# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=325 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 326 --- ## [Safe to drive on this tire? (With pic)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-to-drive-on-this-tire-with-pic/177176)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-to-drive-on-this-tire-with-pic/177176 "2021-06-07T16:36:43Z")
My dumbass today hit a curb from being in a rush and it looks like a chunk of my front tire just got carved out and now there’s a sizable gash. Is it safe to drive with this, can i use something to patch it, or is the ti… --- ## [(Help) 1987 VW Cabriolet Light issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-1987-vw-cabriolet-light-issues/178551)
**Author:** [@j\_tapia99\_176604](https://community.cartalk.com/u/j_tapia99_176604)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2021, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-1987-vw-cabriolet-light-issues/178551 "2021-08-28T04:18:05Z")
I just ran into this issue on our 1987 Cabriolet, when i turn on the headlights my back lights stop working as well side marker lights. if i move the light switch around i can get back lights & side marker lights trunk l… --- ## [Chevy Sonic engine shutting down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-sonic-engine-shutting-down/179012)
**Author:** [@mirrorwax\_176939](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mirrorwax_176939)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-sonic-engine-shutting-down/179012 "2021-08-27T23:54:22Z")
Hey. My 2012 Chevy Sonic 1.8L AT shut everything down 2 days ago. After rolling into a parking lot and sitting for ten minutes the vehicle started like it should. Now it shuts everything down when the engine is cold and … --- ## [When You get an Electronic Vehicle (EV), how will you charge it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-you-get-an-electronic-vehicle-ev-how-will-you-charge-it/177832)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-you-get-an-electronic-vehicle-ev-how-will-you-charge-it/177832 "2021-08-27T22:29:02Z")
With so much emphasis being put on the conversion to change to Electric Vehicles (EV) by the years 2030, and with some manufacturers stating they will convert completely to EVs, I have to ask, how will you charge your El… --- ## [2016 Hyundai Elantra - bad blind spot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-elantra-bad-blind-spot/178979)
**Author:** [@TheNo1Trick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheNo1Trick)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-elantra-bad-blind-spot/178979 "2021-08-27T20:31:34Z")
Blind spot on passenger side. I am having the same experience. I have been driving for 50 years.I have had my 3rd scrape (contact with another vehicle) due to not seeing a car on the right side behind, while changing lan… --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Traverse - CEL and limp mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-traverse-cel-and-limp-mode/179004)
**Author:** [@SM11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SM11)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-traverse-cel-and-limp-mode/179004 "2021-08-27T17:02:20Z")
2015 Chevy Traverse LTZ AWD slow to no acceleration when in Drive… reverse & neutral are fine. Check engine light on Waiting on shop to diagnose Just hoping for some ideas… Thanks --- ## [Cooling System Puzzle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-system-puzzle/178653)
**Author:** [@herb.ray0\_176661](https://community.cartalk.com/u/herb.ray0_176661)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-system-puzzle/178653 "2021-08-27T16:37:43Z")
I don’t understand what I’m observing in my cooling system. When driving without stopping, the temperature gauge is exactly where it belongs; however, on stopping to inspect the radiator, I find that the expansion tank … --- ## [Strong exhaust smell in 2018 Subaru Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-exhaust-smell-in-2018-subaru-forester/169908)
**Author:** [@robert07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robert07)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-exhaust-smell-in-2018-subaru-forester/169908 "2021-08-27T16:29:19Z")
After starting car there is a fuel or exhaust {strong} smell. especially on hot days. I have been to the dealer three times to fix this problem. Smell is still very strong. --- ## [2017 Subaru Forester battery problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-battery-problems/116444)
**Author:** [@jlee35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jlee35)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-battery-problems/116444 "2021-08-27T16:09:01Z")
Anyone having battery issues with thei 2017 Forester? Mine has died 6x, with the battery being replaced, since 2/17. The dealer kept telling me to drive it more, which sounds ridiculous, but I did what they said, but it … --- ## [2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class motor oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercedes-benz-slk-class-motor-oil-leak/178983)
