# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=63 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 64 --- ## [2018 Buick Regal - How much transmission fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-buick-regal-how-much-transmission-fluid/197740)
**Author:** [@GrandSport](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GrandSport)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2024, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-buick-regal-how-much-transmission-fluid/197740 "2024-10-26T02:59:32Z")
How much transmission fluid is needed to change it. 2018 Buick Grand Sport V6 3100 cu in. --- ## [2017 Hyundai Sonata Limited immobilizer / FOB issues / No Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-sonata-limited-immobilizer-fob-issues-no-start/197713)
**Author:** [@jnlwriter1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jnlwriter1)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2024, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-sonata-limited-immobilizer-fob-issues-no-start/197713 "2024-10-26T00:01:16Z")
Greetings, My car will not start. No, it is not the battery, starter, or alternator. It appears to be the immobilizer. My general mechanic has spent a lot of time on it, to no avail, but he says the car recognizes the F… --- ## [Inconsistent Braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inconsistent-braking/197694)
**Author:** [@anthony.ferrel222\_186486](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anthony.ferrel222_186486)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2024, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inconsistent-braking/197694 "2024-10-25T18:22:05Z")
Back here again . . . The day Helene came thru and destroyed Western NC, I actually got my brake fluid replaced. Didn’t know how long it been since it was changed out so I had it changed. Felt the difference right away … --- ## [Coolant sniff test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-sniff-test/197775)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2024, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-sniff-test/197775 "2024-10-25T17:37:29Z")
Got an 09 equinox with 3.4 to fix head gaskets. Seller said shop did coolant test and it failed for hydrocarbons. It is using coolant but has no overheating issues. Yet. Been driving it for several weeks. Runs fine. It h… --- ## [Transmission fluid flush vs drain and replace fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-flush-vs-drain-and-replace-fluid/70216)
**Author:** [@cdawg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdawg)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-flush-vs-drain-and-replace-fluid/70216 "2024-10-24T18:39:45Z")
I have been negligent regarding the timeliness of replacing my transmission fluid on my 2007 Honda CRV. Have 70K miles without changing and was told by dealership that it should be drained and refilled because it was no… --- ## [Newer Chevy or Older Toyota?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newer-chevy-or-older-toyota/197750)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newer-chevy-or-older-toyota/197750 "2024-10-24T14:16:48Z")
Going to get a cheap car for winter. Have narrowed down 2 options. 1.) 2012 Chevy Impala LS. Clean title 135k miles. Original Engine and Transmission. Has the 3.6L V6 and 6L80 Transmission. Passed Virginia Inspection a … --- ## [Expensive spark plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expensive-spark-plugs/86036)
**Author:** [@Fender1325](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fender1325)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 7:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expensive-spark-plugs/86036 "2024-10-24T07:31:44Z")
What's the deal with platinum ultra super duper (expensive) spark plugs versus standard plugs? In my mind, it either creates a spark and ignition, or it doesn't. --- ## [Getting missfires during cold start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-missfires-during-cold-start/197431)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 7:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-missfires-during-cold-start/197431 "2024-10-24T07:07:02Z")
Honda civic lx 2009 (R18 1.8L) turbo’s and 350cc injectors with hondata tune. During cold starts while idling I’ll get a couple sputtering sounds. The air fuel gauge goes from 15.4 to 17.3 where it becomes rich If I dr… --- ## [Daytime running lights flicker](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daytime-running-lights-flicker/197752)
**Author:** [@gbrunkard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gbrunkard)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daytime-running-lights-flicker/197752 "2024-10-24T03:10:37Z")
Has anyone ever come across a 2002 ford escape v6 4x4 were the daytime running lights flicker. ? --- ## [I miss my old alignment guy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-miss-my-old-alignment-guy/197704)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-miss-my-old-alignment-guy/197704 "2024-10-24T00:27:30Z")
He would do everything to center of specs, not just within specs. --- ## [2011 Ford Explorer Car Alarm (horn) Randomly/Consistly Goes Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-explorer-car-alarm-horn-randomly-consistly-goes-off/197711)
