# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=887 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 888 --- ## [2000 Mercury Sable new transmission, fluid blowing out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercury-sable-new-transmission-fluid-blowing-out/115527)
**Author:** [@Owens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Owens)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2018, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercury-sable-new-transmission-fluid-blowing-out/115527 "2018-04-13T22:14:33Z")
2000 Mercury Sable had transmission replaced and now fluid is blowing out changed gasket 2 or 3 times what can I do? --- ## [2006 Suzuki Reno won't accelerate, yet stops suddenly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-suzuki-reno-wont-accelerate-yet-stops-suddenly/115573)
**Author:** [@WalterMcKee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WalterMcKee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2018, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-suzuki-reno-wont-accelerate-yet-stops-suddenly/115573 "2018-04-13T21:02:42Z")
While driving and I want to increase my speed It won’t accelerate then without warning make sudden Stops!!! WT is going on with this car? And how to fix it I just brought it in March. --- ## [Noisy sunroof in 2015 Audi Q5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-sunroof-in-2015-audi-q5/115579)
**Author:** [@Brooks29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brooks29)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2018, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-sunroof-in-2015-audi-q5/115579 "2018-04-13T21:00:28Z")
noisy sunroof that Audi can’t seem to fix. Six attempts The last attempt Audi replace the frame and the noise disappeared.After a few days driving I have a different noise coming from the front of the sunroof. The nois… --- ## [2007 Honda Accord transmission seepage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-transmission-seepage/115594)
**Author:** [@Glenn39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Glenn39)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2018, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-transmission-seepage/115594 "2018-04-13T20:51:12Z")
Dealer inspection noticed transmission seepage (4-cyl engine) and recommended apt for diagnosis and repair. Sounds like it could be expensive. Any ideas on this? --- ## [2007 Chevrolet Lumina doesn't accelerate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-lumina-doesnt-accelerate/115468)
**Author:** [@Tasleem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tasleem)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2018, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-lumina-doesnt-accelerate/115468 "2018-04-13T20:42:10Z")
Hi, i have chevy lumina LS, having issue with its speed, its speed is not getting increased when RPM is increasing, i haven’t got changed transmission fluid since 44K mileage, now mileage is 194k, recenly changed the tra… --- ## [2013 VW Jetta car turned off vehicle still runs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-vw-jetta-car-turned-off-vehicle-still-runs/115487)
**Author:** [@AJ\_P](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AJ_P)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2018, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-vw-jetta-car-turned-off-vehicle-still-runs/115487 "2018-04-13T19:20:58Z")
So I started to see my battery light on and then the EPC light came on. After a while (month or 2 dont judge I had speeding tickets to pay) of the lights being on I would turn the car all the way off and take the key ou… --- ## [2003 Ford Mustang new brakes, new noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-mustang-new-brakes-new-noise/115048)
**Author:** [@David09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David09)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2018, 7:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-mustang-new-brakes-new-noise/115048 "2018-04-13T07:41:20Z")
i just changed my brakes and when i go to stop i hear like a “roaring” sound and then i hear the old dreaded nails on a chalkboard sound --- ## [1995 Saturn SL problems led to injuries?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-saturn-sl-problems-led-to-injuries/115517)
**Author:** [@ChristaPurvis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChristaPurvis)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2018, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-saturn-sl-problems-led-to-injuries/115517 "2018-04-13T03:58:00Z")
What injuries were sustained in accidents caused by 1995 Saturn problems? --- ## [Anti freeze leak!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-freeze-leak/115429)
**Author:** [@Breanna\_Allen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Breanna_Allen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2018, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-freeze-leak/115429 "2018-04-13T03:15:36Z")
Had a new radiator put in almost a month ago because it was run off the road, a hole was in the radiator. Now that it’s fixed I’m having trouble with my car overheating, my anit freeze is leaking but no puddle, the heat … --- ## [2010 Nissan Maxima trans fluid change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-maxima-trans-fluid-change/115466)
