# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=690 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 691 --- ## [Lexus GX 460 Trouble Lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-gx-460-trouble-lights/147986)
**Author:** [@pembroke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pembroke)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 10:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-gx-460-trouble-lights/147986 "2019-09-29T10:53:31Z")
For knoe apparent reason, this 2012 GX 460 will start flashing the 4- LO trouble light and check engine light…at the same time the shift lever inside cabin gets sluggish and hard to move. Usually this goes away by itse… --- ## [2007 BMW 550 - White smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-550-white-smoke/149731)
**Author:** [@NathanJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NathanJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 10:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-550-white-smoke/149731 "2019-09-29T10:44:28Z")
I’m blowing white smoke out whenever I’m stopped at signal for any period of time. . Please advise of possible problem. --- ## [2007 Honda Fit - Running lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-fit-running-lights/149728)
**Author:** [@KMcLaren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KMcLaren)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 10:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-fit-running-lights/149728 "2019-09-29T10:16:53Z")
Last year my car had a problem with the running lights taking turns not lighting up (not the actual turn signals). After checking fuses & replacing them & replacing one of the light bulbs then both running lights worked … --- ## [Jumper cables started smoking, meleted entire insulation, WHY?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jumper-cables-started-smoking-meleted-entire-insulation-why/107557)
**Author:** [@kescott1910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kescott1910)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 7:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jumper-cables-started-smoking-meleted-entire-insulation-why/107557 "2019-09-29T07:25:55Z")
This question is for my wife and coworker. While traveling on a company car their Chevrolet Trailblazer would not start. They hooked up jumper cables to a good car…positive to positive and negative to negative. They s… --- ## [2007 Buick LaCrosse - Converter needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-lacrosse-converter-needed/149721)
**Author:** [@Bill51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill51)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 5:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-lacrosse-converter-needed/149721 "2019-09-29T05:20:47Z")
I have a car from New York State ( which has California catalytic converter ). I cannot find the correct converter on RockAuto or CarID, nor at a dealership in Virginia ( where I now live ). Where do I find one ? --- ## [Speaking of older vs newer cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speaking-of-older-vs-newer-cars/149224)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 4:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speaking-of-older-vs-newer-cars/149224 "2019-09-29T04:24:48Z")
Overall, I like much about newer cars but one thing I don’t like is electronic throttle control. I hate the lag time between tromping the gas and the computer deciding that the engine and transmission have permission to… --- ## [Max AC setting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/max-ac-setting/149537)
**Author:** [@Steve\_Kass](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve_Kass)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/max-ac-setting/149537 "2019-09-29T02:51:23Z")
Wondering why Max AC setting allows outside air to enter. I know it is only a small amount but what is the reason at all? --- ## [2008 Pontiac G6 - Coolant leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g6-coolant-leak/149563)
**Author:** [@GloriaDibbern](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GloriaDibbern)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g6-coolant-leak/149563 "2019-09-29T02:11:57Z")
There is a coolant leak somewhere. I have to add coolant once a week. I add close to half a jug of premixed fluid at a time. There is fluid on the ground after it sets for a while. I took it to three different shops and… --- ## [Shale oil during the Carter administration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shale-oil-during-the-carter-administration/149123)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shale-oil-during-the-carter-administration/149123 "2019-09-29T01:51:45Z")
I remember a brief flurry of interest in extracting oil from shale in the Carter administration. I think I remember Rifle, Colorado, booming then busting when Raygun canceled it. Does anyone else remember? Have inside… --- ## [Burning smell in vent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-smell-in-vent/149673)
**Author:** [@Halleyscomet1957\_157951](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Halleyscomet1957_157951)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-smell-in-vent/149673 "2019-09-29T01:39:28Z")
I have a 2016 Ford Explorer. I had it in the shop for a burning smell and they said I had a transmission fluid leak. I am still getting a burnt smell from the cars vent without the ac or heat on. --- ## [New Engine Oil Spec GF 6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-engine-oil-spec-gf-6/149702)
**Author:** [@galant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/galant)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-engine-oil-spec-gf-6/149702 "2019-09-29T01:20:45Z")
I am not sure if this is common knowledge but was news to me. I came across this as my Veloster Turbo is having some pinging esp when it is very hot outside. Now I am using the Pennzoil synthetic oil that claims would… --- ## [Flapping noise on braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flapping-noise-on-braking/149701)
**Author:** [@InMyTimeofDying](https://community.cartalk.com/u/InMyTimeofDying)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flapping-noise-on-braking/149701 "2019-09-29T00:53:08Z")
My 1999 Honda Civic has started making a gentle flapping noise when I’m braking. It happens as I’m slowing and stops when I’m at a full stop. It’s not a grinding, squealing or thumping noise. It occurs at regular interv… --- ## [Today's Crazy Customer Comment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/todays-crazy-customer-comment/149128)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/todays-crazy-customer-comment/149128 "2019-09-29T00:28:54Z")
Customer brought in his Ram 2500 pickup for some front end work before he hitched up his trailer and went on a 3 week road trip across the West. We told him he was also due for an oil change and we could take care of tha… --- ## [2013 Honda Pilot - Gas smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-pilot-gas-smell/149718)
**Author:** [@PatWadsworth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatWadsworth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-pilot-gas-smell/149718 "2019-09-29T00:18:20Z")
How to get gasoline smell out of car–no spill, just fumes! --- ## [Radio cuts on/off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-cuts-on-off/149678)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Hamilton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rick_Hamilton)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-cuts-on-off/149678 "2019-09-28T23:40:06Z")
