# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=267 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 268 --- ## [Porsche Cayenne (2002)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-cayenne-2002/183185)
**Author:** [@susan657628](https://community.cartalk.com/u/susan657628)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-cayenne-2002/183185 "2022-03-25T00:29:56Z")
With a lot of engine issues, I couldn’t get my Cayenne to start consistently. The car would sometimes start but then stall out. Van quickly identified the problem and made sure I was able to get a new fuel pump. --- ## [George finally has a little success watching Jeopardy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/george-finally-has-a-little-success-watching-jeopardy/183151)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/george-finally-has-a-little-success-watching-jeopardy/183151 "2022-03-25T00:07:08Z")
Just last week, watching Jeopardy on tv, one of the contestants had won 38 times in a row. He seemed to know everything about anything. He knew stuff I wondered if anybody else in the show’s history knew. The other c… --- ## [2012 Buick Verano - What a lemon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-verano-what-a-lemon/183158)
**Author:** [@Guylou](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Guylou)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2022, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-verano-what-a-lemon/183158 "2022-03-24T15:56:43Z")
Owner since 2019 of a 2012 Verano. Heating or air conditioning that runs intermittently. Electric handbrake that stays on. Stabilitack light that lights up for nothing, Intelink screen that flashes on or off, Camshaft se… --- ## [Car Talk at the NADA Conference 2022](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-at-the-nada-conference-2022/183144)
**Author:** [@Managing-Editor-Julie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Managing-Editor-Julie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2022, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-at-the-nada-conference-2022/183144 "2022-03-23T13:45:19Z")
Car Talk had a representative at the National Automobiles Dealer Association. See the NADA Conference through our eyes. Fun weekend filled with innovation and lots of shrimp cocktail… --- ## [Of 7,000 thefts this year, 5,362 were Hyundai or Kia vehicles in Milwaukee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/of-7-000-thefts-this-year-5-362-were-hyundai-or-kia-vehicles-in-milwaukee/183064)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2022, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/of-7-000-thefts-this-year-5-362-were-hyundai-or-kia-vehicles-in-milwaukee/183064 "2022-03-23T04:33:56Z")
Thieves first break in through windows. Then, they use screwdrivers and jam them into the steering columns. Apparently, there is a port for a USB cable in the column to start the cars. By jamming a screwdriver into the … --- ## [2017 Kia Sorento - oil consumption question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-oil-consumption-question/183118)
**Author:** [@GaryRansdell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryRansdell)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2022, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-oil-consumption-question/183118 "2022-03-23T01:55:30Z")
I have a 2017 Kia Sorento with 77,000 miles and I get the oil changed and service done on time at the Kia dealer but I noticed on the notes on the service notes last time that there was no oil on dip stick. So I started … --- ## [2014 Nissan Sentra P0101 Code even after changing MAF multiple times](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-sentra-p0101-code-even-after-changing-maf-multiple-times/183112)
**Author:** [@abxcaruser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abxcaruser)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2022, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-sentra-p0101-code-even-after-changing-maf-multiple-times/183112 "2022-03-23T01:45:57Z")
Hello, I need some advice for an issue I have been dealing with for the past year with my 2014 nissan sentra. The original problem that I had is engine stalling, hard starts and my car would randomly go into o/d while dr… --- ## [Commenting on fuel prices](https://community.cartalk.com/t/commenting-on-fuel-prices/183057)
**Author:** [@Lizzie02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lizzie02)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/commenting-on-fuel-prices/183057 "2022-03-22T20:52:25Z")
Hello Car Talk,I’m a Canadian living in Geneva, Switzerland. I drive a Ford C-Max (2015?) that has all the bells and whistles, and I love it. With the current geopolitical reality in Europe, gas prices have jumped and fi… --- ## [Th350 transmission no 3rd gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/th350-transmission-no-3rd-gear/183106)
**Author:** [@Demiwalexander\_180039](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Demiwalexander_180039)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/th350-transmission-no-3rd-gear/183106 "2022-03-22T18:57:02Z")
I have in 1984, Chevy G 20 With a 305 and turbo 350. The vehicle runs and drives flawlessly. However I changed the spark plugs and some dome lighting, and I heard a wire short out which blew two fuses both Which controll… --- ## [Mystery Grinding Noise 2014 Charger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-grinding-noise-2014-charger/100287)
**Author:** [@je\_allen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/je_allen)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-grinding-noise-2014-charger/100287 "2022-03-22T17:48:26Z")
My husband has a 2014 Dodge Charger RT all wheel drive. We have been hearing this strange grinding noise from the front end. It only happens when you let off the gas. It is not there while accelerating. Two different Dod… --- ## [Is an engine replacement worth it on 2005 Camry?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-an-engine-replacement-worth-it-on-2005-camry/183008)
