# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=496 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 497 --- ## [Maf? p0171 p0174](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maf-p0171-p0174/166414)
**Author:** [@Charlie-121](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charlie-121)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maf-p0171-p0174/166414 "2020-06-27T00:05:28Z")
my 2011 z71 ltz silverado cel came back on this morning after changing maf a couple weeks ago. a couple weeks ago it cel came on had the codes ran came back p0171 maf. switched it and reset it by pulling the battery. thi… --- ## [Advice columnists change people's names: this one chose Tom and Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-columnists-change-peoples-names-this-one-chose-tom-and-ray/166407)
**Author:** [@Vchimpanzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vchimpanzee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-columnists-change-peoples-names-this-one-chose-tom-and-ray/166407 "2020-06-26T22:58:50Z")
“Dear Annie” is considered the new successor to Ann Landers. The major advice columnists such as Dear Abby have admitted to changing the names of people in letters sent to them. For example, “Frank” has never called me s… --- ## [2007 Lincoln MKX - One big jolt, then fine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lincoln-mkx-one-big-jolt-then-fine/166401)
**Author:** [@rick16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rick16)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lincoln-mkx-one-big-jolt-then-fine/166401 "2020-06-26T21:16:46Z")
the first time ( only) i start the car in the morning and start to drive away , when i give it the gas and go about 20 mph the transmission i guess gives a big jolt and shifts into gear then its fine. --- ## [2017 Lincoln MKZ - jerking transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lincoln-mkz-jerking-transmission/166392)
**Author:** [@jimmieholmes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimmieholmes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lincoln-mkz-jerking-transmission/166392 "2020-06-26T19:40:08Z")
transmission jerks into second gear --- ## [Paint peeling on my 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-peeling-on-my-2006-mercury-grand-marquis/166303)
**Author:** [@msvs306](https://community.cartalk.com/u/msvs306)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-peeling-on-my-2006-mercury-grand-marquis/166303 "2020-06-26T18:08:03Z")
my 06 grand marquis has only 43000 mi on it and the paint is peeling around the rear window. --- ## [2015 Crosstrek straining noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-crosstrek-straining-noise/165501)
**Author:** [@pmgentile\_167851](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pmgentile_167851)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-crosstrek-straining-noise/165501 "2020-06-26T17:54:27Z")
Hi, I am having this experience with my 2015 CrossTrek. I’ve had this car from Day 1. Over 90k miles. It has been fantastic. The noise this past few months is noticeably wrong, I can just tell. Almost like the ca… --- ## [Something In My Tire... Can it be patched?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/something-in-my-tire-can-it-be-patched/166294)
**Author:** [@Hesher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hesher)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/something-in-my-tire-can-it-be-patched/166294 "2020-06-26T17:26:49Z")
Will this be able to patched or will I need a new tire? Air is slightly leaking from it. --- ## [2008 dodge caliber](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-caliber/166363)
**Author:** [@Pryorjonny2015\_168555](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pryorjonny2015_168555)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-caliber/166363 "2020-06-26T17:26:31Z")
Ok I got a 2008 dodge caliber manual not sure if that matters but never know. I’ve replaced battery, alternator, starter, and battery cable ends. My car starts drives 10 miles airbag light comes on then electrical issue … --- ## [Backing out of a car contract at a dealership](https://community.cartalk.com/t/backing-out-of-a-car-contract-at-a-dealership/166389)
**Author:** [@Jdech13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jdech13)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/backing-out-of-a-car-contract-at-a-dealership/166389 "2020-06-26T15:10:32Z")
Hi there, my husband and I were interested in buying a car at a dealership. We went as far as signing paper work but we didn’t take the car home due to issues with our money being wired. So there was no money exchanged o… --- ## [Looking for a great small SUV to replace my Jeep Liberty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-great-small-suv-to-replace-my-jeep-liberty/85201)
**Author:** [@JdeF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JdeF)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-great-small-suv-to-replace-my-jeep-liberty/85201 "2020-06-26T15:35:53Z")
I currently own a 2004 Jeep Liberty, which I still love. It's time to consider getting a new car, but I am having trouble finding a suitable replacement. At the top of my list is great visibility. I hate most of today… --- ## [Suspicious Carfax results](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suspicious-carfax-results/166319)
