# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=653 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 654 --- ## [Is 2500-2700 rpm high when shifting?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-2500-2700-rpm-high-when-shifting/152622)
**Author:** [@Taylor\_Thompson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Taylor_Thompson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 7:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-2500-2700-rpm-high-when-shifting/152622 "2019-11-12T07:19:03Z")
So I have a 2001 chevy blazer. I just bought it 3 days ago and it has 222000 miles on it. Is 2500 to 2700 to high of an rpm. And this is when I’m kinda flooring it. Other times when I’m not flooring it it shifts at 1200 … --- ## [Rack/pinion issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-pinion-issues/152262)
**Author:** [@Bob-Burnett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob-Burnett)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 6:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-pinion-issues/152262 "2019-11-12T06:58:53Z")
Pontiac grand prix 2007…ok o broke mount bracket on pass side and so I replaced it…It laster abt 2 months then broke at same place the right mount bracket …I replaced it then again along with shock and spring and it has … --- ## [Air filter fire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-filter-fire/89984)
**Author:** [@Arlo89](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arlo89)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 6:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-filter-fire/89984 "2019-11-12T06:58:03Z")
I have a 2014 Toyota Sienna that I bought new last year that currently has 10,000 miles on it. I was driving home today when the car stalled, and smoke started coming out of the front. Firefighters came and took out the … --- ## [2008 Dodge Avenger battery died in two hours](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-avenger-battery-died-in-two-hours/152471)
**Author:** [@TroyStewart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TroyStewart)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 6:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-avenger-battery-died-in-two-hours/152471 "2019-11-12T06:45:42Z")
Brand new battery, only lasted about 2 hrs, and was dead. Tried jumping to no effect, would start with jump, but died when disconnected from jumper cables, even after left on the jumper cables for over an hour. --- ## [What is the safest winter driving car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-safest-winter-driving-car/26253)
**Author:** [@DMarie19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DMarie19)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 5:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-safest-winter-driving-car/26253 "2019-11-12T05:47:36Z")
I just rolled our 92 4-Runner after hitting black ice & survived unscathed (relatively). What do you think is the safest, AWD, wagon for winter (Michigan) driving? We would like to purchase a used, lower mileage car. … --- ## [2001 Lexus ES 300 - Brakes to floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lexus-es-300-brakes-to-floor/152462)
**Author:** [@Kay14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kay14)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lexus-es-300-brakes-to-floor/152462 "2019-11-12T04:37:35Z")
2001 Lexus ES brakes still go to floor after master cylinder related and lines bled --- ## [2004 Kia Sorento - diagnosing bent valves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-sorento-diagnosing-bent-valves/152510)
**Author:** [@cambrieNix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cambrieNix)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-sorento-diagnosing-bent-valves/152510 "2019-11-12T03:20:47Z")
How to tell if my valves are bent by the camshaft turning after replacing timing belt --- ## [1992 Chrysler LeBaron - low gear mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-chrysler-lebaron-low-gear-mystery/152501)
**Author:** [@JosephStockner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephStockner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-chrysler-lebaron-low-gear-mystery/152501 "2019-11-12T03:17:11Z")
Was driving about 60 mph for about 1 hour with my 1992 Chrysler Lebaron Convertible when it was necessary to decelerate and begin to apply the brake. At that instance, the automatic transmission shifted into low gear. T… --- ## [2002 Toyota Camry Solara - fluttering sound in the cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-solara-fluttering-sound-in-the-cold/152413)
**Author:** [@Al12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Al12)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-solara-fluttering-sound-in-the-cold/152413 "2019-11-12T02:47:35Z")
When car is cold or sitting for extended period a loud flutter in the engine compartment is herd for a 3 to 4 second period then stops suddenly --- ## [2009 Kia Sorento shudders in Drive when stopped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-sorento-shudders-in-drive-when-stopped/152448)
