# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=559 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 560 --- ## [2018 Ford Mustang - Water in gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-mustang-water-in-gas/160743)
**Author:** [@Carl48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carl48)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-mustang-water-in-gas/160743 "2020-03-13T18:18:42Z")
Dealer says I have large amount of water in my gas but my car runs fine. They me a 17 oz bottle of 1/2 water and 1/2 gas and said that is what is in my tank. I always run premium gas. This diagnosis came because I have… --- ## [Ask Someone: Hyundai Elantra 2013 HO2 and EVAP issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-hyundai-elantra-2013-ho2-and-evap-issues/160952)
**Author:** [@dani\_sada\_165085](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dani_sada_165085)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-hyundai-elantra-2013-ho2-and-evap-issues/160952 "2020-03-13T18:17:21Z")
Hi everyone, I bought a Hyundai Elantra 2013 with Front end Damage. Just replaced Radiator and Condenser and bumper cover. However, after finishing the aethetics of the car, I started it and got the smell of fumes. So … --- ## [Coasting in neutral with an automatic transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coasting-in-neutral-with-an-automatic-transmission/43932)
**Author:** [@wappo13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wappo13)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coasting-in-neutral-with-an-automatic-transmission/43932 "2020-03-13T12:59:39Z")
I recently read that it could be harmful to the automatic transmission to coast in neutral down a hill. Is this true? --- ## [2005 Honda CR-V - Bulb life](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-cr-v-bulb-life/160804)
**Author:** [@TomGuarisco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomGuarisco)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-cr-v-bulb-life/160804 "2020-03-13T12:33:44Z")
Please shine some light on my maddening problem: The flippin’ bulbs in my headlights only last about two or three months before they go out, usually when I start the car but sometimes while driving. Have tried multiple b… --- ## [Inspection - Windshield Wipers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inspection-windshield-wipers/160895)
**Author:** [@melaniekourbage\_165046](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melaniekourbage_165046)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inspection-windshield-wipers/160895 "2020-03-13T12:25:19Z")
My windshield wipers do not operate at the slowest setting, but they do work on the two faster settings. The windshield wiper fluid will dispense onto the windshield, but I need to turn the wipers on “fast” in order to c… --- ## [Transmission ringing sound '18 Grand Cravan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-ringing-sound-18-grand-cravan/160910)
**Author:** [@lettersndeals\_160475](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lettersndeals_160475)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-ringing-sound-18-grand-cravan/160910 "2020-03-13T03:21:07Z")
I have a new to me 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan with almost 50,000 miles. I’ve had it about 2 months and pretty much from the get-go heard a ringing sound when I decelerated and got around 20 mph. It is not the brakes. It is… --- ## [1995 Volvo 850 - Vac leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-volvo-850-vac-leak/160477)
**Author:** [@Piety](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Piety)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-volvo-850-vac-leak/160477 "2020-03-12T23:31:30Z")
Maf lean & Rough idle & poor acceleration… I have a vacuum leak leaking into my intake manifold… somewhere. I believe Not enough air with fuel mix… Or too much air with fuel mix. My car 95’ turbo has EGR & PCT \*ALSO … --- ## [Clear, thick liquid on car door exterior](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clear-thick-liquid-on-car-door-exterior/160732)
**Author:** [@message2theking\_164912](https://community.cartalk.com/u/message2theking_164912)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clear-thick-liquid-on-car-door-exterior/160732 "2020-03-12T22:49:34Z")
I’m a delivery driver and today when I got out of my car I touched a mysterious clear liquid on the exterior of my car door. It’s not leaking from my car - it appears to have been placed there. It was wet when I touc… --- ## [Blower motor blows hi when the engine starts and is coolant is cold when selected in auto](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-motor-blows-hi-when-the-engine-starts-and-is-coolant-is-cold-when-selected-in-auto/160806)
**Author:** [@stargosz\_164902](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stargosz_164902)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-motor-blows-hi-when-the-engine-starts-and-is-coolant-is-cold-when-selected-in-auto/160806 "2020-03-12T22:18:49Z")
I can not leave the blower motor selector in the auto position when I start my car. If I do I get full blower motor of cold air. I have to leave the fan in the slowest fan position or not even select any warm air until t… --- ## [2006 Hyundai Elantra GT - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-elantra-gt-wont-start/160902)
