# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=126 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 127 --- ## [2010 Ford Taurus X - Problems with parking brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-taurus-x-problems-with-parking-brake/192708)
**Author:** [@gerry30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gerry30)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-taurus-x-problems-with-parking-brake/192708 "2023-09-07T02:21:21Z")
I replaced rear brake pads on my 2010 Taurus and now the parking brake will not wort, the cable moves but the piston doesn’t also the brakes feel a little soft --- ## [Battery is slowly draining](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-is-slowly-draining/192709)
**Author:** [@rgw5944\_186693](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rgw5944_186693)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-is-slowly-draining/192709 "2023-09-07T02:00:15Z")
I have developed a slow loss of electricity that will drain the battery dead in a couple weeks if left alone. I’ve had 2 mechanics look at it with no solution. If you have a idea on how to back track the electrical syste… --- ## [2015 Mazda 5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mazda-5/192698)
**Author:** [@tehpulk\_186742](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tehpulk_186742)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mazda-5/192698 "2023-09-07T01:58:00Z")
Hey Friends! My 17 year old son was driving my parent’s 2015 Mazda 5. He didn’t understand the shifter and drove home on the highway in a low gear. It is a grooved shifter, and there is a gulley you can push the shifter … --- ## [Spark plug change interval on Toyota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-change-interval-on-toyota/88933)
**Author:** [@rocketman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rocketman)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-change-interval-on-toyota/88933 "2023-09-06T23:48:02Z")
My (relatively) new Toyota recommends spark plug change at 120,000 miles. Anybody feel that this is too long? I usually go less than 50k for this service item. Comments? Thanks folks! Rocketman --- ## [Ford Laser Coasting/Deceleration Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-laser-coasting-deceleration-issues/192515)
**Author:** [@kman42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kman42)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-laser-coasting-deceleration-issues/192515 "2023-09-06T23:47:22Z")
I have a 1999 Ford Laser KN 1.6L manual, which I have owned for about 8 years. I’ve kept it up to date with oil, filter and spark plug changes etc. Over the last few months it has started to become a bit jerky when unde… --- ## [2018 Subaru Impreza emits smoke on start-up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-impreza-emits-smoke-on-start-up/192695)
**Author:** [@pine150](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pine150)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-impreza-emits-smoke-on-start-up/192695 "2023-09-06T22:44:23Z")
I have a 2018 Impreza with about 50,000 miles. A few months ago we noticed that the car emitted a puff of smoke when it was first started in the morning (cold engine start), but only after it had been sitting for a coupl… --- ## [Rear bolt adjustment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-bolt-adjustment/192700)
**Author:** [@juancanic\_186744](https://community.cartalk.com/u/juancanic_186744)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-bolt-adjustment/192700 "2023-09-06T17:10:09Z")
Hi everyone, I have a problem with this bolt adjustment (attached pics), but I dont know where I can get for buy it? anyone know where I can get it? my car is a Mazda 5 year 2007, 2.3 --- ## [2022 Kia Telluride - Trim is degrading](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-kia-telluride-trim-is-degrading/192673)
**Author:** [@dominickafroiojr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dominickafroiojr)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-kia-telluride-trim-is-degrading/192673 "2023-09-06T16:05:04Z")
2022 Telluride moldings around the windows on both sides is faded, one and a half years old and Rick Case KIA advised me the molding warranty is for 12 months. Amazing they will not fix this problem on a new vehicle that… --- ## [1991 Mazda B2600 - No power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-mazda-b2600-no-power/192691)
**Author:** [@Walkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Walkin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-mazda-b2600-no-power/192691 "2023-09-06T15:23:23Z")
Just bought a 91 mazda b2600. The owner was upfront about its issues. It has almost no power. You can’t rev the engine driving along. It’ll just faint and gradually go back to like it was. What’s been changed: fuel pump,… --- ## [Tricked-out Ford Crown Victoria](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tricked-out-ford-crown-victoria/192608)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tricked-out-ford-crown-victoria/192608 "2023-09-06T12:40:08Z")
--- ## [Driver training in a busy parking lot at Home Depot!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-training-in-a-busy-parking-lot-at-home-depot/192579)
