# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=693 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 694 --- ## [2001 Toyota Avalon - Brake locks too easy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-avalon-brake-locks-too-easy/149508)
**Author:** [@Louis16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Louis16)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-avalon-brake-locks-too-easy/149508 "2019-09-26T15:04:45Z")
Left front brake locks up while driving with no pressure applied. replaced calipers and pads abs control, bleed the lines etc. still did it after this was done. burned up new pad on left front wheel second time. any … --- ## [2007 VW Passat - Parking Brake Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-vw-passat-parking-brake-issue/149514)
**Author:** [@Sam-Mardini](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sam-Mardini)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-vw-passat-parking-brake-issue/149514 "2019-09-26T15:02:51Z")
I have a problem with my son’s 2007 VW Passat 2.0T. I am hoping someone had a similar issue and can provide me with advice. The left rear caliper seized and caused major damage to the rotor and also damaged the parking b… --- ## [2017 GMC Yukon XL - Slow to crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-yukon-xl-slow-to-crank/149506)
**Author:** [@Roger19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger19)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-yukon-xl-slow-to-crank/149506 "2019-09-26T12:57:21Z")
Every time I start the engine it cranks slowly like the battery is low for the first second or two then turns over normally and starts. I have had the starter,alternator checked and but in a new battery. this truck has p… --- ## [2008 Dodge Grand Caravan - Tranny Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-grand-caravan-tranny-issues/149497)
**Author:** [@Thomas24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thomas24)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-grand-caravan-tranny-issues/149497 "2019-09-26T13:25:01Z")
had trans redone yr after purchased, used{32,000mi}. vehicle drove fine for 8yrs. now it stalls after 30 min.of driving, shakes really bad at stop lights, then shuts down,unless put in neutral.There are no codes presente… --- ## [2012 GMC Acadia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-acadia/149375)
**Author:** [@Celeste\_Johns](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Celeste_Johns)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-acadia/149375 "2019-09-26T12:30:55Z")
We just purchased a 2012 GMC Acadia, has ran fine cranks fine UNTIL we put gas into it. It then didn’t want to crank unless you held the gas pedal down and it would catch. (Done this twice now) We did add sea foam to the… --- ## [2010 Infiniti G37 Sedan - Rough Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-infiniti-g37-sedan-rough-start/149491)
**Author:** [@farmer09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/farmer09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 11:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-infiniti-g37-sedan-rough-start/149491 "2019-09-26T11:29:27Z")
my infinity 2010 does same thing ……rough on start up --- ## [2004 Subaru Forester - Brakes Grabbing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-forester-brakes-grabbing/149481)
**Author:** [@Happy12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Happy12)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-forester-brakes-grabbing/149481 "2019-09-25T20:49:14Z")
the car when i drive at lower than 20 km/h wud kind off slam on the brakes on itself aggressively and then when i step on the gas pedal it wud jus move nd act normal. --- ## [2016 Toyota RAV4 - HVAC Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-rav4-hvac-issue/149474)
**Author:** [@RichN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichN)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-rav4-hvac-issue/149474 "2019-09-25T19:10:46Z")
Recently, I am experiencing a heater situation. The passenger side blows hot, but the driver side remains ambient outside air temp. The blower runs fine and the volume of air is good on both sides. The automatic controls… --- ## [Check engine light emission code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-emission-code/81722)
**Author:** [@gizmo80](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gizmo80)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-emission-code/81722 "2019-09-25T13:36:09Z")
hi. let me start by apologising, if this topic has been discussed b4. so my dad has a 2007 dodge ram 5.7 hemi and recently the check engine light has been staying on at first it was fuel door open now thats gone but the … --- ## [1979 Ford Bronco (351M engine) overheats, tried everything I can think of](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-ford-bronco-351m-engine-overheats-tried-everything-i-can-think-of/78289)
