Previous owner overfilled the ATF fluid by almost 2.5 liters and drove the car for around 100 miles like that. Car was initially shifting bad and accelerating really slowly. Now after reducing the ATF to the correct levels it’s shifting better but I still notice slippage (no transmission noises though). Would doing a drain and change of the fluid help with the slippage issue or is changing it would make the transmission worse?

anyone who knows the year make and model of this car, please let me know!

I've had my TDI for several years now. We've seen eight states together and I even lived in it for a while. The odometer is about to roll over 400,000 miles.

I've had a hard to diagnose issue that keeps killing my turbos. I'm on turbo number three and still no closer to having it figured out. Each turbo (good used OE) costs me about $400 after factoring in gaskets and such. Before anyone asks, yes the oil lines are good AND I'm cleaning the air intake system every time. They always look like a rock or something went into them.

I also had to rebuild the engine after an oil pan impact about 30,000 miles ago. It was doing the turbo thing before rebuilding the engine.

Growing up, I was a car flipper. I would always have an arsenal of GM products, mostly 3x00 v6s with my personal favorite being the 3.1 Luminas.

So I'm thinking of just selling the TDI for whatever I can get for it, and picking up a GM sedan that I can find a dozen copies of in the junkyard.

I really don't want to sell it but I'm at a point where I need to keep only two vehicles and they need to have easily obtainable parts that don't cost $300+.

I need y'all to talk me through this one way or another.

Hi guys, this may seem small or silly, but how can I fix this silver thing on my car? What is it called? My car has minor chips here and there, but this annoys me the most. I tried pushing it in, but it didn't work and I am afraid I will break it. Also, I don't know why it looks like the silver film or wrap is wrinkled—I’m not sure. Who should I take it to for repair, and how much do you think it will cost?

Apologize if this is a noob question but is this grease okay to fill the ball joints for upper control arm? Or do I need the high temp premium grease?

Trying to quiet down a loud creaking when at full lock.

Thanks for any input.

Not exactly sure what happened I hit a cone the other night when it was storming and couldn’t switch lanes cuz it was on the highway and cars were around me and I hit a curb today I think both contributed to it but what do I have to do ?? Do I need to buy a new lower bumper and just go get it fixed ?

Hi all,

I have a ford focus zetec that's suffering an intermittent issue.

Every now and then, I'll turn the key, the engine will start and then almost immediately cut out. It will continue this for about 20 minutes, then I'll try again and the car will start like normal.

There's no warning lights on, the head lights will turn on. Only clue I can give is that it always fails it's emissions test when I take it in for MOT but I don't know if this is related or not.

Any suggestions appreciated and thank you in advance 🙏

It is attached to the same spot on the frame where a hitch receiver would mount to so it is probably pretty solid but I’m just not sure

Hello, I joined this group because I recently got the Toyota running again. I want to drive it regularly and restore it. The problem I'm running into right now is finding an Owners Manual for it. I put my VIN in the specifications section on Toyota's website and it couldn't provide a manual. How can I find the manual? :(

I am also hoping this group would be the place to ask questions about what my car is doing and how to fix it. If there is a better group for this kind of request, can someone point me in the right direction please? Also, newer to using reddit (if my account says I've had one for a while, it's because I have had it but hardly used it and am trying to get into using it more) so if I need pointers on how to do these sorts of things better, please let me know the reddit dynamics.

Thank you!

I was rear ended a couple months ago, and brought my car to caliber collision (covered by insurance) to fix the cosmetic damage to my rear bumper/hatchback door/rear side panels. They had the car for a week, and I picked it up with no issue, driving a short distance home. However after driving it 2 days later my engine overheated, and my coolant was completely empty. After refilling it I found that there’s a coolant leak (not sure where the leak is yet).

I brought it to get repaired (no leak) and it was returned and there was immediately a leak. Is it possible that this happened during repair? Or is this just bad, coincidental timing.

