# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=8 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 9 --- ## [How, exactly is the torque converter sealed to prevent external leaks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-exactly-is-the-torque-converter-sealed-to-prevent-external-leaks/204219)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2025, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-exactly-is-the-torque-converter-sealed-to-prevent-external-leaks/204219 "2025-10-11T23:56:12Z")
This is in regard to a 1993 Dodge Shadow with a 2.5L engine and 3-speed automatic transmission. When the engine is running, the transmission fluid leaks between the engine and transmission. Is there a replaceable seal,… --- ## [Murano pulls to the left](https://community.cartalk.com/t/murano-pulls-to-the-left/193605)
**Author:** [@mikeydep](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikeydep)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2025, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/murano-pulls-to-the-left/193605 "2025-10-10T21:02:47Z")
pulls to the left a little when accelerating, not so much when you step on the gas easy, but settles back down when you let off, get back on and it’s fine…wondering what this is, and how to fix it, thx for any help --- ## [Squeeling in front end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeeling-in-front-end/204206)
**Author:** [@lonkey.k\_187058](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lonkey.k_187058)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeeling-in-front-end/204206 "2025-10-07T00:04:16Z")
2012 Jeep Compav compass I noticed a persistent squealing coming from thr front end of my car (I think the front left). It happens when I have my foot on the accelerator and over 40-45 mph. It stops when I let my foot o… --- ## [1996 Toyota Estima (Previa) Supercharged Mid-engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-estima-previa-supercharged-mid-engine/204196)
**Author:** [@Busta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Busta)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2025, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-estima-previa-supercharged-mid-engine/204196 "2025-10-04T17:35:59Z")
Any advice much appreciated here! Bought this van without vetting it as I normally would–had to have a RHD vehicle for USPS work. Trusted the seller: Big mistake! Context: Van ran fine for a few days then in the SC sum… --- ## [Starter won’t engage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-won-t-engage/204157)
**Author:** [@81\_malibuclassic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/81_malibuclassic)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-won-t-engage/204157 "2025-10-02T22:58:02Z")
I have a 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. It ran and drove great until a couple months ago then the signal wire on the starter shorted out, when the signal wire shorted out it burnt up the starter and since then it’s just bee… --- ## [What are possible causes of overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-possible-causes-of-overheating/204190)
**Author:** [@Andy-Ke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy-Ke)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-possible-causes-of-overheating/204190 "2025-10-02T17:26:30Z")
While idling I noticed the temp gauge showing a high reading. I immediately turned off the A.C and rolled down my windows. (It is now called a 455 air conditioner. Four windows down at 55 m.p.h. :slight\_smile: My coola… --- ## [How to safely remove window tint residue from windows?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-safely-remove-window-tint-residue-from-windows/201486)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-safely-remove-window-tint-residue-from-windows/201486 "2025-10-02T00:56:58Z")
My car was returned to me today with crazy residue on the windows. This caused the windows to jam and stuck when scrolling up/down. I mentioned this to the shop and they seem to fix the jamming; however, the windows, … --- ## [2018 Subaru Impreza smoke issue solved](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-impreza-smoke-issue-solved/204163)
**Author:** [@pine150](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pine150)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-impreza-smoke-issue-solved/204163 "2025-10-01T18:51:49Z")
About 2 years ago I posted here about my 2018 Subaru Impreza which was emitting smoke at start-up. The car had no other obvious symptoms and the dealer told us it was condensation, but we knew it was not condensation. I … --- ## [It sounds like a bag of rice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-sounds-like-a-bag-of-rice/204047)
**Author:** [@dale.athy\_184955](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dale.athy_184955)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-sounds-like-a-bag-of-rice/204047 "2025-09-30T15:51:15Z")
My wife’s car is a 2007 Corolla. She told me the car is making a noise that sounds like a shifting bag of rice. I rode in the car and we stopped at the end of the street and then started into a left-handed u-turn and it … --- ## [Chevy Sonic 2016 Stalls at Traffic light coming off HWY](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-sonic-2016-stalls-at-traffic-light-coming-off-hwy/204160)
**Author:** [@Brodieboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brodieboy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 11:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-sonic-2016-stalls-at-traffic-light-coming-off-hwy/204160 "2025-09-30T11:12:32Z")
Hello, My car is like groundhog day with Bill Murray. Every morning I drive to work 10 miles on the highway. As I hit the the red light…it sputter and stalls. I start it and no problem off we go. This is the ONLY time i… --- ## [Recommended Maintenance on a car not Driven Much](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommended-maintenance-on-a-car-not-driven-much/200276)
