# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=482 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 483 --- ## [1993 Ford Escort - trans fluid leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-escort-trans-fluid-leak/152446)
**Author:** [@HowardDeunk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HowardDeunk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-escort-trans-fluid-leak/152446 "2019-11-09T23:14:50Z")
I have a 93 Ford Escort mini-station wagon w/ 350K+ miles that’s been a GREAT car (5 spd manual). But it suddenly started leaking red transmission fluid onto the floor by the gas pedal. Going to the Ford website gave us… --- ## [2015 Toyota RAV4 - squeaky hatchback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-rav4-squeaky-hatchback/152460)
**Author:** [@IreneJenkins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IreneJenkins)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-rav4-squeaky-hatchback/152460 "2019-11-09T22:57:00Z")
hatch back is jammed and won’t open easily and when it does it squeeks. --- ## [2012 Lincoln MKZ - Trans Flush?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lincoln-mkz-trans-flush/152347)
**Author:** [@RichardKast](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardKast)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lincoln-mkz-trans-flush/152347 "2019-11-09T21:27:28Z")
previously, you guys said not to flush your older automatic xmission, as that would make it fail. What about flushing the coolant system ? called for at 100k miles on the MKZ --- ## [2015 Jeep Cherokee - Stop start is not engaged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-stop-start-is-not-engaged/152185)
**Author:** [@VictoriaHeeger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VictoriaHeeger)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-stop-start-is-not-engaged/152185 "2019-11-09T21:22:15Z")
Start/Stop feature doesn’t work, have been told have to drive the car EVERY day in order to keep the battery fully charged in order for it to work??? --- ## [Metallic rattling noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metallic-rattling-noise/74055)
**Author:** [@inqahoots](https://community.cartalk.com/u/inqahoots)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metallic-rattling-noise/74055 "2019-11-09T21:15:23Z")
My '99 Legacy is far from quiet, but yesterday I heard a new -- and somewhat alarming -- noise. Roughly two-thirds of the way through a four-hour drive, I started to hear a rattling or grinding sound coming from the f… --- ## [2006 Toyota Sienna - what kind of shop to fix a seat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-sienna-what-kind-of-shop-to-fix-a-seat/152456)
**Author:** [@DaveBishop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveBishop)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-sienna-what-kind-of-shop-to-fix-a-seat/152456 "2019-11-09T20:42:33Z")
rear seat no longer folds flat - what type of shop do I go to get is fixed. --- ## [Stalling 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-2008-chrysler-pt-cruiser/152450)
**Author:** [@KathleenMPeltzman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathleenMPeltzman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-2008-chrysler-pt-cruiser/152450 "2019-11-09T17:02:01Z")
My 2008 PT Cruiser will stall unexpectedly while driving. This is obviously an unnerving experience for the driver. My mechanic thinks it is some kind of short somewhere in the electrical system, but the labor involved… --- ## [How to replace a side view mirror](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-replace-a-side-view-mirror/25461)
**Author:** [@OC\_48\_fish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OC_48_fish)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-replace-a-side-view-mirror/25461 "2019-11-09T15:34:47Z")
Is it difficult for a so so mech to replace a side view mirror on 03 Toyota Highlander.?? --- ## [2007 GMC Yukon XL - heaters blow cold with coolant warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-gmc-yukon-xl-heaters-blow-cold-with-coolant-warning/152421)
**Author:** [@Pedro28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pedro28)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-gmc-yukon-xl-heaters-blow-cold-with-coolant-warning/152421 "2019-11-09T15:22:56Z")
Vehicle says coolant low add coolant the weird thing is when the message pops up my heaters change and start blowing cold only on the drivers side --- ## [2018 Silverado - nitrogen in the tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-silverado-nitrogen-in-the-tires/152438)
**Author:** [@MarkLane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkLane)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-silverado-nitrogen-in-the-tires/152438 "2019-11-09T14:47:20Z")
I bought a new Chevy Silverado, the tires are filled with Nitrogen. Is this something that’s makes a difference, and if a tire gets low on pressure can I just put regular air in it? --- ## [1997 Chevrolet Lumina - humming in the rear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-lumina-humming-in-the-rear/152435)