**Author:** [@jeffwalter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffwalter)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2018, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-maxima-trans-fluid-change/115466 "2018-04-13T02:25:46Z")
I want to change the CVT trans fluid in my 2010 Maxima SV.- doesn’t need it, I just want to. One guy told me that I need to find a “weep hole” near the radiator? and (after draining) refill the fluid until it starts to r… --- ## [1974 Datsun 710 Windshield Molding Clips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1974-datsun-710-windshield-molding-clips/115433)
**Author:** [@Jaimesix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jaimesix)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2018, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1974-datsun-710-windshield-molding-clips/115433 "2018-04-13T02:25:09Z")
Hi I have a Datsun 710 Year 1974 amongst my stash of cars and other toys The thread make and model ID tool does not have “Datsun” amongst its options, much less “710” as model Used “Nissan” as closest brand name, … --- ## [Can I take the hubcaps off my 2008 Dodge Caliber?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-take-the-hubcaps-off-my-2008-dodge-caliber/115520)
**Author:** [@CheyenneCrain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CheyenneCrain)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2018, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-take-the-hubcaps-off-my-2008-dodge-caliber/115520 "2018-04-13T02:19:11Z")
Is it okay to take the hubcaps off? I was told the noise that I hear in my front end was because of my hubcaps. --- ## [2003 Toyota RAV4 P0300 and P1305 codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-rav4-p0300-and-p1305-codes/115355)
**Author:** [@Jesse49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jesse49)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2018, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-rav4-p0300-and-p1305-codes/115355 "2018-04-13T01:11:45Z")
Received error code P0300 refined to P1305 bought ignition coil, replaced #4 started car light still flashing. Do I need to replace different coil.? --- ## [2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee exhaust filter message](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-grand-cherokee-exhaust-filter-message/115544)
**Author:** [@PierreGamache](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PierreGamache)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-grand-cherokee-exhaust-filter-message/115544 "2018-04-12T23:56:06Z")
A couple of times a year, I get a message regarding that the exhaust filter is a 100% full. I get a message after that I should drive my car on the highway at high speed respecting the speedn limit in order for the filt… --- ## [2000 Lincoln Continental thermostat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lincoln-continental-thermostat/115507)
**Author:** [@ROBERTO01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ROBERTO01)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lincoln-continental-thermostat/115507 "2018-04-12T23:00:54Z")
you know i have the same problem. I replaced the thermostat twice, replaced the waterpump, and the radiator, bled out the air from the cross over tube which requires a 1/4 drive. I think what i am going to try next is ju… --- ## [Engine cutting out when warm at higher rpms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-cutting-out-when-warm-at-higher-rpms/115033)
**Author:** [@hypophthalmus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hypophthalmus)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-cutting-out-when-warm-at-higher-rpms/115033 "2018-04-12T20:37:23Z")
I have a 1999 Pontiac Montana van. It runs fine when its cold. Eventually the engine starts cutting out at higher rpms (2500-3000), eventually getting worse (cutting out at increasingly lower rpms). It used to take 50 … --- ## [1999 Honda Accord oil in the radiator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-oil-in-the-radiator/115539)
**Author:** [@James18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James18)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-oil-in-the-radiator/115539 "2018-04-12T20:08:14Z")
I have oil in the radiator and cooling system. Otherwise the car runs and drives perfectly after 310,000 miles. What is the probable cause? --- ## [2004 Toyota Matrix lights come on, but won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-matrix-lights-come-on-but-wont-start/115143)
**Author:** [@JohnBohmfalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnBohmfalk)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-matrix-lights-come-on-but-wont-start/115143 "2018-04-12T19:15:13Z")
My wife’s Matrix has about 150,000 miles. Sporadically when she tries to start it (hot or cold), the lights, etc. come on, but the starter doesn’t turn over. Usually, she just pulls the key, puts it back in and it works.… --- ## [2006 Honda Civic sun visor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-sun-visor/115454)
**Author:** [@Adina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adina)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-sun-visor/115454 "2018-04-12T18:08:41Z")
Is there an easy way to fix my sun-visor? The driver’s side visor is broken - when I try to put it back in the folded up position it will not lay flat against the ceiling. I have to hold the end of it REALLY firmly while… --- ## [2016 Nissan Frontier airbag light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-frontier-airbag-light/115533)
**Author:** [@gravely](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gravely)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-frontier-airbag-light/115533 "2018-04-12T16:18:21Z")
air bag light flashs ones, then two times over an over. --- ## [Rythmic thumping noise after installing new strut. please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rythmic-thumping-noise-after-installing-new-strut-please-help/115528)
