# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1740 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1741 --- ## [2009 Toyota Matrix and oil consumption problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-matrix-and-oil-consumption-problem/81157)
**Author:** [@yogajan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yogajan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2013, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-matrix-and-oil-consumption-problem/81157 "2013-09-01T03:17:29Z")
My Matrix (65,000 miles) had been starting a little rough at times but otherwise running fine. when I took it for my routine oil change, I mentioned this to my car guys. They said it could be several things which may b… --- ## [Should I replace the transmission on my 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-the-transmission-on-my-2003-honda-civic-hybrid/81121)
**Author:** [@Noosh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noosh)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2013, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-the-transmission-on-my-2003-honda-civic-hybrid/81121 "2013-09-01T02:30:49Z")
I just got the news today that my 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid with 175,000 miles on it needs a new transmission. I bought it new around 70k miles, had the batteries replaced under warranty around 100k miles and I'm not much … --- ## [Front engine mount with sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-engine-mount-with-sensor/81161)
**Author:** [@AIHS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AIHS)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2013, 12:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-engine-mount-with-sensor/81161 "2013-09-01T00:52:38Z")
My car uses a front engine mount that has a sensor in it. It has been suggested that I don't need the sensor and can use a variety of different mounts all that are sensor-less. I have talked to 3 mechanics and 10 pa… --- ## [What is that high pitched whine that occurs when I accelerate or decelerate?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-that-high-pitched-whine-that-occurs-when-i-accelerate-or-decelerate/81150)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2013, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-that-high-pitched-whine-that-occurs-when-i-accelerate-or-decelerate/81150 "2013-08-31T22:11:38Z")
I just had my 2003 Honda Accord Ex in the shop. I was without my car for a week. I broke down on the highway and had to have it towed, not once but twice. I took it to a reputable Honda/Acura repair shop. It turns out th… --- ## [Ford Sync loses sync intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-sync-loses-sync-intermittently/81132)
**Author:** [@Gordol](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gordol)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2013, 8:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-sync-loses-sync-intermittently/81132 "2013-08-31T08:13:01Z")
I have a '10 Focus SE I got used about three months ago. I updated the Sync software to the then-current version. I connect my iPhone for both phone and music via BlueTooth. Every now and then, with no pattern I can … --- ## [Fair price for changing plugs in 2007 Dodge Dakota V8 4.7?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fair-price-for-changing-plugs-in-2007-dodge-dakota-v8-4-7/81125)
**Author:** [@df1995](https://community.cartalk.com/u/df1995)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2013, 8:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fair-price-for-changing-plugs-in-2007-dodge-dakota-v8-4-7/81125 "2013-08-31T08:09:54Z")
What's a fair price for changing plugs in 2007 Dodge Dakota V8 4.7 ? I've been quoted $200 which seems a lot even if the plugs are hard to get to. Replacement plugs are standard Champion resistor copper-core plugs. Th… --- ## [Ford Taurus vacuum line?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-vacuum-line/81143)
**Author:** [@damnitbecky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/damnitbecky)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2013, 6:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-vacuum-line/81143 "2013-08-31T06:09:06Z")
I have a 2003 Ford Taurus. I don't know what this is, but it's on the passenger side, near the firewall. It's a junction between 3 lines and the bottom line is only about 8 inches long and not connected to anything. Atta… --- ## [If coolant is needing to be refilled, where is it going?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-coolant-is-needing-to-be-refilled-where-is-it-going/81135)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2013, 5:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-coolant-is-needing-to-be-refilled-where-is-it-going/81135 "2013-08-31T05:59:31Z")
If a car is not overheating, yet coolant needs to be topped off periodically, what are the possibilities? A leak somewhere? (Hose, etc) It's a closed system, so where else can it be going? But, since it's a pressur… --- ## [Awful Mystery Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awful-mystery-problems/81061)
**Author:** [@LandYachtCaptain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LandYachtCaptain)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2013, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awful-mystery-problems/81061 "2013-08-31T03:38:45Z")
I bought a 1998 LeSabre Custom, roughly 65k, in September. It has a 1999 engine with similar mileage because the first owner drove around with cracked manifolds for a long time. A very honest used car salesman who has s… --- ## [Odd gasoline smell while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-gasoline-smell-while-driving/81133)
