# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=403 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 404 --- ## [Lean Fuel Trim](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lean-fuel-trim/173338)
**Author:** [@silversapphire](https://community.cartalk.com/u/silversapphire)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lean-fuel-trim/173338 "2020-12-25T01:00:34Z")
Hi Everyone, I have a 2006 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V. My short term fuel trim readings seem to be at about +7% idle, +5% to 9% under load, which the occasional +10% or so spike. Sometimes, load acceleration will be ±2%,… --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Uplander - Looking for a good deal on a transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-uplander-looking-for-a-good-deal-on-a-transmission/173547)
**Author:** [@Sjcajun69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sjcajun69)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-uplander-looking-for-a-good-deal-on-a-transmission/173547 "2020-12-24T23:50:00Z")
does anybody know where I can find a good 4T65-E transmission for a 2008 Chevrolet uplander look for a good deal on one to buy for my SUV. --- ## [Clutch slipping signs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-slipping-signs/173576)
**Author:** [@Swift1234x](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Swift1234x)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-slipping-signs/173576 "2020-12-24T21:11:21Z")
Hello, While reversing uphill with the clutch at the biting point and the accelerator set, it is at about 1,000 revs. When I raise the clutch a small bit more to move the revs flutter a fraction (about a millimetre on t… --- ## [Modifying a Subaru Legacy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/modifying-a-subaru-legacy/5247)
**Author:** [@Alan\_in\_Bend](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alan_in_Bend)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/modifying-a-subaru-legacy/5247 "2020-12-24T16:32:22Z")
I have a 1995 Subaru Legacy that I would like to change the computer chip to give me better milage and/or performance. Any advice on if this is possible and where one would go to buy an aftermarket chip? --- ## [Ignition Key won't insert. Very hard to get it in to start my Honda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-key-wont-insert-very-hard-to-get-it-in-to-start-my-honda/173574)
**Author:** [@Karen-Hammond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karen-Hammond)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-key-wont-insert-very-hard-to-get-it-in-to-start-my-honda/173574 "2020-12-24T15:49:57Z")
My key will not insert into the ignition on the steering column. Any advice on how to fix this? I don’t want to take it to the mechanic and be ripped off. --- ## [2006 Suzuki Swift GL Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-suzuki-swift-gl-brakes/173478)
**Author:** [@Swift1234x](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Swift1234x)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-suzuki-swift-gl-brakes/173478 "2020-12-24T15:13:33Z")
Hello, I have a second hand Suzuki Swift GL 2006 for two months now. When I got the car after a few weeks I noticed the brake pedal was sinking to the floor and got the master cylinder replaced it was fine for a couple … --- ## [2011 Ford Flex has a knocking rattle sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-flex-has-a-knocking-rattle-sound/173465)
**Author:** [@Gina09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gina09)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 8:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-flex-has-a-knocking-rattle-sound/173465 "2020-12-24T08:45:04Z")
My dad has 2011-12 ford flex non ecoboost…he starts car and we here a knocking-rattling noises sounds like coming from the engine but it’s hard to tell…when putting engine into neutral the noise gets louder…can anyone he… --- ## [Mustang electric SUV?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-electric-suv/173520)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-electric-suv/173520 "2020-12-24T03:32:01Z")
I saw this vehicle on the ABC News site. https://www.caranddriver.com/ford/mustang-mach-e It just feels wrong to call an electric SUV a “Mustang.” Then again, I have similar feelings about the Porsche Cayenne. :wink: --- ## [Michelin pilot tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/michelin-pilot-tires/173564)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/michelin-pilot-tires/173564 "2020-12-23T23:34:30Z")
Friends car came with Michelin pilot tires. Does he need to stay with pilot level tires? It’s an accord. Just a question. --- ## [2017 Chrysler Pacifica - Gauge issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-gauge-issues/173517)
**Author:** [@NormaCurtis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NormaCurtis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-gauge-issues/173517 "2020-12-23T22:20:49Z")
center of dash comes of and on cant tell about the gas gage or the milage --- ## [2020 Buick LeSabre - Dashboard issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-buick-lesabre-dashboard-issues/173533)
