# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=665 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 666 --- ## [Turbocharging then and now](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbocharging-then-and-now/151541)
**Author:** [@ManuelCampos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ManuelCampos)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbocharging-then-and-now/151541 "2019-10-29T16:27:30Z")
Back in the 50s I was a shade tree mechanic and followed automobile engineering vociferously. The subject of supercharging always fascinated me but I noticed very few manufactures used it. I remember when the ultimate en… --- ## [Loose gas cap at fault or possibly sabotage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loose-gas-cap-at-fault-or-possibly-sabotage/151692)
**Author:** [@arlonz\_k\_159137](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arlonz_k_159137)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loose-gas-cap-at-fault-or-possibly-sabotage/151692 "2019-10-29T16:23:16Z")
I’m unsure of what I should do concerning a recent ‘check engine’ light(yesterday) that’s come on. There’s also a digital read-out that said to tighten the gas cap. Like a lot of cars, I have a lid over the gas cap that… --- ## [2008 Ford Fusion - Trouble starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-fusion-trouble-starting/151712)
**Author:** [@christiesmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christiesmith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-fusion-trouble-starting/151712 "2019-10-29T16:01:41Z")
Well maintained Ford Fusion with about 256K miles. Recent episodes of having to turn the ignition key several times and occasionally press the brake pedal to get the car to start. No ignition ‘life’ during these attempts… --- ## [2012 Honda Odyssey - Sliding door troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-odyssey-sliding-door-troubles/151704)
**Author:** [@SamNolan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamNolan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-odyssey-sliding-door-troubles/151704 "2019-10-29T15:46:12Z")
I bought the van new in 2012 in southwest Florida where it is either hot or very hot. On a trip to North Carolina in December, the electric sliding doors would not function on a cold morning and had to be forced open. Af… --- ## [Broken strut mount safe to drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-strut-mount-safe-to-drive/151682)
**Author:** [@kilsnacks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kilsnacks)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-strut-mount-safe-to-drive/151682 "2019-10-29T15:22:13Z")
So My rear driver side strut mount appears to of rusted out and the middle part of it busted out so when I drive it clunks when going over any bumps even slight ones. I plan to get it fixed soon but I need to drive to co… --- ## [Honda insight avoid travel at high speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-insight-avoid-travel-at-high-speed/151681)
**Author:** [@webdevbosch\_159131](https://community.cartalk.com/u/webdevbosch_159131)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-insight-avoid-travel-at-high-speed/151681 "2019-10-29T13:55:25Z")
Hello, hope all seniors are great, I am a rookie in this group, so i don’t know proper standards and protocols to follow kindly ignore if mistaken; However recently brought a hybrid Honda insight, and very next day got a… --- ## [2005 Acura MDX - looking for radio and navigation system code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-acura-mdx-looking-for-radio-and-navigation-system-code/151629)
**Author:** [@Kimm\_McLaughlin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kimm_McLaughlin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-acura-mdx-looking-for-radio-and-navigation-system-code/151629 "2019-10-29T13:49:22Z")
How can I find the code number for my radio and navigation system? --- ## [2016 Acura RDX - Knocking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-acura-rdx-knocking/151677)
**Author:** [@PhilipRueda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhilipRueda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-acura-rdx-knocking/151677 "2019-10-29T13:47:57Z")
soft knocking noise coming from the engine while it sits idling in park --- ## [2013 Kia Soul - Backup camera](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-soul-backup-camera/151684)
**Author:** [@ELIZABETHROSEBENDIK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ELIZABETHROSEBENDIK)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-soul-backup-camera/151684 "2019-10-29T13:46:57Z")
My backup camera does not work and has not worked for some time. The screen is black with just lines on it. How expensive would this be to fix? Is it worth getting an additional warranty on my car for @$3000 which would … --- ## ['Testing Cars That Help Drivers Steer Clear of Pedestrians'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/testing-cars-that-help-drivers-steer-clear-of-pedestrians/151698)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/testing-cars-that-help-drivers-steer-clear-of-pedestrians/151698 "2019-10-29T13:45:49Z")
