# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=137 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 138 --- ## [Aftermarket California Compliant Catalyst on a California LEV 2 ULEV engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-california-compliant-catalyst-on-a-california-lev-2-ulev-engine/191461)
**Author:** [@Manolito](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Manolito)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-california-compliant-catalyst-on-a-california-lev-2-ulev-engine/191461 "2023-07-27T23:56:03Z")
A decade ago, I put a Magnaflow catalyst on my 2004 BMW 325i. It was a California compliant catalyst, but it turns out that it was certified for LEVs, LEV 1s, and ULEVs. My my LEV 2 ULEV engine family (4BMXX03.0UL2) is… --- ## [AC Works only when engine is revving high](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-works-only-when-engine-is-revving-high/90487)
**Author:** [@LVShoots](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LVShoots)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-works-only-when-engine-is-revving-high/90487 "2023-07-27T23:28:15Z")
1998 Honda CRV Replaced the AC compressor. AC is cold only when the engine is revving above certain rpm. When at a stop, the air is warm...but if I put it into neutral and rev the engine to, let's say, 2000+ rpm, AC ge… --- ## [Why does my vehicle gets hot after idling and then shakes/lurches?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-my-vehicle-gets-hot-after-idling-and-then-shakes-lurches/191930)
**Author:** [@Mlbeeves\_186191](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mlbeeves_186191)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-my-vehicle-gets-hot-after-idling-and-then-shakes-lurches/191930 "2023-07-27T23:20:51Z")
For context, I have a 2010 Ford Escape with 170,000 miles. Automatic transmission and a 2.5l 4 cylinder The vehicle starts up and runs decent. The only error code that I’m getting in a small leak in the EVAP system. Hig… --- ## [2019 Acura MDX - AWD code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-acura-mdx-awd-code/191947)
**Author:** [@olsrfbum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/olsrfbum)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-acura-mdx-awd-code/191947 "2023-07-27T23:14:35Z")
AWD problem light goes on, dealer can’t figure it out.Car loses power of a short time. --- ## [Bmw hesitations and slight misfires when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-hesitations-and-slight-misfires-when-accelerating/187220)
**Author:** [@moshelevy07\_182874](https://community.cartalk.com/u/moshelevy07_182874)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-hesitations-and-slight-misfires-when-accelerating/187220 "2023-07-27T23:08:16Z")
i have a 2008 bmw 535xi. for a long time the car has been hesitating and slightly misfiring when accelerating. i have switch spark plugs and tested coils so its not that. i also replaced o2 sensor bank 1 sensor 1, map se… --- ## [2014 RAM 1500 - Bad transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ram-1500-bad-transmission/191919)
**Author:** [@krulugger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krulugger)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ram-1500-bad-transmission/191919 "2023-07-27T21:53:41Z")
At 85000 miles, the transmission failed, slipping. According to dealer. Quoted $9000 for a new one. Anyone else have this issue? --- ## [91 Ford Thunderbird missing bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-ford-thunderbird-missing-bad/191835)
**Author:** [@michaelshaw8490\_186106](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaelshaw8490_186106)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-ford-thunderbird-missing-bad/191835 "2023-07-27T21:42:34Z")
I have a 91 thunderbird 3.8. new everything new . dead miss on rev. Not on idle. Was running great then this happened. At a loss. --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Colorado - Rumble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-colorado-rumble/191842)
**Author:** [@Randy04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Randy04)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-colorado-rumble/191842 "2023-07-27T13:36:02Z")
Truck front end feels like it is going over rumble strips --- ## [2008 Subaru Outback - Loud](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-outback-loud/191905)
**Author:** [@B.Knight](https://community.cartalk.com/u/B.Knight)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-outback-loud/191905 "2023-07-27T12:15:00Z")
2008 Subaru Outback runs very loud now. Is it because of age, mileage(128K), timing issue, tune-up needs, or just what is/are possibility(ies)? --- ## [02 Forester overheating after engine rebuild](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-forester-overheating-after-engine-rebuild/191671)
**Author:** [@deegore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deegore)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 11:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-forester-overheating-after-engine-rebuild/191671 "2023-07-27T11:19:59Z")
Hi, I’ve got 600 miles on my engine after completely rebuilding It. After about 40 miles it starts overheating at slow speeds or idling. If I rev the engine, it cools down. I put a new asin water pump in and new radiato… --- ## [Sparks only once](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sparks-only-once/191906)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sparks-only-once/191906 "2023-07-27T04:48:14Z")
