# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=33 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 34 --- ## [2012 Mazda CX-7 - Massive banging after CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-cx-7-massive-banging-after-cel/200368)
**Author:** [@Cc54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cc54)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-cx-7-massive-banging-after-cel/200368 "2025-05-23T04:06:08Z")
If a week prior your oil light comes on so u add a litre only of oil then during the week u do heaps of driving, come the next weekend u leave the car sitting for the weekend go to start it and its making a massive bangi… --- ## [Is AI (or A1? 😏) ready to provide accurate car repair instructions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-ai-or-a1-ready-to-provide-accurate-car-repair-instructions/200391)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-ai-or-a1-ready-to-provide-accurate-car-repair-instructions/200391 "2025-05-22T23:02:32Z")
Based on this how-to regarding home repair, I think that it’s… not quite ready. :rofl: --- ## [2005 Pontiac Montana SV6 - Beep Beep Beep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-montana-sv6-beep-beep-beep/200326)
**Author:** [@TSairo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TSairo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-montana-sv6-beep-beep-beep/200326 "2025-05-22T21:01:51Z")
There was an alarm causing the vehicle to beep continuously. It said it was due to a rear sliding door not being closed all the way, they all were, and latched. No other related issue was shown but the beeping. After tur… --- ## [2013 Infiniti FX35 - CEL after fuel door left open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-infiniti-fx35-cel-after-fuel-door-left-open/200364)
**Author:** [@Vic50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vic50)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-infiniti-fx35-cel-after-fuel-door-left-open/200364 "2025-05-22T16:25:26Z")
Engine light came on today. My fuel door was open and I needed gas. Everything else seems fine. Any ideas --- ## [2013 Ford Focus - Intermittent issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-focus-intermittent-issues/200388)
**Author:** [@Allman09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Allman09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-focus-intermittent-issues/200388 "2025-05-22T14:16:39Z")
sometimes it will start straight away i then go to do a bit of shopping and it will not start so i leave it for a short time like ten minutes and it starts, I have this problem daily --- ## [2010 Mercury Mariner replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercury-mariner-replacement/200374)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Chrisq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dr_Chrisq)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercury-mariner-replacement/200374 "2025-05-22T13:29:08Z")
Thank you for the responses over the years regarding this 2010 Mercury Mariner. It was my wife’s car and it finally gave up. She loved this car. We are going to look for a slightly used car that is similar to the Mari… --- ## [Occasional trouble starting my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/occasional-trouble-starting-my-car/200383)
**Author:** [@julieg75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/julieg75)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/occasional-trouble-starting-my-car/200383 "2025-05-22T03:58:54Z")
2005 Matrix, manual transmission, appx 218K. Latest professional tune-up was about 5K ago. I had the battery, starter, and alternator tested a couple days ago and they all looked fine. Starting last week my car someti… --- ## [How Long Have You Ordered Parts From RockAuto?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-have-you-ordered-parts-from-rockauto/200362)
**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-have-you-ordered-parts-from-rockauto/200362 "2025-05-22T03:22:37Z")
Let’s see the RockAuto magnets you’ve collected thus far. Tester --- ## [2007 Honda Odyssey - How do I replace a solenoid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-odyssey-how-do-i-replace-a-solenoid/200366)
**Author:** [@PankajSud](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PankajSud)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-odyssey-how-do-i-replace-a-solenoid/200366 "2025-05-21T13:18:52Z")
2007 Honda Odyssey VTEC Solenoid Replacement --- ## [What exactly holds a drive shaft into a FWD transmission, and how to properly reinstall?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-exactly-holds-a-drive-shaft-into-a-fwd-transmission-and-how-to-properly-reinstall/199042)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2025, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-exactly-holds-a-drive-shaft-into-a-fwd-transmission-and-how-to-properly-reinstall/199042 "2025-05-20T18:56:35Z")
I am replacing all of the struts on my 2004 Toyota Corolla with new quick-struts. I already did the passenger side, which was not too difficult, and cleaned up the rotor with a sanding block and fine-grit sandpaper, and… --- ## [A big hurray](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-big-hurray/200265)
