# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=156 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 157 --- ## [2020 Kia Sportage - Fire from wiring harness](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-kia-sportage-fire-from-wiring-harness/190634)
**Author:** [@larryhirsch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larryhirsch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-kia-sportage-fire-from-wiring-harness/190634 "2023-05-17T12:39:19Z")
wirring harness catching fire/ --- ## [2021 Ford Mustang - Hot cabin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ford-mustang-hot-cabin/190626)
**Author:** [@Denny13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Denny13)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 9:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ford-mustang-hot-cabin/190626 "2023-05-17T09:31:54Z")
Even on a cloudy day or a sunny cool day,the cabin of my 2021 Mustang GT is warm to kinda hot ? --- ## [Speeding traffic ticket, thanks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speeding-traffic-ticket-thanks/9572)
**Author:** [@getarythm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/getarythm)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 9:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speeding-traffic-ticket-thanks/9572 "2023-05-17T09:10:40Z")
Hello, I received a speeding ticket, and the officer put the wrong date to pay or appear, wrong date, and year, well, when i went to see the judge, he said he has never heard of this law, and if i could prove tickets h… --- ## [Spark Plug and Ignition Coil Repair Ripped Off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-and-ignition-coil-repair-ripped-off/90227)
**Author:** [@BMW\_n00b](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BMW_n00b)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-and-ignition-coil-repair-ripped-off/90227 "2023-05-17T02:11:08Z")
Hi, I looked online for reviews and went to what seemed like a trustworthy place, although there weren't many reviews. Anyway my engine light went on 2 days ago and I took it to autozone where they ran diagnostics and… --- ## [2002 Lincoln Town Car engine noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lincoln-town-car-engine-noise/190590)
**Author:** [@johnstuartcello\_185234](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnstuartcello_185234)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lincoln-town-car-engine-noise/190590 "2023-05-17T01:45:53Z")
Hello! I’ve got a 2002 Lincoln town car. It’s leaking a little bit of oil. May be about half a quart a month. Over the last few months it’s developed a bit of engine noise. I’ll try to include a video so you guys can hea… --- ## [Cleaning a well-used engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-a-well-used-engine/190608)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-a-well-used-engine/190608 "2023-05-17T00:28:01Z")
50 year old Ford truck’s engine has never been cleaned. Pretty good shape considering. But noticing signs of a valve cover leak & thinking engine compartment needs a sprucing up as part of the job. Built up layers of g… --- ## [Bmw x3 2020 awd tire dilemna/replace all 4? rotate align? buy 1, or 2?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-x3-2020-awd-tire-dilemna-replace-all-4-rotate-align-buy-1-or-2/190615)
**Author:** [@Joy4now](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joy4now)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-x3-2020-awd-tire-dilemna-replace-all-4-rotate-align-buy-1-or-2/190615 "2023-05-16T23:57:13Z")
What is the best solution? Runflat Bridgestone R19 Front drivers right @ 4/32 Front passenger right @ 7/32 (tire replace 5 months ago) Backs both @ 5-6/32. BMW told to me rotate, alignment and buy 1 tire for the ri… --- ## [2013 Camaro radio issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-camaro-radio-issues/190610)
**Author:** [@rcflashlight03\_185246](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rcflashlight03_185246)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-camaro-radio-issues/190610 "2023-05-16T21:23:32Z")
So when I press the clutch on my 2013 Camaro V6 manual, the rpms will drop rapidly to around 500 maybe 400. When this happens, it causes the radio to go completely haywire and not make any sound or respond to any comman… --- ## [1994 Chevrolet Pickup - Fussy sealtbelt latch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevrolet-pickup-fussy-sealtbelt-latch/190606)
**Author:** [@terryma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/terryma)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevrolet-pickup-fussy-sealtbelt-latch/190606 "2023-05-16T20:58:13Z")
hard to latch the seatbelt on driver’s side --- ## [2016 Acura TLX intermittent shut-off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-acura-tlx-intermittent-shut-off/142982)
**Author:** [@Victoria49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Victoria49)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-acura-tlx-intermittent-shut-off/142982 "2023-05-16T20:40:07Z")
Driving on the freeway my car just shut off, I had to put it into park and tried several times before it would restart. Actually it started once and then immediately shut off and then it took several attempts pushing th… --- ## [2010 Pontiac Vibe engine fan cycling on and off when AC mode is selected](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-pontiac-vibe-engine-fan-cycling-on-and-off-when-ac-mode-is-selected/190616)
