# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=344 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 345 --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Equinox - Temp is always ideal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-equinox-temp-is-always-ideal/177779)
**Author:** [@Emil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emil)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2021, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-equinox-temp-is-always-ideal/177779 "2021-07-01T21:13:13Z")
Outside temp stays at 75F although it is over 90F…Never changes --- ## [2003 Chevrolet 1500 - reduce engine power light won’t go off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-1500-reduce-engine-power-light-won-t-go-off/177795)
**Author:** [@Ke\_yLeewordlaw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ke_yLeewordlaw)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2021, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-1500-reduce-engine-power-light-won-t-go-off/177795 "2021-07-01T20:31:43Z")
i have a 03 chevrolet silverado ls 5.3 v 8 engine and i can not get the reduce engine power light to go off and the truck want but 10 miles and hour. can you please tell me what wrong wit the truck --- ## [2009 cobalt "power" steering issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-cobalt-power-steering-issues/177761)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2021, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-cobalt-power-steering-issues/177761 "2021-07-01T20:31:40Z")
So I bought my son’s 2009 cobalt for my youngest daughter to practice driving in. She is getting ready to take her test for her license, and when parallel parking, we have discovered the steering gets like there is no p… --- ## [Mind bending car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mind-bending-car/177773)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2021, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mind-bending-car/177773 "2021-07-01T19:23:19Z")
--- ## [You can't fix stupid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-cant-fix-stupid/177760)
**Author:** [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2021, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-cant-fix-stupid/177760 "2021-07-01T17:44:54Z")
thought you may have a laugh… --- ## [3rd gear whine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3rd-gear-whine/177780)
**Author:** [@Scrapyard-John](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrapyard-John)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2021, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3rd-gear-whine/177780 "2021-07-01T16:22:16Z")
I’ve mentioned before that the trans in my 05 lesabre slips a bit, then begins to shift hard. Not uncommon on that trans (4t65e). I’ve noticed recently that it will whine in 3rd gear when it starts the hard shift strateg… --- ## [George Vs Waterpump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/george-vs-waterpump/177723)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2021, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/george-vs-waterpump/177723 "2021-07-01T03:20:08Z")
The 92 Corolla (4afe engine) has been off the road the past 15 months due to Calif’s rules for emissions testing. Now that the situation is starting to get under control I’ve taken advantage of the off-road time to do… --- ## [Adhesive for attaching plastic sheeting to inside of door panel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adhesive-for-attaching-plastic-sheeting-to-inside-of-door-panel/65961)
**Author:** [@ccolonna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ccolonna)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2021, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adhesive-for-attaching-plastic-sheeting-to-inside-of-door-panel/65961 "2021-07-01T00:36:00Z")
My 2007 Civic has been leaking water when it rains heavily. I tracked it down to the adhesive that attaches the plastic sheeting to the inside of the door panel. There were places where it had deteriorated or wasn't in… --- ## [2009 Honda Civic Sdn - Ripped stripping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-civic-sdn-ripped-stripping/177756)
**Author:** [@Gurbisz21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gurbisz21)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2021, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-civic-sdn-ripped-stripping/177756 "2021-07-01T00:18:05Z")
Stripping on drivers side is all worn out & ripped. --- ## [What happens if cooling system isn't bled properly?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-if-cooling-system-isnt-bled-properly/70727)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2021, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-if-cooling-system-isnt-bled-properly/70727 "2021-07-01T00:08:51Z")
I did some work on a 1990's Toyota Corolla recently, and I had to take off the hose coming from the heater and back to the engine. About 1 cup of coolant leaked out. I just re-installed the hose after the repair, and … --- ## [2008 Buick Lacrosse - P2138](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-lacrosse-p2138/177774)
**Author:** [@vinny.mossman\_163369](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vinny.mossman_163369)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2021, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-lacrosse-p2138/177774 "2021-06-30T21:25:49Z")
P2138 pops up on my Buick with reduced engine power and traction control warnings. It seems to happen only when it’s raining or has recently rained, and more frequently (maybe two or three times a month) in the spring wh… --- ## [Toyota collecting rain water in passenger foot cavity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-collecting-rain-water-in-passenger-foot-cavity/86900)
