# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=697 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 698 --- ## [Transmission pan gasket tips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-pan-gasket-tips/132729)
**Author:** [@Scrapyard-John](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrapyard-John)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2019, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-pan-gasket-tips/132729 "2019-01-20T02:44:53Z")
Any mechanics out there have any tips on ensuring a leak free transmission pan seal? I’m changing the fluid and filter in my GMC Sierra. I dropped the pan after work today. I’ve changed trans fluid…I dunno, 6 or 8 times… --- ## [Alternator breakdown due to gasket failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-breakdown-due-to-gasket-failure/61664)
**Author:** [@hardenfit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hardenfit)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2019, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-breakdown-due-to-gasket-failure/61664 "2019-01-20T01:19:32Z")
My 2007 hyundai veracruz broke down 2 days ago--the 2 month old battery was dead due to the alternator failure. The shop diagnosed the origin of the problem as a leak at the valve cover gasket, which ruined the alternat… --- ## [Transmission on 2009 dodge journey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-on-2009-dodge-journey/73317)
**Author:** [@ElleyRay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ElleyRay)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2019, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-on-2009-dodge-journey/73317 "2019-01-20T00:56:04Z")
my husband and i own a 2009 dodge journey. the last couple of days when i would go to and from work i would feel the car chug between 20-30 mph kind of like when someone who is really bad at driving a manual would miss a… --- ## [Honda CRV automatic transmission problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-automatic-transmission-problem/47838)
**Author:** [@pdbglide](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pdbglide)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-automatic-transmission-problem/47838 "2019-01-19T23:54:05Z")
My wife has been complaining about a recurring problem with the transmission of her 2000 Honda CRV. The car is an automatic with front wheel drive only. On days when the car sits outside of her office all day at work, … --- ## [2003 Hyundai Elantra hesitates/hiccups](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-elantra-hesitates-hiccups/132883)
**Author:** [@Charles\_Howard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charles_Howard)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-elantra-hesitates-hiccups/132883 "2019-01-19T23:36:40Z")
my 2003 Hyundai Elantra is doing, it will drive fine for a while, then it will start to hesitate a little bit wether it’s in park or I’m going 60, when the hesitation happens it will like hiccup and it’ll do it for a whi… --- ## [Crank no start,no spark. 2000 Saturn SL1](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crank-no-start-no-spark-2000-saturn-sl1/132850)
**Author:** [@David\_Carrita](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David_Carrita)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crank-no-start-no-spark-2000-saturn-sl1/132850 "2019-01-19T23:36:11Z")
I was driving the other day and pulled over to park and put the car in reverse and it stalled and never started just cranked over till battery almost died.i got the car towed and so far replaced the plugs,wires,starter,c… --- ## [Water accumulating on rear floor of car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-accumulating-on-rear-floor-of-car/93584)
**Author:** [@Sufor415](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sufor415)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-accumulating-on-rear-floor-of-car/93584 "2019-01-19T22:56:45Z")
A couple of days ago, my wife noticed that the floor mat on the rear passenger side of her car was sopping wet. She thought perhaps a water bottle must have spilled or leaked, so she soaked up the water and dried out the… --- ## [2002 Honda CR-V check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-cr-v-check-engine-light/132956)
**Author:** [@Christina17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Christina17)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-cr-v-check-engine-light/132956 "2019-01-19T21:23:02Z")
I have a 2002 Honda CR-V My check engine light came on a couple weeks after oil change, I noticed that they put the wrong oil in my vehicle. I took it in they ran it on machine to see what the code was is said block sens… --- ## [2016 Ford Explorer exhaust smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-exhaust-smell/128553)
**Author:** [@Carl10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carl10)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-exhaust-smell/128553 "2019-01-19T20:33:48Z")
I’ve had a recall performed on this car to address the exhaust smell in the cabin, and had the repair inspected and the entire exhaust system inspected at a different dealer. Everything seems to be in order yet I still s… --- ## [How to remove lime residue from a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-remove-lime-residue-from-a-2018-volkswagen-beetle/132866)
