# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=604 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 605 --- ## [2008 Acura MDX knocking under the hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-acura-mdx-knocking-under-the-hood/156347)
**Author:** [@KIMWILLIAMS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KIMWILLIAMS)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-acura-mdx-knocking-under-the-hood/156347 "2020-01-15T01:18:38Z")
I recently had an oil change, tire rotation and balance on December 11th, and Thursday January 9th, on the way home, I started to hear a knocking noise from under my hood, even when I press the accelerator, I feel it thr… --- ## [Best site for Used cars/trucks (ideally private sale/by owner)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-site-for-used-cars-trucks-ideally-private-sale-by-owner/156475)
**Author:** [@Matt\_Laskey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt_Laskey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-site-for-used-cars-trucks-ideally-private-sale-by-owner/156475 "2020-01-15T00:05:01Z")
I know Craigslist has always been a go-to for me, but lately it seems filled with dealerships spamming posts and within the post every keyword imaginable in it. (I saw one yesterday that the keyword list was hundreds of … --- ## [Loud thudding from rear of my 2001 Mazda Miata MX-5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-thudding-from-rear-of-my-2001-mazda-miata-mx-5/156354)
**Author:** [@jameskroger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameskroger)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-thudding-from-rear-of-my-2001-mazda-miata-mx-5/156354 "2020-01-15T00:03:13Z")
there’s a loud thudding sound coming from the rear right wheel at high speeds on my miata. --- ## [Engine will crank but won’t start unless you spray starter fluid or fuel in it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-will-crank-but-won-t-start-unless-you-spray-starter-fluid-or-fuel-in-it/154538)
**Author:** [@EMILE.N.TABBAL\_160839](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EMILE.N.TABBAL_160839)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-will-crank-but-won-t-start-unless-you-spray-starter-fluid-or-fuel-in-it/154538 "2020-01-14T23:37:44Z")
I have a 1993 Chevrolet S10 blazer, i am facing a problem every morning or whenever i leave it more than 7 8 hours or so, the truck won’t start without putting some starter fluid or fuel in the intake manifold then it wi… --- ## [2009 Audi A3 - Trans trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-audi-a3-trans-trouble/155182)
**Author:** [@sindre.tho\_161237](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sindre.tho_161237)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-audi-a3-trans-trouble/155182 "2020-01-14T21:52:01Z")
I have some trouble with the transmission on my Audi A3 2009 1,9 When shifting from 1 to 2 it makes a clicking sound. It also occurs when downshifting from 4 to 3 and 3 to 2. Its also very jerky when downshifting in low… --- ## [03 Mazdaspeed Protégé Sputtery at 3-3.5k no matter the gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-mazdaspeed-protege-sputtery-at-3-3-5k-no-matter-the-gear/156524)
**Author:** [@MicaTheNerd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MicaTheNerd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-mazdaspeed-protege-sputtery-at-3-3-5k-no-matter-the-gear/156524 "2020-01-14T20:09:13Z")
I’ve recently started having an issue on my 2003 Mazdaspeed Protégé when I accelerate in any gear at about 3 or 3.5k it feels as if somone is continually stomping on the accelerator and than backing off and the car gets … --- ## [2015 Toyota RAV4 temporary loss of power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-rav4-temporary-loss-of-power/156017)
**Author:** [@GeorgeKissinger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeKissinger)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-rav4-temporary-loss-of-power/156017 "2020-01-14T19:24:13Z")
Temporary loss of power on 2015 Rav 4 at varied speeds. On long run on I-5 keeping a constant speed of 70 it happened over and over again. Toyota Service manager said it is a result of me placing a foot too close to brak… --- ## [Tread depth difference in tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tread-depth-difference-in-tires/11055)
**Author:** [@ratnamn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ratnamn)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tread-depth-difference-in-tires/11055 "2020-01-14T18:59:45Z")
My tire place told me to buy four new ones when one of the tires had an un-reparable flat. Other three were at 8/32, a new one will be at 10/32. Does this really matter? When the car sits on the tires, the effective radi… --- ## [2000 Nissan Altima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-altima/156502)
**Author:** [@Gigglingbuns](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gigglingbuns)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-altima/156502 "2020-01-14T17:30:28Z")
Car has 235k miles, last night while driving home (city-driving), the engine surged to 4000rpm, during relatively gentle acceleration from a spot. it went like this: -light turned green, light gas to make the turn -I i… --- ## [Loud virbrating exhaust when idle & AC is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-virbrating-exhaust-when-idle-ac-is-on/156496)
**Author:** [@Matt\_Holden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt_Holden)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-virbrating-exhaust-when-idle-ac-is-on/156496 "2020-01-14T17:26:47Z")
There is a very loud rattling sound that comes from the exhaust/muffler when my car is on and I stop (put the car in idle). It doesn’t happen every time, but if my AC is on, and I’ve just stopped the car at a light or st… --- ## [2018 Toyota Camry - USB audio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-usb-audio/156493)
