# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=532 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 533 --- ## [Where's the links to useful resources?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheres-the-links-to-useful-resources/163601)
**Author:** [@JKirby862\_166880](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JKirby862_166880)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2020, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheres-the-links-to-useful-resources/163601 "2020-04-30T12:58:18Z")
There used to be links to all kinds of resources on this page. Not just mechanics. KBB, BAR, etc… Where’d they go? (I haven’t been on here since pre 2013, it looks a lot different than it used to.) --- ## [2010 Audi Q5 - Seat heater question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-audi-q5-seat-heater-question/163287)
**Author:** [@ColdBuns](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ColdBuns)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2020, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-audi-q5-seat-heater-question/163287 "2020-04-30T14:55:16Z")
We have a 2010 Audi Q5 and for everyday driving conditions our seat heaters never really reach a hot level. However, I’ve found that the seat heaters can reach bun-toasting levels when certain conditions are met. For exa… --- ## [Ford is paying up, Focus and Fiesta owners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-is-paying-up-focus-and-fiesta-owners/163346)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2020, 11:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-is-paying-up-focus-and-fiesta-owners/163346 "2020-04-30T11:55:19Z")
Some owners with that terrible transmission will be getting a check: --- ## [20-20w Motor Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/20-20w-motor-oil/39515)
**Author:** [@oman88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oman88)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2020, 10:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/20-20w-motor-oil/39515 "2020-04-30T10:41:24Z")
I found a case (24) of old Mobil 20-20w motor oil. They are in perfect condition. Is the oil good? Can I use it? What kind of engine uses this oil? Would an old car guy want this oil? --- ## [I'm beginning to hate my 2008 Sentra SE-R Spec V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-beginning-to-hate-my-2008-sentra-se-r-spec-v/80696)
**Author:** [@djsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/djsmith)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2020, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-beginning-to-hate-my-2008-sentra-se-r-spec-v/80696 "2020-04-30T04:38:53Z")
I have a 2008 Sentra SE-R Spec V-2.5 Liter, 6speed manual, 68,500 miles which recently has had a significant drop in the gas mileage (from 30mpg to 24) and intermittently loses power (pedal to the boards and nothing!) wh… --- ## [Used car prices have cratered](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-prices-have-cratered/163149)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2020, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-prices-have-cratered/163149 "2020-04-30T00:26:08Z")
… according to Barron’s magazine. --- ## [Why is it called transmission fluid instead of transmission oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-it-called-transmission-fluid-instead-of-transmission-oil/163165)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2020, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-it-called-transmission-fluid-instead-of-transmission-oil/163165 "2020-04-30T00:15:31Z")
Bored I guess! 20 characters! --- ## [1995 Chevrolet 2500 - Codes and sensors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevrolet-2500-codes-and-sensors/163580)
**Author:** [@Christopher55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Christopher55)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2020, 12:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevrolet-2500-codes-and-sensors/163580 "2020-04-30T00:13:02Z")
Check engine light on three codes one is iacv, put new one on, two tps put new one on and knock sensor put new one on transmission shifts hard from 1st to 2nd --- ## [AC Question for the experts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-question-for-the-experts/163555)
**Author:** [@jd63636\_166850](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jd63636_166850)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2020, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-question-for-the-experts/163555 "2020-04-29T21:08:41Z")
I have been experiencing repeated air conditioning failures with my 2016 Civic EX-T. Since July of 2018 the car has been back to the dealer six times for AC failure and blowing warm air. The most recent being last week. … --- ## [Mass Trooper takes dangerous truck off road](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mass-trooper-takes-dangerous-truck-off-road/163260)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2020, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mass-trooper-takes-dangerous-truck-off-road/163260 "2020-04-29T20:35:16Z")