**Author:** [@nickc498](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nickc498)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-an-engine-replacement-worth-it-on-2005-camry/183008 "2022-03-22T16:08:39Z")
2005 Camry 74k miles. I recently had an engine replacement and moved across the country. It turned out that the used engine replacement is burning and leaking oil. The replacement is under warranty, so I could get anoth… --- ## [What's this rod connected to the side of this Pontiac block?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-this-rod-connected-to-the-side-of-this-pontiac-block/183127)
**Author:** [@Machaelmus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Machaelmus)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-this-rod-connected-to-the-side-of-this-pontiac-block/183127 "2022-03-22T14:21:04Z")
Late 70’s Pontiac 400 engine, unsure what this thing is on the side of the block. --- ## [2005 Ford Escape door ajar circuit issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-door-ajar-circuit-issues/78989)
**Author:** [@Tankmech92](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tankmech92)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 11:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-door-ajar-circuit-issues/78989 "2022-03-22T11:38:15Z")
My 2005 Ford Escape's alarm goes off intermittently throughout the day and night. This usually occurs after the door ajar light comes on while I'm driving. All doors are secure and I've even replaced the latch assemblies… --- ## ["A crime of opportunity"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-crime-of-opportunity/183072)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 9:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-crime-of-opportunity/183072 "2022-03-22T09:15:46Z")
Unfortunately, it appears that a whole lot of people with new and new-ish cars are leaving their cars unlocked, with the key fob inside the car. NY’s Long Island is a–mostly–very nice, low crime area, but there has bee… --- ## [Cat thefts less likely with newer cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cat-thefts-less-likely-with-newer-cars/183125)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 6:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cat-thefts-less-likely-with-newer-cars/183125 "2022-03-22T06:28:46Z")
I heard recently that the chance of getting your cat stolen is considerably less if you own a newer car, 2015 +. . Is that true? If so, just curious, anybody know why cat-thieves avoid 2015+ models? --- ## [Mystery on Main Street - The Case of the Perplexing Pacífica](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-on-main-street-the-case-of-the-perplexing-pacifica/181890)
**Author:** [@MLC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MLC)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-on-main-street-the-case-of-the-perplexing-pacifica/181890 "2022-03-21T23:39:00Z")
Our story begins with a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica, 2WD, auto tranny, 4.0L. Upon attempting to start the car, it “clicks”, but the engine doesn’t immediately turn over. Upon attempting several more times, sometimes placing t… --- ## [The first Cadillac EV has rolled off the assembly line](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-first-cadillac-ev-has-rolled-off-the-assembly-line/183116)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-first-cadillac-ev-has-rolled-off-the-assembly-line/183116 "2022-03-21T22:07:01Z")
Originally slated for late 2022 production, GM went all-in on the new Lyric model, and was able begin production several months early. Notable is their re-formulated battery technology, which contains less cobalt than… --- ## [Should I do a car service now or later](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-do-a-car-service-now-or-later/183114)
**Author:** [@karlsultana8\_148365](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karlsultana8_148365)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-do-a-car-service-now-or-later/183114 "2022-03-21T15:01:01Z")
Hi, I have Suzuki Swift 2015, it has about 44,000km. It is suggested I do car service on a yearly basis or at 10,000 km intervals. I have done about 6,000 km since my last service which was 1 year ago. Is it best if I… --- ## [1993 Subaru Legacy - vibration from undercarriage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-subaru-legacy-vibration-from-undercarriage/183082)
**Author:** [@Mama\_s93subaru](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mama_s93subaru)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 11:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-subaru-legacy-vibration-from-undercarriage/183082 "2022-03-21T11:42:38Z")
Upon picking up speed a vibration or rattling or road echo seems to come from the undercarriage. Is that ok? --- ## [Beware the free wheel alignment check](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beware-the-free-wheel-alignment-check/183077)
**Author:** [@rlee777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rlee777)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 5:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beware-the-free-wheel-alignment-check/183077 "2022-03-21T05:35:29Z")
2020 Accord Hybrid Locally owned tire shop was offering free alignment checks – never had an alignment check done on this Honda, so why not? Watched from the customer waiting area and can see someone behind the car whi… --- ## [Did the mechanic shop total my car during a diagnostic test?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-the-mechanic-shop-total-my-car-during-a-diagnostic-test/183102)
