# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=271 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 272 --- ## [Water in volvo Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-in-volvo-transmission/173569)
**Author:** [@catbird333](https://community.cartalk.com/u/catbird333)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-in-volvo-transmission/173569 "2020-12-25T18:43:53Z")
I have a 1991 Volvo 240 with an automatic transmission 133k miles. I found water in the transmission so the fluid went from Red to grey colored. I stopped driving it & bought a transmission radiator. I started draining t… --- ## [2000 Mercury Mountaineer- Fuses blow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercury-mountaineer-fuses-blow/173545)
**Author:** [@Wwent91887](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wwent91887)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercury-mountaineer-fuses-blow/173545 "2020-12-25T18:34:25Z")
Every time i put a new fuse in for the radio it blows the fuse right away. The car is off when ever i do this. what would case the fuse to blow the second i put it in. Its also the right fuse so i know thats not the issu… --- ## [Spark Plug Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-question/173460)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-question/173460 "2020-12-25T17:12:17Z")
Hi all, I have a 2017 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Limited with 57k miles. My next oil change is needed at 61k miles, and Subaru’s maintenance schedule requires changing the spark plugs. I am not mechanically inclined whatsoeve… --- ## [Conflicting Diagnosis: 2004 Subaru Outback Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/conflicting-diagnosis-2004-subaru-outback-question/169842)
**Author:** [@carsleuth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carsleuth)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/conflicting-diagnosis-2004-subaru-outback-question/169842 "2020-12-25T15:42:23Z")
Hi, Apologies in advance for the long post: My spouse and I are the original owners of a 2004 Subaru Outback. The car was rock-solid reliable and judiciously maintained by us through ~165K. Then we moved to a new area a… --- ## [2005 Ford Taurus - Will 6' 10" fit?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-taurus-will-6-10-fit/173399)
**Author:** [@CrickleB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CrickleB)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-taurus-will-6-10-fit/173399 "2020-12-25T13:23:40Z")
I need to know if a 2005 Taurus SE has enough head and legroom for my 6’10" teenager. --- ## [WJ engine unstable idle speed and then stalling when warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wj-engine-unstable-idle-speed-and-then-stalling-when-warm/173249)
**Author:** [@workforumwork\_169205](https://community.cartalk.com/u/workforumwork_169205)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wj-engine-unstable-idle-speed-and-then-stalling-when-warm/173249 "2020-12-25T13:06:42Z")
Hi there, Jeep Grand Cherokee 2000 4.7 I am trying to help my electrician figure out what could be the issue with the engine’s unstable idle speed and then stalling when warm eventually. Long story short, I took car t… --- ## [Lean Fuel Trim](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lean-fuel-trim/173338)
**Author:** [@silversapphire](https://community.cartalk.com/u/silversapphire)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lean-fuel-trim/173338 "2020-12-25T01:00:34Z")
Hi Everyone, I have a 2006 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V. My short term fuel trim readings seem to be at about +7% idle, +5% to 9% under load, which the occasional +10% or so spike. Sometimes, load acceleration will be ±2%,… --- ## [Clutch slipping signs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-slipping-signs/173576)
**Author:** [@Swift1234x](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Swift1234x)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-slipping-signs/173576 "2020-12-24T21:11:21Z")
Hello, While reversing uphill with the clutch at the biting point and the accelerator set, it is at about 1,000 revs. When I raise the clutch a small bit more to move the revs flutter a fraction (about a millimetre on t… --- ## [Modifying a Subaru Legacy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/modifying-a-subaru-legacy/5247)
**Author:** [@Alan\_in\_Bend](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alan_in_Bend)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/modifying-a-subaru-legacy/5247 "2020-12-24T16:32:22Z")
I have a 1995 Subaru Legacy that I would like to change the computer chip to give me better milage and/or performance. Any advice on if this is possible and where one would go to buy an aftermarket chip? --- ## [2006 Suzuki Swift GL Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-suzuki-swift-gl-brakes/173478)