A trucker with missing/broken lugs was taken off the road by an alert police officer. The driver and his shop (if he has one) should have caught this. I understand the trucking industry is under a lot of pressure but s… --- ## [2009 Ford Escape Starting Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-starting-problems/163573)
**Author:** [@Nowrooz\_Mohammed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nowrooz_Mohammed)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2020, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-starting-problems/163573 "2020-04-29T19:28:04Z")
I have a 2009 Ford Escape and have a remote starter with it(had it for a while), and recently, sometimes when I use it, the car screams while trying to start, even when I don’t use the remote starter, when manually start… --- ## [2005 Nissan Murano - Loses power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-murano-loses-power/163520)
**Author:** [@Lynette04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lynette04)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2020, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-murano-loses-power/163520 "2020-04-29T17:15:38Z")
Car driving good then loses power. --- ## [2009 Ford Escape V6 Grinding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-v6-grinding/163538)
**Author:** [@Nowrooz\_Mohammed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nowrooz_Mohammed)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2020, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-v6-grinding/163538 "2020-04-29T15:43:49Z")
I have a 2009 Ford Escape, and I been hearing a subtle grinding noise from the engine, for example when it’s in like 2nd or 3rd gear and I let go of the throttle, or when I’m accelerating and the car is shifting into 2nd… --- ## [Electric problem, Lexis IS250 F sport 2015 fob buttons problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-problem-lexis-is250-f-sport-2015-fob-buttons-problem/161942)
**Author:** [@Narek\_Hakobyan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Narek_Hakobyan)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2020, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-problem-lexis-is250-f-sport-2015-fob-buttons-problem/161942 "2020-04-29T13:44:04Z")
My Lexus IS250 fob buttons are not working, but when pressing them red light appears, do you know how to fix it? it’s connected to car electricity. --- ## [What car would you buy to drive Route 66?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-car-would-you-buy-to-drive-route-66/139640)
**Author:** [@Mikedrives](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikedrives)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2020, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-car-would-you-buy-to-drive-route-66/139640 "2020-04-29T12:39:45Z")
I have a 20 year old Dutch nephew who is flying over from Amsterdam in two days to live out a dream: he wants to buy a cheap car here in Chicago, and drive Route 66 to LA. (Kingman, Arizona, don’t forget Winona, etc.) He… --- ## [1988 Plymouth Voyager torque converter lockup failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-plymouth-voyager-torque-converter-lockup-failure/163367)
**Author:** [@DennisPerry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DennisPerry)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2020, 11:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-plymouth-voyager-torque-converter-lockup-failure/163367 "2020-04-29T11:33:49Z")
That torque converter lockup has stopped locking up. Tranny all works well otherwise. Is there anything Inexpensive l can do to try to fix it? Is there any problem just driving it (seldom goes over 60 MPH @ 3000 RPM). … --- ## [2007 Hyundai Accent - Timing belt broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-accent-timing-belt-broken/163510)
**Author:** [@GailF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GailF)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2020, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-accent-timing-belt-broken/163510 "2020-04-29T02:42:49Z")
My 2007 Hyundai accent two door hatchback broke down, luckily I was in a residential area doing only about 35 miles an hour with my dog. turns out the timing belt broke but I don’t know if the engine is ruined. I was inf… --- ## [Horn Stopped Working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horn-stopped-working/163526)
**Author:** [@Phillipktyler\_162308](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Phillipktyler_162308)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2020, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horn-stopped-working/163526 "2020-04-29T02:02:52Z")
A while ago the horn in my 2003 Chevy Silverado stopped working. I checked the fuses and the relay and everything was good. At the time I did not want to remove the airbag to check the switch so I bought a horn button … --- ## [2013 Honda Accord Sdn - Time for tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-accord-sdn-time-for-tires/163513)
**Author:** [@Ronald33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ronald33)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-accord-sdn-time-for-tires/163513 "2020-04-28T23:51:34Z")
I still have original tires with 48000 miles on them. Still in good tread,when should I get new ones --- ## [Throw your car a bone, lately?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throw-your-car-a-bone-lately/163433)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throw-your-car-a-bone-lately/163433 "2020-04-28T23:17:59Z")