**Author:** [@jib32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jib32)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 11:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suspicious-carfax-results/166319 "2020-06-26T11:00:24Z")
I’m looking at a used car later today and just got the Carfax report for it. I was surprised to see that the report showed 3 owners with the most recent purchase being 8 days ago. The car was listed for sale 7 days ago. … --- ## [1997 Chevy K1500 Turning signal problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevy-k1500-turning-signal-problem/166317)
**Author:** [@Koltyn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Koltyn)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevy-k1500-turning-signal-problem/166317 "2020-06-26T03:06:22Z")
Ok so I have a 1997 Chevy k1500 my turn signals are not working , but my windshield wipers/Hazards are working I’m guessing it’s a flasher I know where the hazard flasher is but is there a separate Turning Signal flasher… --- ## [Need help Identifying broken hose 2002 F150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-identifying-broken-hose-2002-f150/166343)
**Author:** [@ditchdoctordoud\_168546](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ditchdoctordoud_168546)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-identifying-broken-hose-2002-f150/166343 "2020-06-26T00:43:12Z")
I was working on a replacing a bad fuel injector, when a hose broke, covering me with coolant. Thank God it wasn’t hot, or I’d be in the hospital right now. The hose feeds from behind the engine, into a port on the fir… --- ## [Pt cruiser 2003 smoke coming from engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-2003-smoke-coming-from-engine/158018)
**Author:** [@Marshall\_Mullins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marshall_Mullins)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-2003-smoke-coming-from-engine/158018 "2020-06-25T21:53:02Z")
Today I tryed to refill my coolant and power stering becuase they were empty then I drive for like 20 mins and I see smoke coming from my engine I go back home park it turn it off and look under the hood the smoke is com… --- ## ['How we can help prevent children from dying in hot cars'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-we-can-help-prevent-children-from-dying-in-hot-cars/146717)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-we-can-help-prevent-children-from-dying-in-hot-cars/146717 "2020-06-25T21:12:35Z")
'The Hot Cars Act, introduced in the House by Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio), would require all new passenger cars to be "equipped with a child safety alert system." The bill mandates a "distinct auditory and visual alert to not… --- ## [2016 Dodge Journey rough idle/whistle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-journey-rough-idle-whistle/166339)
**Author:** [@Sham0924](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sham0924)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-journey-rough-idle-whistle/166339 "2020-06-25T21:11:25Z")
I have a 2016 Dodge Journey R/T with 32,000 miles on it. A while back, I noticed a slightly rough idle. It isn’t rough like a misfiring spark plug or anything, just sometimes kind of shakes very slightly when in idle, su… --- ## [1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with a “wetting” issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-silverado-1500-with-a-wetting-issue/166332)
**Author:** [@MichaelHunter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelHunter)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-silverado-1500-with-a-wetting-issue/166332 "2020-06-25T20:28:02Z")
I have a 1998 Chevy 1500 p/u with the 5.0 litre engine. It became very hard to start, especially when cold(sitting for long periods of time). I took it to a mechanic and was told it was the timing chain. Spent $1200 lett… --- ## [Budget tires for Acura RDX 2015](https://community.cartalk.com/t/budget-tires-for-acura-rdx-2015/166078)
**Author:** [@abhisheks77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abhisheks77)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/budget-tires-for-acura-rdx-2015/166078 "2020-06-25T18:37:42Z")
Hello, I have 2015 AWD RDX with 34000 miles on it. Now its original tires are going out of tracks and I feel it is not safe further. I am in Seattle, so much of year is in rainy weather, and 100+ miles from here, I will… --- ## [04 Acura TL not always starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-acura-tl-not-always-starting/166335)
**Author:** [@kdoypomelow11\_168543](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kdoypomelow11_168543)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-acura-tl-not-always-starting/166335 "2020-06-25T18:33:10Z")
So over lhe last month or so my cars been doing this thing where I turn the ignition to start, the radio comes on, Windows and lights work so I know it isn’t the battery. The car dings 6 times, but the engine doesn’t sta… --- ## [2002 Jeep Cherokee won’t accelerate past 60 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-cherokee-won-t-accelerate-past-60-mph/166326)
