# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=112 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 113 --- ## [Thread scrolling problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thread-scrolling-problem/193700)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2023, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thread-scrolling-problem/193700 "2023-11-04T13:42:42Z")
fyi to the internet guru staff: I’ve been noticing a problem here when scrolling, reading through a thread from top to bottom. As I near the bottom, for no apparent reason I’m placed back to near the top of the threa… --- ## [Garage floor sealer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/garage-floor-sealer/61639)
**Author:** [@Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triedaq)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2023, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/garage-floor-sealer/61639 "2023-11-04T13:39:00Z")
Several years ago, I bought a garage floor sealer. I followed the directions precisely, but the coating didn't hold up. Some friends had professional painters apply a sealer to their garage floor. It looked nice, but … --- ## [2000 Honda CR-V starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-cr-v-starter/193590)
**Author:** [@Marktoday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marktoday)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2023, 10:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-cr-v-starter/193590 "2023-11-04T10:09:20Z")
In replaced my starter in February 2020 (265,490 miles) on my 2000 Honda CR-V I now have 283,674 miles in October 2023. Just twice over the last 3 months I turn the key and get nothing, no sounds at all. But when I tu… --- ## [Mazda 3 2006 problem with engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-2006-problem-with-engine/190607)
**Author:** [@extrememiljan\_185241](https://community.cartalk.com/u/extrememiljan_185241)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2023, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-2006-problem-with-engine/190607 "2023-11-03T22:06:17Z")
Hello I have a mazda 3 2006 1.6 diesel that i got for cheap not long ago however i have ran into a issue recently I go to my car in the morning to go to work and i turn the car on without a problem when after about 15 … --- ## ["Your Exhaust Manifold is Leaking…" and I got a second opinion…](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-exhaust-manifold-is-leaking-and-i-got-a-second-opinion/193691)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2023, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-exhaust-manifold-is-leaking-and-i-got-a-second-opinion/193691 "2023-11-03T20:55:37Z")
I have often written about my wife’s '85 Toyota that she bought new and the dealership gave Lifetime Oil and Filter, and State Inspections… I have also written that I prefer to use local business verses Big Box business… --- ## [Hello my 2009 toyota corolla runs choppy in gear but runs good in parked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hello-my-2009-toyota-corolla-runs-choppy-in-gear-but-runs-good-in-parked/189299)
**Author:** [@joseaguilarvargas39\_184259](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joseaguilarvargas39_184259)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2023, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hello-my-2009-toyota-corolla-runs-choppy-in-gear-but-runs-good-in-parked/189299 "2023-11-03T12:25:43Z")
I have a 2009 Toyota corolla the runs choppy in gear rpm goes up and down when i turn on the ac and headlight it runs a little better but still a little choppy i have done many things to it changed the PCV valve spark pl… --- ## [2014 Kia Soul fob broke then fixed now no crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-soul-fob-broke-then-fixed-now-no-crank/188347)
**Author:** [@Stinky1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stinky1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2023, 11:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-soul-fob-broke-then-fixed-now-no-crank/188347 "2023-11-03T11:47:51Z")
2014 Kia Soul about 130,000 miles. Last night on the way home from work the key quite literally came out of the fob. Got home by holding the key in the entire trip. The key itself appears undamaged. Looks like the fob ma… --- ## [Smells like isopropyl alcohol](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smells-like-isopropyl-alcohol/52281)
**Author:** [@Tiyumba](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tiyumba)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2023, 11:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smells-like-isopropyl-alcohol/52281 "2023-11-03T11:44:46Z")
The inside of my car smells powerfully of isopropyl alcohol. I've never had any sort of alcohol in the car, with the exception of beer or wine as groceries which I keep in the trunk. I had a flat tire fixed last week.… --- ## [If i was to buy an old car help me ID this one](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-i-was-to-buy-an-old-car-help-me-id-this-one/193677)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2023, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-i-was-to-buy-an-old-car-help-me-id-this-one/193677 "2023-11-03T03:20:11Z")
I collect bumblebee marbles because they remind me of my grandfathers car, probably the late 50’s. Brown or black and yellow. My recollection is the top and bottom of the rear fenders were dark, and the middle was yellow… --- ## [Intermittent dip in fuel pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-dip-in-fuel-pressure/191349)
