# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=648 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 649 --- ## [2003 Toyota Camry = Taps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-camry-taps/152991)
**Author:** [@Vrusho](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vrusho)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-camry-taps/152991 "2019-11-18T00:46:14Z")
New rear brakes, that make a tapping sound when I come to a stop. Been to the garage 3 times, without good results. This car has 150,000 miles on it! --- ## [Weird noise when releasing throttle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-noise-when-releasing-throttle/152989)
**Author:** [@nuno\_david\_tf\_159929](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nuno_david_tf_159929)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-noise-when-releasing-throttle/152989 "2019-11-18T00:11:40Z")
I’ve been getting this weird noise whenever I release my gas pedal, it sounds like something grinding and it looks like its coming from the front passenger side, I’ve been to a few “mechanics” and each one of them gave m… --- ## [2000 mustang transponder issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mustang-transponder-issue/152472)
**Author:** [@Jody\_Randolph](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jody_Randolph)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mustang-transponder-issue/152472 "2019-11-17T23:36:53Z")
I have a 2000 Ford mustang 3.8 l v6 I have the key but the broke and my fiance lost the transponder chip is there anyway to bypass this and start my car will it start if I have the key fob in the car I mean is there a tr… --- ## [2013 Ford Edge - How long does a battery last?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-edge-how-long-does-a-battery-last/152961)
**Author:** [@Elston39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elston39)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-edge-how-long-does-a-battery-last/152961 "2019-11-17T22:45:42Z")
How soon am I likely to need a new battery. My Ford Edge is lightly driven - 12,000 - dealer installed new battery on service and I did not question it - New location for me - new dealer. --- ## [2015 Kia Optima - Consumer oil and rattles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-optima-consumer-oil-and-rattles/152959)
**Author:** [@LeonE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeonE)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-optima-consumer-oil-and-rattles/152959 "2019-11-17T22:39:47Z")
Having to add a quart of oil between oil changes, Sometimes hear a rattling noise from the engine when accelerating on the highway. Had software update done and not check engine lights come on. --- ## [1999 Chevrolet Tahoe - AC issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-tahoe-ac-issue/152823)
**Author:** [@Monet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Monet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-tahoe-ac-issue/152823 "2019-11-17T22:03:38Z")
what cause the a/c compression clutch stay attach to the A/c compressor --- ## [Looking for ideas why dash lights flash and then engine dies for my Jetta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-ideas-why-dash-lights-flash-and-then-engine-dies-for-my-jetta/68472)
**Author:** [@vch457](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vch457)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-ideas-why-dash-lights-flash-and-then-engine-dies-for-my-jetta/68472 "2019-11-17T22:00:32Z")
Hi, I have an 02 2.0L Jetta which has started to die when slowing down or stopped. So kind of scary when you have a line of cars waiting behind you at a stop light. It only started this past Sunday and has happened 6 ti… --- ## [2010 Honda CR-V & 2005 TSX - Rack leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-cr-v-2005-tsx-rack-leaks/152817)
**Author:** [@JustinKill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JustinKill)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-cr-v-2005-tsx-rack-leaks/152817 "2019-11-17T21:34:43Z")
I’ve had two cars that had leaks on the power steering rack at the boot by the wheel in one year requiring replacement of the rack. One was a 2005 Acura TSX and the other one was a 2010 Honda CRV. The shop told me that H… --- ## [2018 Subaru Crosstrek - Stop Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-crosstrek-stop-start/152846)
**Author:** [@RichardSwan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardSwan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-crosstrek-stop-start/152846 "2019-11-17T21:15:31Z")
More and more, I see people shutting off their engines red lights and in the drive-through ,this can’t be a good idea,Or am I wrong? --- ## [2003 Chevrolet S-10 oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-s-10-oil-leak/138187)
**Author:** [@Jo43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jo43)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-s-10-oil-leak/138187 "2019-11-17T20:58:03Z")
The “check gage” light came on. When S10 PU was stopped, it was evident that it was leaking oil. The inside oil gage showed zero. When the oil level was checked by the dip stick, it indicated that the oil was on minim… --- ## [Humming like noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-like-noise/152908)
