# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=582 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 583 --- ## [2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Voltage Wildly Fluctuates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-grand-caravan-voltage-wildly-fluctuates/156612)
**Author:** [@Sciencemagic1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sciencemagic1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-grand-caravan-voltage-wildly-fluctuates/156612 "2020-02-11T15:04:04Z")
I have a voltmeter plugged into the accessory port on my van. Yesterday the battery light came on, and I noticed the voltage was fluctuating quite a bit, from 14.7 down to below 11. The light went off, but has come on … --- ## [Do I have a blown head gasket? What do I do now?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-have-a-blown-head-gasket-what-do-i-do-now/158062)
**Author:** [@gregwhiting7\_163044](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gregwhiting7_163044)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-have-a-blown-head-gasket-what-do-i-do-now/158062 "2020-02-11T15:03:55Z")
Hi everybody, I recently bought an 87 Suzuki Samurai. I’ve always thought they were cool and I’ve heard they are great cars to learn more about mechanics which is more the reason I bought it. I’m not that knowledgeable w… --- ## [Pulsing lights alternator and battery good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulsing-lights-alternator-and-battery-good/158268)
**Author:** [@Casey\_Walter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Casey_Walter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulsing-lights-alternator-and-battery-good/158268 "2020-02-11T14:38:05Z")
I have a 2004 Honda CRV with pulsing lights throughout the car headlights dome lights dash lights, everything tested fine alternator and battery did a drop test on the ground, positive to alternator and positive to start… --- ## [Ford Fiesta/Focus Dual Clutch Transmission Settlement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fiesta-focus-dual-clutch-transmission-settlement/158307)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 4:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fiesta-focus-dual-clutch-transmission-settlement/158307 "2020-02-11T04:24:29Z")
1.28.20, Car and Driver “The automaker will pay a minimum of $30 million cash to reimburse owners of the small cars made between 2011 and 2016, who complain about repeated failed repairs.” --- ## [Saturn Aura 09 V6: would it be a good option for family car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-aura-09-v6-would-it-be-a-good-option-for-family-car/158195)
**Author:** [@PhoenixSS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhoenixSS)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-aura-09-v6-would-it-be-a-good-option-for-family-car/158195 "2020-02-11T04:18:55Z")
Hello everyone, I’m looking to buy a Saturn Aura 2009 V6. I’m a student and so buying this for my family use. I need to know if this would be an economic option based on mileage repair etc. Any opinion is welcome --- ## [2013 Volvo S60 whines after I shut it off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volvo-s60-whines-after-i-shut-it-off/122710)
**Author:** [@Jim46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim46)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volvo-s60-whines-after-i-shut-it-off/122710 "2020-02-11T03:20:27Z")
After I pull into my garage and shut off the engine, I usually hear a high pitch whine coming from the engine compartment. I thought it was the cooling fan motor but my mechanic inspected and didn’t find the fan defectiv… --- ## [1997 Nissan Pathfinder - Which oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-pathfinder-which-oil/158297)
**Author:** [@gene14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gene14)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-pathfinder-which-oil/158297 "2020-02-11T00:48:11Z")
what type of engine oil for nissan terrano 1997 v6 3.3 ltr R3M --- ## [2004 GMC Sierra 1500 - Where is the coolant going?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-sierra-1500-where-is-the-coolant-going/158251)
**Author:** [@MARKHUZZARD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MARKHUZZARD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-sierra-1500-where-is-the-coolant-going/158251 "2020-02-11T00:25:15Z")
slow coolant leak, no external leak shown.? keeping filling coolant once a month --- ## [Battery Drains Without Key in Ignition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-drains-without-key-in-ignition/64189)
**Author:** [@teward](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teward)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-drains-without-key-in-ignition/64189 "2020-02-11T00:20:38Z")
Hello, the battery on my 4.2 liter inline 6 2008 chevy trailblazer is draining without the key in the ignition. I have checked the alternator, fuses, and starter with no luck. Any idea what might be causing this proble… --- ## [2000 Volkswagen Beetle - Multiple warnings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volkswagen-beetle-multiple-warnings/158262)
