# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=563 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 564 --- ## [How’d my 2005 BMW X5 get stolen and vandalized without a key?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-d-my-2005-bmw-x5-get-stolen-and-vandalized-without-a-key/159797)
**Author:** [@GlendaTurner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GlendaTurner)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-d-my-2005-bmw-x5-get-stolen-and-vandalized-without-a-key/159797 "2020-03-08T14:36:52Z")
My car was stolen, and smashed up and vandalized . And it was done without the key …??? Can you please tell me how this is possible ? No visual damage to key ignition or steering column ??? --- ## [2002 Toyota Corolla - 2 codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-corolla-2-codes/160190)
**Author:** [@alan.matsudo\_163744](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alan.matsudo_163744)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-corolla-2-codes/160190 "2020-03-08T14:05:16Z")
I get both an OBD Scan P0420 and P0420 pending. What does this mean if both of them are displayed? --- ## [2018 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class - Worn tires so soon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mercedes-benz-gl-class-worn-tires-so-soon/160439)
**Author:** [@DavidShotsberger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidShotsberger)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mercedes-benz-gl-class-worn-tires-so-soon/160439 "2020-03-08T13:52:58Z")
My new 2018 Mercedes GLC300 (purchased in Dec., 2017) came with Pirelli run flat tires installed on it from the dealership. My last trip to the dealer for scheduled maintenance (oil change, etc) had an indicated mileage … --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Colorado - Info screen goes dark](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-colorado-info-screen-goes-dark/160543)
**Author:** [@Tony13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony13)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-colorado-info-screen-goes-dark/160543 "2020-03-08T12:14:33Z")
lights on dash and info screen go out usually when truck is started most of the time. Dangerous to drive at night. --- ## [1979 Lincoln Continental - Sat for 4.5 years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-lincoln-continental-sat-for-4-5-years/160399)
**Author:** [@NateTruman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NateTruman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 9:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-lincoln-continental-sat-for-4-5-years/160399 "2020-03-08T09:53:52Z")
My car sat for 4.5 years on display, but I did put gas stabalizer in with less than a 1/4 tank of gas. Do I need to replace the gas tank? Isn’t that cheaper than rebuilding the carb? --- ## [Spontaneous car explosion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spontaneous-car-explosion/71110)
**Author:** [@samthecat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samthecat)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spontaneous-car-explosion/71110 "2020-03-08T01:04:11Z")
I keep trying to phone in but I can never get through. But I seriously want to know if someone can an answer my question. a few weeks ago i was at home in my apartment in Baltimore, when i heard a huge BOOM. the windows … --- ## [97 Nissan Pathfinder swerving at 50plus mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-nissan-pathfinder-swerving-at-50plus-mph/160526)
**Author:** [@Alan\_Saunders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alan_Saunders)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-nissan-pathfinder-swerving-at-50plus-mph/160526 "2020-03-07T23:53:14Z")
I have a 97 Nissan Pathfinder and around 50mph, sometimes it’ll do it at less speed, if I’m not accelerating it starts to wobble and it’s a bad wobble but as soon as I accelerate it stops, the wobble is enough it would f… --- ## [Please help 1990 Nissan Stanza 5 speed transmission and clutch problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-1990-nissan-stanza-5-speed-transmission-and-clutch-problems/160502)
**Author:** [@nopeda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nopeda)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-1990-nissan-stanza-5-speed-transmission-and-clutch-problems/160502 "2020-03-07T23:39:38Z")
I have a 1990 Nissan Stanza with a 5 speed manual transmission. Recenty it has been getting harder and harder to get into 5th gear and reverse which are on the far right using the shift lever. The mechanic I use said to … --- ## [It is time to buy a new car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-is-time-to-buy-a-new-car/160506)
**Author:** [@POSITRACTION](https://community.cartalk.com/u/POSITRACTION)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-is-time-to-buy-a-new-car/160506 "2020-03-07T23:26:40Z")
I am replacing an old 4x4 SUV (1998 Montero Sport purchased new). I have narrowed the list to three cars: Honda CRV, Toyota RAV4 and a Subaru Forester. Because I drive my cars on average fifteen years I am leaning to… --- ## [Mitsubishi Mirage 2000 P0442 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-mirage-2000-p0442-code/160520)
