# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=372 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 373 --- ## [2018 Ford Focus roof dents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-focus-roof-dents/175842)
**Author:** [@peterhudsonph](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peterhudsonph)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 6:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-focus-roof-dents/175842 "2021-04-01T06:21:18Z")
has anybody had problems with roof dents --- ## [Heater core hoses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-core-hoses/175892)
**Author:** [@carzilla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carzilla)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 5:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-core-hoses/175892 "2021-04-01T05:43:33Z")
Yesterday I was replacing the heater core, but I forgot to take a picture of where each hose went so now I’m not sure if I have the correct set up. I have 3 hoses total Hose 1 (upper heater core) goes- heater core :hose… --- ## [2010 Lexus HS 250h - Suggestions for replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-hs-250h-suggestions-for-replacement/175906)
**Author:** [@Nin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 5:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-hs-250h-suggestions-for-replacement/175906 "2021-04-01T05:13:17Z")
I LOVE this car and am looking to buy a new (used) hybrid. Since Lexus doesn’t make this one anymore, are there any recommendations? I’d be more than willing to look at an all electric vehicle too. --- ## [Radio speakers don't play when weather is cold,why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-speakers-dont-play-when-weather-is-cold-why/56945)
**Author:** [@junebug3860](https://community.cartalk.com/u/junebug3860)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-speakers-dont-play-when-weather-is-cold-why/56945 "2021-03-31T23:40:51Z")
When the weather is cold, the radio speakers won't play. After the inside of the car warms up, they start to play? What kind of speakers do I need to install to prevent this from happening again? --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Suburban briefly went dead on the highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-suburban-briefly-went-dead-on-the-highway/175887)
**Author:** [@ROTSHELDISKHAKOV](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ROTSHELDISKHAKOV)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-suburban-briefly-went-dead-on-the-highway/175887 "2021-03-31T23:11:27Z")
Vehicle just completely dead while in motion on the highway for about 10-15 seconds. All of a sudden the vehicle just started back up on its own. --- ## [2015 Lexus CT 200h paint cracked where engine is the hottest](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-ct-200h-paint-cracked-where-engine-is-the-hottest/175864)
**Author:** [@TonyCash](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TonyCash)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-ct-200h-paint-cracked-where-engine-is-the-hottest/175864 "2021-03-31T22:47:44Z")
The paint on the bonnet has cracked where the engine is hotest --- ## [Saturn Ion shifter switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-ion-shifter-switch/175896)
**Author:** [@Supertruck1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Supertruck1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-ion-shifter-switch/175896 "2021-03-31T18:04:40Z")
2005 Saturn Ion. Often, when shifting into Park with my foot on the brake, I turn the engine off and the key will not rotate to allow removal from the switch. Reapplying the brake and moving the shifter from Park to D an… --- ## [Honda no help with 2018 Accord problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-no-help-with-2018-accord-problems/175881)
**Author:** [@Alexjass](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alexjass)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-no-help-with-2018-accord-problems/175881 "2021-03-31T17:44:26Z")
Road departure mitigation system problems Auto high beam problems Adaptive cruise control problems Collision mitigation braking system problems Brake system light on Anybody else have this problem,happened 6 times a… --- ## [2014 Lexus GX 460 Shaking when Braking Down Hill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lexus-gx-460-shaking-when-braking-down-hill/175899)
**Author:** [@chothomas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chothomas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lexus-gx-460-shaking-when-braking-down-hill/175899 "2021-03-31T16:58:55Z")
During a recent roadtrip, I noticed my 2014 GX460 shaking for about 3-4 seconds after stepping on a brake downhill. It does stop shaking after 3-4 seconds. Anyone know what the issue maybe? --- ## [2005 Porsche Cayenne info panel is too faded to read](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-porsche-cayenne-info-panel-is-too-faded-to-read/175879)
**Author:** [@Avatar1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Avatar1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-porsche-cayenne-info-panel-is-too-faded-to-read/175879 "2021-03-31T16:10:28Z")
My 2005 Porsche Cayenne S information panel on the instrument cluster is faded. The writing can be faintly seen when I first start up in the morning. But within a few minutes, it’s all faded to a dull orange. How do I fi… --- ## [2021 Jeep Wrangler - Diesel in the gas tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-jeep-wrangler-diesel-in-the-gas-tank/175810)
