# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=557 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 558 --- ## [2007 Ford Freestyle - dealer doesn’t have a trans specialist](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-freestyle-dealer-doesn-t-have-a-trans-specialist/160986)
**Author:** [@JohnScholl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnScholl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2020, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-freestyle-dealer-doesn-t-have-a-trans-specialist/160986 "2020-03-17T04:17:19Z")
I have 116,000 miles on my vehicle. My throttle control/transmission warning light has come on. I took it to the dealer and the internal error code refers to the transmission. The dealer does not a mechanic qualified to … --- ## [2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Battery Cell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-hybrid-battery-cell/161229)
**Author:** [@westmor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/westmor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2020, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-hybrid-battery-cell/161229 "2020-03-17T03:37:25Z")
My mileage has dropped from about 40 MPH to 30 MPH and my research and the age of the car, 10.5 years suggest that I need to repair or replace my hybrid battery. Because I am retired and have worked with electrical cont… --- ## [Buying a 2008 Kia Rondo in 2020](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-2008-kia-rondo-in-2020/161052)
**Author:** [@PhoenixSS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhoenixSS)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2020, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-2008-kia-rondo-in-2020/161052 "2020-03-17T02:29:38Z")
I’m thinking of buying a KIA Rondo V6 2008 with 170k miles. The Kelley Blue Book value in my city shows 3000$ for the fair condition. Me being a student and looking for a reliable family car with lot of cargo space, woul… --- ## [Coolant Leak 2003 VW Jetta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leak-2003-vw-jetta/161217)
**Author:** [@pmallard33\_165281](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pmallard33_165281)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2020, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leak-2003-vw-jetta/161217 "2020-03-17T01:38:04Z")
Hello, I believe I need to replace my coolant flange. My car has been sitting for a couple weeks, and I noticed a large stain on the driveway from a coolant leak on the driver side. After inspecting the area, I believ… --- ## [2000 Toyota Sienna w 104k mi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-sienna-w-104k-mi/161104)
**Author:** [@Lauren-Hall-Bushman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lauren-Hall-Bushman)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2020, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-sienna-w-104k-mi/161104 "2020-03-17T00:23:25Z")
Ok guys, I need help making a decision! I’m a mom of two, a toddler and a newborn. I made the rookie mistake of purchasing a 2011 Subaru Tribeca with third row seating thinking that I could skip the lackluster minivan l… --- ## [2017 Subaru Forester buzzed while parked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-buzzed-while-parked/160998)
**Author:** [@JW47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JW47)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2020, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-buzzed-while-parked/160998 "2020-03-17T00:16:26Z")
heard a buzzing under the rear of my 2017 Forester, parked in the garage. then it stopped. should I be concerned? --- ## [97 Wrangler problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-wrangler-problem/161177)
**Author:** [@Gregrmart04\_165212](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gregrmart04_165212)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2020, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-wrangler-problem/161177 "2020-03-17T00:03:08Z")
I have a 97 TJ, 2.5 ltr auto. For some time now Ive had some issues with my Wrangler turning over. I thought I had the problem fixed when I installed a new igition switch actuator (actually was broke when I took it out).… --- ## [Bearings or Rotors?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bearings-or-rotors/161115)
**Author:** [@mikeo1026\_165198](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikeo1026_165198)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bearings-or-rotors/161115 "2020-03-16T23:52:20Z")
Hello, everyone! My car expertise up to now has been oil changes and brake changes. For about the last two months there has been a dull drone coming from the rear of my 2015 Subaru Forester that just hit 100,000 miles.… --- ## [Can you mix antifreezes or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-mix-antifreezes-or-not/161196)
**Author:** [@Bullfinch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bullfinch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-mix-antifreezes-or-not/161196 "2020-03-16T21:56:17Z")
2014 Dodge Journey with 130k miles. Had a Check Engine light last week. The scan said to replace the thermostat, which I did yesterday. In the course of doing that, about a half gallon of orange antifreeze ran out int… --- ## [2004 Prius - water in the rear battery compartment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-prius-water-in-the-rear-battery-compartment/56516)
