# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=461 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 462 --- ## [Rotella in gas engines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotella-in-gas-engines/168999)
**Author:** [@Jeremy-76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremy-76)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2020, 12:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotella-in-gas-engines/168999 "2020-08-22T12:16:34Z")
During my time in the coal mineing industry I noticed all the mechanics in the field useing rotella in full size trucks and gas engines due to the fact the coal company’s would only buy rotella buy 55 gal drums during my… --- ## [Thanks, Wal-Mart!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thanks-wal-mart/168510)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2020, 6:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thanks-wal-mart/168510 "2020-08-22T06:37:43Z")
This morning, I realized that I was a couple of months overdue for changing my cabin air filter, so I added Wal-Mart to my round of errands. When I got to the appropriate aisle in their automotive department, it turned… --- ## [2019 Lincoln MKC - Phone issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lincoln-mkc-phone-issues/169019)
**Author:** [@db4180](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4180)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2020, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lincoln-mkc-phone-issues/169019 "2020-08-22T02:26:01Z")
at times screen says it cannot maintain contact with my phone --- ## [2002 f150 misfire in Cyl 1 AFTER replacing all the usual suspects](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-f150-misfire-in-cyl-1-after-replacing-all-the-usual-suspects/167045)
**Author:** [@ditchdoctordoud\_168546](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ditchdoctordoud_168546)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2020, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-f150-misfire-in-cyl-1-after-replacing-all-the-usual-suspects/167045 "2020-08-22T01:26:01Z")
2002 5.4 L f150. Getting a misfire in a cyl. Code says Cyl 1. Run truck and disconnect/reconnect coil connectors 1 at a time just to make sure it’s right. It is. It’s due for new plugs anyway, so I replace all plugs. sti… --- ## [1997 Honda Civic Cpe - Compression issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-civic-cpe-compression-issues/168583)
**Author:** [@jazzbox35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jazzbox35)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-civic-cpe-compression-issues/168583 "2020-08-21T23:52:08Z")
I have a 1997 Civic, over 300k miles. The compression is 82, 110, 70, 62 on cylinders #1 to #4. The check engine light comes on ONLY IN NEUTRAL for cylinders 3,4. When the car is running on the highway, it’s still fine. … --- ## [Oil Change Interval for 0W-20 oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-interval-for-0w-20-oil/168656)
**Author:** [@ptesterman\_156278](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ptesterman_156278)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-interval-for-0w-20-oil/168656 "2020-08-21T21:35:08Z")
My daughter has a 2016 Camry 4 cylinder that gets very little milage; the driving she does is a mixture of city and highway. The maintenance guide recommends chaining the oil every 5K miles or 6 months, whichever comes f… --- ## [Dishonest mechanic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dishonest-mechanic/165498)
**Author:** [@daveofnewlands\_168048](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daveofnewlands_168048)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dishonest-mechanic/165498 "2020-08-21T21:33:04Z")
I was using my AC basically on a daily basis and have never had any issues with it. Then I took my car in for an unrelated issue, and when I picked it up the mechanic said “DO NOT USE YOUR AC, it will cause you car to st… --- ## [Just for fun. How many vehicles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-for-fun-how-many-vehicles/168671)
**Author:** [@Dylan-32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dylan-32)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-for-fun-how-many-vehicles/168671 "2020-08-21T20:32:20Z")
Just for fun, how many personal vehicles have you owned? If you own(ed) a vehicle lot or dealership, those vehicles don’t count. Just your personal motorized vehicles. If your folks bought you a go kart as a kid, that co… --- ## [2007 Lexus IS 250 power steering stopped working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lexus-is-250-power-steering-stopped-working/168956)
**Author:** [@LINCOLN04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LINCOLN04)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lexus-is-250-power-steering-stopped-working/168956 "2020-08-21T20:03:14Z")
The power steering of my car stopped working.The p/s light didn’t come on.I was driving on a gravel road.As soon as I turned on to the tar road,my power steering stopped. --- ## [New Accord engine power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-accord-engine-power/165058)
**Author:** [@mrasol](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrasol)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-accord-engine-power/165058 "2020-08-21T18:13:16Z")
My '13 Honda accord has the V-6 which gives it the feel of the Dodge Charger of my youth. I am thinking of buying a new Accord, but am disappointed the V-6 is no longer available. I’m buying the top end model and want t… --- ## [AC drains battery while running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-drains-battery-while-running/168555)
