# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=516 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 517 --- ## [2007 Mini Cooper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mini-cooper/164839)
**Author:** [@al947394](https://community.cartalk.com/u/al947394)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mini-cooper/164839 "2020-05-26T19:32:58Z")
Hi! I’m looking to purchase my first car and found a cheap 2007 Mini Cooper. I was wondering what the reliability of this car was. Also, I know it depends on the location and shop, but on average is a mini cooper a more… --- ## [No reverse! Subaru Outback '00 Automatic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-reverse-subaru-outback-00-automatic/71925)
**Author:** [@RobMel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobMel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-reverse-subaru-outback-00-automatic/71925 "2020-05-26T18:55:25Z")
Subie was driving fine...drove it on highway and went to park and NO reverse. At first, I couldn't shift into park either, but then I was able to shift in park. I can move the gear to reverse, but nothing happens (engine… --- ## [2016 Honda CR-Z - Odd steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-z-odd-steering/164787)
**Author:** [@Annette53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Annette53)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-z-odd-steering/164787 "2020-05-26T18:43:52Z")
My Honda has an issue where I am constantly correcting the steering. Especially if I’m driving on the freeway, I have to constantly keep adjusting the steering wheel to keep the car headed straight. It’s become more ob… --- ## [2019 Mazda CX-3 - Question on buying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-3-question-on-buying/164838)
**Author:** [@LarryVanHorn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryVanHorn)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-3-question-on-buying/164838 "2020-05-26T18:09:41Z")
Thinking about buying a 2019 mazda cx-3 would appreciate any feed back pro and con. Thank you --- ## [Dear Car Talk - hybrid savings article](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dear-car-talk-hybrid-savings-article/164832)
**Author:** [@ChuckNitz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChuckNitz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dear-car-talk-hybrid-savings-article/164832 "2020-05-26T17:36:26Z")
Your article about the " Cost Savings of a Hybril " was very good but may have missed a couple items. I had a 2013 Lexus RX 450h which had the type of engine that required premium gas at a higher price than the regular … --- ## [I accidently put Windshield Wiper fluid in the Coolant Reservoir](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-accidently-put-windshield-wiper-fluid-in-the-coolant-reservoir/42008)
**Author:** [@cmbyrne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cmbyrne)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-accidently-put-windshield-wiper-fluid-in-the-coolant-reservoir/42008 "2020-05-26T16:26:58Z")
I accidentally put windshield wiper fluid in my Coolant Reservoir. It was dark and they are right next each other. Of course, I had already driven before I realized the mistake. So I can not just simply pump it out. Wil… --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Camaro - Funny muffler sounds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-camaro-funny-muffler-sounds/164842)
**Author:** [@pldrn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pldrn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-camaro-funny-muffler-sounds/164842 "2020-05-26T16:22:12Z")
car has less than 13 k miles. car sounds funny like has muffler issues. sounds deeper exhaust. like muffled in a way yet more deeper sounding. Not as much power. --- ## [2013 Honda Accord Cpe - Question on transmission belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-accord-cpe-question-on-transmission-belt/164846)
**Author:** [@carhonda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carhonda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-accord-cpe-question-on-transmission-belt/164846 "2020-05-26T16:17:15Z")
I have a 2013 Honda Accord with a C.V.T. Transmission. Does the transmission belt need to replaced around 80,000 miles.also should the transmission be rebuilt or replaced with a new one. And do certain brands of ti… --- ## [Truisms (now with 10 characters)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truisms-now-with-10-characters/164866)
**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truisms-now-with-10-characters/164866 "2020-05-26T14:44:14Z")
Truism #1: The easier something goes back together, that was difficult to disassemble, the more likely you forgot something early in the process. Truism #1B: The second time, it will be at least as difficult as you expe… --- ## [Cheap OBD diagnostic equipment?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-obd-diagnostic-equipment/164771)
