# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=874 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 875 --- ## [New engine noise after low oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-engine-noise-after-low-oil/116696)
**Author:** [@Jr8125](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jr8125)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 3:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-engine-noise-after-low-oil/116696 "2018-05-03T03:00:52Z")
I’ve got 114,000 miles on the car and low oil light came on, brought to dealer and car was really low… no leaks or crazy smoking… dealer did an engine flush and oil change… now hear a new noise from under hood… not sure… --- ## [2000 bmw 323](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-bmw-323/116668)
**Author:** [@JoshuaKratt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoshuaKratt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-bmw-323/116668 "2018-05-03T02:33:02Z")
When my engine hasn’t warmed up, and when I step on the gas, the car is really unresponsive and takes a while to move. If the engine has warmed up, it doesn’t have this problem. The other half of this issue is that when … --- ## [2004 Saturn Ion catalytic converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-saturn-ion-catalytic-converter/116690)
**Author:** [@jimmy21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimmy21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-saturn-ion-catalytic-converter/116690 "2018-05-03T02:16:36Z")
I need to install Cadillac Converter in my Saturn. It’s a universal kalak converter is it very difficult or what? Do I have to remove the whole? Pipe. --- ## [1997 Mazda 626 CEL and rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mazda-626-cel-and-rough-idle/116472)
**Author:** [@HenryWatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HenryWatkin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mazda-626-cel-and-rough-idle/116472 "2018-05-03T01:29:03Z")
Sometimes, especially in cold weather, the Check Engine light on my 1997 Mazda 626 LX (manual transmission) will come on and then the engine runs rough or will even die at idle. The check engine codes are: P0140 02 Sens… --- ## [When to get brakes for 2006 Toyota Sienna?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-get-brakes-for-2006-toyota-sienna/116634)
**Author:** [@StuartJacobson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StuartJacobson)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-get-brakes-for-2006-toyota-sienna/116634 "2018-05-03T00:25:10Z")
How do I know when I need a front and rear brake job. --- ## [Seal oil pump housing and replacing timing belt for 2k?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seal-oil-pump-housing-and-replacing-timing-belt-for-2k/116678)
**Author:** [@blakeobeans](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blakeobeans)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seal-oil-pump-housing-and-replacing-timing-belt-for-2k/116678 "2018-05-03T00:02:00Z")
Hi, the dealer recommended that I replace the oil pump housing (which has a leak onto the timing belt) and also replacing the timing belt for $2000 (in California). I’m wondering about the seriousness of this problem and… --- ## [2013 Cadillac SRX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-cadillac-srx/116645)
**Author:** [@GeneRepa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeneRepa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-cadillac-srx/116645 "2018-05-02T23:19:14Z")
Speedometer malfunction , won’t return to zero only goes down to 50 Kim’s ,speedometer totally off —- when doing 60 Kim’s speedometer shows 120 kms --- ## [2003 Buick LeSabre coolant goes down...but no leak found](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-lesabre-coolant-goes-down-but-no-leak-found/116568)
**Author:** [@gabrielfloch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gabrielfloch)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-lesabre-coolant-goes-down-but-no-leak-found/116568 "2018-05-02T23:05:36Z")
Coolant level is going down without any obvious leakage --- ## [Is limited slip gear oil ok for '03 Tacoma manual transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-limited-slip-gear-oil-ok-for-03-tacoma-manual-transmission/116663)
**Author:** [@Danny\_Atao](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danny_Atao)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-limited-slip-gear-oil-ok-for-03-tacoma-manual-transmission/116663 "2018-05-02T23:05:07Z")
I’m about to change the gear oil in my '03 5-speed. The owners manual specifies 75W-90, API GL-4 or GL-5. My local store has Valvoline 75W-90 High Performance Gear Oil (GL-5). A banner on the label says ‘Limited Slip’, a… --- ## [2004 Subaru Forester woes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-forester-woes/116584)
**Author:** [@Robinson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robinson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-forester-woes/116584 "2018-05-02T22:17:11Z")
Bought 2004 Forester with 153,000 miles for $3500. Fuel filter, fuel pump, radiator, water pump, thermostat, timing belt, both head gaskets, ALL head bolts, catalytic convertors, O2 sensors, coil pack, plugs, wires, rea… --- ## [2009 Honda Fit 150,000 Mile Maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-fit-150-000-mile-maintenance/116587)