**Author:** [@Traci\_Stewart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Traci_Stewart)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-like-noise/152908 "2019-11-17T20:45:05Z")
Dodge Dakota. I hear a humming noise from front suspension area. Just did an alignment also new ball Joints and tie rods. Thought it would be the hub assembly so I bought a new one put it on and drove but noise is stil… --- ## [2010 Ford Escape shifts hard from a start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-escape-shifts-hard-from-a-start/152900)
**Author:** [@ALLENEPARSONS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ALLENEPARSONS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-escape-shifts-hard-from-a-start/152900 "2019-11-17T16:03:28Z")
Sometimes the car shifts hard from a start.It has an automatic transmission. It is a feeling of slippage or a jerking motion, and your head hits the headrest of the front driver and passenger seat. What could be the is… --- ## [98 Pontiac grand am 2.4 twin won’t stay started](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-pontiac-grand-am-2-4-twin-won-t-stay-started/152948)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_Lewis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrew_Lewis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-pontiac-grand-am-2-4-twin-won-t-stay-started/152948 "2019-11-17T15:40:36Z")
No lights on the dash, but windows and radio work fine. Wipers and lights work. Car starts, and then dies. I’m thinking fuel or spark, car currently at the mechanic. Had an issue with oil on the spark plugs last year an… --- ## [2020 Honda CR-V - Engine oil dilution](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-honda-cr-v-engine-oil-dilution/152895)
**Author:** [@Peters04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peters04)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-honda-cr-v-engine-oil-dilution/152895 "2019-11-17T14:54:20Z")
I am looking a Honda CR-V 1.5 turbo engine. I have read that the gasoline gets into the oil, thus diluting it. Has anyone else experienced this? --- ## [Autonomous cars and unintended consequences](https://community.cartalk.com/t/autonomous-cars-and-unintended-consequences/152942)
**Author:** [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/autonomous-cars-and-unintended-consequences/152942 "2019-11-17T14:29:58Z")
A long but very interesting take on the unintended consequences of Autonomous automobiles. Rather than ask people how they’d use them, they tested how people would use them… to surprising results. The Utopian view is … --- ## [2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser - thermostat change for geography?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-thermostat-change-for-geography/152945)
**Author:** [@Frankiepaula](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frankiepaula)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-thermostat-change-for-geography/152945 "2019-11-17T14:25:02Z")
Do you need to change the thermostat for Florida compared to nebeaska --- ## [First time getting car service, not sure if normal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-time-getting-car-service-not-sure-if-normal/152795)
**Author:** [@coffeecocoa98\_159819](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coffeecocoa98_159819)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-time-getting-car-service-not-sure-if-normal/152795 "2019-11-17T13:51:22Z")
Hello. I recently took my 14’ Accord to the dealership for a state inspection and oil change. The oil change was free from my brother previously getting worked done there. The state inspection was $135. I brought it in … --- ## [2019 Honda HR-V - Hatch trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-hr-v-hatch-trouble/152807)
**Author:** [@DevoraEpstein](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DevoraEpstein)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-hr-v-hatch-trouble/152807 "2019-11-17T13:39:16Z")
Trunk very hard to open. Or does not open at all. Brought to the Honda dealer (Schaller Honda in New Britain, CT) several times. Technician said “here, you just do this and it opens”. However, when I “do this” it doe… --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - dirty fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-silverado-1500-dirty-fluid/152941)
**Author:** [@DanAnderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanAnderson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 11:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-silverado-1500-dirty-fluid/152941 "2019-11-17T11:38:08Z")
I have a 2011 chev pick up half ton with 175000 miles.the fluid is dirty,I’m not sure what I should do DanAnderson --- ## [After market alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-market-alternator/152797)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 9:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-market-alternator/152797 "2019-11-17T09:02:40Z")
I have a 5,000 watt amp that I have to 2 channel to my subwoofers so it didn’t pull to much power to the subs. I notice at full power the lights dim and I rather just run one channel and have more power without the dim.… --- ## [Slowing car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slowing-car/152714)