**Author:** [@Gail49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gail49)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-buick-lesabre-dashboard-issues/173533 "2020-12-23T22:17:40Z")
Problem with Dashboard coming up. It has been well known to happen. --- ## [Flat tire still holding air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flat-tire-still-holding-air/173567)
**Author:** [@Matthew-87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matthew-87)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flat-tire-still-holding-air/173567 "2020-12-23T21:51:35Z")
Me and my friend were driving and he took the corner hard and ended up swerving and I looked and the tire was flat but there wasn’t any holes. I put more air into it and it hasn’t gone down at all the past couple days. I… --- ## [2012 Chrysler 200 - ABS and traction control light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-200-abs-and-traction-control-light/173555)
**Author:** [@robertwilliams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robertwilliams)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-200-abs-and-traction-control-light/173555 "2020-12-23T20:30:28Z")
abs light and traction control light just come on, why?? what to do to turn them off. --- ## [2016 Volkswagen Jetta - Diesel cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volkswagen-jetta-diesel-cost/173543)
**Author:** [@Dave27540](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dave27540)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volkswagen-jetta-diesel-cost/173543 "2020-12-23T18:29:46Z")
Why did manufacturers raise the cost of diesel so much when they started making low sulfur content diesel. Diesel used to be priced close to regular gasoline, now it is priced close to high test. Note: low sulfur diese… --- ## [2017 Lincoln MKZ - 2 problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lincoln-mkz-2-problems/173509)
**Author:** [@Nunya11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nunya11)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lincoln-mkz-2-problems/173509 "2020-12-23T16:47:28Z")
The car has started to idle a bit high and makes a noise from front passenger side and a slight vibration in steering wheel when driving at speeds up to 55. Over 55, no noise or vibration. --- ## [2005 Kia Sportage - 2 issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-sportage-2-issues/173527)
**Author:** [@Margie15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Margie15)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-sportage-2-issues/173527 "2020-12-23T16:33:01Z")
Air bag light remains on. Horn not working. Auto electrician says it will cost $500 to fix. --- ## [2005 Pontiac Grand Prix - smokes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-grand-prix-smokes/173535)
**Author:** [@MaryEMartinez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryEMartinez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-grand-prix-smokes/173535 "2020-12-23T16:26:49Z")
Smoke coming from exhsust --- ## [Minor accident - passenger side fender hit - should I drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minor-accident-passenger-side-fender-hit-should-i-drive/173431)
**Author:** [@taboose\_173018](https://community.cartalk.com/u/taboose_173018)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minor-accident-passenger-side-fender-hit-should-i-drive/173431 "2020-12-23T13:42:14Z")
I was in an accident last weekend in my Jeep liberty 2004. I was hit on the passenger side and was found at fault. I only have liability insurance so my insurance will not cover the repairs. I had it towed to a mechanic … --- ## [2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid - no sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-c-max-hybrid-no-sound/168725)
**Author:** [@Ginny54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ginny54)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-c-max-hybrid-no-sound/168725 "2020-12-23T04:05:02Z")
There is no sound for any thing - can’t turn on my radio --- ## [Starter grinding BAD '85 K5 Blazer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-grinding-bad-85-k5-blazer/173457)
**Author:** [@Edawnived](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edawnived)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-grinding-bad-85-k5-blazer/173457 "2020-12-23T04:02:46Z")
I’m hoping someone here can tell me what my issue is. I have a 1985 Chevy K5 Blazer, the starter was grinding horribly so I replaced it with a brand new last night and it started perfect. I wake up amd start working on i… --- ## [2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - Fan concerns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-fan-concerns/173487)
