# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1733 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1734 --- ## [Shifting problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-problem/81344)
**Author:** [@laura52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/laura52)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2013, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-problem/81344 "2013-09-15T21:36:26Z")
My 2008 Expedition seems to have a problem shifting correctly when it first is driven for the day. As I start and start to drive down my street, it begins the shifting process and seems to stick as it tries to shift. Onc… --- ## ['02 Forester "turns off" while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-forester-turns-off-while-driving/81357)
**Author:** [@ianripken](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ianripken)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2013, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-forester-turns-off-while-driving/81357 "2013-09-15T20:15:54Z")
First off, I would just like to thank all of those who give of their time and expertise to help normal Joes like me. My Forester was dead one morning and when I went to jump it off my pick-up in a hurry I did the age o… --- ## [Steering Wheel Crooked But Alignment Okay, What is the right way to fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-crooked-but-alignment-okay-what-is-the-right-way-to-fix/81358)
**Author:** [@jack09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jack09)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2013, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-crooked-but-alignment-okay-what-is-the-right-way-to-fix/81358 "2013-09-15T16:25:27Z")
After some off-roading and hit some pretty big bumps at speed, and now my steering wheel is about 15 degrees off, but the car is not pulling. I am in another country where I don't speak the language well, so looking f… --- ## [Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-start/81283)
**Author:** [@Alanita](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alanita)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2013, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-start/81283 "2013-09-15T16:21:45Z")
I have replaced the battery, and start relay. Sometimes it starts like a new car. Other times nothing. All the lights and radio work, no sound from engine when you turn the key. --- ## [Performance Modifications to the Mustang GT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/performance-modifications-to-the-mustang-gt/81336)
**Author:** [@NeilB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NeilB)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2013, 9:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/performance-modifications-to-the-mustang-gt/81336 "2013-09-15T09:18:16Z")
I'm about 5K miles from the expiration of the manufacturer's warranty on my 2012 Mustang GT and I'm considering some performance enhancements. I plan to keep the car for a while--in fact it's one that I may hang onto ev… --- ## [Bad hub bearing? Brake pads rubbing? Which wheel is bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-hub-bearing-brake-pads-rubbing-which-wheel-is-bad/81349)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2013, 5:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-hub-bearing-brake-pads-rubbing-which-wheel-is-bad/81349 "2013-09-15T05:28:11Z")
Replaced my rotors today. When I was done, I spun each wheel to see if there was interference. Passenger wheel spins freely. Driver's wheel makes a scraping sound (brake pads?) and stops pretty quickly. Which one is w… --- ## [Pull on Wet Roads While Braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pull-on-wet-roads-while-braking/81347)
**Author:** [@GenieQueen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GenieQueen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2013, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pull-on-wet-roads-while-braking/81347 "2013-09-15T04:37:58Z")
I have a 2010 328i BMW. It's been fine with the exception of run flat tires, which we've switched out of...my present problem is with the car pulling to the right when braking on very wet roads. This doesn't happen below… --- ## [Charging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charging/81231)
**Author:** [@Jester99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jester99)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2013, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charging/81231 "2013-09-15T00:07:43Z")
Jag x-type 2002 Denso alternator, two year old battery. two occasions a month apart. 85+F. Car stopped for 45 min first time, 15 min secondtime. Restart, no charge. came home, restarted next day car runs normally. Drove … --- ## [2000 Subaru Outback died while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-subaru-outback-died-while-driving/81348)
**Author:** [@jonnycasino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonnycasino)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-subaru-outback-died-while-driving/81348 "2013-09-14T22:25:54Z")
While driving my 2000 Subaru Outback (197,000 miles) the speedometer, tachometer stopped working but the fuel and temp gauges were working fine. The transmission felt like it was slipping. When I used the brakes they wer… --- ## [What are some classic daily drivers in your area?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-some-classic-daily-drivers-in-your-area/81281)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-some-classic-daily-drivers-in-your-area/81281 "2013-09-14T22:12:30Z")