**Author:** [@BK36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BK36)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-jeep-wrangler-diesel-in-the-gas-tank/175810 "2021-03-31T12:47:34Z")
We put $2 dollars of diesel in gas engine but then filled the tank with regular unleaded fuel. Will this be enough to cause damage to the car? --- ## [Spark plug carbon tracking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-carbon-tracking/175815)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 11:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-carbon-tracking/175815 "2021-03-31T11:26:30Z")
Here’s a picture, a little blurry, of a spark plug showing carbon tracking on the outside of the porcelain insulator. The plug is fairly new. Would anyone like to guess what caused it? --- ## [2016 Hyundai Elantra Coupe - sways in rain and snow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-elantra-coupe-sways-in-rain-and-snow/175866)
**Author:** [@stephen20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stephen20)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-elantra-coupe-sways-in-rain-and-snow/175866 "2021-03-31T02:58:53Z")
rain or snow all over the road it sways and have to pull over or might go off the road --- ## [2009 Porsche Cayenne - problem vehicle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-porsche-cayenne-problem-vehicle/175870)
**Author:** [@PaderewskiJoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaderewskiJoe)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 12:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-porsche-cayenne-problem-vehicle/175870 "2021-03-31T00:52:26Z")
Was told that the 2009 Porsche is a real PROBLEM vehicle and will cost owners a lot of money to drive and to maintain. Is this true? --- ## [2019 Honda CR-V issues open on their own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-cr-v-issues-open-on-their-own/175875)
**Author:** [@SherylF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SherylF)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-cr-v-issues-open-on-their-own/175875 "2021-03-31T00:15:46Z")
We also have had issues with the windows opening on their own. I called the Honda dealer, and of course they cannot tell me what the issue is, even though you can google this issue and see that it is definitely a proble… --- ## [The Things People Ask](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-things-people-ask/175738)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-things-people-ask/175738 "2021-03-30T22:14:54Z")
Most people are aware that there is a virus going around lately, you can catch it and be perfectly fine or it can seriously affect your health. It’s been on the news. This week someone is dropping off his car to have a … --- ## [Dealership only replacing one strut?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealership-only-replacing-one-strut/144292)
**Author:** [@Sgreenman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sgreenman)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealership-only-replacing-one-strut/144292 "2021-03-30T14:59:19Z")
I just recently purchased a 2016 Dodge Journey Crossroad from Henkel Automotive. I had to return the vehicle the day after I got it due to the vehicle constantly pulling to the curb. They thought it was an alignment iss… --- ## [Clock Spring (Air Bag Cable Reel) Needs Repair After Transmission Repair and Dolly Tow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clock-spring-air-bag-cable-reel-needs-repair-after-transmission-repair-and-dolly-tow/175820)
**Author:** [@BRIANASH89\_174478](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BRIANASH89_174478)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clock-spring-air-bag-cable-reel-needs-repair-after-transmission-repair-and-dolly-tow/175820 "2021-03-30T13:00:00Z")
I recently towed my Acura TL 2005 on a UHAUL dolly from Vegas to socal. It has 180,000 miles. I took it straight to a transmission mechanic to have my transmission replaced. After the transmission was replaced, I picked … --- ## [Better gas mileage for cx7](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-gas-mileage-for-cx7/175846)
**Author:** [@Andy-Ke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy-Ke)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-gas-mileage-for-cx7/175846 "2021-03-30T12:41:40Z")
I had an oxygen sensor replaced. Prior to that I got 20 mpg in the city for my CX7. Now I am getting 21.5 mpg. Could that increase be due to the replacement of the O2 sensor? Thanks. --- ## [We do NOT need tachometers on most of our cars. Waste of dash space](https://community.cartalk.com/t/we-do-not-need-tachometers-on-most-of-our-cars-waste-of-dash-space/147771)
**Author:** [@acensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/acensor)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/we-do-not-need-tachometers-on-most-of-our-cars-waste-of-dash-space/147771 "2021-03-30T01:02:54Z")
Way back when I drove a hot V8 with 4 on the floor and liked to outdrag hot Mustangs at the lights, and thought that sometime I might go to the dragstrip, at a time (1968) when almost no cars came with standard tachs, an… --- ## [2000 Kia Sephia - runs well when cold, not when engine is warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-kia-sephia-runs-well-when-cold-not-when-engine-is-warm/175872)
