# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=40 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 41 --- ## [Help me find a small coolant leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-find-a-small-coolant-leak/198476)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2025, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-find-a-small-coolant-leak/198476 "2025-03-29T12:20:45Z")
I have a 2007 Mazda 3 with 203K miles. I noticed a small puddle of coolant under the car after parking on a modest down slope. The coolant level was well below the MIN level. Removing the engine undercover showed that i… --- ## [Need suspension advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-suspension-advice/199657)
**Author:** [@Svnthrain30\_193259](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Svnthrain30_193259)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2025, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-suspension-advice/199657 "2025-03-29T02:31:17Z")
I have a 2012 Camaro with 240,000 miles. It still has the original suspension. Currently, my front tires are wearing heavily on the inside tread. Should I pay to get an alignment done, and probably have them tell me that… --- ## [Had tires replaced, just noticed one was made in 2023-I expected tires from 2025?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/had-tires-replaced-just-noticed-one-was-made-in-2023-i-expected-tires-from-2025/199640)
**Author:** [@mercury07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercury07)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/had-tires-replaced-just-noticed-one-was-made-in-2023-i-expected-tires-from-2025/199640 "2025-03-28T21:07:18Z")
I expected “new” tires, one shows DOT 4323, so it was made in the 43 rd week in 2023, the other tires I can’t verify because date must be on the inside. I did not look at the tires before they were mounted. I… --- ## [Wondering if my 2002 Subaru Forester can make a long drive/trip?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wondering-if-my-2002-subaru-forester-can-make-a-long-drive-trip/199652)
**Author:** [@laurenquesada786\_193257](https://community.cartalk.com/u/laurenquesada786_193257)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wondering-if-my-2002-subaru-forester-can-make-a-long-drive-trip/199652 "2025-03-28T19:00:55Z")
I’m planning a trip with some friends and I’m worried my car isn’t up for the drive. Looking for advice or reassurance on whether we should look into renting a car instead. For reference, Flattest Route says my daily co… --- ## [Subaru rear main oil seal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-rear-main-oil-seal/199647)
**Author:** [@michaelgarrity\_183240](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaelgarrity_183240)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-rear-main-oil-seal/199647 "2025-03-28T17:22:01Z")
2012 outback. If the rear main oil seal is leaking will oil be visible on the flywheel? --- ## [2011 Kia Sorento - Goes into limp mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-goes-into-limp-mode/199625)
**Author:** [@Joeboy85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joeboy85)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-goes-into-limp-mode/199625 "2025-03-28T15:50:09Z")
Goes to limp mode tac.quit --- ## [Where to order custom fit floor mats and trunk liners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-order-custom-fit-floor-mats-and-trunk-liners/86831)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-order-custom-fit-floor-mats-and-trunk-liners/86831 "2025-03-28T12:28:22Z")
Old school: I used to order this stuff (along with seat covers) from J.C. Whitney. It's pretty clear from the malfunction(s) on their website that they are fading out. Rock Auto doesn't seem to sell this sort of thing. … --- ## [Can worn out ignition coils damage the spark plugs, and vice-versa](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-worn-out-ignition-coils-damage-the-spark-plugs-and-vice-versa/199638)
**Author:** [@ronnyw\_193256](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ronnyw_193256)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-worn-out-ignition-coils-damage-the-spark-plugs-and-vice-versa/199638 "2025-03-28T05:32:38Z")
I’d love to hear the community’s thoughts on a theory my mechanic shared after diagnosing 4 worn spark plugs and 2 faulty ignition coils in my 4-cylinder car. The first theory is that the two defective ignition coils ca… --- ## [Lamborghini stroller](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lamborghini-stroller/199615)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lamborghini-stroller/199615 "2025-03-28T00:29:02Z")
I can finally afford a Lambo! Now I need a baby… https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a62053712/lamborghini-silver-cross-baby-stroller-reef-al-arancio/ --- ## [2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid - Crashed - Can it be fixed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2025-toyota-camry-hybrid-crashed-can-it-be-fixed/199579)
**Author:** [@SHARON231](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SHARON231)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2025, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2025-toyota-camry-hybrid-crashed-can-it-be-fixed/199579 "2025-03-27T22:06:24Z")
My new 2025 Toyota Camry XSE was backed into on driver side passenger door can the door be fixed or replaced. Thanks --- ## [5 Speed Manual Clutch engagement Pontiac Sunfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/5-speed-manual-clutch-engagement-pontiac-sunfire/199617)
