# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=595 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 596 --- ## [Intermittent Battery Drain?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-battery-drain/157259)
**Author:** [@Kyler\_Cram](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kyler_Cram)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-battery-drain/157259 "2020-01-26T12:18:14Z")
So I guess there isn’t much for me to say other than my battery is dropping in volts over night. In two days of sitting it went from 12.7V to around 12.4V. The thing is, I’ve tested everything. Battery, alternator, start… --- ## [2014 Dodge Charger - proving faulty brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-charger-proving-faulty-brakes/157253)
**Author:** [@JenniferDavidson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JenniferDavidson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 9:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-charger-proving-faulty-brakes/157253 "2020-01-26T09:46:17Z")
I was recently in an accident, from what I could tell that happened was that the brakes faulted. I was in a coffee shop drive thru, moving forward with the line of cars to order, the car in front of me moved ahead and I … --- ## [SUV seems to float or become unstable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-seems-to-float-or-become-unstable/60107)
**Author:** [@Ford2002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ford2002)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 6:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-seems-to-float-or-become-unstable/60107 "2020-01-26T06:49:31Z")
My SUV seems to 'float/slip' when on somewhat slick surfaces. YES, I know, sometimes that's to be expected, but I'm positive this is not normal. When going down the highway, whenever I hit a more slick patch of roa… --- ## [2004 Infiniti G35 shuts down and locks in neutral](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-infiniti-g35-shuts-down-and-locks-in-neutral/157229)
**Author:** [@doug38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/doug38)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-infiniti-g35-shuts-down-and-locks-in-neutral/157229 "2020-01-26T02:21:56Z")
when driving car seems to shut down and locks into neutral cant get out and wont go into gear --- ## [2003 Toyota Corolla - can you explain these diagnoses?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-corolla-can-you-explain-these-diagnoses/157215)
**Author:** [@DebbieGagnon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DebbieGagnon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-corolla-can-you-explain-these-diagnoses/157215 "2020-01-26T02:12:51Z")
Our check engine light has come on numerous times in the last couple of years. Each time we had it checked the technicians said it was the emissions system probably caused by not closing the gas cap adequately. They then… --- ## [Re timing belt and non interference engine on 2000 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-timing-belt-and-non-interference-engine-on-2000-honda-accord/43374)
**Author:** [@emohabir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emohabir)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-timing-belt-and-non-interference-engine-on-2000-honda-accord/43374 "2020-01-26T01:52:10Z")
Is there any damage to the engine if the timing belt breaks for any reason on this type of car? --- ## [2005 Chrysler 300 - Leaving a vehicle for a long time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-300-leaving-a-vehicle-for-a-long-time/157307)
**Author:** [@Doug47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Doug47)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-300-leaving-a-vehicle-for-a-long-time/157307 "2020-01-26T01:34:43Z")
I’ve read that if you leave your auto idle, as in a airport car park for 4-5 weeks, it may not start due to an automatic shutdown by a computer. My ‘05 Chrysler 300, which I don’t drive very often, currently only 60k mi… --- ## [2012 Kia Soul lock malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-soul-lock-malfunction/157271)
**Author:** [@RaymondColeman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RaymondColeman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-soul-lock-malfunction/157271 "2020-01-26T01:27:30Z")
The passenger door, rear doors and the hatch back door do not unlock, either with using the keyfob or the controls on the driver side (or the passenger side for that matter). --- ## [2007 Hyundai Entourage sliding door jams](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-entourage-sliding-door-jams/157278)
**Author:** [@Gary00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gary00)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-entourage-sliding-door-jams/157278 "2020-01-26T01:25:56Z")
2007 Hyaundai entourage sliding door jams and will not open by hand or by push button. opens a tiny bit than jams. --- ## [Lines of frost inside windshield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lines-of-frost-inside-windshield/157284)
**Author:** [@Diane\_Randle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diane_Randle)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lines-of-frost-inside-windshield/157284 "2020-01-26T01:10:42Z")
Does anybody know if these frost lines are a concern? After seeing them several times I am convinced they are the same pattern. I was wondering if there’s some kind of coating that has cracked on The windshield. --- ## [1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera cranks, won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-oldsmobile-cutlass-ciera-cranks-won-t-start/157255)
