# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=536 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 537 --- ## [Painted bumper surface has lumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/painted-bumper-surface-has-lumps/163194)
**Author:** [@fhzavareh\_166627](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fhzavareh_166627)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/painted-bumper-surface-has-lumps/163194 "2020-04-23T03:15:08Z")
I reversed into a tow bar and damaged my rear bumper (three areas of damage marked in picture). I had this repaired last week. But soon after I noticed that an area of the bumper, which presumably has been painted, is ro… --- ## [2012 Ford Escape - Rear hatch door ajar light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-rear-hatch-door-ajar-light/163259)
**Author:** [@MichaelHughes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelHughes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-rear-hatch-door-ajar-light/163259 "2020-04-23T03:02:06Z")
rear hatch door adjar light remains on (interior lights remain on and cannot lock doors) --- ## [Ford Mondeo: Mysterious problem, several symptoms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-mondeo-mysterious-problem-several-symptoms/157518)
**Author:** [@noharacontact\_162694](https://community.cartalk.com/u/noharacontact_162694)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-mondeo-mysterious-problem-several-symptoms/157518 "2020-04-22T18:14:52Z")
Hello all! I have a 2001 Ford Mondeo (2.0 Duratec HE engine) with 47k miles (yes, that’s low for a 19 yo car!) which I’m trying to fix for the past 4 months. Unfortunately, I’m running out of hairs in my head :frowning: … --- ## [Mustang V-6 lifter or valve noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-v-6-lifter-or-valve-noise/89666)
**Author:** [@golfnut1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/golfnut1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-v-6-lifter-or-valve-noise/89666 "2020-04-22T17:43:08Z")
I have a 2011 Mustang base with the V-6 engine and 6 speed transmission. It is my summer car, getting fewer than 3,000 miles on it per year. I take very good care of it. My question is what is the mechanical knocking … --- ## [2007 Chevrolet Tahoe - CEL for a few years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-tahoe-cel-for-a-few-years/163191)
**Author:** [@PaulDetloff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulDetloff)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-tahoe-cel-for-a-few-years/163191 "2020-04-22T17:35:46Z")
My '07 Tahoe for the past few years has had the check engine light on. When I have brought it to my trusted mechanic he says the code reads a small evap. leak and that it is most likely a gas cap. 3 gas caps later and a… --- ## [2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - CEL and trans issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercedes-benz-c-class-cel-and-trans-issues/163224)
**Author:** [@Shawn25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shawn25)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercedes-benz-c-class-cel-and-trans-issues/163224 "2020-04-22T17:31:40Z")
My car will not up as shift, bought a special tool to check the tranny fluid. It was full, and no leaks on the garage floor. When I put it in reverse, it shifts really hard, and won’t up shift. I have to put in limp m… --- ## [A little automotive quiz](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-little-automotive-quiz/163183)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-little-automotive-quiz/163183 "2020-04-22T16:32:48Z")
Full Disclosure: This is not my creation. I copied it from Morning Brew. MOTORCADE TRIVIA Nothing gives you goosebumps quite like a motorcade that is 18 black SUVs deep. For today’s quiz, we’ll give you a world leade… --- ## [Another Automotive Quiz](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-automotive-quiz/163229)
**Author:** [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-automotive-quiz/163229 "2020-04-22T13:40:57Z")
This is my creation from memory and I welcome correction the category s American Cars after WWll 1 : Who made the first 327 cubic inch 8 cylinder engine? 2 : who made the first 289 cubic inch V8 engine? 3 : Who made… --- ## [A Final Solution for the peril of global warming](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-final-solution-for-the-peril-of-global-warming/163173)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-final-solution-for-the-peril-of-global-warming/163173 "2020-04-22T13:14:42Z")
Some bacteria eat crude oil. (Most crude oil isn’t former dinosaurs, but former bacteria, especially all the oil found at the bottom of the sea, microbes washed off the land, into rivers, out to sea.) A billionaire (To… --- ## [2006 Ford Explorer automatic shifter stuck in park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-explorer-automatic-shifter-stuck-in-park/163214)
**Author:** [@Tony08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony08)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-explorer-automatic-shifter-stuck-in-park/163214 "2020-04-22T12:58:03Z")
Automatic shifter stuck in park --- ## [Problems with cone filter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-cone-filter/163132)
