# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=552 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 553 --- ## [2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - Reluctant to shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercedes-benz-e-class-reluctant-to-shift/161814)
**Author:** [@AARON38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AARON38)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercedes-benz-e-class-reluctant-to-shift/161814 "2020-03-26T16:18:31Z")
The gear sometimes when you stop at a traffic or after moving some distance just refuse to chage gear or selects until you put off the engine and start it again before it shifts. --- ## [2018 BMW 320 - Worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-bmw-320-worth-it/161364)
**Author:** [@Liz10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Liz10)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-bmw-320-worth-it/161364 "2020-03-26T16:15:02Z")
I found a used BMW 320i for $27,800. It is a 2018 and has 8,000 miles on it. It’s in perfect condition, so it’s like-new, and the 2020 320i’s sell for around $42,000. This seems like a good deal but I’m not really in … --- ## [Bad predictions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-predictions/161536)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-predictions/161536 "2020-03-26T16:06:26Z")
I just started reading History’s Worst Predictions And The People Who Made Them. One of the entries that should interest the members of this forum has to do with Henry Ford. When Ford’s attorney–Horace Rackam–approache… --- ## [2009 Hyundai Elantra - Why does car lose presets?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-elantra-why-does-car-lose-presets/158450)
**Author:** [@JimLehane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimLehane)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-elantra-why-does-car-lose-presets/158450 "2020-03-26T15:57:11Z")
Every few weeks my car loses the saved radio stations I have on it. It’s like the battery got disconnected although it didn’t. It has done this randomly for years even with the previous battery. I bought the car brand… --- ## [Gouge in tire sidewall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gouge-in-tire-sidewall/161583)
**Author:** [@zowie\_howie17\_165558](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zowie_howie17_165558)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gouge-in-tire-sidewall/161583 "2020-03-26T15:27:17Z")
I just purchased a used 2017 SUV with around 39K miles on it. The fronts have 6/32, the backs have 4/32. I noticed one of the back tires has a gouge on the sidewal. When mentioning this to the salesperson, he had someon… --- ## [2008 Acura RDX jerks back when applying the gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-acura-rdx-jerks-back-when-applying-the-gas/161756)
**Author:** [@Sabrina54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sabrina54)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-acura-rdx-jerks-back-when-applying-the-gas/161756 "2020-03-26T15:17:55Z")
every time im at stop and try to push the gas to go the car does a jerk back and does not want to move forward. please help! --- ## [2012 Toyota Prius battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-prius-battery/161769)
**Author:** [@JanetAlbanowski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JanetAlbanowski)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-prius-battery/161769 "2020-03-26T14:58:23Z")
I think my problem is the STARTING battery. It started yesterday with a bit of battery charging,drove around the block, and would not start today? --- ## [1987 Chevrolet Cavalier Speed density conversion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-chevrolet-cavalier-speed-density-conversion/161767)
**Author:** [@JosephBilger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephBilger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-chevrolet-cavalier-speed-density-conversion/161767 "2020-03-26T13:37:14Z")
1987 chev cavalier speed density conversion how do i know it was or was not done --- ## [Attaching light bar to 2016 RX350 roof rails](https://community.cartalk.com/t/attaching-light-bar-to-2016-rx350-roof-rails/161580)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/attaching-light-bar-to-2016-rx350-roof-rails/161580 "2020-03-26T03:32:01Z")
Can 1/4-inch shaft sheet metal screws\* screwed into the roof rail be sufficient? The police light bar mounts have two 1/4-incholes. A pilot hole can be drilled straight down into the aluminum? roof rails, running from … --- ## [Fog light wiring - Pathfiner 2004](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fog-light-wiring-pathfiner-2004/161758)
**Author:** [@nebal-harb\_165696](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nebal-harb_165696)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fog-light-wiring-pathfiner-2004/161758 "2020-03-26T02:57:46Z")
Hello I have a Nissan Pathfinder 2004 (3.5 V6) and i was installing fog lights. I bought a set that comes with all the wires snd relay… I installed everything and set up the wiring except for one connector (picture). I … --- ## [2008 Silverado overheating problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-silverado-overheating-problem/161722)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-silverado-overheating-problem/161722 "2020-03-26T02:52:03Z")
