# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=291 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 292 --- ## [2012 Mazda 3 Touring Hatchback: Rattling Noise Under Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-3-touring-hatchback-rattling-noise-under-car/156570)
**Author:** [@Mookie3041\_162113](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mookie3041_162113)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-3-touring-hatchback-rattling-noise-under-car/156570 "2021-12-22T16:45:13Z")
About a month ago, I started noticing a very loud, annoying rattling coming from under my car. It is very apparent over any imperfection on the road. At first I thought it was the sway bar bushings needing to be replaced… --- ## [2016 Kia Sorento - Differential failed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sorento-differential-failed/181353)
**Author:** [@Hector21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hector21)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sorento-differential-failed/181353 "2021-12-22T01:24:20Z")
My wife while driving the KIA heard a load noise and felt the vehicle loose power, the next day I took it for a test run, every thing felt OK until I pulled into the drive way and got out of the KIA, I smelled oil, looke… --- ## [2010 Ford Escape - Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-escape-codes/181364)
**Author:** [@den55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/den55)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-escape-codes/181364 "2021-12-21T21:24:45Z")
i change 2 coil on no 5 they were melted it giving me p0355 code it giving a surcharge on that coil it melt in no time all bulge and stink very much could it be the pcm sending to much charge if i change it with a pcm f… --- ## [Transmission for 81 malibu](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-for-81-malibu/181385)
**Author:** [@81\_malibuclassic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/81_malibuclassic)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-for-81-malibu/181385 "2021-12-21T21:20:33Z")
I have a 81 malibu classic I’m trying to restore and I have a Chevy small block 350 from a 74 c10, but I need to know if I need a transmission to go with my engine because there are two possible transmissions I could hav… --- ## [2019 Honda HR-V - Infotainment failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-hr-v-infotainment-failure/181362)
**Author:** [@BonBon35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BonBon35)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-hr-v-infotainment-failure/181362 "2021-12-21T21:07:49Z")
has had many problems with the display and cellphone connection. The display screen at times is blank, when this happens, I have no audio, cellphone connection or back-up camera. The whole system has been replaced (inclu… --- ## [Too cold to blink?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-cold-to-blink/181344)
**Author:** [@JunkOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JunkOwner)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-cold-to-blink/181344 "2021-12-21T20:50:19Z")
Our 2005 Town and County imited has a cold weather problem with the right rear turn signal indicator. When the remperatures drop into the 30’s and below, when the van is first started, the above mentioned turn signal wi… --- ## [Ethical private sales practices](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethical-private-sales-practices/181349)
**Author:** [@thundabutt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thundabutt)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethical-private-sales-practices/181349 "2021-12-21T20:05:34Z")
Hello, I inherited a 1991 Ford Escort Wagon a few years ago when my 88 year old grandmother passed away. When I got it, it want running properly because it sat for a few years in a garage, It wasn’t too hard to get runn… --- ## [2012 BMW X5 - Start button issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-bmw-x5-start-button-issues/181355)
**Author:** [@girishsawnani](https://community.cartalk.com/u/girishsawnani)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-bmw-x5-start-button-issues/181355 "2021-12-21T16:06:47Z")
Start button doesn’t start the car sometimes. Requires to press the brake very hard --- ## [A death wish?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-death-wish/181347)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 10:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-death-wish/181347 "2021-12-21T10:38:01Z")
:scream: --- ## [When do hybrid batteries actually become useless?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-do-hybrid-batteries-actually-become-useless/181325)
**Author:** [@gandhi\_s-flip-flop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gandhi_s-flip-flop)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 6:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-do-hybrid-batteries-actually-become-useless/181325 "2021-12-21T06:32:38Z")
I was looking into changing my 09 civic with a hybrid to save a lot on gas but the question is how many miles do hybrid batteries last before they stop working or stop saving gas and mpg goes down? --- ## [2017 Kia Soul - Power problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-soul-power-problem/181343)
