# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=157 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 158 --- ## [2009 MINI Cooper - Can I mix coolant?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mini-cooper-can-i-mix-coolant/190541)
**Author:** [@Ollie2003](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ollie2003)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mini-cooper-can-i-mix-coolant/190541 "2023-05-13T21:18:40Z")
Can I mix coolant colours from red to blue when topping up my coolant tank? --- ## [Mystery Brown wire goes where?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-brown-wire-goes-where/190363)
**Author:** [@CannonBullTerriers\_185052](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CannonBullTerriers_185052)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-brown-wire-goes-where/190363 "2023-05-13T20:47:41Z")
Hi, I went down a dirt road and tore up the splash shield and some other stuff. Long story short I figured out the destroyed wires left hanging go to an ambient air sensor where it branches from the protective sheathing … --- ## [2019 Hyundai Santa Fe - Peeling paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-santa-fe-peeling-paint/190539)
**Author:** [@JuanJoseMerced](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JuanJoseMerced)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-santa-fe-peeling-paint/190539 "2023-05-13T20:42:06Z")
My wife and I have a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe and it is peeling on the doors, bonnet, fenders, and roof. This situation denotes what is a factory defect in the paint application process. I would like to know if anyone has i… --- ## [Buick enclave air conditioning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-enclave-air-conditioning/190472)
**Author:** [@Jenniferjeffreys\_185139](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jenniferjeffreys_185139)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-enclave-air-conditioning/190472 "2023-05-13T19:35:38Z")
AC on my enclave quits. The vent still blows air. When I turn my car off, the engine fan is still going. Once it stops, I can restart my car and the AC works again. Any ideas? Thanks. --- ## [Do You think Engraving the VIN Number on a Catalytic Converter Will Prevent Thefts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-think-engraving-the-vin-number-on-a-catalytic-converter-will-prevent-thefts/189813)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-think-engraving-the-vin-number-on-a-catalytic-converter-will-prevent-thefts/189813 "2023-05-13T15:16:10Z")
In a few days, a local Police Department (Newport News, VA) near me will be Hosting a VIN Engraving on catalytic converters. I’m not sure how it will work out, because you register, you drive in, and they engrave the VIN… --- ## [Car show for older econoboxes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-show-for-older-econoboxes/190558)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 5:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-show-for-older-econoboxes/190558 "2023-05-13T05:31:49Z")
One of the car shows in the UK is called something like “Show for the unexceptional”. Folks owning older econoboxes, otherwise unexceptional cars, shine them up & proudly display their cars for all to see. Would this … --- ## [Need help with my lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-my-lock/190563)
**Author:** [@jallal.ken\_185208](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jallal.ken_185208)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-my-lock/190563 "2023-05-13T01:56:58Z")
Got a Toyota Corolla 1997 model yesterday, the central lock works fine but the Turing of the key was very finiky yesterday and today it doesn’t work at all. The unlocking part works smoothly and the passenger side door i… --- ## [2015 Honda Odyssey - Hard to turn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-odyssey-hard-to-turn/190579)
**Author:** [@amie54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amie54)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-odyssey-hard-to-turn/190579 "2023-05-13T00:30:02Z")
Hello, I have this Honda van odyssey it becoming very hard to turn the cterring wheel , it’a lot of effort to make a turn. miles about 189000 new transmission Thank you --- ## [2005 Ford Focus loss of power after running warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-focus-loss-of-power-after-running-warm/189345)
**Author:** [@sarxlives](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sarxlives)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-focus-loss-of-power-after-running-warm/189345 "2023-05-12T23:52:35Z")
Been having a nightmare of a month with my 2005 Ford Focus ZX4. About a month ago, my car suddenly began bogging down when I was driving on the highway. From the driver side, I hear the engine getting louder or like som… --- ## [Using carfax or other data system to find maintenance history before purchase](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-carfax-or-other-data-system-to-find-maintenance-history-before-purchase/190477)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-carfax-or-other-data-system-to-find-maintenance-history-before-purchase/190477 "2023-05-12T23:25:32Z")
