# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=190 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 191 --- ## [2008 Toyota Avalon - Noise after trans service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-avalon-noise-after-trans-service/181176)
**Author:** [@Ed15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed15)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-avalon-noise-after-trans-service/181176 "2021-12-09T23:26:30Z")
had transmission serviced at approx. 90k miles. now at 94k notice a whining sound as the car shifts thru gears & shifting between gears 2-3 & 3-4 is slow…there can be as much as a full second during the shift. --- ## [Is this a good price for a radiator replacement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-good-price-for-a-radiator-replacement/181063)
**Author:** [@enargins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/enargins)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-good-price-for-a-radiator-replacement/181063 "2021-12-09T16:05:15Z")
2003 Dodge Caravan SE. 105K miles. Car place says I have a 3 inch crack in my radiator and it needs to be replaced. Said it’s near the top right where a hose connected, and said it’s a common place for a crack to develo… --- ## [2016 Kia Optima Transmission Fluid Change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-optima-transmission-fluid-change/138665)
**Author:** [@oilman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oilman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-optima-transmission-fluid-change/138665 "2021-12-09T15:19:27Z")
Just changed the trans fluid on my wife’s optima. Getting the bottom skirt off was a pain in the neck. Drained the fluid (easy to open the nut) and it dropped 3.5 quarts. I then added fluid through the top vent port and … --- ## [Voltmeter fluctuates between 8 and 18](https://community.cartalk.com/t/voltmeter-fluctuates-between-8-and-18/181170)
**Author:** [@davidhtheparrish\_178521](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidhtheparrish_178521)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 10:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/voltmeter-fluctuates-between-8-and-18/181170 "2021-12-09T10:42:50Z")
2000 model Dodge Dakota. Volt meter fluctuates between lowest and highest reading. When I am stopped or idling reading is between 8 and 13, when driving 14 and sometimes up to 18. Readings are lower when lights, ac, etc.… --- ## [Name this part?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/name-this-part/181126)
**Author:** [@lil.leatherman96\_178495](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lil.leatherman96_178495)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/name-this-part/181126 "2021-12-09T03:13:50Z")
Help! While working on my radiator hose I noticed this part connected to my engine block looked loose and sure enough it popped off when I touched it. Now I can’t get it back on, and my car won’t start, although it tr… --- ## [Fuel line disconnects from pump when tank is under half full](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-line-disconnects-from-pump-when-tank-is-under-half-full/179420)
**Author:** [@tank-marauder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tank-marauder)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-line-disconnects-from-pump-when-tank-is-under-half-full/179420 "2021-12-09T01:03:26Z")
Hello, I have a difficult problem with my BMW X3 from 2004. The fuel pump has been replaced twice in the last year, and it has been in the shop 4 times also, because the engine loses fuel pressure. The mechanic told me t… --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD glow plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-glow-plugs/181162)
**Author:** [@Marco41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marco41)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-glow-plugs/181162 "2021-12-09T00:24:38Z")
Several glow plug issues, seems every 3 months there is a different one that has to be changed, costing about $250 or more every time on the 2018 Chevy Silverado 2500 Diesel. --- ## [2020 Subaru Legacy - Window goes up, window comes down on its own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-subaru-legacy-window-goes-up-window-comes-down-on-its-own/181150)
**Author:** [@VictorJamesGalipeau](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VictorJamesGalipeau)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-subaru-legacy-window-goes-up-window-comes-down-on-its-own/181150 "2021-12-09T00:15:58Z")
driver side window rolls up 1/3 then reverses back down --- ## [Should I have transmission fluid changed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-have-transmission-fluid-changed/181092)
**Author:** [@D.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.J)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-have-transmission-fluid-changed/181092 "2021-12-08T20:45:54Z")
It’s been a while (can’t remember) since the last time I had the transmission fluid changed on my 2006 Corolla. Within the past 10 years sometime, I can’t find the records. It’s running fine now and I’m kind of an “if it… --- ## [Very confusing 99 Corolla stalling issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-confusing-99-corolla-stalling-issue/181147)
