# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=124 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 125 --- ## [1995 Saturn SL2 Starts fine when cold, but won't restart after driving for 15 minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-saturn-sl2-starts-fine-when-cold-but-wont-restart-after-driving-for-15-minutes/171080)
**Author:** [@nrnoble\_171480](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nrnoble_171480)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2023, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-saturn-sl2-starts-fine-when-cold-but-wont-restart-after-driving-for-15-minutes/171080 "2023-09-13T16:52:23Z")
Here is a question for experienced mechanics or Saturn owners My 1995 Saturn SL2 will start just fine when the engine is cold (off for 30+ minutes), but if I drive it for 15+ minutes and shut the engine off the car won’… --- ## [2003 Nissan Pathfinder - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-pathfinder-wont-start/192849)
**Author:** [@Rafael51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rafael51)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2023, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-pathfinder-wont-start/192849 "2023-09-13T15:24:31Z")
pathfinder 3.5 v6 crank but do no start --- ## [2001 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercedes-benz-c-class-cel/192840)
**Author:** [@FKisor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FKisor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2023, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercedes-benz-c-class-cel/192840 "2023-09-13T15:16:34Z")
22 year old Mercedes 320 in otherwise good condition has Check Engine light on --- ## [Simple Car Theft Protection Gadget?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/simple-car-theft-protection-gadget/192382)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2023, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/simple-car-theft-protection-gadget/192382 "2023-09-13T15:13:00Z")
I’d like something simple. I hide a gadget somewhere on the car, and if the car gets stolen, I phone its telephone number, and it tells me its GPS coordinates. Perhaps there is a one time cell-phone connect “pay as you… --- ## [2017 Hyundai Santa Fe - Oil pan leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-santa-fe-oil-pan-leak/192786)
**Author:** [@Geezer840](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Geezer840)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2023, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-santa-fe-oil-pan-leak/192786 "2023-09-13T12:41:04Z")
Four days after repair of leaking oil pan discovered major oil leak. Oil dipstick shows approx 25 % overfill. 6 cylinder front wheel drive. What’s risk of damage. --- ## [VW Beetle 2000 - 1st and reverse gear shifting problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-beetle-2000-1st-and-reverse-gear-shifting-problems/192346)
**Author:** [@2robertc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2robertc)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2023, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-beetle-2000-1st-and-reverse-gear-shifting-problems/192346 "2023-09-13T12:25:36Z")
Hi All- I’m asking this question for a friend. It’s a 2000 VW Beetle. 2.1 GL. Five speed. “It’s difficult to get into first gear. I have to go down a little bit and then forward as though I was going into reverse. And th… --- ## [Timing chain replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain-replacement/192797)
**Author:** [@Marquishaze](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marquishaze)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2023, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain-replacement/192797 "2023-09-13T02:36:07Z")
Hello, I’m hoping someone here may be able to help. I have a 2017 Chevy Equinox 2.4L and am attempting to replace the timing chain. But when I manually rotate the crankshaft the chain becomes slack and then around the t… --- ## [2014 Hyundai Elantra - Moans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-elantra-moans/192853)
**Author:** [@LisaS.21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LisaS.21)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2023, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-elantra-moans/192853 "2023-09-12T22:22:24Z")
My 2014 Elanta makes a low “moaning sound” at low speed or between 1000-1500 rpm’s up to about 40 mph which occurs when going uphill. Any ideas what this is? --- ## [Mini radiator looking thing under my grill 09 PT cruiser non turbo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-radiator-looking-thing-under-my-grill-09-pt-cruiser-non-turbo/192843)
**Author:** [@jb86nov\_186786](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jb86nov_186786)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2023, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-radiator-looking-thing-under-my-grill-09-pt-cruiser-non-turbo/192843 "2023-09-12T22:14:47Z")
So I noticed this little mini radiator looking thing that is literally dangling in front under my grill. I’ve looked it up to see what it is but I don’t know for sure if its transmission fluid cooler or oil cooler? And h… --- ## [2010 Honda Odyssey - Multiple warnings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-odyssey-multiple-warnings/192829)