**Author:** [@Alanbrad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alanbrad)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercedes-benz-slk-class-motor-oil-leak/178983 "2021-08-27T14:37:10Z")
I have a motor oil leak coming from the back of the motor --- ## [2011 Acura MDX - Oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-acura-mdx-oil-consumption/178985)
**Author:** [@BlueDog27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BlueDog27)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-acura-mdx-oil-consumption/178985 "2021-08-27T13:33:12Z")
engine burns 1 quart of oil every 1,000 miles 2011 MDX --- ## [2005 Honda Civic fluctuating temp gauge, not heating well](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-fluctuating-temp-gauge-not-heating-well/172955)
**Author:** [@kmj4458](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmj4458)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 12:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-fluctuating-temp-gauge-not-heating-well/172955 "2021-08-27T12:16:03Z")
2005 Honda Civic 190,000 miles. The car does not heat up fast like it used to. Thermostat has been replaced. On a couple recent occasions, the temp gauge fluctuated between normal, fully hot and cold (up and down and bac… --- ## [2016 Volvo XC60 - coolant leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volvo-xc60-coolant-leak/178981)
**Author:** [@Deb10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deb10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 9:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volvo-xc60-coolant-leak/178981 "2021-08-27T09:47:38Z")
I have a 2016 Volvo XC60. I drove the car and stopped with engine running to throw out trash as I was leaving home. The message on dash said “Engine coolant low. Drive safely.” I had coolant levels checked and hardly … --- ## [1996 Nissan Truck error code/computer question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-nissan-truck-error-code-computer-question/178687)
**Author:** [@Bradynorris74\_176692](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bradynorris74_176692)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-nissan-truck-error-code-computer-question/178687 "2021-08-27T03:39:55Z")
I’m getting a p0446 code for the evap canister vent valve. The valve is new and works fine with 12V directly from the battery. It also works fine jumping it from the positive pin at the valve plug to frame ground, but t… --- ## [Acura CL - Tires go where...?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-cl-tires-go-where/178822)
**Author:** [@faqbbjww](https://community.cartalk.com/u/faqbbjww)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-cl-tires-go-where/178822 "2021-08-27T01:53:03Z")
I’ve got 4 bad tires and can only afford two so back to the question, where do i put my bad tires on the front or on the rear --- ## [Interesting feature that will be standard on 2022 GM vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-feature-that-will-be-standard-on-2022-gm-vehicles/178875)
**Author:** [@Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-feature-that-will-be-standard-on-2022-gm-vehicles/178875 "2021-08-27T00:51:39Z")
Your opinions? Too much of big brother watching? --- ## [2011 Volkswagen Golf clicking on right turns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-golf-clicking-on-right-turns/178925)
**Author:** [@SM05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SM05)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-golf-clicking-on-right-turns/178925 "2021-08-27T00:21:18Z")
Hello I have a 2011 VW sport wagon, gas 2.5 liter with 190,000 Kilometers on it. When turning right with some load a "clicking " noise is present and comes from the drivers side wheel. When going straight no noise. The… --- ## [Coupe ID? Familiar?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coupe-id-familiar/178916)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coupe-id-familiar/178916 "2021-08-26T23:53:41Z")
The rear hatch glass seems familiar. Kinda has an avanti vibe. Tvr? --- ## [Blinker blinks fast](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinker-blinks-fast/80605)
**Author:** [@dennismichael](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dennismichael)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinker-blinks-fast/80605 "2021-08-26T22:41:36Z")
When I turn on my left blinker it blinks real fast and the front blinker doesn't work. I have changed the bulb and it still doesn't work what is wrong? --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Camaro - Month-long fix failed to solve issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-camaro-month-long-fix-failed-to-solve-issue/178944)
**Author:** [@bburlin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bburlin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-camaro-month-long-fix-failed-to-solve-issue/178944 "2021-08-26T20:13:14Z")
the engine would shut over unexpectedly. Put in the local Chevrolet dealer, where I purchased it. They had for over a month coordinating with General Motors running diagnostics for 16 hours. They thought the problem w… --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Suburban touchscreen malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-suburban-touchscreen-malfunction/178958)
