# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=441 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 442 --- ## [Strange issues with my new used Kia forte](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-issues-with-my-new-used-kia-forte/170541)
**Author:** [@kiaforte2017](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kiaforte2017)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-issues-with-my-new-used-kia-forte/170541 "2020-09-29T04:37:29Z")
I just bought a Kia Forte 2017 with a manual transmission from Carmax. Came with 32k miles and I feel like I’ve had a lot of issues already. I’ve driven 3 mercedes before this that were handed to me by a narcissistic con… --- ## [Intermittent engine misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-engine-misfires/107117)
**Author:** [@jeffblasdel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffblasdel)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-engine-misfires/107117 "2020-09-29T03:42:02Z")
My 2007 Dodge Dakota with 4.7 L V8 misfires when hot weather and running A/C. Have taken to 2 different repair shops and they say the only information on their analyzers is engine misfires. Does not tell them which c… --- ## [Frequency of starting a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frequency-of-starting-a-car/170566)
**Author:** [@D.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.J)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frequency-of-starting-a-car/170566 "2020-09-29T03:41:55Z")
What’s the longest amount of time you can leave a car without starting it, and still have it start when you need it to? --- ## [Car requires extra cranking after overheating incident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-requires-extra-cranking-after-overheating-incident/168757)
**Author:** [@STRMfrmXMN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/STRMfrmXMN)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-requires-extra-cranking-after-overheating-incident/168757 "2020-09-29T03:15:50Z")
2000 Honda Civic LX sedan, manual trans, 161K miles and a fair amount of neglect, but this is my $1000 beater. Car is stock. Yesterday (Friday night) I was driving around a parking lot and noticed that my coolant gauge … --- ## [2020 Kia Sorento steering wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-kia-sorento-steering-wheel/170532)
**Author:** [@MaryElizaBradley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryElizaBradley)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-kia-sorento-steering-wheel/170532 "2020-09-29T01:54:27Z")
Steering wheel tends to pull to the right and left. Understand from reading owner reviews that the steering wheel can lock and cause accidents. Auto lane correction green warning light illuminates. --- ## [2019 Chrysler Pacifica - Power door suggestions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chrysler-pacifica-power-door-suggestions/170549)
**Author:** [@Kate52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kate52)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chrysler-pacifica-power-door-suggestions/170549 "2020-09-29T01:24:21Z")
Both sliding doors won’t close with The power close button --- ## [2015 Land Rover LR4 - Dirty tubes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-land-rover-lr4-dirty-tubes/170572)
**Author:** [@Emmie01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emmie01)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-land-rover-lr4-dirty-tubes/170572 "2020-09-29T00:31:54Z")
2015 LR4 leaks from Air Bag section around sunroof, sunvisor and down into floorboard. Tubes were cleaned 2 years ago and now floods during rain and occasional car wash --- ## [2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Whines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercedes-benz-c-class-whines/170568)
**Author:** [@Sam48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sam48)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercedes-benz-c-class-whines/170568 "2020-09-29T00:17:47Z")
My 2005 Mercedes C240 4matic wagon (126,000 mi) has had an engine whine for as long as I can remember. Any thoughts? --- ## [2013 camaro 3.6l v6 ..absolutely can't get car to start AT ALLWhy won't car jump from battery but will from under hood via positive terminal and negative pin next to air filter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-camaro-3-6l-v6-absolutely-cant-get-car-to-start-at-allwhy-wont-car-jump-from-battery-but-will-from-under-hood-via-positive-terminal-and-negative-pin-next-to-air-filter/170579)
**Author:** [@Sergiosalas254](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sergiosalas254)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-camaro-3-6l-v6-absolutely-cant-get-car-to-start-at-allwhy-wont-car-jump-from-battery-but-will-from-under-hood-via-positive-terminal-and-negative-pin-next-to-air-filter/170579 "2020-09-28T23:46:47Z")
why can’t I jump my car from the battery in the trunk but I can from the under the hood 2013 camaro I got in my car yo start it but the key got stuck n wouldn’t let me pull it out. I got someone to jump me off under the … --- ## [2007 Ford Focus - First step in fixing a door handle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-focus-first-step-in-fixing-a-door-handle/170553)
