# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=358 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 359 --- ## [The older forum members might remember this](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-older-forum-members-might-remember-this/176870)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-older-forum-members-might-remember-this/176870 "2021-05-18T14:27:29Z")
--- ## [Loses power when driving hard on road trips - 2010 Sentra SR](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loses-power-when-driving-hard-on-road-trips-2010-sentra-sr/176881)
**Author:** [@bill.s.davidson\_175290](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bill.s.davidson_175290)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loses-power-when-driving-hard-on-road-trips-2010-sentra-sr/176881 "2021-05-18T14:21:45Z")
Car: 2010 Sentra 2.0 SR Issue: the car loses power when driving hard or towing. The car will not accelerate and over time just slows down. The issue is resolved if I pull over, turn the car off and wait for ~5 minutes. … --- ## [Bad Fuel Millage after switching spark plugs and coil socket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-fuel-millage-after-switching-spark-plugs-and-coil-socket/176865)
**Author:** [@Sarasantillan90\_175278](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sarasantillan90_175278)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-fuel-millage-after-switching-spark-plugs-and-coil-socket/176865 "2021-05-18T14:21:13Z")
Hello everyone! I was hoping someone could help me out with a quick question. I recently had my spark plugs and ignition coil socket replaced and noticed once I had everything put back together that my fuel mileage start… --- ## [Better MPG from 2007 Honda Accord 2.4 with Overdrive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-mpg-from-2007-honda-accord-2-4-with-overdrive/176722)
**Author:** [@Scott-in-Pittsburg-CA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott-in-Pittsburg-CA)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-mpg-from-2007-honda-accord-2-4-with-overdrive/176722 "2021-05-18T13:03:58Z")
I’ve got a 2007 Honda Accord 2.4 L with overdrive. Hwy I’m getting 27 - 30mpg City I’m getting -23 - 25mpg City driving seems to drink gas. As a Scotsman that is hard to take. What can I do? --- ## [Skoda Octavia groans over ramps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/skoda-octavia-groans-over-ramps/176796)
**Author:** [@martin03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/martin03)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/skoda-octavia-groans-over-ramps/176796 "2021-05-18T12:22:46Z")
going over ramps my car makes a weird growning noise. but does not when it is wet.this is not my make of car but close enough. i have a skoda octavia … --- ## [2004 Chrysler Sebring won't charge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-sebring-wont-charge/175962)
**Author:** [@RHIBDriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RHIBDriver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 7:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-sebring-wont-charge/175962 "2021-05-18T07:07:58Z")
My daughters car is a 2004 Chrysler Sebring. The charge light has been on for some time because I can’t figure out what is going on with it. When I first looked at it I was only getting 10-10.5 volts at the jump posts. M… --- ## [Tesla on ‘autopilot’ crashes into sheriff deputy’s parked SUV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-on-autopilot-crashes-into-sheriff-deputy-s-parked-suv/176890)
**Author:** [@It\_s-Me](https://community.cartalk.com/u/It_s-Me)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 6:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-on-autopilot-crashes-into-sheriff-deputy-s-parked-suv/176890 "2021-05-18T06:10:24Z")
--- ## [An overview of electric vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-overview-of-electric-vehicles/176804)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-overview-of-electric-vehicles/176804 "2021-05-18T04:20:38Z")
… that will hit the marketplace w/in the next year. I saw a TV commercial yesterday for the new Cadillac Lyric, and I thought that it is very nice-looking. Hot New Electric Cars That Are Coming Soon - Consumer Reports … --- ## [Shady Mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shady-mechanic/176792)
**Author:** [@mr.ross8644\_175220](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mr.ross8644_175220)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shady-mechanic/176792 "2021-05-18T02:32:51Z")
I took my suv to a mechanic to have a brake booster I purchased put on. He put on a different booster, evident from different letters from my booster and the one affixed to vehicle. My booster started with AEJ… The one a… --- ## [2004 Ford Fiesta petrol problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-fiesta-petrol-problem/176872)
**Author:** [@Pule](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pule)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-fiesta-petrol-problem/176872 "2021-05-18T01:59:34Z")
do your ford fiesta 2004 model injector heavy on petrol? --- ## [Can’t access fuel filter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-t-access-fuel-filter/176819)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-t-access-fuel-filter/176819 "2021-05-18T01:42:47Z")