**Author:** [@Ray-O\_Vac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray-O_Vac)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2023, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-dip-in-fuel-pressure/191349 "2023-11-03T00:35:53Z")
2007 Nissan Versa DOHC To help diagnose an intermittent prob with a weak idle as well as a high fuel trim readings, I attached a fuel pressure meter to the fuel line, and mounted the meter on my windshield. The car has … --- ## [Intermittent weak idle & stall, only in forward gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-weak-idle-stall-only-in-forward-gears/191129)
**Author:** [@Ray-O\_Vac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray-O_Vac)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2023, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-weak-idle-stall-only-in-forward-gears/191129 "2023-11-03T00:32:50Z")
2007 Nissan Versa DOHC automatic 125Kmiles I have an OBD2 tool, and would like to get tips for using it to “sleuth” the following problem. No check-engine codes have appeared. Intake vacuum is good, a steady 17. Proble… --- ## [Getting scammed on repairs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-scammed-on-repairs/193666)
**Author:** [@rav4driver93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rav4driver93)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2023, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-scammed-on-repairs/193666 "2023-11-02T23:31:09Z")
Hi group! I am desperately seeking advice on some work I am having done on my 2020 Toyota Rav4 XLE. I recently had some damage from hitting a light pole and went to a close friend who is a mechanic for repairs. He said … --- ## [2019 Mazda CX-3. Sat for 18 months. How to safely get it up and running?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-3-sat-for-18-months-how-to-safely-get-it-up-and-running/193658)
**Author:** [@supermayne17\_187545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/supermayne17_187545)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2023, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-3-sat-for-18-months-how-to-safely-get-it-up-and-running/193658 "2023-11-02T20:55:55Z")
The car has been parked on a driveway for about 18 months without being started (long, not that intersting story for why it sat so long). I’ve been looking online for what I need to do to get this vehicle up and running… --- ## [A spare tire puzzle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-spare-tire-puzzle/193680)
**Author:** [@JunkOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JunkOwner)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2023, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-spare-tire-puzzle/193680 "2023-11-02T20:51:33Z")
Six to 7 months ago, I purchased a 2013 Chrysler Town and Country S. A couple weeks ago, I discovered a spare tire problem. I was in the hospital and my wife had a flat. She called AAA. Their guy showed up after abou… --- ## [Everybody Ready For The GPF?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/everybody-ready-for-the-gpf/193564)
**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2023, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/everybody-ready-for-the-gpf/193564 "2023-11-02T20:48:31Z")
Tester --- ## [Dealership oil change issue - no oil - Concerned about long term damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealership-oil-change-issue-no-oil-concerned-about-long-term-damage/193602)
**Author:** [@tinaall\_187481](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tinaall_187481)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2023, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealership-oil-change-issue-no-oil-concerned-about-long-term-damage/193602 "2023-11-02T15:37:25Z")
Had a oil change for my 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid two days ago. Engine started making a aweful noise, burning smell, extremely hot and billowing smoke. Pulled over as soon as I could safely. Oil was all over engine… --- ## [Electrical issue with washer spray pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-issue-with-washer-spray-pump/193674)
**Author:** [@Russcovan\_187556](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Russcovan_187556)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2023, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-issue-with-washer-spray-pump/193674 "2023-11-02T14:29:40Z")
Hi pro’s. Car (2007 Ford Focus Mk2, Diesel 1.6hp, 155000km/96000miles) stood for 2.5 months untouched in north coast of Norway during summer. Interior got moldy, car battery died. Charged the battery back and car is goo… --- ## [Code p0017 dealership is clueless](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-p0017-dealership-is-clueless/192083)
**Author:** [@jenni1011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jenni1011)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2023, 12:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-p0017-dealership-is-clueless/192083 "2023-11-02T12:37:56Z")
Continuing the discussion from Misfire, loss of brakes, and code P0017: Hi everyone, hoping to get some more advice (see my previous post above) A quick summary kia rio 2013 125,000 miles Regular oil changes for the… --- ## [2000 Saturn SL2 4 cylinder DOHC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-saturn-sl2-4-cylinder-dohc/193599)
**Author:** [@MC001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MC001)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2023, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-saturn-sl2-4-cylinder-dohc/193599 "2023-11-02T03:41:34Z")
I have a 2000 Saturn SL2 with \*160K miles on it and it smokes due to worn piston rings - what additive will help reduce the smoke? --- ## [Car battery drains so easily, and I have a interlock, need advice ](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-drains-so-easily-and-i-have-a-interlock-need-advice/193661)
