# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=161 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 162 --- ## [Interesting thing with plug in air pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-thing-with-plug-in-air-pump/190259)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2023, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-thing-with-plug-in-air-pump/190259 "2023-04-28T23:19:28Z")
So last night I got home. Right rear tire low pressure. Wife was heading out today so I put the PSI up to spec with powerpoint compressor. Started the car to check low pressure for right rear alert gone, and left rear no… --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Trax - Coil pack trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-trax-coil-pack-trouble/190270)
**Author:** [@Tina07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tina07)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2023, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-trax-coil-pack-trouble/190270 "2023-04-28T21:40:27Z")
How many times does the coil pack need to change? --- ## [Intermittent starting problem with 2009 Hyundai Accent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-starting-problem-with-2009-hyundai-accent/190274)
**Author:** [@osephj502\_184966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/osephj502_184966)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2023, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-starting-problem-with-2009-hyundai-accent/190274 "2023-04-28T15:50:24Z")
1.6 liter engine cranks but didn’t start. Mechanic replaced fuel pump. Car starts good for a couple days then does not again. Towed to shop and then started fine. Tried switching horn relay with the fuel pump relay but… --- ## [Noise from driver side front wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-from-driver-side-front-wheel/190304)
**Author:** [@keishcity](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keishcity)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-from-driver-side-front-wheel/190304 "2023-04-27T22:16:36Z")
I recently replaced the brake pads and front struts to my ‘02 accord. When I drive I hear a higher pitched sound from the driver side of the car. I don’t think the sound was there before replacing these things but I didn… --- ## [Chevy spark 2011 clutch pedal making noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-spark-2011-clutch-pedal-making-noise/190309)
**Author:** [@Jona\_NewCar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jona_NewCar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-spark-2011-clutch-pedal-making-noise/190309 "2023-04-27T22:15:42Z")
My chevy spark is making weird noise from the clutch pedal anytime its pressed,its working just fine not any additional problem/ i filmed the noise here: --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Cruze - Car only works normally when gas talk is over half full](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-car-only-works-normally-when-gas-talk-is-over-half-full/190279)
**Author:** [@Jordo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-car-only-works-normally-when-gas-talk-is-over-half-full/190279 "2023-04-27T20:49:38Z")
My Chevy Cruz seems to have issues when the gas level gets below half. When this happens, I can push the accelerator all the way to the floor and still only get up to 35 MPH. There is white smoke coming out of my exhaust… --- ## [2013 GMC Terrain - Display too dark](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-gmc-terrain-display-too-dark/190302)
**Author:** [@HeinzMissun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HeinzMissun)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-gmc-terrain-display-too-dark/190302 "2023-04-27T17:12:26Z")
Backup camera display to dark. How do I adjust the brightness? --- ## [20-year-old woman killed by rock thrown into her moving vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/20-year-old-woman-killed-by-rock-thrown-into-her-moving-vehicle/190192)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/20-year-old-woman-killed-by-rock-thrown-into-her-moving-vehicle/190192 "2023-04-27T15:59:16Z")
Hope that the one responsible is imprisoned for the number of years she likely would have lived. UPDATE: Sheriffs tweeted just after 10 p.m. Thursday night that a previously published truck of interest and its owner … --- ## [Manual car bucking when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-car-bucking-when-accelerating/190119)
**Author:** [@MuscleCamster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MuscleCamster)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-car-bucking-when-accelerating/190119 "2023-04-27T13:15:59Z")
I have a 2012 Honda Civic DX, manual transmission. When I try to accelerate fast after shifting into second gear, the car bucks very violently. I have already ran a couple of bottles of fuel injector cleaner through the … --- ## [Michelin is recalling over 542,000 US lightruck tires. Not enough traction in all snowy conditions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/michelin-is-recalling-over-542-000-us-lightruck-tires-not-enough-traction-in-all-snowy-conditions/190305)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 4:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/michelin-is-recalling-over-542-000-us-lightruck-tires-not-enough-traction-in-all-snowy-conditions/190305 "2023-04-27T04:53:43Z")
--- ## [Pros/cons of buying Subaru with overhauled engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pros-cons-of-buying-subaru-with-overhauled-engine/190296)