I have almost 100k miles on my 3.7L 2011 mustang and pretty sure the fuel filter’s never been changed. I have read that the fuel filter is not serviceable unless the entire pump is removed. This seems like a major design… --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Equinox - worth buying throttle body cleaner?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-equinox-worth-buying-throttle-body-cleaner/176875)
**Author:** [@RSingen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RSingen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-equinox-worth-buying-throttle-body-cleaner/176875 "2021-05-18T00:30:49Z")
Dealer wants to sell me thottle body cleaning --- ## [2018 Mitsubishi Outlander outside mirrors don’t extend](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mitsubishi-outlander-outside-mirrors-don-t-extend/176861)
**Author:** [@jsnyder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsnyder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mitsubishi-outlander-outside-mirrors-don-t-extend/176861 "2021-05-18T00:16:01Z")
Outside mirrors do not extend when the door is unlocked or the or the mirror button in the drivers for is pressed. --- ## [Wet Sanding Mistake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wet-sanding-mistake/176773)
**Author:** [@clove1994](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clove1994)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2021, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wet-sanding-mistake/176773 "2021-05-17T21:12:41Z")
Hey everyone, I was wet sanding this scratch down and I think I got a little too carried away… I was wondering if there’s anything I can do to fix this? You can actually see a reflection through the white sanding mark, … --- ## [Amazing Paintless Dent Repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amazing-paintless-dent-repair/176873)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2021, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amazing-paintless-dent-repair/176873 "2021-05-17T19:18:13Z")
I got this link from my brother, it’s amazing what they can do with paintless dent repair: --- ## [Change 2016 RX350 spark plugs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-2016-rx350-spark-plugs/176867)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2021, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-2016-rx350-spark-plugs/176867 "2021-05-17T13:56:12Z")
Running well so far. 160k miles. If change, recommended spark plugs? Thank you. Addendum: Now open, Lexu$ dealer says $782 to replace the spark plugs. --- ## [Battery Choices](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-choices/176803)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2021, 7:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-choices/176803 "2021-05-17T07:03:34Z")
My 2005 Buick Century needs a battery. I shopped online and it seems the prices vary according to cranking amps. Does anyone know how much many cold cranking amps I need for this vehicle? Can anyone tell me what is meant… --- ## [AC mode motor assembly grease?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-mode-motor-assembly-grease/176859)
**Author:** [@gandhi\_s-flip-flop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gandhi_s-flip-flop)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2021, 5:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-mode-motor-assembly-grease/176859 "2021-05-17T05:41:15Z")
I bought a new ac mode motor for my car and old one didn’t have any grease on it like the new one and I saw a video, apparently it is supposed to have some grease in the grooves that move the vents. I was wondering what… --- ## [Service manuals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-manuals/109206)
**Author:** [@smc85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smc85)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-manuals/109206 "2017-11-08T21:13:06Z")
Looking for an affordable service manual for my 2010 VW Jetta 2.5 I seen one $100 that I know it’s good but I’m trying to save money any suggestions --- ## [Wheel Alignment 2015 Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-alignment-2015-camry/176856)
**Author:** [@automaniac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/automaniac)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2021, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-alignment-2015-camry/176856 "2021-05-17T01:09:36Z")
I just started the Carvana 7-day test drive for a 2015 Camry with 33,167 miles. Looking the service record (had not seen it online - my bad - but the deal was fast) I notice that that there were line 5 items for “Service… --- ## [Long-range gas tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-range-gas-tank/176855)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2021, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-range-gas-tank/176855 "2021-05-16T22:38:42Z")
