# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=495 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 496 --- ## [1999 Ford F-150 - Leaks from transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-f-150-leaks-from-transmission/166502)
**Author:** [@boardscrossing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boardscrossing)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-f-150-leaks-from-transmission/166502 "2020-06-28T19:51:01Z")
1999 Ford F150 4x4, 68,000 miles. 5 years ago only on two trips to a cabin in the mountains, once I got there I noticed there was tranny fluid dripping from the bell housing, once cooled it stopped no leakage on the way… --- ## [Trying to find out why Rav4 is smoking on startup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-find-out-why-rav4-is-smoking-on-startup/166484)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-find-out-why-rav4-is-smoking-on-startup/166484 "2020-06-28T19:32:37Z")
Hi my brother just got a 2003 Rav4 2wd with about 140,000 miles. It runs good but he just noticed white smoke for a minute or so when starting the first time each day, It didn’t smell sweet to me, but I have a horrible … --- ## [Toyota Avalon 2001 - Transmission fluid changes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-avalon-2001-transmission-fluid-changes/166496)
**Author:** [@Tiffany37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tiffany37)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-avalon-2001-transmission-fluid-changes/166496 "2020-06-28T17:48:50Z")
Hello! I had my transmission fluid changed two days ago. I have only driven the car 20k upon getting it a few years ago. My fluid is light brown so took it to my mechanic for a drain and change. It’s still light brown a… --- ## [2015 Kia Forte TPMS light still on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-forte-tpms-light-still-on/166366)
**Author:** [@Audrey47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Audrey47)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-forte-tpms-light-still-on/166366 "2020-06-28T16:51:24Z")
I had my 2015 tmps sensor checked they said it was good but the light still on. --- ## [The ghost in my car... (system going haywire)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-ghost-in-my-car-system-going-haywire/166473)
**Author:** [@VolvoDriverPlusDoggo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VolvoDriverPlusDoggo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-ghost-in-my-car-system-going-haywire/166473 "2020-06-28T16:45:10Z")
Hi all, I am having a bizarre problem I’m not sure how to resolve for 2007 volvo s60. The first thing I noticed was the passenger side window not rolling up. It would roll up and even if I held the button for it to stay… --- ## [2003 Subaru Outback Head Gasket Seeping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-outback-head-gasket-seeping/166431)
**Author:** [@Ben-358](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben-358)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-outback-head-gasket-seeping/166431 "2020-06-28T15:47:30Z")
My 2003 Subaru Outback was diagnosed with a seeping head gasket at 105k miles. There has been no overheating or engine failure, and I haven’t driven the car since finding out so I hope there is no permanent engine damage… --- ## [Use of multiple transmission fluid types](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-of-multiple-transmission-fluid-types/166489)
**Author:** [@Aaron-76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aaron-76)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-of-multiple-transmission-fluid-types/166489 "2020-06-28T14:21:02Z")
So I thought I would share an interesting experiment. My kids 2005 F-150 has a (4.6L) 70/4RW Transmission(Think I got that wrong, but, should make sense to you ford guys). She got stranded late at night, because the tran… --- ## [O2 sensor problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-problem/166429)
**Author:** [@kurtwm1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurtwm1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-problem/166429 "2020-06-28T13:40:38Z")
A few hundred miles ago my 1999 Dodge Durango 5.9L engine check light came on indicating a bad B1S1 O2 sensor. The original sensor. I replaced it with a Denso and after about 175 miles the light came on again. This time… --- ## [Thinking about buying a 1998 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thinking-about-buying-a-1998-honda-accord/166480)
**Author:** [@Sanc21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sanc21)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 5:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thinking-about-buying-a-1998-honda-accord/166480 "2020-06-28T05:00:22Z")
Thinking about buying one $2k has 187k miles, just need it for work. --- ## [2012 Acura TSX Sport Wagon — ATF fluid change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-acura-tsx-sport-wagon-atf-fluid-change/166399)
**Author:** [@littleoldlady](https://community.cartalk.com/u/littleoldlady)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-acura-tsx-sport-wagon-atf-fluid-change/166399 "2020-06-28T03:37:43Z")
Should I have the automatic transmission fluid changed in year 8? I drive very little (about 4000 miles per year) so do most maintenance by time. My trusted service advisor has left the dealership which rewards me with… --- ## [2007 Chevrolet Impala whines when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-impala-whines-when-accelerating/166483)
