# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=5 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 6 --- ## [Cylinder 2 Misfire - 2016 Sonata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-2-misfire-2016-sonata/206005)
**Author:** [@rogeriraruby\_178843](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rogeriraruby_178843)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 11:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-2-misfire-2016-sonata/206005 "2026-08-10T11:15:38Z")
I have a 2016 Sonata hybrid. I spent many months dealing with spark plug misfires. In March my mechanic did a carbon cleaning and that made the problem go away. Unfortunately, today (5 months later) it came back. I g… --- ## [Check engine code P420](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-code-p420/187985)
**Author:** [@peacew6\_183373](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peacew6_183373)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-code-p420/187985 "2026-08-09T15:00:28Z")
HI, I’ve been getting P420 on my Hyundai Elantra 2004 (about 130K miles). I got scanned data below. Would you tell me if any number number is way off the normal range? FUEL SYS1 CL LOAD\_PCT 13.7 ECT – SHRTFT 0.8 LON… --- ## [Funny energy bar commercial](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funny-energy-bar-commercial/206027)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funny-energy-bar-commercial/206027 "2026-08-09T14:56:15Z")
Assisting driver not wearing seat-belt/shoulder harness. --- ## [It only works if the answer is 2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-only-works-if-the-answer-is-2/206031)
**Author:** [@Vchimpanzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vchimpanzee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-only-works-if-the-answer-is-2/206031 "2026-08-08T19:09:57Z")
I never understood what this referred to, but they just did the show where this originated. I don’t remember which episode but the recording that sounds very authoritative was in several episodes, including this one (I … --- ## [If you own(ed) or lease(d) a VW Atlas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-ed-or-lease-d-a-vw-atlas/206024)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-ed-or-lease-d-a-vw-atlas/206024 "2026-08-07T17:34:54Z")
… you may be eligible for a cash settlement over the issue of (allegedly) defective water pumps. https://mainenginewaterpumpsettlement.com/ --- ## [Some people think that a bicycle gives them special rights…](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-people-think-that-a-bicycle-gives-them-special-rights/205991)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-people-think-that-a-bicycle-gives-them-special-rights/205991 "2026-08-06T19:28:54Z")
He’s back and he’s still at it… I wrote about him several years back and I am surprised that he has not been taken out by the way he rides his bicycle… I see him all the time as he lives in my subdivision… This time… --- ## [2007 Honda Civic LX start(er) problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-lx-start-er-problems/206011)
**Author:** [@honda\_ownr1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/honda_ownr1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-lx-start-er-problems/206011 "2026-08-06T17:15:51Z")
I have a 2007 Honda Civic LX with about 103000 miles on it. It is in general good condition. However, intermittently when I try to start the car in the morning it does not start up until I try to turn the key 3-4 times. … --- ## [Mitsubishi tries a new approach](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-tries-a-new-approach/205998)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-tries-a-new-approach/205998 "2026-08-05T16:14:41Z")
Will it work? Only time will tell, but–unfortunately–I don’t think they have much time remaining in the US marketplace. https://www.autoblog.com/news/mitsubishi-is-trying-a-new-way-to-sell-cars-in-america --- ## [Another possibility?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-possibility/206013)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-possibility/206013 "2026-08-04T22:38:40Z")
Continuing the discussion from 2007 Honda Civic LX start(er) problems: Isn’t the starter solenoid also a suspect given these symptoms? --- ## [Another car for you historians to identify](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-car-for-you-historians-to-identify/204750)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-car-for-you-historians-to-identify/204750 "2026-08-04T02:06:53Z")
--- ## [Lost thread it seems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-thread-it-seems/205992)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-thread-it-seems/205992 "2026-08-03T17:52:02Z")
This ain’t no dayummm food thread --- ## [Wayward thread #2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wayward-thread-2/205976)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wayward-thread-2/205976 "2026-08-01T17:22:31Z")
Stick to subject. No veering off course. --- ## [Ford rehiring engineers because of AI debacle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-rehiring-engineers-because-of-ai-debacle/205950)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-rehiring-engineers-because-of-ai-debacle/205950 "2026-07-31T16:44:27Z")
As a retired software architect and director of software engineering, I worked with AI on and off for decades. It wasn’t until the last 5 years or so that systems have gotten fast enough to really make an impact with AI … --- ## [Bug Reports](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bug-reports/93886)
**Author:** [@Spacebat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Spacebat)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bug-reports/93886 "2026-07-30T21:51:41Z")
Hello, everyone! Welcome back to the Car Talk Community. Let’s use this thread as a hub for your bug reports. By all means, kick the tires. Let us know how things are working. When you find things that don’t work --… --- ## [The New Edsel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-edsel/205981)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-edsel/205981 "2026-07-30T14:27:44Z")
Data Shows Tesla Cybertruck Is A Bigger Flop Than The ■■■■■■■ Edsel --- ## [Automobile manufacturers have sealed "no maintenance" transmissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automobile-manufacturers-have-sealed-no-maintenance-transmissions/205961)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automobile-manufacturers-have-sealed-no-maintenance-transmissions/205961 "2026-07-29T23:20:18Z")
--- ## [Pep Boys is being sold again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pep-boys-is-being-sold-again/205979)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pep-boys-is-being-sold-again/205979 "2026-07-28T15:07:13Z")
