# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=606 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 607 --- ## [Car making weird noise and losing power: 2007 Honda Fit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-making-weird-noise-and-losing-power-2007-honda-fit/156300)
**Author:** [@blest1369\_154678](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blest1369_154678)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-making-weird-noise-and-losing-power-2007-honda-fit/156300 "2020-01-11T23:59:29Z")
Please help. I have a 2007 Honda Fit automatic transmission. It started making a weird noise when revving above 3000-4000 rpm, like a chain clinking sound mixed with a rattle/ clink sound and a kind of exhaust chug. Has … --- ## [Keep the Villager or Ride the Vibe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-the-villager-or-ride-the-vibe/156334)
**Author:** [@Danielluscombe\_161957](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danielluscombe_161957)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-the-villager-or-ride-the-vibe/156334 "2020-01-11T22:16:57Z")
Greetings Car Talk Community! Hope you can help me make a decision. Currently drive a 2001 Mercury Villager with 77K miles on it. The car runs well for being 19 years old, and I’m pretty good at making sure it gets an … --- ## [1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme knocks when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-oldsmobile-cutlass-supreme-knocks-when-accelerating/154194)
**Author:** [@bohasha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bohasha)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-oldsmobile-cutlass-supreme-knocks-when-accelerating/154194 "2020-01-11T21:46:18Z")
When I accelerate the car starts knocking – like it’s missing. Could the transmission be going out? Points and plugs seem okay. --- ## [Squeaky steering wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-steering-wheel/156326)
**Author:** [@alejandro50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alejandro50)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-steering-wheel/156326 "2020-01-11T20:35:33Z")
squeaky steering wheel on 2009 300 C chrysler --- ## [2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer needs diagnostic help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-trailblazer-needs-diagnostic-help/155595)
**Author:** [@SharynCumming](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SharynCumming)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-trailblazer-needs-diagnostic-help/155595 "2020-01-11T19:16:50Z")
70 yo widow with a 2005 Chevy Trailblazer LT. Car was off. No key in ignition. Hadn’t been driven for hours. I was going to bed and noticed my headlights were on. I tried to turn off but nothing worked. Next mornin… --- ## [Can you fix terrible AM radio reception?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-fix-terrible-am-radio-reception/156155)
**Author:** [@KatherinePicard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KatherinePicard)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-fix-terrible-am-radio-reception/156155 "2020-01-11T18:01:14Z")
I own a Toyota 2016 Highlander Limited with an AM radio that picks up basically no reception. Worse AM in any vehicle I have ever owned. Any FIX known? --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Equinox turning off completely after starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-turning-off-completely-after-starting/156299)
**Author:** [@Emmy\_Jones\_161936](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emmy_Jones_161936)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-turning-off-completely-after-starting/156299 "2020-01-11T17:28:50Z")
Please help!!! I am desperate. We just bought a used 2013 Chevy Equinox. Everything was going fine until three days after we bought it. It started shaking then completely turned off after I started to back out of a park… --- ## [Just bought used Subaru Outback Limited](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-bought-used-subaru-outback-limited/155963)
**Author:** [@AridianSea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AridianSea)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-bought-used-subaru-outback-limited/155963 "2020-01-11T17:27:16Z")
I just bought a 2009 Subaru Outback Limited from a private seller. Prior to the sale, I test drove it, had a mechanic - friend of my extended family - look at it and run codes and find nothing of concern come up. The s… --- ## [2003 Lexus SC 430 - What to watch for](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-sc-430-what-to-watch-for/125912)
**Author:** [@Fender13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fender13)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-sc-430-what-to-watch-for/125912 "2020-01-11T17:05:53Z")
Just acquired the Lexus sc430. Anything I should watch out for with a 100,00 miles on? --- ## [Smoke test requirements](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-test-requirements/156246)
**Author:** [@Rebekah\_Johnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rebekah_Johnson)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-test-requirements/156246 "2020-01-11T16:39:15Z")
My Hyundai Elantra is throwing a P0456 code for small eval leak. I was told that a smoke test was necessary after replacing the gas cap didn’t keep the CEL off. Can a smoke test be done if there’s more than half a tank o… --- ## [Need help if you can please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-if-you-can-please/156280)