**Author:** [@scottgribble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scottgribble)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-usb-audio/156493 "2020-01-14T16:54:24Z")
I ripped all of my cd’s onto my desktop using windows media player, then copied them onto a flash drive. plugged it into the usb port on my camry. when i select the usb source,nothing happens --- ## [2014 RAM 1500 - Whines and hums](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ram-1500-whines-and-hums/156470)
**Author:** [@Brian18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brian18)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ram-1500-whines-and-hums/156470 "2020-01-14T13:53:23Z")
2014 RAM 1500 whining & Humming noise while driving only. On or off the gas makes no difference. --- ## [2011 Honda CR-V - Vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-cr-v-vibrates/156489)
**Author:** [@BobJohnsonII](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobJohnsonII)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-cr-v-vibrates/156489 "2020-01-14T13:47:21Z")
Vibration from idle to 70 mph. I did, one time Stomp on the gas going 60 to go 80. ?? Motor mount or Transmission? or? --- ## [Revs drop too low when coming to stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/revs-drop-too-low-when-coming-to-stop/49916)
**Author:** [@mbs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mbs)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/revs-drop-too-low-when-coming-to-stop/49916 "2020-01-14T13:11:35Z")
I have a 2000 Honda S2000. Whenever I am driving along and need to come to a stop, I push in the clutch and hit the brake and as the revs drop to idle, the engine drops to a very low speed such that the car vibrates an… --- ## ['10 Ford Escape - Alarm keeps going off randomly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-ford-escape-alarm-keeps-going-off-randomly/156487)
**Author:** [@spannerspinner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spannerspinner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 10:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-ford-escape-alarm-keeps-going-off-randomly/156487 "2020-01-14T10:24:35Z")
The alarm in my V6 Escape Ltd keeps, on a daily basis, randomly going off when parked on street. As well as when I open a door after the alarm had seemingly been disarmed and doors unlocked. Could it be as simple(?) as … --- ## [Group Therapy Session Needed... Assemble the Council](https://community.cartalk.com/t/group-therapy-session-needed-assemble-the-council/155931)
**Author:** [@Honda-Blackbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda-Blackbird)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 10:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/group-therapy-session-needed-assemble-the-council/155931 "2020-01-14T10:18:29Z")
Aw man… Guys, Gals… someone try to talk me down (Do I want to be talked down? Undetermined at present). Blackbird is about to get into another thicket methinks… When I was a kid one of our family cars was a 67’ Dodge … --- ## [Quick Buzzing Vibration @ 40MPH During Moderate/Heavy Acceleration - Out of Options](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quick-buzzing-vibration-40mph-during-moderate-heavy-acceleration-out-of-options/156460)
**Author:** [@icer22x\_162045](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icer22x_162045)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 7:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quick-buzzing-vibration-40mph-during-moderate-heavy-acceleration-out-of-options/156460 "2020-01-14T07:08:03Z")
I have a 2015 Pilot Touring. 60K miles. When I get on the gas (medium to heavy acceleration), I get a buzzing vibration felt through the steering wheel and gas pedal at exactly 40 mph. It lasts about a second and ends o… --- ## [HELP! Car won’t start. New alternator and battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-car-won-t-start-new-alternator-and-battery/152433)
**Author:** [@oh.lisa.marie\_159594](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oh.lisa.marie_159594)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-car-won-t-start-new-alternator-and-battery/152433 "2020-01-14T04:16:38Z")
I had the alternator replaced in my 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo about 3 months ago. The car was running great since then until it got cold. I went out to my car after work and I just heard a “click” but no start. The… --- ## [Panel Lights mishehave after 100,000 maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/panel-lights-mishehave-after-100-000-maintenance/156293)
**Author:** [@alexlau.ny\_161870](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexlau.ny_161870)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/panel-lights-mishehave-after-100-000-maintenance/156293 "2020-01-14T03:47:48Z")
My 2014 Toyota RAV4 Limited turned 100,000 miles and I took it in for the 100k maintenance. It is not a dealer who serviced my car. After that, the Check Engine, Tracks OFF and AWD light would come on, not going out aft… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Equinox completely turns off 10 seconds after I start car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-completely-turns-off-10-seconds-after-i-start-car/156297)
