# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=688 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 689 --- ## [The tale of the ticking engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-tale-of-the-ticking-engine/149899)
**Author:** [@Sonny\_Warren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sonny_Warren)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 5:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-tale-of-the-ticking-engine/149899 "2019-10-02T05:15:01Z")
The car is a 03 pontiac grand am gt 4dr with a 3400 ,Okay so the story starts about a year ago Out of nowhere my engine starts tapping not knocking or ticking its not like a klunky inconsistent rod knock but more of a li… --- ## [Number of miles on Range Meter in car keep dropping gradually, what does this mean?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/number-of-miles-on-range-meter-in-car-keep-dropping-gradually-what-does-this-mean/149890)
**Author:** [@rlsowns\_158036](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rlsowns_158036)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/number-of-miles-on-range-meter-in-car-keep-dropping-gradually-what-does-this-mean/149890 "2019-10-02T04:15:19Z")
Hi everyone, I have a car question but I really know very little to nothing about cars, so please forgive me for my ignorance when it comes to misuse of the proper terms. I drive a 2012 Toyota Corolla S. It has about 90… --- ## [2008 Lincoln MKX - Any recalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lincoln-mkx-any-recalls/149866)
**Author:** [@lynellrobinson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lynellrobinson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lincoln-mkx-any-recalls/149866 "2019-10-02T04:08:59Z")
is there any recall problems with the transmission --- ## [Leaky passenger side 05 pacifica](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-passenger-side-05-pacifica/149901)
**Author:** [@robbjornstad\_144099](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robbjornstad_144099)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-passenger-side-05-pacifica/149901 "2019-10-02T02:50:54Z")
I have an 05 pacifica that leaks on the floor every time it rains. I have checked the sunroof drains and they are fine. the windshield trim has also been checked and sealed. I have done a soap test with water and have no… --- ## [Thumping Noise after new brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumping-noise-after-new-brakes/149864)
**Author:** [@janel\_woodbury](https://community.cartalk.com/u/janel_woodbury)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumping-noise-after-new-brakes/149864 "2019-10-02T02:43:17Z")
2001 Honda Odyssey. In July friend’s nephew installed new brakes for me. A few days later I had a thumping sound from the rear passenger side every time I apply the brakes. Had him and 2 other mechanics check. All looks … --- ## [2012 Mazda Mazda5 - Loud fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda5-loud-fan/149854)
**Author:** [@DennisMcKee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DennisMcKee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda5-loud-fan/149854 "2019-10-02T02:07:26Z")
Intermittent extremely loud fan (?) noise coming from motor area; stopped car, turned off engine, and noise is gone when re-starting. Not sure if its from the heater / ac fan or the engine cooling fan. --- ## ['Rising Car Prices Are Sending Even Strong-Credit Buyers to the Used Lot'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rising-car-prices-are-sending-even-strong-credit-buyers-to-the-used-lot/148730)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rising-car-prices-are-sending-even-strong-credit-buyers-to-the-used-lot/148730 "2019-10-02T01:53:33Z")
right-click and save, then read, if you don’t want to subscribe --- ## [2006 GMC Yukon - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-yukon-wont-start/149876)
**Author:** [@WillHawks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WillHawks)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-yukon-wont-start/149876 "2019-10-01T22:17:48Z")
I’ve got another of what seems to be a great mystery of the internet… I’ve seen several people posting similar experiences and never any definitive cause or solution. It’s an 06 Yukon Denali, 250k miles. Every now and th… --- ## [Car has problems starting after putting in gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-has-problems-starting-after-putting-in-gas/149882)
**Author:** [@kathrynlaporte951214\_158072](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kathrynlaporte951214_158072)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-has-problems-starting-after-putting-in-gas/149882 "2019-10-01T21:35:56Z")
I have a 2013 Chevrolet Sonic and it has been having problems starting. It happened once when the gas tank was almost on E, then now it does it every time I put gas in even if it still has some gas in it. It will crank … --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Malibu - Jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-malibu-jerks/149879)
