# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=230 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 231 --- ## [2000 Chevrolet S-10- Weird starting event (tied to water)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-s-10-weird-starting-event-tied-to-water/185647)
**Author:** [@onetime9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/onetime9)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-s-10-weird-starting-event-tied-to-water/185647 "2022-08-08T01:38:47Z")
My truck is a 2000 Chevy s10 pickup. It was sitting in my driveway. I went to spray some water on the windshield. All of sudden it began to try and start by itself. Now I don’t have remote starter. I know I’m the only ow… --- ## [Time Sensitive: Desperate for Help with 2013 Buick Encore](https://community.cartalk.com/t/time-sensitive-desperate-for-help-with-2013-buick-encore/185623)
**Author:** [@nickelszac\_181807](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nickelszac_181807)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/time-sensitive-desperate-for-help-with-2013-buick-encore/185623 "2022-08-08T00:10:10Z")
Hopefully moving across the country Monday and can keep the car at the dealer until Monday. Have researched as much as I can with this and am hoping someone can help. Backstory: In June, my car was leaking coolant and, … --- ## [Truck has issues starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-has-issues-starting/185626)
**Author:** [@bigowl801\_181814](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bigowl801_181814)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-has-issues-starting/185626 "2022-08-08T00:00:01Z")
In search of any ideas on whats going on with this truck I just got. I got myself a chevy k1500 1994, its had a new starter installed new battery new alternator and it will start sometimes. That being said it seems like … --- ## [Horrible screeching noise after replacing alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horrible-screeching-noise-after-replacing-alternator/185661)
**Author:** [@oatgla\_181840](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oatgla_181840)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2022, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horrible-screeching-noise-after-replacing-alternator/185661 "2022-08-07T23:10:58Z")
My jeep was not starting, I had the battery tested, then the alternator, it was bad, replaced alternator and has battery charged at store, car now turns on fine sounds good no noises, the second I turn on the AC there is… --- ## [Intermittent Engine Hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-engine-hesitation/185664)
**Author:** [@bigdawgherk\_181842](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bigdawgherk_181842)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2022, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-engine-hesitation/185664 "2022-08-07T22:29:39Z")
I have a 2015 Grand Cherokee with the 3.2L V6. Recently I’ve been experiencing an intermittent engine hesitation at idle which seems to occur only when the AC is turned on. It almost feels like a misfire but I’m fairly c… --- ## [2010 Chevrolet Cobalt - Gas leak (!)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-cobalt-gas-leak/185677)
**Author:** [@dmorton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmorton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2022, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-cobalt-gas-leak/185677 "2022-08-07T20:25:58Z")
sudden leaking of gasoline along fuel line --- ## [2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - temp at AC vent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-silverado-1500-temp-at-ac-vent/185659)
**Author:** [@craigbeamer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/craigbeamer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2022, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-silverado-1500-temp-at-ac-vent/185659 "2022-08-07T16:17:20Z")
If my a/c is operating right, what should be the temp at the vent --- ## [What toyota is the most reliable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-toyota-is-the-most-reliable/185590)
**Author:** [@carg618](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carg618)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2022, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-toyota-is-the-most-reliable/185590 "2022-08-07T04:52:19Z")
What would you rate as the most reliable toyota? Perhaps the 92-96 camry? Or the 97-01 camry? Or would it be the 93-97 corolla? Or maybe the 98-02 corolla? Part of me even thinks that the 03-08 corolla is the most reliab… --- ## [2011 Lincoln MKZ - engine speed dropped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lincoln-mkz-engine-speed-dropped/185675)
**Author:** [@mukroc246](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mukroc246)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2022, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lincoln-mkz-engine-speed-dropped/185675 "2022-08-07T00:02:07Z")
driving no warning engine speed drops to idle 600 rpm step on gas no response turn ignition off and restart car operated ok instrument panel showed a wrench no engine ck light. --- ## [@002 vw beetle with multiple problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/002-vw-beetle-with-multiple-problems/185649)