I have a vague notion that “Carfax” can be a source of information about a vehicle’s maintenance history, but I don’t know how that works, or how reliable it is. And when I search for “carfax”, there seem to be other sim… --- ## [2001 Honda CR-V - Can't use park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-cr-v-cant-use-park/190568)
**Author:** [@Danbert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danbert)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-cr-v-cant-use-park/190568 "2023-05-12T21:50:04Z")
My parking gear does not engage but car shifts in and out of all gears? --- ## [2021 Honda Passport - 30K service - Dealer or independent shop?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-honda-passport-30k-service-dealer-or-independent-shop/190493)
**Author:** [@Bill09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill09)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-honda-passport-30k-service-dealer-or-independent-shop/190493 "2023-05-12T12:05:19Z")
Is it worth it to do the 30000 mile service at a Honda dealership? --- ## [Auto theft increased by 144% in Colorado from 2011 to 2020 — the fastest rise in the nation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-theft-increased-by-144-in-colorado-from-2011-to-2020-the-fastest-rise-in-the-nation/190498)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-theft-increased-by-144-in-colorado-from-2011-to-2020-the-fastest-rise-in-the-nation/190498 "2023-05-11T23:54:26Z")
--- ## [High jump in RPMs when turning steering wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-jump-in-rpms-when-turning-steering-wheel/179058)
**Author:** [@Windy6ix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Windy6ix)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-jump-in-rpms-when-turning-steering-wheel/179058 "2023-05-11T23:22:03Z")
Hi everyone, I’m experiencing a strange issue with my 2010 Mazda6 that is extremely unsettling on a day-to-day basis. When I’m at very low RPMs and foot off the gas my RPMs jump insanely high when turning the steering w… --- ## [2014 4x4 f150 ecoboost, clicking when braking after new brakes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-4x4-f150-ecoboost-clicking-when-braking-after-new-brakes/176830)
**Author:** [@everymanalion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/everymanalion)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-4x4-f150-ecoboost-clicking-when-braking-after-new-brakes/176830 "2023-05-11T22:38:43Z")
I got a 2014 4x4 ecoboost 3.5 v6 f150 with 129k miles on it. I got new pads and rotors two weeks ago. Ever since then whenever I brake slowly I hear a clicking when I hit the brake and when I let off the brake as well(it… --- ## [2013 Elantra coupe - I think I have a blown speaker but the radio goes out sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-elantra-coupe-i-think-i-have-a-blown-speaker-but-the-radio-goes-out-sometimes/190552)
**Author:** [@treynorth63](https://community.cartalk.com/u/treynorth63)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-elantra-coupe-i-think-i-have-a-blown-speaker-but-the-radio-goes-out-sometimes/190552 "2023-05-11T22:32:59Z")
So I’ll be driving and out of no where you’ll start hearing static or nothing at all. When this happens I give it a little love tap and it works again. Any ideas on what could be the issue? --- ## [Hyundai needs to keep trying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-needs-to-keep-trying/190519)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-needs-to-keep-trying/190519 "2023-05-11T21:47:50Z")
--- ## [Tuning/Upgrades for an Old Sorento?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tuning-upgrades-for-an-old-sorento/190452)
**Author:** [@Ryder252](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ryder252)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tuning-upgrades-for-an-old-sorento/190452 "2023-05-11T19:18:20Z")
Hi! This is my first post on this forum - it’s great to be here! So I own a 2005 Kia Sorento EX with a standard 3.5L V6 engine, and as I’m relatively new to tuning and automotive upgrades, I was wondering if anybody has… --- ## [Car not wirking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-not-wirking/190550)
**Author:** [@Hakztemo\_185200](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hakztemo_185200)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-not-wirking/190550 "2023-05-11T16:09:46Z")
My car was making a knocking sound an when i drove it it sounded like it was changing gears its auto then just stoped now it wont start --- ## [2011 Kia Sportage having trouble starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sportage-having-trouble-starting/190514)
**Author:** [@AHdz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AHdz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sportage-having-trouble-starting/190514 "2023-05-11T15:49:28Z")
My Kia Sportage is having trouble starting. I have replaced the alternator, fuel pump, and fuel filter. There are times when it starts right up and other times where it struggles to start and then dies. After it dies, I … --- ## [2007 Honda Accord Sdn - Grabby brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-sdn-grabby-brakes/190522)
