# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=449 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 450 --- ## [AC clutch spinning slowly, sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-clutch-spinning-slowly-sometimes/169969)
**Author:** [@ozarkcavefish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ozarkcavefish)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-clutch-spinning-slowly-sometimes/169969 "2020-09-15T02:44:45Z")
I’ve owned a 2003 Jeep liberty with 190000 miles for a week or two. The AC, which worked great when I bought it started turning off sometimes. When it does work, it works very well. When it stops it makes a grinding sou… --- ## [Automatic Transmission no dip stick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-no-dip-stick/169676)
**Author:** [@Lbeberdick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lbeberdick)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-no-dip-stick/169676 "2020-09-15T01:35:45Z")
This really has to do with most modern cars that don’t have auto transmission dip sticks. My dealer recommends changing the transmissionffluid at 60,000 miles. But no mention in my owners manual. With no dip stick, how… --- ## [Tire loses pressure too much when temprature below 40 Fahrenheit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-loses-pressure-too-much-when-temprature-below-40-fahrenheit/169866)
**Author:** [@mikeliu889\_170698](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikeliu889_170698)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-loses-pressure-too-much-when-temprature-below-40-fahrenheit/169866 "2020-09-14T23:41:00Z")
Hello, I have my tires replaced at Costo 3 year ago and after that my front driver side tire lose about 20 PSI every night as long as night tempresure below 40 Fahrenheit. 2 year ago, I went Costo and replaced that tire… --- ## [96 Ford E250 Van constant gear hunting please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-ford-e250-van-constant-gear-hunting-please-help/169955)
**Author:** [@Tony-210](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony-210)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-ford-e250-van-constant-gear-hunting-please-help/169955 "2020-09-14T22:34:06Z")
I bought a van from someone that i was gonna turn into a livable camper type Van. And i think i got stuck with a piece of junk. It say for a year acted the front was wrecked. But the sellar vowed and declared that she ha… --- ## [2000 Volkswagen Beetle Coupe - Treansmission issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volkswagen-beetle-coupe-treansmission-issue/169916)
**Author:** [@tedgordon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tedgordon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volkswagen-beetle-coupe-treansmission-issue/169916 "2020-09-14T21:39:43Z")
car will go into gear, no grinding. Car running, clutch works, no grinding. Could it be that the standard transmission oil (grease) level is to low ? I have no way checking the level. --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Sonic electrical gremlins](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-sonic-electrical-gremlins/115477)
**Author:** [@CharlieFasso](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlieFasso)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-sonic-electrical-gremlins/115477 "2020-09-14T21:13:13Z")
My 2014 Chevy Sonic has an electrical problem that the dealer cannot fix. The car will intermittently lose all electric power and just stop running. It is totally random and occurs at any speed. The dealer has tried to d… --- ## [3.3L V6 2006 Toyota Highlander Exhaust leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-3l-v6-2006-toyota-highlander-exhaust-leak/169696)
**Author:** [@Ross85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ross85)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-3l-v6-2006-toyota-highlander-exhaust-leak/169696 "2020-09-14T20:57:49Z")
I have a 3.3L V6 2006 Toyota Highlander with an exhaust leaking at the connection shown by the red arrow in the image below. I’ve never done any exhaust work, but I’m guessing there is a gasket there that probably needs … --- ## [Lease return with small bumper rash, fix it or not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lease-return-with-small-bumper-rash-fix-it-or-not/168778)
**Author:** [@GiantRobo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GiantRobo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lease-return-with-small-bumper-rash-fix-it-or-not/168778 "2020-09-14T20:25:05Z")
I’ll be returning my leased 2016 VW Passat soon and I’ve got a small rear bumper rash and I wanted to know if I should fix it before returning it back to the dealer. Its a small rash and this is why I’m not sure if the d… --- ## [Replacing original ECM with used ECM 2008 Audi a4 3.2L](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-original-ecm-with-used-ecm-2008-audi-a4-3-2l/169615)
**Author:** [@Don45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don45)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2020, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-original-ecm-with-used-ecm-2008-audi-a4-3-2l/169615 "2020-09-07T15:31:23Z")
First of all, I’ve added this to my previous CEL problem back in Dec '19 and Jan '20 Original ECM being replaced by a used one but both have the exact same Audi part number and manufacturer’s number. My Audi is a 2008 A… --- ## [Amsoil Vs Mobil 1](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amsoil-vs-mobil-1/169630)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 218\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amsoil-vs-mobil-1/169630 "2020-09-14T15:58:54Z")