**Author:** [@jaynieballantine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaynieballantine)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-remove-lime-residue-from-a-2018-volkswagen-beetle/132866 "2019-01-19T20:27:58Z")
lime residue. the road in front of my office is having work done. yesterday, came outside to find (along with everyone else who works in our building, 25 cars in all) lime dust covering our cars. plus it was misting s… --- ## [02 Trailblazer locking issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-trailblazer-locking-issue/132940)
**Author:** [@Jason\_Howard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jason_Howard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-trailblazer-locking-issue/132940 "2019-01-19T17:56:55Z")
After parking my trailblazer yesterday i found that my keyless entry does not work, my dome lights dont come on when i open my doors, and the rear hatch wont lock. Any suggestions? --- ## [2015 Toyota Avalon batteries keep failing. Is it true I need to drive more?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-avalon-batteries-keep-failing-is-it-true-i-need-to-drive-more/132896)
**Author:** [@petepeck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/petepeck)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-avalon-batteries-keep-failing-is-it-true-i-need-to-drive-more/132896 "2019-01-19T17:40:10Z")
the battery on my 2015 toyota avalon has failed and replaced 3 times in 3 years and 23400 miles. i was told by the dealer that i needeto drive it more.either the batteries are defective or the car has an electric proble… --- ## [2015 Kia Sorento low beam problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-sorento-low-beam-problem/132944)
**Author:** [@LeFever](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeFever)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-sorento-low-beam-problem/132944 "2019-01-19T17:47:40Z")
We have had a problem with the low beam lights on our Sorento for as long as we have had the car for two years. We need to drive at night with the high beams on in order to see the road. At first we accepted the idea tha… --- ## [2003 Ford F-150 overdrive & cold weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f-150-overdrive-cold-weather/132949)
**Author:** [@Mr.Ed46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mr.Ed46)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f-150-overdrive-cold-weather/132949 "2019-01-19T17:32:09Z")
Dear Car Talk, I have my second F-150. The first was a 97’, it died with over 523,000 miles, the second is an 03’. Both came with a 4.6 liter V8, not the juice, and overdrive. Both are and have been extremely dependable… --- ## [Car won't start - battery issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-battery-issues/132932)
**Author:** [@paulleaf5\_147205](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paulleaf5_147205)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-battery-issues/132932 "2019-01-19T14:43:32Z")
Hi My car went dead the other day - turns but won’t fire. I checked my battery with a multimeter and its reading 12.39V. Am I right in assuming this about 60 - 75% charged and is more than likely the cause of my startin… --- ## [Why is my brake pedal squeaking?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-my-brake-pedal-squeaking/96258)
**Author:** [@arvin225](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arvin225)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-my-brake-pedal-squeaking/96258 "2019-01-19T14:36:16Z")
I recently drove through a puddle of water in a parking lot and now when I lightly tap on my brake pedal I hear a squeaking sound (from the pedal). What could be the problem here, and how should it be fixed? --- ## [!997 Silverado 4L60 Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/997-silverado-4l60-transmission/132938)
**Author:** [@part-throttle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/part-throttle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/997-silverado-4l60-transmission/132938 "2019-01-19T14:23:29Z")
My son has a 1997 Silverado that has started something new: the transmission howls and has fluid that is brown. It was OK last time he checked fluid at oil change time last month. I think it could be cooler contaminati… --- ## [1993 Ford F250 - What are the major problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-f250-what-are-the-major-problems/132783)
**Author:** [@ChristinaDuarte54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChristinaDuarte54)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-f250-what-are-the-major-problems/132783 "2019-01-19T14:10:31Z")
What are the major &/or common problems in general? Would you buy it? 5.8 gas, automatic, 2WD --- ## [2017 Kia Sportage slow speed hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sportage-slow-speed-hesitation/132929)
**Author:** [@BarbaraCarbajal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarbaraCarbajal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sportage-slow-speed-hesitation/132929 "2019-01-19T14:09:43Z")
I have had a problem with slow speed hesitation since I bought the car. It started telling me I needed service since it had ???Where did it go!!! .around 17…that is a bummer. I should have taken the car back, I li… --- ## [2013 Toyota Etios bad vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-etios-bad-vibration/132886)