**Author:** [@RoscoePJohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RoscoePJohnson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volkswagen-beetle-multiple-warnings/158262 "2020-02-11T00:10:55Z")
ABS and traction control warning lights are on. brakes work ok but the traction control does not. --- ## [2010 Honda Accord 3.5 Sedan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-3-5-sedan/158295)
**Author:** [@milltonion\_163181](https://community.cartalk.com/u/milltonion_163181)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-3-5-sedan/158295 "2020-02-11T00:09:43Z")
So my car didn’t start yesterday, I thought it was starter or battery maybe so I had it towed to mechanic who’s has done a couple of things to my car and today he tells me after inspecting it tell me I have Engine Damage… --- ## [Must fix 2015 Equinox - several codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/must-fix-2015-equinox-several-codes/158234)
**Author:** [@JustinSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JustinSmith)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/must-fix-2015-equinox-several-codes/158234 "2020-02-10T22:58:11Z")
i have a 2015 Equinox, it has 2.4 eco tec engine. the engine light came on over a year ago…it was still under ny state inspection…the engine would just shut down while driving it… it said stablitrac and engine is at half… --- ## [Need Advice for my next new car purchase!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-for-my-next-new-car-purchase/153035)
**Author:** [@Gochet077](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gochet077)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-for-my-next-new-car-purchase/153035 "2020-02-10T22:53:10Z")
Hello everyone! I am new here and have been doing research on my next car. I currently have a 2016 Subaru Crosstrek with a few minor mods (exhaust, wheels, a/t tires, etc…) I love the car and am planning on keeping it.… --- ## [2014 MINI Cooper S - Squeaky clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mini-cooper-s-squeaky-clutch/158275)
**Author:** [@DanMinkkinen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanMinkkinen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mini-cooper-s-squeaky-clutch/158275 "2020-02-10T22:50:04Z")
My clutch is itermittently squeaking, but it doesn’t seem to be hindering my ability to drive and performance seems the same. Should I be concerned? --- ## [2011 Buick Encore - Warnings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-encore-warnings/158289)
**Author:** [@jsmith15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsmith15)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-encore-warnings/158289 "2020-02-10T22:47:59Z")
stabilitrac light comes on and service brakes light comes on --- ## [1995 Toyota Corolla - Clutch problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-corolla-clutch-problems/158276)
**Author:** [@Canchasertn0480](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Canchasertn0480)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-corolla-clutch-problems/158276 "2020-02-10T22:43:51Z")
clutch went out car quit pulling it would go in gear but would not go forward or back. the speedometer would move when you let off the clutch in gear, changed clutch NO grooves left on it at all it was bad. backed up out… --- ## [Replaced thermostat that was stuck open. Now my 2006 Nissan Xterra is overheating. Why?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-thermostat-that-was-stuck-open-now-my-2006-nissan-xterra-is-overheating-why/158264)
**Author:** [@Dustin\_Coleman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dustin_Coleman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-thermostat-that-was-stuck-open-now-my-2006-nissan-xterra-is-overheating-why/158264 "2020-02-10T22:06:51Z")
I’ve had a thermostat that was stuck open for a while now. Finally replaced it and now when I drive it it’s very very hot to overheating but not quite on the brink. And losing fluid out of my reservoir through the overfl… --- ## [2008 Toyota Highlander - Strut costs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-highlander-strut-costs/158281)
**Author:** [@donaldandelainehills](https://community.cartalk.com/u/donaldandelainehills)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-highlander-strut-costs/158281 "2020-02-10T21:48:07Z")
2008 Toyota highlander struts how much does this cost? --- ## [Cavalier CV axle replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cavalier-cv-axle-replacement/158271)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cavalier-cv-axle-replacement/158271 "2020-02-10T21:31:13Z")
2 basic questions. First, I have a 2001 5-speed manual. I don’t have to worry about this extra “stub shaft” part I keep hearing horror stories about, do I? I expect to not encounter any C-clips, snap-rings or anything ot… --- ## [2008 Saab 9-3 - Problems after new cats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saab-9-3-problems-after-new-cats/158285)
**Author:** [@Elizabeth531](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elizabeth531)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saab-9-3-problems-after-new-cats/158285 "2020-02-10T21:18:07Z")
My car won’t accelerate I have just gotten the catalytic converters done and yet going up hills it slows down tremendously --- ## [2007 Toyota Prius — CEL is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-cel-is-on/158232)