**Author:** [@Ed58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed58)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-lumina-humming-in-the-rear/152435 "2019-11-09T14:27:27Z")
Low humming sound starts at 20 mph and appears to be coming from the back of the car. Just started to make that sound recently and is barely audible but constant.Does not get louder with increased speed. --- ## [Raising a modified 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/raising-a-modified-1999-mazda-mx-5-miata/152415)
**Author:** [@MoireLatamore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MoireLatamore)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/raising-a-modified-1999-mazda-mx-5-miata/152415 "2019-11-09T14:24:51Z")
We have a used 99 Miata that the previous owner made more sporty. This included lowering the car. I understand that we can buy some aftermarket parts to raise the car a few inches. Anyone knowvwhat kind? Where? --- ## [2001 Mercury Grand Marquis - rolls in park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-grand-marquis-rolls-in-park/152419)
**Author:** [@LaToyaGaines](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LaToyaGaines)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-grand-marquis-rolls-in-park/152419 "2019-11-09T14:20:56Z")
My car rolls when in park. --- ## [2000 Honda Civic Sdn - Spudders and Dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-civic-sdn-spudders-and-dies/152368)
**Author:** [@MaryKatherine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryKatherine)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-civic-sdn-spudders-and-dies/152368 "2019-11-09T14:02:58Z")
Hello Ray, I’ve listened to you guys for years, at the advice of my (now deceased - got PSA?) brother. He was my baby brother and I miss him terribly, especially when my car won’t work. I am proud owner of a Honda Civ… --- ## [2011 Kia Sorento - Computer Locked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-computer-locked/152341)
**Author:** [@PatriciaEdmonds](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatriciaEdmonds)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-computer-locked/152341 "2019-11-09T12:58:37Z")
2011 Kia Sorento hasn’t been driven in over six months. Now the computer is locked and I was told the computer needs to be reflashed but I don’t know how to get the codes needed. I know someone who has the scanner. --- ## [Xenon HID Bulb Replacement : Is there something magic I need to know?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xenon-hid-bulb-replacement-is-there-something-magic-i-need-to-know/89035)
**Author:** [@EddieP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EddieP)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 11:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xenon-hid-bulb-replacement-is-there-something-magic-i-need-to-know/89035 "2019-11-09T11:00:14Z")
So the headlight in my 2010 VW Tiguan went out. And the dealership quoted me just shy of $600 for parts and labour. The local independant VW dealer added a bit more detail for me, only $100 for the part and 1.7 hours o… --- ## [2017 Honda CR-V - Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-cr-v-noise/152380)
**Author:** [@alkaufmam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alkaufmam)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 7:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-cr-v-noise/152380 "2019-11-09T07:09:43Z")
The 2017 Honda CRV has horrible road noise. Has Honda done anything in more recent versions to improve that? --- ## [2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class -TPMS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercedes-benz-e-class-tpms/152308)
**Author:** [@Benz\_man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Benz_man)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercedes-benz-e-class-tpms/152308 "2019-11-09T04:52:59Z")
Every now and then my tire light comes on and says there is a missing sensor in a tire.When car is restarted it is gone. --- ## [2003 Toyota RAV4 - Suggestions on a replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-rav4-suggestions-on-a-replacement/152390)
**Author:** [@BeckyG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BeckyG)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-rav4-suggestions-on-a-replacement/152390 "2019-11-09T04:49:51Z")
My RAV4 is on it’s 2nd transmission. My 3 year warranty on said trans. is about to expire. I bought a Toyota, because they are supposed to last 200,000 miles or more. Can you recommend a small to midsize SUV with a relia… --- ## [Guess How Large The Auto Heat Shield Industry Is](https://community.cartalk.com/t/guess-how-large-the-auto-heat-shield-industry-is/152292)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/guess-how-large-the-auto-heat-shield-industry-is/152292 "2019-11-09T04:32:09Z")
Here at the Community, one commonly asked question is; “Do I need to replace my heat shield?” The answer is always, “Yes!” Today, in a daily press release service I subscribe to there was a story about the size of the au… --- ## [2000 Toyota Sienna - 3 Alternators in 1 month](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-sienna-3-alternators-in-1-month/152373)