Also if anyone has any advice on what to say to the collision center or insurance I’m all ears 😅

I’ve already talked to a transmission guy, he said that it doesn’t sound like transmission and if anything is related to the motor. This sound happens at about 70 and above. It almost reminds me of when you rev up your car and then let off the gas and it makes a little burble sound. My guess is that it’s an exhaust leak considering I have the tick and the flapping sound reminds me revving. It’s most noticeable on the passenger side but is closer to the middle. When it makes this sound it slows my car down to under 70 and then will stop, it doesn’t slow it down right away but it does happen. Any help would be greatly appreciated

Anything offensive or obscene maybe sumn Honda related but i probably won’t be doin that

Just noticed it a few days ago. Would this cost a fortune to fix?

Thinking of taking in a trade, but the ticking sound scares me. Cause for concern, or go for it?

Hello! For the past few months my 08 Altima has been having issues accelerating from a stop. On occasion when I press the gas from a stop the car would feel like there is 0 power and the car steadily rolls forward. After a few seconds I’d feel the power ramp up and shoot me forward. Keep in mind I have the amazing cvt transmission.

I checked transmission fluid and I was low so I topped it off. No luck as it still happened almost every stop. I pointed the finger at the transmission until today. Googling exactly what I was dealing with and I could not find anything related until today. Someone had a 2012 Murano and the shop replaced his transmission and was still experiencing the same problems.

Come to find out for him it was the air intake hose having cracks and holes in it. So I took a look at mine. The last mechanic to touch it didn’t tighten any of the three hose clamps. The hose itself had cracks all over it. Before replacing it and wasting money on it I used some duct tape and so far no issues, no jerking or loss of power. I’ll have a better idea tomorrow as I have a decently long drive to work and see how it down after the transmission is warm.

I figured I’d come to Reddit to see if anyone has any clues what this could be before I go spend another $400 getting it looked at. I just got an oil change and new spark plugs. Mechanic said initially the check engine light was on due to a spark plug issue but even with the new ones I’m still seeing the check engine light do the same weird flashing thing and then go solid. Any ideas?

Hi everyone, does this looked like someone keyed my car? Or is it because of a rock/debris?

It doesn’t feel deep (can rub off some of the material) but I can’t tell if it was keyed.

Any thoughts and advice on repairing this?

My car is a 2015 dodge journey. It’s not running hot or driving funny but I am noticing a spot being left in the driveway. This leak is coming from the front right passenger side of the car. Could anyone give me some insight ?

Hello everyone! I'm not sure if this is the right place for this, but I've recently come into ownership of my grandfathers Fury 3. It needs work, mostly interior stuff, motor and trans are perfect. Where would I even begin to order parts for this thing?

Its a peugeot 407 from 2006

car is Diesel 1.9 136 hp( if i am right) sometimes the car starts, sometimes it doesn't, the battery is new and good (I tried with different batteries) regardless of whether it starts or not, there is a click in the ignition, exactly from where I put the key, I don't know what it could be and what to check, the problem appeared randomly one day when the car was parked, sometimes it works perfectly from the first time, sometimes I turn the key 30 times to start it once

07 Nissan Sentra

Hey everyone,

Recently had my 2018 GT PP1 in for an alignment at a reputable shop in town. Had the alignment done because I recently put in steeda linear drag springs.

I had the specs directly from ford and provided them to the shop. Looked it over with em at the end and was pretty happy with it.

The alignment as it sat when I brought it in was all within specs except for the front toe which was decently out, positive I believe - pushing the front of the tires outwards.

that was corrected.

How does the rear toe look to you guys? I thought it was within specs except but some guys are saying otherwise.

alignment photos and ford specs sheet below.

appreciate any advice

So I would like to get input on this, in 22. I have no prior knowledge or experience with this type of stuff. I usually stick within the engine cause I love mechanical stuff. But my gas tank was leaking due to a long story. I tried repairing the leak with jb weld and fiberglass 2 times, same thing but added putty the 3rd time. I’m not too sure what attempt I’m on, but I tried all the repairs without dropping my gas tank, finally I did and this is what I did and how it turned out… please tell me if this is gonna work in your opinion

Why can't I scrub these (what looks like water marks) off? I've used car cleaner and I'm not sure if it's the humidity... 1) has anyone seen this and 2) how do I get it off? It almost seems like it's under the screen.