# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=163 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 164 --- ## [Considering Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-toyota-corolla-hybrid-or-similar/189904)
**Author:** [@ivanivan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ivanivan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2023, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-toyota-corolla-hybrid-or-similar/189904 "2023-04-19T21:11:48Z")
I’m looking for a new (or used) car, focusing on reliability and fuel-efficiency, and trying to keep the price tag under $27k. I’ve been gravitating towards the Toyota Corolla Hybrid, but I’m still open to other options… --- ## [Car in repair shop for 13 months](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-in-repair-shop-for-13-months/188792)
**Author:** [@ketannous1024\_183911](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ketannous1024_183911)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2023, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-in-repair-shop-for-13-months/188792 "2023-04-19T13:41:37Z")
We were in a fender bender on Jan 3, 2022. The driver side airbag was deployed. The car was taken to repair shop for a new seat belt part (the SRS Unit for a 2012 Honda Accord Special Edition). We were originally notifie… --- ## [Buying 2012 Cherokee, transmission question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-2012-cherokee-transmission-question/190027)
**Author:** [@drpepper687](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drpepper687)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2023, 5:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-2012-cherokee-transmission-question/190027 "2023-04-19T05:35:05Z")
Hey all, first post here. I’m looking at buying a 2012 Cherokee for the Mrs. Decent shape, everything checks out, but the guy selling it says he got it from out of state (he buys and repairs vehicles for sale) and said t… --- ## [Inner tie rod clunk noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inner-tie-rod-clunk-noise/165274)
**Author:** [@Jorged0712\_165111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jorged0712_165111)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2023, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inner-tie-rod-clunk-noise/165274 "2023-04-19T00:50:52Z")
Hello all, I have a 2006 ford escape with 180k miles. With the car stopped, when I turn my steering wheel all the way to the left and begin to turn it right there is a very very loud clunk from the front left. I had some… --- ## [P0301 once only](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0301-once-only/189967)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2023, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0301-once-only/189967 "2023-04-19T00:38:35Z")
I have a 2007 Mazda3. My wife drove the car two miles, and parked it for two hours. The startup was rough and the check engine light (P0301) was blinking. She restarted it with no improvement and drove two miles home.… --- ## [2019 Hyundai Kona -Hyundai won't honor warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-kona-hyundai-wont-honor-warranty/190148)
**Author:** [@lp38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lp38)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2023, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-kona-hyundai-wont-honor-warranty/190148 "2023-04-18T21:47:04Z")
Bought a 2019 Hyundai Kona in July 2020. Around 50,000 miles, I started to notice that it was using oil between oil changes. At 75,000 miles, the problem escalated dramatically. The car was burning up to 2 quarts of oil … --- ## [2020 Hyundai Genesis - Pulls right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-genesis-pulls-right/190081)
**Author:** [@zonardave](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zonardave)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2023, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-genesis-pulls-right/190081 "2023-04-18T17:04:40Z")
pulling to the right --- ## [2005 Chrysler Crossfire -convertible top trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-crossfire-convertible-top-trouble/190132)
**Author:** [@russroan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/russroan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2023, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-crossfire-convertible-top-trouble/190132 "2023-04-18T04:33:25Z")
convertible top will not come down. --- ## [I ran over a parking block, now my car won't start. Help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-ran-over-a-parking-block-now-my-car-wont-start-help/190146)
**Author:** [@fiedlerp890\_184877](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fiedlerp890_184877)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2023, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-ran-over-a-parking-block-now-my-car-wont-start-help/190146 "2023-04-18T00:51:41Z")
This morning, when pulling into a parking spot, I went over the parking block. It wasn’t too large, and I immediately reversed and pulled back out and parked. I turned the car off, but then couldn’t take the key out of t… --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Equinox - Shakes but not when driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-equinox-shakes-but-not-when-driving/190134)