**Author:** [@ToyotaFlood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ToyotaFlood)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2021, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-collecting-rain-water-in-passenger-foot-cavity/86900 "2021-06-30T18:59:14Z")
I have a Toyota Aygo which leaks water into the passenger side foot space, so that when it rains, about 2 inches of water collects where the passengers feet would be. It's been in to the dealer three times to fix, they… --- ## [Vice grips are not safety equipment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vice-grips-are-not-safety-equipment/177612)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2021, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vice-grips-are-not-safety-equipment/177612 "2021-06-30T17:12:07Z")
--- ## [Jump starting a car with a perfectly good battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jump-starting-a-car-with-a-perfectly-good-battery/177745)
**Author:** [@Kelly\_abate\_175960](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kelly_abate_175960)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2021, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jump-starting-a-car-with-a-perfectly-good-battery/177745 "2021-06-30T17:00:27Z")
My car was at Walmart for a routine oil change and I told them that they had to use the spare key to start the car because the key with the FOB had a chip problem and the car would start and then shut off but the spare k… --- ## [For those old enough to remember](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-those-old-enough-to-remember/177770)
**Author:** [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2021, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-those-old-enough-to-remember/177770 "2021-06-30T16:48:30Z")
thought this was pretty cool… C3 Corvette Transformed into a Real-Life Speed Racer | Corvetteforum --- ## [Is the tire shine applied at car washes safe for the tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-tire-shine-applied-at-car-washes-safe-for-the-tires/177698)
**Author:** [@koltov518\_175934](https://community.cartalk.com/u/koltov518_175934)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2021, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-tire-shine-applied-at-car-washes-safe-for-the-tires/177698 "2021-06-30T16:30:46Z")
I have bought a membership to a car wash that allows me to run it through unlimited times during the month for $21. One of the things it does is put a tire shine product onto the tires. I have heard over the years that… --- ## [2017 Toyota Corolla - Oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-corolla-oil-consumption/177721)
**Author:** [@Steven13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steven13)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2021, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-corolla-oil-consumption/177721 "2021-06-30T14:44:13Z")
I have a 2017 Corolla that uses 10,000 mile motor oil. I recently noticed a slight drop of the oil level on the dipstick. Is it normal for a car’s engine with 10,000 mile motor oil to use a little bit of oil between chan… --- ## [Code: P0138 O2s](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-p0138-o2s/177547)
**Author:** [@mggirl1955](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mggirl1955)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2021, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-p0138-o2s/177547 "2021-06-30T14:29:32Z")
I have a 2013 Toyota Yaris with about 50,000 miles on it. My check engine light keeps coming on. It’s been doing this for almost a year. I borrowed a car code reader diagnostic tool and it gave me this reading: CODE:… --- ## [Transporting vehicle that burns oil badly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transporting-vehicle-that-burns-oil-badly/177715)
**Author:** [@RedRunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RedRunner)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2021, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transporting-vehicle-that-burns-oil-badly/177715 "2021-06-30T04:16:48Z")
Hey, I’m about to buy a 1989 ford f250. It burns oil bad, no compression on #1, and there is an oil puddle in the #1 combustion chamber (visible through spark plug hole). Seller suspects bent/broken valve. I will be reb… --- ## [Have you heard of "Jeep ducking?" Check Out Car Talk's take on this new trend](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-heard-of-jeep-ducking-check-out-car-talks-take-on-this-new-trend/177739)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2021, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-heard-of-jeep-ducking-check-out-car-talks-take-on-this-new-trend/177739 "2021-06-30T00:06:21Z")
This is apparently a thing. Sort of like the Jeep Wave. Who knew? --- ## [Crank but won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crank-but-won-t-start/177590)
**Author:** [@Omnid18\_175848](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Omnid18_175848)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2021, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crank-but-won-t-start/177590 "2021-06-29T23:39:41Z")
Hi :wave:t5: I drive a 2012 Toyota Corolla and I’m having a crank but no start issue I was hopeing to get some advice from the community . Let me back track a little . So for the last 2 weeks my maintenance light has be… --- ## [2005 GMC Yukon XL - Traction Active light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-yukon-xl-traction-active-light/177752)
