# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=742 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 743 --- ## [2000 Honda Accord - Trans issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-trans-issue/128640)
**Author:** [@gilbert42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gilbert42)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-trans-issue/128640 "2018-11-12T22:39:00Z")
2000 Honda Accord EX V6 128200 mi transmission slipping from 1st to 2nd. Engine still good and new tires. SHould I replace tranny or chuck the car. --- ## [2014 Ford Escape - Losing gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-losing-gas/128702)
**Author:** [@Howard18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Howard18)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-losing-gas/128702 "2018-11-12T22:38:56Z")
My 2014 Ford Escape seems to be losing gas but I don’t see any leaks or smell any fumes. --- ## [2012 Chrysler Town & Country - BSM SNAFU](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-town-country-bsm-snafu/128713)
**Author:** [@RonEmery](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonEmery)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-town-country-bsm-snafu/128713 "2018-11-12T22:01:33Z")
service blind spot system stays on always and makes a seat belt unhooked sounding noise. Ron --- ## [2015 Cadillac CTS Wagon - Cue-tastrophy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-cadillac-cts-wagon-cue-tastrophy/128722)
**Author:** [@Joe39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe39)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-cadillac-cts-wagon-cue-tastrophy/128722 "2018-11-12T21:18:41Z")
While driving in a sudden, violent snow squall my Cadillac CUE system went bizerk. Radio channels switched, different auto apps went on and off, home screens switched, and my cell phone sync was disconnected. Why? (All r… --- ## [2012 Volkswagen Tiguan - Pulses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-tiguan-pulses/128652)
**Author:** [@rickkessler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rickkessler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-tiguan-pulses/128652 "2018-11-12T21:44:39Z")
at 65-70 mph I hear a pulsating noise coming from under the car --- ## [2007 Dodge Durango - Odd starting issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-durango-odd-starting-issue/128636)
**Author:** [@Ronald04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ronald04)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-durango-odd-starting-issue/128636 "2018-11-12T21:27:18Z")
Durango starts fine at first.When you stop and do some shopping come back,wont start.After a while it starts again and we do it allover again.Could it be the computer or a sensor?Anyone else have this problem? --- ## [Dash brake light/abs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-brake-light-abs/128691)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-brake-light-abs/128691 "2018-11-12T20:49:36Z")
06 equinox. red dash brake light is on. i can pull up brake handle and i hear a chime but the chime stops when i lower handle. fluid level is good. i had a bad LR bearing so i have new bearing/sensor. the RR circuit had … --- ## [2007 Toyota Sienna - Oil cooler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-sienna-oil-cooler/128638)
**Author:** [@dolphinrx\_144416](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dolphinrx_144416)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-sienna-oil-cooler/128638 "2018-11-12T20:37:51Z")
defective oil cooler --- ## [2008 Ford Fusion - Any recalls?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-fusion-any-recalls/128671)
**Author:** [@Darla05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darla05)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-fusion-any-recalls/128671 "2018-11-12T20:36:31Z")
08 fusion I think 2.3 are they any recalls on the eng it say oil pressure is good but the oil light flashes and the eng has a ticking sound and its using more oil than it gas ,I need to found out something it’s the onl… --- ## [2007 Ford Fusion - Jerk on the highway (not that kind)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-fusion-jerk-on-the-highway-not-that-kind/128710)
**Author:** [@JacobWhite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JacobWhite)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-fusion-jerk-on-the-highway-not-that-kind/128710 "2018-11-12T20:14:59Z")
I was driving down the interstate at 60 miles an hour and my steering wheel starts to have a small jerk on the right side it doesn’t want to jerk out of my hands but it’s a small jerk I’m not sure what it is --- ## [2004 Mazda Mazda6 - ATF question (and answer)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda-mazda6-atf-question-and-answer/128693)
**Author:** [@mikescorcese](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikescorcese)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda-mazda6-atf-question-and-answer/128693 "2018-11-12T19:35:24Z")
Are there any good replacements for the ATF M-V auto trans fluid specified for a 2004 Mazda 6S ? --- ## [Driving with driveshaft (I think) unattached on one end?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-with-driveshaft-i-think-unattached-on-one-end/128667)
**Author:** [@Illessence.email\_144430](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Illessence.email_144430)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-with-driveshaft-i-think-unattached-on-one-end/128667 "2018-11-12T19:33:13Z")
Hi! I have a Chevy Express 1500 conversion van. A few weeks ago it started rattling when I went over bumps somewhere toward the back. It was driving fine otherwise. Didnt see anything. Thought is was from the exhaust (w… --- ## [Locking Oil Plug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locking-oil-plug/128656)
**Author:** [@CascadeDiver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CascadeDiver)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locking-oil-plug/128656 "2018-11-12T19:00:28Z")
Hi all, I recently acquired a 2010 Dodge Dakota 4.7. I decided to change my oil today but could not get the oil drain plug to even budge. Before I give it everything I’ve got and strip it is the some type of locking plu… --- ## [Inexpensive way to reduce blue exhaust smoke?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inexpensive-way-to-reduce-blue-exhaust-smoke/7248)
**Author:** [@bill2007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bill2007)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inexpensive-way-to-reduce-blue-exhaust-smoke/7248 "2018-11-12T18:43:23Z")
My 12-year-old car has started to blow blue smoke from the exhaust when starting after sitting overnight or longer on cold days. The smoke stops within a few seconds. I assume this means that oil is dripping into a combu… --- ## [2015 Hyundai Sonata - Transmission issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-sonata-transmission-issue/128287)
**Author:** [@LeeSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeeSmith)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-sonata-transmission-issue/128287 "2018-11-12T17:37:33Z")
Q: I have a 2015 Hyundai Sonata Eco with 25000 miles on it. My problem is that when slowly starting from a stop, the transmission shudders or grabs, until some acceleration is achieved. This started very early after pu… --- ## [06 escape alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-escape-alternator/128620)
