-12-06T21:18:40Z")
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