**Author:** [@Roadranger49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roadranger49)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-ford-bronco-351m-engine-overheats-tried-everything-i-can-think-of/78289 "2019-09-26T04:45:35Z")
Got my 1979 Ford Bronco (351M engine) from my father. He had it in Colorado, mostly in a garage. Had 82,000 miles when I got it and has 67,000 miles now. Runs fine when the outside temperature is less than 80F. Above… --- ## [2005 Volkswagen Passat - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volkswagen-passat-cel/149438)
**Author:** [@Ben28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben28)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volkswagen-passat-cel/149438 "2019-09-26T03:43:22Z")
Is this car safe to drive? There’s a fault with the torque convertor that is causing the check engine light. The torque convertor isn’t locking up properly which is causing the warning lights. We had a transmission servi… --- ## [Sudden acceleration surge 2016 hyundai](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-acceleration-surge-2016-hyundai/149492)
**Author:** [@Tony.sciortino\_157430](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony.sciortino_157430)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-acceleration-surge-2016-hyundai/149492 "2019-09-26T03:39:14Z")
My 20l17 Hyundai has sudden acceleration surges. Very dangerous. Has anyone one else have had the same issues?? Help! Hyundai trying to stall me out --- ## [2009 Hyundai Santa Fe - Smells like gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-santa-fe-smells-like-gas/149421)
**Author:** [@Debbie51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Debbie51)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-santa-fe-smells-like-gas/149421 "2019-09-26T03:32:41Z")
Thank you for taking my question. A couple of years ago we had to have the sensors in the gas tank replaced in our 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. Ever since then, if we fill it over half a tank, it smells like gas fumes in t… --- ## [VW Scirocco DPF light/engine management light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-scirocco-dpf-light-engine-management-light/149455)
**Author:** [@theo\_hodgson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theo_hodgson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-scirocco-dpf-light-engine-management-light/149455 "2019-09-26T03:27:28Z")
Hey, my cars DPF light came one after one of my EGT sensors became faulty and i continued to drive the car, eventually resulting in the car going into limp mode. I took the car to a garage and got the sensor changed and … --- ## [2006 Toyota Avalon - Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-avalon-brakes/149428)
**Author:** [@PAULMEGLEN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PAULMEGLEN)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-avalon-brakes/149428 "2019-09-26T02:48:16Z")
I replaced two master brake cylinders on my 2006 Toyota Avalon. to no avail. I replaced them because the brake petal would go to the floor after 15 seconds. Both replacements acted the same. I have no engine light … --- ## [Petty things I have done to save money](https://community.cartalk.com/t/petty-things-i-have-done-to-save-money/81205)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/petty-things-i-have-done-to-save-money/81205 "2019-09-26T02:33:30Z")
Back in the good 'ol days I used to be broke and did several things to save money. Sometimes I was just being petty. If I had a car battery that was weak and wouldn't take a charge I would dissolve epsom salt in disti… --- ## [2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac - Rear Brake Lights Don’t Work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-explorer-sport-trac-rear-brake-lights-don-t-work/149478)
**Author:** [@Kimberleykennedy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kimberleykennedy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-explorer-sport-trac-rear-brake-lights-don-t-work/149478 "2019-09-25T20:45:27Z")
rear break lights dont work but all other lights work --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - No Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-silverado-1500-no-start/149469)
**Author:** [@charleshon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charleshon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-silverado-1500-no-start/149469 "2019-09-25T18:11:23Z")
2008 1500 5.3 has fuel pressure fire starts with either.will not start on its own .changed the crank sensor no change --- ## [Side mirror ball & socket too loose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/side-mirror-ball-socket-too-loose/149121)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/side-mirror-ball-socket-too-loose/149121 "2019-09-25T13:34:20Z")
The side mirror on my truck uses a ball and socket adjustment method. Over the years the ball is now too small for the socket, and the mirror won’t stay in the proper orientation, moves when I go over a bump. The ba… --- ## [1993 Ford Ranger - Sputters and lurches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-ranger-sputters-and-lurches/148169)