**Author:** [@Dan\_doughty1\_169871](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan_doughty1_169871)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-drains-battery-while-running/168555 "2020-08-21T17:49:32Z")
This is the first time i’ve posted here but I really don’t have any where to turn. Im stumped. Im driving a 2012 Honda Pilot. For some reason on this vehicle, when the battery gets low the transmission bucks and sli… --- ## [UPS added AdvanceAuto to be their pickup/drop-off locations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ups-added-advanceauto-to-be-their-pickup-drop-off-locations/168997)
**Author:** [@thegreendrag0n](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thegreendrag0n)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ups-added-advanceauto-to-be-their-pickup-drop-off-locations/168997 "2020-08-21T15:46:31Z")
seem to be quite convenient: --- ## [White smoke under hood from coolant leak - mechanic “fixed” but still smoking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-under-hood-from-coolant-leak-mechanic-fixed-but-still-smoking/168992)
**Author:** [@JessaC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JessaC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-under-hood-from-coolant-leak-mechanic-fixed-but-still-smoking/168992 "2020-08-21T15:29:28Z")
I have a ‘93 Chevy Lumina that started spitting white smoke from under the hood after driving to work last week. I took it to the shop on Monday, they told me a hose had a hole burnt in it and it was leaking coolant on … --- ## [Wheel Speed Sensor in 735i (1985)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-speed-sensor-in-735i-1985/168990)
**Author:** [@ri.guyrooroo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ri.guyrooroo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-speed-sensor-in-735i-1985/168990 "2020-08-21T14:17:21Z")
Alright so I’m in over my head. A couple months ago I bought a 1985 735i for $300 and have been pouring my paychecks into the car so far and am just getting close to street ready. Then the other day I took a look under t… --- ## [Starter issues after oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-issues-after-oil-change/168964)
**Author:** [@trentw02\_170127](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trentw02_170127)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-issues-after-oil-change/168964 "2020-08-21T13:10:02Z")
Good morning About a month ago I got an oil change as part of a coupon deal that offers a general inspection as part of the service. I’m sure many places offer something similar. In the days following the oil change, m… --- ## [Paramedic says 2016 RX350's LED headlights should wig-wag](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paramedic-says-2016-rx350s-led-headlights-should-wig-wag/168163)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 4:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paramedic-says-2016-rx350s-led-headlights-should-wig-wag/168163 "2020-08-21T04:36:45Z")
\[Too difficulto geto the LED cooling fan wire without breaking into the $2,081.66 headlight assembly.\] LED source is not replaceable. Yellow incandescenturn signabulb is. Will I damage themergencyehicle’s LED headli… --- ## [Humming noise - front of car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-noise-front-of-car/168970)
**Author:** [@saif600](https://community.cartalk.com/u/saif600)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-noise-front-of-car/168970 "2020-08-21T04:07:02Z")
Hi everyone. This issue is officially driving me insane. Car info - Audi A3 2015, 47k miles on it. FWD. There’s a loud humming noise coming from the front of the car, it sounds like it’s something that spins, although … --- ## [1997 k3500 hard to start/stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-k3500-hard-to-start-stalls/168897)
**Author:** [@Jake-118](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jake-118)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-k3500-hard-to-start-stalls/168897 "2020-08-21T03:55:31Z")
I have 1997 k3500 with the 350 in it that runs good when its sat for a day but when the car heats up it won’t start without giving it gas and when you put it in gear it sputters and wants to die unless I give it gas. it … --- ## [Humming Noise - about to give up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-noise-about-to-give-up/168981)
**Author:** [@saif600](https://community.cartalk.com/u/saif600)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-noise-about-to-give-up/168981 "2020-08-21T02:23:29Z")
Hi everyone. This issue is officially driving me insane. Car info - Audi A3 8v 2015 S-line 1.4 Tfsi , 47k miles on it. FWD. There’s a loud humming noise coming from the front of the car, it sounds like it’s something t… --- ## [Covid and cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/covid-and-cars/168473)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/covid-and-cars/168473 "2020-08-21T01:33:30Z")
I have two. Calif dmv changed rules so i dont have to go there to renew dr licence, good. Bad is they still require tteadmill emissions test. Too dangerous imo. Bad and not happening corolla sidelined. Second is neigh… --- ## [Disengage parking brake?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disengage-parking-brake/168977)
**Author:** [@stellaontheroad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stellaontheroad)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disengage-parking-brake/168977 "2020-08-21T00:00:43Z")
So my parking brake just locked — not sure yet how or why, but it’s pretty rusty under there so I’m sure that has something to do with it. I just need to drive the car a couple of more weeks before my brother is giving m… --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Malibu - Trouble and help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-malibu-trouble-and-help/168919)
