On 10/13/04 10:59 PM, in article
8a896709fe699294410fa0dd60026093@loc...o utautos.com, "mxm"
<mcube_m@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Thanks for replying.
> How do you know exactly that the timing belt is worn out and its time to
> replace it?

You usually can't tell by looking at them. Go by the mileage and years as
recommended in the owner's manual.

> The transmission fluid is brown in color, should i go ahead and change it.

Absolutely.

> can u estimate how much it will cost?

If you buy the fluid and do it yourself, it will cost about $5 per quart.

> The mechanic said the left CV axisle needs to be changed.

Why? Is the boot torn? Does it make clicking noises when you turn? Usually
the axle itself does not need to be changed. A lot of mechanics like to
change the axle when the boot is torn and/or the CV joint is failing just
because its quicker and easier for them to slap in the whole thing than to
take it apart and replace the bad joint or boot.