# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=627 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 628 --- ## [New rear rotor turning blue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-rear-rotor-turning-blue/154577)
**Author:** [@Ajkert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ajkert)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 4:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-rear-rotor-turning-blue/154577 "2019-12-13T04:29:19Z")
Just replaced my rear rotors/brake pads. Went with ceramic pads. Drove it and it all seemed fine. Got home and noticed one rear rotor turned blue near the base section where the studs are. Like a ring around the whole ba… --- ## [New starter grinding sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-starter-grinding-sound/154380)
**Author:** [@Danny.Pacheco21\_154552](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danny.Pacheco21_154552)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-starter-grinding-sound/154380 "2019-12-13T03:46:57Z")
After installing a new starter in my 1999 Mazda protege automatic. Transmission. I try to turn the car on and it makes a loud screeching squeal grinding sound…I rechecked the bolts the alignment and everything seems to b… --- ## [Tranny Flush Vs Drop the pan + Change Filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tranny-flush-vs-drop-the-pan-change-filter/154574)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tranny-flush-vs-drop-the-pan-change-filter/154574 "2019-12-13T03:39:47Z")
2013 Mazda 5 When I bought it 2 yrs ago with 85k it had the original (dark) oil Dealer flushed it twice to get the color right. Its been fine to date. Wondering what should I do next time and when? Is 60k about righ… --- ## [Issues after having motor replaced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-after-having-motor-replaced/154472)
**Author:** [@Lisa\_Powers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisa_Powers)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-after-having-motor-replaced/154472 "2019-12-13T02:46:52Z")
A year ago I blew motor in 2009 toyota venza, replaced with used motor with low miles. Dont think this is motor issue, however. Since getting it back all kinds of weird problems, at first not all windows would work with … --- ## [VW Water Pump Class Action Noticw](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-water-pump-class-action-noticw/154509)
**Author:** [@tcw1982](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcw1982)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-water-pump-class-action-noticw/154509 "2019-12-13T01:15:55Z")
Little backstory, I bought a used 2012 VW GTI at the beginning of the year, just under 100,000 miles. I took it in to get serviced/ oil changed, where I was told I needed a timing chain replacement and tensioner soon. … --- ## [Wire from fuse is torn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wire-from-fuse-is-torn/154579)
**Author:** [@ebc1680\_159666](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ebc1680_159666)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wire-from-fuse-is-torn/154579 "2019-12-13T00:44:15Z")
On my 1999 Toyota Corolla, one of the wires coming out of the left side fuse is completely torn. See images. It goes from the fuse to the alternator. Not sure how it has happened. There is no burn smell or anything. Q… --- ## [2005 Scion tC makes a rough noise when idling in drive and reverse, but not in neutral. Any ideas what it could be? (imgur link to the video)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-scion-tc-makes-a-rough-noise-when-idling-in-drive-and-reverse-but-not-in-neutral-any-ideas-what-it-could-be-imgur-link-to-the-video/154502)
**Author:** [@stevenhogenson\_160817](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stevenhogenson_160817)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-scion-tc-makes-a-rough-noise-when-idling-in-drive-and-reverse-but-not-in-neutral-any-ideas-what-it-could-be-imgur-link-to-the-video/154502 "2019-12-13T00:42:50Z")
No idea if it’s the motor mounts. I’m not very familiar with auto repair --- ## [Battery goes dead after sitting for one day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-goes-dead-after-sitting-for-one-day/153293)
**Author:** [@mistineedsarunningcar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mistineedsarunningcar)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-goes-dead-after-sitting-for-one-day/153293 "2019-12-13T00:04:09Z")
ok. I have a 93 Chevy Astro, six cylinder. my battery started dying and I was having to keep on jumping it. well, I replaced the battery, several times, gave up for several months and decided to get her back on the road… --- ## [2005 Mazda RX-8 - Misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-rx-8-misfires/154420)
**Author:** [@Jon18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jon18)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-rx-8-misfires/154420 "2019-12-12T23:39:31Z")
Engine runs ok, starts ok. Once the gas pedal goes past halfway everything is a misfire and i dont accelerate. I can drivr fine if i press gas lightly --- ## [Sudden unintended acceleration in 2018 Honda HR-V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-unintended-acceleration-in-2018-honda-hr-v/133512)
