# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=380 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 381 --- ## [2000 Mercedes E300 Diesel oil pan crack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercedes-e300-diesel-oil-pan-crack/174829)
**Author:** [@Covered\_way](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Covered_way)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercedes-e300-diesel-oil-pan-crack/174829 "2021-03-02T14:48:30Z")
The grey humming bird has 230000 miles behind her and has a good oil leak, most likely from me driving down gravel roads to fast. In the center of the oil pan there is a dent with a 2 inch crack. The oil leaks out and c… --- ## [Volvo c30 pulling sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-c30-pulling-sound/78856)
**Author:** [@Crabtowm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crabtowm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 12:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-c30-pulling-sound/78856 "2021-03-02T12:07:51Z")
Greetings! I have a 2008 Volvo c30 hatchback. The best way to describe my car question is like this: I'm sure you've heard the sound that ropes tied to a large boat makes when its tied to a dock. Sort of a pulling, tensi… --- ## [Little Black box hidden in our vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/little-black-box-hidden-in-our-vehicles/175493)
**Author:** [@MADEnUSA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MADEnUSA)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/little-black-box-hidden-in-our-vehicles/175493 "2021-03-02T01:53:17Z")
Continuing the discussion from Tired of the computer stuff: seeking recommendations: Someone hacking into my car/SUV computer system and taking control of my vehicle or invasion of privacy. I get the safety factor but … --- ## [2012 Lexus ES 350 warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lexus-es-350-warning-lights/175484)
**Author:** [@sharonvanbuskirk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sharonvanbuskirk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lexus-es-350-warning-lights/175484 "2021-03-02T00:15:03Z")
Trac Off and Engine light came on - is this worrisome? I’m worried! --- ## [2018 Honda Pilot - starter system error](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-pilot-starter-system-error/175472)
**Author:** [@Ray18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray18)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2021, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-pilot-starter-system-error/175472 "2021-03-01T20:06:36Z")
Starter System Error when trying to start the car --- ## [Brake noise - ABS system?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-noise-abs-system/175470)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2021, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-noise-abs-system/175470 "2021-03-01T12:15:09Z")
Hi all, I have a 2019 Mazda Grand Touring Reserve. Recently, the dealership replaced my rotors and brake pads due to warping. Anyway, the car seems to brake fine, but I am getting some braking 'noise" - similar to th… --- ## [Parts on line](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parts-on-line/175383)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2021, 10:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parts-on-line/175383 "2021-03-01T10:24:01Z")
--- ## [03 Altima heating/cooling issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-altima-heating-cooling-issue/175444)
**Author:** [@scottadams650\_166242](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scottadams650_166242)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2021, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-altima-heating-cooling-issue/175444 "2021-03-01T04:40:43Z")
Hello fellow car community. So I replaced both the upper & lower thermostats in the car 2 weeks ago,everything was great for a week. Ok par for the course I thought as I watched coolant leaking from the water pump. Chang… --- ## [Boss... I'm having engine problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/boss-im-having-engine-problems/175415)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2021, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/boss-im-having-engine-problems/175415 "2021-02-28T23:38:36Z")
… of the Pratt & Whitney variety. --- ## [‘09 Acadia Losing Power, Stabilitrak, Service Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-acadia-losing-power-stabilitrak-service-light/173607)
**Author:** [@rhans632](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rhans632)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2021, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-acadia-losing-power-stabilitrak-service-light/173607 "2021-02-28T20:30:33Z")
Hi there. We have an ‘09 GMC Acadia. 131K miles on it. Back story: Earlier this year when we were in the mountains the check engine light came on. Code read fuel pump control module, low voltage. It was a rainy wet cold… --- ## [Escape Check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/escape-check-engine-light/175475)