**Author:** [@cslaton1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cslaton1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2022, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/002-vw-beetle-with-multiple-problems/185649 "2022-08-06T23:14:19Z")
I have an 02 beetle that i just bought a week ago. On the drive home I started to lose power but it worked ok the rest of the way home. I have my room mate drive me to and from work since I didn’t have insurance that day… --- ## [Car runs lean](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-runs-lean/185666)
**Author:** [@Chryslerboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chryslerboy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2022, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-runs-lean/185666 "2022-08-06T23:06:53Z")
So when I drive my car for a while let’s say like 10 mi? She’ll run good for the 10 mi but then after that she’ll start running lean and she’ll start misfiring and lose all power and then at some point she’ll just die.… --- ## [98 LeSabre Chime Error Help, Drained Battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-lesabre-chime-error-help-drained-battery/185670)
**Author:** [@Untouchablz\_181847](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Untouchablz_181847)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2022, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-lesabre-chime-error-help-drained-battery/185670 "2022-08-06T22:59:44Z")
Hello, My Lesabre 3.8L started chiming as if I have the key still in the ignition when I turn the car off. The next day my battery was drained. I hear a small ticking sound near the console where you control AC and ra… --- ## [Key position key to cranking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-position-key-to-cranking/184866)
**Author:** [@profquad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/profquad)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2022, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-position-key-to-cranking/184866 "2022-08-06T22:34:02Z")
Hi. I have a Ford E450 eldorado chassis shuttle bus. Recently, I noticed the check engine light stays on after the check, with the key to the “on” position. But once I start the car, the light goes away. Great! The on … --- ## [Rapid change of brake symptoms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rapid-change-of-brake-symptoms/185673)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2022, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rapid-change-of-brake-symptoms/185673 "2022-08-06T16:15:03Z")
Without warning, one morning, I drove 100 feet and braked on a downhill grade. I heard a heavy thumping, probably once per tire rotation, from the left front. I tried to diagnose it or change it by braking more heavily … --- ## [Do you remember the movie "Fatal Attraction?"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-remember-the-movie-fatal-attraction/184817)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2022, 10:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-remember-the-movie-fatal-attraction/184817 "2022-08-06T10:09:05Z")
Who remembers the 1987 psychological thriller movie “Fatal Attraction” starring Michael Douglas, Anne Archer, and Glenn Close? In the movie, Michael and Anne are married but Michael’ character has an weekend affair with… --- ## [Trunk pan crushed in After getting rear ended](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-pan-crushed-in-after-getting-rear-ended/185596)
**Author:** [@travissb3\_181776](https://community.cartalk.com/u/travissb3_181776)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-pan-crushed-in-after-getting-rear-ended/185596 "2022-08-05T23:29:09Z")
2002 mustang Rear ended by a dude going about 50 while i was stopped. he only messed up the passenger side of the rear. the car runs and actually still drives, but the trunk pan was pushed inwards, which tore the top s… --- ## [Is fixing minor bumper damage worth it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-fixing-minor-bumper-damage-worth-it/185634)
**Author:** [@nashdayspring\_181821](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nashdayspring_181821)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-fixing-minor-bumper-damage-worth-it/185634 "2022-08-05T23:13:48Z")
Some jerk hit my rear bumper when he/she was parked behind me. The damage to bumper is minor: scuffed, small crack, bumper slightly dislodged from body (you can barely see unless you stand next to car). Is it worth fix… --- ## [2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - BF Service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-c-class-bf-service/185581)
**Author:** [@RogerLarsen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RogerLarsen)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-c-class-bf-service/185581 "2022-08-05T22:18:51Z")
2016 mercedes C300. Dash displays time for BF service. Only 32000 miles. What should be done and at what cost? Car has had all A and B services as recommended. --- ## [2007 Dodge Caliber Starting Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-caliber-starting-problems/185651)
**Author:** [@ALynn830](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ALynn830)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-caliber-starting-problems/185651 "2022-08-05T22:08:01Z")
So I have 2007 Dodge Caliber that I’ve had for about 6 months now and haven’t had any real issues with it until today. I drove to work this morning perfectly fine but when I went on my lunch break my car wouldn’t start s… --- ## [2022 Subaru Outback battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-subaru-outback-battery/185658)
