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  • maxeybillymaxeybilly Member Posts: 29
    Having the transmission fluid flushed at 30k is a GOOD idea, inasmuch as these new Trannys are notoriously weaker than the older ones were. If you do get a flush, be sure it is a complete flush. many places say they do a flush but they do not flush out the lines, torque converter etc., and so what you get is hardly anything for the money you spend. Be sure to tell them that you know different places cut corners and you want to know what their procedure is. If, after they tell you, you are still not sure which is which, just post their answer on the forum and ask for feedback. You shouldn't need to replace any of the other fluids at that mileage...just a waste of money, and since they are trying to get in your pocket, be wary of the the tranny service. Remember people don't call dealers stealers for nothing.
  • luckinsluckins Member Posts: 63
    I agree with having the fluid flushed at this many miles and I wanted to add that you should make sure that they adjust the bands and linkages, too. I've heard of people changing the brake fluid, power steering, differential, but I've never done that unless there's a problem. Usually, when most cars get very old and have a lot of miles, those areas will leak or break down anyway and that's when they get changed.
  • widriver2widriver2 Member Posts: 36
    They did want to replace the power steering fluid as well.

    Since the car is only 28 months old but has more than 30,000 miles on it, I was thinking of waiting until 36 months to change the transmission fluid along with the brake fluid. The differential and power sterring fluid I will not have done. How does that sound?
  • mitzijmitzij Member Posts: 613
    When in doubt, go by your owner's manual.

    If you don't do any serious towing or heavy duty driving, I'd not worry about flushing the transmission at 30k miles. Checking it is a good idea, but I doubt it's in bad shape yet. On GM cars, replacement is recommended at 100k or 150k miles. I'll bet your Sienna is similar.

    The other flushes are usually only a good idea if you're having a problem with a particular system. (e.g. the fuel injectors are wimping out on you-cleaning them out will often help)
  • mitzijmitzij Member Posts: 613
    From your owner's manual:
    To enter the program mode you need to do the following:
    Begin with the ignition in OFF. Then, pull back on the turn signal/multifunction lever all the way toward you and hold it while you perform the next step.
    Turn your key to RUN and OFF twice. Then, with the key in OFF, release the turn signal/multifunction lever. Once you do this, you will hear the lock switch lock and unlock.
    You are now ready to program the automatic door locks. Select one of the following four programming options and follow the instructions. You will have thirty seconds to begin programming. If you exceed the thirty second limit, the locks will automatically lock and unlock to indicate that you have left the program mode. If this occurs, repeat the procedure beginning with Step 1. You can exit the program mode any time by turning the ignition to RUN. The locks will automatically lock and unlock to indicate that you are leaving the program mode. If the lock/unlock switches are not pressed while in the programming mode, the auto lock/unlock setting will not be modified.
    The following is a list of the available programming options:
    * All doors lock/only the driver's door unlocks: pres the lock side of the power lock switch on the door panel once, then the unlock side once.
    *All doors lock/all doors unlock: press the lock side of the power lock switch on the door panel once, then the unlock side twice
    * All door lock, none of the doors unlock: press the lock side of the power lock switch on the door panel once, then the unlock side three times
    * No doors lock/none of the doors unlock: press the lock side of the power lock switch on the door panel twice. This turns off the auto-lock feature.

    I could not find anything about programming the fobs for different feedback (horn/lights). I think you might be stuck with what you've got there.
  • cadman2cadman2 Member Posts: 1
    1996 Thunderbird
    3.8L V6
    Auto
    113,800
    Vehicle shake @ 70 miles per hour ... not at 65 mph
    rotated tires & still shakes ???
  • kiawahkiawah Member Posts: 3,666
    You need to have the tires balanced. They'll put weights on them to balance out the shaking.
  • olds_driver247olds_driver247 Member Posts: 1
    I own a 2001 oldsmobile intrigue v6 3.5L automatic trans and it has 122100 miles.
    I went to start it after driving it literally 5 mins before and it turned over one time then just conked out. After that the engine would not make a sound. It has always been very reliable as far as starting goes and it just died this time. When the key is put in the on or start position the tachometer and speedometer both co all the way up and back. The lights in the car do turn on but they are dim. I had a friend try and jump it but it didn't work. I looked under the hood and the fuse box was making a clicking noise. When i go to start it the clicking persists.