**Author:** [@vipergg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vipergg)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2025, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-big-hurray/200265 "2025-05-20T00:57:34Z")
Was just reading the govt is going to can the start stop tech forced on us . Either get rid of it or make it so you can permanently shut it off . Maybe they will get rid of AFM while they are at it . --- ## [No temperature gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-temperature-gauge/199921)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2025, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-temperature-gauge/199921 "2025-05-19T14:40:28Z")
I just bought a 2024 Nissan Versa and just now noticed it doesn’t have a temperature gauge. Can I buy one? If not, how the heck am II going to know if the radiator is about to overheat? Thanks. --- ## [2008 Toyota Corolla - Fan is not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-corolla-fan-is-not-working/200344)
**Author:** [@Likomeno](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Likomeno)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2025, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-corolla-fan-is-not-working/200344 "2025-05-19T13:26:18Z")
Fan not running automatically. Allion a15 --- ## [Identifying water leaks in the 99-06 Chevys](https://community.cartalk.com/t/identifying-water-leaks-in-the-99-06-chevys/200302)
**Author:** [@christianscars](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christianscars)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2025, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/identifying-water-leaks-in-the-99-06-chevys/200302 "2025-05-18T22:53:21Z")
I’m having some moisture and leaks in my car when I leave it in the rain overnight, the right passenger floor is squishy some mornings so I have to clean it all out and mold treat it but I haven’t had to signature smell … --- ## [Emissions over the years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emissions-over-the-years/56941)
**Author:** [@Andyt59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andyt59)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2025, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emissions-over-the-years/56941 "2025-05-18T21:57:18Z")
Years ago when I was in high school (ok, 1991 - 1995) I remember in auto mechanics class, we were on the topic of emissions and how it has improved over the years. The instructor, knowing my family was (and still is… --- ## [Odd overheating issue equinox](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-overheating-issue-equinox/200282)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2025, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-overheating-issue-equinox/200282 "2025-05-18T21:28:02Z")
Found a 07 equinox for sale. Overheating. 3.4 v6 My speciality. Seller mentioned it has new headgaskets. Heads were milled/checked. New waterpump. New radiator. Keeps overheating. I fix them but seems all usual items hav… --- ## [Car jerks when I change gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-jerks-when-i-change-gears/200300)
**Author:** [@osahodion\_193657](https://community.cartalk.com/u/osahodion_193657)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2025, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-jerks-when-i-change-gears/200300 "2025-05-18T19:21:42Z")
I just noticed that my Honda Accord V6 jerks when I change gear .the mechanic told me it could be the engine seating.pls I need advice here. --- ## [New or used?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-or-used/195149)
**Author:** [@Beeper1971](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beeper1971)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2024, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-or-used/195149 "2024-10-22T21:31:56Z")
I need a car for my 18 year old daughter. We’d like to spend about 20K or so. For this price, it looks like we could get a base model small car (Jetta, Sentra, etc.) However, a dealer in town has an 2018 Hyundai Tucso… --- ## [Denso Spark Plug - Twin Tip is cheaper?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/denso-spark-plug-twin-tip-is-cheaper/200222)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2025, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/denso-spark-plug-twin-tip-is-cheaper/200222 "2025-05-18T15:44:38Z")
2009 Corolla, 145k Believe its time to replace the Sparks. This link says TwinTip increase fuel efficiency/mileage: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=6643564 But priced lower here compared to long life: ht… --- ## [Formula to calculate engine RPM from speed, tire size, gear ratio, final drive, and estimate fuel economy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/formula-to-calculate-engine-rpm-from-speed-tire-size-gear-ratio-final-drive-and-estimate-fuel-economy/200200)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2025, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/formula-to-calculate-engine-rpm-from-speed-tire-size-gear-ratio-final-drive-and-estimate-fuel-economy/200200 "2025-05-18T14:16:16Z")