**Author:** [@Swift1234x](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Swift1234x)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-suzuki-swift-gl-brakes/173478 "2020-12-24T15:13:33Z")
Hello, I have a second hand Suzuki Swift GL 2006 for two months now. When I got the car after a few weeks I noticed the brake pedal was sinking to the floor and got the master cylinder replaced it was fine for a couple … --- ## [2011 Ford Flex has a knocking rattle sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-flex-has-a-knocking-rattle-sound/173465)
**Author:** [@Gina09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gina09)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 8:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-flex-has-a-knocking-rattle-sound/173465 "2020-12-24T08:45:04Z")
My dad has 2011-12 ford flex non ecoboost…he starts car and we here a knocking-rattling noises sounds like coming from the engine but it’s hard to tell…when putting engine into neutral the noise gets louder…can anyone he… --- ## [2017 Chrysler Pacifica - Gauge issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-gauge-issues/173517)
**Author:** [@NormaCurtis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NormaCurtis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-gauge-issues/173517 "2020-12-23T22:20:49Z")
center of dash comes of and on cant tell about the gas gage or the milage --- ## [2020 Buick LeSabre - Dashboard issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-buick-lesabre-dashboard-issues/173533)
**Author:** [@Gail49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gail49)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-buick-lesabre-dashboard-issues/173533 "2020-12-23T22:17:40Z")
Problem with Dashboard coming up. It has been well known to happen. --- ## [Flat tire still holding air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flat-tire-still-holding-air/173567)
**Author:** [@Matthew-87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matthew-87)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flat-tire-still-holding-air/173567 "2020-12-23T21:51:35Z")
Me and my friend were driving and he took the corner hard and ended up swerving and I looked and the tire was flat but there wasn’t any holes. I put more air into it and it hasn’t gone down at all the past couple days. I… --- ## [2012 Chrysler 200 - ABS and traction control light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-200-abs-and-traction-control-light/173555)
**Author:** [@robertwilliams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robertwilliams)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-200-abs-and-traction-control-light/173555 "2020-12-23T20:30:28Z")
abs light and traction control light just come on, why?? what to do to turn them off. --- ## [2017 Lincoln MKZ - 2 problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lincoln-mkz-2-problems/173509)
**Author:** [@Nunya11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nunya11)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lincoln-mkz-2-problems/173509 "2020-12-23T16:47:28Z")
The car has started to idle a bit high and makes a noise from front passenger side and a slight vibration in steering wheel when driving at speeds up to 55. Over 55, no noise or vibration. --- ## [2005 Kia Sportage - 2 issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-sportage-2-issues/173527)
**Author:** [@Margie15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Margie15)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-sportage-2-issues/173527 "2020-12-23T16:33:01Z")
Air bag light remains on. Horn not working. Auto electrician says it will cost $500 to fix. --- ## [2005 Pontiac Grand Prix - smokes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-grand-prix-smokes/173535)
**Author:** [@MaryEMartinez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryEMartinez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-grand-prix-smokes/173535 "2020-12-23T16:26:49Z")
Smoke coming from exhsust --- ## [Minor accident - passenger side fender hit - should I drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minor-accident-passenger-side-fender-hit-should-i-drive/173431)
**Author:** [@taboose\_173018](https://community.cartalk.com/u/taboose_173018)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minor-accident-passenger-side-fender-hit-should-i-drive/173431 "2020-12-23T13:42:14Z")
I was in an accident last weekend in my Jeep liberty 2004. I was hit on the passenger side and was found at fault. I only have liability insurance so my insurance will not cover the repairs. I had it towed to a mechanic … --- ## [2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid - no sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-c-max-hybrid-no-sound/168725)
**Author:** [@Ginny54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ginny54)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-c-max-hybrid-no-sound/168725 "2020-12-23T04:05:02Z")
There is no sound for any thing - can’t turn on my radio --- ## [Starter grinding BAD '85 K5 Blazer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-grinding-bad-85-k5-blazer/173457)