**Author:** [@kravenscroft1316\_165014](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kravenscroft1316_165014)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-obd-diagnostic-equipment/164771 "2020-05-26T14:21:11Z")
Why don’t more people who work on their 96+ vehicles that are having issues immediately consider this. Readers that poll data and send it to a laptop or cell phone are cheap and readily available. I mean OBDlink starts a… --- ## [Clutch bleeding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-bleeding/55300)
**Author:** [@lvis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lvis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-bleeding/55300 "2020-05-26T03:26:32Z")
I can not get my clutch hydraulic system to bleed. --- ## [Hand Sanatizer left in your car can make your car burn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hand-sanatizer-left-in-your-car-can-make-your-car-burn/164836)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hand-sanatizer-left-in-your-car-can-make-your-car-burn/164836 "2020-05-26T03:02:56Z")
Getting scared about hand sanitizer being left in a car. One guy at the golf course to a bud, don’t leave your hand sanatizer on the dash. Snopes says https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/hand-sanitizer-explodes-hot-car/ --- ## [2nd diagnostic fee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2nd-diagnostic-fee/164810)
**Author:** [@mandella2010\_167638](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mandella2010_167638)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2nd-diagnostic-fee/164810 "2020-05-26T02:42:28Z")
Hi there, I was wondering if anyone has had experience with dealing with two diagnostic fees from the same place? I took my SUV in for misfiring and when I went to pick the vehicle up, they came out to me and said they’r… --- ## [Ac compressor stuck when engaged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-compressor-stuck-when-engaged/164827)
**Author:** [@bigjoncoop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bigjoncoop)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-compressor-stuck-when-engaged/164827 "2020-05-26T00:04:36Z")
I just I purchased a 2002 Ford Taurus with dohc 3.0 L. AC was not working, try to charge the system and immediately things started to work as they should. Then I noticed that the pulley on the compressor is intermittentl… --- ## [2001 Jaguar Vanden Plas - Looking for tops on leather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jaguar-vanden-plas-looking-for-tops-on-leather/164830)
**Author:** [@Jagfiend](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jagfiend)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jaguar-vanden-plas-looking-for-tops-on-leather/164830 "2020-05-25T20:52:13Z")
How to keep leather driver’s seat uncracked --- ## [2003 nissan pathfinder issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-pathfinder-issues/164822)
**Author:** [@Tommy-109](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tommy-109)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-pathfinder-issues/164822 "2020-05-25T20:19:29Z")
Hi All, New to the forum here and this is my first post. I have a 2003 Nissan pathfinder with 150k miles on it. For the most part its been pretty reliable though. However i’m starting to have some issues and I’m wonderi… --- ## [2006 Ford E350 battery drain when off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-e350-battery-drain-when-off/164438)
**Author:** [@toddof76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/toddof76)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-e350-battery-drain-when-off/164438 "2020-05-25T20:31:10Z")
We have a 2006 Ford E350 6.8L van that has a constant battery drain of about 1.1 amps with the ignition switched off. I used a good Amp meter and took the following measurements in the engine compartment fuse box. Fus… --- ## [Should I buy a 2000 Toyota Echo with 255k on it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-2000-toyota-echo-with-255k-on-it/75889)
**Author:** [@mherman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mherman)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-2000-toyota-echo-with-255k-on-it/75889 "2020-05-25T20:05:34Z")
Hi! My husband and I own two larger Hondas and love them. However, we're looking for something with better gas mileage and found a 2000 Toyota Echo manual transmission with 255k miles on it, asking less than $4000. We … --- ## [Considering to buy a 2013 Toyota Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-to-buy-a-2013-toyota-corolla/164814)
**Author:** [@al947394](https://community.cartalk.com/u/al947394)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-to-buy-a-2013-toyota-corolla/164814 "2020-05-25T19:09:24Z")
Hi, I am buying my first car. I found a cheaper 2013 Toyota Corolla… but… I know absolutely nothing about cars. How is the reliability for this make? Gas mileage? / Miles per gallon? Approximate expenses if needs to b… --- ## [2006 Cadillac SRX - Tate killed my motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cadillac-srx-tate-killed-my-motor/164516)
**Author:** [@Leftwithnooil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leftwithnooil)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cadillac-srx-tate-killed-my-motor/164516 "2020-05-25T18:34:28Z")
I had my oil changed by Tate Boys Tire & Service. Three days later my car lost all of the oil out, while I was driving. Long story short, they did not get the filter in properly and my engine is ruined. My car is olde… --- ## [2007 Chrysler Pacifica - Fuel Gauge Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-pacifica-fuel-gauge-issue/147136)