**Author:** [@Hal06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hal06)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-sorento-shudders-in-drive-when-stopped/152448 "2019-11-09T16:50:08Z")
My 2009 Kia Sorento only has 24,000 miles on it but it shudders when stopped with the transmission in drive. The idle speed is correct, 650rpm, but the car feels like the torque converter is trying to lock up even thoug… --- ## [2008 Mazda Mazda5 fuse problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-mazda5-fuse-problem/152440)
**Author:** [@Stallings](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stallings)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-mazda5-fuse-problem/152440 "2019-11-09T15:13:10Z")
Have a 2008 Mazda five that when fuses are in the correctly the radio and interior lights work but you can’t remove key from ignition. Then if you remove the fuses the lights and radiO won’t work but you can remove the k… --- ## [2010 Lexus RX 450h - Clicks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-rx-450h-clicks/152614)
**Author:** [@Diane24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diane24)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-rx-450h-clicks/152614 "2019-11-12T00:46:55Z")
When operating my vehicle I’m experiencing a clicking noise that appears to be coming from somewhere under my vehicle. I experience the same clicking noise only when my vehicle is just about to come to a complete stop a… --- ## [2010 Hyundai Santa Fe trans intermittently slips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-santa-fe-trans-intermittently-slips/152570)
**Author:** [@DaveHead](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveHead)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-santa-fe-trans-intermittently-slips/152570 "2019-11-12T00:27:10Z")
Just under 100K transmission is intermittenly slipping when shifting into a higher gear(usually at lower speeds) --- ## [2014 Honda Accord Sdn - Tricky starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-accord-sdn-tricky-starting/152612)
**Author:** [@PhillipJPena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhillipJPena)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-accord-sdn-tricky-starting/152612 "2019-11-11T23:42:13Z")
When I turn the key it wont do anything dash lights come on ,after 3 trys starter kicks in then starts up --- ## [Location of EGR valve on 05 Express](https://community.cartalk.com/t/location-of-egr-valve-on-05-express/152603)
**Author:** [@Josiah-Houck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josiah-Houck)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/location-of-egr-valve-on-05-express/152603 "2019-11-11T23:20:29Z")
I cannot find the egr valve on our 05 Chevy express 3500 6L V8. --- ## [2017 Kia Sorento - Steering is sticky](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-steering-is-sticky/152591)
**Author:** [@BOBVANDERPOOL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BOBVANDERPOOL)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-steering-is-sticky/152591 "2019-11-11T22:12:27Z")
Steering is sticking on the highway. Almost like the steering wants to hang. --- ## [2007 Honda Accord Sdn - Door won't open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-sdn-door-wont-open/152567)
**Author:** [@kathydyke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kathydyke)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-sdn-door-wont-open/152567 "2019-11-11T22:02:13Z")
my driver side lock wont open either manually or with remote --- ## [2008 Smart ForTwo won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-smart-fortwo-won-t-start/152602)
**Author:** [@Chuck01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chuck01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-smart-fortwo-won-t-start/152602 "2019-11-11T22:00:35Z")
Worked fine the night before. Would not start in garage next day. Replaced battery, fuel pump fuse is good. Still won’t start. --- ## [Timing belt, water pump, 3.7 Honda, start up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-water-pump-3-7-honda-start-up/152507)
**Author:** [@NFosse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NFosse)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-water-pump-3-7-honda-start-up/152507 "2019-11-11T21:44:32Z")
Last night I replaced my water pump and timing belt on an 09 Acura RL. After I got the harmonic balancer re attached I called it a day. This morning I made sure everything was set and tried to start it. It turned over ab… --- ## [Half a tank?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/half-a-tank/150620)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/half-a-tank/150620 "2019-11-11T21:30:27Z")
Yesterday I stopped at the corner gas station for a cup of coffee. The guy in line in front of me told the cashier he wanted to prepay for “half a tank.” The cashier thought for a moment and said “That’ll be twenty five … --- ## [2007 BMW 320 Wobbles when I step on the gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-320-wobbles-when-i-step-on-the-gas/152576)