**Author:** [@mattscarisokay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mattscarisokay)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-fit-150-000-mile-maintenance/116587 "2018-05-02T21:53:32Z")
My trusty Fit is close to hitting 150,000 miles and I want to stay a step ahead of headaches. I get the oil chanced every 6K miles (synthetic) but not much is done other than that. It has been working well so far. I want… --- ## [2007 Toyota Corolla battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-corolla-battery/116673)
**Author:** [@BeverlyLoGrasso](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BeverlyLoGrasso)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-corolla-battery/116673 "2018-05-02T20:59:21Z")
March 17, 2017, car won’t start; call tow, he jumps it, tells me I left my hazards on, I did not. April 3, 2017, car won’t start, call tow, he tells me I left my lights on. I did because I figured out that the alarm, bi… --- ## [How much more fluid on the dipstick?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-more-fluid-on-the-dipstick/116661)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-more-fluid-on-the-dipstick/116661 "2018-05-02T20:50:08Z")
My engine oil fluid is slightly over the max mark - maybe 0.5" - 0.75" Dealer said it is less than a quart, even though it shows as 0.5" - 0.75" They did a 30point inspection and it was not brought to my attention - h… --- ## [2011 Volkswagen Jetta - CEL question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-jetta-cel-question/116658)
**Author:** [@Tom41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom41)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-jetta-cel-question/116658 "2018-05-02T20:24:24Z")
CHeck Engine light, replaced MAP sensor twice, now it is on again. Does any one know how to resolve this issue? --- ## [Possible transmisson problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-transmisson-problems/116665)
**Author:** [@Thadene\_Singleton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thadene_Singleton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-transmisson-problems/116665 "2018-05-02T20:15:17Z")
I have a 2014 Ford Focus and I have a couple of issues one issue is after adding gas to the car the car will crank but the car will then shut off. I have to do this at least 3 times before the car stays running. The seco… --- ## [2001 Lexus RX 300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lexus-rx-300/116660)
**Author:** [@Jayson34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jayson34)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lexus-rx-300/116660 "2018-05-02T20:07:48Z")
2001 Lexus RX300, will not start, fuses all good, not smoke or vapor at tail pipe fuel pump in tank hums, EFI relay working --- ## [2008 lancer gts cranks, starts, shuts right off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lancer-gts-cranks-starts-shuts-right-off/116508)
**Author:** [@Ashlee\_Raynor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ashlee_Raynor)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lancer-gts-cranks-starts-shuts-right-off/116508 "2018-05-02T16:33:20Z")
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer cranks over starts shuts off within seconds I mean you barely get a full start. I got this car not that long ago she’s driven very great no problems no check engine light I was driving down the roa… --- ## [I have no idea](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-no-idea/116613)
**Author:** [@Shelby96](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shelby96)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-no-idea/116613 "2018-05-02T15:19:46Z")
I just bought a 1999 Mercury sable GL 2 days ago… everything was fine I’ve driven it to do errands the last 2 days. Today I drove to the dentist about 10 miles (20 round trip) when I got home the car smelt hot, and the … --- ## [Engine ringing noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-ringing-noise/62960)
**Author:** [@Longbow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Longbow)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-ringing-noise/62960 "2018-05-02T14:59:50Z")
My 1996 Firebird with 3800 series II V6 engine makes a ringing noise. The noise appears to come from the front of the engine (pulley area) and sounds like an old fashioned fire alarm. It usually occures after the engine… --- ## [1999 Toyota 4Runner squeals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-4runner-squeals/116185)
**Author:** [@DFilice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DFilice)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-4runner-squeals/116185 "2018-05-02T14:21:17Z")
On my 1999 4Runner(4WD if that matters), I get an annoying squealing sound from the front-right. I occurs at almost any speed and goes away when I press the gas slightly. The sound does not change with engine rpm, A/C … --- ## [2006 Toyota Corolla air conditioner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-air-conditioner/116626)