**Author:** [@james\_191677](https://community.cartalk.com/u/james_191677)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-explorer-car-alarm-horn-randomly-consistly-goes-off/197711 "2024-10-23T23:01:41Z")
Just recently, almost every morning around 11 am - 1 pm my Ford Explorer factory alarm/horn goes off. No one is around, no wind or any other outside influences. Anyone have the same issue with Explorer? --- ## [Chevy Repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-repair/197753)
**Author:** [@Gates.leah04\_191695](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gates.leah04_191695)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-repair/197753 "2024-10-23T20:54:17Z")
Issue has been solved. Thanks! --- ## [Gas gauge not working right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-gauge-not-working-right/197508)
**Author:** [@DougieL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DougieL)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-gauge-not-working-right/197508 "2024-10-23T03:51:48Z")
Mazda Tribute 2003. Usually, I fill the tank, and the gas gauge goes right up to the top. Today, I filled it (yes, I put 14 gallons in it, when almost empty), and the gauge stayed low. Very slowly increased to 1/4 full a… --- ## [Recommendations/suggestions for wheelchair-able car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendations-suggestions-for-wheelchair-able-car/52738)
**Author:** [@00wagondragger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/00wagondragger)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendations-suggestions-for-wheelchair-able-car/52738 "2024-10-23T03:26:56Z")
My husband uses a wheelchair - one of the folding transport kinds - that I clean-and-jerk into the back of our little ol' station wagon. Knowing that my wonderful car is not likely to live forever, I've begun eyeballing… --- ## [2011 Infiniti G37 Sedan - Loose trunk latch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-infiniti-g37-sedan-loose-trunk-latch/197718)
**Author:** [@Gordy7777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gordy7777)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2024, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-infiniti-g37-sedan-loose-trunk-latch/197718 "2024-10-22T20:34:41Z")
Truck latch is loose --- ## [4th spark plug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4th-spark-plug/197697)
**Author:** [@Mariah234765](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mariah234765)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2024, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4th-spark-plug/197697 "2024-10-22T18:40:22Z")
I installed a new spark plugs for my chevrolet cruze 2012 i followed this method first tighten them by hand until stops then a wrench also untill stops and lastly final tighten from 3 to 6 oclock . On 4th spark plug i fo… --- ## [2017 Dodge Grand Caravan - clunky transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-grand-caravan-clunky-transmission/167184)
**Author:** [@Customer21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Customer21)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2024, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-grand-caravan-clunky-transmission/167184 "2024-10-22T17:34:49Z")
Consistent clunking and thud sound from the transmission from drive to reverse shift.what is that problem --- ## [Vehicle recommendation for wheelchair conversion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-recommendation-for-wheelchair-conversion/69150)
**Author:** [@stan\_paula\_182896](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stan_paula_182896)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2024, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-recommendation-for-wheelchair-conversion/69150 "2024-10-22T13:48:07Z")
Unfortunately we have reached a point that we need a vehicle with a wheelchair lift. I'm looking for a recommendation on what base vehicle to start with. We live in Colorado so we need good handling in snow and ice. O… --- ## [2014 Buick Verano - Battery issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-verano-battery-issue/178772)
**Author:** [@SharonSharp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SharonSharp)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2024, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-verano-battery-issue/178772 "2024-10-22T03:03:40Z")
2014 Buick Verano I’ve had 4 batteries put in. They tell me I don’t drive it enough low mileage. This is an excuse should be recalled it’s electrical battery being drained. Only on Verano with all the bells and whistles.… --- ## [Engine Keeps Dying at Idle, while Reversing or Accelerating From Drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-keeps-dying-at-idle-while-reversing-or-accelerating-from-drive/197658)
**Author:** [@Gxnxn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gxnxn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2024, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-keeps-dying-at-idle-while-reversing-or-accelerating-from-drive/197658 "2024-10-21T23:45:12Z")
2011 Buick Regal CXL 2.4 L non turbo. I recently had the Battery, Camshaft Position Sensors, Intake and Exhaust Solenoids, Alternator Belt, Tensioner, and Pulley, and also the Mass Airflow Sensor Replaced because the Che… --- ## [2015 Buick Verano CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-verano-cel/197665)