**Author:** [@Notamechanic00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Notamechanic00)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2023, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-equinox-shakes-but-not-when-driving/190134 "2023-04-18T00:14:23Z")
Car shakes when idling or braking but not when driving --- ## [Jobs you would refuse to do without access to a lift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jobs-you-would-refuse-to-do-without-access-to-a-lift/190128)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2023, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jobs-you-would-refuse-to-do-without-access-to-a-lift/190128 "2023-04-17T23:46:54Z")
This question is mostly geared to the pro-mechanics here. Are there any jobs that could be done without a lift, but you simply wouldn’t do if you didn’t have a car lift? --- ## [Particularly Clever Puzzlers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/particularly-clever-puzzlers/190127)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2023, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/particularly-clever-puzzlers/190127 "2023-04-17T23:12:19Z")
Some puzzlers are particularly clever. Some, not so much. The really good ones are very simple to state, but not so simple to solve The Monty Hall puzzler is a good example of a clever puzzler: You are presented with… --- ## [Proper tire pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/proper-tire-pressure/13026)
**Author:** [@sathyan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sathyan)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2023, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/proper-tire-pressure/13026 "2023-04-17T21:35:01Z")
Car: 2007 Ford Focus SE I finally got around to checking the air pressure on my tires. It reads 35 psi but the label on the door say 32 psi - all four measured the same. I know underinflation is to be avoided but is ha… --- ## [2023 maxisys Ultra Lite](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-maxisys-ultra-lite/190142)
**Author:** [@medicaljohnny\_184484](https://community.cartalk.com/u/medicaljohnny_184484)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2023, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-maxisys-ultra-lite/190142 "2023-04-17T17:37:55Z")
Thoughts on this product? --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Equinox -exhaust hole](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-equinox-exhaust-hole/190112)
**Author:** [@Henk54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Henk54)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2023, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-equinox-exhaust-hole/190112 "2023-04-17T13:32:56Z")
Recently louder exhaust moan any ideas --- ## [Obd2 scanner for tranny?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd2-scanner-for-tranny/190123)
**Author:** [@medicaljohnny\_184484](https://community.cartalk.com/u/medicaljohnny_184484)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2023, 10:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd2-scanner-for-tranny/190123 "2023-04-17T10:45:12Z")
Best obd2 scanner for transmission full diagnostics? --- ## [2015 Ford Taurus -mirror trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-taurus-mirror-trouble/190086)
**Author:** [@CharlesMaxwell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesMaxwell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2023, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-taurus-mirror-trouble/190086 "2023-04-17T01:10:52Z")
When attempting to adjust both side mirrors the mirror moves all the way the right and then clicks until I turn the mirror selection switch off. Both sides have the same problem. I can manually readjust the mirrors but, … --- ## [2012 Ford Fusion no start anti theft flashing & OBD II port not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fusion-no-start-anti-theft-flashing-obd-ii-port-not-working/189508)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2023, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fusion-no-start-anti-theft-flashing-obd-ii-port-not-working/189508 "2023-04-17T01:04:11Z")
Series of events: Replaced radio. Someone had put coins in the CD player and the circuit board was smoking. Maybe devices on the digital bus got damaged? That was 6 weeks ago. Car will not restart. Theft light is flash… --- ## [New brake pads and rotor weird sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-brake-pads-and-rotor-weird-sound/190113)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2023, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-brake-pads-and-rotor-weird-sound/190113 "2023-04-17T01:01:09Z")
Hello everyone. I recently changed all four rotors and brake pads using OEM parts on the Lexus IS But I noticed now that when I’m almost coming to a full stop, the brake would make a sound. The sound doesn’t so… --- ## [Bogus puzzler answer - chrome airplane spinners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bogus-puzzler-answer-chrome-airplane-spinners/189695)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2023, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bogus-puzzler-answer-chrome-airplane-spinners/189695 "2023-04-17T00:34:30Z")
Latest puzzler answer says private planes with props have chrome spinners to act as mirrors, lets the pilot see if the landing gear is down. I pulled up a number of prop plane pics, found no relationship between single … --- ## [2007 escape transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-escape-transmission/189996)