**Author:** [@Orah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Orah)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2023, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-odyssey-multiple-warnings/192829 "2023-09-12T20:42:36Z")
I got into my van after a repair. The car had been left running and the brake light, abs light and another light with an exclamation point were on. Brakes worked fine. Drove off with these lights on but after turning the… --- ## [Availability of of the \*really\* old shows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/availability-of-of-the-really-old-shows/192823)
**Author:** [@partofthepuzzle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/partofthepuzzle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2023, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/availability-of-of-the-really-old-shows/192823 "2023-09-12T03:53:43Z")
Hi, Is there any way to hear the really old shows. I’m referring to the original ones circa 1978 - 1986? I found Car Talk when they first started and I’d love hear those shows again. Thanks! --- ## [2009 Ford Escape - AC issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-ac-issue/192750)
**Author:** [@Pampatty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pampatty)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2023, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-ac-issue/192750 "2023-09-12T03:17:51Z")
A\\C blower only works on high --- ## [Lottery causing long lines for gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lottery-causing-long-lines-for-gas/192396)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lottery-causing-long-lines-for-gas/192396 "2023-09-11T23:23:40Z")
My town of about 50k is now down to four gas stations, only one of them has parking other than at the pump. The three stations that don’t have other parking, but a reasonable price for gas are now two or three cars deep… --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Impala - High beams too high](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-impala-high-beams-too-high/192767)
**Author:** [@wstredwick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wstredwick)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-impala-high-beams-too-high/192767 "2023-09-11T22:23:14Z")
high beam lights to high . --- ## [Single loud click from in front of the front seat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/single-loud-click-from-in-front-of-the-front-seat/192745)
**Author:** [@bmwho68\_186781](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bmwho68_186781)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/single-loud-click-from-in-front-of-the-front-seat/192745 "2023-09-11T21:26:15Z")
So my daughter has a 2013 Hyundai Elantra 4 door with the 4 cyl engine. Whenever she pulls away from a stop, or applies the brakes, there is a loud singular click heard from under the front of the car. It seems to high… --- ## [Subaru Outback AC Flowing Churning Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-ac-flowing-churning-noise/192816)
**Author:** [@rhwilding\_186822](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rhwilding_186822)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-ac-flowing-churning-noise/192816 "2023-09-11T21:15:16Z")
I purchased a used 2019 Subaru Outback about 2 months ago. The AC makes a strange on/off sound. It sounds like something is flowing or churning or even defrosting in a way. The sound almost sounds pressurized if that m… --- ## [Rough cost of damages?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-cost-of-damages/192777)
**Author:** [@Jason\_tsia25\_186802](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jason_tsia25_186802)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-cost-of-damages/192777 "2023-09-11T19:26:31Z")
Reversed into a pole, not significant damage besides cracked bumper but wondering by photos if it’s worth bringing to body shop and getting fixed outta own pocket or claiming through insursance. Any advice appreciated … --- ## [Brake fade on long very slow downhill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fade-on-long-very-slow-downhill/192642)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fade-on-long-very-slow-downhill/192642 "2023-09-11T16:37:15Z")
The last time I drove on this particular steep and rough unpaved forest road, it was in my '85 Nissan pickup with 5 speed manual transmission. In those days, I made that trip several times over three summers. It was just… --- ## [2020 Mazda Mazda3 - AWD hatch has poor fuel economy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-mazda-mazda3-awd-hatch-has-poor-fuel-economy/192763)
**Author:** [@Cesarmazda3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cesarmazda3)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-mazda-mazda3-awd-hatch-has-poor-fuel-economy/192763 "2023-09-11T15:48:07Z")
Have an AWD hatch and its fuel economy sucks, consumes more like a v6 --- ## [What year PT Cruiser can I use a cylinder head from for a 2009 pt cruiser](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-year-pt-cruiser-can-i-use-a-cylinder-head-from-for-a-2009-pt-cruiser/192799)
**Author:** [@jb86nov\_186786](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jb86nov_186786)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 9:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-year-pt-cruiser-can-i-use-a-cylinder-head-from-for-a-2009-pt-cruiser/192799 "2023-09-11T09:00:36Z")
I have a 2009 PT cruiser 2.4L non-turbo and I am going to replace the cylinder head. I’ve heard that some of the later models don’t match up to mine so I am wondering which year would be the best fit? --- ## [My car doesn't break often enough (2007 Mazda3)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-doesnt-break-often-enough-2007-mazda3/192781)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 6:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-doesnt-break-often-enough-2007-mazda3/192781 "2023-09-11T06:17:30Z")