Now this is a question that may seem silly to those in California or Oregon, and I know there is an awesome website devoted to "Curbside Classics", but I have noticed that here in Indiana there are more than a few classi… --- ## [Fuel Economy Decline in Ford Mustang 5.0](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-economy-decline-in-ford-mustang-5-0/81255)
**Author:** [@NeilB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NeilB)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-economy-decline-in-ford-mustang-5-0/81255 "2013-09-14T20:23:29Z")
Not that I was ever expecting to get great gas milage from my Mustang, but over the first 30,000 miles I have noticed a decline in fuel economy. About 1 MPG over the last few months. I'm following the maintenance sched… --- ## [Suggestion for S the C](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestion-for-s-the-c/81342)
**Author:** [@gscratch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gscratch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestion-for-s-the-c/81342 "2013-09-14T19:40:10Z")
so, I just heard the story of the woman who gave birth at the Dodge dealer, who now wants a new car. The Brothers jokingly suggested that she go to that dealer and ask for a new car. This is great idea. This dealer an… --- ## [1999 Subaru Forester: Is this a pressure relief valve?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-subaru-forester-is-this-a-pressure-relief-valve/80722)
**Author:** [@olliedowngear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/olliedowngear)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-subaru-forester-is-this-a-pressure-relief-valve/80722 "2013-09-14T19:32:15Z")
I noticed something while riding as a passenger in my 1999 Subaru Forester lately. I was riding in the front passenger seat with the window down, and noticed a strange "spritzing" noise coming from the passenger side fro… --- ## [Your "Cylinder IQ"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-cylinder-iq/81297)
**Author:** [@DrRocket](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DrRocket)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-cylinder-iq/81297 "2013-09-14T17:54:25Z")
Some of my buddies, along with my oldest son, will sometimes refer to something we've called "your cylinder IQ." What you do is add up all of the combustion cylinders currently in your possession. This includes all of … --- ## [Preventive Maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/preventive-maintenance/81327)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/preventive-maintenance/81327 "2013-09-14T16:33:31Z")
I have a 1996 Acura Integra with manual transmission. The car has 110K miles on it. The body does not have a spot of rust on it & mechanically it is in perfect condition. So why am I writing? I live in NJ for half th… --- ## [Moody A/C](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moody-a-c/81026)
**Author:** [@Mommasan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mommasan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 10:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moody-a-c/81026 "2013-09-14T10:47:45Z")
Can anyone help with my moody A/C ? The a/c in my 05 Saturn Vue suddenly began fluctuating from cold to barely cold. In May I replaced the compressor, condenser, and accumulator. It blew cold until 2 weeks ago when it st… --- ## [02 Corolla thumping noise. Bad bearings?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-corolla-thumping-noise-bad-bearings/81338)
**Author:** [@samthesham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samthesham)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 10:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-corolla-thumping-noise-bad-bearings/81338 "2013-09-14T10:46:18Z")
I've been searching all over the internet but nobody's description seems to match mine. For the past few months my car has had a subtle muffled constant thumping sound coming from the front end and sounds like it is the … --- ## [Preventive Maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/preventive-maintenance/81328)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 8:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/preventive-maintenance/81328 "2013-09-14T08:05:36Z")
I have a 1996 Acura Integra with manual transmission. The car has 110K miles on it. The body does not have a spot of rust on it & mechanically it is in perfect condition. So why am I writing? I live in NJ for half th… --- ## [Flooding and hard to start 1992 ford f150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flooding-and-hard-to-start-1992-ford-f150/81313)
**Author:** [@fordtroubles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fordtroubles)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 7:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flooding-and-hard-to-start-1992-ford-f150/81313 "2013-09-14T07:39:09Z")
Subject : Vehicle 1992 Ford Truck F-150 300cu. inch Problem : Electrical Description : Engine would stop running and as long the key switch was in the on position the electrical fuel pump would keep running and the end r… --- ## [How can an engine be flooded?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-an-engine-be-flooded/81329)
**Author:** [@xaml](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xaml)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 7:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-an-engine-be-flooded/81329 "2013-09-14T07:29:20Z")
I have a 2000 Corolla CE and had to travel through torrential rains today and some of the roads were flooded (I'd say about 1 feet flooded). How would an engine get flooded? Like where would the water go into the engin… --- ## [Car all of a sudden started smoking white smoke, shutting off and making a knocking noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-all-of-a-sudden-started-smoking-white-smoke-shutting-off-and-making-a-knocking-noise/81326)