I have mentioned this already some time ago but do not recall. 85 Toyota supra. What does it mean when a car will not spark while turning over but at times gives off one spark sometimes when you first start to turn ove… --- ## [2012 Mazda Mazda5 - Brake to floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda5-brake-to-floor/191923)
**Author:** [@oneandonly451](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oneandonly451)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda5-brake-to-floor/191923 "2023-07-27T02:21:48Z")
brake pedal goes almost all the way down to the floor. replaced brake master cylinder twice and it didnt make a difference. now you can see where the fluid is leaking from and i was told that one of the lines was strip… --- ## [2017 Toyota Tacoma - Do I need these?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-tacoma-do-i-need-these/191886)
**Author:** [@EdDylla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdDylla)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-tacoma-do-i-need-these/191886 "2023-07-27T01:18:04Z")
how necessary is the following: differential flush, coolant fluid exchange, fuel injection service, and if so, when. --- ## [2016 Buick Verano. Check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-verano-check-engine-light/191863)
**Author:** [@GrandMarquis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GrandMarquis)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-verano-check-engine-light/191863 "2023-07-26T21:34:23Z")
2016 Buick Verano, mileage: 28,000. Check engine light came on and car would stall at idle. Cleared code by disconnecting the negative battery cable…(Needed to clean alot of corrosion on the negative post, again). Lig… --- ## [Gas disappearing while parked - multiple consecutive locations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-disappearing-while-parked-multiple-consecutive-locations/191901)
**Author:** [@lmstumpy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lmstumpy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-disappearing-while-parked-multiple-consecutive-locations/191901 "2023-07-26T20:59:07Z")
My bf drives a Honda Element. Last weekend we filled the tank before floating a river and the gas light came on while driving home (the trip was only 75mi away). We figured the tank got siphoned and chalked it up to bad … --- ## [E85 tune vs 93 premium tune](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e85-tune-vs-93-premium-tune/191909)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e85-tune-vs-93-premium-tune/191909 "2023-07-26T20:02:55Z")
I have a 2010 Honda Civic LX, preproject with tsi extreme turbo kit. G25 turb with 410cc inject. I bought it with all the work done, and tuned by a race track place. This year my wideband A/F is reading rich and can’t t… --- ## [Recs for mid-sized trucks and SUVs btwn 2005-2015](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recs-for-mid-sized-trucks-and-suvs-btwn-2005-2015/191911)
**Author:** [@Brutus23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brutus23)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recs-for-mid-sized-trucks-and-suvs-btwn-2005-2015/191911 "2023-07-26T19:59:53Z")
Howdy folks, I wanna get something used that’s relatively easy to maintain and repair, and has a cheap and wide market of parts should they need to be replaced. I can replace smaller stuff like distributors, change oil,… --- ## [Trouble with Engine Light – Need Diagnostic Insight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-with-engine-light-need-diagnostic-insight/191899)
**Author:** [@gerry54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gerry54)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-with-engine-light-need-diagnostic-insight/191899 "2023-07-26T15:37:16Z")
I’ve been facing an issue lately with my car’s check engine light. It turned on a few days ago, and even though the car seems to be running fine, I want to make sure there’s nothing serious going on under the hood. I ha… --- ## [A/C in 2016 malibu lt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-in-2016-malibu-lt/191913)
**Author:** [@unleashedx\_1973](https://community.cartalk.com/u/unleashedx_1973)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-in-2016-malibu-lt/191913 "2023-07-26T13:52:50Z")
I just bought a 2016 chevy malibu Lt. As a single mom i find this car a beauty. And it only has 27,000+ miles! I noticed the car turns off at stops, i get that. But my a/c seems to decrease or increase on its own. Please… --- ## [1995 Ford Ranger 2.3L coolant temperature gauge sending unit is in a strange location](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-ranger-2-3l-coolant-temperature-gauge-sending-unit-is-in-a-strange-location/191884)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-ranger-2-3l-coolant-temperature-gauge-sending-unit-is-in-a-strange-location/191884 "2023-07-25T21:50:16Z")
It has a temperature sensor in the front of the engine at the water output for the EFI. That one is normal. But they put the sending unit for the temperature gauge down low next to the oil filter. This is where the cold … --- ## [Can tire be repaired?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-tire-be-repaired/191865)
