# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=318 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 319 --- ## [2007 Buick LaCrosse - Loss of power light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-lacrosse-loss-of-power-light/179514)
**Author:** [@Marypeavy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marypeavy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2021, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-lacrosse-loss-of-power-light/179514 "2021-09-21T22:15:26Z")
Loss of power light comes along with with tc light --- ## [Will jump-start damage the 'donor car'?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-jump-start-damage-the-donor-car/40165)
**Author:** [@huwind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/huwind)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2021, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-jump-start-damage-the-donor-car/40165 "2021-09-21T18:48:26Z")
The battery in my car was dead dead one night. The next day, my boy friend helped to jump start my car. We ran for about 50 minutes, during which time I tried a couple times but the engine didn't crank at all. The final … --- ## [09 Accord v 2012 Sonata Second Car decision](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-accord-v-2012-sonata-second-car-decision/179415)
**Author:** [@nick.bestor\_177241](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nick.bestor_177241)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2021, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-accord-v-2012-sonata-second-car-decision/179415 "2021-09-21T17:50:33Z")
Hey there, We are sending my kid to college and decided to buy him a car… the top two choices are a 09 Accord with 113k miles, automatic transmission and a 2012 Sonata 109k miles. Both have the 4 cylinder engines… and… --- ## [2011 Buick Regal - Rust question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-regal-rust-question/179423)
**Author:** [@sk1maxxx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sk1maxxx)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2021, 6:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-regal-rust-question/179423 "2021-09-21T06:21:04Z")
What is the most economical way to remove rust along the roof edges both left and right side? Seems to be expensive to have the entire roof done to fix the little lines of rust along the edges. --- ## [Oil change, dumb question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-dumb-question/179340)
**Author:** [@Steve\_K1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve_K1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2021, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-dumb-question/179340 "2021-09-21T03:08:48Z")
2011 Toyota Venza, V6, about 95000 miles, garaged. Gets driven mostly in town most days of the week, supermarket, library, etc, about 3000 miles per year, even less since Covid. Uses no oil between changes. Oil light … --- ## [2012 Volkswagen Passat Brakes don't catch in the rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-passat-brakes-dont-catch-in-the-rain/179413)
**Author:** [@Mountaindweller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mountaindweller)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-passat-brakes-dont-catch-in-the-rain/179413 "2021-09-20T23:01:40Z")
My elderly mother is driving a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. I drove the car recently, in the rain, and when I went to stop at a red light, the brakes slipped–didn’t catch–and the car almost went into the intersection. She say… --- ## [2021 Honda CR-V - Battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-honda-cr-v-battery-drain/179474)
**Author:** [@GaryKnotts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryKnotts)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 11:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-honda-cr-v-battery-drain/179474 "2021-09-20T11:25:06Z")
Parasitic battery drain. Twice in 2 weeks --- ## [2008 Ford Ranger - Fuel pump status update](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-ranger-fuel-pump-status-update/179468)
**Author:** [@p58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/p58)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-ranger-fuel-pump-status-update/179468 "2021-09-20T16:55:39Z")
fuel pump quit…had to replace at115,000 km --- ## [2016 Lincoln MKZ - How to turn on dash lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mkz-how-to-turn-on-dash-lights/179465)
**Author:** [@DebraDelgado](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DebraDelgado)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mkz-how-to-turn-on-dash-lights/179465 "2021-09-20T12:28:34Z")
How do I turn on the dash lights --- ## [Stripped Thread for Alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-thread-for-alternator/179460)
**Author:** [@jacob\_PNW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jacob_PNW)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 9:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-thread-for-alternator/179460 "2021-09-20T09:56:10Z")
Hey Everybody, First post here. Having a little issue with my old but dang reliable 1984 ford f-150. I just replaced the alternator as it was going out and the top insert thread attaching the alternator to the engine b… --- ## [2014 Audi Q7 - Just these four problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-audi-q7-just-these-four-problems/179359)
