# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=118 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 119 --- ## [Honda Element Seat Upgrade](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-seat-upgrade/193256)
**Author:** [@EsperanzaTheElement](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EsperanzaTheElement)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-seat-upgrade/193256 "2023-10-06T22:49:05Z")
Looking for some help with a driver seat upgrade. I love my element and can’t drive it anymore due to a spine injury. The seats are SO bad for the back. My goal is to find a high quality ergonomic post market drivers sea… --- ## [2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - Asking Ray for a diagnosis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-e-class-asking-ray-for-a-diagnosis/193264)
**Author:** [@SRK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SRK)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-e-class-asking-ray-for-a-diagnosis/193264 "2023-10-06T22:25:53Z")
Hi Ray, would you be able to shed light on an issue that came up in my car I just bought from a garage a month back. The dashboard is flashing up like a Christmas tree but no affects on the running of the engine. First t… --- ## [2018 Ford edge significant fuel efficiency loss after Flex plate repair and maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-edge-significant-fuel-efficiency-loss-after-flex-plate-repair-and-maintenance/193254)
**Author:** [@mckaykenpo\_187150](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mckaykenpo_187150)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-edge-significant-fuel-efficiency-loss-after-flex-plate-repair-and-maintenance/193254 "2023-10-06T21:22:01Z")
Need help troubleshooting why my vehicle has lost fuel efficiency! I drive a 2018 Ford Edge for work. We received a ‘dealer customer service’ report stating that there could be an issue with the Flex Plate. The vehicl… --- ## [2008 Subaru Legacy - Whooshes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-legacy-whooshes/193230)
**Author:** [@JT3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JT3)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-legacy-whooshes/193230 "2023-10-06T21:07:58Z")
Need to know what kind of sound is normal for the turbo to make… Test drove a 2008 Subaru Legacy GT Limited and the heard a whooshing noise coming from the engine when i tried to get up to speed. is that normal or should… --- ## [Car had throttle body issues, then transmission, now throttle again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-had-throttle-body-issues-then-transmission-now-throttle-again/193064)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-had-throttle-body-issues-then-transmission-now-throttle-again/193064 "2023-10-06T20:50:37Z")
Saturn ion 2007 2.2l eco Tec gm hunk of crap Was getting error Throttle Position Sensors 1-2 Not Plausible 5 weeks ago, tried cleaning the unit, worked for 30 miles, had to replace the unit. 3 weeks ago had pressure co… --- ## [Vehicle safety requirements needed for pedestrian/bicycle safety?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-safety-requirements-needed-for-pedestrian-bicycle-safety/193100)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-safety-requirements-needed-for-pedestrian-bicycle-safety/193100 "2023-10-06T20:04:03Z")
I heard a news report the other day that pedestrian and bicyclist road-injury & death rates are rising rapidly. Several reasons, more folks doing those activities b/c of Covid for example. Another risk factor was more… --- ## [Should I buy Mazda CX-5 GT 2019?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-mazda-cx-5-gt-2019/193258)
**Author:** [@danidanyal.shahabi\_187151](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danidanyal.shahabi_187151)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 8:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-mazda-cx-5-gt-2019/193258 "2023-10-06T08:58:46Z")
I don’t know much about cars but I found this car. 95,000km used and have 2 years of warranty. Canadian dollar after-tax price is 35k. Should I buy this car? or are there any other better options that I should consider? … --- ## [Gas leak!+](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-leak/193237)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2023, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-leak/193237 "2023-10-05T23:33:51Z")
I got home from the home store with a new bathtub (yay!) and saw a gas leak in front of the rear wheel well on the passenger’s side. The fuel filter lives there. I replaced it with a WIX 33085 from Rock Auto 2021 March 2… --- ## [Headlight beam evenness](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-beam-evenness/193156)
**Author:** [@jacobringold\_187090](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jacobringold_187090)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2023, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-beam-evenness/193156 "2023-10-05T21:43:37Z")
My low beams have some strange streaks in the lighting pattern. It is a rebuilt 06 Tundra. Had an 04 tundra before and didn’t have these, just even light. Just put new bulbs in. Any ideas? --- ## [92 Corolla High HC Emissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-corolla-high-hc-emissions/84622)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2023, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-corolla-high-hc-emissions/84622 "2023-10-05T21:11:59Z")