**Author:** [@Ivan-Ortiz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ivan-Ortiz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-mirage-2000-p0442-code/160520 "2020-03-07T22:44:33Z")
Hello! We recently took our car to get scanned in order to fix issues before a smog check. We received code P0442. I was wondering where we can find the hoses that run from the EVAP system to find the leak? The mechanic … --- ## [If You Ever Get Tired Of The Color Of Your Car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-ever-get-tired-of-the-color-of-your-car/160464)
**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-ever-get-tired-of-the-color-of-your-car/160464 "2020-03-07T22:29:43Z")
Tester --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Cruze - Exhaust in vent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-exhaust-in-vent/160529)
**Author:** [@WilliamXiques](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamXiques)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-exhaust-in-vent/160529 "2020-03-07T21:53:04Z")
exhaust fumes in vent? --- ## [2003 Ford Expedition - Fuel box](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-expedition-fuel-box/160508)
**Author:** [@NathanielKennedysr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NathanielKennedysr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-expedition-fuel-box/160508 "2020-03-07T21:46:17Z")
I’m have problems with my Ford expedition I just changed the fuel box when I hook up the battery the starter keep turn over --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Fleet - Oil addiction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-captiva-sport-fleet-oil-addiction/160459)
**Author:** [@osgood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/osgood)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-captiva-sport-fleet-oil-addiction/160459 "2020-03-07T19:02:10Z")
excessive engine oil comsumption a quart about every 500 miles --- ## [Oil filter leak after 4000 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-filter-leak-after-4000-miles/155972)
**Author:** [@Vivian\_DeMartino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vivian_DeMartino)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-filter-leak-after-4000-miles/155972 "2020-03-07T16:08:00Z")
Hi. I have a 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 187,000 miles on it. I bought it for my granddaughter to use to get back and forth to work about a year ago. She takes it in for regular oil changes every 3,000 to 4,000 mile… --- ## [2016 Volkswagen Passat - Creeping and exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volkswagen-passat-creeping-and-exhaust/160446)
**Author:** [@MartyStroud](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MartyStroud)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volkswagen-passat-creeping-and-exhaust/160446 "2020-03-07T14:20:00Z")
Dear Car Talk, I always enjoy your article, even when I think all of your cylinders aren’t firing. And this is what I thought today when reading your response in the Sacramento Bee; “Creeping is Ok for cars”, Friday, M… --- ## [2010 Scion tC - Seized](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-scion-tc-seized/160444)
**Author:** [@tami56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tami56)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-scion-tc-seized/160444 "2020-03-07T13:23:56Z")
engine seized but not sure whos fault the mechanic’s because just went for an oil change or son just failed to do the right thing as it all happened a the same time --- ## [2001 Audi A4 doesn’t start when engine is cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-audi-a4-doesn-t-start-when-engine-is-cold/158535)
**Author:** [@Terence26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terence26)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 6:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-audi-a4-doesn-t-start-when-engine-is-cold/158535 "2020-03-07T06:30:35Z")
dosent start at morng or when it stands for long --- ## [2004 Ford E150 - License bulb is a PIA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-e150-license-bulb-is-a-pia/160451)
**Author:** [@jeffharp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffharp)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 5:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-e150-license-bulb-is-a-pia/160451 "2020-03-07T05:34:07Z")
Should be an easy fix, but turning out to have a challenge: License plate bulb is out. Remove two screws and replace, right? Well, turns out the screws just turn and turn and turn, and never actually come out. Drat. … --- ## [ICE motion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ice-motion/160437)
