# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=333 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 334 --- ## [2019 Infiniti QX50 CVT: Sudden drop in MPG + change in engine noise — no codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-infiniti-qx50-cvt-sudden-drop-in-mpg-change-in-engine-noise-no-codes/178452)
**Author:** [@zzazzles\_176536](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zzazzles_176536)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-infiniti-qx50-cvt-sudden-drop-in-mpg-change-in-engine-noise-no-codes/178452 "2021-08-04T14:13:01Z")
I’m seeing a sudden, significant (\>40%) drop in MPG from my 2019 QX50 (FWD, CVT). I do a fairly regular long drive from SF to Sacramento, and highway MPG for these trips has always been ~31-33MPG; city MPG is more variab… --- ## [What do you think happened? Jetta won't start and then easily jumpstarted](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-think-happened-jetta-wont-start-and-then-easily-jumpstarted/178475)
**Author:** [@ruchei](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ruchei)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 11:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-think-happened-jetta-wont-start-and-then-easily-jumpstarted/178475 "2021-08-04T11:24:40Z")
Hello! I hope the community can help me figure out what’s going on. My 2016 Jetta (44K miles) did not start today. It was doing totally fine yesterday and today just nothing. It is the push button Start, so I thought it … --- ## [AC blowing white, non-odorous smoke/vapor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-blowing-white-non-odorous-smoke-vapor/178377)
**Author:** [@GWilliamT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GWilliamT)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 8:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-blowing-white-non-odorous-smoke-vapor/178377 "2021-08-04T08:49:23Z")
95 Honda Accord. The AC started blowing white smoke or vapor into the cabin. No strong odor, but perhaps faintly suggestive of coolant. Ambient temp 86F, humidity 12%. In the past weeks temp has been 90 - 100. No smo… --- ## [Sitting at the dock of the bay, watching your GMC rolling away](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sitting-at-the-dock-of-the-bay-watching-your-gmc-rolling-away/178476)
**Author:** [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 7:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sitting-at-the-dock-of-the-bay-watching-your-gmc-rolling-away/178476 "2021-08-04T07:13:06Z")
Another reason to use your emergency brake… --- ## [My Cruze is not cruising!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-cruze-is-not-cruising/127430)
**Author:** [@T62179](https://community.cartalk.com/u/T62179)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 4:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-cruze-is-not-cruising/127430 "2021-08-04T04:35:16Z")
I bought my base model Cruze in 2010 miles. It has 94K miles. I’ve had normal wear and tear issues like any long term car owner, but nothing electrical or powertrain related, mostly suspension. YESTERDAY I Reverse out… --- ## [Can I reset an airbag light myself?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-reset-an-airbag-light-myself/178477)
**Author:** [@ruchei](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ruchei)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-reset-an-airbag-light-myself/178477 "2021-08-04T03:58:36Z")
Hello! My Jetta’s airbag light went on for no reason (the car did not start, so I changed the battery and now all is well.) But the airbag light on came as the result of my trying to start the car and it not starting. Do… --- ## [2019 mazda cx-5: Need new fuel injectors?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-5-need-new-fuel-injectors/178462)
**Author:** [@ep\_9999\_176472](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ep_9999_176472)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-5-need-new-fuel-injectors/178462 "2021-08-04T03:29:02Z")
I originally had what I thought smart brake and air intake issues. The Mazda tech originally thought it was dislodged air intake module that led to overheating of sensors. When I drove the car back home, the car kep… --- ## [Is the automobile the biggest change agent of the 20th century?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-automobile-the-biggest-change-agent-of-the-20th-century/178271)
**Author:** [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-automobile-the-biggest-change-agent-of-the-20th-century/178271 "2021-08-04T02:28:38Z")
Automobiles were developed in the 19th century but became prevalent in the 20th century. Specifically the internal combustion powered auto. They clearly changed how and where we live, how we built our homes, shopping and… --- ## [2015 Ford Fusion - Clunks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-fusion-clunks/178458)
**Author:** [@ryan08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryan08)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2021, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-fusion-clunks/178458 "2021-08-03T19:31:08Z")
2015 ford fusion. we have been chacing a low speed clunk for a year now and by this time the car is all new underneath basically. I have changed one thing at a time starting with tires, shocks and loaded struts all aroun… --- ## [AC Clutch not working after Ac / Pro Recharge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-clutch-not-working-after-ac-pro-recharge/178411)