**Author:** [@ivan45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ivan45)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 11:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-etios-bad-vibration/132886 "2019-01-19T11:53:14Z")
Hi…i have a 2013 Etios…has a very bad vibration from 80kph @ 140kph…its very bad. any idea what could it be. had tyres balanced had cv joints done had front suspension checked had all engine mountings checked. Thank… --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Corvette - Bad fobs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-corvette-bad-fobs/132823)
**Author:** [@sam27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sam27)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-corvette-bad-fobs/132823 "2019-01-19T04:45:08Z")
why would both remote fobs go bad at same time. my 2008 c6 Corvette.Had to take to dealer and was charged $362.00 to get programed and get one fob. which I think is to high. --- ## [2008 Volvo s40 issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volvo-s40-issues/132920)
**Author:** [@Sonny\_Pankovic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sonny_Pankovic)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volvo-s40-issues/132920 "2019-01-19T04:09:52Z")
My Volvo have been having a starting issues lately, Seems like my battery may have died before all this started, went to Start the car, just clicked once. Figured dead battery or starter, but then an array of issues sta… --- ## [Brake issues in truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-issues-in-truck/132901)
**Author:** [@Bailey\_Zander](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bailey_Zander)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-issues-in-truck/132901 "2019-01-19T04:04:29Z")
I have my truck that has a problem have not yet figured out. When I test drive it the brakes seem to catch, give out, then catch just fine. It does not vibrate as if it were a rotor issue and this only happens when you i… --- ## [1990 Toyota Corolla idles rough at stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-toyota-corolla-idles-rough-at-stop/132873)
**Author:** [@graves1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/graves1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-toyota-corolla-idles-rough-at-stop/132873 "2019-01-19T03:32:49Z")
idles rough in drive at a stop, smooths out in neutral or driving. compression test all cylinders pretty much the same no vacuum leaks that I can find. no codes. please help. not a huge deal just not right --- ## [2003 Saturn L300 shifts hard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saturn-l300-shifts-hard/132926)
**Author:** [@MichaelMancini](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelMancini)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saturn-l300-shifts-hard/132926 "2019-01-19T02:37:39Z")
2003 L300 Saturn station wagon shifts hard and car with wrench light comes on dashboard. . --- ## [2009 Toyota Camry fuel relay location](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-fuel-relay-location/132924)
**Author:** [@DuncanCrump](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DuncanCrump)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-fuel-relay-location/132924 "2019-01-19T01:44:53Z")
were is the fuel relay is located on 2009 toyota camry 4 cylinder --- ## [2009 Chrysler 300 heat only blows up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chrysler-300-heat-only-blows-up/132918)
**Author:** [@Anita49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anita49)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chrysler-300-heat-only-blows-up/132918 "2019-01-18T22:22:35Z")
The heat blows from the defroster up top instead of floor, even when the floor heat is selected. what could be the problem? --- ## [2017 Hyundai Elantra - Mystery light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-elantra-mystery-light/129535)
**Author:** [@LynnAYahm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LynnAYahm)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-elantra-mystery-light/129535 "2019-01-18T21:44:02Z")
2017 hyundai elantra se -an instrument panel light came on the RPM side by the number 8-yellow circle with orange/red trim and an exclamation point in the middle. For lack of a better description-daisy or sunflower. I … --- ## [2005 Ford Explorer defroster doesn’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-explorer-defroster-doesn-t-work/132913)
**Author:** [@RandyCodd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandyCodd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-explorer-defroster-doesn-t-work/132913 "2019-01-18T20:48:30Z")
My Ford Explorer (2005) defroster doesn’t work. I have tried all settings and I can’t get any warm air to my windshield. In rainy/cold weather here in Reno the inside of my windshield fogs over to the point that I can’t… --- ## [1997 Honda Civic rust problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-civic-rust-problem/132915)
**Author:** [@Brian54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brian54)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-civic-rust-problem/132915 "2019-01-18T20:03:15Z")
Hi, my car has rust problems underneath at about 89,000 miles. Everything else seems to be in good working condition, with some small replacements coming up. Do you think that the engine, transmission will be a problem a… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=696) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=698)