# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=684 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 685 --- ## [05 highlander time belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-highlander-time-belt/150209)
**Author:** [@Bob-Burnett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob-Burnett)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-highlander-time-belt/150209 "2019-10-07T14:08:55Z")
Got a 2005 highlander with 96k on it…im 2nd owner.car in excellent condition…anyway how difficult would it be to change timebelt and water pump…Id say im an average shade tree mechanic…but dont want to jackup a perfectly… --- ## [2004 BMW X3 - Leaking Oil Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-bmw-x3-leaking-oil-misfire/150227)
**Author:** [@Rubenpat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rubenpat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-bmw-x3-leaking-oil-misfire/150227 "2019-10-07T12:34:53Z")
My 2004 bmw x3 has a misfire and is leaking oil --- ## [Starting problems sometimes starts sometimes doesn’t](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problems-sometimes-starts-sometimes-doesn-t/150200)
**Author:** [@Claraalevy3\_158235](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Claraalevy3_158235)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problems-sometimes-starts-sometimes-doesn-t/150200 "2019-10-07T12:33:10Z")
Hello new here. Hoping to get some help. Jeep Patriot 2015. Battery is good. Spark plugs just changed. Problem is occasionally and now happening often, my car won’t start. Specifically nothing at all happens when I turn … --- ## [We don't need no vacuum pump!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/we-dont-need-no-vacuum-pump/150161)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/we-dont-need-no-vacuum-pump/150161 "2019-10-07T12:32:24Z")
Just purge that air out. How do they eliminate complaints from being posted from unhappy DIYers? --- ## [1970 Ford GT - Fuel Gauge Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-ford-gt-fuel-gauge-problems/150204)
**Author:** [@roncharles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roncharles)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 12:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-ford-gt-fuel-gauge-problems/150204 "2019-10-07T12:11:00Z")
I have a 1968 ford torino gt . new gas tank and new fuel sender. with 5 or 10 gal. of gas the gauge reads 1/4 tank of fuel when the key is off. when the key is on it reads empty. what is wrong? --- ## [Have I been had by a mechanic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-i-been-had-by-a-mechanic/149839)
**Author:** [@CamryLover78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CamryLover78)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 11:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-i-been-had-by-a-mechanic/149839 "2019-10-07T11:11:40Z")
I have a 2001 Camry with 200k miles on it. It’s a great car, was babied by prior owner (a mechanic), and has been a Godsend to me until lately. In NC, we have to have a inspection pass before we can renew registration. C… --- ## [2017 Volvo S60 - Rear Backup Sensor Fail](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-volvo-s60-rear-backup-sensor-fail/150224)
**Author:** [@PeterCarson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeterCarson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 6:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-volvo-s60-rear-backup-sensor-fail/150224 "2019-10-07T06:16:15Z")
Rear sensor system does not beep intermittently. Dry joint? --- ## [Vintage car and bike racing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vintage-car-and-bike-racing/150178)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 5:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vintage-car-and-bike-racing/150178 "2019-10-07T05:44:57Z")
… on the beach, in Wildwood, NJ: --- ## [2017 Nissan Armada - Repeat Airbag/Brake Switch Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-armada-repeat-airbag-brake-switch-issue/150211)
**Author:** [@JeremyJames](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeremyJames)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 5:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-armada-repeat-airbag-brake-switch-issue/150211 "2019-10-07T05:36:40Z")
Same brake switch issue and airbag light. Been battling the no start brake issue since 30k. I live 3 hrs from any Nissan dealership. It’s not easy to just take it in. Not very happy with the money I have spent. Sometimes… --- ## [Possible to repair this exhaust problem without replacing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-to-repair-this-exhaust-problem-without-replacing/150189)
**Author:** [@crashtestdummy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crashtestdummy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 5:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-to-repair-this-exhaust-problem-without-replacing/150189 "2019-10-07T05:30:29Z")
2001 Chevy Malibu. Was thinking an elbow pipe, tailpipe, clamp and exhaust putty for where the holes in the muffler are. Not sure if that stuff would work. Other option is new muffler, tailpipe, elbow pipe, clamps. A… --- ## [For Taurus 2004 SES Front Right Door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-taurus-2004-ses-front-right-door/150220)