**Author:** [@carproblem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carproblem)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2024, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-verano-cel/197665 "2024-10-21T13:38:25Z")
check engine light comes on. and it says engine reduce power. take the battery cable off and put back on it run like new --- ## [Intermittent vibrations on interstate going over 65mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-vibrations-on-interstate-going-over-65mph/197685)
**Author:** [@ashleykurtz1988\_191652](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ashleykurtz1988_191652)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2024, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-vibrations-on-interstate-going-over-65mph/197685 "2024-10-20T23:09:15Z")
I have an 05 hyundai sonata V6 automatic. Intermittent vibration on interstate once get over 65mph. Been happening for sometime now. Slowly getting worse. Felt passenger side front initially. Took sometime feel in the st… --- ## [2005 GMC Savana Commercial Cutaway - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-savana-commercial-cutaway-transmission-issues/197690)
**Author:** [@Yogi25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yogi25)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2024, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-savana-commercial-cutaway-transmission-issues/197690 "2024-10-20T22:52:24Z")
Transmission shifts into reverse but no movement on any other forward gear.new filter ,new fluid,4l80e 2wd.thks --- ## [2004 Mazda Mazda3 - Oil in the plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda-mazda3-oil-in-the-plugs/197688)
**Author:** [@gluna35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gluna35)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2024, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda-mazda3-oil-in-the-plugs/197688 "2024-10-20T22:26:52Z")
mazda 3, 2004 there’s leaking oil in the spark plugs, might be the valve cover gasket. Car is shaky on idle, and during acceleration. recovers when running at constant velocity --- ## [Porsche's newly-patented SIX STROKE engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsches-newly-patented-six-stroke-engine/196340)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2024, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsches-newly-patented-six-stroke-engine/196340 "2024-10-20T21:35:47Z")
I would hate to imagine how much it would cost to repair one of these engines with their varying-length stroke. --- ## [New brake pad mm 2017 rav4 xle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-brake-pad-mm-2017-rav4-xle/197671)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2024, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-brake-pad-mm-2017-rav4-xle/197671 "2024-10-20T19:43:49Z")
My pads are down to 6mm, based on service notes for oil change. Do not know oem pad thickness, just trying to estimate how many miles might be left. 27k miles on the car. I think cruise control uses brakes to adjust spee… --- ## [HELP... I need to purchase an automobile](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-i-need-to-purchase-an-automobile/120244)
**Author:** [@GrandMarquis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GrandMarquis)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2024, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-i-need-to-purchase-an-automobile/120244 "2024-10-20T15:04:26Z")
I’ve owned a few motor cars throughout my years. Always knew what I wanted. Now, I am at a loss. 1st car - '72 Tbird, 2nd car - '78 TBird TownLandau (wanted the '79 LincolnMarkV), 3rd car - '85 Cutlass Brougham (wante… --- ## [Key won't go into ignition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-wont-go-into-ignition/71062)
**Author:** [@adamadamadam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adamadamadam)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2024, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-wont-go-into-ignition/71062 "2024-10-20T12:31:29Z")
My 1994 Toyota Corolla wagon has a problem. I drove to work, all seemed fine. I jumped in it in the afternoon, and my key won't go in the ignition - it gets half way in, and that's it. It feels like the key is bumping… --- ## [2015 Subaru Legacy - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-legacy-transmission-issues/197668)
**Author:** [@BernardTrenet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BernardTrenet)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2024, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-legacy-transmission-issues/197668 "2024-10-20T02:11:05Z")
Transmission bumping, slipping, pausing before getting in gear. Personal vehicle with +/- 30,000 miles on it Registered, owned and used to my brother Sylvain Trenet in Shrewsbury, NJ --- ## [Can't accelerate after starting car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-accelerate-after-starting-car/197468)
**Author:** [@919Blazer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/919Blazer)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2024, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-accelerate-after-starting-car/197468 "2024-10-20T01:53:23Z")
I have a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE. The last few days I have been having a weird problem with my car’s acceleration. It only happens the first time I start the car and drive it. So I put my key in and start the car and e… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=62) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=64)