**Author:** [@Bob27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob27)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-suburban-touchscreen-malfunction/178958 "2021-08-26T19:25:29Z")
Touchscreen takes control over dash info screen only when it is in closed position. Displays audio info over driving info. --- ## [Radio And Gauge Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-and-gauge-issues/178950)
**Author:** [@rowan.branc\_176897](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rowan.branc_176897)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-and-gauge-issues/178950 "2021-08-26T17:41:19Z")
I recently got a 2003 350z that seemed very clean. The dash backlight didn’t work so I took a look under the dash and found a red wire hanging loose and was going to throw power at it and see what it did. As I was trying… --- ## [Frozen tight Spark Plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frozen-tight-spark-plugs/19830)
**Author:** [@oman88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oman88)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2008, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frozen-tight-spark-plugs/19830 "2008-09-21T22:18:25Z")
I have platinum plugs that have been in my truck a long time. I can't get them out and am afraid they will snap. Any ideas? Has anyone dealt with this? --- ## [Electric Vehicle Hauling Capacity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-vehicle-hauling-capacity/178939)
**Author:** [@redavies49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redavies49)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-vehicle-hauling-capacity/178939 "2021-08-26T15:53:36Z")
We have two e-bikes, each weighing about 50 pounds. We have the only hitch mounted rack strong enough to carry the bikes which also weighs about 50 pounds. We haul this around currently with a Lexus RX350. We go through … --- ## [Cat replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cat-replacement/178489)
**Author:** [@professord14\_176559](https://community.cartalk.com/u/professord14_176559)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cat-replacement/178489 "2021-08-26T13:43:49Z")
I have a 2014 Chevy Cruze 120k miles I changed the Cat but the PO420 code on my scan tool came lean bank 1 but it comes up 2 time before changing my front cat it come up 3 times on my scan tool trying to figure out wh… --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Trax - Rolled on its own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-trax-rolled-on-its-own/178946)
**Author:** [@hauck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hauck)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-trax-rolled-on-its-own/178946 "2021-08-26T13:19:30Z")
i was driving and at a complete stop at a light. And all of a sudden the car started rolling all by itself. almost hitting the semi in front of me i was scared put the car in park and shut the car off. --- ## [2011 GMC Acadia won’t start after engine replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-acadia-won-t-start-after-engine-replacement/178937)
**Author:** [@DeejayGunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeejayGunner)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-acadia-won-t-start-after-engine-replacement/178937 "2021-08-26T13:10:21Z")
Engine locked up so had the motor replaced now it appears that the security system will not let the vehicle start. Have had locksmiths come over they couldn’t reset the key NOW WONDERING WHAT TO DO NEXT. (Mechanic is ab… --- ## [O no! .... need 5 more characters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o-no-need-5-more-characters/178948)
**Author:** [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 3:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o-no-need-5-more-characters/178948 "2021-08-26T03:00:27Z")
What does a farm girl send her boyfriend in the Army? A John Deere letter. --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Express 2500 - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-express-2500-transmission-issues/178941)
**Author:** [@Barr56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barr56)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-express-2500-transmission-issues/178941 "2021-08-25T23:25:16Z")
Transmission going out. Need repair shop --- ## [Coolant leaked out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leaked-out/178882)
**Author:** [@michpinz\_176824](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michpinz_176824)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leaked-out/178882 "2021-08-25T23:23:49Z")
After driving 10 miles, turned car off and coolant poured out from under car. Didn’t overheat. No idiot light came on. Checked for leaks. 8 hours later, reservoir tank at 1/3, not leaking at all. I did top off the tank … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=324) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=326)