**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommended-maintenance-on-a-car-not-driven-much/200276 "2025-09-29T22:28:58Z")
I have a 2005 Camry that I don’t plan on driving much. First time I have had to consider time recommendations over mileage. Should all time constrained maintenance, such as changing your oil once every 6 months (even if … --- ## [Nissan fuel rail quick disconnect](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-fuel-rail-quick-disconnect/204042)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2025, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-fuel-rail-quick-disconnect/204042 "2025-09-28T18:21:24Z")
My son is replacing his fuel line on his 2006 Nissan Sentra Spec-V. All the information I can find indicates it is a 5/16” fuel line. The QD fittings in the fuel rail and firewall are disconnected with the 5/16 tool. … --- ## [AC low pressure port doesnt fit freon hose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-low-pressure-port-doesnt-fit-freon-hose/165460)
**Author:** [@Midgethick\_168025](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Midgethick_168025)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2025, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-low-pressure-port-doesnt-fit-freon-hose/165460 "2025-09-27T15:37:32Z")
I know I’m using the right port. I am not using the high pressure port. And I can not for the life of me fit the hose onto the low pressure port to charge my ac. I pressed the cap down and tried to fit it on the low p… --- ## [2025 Honda CR-V - Backup camera glitch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2025-honda-cr-v-backup-camera-glitch/200090)
**Author:** [@Nothappy12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nothappy12)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2025-honda-cr-v-backup-camera-glitch/200090 "2025-09-24T19:24:30Z")
The colored back up camera goes to black and white in warmer weather. Have taken it in twice and they state it is an engineering problem that is being looked into. Said to wait for a recall. Anyone else having this probl… --- ## [Brakes, Vacuum Pump, Low Vacuum Switch Fails, Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-vacuum-pump-low-vacuum-switch-fails-question/204127)
**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-vacuum-pump-low-vacuum-switch-fails-question/204127 "2025-09-23T13:50:40Z")
Technician A says that an electric motor-driven ­vacuum pump may quit pumping if the low vacuum switch fails. Technician B says an engine-driven vacuum pump can quit pumping if the low vacuum switch fails. Who is right? … --- ## [Using Air Pressure to Remove Pistons from Caliper - # of Pistons Matter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-air-pressure-to-remove-pistons-from-caliper-of-pistons-matter/204112)
**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2025, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-air-pressure-to-remove-pistons-from-caliper-of-pistons-matter/204112 "2025-09-22T14:06:37Z")
On which of the following types of calipers should air pressure not be used to remove caliper pistons? A. Single piston B. Dual piston. C. Four piston. D. None of the above. I believe the answer is D. None of the ab… --- ## [Grating/growling on acceleration (mechanic thinks it's OK)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grating-growling-on-acceleration-mechanic-thinks-its-ok/204084)
**Author:** [@ws1511](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ws1511)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2025, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grating-growling-on-acceleration-mechanic-thinks-its-ok/204084 "2025-09-20T21:09:36Z")
Hoping someone can chime in! About a month ago I noticed a light sort of growling sound after accelerating, usually within a minute or two of starting up the car (2013 Honda CR-V, ~150K miles). After a couple weeks it go… --- ## [Tightwad I am for suggested service by Toyota dealer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tightwad-i-am-for-suggested-service-by-toyota-dealer/204095)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2025, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tightwad-i-am-for-suggested-service-by-toyota-dealer/204095 "2025-09-20T04:54:12Z")
OK, tires looked ok for a while, no indication of other maintenance in the list in the manual. Maybe new tires next year, no long road trips. Will try the voltmeter test on brake fluid, your thoughts? 2017 28k miles. Yea… --- ## [2009 Hyundai Sonata - TPMS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-sonata-tpms/177382)
**Author:** [@Becky28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Becky28)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2025, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-sonata-tpms/177382 "2025-09-19T14:17:16Z")
TMPS light -not the horse shoe symbol- came on several times, even when tires were 35-37 not low . I was due for new tires, so I got new ones. The sensors & air pressure checked out fine each time I had it checked at A… --- ## [017 Honda CR-V - TPMS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/017-honda-cr-v-tpms/142861)