Every two years here in Calif I have to do an emissions test on my 92 Corolla (4AFE engine). Every year I just barely pass the HC limit. I just had this test done last week. So I should say "Every year I barely pas… --- ## [2006 Honda CR-V - Turns over but will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-cr-v-turns-over-but-will-not-start/193240)
**Author:** [@Bronny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bronny)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2023, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-cr-v-turns-over-but-will-not-start/193240 "2023-10-05T20:23:34Z")
Honda 2006 will turn over but won’t start --- ## [Mercedes CLA or Volvo S60](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-cla-or-volvo-s60/193164)
**Author:** [@MrFrenzy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MrFrenzy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2023, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-cla-or-volvo-s60/193164 "2023-10-05T15:03:25Z")
soon i’ll be starting a new job and with that job comes a new car. I’m debatting between a Mercedes CLA and a Volvo S60. is there anyone that have driven both? In Holland both are around the same price while the Volvo is… --- ## [2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Shutters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-grand-cherokee-shutters/193235)
**Author:** [@BobB25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobB25)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2023, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-grand-cherokee-shutters/193235 "2023-10-05T14:41:30Z")
My daughter-in-law’s 2014 Jeep diesel “shutters” whenever she accelerates and stop when she takes her foot off the gas. The car has about 80,000 miles. If she accelerates several times in succession, the shaking stops.… --- ## [09 Camry Serpentine Belt routing diagram](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-camry-serpentine-belt-routing-diagram/193238)
**Author:** [@pyrolord314](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pyrolord314)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-camry-serpentine-belt-routing-diagram/193238 "2023-10-04T23:28:31Z")
Hey everyone, long time no see! Hope everyone has been well and healthy! So my alternator is dying on my 09 Camry (4 cyl 2AZFE engine…yeah i know, i took a gamble that’s actually paid off once i replaced the valve cover… --- ## [Should suspending a driver's license be done for non driving related crimes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-suspending-a-drivers-license-be-done-for-non-driving-related-crimes/193111)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-suspending-a-drivers-license-be-done-for-non-driving-related-crimes/193111 "2023-10-04T21:13:45Z")
For example, if you get a DUI while operating a boat, they can take away your driver’s license in Illinois. The person can still operate the boat since there is no license for a boat in most cases. They take away driver… --- ## [2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Dealer has had my car for ten months](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-grand-cherokee-dealer-has-had-my-car-for-ten-months/193218)
**Author:** [@franzy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/franzy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-grand-cherokee-dealer-has-had-my-car-for-ten-months/193218 "2023-10-04T20:33:28Z")
i bought my car 3 days before christmas only put 200 miles since i had the car couldnt drive all summer cause of over heating got that promblem fix just got back week ago and it broke down wont start i have a warrtey on … --- ## [What's making this noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-making-this-noise/193222)
**Author:** [@mustarosvirsli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mustarosvirsli)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-making-this-noise/193222 "2023-10-04T13:31:26Z")
--- ## [2012 Honda Odyssey - Eco mode issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-odyssey-eco-mode-issue/193182)
**Author:** [@Abelford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Abelford)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-odyssey-eco-mode-issue/193182 "2023-10-04T19:16:50Z")
Van goes into eco code which drops down to 3 cylinders from 6 cylinders, is there a fix for this? 2012 Honda odyssey 3.5 --- ## [Is there a way to tell which pressure solenoid is for 1st-2nd?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-tell-which-pressure-solenoid-is-for-1st-2nd/192903)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-tell-which-pressure-solenoid-is-for-1st-2nd/192903 "2023-10-04T16:07:43Z")
I have saturn ion 2007 with code p1811 excessive pressure when shifting. Only happens in 1st-2nd gear. I’ve never taken apart/dropped the trans pan, but from watching other vehicles getting it replaced on YouTube it see… --- ## [2001 Silverado 1500 belly damage by pothole](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-silverado-1500-belly-damage-by-pothole/193180)
**Author:** [@soonerfan905](https://community.cartalk.com/u/soonerfan905)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-silverado-1500-belly-damage-by-pothole/193180 "2023-10-04T16:06:38Z")
Hit a big pothole a few days ago. Hope the pics are visible, a couple of bolt holes are visible. No fluid loss at all, and I checked often and drove a lot the last few days as well. I don’t understand that really, I woul… --- ## [How much boost is too much boost?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-boost-is-too-much-boost/193207)