**Author:** [@John\_Reynolds](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Reynolds)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-cone-filter/163132 "2020-04-22T02:48:23Z")
So last year I decided to install a cone filter air intake into my 2000 Honda passport. I just installed a cone filter, no aftermarket intake boot or anything, JUST a cone filter. And I’ve been dealing with a pesky misfi… --- ## [2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Advice for a dad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-grand-cherokee-advice-for-a-dad/163119)
**Author:** [@Moran](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Moran)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-grand-cherokee-advice-for-a-dad/163119 "2020-04-22T02:05:58Z")
I just had my first child. I need a reliable safe ride. I’m not a rich man. 2005 would be my price range 100k plus miles. Should I lean towards the 4.0 or 4.7. Or forget Jeep all together and spend the extra 2 grand to b… --- ## [1997 Nissan Sentra cooling fan won’t come on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-sentra-cooling-fan-won-t-come-on/163211)
**Author:** [@DonJohn\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonJohn_1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-sentra-cooling-fan-won-t-come-on/163211 "2020-04-21T22:37:59Z")
hey guys, i’m having this cooling fans not coming on, even when a/c is turned on. i replaced temperature sensor, nothing. to make sure the sensor is working, i placed a ground on one side(input) and another to the next … --- ## [Ford Explorer 2002 Leaking? Overheating? not sure what's going on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-2002-leaking-overheating-not-sure-whats-going-on/163217)
**Author:** [@dwr17\_166645](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dwr17_166645)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-2002-leaking-overheating-not-sure-whats-going-on/163217 "2020-04-22T01:10:22Z")
Hey all, was driving back from school yesterday and noticed a problem. When I would come to a stop, my temperature gauge would shoot up to almost the max and the light would come on. As I started driving, the temperature… --- ## [Engine shakes, cylinder 5 missfire, bank 1 and 2 too lean](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shakes-cylinder-5-missfire-bank-1-and-2-too-lean/162948)
**Author:** [@Danney\_Stipes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danney_Stipes)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shakes-cylinder-5-missfire-bank-1-and-2-too-lean/162948 "2020-04-22T00:43:41Z")
When idleing it normally does all right at first but when driving at any speed it shakes and speeds up and slows down uncontrollably i bought a code reader and it says cylinder 5 misfire bank 1 and 2 are too lean could… --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Malibu - Leak after oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-malibu-leak-after-oil-change/163205)
**Author:** [@KevinKelley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KevinKelley)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-malibu-leak-after-oil-change/163205 "2020-04-21T23:26:45Z")
Can’t get oil to stop leaking after I change oil and filter. The cap is on top of the motor and no matter how I try the rubber O ring always bulges and there is a oh so slight drip that annoys the heck out of me. I hava … --- ## [McLeod clutch squeak/squeal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mcleod-clutch-squeak-squeal/163178)
**Author:** [@CJudk39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CJudk39)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mcleod-clutch-squeak-squeal/163178 "2020-04-21T23:12:40Z")
Hey all. Looking for assistance here! I just took delivery of a 2018 wide body hellcat challenger, 1,100 miles on the car. The vehicle has a level 2 package from OST Dyno and some other upgrades. The clutch is a McLeod… --- ## [Clock spring issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clock-spring-issue/163209)
**Author:** [@m.e-28\_166640](https://community.cartalk.com/u/m.e-28_166640)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clock-spring-issue/163209 "2020-04-21T22:35:41Z")
Hi to everyone, My car is : Kia - Cadenza - 2010 model I took my car into a garage for changing the light hand switcher which is located near the wheel steering. The mechanic put the steering wheel to the center then h… --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Equinox - My ears feel hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-equinox-my-ears-feel-hot/163196)
**Author:** [@michael08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michael08)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-equinox-my-ears-feel-hot/163196 "2020-04-21T22:34:23Z")
headrest caught on fire --- ## [1988 Dodge D150 - Low oil pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-dodge-d150-low-oil-pressure/163147)
