# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=637 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 638 --- ## [2004 Buick Century -smells like gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-century-smells-like-gas/153803)
**Author:** [@GrantJohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GrantJohnson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-century-smells-like-gas/153803 "2019-11-30T21:43:50Z")
We have the smell of gas intermittently, without any discernible pattern - it sometimes happens, and sometimes doesn’t, though it seems to happen a little more often when we have the heater on. But only sometimes - not … --- ## [1972 Volkswagen Beetle #- Special tools?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-volkswagen-beetle-special-tools/153816)
**Author:** [@FrankLoiacono](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankLoiacono)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-volkswagen-beetle-special-tools/153816 "2019-11-30T21:34:38Z")
Are special tools needed to replace drum brakes in a 1972 VW Beetle? --- ## [2009 MINI Cooper S - Ich bin ein Ölbrenner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mini-cooper-s-ich-bin-ein-olbrenner/153597)
**Author:** [@Robert39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert39)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mini-cooper-s-ich-bin-ein-olbrenner/153597 "2019-11-30T20:45:31Z")
2009 JCW loses one quart oil in two tanks of gas. No leaks, and no smoke at all. Where’s it going? Thanks --- ## [Looking for an older car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-an-older-car/153656)
**Author:** [@Donna53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donna53)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-an-older-car/153656 "2019-11-30T20:34:54Z")
My car problem is that I do not have one. I am 63, poor credit, recently divorced, but gainfully employed. I do not seem to qualify for the charities that provide cars. I am low income and cannot afford car payments. Eve… --- ## [Subaru Baja brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-baja-brakes/153753)
**Author:** [@Bob\_Morgan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob_Morgan)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-baja-brakes/153753 "2019-11-30T20:04:40Z")
Subaru Baja. Soft brake pedal. Turned rotors, repl pads, replaced brake booster twice. One used one rebuilt. Each time the pedal got better after each booster replaced. Still have soft pedal. --- ## [2013 Buick Regal - Back-up camera aftermarket?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-buick-regal-back-up-camera-aftermarket/153801)
**Author:** [@TheodoreNixon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheodoreNixon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-buick-regal-back-up-camera-aftermarket/153801 "2019-11-30T19:37:35Z")
I have a 2013 Buick Regal, it’s difficult to see out the back. Can a backup camera be installed in this car? If yes, what is the cost and who can do it? --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Volt - Warranty or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-volt-warranty-or-not/153755)
**Author:** [@RonSauder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonSauder)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-volt-warranty-or-not/153755 "2019-11-30T18:42:52Z")
My 2017 Volt had a problem when I first bought it. The headlight switch didn’t work. It was always in “auto” mode. That was fine most of the time, and I wasn’t sure it was faulty, so I didn’t do anything until this week … --- ## [2005 Hyundai Sonata - Coaster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-sonata-coaster/153799)
**Author:** [@LarryEGalcher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryEGalcher)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-sonata-coaster/153799 "2019-11-30T18:28:05Z")
Can you actually save fuel by coasting. Taking your foot off the gas and coasting down a hill and half way up the next? --- ## [Platinum plugs necessary?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/platinum-plugs-necessary/106731)
**Author:** [@jupiter\_optimus\_maximus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jupiter_optimus_maximus)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/platinum-plugs-necessary/106731 "2019-11-30T17:19:23Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve been enjoying my Santa Fe for a while now and it’s due for new spark plugs according to the manual. I’ve searched several parts websites to see what kind of plugs it needs and they have all said that … --- ## [Hyuandai Sonata 2003, front wheels dont move](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyuandai-sonata-2003-front-wheels-dont-move/153774)
**Author:** [@Josue\_Delgado](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josue_Delgado)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyuandai-sonata-2003-front-wheels-dont-move/153774 "2019-11-30T17:03:22Z")
Car is a 2003 Sonata FWD automatic. I changed the brake and rotors on my wifes car and she drove for about 2 miles. Now the car doesnt move in D or R. It reves to about 2K rpm when in gear. I pulled both calipers and rot… --- ## [Rattling sound when I turn off my heat or AC fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-sound-when-i-turn-off-my-heat-or-ac-fan/153210)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-sound-when-i-turn-off-my-heat-or-ac-fan/153210 "2019-11-30T16:52:01Z")
