# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1751 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1752 --- ## [Srs light reset? Mazda 3 2004](https://community.cartalk.com/t/srs-light-reset-mazda-3-2004/80788)
**Author:** [@ldarnell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ldarnell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2013, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/srs-light-reset-mazda-3-2004/80788 "2013-08-10T03:14:48Z")
Battery died yesterday due to my leaving the headlights on. Jumped the car, and the srs light is on. There must be a relatively easy way to reset this? thnx --- ## [2004 Galant Check Engine Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-galant-check-engine-light/80811)
**Author:** [@DaveDD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveDD)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2013, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-galant-check-engine-light/80811 "2013-08-10T02:12:46Z")
I loaned my car to a friend for 2 days. While driving, she allowed it to run out of gas. The check engine light came on as soon as gas was put into the tank and has never gone off. I now need to get inspected, but afraid… --- ## [1997 Buick Lesabre Stalling Out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-buick-lesabre-stalling-out/80619)
**Author:** [@thekevinanderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thekevinanderson)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2013, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-buick-lesabre-stalling-out/80619 "2013-08-10T01:14:34Z")
Hey guys, Having a problem with my 1997 Buick Lesabre and though you might be able to help. It's a v6, automatic 4 door, and I live in good ole HOT Florida. Anyway for about two weeks ago I went to start up the vehi… --- ## [Srs light reset? Honda Del Sol s 1994](https://community.cartalk.com/t/srs-light-reset-honda-del-sol-s-1994/80787)
**Author:** [@ldarnell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ldarnell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2013, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/srs-light-reset-honda-del-sol-s-1994/80787 "2013-08-10T00:02:35Z")
I bought this car last year w the light on and would like to reset it....and the system? There must be a simple way to do this. --- ## [2007 BMW X3 transfer case](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-x3-transfer-case/80815)
**Author:** [@abrohaly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abrohaly)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-x3-transfer-case/80815 "2013-08-09T22:45:23Z")
Bought my X3 used with 80K miles on it 1.5 yrs ago. I started seeing the combo of 4X4, ABS, and Brake lights coming on and took it in. I'm told it's an issue with the transfer case, and the mechanic pretty much said it w… --- ## [Alignment Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alignment-problem/80781)
**Author:** [@YDubbs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YDubbs)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alignment-problem/80781 "2013-08-09T21:16:38Z")
Hello, I own a 2007 Acura TL (3.2) with 130K miles. Last October I hit a pot hole which blew my front driver side tire and bent my rear driver side wheel and upper control arm. After replacing both tires, wheel, contro… --- ## [2000 F350 - How to park for 30 seconds on an uphill slope?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-f350-how-to-park-for-30-seconds-on-an-uphill-slope/80721)
**Author:** [@icehorse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icehorse)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-f350-how-to-park-for-30-seconds-on-an-uphill-slope/80721 "2013-08-09T21:02:00Z")
When returning home I have to park for about 30 seconds to open a gate. I drive through the gate and have to park again to close the gate. The slope of the driveway is about 10 percent uphill. My habit is to leave the … --- ## [2008 Infiniti G37 - New Tires - Car Shaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-infiniti-g37-new-tires-car-shaking/77024)
**Author:** [@LMC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LMC)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-infiniti-g37-new-tires-car-shaking/77024 "2013-08-09T19:37:50Z")
I have a 2008 Infiniti G37. Recently, I had new tires (Goodyear Eagle LS) put on my car. The very next day and everyday since then I have been feeling shaking in the gas pedal and it gradually starts shaking the steeri… --- ## [Truck Caps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-caps/80805)
**Author:** [@good\_shepherd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/good_shepherd)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-caps/80805 "2013-08-09T17:28:10Z")
So I have been thinking about a truck cap, but I am a little concerned about weight as it would be for a 4 cylinder Ranger. A coworker has a Colorado with an aluminum cap. He said the weight was 60 pounds for the alumi… --- ## [Is it common for all Oxygen sensors to fail at the same time?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-common-for-all-oxygen-sensors-to-fail-at-the-same-time/80764)
**Author:** [@Joe\_The\_Author](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe_The_Author)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-common-for-all-oxygen-sensors-to-fail-at-the-same-time/80764 "2013-08-09T16:23:34Z")
I have a 1998 Ford Ranger with 130,000 miles. I don't believe the Oxygen sensors have ever been replaced. I just went for inspection, and the "check engine" light had been on for nearly a year, but the truck ran fine. … --- ## [2005 Saab 9-5 ARC 2.3T - Stall and Trouble Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saab-9-5-arc-2-3t-stall-and-trouble-starting/75938)