**Author:** [@Amberking232000\_161930](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amberking232000_161930)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-if-you-can-please/156280 "2020-01-11T16:29:20Z")
I have a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 4×4 I can put it in gear but it won’t move --- ## [2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer - Skips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-trailblazer-skips/155810)
**Author:** [@ddice7661\_161628](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ddice7661_161628)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-trailblazer-skips/155810 "2020-01-11T16:15:29Z")
My 04 Trailblazer has a skip in the engine when it is cold or under a strain ( going up hill ) After it warms up it seems to be a little better but the skip is still there. I replaced 2 coils so far and cleared the code.… --- ## [98 Buick LeSabre Heating problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-buick-lesabre-heating-problems/155026)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-buick-lesabre-heating-problems/155026 "2020-01-11T15:24:08Z")
I have a LeSabre that blows warm air on the floor and cold air at the window defroster. The vent blows very little air and what it does is a mix between warm and cold. After the vent is left on for 20+ mins it may star… --- ## [White smoke from 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-from-2003-hyundai-santa-fe/156307)
**Author:** [@AlfredPalm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlfredPalm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-from-2003-hyundai-santa-fe/156307 "2020-01-11T14:44:59Z")
While smoke coming from exhaust. Gas casket is not blown neither check engine light is on. --- ## [2002 Lexus SC 430 GPS tilt function is broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lexus-sc-430-gps-tilt-function-is-broken/117713)
**Author:** [@MichaelWeston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelWeston)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lexus-sc-430-gps-tilt-function-is-broken/117713 "2020-01-11T12:40:31Z")
the Tilt function on my GPS screen is stuck in one position and won’t return to the other “higher” position. suggestions on getting it to work again? --- ## [2018 RAM 3500 - Bounces](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ram-3500-bounces/156261)
**Author:** [@Karl22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karl22)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 5:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ram-3500-bounces/156261 "2020-01-11T05:06:49Z")
have a dually that on occasion will start bouncing uncontrollably after hitting a series of bumps usually when it happens I am traveling at highway speed and practically have to stop driving to get it to quit --- ## [1999 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0 - Power Steering Leak, Part identification](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-avalon-xl-3-0-power-steering-leak-part-identification/156270)
**Author:** [@Huks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Huks)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-avalon-xl-3-0-power-steering-leak-part-identification/156270 "2020-01-11T04:43:44Z")
My Mothers car has a power steering leak. She is constantly losing power steering fluid. I was able to trace the leak using a UV dye to the part pictured but I don’t know which power steering hose this is. --- ## [2018 Toyota Camry - how did this happen?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-how-did-this-happen/156221)
**Author:** [@Jason34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jason34)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-how-did-this-happen/156221 "2020-01-11T04:34:28Z")
Hello, I have the following issue with my 2018 Toyota Camry and need some ideas or advise on what to do: In the morning I parked the car and turned off the engine and the car started to roll forward. I started the car… --- ## [Weird AC issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-ac-issue/156239)
**Author:** [@daboy85\_161905](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daboy85_161905)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-ac-issue/156239 "2020-01-11T04:25:41Z")
Good Evening all from Sunny South Florida, I have a 2012 Kia Rio5 EX with about 108k miles. I have noticed that when the AC is on low between 1&2 the pressure behind the air starts to decrease, if I turn it to 3 or 4 it… --- ## [Found On Road Dead: Spark Plug Electrode broke, now I need a whole new engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/found-on-road-dead-spark-plug-electrode-broke-now-i-need-a-whole-new-engine/155896)
**Author:** [@MikeBennett40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeBennett40)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/found-on-road-dead-spark-plug-electrode-broke-now-i-need-a-whole-new-engine/155896 "2020-01-11T04:19:56Z")
I mentioned this in another thread but this thread title is more accurate and I need more info. A few months ago I got a Check Engine Light. I did notice the truck running a little roughen cold mornings, but once it wa… --- ## [2017 Acura RDX - new noise after new suspension](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-acura-rdx-new-noise-after-new-suspension/156199)