**Author:** [@Chkj887878](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chkj887878)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-confusing-99-corolla-stalling-issue/181147 "2021-12-08T17:50:32Z")
Hello! Please forgive the length I’m trying to be thorough. My 99 Toyota Corolla has been stalling pretty much as soon as the engine heats up. It cuts off abruptly I lose high power things like steering and braking but … --- ## [What causes codes to appear and then disappear by themselves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-codes-to-appear-and-then-disappear-by-themselves/181120)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-codes-to-appear-and-then-disappear-by-themselves/181120 "2021-12-08T16:14:20Z")
My 2005 mustang GT’s check engine light came on yesterday. The 2 codes were P0171 and P0174 which are lean codes for bank 1 and 2 of the engine. The only symptom was a rough idle but no stalling out. It had no problems a… --- ## [2016 RAM 2500 - No heat one side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ram-2500-no-heat-one-side/181152)
**Author:** [@JAROSLAWKOTLARSKI](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JAROSLAWKOTLARSKI)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ram-2500-no-heat-one-side/181152 "2021-12-08T12:18:05Z")
no heat on drivers side n low on passenger side .Ac n blower working. --- ## [2011 chevy impala climate control system acting funny](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevy-impala-climate-control-system-acting-funny/181130)
**Author:** [@nmwanta101\_178497](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nmwanta101_178497)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevy-impala-climate-control-system-acting-funny/181130 "2021-12-08T02:42:02Z")
I’ve been using the heat for the past couple days being cold this year for the first time in my 2011 Chevy Impala LT (w/ heated seats), and there’s a couple weird things with it. First, it doesn’t seem to get as hot as I… --- ## [2007 Honda Fit Sport A/T Whine while reversing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-fit-sport-a-t-whine-while-reversing/181141)
**Author:** [@Burger1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Burger1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-fit-sport-a-t-whine-while-reversing/181141 "2021-12-08T00:28:46Z")
2007 Honda Fit Sport A/T whines only while reversing, and at any temperature. Would this indicate a lubrication issue, and where should I inspect? Transmission fluid is at the correct level. --- ## [2005 Volvo XC70 - Alignment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volvo-xc70-alignment/181106)
**Author:** [@BrianWithTooManyCars](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrianWithTooManyCars)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volvo-xc70-alignment/181106 "2021-12-08T00:24:14Z")
We recently had snow tires put on and the shop said they couldn’t align the car. The passenger side rear tow adjustment is evidently frozen. Having a heck of a time finding a mechanic locally who will even look at the th… --- ## [Same car new topic 2005 mazda 6 wagon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/same-car-new-topic-2005-mazda-6-wagon/181072)
**Author:** [@remodeler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/remodeler)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/same-car-new-topic-2005-mazda-6-wagon/181072 "2021-12-07T23:41:55Z")
Think this price to repair rust of my quarter panel is what should be expected? Shop said there was nothing there - no metal, just rot. They had to fabricate new metal and then paint it. They showed me pictures of b… --- ## [Rear Wheel noises -- bad bearings?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-wheel-noises-bad-bearings/181108)
**Author:** [@itrontz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itrontz)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-wheel-noises-bad-bearings/181108 "2021-12-07T14:24:56Z")
I recently had all brake pads and rotors replaced. When the mechanic took it for a test drive, he said it sounded like the bearings in both rear wheels were bad. I had my wife drive around while I sat in the back seat. … --- ## [2005 Volvo V70 - Hill parking question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volvo-v70-hill-parking-question/181083)
**Author:** [@Dawson2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dawson2)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volvo-v70-hill-parking-question/181083 "2021-12-06T23:20:53Z")
I have a Volvo v70r with 188000 miles on it. This model has a larger 300hp engine and is a 6 speed manual. The E brake has been disconnected some years ago. I was at a friends house yesterday and I parked my car on a … --- ## [2013 F150 power window mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-f150-power-window-mystery/180943)
**Author:** [@dannyschneider1313\_178390](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dannyschneider1313_178390)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-f150-power-window-mystery/180943 "2021-12-06T22:37:13Z")
2013 XLT Crew Cab 140,000 miles, Here is my story… A while back my front drivers side window quit working, the rest of the windows still function properly. Checked my fuses and they were all still good. I then pulled th… --- ## [2014 Hyundai Elantra GT - What is this thing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-elantra-gt-what-is-this-thing/181103)
