# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=174 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 175 --- ## [Accidentally hitting First gear going 65](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-hitting-first-gear-going-65/189455)
**Author:** [@Syracuse9116\_184366](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Syracuse9116_184366)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-hitting-first-gear-going-65/189455 "2023-03-08T03:26:17Z")
Hello, yesterday I was driving my parents 2018 kia Sedona on the highway. I was getting off the on ramp when my water bottle (not all the way in the cup holder) fell out and hit my knee, I was distracted by my knee hurti… --- ## [Elon Musk's sense of humor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/elon-musks-sense-of-humor/189465)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/elon-musks-sense-of-humor/189465 "2023-03-08T01:25:59Z")
… is sometimes expressed in very odd ways: --- ## [2016 Hyundai Accent - Emissions problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-accent-emissions-problems/189482)
**Author:** [@KE1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KE1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2023, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-accent-emissions-problems/189482 "2023-03-07T23:44:57Z")
Engine light in my Hyundai Accent 2016, told my 02 sensors need to be replaced and need catalytic converter needs to be replaced! 97,000 miles --- ## [2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer - "On" not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-trailblazer-on-not-working/189468)
**Author:** [@carter1122](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carter1122)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2023, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-trailblazer-on-not-working/189468 "2023-03-07T23:34:48Z")
turn the key in the on position and nothing happens, no lights come on. nothing at all will work. --- ## [2006 Toyota Corolla - Transmission broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-transmission-broken/189485)
**Author:** [@SIMON34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SIMON34)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2023, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-transmission-broken/189485 "2023-03-07T22:47:32Z")
vehicle doen\`st engage gear when engine is running --- ## [2007 Ford Escape - Small oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-escape-small-oil-leak/189492)
**Author:** [@Jan36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jan36)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2023, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-escape-small-oil-leak/189492 "2023-03-07T22:35:39Z")
Have a small front end oil leak. Have been told it is the rear trans axil that is leaking. Any idea what repair cost would be? --- ## [Troubleshooting 13 Kia Optima Ex - Engine Codes/Fuel issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/troubleshooting-13-kia-optima-ex-engine-codes-fuel-issue/189473)
**Author:** [@phillyoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phillyoe)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2023, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/troubleshooting-13-kia-optima-ex-engine-codes-fuel-issue/189473 "2023-03-07T21:52:12Z")
2013 Kia Optima Ex 139,000 Looking for suggestions on where to go next for fixing my car. Issues started with the vehicle stalling after re-fueling the car. Whether I fill it up all the way or any amount, the car will … --- ## [2016 Jeep Cherokee - Stop start issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-cherokee-stop-start-issue/189464)
**Author:** [@Scott35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott35)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2023, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-cherokee-stop-start-issue/189464 "2023-03-07T14:24:38Z")
My stop/start function, works sometimes, is there a separate battery for this problem, it started after I had the car for at least a month --- ## [How many recall this one?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-recall-this-one/189128)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2023, 4:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-recall-this-one/189128 "2023-03-07T04:31:56Z")
For a few years in the late '50s-early-'60s, Ford marketed their Anglia in The US. The Mercury-style roofline was distinctive, but not a whole lot of them were sold in The US. --- ## [Car goes in limp mode on cold start, restart engine and it’s normal again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-goes-in-limp-mode-on-cold-start-restart-engine-and-it-s-normal-again/188661)
**Author:** [@Mikey12093\_175115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikey12093_175115)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2023, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-goes-in-limp-mode-on-cold-start-restart-engine-and-it-s-normal-again/188661 "2023-03-07T02:45:33Z")
When my car is cooled going to work in the morning, I start the car and it stays above 1k rpm. Driving the car its stuck in limp mode and wont pass 3k rpm and 40mph. I have to wait a minute after initially turning the ca… --- ## [2010 Sebring Touring 2.4 starting issues after alternator and battery replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-sebring-touring-2-4-starting-issues-after-alternator-and-battery-replacement/189477)