**Author:** [@cjausfahl221](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cjausfahl221)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-boost-is-too-much-boost/193207 "2023-10-04T12:55:04Z")
Hi, I’m a little bit newer on the car scene in the sense that my current car, a 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS, is my first project car to really modify. I’ve been in and around cars and modifications for years, but no one’s… --- ## [Trying to Identify a Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-identify-a-car/193187)
**Author:** [@aviary.obj0l\_187111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aviary.obj0l_187111)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 11:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-identify-a-car/193187 "2023-10-04T11:55:04Z")
My student and I are trying to identify a car we saw in a video about traffic in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The video was posted circa 2018. We’ve looked up as many identifying characteristics as we could. Anybody want to help… --- ## [2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Stop start question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-jeep-grand-cherokee-stop-start-question/193205)
**Author:** [@bruce12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bruce12)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-jeep-grand-cherokee-stop-start-question/193205 "2023-10-04T02:33:58Z")
stop/start does not work with climate button on. --- ## [1996 Toyota Tacoma - Should I hit this with a hammer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-tacoma-should-i-hit-this-with-a-hammer/193209)
**Author:** [@Rowan32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rowan32)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-tacoma-should-i-hit-this-with-a-hammer/193209 "2023-10-04T01:43:08Z")
My 1996 Toyota Tacoma was in a fender bender a while back. The front of the car is a little crunched but not too bad. The main thing that’s the problem is that the right front headlight is slightly bent. I took my car to… --- ## [Knocking in suspension](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-in-suspension/193113)
**Author:** [@lonkey.k\_187058](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lonkey.k_187058)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-in-suspension/193113 "2023-10-04T01:33:19Z")
I have a 2004 Santa Fe. There has been a consistent knocking in the driver-side front of my car for the past 5 or so months. I can’t tell if it’s getting worse or not. It isn’t there at low speeds, but is obvious at h… --- ## [New coolant temperature sensor help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-coolant-temperature-sensor-help/193213)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-coolant-temperature-sensor-help/193213 "2023-10-03T23:21:02Z")
Hey guys, I was replacing the temperature gauge sender on my 2001 Ford Explorer 4.0. The temperature gauge stopped working and I inspected the connector for the sender and sure enough it was physically damaged/cracked. I… --- ## [2018 Audi Q7 - Piston ring problems common?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-q7-piston-ring-problems-common/193191)
**Author:** [@Frank33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frank33)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-q7-piston-ring-problems-common/193191 "2023-10-03T22:11:09Z")
any problems with piston rings failure --- ## [I called to schedule oil change at carmax this is what happened](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-called-to-schedule-oil-change-at-carmax-this-is-what-happened/193138)
**Author:** [@itouring2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itouring2010)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-called-to-schedule-oil-change-at-carmax-this-is-what-happened/193138 "2023-10-03T20:12:27Z")
this guy told me my car doesnt take synthetic engine oil. this is who they hire to be service writers at carmax nowadays. he literally told me my 2010 mazda3 i touring does not take synthetic engine oil if you look at… --- ## [1997 Chevy K1500 Silverado Wasn't Starting and Now Does](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevy-k1500-silverado-wasnt-starting-and-now-does/193194)
**Author:** [@jfny78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jfny78)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevy-k1500-silverado-wasnt-starting-and-now-does/193194 "2023-10-03T15:20:43Z")
Last Wednesday I went to leave the gym in the afternoon and my truck wouldn’t start when I first turned the key. I could hear the fuel pump kick in, and the lights went on, but I didn’t even hear any cranking. I tried i… --- ## [Cinnamon or Glazed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cinnamon-or-glazed/193186)
**Author:** [@JunkOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JunkOwner)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cinnamon-or-glazed/193186 "2023-10-03T12:13:12Z")
OK - The answer to that question won’t solve my problem. But I do have a donut dilemma. I need to identify what vehicle a particular donut spare will fit. On the wheel itself - not the tire - I can find almost no ide… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=117) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=119)