# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=119 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 120 --- ## [1999 Audi A4- Local shop?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-audi-a4-local-shop/193118)
**Author:** [@gergrant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gergrant)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 5:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-audi-a4-local-shop/193118 "2023-10-03T05:21:10Z")
Can you recommend a very good local shop for the 2.8L 30-valve timing belt replacement? --- ## [HVAC Controller melted switch 2014 kia soul](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hvac-controller-melted-switch-2014-kia-soul/193175)
**Author:** [@Stinky1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stinky1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hvac-controller-melted-switch-2014-kia-soul/193175 "2023-10-02T23:56:07Z")
Mom complained to me recently of the “AC not working” in her car. Not knowing exactly what this meant I went out to check it out myself. The blower seemed to be working on mid-high only (not max). The interesting part ab… --- ## [Cylinder Misfire, Jeep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-misfire-jeep/189341)
**Author:** [@Gerard\_9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gerard_9)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-misfire-jeep/189341 "2023-10-02T23:42:51Z")
I have a ‘17 grand Cherokee, a little over a week ago a message would come on the dash stating “Stop/Start unavailable” (the feature that cuts off the engine when idle) intermittently, probably only about half the times … --- ## [2005 Ford Taurus - Output shaft bearing help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-taurus-output-shaft-bearing-help/193174)
**Author:** [@aprilpridemore76\_187099](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aprilpridemore76_187099)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-taurus-output-shaft-bearing-help/193174 "2023-10-02T22:41:53Z")
How to replace a output shaft bearing on a 2005 ford taurus --- ## [Opps… mid-engined?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opps-mid-engined/193192)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opps-mid-engined/193192 "2023-10-02T22:41:19Z")
"Opps… mid-engined? But I though the engine was up front… " L :wheel: L . . . It appears that the tarnation did not take into account the car was so heavy towards the rear and the way it slips it also appears that th… --- ## [Problem with Fuel Gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-fuel-gauge/192931)
**Author:** [@enargins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/enargins)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-fuel-gauge/192931 "2023-10-02T17:36:20Z")
2003 Dodge Caravan SE, 106K miles. Just replaced the fuel pump with a part I got at carparts dot com. Something strange going on with the fuel gauge. It’s reading Full, even when the tank is half empty. (I added 12 g… --- ## [Will the mileage change if the instrument cluster is replaced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-the-mileage-change-if-the-instrument-cluster-is-replaced/193015)
**Author:** [@enargins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/enargins)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-the-mileage-change-if-the-instrument-cluster-is-replaced/193015 "2023-10-02T17:32:25Z")
2003 Dodge Caravan SE In another thread I posted about problems I’m having with my fuel gauge after having the shop replace the fuel pump. They’re convinced the problem is the gauge cluster, even though it was working f… --- ## [Fuel service caused engine to fail?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-service-caused-engine-to-fail/193161)
**Author:** [@ldh.538](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ldh.538)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-service-caused-engine-to-fail/193161 "2023-10-02T14:52:46Z")
My 2019 Kia Forte has 34,000 miles and I haven’t had any problems with it. I took it to the local dealership for routine maintenance and they recommended the fuel service and brake fluid service. I know better and I did … --- ## [Gas smell from vents. What is this part?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-smell-from-vents-what-is-this-part/193170)
**Author:** [@DougCarTalk\_187097](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DougCarTalk_187097)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-smell-from-vents-what-is-this-part/193170 "2023-10-02T13:43:37Z")
I have a picture of a part by my gas tank in a 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis. It’s leaking gas. When i run the heat or AC it smells like gas. And if it sits for a while, it has a hard time starting. No dash lights though. … --- ## [2011 Toyota Camry - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-camry-transmission-issues/193154)
**Author:** [@jaairc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaairc)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-camry-transmission-issues/193154 "2023-10-02T13:22:55Z")
I have a manual transmission and I was told I needed to replace the clutch because the throw out bearing went. I brought my car to be fixed at the dealership and they said I needed to replace a bearing in my transmission… --- ## [2019 Jeep Wrangler - Paint pubbles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-wrangler-paint-pubbles/193140)