**Author:** [@ronaldwadewright](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ronaldwadewright)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-impala-whines-when-accelerating/166483 "2020-06-28T02:20:46Z")
High pitched whine or whistle when accelerating. Louder from a stop, less road noise, I guess. --- ## [2017 Dodge Charger CarPlay not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-charger-carplay-not-working/166370)
**Author:** [@rodrigorivera](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rodrigorivera)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-charger-carplay-not-working/166370 "2020-06-28T01:59:13Z")
carplay not work ,navigation system is missing --- ## [2018 Subaru Crosstrek - Do I need balance and alignemnt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-crosstrek-do-i-need-balance-and-alignemnt/166447)
**Author:** [@Nonya21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nonya21)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-crosstrek-do-i-need-balance-and-alignemnt/166447 "2020-06-27T21:57:45Z")
Dear Tom and Ray: I am getting new tires on a pretty new car (about 2 years old). Is it necessary to have both the tires re-balanced and the four wheel alignment? --- ## [3 batteries in 6 years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-batteries-in-6-years/161957)
**Author:** [@Remazz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Remazz)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-batteries-in-6-years/161957 "2020-06-27T19:09:27Z")
2011 Lexus LS470 purchased in 2014. Has 26, 500 miles on odometer, batteries last about two years. Lexus dealer says that’s because I drive fewer than 5000 miles a year. Are they right? --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo- High reading leads to conflict](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-monte-carlo-high-reading-leads-to-conflict/166410)
**Author:** [@EdwardCJerdonek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdwardCJerdonek)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-monte-carlo-high-reading-leads-to-conflict/166410 "2020-06-27T18:07:57Z")
Took my cream puff 2005 Monte Carlo (only 42,000 miles) to dealer for oil change, tire rotation,and premature transmission fluid change.—Oil pressure gauge was reading properly on my way in because I eyeballed it as I n… --- ## [2002 Pontiac Grand Prix- Grunts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-pontiac-grand-prix-grunts/166417)
**Author:** [@JacquesMooyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JacquesMooyman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-pontiac-grand-prix-grunts/166417 "2020-06-27T17:35:37Z")
My ABS grunts when I start to drive and today I was COMMING to a red light and my brake pedal pushed my foot up while it is grunting very loud, and hard to push the pedal down to stop the car, what could the problem be. --- ## [2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - engine light stays on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-engine-light-stays-on/166354)
**Author:** [@Art48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Art48)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-engine-light-stays-on/166354 "2020-06-27T17:30:36Z")
Engine light on system warning “requires oil change” Changed oil reset system service engine light stays on Syestem says all systems goog ??? --- ## [2020 Nissan Pathfinder - Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-nissan-pathfinder-transmission/166405)
**Author:** [@Johnny53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johnny53)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-nissan-pathfinder-transmission/166405 "2020-06-27T17:29:32Z")
Transmission Problem --- ## [Engine cleaning to make it shine and make me less dirty while working on it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-cleaning-to-make-it-shine-and-make-me-less-dirty-while-working-on-it/166456)
**Author:** [@smg252](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smg252)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-cleaning-to-make-it-shine-and-make-me-less-dirty-while-working-on-it/166456 "2020-06-27T16:51:15Z")
What do you guys recommend? I will use my gloves and get some rags but I like a product that is not very toxic because I am working in a garage with poor ventilation. --- ## [2012 Mustang - Severe Brake Leakage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mustang-severe-brake-leakage/166436)
**Author:** [@getschwifty1105\_168594](https://community.cartalk.com/u/getschwifty1105_168594)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mustang-severe-brake-leakage/166436 "2020-06-27T16:43:04Z")
Took my 2012 V6 Mustang to the shop to lube my front caliper… They alerted me to some major leakage in my rear passenger brake… I try to fix everything myself (even though I have no idea what I’m doing) so I started goi… --- ## [What is Engine Performance Restoration Service?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-engine-performance-restoration-service/159170)