**Author:** [@SLest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SLest)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-audi-q7-just-these-four-problems/179359 "2021-09-20T03:21:31Z")
We have had four major problems with our Audi Q7 - 2014 Prestige. 1) excessive oil consumption, 2)Excessive break squeak, wear, and dust on wheel wells (black at all times), Timing chain/Tensioners ($3K for that one), a… --- ## [$1M Prize for Solution of Traveling Salesman Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1m-prize-for-solution-of-traveling-salesman-problem/71469)
**Author:** [@Mechaniker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mechaniker)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1m-prize-for-solution-of-traveling-salesman-problem/71469 "2021-09-20T01:29:54Z")
"Meanwhile, the Clay Mathematics Institute is offering a $1 million prize to anyone who can show whether the Traveling Salesman Problem can be fully solved at all, which the mathematician Jordan Ellenberg recently call… --- ## [2008 jeep grand laredo Won’t turn over, alt,bat,start good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-grand-laredo-won-t-turn-over-alt-bat-start-good/179462)
**Author:** [@Tdlitt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tdlitt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2021, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-grand-laredo-won-t-turn-over-alt-bat-start-good/179462 "2021-09-19T22:57:56Z")
It’s not the alternator, or battery or starter issue but I am betting it’s the starter, my jeep has had all 3 of what I mentioned replaced in the last 3 years and the starter was replaced 2 times “had a warranty on it a… --- ## [Tire Pressure Change from 2018 to 2019 and On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-change-from-2018-to-2019-and-on/179401)
**Author:** [@amatevosian\_177230](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amatevosian_177230)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2021, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-change-from-2018-to-2019-and-on/179401 "2021-09-19T05:32:10Z")
Hey Folks: Can anyone verify that the 2018 i3s BEV and 2019 i3s BEV have the same tire pressures of 33/41? I have a 2019 i3s REX and the tire pressures are quite a bit higher…particularly on the front. For this car it’… --- ## [2009 Mazda Mazda5 - Can I extend the life of door trim gaskets?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mazda-mazda5-can-i-extend-the-life-of-door-trim-gaskets/179405)
**Author:** [@JaneBiscoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JaneBiscoe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2021, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mazda-mazda5-can-i-extend-the-life-of-door-trim-gaskets/179405 "2021-09-19T02:13:17Z")
Rubberized trim gaskets on doors is wearing down. Is there a way to extend the life of the gaskets? --- ## [1998 Chevrolet Blazer - Why are my tires flat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-blazer-why-are-my-tires-flat/179439)
**Author:** [@davisbeatrice311](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davisbeatrice311)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2021, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-blazer-why-are-my-tires-flat/179439 "2021-09-19T02:02:54Z")
My truck a 1998 Chevy blazer has been sitting for the past 4 years and I just noticed that the tires are completely flat why all of a sudden unless someone punctured them --- ## [Trying to find a Machanic in Albuquerque for my Dakota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-find-a-machanic-in-albuquerque-for-my-dakota/179322)
**Author:** [@bklynspringer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bklynspringer)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2021, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-find-a-machanic-in-albuquerque-for-my-dakota/179322 "2021-09-19T00:08:07Z")
I have a 2000 dodge dakoda that needs a new motor. Any chance anybody here lives in or near Albuquerque NM and can recommend a trustworthy Machanic that knows dodges? I have a Machanic I trust but he told me they won’t … --- ## [2007 Buick Lucerne - TPMS blinking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-lucerne-tpms-blinking/179445)
**Author:** [@adelavega](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adelavega)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2021, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-lucerne-tpms-blinking/179445 "2021-09-18T23:45:12Z")
My service tire monitoring system is on but not blinking, why is that and how do I fix it??? --- ## [Small tire accident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-tire-accident/179428)
**Author:** [@akai7107\_177250](https://community.cartalk.com/u/akai7107_177250)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2021, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-tire-accident/179428 "2021-09-18T02:09:04Z")
Good morning, Today I accidently hit into a pavement surface, which lead to a small crack on my tires, is it necessarily to get a tire change? my tires are brand new , only used it for 2 months, no cracks at all, only a… --- ## [Damage not covered by insurance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damage-not-covered-by-insurance/179284)
**Author:** [@Smg803\_177145](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Smg803_177145)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2021, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damage-not-covered-by-insurance/179284 "2021-09-17T23:58:13Z")
Hi There, I was recently involved in a front end collision where I T-boned a driver cutting through lanes to a shopping complex. She was completely at fault and my front end was repaired. Upon leaving the repair shop, my… --- ## [Looking for a fun car that's capable of towing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-fun-car-thats-capable-of-towing/179442)