**Author:** [@sinjin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sinjin)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-tire-be-repaired/191865 "2023-07-25T16:04:42Z")
I noticed my right rear tire was almost flat this morning and saw something sticking out of it (see picture). Would appreciate any thoughts/comments on whether this can be repaired. Thank you. --- ## [1998 Chevy s10 2.2 liter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevy-s10-2-2-liter/191891)
**Author:** [@hillart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hillart)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevy-s10-2-2-liter/191891 "2023-07-25T15:17:11Z")
I would really appreciate some info on fixing my s10, when I start it after it’s been sitting a while it is hard to start. When I finally get it to stay running it will idle pretty good, soon as I try to push gas pedal i… --- ## [2015 Subaru Impreza hatchback CVT Hard Shift Into 2nd Gear in D but not M](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-impreza-hatchback-cvt-hard-shift-into-2nd-gear-in-d-but-not-m/191896)
**Author:** [@Mikeloeven](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikeloeven)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 11:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-impreza-hatchback-cvt-hard-shift-into-2nd-gear-in-d-but-not-m/191896 "2023-07-25T11:20:37Z")
I am concerned I might be developing a transmission issue on my 2015 Subaru Impreza. The last few days as I start to accelerate there is a noticeable premature hard shift into 2nd gear from a full stop. the weird thing i… --- ## [Buying a Fiat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-fiat/64019)
**Author:** [@lp115lp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lp115lp)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2011, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-fiat/64019 "2011-04-25T16:33:02Z")
Can anyone here give me the straight facts on buying a Fiat (new)? I want to get a Fiat Panda 4x4 but I can't find anyway to buy one in the USA, Canada or Mexico. I read these get 58mpg highway and from the videos I… --- ## [Vehicle air vents and drag?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-air-vents-and-drag/191888)
**Author:** [@levi99522\_181953](https://community.cartalk.com/u/levi99522_181953)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-air-vents-and-drag/191888 "2023-07-24T22:07:46Z")
This might be a stupid question, but I was wondering if I close the air vents in my car or I turn on the recirculation so outside air can’t enter the cabin will it decreasd drag just like rolling up the windows? … --- ## [Nissan D22 pickup hard start and low max revs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-d22-pickup-hard-start-and-low-max-revs/191890)
**Author:** [@olleolsson03\_186159](https://community.cartalk.com/u/olleolsson03_186159)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-d22-pickup-hard-start-and-low-max-revs/191890 "2023-07-24T21:22:02Z")
Greetings, my Nissan pickup from 2002 with the 2.5tdi engine (yd25ddti) has recently had some problems. Its very difficult to start and only starts when you let of the key, followed by a rough idle for ~10 second and the… --- ## [2017 Nissan Maxima 3.5 S Smoking On Start-up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-maxima-3-5-s-smoking-on-start-up/191869)
**Author:** [@17maxima\_186136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/17maxima_186136)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-maxima-3-5-s-smoking-on-start-up/191869 "2023-07-24T20:55:26Z")
Have a 2017 nissan maxima. Started to put out white smoke on startup, thick. Does not last long and goes away. Does not smoke while driving. Has never over heated, and I have not put any water in it. I checked the oil an… --- ## [2015 Nissan Quest - Bad paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-quest-bad-paint/191883)
**Author:** [@BradleyAAnderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BradleyAAnderson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-quest-bad-paint/191883 "2023-07-24T19:32:48Z")
I own a pearl white 2015 Nissan Quest Van. What a terrible paint job!!! I will never buy a white vehicle again and may never consider another Nissan product. --- ## [What do people really pay for new cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-people-really-pay-for-new-cars/191762)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-people-really-pay-for-new-cars/191762 "2023-07-24T13:44:40Z")
Ford dropped the MSRP on electric F-150s $6-10K, sez the news. How much less will purchasers really pay? --- ## [Brakes need to be changed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-need-to-be-changed/191740)
**Author:** [@thefinisher1985\_185383](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thefinisher1985_185383)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-need-to-be-changed/191740 "2023-07-23T22:33:38Z")
Hi, I have a 2004 Honda LX with around 160,000 miles. So I took my car in for it’s yearly inspection and I passed, but the mechanic said all I need fixed where the brakes. The papar says all brakes. So a two part questio… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=136) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=138)