**Author:** [@Forbin99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Forbin99)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2023, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-sebring-touring-2-4-starting-issues-after-alternator-and-battery-replacement/189477 "2023-03-07T01:56:25Z")
I’ll perface this by saying that I have had tipm issues I believe for a long time and I currently do have a used one on order I’m going to try swapping out. About 6 months ago, my horn stopped working after which I lost … --- ## [Differential (Rear) change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/differential-rear-change/189466)
**Author:** [@TC8130](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TC8130)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/differential-rear-change/189466 "2023-03-06T23:49:17Z")
2014 Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD. 53,000 miles. Had it for almost 9 years. Oil change shop tried to get me change rear differential oil. I checked RAV4 owner’s manual, and Toyota doesn’t list recommended interval for change… --- ## [Xterra issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xterra-issue/189474)
**Author:** [@carisacesarone99\_184365](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carisacesarone99_184365)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xterra-issue/189474 "2023-03-06T23:17:10Z")
2001 Xterra started coughing and sputtering a few miles from a grocery store. It was parked for about a half hour. It made it about 5 feet from the parking spot before the engine stopped running. It was pushed into the p… --- ## [Interrelated problems with fumes and maintenance light? 2005 Jeep Liberty Renegade](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interrelated-problems-with-fumes-and-maintenance-light-2005-jeep-liberty-renegade/189460)
**Author:** [@alexismorg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexismorg)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interrelated-problems-with-fumes-and-maintenance-light-2005-jeep-liberty-renegade/189460 "2023-03-06T23:30:50Z")
Hey guys, I am going to be taking my Liberty into my mechanic this week and wanted to know if anything I am going to list with my car seems to be issues connecting to each other, or things people have experienced and sin… --- ## [Camshaft actuator solenoid/Variable valve timing control solenoid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camshaft-actuator-solenoid-variable-valve-timing-control-solenoid/189462)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camshaft-actuator-solenoid-variable-valve-timing-control-solenoid/189462 "2023-03-06T22:25:01Z")
I have a 2009 Cobalt with the 2.2L engine. I replaced the camshaft actuator solenoid/variable valve timing solenoid (depending on what you would like to call it) on both the exhaust and intake sides of the camshafts due… --- ## [Sudden total loss of power while driving, 2008 Toyota Sienna](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-total-loss-of-power-while-driving-2008-toyota-sienna/189206)
**Author:** [@willgbn\_184202](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willgbn_184202)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-total-loss-of-power-while-driving-2008-toyota-sienna/189206 "2023-03-06T18:01:22Z")
While driving on the freeway, near the end of a 90 minute trip, the van (2008 Toyota Sienna) loses power. Tach remains around 2k but no power gets to the wheels and I am, in effect, coasting. Power steering drops out. … --- ## [1997 F250 Light Duty eating starters?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-f250-light-duty-eating-starters/189385)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-f250-light-duty-eating-starters/189385 "2023-03-06T16:08:51Z")
I have one of the 1997 F250 light duties with the 7 lug rims. For all purposes this is a heavy duty F150. I seem to be changing starters as often as I get gas in the thing for the past couple years. It was that bad fo… --- ## [VW PASSAT clutch issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-clutch-issues/187835)
**Author:** [@fatos.bogujevci\_183278](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fatos.bogujevci_183278)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 10:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-clutch-issues/187835 "2023-03-06T10:02:41Z")
Hi, apologies if this is a repeat thread, for what I’ve read, this is a common problem with Passats. RE: VW PASSAT 2.0 TDI 2012 Bluemotion Last month my clutch went soft then it got stuck to the floor and didn’t return… --- ## [Wet Sanding Accident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wet-sanding-accident/189443)
**Author:** [@nicholasde81](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nicholasde81)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wet-sanding-accident/189443 "2023-03-06T04:18:01Z")
Hi Everyone, Made a bit of an accident when trying to fix a previous touch up from an old owner i wanted to wet sand the touch up to smoothen the chip so i wet sanded with 1000 grit sand paper (i now realise this was way… --- ## [How Often Should I Start My 2020 Kia?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-should-i-start-my-2020-kia/189436)