When my fan speed is at 0 or off there’s a rattle on my car immediately when I turn it on it’ll stop. Could this be a loose heat shield or something --- ## [2018 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Active Brake Assist](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mercedes-benz-sl-class-active-brake-assist/153779)
**Author:** [@Masoud](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Masoud)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mercedes-benz-sl-class-active-brake-assist/153779 "2019-11-30T16:43:32Z")
Dear Sir, I am getting message on the screen (Active Brake Assistance Functions currently limited) See Owner’s Manual. Please advise. Regards, Masoud ALMarzooqi --- ## [2012 Lexus GX 460 - Which gas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lexus-gx-460-which-gas/153789)
**Author:** [@DavidHarris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidHarris)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lexus-gx-460-which-gas/153789 "2019-11-30T15:39:59Z")
I have a 2012 Lexus GX that asks for premium gas. It seems to run fine on regular gas although I don’t have a lead foot. Are there any long term risks to using regular gas (fuel injectors etc) ? --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Avalanche - Clock is wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-avalanche-clock-is-wrong/153787)
**Author:** [@CharlesBimmerle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesBimmerle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-avalanche-clock-is-wrong/153787 "2019-11-30T15:32:28Z")
We change the clock time to make it correct, but every time we restart the engine, it goes forward to one hour ahead. This coincides with the Daylight Savings Program only. --- ## [2007 Toyota Yaris - Which tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-yaris-which-tires/153791)
**Author:** [@JulieHerndon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JulieHerndon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-yaris-which-tires/153791 "2019-11-30T15:16:56Z")
What’s a good all-weather (vs all-seasons) tire available for a Yaris needing 185-60-15’s? --- ## [1998 Mazda 626 - Charge light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mazda-626-charge-light/153781)
**Author:** [@DavidHerbert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidHerbert)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mazda-626-charge-light/153781 "2019-11-30T14:33:43Z")
My car will be 22 years old on December 8. I have been buying it gasahol for all these years and now that it will be a year older than the legal age to buy alcohol, shouldn’t it be buying its’ own gasahol? But seriously,… --- ## [2013 Chrysler 300 - repeat Check AWD light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chrysler-300-repeat-check-awd-light/153699)
**Author:** [@TomBadstibner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomBadstibner)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chrysler-300-repeat-check-awd-light/153699 "2019-11-30T13:28:31Z")
Had a “Check AWD” notation on EVIC. Got floor mounted defective part replaced by dealer A day later the same notation appeared. What’s going on? --- ## [2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Loose or tight?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-grand-cherokee-loose-or-tight/153744)
**Author:** [@GeraldKelly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeraldKelly)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 5:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-grand-cherokee-loose-or-tight/153744 "2019-11-30T05:02:56Z")
I’m sure you never disagreed with your brother, but my bro and I have different views of how tight to hold the steering wheel on washboard & rough roads. I say to hold tight and he says loose. --- ## [2007 Toyota Prius warning light only illuminates on left turn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-warning-light-only-illuminates-on-left-turn/153690)
**Author:** [@kevinCorcoran](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevinCorcoran)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-warning-light-only-illuminates-on-left-turn/153690 "2019-11-30T03:43:46Z")
Triangle alarm comes up and “PROBLEM” flashes on RADIO sometimes on LEFT turn only? --- ## [Torque on Motor Oil Filter and Drain Plug? 2005 Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torque-on-motor-oil-filter-and-drain-plug-2005-camry/153751)