**Author:** [@DarrellLancaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DarrellLancaster)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/017-honda-cr-v-tpms/142861 "2025-09-17T13:17:04Z")
My 2017 Honda front wheel drive CRV has 21k miles with two original tires each with 6/32 tread remaining and two new tires due to non-repairable punctures. After the first new tire, the TPMS recalibrated correctly. How… --- ## [Unidentified Life Form Growing on Engine Block](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unidentified-life-form-growing-on-engine-block/204008)
**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2025, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unidentified-life-form-growing-on-engine-block/204008 "2025-09-16T14:12:41Z")
I have been driving this car only once a week. Each time getting up to operating temperature. Not driving it much more than anymore than to acomplish that. I poped the hood, and there’s some unidentified life form growin… --- ## [No Crank No Start Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-crank-no-start-help/204035)
**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-crank-no-start-help/204035 "2025-09-15T14:03:10Z")
2005 Camry. Not driven much, around the block twice once a week. The car will not start. When I attempt to start it, I hear a bunch of clicks. Last couple of starts, cranking seemed sluggish. I measured the voltage at … --- ## [2018 Nissan Rogue - Noisy seat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-rogue-noisy-seat/179824)
**Author:** [@DonMarshall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonMarshall)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2025, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-rogue-noisy-seat/179824 "2025-09-14T23:21:52Z")
Power seat - Whenever vehicle is started or shut off and the seat slides forward of back, the power seat makes an annoying, obnoxious noise… I thought something was stuck in the track but now I think it’s the motor going… --- ## [Oil change early or late before road trip?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-early-or-late-before-road-trip/200350)
**Author:** [@raycyrx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raycyrx)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2025, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-early-or-late-before-road-trip/200350 "2025-09-14T19:28:00Z")
I’ve asked a few mechanics and DIYers this question and so far no consensus. Let’s say you’re 1000 miles away from next SCHEDULED oil change, and you’re about to leave on a 2000 mile road trip. Would you choose to chan… --- ## [TPMS sensor failures](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-sensor-failures/204036)
**Author:** [@birdman6111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/birdman6111)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2025, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-sensor-failures/204036 "2025-09-12T13:45:47Z")
2017 Chevy Colorado. So the low tire pressure warning lights up on my dash and I get the message to “service tire monitoring system”. I check the tire pressure screen and one of my tires is no longer registering (even th… --- ## [What brand and model torque wrench would you recommend?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-brand-and-model-torque-wrench-would-you-recommend/203946)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2025, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-brand-and-model-torque-wrench-would-you-recommend/203946 "2025-09-10T23:26:38Z")
Hello folks. If you work on your own car, may I ask if you have a favorite brand and model of torque wrench? It can be one that you use for wheel lugs or it could be a model for things like cylinder heads or EV contact p… --- ## [Ford 2003 Expedition apparent insufficient fuel flow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-2003-expedition-apparent-insufficient-fuel-flow/198754)
**Author:** [@Busta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Busta)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2025, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-2003-expedition-apparent-insufficient-fuel-flow/198754 "2025-09-10T22:05:39Z")
Any leads on diagnosing this issue will be much appreciated! A year or more ago, I got this car running again after I bypassed the fuel pump relay and also did a DIY injector cleaning by repeated pouring Berryman’s B-12… --- ## [How to identify source of "clang"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-identify-source-of-clang/204022)
**Author:** [@Ray-O\_Vac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray-O_Vac)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2025, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-identify-source-of-clang/204022 "2025-09-09T04:32:42Z")
2011 Honda Civic 1.8 AT sedan Recently I started to hear a clanky metal knock when driver-side front wheel rolls over indents (like manhole covers) in road at neighborhood speed going straight. So something sounds amiss… --- ## [2008 Jaguar XJ8 - Threw a rod - Totaled?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jaguar-xj8-threw-a-rod-totaled/201492)
**Author:** [@Chris3720](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris3720)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jaguar-xj8-threw-a-rod-totaled/201492 "2025-09-08T14:58:39Z")
Car just threw a rod --- ## [Car repair today](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-repair-today/203993)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2025, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-repair-today/203993 "2025-09-07T19:39:27Z")
My computer guy thought this was funny. You might have to scroll down a little or maybe even navigate to find the Tues, Sept 2, comic strip. (I tried posting this in the wee hours of Tuesday morning. I got one of th… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=7) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=9)