    Any suggestions? Ideas?

    Has anyone else had this problem?

    Any help is much appreciated
  • danbassdanbass Member Posts: 4
    It's possible that the battery may need to be replaced. I had a similar problem with my '01 Chevy S-10. It would sometimes stall in the middle of driving and would restart just fine. Then one day I was leaving work and when I turned the key to start it, nothing happened. It was as though the battery was disconnected. I had no lights and the horn was very, very faint. I checked the battery with my voltmeter and sure enough, only 6 volts (probably a dead cell). I installed a new battery and the truck was fine after that. I would start with that first, take the car to Advance or PepBoys or your shop of choice and have them test the battery, even if it's not that old. If the battery is fine, the problem could be with the alternator, or with the wiring, such as a short circuit or bad ground.
  • widriver2widriver2 Member Posts: 36
    Yes, I'm trying to stick to the manual. I do think some things aren't listed in the manual. They also wanted to do an alignment. How often should that be done?
  • karonakarona Member Posts: 2
    Hi,

    I have a 99 chevy tracker soft top. Automatic trans. 96000 miles.

    Problem #1: When I hit 45 mph (exactly) it does a weird jolt/ jarring thing, like it can't quite shift gears or something. (Obviously I am not a car expert!)
    As soon as I go above 45, it's fine. Below it, it's fine. Just at 45mph. Any ideas?

    Problem# 2: when idle (like at a stoplight, sitting in traffic) it shakes a bit every once in a while. Sometimes it trembles all over, sometimes just a little kick, then nothing, then a few seconds later, a kick, then nothing. Is this a timing issue? WHen in neutral it's fine. In park it is also fine. What can I do to fix?

    Thank you!!
  • uplanderguyuplanderguy Member Posts: 16,860
    My '02 Cavalier 2.2 liter, 5-speed with 108K miles failed our stupid emissions check testing yesterday. It needed an evaporator component, which I promptly had fixed, but also it failed because the Check Engine Light (MIL) doesn't come on...at all. OK, a burned out bulb? Dealer says you can't replace the bulb, but must replace the entire cluster..speedo, odo, fuel and temp gauges, tach, all warning lights...just because ONLY the check engine light does not illuminate. Cost? $410.00!

    Is this for real? I'm angry at our stupid state (Ohio) for having this law...I mean, this repair will force me to choose between brakes (what it needs) and getting this stupid light fixed, even if my car is not polluting...and also GM, for making a design so stupid.

    Is the dealer telling me the truth, that the bulb can't be replaced?

    Thanks,
    Bill
    2024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 2LT; 2019 Chevrolet Equinox LT; 2015 Chevrolet Cruze LS
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    If the car actually passes emissions, you might check to see if Ohio has any kind of "referee" to give you a one-time pass until you get this squared away.

    I have often wondered why (if) these warning lights are not included in the Emissions Warranty, which exceeds the car's warranty.

    Are you the original owner? If not, one might suspect foul play. It happens.

    Anyway, it looks like from the reading I've done that there are a series of tests to determine why the MIL (check engine) light doesn't illuminate, and ways to force it to, (if that's possible), and if that doesn't work, the instructions seem to indicate that an MIL that is never on needs to have the instrument cluster replaced.

    All this presumes, of course, that there isn't some bad wiring from the cluster to the Power Control Module. One trusts that the dealer has checked this. You might ask if they have detected zero defects in the wiring prior to it entering the instrument cluster.

    You might also read over your Emissions Warranty very carefully.
  • uplanderguyuplanderguy Member Posts: 16,860
    I am the original owner of the Cavalier.

    Thanks for the advice on the dealer checking the wiring. I'll ask them that before they replace the cluster.

    I'll have to look at the warranty for emissions. I'm pretty sure it was 7 yrs./70K miles, or at the most, 7 yrs./80K miles. The car has just under 109K miles. The irony is, the car runs great.

    Thanks for the advice, though...much appreciated.

    Bill
    2024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 2LT; 2019 Chevrolet Equinox LT; 2015 Chevrolet Cruze LS
  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,674
    I'm in Ohio and Ohio did away with the ECheck emissions testing a year ago.