**Author:** [@Jim07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim07)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-focus-first-step-in-fixing-a-door-handle/170553 "2020-09-28T22:26:44Z")
Someone tried to enter my car and broke the door handel. It will open from the inside, but I can not open from outside. --- ## [2017 Kia Sorento - ABS and traction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-abs-and-traction/170561)
**Author:** [@smith07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smith07)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-abs-and-traction/170561 "2020-09-28T21:27:45Z")
I started my car this morning and both the ABS and traction control light were on and did not turn off? --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Equinox leaking from engine compartment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-equinox-leaking-from-engine-compartment/170518)
**Author:** [@RonMaxey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonMaxey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-equinox-leaking-from-engine-compartment/170518 "2020-09-28T21:21:46Z")
Car overheats while stopped. drivers floorboard is wet. Replaced all hoses and thermostat. Visibly leaking from front of engine compartment on drivers side. --- ## [2007 Lexus IS 250 - overfilled oil causing my problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lexus-is-250-overfilled-oil-causing-my-problem/170536)
**Author:** [@PadreFan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PadreFan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lexus-is-250-overfilled-oil-causing-my-problem/170536 "2020-09-28T21:01:27Z")
I did an oil change on my car and now it’s driving rough, lurching, feels like it’s going to stall. I checked the oil level, it’s @ 1" to high. Is the high oil level causing that? --- ## [2020 Volkswagen Tiguan reliability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-volkswagen-tiguan-reliability/170522)
**Author:** [@Julia22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julia22)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-volkswagen-tiguan-reliability/170522 "2020-09-28T20:53:47Z")
I am torn between Tiguan 2020 and Buick Encore GX. I have read a lot of poor reviews for reliability on the Tiguan. Also the gas mileage isn’t great. How unreliable is the Tiguan? --- ## [2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class valve covers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercedes-benz-e-class-valve-covers/170511)
**Author:** [@DavidJGreen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidJGreen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercedes-benz-e-class-valve-covers/170511 "2020-09-27T18:40:01Z")
leaks oil a bit, running a little rough… been told need engine cleaned and new valve covers --- ## [How long can I drive on a bad camshaft sensor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-can-i-drive-on-a-bad-camshaft-sensor/133447)
**Author:** [@AlbertoOlivare](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlbertoOlivare)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-can-i-drive-on-a-bad-camshaft-sensor/133447 "2020-09-28T18:51:54Z")
I have a 2004 VW Jetta 2.0 how long can I drive with a bad camshaft sensor this started to happen on 1/25/2019 it runs but it won’t let me go over 60 miles per hour will I be fine?? --- ## [Do any minivans have underfloor storage other than Chrysler Stow 'n Go?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-any-minivans-have-underfloor-storage-other-than-chrysler-stow-n-go/170490)
**Author:** [@Pascal1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pascal1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-any-minivans-have-underfloor-storage-other-than-chrysler-stow-n-go/170490 "2020-09-28T14:03:30Z")
I love the underfloor storage in my 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. I don’t actually use the Stow 'n Go feature, I removed the 2nd-row seats and keep them in my garage. It annoys me a bit that I can’t remove the 3rd-row seat… --- ## [No more Harleys for India](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-more-harleys-for-india/170428)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 11:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-more-harleys-for-india/170428 "2020-09-28T11:51:35Z")
--- ## [B&S lawn mower](https://community.cartalk.com/t/b-s-lawn-mower/144972)
**Author:** [@mperry\_153483](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mperry_153483)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/b-s-lawn-mower/144972 "2020-09-28T03:38:23Z")
Similar to Craftsman 37744 21" 163cc Briggs & Stratton but w/ a hidden battery. The talk on a B&S engine got me thinking. Has anyone owned the Crafstman electric start gas mower? I bought it 6 years ago… biggest and be… --- ## [Hanging off bottom of car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hanging-off-bottom-of-car/170507)