**Author:** [@Mshams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mshams)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-taurus-2004-ses-front-right-door/150220 "2019-10-07T03:23:08Z")
I have a Ford Taurus 2004 SES and am looking to find a Front Right door assembly for it in pull-a-part etc. I was wondering if the door assembly has a part number and in what other years the same door is used. Thank yo… --- ## [2005 Ford F150 - washed truck engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f150-washed-truck-engine/126848)
**Author:** [@DillonPerrault](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DillonPerrault)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f150-washed-truck-engine/126848 "2019-10-07T02:48:00Z")
I washed my truck engine the engine will start idles a little rough but I have no gas pedal --- ## [08 Taurus X 3.5L Cylinder Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-taurus-x-3-5l-cylinder-misfire/101575)
**Author:** [@Keith\_Lavoie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith_Lavoie)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-taurus-x-3-5l-cylinder-misfire/101575 "2019-10-07T02:42:39Z")
I have an annoying issue here. My Taurus X (3.5L same as newer Explorer) has a #2 cylinder misfire code (P0302+P0202). I was told by a mechanic, and much research that it was the ignition coil that was to blame. So natur… --- ## [Rack pinion problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-pinion-problems/150208)
**Author:** [@Bob-Burnett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob-Burnett)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-pinion-problems/150208 "2019-10-07T01:25:38Z")
The car us a 2007 grand prix with 110000miles…It was a gift…anyway hit a chughole at appx 50 mph and broke the right mount bracket…replaced it with a remanufactured cordone brand rack…lasted abt 2months and broke again a… --- ## [Do not click! Flagged post removed by staff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-not-click-flagged-post-removed-by-staff/149684)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-not-click-flagged-post-removed-by-staff/149684 "2019-10-07T01:10:48Z")
Hello, This is an automated message from Car Talk Community to let you know that your post was removed. Your post was flagged as spam: the community feels it is an advertisement, something that is overly promotional in… --- ## [2018 Ford F-150 - Funnel Broke Off In Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-funnel-broke-off-in-engine/150137)
**Author:** [@Cindy30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cindy30)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-funnel-broke-off-in-engine/150137 "2019-10-06T21:35:38Z")
Changing oil in 2018 Ford. The tip on the funnel fell into the reservoir. Tried getting it out but just pushed it further down. It is plastic. Should I tow to shop or drive there. Reading notes that if it is plastic cou… --- ## [2008 GMC Acadia - Battery Dies at Night](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-acadia-battery-dies-at-night/150195)
**Author:** [@taj39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/taj39)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-acadia-battery-dies-at-night/150195 "2019-10-06T21:19:09Z")
battery dead overnight --- ## [2011 Ford Escape - Burning Rubber Smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-escape-burning-rubber-smell/150185)
**Author:** [@BradMarshall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BradMarshall)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-escape-burning-rubber-smell/150185 "2019-10-06T21:17:36Z")
After driving the car, there is a smell of burning rubber. I took it to the dealership (for another problem) and mentioned this to them, but they tried to convince me that it was burning oil and suggested a $300 repair,… --- ## [2007 Mazda Mazda5 - Door Handle Broke in Icy Weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-mazda5-door-handle-broke-in-icy-weather/150192)
**Author:** [@Nan45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nan45)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-mazda5-door-handle-broke-in-icy-weather/150192 "2019-10-06T21:11:06Z")
The sliding door handle broke off… winter condition, door freezes and by pulling hard on the handle it broke off --- ## [2002 Nissan Xterra - Knock Sensor Went Bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-xterra-knock-sensor-went-bad/150183)
**Author:** [@forrest00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/forrest00)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-xterra-knock-sensor-went-bad/150183 "2019-10-06T21:10:22Z")
I have a faulty knock senser is it dangerous to my engine if not replaced. --- ## [07 grand prix rack/pinion help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-grand-prix-rack-pinion-help/148506)