**Author:** [@Anthony\_Montaperto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anthony_Montaperto)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-escape-alternator/128620 "2018-11-12T16:53:34Z")
Trying to change the alternator on my wife’s 06 ford escape. It is in a horrible spot on bottom of engine and I am having a real hard time getting top bolt off. Any suggestions? --- ## [2016 Mazda CX-5 transmission fluid change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-5-transmission-fluid-change/128690)
**Author:** [@Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-5-transmission-fluid-change/128690 "2018-11-12T16:21:02Z")
I have a 2016 CX-5 with the 2.5 Skyactiv engine and auto transmission. It has 39,500 miles on it and I was planning to have the 40k scheduled maintanence done but I was wanting to add the transmission fluid exchange done… --- ## [2008 Honda Odyssey - Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-odyssey-transmission/128689)
**Author:** [@JoeSebik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeSebik)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-odyssey-transmission/128689 "2018-11-12T16:07:51Z")
My Check Transmission light came on on my 2098 Honda Odyssey Touring Van. Checked fluid and added some. It comes on after driving for several miles. How serious is this? Should I take it to the dealership? --- ## [2009 Subaru Forester- Driving in low gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-driving-in-low-gear/128659)
**Author:** [@AlanBender](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlanBender)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-driving-in-low-gear/128659 "2018-11-12T14:59:35Z")
I just found out that my daughter drove her 2009 subaru forester over 1000 miles (from Washington, D.C. to Memphis Tennessee) in 1st gear. Going an average of 80 mph on the highway. The car seems to be driving fine now, … --- ## [1988 Ford E150 - Loud](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-ford-e150-loud/128673)
**Author:** [@MellTinder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MellTinder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 11:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-ford-e150-loud/128673 "2018-11-12T11:23:41Z")
The engine is so loud with what I think is lifter noise, I have been told I could throw a rod. It just turned 102,500 miles and is a straight 4.9 liter. I drove over 3500 miles not knowing it had 5 grade Walmart syntheti… --- ## [2006 toyota matrix straing tire wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-matrix-straing-tire-wear/128646)
**Author:** [@David\_Smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David_Smith)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 7:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-matrix-straing-tire-wear/128646 "2018-11-12T07:19:34Z")
Hey everybody my girlfriend got a 06 Toyota Matrix and on the rear tire they are wearing on the outside I’ve had people try to tell me it was the struts and everything in between how do I know for sure she is about t… --- ## [2005 Ford Escape downshifts while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-downshifts-while-driving/128612)
**Author:** [@garymccollum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/garymccollum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 7:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-downshifts-while-driving/128612 "2018-11-12T07:02:11Z")
While driving the car down shifts to 2nd. gear, will not shift to drive, at this position it is in a neutral gear, and on the dash it is going from P to 1 back and forth, once parked and in the parked position the dash i… --- ## [Trouble starting after sensor change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-after-sensor-change/126782)
**Author:** [@Lemba11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lemba11)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 6:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-after-sensor-change/126782 "2018-11-12T06:38:42Z")
2001 Saturn SL1 162,500 miles. I just changed the camshaft position sensor after experiencing an intermittent P3041. Now, I’m having issues starting the car. On the first attempt after the sensor change, I had quite a bi… --- ## [1975 Jeep Wrangler - Burning rich](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1975-jeep-wrangler-burning-rich/128663)
**Author:** [@Galean\_Ras\_Rasmussen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Galean_Ras_Rasmussen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1975-jeep-wrangler-burning-rich/128663 "2018-11-12T03:52:40Z")
1975 Jeep CJ5, 232 inline 6, BBL card. Rough idle, appears to be burning rich. --- ## [Anyone have Nissan Pathfinder trans problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-have-nissan-pathfinder-trans-problems/128603)
**Author:** [@Javi20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Javi20)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-have-nissan-pathfinder-trans-problems/128603 "2018-11-12T01:56:17Z")
Have you had many problems with the 2006 Pathfinder or with the coolant mixing in the trans or bad transmission??? --- ## [1994 Honda Accord repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-honda-accord-repair/128654)
**Author:** [@JWOverbee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JWOverbee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-honda-accord-repair/128654 "2018-11-11T23:00:56Z")
inexpensive heater hose repair near 45103 --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Cruze oil change interval](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-cruze-oil-change-interval/128573)
**Author:** [@thomasenos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thomasenos)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-cruze-oil-change-interval/128573 "2018-11-11T20:23:45Z")
Hello Mr. Magliozzi. Tom from Colorado here. Thanks for the great column in the newspaper for so many years. I never miss any of them and they have excellent advice. I drive a 2017 Chevy Cruze with the 1.4 ltr. turbo… --- ## [2014 Sonata Steering Issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-sonata-steering-issues/128644)
**Author:** [@firemartinez80](https://community.cartalk.com/u/firemartinez80)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-sonata-steering-issues/128644 "2018-11-11T19:53:52Z")
I have a 2014 Sonata with 64,000 miles on it and about 4-5 months ago I started noticing a popping, cracking sound when driving and hitting small holes on the road like potholes or going over speed bumps or train tracks.… --- ## [2002 Toyota ECHO - Good car or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-echo-good-car-or-not/128634)
**Author:** [@AnnaColley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnnaColley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-echo-good-car-or-not/128634 "2018-11-11T19:39:40Z")
Is the2002toyota echo a good car --- ## [2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Heater issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-silverado-1500-heater-issue/128630)
**Author:** [@Joe48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe48)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-silverado-1500-heater-issue/128630 "2018-11-11T19:29:01Z")
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