    2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,

  • 510razd510razd Member Posts: 1
    :confuse: i got a 84 z28, however i swapped the engine for a 1991 silverado 5.7, bored .60 over, cam, edlebrock intake, and holley 4 brl carb. all the smog and [non-permissible content removed] sensors have been removed. i also have a holley performance fuel pump (old one removed) and a fuel regulator with gauge under the hood. the car runs great, but when i drive it for more than an hour, espeically if im going down hill or just let it idle, it will die. it SEEMS like it struggles for fuel, but my guage says its good. if i let it sit for 15 mins it usually starts right up. ANYBODY THATS SOLVED THIS PROBLEM OR CAN SEND ME HELP IT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. ive put $8000 into this car, and this problem kills it.
  • bolivarbolivar Member Posts: 2,316
    A jolt at exactly 45mph is probably the point where the tranmission is supposed to 'lock up'. There is essentially a clutch inside the automatic transmission that engages and 'locks' the torque converter into a 'direct drive' mode.

    The jolt means this is not taking place smoothly. For what reason, I don't know.

    When the auto slows down and stops, the transmission must 'unlock', otherwise it would not be able to 'slip' when you are idling and stopped. If unable to do this, the engine would stop.

    It sounds like the unlocking is also not happening smoothly, causing the problems you are having when idling, in gear.

    Overall, you've got transmission problems. About all you can do youself, is check that the level of fluid in the transmission is correct. This is usually done on level ground, engine and tranny warmed up, with the car idling in Park. Pull the dipstick for the tranny , wipe, reinsert fully, pull and look at the fluid level to see that it is at the correct level. There will be mark/s on the dipstick.

    If the fluid level is correct, you are going to have to take this car to an auto tranny repair shop.
  • uplanderguyuplanderguy Member Posts: 16,860
    Apparently you live in SW Ohio. NE Ohio still has it.

    Bill
    2024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 2LT; 2019 Chevrolet Equinox LT; 2015 Chevrolet Cruze LS
  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,674
    Yes, SW Ohio. I didn't realize NE had still been saddled with it. I was so glad when they unloaded it because it wasn't really working well; it could have worked but factories were still a major problem along with travelers through on two interstate highways.

    Odd the politicians had exempted Columbus and Franklin county metro area. Smog there was worst I'd seen at times.

    2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,

  • krazywaynekrazywayne Member Posts: 2
    i have recently purchased a project car and while I know a decent amount about working on cars i am having a problem with the push rods bending on my 430 lincoln continental. If anyone has any tips on what could be causing it to bend the push rods. It was sitting for 18 years and when i purchased it the car was running but i think the owner just started it good enought to show me that it would run. Could the motor sitting for so long cause this.? Thanks
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Bent pushrods can be caused by over-revving of course, but even more likely is either incorrect valve springs installed or valve springs that are somehow no longer the correct height.

    Also some debris jamming the valve spring can bend a pushrod.

    Last of all, valve adjustment way out of whack can do this, but I think your engine has hydraulic lifters so this might not apply.

    I'd pull the head, strip it down and measure the old, and a new, valve spring that you know to be correct.
  • jipsterjipster Member Posts: 6,296
    Anyone know how to unjam a backseat seatbelt on a 99 Buick Regal? I use to be able to slowly push the belt back into the mechanisum, then slowly pull it out. Now it is stuck/locked in the retracted position. :confuse:
    2021 Honda Passport EX-L, 2020 Honda Accord EX-L, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz, 2010 Mercury Milan Premiere.
  • runner45runner45 Member Posts: 4
    Hi,

    I have a 05 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution with 19,000 miles on it. I bought it used and car fax shows clen record. There is a slight variable pitched Hum coming from the left front at around 50 MPH and above. I had the tires checked and the mechanic mentioned tire cupping can cause the noise. The car was aligned not to long ago and the tires rotated and still the same thing. There is no play when I move the wheel from side to side. The tires are the orginals. What can it be ??? Please help

    Thank You
    Mark from NJ
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    You could try some DRY silicone lubricant in there, but probably the ratcheting mechanism has all kinds of gunk in it. If there's a cover you can slip off, sometimes you can buy a can of compressed air and blow it out. Might work.
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Tire cupping can be caused by worn shocks/struts and also some tires are inherently noisier than others as they age. Hard cornering, never rotating tires and wheel balance can also do this.