**Author:** [@Bob-Burnett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob-Burnett)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-grand-prix-rack-pinion-help/148506 "2019-10-07T00:48:30Z")
2007 grand prix…ive replaced 2 power steering racks…the right rack pinion mounting bracket keeps breaking…have also replaced shock and spring on right side as well --- ## [2011 BMW 328 - Major Repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-328-major-repair/150115)
**Author:** [@cr494503\_158181](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cr494503_158181)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-328-major-repair/150115 "2019-10-06T19:54:53Z")
So I have a bmw 328i 2011. It is at the BMW dealer ship, and they just emailed me saying it needs to have mechatronics and fluids replaced at a price of $4,466, and replace Trans at a price of $8,488. I am a bit confused… --- ## [Bad Wheel Bearing ... Or Not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-wheel-bearing-or-not/150138)
**Author:** [@mknightorza\_158193](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mknightorza_158193)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-wheel-bearing-or-not/150138 "2019-10-06T19:34:30Z")
1999 Ford Escort, manual transmission. Car has 190K miles. I was driving home Thursday when in the last couple miles of my trip I started to hear a grinding/clunking sound from the front right wheel. Seemed to coincide w… --- ## [Dad needs help getting Toyota running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dad-needs-help-getting-toyota-running/150149)
**Author:** [@Severin\_Hannula](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Severin_Hannula)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dad-needs-help-getting-toyota-running/150149 "2019-10-06T18:55:28Z")
Hello helpful friends, Just bought 1989 Toyota pickup. I’m leaking water from where the exhaust manifold connects to the head. Is that a sign of a head gasket issue? Also when I removed bolts to inspect it further th… --- ## [2003 Chevrolet Impala - Oil Level Wacky](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-impala-oil-level-wacky/150187)
**Author:** [@Barry57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barry57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-impala-oil-level-wacky/150187 "2019-10-06T18:31:44Z")
Oil change of 4.5 qts “some times” reads on the dipstick as much as 2 qts too much. This has happened a dozen times over the past two years whether I do it myself, or have it done by a mechanic. --- ## [Early 70's Ford 302 V8 Vacuum Advance/Retard Unit Removal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/early-70s-ford-302-v8-vacuum-advance-retard-unit-removal/150047)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/early-70s-ford-302-v8-vacuum-advance-retard-unit-removal/150047 "2019-10-06T14:26:59Z")
On mine the retard function seems to be stuck. Holds vacuum ok, just not moving the distributor plate when I connect up a hand-held vacuum pump. The advance function is working correctly. How do I remove the distribut… --- ## [2014 Nissan NV200 - Wont Leave 1st Gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-nv200-wont-leave-1st-gear/150180)
**Author:** [@garry07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/garry07)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-nv200-wont-leave-1st-gear/150180 "2019-10-06T13:16:03Z")
wont shift out first gear --- ## [Airbag Impact Sensor Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-impact-sensor-question/150176)
**Author:** [@larryboada\_158224](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larryboada_158224)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-impact-sensor-question/150176 "2019-10-06T12:36:05Z")
HISTORY: I recently replaced a door on my 2010 GMC Acadia with a door from a 2008 Acadia. I immediately got a Service Airbag warning. I assumed it was a bad sensor in the replacement door since it came from a wrecked Aca… --- ## [Constant Alignment Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/constant-alignment-issue/150157)
**Author:** [@Misty\_Layland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Misty_Layland)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/constant-alignment-issue/150157 "2019-10-06T12:21:29Z")
07’ Hyunadi Accent Sport I’ve taken my car to the shop about 8 times now, got 5 alignments done, and the issue still isn’t fixed. I’ll get it aligned, and after a couple of days, it’ll go out again. I’ve taken it to 3 d… --- ## [1997 Ford Aerostar - Brake, Turn, Courtesy Lights Dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-aerostar-brake-turn-courtesy-lights-dead/150163)
**Author:** [@Jim26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim26)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 10:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-aerostar-brake-turn-courtesy-lights-dead/150163 "2019-10-06T10:23:19Z")
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