**Author:** [@LenaFena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LenaFena)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2013, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-gasoline-smell-while-driving/81133 "2013-08-31T03:32:18Z")
Hi, I own a 2000 Buick Regal, and have recently come across a gasoline smell while driving. While taking a longer drive, I realized that it would heavily smell like gasoline when I would go from park or from a stop. … --- ## [Hard starting saturn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-starting-saturn/81141)
**Author:** [@TGM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TGM)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2013, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-starting-saturn/81141 "2013-08-31T03:13:52Z")
My sons 1998 SL1 Saturn 163,000 miles on it runs extremely rough when you start it seems like it is running on 3 cylinders. However after 10 seconds of reving the engine up runs fine. Once it warms up runs and idles fin… --- ## [Nissan Sentra, class leading lemon of 2011](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-sentra-class-leading-lemon-of-2011/72162)
**Author:** [@Obsidian1014](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Obsidian1014)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2013, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-sentra-class-leading-lemon-of-2011/72162 "2013-08-31T02:42:26Z")
the car: - 2011 Nissan Sentra SL (including leather package) - manufactured 03/2011, purchased 05/2011 - currently has 16,500 miles - 35 miles one way for work each day (70 miles total) - Live in Kansas, Wichita area. m… --- ## [Check Gas Cap & Engine Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-gas-cap-engine-light/81130)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2013, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-gas-cap-engine-light/81130 "2013-08-31T02:38:03Z")
2006 Buick Lacrosse, CXL, 78K miles. 6 months ago, the check gas cap message came on. The gas cap was replaced. The message is still on. Soon after, the engine light came on as well. The Buick dealer said (without r… --- ## [Chevrolet surprised by Spark's popularity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-surprised-by-sparks-popularity/80949)
**Author:** [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2013, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-surprised-by-sparks-popularity/80949 "2013-08-31T01:51:12Z")
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/17/business/chevrolets-cheap-minicar-spark-is-a-surprise-hit.html?hp Anybody driven one? --- ## [How much is your life worth?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-is-your-life-worth/81113)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2013, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-is-your-life-worth/81113 "2013-08-31T01:05:22Z")
You might think this is coming from our old friend, CarsCauseCancer, but not this time. Today I was reading Michael Sandel’s Justice: What’s the Right Thing to Do? when I came to the following passage: ...the use of th… --- ## [Scam or not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scam-or-not/81107)
**Author:** [@Thundercloud](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thundercloud)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2013, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scam-or-not/81107 "2013-08-30T23:01:20Z")
I went to a quickly place and had my oil change. I was told that I had dirty brake fluid and power steering fluid, so had those fluids changed too. My father heard about this and said I got ripped off from a scam. That y… --- ## [Computer "not ready" to test emissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/computer-not-ready-to-test-emissions/81073)
**Author:** [@Adrienne\_Woodduck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adrienne_Woodduck)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2013, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/computer-not-ready-to-test-emissions/81073 "2013-08-30T20:39:41Z")
I've had my used '05 ScionxB for 5 or 6 yrs. This year, for the first time, it couldn't get an inspection sticker because the DMV machine said 'your car's computer is not ready to test emissions'. The mechanic suggested … --- ## [Gps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gps/80773)
**Author:** [@Harland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harland)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2013, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gps/80773 "2013-08-30T20:37:48Z")
Well might be making my first long drive to Des Moines, IA next week. I've drivin out of town to smaller towns in the past but never a big city like DSM, so I am thinking about purchasing a GPS to aid me since I maybe g… --- ## [Rental car to avoid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rental-car-to-avoid/81105)
**Author:** [@galaxy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/galaxy)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2013, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rental-car-to-avoid/81105 "2013-08-30T20:22:36Z")
Hello everyone, I recently rented a Chrysler 200 for the day and found that the throttle response was rather strange. When I tried to accelerate, there was no response. Then, after 1 or 2 seconds, there was a sudden incr… --- ## [Abs sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-sensor/81111)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2013, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-sensor/81111 "2013-08-30T19:18:41Z")
