# \#metro **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/metro/3322.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Geo Metro Xfi Repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geo-metro-xfi-repairs/195624)
**Author:** [@DickM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DickM)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2024, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geo-metro-xfi-repairs/195624 "2024-08-15T23:32:07Z")
My 92 metro Xfi surges while driving, as if I were pumping the gas pedal. This occurred after I put in a new ignition coil. I read that when a new part is installed, the computer adjusts itself and, while doing so, the… --- ## [1995 Geo Metro losing water](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-geo-metro-losing-water/154747)
**Author:** [@tangozed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tangozed)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2019, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-geo-metro-losing-water/154747 "2019-12-18T23:26:23Z")
1995 Geo Metro with new radiator, thermostat and coolant temperature switch loses water. The heater core is good, pressure test reveals no leaks, no presence of water in the oil, and a dye test reveals no leaks. Need to … --- ## [Can a transmission just repair itself? (2001 Chevy Metro LSi)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-transmission-just-repair-itself-2001-chevy-metro-lsi/89451)
**Author:** [@oddtruth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oddtruth)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-transmission-just-repair-itself-2001-chevy-metro-lsi/89451 "2019-06-05T04:33:52Z")
So, I own a 2001 Chevrolet Metro LSi. It's got the 1.3L original Suzuki engine and the original transmission in it with about 300,000 miles on both. I bought it about a year ago for $1000 and has treated me well ever sen… --- ## [1994 Geo Metro - how important are my frame bolts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-geo-metro-how-important-are-my-frame-bolts/121091)
**Author:** [@DavidWendels](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidWendels)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2018, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-geo-metro-how-important-are-my-frame-bolts/121091 "2018-07-16T13:34:08Z")
I’ve been told that two frame bolts are missing from under my car but that it’s OK to drive…how concerned should I be? --- ## [98 Chevy metro troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-chevy-metro-troubles/119690)
**Author:** [@Tony\_See](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony_See)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-chevy-metro-troubles/119690 "2018-06-28T02:04:12Z")
My girlfriend noticed her 98 Chevy metro was not running well. We ran a diagnosis tool and it was giving 02 sensor codes. The car would start but wasnt running well and would stall after running for a while and hitting t… --- ## [APEppink, Esq](https://community.cartalk.com/t/apeppink-esq/97588)
**Author:** [@apeppink](https://community.cartalk.com/u/apeppink)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2016, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/apeppink-esq/97588 "2016-12-23T15:06:14Z")
Re: CarTalk, Antelope Valley Press, Sun., 12/18/2016, '82 Toyota pickup, R-22 engine I disagree with Ray's answer. I routinely run my vehicles \> 400k miles, tho in time, parts availability can become a problem, even in… --- ## [1998 chevy metro that dies at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevy-metro-that-dies-at-idle/77417)
**Author:** [@rwgmetro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rwgmetro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevy-metro-that-dies-at-idle/77417 "2013-02-17T01:55:25Z")
I just bought a used 98 chevy metro. I drove it over a total of 30 miles on test drives. Every thing was as it should be. Now it dies at idle and is difficult to restart. I have to wait til it cools down completely t… --- ## [2000 Chevy Metro...White Smoke?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-metro-white-smoke/67937)
**Author:** [@megtomb13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/megtomb13)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2011, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-metro-white-smoke/67937 "2011-09-15T16:59:16Z")
I have a 2000 chevy metro, whenever i start it up after it's been sitting for a little while a white smoke comes out of the back of it. Does anyone know why this is doing it and how much approx. it will cost for repairs. … --- ## [Geo metro/when to let go](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geo-metro-when-to-let-go/64077)
**Author:** [@cortnspark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cortnspark)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geo-metro-when-to-let-go/64077 "2011-04-26T00:23:02Z")
help!!!! i need to find a fuel feeder hose,apparently they do not make parts for my 96 gas guzzeling geo anymore and i have i leak in my fuel line. the price of gas as it is that's not really worrying me! i'd like to fix… --- ## [96 Geo Metro Ignition issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-geo-metro-ignition-issue/63839)
**Author:** [@liquidmic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/liquidmic)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2011, 9:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-geo-metro-ignition-issue/63839 "2011-04-19T09:56:23Z")
My 96 Metro for some reason is popping the 15 amp ignition fuse randomly. First time it happened I disconnected the alternator and replaced the fuse and it got me home. Pulled the alternator and had it tested and it te… --- ## [Automatic Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission/62766)