**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torque-on-motor-oil-filter-and-drain-plug-2005-camry/153751 "2019-11-30T02:58:19Z")
I can’t find the specified torque values anywhere for my 2005 Toyota Camry. Can someone please provide the values? I know that most people say it’s just “by feel”. Which is fine. But I’m a beginner and I’m not exactly su… --- ## [2005 Hyundai XG350 - Locks triggered](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-xg350-locks-triggered/153717)
**Author:** [@RogerHupp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RogerHupp)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-xg350-locks-triggered/153717 "2019-11-30T02:56:35Z")
The door locks trigger randomly, without my pushing the lock button; sometimes this happens while driving and others when the car is just sitting in the garage or at a stop light. --- ## [2004 Honda Pilot - cylinder 1 misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-pilot-cylinder-1-misfire/153770)
**Author:** [@AbuSidik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AbuSidik)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-pilot-cylinder-1-misfire/153770 "2019-11-30T02:14:12Z")
Cylinder 1 misfire detected --- ## [Airless Michelin Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airless-michelin-tires/153435)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airless-michelin-tires/153435 "2019-11-30T00:27:19Z")
This has been discussed some before. But in watching the video about Michelin’s airless tires I can’t help wondering about several things: Wear on the outer edges of the tread and how that will affect performance and … --- ## [2000 Ford F450 needs a jump after sitting for a day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-f450-needs-a-jump-after-sitting-for-a-day/153663)
**Author:** [@SharryBurwood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SharryBurwood)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-f450-needs-a-jump-after-sitting-for-a-day/153663 "2019-11-29T23:08:21Z")
My battery is 100 percent charged, but if i let it sit for the day, it needs to be jumped to start --- ## [2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee creaky sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-grand-cherokee-creaky-sound/153711)
**Author:** [@Ed34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed34)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-grand-cherokee-creaky-sound/153711 "2019-11-29T20:33:37Z")
32,000 miles. Creaking sound (bed spring),coming from driver side area, where dash meets A Post when braking. I bounced up and down on vehicle while it is in the parked position, and no sound. Only when braking and accel… --- ## [Car shudders/CEL flashing when I accelerate at about 50 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shudders-cel-flashing-when-i-accelerate-at-about-50-mph/153739)
**Author:** [@allielov5\_160349](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allielov5_160349)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shudders-cel-flashing-when-i-accelerate-at-about-50-mph/153739 "2019-11-29T19:57:24Z")
My 2010 cobalt has 136k miles. Husband says he heard an engine knocking noise but mechanic and I don’t hear anything. Few weeks ago car lost power and I felt a pulsating/knocking vibration through the steering wheel whil… --- ## [2014 Jeep Cherokee - Hisses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-hisses/153733)
**Author:** [@DianaMathildaSchunker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DianaMathildaSchunker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-hisses/153733 "2019-11-29T18:25:07Z")
hissing sound while driving from front passenger side --- ## [Should I replace my car battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-my-car-battery/87286)
**Author:** [@Idont\_know\_jack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Idont_know_jack)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-my-car-battery/87286 "2019-11-29T18:24:34Z")
I've just had my 3 year old battery tested and the service rep said I should replace it. The test results measured 497 CCA for the battery rated at 800 CCA. The voltage was 12.86. I've had absolutely no trouble with s… --- ## [Coolant leaking from A/C drain tube](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leaking-from-a-c-drain-tube/81882)
**Author:** [@Francisco\_Zepeda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Francisco_Zepeda)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leaking-from-a-c-drain-tube/81882 "2019-11-29T17:44:36Z")
VIN number 8AFBT23D156458041 Region Argentina Mark Ford Year 2005 Serial Number 458041 --- ## [Phantom Foot -a contrarian position](https://community.cartalk.com/t/phantom-foot-a-contrarian-position/153704)
**Author:** [@John\_Feng](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Feng)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/phantom-foot-a-contrarian-position/153704 "2019-11-29T15:31:27Z")
Left foot braking is a useful technique, popular with guys and gals who race cars. When you have a “dog” engagement transmission you use you left foot once per race so it’s just sitting there feeling useless and unloved … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=636) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=638)