My car is “man’s best friend” (I don’t do dogs or pets). It serves me well with no complaints. Over the years, he/she has to park outside half the year facing all kinds of sun and severe weather without any eye (headlig… --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Cruze - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-cruze-transmission-issues/163432)
**Author:** [@ElizabethGDahl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ElizabethGDahl)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-cruze-transmission-issues/163432 "2020-04-28T23:04:59Z")
2012 Cruze won’t go into reverse and lurches forward when in Drive --- ## [2011 Chevy Cruze Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevy-cruze-overheating/134284)
**Author:** [@thegodxcel\_148080](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thegodxcel_148080)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevy-cruze-overheating/134284 "2020-04-28T20:26:00Z")
Hello, I have an issue with my 2011 Chevy Cruze 1.4 Eco Turbo POS (Excuse my french). So far we have changed the purge connector valve, A/C Compressor clutch (Which I had to buy the whole thing to get the clutch), and a… --- ## [2015 Ford F-150 - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-f-150-cel/163518)
**Author:** [@JEFFHOWELL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JEFFHOWELL)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-f-150-cel/163518 "2020-04-28T19:51:27Z")
2015 F150 XL 3.5 engine. When I put truck in gear it does nothing, after a while it starts moving then delays until it get warmed up pretty good. after it starts pulling the wrench code is displayed. Transmission then sh… --- ## [2001 Ford Expedition - “check air compressor” message](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-expedition-check-air-compressor-message/163501)
**Author:** [@MiguelAngelLucero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MiguelAngelLucero)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-expedition-check-air-compressor-message/163501 "2020-04-28T18:52:18Z")
How do I get rid of this message: “Check air compressor” on a 2001 Ford Expedition, if I eliminated the air bags on the rear suspension --- ## [A/C troubles on 99 Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-troubles-on-99-accord/163405)
**Author:** [@saralynsimms\_166759](https://community.cartalk.com/u/saralynsimms_166759)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-troubles-on-99-accord/163405 "2020-04-28T18:45:14Z")
I have a 1999 Honda Accord sedan. My AC has been stuck on heat and has been blowing hot air for months. I took it to an AC “specialist” and he mentioned my motor for my blender door was going out. So i bought the part an… --- ## [2007 Jeep Commander - Grinds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-commander-grinds/163470)
**Author:** [@PaulMichaud](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulMichaud)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-commander-grinds/163470 "2020-04-28T18:32:18Z")
Grinding noise when I take off sometimes. Feels like the 4wd is half way in or something. --- ## [2012 Ford Escape - Axle popping out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-axle-popping-out/163515)
**Author:** [@SharleenWilliams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SharleenWilliams)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-axle-popping-out/163515 "2020-04-28T18:26:39Z")
The axel keeps popping out of the transmission on the driver side front. Do I need to rebuild the transmission to fix this --- ## [A hard-boiled detective's car upgrade](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-hard-boiled-detectives-car-upgrade/163117)
**Author:** [@snide.clem\_166582](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snide.clem_166582)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-hard-boiled-detectives-car-upgrade/163117 "2020-04-28T18:05:49Z")
Stop drooling, friends. I’m a writer with a series of detective stories, so the vintage Malibu is fictional (albeit based on a real car which I almost owned). The stories are more or less set in the modern day, so that … --- ## [2014 Honda Civic - why won’t it start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-civic-why-won-t-it-start/163499)
**Author:** [@CynthiaRobles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CynthiaRobles)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-civic-why-won-t-it-start/163499 "2020-04-28T17:51:51Z")
So I put gas in my car since it was low (15miles low). Well once I filled it up it showed I never put gas in it, so once i got to 0 miles left it was still drivable. Two days later my car would not start, just turn on, s… --- ## [2007 Nissan Sentra - Revs high](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-sentra-revs-high/163482)
**Author:** [@Leonnoght](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leonnoght)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-sentra-revs-high/163482 "2020-04-28T17:40:16Z")
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