**Author:** [@malibu17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/malibu17)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-elantra-gt-what-is-this-thing/181103 "2021-12-06T21:51:55Z")
what is a intake vvt solenoid --- ## [2009 Buick Enclave - TPMS issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-buick-enclave-tpms-issue/181066)
**Author:** [@mable2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mable2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-buick-enclave-tpms-issue/181066 "2021-12-06T21:29:40Z")
i have a 2009 enclave suv and the tires are not reading the correct amount of air in the tires. --- ## [2008 Mitsubishi Outlander - Well, it wasn't the starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mitsubishi-outlander-well-it-wasnt-the-starter/181100)
**Author:** [@Tam56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tam56)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mitsubishi-outlander-well-it-wasnt-the-starter/181100 "2021-12-06T20:25:18Z")
Mitsubishi Outlander not starting a new starter was put in and the car still won’t start . --- ## [2002 Saturn SL - Problem after alignment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-saturn-sl-problem-after-alignment/181058)
**Author:** [@Cornch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cornch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-saturn-sl-problem-after-alignment/181058 "2021-12-06T20:00:36Z")
After a front end alignment my car developed play in the steering, which it did NOT have before --- ## [2003 Honda C-RV Cruise Control Not Working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-c-rv-cruise-control-not-working/181071)
**Author:** [@mrsvictoriarich\_178473](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrsvictoriarich_178473)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-c-rv-cruise-control-not-working/181071 "2021-12-06T20:00:21Z")
Hi, my cruise control does not engage at all nor does the light on the dash come on when the switch is turned on. I went to the dealer and they said it was the main switch to the left of the dash. I replaced it and it d… --- ## [2008 Toyota Matrix - Overheating question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-matrix-overheating-question/181077)
**Author:** [@SimonJacob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SimonJacob)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-matrix-overheating-question/181077 "2021-12-06T19:22:18Z")
The car over heat and we change the top gasket but still the temperature is still rising, thou we remove the thermostat of the car --- ## [2022 Chevrolet Corvette - Seeking mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-chevrolet-corvette-seeking-mechanic/181049)
**Author:** [@ArticBud](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArticBud)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-chevrolet-corvette-seeking-mechanic/181049 "2021-12-06T19:12:45Z")
Looking for a good place, and mechanic, that can work on C8 Corvettes. --- ## [2019 Ranger Heat/AC Same Temp](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ranger-heat-ac-same-temp/181101)
**Author:** [@jakeenloe25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jakeenloe25)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ranger-heat-ac-same-temp/181101 "2021-12-06T18:40:30Z")
Hey Guys, I have a 2019 Ford Ranger XLT that has been perfect up until last weekend. Both the AC and Heat now blow at the same temperature, and thankfully that temperature is relatively comfortable. There is also no dua… --- ## [2008 Buick Lucerne - Dies while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-lucerne-dies-while-driving/181026)
**Author:** [@ZaireCrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ZaireCrown)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-lucerne-dies-while-driving/181026 "2021-12-06T17:32:59Z")
Car dies while driving. No check engine light. Familiar with recall and already changed fuel pump relay. --- ## [Crack in tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crack-in-tire/181084)
**Author:** [@nsmodi73\_151512](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nsmodi73_151512)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crack-in-tire/181084 "2021-12-06T16:09:17Z")
We had a flat yesterday, and I took it to a quickie lube place for a quick plug repair. The tires are about 3 years old and the guy told me that this crack in the tire would make it completely split apart once the weathe… --- ## [Running warm condition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-warm-condition/178308)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-warm-condition/178308 "2021-12-05T15:26:44Z")
My 07 3.4 torrent runs warm when not moving. Any speed above 1200 rpm and temp gauge never rises. The cooling fans are running. Ac works fine. I have had it for 1 yr. I think it has a slight headgasket issue as system st… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=189) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=191)