**Author:** [@SusanUnrath](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SusanUnrath)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-unintended-acceleration-in-2018-honda-hr-v/133512 "2019-12-12T22:27:33Z")
Anyone else experience sudden unintended acceleration while driving a Honda 2018 hr-v? This happened to me 2 times in 1 hour last week. Dealer technician and Honda corporate field tech insist that it is user error. Th… --- ## [2007 Nissan Murano RPMs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-murano-rpms/154512)
**Author:** [@Samantha\_West](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Samantha_West)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-murano-rpms/154512 "2019-12-12T22:24:57Z")
I have a 2007 nissan Murano sl… only 63k miles on it… I got in my car the other day backed up the hill I live on, it went up the hill as it normally does, then I put it in drive and pressed the gas… RPMs went up… Car did… --- ## [1998 Lincoln Town Car - Does not like the cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lincoln-town-car-does-not-like-the-cold/154550)
**Author:** [@Rob29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rob29)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lincoln-town-car-does-not-like-the-cold/154550 "2019-12-12T22:04:43Z")
My 1998 Lincoln town car with 84,000 miles on it starts immediately until it gets really cold outside. And then it wants to flood and it’s hard to start. Anybody else have this issue? And what is the cure for this? --- ## [2014 BMW 528 - Need advice in Charlotte](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-bmw-528-need-advice-in-charlotte/154547)
**Author:** [@tom23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom23)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-bmw-528-need-advice-in-charlotte/154547 "2019-12-12T21:45:24Z")
I will need a new battery and on BMW you have to let car know there is a new battery. Any other local (Charlotte) places that can replace battery and reset code --- ## [2002 Kia Spectra - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-kia-spectra-transmission-issues/154560)
**Author:** [@BrantLegg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrantLegg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-kia-spectra-transmission-issues/154560 "2019-12-12T21:30:44Z")
Put in a new valve body in auto trans now every position reverse & neutral are all forward years & it don’t shift ! --- ## [2010 Venza - Heater on blast, not hot air on passenger side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-venza-heater-on-blast-not-hot-air-on-passenger-side/154564)
**Author:** [@williammena1991\_160853](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williammena1991_160853)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-venza-heater-on-blast-not-hot-air-on-passenger-side/154564 "2019-12-12T20:21:02Z")
Hey So if I put my heater on full blast, I will only get hot air coming out of the left (driver) side and the passenger side will blow cold air. Any ideas? After asking some questions and doing some research, I was lea… --- ## [2008 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport - No oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-impreza-outback-sport-no-oil/154531)
**Author:** [@JudithBRodriguez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JudithBRodriguez)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-impreza-outback-sport-no-oil/154531 "2019-12-12T19:26:34Z")
I had head gasket work done 3 wks ago,was told there was a leak, after 3 weeks there is no oil in it, not smoking. What is wrong? --- ## [2014 Subaru Forester - Subaru won't help me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-subaru-wont-help-me/154433)
**Author:** [@tpbk3985](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tpbk3985)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-subaru-wont-help-me/154433 "2019-12-12T19:11:00Z")
96000 miles 100000 mile warranty subaru forrester 2014 rear wheels not turning trans warranty approval taking one month so far no loaner until approved have no car for month already escalated to main subaru no effect wh… --- ## [2005 Honda Element - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-element-cel/154553)
**Author:** [@Zoe22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zoe22)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-element-cel/154553 "2019-12-12T19:07:34Z")
The check engine light is on --- ## [2000 Honda CR-V engine rebuild](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-cr-v-engine-rebuild/153964)
**Author:** [@Marktoday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marktoday)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-cr-v-engine-rebuild/153964 "2019-12-12T18:57:26Z")
I’ve been maintaining my CR-V well over the years and now that I’ve had a rebuild done on the tranny, the 260,000 mile engine will at some point need replacement. The last time I replaced an engine was on a 1976 Ford To… --- ## [2014 Ford Taurus - Coolant is going away](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-taurus-coolant-is-going-away/154529)
**Author:** [@SaliouNdiaye](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SaliouNdiaye)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-taurus-coolant-is-going-away/154529 "2019-12-12T18:16:08Z")
i have a 2014 Ford Taurus limited 3.6 V6. 166XXX miles. it has been loosing a lot of coolant and it’s not leaking i add a little bit of coolant every day. does it mean my water pump is going bad? --- ## [2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Service air suspension worries](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-grand-cherokee-service-air-suspension-worries/154543)