I have a 2008 Silverado 1500 work truck that has started to give me overheating issues. I have narrowed it down to the electric fans not kicking on unless the A/C is on. I know this is generally a relay issue, but a fri… --- ## [Will hardly move when cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-hardly-move-when-cold/161708)
**Author:** [@dflisw\_165656](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dflisw_165656)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-hardly-move-when-cold/161708 "2020-03-26T02:43:34Z")
When it is very cold outside the car will barely move. It takes a block or so for it to begin running properly. I noticed this began happening after dealership flushed the transmission. Not sure if it was a coincidenc… --- ## [Subaru transmission install](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-transmission-install/160537)
**Author:** [@John\_Sawyer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Sawyer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-transmission-install/160537 "2020-03-26T02:40:04Z")
2002 car has been sitting 2 years in worcester mass…needs transmission 3.0 liter…any help out there appreciated,helping find used one,someone to install…is it worth it??, --- ## [1997 Nissan Pickup - infamous hardbody belt squeal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-pickup-infamous-hardbody-belt-squeal/161727)
**Author:** [@Mitch07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mitch07)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-pickup-infamous-hardbody-belt-squeal/161727 "2020-03-26T02:35:54Z")
Anyone know about infamous Nissan hardbody belt squeal? I’d like to hear thoughts and solutions --- ## [2001 Dodge Dakota - Thar she blows!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-dakota-thar-she-blows/161642)
**Author:** [@Scott25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott25)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-dakota-thar-she-blows/161642 "2020-03-26T01:50:17Z")
What would of caused My oil field cap to blow off --- ## [Can’t see out of the driver’s side mirror - 2008 GMC Sierra 1500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-t-see-out-of-the-driver-s-side-mirror-2008-gmc-sierra-1500/161172)
**Author:** [@MichaelOehler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelOehler)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-t-see-out-of-the-driver-s-side-mirror-2008-gmc-sierra-1500/161172 "2020-03-26T00:37:46Z")
I can’t see out of my driver side mirror. Looks like the layer or glue or whatever between the glass and the reflective surface is gelled up or frozen. I can push on the glass and it squishes around a little underneath. … --- ## [A Wagon preference question for everyone](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-wagon-preference-question-for-everyone/161692)
**Author:** [@msmitty00\_165641](https://community.cartalk.com/u/msmitty00_165641)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2020, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-wagon-preference-question-for-everyone/161692 "2020-03-25T23:27:23Z")
All else being relatively equal (condition, upkeep, pricing within $1,500) - which would you choose for 5 years of ownership between 2009 BWW 535i xdrive E61 wagon with 60k miles 2011 BMW 328xiT wagon 75K miles 2011 Me… --- ## [2016 Honda HR-V - Oil quantity question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-hr-v-oil-quantity-question/161681)
**Author:** [@BruceLangner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BruceLangner)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2020, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-hr-v-oil-quantity-question/161681 "2020-03-25T22:01:55Z")
Very helpful column on knowing when it’s time to change oil. However, you did not address “quantity” in the column, just the algorithms for oil quality. Can I assume that we still need to manually check oil levels, say b… --- ## [2017 Honda Pilot stalling at intersections](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-pilot-stalling-at-intersections/161704)
**Author:** [@DougLane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DougLane)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2020, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-pilot-stalling-at-intersections/161704 "2020-03-25T18:24:09Z")
2017 Honda Pilot that has stalled 4 times at intersections, about once a month. I try to disengage but at times I forget. The car engine is supposed to cut off at stops, but it stalls out occasionally. --- ## [Safe and Environmentally Friendly Windshield Washer Fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-and-environmentally-friendly-windshield-washer-fluid/41819)
**Author:** [@bapa10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bapa10)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2020, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-and-environmentally-friendly-windshield-washer-fluid/41819 "2020-03-25T17:56:01Z")
Everything I find on sale to clear my "Low Washer Fluid Level" alarm clearly states that it is Poison and can not be made Non-Poisonous. Is there anything that can be used in winter months that will not freeze and is no… --- ## [1998 Chysler Cirrus - Makes no noise when trying to start...Windows/radio/lights work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chysler-cirrus-makes-no-noise-when-trying-to-start-windows-radio-lights-work/161752)