Carl Icahn is selling Pep Boys to Mavis Tire for $700 million all cash. --- ## [Are drivers now opting for cheapo tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-drivers-now-opting-for-cheapo-tires/205692)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-drivers-now-opting-for-cheapo-tires/205692 "2026-07-28T14:27:09Z")
I’m not sure how else to explain the upcoming closure of a major Goodyear factory in North Carolina. --- ## [The cost of car ownership, by state](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-cost-of-car-ownership-by-state/205980)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-cost-of-car-ownership-by-state/205980 "2026-07-28T14:19:22Z")
… according to Visual Capitalist… --- ## [Great News For Owners/Operators of Small Engine Outdoor Equipt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/great-news-for-owners-operators-of-small-engine-outdoor-equipt/205805)
**Author:** [@ChrisTheTireWhisperer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisTheTireWhisperer)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/great-news-for-owners-operators-of-small-engine-outdoor-equipt/205805 "2026-07-27T19:23:20Z")
Higher Ethanol content authorized for summer months: Oh happy joy getting the gummed-up mowers and other machines to start! :roll\_eyes: --- ## [Easy repair of faulty dashboard LEDs, Honda Civic 8th gen or other cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easy-repair-of-faulty-dashboard-leds-honda-civic-8th-gen-or-other-cars/205989)
**Author:** [@Ray-O\_Vac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray-O_Vac)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 9:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easy-repair-of-faulty-dashboard-leds-honda-civic-8th-gen-or-other-cars/205989 "2026-07-27T09:39:21Z")
For the record, I’m just posting about an easy repair that might benefit anyone with a faulty LED displays in the dash. Specifically this was for my Civic 2011 LX digital speedometer. It had the common Civic problem of L… --- ## [Lets hear it for the Cabin Air Filter!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lets-hear-it-for-the-cabin-air-filter/205975)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lets-hear-it-for-the-cabin-air-filter/205975 "2026-07-24T15:11:32Z")
Now as many know on here, i am not always a fan of technology, mainly if its inferior and unreliable. I think we can all agree on one thing, the Cabin Air Filter was an idea that got implemented way too late. With this… --- ## [Timing Belt job Parts on Honda Odyssey (WITHOUT LABOR) is ~ $1,475.45 + tax?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-job-parts-on-honda-odyssey-without-labor-is-1-475-45-tax/205916)
**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-job-parts-on-honda-odyssey-without-labor-is-1-475-45-tax/205916 "2026-07-23T21:55:49Z")
2019 Honda Odyssey This seems outrages to me, even for Honda parts, and significantly more than what I see posted online for just parts only I got MSRPs from the Honda Dream Shop. You can maybe forgo the serpentine bel… --- ## [PRNDL letters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prndl-letters/205971)
**Author:** [@crusty-XII](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crusty-XII)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prndl-letters/205971 "2026-07-22T20:52:03Z")
why “drive” instead of “forward” in a car with auto transmission? --- ## [Happy 4th of July Everyone!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-4th-of-july-everyone/200885)
**Author:** [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-4th-of-july-everyone/200885 "2026-07-19T19:52:01Z")
Hope everyone has a fun and safe time tonight!!! I used the truck for a truck last night, the VERY well off neighbors at the end of our street (on a private several hundred acker family plot) did an amazing (bigger than… --- ## [Looks like Toyota is delaying the release of the Highlander EV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looks-like-toyota-is-delaying-the-release-of-the-highlander-ev/205956)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looks-like-toyota-is-delaying-the-release-of-the-highlander-ev/205956 "2026-07-17T15:38:22Z")
Toyota delays Highlander EV production, its first 3-row electric SUV --- ## [Will programming new fob key invalidate chip keys?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-programming-new-fob-key-invalidate-chip-keys/205968)
**Author:** [@Ray-O\_Vac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray-O_Vac)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-programming-new-fob-key-invalidate-chip-keys/205968 "2026-07-17T14:29:00Z")
I have a 2011 8th-gen Honda Civic with a couple transponder keys (the kind with the built-in chip) and one electronic “fob” key that has lock/unlock/panic buttons on it. My wife likes to use the fob key. Basic problem: … --- ## [A venerable old English marque returns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-venerable-old-english-marque-returns/205967)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-venerable-old-english-marque-returns/205967 "2026-07-17T03:07:21Z")
By applying modern technology and fuel injection to their 1930s engine design, they claim to be compliant with current emissions standards. I’m assuming that very low production numbers allow them to escape having to co… --- ## [Question re: seals replacements 2000 Toyota Tacoma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-re-seals-replacements-2000-toyota-tacoma/205868)
**Author:** [@adamv.msu\_186976](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adamv.msu_186976)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-re-seals-replacements-2000-toyota-tacoma/205868 "2026-07-16T17:27:26Z")
Our 2000 Tacoma has 350,000 miles and has been very well-maintained. Never skipped an oil change or transmission service, even replaced the timing chain twice as preventive maintenance. On a recent service visit, the sh… --- ## [Expensive tire sidewall cracks; slow leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expensive-tire-sidewall-cracks-slow-leak/200962)
**Author:** [@grunes\_183031](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grunes_183031)\ **Replies:** 241\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expensive-tire-sidewall-cracks-slow-leak/200962 "2026-07-15T16:10:32Z")
I have 5 full size (Including spare) fairly expensive tires (Michelin 82897 P245/55R19 108H Defender LTX M/S BGW SL) on my 2013 Toyota Venza, The vehicle has about 80000 miles, roughly 60000 - 65000 of which were on thes… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=4) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=6)