# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=604 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 605 --- ## [2005 Ford Taurus - Trans issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-taurus-trans-issue/141537)
**Author:** [@gwynnie1977](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gwynnie1977)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-taurus-trans-issue/141537 "2019-06-04T19:30:33Z")
This car was given to me by my bro-in-law 1 1/2 years ago and I have driven it since then trouble free. He bought it new and says it has been a good car for him. Now suddenly, without prior symptoms, I have lost all tr… --- ## [Transmission trouble - 2007 Pontiac G6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-trouble-2007-pontiac-g6/141519)
**Author:** [@Hughes35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hughes35)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-trouble-2007-pontiac-g6/141519 "2019-06-04T18:55:12Z")
transmission has gotten loud and will not go over 2,000 RPM’s --- ## [2019 Ford F-150 - Sop Leak in a new vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-f-150-sop-leak-in-a-new-vehicle/141542)
**Author:** [@clenardholmes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clenardholmes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-f-150-sop-leak-in-a-new-vehicle/141542 "2019-06-04T18:13:12Z")
is it good to use stop leak for truck ac unit, I have a ford 01 f150 5.4 lariat --- ## [2013 Toyota Yaris - Whirrs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-yaris-whirrs/141539)
**Author:** [@JohnBrannon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnBrannon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-yaris-whirrs/141539 "2019-06-04T15:51:22Z")
When I start my car there is a whirring slightly metallic sound coming from the front passenger side. It stop when I take take it out of park and put it in drive, but start up again when i accelerate. The sound seems to … --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Traverse - Torque converter gone too soon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-traverse-torque-converter-gone-too-soon/141339)
**Author:** [@Georgia07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Georgia07)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-traverse-torque-converter-gone-too-soon/141339 "2019-06-04T15:18:35Z")
I have the same problem as other owners. They are now replacing the torque converter on a 2019 chevy traverse with 4700 miles. This should not be happening. --- ## [2013 Honda CR-V - Camera out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-cr-v-camera-out/141535)
**Author:** [@Joyce17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joyce17)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-cr-v-camera-out/141535 "2019-06-04T14:09:50Z")
All the sudden, my backup camera does not come on my display. I just had ABRA replace the bumper from slight scratches but nothing else done to the hatchback. Has 58,000 miles. Before I take it to the Honda dealer, wante… --- ## [Help diagnosing 2002 Mercury Villager](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-diagnosing-2002-mercury-villager/141510)
**Author:** [@Laurel\_Waddell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Laurel_Waddell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-diagnosing-2002-mercury-villager/141510 "2019-06-04T03:31:07Z")
We have been trying to fix our van for several weeks. We took it into a shop last week and they couldn’t figure out the source of the problem either. All the info is below. Vehicle: 2002 Mercury Villager 3.3 L V-6 Pro… --- ## [In need of a Pontiac brake specialist!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-need-of-a-pontiac-brake-specialist/84363)
**Author:** [@jrbauer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrbauer)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-need-of-a-pontiac-brake-specialist/84363 "2019-06-04T01:57:17Z")
I have been having a mysterious problem with my 2007 Pontiac Torrent that apparently no one, not even GM, can diagnose. I have done great research on this problem, and although there seems to be many many folks with Sta… --- ## [Engine flush recommendations?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-flush-recommendations/118595)
**Author:** [@yogfthagen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yogfthagen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2019, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-flush-recommendations/118595 "2019-06-03T21:10:23Z")
Hey, all I have a 2005 Subaru Legacy with the 2.5 normally aspirated engine. I have 135,000 miles. I change oil every 5000 with synthetic, and have been since I bought it 4 years/35,000 miles ago. I would not normall… --- ## [2000 Chrysler LHS check engine light + whirring sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chrysler-lhs-check-engine-light-whirring-sound/120937)
**Author:** [@kerri29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kerri29)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2019, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chrysler-lhs-check-engine-light-whirring-sound/120937 "2019-06-03T20:40:42Z")
1st let state that whom ever designed the 2000 Chrysler LHS must have a very bad designer from the rooter to the tooter! I have had everything go wrong with my Chrysler just like the 16 screens on the online parts regis… --- ## [Is the extended warranty for 2015 Honda Civic worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-extended-warranty-for-2015-honda-civic-worth-it/115281)