Abs light is on. Car is in park. So, abs system has failed initial system check. This vehicle has wheel speed sensors that can be replaced separate from wheel bearings. How does computer measure what is wrong with the se… --- ## [Thoughts on brake chatter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-on-brake-chatter/81129)
**Author:** [@grampy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grampy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2013, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-on-brake-chatter/81129 "2013-08-30T16:58:35Z")
I lost a brake line on my pickup truck,had it replaced a couple days ago. Occasionally, when i apply the brakes i get a brake chatter. It has occurred 3-4 times in the last 4-5 days. No pattern to it happening. Th… --- ## [Error code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/error-code/81134)
**Author:** [@fpsfreak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fpsfreak)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2013, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/error-code/81134 "2013-08-30T14:02:16Z")
2005 pontiac vibe.ok so my brother went to pick up my car from shop(transmission fluid change)the mechanic told him he check the check engline light error code.411 and that it had vapor leak.my brother zoned out halfway… --- ## [2009 Ford Focus Brake Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-focus-brake-issue/81050)
**Author:** [@maestrogaffney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maestrogaffney)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2013, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-focus-brake-issue/81050 "2013-08-30T13:59:57Z")
Hey All, I have a 2009 Ford Focus and have been having a problem with the brakes. When I hit the brakes at any speed there is a feeling of pulsing as I slow down. It is proportional to the speed I am going. It feel… --- ## [Easy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easy/81070)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2013, 8:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easy/81070 "2013-08-30T08:53:50Z")
what was the easiest car or truck ever made for a shadetree mechanic to work on. --- ## [Leaking Freeze Plug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-freeze-plug/81110)
**Author:** [@casper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casper)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2013, 8:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-freeze-plug/81110 "2013-08-30T08:28:25Z")
The freeze plug next to the right motor mount on my 91 dodge 1/2 ton truck with the 318 decided to take a crap almost leaving me stranded. While looking for a replacement, I did not see any stailess steel plugs which is … --- ## [2006 Ford Mustang v6 possible coolant issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-mustang-v6-possible-coolant-issue/81128)
**Author:** [@rosariomorgan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rosariomorgan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2013, 4:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-mustang-v6-possible-coolant-issue/81128 "2013-08-30T04:31:10Z")
I have a 2006 v6 ford mustang and just developed this problem yesterday. When I drive the car, the temp guage stay right in the middle, but when I park I get white smoke come from under the hood. I popped the hood a… --- ## [A basic 4-cly sedan or a pickup truck. Near Jacksonville, FL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-basic-4-cly-sedan-or-a-pickup-truck-near-jacksonville-fl/80973)
**Author:** [@Dog\_Father](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dog_Father)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2013, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-basic-4-cly-sedan-or-a-pickup-truck-near-jacksonville-fl/80973 "2013-08-30T03:39:46Z")
I'm considering a Nissan Versa, or something similar. If I can find a loss leader deal on one. I have seen ads in the past, for like $10K......new. I would have to live w/manual trans. In the past, I got great deals on b… --- ## [Hood of car bent in fender bender](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hood-of-car-bent-in-fender-bender/81124)
**Author:** [@KAMNY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KAMNY)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2013, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hood-of-car-bent-in-fender-bender/81124 "2013-08-30T00:18:43Z")
I got in a low speed fender-bender this evening. My Honda ACCORD hit the right side of the rear bumper of a honda Pilot. Since the bumpers on the two cars don't meet - the hood of my car took the brunt of the impact an… --- ## [What is the best viscosity oil to use](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-best-viscosity-oil-to-use/81109)
**Author:** [@gdan29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gdan29)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2013, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-best-viscosity-oil-to-use/81109 "2013-08-30T00:18:42Z")
I have an 07 camry 4 cylnder in the pacific northwest and it calls for 0-20 or 5-20. Which weight is better to use? --- ## [95 Cavlier LS 2.2L not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-cavlier-ls-2-2l-not-starting/81122)
**Author:** [@elektrikhd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elektrikhd)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2013, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-cavlier-ls-2-2l-not-starting/81122 "2013-08-29T23:00:05Z")
I have seen some similar posts, but I can't tell if it's the same problem or not. I have a decent mechanic in the area, but I still want to have an idea of what kind of problem I'm looking at so I can see if I can fix it… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1739) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1741)