**Author:** [@Julian46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julian46)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-wrangler-paint-pubbles/193140 "2023-10-02T01:38:44Z")
Paint bubbles starting to show on lower bottom of both doors (2 dr) am I covered . --- ## [Question about cleaning upholstry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-cleaning-upholstry/193167)
**Author:** [@Stinky1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stinky1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-cleaning-upholstry/193167 "2023-10-02T00:37:58Z")
TL;DR at bottom. I recently cleaned an oil stain out of my passenger seat with some foaming spray cleaner and one of those cordless drill brush attachments. Worked great, spot was gone within seconds. I figured while I’… --- ## [2017 Kia Sorento - Paint chips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-paint-chips/193152)
**Author:** [@Ed05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed05)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2023, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-paint-chips/193152 "2023-10-01T21:03:21Z")
paint chipping off of the hood steel showing through --- ## [Radiator problem with 1968 Impala 307 engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-problem-with-1968-impala-307-engine/193049)
**Author:** [@yadmas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yadmas)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2023, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-problem-with-1968-impala-307-engine/193049 "2023-10-01T20:18:39Z")
So i have a 68 impala wagon with a 307. The radiator hasn’t been flushed in at LEAST 12 years. The vehicle blew a radiator hose and i got a look at the radiator fluid and i was like, oh dear lord, this is bad. I wo… --- ## [Low Beam Issue 2011 Volvo S40](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-beam-issue-2011-volvo-s40/193144)
**Author:** [@gspence1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gspence1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2023, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-beam-issue-2011-volvo-s40/193144 "2023-10-01T14:51:01Z")
Dash says low beam out on my 2011 S40. Passenger side. Went to AutoZone and bought a new bulb (H11 Sylvania). I thought easy peasy change (easiest bulb I’ve had to change on any car I’ve owned) but no go. Put the work… --- ## [High pressure diesel pump fail](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pressure-diesel-pump-fail/193036)
**Author:** [@DoomsDom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DoomsDom)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2023, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pressure-diesel-pump-fail/193036 "2023-10-01T02:52:24Z")
Hi guys! Would appreciate your opinions/thoughts. Story in short: very happy owner of Volvo XC90 (really happy), diesel. Car was bought second hand from volvo dealer, full service history from volvo, 6 years old in Nov … --- ## [2009 Honda Weird Start Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-weird-start-issue/193077)
**Author:** [@Safun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Safun)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2023, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-weird-start-issue/193077 "2023-09-30T23:21:08Z")
If someone can help. I am having a very weird issue that no one is able to diagnose. My Honda is giving start issue, already happened 2 times. After driving for about 30-40 miles, I stopped for few minutes on my way, an… --- ## [Any ideas for improving business at a small car repair garage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-ideas-for-improving-business-at-a-small-car-repair-garage/92653)
**Author:** [@emmaolivia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emmaolivia)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2023, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-ideas-for-improving-business-at-a-small-car-repair-garage/92653 "2023-09-30T22:33:03Z")
Just looking for some suggestions as to cheap advertising ideas, etc, anything a bit different that we would not have already thought of please? --- ## [2006 Honda Element - Recurring dead battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-element-recurring-dead-battery/193115)
**Author:** [@Darwin25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darwin25)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2023, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-element-recurring-dead-battery/193115 "2023-09-30T19:49:21Z")
Frequent dead battery --- ## [2008 equinox radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-equinox-radio/193052)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-equinox-radio/193052 "2023-09-26T03:04:18Z")