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/29/business/pedestrian-deaths-collision-avoidance.html right-click on the link, save the file, read the local copy. --- ## [Transmission Trouble - 2009 Subaru Impreza Auto](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-trouble-2009-subaru-impreza-auto/83257)
**Author:** [@eplewis89](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eplewis89)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-trouble-2009-subaru-impreza-auto/83257 "2019-10-29T12:21:15Z")
Hey folks, I'm having some transmission problems with my car. I'll start out by stating that I failed to get new transmission fluid, which definitely caused the issue. So let's go back to December 26th. Check engine li… --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Sonic - rat in the ducts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-sonic-rat-in-the-ducts/151587)
**Author:** [@Julie50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julie50)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 4:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-sonic-rat-in-the-ducts/151587 "2019-10-29T04:59:59Z")
Have a rat in air ducts. Want to know how the ducts run on passenger side, I am trying to block it out. --- ## [Swap manual with auto climate control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/swap-manual-with-auto-climate-control/151573)
**Author:** [@spannerspinner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spannerspinner)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 4:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/swap-manual-with-auto-climate-control/151573 "2019-10-29T04:59:49Z")
Is it reasonably possible to swap in automatic climate heater/AC controls in a car ('10 Ford Escape) that currently only has manual heater/AC control? --- ## [What has been the experience, has it stopped the tire wear problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-has-been-the-experience-has-it-stopped-the-tire-wear-problem/151392)
**Author:** [@nissanvietnam.vn\_158943](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nissanvietnam.vn_158943)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-has-been-the-experience-has-it-stopped-the-tire-wear-problem/151392 "2019-10-29T04:56:54Z")
We bought a new 2004 Nissan 350Z as a 2nd car and it now has 6600 miles on it. It is already exhibiting well known problems of front tire wear on the inside edge which after some time causes tire growl and eventually tir… --- ## [2010 Toyota Prius - Rattles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-prius-rattles/151674)
**Author:** [@Yameny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yameny)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-prius-rattles/151674 "2019-10-29T03:14:37Z")
My 2010 Toyota Prius make a rattling noise in morning when I start it, the car had over 300.000 miles. What can do to solve this rattling noise when the car cool down and I have to star the engine --- ## [1993 BMW 3 Series - Running Rich](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-bmw-3-series-running-rich/151672)
**Author:** [@PeterHatton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeterHatton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-bmw-3-series-running-rich/151672 "2019-10-29T03:05:39Z")
The car is very fuely a lot of black soot at exhaust pipe outlet runs very rough on idle and dies when taking off once going it fly,s up high end, it is using a lot of fuel than normal,have replaced plugs,air cleaner fi… --- ## [Battery light won't go away](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-light-wont-go-away/150980)
**Author:** [@Seb\_Astian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seb_Astian)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-light-wont-go-away/150980 "2019-10-29T02:49:00Z")
2002 Ford Taurus Se 3.0v 6l New alternator New battery The car was fine until one day i decided to drive it. Ever since then My car has never been the same. Battery light wont go off no matter what. Replaced the old a… --- ## [At wits end 09 Patriot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-wits-end-09-patriot/151562)
**Author:** [@Sean-Paul\_Aitken](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sean-Paul_Aitken)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-wits-end-09-patriot/151562 "2019-10-29T02:26:40Z")
Hello! My wife has a 09 Patriot, 2.4L 4x4. One day, the car would not start. I tried jumping it to no avail. Replaced the starter, did not fix the problem. Tested battery, low cca, still under warranty, replaced for … --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Tahoe vs 2013 Tahoe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-tahoe-vs-2013-tahoe/151658)
**Author:** [@SalvatoreRuggiero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SalvatoreRuggiero)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-tahoe-vs-2013-tahoe/151658 "2019-10-29T02:26:21Z")
I am thinking of buying a Tahoe, what has less problems , the 2012 or 2013 --- ## [2001 Ford Taurus Coolant Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-coolant-leak/151558)