**Author:** [@Angelkissl8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angelkissl8)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-all-of-a-sudden-started-smoking-white-smoke-shutting-off-and-making-a-knocking-noise/81326 "2013-09-14T04:08:20Z")
My mom was driving to pick me up and she said that all of a sudden about half way here that the car started making a knocking sound and white smoke started coming from hood, the car was also trying to shut itself down wh… --- ## [Rear knocking on acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-knocking-on-acceleration/81309)
**Author:** [@PoorGirlsBenz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PoorGirlsBenz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-knocking-on-acceleration/81309 "2013-09-14T03:43:41Z")
Have an '82 MB 300D. Started noticing a constant knocking noise from the rear anytime I got it over 35rpm on an incline. Subsided if I pulled over and let it sit for 20mins or so. Now knocking just comes up randomly w… --- ## [2005 Hyundai Accent, no ABS, uneven brake wear and pull during breaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-accent-no-abs-uneven-brake-wear-and-pull-during-breaking/81334)
**Author:** [@RedfoxIII](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RedfoxIII)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-accent-no-abs-uneven-brake-wear-and-pull-during-breaking/81334 "2013-09-14T02:58:59Z")
I have uneven pad wear on the front discs. The passenger side has about 1/8" pad left, while the driver's side is almost new. The car pulls to the passenger side on braking. I've had a bad hose on a different car whi… --- ## [Forum feature removal request](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forum-feature-removal-request/81304)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forum-feature-removal-request/81304 "2013-09-14T02:33:41Z")
Can we get rid of the feature that automatically appends " - See more at: http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/xxxx" every time you copy text from a forum post? We're copying the text to quote it, since the forum does… --- ## [04 Sequoia overheating at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-sequoia-overheating-at-idle/80664)
**Author:** [@jtrahan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtrahan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-sequoia-overheating-at-idle/80664 "2013-09-14T01:55:25Z")
At idle, on hot days (90+) after about a minute, the A/C cuts out and the temp gauge begins to rise. Gets about 3/4 of the way to the red zone, but never reaches it. I changed radiator cap, but still does it. Fluid leve… --- ## [Premium Gas Necessary in Audi?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-gas-necessary-in-audi/81315)
**Author:** [@stinger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stinger)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-gas-necessary-in-audi/81315 "2013-09-13T23:52:06Z")
I recently purchased a 2012 Audi A4, my first ever cool car. I have received conflicting advice about whether I need to always, ever use 91-93 octane gas. Any dangers using lower octane? --- ## [Power loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-loss/81324)
**Author:** [@Dogtrot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dogtrot)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-loss/81324 "2013-09-13T22:45:40Z")
I have 2000 Mercury Mystique with 300000 miles. The car runs fine except when I run the AC. Turning the AC on has no ill effect on the car, but after just a few minutes, the engine starts to lose power and continues to h… --- ## [Audi A6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a6/81333)
**Author:** [@Gsnobs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gsnobs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a6/81333 "2013-09-13T22:42:59Z")
I am trying to sell my 06 A6 and my check engine light came on. Took it to a certified mechanic and they said don't worry about it it's nothing serious maybe a sensor. I then took it to an Audi dealer and they said a eva… --- ## [Cost benefit analysis: should I fix/replace cylinder head before I sell my Jeep?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-benefit-analysis-should-i-fix-replace-cylinder-head-before-i-sell-my-jeep/81280)
**Author:** [@manakiki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manakiki)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-benefit-analysis-should-i-fix-replace-cylinder-head-before-i-sell-my-jeep/81280 "2013-09-13T22:20:16Z")
I have a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic with 105K miles, this weekend it has developed all of the quintessential signs of a blown head gasket: steam/dripping from exhaust, coolant loss, some bubbles in the radiator while run… --- ## [196 Volvo 850 T](https://community.cartalk.com/t/196-volvo-850-t/81257)
**Author:** [@volvo96t](https://community.cartalk.com/u/volvo96t)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/196-volvo-850-t/81257 "2013-09-13T20:53:59Z")
When I open my gas cap, (when the tank is almost empty), I hear a WOOSHING sound, LIKE AIR IS RUSHING INTO A VACUUM. Is that normal? Then, here's the PROBLEM: right after I fill up my gas tank (when it was almost empty),… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1732) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1734)