**Author:** [@ShamrockRover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShamrockRover)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saab-9-5-arc-2-3t-stall-and-trouble-starting/75938 "2013-08-09T15:21:27Z")
Hello everyone, I apologize for the length but I figure it is better to explain the issue 2005 Saab 9-5 ARC 2.3T 67,000 Miles Noticed a problem 2 weeks ago with my little Swedish meatball while at a red light on the… --- ## [When to buy 2013 Mazda 3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-buy-2013-mazda-3/80750)
**Author:** [@indecisive\_newbie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/indecisive_newbie)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-buy-2013-mazda-3/80750 "2013-08-09T12:35:17Z")
I want to buy 2013 Mazda 3 I SV, but I'm not sure when is the best time to buy it. New 2014 Mazda 3 is coming out in this fall. Would it be cheaper to get a 2013 Mazda 3 I SV in August or in January 2014? I've requested … --- ## [Droning noise when car is hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/droning-noise-when-car-is-hot/80790)
**Author:** [@Oregon\_Boy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oregon_Boy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 10:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/droning-noise-when-car-is-hot/80790 "2013-08-09T10:55:21Z")
My 1996 Ford Explorer makes this dreadful droning noise - but only when the outside temperature is above 78 degrees and the engine is warm. This is summer 3 and it seems to get louder and louder each year. The doing is… --- ## [93 Jeep Cherokee Front Wheel Oscillation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-jeep-cherokee-front-wheel-oscillation/80546)
**Author:** [@davidmt50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidmt50)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 8:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-jeep-cherokee-front-wheel-oscillation/80546 "2013-08-09T08:41:08Z")
Between 50 and 55 mph if I hit an expansion joint the front wheels oscillate back and forth (if you're looking at from outside the wheels are going left and right very fast) and won't stop unless I slow down to 35 mph. I… --- ## [Battery keeps draining in Porsche Boxster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-keeps-draining-in-porsche-boxster/80293)
**Author:** [@mrs\_tretter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrs_tretter)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 8:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-keeps-draining-in-porsche-boxster/80293 "2013-08-09T08:35:06Z")
I recently purchased a 1 year old Boxster with 12,000 miles. It is fortunately still under warranty. Roughly every 3 weeks the battery completely drains. After it is jump started, the dealership can not find anything wro… --- ## [Oil filters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-filters/80603)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 7:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-filters/80603 "2013-08-09T07:36:07Z")
when you change your oil filter is it a good idea to fill it up. with oil before you put it on car.i have had several shadetree mechanic that say it do not matter. --- ## [A/C in BMW 325i](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-in-bmw-325i/80699)
**Author:** [@BeemeupBets](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BeemeupBets)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 7:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-in-bmw-325i/80699 "2013-08-09T07:32:32Z")
Last summer I had to have a new a/c put in my 1994 325i. It worked well for a few days (3-5), then did not cool. It's as if it has a slow leak. I have returned the car to the place of repair, but they tell me they can f… --- ## [89 ford ltd crown Vic won't start! Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-ford-ltd-crown-vic-wont-start-help/80809)
**Author:** [@Mysfyt23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mysfyt23)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 7:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-ford-ltd-crown-vic-wont-start-help/80809 "2013-08-09T07:18:41Z")
89 crown Vic 5.0 ltr 302. Won't start. Battery, starter, alternator, spark plugs, fuel pump, fuel filter all good. Has major overheating problem, and jumps timing and distributor adjusts itself. What else can I check? --- ## [Fuel injection cleaning kits](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injection-cleaning-kits/80766)
**Author:** [@dodge330](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dodge330)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 7:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injection-cleaning-kits/80766 "2013-08-09T07:13:31Z")
looking for info on 3m fuel injection kits. Are they worth the money and do they really work? --- ## [Bogus or not? Coolant won't mix in engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bogus-or-not-coolant-wont-mix-in-engine/80765)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 5:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bogus-or-not-coolant-wont-mix-in-engine/80765 "2013-08-09T05:30:46Z")
I've heard that when you change out coolant, you should mix it 50/50 first. I mean instead of just pouring in 100% coolant, and adding the same amount of water. I realize there's a practical problem if you try it the … --- ## [Cig lighter and radio wiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cig-lighter-and-radio-wiring/80779)
