# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=338 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 339 --- ## [Volvo P2032 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-p2032-code/167258)
**Author:** [@cam14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cam14)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2020, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-p2032-code/167258 "2020-07-13T13:29:22Z")
Volvo problem 2032 so can it be fixed like this --- ## [Easiest car for heater core and evaporator replacement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easiest-car-for-heater-core-and-evaporator-replacement/166829)
**Author:** [@SpudMuffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpudMuffin)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2020, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easiest-car-for-heater-core-and-evaporator-replacement/166829 "2020-07-13T13:16:28Z")
What are the cars that have the easiest access to AC evaporator and heater core. I find these to be the two hardest things to replace on my own. --- ## [Hold it rat there!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hold-it-rat-there/164446)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2020, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hold-it-rat-there/164446 "2020-07-13T13:08:21Z")
It’s been a couple weeks since I opened the hood, but then, I’m only driving once a week, less than 10 miles. I find this: Luckily it looks like nothing was chewed. It’s been about a year since I sprinkled cayenne … --- ## [2012 Ford Mustang - should I follow manufacturer ATF advice?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-mustang-should-i-follow-manufacturer-atf-advice/167146)
**Author:** [@MikeVenaglia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeVenaglia)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2020, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-mustang-should-i-follow-manufacturer-atf-advice/167146 "2020-07-13T13:01:59Z")
Should I follow my owner’s manual instructions that call for never changing the automatic transmission fluid? I have always changed this fluid at 30,000-50,000 miles. --- ## [Going rate for a 2003 Subaru Forester transmission replacement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/going-rate-for-a-2003-subaru-forester-transmission-replacement/167244)
**Author:** [@Aquarius35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aquarius35)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2020, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/going-rate-for-a-2003-subaru-forester-transmission-replacement/167244 "2020-07-13T12:21:38Z")
How much is the going rate for a new transmission on a 2003 Subaru forester? --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Equinox acts like it has no power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-acts-like-it-has-no-power/167225)
**Author:** [@LindaLong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindaLong)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2020, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-acts-like-it-has-no-power/167225 "2020-07-13T12:12:01Z")
My 2013 EQUINOX sometimes acts like it has no power right after I start to drive.After I give it the gas, it comes out of it and drives perfect. This went on for a couple of months and now will die when I start it, but n… --- ## [Power Loss When Warm - Timing Issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-loss-when-warm-timing-issue/167191)
**Author:** [@Mark-490](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark-490)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2020, 11:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-loss-when-warm-timing-issue/167191 "2020-07-13T11:04:29Z")
Hi all, I have a weird issue on my 2004 Mazda 3 2.3L (non-turbo, cable throttle), where letting go of the throttle causes the engine to shudder and drop RPM harshly, but ONLY when the engine has warmed up. I have taken… --- ## [2011 Ford F350 - Tramlining](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-f350-tramlining/167166)
**Author:** [@ElrayMyers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ElrayMyers)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2020, 10:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-f350-tramlining/167166 "2020-07-13T10:46:46Z")
It started out pulling one way or the other when you went around a corner, now coming home it started to pull when I came around a corner on the highway first one way and then the other like you were hitting ruts in the … --- ## [Downstream O2 sensors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/downstream-o2-sensors/166437)
**Author:** [@Darryn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darryn)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2020, 10:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/downstream-o2-sensors/166437 "2020-07-13T10:38:38Z")
Hi. Im new to this forum so be kind hahaha. I have a 2006 fiat stilo 1.6 16v. She has a CEL with a trouble code P0141. I have symptoms: Slight decrease in fuel economy Rough engine idle which started out first event… --- ## [97 TJ acceleration problems and engine noises](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-tj-acceleration-problems-and-engine-noises/167241)
**Author:** [@MississippiVol16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MississippiVol16)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2020, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-tj-acceleration-problems-and-engine-noises/167241 "2020-07-13T00:04:00Z")
Hi everyone, I just bought a 97 2.5L 5 speed just to give you an idea of what I have. First thing, when I get to 4th gear it takes a very long time to accelerate to 55-60 mph. I will put it in 5th only when on a long hi… --- ## [Replacing Engine on 99 Toyota Camry 2.2L EFI DOHC 4cyl](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-engine-on-99-toyota-camry-2-2l-efi-dohc-4cyl/167242)