**Author:** [@donu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/donu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-soul-power-problem/181343 "2021-12-21T00:03:28Z")
I have tried passing in the gas saving mode and when you accelerate hard the car chokes out & you have to try to back off passing. This is real dangerous. Just had it in the shop & they said there was a recall not sure i… --- ## [Where would you go to buy tires on a Sunday?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-would-you-go-to-buy-tires-on-a-sunday/181345)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2021, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-would-you-go-to-buy-tires-on-a-sunday/181345 "2021-12-20T23:52:15Z")
So my wife managed to ruin one of the front tires on her car, which is the 2004 Toyota Corolla, and the aftermarket radiator in my Daewoo started leaking today after less than 1700 miles. I am obviously going to park th… --- ## [08 HHR freeze frame data help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-hhr-freeze-frame-data-help/181329)
**Author:** [@TaDluv0713](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TaDluv0713)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2021, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-hhr-freeze-frame-data-help/181329 "2021-12-20T23:48:20Z")
Fuel Sys 1 - OL Fuel Sys 2 - N/A Calc Load - 54.9% ECT - 79 degrees F STFT B1 - 0.0% LTFT B1 - 5.5% MAP - 14 inHg Eng RPM - 1121 Veh Speed - 0mph Spark Adv - -2.0 IAT - 75 degrees F MAF - 1.15 (lb/min) hours, … --- ## [LED Traffic lights, car lights etc](https://community.cartalk.com/t/led-traffic-lights-car-lights-etc/181078)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2021, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/led-traffic-lights-car-lights-etc/181078 "2021-12-20T22:54:24Z")
Our fair city has been updating with LED Traffic, stop and go lights. Unfortunately snow in the wrong direction occludes them completely. The old bulbs produced enough heat to keep the lens clear. So many cars have LED… --- ## [Semiconductor shortage: GM builds pickups without fuel economy module](https://community.cartalk.com/t/semiconductor-shortage-gm-builds-pickups-without-fuel-economy-module/181350)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2021, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/semiconductor-shortage-gm-builds-pickups-without-fuel-economy-module/181350 "2021-12-20T21:16:08Z")
I’ve never heard of a fuel economy module! This seems like some kind of scam. What part can be removed that will make the vehicle still pass emissions requirements but get 1MPG worse fuel economy? --- ## [New Version of Super Tech Synthetic Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-version-of-super-tech-synthetic-oil/176146)
**Author:** [@oilman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oilman)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2021, 6:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-version-of-super-tech-synthetic-oil/176146 "2021-12-20T06:05:54Z")
My apologies in advance as I know oil gets beaten to death on this site (and the net) but I went to get oil for my Rav yesterday at Wally World. I usually bounce from Super Tech to Castrol Magnatic/Edge to even Royal Pur… --- ## [4wd manual engaging hubs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4wd-manual-engaging-hubs/181242)
**Author:** [@kellymk16\_178572](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kellymk16_178572)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2021, 5:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4wd-manual-engaging-hubs/181242 "2021-12-20T05:52:06Z")
Hey there, I have a 1991 Toyota Truck, 22re. To engage the 4wd on it, it has the hubs you have to get out and manually change on the front tires. Someone told me, if I need to change in an out of 2H and 4H more than a c… --- ## [2004 Toyota Highlander - Battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-highlander-battery-drain/181338)
**Author:** [@sauceman62](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sauceman62)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-highlander-battery-drain/181338 "2021-12-19T22:34:18Z")
Son has a 2004 Toyota Highlander Limited 200,000 miles ont it. Something keeps draining the battery after it sits for a day or so. Replaced alternator with a 130amp desno. Replaced the battery and same problem. Ther c… --- ## [10 year old car with very low miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-year-old-car-with-very-low-miles/181327)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-year-old-car-with-very-low-miles/181327 "2021-12-19T18:02:11Z")
I am considering buying a 2011 mustang gt 5.0 with 25k miles from a dealer. Obviously it is a 10 almost 11 year old car so things like seals and gaskets wear out with time regardless of mileage. The carfax show all the o… --- ## [2017 BMW 3 Series - Can I rotate these?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-bmw-3-series-can-i-rotate-these/181302)
**Author:** [@Elaine30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elaine30)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-bmw-3-series-can-i-rotate-these/181302 "2021-12-19T17:35:59Z")
Can I rotate no flat tires? --- ## [Bent cross post](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bent-cross-post/181305)