**Author:** [@nazzir.santana\_176500](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nazzir.santana_176500)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2021, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-clutch-not-working-after-ac-pro-recharge/178411 "2021-08-03T15:43:01Z")
How it all started, it was a very hot day. The AC was not running too cold. I decided to go to Auto Zone and buy a $49 AC/ PRO thingy. Followed the instructions saw some videos. Went ahead and recharged it a bit. The ga… --- ## [Is this 2007 Camry SE a good buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-2007-camry-se-a-good-buy/176850)
**Author:** [@kurious](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurious)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2021, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-2007-camry-se-a-good-buy/176850 "2021-08-03T14:39:19Z")
Hello, Thank you in advance for your guidance. We want to decide whether or not to buy a 2007 Camry SE. Following are the details: Odometer reading: 127,200 Asking price: $5,000 (the seller found out about our budget… --- ## [Troubleshooting Starter Solenoid - Old School](https://community.cartalk.com/t/troubleshooting-starter-solenoid-old-school/88427)
**Author:** [@etbrown4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/etbrown4)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2014, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/troubleshooting-starter-solenoid-old-school/88427 "2014-12-25T20:34:56Z")
I have a 12v solenoid with the standard two large terminals and it has TWO small terminals. When I jump across the two large terminals with a screwdriver, the starter motor just spins but does not engage the motor. C… --- ## [There has to be a story](https://community.cartalk.com/t/there-has-to-be-a-story/178427)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2021, 11:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/there-has-to-be-a-story/178427 "2021-08-03T11:45:37Z")
When I was driving past a VW dealership earlier today, they had a 2020 Jeep Gladiator parked at the front of their used car lot, and my first thought was that someone must have really not liked it if they traded it in af… --- ## [Replaced starter, now cranking without key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-starter-now-cranking-without-key/178430)
**Author:** [@aregister](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aregister)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2021, 6:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-starter-now-cranking-without-key/178430 "2021-08-03T06:37:35Z")
Bought a new truck about a month ago, have had my old ranger parked since then. Went to start it up a few days ago and had power but no crank. Got the battery checked and it was bad so replaced it, didn’t fix the issue. … --- ## [2003 dodge ram1500 air lines schematics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram1500-air-lines-schematics/133579)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Sanchez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rick_Sanchez)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2021, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram1500-air-lines-schematics/133579 "2021-08-02T23:58:15Z")
Hello I’m looking for a diagram of air lines for 2003 dodge ram 1500. Engine is 4.7L anyone That could help me find a schematic ug would be greatly appreciated. --- ## [2018 Honda Accord Sdn - Droning noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-accord-sdn-droning-noise/136634)
**Author:** [@w.rothman\_149565](https://community.cartalk.com/u/w.rothman_149565)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2021, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-accord-sdn-droning-noise/136634 "2021-08-02T23:54:20Z")
I just bought a Honda Accord 2018 Sport 2.0. The car (absolutely stock) feels like my previous two Accords, but has a problem: the Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) system makes a loud droning noise. The noise seems to happe… --- ## [Brake change on Toyota Camry and 2 pad retaining clips are different, won't fit pads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-change-on-toyota-camry-and-2-pad-retaining-clips-are-different-wont-fit-pads/93820)
**Author:** [@Mac\_B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mac_B)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2021, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-change-on-toyota-camry-and-2-pad-retaining-clips-are-different-wont-fit-pads/93820 "2021-08-02T23:51:03Z")
I was almost finished with the brake change, when I realized I was unable to even jam the new pads into two of the eight retaining clips. Six of the clips are the same but two on the passenger side are different. The… --- ## [2016 Mazda CX-5 - Brake question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-5-brake-question/178426)
**Author:** [@MarianneG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarianneG)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2021, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-5-brake-question/178426 "2021-08-02T23:15:25Z")
During oil change at 67,000, dealership said I needed rear brake pad replacement and rotors resurfaced. Next oil change at independent shop 72,000 was told all brake pads will need replacement by 77,000, and that I’ll pr… --- ## [The cost of the average maintenance intervention](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-cost-of-the-average-maintenance-intervention/178421)
**Author:** [@Andrea-76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrea-76)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2021, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-cost-of-the-average-maintenance-intervention/178421 "2021-08-02T23:05:39Z")
Hey guys, for my master thesis I’m trying to understand the average cost of maintenance during the lifecycle of the average car…any chance some of you know a database that can help me? Thanks in advance :smiley: --- ## [2017 Volkswagen Tiguan - Broken brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-volkswagen-tiguan-broken-brakes/178435)
