# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=162 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 163 --- ## [2012 Corolla - Driver Door Difficult to Open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-corolla-driver-door-difficult-to-open/190201)
**Author:** [@Jeremy-Wilcox-Wilcox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremy-Wilcox-Wilcox)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-corolla-driver-door-difficult-to-open/190201 "2023-04-24T20:54:11Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve got a 2012 Corolla with a door/handle problem. If I’m inside the car and I pull on the door handle, it’ll get 80% of the way there and stop. I can pull as hard as I want to and it won’t open. I try … --- ## [2003 Dodge Ram 1500 - Mechanic can't make it work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram-1500-mechanic-cant-make-it-work/190221)
**Author:** [@An03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/An03)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram-1500-mechanic-cant-make-it-work/190221 "2023-04-24T19:49:58Z")
My 2003 cargo van just quit while I was driving, scary! I coast to the side and and after 7-days mechanic still can’t get it started. It has 55k miles, garage kept. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Dodge said there… --- ## [What is this called](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-called/190214)
**Author:** [@Alexchavez21802\_183994](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alexchavez21802_183994)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-called/190214 "2023-04-24T16:06:12Z")
I have a 2004 mustang gt and when I came across this it felt loose to me but I don’t know the torque specs since I can’t figure out what it’s called. --- ## [2009 Toyota Corolla - Grinds when started](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-corolla-grinds-when-started/190239)
**Author:** [@SuzySmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SuzySmith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-corolla-grinds-when-started/190239 "2023-04-24T14:44:46Z")
my 2009 corolla makes a grinding loud noise while starting the engine --- ## [1990 Alfa Romeo Spider - Clutch trouble starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-alfa-romeo-spider-clutch-trouble-starting/190209)
**Author:** [@warren07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/warren07)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-alfa-romeo-spider-clutch-trouble-starting/190209 "2023-04-24T13:32:12Z")
My clutch is grinding. I need a person who knows old Alfa/s. the dealership has not been helpful --- ## [Thefts prompt 18 states to urge recall of Kia, Hyundai cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thefts-prompt-18-states-to-urge-recall-of-kia-hyundai-cars/190213)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thefts-prompt-18-states-to-urge-recall-of-kia-hyundai-cars/190213 "2023-04-24T12:53:53Z")
--- ## [Car Insurance: Who do you trust?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-insurance-who-do-you-trust/1791)
**Author:** [@gberkson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gberkson)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-insurance-who-do-you-trust/1791 "2023-04-24T12:52:58Z")
Am moving to the US from Europe so I don't currently have (obviously) car insurance. My proposed car of purchase would be a Prius. Are there suggestions of insurance companies to either check into or avoid based on your … --- ## [Current Puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/current-puzzler/190184)
**Author:** [@bruce.herchenroder\_184905](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bruce.herchenroder_184905)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/current-puzzler/190184 "2023-04-24T01:53:07Z")
This is the Military Alphabet Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, Golf, Hotel, India, Juliett, Kilo, Lima, Mike, November, Oscar, Papa, Quebec, Romeo, Sierra, Tango, Uniform, Victor, Whiskey, X-ray, Yankee, Zul… --- ## [2012 sonata engine problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-sonata-engine-problem/190180)
**Author:** [@gstacksisback](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gstacksisback)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2023, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-sonata-engine-problem/190180 "2023-04-23T23:51:43Z")
Was driving to work and my car shut off on me. It had only been running for a minute. I made it one block from my house. Tried to cut it back on and it just made the stutter cranking noise. After a while it stopped stutt… --- ## [Cd4e tranny temp sensor location?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cd4e-tranny-temp-sensor-location/190223)
**Author:** [@medicaljohnny\_184484](https://community.cartalk.com/u/medicaljohnny_184484)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2023, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cd4e-tranny-temp-sensor-location/190223 "2023-04-23T23:46:44Z")
Does anyone know where the temp sensor on a cd4e tranny is? Cant find it for the life of me. --- ## [2014 Nissan Versa - can I remove heat shield?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-versa-can-i-remove-heat-shield/190177)
**Author:** [@JennaB62](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JennaB62)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2023, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-versa-can-i-remove-heat-shield/190177 "2023-04-23T21:19:56Z")
Can I take the heat shield above the muffler off my car? I’ve had it pinned back up multiple times and it still keeps rattling. --- ## [99 accord f23a4 manual transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-accord-f23a4-manual-transmission/190211)