**Author:** [@Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-pontiac-vibe-engine-fan-cycling-on-and-off-when-ac-mode-is-selected/190616 "2023-05-16T20:22:38Z")
I have a 2010 vibe FWD with the 1.8 motor and 4 speed auto. It has 128,000 miles. It was a recent purchase as a backup vehicle. Lately I’ve noticed the engine fan cycling on and off when the ac mode is selected. However,… --- ## [2017 Kia Sportage - RPMs rise oddly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sportage-rpms-rise-oddly/190624)
**Author:** [@DaleDbutlerpa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaleDbutlerpa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sportage-rpms-rise-oddly/190624 "2023-05-16T19:56:53Z")
Driving the car it seems to go into neutral, RPM will increases. then decreases then goes back to normal. Doesn’t happen at any specific speed and not all the time. Took it to the dealer had a diagnostic test done. they… --- ## [Air Bag Recalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-recalls/190585)
**Author:** [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-recalls/190585 "2023-05-16T19:50:43Z")
OK , enough is enough . It is time to allow people to disable their Air Bags that are on the recall list . I know that air bags can prevent a large percentage of injuries in a crash . But we should not have to drive … --- ## [Sputtering and white smoke and bad smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputtering-and-white-smoke-and-bad-smell/190612)
**Author:** [@terrinharmon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/terrinharmon)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputtering-and-white-smoke-and-bad-smell/190612 "2023-05-16T12:26:51Z")
My car sputters when I first accelerate after sitting for a minute, it sputters out white smoke that smells bad like burned fluid. I have recently changed my oil and have no mix of coolant and oil. Also did a 3 point che… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Camaro suddenly doesn’t blow cold air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-camaro-suddenly-doesn-t-blow-cold-air/163343)
**Author:** [@sallyrod](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sallyrod)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-camaro-suddenly-doesn-t-blow-cold-air/163343 "2023-05-16T00:19:44Z")
my 2013 Chevy camaro all of a sudden not blowing cold air and if it does it blows only thru passenger side from the center to the left which is driver side super warm air but passenger side medium cold not to cold hopefu… --- ## [Excessive tire pressure loss upon temperature drop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/excessive-tire-pressure-loss-upon-temperature-drop/190587)
**Author:** [@jclarizio\_185230](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jclarizio_185230)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/excessive-tire-pressure-loss-upon-temperature-drop/190587 "2023-05-15T23:39:19Z")
One of my tires loses way more pressure, 5-15 lbs, after a temp drop than any other tire. This issue existed with my previous set of tires and has continued with a new set. So do I have a bad wheel or something? Note … --- ## [2012 Ford Focus parasitic drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-parasitic-drain/123608)
**Author:** [@John58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-parasitic-drain/123608 "2023-05-15T23:21:34Z")
My 2012 Focus has a 350 milliamp parasitic electrical current drain constantly when the ignition is off. The timeout system will only work if I remain in the driver’s seat until the Multifunction Display goes off which … --- ## [2012 Ford Focus Battery Drains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-battery-drains/190602)
**Author:** [@robert.quin\_185238](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robert.quin_185238)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-battery-drains/190602 "2023-05-15T23:00:27Z")
I recently purchased a 2012 Ford Focus for my son’s first car. It sat for a while as he did not have his license. One day the battery died so I replaced it. It is now doing it again. It has happed 4 times in 2 months… --- ## [Adam Gopnik on car culture](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adam-gopnik-on-car-culture/190597)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adam-gopnik-on-car-culture/190597 "2023-05-15T22:26:08Z")
disguised as a review of Daniel Knowles’s “Carmageddon” and Henry Grabar’s “Paved Paradise” or you can listen at Audm Embedded Player --- ## [2011 Kia Soul - Can I swap my front seats?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-soul-can-i-swap-my-front-seats/190513)
**Author:** [@Stan41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stan41)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-soul-can-i-swap-my-front-seats/190513 "2023-05-15T21:36:46Z")
Are the driver’s and passengers seats interchangeable? My driver’s seat is starting to compress (I am not a small man) after140,000 KM. I found “newn” replacement seats on Ebay but $300 CAD seem pretty expensive. Tho… --- ## [$233 to replace spark plugs on a 2005 Chevy Malibu 4 Cylinder?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/233-to-replace-spark-plugs-on-a-2005-chevy-malibu-4-cylinder/190497)
**Author:** [@GULCH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GULCH)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/233-to-replace-spark-plugs-on-a-2005-chevy-malibu-4-cylinder/190497 "2023-05-15T20:05:36Z")
Engine started misfiring and check engine light started blinking as I was driving so I took it to Jiffy Lube to get it diagnosed. They told me there was 1 bad spark plug. Quoted me $233 to replace them all at $25 a plug … --- ## [2012 Ford Focus / Repeat No-Start Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-repeat-no-start-issues/66800)