**Author:** [@KathyH1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathyH1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-subaru-outback-battery/185658 "2022-08-05T20:15:54Z")
I got my Outback 8/27/21 and have less than 6000 miles on it. I drive it 5-6 days/week. A few months ago was unable to unlock to drive to work, battery dead, assumption was “must have left something turned on”, battery c… --- ## [Looking to buy a performance suv for under 15k](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-to-buy-a-performance-suv-for-under-15k/185619)
**Author:** [@Taylanbagwellenzo\_181449](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Taylanbagwellenzo_181449)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-to-buy-a-performance-suv-for-under-15k/185619 "2022-08-05T13:17:26Z")
What’s the best performance suv or truck for under 15k I know there is the Chevy trailblazer ss and the Jeep Grand Cherokee srt8 but I am having trouble finding anything else. Thanks --- ## [If you speak Norwegian](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-speak-norwegian/185641)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 5:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-speak-norwegian/185641 "2022-08-05T05:22:00Z")
… then you can verify the validity of the translation that was provided for this road sign. Is that really the meaning? --- ## [Changed out my ect sensor but obd code p0115 persists](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changed-out-my-ect-sensor-but-obd-code-p0115-persists/185638)
**Author:** [@x\_the\_alien](https://community.cartalk.com/u/x_the_alien)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 5:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changed-out-my-ect-sensor-but-obd-code-p0115-persists/185638 "2022-08-05T05:16:29Z")
Hi all, so about a month ago my car (1999, Toyota Camry, 2.2L engine) started acting rather strange. I took it out for a drive and it began hesitating while accelerating, I was going about 60mph. As soon as I noticed thi… --- ## [Replaced battery and alternator, battery still wont charge, now CE light is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-battery-and-alternator-battery-still-wont-charge-now-ce-light-is-on/185633)
**Author:** [@devgordon19\_181777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/devgordon19_181777)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-battery-and-alternator-battery-still-wont-charge-now-ce-light-is-on/185633 "2022-08-05T04:05:21Z")
So during a 6 hour drive recently I had to replace my battery and alrernator, as both had quit on me. We got the van working for a bit, but I couldnt use my a/c and charge my phone at the same time or a bunch of lights o… --- ## [2014 Fiat 500 - Dealer can't make fob work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-fiat-500-dealer-cant-make-fob-work/185598)
**Author:** [@Flscotsman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Flscotsman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-fiat-500-dealer-cant-make-fob-work/185598 "2022-08-05T03:53:15Z")
Dealer can’t program new key and fob for Fiat 500 --- ## [Multiple tire blowouts/Same wheel -need advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multiple-tire-blowouts-same-wheel-need-advice/185556)
**Author:** [@Pvanevery\_181761](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pvanevery_181761)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multiple-tire-blowouts-same-wheel-need-advice/185556 "2022-08-05T03:07:47Z")
Four weeks ago had a blowout of right rear tire which was about 6 months old, part of a new set of four all mounted at the same time. An unrepairable tear was obvious in the middle of the tread of the blown tire. Blown … --- ## [What is Vegan Leather?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-vegan-leather/185611)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk\_Social\_Media\_Web\_Lackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk_Social_Media_Web_Lackey)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-vegan-leather/185611 "2022-08-05T02:59:14Z")
Newish article from John: https://www.cartalk.com/car-owning/what-is-vegan-leather Thoughts from the group on car interiors these days? --- ## [2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - AC issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-silverado-1500-ac-issue/185645)
**Author:** [@craigbeamer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/craigbeamer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-silverado-1500-ac-issue/185645 "2022-08-05T02:54:45Z")
My outside sir/ recirc does not seem to be working. the air does not get cold. system is fully charged. can you help --- ## [Pocket size car jump starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pocket-size-car-jump-starter/185628)
**Author:** [@spottsdaniel5\_180602](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spottsdaniel5_180602)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pocket-size-car-jump-starter/185628 "2022-08-05T02:19:26Z")
Twice someone has offered to jump start my vehicle with small pocket size gadgets. Twice it has not worked. They may hold 12 volts,but do they lack the amps necessary to start a car? Has anyone seen those things actuall… --- ## [2017 Cadillac XT5 - Fueling issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-xt5-fueling-issue/185601)
**Author:** [@Jkimpton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jkimpton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-xt5-fueling-issue/185601 "2022-08-04T23:20:52Z")
My XT% has problems filling fuel. Seems like the vapor in the fuel tank kicks off the fuel filling nozzle? Why is that and why is it doing this? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=229) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=231)