**Author:** [@Edawnived](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edawnived)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-grinding-bad-85-k5-blazer/173457 "2020-12-23T04:02:46Z")
I’m hoping someone here can tell me what my issue is. I have a 1985 Chevy K5 Blazer, the starter was grinding horribly so I replaced it with a brand new last night and it started perfect. I wake up amd start working on i… --- ## [2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - Fan concerns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-fan-concerns/173487)
**Author:** [@steve06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steve06)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-fan-concerns/173487 "2020-12-22T23:20:46Z")
the fan go on and off and will come back on if i turn off jeep and restart then goes on and off again? --- ## [Alarm kept going off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alarm-kept-going-off/173540)
**Author:** [@nsmodi73\_151512](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nsmodi73_151512)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alarm-kept-going-off/173540 "2020-12-22T21:36:37Z")
Hi all So the other day we were pulling our 2011 Accord into a Costco parking lot. My wife was on the phone with my mom, and after I parked the car, I turned it off and we sat in the car for a few minutes to finish the … --- ## [2005 Toyota Matrix - INstruments go nutty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-matrix-instruments-go-nutty/173497)
**Author:** [@Joey04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joey04)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-matrix-instruments-go-nutty/173497 "2020-12-22T21:01:09Z")
I have a 2005 Toyota matrix with 123,000 miles. Tachometer, temperature gauge, and AC compressor seem to go haywire only intermittently especially on the initial start up. After a few minutes of driving it does seem to c… --- ## [1999 Lincoln Town Car electrical problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-lincoln-town-car-electrical-problem/173453)
**Author:** [@Sonnyj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sonnyj)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-lincoln-town-car-electrical-problem/173453 "2020-12-22T20:54:52Z")
Problem with windows electrical system. Also driver side rear door won’t open,windows on Driverside,front and rear don’t work .have replaced all motors in each door still have problems. --- ## [2005 Honda Civic Hybrid lost power. Could there be another reason besides needing a new hybrid battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-hybrid-lost-power-could-there-be-another-reason-besides-needing-a-new-hybrid-battery/172130)
**Author:** [@cricket1001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cricket1001)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-hybrid-lost-power-could-there-be-another-reason-besides-needing-a-new-hybrid-battery/172130 "2020-12-22T18:40:29Z")
My 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid all of a sudden had the air conditioning stop, then the speedometer stopped and then the steering wheel was losing power. So I pulled over the side of the road. I was traveling from Lady Lake… --- ## [Rattle sound when starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattle-sound-when-starting/173531)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattle-sound-when-starting/173531 "2020-12-22T17:37:15Z")
I am posting this for a friend - she has an older (think it was a 2010) Camry. Most of the time, from a cold engine start in the morning, when she starts the motor she hears a rattle/clank noise for a few seconds that s… --- ## [Clunking/bumping sound from front end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-bumping-sound-from-front-end/172778)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-bumping-sound-from-front-end/172778 "2020-12-22T13:59:16Z")
I bought a 2017 Ford Escape SE that looked very well maintained with less than 82000 miles on it. After driving it for a while, we began to notice a bumping/clunking sound when going over bumps in the road. These somet… --- ## [2019 Nissan Altima - Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-altima-stalls/173484)
**Author:** [@joannduty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joannduty)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-altima-stalls/173484 "2020-12-22T12:58:31Z")
car stalled at red light --- ## [Check Engine Light on After Engine Replaced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-on-after-engine-replaced/89612)
**Author:** [@joalmoore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joalmoore)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2020, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-on-after-engine-replaced/89612 "2020-12-21T21:40:09Z")
Hi, so I'm hoping someone can help me get clarity on this issue. Last year I started having engine problems with my Hyundai Sonata. I got a quick code read done a advanced auto and it came back as the camshaft timing ove… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=270) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=272)