**Author:** [@butlersanj\_178612](https://community.cartalk.com/u/butlersanj_178612)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bent-cross-post/181305 "2021-12-19T17:08:07Z")
I hit a deer last night at less than 25 mph. Did some mostly front end cosmetic damage, however, the collision shop I took the vibe to pointed out that my cross post is now bent. (The metal bar in front of the radiator).… --- ## [Intake gasket ports](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intake-gasket-ports/181348)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intake-gasket-ports/181348 "2021-12-19T15:40:02Z")
these are 2 felpro gaskets. one is 98003 and one is 98013. the coolant ports on the ends are the only thing i can see different. info says 003 is preferred but 013 might fit? I assume steel core is preferred over plastic… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Cruze - Water damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-cruze-water-damage/181275)
**Author:** [@mandrews](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mandrews)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-cruze-water-damage/181275 "2021-12-19T14:39:18Z")
USED 2013 CHEVY CRUZE ,maybe water damage ,do i need to replace the computer --- ## [Engine clatter for a short time on startup after engine mileage reached 150K](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-clatter-for-a-short-time-on-startup-after-engine-mileage-reached-150k/181253)
**Author:** [@jries007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jries007)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-clatter-for-a-short-time-on-startup-after-engine-mileage-reached-150k/181253 "2021-12-19T13:29:33Z")
A great car but am wondering about this issue. Thanks for any thoughts, J.R. --- ## [PT cruiser has a rough idle, very boggy, loss of acceleration, smells like gas,engine shaky, really crappy fuel mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-has-a-rough-idle-very-boggy-loss-of-acceleration-smells-like-gas-engine-shaky-really-crappy-fuel-mileage/181290)
**Author:** [@collierjay1987\_178606](https://community.cartalk.com/u/collierjay1987_178606)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 7:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-has-a-rough-idle-very-boggy-loss-of-acceleration-smells-like-gas-engine-shaky-really-crappy-fuel-mileage/181290 "2021-12-19T07:57:22Z")
Please help it started a few days ago and keeps getting worse. I cleaned the EGR valve, throttle body. Replaced the PCV valve,camshaft sensor,air filter… cleaned crank shaft sensor. --- ## [F-150s are piled high and waiting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f-150s-are-piled-high-and-waiting/180958)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2021, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f-150s-are-piled-high-and-waiting/180958 "2021-12-18T22:27:17Z")
Ford F-150s are currently being heavily advertised on local television and I checked and found 50 new trucks within 50 miles of me here in North Mississippi. I was amazed. I thought there was a shortage of popular vehicl… --- ## [Toyota Blizzard Pearl peeling on Highlander- not covered in recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-blizzard-pearl-peeling-on-highlander-not-covered-in-recall/181335)
**Author:** [@basques.va\_178639](https://community.cartalk.com/u/basques.va_178639)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2021, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-blizzard-pearl-peeling-on-highlander-not-covered-in-recall/181335 "2021-12-18T16:54:53Z")
The paint started peeling on our 2010 Toyota Highlander. We decided to get it repainted but when I researched the color online I found that color paint was recalled on certain Toyotas. However, Highlanders were never in… --- ## [INSIDE v. OUTSIDE tire sidewall marking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inside-v-outside-tire-sidewall-marking/181271)
**Author:** [@sestivers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sestivers)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2021, 9:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inside-v-outside-tire-sidewall-marking/181271 "2021-12-18T09:42:18Z")
Long story short, visited a tire shop down the street to mount and balance used, satisfactory, matching tires onto my second set of rims in preparation for getting new winter tires installed on my current rims next week.… --- ## [Paddle gear boxes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paddle-gear-boxes/181233)
**Author:** [@thundabutt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thundabutt)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2021, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paddle-gear-boxes/181233 "2021-12-18T03:47:06Z")
Hi. I own a 2017 Mustang GT, six speed automatic with the paddle gear box style transmission. I bought this with the auto because in my area traffic is a bloody nightmare and I know I would just blow the clutch in a manu… --- ## [2010 Toyota Corolla - Heat shield price](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla-heat-shield-price/181316)
**Author:** [@Karen50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karen50)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2021, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla-heat-shield-price/181316 "2021-12-17T23:23:21Z")
Estimated price range for replacing the rusted out heat shield? Also, hear acorns rattling when fan level on 2 or above. Car sat parked outside since 3/2020 due to Covid. Yikes. Thanks, Karen [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=290) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=292)