I hear on the news that there has been a lot of panic buying of gasoline because of the hack of the pipeline. Here’s a relevant article: It reminds me of when I was a college freshman in New England. I had an upper … --- ## [2000 Nissan Xterra won’t start from ignition switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-xterra-won-t-start-from-ignition-switch/176844)
**Author:** [@cruzrc\_51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cruzrc_51)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2021, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-xterra-won-t-start-from-ignition-switch/176844 "2021-05-16T20:58:29Z")
Burned cables from Transmission. Don’t start from ignition switch. --- ## [A sure sign](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-sure-sign/176601)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2021, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-sure-sign/176601 "2021-05-16T16:46:49Z")
… of either the return of Spring, or the waning of the pandemic, is the re-emergence of radar speed traps. I would undoubtedly have been snagged twice this week if not for my Valentine-1 radar detector. Be careful out… --- ## [Jeep Patriot 2014 making a scraping noise when driving and turning after changing suspension parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-patriot-2014-making-a-scraping-noise-when-driving-and-turning-after-changing-suspension-parts/176846)
**Author:** [@leonx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leonx)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2021, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-patriot-2014-making-a-scraping-noise-when-driving-and-turning-after-changing-suspension-parts/176846 "2021-05-16T16:09:19Z")
Just changed out some suspension parts for my Jeep Patriot, more specifically the tie rod ends, control arms, sway links, stab bushings. For some reason my jeep is making a weird grinding noise when driving and when turn… --- ## [2004 Honda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda/176810)
**Author:** [@pwilson8545\_172619](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pwilson8545_172619)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2021, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda/176810 "2021-05-16T12:18:07Z")
used 3 qts of oil in 3000 miles after oil change, no oil under car or on the ground and the car don’t have blue smoke out the tall pipe --- ## [Will Honda repaint my peeling 2013 Civic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-honda-repaint-my-peeling-2013-civic/176839)
**Author:** [@alsarmy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alsarmy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2021, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-honda-repaint-my-peeling-2013-civic/176839 "2021-05-16T12:06:13Z")
Will Honda repaint my 2013 Honda Civic that is peeling on the hood, roof and trunk? --- ## [1998 BMW 328 - Code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-bmw-328-code/171647)
**Author:** [@Brujita](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brujita)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2021, 8:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-bmw-328-code/171647 "2021-05-16T08:01:55Z")
P0121 code bit replacing throttle sensor didn’t help. Idles smoothly but stutters at 1100 to 1500 rpm. Ok at highway speed. Not vanos related. MAF replaced already too. Manifold air temperature part of maf. --- ## [Used 2019 Transit Advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-2019-transit-advice/176821)
**Author:** [@naschauer\_175238](https://community.cartalk.com/u/naschauer_175238)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2021, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-2019-transit-advice/176821 "2021-05-16T03:10:51Z")
I have found a decent 2019 Ford Transit Van with under 20,000 miles. Everything is mint except for significant rusting on the muffler/exhaust components and the propellor shaft/differential. Is this ok or a red flag? … --- ## [2007 Jeep Liberty - Reliable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-liberty-reliable/176681)
**Author:** [@Roy17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roy17)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2021, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-liberty-reliable/176681 "2021-05-12T02:47:46Z")
Is it a reliable car i do 400 km per day. I found a 2007 liberty with 275000 km for $2500. --- ## [Please recomend a paint sprayer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-recomend-a-paint-sprayer/176811)
**Author:** [@cl3\_174154](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cl3_174154)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2021, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-recomend-a-paint-sprayer/176811 "2021-05-15T21:31:08Z")
Greetings and salutations. I would like your input on buying a paint sprayer. I have a small battery powered air brush and a large compressor powered Kobalt 220964 spray gun from lowes/or home depot from 10 years ago… … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=357) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=359)