**Author:** [@TS1997](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TS1997)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2021, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-fun-car-thats-capable-of-towing/179442 "2021-09-17T22:54:50Z")
Hello! I’m currently looking for a new car as mine doesn’t suit my needs anymore. I’m after something that’s fun to drive while being capable of towing at least 1800kg (~3970lbs) but preferably 2000kg (~4400lbs) or more… --- ## [1997 Honda del Sol - Gear shifts getting tougher](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-del-sol-gear-shifts-getting-tougher/179435)
**Author:** [@Rayz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rayz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2021, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-del-sol-gear-shifts-getting-tougher/179435 "2021-09-17T19:17:58Z")
Jerk a little hard when changing gear --- ## [2002 Honda Accord Sdn - Need a Honda shop in OR](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-sdn-need-a-honda-shop-in-or/179437)
**Author:** [@justflyit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/justflyit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2021, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-sdn-need-a-honda-shop-in-or/179437 "2021-09-17T19:16:12Z")
Know of a private shop that only works on or specializes on Honda or accord in the Portland Oregon area? --- ## [Slight ticking noise ford 4.6. Normal? (With audio clip)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slight-ticking-noise-ford-4-6-normal-with-audio-clip/179396)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2021, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slight-ticking-noise-ford-4-6-normal-with-audio-clip/179396 "2021-09-17T18:32:12Z")
Hey everyone, my 2005 mustang with the 4.6 engine is making a very faint ticking noise at idle. It does NOT get worse with revs. Sound clip attached. Not sure if this is normal (fuel injectors) or something like a valve … --- ## [Nissan Versa - battery keeps going dead with good alternator and starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-versa-battery-keeps-going-dead-with-good-alternator-and-starter/109769)
**Author:** [@In\_waves](https://community.cartalk.com/u/In_waves)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2021, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-versa-battery-keeps-going-dead-with-good-alternator-and-starter/109769 "2021-09-17T17:17:09Z")
Hi all! Thank you so much for reading and replying. The battery in my car keeps dying but runs great after a jump. AAA tested my battery, alternator and starter and said everything was good. When jumped, my car starts ri… --- ## [Changing Load Range tires on your truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-load-range-tires-on-your-truck/179388)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2021, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-load-range-tires-on-your-truck/179388 "2021-09-17T03:41:02Z")
Came across this on another forum. According to this, when I replaced my P265/70-17 (placard) tires load range B or C, not sure which with LT265/70-17, I should have increased my tire pressure from 35psi (placard) to ar… --- ## [2010 VW New Beetle Mysterious Stalling Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-vw-new-beetle-mysterious-stalling-issue/179386)
**Author:** [@matthewsmoxie\_177220](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matthewsmoxie_177220)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2021, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-vw-new-beetle-mysterious-stalling-issue/179386 "2021-09-17T00:09:46Z")
Hi ya! I have a 2010 VW New Beetle. It fits me perfectly, and I’ve absolutely loved driving it. The headroom, legroom, and shoulder/arm room is incredible and really cannot be beaten in a car. It now has over 106,000 mil… --- ## [Noise when stopped in drive (CVT) (only when warmed up)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-when-stopped-in-drive-cvt-only-when-warmed-up/179397)
**Author:** [@lakoniku](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lakoniku)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-when-stopped-in-drive-cvt-only-when-warmed-up/179397 "2021-09-16T23:30:02Z")
Hey, I’m hearing a noise from the front wheel driver side (or below the engine) while the car is in drive and stopped. This will only happen when the car is warmed up and it will not happen in neutral or park. I cannot h… --- ## [2017 Dodge Journey - Battery dies quickly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-journey-battery-dies-quickly/179408)
**Author:** [@SueBailey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SueBailey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-journey-battery-dies-quickly/179408 "2021-09-16T23:02:13Z")
Car parked for 3 or 4 days battery goes dead --- ## [2003 Honda Odyssey Ignition lock replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-odyssey-ignition-lock-replacement/53596)
**Author:** [@jashcraft](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jashcraft)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-odyssey-ignition-lock-replacement/53596 "2021-09-16T17:34:06Z")
My 2003 Honda Odyssey ignition lock will not allow me to turn the key and start the vehicle. I have already tried applying wd-40 to the key to see if excess dust had frozen the tumbler. I have also seen that Ican buy a… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=317) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=319)