No need to go no the Internet and have a website with advertisements and Javascript for a simple formula that you can write down. Any high school scientific calculator can do this without the need to do the order of oper… --- ## [You may now have to pay the dealer to maintain their records of their repairs on your car…](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-may-now-have-to-pay-the-dealer-to-maintain-their-records-of-their-repairs-on-your-car/200162)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2025, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-may-now-have-to-pay-the-dealer-to-maintain-their-records-of-their-repairs-on-your-car/200162 "2025-05-18T13:21:56Z")
You may now have to pay the dealer to maintain their records of their repairs on your car… I just had the annual State Inspection, an Oil Change, and the Tires Rotated on my 2019 Toyota Corolla. Luckily I get State Ins… --- ## [Our shameless commerce division](https://community.cartalk.com/t/our-shameless-commerce-division/200317)
**Author:** [@Vchimpanzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vchimpanzee)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2025, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/our-shameless-commerce-division/200317 "2025-05-18T02:51:39Z")
Power of Pomegranate to Promote Health | The People’s Pharmacy Someone has been listening. It’s near the end. --- ## [Warped Rotors and Wheel Bearings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warped-rotors-and-wheel-bearings/200307)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2025, 11:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warped-rotors-and-wheel-bearings/200307 "2025-05-17T11:14:32Z")
For the last three months, I’ve had a front-end shimmy when applying the brakes. It usually happens at highway speed. I suspect it’s a warped rotor. I jacked up the car, checked the front wheels and neither one of them h… --- ## [Replacement sorrento turn signal socket misalignment, help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-sorrento-turn-signal-socket-misalignment-help/200310)
**Author:** [@nifty\_193663](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nifty_193663)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-sorrento-turn-signal-socket-misalignment-help/200310 "2025-05-16T20:12:13Z")
Hi - I replaced the faulty headlight assemblies on my 2013 kia sorrento several years ago. (After repeated bulbs dying too fast, wire harnesses melting, etc - was a recall.) It’s been on good behavior since then. Last … --- ## [Good Fuse Brand?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-fuse-brand/200298)
**Author:** [@riverofwind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riverofwind)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-fuse-brand/200298 "2025-05-16T18:17:44Z")
China strikes again! Apparently fuse brand matters if my research is correct. What’s everybody’s favorite fuse brand? Also for my 2002 BMW 330Ci E46 should I get ATO/ATC fuses? Thanks. --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Colorado - Leaking clutch fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-colorado-leaking-clutch-fluid/200259)
**Author:** [@Trudy37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trudy37)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-colorado-leaking-clutch-fluid/200259 "2025-05-16T16:20:45Z")
The fluid from the clutch is leaking --- ## [Dog guards vehicle long after owner is arrested -- 100 years ago…](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dog-guards-vehicle-long-after-owner-is-arrested-100-years-ago/200288)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dog-guards-vehicle-long-after-owner-is-arrested-100-years-ago/200288 "2025-05-15T22:21:39Z")
My old Home Town Newspaper, the Times Union, in Albany New York publishes interesting stories from 100-years ago and this is for the CarTalk members. I wonder how long the dog guarded the “machine?” --- ## [Soliciting Suggestions to Remove a Hard-to-Reach Fastener](https://community.cartalk.com/t/soliciting-suggestions-to-remove-a-hard-to-reach-fastener/200177)
**Author:** [@carburatediron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carburatediron)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/soliciting-suggestions-to-remove-a-hard-to-reach-fastener/200177 "2025-05-15T18:36:00Z")
Take a look at the image below. I need to get at the black cover nestled behind, and just to the left of, that corrugated metal clad line. To clear that line out of my way, I need to remove a 24mm x 5mm fastener from… --- ## [2018 Honda HR-V - Gas gauge hates rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-hr-v-gas-gauge-hates-rain/200261)
**Author:** [@EliseK1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EliseK1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-hr-v-gas-gauge-hates-rain/200261 "2025-05-15T14:10:38Z")
Gas gauge fails in rain --- ## [Abs, brake light, ac blower not blowing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-brake-light-ac-blower-not-blowing/200284)
**Author:** [@Pkenner1\_193647](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pkenner1_193647)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-brake-light-ac-blower-not-blowing/200284 "2025-05-15T03:54:27Z")
2008 isuzu, ascender with a 175,000+ miles. runs smooth. At startup the other day the abs light came on and brake came on at the same time the air conditioner stopped blowing inside. You can hear and feel the compressor … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=32) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=34)