    You have no option but to change the tires or live with the noise. Maybe the car was just driven very hard---after all, it is an EVO.
  • oregonboyoregonboy Member Posts: 1,650
    Doesn't the Evo come with soft, sticky, short-lived tires? If so, at 19k miles those original skins probably will be due for repalement soon anyway. :)

    james
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    It's probably had new tires already. maybe they're cheapies. Some brands of tire are very noisy critters to begin with.
  • krazywaynekrazywayne Member Posts: 2
    just curious if anyone knows where to purchase a vacuum schematic for a 1962 Lincoln Continental sedan with a 430cid 7.0 litre....thanks :confuse:
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Try

    www.lincolnlandinc.com

    www.bakersauto.com

    Lincoln Parts International 1 800 382 1656
  • mmaltesemmaltese Member Posts: 1
    I replaced the battery in my 02 accord and now the radio says i need to go to a dealer to reset the code. any way to do this myself I've had bad experiences with my local dealer
  • vsimpsonvsimpson Member Posts: 1
    where is oil filter located on chevy cobalt08
  • banksaccordbanksaccord Member Posts: 11
    I have a 1996 Honda Accord Anniversary Editions, and the SRS light started out flickering on and off but now it stays on all the time. Any suggestions.Thanks

    It has less than 67,000 miles on it. A Auto
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    If you know the code you can do it yourself but if you don't know it the dealer is your only option.
  • sadie7sadie7 Member Posts: 1
    2001 Tracker 4 cyl. Automatic, 97,000 miles. Started car in driveway, drove 50 yards to stop sign. car died. No sputter no noise. Engine will turn over but not start. Checked fuses, gas, battery.All OK. Any suggestions? Car is 300 miles from home.
    Thanks,
    Sadie
  • richardsonrichardson Member Posts: 92
    Maybe timing belt? Take oil cap off and see if you can see the valve train. If you can have somebody crank it while looking in to see if valves move. If not probably is the problem.
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Hmmm.....sudden death like that is usually electrical unless you broke your timing belt.

    Yep make sure your valves go up and down. If they do, then check for spark to the plugs and work from there.
  • bolivarbolivar Member Posts: 2,316
    Yes, you need the security code for the radio. If you bought the car new, this should have been given to you. You should look thru all the paperwork on the car's original purchase, it could be written down anywhere - sales contract, etc.

    If you don't have this, you are going to have to go to a dealer, and you might be asked for some verification of ownership, such as a registration.

    Who know if they are going to charge for this or not. Either way, just make sure you write down the code and keep it for future use.
  • louiesevenlouieseven Member Posts: 2
    USELESS...............
  • bolivarbolivar Member Posts: 2,316
    What's useless? You upset because no one has replied to your question?

    Maybe we just don't have a reader who has an extensive knowledge, or available service manual, for a 1983 Sentra.
  • kiawahkiawah Member Posts: 3,666
    You can find old Sentra service manuals at:
    www.nissanhelp.com

    But they only have the last 14 years, so looking for manuals that are 25 years old I'd suspect you'd never find. Who's going to keep old manuals around when few of the vehicles have survived that long and are still around to be fixed?
  • tinbendertinbender Member Posts: 1
    I have a 2000 chevy Tahoe and my A/C fan went south, i have access to a 1995 model,are these two interchangeable?
  • bolivarbolivar Member Posts: 2,316
    Ok, I will post this again

    Go to one of the aftermarket companies' online sites (Autozone, OReilly, etc)

    Look up the part for your car. Write down the part number that comes up for it.