**Author:** [@LindaLPowers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindaLPowers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-cel-is-on/158232 "2020-02-10T21:00:56Z")
check engine light is on - gas cap? or oxygen sensor --- ## [2008 Toyota Prius lifespan?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-prius-lifespan/116244)
**Author:** [@KarenBemus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KarenBemus)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-prius-lifespan/116244 "2020-02-10T21:00:16Z")
How long do I keep this car? It is giving me no problems and I keep the maintenance up religiously. It has 244000 miles on it. --- ## [Automatic Transmission shudder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-shudder/158287)
**Author:** [@rjs\_163175](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rjs_163175)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-shudder/158287 "2020-02-10T20:57:43Z")
Does anyone know how to rebuild a transmission"correctly"?. I have had 3 rebuilds in the past 30 years and all had issues within 1 week after the rebuild. The latest is my 2000 Chevy Express. I was on vacation in South … --- ## [Not the CV axels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-the-cv-axels/158081)
**Author:** [@dannoflynn\_163057](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dannoflynn_163057)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-the-cv-axels/158081 "2020-02-10T20:30:47Z")
My Subaru outback is making a clacking sound when I’m turning. A buddy of mine said he can see the passenger front wheel seizing up a little and stuttering when it is happening. This has been an ongoing problem. I’ve had… --- ## [2008 Honda Civic Sdn - Brake tap or cancel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-civic-sdn-brake-tap-or-cancel/157785)
**Author:** [@JanetGruwell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JanetGruwell)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-civic-sdn-brake-tap-or-cancel/157785 "2020-02-10T20:27:18Z")
My husband and I have a disagreement about how to disengage the cruise control on our cars. He taps the brakes. I press the cancel button which doesn’t turn off the cruise, but just releases it from the current set s… --- ## [1995 Toyota Corolla - Timing belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-corolla-timing-belt/157778)
**Author:** [@DorisFanning](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DorisFanning)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-corolla-timing-belt/157778 "2020-02-10T20:06:36Z")
I drive a 1995 corolla, and I am wondering how often you should change a timeing belt? Some one said it should be changed often, but I have had it done once in 24 years? --- ## [Check Engine Light came on while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-came-on-while-driving/158239)
**Author:** [@Mr\_R](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mr_R)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-came-on-while-driving/158239 "2020-02-10T19:16:15Z")
While driving on the freeway my “service engine soon” light came on. The vehicle runs fine, idles fine, starts normally but the light stays on. So what’s the problem? Oxygen sensor? or something else? Vehicle is 2002… --- ## [Loved the Slow and Steady Prius Race article](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loved-the-slow-and-steady-prius-race-article/158236)
**Author:** [@GaylaJohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaylaJohnson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loved-the-slow-and-steady-prius-race-article/158236 "2020-02-10T18:44:08Z")
I just want to say what a delight it was reading the Slow & Steady Prius Race article, now i understand the reason for wondering why these cars go so slow. I read each week’s articles. I am mechanically challenged but … --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Colorado rumbles at higher speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-colorado-rumbles-at-higher-speed/158223)
**Author:** [@Charles10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charles10)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-colorado-rumbles-at-higher-speed/158223 "2020-02-09T21:04:12Z")
rumbling at higher speeds (60km and up) like going over a rough patch of road --- ## [Drove through flood water, car won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drove-through-flood-water-car-won-t-start/158207)
**Author:** [@hannahshawkesh\_163130](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hannahshawkesh_163130)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drove-through-flood-water-car-won-t-start/158207 "2020-02-10T18:36:39Z")
So I drove through flood water and my car was driving fine after until I stalled it in a car park and it wouldn’t turn back on. We bump started it and I drove it home, no warning lights on car was driving perfect. Tried … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=581) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=583)