**Author:** [@daleackman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daleackman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-elantra-gt-wont-start/160902 "2020-03-12T22:17:50Z")
car is getting fuel and has spark but radio wont work and wont start --- ## [So you think removing the emissions equipment is OK?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/so-you-think-removing-the-emissions-equipment-is-ok/160820)
**Author:** [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/so-you-think-removing-the-emissions-equipment-is-ok/160820 "2020-03-12T22:14:55Z")
Now we have a referral article to those posters who think they can remove their emission controls because their state doesn’t have inspections. Rolling coal is gonna cost you BIG. A couple of million big with lawyer’s f… --- ## [2016 Mazda CX-5 - 30 Seems low](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-5-30-seems-low/160900)
**Author:** [@harrywhittaker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harrywhittaker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-5-30-seems-low/160900 "2020-03-12T21:51:49Z")
I am only getting about 30 mpg urban and I hardly touch the gas pedal .have you got the same problem I don’t have the air con on . --- ## [2015 GMC Sierra 1500 - Window blew out!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-sierra-1500-window-blew-out/160893)
**Author:** [@vazquez21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vazquez21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-sierra-1500-window-blew-out/160893 "2020-03-12T21:41:45Z")
driver rear side window blow out --- ## [Hose connector?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hose-connector/160907)
**Author:** [@Rodgerschris1981\_155515](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rodgerschris1981_155515)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hose-connector/160907 "2020-03-12T21:09:24Z")
Upper radiator hose connector at the water pump side wore and broke off. All hoses are still good. Question is can I buy just the plastic connector? If so where? No matter how I look it up I find the entire hose assembly… --- ## [2020 Mazda CX-5 - Buy or lease](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-mazda-cx-5-buy-or-lease/160669)
**Author:** [@vamshi90\_164870](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vamshi90_164870)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-mazda-cx-5-buy-or-lease/160669 "2020-03-12T21:05:40Z")
I am planning for a Mazda CX5 2020. I am confused if I should lease it or finance it. I need help in making a decision. Please help me guys! --- ## [Honda insight / adding an alternator or bypassing mcm shutting down dc-dc converter charging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-insight-adding-an-alternator-or-bypassing-mcm-shutting-down-dc-dc-converter-charging/160887)
**Author:** [@Frank\_Barajas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frank_Barajas)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-insight-adding-an-alternator-or-bypassing-mcm-shutting-down-dc-dc-converter-charging/160887 "2020-03-12T19:05:03Z")
so i have the service manual here for this model insight, witch no one seemed to have. I was wondering if anyone can help me do a bypass or add an alternator to this vehicle. ive seen all of the other posts, spent countl… --- ## [Using a 2008 Toyota Prius as a generator for my house](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-a-2008-toyota-prius-as-a-generator-for-my-house/158124)
**Author:** [@Kathiezembal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kathiezembal)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-a-2008-toyota-prius-as-a-generator-for-my-house/158124 "2020-03-12T16:54:13Z")
I love my Prius and I hope I can love it more. We in NorCal have seen so many power outages replaced by extremely loud and environmentally toxic generators. I’m hoping that my Prius can be used as a generator for my hous… --- ## [2008 Toyota Camry - excessive oil consumption without smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-excessive-oil-consumption-without-smoke/160835)
**Author:** [@David\_Galvez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David_Galvez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 11:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-excessive-oil-consumption-without-smoke/160835 "2020-03-12T11:47:21Z")
Excessive engine oil consumption but no smoke. Leak seems near propeller shafts leading to wheels. --- ## [Driveshaft busted, transmission problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driveshaft-busted-transmission-problems/160832)
**Author:** [@Caleb-Griffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caleb-Griffin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 10:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driveshaft-busted-transmission-problems/160832 "2020-03-12T10:57:00Z")
u joint fell out at 60mph on the highway and the driveshafts snapped at the ends and fell out. I have a 2004 Tahoe 2wd. The yoke stayed in the transmission and there was no other damage from the drive shaft falling o… --- ## [2019 Ford F-150 - Ticks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-f-150-ticks/141524)