**Author:** [@STEVEByrd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/STEVEByrd)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-sdn-grabby-brakes/190522 "2023-05-11T14:54:50Z")
The brakes on my 2007 accord grab when applied…The dealer said it’s inherent in the model year…There has to be a fix for this --- ## [1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Power accessory problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-jeep-grand-cherokee-power-accessory-problems/190544)
**Author:** [@MarSea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarSea)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-jeep-grand-cherokee-power-accessory-problems/190544 "2023-05-11T14:36:09Z")
Drivers side front door lock and power window switch will not power other door locks or operate the rest of the windows. Can anyone suggest a shop that has expertise in this area? --- ## [Leaking fluid in my Volvo V60](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-fluid-in-my-volvo-v60/190499)
**Author:** [@idonthavebroadband\_181232](https://community.cartalk.com/u/idonthavebroadband_181232)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-fluid-in-my-volvo-v60/190499 "2023-05-11T13:46:12Z")
Hi, there! I have a 2015 Volvo. I have recently been noticing the coolant has been slowly depleting (I have had to add a little now and then) and sometimes after a lengthy drive I will smell a hot sweet smell under the … --- ## [2010 Kia Rondo - The good news is, they missed me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-kia-rondo-the-good-news-is-they-missed-me/190471)
**Author:** [@Toshone1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toshone1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-kia-rondo-the-good-news-is-they-missed-me/190471 "2023-05-11T13:41:28Z")
I have bullet holes in my car and the quarter size glass, passenger side in back is shattered due to a bullet and the compartment in the middle where gear shift is, is broken. Missing screws to hold it together. --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Equinox - Runs rough - smells of gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-runs-rough-smells-of-gas/190510)
**Author:** [@Equinut](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Equinut)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 6:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-runs-rough-smells-of-gas/190510 "2023-05-11T06:38:49Z")
Runs rough, intermittently turns off, smell of gas in cabin --- ## [2006 mazda tribute noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-tribute-noise/190504)
**Author:** [@Lex\_185167](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lex_185167)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-tribute-noise/190504 "2023-05-11T01:19:18Z")
Have a weird one for me. I’m a shade tree mechanic. My son has a 2006 Mazda Tribute that now has a grinding noise. It started with a constant grinding noise with clicking at the drivers side front. I was pretty sure the… --- ## [✅ Most reliable and worst Ford and Chevy MOTORS and TRANSMISSIONS?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/most-reliable-and-worst-ford-and-chevy-motors-and-transmissions/190520)
**Author:** [@magentawave\_185174](https://community.cartalk.com/u/magentawave_185174)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/most-reliable-and-worst-ford-and-chevy-motors-and-transmissions/190520 "2023-05-11T01:19:02Z")
I need to buy a used box truck with a 12’ box and preferably with single wheels in the back. I will convert this into a motorhome / tiny home. I will be very conscious of keeping it as light as possible while building. M… --- ## [6x6 Toyota Hiload pickup fire truck for EV fires also fits into parkingarages](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6x6-toyota-hiload-pickup-fire-truck-for-ev-fires-also-fits-into-parkingarages/190310)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6x6-toyota-hiload-pickup-fire-truck-for-ev-fires-also-fits-into-parkingarages/190310 "2023-05-10T23:51:58Z")
--- ## [Which cars have the most problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-cars-have-the-most-problems/190321)
**Author:** [@wentwest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wentwest)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-cars-have-the-most-problems/190321 "2023-05-10T16:43:25Z")
IT would be interesting to figure out a way to analyse all the posts to CarTalk in order to see which cars are most or least likely to cause an owner to post here. Obviously, raw numbers aren’t helpful, because some car… --- ## [09 Corolla Low Compression on #3 & #4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-corolla-low-compression-on-3-4/190508)
**Author:** [@vtchris\_185108](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vtchris_185108)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-corolla-low-compression-on-3-4/190508 "2023-05-10T16:11:11Z")
I am getting 70 psi on cylinders 3 & 4, 125 psi on the other two. I am wondering if others have had this issue and what they found out was the issue? 164K, runs good, only symptom is hesitation when I stop. Well maint… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=156) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=158)