My display on 08 equinox is super simple. The 2nd pic is the display from my 07 torrent. I have found similar pics online that show only the clock in center. The equinox has no lower section that might show the FM statio… --- ## [Health Hazard from Automobile Exhaust Gas in City Streets, Garages and Repair Shops, J. A. M. A. 81: 385 (Aug. 4) 1923](https://community.cartalk.com/t/health-hazard-from-automobile-exhaust-gas-in-city-streets-garages-and-repair-shops-j-a-m-a-81-385-aug-4-1923/193121)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2023, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/health-hazard-from-automobile-exhaust-gas-in-city-streets-garages-and-repair-shops-j-a-m-a-81-385-aug-4-1923/193121 "2023-09-30T14:24:41Z")
An article from JAMA 1923 recently republished: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2809432 --- ## [Honda rims](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-rims/193137)
**Author:** [@gayel\_187072](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gayel_187072)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2023, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-rims/193137 "2023-09-30T14:18:31Z")
I bought four new tires in June 2022 (2010 Fit). Two weeks later I replaced a valve stem. Two weeks later I replaced another (same place), then another (different place) and fast forward to Sept 2023 I replaced number 7.… --- ## [2022 BMW X5 - Went dead - no warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-bmw-x5-went-dead-no-warning/193060)
**Author:** [@Watson47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Watson47)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-bmw-x5-went-dead-no-warning/193060 "2023-09-29T23:58:43Z")
car went dead without warning. apparently the 9v battery was bad but didn’t get any warning light. had to be towed. bmw service mgr said that car needs to be driven on gas engine more often. I use the car mostly on elect… --- ## [1999 Chrysler Concorde - Smells like gasoline](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chrysler-concorde-smells-like-gasoline/193123)
**Author:** [@JamesTRaimondo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesTRaimondo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chrysler-concorde-smells-like-gasoline/193123 "2023-09-29T22:12:53Z")
The smell of gas when engine is running --- ## [Do not ever buy a car from carmax my story](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-not-ever-buy-a-car-from-carmax-my-story/193124)
**Author:** [@itouring2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itouring2010)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-not-ever-buy-a-car-from-carmax-my-story/193124 "2023-09-29T21:15:39Z")
just over a year ago i got t-boned by a grandma driving too fast and she ended up breaking my coolant reservoir and smashing up the side of my car. i figured its going to cost more for repairs than the worth of the car … --- ## [Delay between engine cranking and truck turning over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/delay-between-engine-cranking-and-truck-turning-over/193058)
**Author:** [@logandove453\_187011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/logandove453_187011)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/delay-between-engine-cranking-and-truck-turning-over/193058 "2023-09-29T20:51:00Z")
My truck recently started having an issue when it hasn’t been run for a few hours/overnight. I’ll turn my key in the ignition and the truck will crank for a normal amount of time. When it’s done cranking, there is a seco… --- ## [Friend drowned his car!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/friend-drowned-his-car/191128)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/friend-drowned-his-car/191128 "2023-09-29T20:34:15Z")
Well, I have heard of this happening but never thought a friend of mine would do this. He just followed the directions the computer gave him and didn’t stop when it told him to proceed and drive right into a river. Thi… --- ## [2005 park av brake problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-park-av-brake-problem/193093)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-park-av-brake-problem/193093 "2023-09-29T19:38:24Z")
I have a fairly minor problem. Replacing brake pads. Did the passenger side. Started to do the drivers side. Upper bolt came out but lower was extremely tight. Just like the pass side bolt. Rusty. The problem is the end… --- ## ["Can you ID" and "What is the best car to buy" type Posts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-id-and-what-is-the-best-car-to-buy-type-posts/193126)
**Author:** [@ChrisTheTireWhisperer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisTheTireWhisperer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-id-and-what-is-the-best-car-to-buy-type-posts/193126 "2023-09-29T16:10:46Z")
Generally, I no longer participate in threads with the above titles, or variations thereof. 90 percent(and I’m being really lax there, should be 99!) , of such threads are bot-generated, and often from offshore … --- ## [2008 Ford F-150 - Lights out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f-150-lights-out/193079)
**Author:** [@dmoore8645](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmoore8645)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f-150-lights-out/193079 "2023-09-29T15:48:27Z")
2008 f150 my tail lights is not working,any suggestions [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=118) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=120)