**Author:** [@TonyVital](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TonyVital)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 9:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-f-150-ticks/141524 "2020-03-12T09:55:28Z")
Engine ticking noise. Also known as “typewriter” tick. Also scraping or rattling sound on acceleration from stop. --- ## [Extended Warranty: worth it or a rip-off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-warranty-worth-it-or-a-rip-off/92225)
**Author:** [@JBofEastTN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JBofEastTN)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 7:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-warranty-worth-it-or-a-rip-off/92225 "2020-03-12T07:20:58Z")
Just want to clarify: This extended warranty was offered by (or I guess sold through) the finance guy at the Honda dealership. I just recently bought a new 2016 Honda Fit and the dealership talked me in to purchasing … --- ## [2008 Ford Mustang - Recalls and TSBs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-mustang-recalls-and-tsbs/160741)
**Author:** [@JayPenberthy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JayPenberthy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-mustang-recalls-and-tsbs/160741 "2020-03-12T02:42:19Z")
I want to know about recalls or TSBs on my Ford Mustang. --- ## [2019 Buick Encore - Steering gear delay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-buick-encore-steering-gear-delay/160811)
**Author:** [@MichaelHeitmann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelHeitmann)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-buick-encore-steering-gear-delay/160811 "2020-03-11T22:41:02Z")
My 2019 Encore has the same problem (36.000km). They said it’s the steering gear. They are short on parts and I have been waiting for a week and a half for that gear. Don’t know if that’ll fix it. Anybody have any comme… --- ## [2004 Toyota RAV4 - Hesitates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-rav4-hesitates/160808)
**Author:** [@KarenLHartigan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KarenLHartigan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-rav4-hesitates/160808 "2020-03-11T22:38:04Z")
gas line hesitates occasionally. car has no power for a few times sporadic --- ## [2008 Ford Escape - Dome light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-dome-light/160814)
**Author:** [@CarrieHyson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarrieHyson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-dome-light/160814 "2020-03-11T22:25:56Z")
Dome lights stay on while driving --- ## [2008 Nissan Altima - Fob broken - how do I get in?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-altima-fob-broken-how-do-i-get-in/160795)
**Author:** [@Lisa26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisa26)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-altima-fob-broken-how-do-i-get-in/160795 "2020-03-11T21:56:34Z")
How to unlock 2008 altima if key fob dont work --- ## [2004 Cadillac Escalade - Trans failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-cadillac-escalade-trans-failure/160745)
**Author:** [@Cotinna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cotinna)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-cadillac-escalade-trans-failure/160745 "2020-03-11T21:50:05Z")
3rd gear started slipping. It has an automatic transmission but I had to drive it as if it had a manual transmission. 1st gear , 2nd, then 3rd. After a bit 2nd started slipping ,then no gears except Reverse. I changed… --- ## [2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek - Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-xv-crosstrek-codes/160738)
**Author:** [@ROY28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ROY28)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-xv-crosstrek-codes/160738 "2020-03-11T20:34:02Z")
CEL Error code P216A --- ## [Extended Warranty wanting to install high mileage engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-warranty-wanting-to-install-high-mileage-engine/159910)
**Author:** [@jjones0377](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjones0377)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-warranty-wanting-to-install-high-mileage-engine/159910 "2020-03-11T20:37:43Z")
My oil pump went out and has caused more damage internally. Warranty has approved the damages, and verified that I have taken well care of my engine based on all my service records. The issue is, the extended warranty… --- ## [New valve stem seals/a little nervous](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-valve-stem-seals-a-little-nervous/160724)
**Author:** [@mystic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mystic)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-valve-stem-seals-a-little-nervous/160724 "2020-03-11T20:34:36Z")
Maybe I’m paranoid but I’m a little worried to start the car with the oil that’s in the car. The reason is because the new seals are pretty tight on the valve stems and seem that they could prevent oil from getting down … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=558) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=560)