**Author:** [@2gunnell\_165692](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2gunnell_165692)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2020, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chysler-cirrus-makes-no-noise-when-trying-to-start-windows-radio-lights-work/161752 "2020-03-25T17:26:06Z")
For about a week prior to it not starting it would start but would hesitate when doing so and would need the gas to be peddled a couple times to get going. I know f\*\*\*-all about cars but need to get this fixed for work.… --- ## [2004 BMW 330 — OK to change oil yearly?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-bmw-330-ok-to-change-oil-yearly/161760)
**Author:** [@Thirsk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thirsk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2020, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-bmw-330-ok-to-change-oil-yearly/161760 "2020-03-25T17:04:31Z")
I have a 2004 BMW 330CI driven 1K per year and garaged for 5 months/yr. Every year I replace the oil (sythetic) before storing. Prudent or waste of money? --- ## [1996 Ford Taurus - recurrent alternator light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-taurus-recurrent-alternator-light/161545)
**Author:** [@Richard09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richard09)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2020, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-taurus-recurrent-alternator-light/161545 "2020-03-25T16:14:20Z")
Alternater light comes on. I take battery cable off for about 15 second light goes out for sometimes weeks. Now the engine surges at higher RPM and sometimes fells like it is miss firing when I first start it in the morn… --- ## [Autonomous Semi Tractors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/autonomous-semi-tractors/161208)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2020, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/autonomous-semi-tractors/161208 "2020-03-25T14:46:46Z")
I don’t know if anyone here watched 60 Minutes last night. One of the segments discussed autonomous big rigs. I was amazed at how far along the technology has come, and the current amount of testing being done on public … --- ## [2011 Hyundai Sonata - Steering wheel controls gone](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-sonata-steering-wheel-controls-gone/161688)
**Author:** [@angel48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/angel48)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2020, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-sonata-steering-wheel-controls-gone/161688 "2020-03-25T13:12:34Z")
all steering wheel controls stopped working! --- ## [2019 Hyundai Veloster - doors won’t open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-veloster-doors-won-t-open/152411)
**Author:** [@CathyP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CathyP)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2020, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-veloster-doors-won-t-open/152411 "2020-03-25T13:06:51Z")
This morning, my doors, all 3 of them, would not open. Used all methods of unlocking: button on door, remote, and Blue Link app. Doors were definitely unlocked every time. I lifted the handle, and there was no sound, … --- ## [2009 Chevrolet Malibu CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-malibu-cel/161717)
**Author:** [@christl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2020, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-malibu-cel/161717 "2020-03-25T12:12:11Z")
check engine came on 3 days after leaving a garage. Had the 4 sparks plugs changed the ignition coil replaced and a fuel system clean out. seems to be running pretty good other than idling randomly but check engine light… --- ## [2011 Citroën DS - CEL off - am I good to go?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-citroen-ds-cel-off-am-i-good-to-go/161604)
**Author:** [@RonaldNisbet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonaldNisbet)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2020, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-citroen-ds-cel-off-am-i-good-to-go/161604 "2020-03-25T03:42:29Z")
Engine light came on got it tested then went off after test .if it doesn’t come back on does that mean everything things ok --- ## [Disarming security system on 2003 subaru outback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disarming-security-system-on-2003-subaru-outback/51424)
**Author:** [@deborah6b](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deborah6b)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2020, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disarming-security-system-on-2003-subaru-outback/51424 "2020-03-25T00:24:56Z")
Help!! I need to disarm the security system on a 2003 subaru outback and cannot figure out how to do it. Can anyone help? Thanks! --- ## [2011 Toyota Highlander - More blizzard pearl woes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-highlander-more-blizzard-pearl-woes/161685)
**Author:** [@LarryRivers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryRivers)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2020, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-highlander-more-blizzard-pearl-woes/161685 "2020-03-25T00:00:31Z")
Are there any pending class action law suites pertaining to the Blizzard Pearl paint pealing issue and the fact that Toyota has not included the Highlander in their recall? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=551) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=553)