**Author:** [@bossgt1982](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bossgt1982)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2021, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/escape-check-engine-light/175475 "2021-02-28T19:40:14Z")
Check engine light on 2013 Escape 2.0 eco boost 92,000 miles will come on for a day and then stay off for awhile only to come back on…My question is does the computer store a code when the light goes off. I made a appoi… --- ## [Engine Heater, Cold Start but oil at Operating Temperature already?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-heater-cold-start-but-oil-at-operating-temperature-already/175335)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2021, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-heater-cold-start-but-oil-at-operating-temperature-already/175335 "2021-02-28T19:07:32Z")
I’m taking a class at my local community college about engines. I have a conceptual question. I’m learning about cooling systems, and surprised that over cooling is actually thing. You don’t want to operate the engine fo… --- ## [2005 Toyota RAV4 with electrical trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-rav4-with-electrical-trouble/175457)
**Author:** [@MaxTomasi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaxTomasi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2021, 5:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-rav4-with-electrical-trouble/175457 "2021-02-28T05:59:50Z")
My car problems it’s about the Electrical, I was change the old Batteries to a New Batteries and it became to hard on it by starter and it’s not working, and I already check everything on the engine but it still not work… --- ## [Jerking 2008 Audi TT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jerking-2008-audi-tt/175455)
**Author:** [@Sherry48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sherry48)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2021, 5:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jerking-2008-audi-tt/175455 "2021-02-28T05:55:11Z")
when I am stopped, and when I start to go it jerks. --- ## [Is my fuel pump leaking?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-fuel-pump-leaking/175384)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2021, 5:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-fuel-pump-leaking/175384 "2021-02-28T05:16:09Z")
It’s covered with fuel; fuel drips off and gets thrown up by the belts and their slipstream onto the air cleaner and the underside of the hood - good thing I didn’t have an engine fire. I took it off, attached a tube th… --- ## [Solve the mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solve-the-mystery/175467)
**Author:** [@Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triedaq)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2021, 4:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solve-the-mystery/175467 "2021-02-28T04:24:15Z")
I took our 2003 Toyota 4Runner to the dealer for four things: replace hood struts replace battery change transmission fluid change brake fluid When we picked up the 4Runner, there was a warning light on the dashboard … --- ## [2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD - Dropped off the lift at very first service visit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-gmc-sierra-2500hd-dropped-off-the-lift-at-very-first-service-visit/175414)
**Author:** [@tonyg25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tonyg25)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2021, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-gmc-sierra-2500hd-dropped-off-the-lift-at-very-first-service-visit/175414 "2021-02-28T04:23:55Z")
dealer dropped off lift at two ft broke sidestep and fender moldings truck is only 7 weeks old it just hit 3000 miles i took it in to have a first service early because the DEF system failed in the first week i owned it… --- ## [A.C.problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-problem/175463)
**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2021, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-problem/175463 "2021-02-28T02:55:57Z")
2011 3.0 140,000 mi. My daughter following a salt truck got splattered real good with salt. That’s when A.C. started acting up. By her description it sounds like the compressor is trying to seize only when A.C. is activ… --- ## [Repair for almost-but-not-stolen catalytic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-for-almost-but-not-stolen-catalytic/175386)
**Author:** [@asant2\_174225](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asant2_174225)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2021, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-for-almost-but-not-stolen-catalytic/175386 "2021-02-28T02:21:33Z")
The bad guys were spooked off before they could finish the job on my 2002, 260k mi CRV. So my (replaced only a few years ago) catalytic is still there, but there’s a nice clean cut in the pipe behind it. Of course, I j… --- ## [Resetting tire warning light on 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resetting-tire-warning-light-on-2008-toyota-highlander-hybrid/175462)
**Author:** [@Harold58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harold58)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2021, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resetting-tire-warning-light-on-2008-toyota-highlander-hybrid/175462 "2021-02-27T23:36:27Z")
how to reset tire warning lite? --- ## [Heating & cooling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heating-cooling/172155)
