# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=214 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 215 --- ## [Quick question about blow off valve adapter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quick-question-about-blow-off-valve-adapter/186728)
**Author:** [@gnyqyar038\_181857](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gnyqyar038_181857)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quick-question-about-blow-off-valve-adapter/186728 "2022-10-05T21:05:56Z")
Currently have bov adapter installed with a stage 1 tune. I’ve noticed when I build a lot of boost, high gear, and I feel like I’m not getting the power I need. It vents 100% to atmo, stock one went back into turbo. Shou… --- ## [Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-crown-victoria-police-interceptor/186433)
**Author:** [@Marky-B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marky-B)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-crown-victoria-police-interceptor/186433 "2022-10-05T20:36:17Z")
I have a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor that I’m having a problem with. I had the original instrument cluster’s odometer go blank. I know this is a common problem with these cars. I ordered a replacement … --- ## [2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE - Dim headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-gle-dim-headlights/186692)
**Author:** [@ron22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ron22)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-gle-dim-headlights/186692 "2022-10-05T20:33:03Z")
headlights too dim my lexus were much brighter --- ## [2001 Ford Taurus P040 Code "U" Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-p040-code-u-engine/186529)
**Author:** [@marktwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktwark)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-p040-code-u-engine/186529 "2022-10-05T14:22:24Z")
I was getting intermittent camshaft synchronizer squeal on my 01 Taurus (140K miles) and had it replaced with a new one from AutoZone. After it was replaced, the engine logged a P040 code, and the engine stalled once at … --- ## [Loud Tappets on my 4.7 Liter 2005 Dodge ram 1500 Lite Duty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-tappets-on-my-4-7-liter-2005-dodge-ram-1500-lite-duty/186666)
**Author:** [@william969](https://community.cartalk.com/u/william969)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-tappets-on-my-4-7-liter-2005-dodge-ram-1500-lite-duty/186666 "2022-10-05T13:51:05Z")
About 7 years ago, I bought this truck with 111K on it, knowing it had been over-worked for the size truck it is. Though it’s a light duty two-wheel drive it was used to tow heavy trailers by a contractor. Just how heav… --- ## [2014 Kia Optima - Dim headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-optima-dim-headlights/186685)
**Author:** [@DonW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonW)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-optima-dim-headlights/186685 "2022-10-05T13:07:56Z")
Low beam headlights very dim, high beam switch does not work and has to be held in place to activate the high beams. --- ## [2017 Ford Explorer - Bog problems with engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-explorer-bog-problems-with-engine/186707)
**Author:** [@Andrea26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrea26)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-explorer-bog-problems-with-engine/186707 "2022-10-05T12:15:55Z")
2.3L 4-cyl Ecoboost engine needs replaced due to coolant leaking into cylinder 4. 85,000 miles. Cost to replace is $8,389. Long block engines on backorder indefinitely…Do you think there is a major issue? Yes!!! Out of … --- ## [2019 Ford Ranger - Fuel tank pressure sensor issue- Did I cause it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-ranger-fuel-tank-pressure-sensor-issue-did-i-cause-it/186725)
**Author:** [@CBooze](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CBooze)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 11:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-ranger-fuel-tank-pressure-sensor-issue-did-i-cause-it/186725 "2022-10-05T11:41:09Z")
2019 Ford Ranger, Replace Fuel Tank Pressure sensor, The dealer said this is because I have had it oil sprayed since it was new, it started in May of 2022 with the problem, went in Oct 4 2022, the dealer said it would ta… --- ## [2017 Volvo XC90 - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-volvo-xc90-transmission-issues/186690)
**Author:** [@Marti39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marti39)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 9:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-volvo-xc90-transmission-issues/186690 "2022-10-05T09:15:49Z")
Car periodically will not move into reverse or drive then after a while it’s ok. Volvo XC90 Hybrid --- ## [2019 Volkswagen Tiguan - Electrical concerns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-electrical-concerns/186721)