**Author:** [@ShanekiaB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShanekiaB)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2020, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-malibu-trouble-and-help/168919 "2020-08-20T23:39:55Z")
I had received a couple notices from ONSTAR that my engine and transmission needed to be serviced, this was in Jan2020 called dealer let them know, was told they’d put me in system and let me know when I could bring my 2… --- ## [Whining noise after startup and lasts for about 2 seconds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-noise-after-startup-and-lasts-for-about-2-seconds/168895)
**Author:** [@Jr-194](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jr-194)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2020, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-noise-after-startup-and-lasts-for-about-2-seconds/168895 "2020-08-20T23:32:05Z")
As soon as my start the car up it makes like a turbo trying to wind up and it only lasts for about 2 seconds and then goes away it does not happen all the time --- ## [Replacement Wheel Speed Sensor Worked for 30 Miles Then Failed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-wheel-speed-sensor-worked-for-30-miles-then-failed/168803)
**Author:** [@kcac\_1\_157641](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kcac_1_157641)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2020, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-wheel-speed-sensor-worked-for-30-miles-then-failed/168803 "2020-08-20T23:29:01Z")
After I did a front wheel bearing change on my 2000 Ford Taurus SE wagon, the ABS light on my dash lit. It showed a C1 233 code: “Left front wheel speed sensor input signal missing”. I replaced the sensor and the ABS lig… --- ## [Roundabout? layout?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roundabout-layout/163926)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2020, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roundabout-layout/163926 "2020-08-20T23:21:26Z")
redlines show were old bridge was. the area under it was a ditch reserved for the new East/west road. They decided to add roundabouts instead of stop signs when they added the e/w road and exits but did not want to clo… --- ## [Discovery series 1 one I alarm chirping and won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/discovery-series-1-one-i-alarm-chirping-and-won-t-start/168946)
**Author:** [@Covered\_way](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Covered_way)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2020, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/discovery-series-1-one-i-alarm-chirping-and-won-t-start/168946 "2020-08-20T22:59:23Z")
Drives and starts fine then one day the auto door lock stops working and only the driver door unlocks and locks. Before it would activate the four doors. Then the next day, when starting the alarm goes off and engine wil… --- ## [Dune Buggy type vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dune-buggy-type-vehicle/168930)
**Author:** [@ArlHtsMelissa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArlHtsMelissa)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2020, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dune-buggy-type-vehicle/168930 "2020-08-20T19:58:17Z")
What do you think about those vehicles that look like dune buggies but have one wheel in back and two wheels in front? They look like they would be hard to drive. --- ## [2008 Ford Escape Hybrid - $5,300 to repair brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-hybrid-5-300-to-repair-brakes/91440)
**Author:** [@johnch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnch)\ **Replies:** 202\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2020, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-hybrid-5-300-to-repair-brakes/91440 "2020-08-20T20:29:56Z")
Hello! I purchased a 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid which now has 109K miles on it. It's been a great vehicle all around. Two recent incidents where the yellow ABS and red brake lights came on, with messages of Check Brake … --- ## [Transmission or o2 sensor maybe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-or-o2-sensor-maybe/168937)
**Author:** [@Alexandra-21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alexandra-21)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2020, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-or-o2-sensor-maybe/168937 "2020-08-20T18:14:40Z")
My 2004 Honda Pilot with 185k miles might have a transmission problem but my mechanic and I are unsure. For the last month it’s been throwing a code on and off for the o2 sensor behind the cat converter. Today I was dr… --- ## [Auto theft function malfunction?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-theft-function-malfunction/168975)
**Author:** [@Mitzi-12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mitzi-12)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2020, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-theft-function-malfunction/168975 "2020-08-20T18:09:29Z")
Hello I have a 2004 chevrolet colorado that refuses to start intermittently. I don’t see any flashing lights, but when it does this, won’t start, if I wait 10 minutes after the initial crank, it starts right up. My me… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=460) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=462)