**Author:** [@Ray-O\_Vac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray-O_Vac)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 4:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pros-cons-of-buying-subaru-with-overhauled-engine/190296 "2023-04-27T04:29:52Z")
My son is interested in buying his first car. He’s now looking at a Subaru Impreza 2008. It has 283K miles “on chassis” and had an “engine overhaul” 20K miles ago. Seller is asking $5.5K What are some pros/cons ins/ou… --- ## [2007 Toyota Camry died while driving but then came back to live after 10 mins as if nothing happens](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-died-while-driving-but-then-came-back-to-live-after-10-mins-as-if-nothing-happens/190282)
**Author:** [@utekjunk\_184949](https://community.cartalk.com/u/utekjunk_184949)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-died-while-driving-but-then-came-back-to-live-after-10-mins-as-if-nothing-happens/190282 "2023-04-27T01:21:59Z")
I ran into this situation 3 days ago. My 2007 Camry v6 has 170K on it. Wonder what some of the possible causes are…before I take it to the mechanics… I was driving at 60 mph. The car had been running fine for the prev… --- ## [2013 Volkswagen Tiguan - Consumes oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-tiguan-consumes-oil/185299)
**Author:** [@Denis50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Denis50)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-tiguan-consumes-oil/185299 "2023-04-27T00:27:03Z")
My 2013 Tiguan 2.0 4Motion while driving long distances in hilly conditions consumes excessive oil. There are no leaks or visible burning of oil. City driving has no oil consumption. 136,000kms. What could be the problem… --- ## [Vibration from new tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-from-new-tires/181074)
**Author:** [@tsb8m](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tsb8m)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-from-new-tires/181074 "2023-04-27T00:16:06Z")
Just put Pirelli Scorpion A/S Plus 3 on my Acura RDX. I got 50K on my OEM Michelin Primacy MXM4. Driving the car out of the tire shop, I immediately felt the vibration of the road. By the time I got home 4 miles away, m… --- ## [Great Idea. Wish I thought of it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/great-idea-wish-i-thought-of-it/190185)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2023, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/great-idea-wish-i-thought-of-it/190185 "2023-04-26T20:01:15Z")
Need a carburetor repaired? Just ask this Florida teen | Popular Science (popsci.com) --- ## [Bad A/C Manifold Quick Couplers? Can't be... Doing something wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-a-c-manifold-quick-couplers-cant-be-doing-something-wrong/190285)
**Author:** [@DS777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DS777)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2023, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-a-c-manifold-quick-couplers-cant-be-doing-something-wrong/190285 "2023-04-26T17:20:39Z")
Ages ago - I was trained on how to deal with A/C systems and Freon - for Aircraft. Been some years… Anyway - my 92 Chev Truck (converted to R134a) hasn’t had working A/C for quite some time. I also have to replace the… --- ## [Looking for old topic about a site with archived repair manuals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-old-topic-about-a-site-with-archived-repair-manuals/190276)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2023, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-old-topic-about-a-site-with-archived-repair-manuals/190276 "2023-04-26T16:20:09Z")
Someone started a discussion a while back about a website that they had made which has collections of archived copies of repair manuals for old cars. This topic seems to be gone. Does remember any more about it? --- ## [Towing capacity: 2008 Honda Ridgeline vs 2021 toyota sienna](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-capacity-2008-honda-ridgeline-vs-2021-toyota-sienna/190165)
**Author:** [@gabriel.doire\_184885](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gabriel.doire_184885)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2023, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-capacity-2008-honda-ridgeline-vs-2021-toyota-sienna/190165 "2023-04-26T14:59:14Z")
I am wondering why the towing capacity is so different between a 2008 Honda Ridgeline truck (5,000 lb) and our 2021 toyota sienna (3,500 lb). The vehicles are about the same weight (4,500 vs 4,600 curb weight) and have a… --- ## [1951 GM LeSabre concept car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1951-gm-lesabre-concept-car/190258)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2023, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1951-gm-lesabre-concept-car/190258 "2023-04-26T12:34:55Z")
The headlight array looks like a pig snout. The jet engine exhaust nozzle on the rear is, uhm, uhm… No apparent back seat despite overall land yacht wheelbase dimensions. No apparent trunk. The overall design looks m… --- ## [AC manifold gauges defective?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-manifold-gauges-defective/66170)
**Author:** [@Big\_Dawg1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Big_Dawg1)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2023, 8:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-manifold-gauges-defective/66170 "2023-04-26T08:27:42Z")
Just purchased a AC manifold gauge to test low and high side pressures and for adding freon if needed. For those that have used them, I'd like to see if you have run into this issue. After hooking up the low and high si… --- ## [Which one should I sell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-one-should-i-sell/190246)