**Author:** [@DominickDegennaro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DominickDegennaro)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-dodge-d150-low-oil-pressure/163147 "2020-04-21T21:45:35Z")
Low oil pressure 19800 miles original owner change oil every 2000 miles --- ## [Interesting bicycles, some electric, one like a retro motorcycle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-bicycles-some-electric-one-like-a-retro-motorcycle/162846)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-bicycles-some-electric-one-like-a-retro-motorcycle/162846 "2020-04-21T20:33:28Z")
All of the bikes in this video are way out of my budget but it is interesting to see some of the modern bicycle designs. As for me, I still occasionally pedal along on my classic Schwinn cruiser I got for Christmas as a… --- ## [See what happens when Corona virus cuts short FL's tourist season? (Massive Rental Car Fire)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/see-what-happens-when-corona-virus-cuts-short-fls-tourist-season-massive-rental-car-fire/162529)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/see-what-happens-when-corona-virus-cuts-short-fls-tourist-season-massive-rental-car-fire/162529 "2020-04-21T20:26:31Z")
I really don’t have much information, yet. However, I’m guessing that huge stock piles of rental cars, the result of diminished numbers of rental cars on the roads this season, contributed to this massive destruction of … --- ## [Opening it up on the Autobahn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opening-it-up-on-the-autobahn/163148)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opening-it-up-on-the-autobahn/163148 "2020-04-21T19:09:38Z")
A Ferrari owner took advantage of the now-deserted Autobahn, and took his La Ferrari up to 230 mph. --- ## [2018 Dodge Challenger - Transmission slip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-dodge-challenger-transmission-slip/163199)
**Author:** [@Sean161](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sean161)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-dodge-challenger-transmission-slip/163199 "2020-04-21T18:39:09Z")
2018 Challenger GT – Transmission started slipping when cold at approx 4000 miles. Dealer states it is normal. The trasmission shifted PERFECT for the first 4000 miles, then started slipping. Once warmed up, problem g… --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Dash cluster is FUBAR](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-silverado-1500-dash-cluster-is-fubar/163136)
**Author:** [@franklawlor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/franklawlor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-silverado-1500-dash-cluster-is-fubar/163136 "2020-04-21T18:20:05Z")
dash cluster is all screwed up with lights flashing & buzzers sounding. My 2004 chev silverado has only 32,000 miles --- ## [After brake replacement soft brake pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-brake-replacement-soft-brake-pedal/163187)
**Author:** [@thayern85\_166623](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thayern85_166623)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-brake-replacement-soft-brake-pedal/163187 "2020-04-21T18:00:28Z")
I have bled the front and rear while bleeding I didn’t seem to have much pressure. I bench bled the master cylinder and reinstalled and bled the system again. I still have very little brake pressure. Is it a bad master … --- ## [2012 Toyota Corolla - Noisy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-corolla-noisy/163182)
**Author:** [@DouglasGotham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DouglasGotham)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-corolla-noisy/163182 "2020-04-21T17:14:32Z")
Load noise when driving at highway speed --- ## [Importing a Fiat Panda 4x4?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/importing-a-fiat-panda-4x4/150733)
**Author:** [@samsonhui2000\_158556](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samsonhui2000_158556)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/importing-a-fiat-panda-4x4/150733 "2020-04-21T16:49:38Z")
I would love to have a 1990-1996 Fiat Panda 4x4 and I currently live in the U.S but from what I can find, there are rarely any being sold in the U.S and almost all of them are being sold in Europe, UK and Italy are most … --- ## [What should I do about stripped threads in head](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-i-do-about-stripped-threads-in-head/162861)
**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-i-do-about-stripped-threads-in-head/162861 "2020-04-21T15:56:44Z")
I bought a Chevy 350 1987. I was trying to put the intake bolts on and one of them stripped the threads. Is the only way to fix this a tap? It’s one of the inside bolts and one that if it’s too long will push up against… --- ## [2018 GMC Sierra 1500 - Will old gas be a problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-gmc-sierra-1500-will-old-gas-be-a-problem/163106)
**Author:** [@JeffSpinner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffSpinner)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-gmc-sierra-1500-will-old-gas-be-a-problem/163106 "2020-04-21T15:39:55Z")
Just a question in general. With many people’s cars just sitting because of the quarantine going on, is there an issue with gasoline getting old or stale and causing damage to the gas tank or engine? And is there an ad… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=535) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=537)