**Author:** [@kat6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kat6)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-repeat-no-start-issues/66800 "2023-05-15T18:47:08Z")
I own a 2012 Ford Focus Sedan. It's terrific except the battery has died four times in the last three months, more than all of my previous vehicles combined. The third time, the dealership concluded that the electric p… --- ## [Definition of "yaw" for cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/definition-of-yaw-for-cars/190588)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/definition-of-yaw-for-cars/190588 "2023-05-15T14:08:50Z")
Yaw for airplanes, I think I know what that means. When flying in crosswind, the plane doesn’t point in the same direction it is moving, yaw is the angular difference. But what does “yaw” mean as applied to automobiles… --- ## [2003 Subaru Outback - Power steering fluid leak- Mechanics can't help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-outback-power-steering-fluid-leak-mechanics-cant-help/190525)
**Author:** [@Michael37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael37)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2023, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-outback-power-steering-fluid-leak-mechanics-cant-help/190525 "2023-05-14T23:30:09Z")
Power steering fluid leaking. I have taken it to the mechanic 3 times and they can’t repair it. Any suggestions? --- ## [2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid - Why don't we clean radiators?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-hybrid-why-dont-we-clean-radiators/185220)
**Author:** [@jak21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jak21)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2023, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-hybrid-why-dont-we-clean-radiators/185220 "2023-05-14T23:08:06Z")
This is a question about any vehicle with an internal combustion engine: Why isn’t cleaning the exterior radiator channels a matter of routine maintenance? It seems maximum air flow through the radiator would be very … --- ## [High idle goes away when revving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-idle-goes-away-when-revving/190442)
**Author:** [@Alexchavez21802\_183994](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alexchavez21802_183994)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2023, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-idle-goes-away-when-revving/190442 "2023-05-14T22:18:03Z")
So basically to start off I have a 2004 Ford mustang gt (manual) with a high idle. And I’m not sure if the symptoms I have are all from one thing or multiple. But at idle my car vibrates a lot. If I rev the car at idle w… --- ## [AC - after filling doesn't stay on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-after-filling-doesnt-stay-on/190560)
**Author:** [@BOuLDeR7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BOuLDeR7)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2023, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-after-filling-doesnt-stay-on/190560 "2023-05-14T13:45:00Z")
I have never filled my AC before. A friend offered to put some of his left over Freon (or whatever it is) into my car. My AC has always worked but wasn’t extremely cold. I had just used the air and it was working, the s… --- ## [How to remove stripped torx bolt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-remove-stripped-torx-bolt/190577)
**Author:** [@919Blazer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/919Blazer)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2023, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-remove-stripped-torx-bolt/190577 "2023-05-14T13:38:49Z")
I’m trying to remove my car door latch and it is held on by three T30 torx bolts. I got two of them out but the last one is stripped or something. When I put my torx bit on it and turn it, there is some space on the head… --- ## [Tesla Model 3 Total Cost of ownership](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-model-3-total-cost-of-ownership/190580)
**Author:** [@vjak19830402\_180326](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vjak19830402_180326)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2023, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-model-3-total-cost-of-ownership/190580 "2023-05-14T04:00:44Z")
Hello, Is there a reliable source where I can know what is the true cost of maintenance of Tesla model 3? How much does it cost to do regular maintance every year and what are those? Found this - Tesla Maintenance Sche… --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Colorado - Runs rough - bucks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-colorado-runs-rough-bucks/190554)
**Author:** [@SteveG15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveG15)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-colorado-runs-rough-bucks/190554 "2023-05-13T22:00:46Z")
6 Speed manual - if transmission stalls in 1st gear, Sometimes at restart (with clutch pedal still pressed/disengaged) engine will start extremely rough and buck, as if running on one cylinder. Must be turned off to res… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=155) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=157)