**Author:** [@Mrjeff1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mrjeff1)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-ranger-sputters-and-lurches/148169 "2019-09-25T17:23:41Z")
1993 Ford Ranger sputtering issues truck lurches, can’t accelerate, greatly reduced power, chokes and burbs when trying to accelerate or even idle too long replaced fuel filter, treated fuel, replaced MAF Sensor, clean… --- ## [Intermittent power reduction, RPM hang when turning/going uphill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-power-reduction-rpm-hang-when-turning-going-uphill/149250)
**Author:** [@Hatred871\_150488](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hatred871_150488)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-power-reduction-rpm-hang-when-turning-going-uphill/149250 "2019-09-25T17:20:40Z")
This post is probably going to ramble. I want to give as much information as possible to have the best chance of receiving help. I have a 2011 Ram 1500 Laramie. I purchased it almost 2 years ago now. For the first 6 mon… --- ## [2016 Toyota Camry - Open windows shake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-camry-open-windows-shake/149405)
**Author:** [@JosephSinicola\_Sr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephSinicola_Sr)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-camry-open-windows-shake/149405 "2019-09-25T16:37:10Z")
Cruising on highway at seventy my wife and her friend opened the back windows and the car started shaking uncontrollably. I mean not just the interior, but the hood and trunk and steering wheel basically had an fit. Scar… --- ## [2019 Honda Accord Sdn - Steering issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-accord-sdn-steering-issue/149369)
**Author:** [@KemNoble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KemNoble)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-accord-sdn-steering-issue/149369 "2019-09-25T15:49:41Z")
The car is hard to steer. It steers from left to right. --- ## [1976 Lincoln Town Car - Headlight lids](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1976-lincoln-town-car-headlight-lids/149388)
**Author:** [@RandolphMHolloway](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandolphMHolloway)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1976-lincoln-town-car-headlight-lids/149388 "2019-09-25T15:47:51Z")
The vacuum headlight lids won’t go down, and the headlights don’t come on. Only the parking / opera lights, are working. --- ## [The world's only Frank Lloyd Wright-designed gas station](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-worlds-only-frank-lloyd-wright-designed-gas-station/149145)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-worlds-only-frank-lloyd-wright-designed-gas-station/149145 "2019-09-25T14:45:46Z")
I like to learn at least one new thing every day, and this is definitely new information for me. --- ## [No Oil Filter Spec in Owners Manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-oil-filter-spec-in-owners-manual/149301)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-oil-filter-spec-in-owners-manual/149301 "2019-09-25T14:38:05Z")
My Granddaughters 2006 Honda Civic 1 8L has no mention that I could find for the oul filter number --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Traverse - Loose Timing Chain?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-traverse-loose-timing-chain/149460)
**Author:** [@romellachristian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/romellachristian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-traverse-loose-timing-chain/149460 "2019-09-25T14:25:10Z")
When I driving and pick up speed it misses. Took it to repair shop. It didn’t do it when they drove it .but the mechanic say that the following codes showed: P008, and P0017 --- ## [2015 GMC Acadia- Air bag light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-acadia-air-bag-light/149424)
**Author:** [@peterpanos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peterpanos)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-acadia-air-bag-light/149424 "2019-09-25T13:34:38Z")
air bag service light comes on --- ## [2015 Subaru Outback - High Cost of Rear Wheel Bearings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-outback-high-cost-of-rear-wheel-bearings/149448)
**Author:** [@PaulBrenckle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulBrenckle)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-outback-high-cost-of-rear-wheel-bearings/149448 "2019-09-25T13:21:16Z")
Dear Car Talk: I read with interest your discussion about replacing the front wheel bearings on a 2015 Subaru Outback that appeared in my local newspaper (Providence Journal) on September 22, 2019. Recently I replaced t… --- ## [Need help deciding on a few car options](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-deciding-on-a-few-car-options/149130)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-deciding-on-a-few-car-options/149130 "2019-09-25T04:32:07Z")
Long story short, current car: Saturn ion 2006 255k , blown gasket from stupid driving and skrts. To lazy, and to close to the grave to put more money into the car. I’m looking for a new car, 2 requirements AWD or 4 w… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=692) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=694)