**Author:** [@Laisseraller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Laisseraller)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-training-in-a-busy-parking-lot-at-home-depot/192579 "2023-09-05T22:41:19Z")
Driving out of control in a busy parking lot at a Home Depot, I recently while shopping at a Home Depot coming out to find your car was hit and wedged between a 2006 Toyota Avalon and a small tree. Apparently the owner o… --- ## [Strange electrical problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-electrical-problems/192664)
**Author:** [@lordshell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lordshell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-electrical-problems/192664 "2023-09-05T22:37:25Z")
Trying to help a friend figure out what’s going on with her 2014 Jetta S. Here’s the situation in her words: “Epc and traction control light come on randomly. While driving it’ll go between the epc/traction control to … --- ## [2009 Ford Escape Hybrid - Too slow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-hybrid-too-slow/192646)
**Author:** [@Lynn0122](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lynn0122)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-hybrid-too-slow/192646 "2023-09-05T15:00:26Z")
2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. Slow to pick up speed from a stop. Acting like a carbonated car with a bad accelerator pump. Not all the time. --- ## [2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class - What does this mean?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercedes-benz-m-class-what-does-this-mean/192600)
**Author:** [@earnesthelton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/earnesthelton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercedes-benz-m-class-what-does-this-mean/192600 "2023-09-05T14:25:22Z")
esp bas light come on what does it mean . --- ## [1st to 2nd WOT sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1st-to-2nd-wot-sound/192650)
**Author:** [@CyberGreyN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CyberGreyN)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1st-to-2nd-wot-sound/192650 "2023-09-05T14:20:09Z")
Hey guys, I launched my Elantra N today for the first time today. When I shifted from 1st to 2nd I heard a weird like clunk. It wasn’t very loud and I didn’t feel anything. The car runs fine and shifts fine still. But I’… --- ## [Drive a little? Don't buy an EV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-a-little-dont-buy-an-ev/192553)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-a-little-dont-buy-an-ev/192553 "2023-09-05T13:57:19Z")
As I’ve mentioned before, EVs are not a cure-all. There’s a lot of CO2 emitted in building the batteries, so it takes tens of thousands of miles of driving before there’s a benefit to using an EV. Here’s the latest on t… --- ## [2013 Prius timing chain oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-prius-timing-chain-oil-leak/192534)
**Author:** [@scharaniya\_186630](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scharaniya_186630)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-prius-timing-chain-oil-leak/192534 "2023-09-05T13:09:13Z")
I went for an oil change on my 2013 Toyota Prius (72k miles; single owner / bought new). The dealer told me about engine oil leak on the timing chain cover. He said it will require removing the engine (lot of labor) an… --- ## [2014 Hyundai Equus - HVAC issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-equus-hvac-issue/192677)
**Author:** [@AlbertDykes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlbertDykes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-equus-hvac-issue/192677 "2023-09-04T23:53:59Z")
Drivers side vents only blow ambient temperature when set at full cold temperature. It will blow hot air when set to full hot. Passenger side vents work OK. --- ## [Humorous VW Service Invoice from 1979](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humorous-vw-service-invoice-from-1979/192557)
**Author:** [@sageyounger33\_186645](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sageyounger33_186645)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humorous-vw-service-invoice-from-1979/192557 "2023-09-04T22:16:29Z")
This is a xerox of a service invoice from a Volkswagen dealer from 1979. I found it in a crate of VW service manuals that I bought at an estate sale. One very unfortunate Louis Union of 32nd & Indian brought his three… --- ## [Leaking Valve Stem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-valve-stem/192606)
**Author:** [@instock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/instock)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-valve-stem/192606 "2023-09-04T21:13:19Z")
I have a 2019 Infiniti QX60. I got a flat tire last night. I soaped it and it looks like the valve us leaking. I need new tires anyway. Unfortunately, we are going away this weekend and I don’t have time to shop for tire… --- ## [Strange noise coming from under passenger seat? Gremlin? What is it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-noise-coming-from-under-passenger-seat-gremlin-what-is-it/192512)