I heard that AMS oil is 100% synthetic whereas Mobil 1 is not (full synthetic). Motul also has 100% synthetic engine oil. I have been using Mobil 1. Wondering if I should switch to AMS? I suspect that this would clean… --- ## [2008 Toyota Prius - Vibrations above 60](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-prius-vibrations-above-60/169921)
**Author:** [@osage](https://community.cartalk.com/u/osage)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-prius-vibrations-above-60/169921 "2020-09-14T15:55:47Z")
At speeds of 60 and higher the engine develops a bad vibration. No codes. What causes this --- ## [Trouble starting 1996 Dodge Dakota after it runs a while](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-1996-dodge-dakota-after-it-runs-a-while/169904)
**Author:** [@ck57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ck57)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-1996-dodge-dakota-after-it-runs-a-while/169904 "2020-09-14T15:51:38Z")
problems starting my after it has ran for awhile shut it off , then won’t start the starter turns but no run --- ## [Burning smell when climbing hills - help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-smell-when-climbing-hills-help/9177)
**Author:** [@mettinger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mettinger)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-smell-when-climbing-hills-help/9177 "2020-09-14T14:26:09Z")
Dear Friends: I bought an '07 Camry this year, and subsequently moved into the Berkeley Hills in California - waaaay up into the hills. Getting home requires driving at a steep incline - with some stop signs and cur… --- ## [Traction control light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traction-control-light/169919)
**Author:** [@vipergg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vipergg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traction-control-light/169919 "2020-09-14T13:10:53Z")
Have a 2008 Isuzu Ascender which is a GMC Envoy with an Isuzu name on it. 4.2 liter straight 6 in it . Occasionally lately when going around usually a right hand turn the traction control light will come on which t… --- ## [I paid $2600 for a extended ford warranty was I ripped off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-paid-2600-for-a-extended-ford-warranty-was-i-ripped-off/169929)
**Author:** [@Mikel-25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikel-25)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-paid-2600-for-a-extended-ford-warranty-was-i-ripped-off/169929 "2020-09-14T12:35:53Z")
I recently bought a 2016 Ford Explorer XLT at 25000 miles. I paid $2,600 for a extended premium care warranty for 6 years. This was only after continually rejecting there higher offers. I feel I was scammed cause I notic… --- ## [Car makes loud banging/grinding noise only during heavy downpour rains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-makes-loud-banging-grinding-noise-only-during-heavy-downpour-rains/62599)
**Author:** [@axmirza](https://community.cartalk.com/u/axmirza)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 11:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-makes-loud-banging-grinding-noise-only-during-heavy-downpour-rains/62599 "2020-09-14T11:50:59Z")
I have a 2000 Toyota Camry LE with 106K miles. It?s getting a little clunky but works perfectly. I do regular maintenance like oil changes every 3 or 4 months, breaks, tires. Last year one day during very have down pour … --- ## [Rotors act only when hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotors-act-only-when-hot/169519)
**Author:** [@gandhi\_s-flip-flop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gandhi_s-flip-flop)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotors-act-only-when-hot/169519 "2020-09-14T02:37:31Z")
So I am curious about something. My car has bad rotors. My brake pedal shakes when I brake including some car/steering wheel shake. Only between 25 and higher speeds. So here is the catch it only happens when I have bee… --- ## [Mitsubishi Lancer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-lancer/60229)
**Author:** [@stu936](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stu936)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-lancer/60229 "2020-09-14T01:45:41Z")
I am considering buying a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer ES. I am not familiar with the brand. I'd appreciate any general information about reliability. TYIA, Stu --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo - Smelly gas cap?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-monte-carlo-smelly-gas-cap/169878)
**Author:** [@JosephSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephSmith)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-monte-carlo-smelly-gas-cap/169878 "2020-09-14T00:16:47Z")
Live in Phoenix.In hot weather,I notice a quite strong gas odor around the back of my car.No gas leak.No check engine light.Could it be coming from the gas cap?I’m seeing differing answers as to whether or not modern gas… --- ## [2011 Jeep Compass - Rusted frame](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-compass-rusted-frame/169893)