**Author:** [@kaycjay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kaycjay)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-prius-water-in-the-rear-battery-compartment/56516 "2020-03-16T20:52:13Z")
I have a 2004 Prius which began smelling musty. I discovered water in the trunk area, which I was able to drain by removing the plugs in the spare area. BUT, there is also water standing in the small well in which the ba… --- ## [2017 Ford F-150 - Lemon title](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f-150-lemon-title/161074)
**Author:** [@Craig43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Craig43)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f-150-lemon-title/161074 "2020-03-16T19:34:23Z")
I am looking to buy a 2017 F-150 pick-up truck from a Ford dealership. It is a Lariat full loaded. It has 66,000 miles and they are asking around 30,000. The problem, it has a lemon title. Is this truck worth what they … --- ## [Possible odometer fraud](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-odometer-fraud/161119)
**Author:** [@rsmith111689\_163373](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rsmith111689_163373)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-odometer-fraud/161119 "2020-03-16T19:17:00Z")
We went out and bought a used 2006 Kia Sorento. It’s a nice looking, good running SUV. When we brought it to our mechanic for state inspection he brought to our attention that the odometer may have been tampered with. It… --- ## [2011 Nissan Versa - Paint issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-versa-paint-issue/161096)
**Author:** [@Pontbriand\_Real](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pontbriand_Real)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-versa-paint-issue/161096 "2020-03-16T18:25:23Z")
Paint peeling around thé wiper on thé rear hatch .dimension of 4 by 2 inches. --- ## [2006 Infiniti G35 Driver’s side rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-infiniti-g35-driver-s-side-rattle/161022)
**Author:** [@Lou08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lou08)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-infiniti-g35-driver-s-side-rattle/161022 "2020-03-16T18:17:25Z")
I have a rattle that seems to be coming from driver side either in the front tire or in the door or maybe under the left side of the hood. I have replaced all of the suspension struts, shocks, stabilizers etc but still … --- ## [2012 Audi R8 - Old tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-audi-r8-old-tires/161087)
**Author:** [@denniswagner1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/denniswagner1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-audi-r8-old-tires/161087 "2020-03-16T17:41:32Z")
I have a 2012 Audi r8, it doesn’t get driven a lot. The tires are from 2012 but looks fine. I now drive it every week but not very far.The car has 12000 miles it on it. I read that if the tires are 6 years or older they … --- ## [2005 Buick LeSabre - Surges](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-lesabre-surges/161044)
**Author:** [@TedPrice55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TedPrice55)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-lesabre-surges/161044 "2020-03-16T16:56:12Z")
Driveability problem : surge, similar to misfire after reaching operation temp. no trouble codes. Replaced, PLUGS&WIRES, IGN. COIL, I C M, OXYGEN SENSORS, TPS, MAF, MAP, IDLE AIR VALVE, FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, FUEL FIL… --- ## [Battery fully charged, but when it rains it won't start without a jump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-fully-charged-but-when-it-rains-it-wont-start-without-a-jump/46029)
**Author:** [@alexverg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexverg)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-fully-charged-but-when-it-rains-it-wont-start-without-a-jump/46029 "2020-03-16T16:27:00Z")
I have seen this question asked here before, but my problem seems slightly different, so I apologize if it seems like a repeat: I drove in a rain storm yesterday...stopped to get gas...car would not start afterward, bu… --- ## [2008 Volkswagen Passat - Misses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volkswagen-passat-misses/161069)
**Author:** [@Rhonda58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rhonda58)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volkswagen-passat-misses/161069 "2020-03-16T16:15:26Z")
2008 Passat Wagon TDI misses under load. --- ## [2016 Kia Sorento - Oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sorento-oil-consumption/161093)
**Author:** [@HarveyHarrell42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HarveyHarrell42)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sorento-oil-consumption/161093 "2020-03-16T16:03:19Z")
2.4 at 68,000 miles ,started using 2 quarts oil between oil changes. This is a problem. --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Equinox - Complaints](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-equinox-complaints/161056)
**Author:** [@BasilOmeje](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BasilOmeje)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-equinox-complaints/161056 "2020-03-16T15:57:45Z")
What are the major complaints on Chevy Equinox 2017 --- ## [Infiniti Q50 - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-q50-wont-start/161100)