**Author:** [@joshwarwickb17\_193250](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joshwarwickb17_193250)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2025, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/5-speed-manual-clutch-engagement-pontiac-sunfire/199617 "2025-03-27T18:35:50Z")
On my 2005 Sunfire 2.2 ecotec sometimes when moving off in 1st gear if i begin to release clutch and then add gas not more than 1000 1500 rpm i feel like a slight slip or jerk when clutch grabs engine isn’t trying to sta… --- ## [2006 Toyota Corolla won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-wont-start/199593)
**Author:** [@vidnyanbhumika\_193242](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vidnyanbhumika_193242)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2025, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-wont-start/199593 "2025-03-27T13:52:19Z")
Hi. I have a 2006 Toyota Corolla and it won’t start. When I turn the key, lights come on on the dash, it shows me my mileage, it lights up the check engine and check battery lights on the left-hand side of the dash, it s… --- ## [Premium gas prices](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-gas-prices/199370)
**Author:** [@johnlump\_191311](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnlump_191311)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2025, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-gas-prices/199370 "2025-03-20T01:10:14Z")
I took this just this week in Chicago at Belmont and Cragin. Although the spreads have been going up lately this is the biggest spread between regular and premium I’ve ever seen. --- ## [Needing Some OEM Hose Clamps for a 2004-2008 Chevrolet Aveo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/needing-some-oem-hose-clamps-for-a-2004-2008-chevrolet-aveo/199621)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2025, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/needing-some-oem-hose-clamps-for-a-2004-2008-chevrolet-aveo/199621 "2025-03-27T04:52:36Z")
I am actually needing these parts for my 2002 Daewoo Lanos, but the engine is basically the same, and uses the same timing belt and water pump, the same coolant crossover pipe (GM P/N 96180035 or 96273608), and the same … --- ## [Tire arrangement for front and rear axles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-arrangement-for-front-and-rear-axles/199594)
**Author:** [@mercury07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercury07)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-arrangement-for-front-and-rear-axles/199594 "2025-03-26T18:49:32Z")
I have to replace 2 tires on the rear axle, the front tires are from 2 different brands, size, brand of the replacement tires will be the same as one the front, should the tires in the front be matching? How do I… --- ## [2014 Toyota Tundra 4WD Truck - Passing issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-tundra-4wd-truck-passing-issue/199590)
**Author:** [@ScottSwartz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScottSwartz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-tundra-4wd-truck-passing-issue/199590 "2025-03-26T23:34:56Z")
As my 2014Tundra would not shift to passing gear, I had to have the air injection pump relaced, it fixed the problem. Is this covered by Toyota? --- ## [2017 Subaru Forester - What should I pay for the 100K maintenance?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-what-should-i-pay-for-the-100k-maintenance/199556)
**Author:** [@jbrennan06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbrennan06)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-what-should-i-pay-for-the-100k-maintenance/199556 "2025-03-26T21:42:19Z")
100,000 mile maintenance --- ## [Academic / esoteric question on early Toyota timing belt engines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/academic-esoteric-question-on-early-toyota-timing-belt-engines/199545)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/academic-esoteric-question-on-early-toyota-timing-belt-engines/199545 "2025-03-26T20:10:55Z")
As I search for my next old Sienna, the question about the consequences of a timing belt failure loom large. Specifically, which ones have interference engines. For the record, my 1999 Sienna with 331,201 miles on the c… --- ## [How do I fix my 87 ranger from shutting off by itself](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-fix-my-87-ranger-from-shutting-off-by-itself/199603)
**Author:** [@mmvp911\_185967](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmvp911_185967)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-fix-my-87-ranger-from-shutting-off-by-itself/199603 "2025-03-26T18:55:36Z")
I replaced my 1987 Ford ranger spark plugs, coil, rotor, distributor cap, and spark plug wires. After I started it up it ran beautifully and then shut off after it shut off I cranked it again all it did was crank. I then… --- ## [An iconic automobile 😏](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-iconic-automobile/199582)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-iconic-automobile/199582 "2025-03-26T17:45:51Z")
Do you remember the Family Truckster, from the old National Lampoon Vacation movie? Well, I saw it today. Or, more likely, I saw a replica, which was parked at a rest stop on the NJ Turnpike. Aside from being surpris… --- ## [Nissan Frontier's 2005 owner's manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-frontiers-2005-owners-manual/199596)