**Author:** [@ladestarr\_180035](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ladestarr_180035)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-the-mechanic-shop-total-my-car-during-a-diagnostic-test/183102 "2022-03-21T04:45:38Z")
Hey everyone, I’m new here and read through some of the posts and you seem like the right kind of people to give me feedback. I have a 2014 Nissan Versa at 131k miles. I took my car in to a local transmission shop the d… --- ## [Ford to sell vehicles with missing parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-to-sell-vehicles-with-missing-parts/182997)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-to-sell-vehicles-with-missing-parts/182997 "2022-03-21T01:43:58Z")
Here’s a chance to buy most of a Ford Explorer: --- ## [1999 Dodge Ram 1500 - ABS and brake lights lit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-ram-1500-abs-and-brake-lights-lit/183098)
**Author:** [@nik12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nik12)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 12:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-ram-1500-abs-and-brake-lights-lit/183098 "2022-03-21T00:13:07Z")
breaks work fine but after three months not driving truck break pedal low and hard to stop truck, break light come on and ABS light come on? dodge ram 1500 year 1999 --- ## [Repair or sell - not driving much anymore](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-sell-not-driving-much-anymore/182965)
**Author:** [@miki\_20041\_179936](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miki_20041_179936)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2022, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-sell-not-driving-much-anymore/182965 "2022-03-20T23:56:56Z")
Hi everyone, Regarding my 2014 BMW X1 with 85k miles: I just had to replace an alternator due to oil leaks, and replaced original battery and brake fluid flush, totaling about $2250. Now it needs $2500 more invested: … --- ## [Can I drive safely in a rainy day when back of the car got crashed?(2022 Mazda CX5)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-drive-safely-in-a-rainy-day-when-back-of-the-car-got-crashed-2022-mazda-cx5/183085)
**Author:** [@liushuanguni\_180024](https://community.cartalk.com/u/liushuanguni_180024)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2022, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-drive-safely-in-a-rainy-day-when-back-of-the-car-got-crashed-2022-mazda-cx5/183085 "2022-03-20T23:32:54Z")
My car trim is 2022 Mazda CX5 and I hit the back of the car just a few days ago. Attached are the pictures after it hit a pillar. However, it is still drivable so I used it in a very heavy rain yesterday. My concern is, … --- ## [Plymouth horizon dies when it comes to an idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plymouth-horizon-dies-when-it-comes-to-an-idle/183109)
**Author:** [@Marcos.araujo7839\_180040](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marcos.araujo7839_180040)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2022, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plymouth-horizon-dies-when-it-comes-to-an-idle/183109 "2022-03-20T23:29:49Z")
I have a 1989 Plymouth horizon. The problem I’m having is when you give it gas and it starts to come to an idle it dies. But it can be saved if you feather the gas until it idles normally again. It has a brand new fuel p… --- ## [Engine Overheating After Re-Installing Intake Manifold (2011 Buick LaCrosse 3.6L)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-overheating-after-re-installing-intake-manifold-2011-buick-lacrosse-3-6l/183093)
**Author:** [@vogz19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vogz19)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2022, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-overheating-after-re-installing-intake-manifold-2011-buick-lacrosse-3-6l/183093 "2022-03-20T23:06:40Z")
I recently had to replace a couple of ignition coils and spark plugs in Cylinders 3 & 5 to fix I misfire I had. The coils for 3 & 5 are only accessible by taking off the intake manifold on the 2011 3.6L V6. Putting ever… --- ## [Gasoline oxygenation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-oxygenation/183078)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2022, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-oxygenation/183078 "2022-03-20T21:38:36Z")
Winter oxygenation additives reduce gas mileage. If the feds want to extend gasoline supplies, just pulling these additives now instead of when they are normally stopped could extend gas supplies by up to 10% in some are… --- ## [Interchange vs Non-Interchange 4L60E Transmission Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interchange-vs-non-interchange-4l60e-transmission-replacement/183074)
**Author:** [@abracht\_180013](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abracht_180013)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2022, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interchange-vs-non-interchange-4l60e-transmission-replacement/183074 "2022-03-20T20:57:07Z")
Greetings all, I recently purchased a 2005 Buick Rainier that won’t go into 3rd gear (engine revs). It was run out of transmission fluid and I am assuming it burnt up the rear clutch pack. Looking through car-part I se… --- ## [So, scratch identifiers. Got hit and run](https://community.cartalk.com/t/so-scratch-identifiers-got-hit-and-run/183091)
**Author:** [@RyoXAnna\_180027](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RyoXAnna_180027)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2022, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/so-scratch-identifiers-got-hit-and-run/183091 "2022-03-20T20:08:46Z")
Got hit while parked. Can’t tell if these are primer scratches or on the metal. Trying to guess what it might cost me to fix this but am at a loss. That little piece of metal protruding too [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=266) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=268)