**Author:** [@Brent\_Kelowna\_BC\_Canada](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brent_Kelowna_BC_Canada)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2021, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-yukon-xl-traction-active-light/177752 "2021-06-29T22:59:30Z")
I have had the same problem. Start to roll away from a complete stop and at a very low speed around 10-15 km/h the traction active displays. I let off the gas and then accelerate again without a problem. My mechanic say… --- ## [Ford’s new Maverick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-s-new-maverick/177531)
**Author:** [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2021, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-s-new-maverick/177531 "2021-06-29T19:33:40Z")
The new Maverick pickup is on the Ford website. I think this might compete with the Ranger rather than attract new buyers from other brands other than the Hyundai. If I didn’t need a tow vehicle, I would take the Rang… --- ## [Unhappy with 2005 Ford Five Hundred](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unhappy-with-2005-ford-five-hundred/114931)
**Author:** [@Teresa53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Teresa53)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2021, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unhappy-with-2005-ford-five-hundred/114931 "2021-06-29T15:05:50Z")
I am so disappointed with my Ford 500. Even the Ford mechanics really do not know what the problem is because different things can cause it. My last 2 cars I have had was a Ford. However after this was my last one. I… --- ## [' As Stick Shifts Fade Into Obscurity, Collectors See Opportunity'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/as-stick-shifts-fade-into-obscurity-collectors-see-opportunity/177643)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2021, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/as-stick-shifts-fade-into-obscurity-collectors-see-opportunity/177643 "2021-06-29T15:03:36Z")
'For the 1980 model year, 35 percent of cars produced for sale in the United States had manual transmissions, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Today, the share is about 1 percent. And just 18 percent of … --- ## [2017 Subaru Forester - Price guess request](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-price-guess-request/177717)
**Author:** [@M.Adkison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/M.Adkison)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2021, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-price-guess-request/177717 "2021-06-29T14:04:47Z")
Need both rear wheel bearing hub assy. How much $ will parts & labor cost? --- ## [2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Beeping sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-grand-cherokee-beeping-sound/177734)
**Author:** [@Desmond15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Desmond15)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2021, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-grand-cherokee-beeping-sound/177734 "2021-06-29T13:58:54Z")
I travelled on a rough dirt road recently and, after getting home, every time I used the indicators (especially the left), there was a loud beeping sound coming from the left rear of the vehicle. This went on for 3 - 4 d… --- ## [After code reset, have p0440 code and red o2S monitor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-code-reset-have-p0440-code-and-red-o2s-monitor/177737)
**Author:** [@JediTiger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JediTiger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2021, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-code-reset-have-p0440-code-and-red-o2s-monitor/177737 "2021-06-29T12:29:37Z")
I have a 1999 GMC Sonoma 2.2. The exhaust pipe broke off before the converter. I drove it for a while like this and it generated several engine codes (of course it would). I recently got the front exhaust pipe replaced.… --- ## [Instrument Cluster or Fuel Pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-cluster-or-fuel-pump/177609)
**Author:** [@sairagsoto\_175861](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sairagsoto_175861)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2021, 11:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-cluster-or-fuel-pump/177609 "2021-06-29T11:26:44Z")
My Audi A4 2009 stopped recording fuel level at the instrument cluster. The dealer reported finding two faults–one coming from the instrument cluster and the other from the fuel pumps. I’ve asked if they can narrow down … --- ## [Please Help with my 5.7 Vortec!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-with-my-5-7-vortec/177703)
**Author:** [@Jakevaden91](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jakevaden91)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2021, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-with-my-5-7-vortec/177703 "2021-06-29T02:21:35Z")
Hello everybody. I’m new to this car community thing but I am at a dead end everywhere I turn with this truck. Please bear with me guys as I will go into great detail to ensure you all can try and find the problem; I wil… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=343) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=345)