**Author:** [@RACHELTHEDFORD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RACHELTHEDFORD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-oldsmobile-cutlass-ciera-cranks-won-t-start/157255 "2020-01-26T01:09:48Z")
car cranks but wont start, put new fuel pump on it. i sprayed starter fuel its start for a couple seconds. --- ## [Dear Car Talk hood-raising rebuttal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dear-car-talk-hood-raising-rebuttal/157266)
**Author:** [@TomKrahl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomKrahl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dear-car-talk-hood-raising-rebuttal/157266 "2020-01-25T23:31:25Z")
Rebuttal to hood-raising advice: My concern in allowing the engine bay to cook is the battery. Like milk and mayonnaise, batteries do not “keep” as well if they sit around at higher temps. While the car is in motion t… --- ## [2004 Ford Expedition auto door locks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-expedition-auto-door-locks/157233)
**Author:** [@BobIvey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobIvey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-expedition-auto-door-locks/157233 "2020-01-25T22:41:08Z")
Doors don\`t automatically lock when you start to drive The locks work fine with the switch. --- ## [Oily gunk coating power steering hose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oily-gunk-coating-power-steering-hose/157151)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oily-gunk-coating-power-steering-hose/157151 "2020-01-25T22:03:22Z")
I noticed that the hose that runs from the power steering reservoir is coated in oily gunk. Nothing around it is. The power steering reservoir has enough. I don’t see how to make sense of this. I drove it today witho… --- ## [A/C Liquid lines last forever now?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-liquid-lines-last-forever-now/157170)
**Author:** [@Kyle\_Suzenski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kyle_Suzenski)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-liquid-lines-last-forever-now/157170 "2020-01-25T20:24:09Z")
Hello! So I am in a not very interesting dispute with my local dodge dealer–Chapman Dodge. They ordered me the wrong part (liquid line from compressor to receiver dryer when I wanted the liquid line from receiver dryer… --- ## [2017 Lexus RX 350 - prolonging tire life?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-350-prolonging-tire-life/157288)
**Author:** [@Butch09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Butch09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-350-prolonging-tire-life/157288 "2020-01-25T18:44:45Z")
We are snowbirds who winter in Arizona and then return to the Midwest for about 7 months. A car will be left in Arizona parked on concrete inside a carport and protected from direct sunlight. Several neighbors do the sam… --- ## [2007 Kia Rio Drum Brake Design Flaw? Rear brakes now ineffective after changing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-rio-drum-brake-design-flaw-rear-brakes-now-ineffective-after-changing/157241)
**Author:** [@quentinsmithphone\_162532](https://community.cartalk.com/u/quentinsmithphone_162532)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-rio-drum-brake-design-flaw-rear-brakes-now-ineffective-after-changing/157241 "2020-01-25T17:48:31Z")
I’ve recently replaced the drum brake shoes and brake cylinders on my kia (as well as the drum hardware springs and what not). First of all it was way more difficult then I bargained for, but I did get it done eventually… --- ## [2010 Nissan Maxima goes on and off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-maxima-goes-on-and-off/157273)
**Author:** [@KathyDavis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathyDavis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-maxima-goes-on-and-off/157273 "2020-01-25T17:26:15Z")
My check engine light comes on than just goes off i change the o2 sensor and crankshaft senor why light still comes on and off --- ## [Anyone had a Re-manufactured Engine put into your Honda (or other make), what was your experience?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-had-a-re-manufactured-engine-put-into-your-honda-or-other-make-what-was-your-experience/157016)
**Author:** [@OverRunWithSons\_162328](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OverRunWithSons_162328)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-had-a-re-manufactured-engine-put-into-your-honda-or-other-make-what-was-your-experience/157016 "2020-01-25T17:25:57Z")
We recently bought a 2006 Honda Pilot with 71,000 miles… Nothing on the Car Fax about having a Remanufactred Engine from LKQ put in it at 62,000 miles 2 yrs ago… Learned this by contacting last Honda shop in seeking to l… --- ## [2007 BMW 328 won’t accelerate past 20-25 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-328-won-t-accelerate-past-20-25-mph/157262)
