# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=191 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 192 --- ## [2021 Buick Avenir - Windows go down on their own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-buick-avenir-windows-go-down-on-their-own/188236)
**Author:** [@PG43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PG43)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-buick-avenir-windows-go-down-on-their-own/188236 "2023-01-03T16:26:13Z")
Having issues where we go out and all the windows are down? Anyone else have this happen? --- ## [2012 Buick LaCrosse - Check engine light wasn't kidding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-lacrosse-check-engine-light-wasnt-kidding/188251)
**Author:** [@ca.rob1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ca.rob1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-lacrosse-check-engine-light-wasnt-kidding/188251 "2023-01-03T15:50:21Z")
My engine light came on last month but I didn’t notice anything until Christmas Eve I was coming home when my car warmed up then it stalled out. I tried starting it up but there was nothing. A few hours later it cooled… --- ## [2011 Kia Sportage - Bluetooth quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sportage-bluetooth-quit/188229)
**Author:** [@Andrea46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrea46)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sportage-bluetooth-quit/188229 "2023-01-03T15:11:37Z")
My bluetooth on my Kia stopped working a few days ago, said pairing failed when I tried through my phone then tried pairing again didn’t work, won’t let me pair. car display says: Passcode: 0000 called Kia and they thi… --- ## [Good thing my mind is slipping I guess](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-thing-my-mind-is-slipping-i-guess/188249)
**Author:** [@Kennedy1963](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kennedy1963)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-thing-my-mind-is-slipping-i-guess/188249 "2023-01-03T04:55:57Z")
Cleaning out my car yesterday, went to open the trunk but I pulled the hood release instead. I thought well I’ll check the oil since it’s open. Level was down half a quart in 1800 miles. Never had to add more than a few … --- ## [Help! Scrap or repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-scrap-or-repair/188196)
**Author:** [@sarahwilkins21\_183534](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sarahwilkins21_183534)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-scrap-or-repair/188196 "2023-01-03T01:53:23Z")
Our Honda Civic 2009 is currently sat on the forecourt of the local garage until we decide whether to spend money or scrap it! We’ve been told it needs a new radiator and coils which will cost around £950, but that they… --- ## [2005 Toyota Camry - Jack stand advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-jack-stand-advice/188261)
**Author:** [@terryj296](https://community.cartalk.com/u/terryj296)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-jack-stand-advice/188261 "2023-01-03T01:38:28Z")
My son has a 2005 camry. His car jack is really old/unsafe. I want to buy him a good, safe one that isn’t horribly expensive. Also, do i need to buy jack stands too? Does the jack stand itself and the jack stands need to… --- ## [Toyota yaris engine diagrams](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-yaris-engine-diagrams/188206)
**Author:** [@gonzalodiazxr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gonzalodiazxr)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-yaris-engine-diagrams/188206 "2023-01-03T00:56:22Z")
Does anyone know where I can get the diagrams of the Toyota Yaris engine parts? I need to build a digital twin (3D model) of the engine to use in a VR application where assembly/disassembly of the engine is taught. Pleas… --- ## [Frozen slush in oil/external leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frozen-slush-in-oil-external-leak/188112)
**Author:** [@calhoon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/calhoon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2023, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frozen-slush-in-oil-external-leak/188112 "2023-01-02T23:12:02Z")
Our 2017 equinox had a puddle of oil underneath it and the dipstick looks dry. Sort of. There is crap on the dipstick as well as on the oil cap that looks like little chunks of frost/frozen sludge. Almost was like if you… --- ## [04 Ford Fiesta - Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-ford-fiesta-overheating/188269)
**Author:** [@dainabrolly\_183580](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dainabrolly_183580)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2023, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-ford-fiesta-overheating/188269 "2023-01-02T22:26:43Z")
Hi there, looking for advice on what could be wrong with my car. Old car so trying to figure out if worth fixing it. 60k on the clock EML on Severe coolant loss (having to top up antifreeze every drive, internal leakag… --- ## [Is it better to buy new, or used right now?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-better-to-buy-new-or-used-right-now/188238)
**Author:** [@vaydrioness\_183446](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vaydrioness_183446)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2023, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-better-to-buy-new-or-used-right-now/188238 "2023-01-02T20:18:16Z")
I was in an accident recently, and got the estimate back; it’s higher than my loan and most likely going to be totaled. Someone I know said it would be better to try to buy a new car instead of a used one, claiming I can… --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Traverse - Brake issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-traverse-brake-issues/188263)
**Author:** [@terry58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/terry58)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2023, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-traverse-brake-issues/188263 "2023-01-02T17:10:05Z")
breaks will not work until my car worms up --- ## [OBD 2 accuracy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd-2-accuracy/188207)
**Author:** [@Pirate5\_183541](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pirate5_183541)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2023, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd-2-accuracy/188207 "2023-01-02T00:15:49Z")
Just installed a Scanguage 3 on my truck. Primarily want to monitor coolant, engine oil, and transmission fluid temperatures. How accurate are the OBD 2 readings? --- ## [Absurd "Market Adjustment" for GT500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/absurd-market-adjustment-for-gt500/188225)
**Author:** [@PintoKid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PintoKid)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/absurd-market-adjustment-for-gt500/188225 "2023-01-01T23:42:22Z")
I was getting my wife’s Edge repaired at the dealer in New Bern NC last week, and they had just one car in the showroom, a 2022 Mustang Shelby GT500. I glanced at the sticker and winced that it was $101K ($79K plus $20K … --- ## [The rising price of fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-rising-price-of-fuel/186984)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 229\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-rising-price-of-fuel/186984 "2023-01-01T12:41:42Z")
… has resulted in worldwide protests: --- ## [Opening and starting car with dead key battery (KEYED ignition)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opening-and-starting-car-with-dead-key-battery-keyed-ignition/188165)