**Author:** [@farmboy4719](https://community.cartalk.com/u/farmboy4719)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2011, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission/62766 "2011-03-19T19:19:40Z")
I have a 2001 chevy metro 4 cyl. with 13 inch wheels and automatic transmission. The engine rpm's are running high at highway speeds. would a larger diameter wheel help this situation? --- ## [Broken Key and an old car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-key-and-an-old-car/61742)
**Author:** [@singer27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/singer27)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2011, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-key-and-an-old-car/61742 "2011-02-22T20:30:34Z")
Today the key to my 1997 Geo Metro broke - not sure where, just went to turn on my car and saw that half the key was gone (perhaps in the start mechanism? Who knows), anyway. I can't find the spare. What the probabi… --- ## [Battery losing charge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-losing-charge/61484)
**Author:** [@singer27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/singer27)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2011, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-losing-charge/61484 "2011-02-17T22:54:01Z")
New battery, new terminals but my car won't turn over if I need to make a quick stop somewhere. I must wait at least an hour for the proper amount of voltage to build up and then the car starts just fine. What is going… --- ## [97 Geo Metro Starting Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-geo-metro-starting-issue/60060)
**Author:** [@threecarsguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/threecarsguy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-geo-metro-starting-issue/60060 "2011-01-18T13:13:47Z")
I have a 97 Geo Metro two door that just stalled on me one day driving up a hill. It was low on fuel and so I thought it might have just ran out of fuel. I put more fuel in it but it would not start. I had it towed ba… --- ## [Random brake failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-brake-failure/58444)
**Author:** [@Steven54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steven54)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2010, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-brake-failure/58444 "2010-12-09T20:13:26Z")
As I drive places I see my brakes work, I can step lightly and it stops. If I need to step very hard for something, my brakes fail to work, the same way for a moment, because the next time I need them, its not lightly th… --- ## [Should I keep my 1997 Geo Metro (I really want to!)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-keep-my-1997-geo-metro-i-really-want-to/58088)
**Author:** [@singer27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/singer27)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2010, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-keep-my-1997-geo-metro-i-really-want-to/58088 "2010-12-03T19:54:27Z")
I purchased a 1997 Geo Metro about four years ago and other than not being a strong car, I have been very happy with it. It's very small, cheap to run, paid off and perfect for this poor musicians life. I change the oi… --- ## [Geo metro problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geo-metro-problems/58034)
**Author:** [@gdewey89](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gdewey89)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2010, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geo-metro-problems/58034 "2010-11-28T18:52:08Z")
i have a 1991 geo metro it was running on tues and wednesday like it was out of time. when i got home i looked at time and found it to be in place, so i went to my haynes manual and next thing on list was egr valve, repl… --- ## [Suzuki Swift / Chevrolet Sprint / Geo Metro / Pontiac Firefly /](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-swift-chevrolet-sprint-geo-metro-pontiac-firefly/53997)
**Author:** [@ijusttesting](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ijusttesting)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2010, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-swift-chevrolet-sprint-geo-metro-pontiac-firefly/53997 "2010-10-05T02:02:09Z")
I am thinking to buy a Suzuki Swift / Chevrolet Sprint / Geo Metro / Pontiac Firefly from 1989 - 2001. It should be automatic, is there are anything I should be carefully? are they durable? I would like you to share… --- ## [96 metro lights wired weird](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-metro-lights-wired-weird/55636)
**Author:** [@haglered](https://community.cartalk.com/u/haglered)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2010, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-metro-lights-wired-weird/55636 "2010-09-29T03:21:39Z")
I have just purchased a 1996 geo metro ( 186k, 4 cyl, auto, lsi hatchback) It seems to have a very weird problem. When I turn the headlights selector to the on position they are off, when I select the on positon th… --- ## [What kind of oil should I use](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-oil-should-i-use/55637)
**Author:** [@haglered](https://community.cartalk.com/u/haglered)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2010, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-oil-should-i-use/55637 "2010-09-27T14:41:15Z")
Here is a quick one. I just purchased a 1996 geo metro. (186k, 4 cyl, auto trans hatchback.) What kind of oil should I use? 5-w-30 10-w-30, 30sae? I don't have the manual and can't find the information online… --- ## [Geo Metro burns oil - solutions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geo-metro-burns-oil-solutions/36353)