**Author:** [@Laisseraller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Laisseraller)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-noise-coming-from-under-passenger-seat-gremlin-what-is-it/192512 "2023-09-04T21:04:30Z")
Looking for solutions to the cause of the noise found! Honda Dealer does not know what the black box is? The Service Dept. test rode it but could not find the noise? Is it all in my head or is it a Gremlin making a ruc… --- ## [Melissa Peterson is back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/melissa-peterson-is-back/122277)
**Author:** [@Vchimpanzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vchimpanzee)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/melissa-peterson-is-back/122277 "2023-09-04T17:18:23Z")
I’m behind schedule on the podcasts, but they read that first letter from her. I remember when she actually called in and she was so adorable. --- ## [VW Beetle Possible dead battery caused electrical problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-beetle-possible-dead-battery-caused-electrical-problems/192667)
**Author:** [@BuggyBud](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BuggyBud)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-beetle-possible-dead-battery-caused-electrical-problems/192667 "2023-09-04T15:19:59Z")
My roommate and I were going to go out in the car for the first time in 3-4 weeks, but it wouldn’t start and said there was no key detected in the vehicle (it is a Dune edition that just has a start button). So my roomma… --- ## [Battery causing dash lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-causing-dash-lights/192641)
**Author:** [@lcaperell90\_186700](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lcaperell90_186700)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-causing-dash-lights/192641 "2023-09-04T14:13:02Z")
2004 Sable. Have replaced 3 batteries and the alternator. Looks like have to get yet a 4th battery. Works great for about a month then my dash lights will come on abs brake light engine and gas cap and sometimes my Info … --- ## [Whiskey license plate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whiskey-license-plate/192636)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whiskey-license-plate/192636 "2023-09-04T02:10:09Z")
Was in MN and bud said oh oh, whiskey plate. They are white and the plate id starts with a W. It means there was a DUI, owner of the car I would guess. Any thing like that where you are? --- ## [2016 Hyundai Elantra - Paint coming off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-elantra-paint-coming-off/192662)
**Author:** [@CarlaJefferies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarlaJefferies)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2023, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-elantra-paint-coming-off/192662 "2023-09-03T23:44:33Z")
I have a 2016 Elektra and paint is coming off on good and trunk it’s cracking --- ## [ABS cross-compatibility](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-cross-compatibility/192633)
**Author:** [@hagenboggs\_176715](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hagenboggs_176715)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2023, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-cross-compatibility/192633 "2023-09-03T23:31:59Z")
Bit of a part compatibility question here. I’ve got an '09 Crown Vic that’s suffered an ABS module failure (just for clarification, I don’t mean the hydraulic manifold that the ABS system acts on, I mean the computerize… --- ## [2022 hyundai tucson 4th generation dashboard warning lights ABS-DPF-ESC-EPB...etc-check engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-hyundai-tucson-4th-generation-dashboard-warning-lights-abs-dpf-esc-epb-etc-check-engine/192654)
**Author:** [@Z11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Z11)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2023, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-hyundai-tucson-4th-generation-dashboard-warning-lights-abs-dpf-esc-epb-etc-check-engine/192654 "2023-09-03T23:10:44Z")
hello everyone, i would like to discuss this problem with problem with you has it happened to any of you and how can i fix it? i noticed that this problem occurs in cars with a mileage between 8580 and 36000 km. after di… --- ## [2010 Ford Escape - Brake issues after brief airborne event](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-escape-brake-issues-after-brief-airborne-event/192648)
**Author:** [@MeSueToo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MeSueToo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2023, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-escape-brake-issues-after-brief-airborne-event/192648 "2023-09-03T20:52:09Z")
Went over some rough railroad tracks too fast, went a little bit airborne. Right after that my 2010 ford escapes brake pedal went almost all the way to the floor. It was like my brakes needed to be bled, but they didnt. … --- ## [Are Station-wagons still sold in the USA?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-station-wagons-still-sold-in-the-usa/192626)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2023, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-station-wagons-still-sold-in-the-usa/192626 "2023-09-03T17:21:09Z")
Magazine article says the very popular (at the time) Volvo station-wagon’s run has ended in the UK, Volvo SUV models are entirely replacing it. I got to wonder if there are any station- wagons sold in the USA anymo… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=125) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=127)