**Author:** [@Pati](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pati)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-air-conditioner/116626 "2018-05-02T13:35:45Z")
My Ac quit working, and my mechanic has charged it twice and added the colorant to find a leak, but no leak yet. He says this could take 3 or 4 times. Then he said if the leak is in the condenser (?) behind the dashboard… --- ## [2001 Saturn LS oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saturn-ls-oil-leak/116637)
**Author:** [@TonyaDavenport](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TonyaDavenport)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saturn-ls-oil-leak/116637 "2018-05-02T12:32:49Z")
Can you fix oil leak in your car without replacing the engine --- ## [98 Bravada clinking noise when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-bravada-clinking-noise-when-accelerating/116590)
**Author:** [@Katbertolino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katbertolino)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-bravada-clinking-noise-when-accelerating/116590 "2018-05-02T12:00:54Z")
Truck is making a metallic clinking noise when accelerating only but not all the time. No lights are on and it just passed inspection 3 weeks ago. Could the heat shield be the cause? --- ## [Could a two-inch deep puddle at 30 mpg hydrolock the motor of a Subaru Outback?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-a-two-inch-deep-puddle-at-30-mpg-hydrolock-the-motor-of-a-subaru-outback/114012)
**Author:** [@Barb99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barb99)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 5:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-a-two-inch-deep-puddle-at-30-mpg-hydrolock-the-motor-of-a-subaru-outback/114012 "2018-05-02T05:36:10Z")
My car broke down yesterday and I had it towed to a garage that’s telling me I need a new motor. 2010 Outback, about 104,000 miles on it. Guy said I must have gotten water in the engine. I did hit a puddle earlier in the… --- ## [2006 Chevrolet HHR - brake booster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-hhr-brake-booster/116615)
**Author:** [@RoyLeggett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RoyLeggett)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 4:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-hhr-brake-booster/116615 "2018-05-02T04:41:58Z")
I bought a booster and had it installed. When the mechanic started to bring my car home he said the booster malfunctioned and froze the brakes, crystalizing the brakes and ruining the whole system. Now its costing me $13… --- ## [Long overdue transmission oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-overdue-transmission-oil-change/22578)
**Author:** [@fred\_hatch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fred_hatch)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-overdue-transmission-oil-change/22578 "2018-05-02T02:58:13Z")
My 2003 Toyota Corolla has 155,000 miles and transmission oil never changed. On mechanic says "yes, change it" Second mechanic, says "too late to change it now without harming transmission". Who is right? --- ## [2006 Pathfinder: replacing timing chains, adjusting valves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pathfinder-replacing-timing-chains-adjusting-valves/116194)
**Author:** [@thegreendrag0n](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thegreendrag0n)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pathfinder-replacing-timing-chains-adjusting-valves/116194 "2018-05-02T02:46:04Z")
So, I’ve got my Pathfinder (2006 / 160K miles) timing case opened, and this is what I see inside: Basically, the passenger side chain ate through the tensioner shoe, driver side ate it not completely yet, but is on th… --- ## [Batteries you can't jump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/batteries-you-cant-jump/37552)
**Author:** [@johntfrank](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johntfrank)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/batteries-you-cant-jump/37552 "2018-05-02T02:42:20Z")
We have a 2006 Mini Cooper that recently wouldn't start. The dealer (100 miles away) said it might be the battery based on the age of the car. Having practically torn my first car apart - a 1954 Chrysler - and put it b… --- ## [2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mitsubishi-montero-sport-transmission/116611)
**Author:** [@Rudina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rudina)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mitsubishi-montero-sport-transmission/116611 "2018-05-02T01:27:54Z")
My transmission was changed out last year but when I was towing I hit black ice at 80 SUV got whipped around really could and went sideways in the ditch. But now I’m at my spot and unhooked it drove fine one day all over… --- ## [2006 Jeep Wrangler - new O2 sensors, CEL is back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-wrangler-new-o2-sensors-cel-is-back/116606)
**Author:** [@JuneFoley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JuneFoley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-wrangler-new-o2-sensors-cel-is-back/116606 "2018-05-02T01:17:36Z")
engine light came back on after replacing both oxygen sensors (both are lower sensors Moogs) What else can it be? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=873) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=875)