**Author:** [@calvarez56\_169049](https://community.cartalk.com/u/calvarez56_169049)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2020, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-engine-on-99-toyota-camry-2-2l-efi-dohc-4cyl/167242 "2020-07-12T23:43:51Z")
Hi, My car overheated & it blew a head gasket on my 99 Toyota 4cyl Camry. I was told, by the shade tree mechanic who just replaced the radiator & thermostat & then discovered that the head gasket was blown, that it wou… --- ## [Pickup won't start, starter inert, I hear a click](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pickup-wont-start-starter-inert-i-hear-a-click/166981)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2020, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pickup-wont-start-starter-inert-i-hear-a-click/166981 "2020-07-12T23:16:09Z")
I went out at 5:30 AM for a trip to the home store, trying to beat the heat. It wouldn’t start. The battery tests okay, the dashboard lights are bright, the radio loud (turned on just for the test), windshield wipers w… --- ## [Ford Escort 2000 Stuttering/hesitation problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escort-2000-stuttering-hesitation-problems/167171)
**Author:** [@felipe.kuhn\_169008](https://community.cartalk.com/u/felipe.kuhn_169008)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2020, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escort-2000-stuttering-hesitation-problems/167171 "2020-07-12T21:35:05Z")
It seems like a fuel/air problem, so naturally went to check and replace the following Fuel Injector (cleaned); Fuel Filter (got a brand new); Fuel Pump (checked pressure); Air Filter (was pretty clean); Spark Plugs (b… --- ## [Ford F 150 2011 Starting Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-f-150-2011-starting-problem/165497)
**Author:** [@gerrywerner\_165391](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gerrywerner_165391)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2020, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-f-150-2011-starting-problem/165497 "2020-07-12T19:15:59Z")
The subject vehicle was purchased new and operated flawlessly until early 2018 when the vehicle would not start, I had it towed to a AAA repair shop and they replaced the starter, The truck ran well until Oct, 2019 when … --- ## [Water pump pulley stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-pulley-stuck/167149)
**Author:** [@Storm-36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Storm-36)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2020, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-pulley-stuck/167149 "2020-07-12T17:20:23Z")
I replaced the water pump in my 2011 Traverse. I put the first pulley bolt in hand tight and tried to spin to the next hole on the top. Pulley was hard to spin but I figured it was because i didn’t have the opposite bolt… --- ## [2007 Ford Mustang - rapid ticking noise before starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-mustang-rapid-ticking-noise-before-starting/167203)
**Author:** [@giora5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/giora5)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2020, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-mustang-rapid-ticking-noise-before-starting/167203 "2020-07-12T16:32:48Z")
when i turn the switch on before starting the car makes 1-30 seconds of rapid tic sounds --- ## [Crankshaft feels stiff on 2003 Rav4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crankshaft-feels-stiff-on-2003-rav4/167119)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2020, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crankshaft-feels-stiff-on-2003-rav4/167119 "2020-07-12T15:03:55Z")
My brothers Rav4 had some resistance when turning the crankshaft. Does this automatically mean a bent cylinder? Could it be the timing chain? When the engine runs you an hear the timing chain hit the valve cover. Thanks --- ## [2014 GMC Yukon - Surging RPMs at stoplight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-gmc-yukon-surging-rpms-at-stoplight/167151)
**Author:** [@Moeed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Moeed)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2020, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-gmc-yukon-surging-rpms-at-stoplight/167151 "2020-07-12T13:59:15Z")
I have a Yukon 2014 SLE 4x4. After accelerating, when I stop at the signal/red light, the RPM needle comes down smoothly but suddenly surges again and I have to hard press the brakes to keep the Car from going forward. C… --- ## [2008 Chevrolet HHR AC problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-hhr-ac-problem/167087)
**Author:** [@George40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George40)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2020, 11:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-hhr-ac-problem/167087 "2020-07-12T11:03:46Z")
Temperature switch when the ac is on the temperature goes hot to cold back and forth --- ## [Car want move](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-want-move/167080)
**Author:** [@Dre-104](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dre-104)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2020, 8:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-want-move/167080 "2020-07-12T08:18:44Z")
Need help when I put car in drive or reverse all I hear is a rattling noise and it will not move…is it the transmission? --- ## [Weird vibration when I decelerate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-vibration-when-i-decelerate/84894)