**Author:** [@kelfeind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kelfeind)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-engine-performance-restoration-service/159170 "2020-06-27T16:15:30Z")
My wife just took her Mercedes 350 in for a 50,000 service and the shop sold her this “upgrade” service which included this Engine Performance Restoration service. Is this total baloney or what for $100.00! --- ## [Which Toyota Sienna? looking for a good minivan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-toyota-sienna-looking-for-a-good-minivan/166423)
**Author:** [@halfnormal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/halfnormal)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-toyota-sienna-looking-for-a-good-minivan/166423 "2020-06-27T14:57:28Z")
hi all first post: i need a minivan! it will be used for small cartage needs, family roadtrips, and camping i live in outer NYC and am not a commuter. i can’t stand driving on the east coast! but i need to be able to… --- ## [2008 Volkswagen Beetle Coupe - Leaking vacuum pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volkswagen-beetle-coupe-leaking-vacuum-pump/166412)
**Author:** [@Dorothy43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dorothy43)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volkswagen-beetle-coupe-leaking-vacuum-pump/166412 "2020-06-27T14:44:01Z")
I have a leaking vacuum pump. My mechanic quoted almost $2,000 for repair. I want to know if that is necessary. All I notice is that the door locks don’t always lock. No big deal. I push the button manually. The ca… --- ## [2020 Alfa Giulia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-alfa-giulia/166128)
**Author:** [@Bupolo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bupolo)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-alfa-giulia/166128 "2020-06-27T14:17:26Z")
Just got a brand new 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia, less than 30 miles as I took it off the lot. I get a very odd, high pitched humming noise when I get over 40 mph and becomes more noticeable at higher speeds. Doesn’t seem t… --- ## [2016 Dodge Challenger hiccuping mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-challenger-hiccuping-mystery/166359)
**Author:** [@Holly32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Holly32)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-challenger-hiccuping-mystery/166359 "2020-06-27T13:20:47Z")
I have a 2016 dodge challenger and a rat chewed through the number three electrical wire. My mechanic replaced the harness the electrical cord and all the spark plugs but the car is hiccuping basically when it’s idling j… --- ## [2009 Toyota Tacoma needed a front differential](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-tacoma-needed-a-front-differential/166351)
**Author:** [@drifter52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drifter52)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-tacoma-needed-a-front-differential/166351 "2020-06-27T12:14:58Z")
Front diff, had to be replaced. I have only driven on hard surface roads. It had 95000 miles on it, and I had changed the lube three times. --- ## [Amazon's leap into self-driving technology](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amazons-leap-into-self-driving-technology/166442)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 11:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amazons-leap-into-self-driving-technology/166442 "2020-06-27T11:32:19Z")
… is undoubtedly related to the future of their delivery services. --- ## [Is there a way to tell if a car has semi-metallic or ceramic brake pads?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-tell-if-a-car-has-semi-metallic-or-ceramic-brake-pads/166390)
**Author:** [@zaverxexperiments\_166654](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zaverxexperiments_166654)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-tell-if-a-car-has-semi-metallic-or-ceramic-brake-pads/166390 "2020-06-27T02:38:31Z")
Hello all, The title basically says it all, but I do have one more question. Are semi-metallic pads more resistant to brake fade at higher temperatures than ceramic pads? --- ## [1993 Cadillac Allante dies after 10 min](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-cadillac-allante-dies-after-10-min/166347)
**Author:** [@JayS03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JayS03)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-cadillac-allante-dies-after-10-min/166347 "2020-06-27T02:36:27Z")
Engine runs fine for 10 minutes or until normal operating temperature, then dies. Will not start again until completely cooled down. --- ## [Car stalls when I accelerate after new cambelt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-when-i-accelerate-after-new-cambelt/166426)
**Author:** [@Louise95](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Louise95)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-when-i-accelerate-after-new-cambelt/166426 "2020-06-27T02:08:35Z")
Hello, I have a Honda Civic from 2002. I had it for 2 years without any problem and in March I had to get a new cambelt and since then, everytime I start the car and slowly drive it out of the carpark, there is a delay … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=494) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=496)