**Author:** [@mike07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mike07)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-pacifica-fuel-gauge-issue/147136 "2020-05-25T17:37:33Z")
I fill up the car but the gas gauge dropes to empty plus there is times it will only take a couple of gallons of gas at a time do I need a new fuel pump --- ## [2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid - Question on slowing speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-hybrid-question-on-slowing-speed/164790)
**Author:** [@MillerTime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MillerTime)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-hybrid-question-on-slowing-speed/164790 "2020-05-25T15:10:43Z")
I was a mechanical engineering freshman student in 75-76 when I designed an electric-gasoline car that charged the batteries using an alternator combined to the rear end/ differential. All my physics and engineering inst… --- ## [2013 vs 2016 Ford F-150?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-vs-2016-ford-f-150/164646)
**Author:** [@Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-vs-2016-ford-f-150/164646 "2020-05-25T14:49:53Z")
Hello y’all. One of my friends asked me for advice and I couldn’t give him a honest opinion so I thought I’d turn to you guys for advice. My friend is wanting a ford truck. He is set on the Ford. He wants a 5.0 with 4WD … --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Sonic - No AM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-sonic-no-am/164796)
**Author:** [@Steve\_R1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve_R1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-sonic-no-am/164796 "2020-05-25T12:53:48Z")
Just had a new Pioneer Stereo installed, all is fine except no AM radio reception. Peculiar thing is there was no AM radio reception with the factory radio either. Any ideas? --- ## ["Great Scott!" Back To The Future Gas Station](https://community.cartalk.com/t/great-scott-back-to-the-future-gas-station/163389)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/great-scott-back-to-the-future-gas-station/163389 "2020-05-25T12:17:33Z")
CSA :palm\_tree: :sunglasses: :palm\_tree: --- ## [Next Family Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/next-family-car/163853)
**Author:** [@Waskan\_Herrera](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Waskan_Herrera)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 11:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/next-family-car/163853 "2020-05-25T11:05:46Z")
I’m currently saving money and would like to get a reliable family car. At least for two adults. A toddler and two babies. I will be moving also by the end of the year from Texas to Pennsylvania and I will be driving the… --- ## [Best battery for 2017 Subaru Outback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-battery-for-2017-subaru-outback/163983)
**Author:** [@susan04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/susan04)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 10:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-battery-for-2017-subaru-outback/163983 "2020-05-25T10:23:48Z")
What is the best battery to purchase for my car? --- ## [2006 Lincoln Zephyr - pulley tightened too much](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lincoln-zephyr-pulley-tightened-too-much/164752)
**Author:** [@PATRICIATAYLOR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PATRICIATAYLOR)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lincoln-zephyr-pulley-tightened-too-much/164752 "2020-05-25T04:38:06Z")
i tighten the pulley(water pump) to tight and i can’t get it off my tools won’t fit. HELP sign lady mech --- ## [Vibration when idle (Corolla '10 and at 600RPM)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-when-idle-corolla-10-and-at-600rpm/109751)
**Author:** [@boringdan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boringdan)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-when-idle-corolla-10-and-at-600rpm/109751 "2020-05-25T04:00:48Z")
Anything will help! Here’s the specs so far. I have a Toyota Corolla 2010 automatic w/ 63000. I’ve changed all engine mounts and cleaned throttle body and intake valves with everything. Took it to dealership and Midas an… --- ## [Towing a Trailer with a BMW 525i](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-a-trailer-with-a-bmw-525i/72393)
**Author:** [@DasBeemer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DasBeemer)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-a-trailer-with-a-bmw-525i/72393 "2020-05-25T00:45:30Z")
I have a 2002 525i, 100k miles, automatic transmission, overall good condition. I also have a BMW 1150 motorcycle, which I would like to tow when going on vacations. The total weight of the trailer and motorcycle combi… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=515) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=517)