**Author:** [@Wickman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wickman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-acura-rdx-new-noise-after-new-suspension/156199 "2020-01-11T04:01:22Z")
Replaced all tires. Replaced all new suspension. PROBLEM: When hit any bumps in road the car sounds like you hit the bump in back. No shimmering or vibration though --- ## [2012 Lincoln MKS - Rusting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lincoln-mks-rusting/156264)
**Author:** [@Patward](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Patward)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lincoln-mks-rusting/156264 "2020-01-11T03:29:51Z")
Trunk is rusting around top edges --- ## [WD-40 On Car Body](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wd-40-on-car-body/86264)
**Author:** [@Fender1325](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fender1325)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wd-40-on-car-body/86264 "2020-01-11T03:24:39Z")
The 1950 caddy I'm working on sits outside under a tree. It gets rained on and sun baked every day. It has plenty of paint chips, bubbles, exposing rust and same with the chrome. The paint is also so old that theres n… --- ## [My car needs a "smoke test"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-needs-a-smoke-test/71151)
**Author:** [@jwm369](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jwm369)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-needs-a-smoke-test/71151 "2020-01-11T02:39:24Z")
First off, let me just say that I know absolutely nothing about cars. So feel free to speak to me like an idiot. Moving on, I drive a 2004 Crown Vic with almost 92,000 miles on it. I recently purchased it from a priva… --- ## [2018 Hyundai Sonata - Wiring issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-sonata-wiring-issue/134559)
**Author:** [@SHERYLWARN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SHERYLWARN)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-sonata-wiring-issue/134559 "2020-01-11T02:25:10Z")
I purchased my 2018 Sonata 5/2018. I took it in for it’s 1st check up & oil change 1/22/19 @ only 4k miles. They also did an ‘update’. As I drove home, the car was losing power. Took it back to the dealer who finally det… --- ## [2000 Nissan Altima Burns oil bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-altima-burns-oil-bad/155999)
**Author:** [@Jeremy\_Cool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremy_Cool)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-altima-burns-oil-bad/155999 "2020-01-11T00:33:17Z")
I was wondering if anybody can help me out I have a 2000 Nissan Altima and it burns oil extremely bad when I did the last oil change there was a semi large o-ring stuck in my oil screen and by the color of it it looks to… --- ## [CRV Auto. Transmision oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crv-auto-transmision-oil-change/156207)
**Author:** [@bartsimp63](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bartsimp63)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crv-auto-transmision-oil-change/156207 "2020-01-11T00:24:29Z")
Hi peeps I have a 2009 CRV Auto just coming up to 90000 miles. Do I need a transmission oil changed? Can this be done by any garage or should I stick with main dealer. Anyone have an idea of cost in the UK. Thanks A… --- ## [Mercury Villager running rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-villager-running-rough/34944)
**Author:** [@Tool\_gal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tool_gal)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-villager-running-rough/34944 "2020-01-10T22:12:35Z")
I have a 2000 Mercury Villager with 150k miles and it is idling and running very rough. When I start the van, there is a slight rough idle, but when it warms to normal running temperature, it starts to run very roug… --- ## [2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Gearbox service already?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-grand-cherokee-gearbox-service-already/156257)
**Author:** [@laura58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/laura58)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-grand-cherokee-gearbox-service-already/156257 "2020-01-10T22:02:34Z")
i have a jeep cherokee & a message comes up service gear box what is this about ? --- ## [Am I potentially liable? (1994 Grand Cherokee)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-potentially-liable-1994-grand-cherokee/155860)
**Author:** [@Greg52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greg52)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-potentially-liable-1994-grand-cherokee/155860 "2020-01-10T21:33:51Z")
Most of the time you have to hold the gas peddle down a little to start the car. Then it won't idle unless you keep the gas peddle down a little for about 5 to 10 minutes. ALSO, when backing up, the engine will die whe… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=605) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=607)