**Author:** [@Jeep02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeep02)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-cherokee-won-t-accelerate-past-60-mph/166326 "2020-06-25T18:02:43Z")
I have this jeep grand Cherokee WJ 2002 ,i have noticed its net engaging from gear 2 up words even if i accelerates the pedal it only reach 60mhp not more .Other thing i have noticed is that i have a lot of codes delays … --- ## [2018 Ford Edge HD radio no signal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-edge-hd-radio-no-signal/166300)
**Author:** [@Glenda29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Glenda29)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-edge-hd-radio-no-signal/166300 "2020-06-25T17:50:53Z")
not acquiring signal on the hd radio --- ## [2015 Ford Explorer rust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-explorer-rust/166311)
**Author:** [@Sid06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sid06)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-explorer-rust/166311 "2020-06-25T17:34:10Z")
I purchased a 2015 ford explorer new which Also had a ding in the door and was rd they couldn’t fix it as it would show up worse after the repair. I have the rust issue on my hood and was told by food that this is not … --- ## [Best cooling system flush for removing rust from water jacket?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-cooling-system-flush-for-removing-rust-from-water-jacket/166327)
**Author:** [@Jack-Dak87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack-Dak87)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-cooling-system-flush-for-removing-rust-from-water-jacket/166327 "2020-06-25T17:11:41Z")
I specifically want to improve transfer of heat from combustion chambers to coolant. Any suggestions? --- ## [Ac orifice tube replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-orifice-tube-replacement/164848)
**Author:** [@Hpsportsfanatic\_166976](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hpsportsfanatic_166976)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-orifice-tube-replacement/164848 "2020-06-25T14:12:49Z")
Hello all, so my current problem. I think the orifice tube needs to be replaced ( tell me other wise) The ac goes from cold to warm to cold. The pressure reads 36 Lo 250 high when it is 85 outside and standard idle. I… --- ## [Timing chain replacement cost - hrs labor & parts (2008 Nissan Quest)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain-replacement-cost-hrs-labor-parts-2008-nissan-quest/166260)
**Author:** [@SamOnCartalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamOnCartalk)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain-replacement-cost-hrs-labor-parts-2008-nissan-quest/166260 "2020-06-25T13:44:31Z")
Hello, just wondering about the approximate reasonable price Range to get the timing chain replaced on my 2008 Nissan Quest (around 135K miles on it), hours labor & cost of parts, both local quotes I got so far were so c… --- ## [Car fell off lift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-fell-off-lift/158813)
**Author:** [@hellokatie5\_163491](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hellokatie5_163491)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-fell-off-lift/158813 "2020-06-25T12:33:13Z")
My car (2011) fell off a mechanic’s lift while getting work done at their shop. Mechanic did not want to go through insurance, which I could understand. After 2 hours of trying to get my car back on the ground, they told… --- ## [2005 Ford Explorer Sport - Engine options](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-explorer-sport-engine-options/166101)
**Author:** [@captwrongway](https://community.cartalk.com/u/captwrongway)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 9:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-explorer-sport-engine-options/166101 "2020-06-25T09:25:41Z")
I have a good trk 78000 org mi.but timming belts jumped put a valve through valve cover.I do not want to put the 4.0 to replace it. ies there another motor that will go in it without a big hassle? --- ## [2017 Toyota Corolla - Buyer's remorse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-corolla-buyers-remorse/166196)
**Author:** [@GenasisOrtz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GenasisOrtz)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-corolla-buyers-remorse/166196 "2020-06-25T03:54:23Z")
Are there any major issues we are not aware of? Just bought a used one today. Needed a dependable vehicle for hubby to get to work. --- ## [Master cylinder only one line bleeding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/master-cylinder-only-one-line-bleeding/166314)
**Author:** [@Jay-3000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jay-3000)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/master-cylinder-only-one-line-bleeding/166314 "2020-06-25T03:48:30Z")
Bought new master cylinder and installed . Tried bleeding it on the car. And only the front hose will bleed. But the rod should be opening the first line , first --- ## [2009 Toyota Camry - AC causes rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-ac-causes-rough-idle/166281)
**Author:** [@dandjloce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dandjloce)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-ac-causes-rough-idle/166281 "2020-06-25T02:23:06Z")
when first turning on ac it idles rough for about 5seconds. Only notice it when car is in park. Never stalls out. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=495) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=497)