2010 Kia Optima. Radio constantly turns on/off. I hear a clicking sound under the dash board. I hear the clicking even when I turn the radio off. --- ## [91 ford ranger white smoke from exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-ford-ranger-white-smoke-from-exhaust/149389)
**Author:** [@phantoms9999\_157795](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phantoms9999_157795)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-ford-ranger-white-smoke-from-exhaust/149389 "2019-09-28T23:02:14Z")
last few days been noticing white smoke coming from out of my truck’s tail pipe when idling and at start up. 1991 4 L ford ranger. anything to worry about? or could be wrong --- ## [1999 Chevrolet S-10 - Does not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-s-10-does-not-start/149675)
**Author:** [@ElaineCase](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ElaineCase)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-s-10-does-not-start/149675 "2019-09-28T21:36:06Z")
truck doesn’t start, lights, wipers and dash light up, battery charge is at 25 %. Cable are tight on battery any suggests. --- ## [2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer - Gas smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-trailblazer-gas-smell/149707)
**Author:** [@DonnaRider](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonnaRider)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-trailblazer-gas-smell/149707 "2019-09-28T20:35:35Z")
Dear Car Talk: I have a very puzzling and SCARY problem with my 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer. About 6 months ago, it started to have a gas smell in the cab when the engine was started. It would dissipate in about 10-15 … --- ## [EPC Solenoid Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/epc-solenoid-help/149703)
**Author:** [@andrea.h6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrea.h6)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/epc-solenoid-help/149703 "2019-09-28T18:40:16Z")
Transmission mechanic told me I need a new EPC solenoid in the tranny. The ole Grand am shifts hard after warming up, basically. And he ran the diagnostic test, that code came up. Anyway! They say it’s gonna be $700 to r… --- ## [High idle 2005 Express 3500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-idle-2005-express-3500/149647)
**Author:** [@Josiah-Houck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josiah-Houck)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-idle-2005-express-3500/149647 "2019-09-28T18:28:52Z")
Our van has had an irregular idle for a while now, sometimes low, usually high. I’ve tried several things I found online after running the check engine codes. Cleaned the mass airflow sensor, cleaned the throttle body, r… --- ## [2004 svt focus dumping coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-svt-focus-dumping-coolant/148424)
**Author:** [@Josiah-Houck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josiah-Houck)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-svt-focus-dumping-coolant/148424 "2019-09-28T17:54:41Z")
My focus is dumping coolant. The other night on the way home it started overheating. I got it home and popped the hood and everything was covered in coolant. It’s been parked all weekend and I started looking at it close… --- ## [Which cheap fast daily driver?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-cheap-fast-daily-driver/149043)
**Author:** [@Tomasz.kleczek\_157593](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tomasz.kleczek_157593)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-cheap-fast-daily-driver/149043 "2019-09-28T17:35:51Z")
My budget is somewhere around $5000, maybe could go up to 8-10 thousand for something really nice. I want a car that will be easy and cheap to maintain, have a spacious (I’m 6’4 with long legs) and pleasant interior, a… --- ## [Check engine light, code P0455](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-code-p0455/149697)
**Author:** [@danielparker10\_156597](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danielparker10_156597)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-code-p0455/149697 "2019-09-28T17:27:14Z")
about a month ago, i got a gas cap light. it went away after driving a bit. 200 miles later, i get a check engine light. i got one of those scan tools for the engine and it says code P0455 "evapoative emission system le… --- ## [2006 Toyota Sienna - Tire and battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-sienna-tire-and-battery/149686)
**Author:** [@Wanda15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wanda15)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-sienna-tire-and-battery/149686 "2019-09-28T16:49:24Z")
Put new tires on 09/12. Following, kept hearing a roaring sound coming from the (seemed to be) right rear of the vehicle. As of 09/26, the vehicle will not crank. Duralast battery installed 07/24. Able to run lights,… --- ## [2009 BMW 323 - Reliable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-323-reliable/149671)
**Author:** [@JOHNLUKA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JOHNLUKA)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-323-reliable/149671 "2019-09-28T15:42:45Z")
how reliable is this car --- ## [08 chrysler town and country](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-chrysler-town-and-country/149683)
**Author:** [@trixietray629\_157955](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trixietray629_157955)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-chrysler-town-and-country/149683 "2019-09-28T15:37:20Z")
My van has been sputtering it will not accelerate but only when engine is cold once it warms up after about 5 minutes of driving it drives just fine… I have replaced spark plugs, wires and the coil pack… I habe also repl… --- ## [Why diamonds appear in car windows while wearing Polaroid sunglasses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-diamonds-appear-in-car-windows-while-wearing-polaroid-sunglasses/80825)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-diamonds-appear-in-car-windows-while-wearing-polaroid-sunglasses/80825 "2019-09-28T15:15:07Z")
I just heard this discussion on the air (8/10/2013), and the request for a physicist. I happen to be a physicist, at your service. The glass in side car windows is a special "tempered glass" that is made with internal st… --- ## [That's the way the old Mercedes Bends!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thats-the-way-the-old-mercedes-bends/149635)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thats-the-way-the-old-mercedes-bends/149635 "2019-09-28T14:55:19Z")
--- ## [2015 Ford F-150 - Trans fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-f-150-trans-fluid/149656)
**Author:** [@Kutach](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kutach)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-f-150-trans-fluid/149656 "2019-09-28T13:36:43Z")
In my 2015 Ford f-150 manual with 3.5L ecoboost states to use Mercon VL from Motorcraft to replace the transmission fluid. I had my trans fluid changed and found out a different fluid was used. I don’t know the brand as … --- ## [2009 Hyundai Accent - Battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-accent-battery-drain/149416)
**Author:** [@Bo31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bo31)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-accent-battery-drain/149416 "2019-09-28T12:54:30Z")
I have taken both alternator and battery to have tested,both are good! But battery keeps draining after I run it for awhile,no lights are on,no stereo was installed. What else could it be? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=689) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=691)