**Author:** [@g.flores2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/g.flores2000)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2023, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-accord-f23a4-manual-transmission/190211 "2023-04-23T16:39:21Z")
Hello everyone. I was needing help identifying the correct cat for my 99 accord. It has a swapped f23a4 ulev vtec engine. I’ve done some research but cant be too sure which one it is. Thank you to all that reply. It is v… --- ## [Can I drain transmission fluid and replace withexact amount?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-drain-transmission-fluid-and-replace-withexact-amount/190021)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2023, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-drain-transmission-fluid-and-replace-withexact-amount/190021 "2023-04-23T14:44:07Z")
2021 RX350 110k miles Lexus dealers want over $350 to perform a transmission fluid change of their “Lifetime” transmission fluid. (What does “Lifetime” mean? Life of the transmission if not changed?) Lexus also s… --- ## [EV federal tax credit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ev-federal-tax-credit/190157)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2023, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ev-federal-tax-credit/190157 "2023-04-22T21:10:40Z")
The federal government announced how they will handle tax credits for future sales of EVs. Lots of them don’t qualify anymore and some have reduced tax credits. I know that for the base Tesla Model 3, the battery doesn’t… --- ## [99 accord f23a4 2.3 ulev vtec manual p0135](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-accord-f23a4-2-3-ulev-vtec-manual-p0135/189761)
**Author:** [@g.flores2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/g.flores2000)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2023, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-accord-f23a4-2-3-ulev-vtec-manual-p0135/189761 "2023-04-22T03:47:40Z")
Hello. I’ve made a post about this before asking for advice but unfortunately did not find any solutions. Thank you to all that reply it is greatly appreciated! I’ve done some research of my own and so far I have changed… --- ## [How old a car would you trust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-old-a-car-would-you-trust/190036)
**Author:** [@Scrabbler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrabbler)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2023, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-old-a-car-would-you-trust/190036 "2023-04-22T01:04:00Z")
Is there a point beyond which you wouldn’t trust a car for a long trip based on mileage/age alone, even if the car was well-maintained and had no obvious issues? To put it in concrete terms, assume a 2013 Subaru Outback… --- ## [2012 Ford Mustang - Paint issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-mustang-paint-issues/190199)
**Author:** [@LORRAINECOLOPRISCO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LORRAINECOLOPRISCO)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2023, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-mustang-paint-issues/190199 "2023-04-21T23:07:25Z")
Bubbling and peeling on hood of Ford Mustang 2012, what’s the best way to fix the problem? --- ## [A test case for Tesla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-test-case-for-tesla/190196)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2023, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-test-case-for-tesla/190196 "2023-04-21T22:48:54Z")
A jury will soon be deciding the implications of “full self-driving” in connection with this personal injury lawsuit: --- ## [Good news (?) from Lordstown Motors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-news-from-lordstown-motors/190174)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2023, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-news-from-lordstown-motors/190174 "2023-04-21T22:19:09Z")
--- ## [Toyota provides a preview of their EV projects](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-provides-a-preview-of-their-ev-projects/190002)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2023, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-provides-a-preview-of-their-ev-projects/190002 "2023-04-21T14:02:28Z")
--- ## [Drain cleaner got splashed on my car and stained the plastic door trim. How can I remove the stains? (Info below)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drain-cleaner-got-splashed-on-my-car-and-stained-the-plastic-door-trim-how-can-i-remove-the-stains-info-below/190182)
**Author:** [@carg618](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carg618)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2023, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drain-cleaner-got-splashed-on-my-car-and-stained-the-plastic-door-trim-how-can-i-remove-the-stains-info-below/190182 "2023-04-21T02:51:54Z")
2000 Corolla. I tried washing it but it won’t come off. How can I fix this without buying a new piece. I’m assuming I have to paint it. How can I go about doing this? My landlord was doing “plumbling work” and the dr… --- ## [2008 GMC 1500 - odd startup routine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-1500-odd-startup-routine/190171)