**Author:** [@matthewdmorris\_178154](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matthewdmorris_178154)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-should-i-start-my-2020-kia/189436 "2023-03-06T02:46:15Z")
Hello Everyone, I have a 2020 Kia I will not be driving till June. It’s with a family member in a gated community, and I’d love to just leave the battery disconnected. However, the family member has said, that’s alrigh… --- ## [Does the Lexus IS eat tires more than normal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-the-lexus-is-eat-tires-more-than-normal/189407)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-the-lexus-is-eat-tires-more-than-normal/189407 "2023-03-06T02:00:05Z")
Hello everyone. So I have a 2018 Lexus IS 300 AWD fsport and I’ve noticed that it eats tires more aggressively than normal, even with proper alignment and below average commute mileage. I bought the car used with appro… --- ## [“Stop for “ sign](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stop-for-sign/189427)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stop-for-sign/189427 "2023-03-06T01:46:27Z")
In parking lots, I see these signs a lot, an awful lot of them posted everywhere inside of a single parking lot. Me and my families were arguing over these signs on what they mean. I’m under the impression that… --- ## [2005 Lincoln LS - No PCV valve available?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lincoln-ls-no-pcv-valve-available/189432)
**Author:** [@Ross41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ross41)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2023, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lincoln-ls-no-pcv-valve-available/189432 "2023-03-05T22:52:39Z")
I can’t buy a new PCV valve since it’s no longer made for my 2005 car. What should I do? --- ## [2017 Ford Fiesta - Serious sounds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fiesta-serious-sounds/189439)
**Author:** [@DanielSarnik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanielSarnik)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2023, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fiesta-serious-sounds/189439 "2023-03-05T21:04:15Z")
61000 on car when braking sounds like bad axle was replaced on passenger side still hear like it is the axle could it be the transmission very disgusted. --- ## [Rusty wheel rims - Rust-oleum Rust Reformer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusty-wheel-rims-rust-oleum-rust-reformer/189329)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2023, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusty-wheel-rims-rust-oleum-rust-reformer/189329 "2023-03-05T19:31:42Z")
My 10-year-old Versa has only 89,000 miles on it. But when I lost a hub cap I couldn’t help but notice the rust on my wheel rims. I’m seeing something called Rust-Oleum Rust Reformer Spray that’s supposed to “instantly … --- ## [2018 Nissan Sentra - Unintended acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-sentra-unintended-acceleration/189430)
**Author:** [@dmann2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmann2)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2023, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-sentra-unintended-acceleration/189430 "2023-03-05T19:14:15Z")
my car just took off and didn’t stop until I hit something. happened twice. I don’t know if it was me or not. I am a careful driver, first two accidents in 33 years. --- ## [Closing barn door after cow already escaped?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/closing-barn-door-after-cow-already-escaped/187555)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2023, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/closing-barn-door-after-cow-already-escaped/187555 "2023-03-05T19:02:15Z")
What do you folks think? Does this have much chance of helping with the catalytic-converter theft problem? 11.21.22. This Bay Area police department is giving away free kits to protect catalytic converters --- ## [Minivan or SUV?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minivan-or-suv/189435)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2023, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minivan-or-suv/189435 "2023-03-05T14:43:28Z")
Ive got an odd question that i could probably solve myselfcwith a couple trips to dealerships, but I’m congenitally lazy. My daughter is planning a visit here with her family. They will be two adults, a toddler, and an i… --- ## [The end of the road for Lordstown Motors?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-end-of-the-road-for-lordstown-motors/189328)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2023, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-end-of-the-road-for-lordstown-motors/189328 "2023-03-04T22:32:57Z")
After missing their production targets for 2022, they have shut-down their assembly line after producing a total of only 31 vehicles. And, 19 of those trucks have already been recalled to fix some possibly serious prob… --- ## [2015 Toyota Land Cruiser - Lighter socket broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-land-cruiser-lighter-socket-broken/189412)
**Author:** [@helensepulona60](https://community.cartalk.com/u/helensepulona60)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2023, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-land-cruiser-lighter-socket-broken/189412 "2023-03-04T22:30:19Z")
Lighter socket not working. How can this be fixed please? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=173) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=175)