**Author:** [@TjAtwater](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TjAtwater)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-grand-cherokee-service-air-suspension-worries/154543 "2019-12-12T17:34:48Z")
Service air suspension system message is on now. How much does that normally cost to take in and get fixed? --- ## [2001 ford taurus wont start after sitting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-wont-start-after-sitting/154521)
**Author:** [@Dean\_Ford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dean_Ford)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-wont-start-after-sitting/154521 "2019-12-12T17:10:13Z")
Okay so i don’t know how to start. Me and my old lady drive a 2001 ford taurus and we regularly take trips at least an hour or hour and a half of driving. So when we get there if I shut the car off alot of times it wont … --- ## [Options for a block heater on 2006 3.3 Sonata?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/options-for-a-block-heater-on-2006-3-3-sonata/154450)
**Author:** [@sonata2006](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sonata2006)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/options-for-a-block-heater-on-2006-3-3-sonata/154450 "2019-12-12T16:23:53Z")
These two show up as compatible on the companies websites but they have different size threads. Also the Kats shows compatible on one retailer website but not compatible on Amazon. The Zero Start shows compatible on ORei… --- ## [2017 Toyota Prius doesn’t have a spare tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-prius-doesn-t-have-a-spare-tire/154478)
**Author:** [@DeeNewcomb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeeNewcomb)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-prius-doesn-t-have-a-spare-tire/154478 "2019-12-12T16:28:21Z")
My 2017 Prius Touring has no spare tire. There appears to be room for one underneath the foam insert that is there now. I read there is a replacement insert available for purchase. Does anyone know about this? --- ## [2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Won't take the key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-benz-c-class-wont-take-the-key/154526)
**Author:** [@Gcuma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gcuma)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-benz-c-class-wont-take-the-key/154526 "2019-12-12T16:21:53Z")
The vehicle ignition is not accepting key and steering not turning and remain locked. --- ## [Intermittent Starter Problem in '03 Subaru Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-starter-problem-in-03-subaru-forester/154515)
**Author:** [@CR17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CR17)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-starter-problem-in-03-subaru-forester/154515 "2019-12-12T16:15:03Z")
Hi there, I have a question about my '03 Subaru Forester, 5-speed, 220,000 mi. I recently had to replace the starter because, after being snowed in in 31" of snow for four days, when I finally got plowed out my car woul… --- ## [Electrical issue causing battery to drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-issue-causing-battery-to-drain/154527)
**Author:** [@shabbir904\_160829](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shabbir904_160829)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-issue-causing-battery-to-drain/154527 "2019-12-12T13:43:33Z")
Hello all, I have a 2013 Honda odyssey and know next to nothing about cars, so I was just hoping for an estimate for when I take it to a mechanic and avoiding unnecessarily expensive work etc. My primary issue has becom… --- ## [2005 Toyota Tacoma - estimating lifespan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-tacoma-estimating-lifespan/154273)
**Author:** [@ScottMatthies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScottMatthies)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 5:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-tacoma-estimating-lifespan/154273 "2019-12-12T05:06:30Z")
I have a 2005 4 cyl. Toyota Tacoma, 116,000 miles, which has had a new frame installed from the recall. Little other work has been done other than regular maintenance. I’m wondering how long I can expect to drive it wi… --- ## [1998 Cadillac Eldorado - left side “grabs” when I turn right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-cadillac-eldorado-left-side-grabs-when-i-turn-right/154511)
**Author:** [@kim34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kim34)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-cadillac-eldorado-left-side-grabs-when-i-turn-right/154511 "2019-12-12T04:52:28Z")
when i back out of my driveway i cut my steering wheel to the left put it in drive and when i go to the right the left front side feels like its grabbing and makes a loud noise i can’t describe but does smooth out after … --- ## [2015 Dodge Charger lags when shifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-charger-lags-when-shifting/154507)
**Author:** [@Sam33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sam33)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-charger-lags-when-shifting/154507 "2019-12-12T03:51:15Z")
When driving and coming to a stop, moving again the car lags in changing gear, especially between gear 1 and 2. The engine revs up but the car does not move. I cannot take this to the dealer because it doesn’t happen all… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=626) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=628)