# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=640 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 641 --- ## [Good not so expensive mechanic around pacoima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-not-so-expensive-mechanic-around-pacoima/153562)
**Author:** [@Roman4522\_149366](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roman4522_149366)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-not-so-expensive-mechanic-around-pacoima/153562 "2019-11-26T13:29:37Z")
Hello I just was involved in a crash and my bumper fell off, left side fender got pulled back, and I dont know what other damage occurred to the car. I would like any recommendations to a good not so pricey mechanic. Tha… --- ## [Need help with a 08 Silverado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-a-08-silverado/153232)
**Author:** [@Schuler4456\_160073](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Schuler4456_160073)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-a-08-silverado/153232 "2019-11-26T13:00:45Z")
It started on Monday, me and my dad was on the way to work when the hose going from the transmission to the radiator popped causing transmission fluid going everywhere. ( the last guy just had the rubber tubes on them … --- ## [2011 Ford Focus - Door stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-focus-door-stuck/153558)
**Author:** [@JamesStone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesStone)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-focus-door-stuck/153558 "2019-11-26T12:41:03Z")
My passenger back door will not open. --- ## [How do spark plugs affect catalytic converters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-spark-plugs-affect-catalytic-converters/153511)
**Author:** [@nickjordan1414\_160227](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nickjordan1414_160227)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-spark-plugs-affect-catalytic-converters/153511 "2019-11-26T02:31:52Z")
Hey, i have a 2004 Subaru Impreza and had the catalytic converters removed. i was after new spark plugs and in the owners manual, it has an option of different spark plugs to use if you have no catalytic converters. I wa… --- ## [Clean your Idle Air Control valve (IACV) (Results)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clean-your-idle-air-control-valve-iacv-results/153559)
**Author:** [@172slcs\_150026](https://community.cartalk.com/u/172slcs_150026)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clean-your-idle-air-control-valve-iacv-results/153559 "2019-11-26T02:05:07Z")
New cars may not have one though I don’t know the exact years. This is more for cars that have a lot of miles on them. If you read any of my other topics you may know I had idling issues including vibration and sometime… --- ## [2009 BMW 528 mirror replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-528-mirror-replacement/153503)
**Author:** [@KathleenCasey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathleenCasey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-528-mirror-replacement/153503 "2019-11-26T01:41:57Z")
My drivers side mirror started to discolor and so I brought it to a repair shop. They ordered a used part and installed it and it is yellow. The cost for the repair was 256.22. When I called them they told me that I w… --- ## [Help! Name of part needed!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-name-of-part-needed/153536)
**Author:** [@abernstein40\_160241](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abernstein40_160241)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-name-of-part-needed/153536 "2019-11-26T01:21:44Z")
Hello All, I am excited to write my first post. I hope someone can help me. My 2004 Ford Focus needs a new piece. It’s a solid plastic thing that covers the manual passenger wing mirror controls on the inside of the pa… --- ## [2002 Ford Ranger - Dead battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-ranger-dead-battery/153552)
**Author:** [@michaelAckermann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaelAckermann)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-ranger-dead-battery/153552 "2019-11-26T00:38:50Z")
turn key nothing, no click but lights,radio work --- ## [1998 Toyota Corolla - 101k Mi/What's the Necessary Maintenance?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-corolla-101k-mi-whats-the-necessary-maintenance/153525)
**Author:** [@RogerRozler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RogerRozler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-corolla-101k-mi-whats-the-necessary-maintenance/153525 "2019-11-25T23:39:32Z")
From my daughter:I really hate to get rid of Claire-1998 Toyota Corolla, 101,000 miles;she SHOULD go for another 100,000, and having a car loan would make things a little more stressful. What we did: Cleaned throttle b… --- ## [All 6 Coils replaced, second time this year](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-6-coils-replaced-second-time-this-year/153548)