**Author:** [@Amadameus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amadameus)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2010, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geo-metro-burns-oil-solutions/36353 "2010-09-03T18:28:08Z")
My '91 Geo Metro burns a LOT of oil. I have discussed this with several people, who have posed a few different solutions. Here they are: 1) Use a heavier oil. I traditionally used 10w-30 for better gas mileage and b… --- ## [Key gets stuck 1998 chev metro](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-gets-stuck-1998-chev-metro/53848)
**Author:** [@zenith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zenith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2010, 8:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-gets-stuck-1998-chev-metro/53848 "2010-08-20T08:28:42Z")
I was going to turn off my car and the key got stuck. I had to jiggle it a bunch to turn it all the way off. I had the starter replace because i thought that was the problem of the car not starting. I kept doing it. … --- ## [Chevy metro 98](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-metro-98/53144)
**Author:** [@zenith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zenith)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2010, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-metro-98/53144 "2010-08-14T14:53:09Z")
i got stopped by a cop. he said my license plate light bulb is out. Later I tried to get my fingers into that area to see how to detach it. It's very tight. How the heck do I remove it. Don't tell me to check the fu… --- ## [Metro Won't Start when Warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metro-wont-start-when-warm/35862)
**Author:** [@dumberthanaboxofrock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dumberthanaboxofrock)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2010, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metro-wont-start-when-warm/35862 "2010-08-06T01:18:51Z")
2000 chevy metro LSi (4 cyl- auto), over 111,000 miles. When engine is warm and parked for a short period of time (\<5-15 minutes), like running into convience store - engine will not start easily. I have been able to g… --- ## [Motor dies after warmed up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-dies-after-warmed-up/52867)
**Author:** [@sneedly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sneedly)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-dies-after-warmed-up/52867 "2010-08-02T20:07:09Z")
my 1988 Chevy SprintMetro's motor has started to die after it has warmed up. I took it into a reputable shop and they cleaned the choke and replaced the air filter, fuel filter, and added a fuel treatment. They said the … --- ## [No acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-acceleration/52014)
**Author:** [@redsue97](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redsue97)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2010, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-acceleration/52014 "2010-07-18T04:33:21Z")
additional info to my prior post. The engine will not rev and there is no acceleration when you push down on the gas pedel. --- ## [No acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-acceleration/52010)
**Author:** [@redsue97](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redsue97)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2010, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-acceleration/52010 "2010-07-17T21:07:31Z")
i have a 1997 4-door Geo Metro that will no accelerate. The engine turns over when starting the car but when you push on the gas pedal it will not accelerate. Any help would be great. --- ## [1998 Chevy Metro will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevy-metro-will-not-start/51690)
**Author:** [@waremick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waremick)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2010, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevy-metro-will-not-start/51690 "2010-07-12T02:48:56Z")
We have a 1998 Chevey (Geo) Metro that won't start. It has a new battery, spark plugs, a distributor cap, rotor, and wiring harness. After all this it STILL refuses to start. My guess is the starter has a "dead" spot on… --- ## [3cyl. metro](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3cyl-metro/51054)
**Author:** [@binkk27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/binkk27)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2010, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3cyl-metro/51054 "2010-06-29T20:36:22Z")
Are the 3 cyl. engines in the 90s metros all the same, can I replace on from any other 3cyl. metro? Or are there differences that must be considered. --- ## [Tranny is slipping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tranny-is-slipping/49135)
**Author:** [@zakk15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zakk15)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2010, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tranny-is-slipping/49135 "2010-05-22T01:10:05Z")
i just did a break job on my geo, and so i had to drain the tranny fluid. i replaced the fluid and now the tranny is slipping, there is definitely enough oil in it, so i dont know what is wrong, does anybody know what el… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/metro/3322.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=metro)