**Author:** [@medicaljohnny\_184484](https://community.cartalk.com/u/medicaljohnny_184484)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2023, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-escape-transmission/189996 "2023-04-16T22:19:11Z")
Alright, dudes. Im finally able to work on the damn Escape. But the damn filter is inside the deep parts of the transmission!!! :sob: ford! Why!!! But I got the face plate off, so I will switch the transmission solenoi… --- ## [Sunfire Idles Hard and Overheats with AC On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sunfire-idles-hard-and-overheats-with-ac-on/190121)
**Author:** [@AceMidman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AceMidman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2023, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sunfire-idles-hard-and-overheats-with-ac-on/190121 "2023-04-16T21:51:03Z")
My sunfire and I are both in Chicago, hot summers/cold winters. It has 137k miles on it. Late last summer it suddenly began idling hard and overheating rapidly with the AC on; a sucking/hissing sound can be heard then to… --- ## [2014 Audi Cabriolet - Should I charge the battery when away?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-audi-cabriolet-should-i-charge-the-battery-when-away/190098)
**Author:** [@DanG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanG)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2023, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-audi-cabriolet-should-i-charge-the-battery-when-away/190098 "2023-04-16T17:19:44Z")
I have a 2014 Audi A5 Cabriolet that I leave in Florida year-round . I migrate to Minnesota for the summer months (Jun-Sep). The car is garaged. Sound I “trickle charge” the battery? And…Is it harmful to the tires to be… --- ## [2004 Volkswagen Beetle - Can I keep this running?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volkswagen-beetle-can-i-keep-this-running/190047)
**Author:** [@Bigplay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bigplay)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2023, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volkswagen-beetle-can-i-keep-this-running/190047 "2023-04-16T17:11:11Z")
Volkswagen beetle 2004 turbo 1.8.can u run your car w/1 fan? And also a exhaust without catalytic converter I know it’s illegal but don’t needto go to California.just need to get a job. --- ## [2015 Nissan Frontier -Hard shifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-frontier-hard-shifting/190088)
**Author:** [@eduardociurlizza](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eduardociurlizza)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2023, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-frontier-hard-shifting/190088 "2023-04-16T16:54:13Z")
truck shifts hard, it happens mostly when down shifting sometimes dies when coming to stop --- ## [2011 Toyota Corolla - Mass airflow sensor issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-corolla-mass-airflow-sensor-issue/190055)
**Author:** [@Georgethigpen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Georgethigpen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2023, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-corolla-mass-airflow-sensor-issue/190055 "2023-04-16T14:33:50Z")
massive air flow check engine light --- ## [Hydrogen Powered Cummins Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hydrogen-powered-cummins-engine/189217)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2023, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hydrogen-powered-cummins-engine/189217 "2023-04-16T02:10:06Z")
Never heard of this before. Expected to be in full production by 2027. Early tests seem extremely promising. The new engine shares most of the short block components with their diesel engine to keep costs down. The only … --- ## [1997 Honda civic will not start, unknown sound coming from dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-civic-will-not-start-unknown-sound-coming-from-dash/190100)
**Author:** [@jaren.mauery\_184849](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaren.mauery_184849)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2023, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-civic-will-not-start-unknown-sound-coming-from-dash/190100 "2023-04-15T23:21:53Z")
I have an old honda civic that has been sitting around for a while, it used to run but will not start anymore and the battery will not stay charged even after it got a new battery. I have connected it to another car and… --- ## [2002 Cadillac DeVille #1681509253-water pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cadillac-deville-1681509253-water-pump/190102)
**Author:** [@CodyEdgar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CodyEdgar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2023, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cadillac-deville-1681509253-water-pump/190102 "2023-04-15T20:56:01Z")
just replace water pump flush cooling system and refilled with antifreeze 50/50 mix specified for deville and clean purge valve out and replace thermostat still no flow of cooling system and not to mention replace overfl… --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Trax \_radio trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-trax-radio-trouble/190110)
**Author:** [@dellis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dellis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2023, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-trax-radio-trouble/190110 "2023-04-15T20:28:04Z")
Radio information fuse out cause it drains car battery. Starts all the time with fuse out [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=162) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=164)