**Author:** [@Benton1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Benton1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-q50-wont-start/161100 "2020-03-16T15:29:36Z")
Everything comes on in the car but it want start dealership can’t find the problem keep saying nothing is wrong --- ## [2006 Dodge Dakota - Hard cranking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-dakota-hard-cranking/161085)
**Author:** [@JoyWheeler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoyWheeler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-dakota-hard-cranking/161085 "2020-03-16T13:24:22Z")
I have to turn my ignition switch three times before my 2006 Dodge Dakota will crank. And then about every third time that I drive my truck my engine light will come on and it will be very sluggish at takeoff, until I bu… --- ## [2010 Ford Edge - Oils smell after change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-edge-oils-smell-after-change/161079)
**Author:** [@glassact2001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/glassact2001)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-edge-oils-smell-after-change/161079 "2020-03-16T13:04:37Z")
After I get my engine oil changed it smells as if they spilled oil on the exhaust for weeks after. I changed the pcv valve and hose,steamed cleaned engine. I even changed the oil myself thinking they put wrong oil in sti… --- ## [Positive or negative ground](https://community.cartalk.com/t/positive-or-negative-ground/161072)
**Author:** [@Bruceparts\_165172](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bruceparts_165172)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 11:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/positive-or-negative-ground/161072 "2020-03-16T11:39:06Z")
Hi. Im restoring a 1953 Ford F250, 239 Flathead. Installing a new wiring harness. When i got this truck, i got it running snd everything works fine. All electrical, wipers, lights, etc work as they should. (It’s 6V) My q… --- ## [Sway Bar Link, Special Tool for Removal? Never cut off old one again?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sway-bar-link-special-tool-for-removal-never-cut-off-old-one-again/161110)
**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sway-bar-link-special-tool-for-removal-never-cut-off-old-one-again/161110 "2020-03-16T02:22:35Z")
I have sway bar links where there’s a hexagon slot in the stud coming out of the sway bar link. You use a box end wrench to turn the washer on the stud. The stud will want to turn with the washer. So you use a Alan head … --- ## [Temperamental 2009 Honda CR-V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperamental-2009-honda-cr-v/161030)
**Author:** [@Marilyn43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marilyn43)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperamental-2009-honda-cr-v/161030 "2020-03-16T01:02:49Z")
My 2009 CR-V is becoming a bit temperamental when I start it. AAA and my car repair people all say the battery, the starter, and the alternator are good. Of course, when I’ve left it with them, the car starts perfectly. … --- ## [Oil change interval for little-driven 2003 Nissan 350Z](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-interval-for-little-driven-2003-nissan-350z/161028)
**Author:** [@JonathanBramhall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JonathanBramhall)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-interval-for-little-driven-2003-nissan-350z/161028 "2020-03-15T23:08:40Z")
I use synthetic oil and drive this car maybe 1000 miles/yr. How often should I change the oil? --- ## [Oil/gasoline odor, 08 Sentra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-gasoline-odor-08-sentra/161061)
**Author:** [@Slugger\_Baloney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Slugger_Baloney)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-gasoline-odor-08-sentra/161061 "2020-03-15T22:36:14Z")
08 Nissan Sentra ~95k miles. The exhaust pipe broke off at the flange that connects to the mufflers. Mechanic welded on a new flange. Ever since then when the car starts and while running inside the car you can get a wh… --- ## [2019 Ford Transit Connect - Auto Stop Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-transit-connect-auto-stop-start/161103)
**Author:** [@SteveRogers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveRogers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-transit-connect-auto-stop-start/161103 "2020-03-15T21:52:35Z")
I have a 2019 Ford Transit Connect, it has the auto engine shut off at stop lights. Anyway to to keep the engine running at a light as when the light changes to green the transmission has a slight jerk when taking off. --- ## [Broken Headlight Cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-headlight-cover/161098)
**Author:** [@Jeremy\_Wolfe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremy_Wolfe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-headlight-cover/161098 "2020-03-15T20:39:20Z")
If I broke just the plastic cover of the headlight on my 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee, do I need to purchase and install a whole new headlight? Or is there a place where I can buy just the cover and reinstall it on my own? T… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=556) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=558)