**Author:** [@Harland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harland)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 5:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cig-lighter-and-radio-wiring/80779 "2013-08-09T05:02:39Z")
In my Ford Escort (98') someone wired in an aftermarket radio, by the sounds of it is wired into the battery. It will stay on if you turn the car OFF but you will not be able to turn it back ON unless the key is turned … --- ## [A/c switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-switch/80786)
**Author:** [@Stoveguyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stoveguyy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 5:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-switch/80786 "2013-08-09T05:00:02Z")
99 grand prix. controls are manual version, not automatic climate control. a/c works fine but compressor is engaged whether a/c button is pushed on or off. the only way i can disable a/c is too set fan speed to OFF. does… --- ## [Oil consumption (Ford Freestyle)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-consumption-ford-freestyle/80800)
**Author:** [@PapaScott1972](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PapaScott1972)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-consumption-ford-freestyle/80800 "2013-08-09T03:42:21Z")
My stepmother has a 2006 Ford Freestyle AWD with a 3.0L Volvo engine. It seems to be consuming a great deal of oil. (Definately not leaking it.) But not on a regular basis.... Within a couple weeks of changing the oil th… --- ## [2008 Impreza 2.5i Intermitent Grinding Rotational Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-impreza-2-5i-intermitent-grinding-rotational-noise/80758)
**Author:** [@astout](https://community.cartalk.com/u/astout)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-impreza-2-5i-intermitent-grinding-rotational-noise/80758 "2013-08-09T01:04:32Z")
I've got about 88k miles on my 2008 Impreza 2.5i manual. The last 30k miles on it have been rather rough (~60 miles a day stop-and-go highway traffic). Somewhere around 80k I developed a leak in my clutch hydrolic line t… --- ## [Serpentine tensioner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serpentine-tensioner/80798)
**Author:** [@Hondatrouble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hondatrouble)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serpentine-tensioner/80798 "2013-08-09T00:08:11Z")
We drove our 2009 Honda to and back from Nova Scotia from NY. The Serpentine tensioner bolt broke off after we got home. Anyway we pulled into Jiffy Lube and they both said that that should not have happened. The mechani… --- ## [Engine Knocking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-knocking/80799)
**Author:** [@MamaFaso](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MamaFaso)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2013, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-knocking/80799 "2013-08-08T21:50:13Z")
I have a 2010 Toyota Prius. The other day I was stuck in a traffic jam - under 5 mph for at least 30 minutes.....my engine started knocking/vibrating...once out of the jam, it felt like the engine was "missing"....I too… --- ## [Cruise control not functioning Honda del sol 1994](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cruise-control-not-functioning-honda-del-sol-1994/80789)
**Author:** [@ldarnell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ldarnell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2013, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cruise-control-not-functioning-honda-del-sol-1994/80789 "2013-08-08T20:18:33Z")
I bought this car last year w the cruise control not functioning. It would be fun to get it to work...any suggestions? thanks --- ## [Catalytic converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter/80793)
**Author:** [@jules29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jules29)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2013, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter/80793 "2013-08-08T19:59:03Z")
Have '02 4wd crewcab tacoma w/116,000 miles. Check engine light came on, error code: P0420. Firestone mechanic indicates needs front & rear catalytic converters replaced, determined by upstream & downstream oxygen sens… --- ## [2002 Jetta with 110K, to preemptively change the timing belt or not to change the timing belt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jetta-with-110k-to-preemptively-change-the-timing-belt-or-not-to-change-the-timing-belt/80599)
**Author:** [@afCIndy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/afCIndy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2013, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jetta-with-110k-to-preemptively-change-the-timing-belt-or-not-to-change-the-timing-belt/80599 "2013-08-08T18:48:52Z")
Hi. I drive a car I am extremely reliant on. I don't have money to buy a new one and I may be a bit over protective of this car. It is in excellent shape, I bought it with 96K and whomever owned it took good care of it. … --- ## [I drive a lot -- when to get a new car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-drive-a-lot-when-to-get-a-new-car/80761)
**Author:** [@Olladydvr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Olladydvr)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2013, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-drive-a-lot-when-to-get-a-new-car/80761 "2013-08-08T18:29:35Z")
I bought a new Corolla last year. This year when I had it inspected, the clerk asked "You put on 25K miles, most people only put on 12." Well, yeah, I drive a LOT. I had thought about buying a Prius, but I'd done the tra… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1750) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1752)