**Author:** [@Jazzy\_Jeff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jazzy_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 8:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slowing-car/152714 "2019-11-17T08:38:15Z")
When driving on a straight road, I downshift to help slow my car when I see a red light to save the brakes. I do this in a manner so it never goes more than 3000 rpm. My friend says this is bad for the engine; I say it’s… --- ## [Lost RESERVOIR cap; added coolant to RESERVOIR and not radiator; added wrong engine oil -](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-reservoir-cap-added-coolant-to-reservoir-and-not-radiator-added-wrong-engine-oil/152842)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 6:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-reservoir-cap-added-coolant-to-reservoir-and-not-radiator-added-wrong-engine-oil/152842 "2019-11-17T06:54:01Z")
My little Nissan Versa has 1 different cap for its radiator, and another for its RESERVOIR. I was told by the Nissan dealer’s parts guy that aluminum foil would do-the-trick for the RESERVOIR cap. Does this sound accurat… --- ## [2012 RAM 1500 - Losing oil after switching to Amsoil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ram-1500-losing-oil-after-switching-to-amsoil/152835)
**Author:** [@GreggEckersen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GreggEckersen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 6:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ram-1500-losing-oil-after-switching-to-amsoil/152835 "2019-11-17T06:08:19Z")
I have the 4.7 engine with 155000 miles on it and recently switched to Amsoil 5w-20. In 2 month’s 2000 miles I lost 3 1/2 quarts of oil. It’s not leaking. I was told by another mechanic to switch to 15w-40. Is this a wi… --- ## [2015 Jeep Renegade - windshield cracks too easily](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-renegade-windshield-cracks-too-easily/152921)
**Author:** [@Marcia19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marcia19)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-renegade-windshield-cracks-too-easily/152921 "2019-11-17T05:25:43Z")
My windshield cracks super easy. A Bettle and after every rock that is loose on the road hits my windshield cracks. --- ## [2005 Nissan Altima - how much damage from overheating?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-altima-how-much-damage-from-overheating/152925)
**Author:** [@DawnHileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DawnHileman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 5:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-altima-how-much-damage-from-overheating/152925 "2019-11-17T05:15:36Z")
My car overheated and engine light started flashing. I pulled off the road filled it with coolant and allowed it to sit a few hours before going back to get it. When I went back it started fine but was low on gas and it … --- ## [Standard Maintenance - Is something fishy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/standard-maintenance-is-something-fishy/152930)
**Author:** [@Lauraashleyjunk\_159898](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lauraashleyjunk_159898)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 3:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/standard-maintenance-is-something-fishy/152930 "2019-11-17T03:00:36Z")
Hi! Ok, this is long, so for those who don’t like reading, I’ll post the basic question first. There are more details below and additional questions at the end for those who enjoy long-winded-ness. Basic Question: Is … --- ## [Help me diagnose my 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-diagnose-my-2001-chrysler-pt-cruiser/152914)
**Author:** [@Roseanna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roseanna)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-diagnose-my-2001-chrysler-pt-cruiser/152914 "2019-11-17T00:56:36Z")
The radio does not work. The time shows on the display until you turn the radio on then you cannot change stations, switch from AM to FM, or search for signal. I put a disc in the player and now it will not eject it. … --- ## [Power steering pump or rack and pinion 2013 chevy Impala lt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-pump-or-rack-and-pinion-2013-chevy-impala-lt/152919)
**Author:** [@NateCre8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NateCre8)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-pump-or-rack-and-pinion-2013-chevy-impala-lt/152919 "2019-11-17T00:55:40Z")
I took my car to les schwab because it was having problems turning left. I had the wheel hub assembly replaced a week ago and wanted to make sure the issue was not related. Les schwab said that it is either the rack and … --- ## [Leaking antifreeze in 2013 Nissan Rogue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-antifreeze-in-2013-nissan-rogue/152893)
**Author:** [@Miller09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Miller09)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2019, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-antifreeze-in-2013-nissan-rogue/152893 "2019-11-16T23:03:15Z")
Antifreeze leaking - oil cap milky what should I do --- ## [2011 Honda Element, should I get it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-element-should-i-get-it/152833)
**Author:** [@Meghan\_C](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Meghan_C)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2019, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-element-should-i-get-it/152833 "2019-11-16T22:24:04Z")
I am in the market for a new used car and the Honda Element seems to be what I am looking for. I need a smaller SUV with 4WD for winters and a lot of cargo space. Doing my research I found that it has an airbag recall bu… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=647) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=649)