**Author:** [@Pam19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pam19)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2019, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-extended-warranty-for-2015-honda-civic-worth-it/115281 "2019-06-03T17:42:38Z")
Just got this certified pre-owned 2015 Civic EX, should I get extended manufacturer warranty? Does anyone have big problem after 36,000 miles? Or what’s thef worst nightmare of owning a 2015 Honda Civic EX? --- ## [2012 Ford Fusion smoking near serpentine belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fusion-smoking-near-serpentine-belt/141466)
**Author:** [@jacob.b.nelson2\_152789](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jacob.b.nelson2_152789)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2019, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fusion-smoking-near-serpentine-belt/141466 "2019-06-03T13:52:28Z")
Hello! I have little maintenance experience, so please bear with me. Some background: 2012 Ford Fusion SE 4 Cylinders A 2.5L FI DOHC ~160k miles regular oil changes including one recently Serpentine belt shredded and… --- ## [Rattling sound only when in gear (D or R) even at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-sound-only-when-in-gear-d-or-r-even-at-idle/53167)
**Author:** [@jondorito](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jondorito)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2019, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-sound-only-when-in-gear-d-or-r-even-at-idle/53167 "2019-06-03T12:29:02Z")
I have a 2004 Mazda 6i (4-cyl automatic), 73k miles and very well kept. Recently it has started to make a rattling sound; not painfully loud but a clearly noticable and sounds somewhat metalic. This only happens when i… --- ## [Something hanging from my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/something-hanging-from-my-car/141176)
**Author:** [@Tiffany\_Baker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tiffany_Baker)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2019, 9:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/something-hanging-from-my-car/141176 "2019-06-03T09:59:20Z")
Does anyone know what this is? On my way home from work I notice a sound of something dragging the ground. I pulled over an seen this! --- ## [Stripped allen/hex screw](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-allen-hex-screw/141463)
**Author:** [@Lemba11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lemba11)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2019, 9:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-allen-hex-screw/141463 "2019-06-03T09:41:51Z")
Posting for two reasons . . . to share a trick that worked for removing a stripped allen/hex screw and looking for advice about finding a replacement. The car’s a 2005 Mazda 6 - the same from my earlier post about power… --- ## [99 Honda Starts Temperamentally](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-honda-starts-temperamentally/9739)
**Author:** [@boux78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boux78)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2019, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-honda-starts-temperamentally/9739 "2019-06-03T01:49:00Z")
Hi! I drive a 1999 Honda Accord, 6 cylinder, I think. (General Info: I replaced the alternator last February, replaced the battery in spring, replaced rotors? recently, replaced a catalytic converter this summer, and in… --- ## [2007 Toyota Corolla S](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-corolla-s/141442)
**Author:** [@raystownprimitives\_143914](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raystownprimitives_143914)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2019, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-corolla-s/141442 "2019-06-03T00:21:22Z")
Hello, I’m looking for another used car but I wanted to get your guys opinion on this year of corolla. I have found a 2007 Toyota Corolla S with 101,000 miles for $5000. It is a one owner car with a clean car fax and … --- ## [2003 Buick Le Sabre transmission shifts hard into gears some times?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-le-sabre-transmission-shifts-hard-into-gears-some-times/138341)
**Author:** [@lesabre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lesabre)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2019, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-le-sabre-transmission-shifts-hard-into-gears-some-times/138341 "2019-06-02T21:55:50Z")
2003 Buick LeSabre transmission shifts hard into gears some times will Lucas additive help? --- ## [Feul pump?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/feul-pump/141408)
**Author:** [@ali47scorpion\_152735](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ali47scorpion_152735)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2019, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/feul-pump/141408 "2019-06-02T20:53:58Z")
Have an 01 ram 1500 5.2 has a long crank but only once when I go to start cycling the key to build up fuel pressure seams to help a little sometimes has new sparkplugs and cables new starter and alternator I also have th… --- ## [Parking on grass](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-on-grass/4020)
**Author:** [@psmithbeft](https://community.cartalk.com/u/psmithbeft)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2019, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-on-grass/4020 "2019-06-02T20:32:33Z")
Is it true that parking on the grass will rust away the body of the vehicle? Only a portion of my vehicle is over the grass and it is moved every day. --- ## [Anti drain back valve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-drain-back-valve/141415)