**Author:** [@Jennifer02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jennifer02)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-328-won-t-accelerate-past-20-25-mph/157262 "2020-01-25T17:15:43Z")
BMW wont accelerate more than 20-25mph even after stepping on the gas pedal all the way in. The check engine light is also on --- ## [Dual Clutch Transmission Configuration?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dual-clutch-transmission-configuration/157244)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dual-clutch-transmission-configuration/157244 "2020-01-25T17:13:18Z")
Hot Rod magazine recently ran an article about the new Mustang Shelby’s dual clutch transmission. I couldn’t understand their explanation of how it is configured. It’s a 7-speed, and from what I could gather clutch A i… --- ## [2007 Ford Explorer - Leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-leaks/157125)
**Author:** [@thomas50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thomas50)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-leaks/157125 "2020-01-25T16:42:25Z")
2007 explorer leaks fluid from driver side rear over , --- ## [Help on how to handle an accident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-on-how-to-handle-an-accident/156600)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-on-how-to-handle-an-accident/156600 "2020-01-25T15:53:04Z")
Got rear ended today, guy after giving plasma he said. 30 mph no skid marks no slow down. Went to er, got some drugs, different things aching and my head feels like a boloon. I saw him coming in my rear view mirror floor… --- ## [Windshield has paint pen residue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-has-paint-pen-residue/157239)
**Author:** [@runmom1\_161197](https://community.cartalk.com/u/runmom1_161197)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-has-paint-pen-residue/157239 "2020-01-25T15:01:51Z")
I’ve got a new Ford Escape and whenever it’s damp, or I run the wipers, in the upper passenger window I see the residue from letters REBATE, from the dealer that had it originally (my dealer did a trade so I could have i… --- ## [New rack and pinion, new noise? 2013 impala](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-rack-and-pinion-new-noise-2013-impala/157260)
**Author:** [@NateCre8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NateCre8)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-rack-and-pinion-new-noise-2013-impala/157260 "2020-01-25T14:10:18Z")
I just had my rack and pinion replaced and steering fluid flushed today at a local tire center, that I would prefer not to go back to, and now my car is making a noise. This noise is a low groaning type sound, and only o… --- ## [Misfire 2006 Ford Escape](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-2006-ford-escape/157268)
**Author:** [@aaronffd2\_162546](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aaronffd2_162546)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-2006-ford-escape/157268 "2020-01-25T14:10:00Z")
Yesterday had a check engine light on the vehicle. Hooked it up to obd reader and it showed three codes p0351, p0353, p0356 all of the codes were for the designated coils on the engine. I replaced all 6 of the spark plu… --- ## [2004 got jumped, then no power at all next start attempt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-got-jumped-then-no-power-at-all-next-start-attempt/157257)
**Author:** [@Michael45\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael45_1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-got-jumped-then-no-power-at-all-next-start-attempt/157257 "2020-01-25T12:48:48Z")
2004 Infiniti g35 about 196k I was driving for hours. Turned my car off for about ten minutes, when I came back the lights worked but it almost all the electrical would go out or flash when attempting to start. Jumped t… --- ## [Heater blows cold during idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-blows-cold-during-idle/96544)
**Author:** [@parkers1013](https://community.cartalk.com/u/parkers1013)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 5:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-blows-cold-during-idle/96544 "2020-01-25T05:10:50Z")
Heater blows cold while in idle but hot while running. I've read about air in the cooling system as a common cause for Nissan Frontiers (and Titans). It has a pressurized coolant reserve tank and no bleeder valve. Is the… --- ## [Sun & Headlight Glare Survey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sun-headlight-glare-survey/157227)
**Author:** [@krazy4baseball\_162526](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krazy4baseball_162526)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sun-headlight-glare-survey/157227 "2020-01-25T04:51:35Z")
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScO8jGPZC2cqMwdJHsezjt\_HRY17EpL\_\_Bs\_EnOHEtY0Ry2pw/viewform?usp=sf\_link This is a survey about the problem of bright sun or oncoming headlights in drivers’ eyes. It is for a colle… --- ## [Electronic clutch supercharger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronic-clutch-supercharger/157169)
**Author:** [@still2young2care2\_162493](https://community.cartalk.com/u/still2young2care2_162493)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronic-clutch-supercharger/157169 "2020-01-25T03:14:16Z")
Hi so I just preformed my first ls swap and have gone a little bit power hungry. I was looking into supercharging my 5.3 liter for more kick, but I like to take my car for long trips. I would like to be able to take thes… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=594) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=596)