**Author:** [@Cheesy1087](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cheesy1087)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rythmic-thumping-noise-after-installing-new-strut-please-help/115528 "2018-04-12T16:16:52Z")
2008 GMC sierra. Just installed new quick strut on driver side, and now I am hearing and feeling a rythmic thumping coming from that side that I can feel in the steering wheel. it increases and decreases with the RPM of … --- ## [2011 GTI brakes still hum when stopped!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gti-brakes-still-hum-when-stopped/115513)
**Author:** [@stylusfive](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stylusfive)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gti-brakes-still-hum-when-stopped/115513 "2018-04-12T15:26:31Z")
I have an Mk6 GTI and over the last few months it has developed a squeak/humming noise. In the mornings, before the car warms up, there is a fairly loud squeal/hum from my front passenger side during braking. However, ev… --- ## [2018 Ford Escape intermittent electrial issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-escape-intermittent-electrial-issues/115525)
**Author:** [@TedMusante](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TedMusante)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-escape-intermittent-electrial-issues/115525 "2018-04-12T14:38:43Z")
intermittent electrical–radio changes stations, rear door unlocks,panic horn goes off–with or without the keys present, driver door open records transm. not in park, and have noise in back area when I open drivers door. --- ## [2017 Honda CR-V windows went down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-cr-v-windows-went-down/115459)
**Author:** [@RichardNewhard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardNewhard)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-cr-v-windows-went-down/115459 "2018-04-12T13:57:24Z")
all windows went down when not in car lock and keys in the house. --- ## [2001 Infiniti G20 jumps on bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-infiniti-g20-jumps-on-bumps/115509)
**Author:** [@rodriguez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rodriguez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-infiniti-g20-jumps-on-bumps/115509 "2018-04-12T13:26:18Z")
I want to drive my 2001 infiniti from Las Vegas to California . but not sure if it will make it, it tends to jump a lot on bumps. another than that there is no check engine light on and i drive it every day on the free w… --- ## [Bushing replacement or whole outer tie rod end replacement? (Nissan Altima 2003)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bushing-replacement-or-whole-outer-tie-rod-end-replacement-nissan-altima-2003/115442)
**Author:** [@Mr.Bonilla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mr.Bonilla)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bushing-replacement-or-whole-outer-tie-rod-end-replacement-nissan-altima-2003/115442 "2018-04-12T13:26:01Z")
Hi All, My car is making like a metal friction sound that goes away or eases a bit when braking. Today I was checking the pads and noticed that the bushing of the outer tie rod end is broken. I though that maybe this is… --- ## [2014 Toyota Prius "jangling silverware" sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-prius-jangling-silverware-sound/115473)
**Author:** [@RichardFranconeri](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardFranconeri)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-prius-jangling-silverware-sound/115473 "2018-04-12T13:15:59Z")
Whenever I hit a moderate hole in the pavement while going at any speed, I hear a noise that sounds like I have a basket of silverware attached to the bottom of my car. Is this normal? The Toyota dealer said that this i… --- ## [2003 Honda Accord neutral safety switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-neutral-safety-switch/115498)
**Author:** [@JakeAnderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JakeAnderson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 10:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-neutral-safety-switch/115498 "2018-04-12T10:37:00Z")
Neutral safety switch not allowing my Accord to start? I wiggle the automatic shift and it starts right up. Will this trick eventually not work? --- ## [2008 GMC Acadia interior light won’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-acadia-interior-light-won-t-work/115393)
**Author:** [@kalil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kalil)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 6:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-acadia-interior-light-won-t-work/115393 "2018-04-12T06:34:45Z")
interior light not function when door open --- ## [Car won't start unless steering the wheel from side to side a few times (Nissan Altima 2003)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-unless-steering-the-wheel-from-side-to-side-a-few-times-nissan-altima-2003/115443)
**Author:** [@Mr.Bonilla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mr.Bonilla)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 6:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-unless-steering-the-wheel-from-side-to-side-a-few-times-nissan-altima-2003/115443 "2018-04-12T06:30:23Z")
Hi All, I am having a problem with my vehicle (Nissan Altima 2003) in which the car won’t start unless I steer the wheel from side to side a few times. When it does not start, it makes some kind of grinding sound. Somet… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=886) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=888)