**Author:** [@TRACEYKPETERSEN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TRACEYKPETERSEN)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-malibu-jerks/149879 "2019-10-01T21:11:01Z")
The transmission jerks and does not shift properly. It feels like it’s downshifting and then jerks forward. --- ## [Driving Without Headlights On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-without-headlights-on/149726)
**Author:** [@DFilice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DFilice)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-without-headlights-on/149726 "2019-10-01T21:07:53Z")
Here in the Los Angeles area I see several cars every night driving without the headlights on. I think I figured out the problem: On newer cars the dash lights come on without headlights being on, making the driver thi… --- ## [Weird Tire Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-tire-question/149867)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-tire-question/149867 "2019-10-01T21:06:35Z")
In the 1950’s and '60’s, my father typically bought a new car every 3 years. I remember on every trip to bring one home, we made two stops; the first one was at Rayco to get the nice new upholstery covered with horrible … --- ## [2010 Mazda Mazda3 - Oil lamp](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-mazda3-oil-lamp/149869)
**Author:** [@abdulaziz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abdulaziz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-mazda3-oil-lamp/149869 "2019-10-01T20:56:26Z")
oil lamp on I have mazda 3 model 2010 . when the car @ standby and slant to left even slightly the oil lamp in dashboard is on . I check the oil pump its fine and very fine does any one can help --- ## [Picked out 5-6 cars need help deciding what will be best](https://community.cartalk.com/t/picked-out-5-6-cars-need-help-deciding-what-will-be-best/149825)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/picked-out-5-6-cars-need-help-deciding-what-will-be-best/149825 "2019-10-01T20:51:36Z")
Yes cars are a gamble , any option could be worst of best, but just want an “educated” guess on what option is best for me. Car will be in winter, near Canada. Usually 10-20 degrees average, but as low as -10F some days… --- ## [2005 Saturn Vue - Does not like hills](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saturn-vue-does-not-like-hills/149863)
**Author:** [@PETERHORNE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PETERHORNE)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saturn-vue-does-not-like-hills/149863 "2019-10-01T20:45:27Z")
My SUV starts fine when it is one a flat surface. When it goes on an incline either up or down it will shut off and will not start up until it gets back on a flat surface. --- ## [Ask Someone: 2014 Honda Accord Sdn Starting Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2014-honda-accord-sdn-starting-problems/149820)
**Author:** [@Hoang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hoang)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2014-honda-accord-sdn-starting-problems/149820 "2019-10-01T20:37:52Z")
I had issue starting my 2014 Honda Accord. I brought to dealer. They told me I had bad starter and charged me $1000. I still have same issue. Honda needs to make this right or I will not purchase another Honda… --- ## [1996 Dodge Ram 1500 - No Start/Blew Fuse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-dodge-ram-1500-no-start-blew-fuse/149812)
**Author:** [@shearer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shearer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-dodge-ram-1500-no-start-blew-fuse/149812 "2019-10-01T20:32:05Z")
I left key on battery went dead then tried to jump truck with battery charger wouldnt start took cables off and charged battery turns over good but wont fire also I changed a 20 amp fuse that was by itself was blown any … --- ## [2011 Honda Civic bumper dislodged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-civic-bumper-dislodged/149827)
**Author:** [@David\_Chang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David_Chang)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-civic-bumper-dislodged/149827 "2019-10-01T20:12:16Z")
The other day is was parking in a grass lot and the car hit a ditch, slightly dislodging the bumper and creating a small crack on the side of the bumper. I managed to pop the bumper back into place and put duct tape ove… --- ## [2013 Mitsubishi Eclipse - Can’t Get Ignition Key Out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mitsubishi-eclipse-can-t-get-ignition-key-out/149808)
**Author:** [@Jack28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack28)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mitsubishi-eclipse-can-t-get-ignition-key-out/149808 "2019-10-01T18:36:55Z")
I drove my car from work and when I get home , the key refusex to come out. I left it and went to bed. In the morning, the battery became flat Nd the key came out. I t jump started the car and drove fircan hour but… --- ## [2013 Honda Odyssey - CEL - Plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-odyssey-cel-plugs/149846)