**Author:** [@DesertRambler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DesertRambler)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2023, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-one-should-i-sell/190246 "2023-04-26T02:21:12Z")
I own two cars: a 2012 Honda CR-V and a 2016 Mazda CX-5. Neither has needed any major repairs and both have about 55,000 miles, and are in excellent condition. They have both been maintained according to the owner’s manu… --- ## [2016 Volkswagen Tiguan - New cam?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volkswagen-tiguan-new-cam/190263)
**Author:** [@Cheryl16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cheryl16)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2023, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volkswagen-tiguan-new-cam/190263 "2023-04-26T00:54:50Z")
I’ve been told that my 2016 VW Tiguan needs a new camshaft at the cost of over $5k. The dealership told me the filter screen has been sucked up into the camshaft. I really like the vehicle, but this is probably the las… --- ## [2019 Hyundai Sonata - Possum problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-sonata-possum-problem/190265)
**Author:** [@Ken36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ken36)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2023, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-sonata-possum-problem/190265 "2023-04-25T23:15:20Z")
Recently on a cold night a possum crawled into the engine compartment to enjoy the free heat. When I started the engine the possum jumped and was destroyed by the water pump pulley and drive belt. The belt jumped off the… --- ## [2016 Volvo S60 - Alternator broke belt which then broke the head - Any help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volvo-s60-alternator-broke-belt-which-then-broke-the-head-any-help/190233)
**Author:** [@FrCalamari](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrCalamari)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2023, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volvo-s60-alternator-broke-belt-which-then-broke-the-head-any-help/190233 "2023-04-25T21:26:37Z")
I have a question I own a 2016 Volvo S60 T6 with less than 47k miles on it. Recently the alternator froze causing the serpentine belt to snap and I think damaged the head. I am showing zero compression in the one cylin… --- ## [GM reported very strong Q1 earnings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-reported-very-strong-q1-earnings/190266)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2023, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-reported-very-strong-q1-earnings/190266 "2023-04-25T20:57:10Z")
Mary Barra today reported strong Q1 earnings for GM and increased earnings guidance for the full 2023 year to $11 billion to $13 billion. She also announced that GM is now #2 in US market sales of EVs. I foresee a very b… --- ## [Vibrating sound front driver tire (2012 beetle)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrating-sound-front-driver-tire-2012-beetle/190273)
**Author:** [@noahhans3n\_184967](https://community.cartalk.com/u/noahhans3n_184967)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2023, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrating-sound-front-driver-tire-2012-beetle/190273 "2023-04-25T19:27:40Z")
I have a 2012 VW beetle and it’s been making a rhythmic metallic sound at the driver side floorboard. I wouldn’t say it sounds like grinding but it’s very similar to the sound of a warped rotor rubbing against a brake pa… --- ## [Lock/unlock and hazards flash while driving or parked and off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lock-unlock-and-hazards-flash-while-driving-or-parked-and-off/190268)
**Author:** [@Sutter2017\_184964](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sutter2017_184964)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2023, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lock-unlock-and-hazards-flash-while-driving-or-parked-and-off/190268 "2023-04-25T16:02:24Z")
I have a 2015 Ford Escape, a week ago my hazards would flash on and doors would lock and unlock randomly while driving or just parked no key in car. My car died needed to be jumped, Took my car into dealership my batter… --- ## [On throttle, car hesitates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/on-throttle-car-hesitates/189677)
**Author:** [@ramikumi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramikumi)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2023, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/on-throttle-car-hesitates/189677 "2023-04-25T00:04:46Z")
Mercedes E500 fourmatic. Hesitates on throttle. Does not accelerate evenly , hesitates especially on inclines. Its been dealer services, had spark plus and cables changed last service. Use only premium gasoline. Does n… --- ## [Fluid and friction sounds when braking- any ideas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-and-friction-sounds-when-braking-any-ideas/190231)
**Author:** [@Amandahale103\_184940](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amandahale103_184940)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-and-friction-sounds-when-braking-any-ideas/190231 "2023-04-24T22:38:03Z")
Vehicle: 2018 Toyota Highlander SE Issue: Grinding/Friction Rub and Fluid noise when braking Details: On Feb 23, I replaced all 4 brake pads and front rotors. Ten days later, I noticed an intermittent grinding/friction… --- ## [2011 Volkswagen GTI - Dead spot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-gti-dead-spot/190217)
**Author:** [@BrianWilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrianWilson)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-gti-dead-spot/190217 "2023-04-24T21:38:32Z")
When starting from stationary position, accelerator sometimes has a dead spot and sometimes jerks forward. Car judders at very slow speeds. Once moving, the car drives beautifully with no problems. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=160) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=162)