**Author:** [@motormuis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/motormuis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 7:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-electrical-concerns/186721 "2022-10-05T07:42:20Z")
My Tiguan has a choice of 3 driving styles; economic, normal and sporty. When I choose economical, the car still drives in the normal position after restarting. But the selector button still indicates economic. If I wan… --- ## [Check Engine On Off On Off - Repeat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-on-off-on-off-repeat/186682)
**Author:** [@jerryperry\_182487](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jerryperry_182487)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 5:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-on-off-on-off-repeat/186682 "2022-10-05T05:18:12Z")
2000 4Runner V6 Manual 389K Miles - Well Maintained My 4Runner very suddenly started running rough, then Check Engine started flashing, then solid. Next morning, ran smooth as usual and Check Engine eventually went off… --- ## [Corolla Steering cowl, how to avoid breaking it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-steering-cowl-how-to-avoid-breaking-it/186712)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2022, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-steering-cowl-how-to-avoid-breaking-it/186712 "2022-10-04T22:08:19Z")
I’m thinking to replace a failing turn signal (multifunction) switch on Corolla, taking advantage of it (the car) being currently unused. Requires removing two-piece plastic steering cowl. Last time I removed the cowl… --- ## [No communication between ignition coil and PCM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-communication-between-ignition-coil-and-pcm/186396)
**Author:** [@Doohickey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Doohickey)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2022, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-communication-between-ignition-coil-and-pcm/186396 "2022-10-04T18:44:31Z")
I hope someone can help because two mechanics can’t figure out what’s wrong. We have a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SE, 3.3L engine. One day out of the blue it wouldn’t start. There were NO warning signs. When turning the ke… --- ## [Brakepads replaced now strange brake behavior](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakepads-replaced-now-strange-brake-behavior/186676)
**Author:** [@Weaver8185](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Weaver8185)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2022, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakepads-replaced-now-strange-brake-behavior/186676 "2022-10-04T16:36:15Z")
I have an 03 mondeo, after front brake pad replacement the ABS system doesnt work, the light comes on at startup then doesnt come on at all after that even if i lock up the wheels and the same thing woth the handbrake li… --- ## [New Brake Pads = No Brakes 😎](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-brake-pads-no-brakes/186533)
**Author:** [@kendallcoin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kendallcoin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2022, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-brake-pads-no-brakes/186533 "2022-10-04T16:23:12Z")
Hey everyone, first time posting here. I’m a fairly new self taught mechanic, so don’t bash me too hard haha I’m that typical guy who’s dad wasn’t around to teach me so now I’ve turned to YouTube in my early 30s for inst… --- ## [Stuck trying to Change Timing Belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-trying-to-change-timing-belt/186572)
**Author:** [@RickyRobert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickyRobert)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2022, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-trying-to-change-timing-belt/186572 "2022-10-04T16:03:01Z")
I was replacing my timing belt now… My camshafts top dead center marks aren’t aligned with my crank shaft top dead center marks. It’s off by about a half inch. I can’t turn the engine past a certain point now. When I to… --- ## [2010 Honda Civic Sdn - Fuel gauge issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-civic-sdn-fuel-gauge-issue/186688)
**Author:** [@fedup54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fedup54)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2022, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-civic-sdn-fuel-gauge-issue/186688 "2022-10-04T04:45:22Z")
my 13 year old civic with 154,000 fuel gage now has reverse illuminaton. is going to a $1,000 chip part? David --- ## [2017 Ford Escape - Paint peeling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-paint-peeling/186652)
**Author:** [@Julie43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julie43)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-paint-peeling/186652 "2022-10-03T23:41:03Z")
Does anyone have paint peeling off by the windshield? --- ## [2017 vw golf major misfires flooring it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-vw-golf-major-misfires-flooring-it/186523)
**Author:** [@gnyqyar038\_181857](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gnyqyar038_181857)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-vw-golf-major-misfires-flooring-it/186523 "2022-10-03T22:41:40Z")
Hey guys im back with another problem. Just took my car to get serviced (Trans fluid) and the techs took it for a test drive. The guy calls me and is like you know you have major misfires flooring it? This is happened be… --- ## [2005 Ford Escape - AC issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-ac-issue/186659)