**Author:** [@GeorgeMacFarlane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeMacFarlane)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-compass-rusted-frame/169893 "2020-09-14T00:01:49Z")
My 2011 Jeep Compass has both front & rear sub frames full of rust holes. Will Chrysler cover this? --- ## [What is a 'double fan' injector?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-double-fan-injector/169873)
**Author:** [@zinophfragment\_163832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zinophfragment_163832)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-double-fan-injector/169873 "2020-09-13T22:25:00Z")
Hello! I read something on a toyota v8 engine, from ‘australiancar.reviews’ (which may not be 100% correct) about a ‘double-fan’ direct injector. Could somebody explain what double fan means? Supposedly the direct injec… --- ## [2012 Ford Escape - Radio issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-radio-issues/169900)
**Author:** [@JackTarkenton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackTarkenton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-radio-issues/169900 "2020-09-13T22:04:50Z")
The radio goes off and on while driving --- ## [Blown engine after a tune up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-engine-after-a-tune-up/169891)
**Author:** [@Vphemming\_170711](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vphemming_170711)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-engine-after-a-tune-up/169891 "2020-09-13T21:13:22Z")
We brought my sons 2005 Acura in for a tune up and after about 10 minutes he heard them rev it real high and saw black smoke. They turned it off and told him it’s knocking and he needs it towed out. Pretty sure the engin… --- ## [2006 Ford Explorer’s seat moves when driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-explorer-s-seat-moves-when-driving/169718)
**Author:** [@DL50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DL50)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-explorer-s-seat-moves-when-driving/169718 "2020-09-13T20:29:37Z")
My seat moves sometimes when im driving --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Cruze - CEL and noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-cel-and-noise/169882)
**Author:** [@sandy66](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandy66)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-cel-and-noise/169882 "2020-09-13T20:25:38Z")
sounds like a lawn mover check engine light --- ## [P1273 code, with slight rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1273-code-with-slight-rough-idle/168674)
**Author:** [@jspe8437](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jspe8437)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1273-code-with-slight-rough-idle/168674 "2020-09-13T17:44:40Z")
I got a 04 Nissan Sentra that has a p1273 (Air Fuel Ratio Sensor 1 Bank 1 Lean Shift Monitoring) with a slight rough idle on cold starts most of the time. There’s also a hesitation/kicking from a cold start when going 0-… --- ## [New cat is glowing red](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-cat-is-glowing-red/169880)
**Author:** [@Devin-20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Devin-20)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-cat-is-glowing-red/169880 "2020-09-13T17:39:03Z")
I’ve replaced the upper catalytic converter the manifold gasket the lower connector pipe below the cat new gaskets for all the new pipes and I’ve replaced the upstream and downstream o2 censors so far checked the spark p… --- ## [2006 Honda Pilot - why are service prices so high?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-pilot-why-are-service-prices-so-high/169859)
**Author:** [@SharonMitchell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SharonMitchell)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-pilot-why-are-service-prices-so-high/169859 "2020-09-13T17:09:46Z")
Garcia Honda keeps telling me I need all sorts of things done for my Honda. The price tag is Way high. I took the advice of a girlfriend and had another service company take care of the timing belt, but their price was w… --- ## [2008 Chevy Malibu - Locking system problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevy-malibu-locking-system-problems/169868)
**Author:** [@Aaron-81](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aaron-81)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevy-malibu-locking-system-problems/169868 "2020-09-13T15:25:33Z")
Hi there, I just recently purchased a used 2008 Chevy Malibu LS. I have been having one consistent issue with it - the locking system. Most of the time, the key fob works as intended. However, sometimes, some (but not a… --- ## [DIY diesel exhaust fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-diesel-exhaust-fluid/169875)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-diesel-exhaust-fluid/169875 "2020-09-13T13:42:42Z")
I passed by a Brewer fleet fueling station today. A sign advertised ‘diesel exhaust fluid’. I wondered if this is something truckers put in their drinks, a kind of bitters. I looked it up when I got home and wondered … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=448) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=450)