**Author:** [@beefykenny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beefykenny)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-frontiers-2005-owners-manual/199596 "2025-03-26T03:22:07Z")
Hey everyone, I recently bought a 2005 Nissan Frontier pickup truck, and I’ve been searching everywhere for the correct owner’s manual but haven’t had any luck. The only manuals I’ve found online, including this one, ar… --- ## [2016 Ford Escape - Battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-battery-drain/199469)
**Author:** [@meme47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meme47)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-battery-drain/199469 "2025-03-25T20:26:08Z")
overnight battery drain --- ## [Gear is stuck on Park for 2008 BMW 328xi / Water Leaks in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-is-stuck-on-park-for-2008-bmw-328xi-water-leaks-in/199604)
**Author:** [@cool2day\_192980](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cool2day_192980)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-is-stuck-on-park-for-2008-bmw-328xi-water-leaks-in/199604 "2025-03-25T16:06:45Z")
This old BMW’s gear is stuck on “Park.” Battery: I though the culprit may be the old battery, but a tester (ANCEL BA101) says that the battery is fine. B/c the battery is drained (car has been parked and not driven … --- ## [Perfect fit all season floor mats for my new car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/perfect-fit-all-season-floor-mats-for-my-new-car/60258)
**Author:** [@pepito9123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pepito9123)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2011, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/perfect-fit-all-season-floor-mats-for-my-new-car/60258 "2011-01-23T17:12:05Z")
I am trying to look for an all season floor mat that is specifically designed for my Hyundai Tucson 2011. But I am not able to find any that are specifically cut for my car :S Any ideas where I can find it? Also, seat co… --- ## [Gear selector](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-selector/199601)
**Author:** [@titchenellsteven\_193245](https://community.cartalk.com/u/titchenellsteven_193245)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-selector/199601 "2025-03-25T05:17:16Z")
The gear selector on my Pontiac G6 GT sedan says “P, R, N, D, 3, L” Is L the same as 1st or 2nd"? --- ## [What is a good 12V battery jump starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-good-12v-battery-jump-starter/199531)
**Author:** [@mercury07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercury07)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-good-12v-battery-jump-starter/199531 "2025-03-25T00:40:28Z")
I was stranded with a dead battery out in the country, roadside assist took 2 hours to arrive, what kind of battery jump starter do you recommend, car is a standard pickup-12V-thanks --- ## [Oil Reco for BMW E46 with 140,000 Miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-reco-for-bmw-e46-with-140-000-miles/199566)
**Author:** [@riverofwind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riverofwind)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-reco-for-bmw-e46-with-140-000-miles/199566 "2025-03-24T19:37:25Z")
Hi I’m looking for advice regarding oil choice for my 2002 BMW 330Ci with 140,000 miles. Mostly I do short city driving but usually the engine gets to operating temp. I drive hard every 2-3 months on the Highway 1 “race … --- ## [My hyundai made it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-hyundai-made-it/199586)
**Author:** [@Kennedy1963](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kennedy1963)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 5:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-hyundai-made-it/199586 "2025-03-24T05:26:53Z")
When i got my accent in 2018 i bought an extended warranty for bumper to bumper coverage for 10yrs or 100k miles. I passed the miles today. It was only in the shop for 2 recalls. 1 for a trunk latch and 1 for the update… --- ## [Auto racing in England (Goodwood Revival)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-racing-in-england-goodwood-revival/199585)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2025, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-racing-in-england-goodwood-revival/199585 "2025-03-23T21:44:37Z")
For anyone interested in sports car racing, there are videos of various types of vintage cars racing on an interesting and challenging track in England at a place called “Goodwood.” I know little about the venue, or the … --- ## [New brake caliper not releasing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-brake-caliper-not-releasing/165431)
**Author:** [@OsageOrange](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OsageOrange)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2025, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-brake-caliper-not-releasing/165431 "2025-03-23T15:05:54Z")
Hello folks! I am having problems with my 2012 ford escape limited’s brakes. I believe the passenger side caliper is locking up; it makes a noise on the highway and drifts to the left when braking hard. Also the passeng… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=39) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=41)