**Author:** [@Dee28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dee28)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ice-motion/160437 "2020-03-07T03:35:47Z")
Ray, We all know stepping on the gas makes a car go faster, but mechanically, how does it go faster? What makes it do so? Interesting, no? Dee --- ## [2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-silverado-1500-rough-idle/160418)
**Author:** [@julie35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/julie35)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-silverado-1500-rough-idle/160418 "2020-03-07T00:58:53Z")
rough idle, changed distributor cap 5 times in 5 mos, plugs and wires same, coil wire pretty much changed everything on it now and still a POS!! I HATE chevy. any ideas why the cap and coil are failing at this rate? --- ## [2012 Mazda Mazda3 - clicks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda3-clicks/160435)
**Author:** [@GreysonFurniss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GreysonFurniss)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda3-clicks/160435 "2020-03-07T00:45:14Z")
clicking sound from cylinder --- ## [2005 Toyota Camry - Tight steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-tight-steering/160412)
**Author:** [@RobertMilos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertMilos)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-tight-steering/160412 "2020-03-07T00:43:36Z")
power steeing very tight --- ## [2017 Kia Sedona - What is the secret DRL code?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sedona-what-is-the-secret-drl-code/160405)
**Author:** [@BobMoran](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobMoran)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sedona-what-is-the-secret-drl-code/160405 "2020-03-07T00:00:35Z")
I am wondering if there is any way to activate daytime running lights in this car. I am told by the dealer that there is nothing that can be done but I find it hard to believe they make a different car for Canada where D… --- ## [2020 Tesla Model 3 - Wheel diameter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-tesla-model-3-wheel-diameter/160329)
**Author:** [@PhilBuchwalter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhilBuchwalter)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-tesla-model-3-wheel-diameter/160329 "2020-03-06T23:55:43Z")
What difference does wheel diameter make? If heard it said that larger wheels improve gas mileage, but doesn’t mpg depend on energy needed to overcome air and friction resistance, not rpm? Anyway I have a Tesla and cho… --- ## [2018 Ford Explorer Sport - Trans jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-explorer-sport-trans-jerks/160429)
**Author:** [@silcox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/silcox)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-explorer-sport-trans-jerks/160429 "2020-03-06T23:31:24Z")
transmission jerking while driveing. took it to the dealer three times they keep saying they cant find any problem --- ## [2015 Subaru Outback - CVT?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-outback-cvt/160409)
**Author:** [@Robin59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robin59)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-outback-cvt/160409 "2020-03-06T23:26:41Z")
I am looking at buying a Suburu Outback, but am confused about CVT. What can you tell about this as I have only driven automatic. --- ## [The fear of flooded cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-fear-of-flooded-cars/160401)
**Author:** [@bluekryptonite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bluekryptonite)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-fear-of-flooded-cars/160401 "2020-03-06T22:01:35Z")
Most people would advice you to dispose your car if it got flooded. I am here to tell you otherwise - there are things that you can pay attention to that can resurrect your beloved car and be operational, without any iss… --- ## [2000 Ford Mustang died at stoplight and wouldn't start on its own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-mustang-died-at-stoplight-and-wouldnt-start-on-its-own/160454)
**Author:** [@jbruce1252\_164727](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbruce1252_164727)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-mustang-died-at-stoplight-and-wouldnt-start-on-its-own/160454 "2020-03-06T21:53:12Z")
Had a 2000 ford mustang v6 die at a stoplight. I came to a stop and was in neutral, and then the engine died and everything electrical on the car, such as the dash, power windows, locks, radio, etc. stopped working. the … --- ## [2001 Pontiac Grand Am Misfire/backfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-pontiac-grand-am-misfire-backfire/160456)
**Author:** [@Dasvano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dasvano)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-pontiac-grand-am-misfire-backfire/160456 "2020-03-06T21:39:00Z")
Recieved the vehicle as a gift from family about a year ago, it had been sitting on a pno since 2011, we moved it with some help, so far we have replaced Spark plugs/wireset, Oil filter, map sensor, battery. We used an o… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=562) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=564)