**Author:** [@Jencl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jencl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-ac-issue/186659 "2022-10-03T22:31:21Z")
Blower for heater/AC stops blowing when I press the accelerator. When I let off the gas, the blower returns to operation after a few seconds. We have replaced the blower motor resistor and wonder what else we should do --- ## [2020 Ford Explorer - Whistles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-explorer-whistles/186637)
**Author:** [@PhilipManiscalco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhilipManiscalco)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-explorer-whistles/186637 "2022-10-03T22:22:06Z")
2020 Explorer whistling noise coming from engine above 60mph only when stepping on gas pedal.When you release the gas pedal the noise goes away. --- ## [2012 Nissan Maxima - Jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-maxima-jerks/186694)
**Author:** [@RickyL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickyL)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-maxima-jerks/186694 "2022-10-03T20:37:32Z")
car jerks when acclerating --- ## [Change 2007 Toyota Avalon fob trunk button behavior?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-2007-toyota-avalon-fob-trunk-button-behavior/186680)
**Author:** [@giskard22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/giskard22)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-2007-toyota-avalon-fob-trunk-button-behavior/186680 "2022-10-03T17:37:55Z")
On a 2007 Avalon, the fob’s trunk release button doesn’t do anything. The trunk release button on the dash works, so the disable button in the glove box isn’t the problem. I tested that to confirm—it works as expected. A… --- ## [Tire Theft](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-theft/186648)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-theft/186648 "2022-10-03T16:51:50Z")
--- ## [2011 Subaru Outback - Water on floors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-outback-water-on-floors/186697)
**Author:** [@tcmccmcg5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmccmcg5)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-outback-water-on-floors/186697 "2022-10-03T16:42:40Z")
Water on passenger floor in back seat after rain storms. --- ## [Replaced struts make car drive worse?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-struts-make-car-drive-worse/88963)
**Author:** [@mistertudball](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mistertudball)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-struts-make-car-drive-worse/88963 "2022-10-03T16:34:03Z")
The service center (Goodyear) where I've taken my cars for many years said a couple oil changes ago that my struts were shot. My 2000 Chrysler LHS with 114,000 miles drove nicely, no bouncing at all. But there was a ho… --- ## [2011 Jeep Liberty - Sat-Rad clock issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-liberty-sat-rad-clock-issue/186670)
**Author:** [@timburns](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timburns)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-liberty-sat-rad-clock-issue/186670 "2022-10-03T13:55:17Z")
the Serious stereo clock,radio/disc looses time or gets behind on time in matter of days.A computer expert sujested it may need to be updated. --- ## [If you can't steal the whole car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-cant-steal-the-whole-car/186569)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-cant-steal-the-whole-car/186569 "2022-10-03T13:36:38Z")
…steal its face. This just happened down the block from me: --- ## [Ac Delco battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-delco-battery/186672)
**Author:** [@ACPacker1996\_182108](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ACPacker1996_182108)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 11:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-delco-battery/186672 "2022-10-03T11:53:41Z")
Is the ac delco advantage battery any good in cold weather? It only has 580 cca I heard it’s a good battery but how will it do in cold weather has anyone had experience with them --- ## [Can aftermarket/custom be comparable in quality to stock?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-aftermarket-custom-be-comparable-in-quality-to-stock/186565)
**Author:** [@B-7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/B-7)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 11:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-aftermarket-custom-be-comparable-in-quality-to-stock/186565 "2022-10-03T11:47:03Z")
Hi everyone. Despite being in early 30s, I’m only just gaining the ability to drive and own a car. It’s a long and sad story, but it is what it is. Recently I’ve grieved quite a bit the Dodge decision to end V8. I’ve al… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=213) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=215)