**Author:** [@Erickajessel7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erickajessel7)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2023, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-drains-so-easily-and-i-have-a-interlock-need-advice/193661 "2023-11-01T20:14:44Z")
I’ve had my car for 3ish years and always had a issue with the battery dying in it. Replaced it, exchanged, you name it multiple times over the years. I cant afford to get a new one. Just spent the money getting a int… --- ## [Halloween Car Stories](https://community.cartalk.com/t/halloween-car-stories/193611)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2023, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/halloween-car-stories/193611 "2023-11-01T18:43:34Z")
Very near to where my oft-mentioned Corolla was built, and where Tesla’s are built now, in the San Jose CA area, is a place called “Niles Canyon”. It’s also where \[some of\] the first movie studios were located in the… --- ## [Brake drum smashes through windshield. (Fell from the back of a scrapmetal pickup?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-drum-smashes-through-windshield-fell-from-the-back-of-a-scrapmetal-pickup/193504)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2023, 4:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-drum-smashes-through-windshield-fell-from-the-back-of-a-scrapmetal-pickup/193504 "2023-11-01T04:39:35Z")
Not possible to come off a wheel, is it?\] Oh, later says piece of a brake drum. (Anothereason that we have dash cameras in our vehicles.) --- ## [2014 Jeep Cherokee squeaking/squealing noise from what sounds like front passenger side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-squeaking-squealing-noise-from-what-sounds-like-front-passenger-side/193651)
**Author:** [@0322cardinal\_187542](https://community.cartalk.com/u/0322cardinal_187542)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2023, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-squeaking-squealing-noise-from-what-sounds-like-front-passenger-side/193651 "2023-11-01T00:44:15Z")
My girlfriend’s Jeep is making a squeak/squeal, especially when accelerating but sometimes when braking or slower driving, from what sounds like the front passenger. We have taken it to 1 shop that said it was the rear b… --- ## [2003 dodge ram 1500 5.7 hemi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram-1500-5-7-hemi/193653)
**Author:** [@ddreamer915\_187530](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ddreamer915_187530)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram-1500-5-7-hemi/193653 "2023-10-31T21:58:55Z")
I have been having issues with my 2003 dodge ram 1500 5.7. 178k miles. I recently changed the throttle body but the sensor keeps coming on while driving it. It idles back and forth between 500rpms and 1500 rpms. It shak… --- ## [Life expectancy of Ford 4.6L 2 valve engines?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/life-expectancy-of-ford-4-6l-2-valve-engines/193589)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/life-expectancy-of-ford-4-6l-2-valve-engines/193589 "2023-10-31T21:07:13Z")
Well, I think my old 1997 Ford may be starting to lose compression. The truck runs well down the road, has plenty of power, starts the second you hit the key, and the mileage is as good or better than published specs fo… --- ## [My 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee was hit while parked, shop unsure if other damage is related to accident, will insurance cover?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-was-hit-while-parked-shop-unsure-if-other-damage-is-related-to-accident-will-insurance-cover/193630)
**Author:** [@alyshajansma\_187521](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alyshajansma_187521)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-was-hit-while-parked-shop-unsure-if-other-damage-is-related-to-accident-will-insurance-cover/193630 "2023-10-31T13:46:02Z")
My 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee was hit while parked and the person’s insurance covered the body damages which was about $4000 total. The front left side was hit, which resulted in a new door, fender, bumper, headlight, and … --- ## [2014 BMW 535i xDrive Misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-bmw-535i-xdrive-misfires/193615)
**Author:** [@louisdi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/louisdi)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 5:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-bmw-535i-xdrive-misfires/193615 "2023-10-31T05:21:32Z")
1: Plugs replaced car appears to be running great. Drive it around for a day without issue. 2: Brake pads need replacing so replace brake pads 3: Test drive after pad replacement, no issues 4: Come back an hour later,… --- ## [Can you help me ID this vehicle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-help-me-id-this-vehicle/193099)
**Author:** [@Clint\_187045](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clint_187045)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-help-me-id-this-vehicle/193099 "2023-10-31T02:30:15Z")
There was recently a crime in my neighborhood. Detectives are trying to ID the vehicle but the best security footage we have only shows the top of the car. Any eagle eye car experts who can help point me in the right dir… --- ## [Toyota Highlander Recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-recall/193637)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-recall/193637 "2023-10-31T01:16:53Z")
--- ## [Mice Nest in Ductwork](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mice-nest-in-ductwork/86142)
**Author:** [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mice-nest-in-ductwork/86142 "2023-10-31T01:10:10Z")
2013 Chev. Equinox, 20k miles. First thing this morning noticed bad smell in the Equinox with the AC on. Pulled out Cabin air filter at lunch time and it was nearly clogged with hair, some mouse poo and a pile of maggo… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=111) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=113)