**Author:** [@steve06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steve06)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-fan-concerns/173487 "2020-12-22T23:20:46Z")
the fan go on and off and will come back on if i turn off jeep and restart then goes on and off again? --- ## [How many miles can you get out of a Hyundai Elantra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-miles-can-you-get-out-of-a-hyundai-elantra/70958)
**Author:** [@hrossi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hrossi)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-miles-can-you-get-out-of-a-hyundai-elantra/70958 "2020-12-22T21:42:07Z")
My 2007 Hyundai Elantra transmission may be shot at 70,000 miles. The garage man that I went to said that you can expect to get about 5 years from a Hyundai (60,000). What have others found? I'm wondering if my car wi… --- ## [Alarm kept going off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alarm-kept-going-off/173540)
**Author:** [@nsmodi73\_151512](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nsmodi73_151512)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alarm-kept-going-off/173540 "2020-12-22T21:36:37Z")
Hi all So the other day we were pulling our 2011 Accord into a Costco parking lot. My wife was on the phone with my mom, and after I parked the car, I turned it off and we sat in the car for a few minutes to finish the … --- ## [2005 Toyota Matrix - INstruments go nutty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-matrix-instruments-go-nutty/173497)
**Author:** [@Joey04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joey04)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-matrix-instruments-go-nutty/173497 "2020-12-22T21:01:09Z")
I have a 2005 Toyota matrix with 123,000 miles. Tachometer, temperature gauge, and AC compressor seem to go haywire only intermittently especially on the initial start up. After a few minutes of driving it does seem to c… --- ## [1999 Lincoln Town Car electrical problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-lincoln-town-car-electrical-problem/173453)
**Author:** [@Sonnyj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sonnyj)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-lincoln-town-car-electrical-problem/173453 "2020-12-22T20:54:52Z")
Problem with windows electrical system. Also driver side rear door won’t open,windows on Driverside,front and rear don’t work .have replaced all motors in each door still have problems. --- ## [Henry Ford II on seat belts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/henry-ford-ii-on-seat-belts/171387)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/henry-ford-ii-on-seat-belts/171387 "2020-12-22T20:27:35Z")
'Mr. Boyd \[Alan S. Boyd, Nation's First Transportation Chief\], who retired in 1993, returned to Washington in 2017 for a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Department of Transportation. He told a crowd of 500 dig… --- ## [2005 Honda Civic Hybrid lost power. Could there be another reason besides needing a new hybrid battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-hybrid-lost-power-could-there-be-another-reason-besides-needing-a-new-hybrid-battery/172130)
**Author:** [@cricket1001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cricket1001)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-hybrid-lost-power-could-there-be-another-reason-besides-needing-a-new-hybrid-battery/172130 "2020-12-22T18:40:29Z")
My 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid all of a sudden had the air conditioning stop, then the speedometer stopped and then the steering wheel was losing power. So I pulled over the side of the road. I was traveling from Lady Lake… --- ## [Rattle sound when starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattle-sound-when-starting/173531)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattle-sound-when-starting/173531 "2020-12-22T17:37:15Z")
I am posting this for a friend - she has an older (think it was a 2010) Camry. Most of the time, from a cold engine start in the morning, when she starts the motor she hears a rattle/clank noise for a few seconds that s… --- ## [The worst new luxury cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-worst-new-luxury-cars/173435)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-worst-new-luxury-cars/173435 "2020-12-22T14:19:14Z")
That does it. I’m canceling my order for a Maybach GLS! :wink: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-12-19/worst-luxury-cars-of-2020-are-from-mercedes-jaguar-and-porsche?utm\_campaign=news&utm\_medium=bd&utm\_sour… --- ## [Clunking/bumping sound from front end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-bumping-sound-from-front-end/172778)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-bumping-sound-from-front-end/172778 "2020-12-22T13:59:16Z")
I bought a 2017 Ford Escape SE that looked very well maintained with less than 82000 miles on it. After driving it for a while, we began to notice a bumping/clunking sound when going over bumps in the road. These somet… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=402) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=404)