**Author:** [@jhu700](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jhu700)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2021, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-volkswagen-tiguan-broken-brakes/178435 "2021-08-02T23:00:20Z")
parking brake actvating when driving finally locked up while driving and brake caliper broke on left rear wheel ost all brake fluid --- ## [1999 Honda Accord Sdn - Won't shift to third](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-sdn-wont-shift-to-third/178424)
**Author:** [@Raidernation](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Raidernation)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2021, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-sdn-wont-shift-to-third/178424 "2021-08-02T22:48:16Z")
Won’t shift into 3rd gear. Can manually shift between 1rst and 2nd but when in d3 it goes into 1st gear --- ## [Oil Filter specifications](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-filter-specifications/178422)
**Author:** [@mikejvir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikejvir)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2021, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-filter-specifications/178422 "2021-08-02T22:31:02Z")
Hello, I did a search for oil filters and spend time trying to find a answer about the difference in filter grades. I hope this does not start a “war”. I am a Fram filter user for over 35 years. I bought a new 84 Coro… --- ## [Xc70 vanishing oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xc70-vanishing-oil/71954)
**Author:** [@tillman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tillman)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2021, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xc70-vanishing-oil/71954 "2021-08-02T21:29:37Z")
Last August, with about 76,000 miles on it, the oil light on my xc70 came on when I was making a U-turn. I took the car into the dealer and was told it was down almost 4 quarts. The “cause” was the breather box which was… --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Corvette - Suspension question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-corvette-suspension-question/178432)
**Author:** [@MartyShirley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MartyShirley)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2021, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-corvette-suspension-question/178432 "2021-08-02T21:07:13Z")
Car lift arms will not go under the front. But will go under the back. Is this bad shocks. --- ## [Why is it called a "chopper"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-it-called-a-chopper/178201)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2021, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-it-called-a-chopper/178201 "2021-08-02T13:12:10Z")
I saw a big, long motorcycle today and thought to myself “cool chopper”. Then I got to wondering why it is called that? That’s a weird thing to call a motorcycle. The only thing I can come up with is that the sound th… --- ## [Exhaust Noise Laws in Oregon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-noise-laws-in-oregon/167182)
**Author:** [@getschwifty1105\_168594](https://community.cartalk.com/u/getschwifty1105_168594)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-noise-laws-in-oregon/167182 "2021-08-01T20:24:01Z")
Ello~ I’m going to be relocating to Portland OR in the coming months… I currently have a Mustang I’m modifying somewhat heavily to be a fun track and touring car… I heard OR has some laws about exhaust noise but I can’t … --- ## [Battery replacement = better gas mileage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-replacement-better-gas-mileage/56107)
**Author:** [@jhlundin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jhlundin)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-replacement-better-gas-mileage/56107 "2021-08-01T19:08:57Z")
Just replaced the battery in my 2004 Infiniti FX35 (before the battery died... it just wasn't as crisp during startups and the voltage had fallen to 12.19 volts). During the past 4 days I have been getting about 2 mpg be… --- ## [Viper Engine immobilizer alarm Vs a Kill switch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/viper-engine-immobilizer-alarm-vs-a-kill-switch/178405)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/viper-engine-immobilizer-alarm-vs-a-kill-switch/178405 "2021-08-01T17:56:35Z")
I am considering installing a Viper Engine immobilizer alarm or Kill/cut off switch. Any thoughts or other suggestions other than a tracking device. Thank you Update: Tracking device --- ## [Need help quickly, trying to get back home](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-quickly-trying-to-get-back-home/178420)
**Author:** [@Mattvogel86\_176504](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mattvogel86_176504)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-quickly-trying-to-get-back-home/178420 "2021-08-01T17:15:36Z")
Last night my car had the service engine soon light and the battery light come on. Then it started to overheat and said low oil pressure. Then it reduced my engine power and made it difficult to steer. I added coolant an… --- ## [Sidewall damage - Safe to drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sidewall-damage-safe-to-drive/178407)
**Author:** [@detrog1980\_176499](https://community.cartalk.com/u/detrog1980_176499)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sidewall-damage-safe-to-drive/178407 "2021-08-01T15:37:38Z")
Hit a curb and have some sidewall damage. Does this look like something I should worry about? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=332) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=334)