**Author:** [@Tailwind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tailwind)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 11:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opening-and-starting-car-with-dead-key-battery-keyed-ignition/188165 "2023-01-01T11:59:23Z")
I have a 2014 Chevy Sonic with a keyed ignition. I’m not clear on whether I have a transponder or not. I have a switchblade key in the fob. The other day the remote failed to open the car door. I used the physical key t… --- ## [Disable Start/Stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disable-start-stop/188134)
**Author:** [@BerlKaufman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BerlKaufman)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disable-start-stop/188134 "2023-01-01T04:38:38Z")
Volvos prior to, I think 2019, have this bizarre feature that shuts off the engine when you stop the vehicle. Lifting your foot off the brake turns the engine back on. Really, I’m serious. A Volvo tech told me Volvo bui… --- ## [2010 Honda CR-V - Bad O2 sensor work arounds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-cr-v-bad-o2-sensor-work-arounds/187996)
**Author:** [@Trish54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trish54)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-cr-v-bad-o2-sensor-work-arounds/187996 "2023-01-01T03:04:06Z")
Will a bad O2 sensor reduce my fuel economy by 20 percent? More than a catalytic converter? --- ## [2009 Scion xD - Mounting repair costs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-scion-xd-mounting-repair-costs/188214)
**Author:** [@kathleen13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kathleen13)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2023, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-scion-xd-mounting-repair-costs/188214 "2023-01-01T02:00:13Z")
My toyota scion xd blew. a week later i had it towed to a repair shop in oregon and they removed the head gasket and a month later called me and said the motor had totally rusted up and they had no idea why. They were … --- ## [Getting water spots off glass](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-water-spots-off-glass/188241)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2022, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-water-spots-off-glass/188241 "2022-12-31T23:37:37Z")
A while back, someone asked about the best way to get water spots off their glass. I had suggested using steel wool or a razor blade and that got quite a few comments about scratching the glass. I did not defend my com… --- ## [Sales slump at Tesla?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sales-slump-at-tesla/188094)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2022, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sales-slump-at-tesla/188094 "2022-12-31T19:39:57Z")
--- ## [2013 Toyota Venza - Oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-venza-oil-consumption/188202)
**Author:** [@Jay04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jay04)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2022, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-venza-oil-consumption/188202 "2022-12-31T18:13:06Z")
excessive oil consumption. --- ## [What is proper way to check ball joint on Ford Crown Victoria?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-proper-way-to-check-ball-joint-on-ford-crown-victoria/188227)
**Author:** [@Roger124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger124)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2022, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-proper-way-to-check-ball-joint-on-ford-crown-victoria/188227 "2022-12-31T17:00:59Z")
Here is the question: What is the proper way to check for ball joint wear on a car like Ford Crown Victoria, which has upper and lower A-arm suspension. The spring and the shock absorber are made into a single strut uni… --- ## [Checking on our colleagues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-on-our-colleagues/188143)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2022, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-on-our-colleagues/188143 "2022-12-31T13:15:25Z")
@oldtimer-11 just checking to see that you’re ok in this blizzard and can get your car out if you need to. --- ## [Gasoline prices likely to increase when local refinery closes for maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-prices-likely-to-increase-when-local-refinery-closes-for-maintenance/188237)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2022, 8:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-prices-likely-to-increase-when-local-refinery-closes-for-maintenance/188237 "2022-12-31T08:39:26Z")
--- ## [The Luddite Special](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-luddite-special/188226)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2022, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-luddite-special/188226 "2022-12-31T03:10:44Z")
Notice how they make no mention of the actual fuel economy…. --- ## [2015 Ford Focus Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-focus-transmission/188215)
**Author:** [@md.dillon\_183530](https://community.cartalk.com/u/md.dillon_183530)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2022, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-focus-transmission/188215 "2022-12-31T01:36:39Z")
My daughter bought a used 2015 Ford Focus. It has been a nightmare It was repaired at a dealership as part of recall last summer. It had the same issues after a few weeks and was returned to dealership. It has been … --- ## [This could reduce the incidence of Catalytic Converter thefts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-could-reduce-the-incidence-of-catalytic-converter-thefts/187264)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-could-reduce-the-incidence-of-catalytic-converter-thefts/187264 "2022-12-30T23:34:43Z")
This scheme apparently involved perps in CA and OK, in addition to NJ. --- ## [2004 Chrysler Pacifica - It wasn't the battery, alternator or fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-pacifica-it-wasnt-the-battery-alternator-or-fuel-pump/188212)
**Author:** [@Medley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Medley)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-pacifica-it-wasnt-the-battery-alternator-or-fuel-pump/188212 "2022-12-30T21:55:09Z")
new battery, new alternator. Turns over strong, but no cylinders are firing. Changed fuel pump relay and it fired up for 1 day. Exchanged fuel pump relays again with no positive results. Is this a ground issue? --- ## [How to flush ABS module?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-flush-abs-module/188208)
**Author:** [@realrobd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/realrobd)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-flush-abs-module/188208 "2022-12-30T21:39:54Z")
I’m guessing the ABS module will have trapped some old fluid even after a full flush of all the other lines. Does this mean there needs to be two flushes done? The initial flush of all four lines going to the calipers … --- ## [2013 Toyota Corolla - When do I need trans fluid changed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-corolla-when-do-i-need-trans-fluid-changed/188198)
**Author:** [@MichaelWallick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelWallick)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-corolla-when-do-i-need-trans-fluid-changed/188198 "2022-12-30T21:03:21Z")
My LE owner’s manual does not say when to change tranny fluid. I have 86,000 miles on it. The dealership says it’s time. It runs well now with no problems. Who’s right? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=190) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=192)