**Author:** [@vince48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vince48)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-kia-sephia-runs-well-when-cold-not-when-engine-is-warm/175872 "2021-03-29T23:37:57Z")
it runs good when cold then when warms up if dies and wont start just spits and sputters. let it sit a while and it starts. Replaced plugs, fuel filter,cleaned throttle body also theres no check engine light on? --- ## [2004 Toyota Camry - Coil pack issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-camry-coil-pack-issues/175774)
**Author:** [@PB00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PB00)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-camry-coil-pack-issues/175774 "2021-03-29T21:45:59Z")
Coil packs keep going out. Possible back pressure from Catalytic Converter/exhaust issues? although the catalytic converter was replaced by dealership. After catalytic converter was replaced car still had very little po… --- ## [Need a mechanic in the Pittsburgh area for a 2002 Ford Taurus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-mechanic-in-the-pittsburgh-area-for-a-2002-ford-taurus/175839)
**Author:** [@Jeromepotosnak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeromepotosnak)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-mechanic-in-the-pittsburgh-area-for-a-2002-ford-taurus/175839 "2021-03-29T19:48:15Z")
Looking for recommended mechanics in my area --- ## [Shaking when accelerating above 60mph - 2001 BMW X5 3.0i Auto](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaking-when-accelerating-above-60mph-2001-bmw-x5-3-0i-auto/173334)
**Author:** [@user293874928374928734](https://community.cartalk.com/u/user293874928374928734)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaking-when-accelerating-above-60mph-2001-bmw-x5-3-0i-auto/173334 "2021-03-29T18:06:14Z")
Hello, We have begun to experience an unsettling shaking when accelerating above 60 mph. Here are some details: The shaking feels mostly from the front end, passengers in the rear can barely feel it if at all. The driv… --- ## [2004 Dodge Ram 1500 engine died, but came back to life](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-ram-1500-engine-died-but-came-back-to-life/175848)
**Author:** [@JeffreyHopper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffreyHopper)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-ram-1500-engine-died-but-came-back-to-life/175848 "2021-03-29T15:46:34Z")
Auto Transmission, Hemi engine has run great all of its 66,000 miles. Two days ago the engine just went dead. Pulled over, and it started right up and has run great for two days since. What could have caused it to just d… --- ## [Justice is served](https://community.cartalk.com/t/justice-is-served/175709)
**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/justice-is-served/175709 "2021-03-29T02:55:50Z")
Car Crushes Catalytic Converter Thief to Death in Anaheim (msn.com) --- ## [Which part is this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-part-is-this/175858)
**Author:** [@carzilla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carzilla)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2021, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-part-is-this/175858 "2021-03-28T23:10:22Z")
Yesterday while I was driving my car I noticed it was over heating so I stopped at a park but I didn’t notice anything. So I decided to go back home, but somewhere along the way I noticed steam coming from my car and I d… --- ## [Noise that comes and goes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-that-comes-and-goes/175765)
**Author:** [@its-still-a-honda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/its-still-a-honda)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2021, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-that-comes-and-goes/175765 "2021-03-28T22:13:58Z")
My 2009 honda, 122K, has started this thing of making repetitive chirping noises but if, and only if, it has been driven for at least 45 minutes. then, the noise comes from nowhere. It is not connected to turns, brak… --- ## [Cars and Car Songs... It's been 57 years!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-and-car-songs-its-been-57-years/175843)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2021, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-and-car-songs-its-been-57-years/175843 "2021-03-28T21:39:01Z")
Some of the more mature members/gear heads of Car Talk can remember when this song made its debut. We know all the lyrics and the meaning of all the lyrics, too. Take a walk down memory lane and review the lyrics. For … --- ## [2007 Chevrolet Cobalt smells like exhaust when heater is turned on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-cobalt-smells-like-exhaust-when-heater-is-turned-on/175845)
**Author:** [@CHEVY07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CHEVY07)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2021, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-cobalt-smells-like-exhaust-when-heater-is-turned-on/175845 "2021-03-28T20:19:57Z")
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