**Author:** [@scottadams650\_166242](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scottadams650_166242)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2021, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heating-cooling/172155 "2021-02-27T18:35:59Z")
So my 03 Altima (152k) temp gauge reads right where it should ,but I’ve been noticing that the only time I get hot or warm air from vents is when the car is being driven under load (like freeway) as soon as im at a stop … --- ## [2015 Ford Escape - do I really need to change my trans fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-do-i-really-need-to-change-my-trans-fluid/175435)
**Author:** [@AccidentalFarmLady](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AccidentalFarmLady)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2021, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-do-i-really-need-to-change-my-trans-fluid/175435 "2021-02-27T18:29:18Z")
They guy at the oil change place tells me I need to replace my transmission fluid because it is dark not bright red. Is he pulling my leg? --- ## [Van won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-wont-start/175406)
**Author:** [@Ben39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben39)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2021, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-wont-start/175406 "2021-02-27T01:32:45Z")
I parked my 2014 dodge grand caravan in May 2020 in my garage and 2 days ago tried to start it but it was dead. I assumed it was the battery so I charged it for 24 hours and I only got flashing dash lights. I then tried… --- ## [Fuel Trim is always positive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-trim-is-always-positive/175447)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2021, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-trim-is-always-positive/175447 "2021-02-27T00:26:03Z")
1999 integra LS 145k My FT is always positive. LTFT is fixed at 6.25% at idle and at 2k. STFT @2k rpm: B1, B1S1 B2S2 7, 1.6, 9.4 8.6, 8.6, 10.1 Ie total \> 10% At idle B1, B1S1 B2S2 7, 7.8, 8.6 … --- ## [4.7 WJ ECU plug connectors - how to fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-7-wj-ecu-plug-connectors-how-to-fix/175359)
**Author:** [@workforumwork\_169205](https://community.cartalk.com/u/workforumwork_169205)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2021, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-7-wj-ecu-plug-connectors-how-to-fix/175359 "2021-02-26T23:49:12Z")
Hi there, The jeep year 2000 4.7 WJ What is the best way to fix ECU WIRING HARNESS PLUG CONNECTORS? Currently, connectors plastic fixators are broken, which might be the reason why the engine is stalling or not workin… --- ## [2022 Cadillac CTS noise when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-cadillac-cts-noise-when-accelerating/175430)
**Author:** [@tomw23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tomw23)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2021, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-cadillac-cts-noise-when-accelerating/175430 "2021-02-26T20:08:21Z")
car has noise when accelatate. is this transmission or differantial? --- ## [Jeep Compass 2019 - Clicking noise issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-compass-2019-clicking-noise-issue/175022)
**Author:** [@marcob\_173971](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marcob_173971)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2021, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-compass-2019-clicking-noise-issue/175022 "2021-02-26T19:24:50Z")
Hey folks. I hope I can receive an advice. One month ago, my Compass started to make an annoying clicking noise whenever I steer on parking. I brought the car to the dealer to get it checked. I was told the rotors have … --- ## [2014 Subaru Legacy - where’s the outside air temp sensor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-legacy-where-s-the-outside-air-temp-sensor/175446)
**Author:** [@higuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/higuy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2021, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-legacy-where-s-the-outside-air-temp-sensor/175446 "2021-02-26T18:43:26Z")
Cannot find the location of the outside air temperature sensor to replace it. --- ## [Car Talk's Unique Look At The New Ford Mustang "Mach-E Mach"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talks-unique-look-at-the-new-ford-mustang-mach-e-mach/175396)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2021, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talks-unique-look-at-the-new-ford-mustang-mach-e-mach/175396 "2021-02-26T17:37:32Z")
Any fan of Car Talk will love this humorous take on the Mustang “Mach-E Mach” by our own Craig Fitzgerald. https://www.cartalk.com/cars-content/ford-mach-e-test-drive --- ## [Did I get the wrong fuel pump?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-get-the-wrong-fuel-pump/175440)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2021, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-get-the-wrong-fuel-pump/175440 "2021-02-26T15:35:19Z")
Autozone had a Delphi AMF003 in stock; I would have had to wait for the Spectra; both matched my truck ('87 Toyota pickup, carbureted, 4-cylinder, 2WD, XtraCab, long bed). I bought the Delphi (the AZ guy told me it was b… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=379) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=381)