    Look up the part for the other year. If the part number is the same, then the orginial parts are probably interchangable.
  • laf7laf7 Member Posts: 2
    My 2001 Ford Expedition XLT (55,031) has a problem with the front right wheel getting extremely hot and smells like burning after being driven. I just had it to the dealer for service yesterday and they replaced the front swaybar (both sides), checked the caliper (didn't hang up) and they replaced the rear brakes/rotors and air filter. My dad drove it home for me and the right front wheel again got extremely hot and smelly. Any ideas?
  • jipsterjipster Member Posts: 6,296
    Update on my battery. Car woudn't start after playing radio about 40 minutes with engine off. It jump started real easy. Couldn't find the number to Sears this morning, as I was going to go with the Gold ( actually I couldn't see the number to Sears... optomitrist time). Called my Goodyear Service Center. They would put in the Nascar Select (an Exide battery) for $107 installed, better than the $170 the dealership wanted. It's an 84 month battery, comes with 2 year free replacement. Don't know much about Exide batteries, hope they don't suck. This battery should last me till I'm ready to sell my car.
    2021 Honda Passport EX-L, 2020 Honda Accord EX-L, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz, 2010 Mercury Milan Premiere.
  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,674
    I'm glad you found your problem and it was relatively inexpensive. I'm having good luck with Walmart's battery for almost 7 years in my 98, so I've high on them. The advantage is you're always near a Wlmart when out of town or traveling.

    As for Exide brand, search on the internet for info, but I was thinking that's one of the companies that makes batteries sold under other brand names. Myself I'm partial to the 7 year old Maxx battery from Walmart in my 98. It's done well for the low cost--whoever made it for Walmart.

    Thanks for coming back and letting us know.

    2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,

  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Did the dealer check for a sticking caliper slide, take it off and lubricate the slide?

    if they did that, then I would guess the caliper pistons are sticking or you have a crushed brake line or deteriorated brake hose on that side. (won't release fluid pressure fast enough).
  • jipsterjipster Member Posts: 6,296
    As for Exide brand, search on the internet for info, but I was thinking that's one of the companies that makes batteries sold under other brand names.

    Good idea. Exide is the second largest producer of automotive batteries in the world. Though their U.S sales seem to be limited. They sell their line of batteries through the 500+ Goodyear Service Centers countrywide. They sell under one other brand I can't recall. Their website says the Exide Nascar battery is the offical battery of Nascar. "Built by Nascar people for Nascar people!"... whatever. Techology is suppose to be "groundbreaking".

    My wifes OEM battery in the MPV is going on 4 years old. Still going strong and testing out fine. :)
    2021 Honda Passport EX-L, 2020 Honda Accord EX-L, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz, 2010 Mercury Milan Premiere.
  • bolivarbolivar Member Posts: 2,316
    I think Exide and Johnson Controls are the only two companies that actually manufactor batteries. All batteries are made by one of these two companies.
  • gajeca1929gajeca1929 Member Posts: 6
    Hi and to who can help me..I have this Hyundai 2000 Sonata 2.4lt,DOC,Auto Trans.Here is my problem and as best as i can explain.I have had timing belt probelms.I have replaced all needed parts as was advised.and at the cost of well over $1000.00 and for almost two years as having this car in my garage,I had decided to do the work required to get this thing running again.This may sound stupid to some of you.But i will mention that i am a retired mechanic.After reading the information On The Hyundai Company Site.Some of the writing is very Badly explained.Many time i had to install the belt then tryed to start this piece of crap.But will not start.Finally ,i followed the direction and very slowly followed the step by steps.Then tryed to start the engine and it did run,But jerking and a few backfires included then it started to run very smootly Increased the engine speed and was quite good.Was very satisfied with my accomplishement i then went in to the house.Next Morning went to Start the Engine,But no way it would not start.After doing a bit of investigation.I found out that Ignition Coil Pack that Fired #2 ans # 3 Spark Plugs was Hot. This was a new Coil from RockAuto.I put one of my Old Coil,But the same thing no Spark,I then took the Coil and installed it on the one that fire Spark Plugs # 1and #4 plugs and good fire on both plugs then did the same with the new Coil was also good fires on this one.Now i am asking any good person on this site if they can tell me .Why is the Coil Getting Hot,And What may be the cause.Thank you in advance
  • captshinercaptshiner Member Posts: 2
    My wife owns a 98 Malibu LS and recently blew the power steering. I looked over the problem and found that she blew a hydraulic coupling on the fluid return hose assembly. I know i need to put a new one on but my local parts store dosen't carry the return line, only the pressure line. So i have a few questions for anyone who has expieranced this problem: 1) How did this happen? 2) Where can i find a new line? 3) How can i safely and easily access the rack and pinion to remove the new line? 4) What kind of tool should i use to take off the bracket holding the old hose assembly in place on the loop? (under the car on the passenger side, those of you who have this model should know what i'm talking about) :confuse:
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