**Author:** [@marktwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktwark)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-coolant-leak/151558 "2019-10-29T02:24:36Z")
I have coolant leaking from a metal “L” shaped coupling just behind the thermostat on this 3.0 U code engine as pictured. I went to the salvage yard and pulled one and it seems that it just sticks in there. It seems inad… --- ## ['Dash Cams That Can Back You Up in an Accident'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-cams-that-can-back-you-up-in-an-accident/151323)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-cams-that-can-back-you-up-in-an-accident/151323 "2019-10-29T02:23:41Z")
--- ## [2008 Chrysler Town & Country - region code not set](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-town-country-region-code-not-set/151621)
**Author:** [@Sean30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sean30)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-town-country-region-code-not-set/151621 "2019-10-29T01:42:50Z")
MY VES says region code not set.How do you set it? --- ## [Lose of pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lose-of-pressure/151505)
**Author:** [@Mechtech85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mechtech85)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lose-of-pressure/151505 "2019-10-29T01:38:55Z")
Have a 2008 Toyota Tacoma 4.0L, went to bleed brakes noticed I wasnt getting any pressure to the rear but plenty to the front. After further investigation and chasing fluid the master cylinder was only squirting to front… --- ## [Please help, car spuuters and die](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-car-spuuters-and-die/151554)
**Author:** [@mfarooqramzan\_159047](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mfarooqramzan_159047)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-car-spuuters-and-die/151554 "2019-10-29T01:30:10Z")
Hellow, So i have this 2011 audi q5, i spent bunch of money on it and every mechanic is telling different things so please someone who have good knowledge of cars help me. The car runs fine when idling and when on hi… --- ## [2012 Honda Civic Sdn - Airbag Light On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-sdn-airbag-light-on/151660)
**Author:** [@MauriceDe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MauriceDe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-sdn-airbag-light-on/151660 "2019-10-28T23:36:06Z")
Air bag warming light comes on --- ## [High Idle on 2009 KIA Rio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-idle-on-2009-kia-rio/151661)
**Author:** [@Geoff-Price](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Geoff-Price)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-idle-on-2009-kia-rio/151661 "2019-10-28T23:11:06Z")
My daughter has a 2009 KIA Rio with the 16V CVVT 1.6 motor. Recently the MIL came on and the code that I retrieved was P0497 (which says its an EVAP Solenoid issue) When the light came on, my daughter would fill her gas … --- ## [Jerk when turning left](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jerk-when-turning-left/151656)
**Author:** [@kulmo1986\_159117](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kulmo1986_159117)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jerk-when-turning-left/151656 "2019-10-28T22:42:49Z")
So I have an '00 Saturn SW2. I have had trouble with the front passenger bearing going bad in a very short time. It’s gone bad once again, and this is the third time replacing it in the last 15,000mi or so. I thought I h… --- ## [All used vehicles as is?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-used-vehicles-as-is/151099)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-used-vehicles-as-is/151099 "2019-10-28T21:13:40Z")
Last night the Mrs. and I bought a 2016 Hyundai Tucson to replace her Jeep Liberty. We were somewhat surprised to find it marked “As-is no warranty.” Fortunately for us (and the dealership because we were ready to walk a… --- ## [From CarTalk Column - Reving Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/from-cartalk-column-reving-engine/151482)
**Author:** [@istook\_159005](https://community.cartalk.com/u/istook_159005)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/from-cartalk-column-reving-engine/151482 "2019-10-28T20:49:16Z")
“Neighbor revved up over Mustang owner’s late night habit”…well, I read this to my wife, hoping to vindicate myself with my wife for my “reving” my Audi R8 V10 engine in my garage before shutting it off. As a child of t… --- ## [What's ruining my DPFE sensor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-ruining-my-dpfe-sensor/106699)
**Author:** [@tskeaton94](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tskeaton94)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 11:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-ruining-my-dpfe-sensor/106699 "2017-08-08T11:17:26Z")
I made a post before about a hissing sound and smoking and a burning smell and I’ve found the culprit. I found my DPFE sensor popped off the two valves it was connected to and smoking the thing was piping hot. the sensor… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=664) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=666)