**Author:** [@FrostyPhoenix78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrostyPhoenix78)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hanging-off-bottom-of-car/170507 "2020-09-28T03:20:50Z")
Anybody know what this might be or how mandatory it is to be fixed and how much it would be to get repaired --- ## [Electrical dilemna - 1977 dodge van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-dilemna-1977-dodge-van/30507)
**Author:** [@jakob\_free](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jakob_free)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-dilemna-1977-dodge-van/30507 "2020-09-28T02:40:29Z")
i recently had a series of electrical mishaps, which have left me stumped. the other evening while driving home i noticed that the instrument panel lights did not come on when i turned on the headlights. i was not that … --- ## [10 Colorado Porsche Drivers Caught Going 80+ mph In 40 mph Zone](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-colorado-porsche-drivers-caught-going-80-mph-in-40-mph-zone/170478)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-colorado-porsche-drivers-caught-going-80-mph-in-40-mph-zone/170478 "2020-09-27T23:13:16Z")
--- ## [Better to tell the shop or see what they say?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-to-tell-the-shop-or-see-what-they-say/170230)
**Author:** [@tomrady50\_170932](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tomrady50_170932)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-to-tell-the-shop-or-see-what-they-say/170230 "2020-09-27T23:09:37Z")
Hi My spouses check emissions and oil pressure light came in yesterday. I used my scanner and the Code is a P0522 which is an oil sensor. The odyssey has 3 oil sensors and this one (per type of code) of course is at the… --- ## [Condensor pushed back and guard rod bent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/condensor-pushed-back-and-guard-rod-bent/170365)
**Author:** [@suzel526](https://community.cartalk.com/u/suzel526)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/condensor-pushed-back-and-guard-rod-bent/170365 "2020-09-27T22:52:36Z")
I was driving on a major highway and went over some big piece of metal or car part and it damaged the underparts and lower edge of front bumper. It pushed back my condenser and bent the metal bar in front of it, but the… --- ## [Temp gauge at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temp-gauge-at-idle/170460)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temp-gauge-at-idle/170460 "2020-09-27T18:45:05Z")
Temps are fine when moving. At stoplight, temp gauge has been inching up. Scan tool says 200f at idle. Rises to 220 in 5 min. Fans come on. Temp rises to 230-235. Then drops down to 200 in a few minutes. 235 seems high. … --- ## [When could we first pump our own gas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-could-we-first-pump-our-own-gas/170144)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-could-we-first-pump-our-own-gas/170144 "2020-09-27T16:01:23Z")
In 1966, our local Phillips 66 gastation would give a nice avocado green glass dinner plate, dessert plate or drinkinglass with a fill-up. We used themanyears. Why named Phillips 66? Thank you. PS: I always locate t… --- ## [Ethanol and engine misfire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol-and-engine-misfire/17807)
**Author:** [@bisstess](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bisstess)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol-and-engine-misfire/17807 "2020-09-27T15:59:48Z")
Yesterday I filled my gas tank up with fuel with a 10% ethanol mix. Shortly after driving away from the pump, the engine seemed to start to misfire on one cylinder and the check engine light flashed on with every misfir… --- ## [2009 BMW 328 - My to do list](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-328-my-to-do-list/170443)
**Author:** [@RayO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RayO)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-328-my-to-do-list/170443 "2020-09-27T14:04:26Z")
I need to fix: Belt n tensioner Expansion tank n cap Oli filter housing gasket Front struts and mounts 4-wheel alignment Rear shocks --- ## [Strange crunching noises under my dashboard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-crunching-noises-under-my-dashboard/170483)
**Author:** [@SpudMuffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpudMuffin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-crunching-noises-under-my-dashboard/170483 "2020-09-27T13:21:06Z")
Just bought the car two weeks ago. Everything seems to work okay but when I turn the ignition on before I start it, I hear this crunching, like 10 mice are chewing inside the wall type of noise. It also sounds kind of li… --- ## [My car sounds like a motorcycle! Advice?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-sounds-like-a-motorcycle-advice/170489)
**Author:** [@Ben-366](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben-366)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-sounds-like-a-motorcycle-advice/170489 "2020-09-27T13:20:11Z")
I drive a 2000 Saturn SL2 with about 85k miles on it. My grandfather bought it in 2004 with 48k miles on it, and left it to me in December 2016 with 52k miles on it. I’ve put about 33k on it since of course, having had i… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=440) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=442)