**Author:** [@kevinanthony001\_160247](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevinanthony001_160247)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-6-coils-replaced-second-time-this-year/153548 "2019-11-25T23:25:15Z")
We own a Volkswagen Routan, 2010, ~85,000 miles. January 2019, engine stutters, engine light blinks. Dealership says all six coils are cracked and they need to be replaced. Head honcho at the repair desk says he’s neve… --- ## [Carb tuning help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carb-tuning-help/153205)
**Author:** [@Shannon\_Crawford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shannon_Crawford)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carb-tuning-help/153205 "2019-11-25T21:50:56Z")
Ok so I did I divorced choke thermostat install on my 2245 holley carb and when I started rv it started up fine without me adding carb cleaner or gas into the carb it ran fine except the black smoke coming out of tailpip… --- ## [2008 Hyundai Sonata - Key turns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-sonata-key-turns/153538)
**Author:** [@CharlotteReifert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlotteReifert)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-sonata-key-turns/153538 "2019-11-25T21:49:40Z")
why doesn’t the key turn? it is not the steering wheel, it turns freely. I’ve both sets of keys and neither one works. --- ## ['01 Escape - shuddering in overdrive going uphill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-escape-shuddering-in-overdrive-going-uphill/75526)
**Author:** [@chantha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chantha)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-escape-shuddering-in-overdrive-going-uphill/75526 "2019-11-25T21:12:13Z")
Hi all! I have an 2001 Ford Escape V6 3.0, about 130,000 miles. When the engine gets under high load and low RPM, before downshifting, it will shudder (misfire?). Local shop couldn't reproduce it, but they thought it mig… --- ## [2002 Chevrolet Cavalier - Hit A Curb, Now Dragging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-cavalier-hit-a-curb-now-dragging/153531)
**Author:** [@Sharia13sutherland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sharia13sutherland)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-cavalier-hit-a-curb-now-dragging/153531 "2019-11-25T20:56:19Z")
I hit a curb and now something is dragging underneath my car. When the car isn’t moving the part doesn’t sit on the ground but when I drive it’s like the piece is being ran over at a certain speed. --- ## [2015 Nissan Altima - Back Up Camera Flakey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-altima-back-up-camera-flakey/153533)
**Author:** [@michaelnyce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaelnyce)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-altima-back-up-camera-flakey/153533 "2019-11-25T20:53:14Z")
Back up camera goes black and then comes back on after car sits for a few minutes. I think there should be a recall because it’s dangerous to not see what’s behind you and from the side when backing out but the camera so… --- ## [Ford fusion bad new motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-bad-new-motor/152533)
**Author:** [@willb11690\_159658](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willb11690_159658)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-bad-new-motor/152533 "2019-11-25T20:35:25Z")
So I have a 2013 Ford Fusion (13-16 version) and I blew up the motor due to a faulty oil filter. Anyways I bought a new motor and the crank will not turn a full 360 degrees. It turns about 270 and stops. I was wondering … --- ## [2017 Honda HR-V - Engine Lost Power/No Brakes/Wreck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-hr-v-engine-lost-power-no-brakes-wreck/153518)
**Author:** [@AnitaPorter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnitaPorter)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-hr-v-engine-lost-power-no-brakes-wreck/153518 "2019-11-25T20:34:41Z")
I have a 2017 Honda HR-V. As I was slowly pulling into a parking space the engine made a sudden revving sound. The brake pedal went to the floor and the engine lost power as the momentum of the car slowly moved it to t… --- ## [2014 Ford fusion Head bolt torque](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-head-bolt-torque/153149)
**Author:** [@willb11690\_159658](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willb11690_159658)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-head-bolt-torque/153149 "2019-11-25T20:31:26Z")
I have a 2014 Ford fusion 2.5l (VIN 7) and I decided to replace the head gasket since I have the engine out anyways but I can’t find the torque specs for the head bolts. Can anybody either tell me or point me in the righ… --- ## [2004 Ford Ranger - Low Coolant/No Heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-ranger-low-coolant-no-heat/153513)
**Author:** [@PeterMaxfield](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeterMaxfield)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-ranger-low-coolant-no-heat/153513 "2019-11-25T18:06:19Z")
low coolant in radiator, low heat --- ## [1995 Honda Civic AC Compressor Belt Noisy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-honda-civic-ac-compressor-belt-noisy/153465)