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. In the past, that motto has worked for me. Beyond very basic maintenance, I only learned about systems when they broke. My Miata slave clutch slave cylinder had been replaced a couple ti… --- ## [Buick Century 2004 Air Conditioning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-2004-air-conditioning/192794)
**Author:** [@Pop-dunk726](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pop-dunk726)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-2004-air-conditioning/192794 "2023-09-11T02:26:03Z")
My buick century air conditioner doesnt work,i cant find the problem since i checked the refrigerant levels and they are ok,the ac compressor clutch engages and disengages,and the blend door actuator works since when i t… --- ## [2008 Fleetwood Pegasus 180FQ - bad spindles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-fleetwood-pegasus-180fq-bad-spindles/192153)
**Author:** [@gruntsparkles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gruntsparkles)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-fleetwood-pegasus-180fq-bad-spindles/192153 "2023-09-11T02:00:05Z")
Sorry, can I ask a trailer question in CarTalk? Please delete if not. I just bought this trailer (my first) and took apart the wheels to do inspection, brakes, and bearings. The bearing nuts were on way too tight and th… --- ## [My girlfriends brother is inadvertently ruining GFs car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-girlfriends-brother-is-inadvertently-ruining-gfs-car/192705)
**Author:** [@itouring2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itouring2010)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-girlfriends-brother-is-inadvertently-ruining-gfs-car/192705 "2023-09-11T01:08:34Z")
refer to my previous post. well he thinks brake grease goes on brake pad on the friction surface so he put grease on only the friction surface. he doesnt tighten lugnuts in star pattern (i learned this in army i was 91… --- ## [Bizarre Wheel Sound Above 65MPH](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bizarre-wheel-sound-above-65mph/192692)
**Author:** [@defurr1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/defurr1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2023, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bizarre-wheel-sound-above-65mph/192692 "2023-09-10T22:48:16Z")
2011 BMW 335i with 120,000 miles… All tires appear to be in perfect condition. All tires are run flats. This morning, it started making a sound that was clearly related to the rotating of the front driver’s side wheel… --- ## [When did you last use a compression gauge?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-did-you-last-use-a-compression-gauge/192755)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2023, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-did-you-last-use-a-compression-gauge/192755 "2023-09-10T22:40:48Z")
Ray’s latest deals with picking a compression gauge. I was surprised he hasn’t used one in years. Mine? 25 years, at least, but I don’t have a shop. When did you last use one? No Need To Break The Bank When Picking A Co… --- ## [Misfire/ Revving by itself and fail starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-revving-by-itself-and-fail-starting/192789)
**Author:** [@Amun554](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amun554)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2023, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-revving-by-itself-and-fail-starting/192789 "2023-09-10T22:38:10Z")
Revving by itself/ misfires and trouble starting Hi could anyone please help me I have tried to fix this issue without resolve. My car is a Honda Jazz 2005 GD1 1.3 IDSI Petrol, which I got from a relative. The issues I … --- ## [Why do I smell burnt hair when I drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-i-smell-burnt-hair-when-i-drive/192773)
**Author:** [@CourtneyCole\_186800](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CourtneyCole_186800)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2023, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-i-smell-burnt-hair-when-i-drive/192773 "2023-09-10T20:22:08Z")
I have a 1998 Merc Mystique. Great car. Under 100,000. Drives nice. But, when I drive I always smell burnt hair! Recently replaced all 4 brakes and an oil change. Still, burnt hair. Engine temp stays neutral. Car behaves… --- ## [Old car tax](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-car-tax/192563)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2023, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-car-tax/192563 "2023-09-10T17:23:49Z")
Here’s an article from the AP about the expansion of the old car tax in London. They’ve had it for a while in the central city and now are expanding it to the suburbs. If your car is older than 2006 or a diesel and older… --- ## [Rusted nuts solution](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusted-nuts-solution/192754)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2023, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusted-nuts-solution/192754 "2023-09-10T16:54:05Z")
I have been a pbblaster guy and happy. on a different site people say kroil or free is better. Your thoughts? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=123) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=125)