**Author:** [@ali47scorpion\_152735](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ali47scorpion_152735)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2019, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-drain-back-valve/141415 "2019-06-02T20:25:31Z")
Were is the anti drain back valve is it connected to the feul pump ??? --- ## [Transaxle/cooling system warning light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transaxle-cooling-system-warning-light/141438)
**Author:** [@Texarkanababy68\_152761](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Texarkanababy68_152761)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2019, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transaxle-cooling-system-warning-light/141438 "2019-06-02T13:36:30Z")
I have a 2003 Ford Focus ZX3 2.0L Zetec manual transmission that just had the slave cylinder replaced now when I turn on the AC the automatic transaxle/cooling system warning light comes on, the temperature gauge slams i… --- ## [Hesitating 2016 Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitating-2016-honda-civic/141204)
**Author:** [@CarlosVelez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarlosVelez)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2019, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitating-2016-honda-civic/141204 "2019-06-02T13:18:25Z")
Car hesitates when trying to accelerate, then lunges forward --- ## [1997 Nissan Pathfinder - Removing cats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-pathfinder-removing-cats/141318)
**Author:** [@Regi58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Regi58)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2019, 6:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-pathfinder-removing-cats/141318 "2019-06-02T06:59:51Z")
Original Post:Can bypassing the catalytic converter be done by a muffler shop? Do they remove the CC or does it stay in place? This is for a geographical area where it is not required. Follow Up: So, the above query is … --- ## [Will the automatic fluid type make a difference e in my 2003 Buick lesabre](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-the-automatic-fluid-type-make-a-difference-e-in-my-2003-buick-lesabre/141423)
**Author:** [@lesabre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lesabre)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2019, 6:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-the-automatic-fluid-type-make-a-difference-e-in-my-2003-buick-lesabre/141423 "2019-06-02T06:34:29Z")
2003 Buick lesabre automatic v6 3800 dextron VI comes in many type the dealer gave me 10 -9118 yet other companies say any backward fluid will work , is this true to adding a conventional fluid. --- ## [2002 Ford Taurus SE NO AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-taurus-se-no-ac/141390)
**Author:** [@Tysa\_Kay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tysa_Kay)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2019, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-taurus-se-no-ac/141390 "2019-06-02T02:08:41Z")
They guy I bought thr car from made sure the AC worked when I bought and checked and filled it with freon and made sure there wasnt any leaks. Battery died I changed the battery and connectors and next day turned the car… --- ## [Headlights = NO cruise control?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-no-cruise-control/69801)
**Author:** [@SaabStories](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SaabStories)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2019, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-no-cruise-control/69801 "2019-06-02T00:49:16Z")
I have a 2002 Saab 9-5 with a 3.0L turbo with 125k miles. The cruise control works fantastic UNLESS the headlights are on... huh?? Does anyone have any ideas on this? I can replicate 100% of the time. It is getting d… --- ## [Car won’t stay aligned](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-won-t-stay-aligned/141341)
**Author:** [@Brandie\_Rogers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brandie_Rogers)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2019, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-won-t-stay-aligned/141341 "2019-06-01T22:40:45Z")
My Nissan Rogue 08 has had new ball joints and tie rods replaced on the front end. I had it aligned after and it went out after only 2 times of driving. Had it aligned again under the warranty and the same thing happened… --- ## [2012 Jeep Compass - Are transmission issues common?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-compass-are-transmission-issues-common/141336)
**Author:** [@Daisey18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daisey18)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2019, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-compass-are-transmission-issues-common/141336 "2019-06-01T18:54:35Z")
Has anyone else had problems with the transmission going out on 2012 Jeep Compass? We bought ours new and we had to have our transmission replaced in 2015, then again in 2017 and the tranny is going out again now. When… --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid - Dead fob](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-malibu-hybrid-dead-fob/141299)
**Author:** [@EdMeyers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdMeyers)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2019, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-malibu-hybrid-dead-fob/141299 "2019-06-01T16:19:15Z")
Went on vacation for about 4 days and when returned the key fob would not work. Called on-star and they could not communicate with the car. Towed to dealer and they could not find a problem with the BCM but told by GM … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=603) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=605)