**Author:** [@SueElswick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SueElswick)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-odyssey-cel-plugs/149846 "2019-10-01T18:24:06Z")
On a recent trip my engine light came on. The booklet said that meant I should pull over and contact the dealer. I did so and the dealer said I could continue to drive if there were no signs of an obvious problem. I di… --- ## [2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-jetta-sedan-wont-start/149823)
**Author:** [@jk2002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jk2002)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-jetta-sedan-wont-start/149823 "2019-10-01T16:21:12Z")
My VW Jetta SE cranks but doesn’t start. My son was messing with the fuses trying to fix the back light. The next few days my car wouldn’t start. I took it to a foreign car mechanic and after a few days on his lot he ask… --- ## [2015 Kia Optima - Looking for good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-optima-looking-for-good/149829)
**Author:** [@CharlesTyreeGrayson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesTyreeGrayson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-optima-looking-for-good/149829 "2019-10-01T15:09:49Z")
i have a 2015 optima LX 2.4 with 11,000 miles i am also the original owner and have not had any problems as of now, but i must say i am beginning to have second thought about the car after seeing all the problems other o… --- ## [2005 Hyundai Sonata - Symbols on Shifter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-sonata-symbols-on-shifter/149818)
**Author:** [@RobertDunaway](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertDunaway)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-sonata-symbols-on-shifter/149818 "2019-10-01T15:00:53Z")
what is the positive and negative symbols on the right side of the automatic shifter? --- ## [2004 Infiniti FX35 - Melted Dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-infiniti-fx35-melted-dash/149837)
**Author:** [@lorrainevazquez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lorrainevazquez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 9:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-infiniti-fx35-melted-dash/149837 "2019-10-01T09:20:05Z")
if I am the 3rd owner of my infiniti fx35 2004, and my dash board is melted can I get the recall? --- ## [How does engine replacement affect car's value?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-engine-replacement-affect-cars-value/100153)
**Author:** [@True32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/True32)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-engine-replacement-affect-cars-value/100153 "2018-10-20T20:09:43Z")
Our car is a 2016 that has an oil burn issue. The manufacturer is replacing the engine as they want our engine returned in order to diagnose the oil issue in an effort to head off issues for others. We have only had the… --- ## [Coolant sealer repair didn’t work but helpeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-sealer-repair-didn-t-work-but-helpeds/149824)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-sealer-repair-didn-t-work-but-helpeds/149824 "2019-10-01T04:08:22Z")
When I idol the car for 10-20 minutes the car will build up coolant a burn a white smoke cloud, when I drive nothing. Bought $11.99 aluminum coolant sealer and put some in my overflow. The problem still exist , but see… --- ## [2003 Volkswagen GTI - Dieseling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-gti-dieseling/149788)
**Author:** [@jim53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jim53)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-gti-dieseling/149788 "2019-10-01T03:34:20Z")
2003 vw gti with vr6 engine, shut off engine for 30 min or more, starts easily, but shut off engine for 5 to 10 min. and it runs for 10 sec. then stalls. restarts easily. happens mostly on hot days, 100 degrees or more. … --- ## [2005 Ford Ranger 2ND Timing Chain issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-ranger-2nd-timing-chain-issue/149693)
**Author:** [@Jonah.sloven\_157932](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jonah.sloven_157932)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-ranger-2nd-timing-chain-issue/149693 "2019-10-01T03:12:40Z")
Hello Cartalk World. I have a 2005 ford Ranger FX4 with a 4.0 L V6 SOHC engine. 18 months ago when the truck was at 94,000 miles I was driving around a neighborhood and heard a disastrous rattling noise. Towed the car … --- ## [What should be a good price for a Honda Accord 2019?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-be-a-good-price-for-a-honda-accord-2019/149654)
**Author:** [@Phuoc\_Tran](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Phuoc_Tran)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-be-a-good-price-for-a-honda-accord-2019/149654 "2019-10-01T02:55:09Z")
Hey guys. I just went to a dealer this morning, and they offered me 24k for the 2019 Accord Sport 1.5CVT. But on the website i found that the average market place is around 23k. How much should I negotiate with them ?. 2… --- ## [2018 Jeep Cherokee - Shifter light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-cherokee-shifter-light/149822)
**Author:** [@cliffordscott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cliffordscott)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-cherokee-shifter-light/149822 "2019-10-01T02:51:49Z")
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