**Author:** [@Sunday23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sunday23)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-sienna-3-alternators-in-1-month/152373 "2019-11-09T04:27:41Z")
Frequent changing of alternator. In fact I’ve changed 3 in just under a month plus battery as well. --- ## [2006 Cadillac DTS - Vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cadillac-dts-vibrates/151778)
**Author:** [@BruceLundberg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BruceLundberg)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cadillac-dts-vibrates/151778 "2019-11-09T04:17:22Z")
Help…please. I’ve got a vibration problem! I had the tires road force balanced 2 times by 2 different tire shops. I finally replaced the tires and had them road force balanced and the problem persists. It starts mildly a… --- ## [Lock problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lock-problems/152370)
**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lock-problems/152370 "2019-11-08T23:52:13Z")
I have a Pontiac firebird from 1968 and I have a question about locks. This is kind of an embarrassing question but I’m pretty young and not sure if I’m locking or unlocking it right but the key has a tiny bit of movemen… --- ## [2011 Mitsubishi Lancer electronics problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mitsubishi-lancer-electronics-problem/152408)
**Author:** [@NicolaBarr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NicolaBarr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mitsubishi-lancer-electronics-problem/152408 "2019-11-08T22:07:34Z")
My partner had overloaded her car with oil and had to get road side assistance to get it towed to a garage after smoke was pouring out the car on the motor way. The roadside assistance guy checked it and said she was luc… --- ## [2015 Toyota Venza - Fahrenheit to Celsius?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-venza-fahrenheit-to-celsius/152403)
**Author:** [@DJ13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ13)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-venza-fahrenheit-to-celsius/152403 "2019-11-08T20:54:11Z")
Hi how to change temperature from farenheit to celcius in a toyota venza 2015. Thank you --- ## [2006 Volvo S60 - Overheated, Now No Power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volvo-s60-overheated-now-no-power/152358)
**Author:** [@Karlasanguino98\_159544](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karlasanguino98_159544)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volvo-s60-overheated-now-no-power/152358 "2019-11-08T20:14:41Z")
I have 2002 Volvo S60 . Recently overheated replaced radiator and got some head gasket sealer . Since then my car has had poor acceleration it runs better when warmed up but still won’t go above 45mph at about 20mph it p… --- ## [2007 Lexus IS 250 - shimmy in steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lexus-is-250-shimmy-in-steering/152388)
**Author:** [@KevinDaugherty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KevinDaugherty)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lexus-is-250-shimmy-in-steering/152388 "2019-11-08T18:33:52Z")
At low speeds (20-30mph) there is a noticeable shimmy in the steering. The tires are inflated and looks ok. Hopefully it’s not a major problem. --- ## [How Often Need to Turn New Drums](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-need-to-turn-new-drums/152259)
**Author:** [@CapitalTruck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CapitalTruck)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-need-to-turn-new-drums/152259 "2019-11-08T18:27:34Z")
For the second time, when installing new brake drums, I have had to had them turned right out of box. These are the OEM Delco drums for my Silverado., not the Professional or Advantage ACDelco line. Last time I had to … --- ## [2007 Hyundai Accent propeller sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-accent-propeller-sound/152124)
**Author:** [@JohnMcNulty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnMcNulty)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-accent-propeller-sound/152124 "2019-11-08T18:24:37Z")
A propeller sound started in the front several weeks ago at higher speeds (60 mph), but has gotten louder and more noticeable at slower speeds now (20-30 mph) It is from the front, and changes frequency with speed. It … --- ## [2015 Lexus ES 350 - maintenance cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-es-350-maintenance-cost/152393)
**Author:** [@Nancy09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nancy09)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-es-350-maintenance-cost/152393 "2019-11-08T17:17:53Z")
I have followed the manufacturers schedule for maintenance. car runs great and has 35000 miles. next maintenance charge is $750. Is it necessary to pay that much or should I find a good mechanic that can do the same c… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=481) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=483)