**Author:** [@bigjaycd\_160199](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bigjaycd_160199)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-honda-civic-ac-compressor-belt-noisy/153465 "2019-11-25T17:38:32Z")
The compressor is not working for my AC. The belt is making a lot of noise. I don’t want to replace the compressor right now. If I cut the belt will it just disable the compressor, or will it cause other problems? --- ## [Umm... Wow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/umm-wow/153402)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/umm-wow/153402 "2019-11-25T17:06:57Z")
That’s… Interesting. --- ## [2013 Honda Civic Sdn - Need new belts at 22k miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-civic-sdn-need-new-belts-at-22k-miles/153516)
**Author:** [@JoyceWidlacki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoyceWidlacki)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-civic-sdn-need-new-belts-at-22k-miles/153516 "2019-11-25T16:49:04Z")
Dealer says my 2013 Honda Civic with 22,000 miles needs new drive belt. Could this be? --- ## [Truck transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-transmission/153489)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_Morgan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrew_Morgan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-transmission/153489 "2019-11-25T16:45:48Z")
I have a 1996 gmc Sierra 2 wheel drive with the 5.7 engine and I just had the transmission rebuilt and it switches into overdrive about 30 to 35 mph and I was wandering what will make it do that and if it will hurt the t… --- ## [Good deal for a 2018 Avalon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-deal-for-a-2018-avalon/152844)
**Author:** [@AndyNghiem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AndyNghiem)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-deal-for-a-2018-avalon/152844 "2019-11-25T16:24:34Z")
What do you guys think of a used 2018 Toyota Avalon XLE? Should I buy one? I heard it shares the same platform as the Lexus ES. Is this a reliable car? I know Mr. Kilmer on YouTube channel will say yes. But, I would like… --- ## [2004 Dodge Ram 1500 - use synthetic oil after engine swap?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-ram-1500-use-synthetic-oil-after-engine-swap/153500)
**Author:** [@kovarnik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kovarnik)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-ram-1500-use-synthetic-oil-after-engine-swap/153500 "2019-11-25T16:24:33Z")
a jasper remanufactored engine is being installed in my 2004 dodge ram pickup truck would it be wise to use synthetic oil after the break in peroid? and how many miles should i change the oil? --- ## [Toyota Mirai - would you buy or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-mirai-would-you-buy-or-not/153425)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-mirai-would-you-buy-or-not/153425 "2019-11-25T16:15:46Z")
Toyota Mirai - would you buy or not? I thought that electric car innovation would end up in Fuel cell? There is a fueling place near my home, --- ## [2014 Nissan Sentra won’t start despite good battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-sentra-won-t-start-despite-good-battery/153478)
**Author:** [@NedKezie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NedKezie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-sentra-won-t-start-despite-good-battery/153478 "2019-11-25T15:53:23Z")
My 2014 Nissan sentra suddenly stopped. It will not start and the battery is ok. --- ## [2000 Chevrolet Blazer thumps when starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-blazer-thumps-when-starting/153493)
**Author:** [@MoisesMartinez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MoisesMartinez)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-blazer-thumps-when-starting/153493 "2019-11-25T15:46:54Z")
A 4.3 2000Blazer every time I start it has a thump it only does it about 80 percent of the time.Put new motormounts ,transmission mounts ,new starter and had the timing checked but the thump noise is still there --- ## [2003 Chevrolet Cavalier automatic won't shift to park and reverse its stuck on neutral and drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-cavalier-automatic-wont-shift-to-park-and-reverse-its-stuck-on-neutral-and-drive/75568)
**Author:** [@trinere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trinere)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-cavalier-automatic-wont-shift-to-park-and-reverse-its-stuck-on-neutral-and-drive/75568 "2019-11-25T14:19:54Z")
Hello: I have been driving a 2003 Chevrolet cavalier and the automatic shift is stuck and can only shift to neutral and drive since Thursday morning. It wont go up to reverse and parking and down to the other 3 shifts. … --- ## [2004 Suzuki Forenza takes 4 min to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-suzuki-forenza-takes-4-min-to-start/153498)
**Author:** [@Bob52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob52)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-suzuki-forenza-takes-4-min-to-start/153498 "2019-11-25T13:16:01Z")
2004 suzuki forenza takes 4 min. to start replaced fuell pump 2 pcm module coolant sensor fuel pressure reg. idle purge . help [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=639) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=641)