**Author:** [@Emmy\_Jones\_161936](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emmy_Jones_161936)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-completely-turns-off-10-seconds-after-i-start-car/156297 "2020-01-14T03:34:25Z")
Please help!!! I am desperate. We just bought a used 2013 Chevy Equinox, 88,000 miles. Everything was going fine until three days after we bought it. It started shaking then completely turned off after I started to back… --- ## [2007 Scion using oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-scion-using-oil/124584)
**Author:** [@blancharddds\_141890](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blancharddds_141890)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-scion-using-oil/124584 "2020-01-14T01:39:47Z")
My daughter’s Scion has 235,000 miles on it, runs great, instant acceleration and has no problems reaching 75-80 mph on the interstate. The problem is that after you have used half a tank of gas, or less, the oil is a q… --- ## [Do I need to worry about "bad" or contaminated diesel gas if purchasing a used diesel vehicle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-worry-about-bad-or-contaminated-diesel-gas-if-purchasing-a-used-diesel-vehicle/156466)
**Author:** [@C2\_162053](https://community.cartalk.com/u/C2_162053)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-worry-about-bad-or-contaminated-diesel-gas-if-purchasing-a-used-diesel-vehicle/156466 "2020-01-14T00:49:31Z")
I’m in the market for a used SUV. Looking at a 2010 VW Touareg with just under 70K miles, but the model I’m considering is diesel. I’ve never owned a diesel car. I know that the diesel fuel is currently priced higher … --- ## ['98 Pontiac Grand Prix RPMs Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-pontiac-grand-prix-rpms-issue/156338)
**Author:** [@johndupree522\_161965](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johndupree522_161965)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-pontiac-grand-prix-rpms-issue/156338 "2020-01-13T23:59:53Z")
When I press down on the gas, it doesn’t respond like it should. It’s slow to get going and takes too long just to even get to 35 MPH; longer up a hill or any angle. If I press down harder, the RPM reader jumps up and … --- ## [2009 Pontiac Torrent - Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pontiac-torrent-rusty/156452)
**Author:** [@walterbennett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/walterbennett)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pontiac-torrent-rusty/156452 "2020-01-13T20:44:52Z")
I bought a used 2009 Pontiac torrent with 104000 miles on it in spring of 2018, it is a great looking and good running car, it had some oil leaks and my wife took it to the shop to have it repaired, it was the oil pan ga… --- ## [Driver door does not latch in cold weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-door-does-not-latch-in-cold-weather/156463)
**Author:** [@willallison7\_162051](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willallison7_162051)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-door-does-not-latch-in-cold-weather/156463 "2020-01-13T18:00:57Z")
Hey all, I have what seems to be a common problem. When it gets cold (below freezing), sometimes in the morning the driver side door will open but will refuse to latch closed. Most of the time, after about 10 minutes o… --- ## [Replacing drum brake shoes and springs on 1998 Nissan Altima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-drum-brake-shoes-and-springs-on-1998-nissan-altima/156420)
**Author:** [@Sequoia\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sequoia_1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-drum-brake-shoes-and-springs-on-1998-nissan-altima/156420 "2020-01-13T17:53:30Z")
I am replacing drum brake shoes and springs on my Altima and am having the hardest time getting the spring, this spring has a different design than any that i have seen in the many how to videos I have watched about th… --- ## [2005 Dodge Durango - how to get moving again?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-durango-how-to-get-moving-again/156413)
**Author:** [@heff35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heff35)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-durango-how-to-get-moving-again/156413 "2020-01-13T17:36:59Z")
My dodge durago 05 near the 4 wheel drive knob is a liitle yellow light that is lit and says my trans is in nutral so my shifter when put into drive the truck dont move and when u put it back in park theres a grinding. a… --- ## [Front end wanders?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-wanders/156446)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-wanders/156446 "2020-01-13T17:30:29Z")
06 equinox FWD. hard to describe various front end issues. MN roads. mostly dry. some ice. got stuck at light last week. almost felt like 1 tire was on ice and just spun. drove 50 miles on saturday. dry roads. felt fine.… --- ## [Misfire P0307](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-p0307/156340)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-p0307/156340 "2020-01-13T17:07:14Z")
2007 Silverado Classic 1500, 5.3L engine, 233k miles. Got p0307 last week, cleared the code and it hasn’t come back. I’ve checked for pending codes, still nothing. Went to check the $06 for misfires and I can’t get i… --- ## [GLA Fuse Box](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gla-fuse-box/156428)
**Author:** [@Brendangoss7\_162028](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brendangoss7_162028)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gla-fuse-box/156428 "2020-01-13T17:03:00Z")
Hey guys - I have a Mercedes 2015 GLA and recently my car battery went flat. Since then, the key no longer connects to the car. I have researched this and have been told I need to change the fuse with a 7.5 amp. I don’t… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=603) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=605)