**Author:** [@Morgen\_Porter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Morgen_Porter)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-320-wobbles-when-i-step-on-the-gas/152576 "2019-11-11T20:55:52Z")
Hi , I am having a problem with my BMW 320D. so i dont know if its if i go past a certain rev or just the speed im going so basically everytime i press the gas down my car starts to wobble and the gearstick starts to sh… --- ## [Bmw 320D car shaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-320d-car-shaking/152577)
**Author:** [@Morgen\_Porter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Morgen_Porter)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-320d-car-shaking/152577 "2019-11-11T20:22:35Z")
Hi, I have the BMW 320D and i am having an issue where if i press in the gas my car starts to shake then it shakes the gear stick and my car will not go any faster. i dont know if its when i rev it more it starts to hap… --- ## [2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer - Thumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-trailblazer-thumps/152598)
**Author:** [@JosephStewart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephStewart)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-trailblazer-thumps/152598 "2019-11-11T20:19:57Z")
I have a 2006 trailblazer ls with the 4.2 w/ac. I recently noticed a vibration and thumping noise while turning right at low speeds. Not sure if I shuold replace the whole rack and pinion assy, or just the tie rod end. J… --- ## [Replace Catalytic Converter and O2 Sensor or get a new car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-catalytic-converter-and-o2-sensor-or-get-a-new-car/152230)
**Author:** [@gracexz\_159473](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gracexz_159473)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-catalytic-converter-and-o2-sensor-or-get-a-new-car/152230 "2019-11-11T20:01:19Z")
I moved away for a few years and recently moved back and needed a car so I thought I would try and get my 2002 Toyota Solara up and running again even though it hadn’t been driven in 3 years. I spent around $1300 worth o… --- ## [Transmission Overfill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-overfill/152554)
**Author:** [@jaebarrios3\_159671](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaebarrios3_159671)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-overfill/152554 "2019-11-11T18:40:12Z")
Hello, this is my first time on the forums, so please forgive me if I’m asking this question under the wrong category. I have a 2002 Ford Explorer Sport and just changed the transmission fluid. I accidentally overfilled … --- ## [Issue when going from reverse to drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-when-going-from-reverse-to-drive/152589)
**Author:** [@jb79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jb79)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-when-going-from-reverse-to-drive/152589 "2019-11-11T18:40:03Z")
Ok this isn’t me, but when this guy says “reverse” at the 6 second mark it sounds almost exactly like that.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfHN4DqF7Gw 1996 Saturn SL2 The rest of the video isn’t relevant. No Issues aside… --- ## [2000 Lincoln Town Car AC and fans don’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lincoln-town-car-ac-and-fans-don-t-work/152581)
**Author:** [@Rich48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rich48)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lincoln-town-car-ac-and-fans-don-t-work/152581 "2019-11-11T18:20:18Z")
Ac and fans don’t work --- ## [2007 Ford Escape Hybrid - Makes a racket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-escape-hybrid-makes-a-racket/152537)
**Author:** [@Russ54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Russ54)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-escape-hybrid-makes-a-racket/152537 "2019-11-11T17:50:47Z")
When motor is idling there’s a racket going on sounds like in top of transmission but it comes and goes (sounds like maybe gears ) --- ## [1/4 inch of snow followed by 1/2 inch of salt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-4-inch-of-snow-followed-by-1-2-inch-of-salt/152276)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-4-inch-of-snow-followed-by-1-2-inch-of-salt/152276 "2019-11-11T16:36:49Z")
Winter comes early, not complaining had 4 plows go by already. We are on a bus route so that helps. --- ## [2003 Subaru Baja intermittently doesn’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-baja-intermittently-doesn-t-start/152563)
**Author:** [@WilliamGeorge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamGeorge)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-baja-intermittently-doesn-t-start/152563 "2019-11-11T15:59:58Z")
Won’t start. Intermittent. With a bit of shaking and door opening, sometimes starts. It starts fine now! But when will it stop again? I don’t’ know. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=652) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=654)