**Author:** [@SandraDunne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SandraDunne)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2023, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-1500-odd-startup-routine/190171 "2023-04-21T01:47:36Z")
When starting I here a short crank from my starter with no problem starting and my clock changes to 1200 and my heat comes on can you tell me why ? --- ## [Car door not unlocking on one side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-door-not-unlocking-on-one-side/190189)
**Author:** [@Angelv3059\_180292](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angelv3059_180292)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2023, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-door-not-unlocking-on-one-side/190189 "2023-04-21T00:27:03Z")
2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8 L base model I got My driver passenger door window regulator and motor replaced. Now ever since i am not able to unlock the door with my key fob or by the controls on the doors at all. Only i… --- ## [1985 f150 starter isn’t receiving power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-f150-starter-isn-t-receiving-power/190013)
**Author:** [@samuelthefirstandlast\_184783](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samuelthefirstandlast_184783)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2023, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-f150-starter-isn-t-receiving-power/190013 "2023-04-21T00:22:16Z")
I have a 1985 f150 302 and one day I tried starting the truck and turned the key all they way and it wouldn’t crank over I had power to my headlights and dash as well as radio but still wouldn’t start I took off the star… --- ## [Scrap or Keep?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scrap-or-keep/190122)
**Author:** [@matthewdmorris\_178154](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matthewdmorris_178154)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2023, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scrap-or-keep/190122 "2023-04-20T23:15:02Z")
Hello Everyone, I tried to ask a similar question a few years back on a less civil board, and it being a bit of a controversial topic, the convo ended up going into unproductive territory rather quickly. Still, I assum… --- ## [2022 Nissan Rogue - Fumes seem dangerous](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-nissan-rogue-fumes-seem-dangerous/188321)
**Author:** [@DeniseK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeniseK)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2023, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-nissan-rogue-fumes-seem-dangerous/188321 "2023-04-20T16:27:34Z")
I had my Rogue about 7 months. Two months ago started experiencing gas smell coming from driver front side near windshield and the gas smell coming through air vents. Sometimes so bad we have to put windows done and smel… --- ## ['06 Camry has "lifetime" transmission fluid. Should I change it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-camry-has-lifetime-transmission-fluid-should-i-change-it/189478)
**Author:** [@CalmnCool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CalmnCool)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2023, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-camry-has-lifetime-transmission-fluid-should-i-change-it/189478 "2023-04-20T15:02:47Z")
Apparently, this '06 Camry has “lifetime” transmission fluid. The dipstick says not to change it. I checked the fluid and it looks quite brown. The mileage is 94k. Should I change it along with the transmission filter? … --- ## [2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Wind noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-jeep-grand-cherokee-wind-noise/164041)
**Author:** [@RandyStrader](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandyStrader)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2023, 8:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-jeep-grand-cherokee-wind-noise/164041 "2023-04-20T08:59:59Z")
wind noise right passenger side window area. Buffeting sound. Louder as speed increases. No noise from driver side. Some have claimed, mirror seals may be the cause. Others claim, possible door weather stripping issu… --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Camaro - Can you give me some insight on knock sensor repairs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-camaro-can-you-give-me-some-insight-on-knock-sensor-repairs/189655)
**Author:** [@Carnotes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carnotes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2023, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-camaro-can-you-give-me-some-insight-on-knock-sensor-repairs/189655 "2023-04-20T00:46:32Z")
Knock sensor replacement on Chevy Camaro is it costly to repair it how long does it take and how long can I drive with a bad sensor --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Cobalt - CEL fails inspection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-cobalt-cel-fails-inspection/190168)
**Author:** [@CarolJones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolJones)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2023, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-cobalt-cel-fails-inspection/190168 "2023-04-20T00:26:58Z")
failed inspection because of engine light and I have noticed a greater amount of gas consumption with my usual amount of driving… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=161) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=163)