**Author:** [@Icantdrive55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Icantdrive55)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2020, 7:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-vibration-when-i-decelerate/84894 "2020-07-12T07:33:31Z")
When I remove my foot from the accelerator, my '86 Land Cruiser makes a noticeable and resonating vibration. It generally occurs at decelaration from about 60-65mph or when I'm going down a hill, when I habitually feath… --- ## [2005 Dodge neon no crank no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-neon-no-crank-no-start/167181)
**Author:** [@Koleton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Koleton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2020, 5:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-neon-no-crank-no-start/167181 "2020-07-12T05:58:11Z")
My mom has a 2005 dodge neon, at first it started dying awhile back so i replaced the alternator and it was running smoothly again then a couple months past and it started to misfire in cylinders 1 and 3 so i replaced th… --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Impala - Trying the egg thing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-impala-trying-the-egg-thing/167174)
**Author:** [@Jessica40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jessica40)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2020, 5:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-impala-trying-the-egg-thing/167174 "2020-07-12T05:18:48Z")
So I’m trying the whole egg thing but my radiator doesn’t have a cap the cap for adding water is ontop the be motor in my 2008 Chevy be Impala my question is if I put it in that be part would it go to my radiator only or… --- ## [2004 Ford Mustang - brakes lock, and then thudding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-mustang-brakes-lock-and-then-thudding/167135)
**Author:** [@CBrown1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CBrown1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2020, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-mustang-brakes-lock-and-then-thudding/167135 "2020-07-12T02:39:22Z")
Feels like the brakes are locked up and then breaks loose makes a loud thud like something’s rolling around in trunk when taking off feels like something’s popping The underneath --- ## [2007 Chrysler 300 - fluids spraying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-300-fluids-spraying/167089)
**Author:** [@Parris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Parris)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2020, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-300-fluids-spraying/167089 "2020-07-12T01:45:40Z")
Fluids spraying by engine when I turn the AC on? --- ## [1985 Toyota Pickup - how hazardous to take one pin from each cap?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-toyota-pickup-how-hazardous-to-take-one-pin-from-each-cap/167109)
**Author:** [@jack23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jack23)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2020, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-toyota-pickup-how-hazardous-to-take-one-pin-from-each-cap/167109 "2020-07-12T01:22:47Z")
1985 toyota pu, 2wd, 4spd trans, standard bed, 1 ton. ujoints replacement. one cap had 4 bad pins, caused by me. took one pin from each other cap, now all caps missing one pin. how hazardus is this? --- ## [Car wont Crank 2005 Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-crank-2005-camry/167152)
**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2020, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-crank-2005-camry/167152 "2020-07-12T00:25:07Z")
I have a 2005 Camry LE. U250E automatic transmission and 2AZ-FE engine. Roughly 162k miles. Over the last couple of days, I have noticed my car taking longer to start, almost as if it was struggling. But I wasn’t sure i… --- ## [A Major Boo Boo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-major-boo-boo/167095)
**Author:** [@seebear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seebear)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2020, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-major-boo-boo/167095 "2020-07-12T00:21:53Z")
With my 2009 Pontiac Vibe, I knocked the windshield washer fluid bottle cap under the radiator. Not the cap on the reservoir, the cap on the bottle of washer fluid. The “Grab It” tool I use to pick up trash, only pushes… --- ## [Thought I fixed misfire/stumble remains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thought-i-fixed-misfire-stumble-remains/167082)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2020, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thought-i-fixed-misfire-stumble-remains/167082 "2020-07-11T20:37:41Z")
Misfire on #1 due to old plugs and crack in coil housing. --- ## [2001 Cadillac CTS - Maybe good fuel does help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-cadillac-cts-maybe-good-fuel-does-help/167154)
**Author:** [@Lee40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lee40)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2020, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-cadillac-cts-maybe-good-fuel-does-help/167154 "2020-07-11T23:02:23Z")
Comment on high-octane fuel usage column: I had a couple-week old car that didn’t start when the temperature dropped below zero. On the second or third emergency call, the dealer recommended not using high-octane fuel. … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=337) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=339)