# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=697 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 698 --- ## [2006 Dodge Dakota - Dark smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-dakota-dark-smoke/149222)
**Author:** [@Barrykessler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barrykessler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-dakota-dark-smoke/149222 "2019-09-21T18:49:32Z")
Tailpipe darkish smoke at idle --- ## [Transmission going?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-going/149060)
**Author:** [@Ted\_s\_Volvo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ted_s_Volvo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-going/149060 "2019-09-21T17:32:58Z")
My 2006 Volvo s60 with 117,000 miles became fairly noisy when backing up over the last 6 months. More recently, up and downshifting between 1st and 2nd is often quite rough, typically when I’m in rush hour stop and go t… --- ## [2006 Ford Expedition -Tinks in back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-expedition-tinks-in-back/149209)
**Author:** [@DanIversen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanIversen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-expedition-tinks-in-back/149209 "2019-09-21T17:01:08Z")
Guys, When using AC in rear of car, there is a tinking noise from the right rear interior compartment above/ahead of rhe wheel well. What is it and can i fix it? Thank you. P.S. I listen, via podcast, every week. Lov… --- ## [Best Delivery Vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-delivery-vehicle/87431)
**Author:** [@Teresa\_D](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Teresa_D)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-delivery-vehicle/87431 "2019-09-21T15:32:00Z")
We need some advice. My husband works as a courier, driving 300+ miles daily and we're in need of a 'new' car. He doesn't need a lot of room for cargo because he's delivering mail, paper, files. We want a workhorse ve… --- ## [2000 mustang GT dies while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mustang-gt-dies-while-driving/149176)
**Author:** [@Stephen\_Brewer\_Jr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephen_Brewer_Jr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mustang-gt-dies-while-driving/149176 "2019-09-21T14:44:17Z")
2000 mustang GT dies while driving (only when warmed up) new fuel pump,new air idle control. Shop can’t figure it out yet. --- ## [1969 Ford F100 Explorer (rare)?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-ford-f100-explorer-rare/57286)
**Author:** [@JPKansas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JPKansas)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-ford-f100-explorer-rare/57286 "2019-09-21T14:41:51Z")
Okay, before we have a frenzy of comments about how not rare it is, let me explain. I am inheriting a 1969 Ford F100 Explorer from my dad that he purchased brand new in '69. He wanted a camper and a truck that woul… --- ## [2005 Pontiac Vibe - Burps gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-vibe-burps-gas/149203)
**Author:** [@Allison34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Allison34)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-vibe-burps-gas/149203 "2019-09-21T13:28:16Z")
My 2005 Pontiac Vibe is a fantastic little car that has been extremely reliable and fuel efficient over its very, very long life. However, in the past year it has developed the embarrassing habit of ‘burping’ gasoline w… --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Impala - Slowed to 20](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-impala-slowed-to-20/149194)
**Author:** [@adrianwells24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adrianwells24)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 11:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-impala-slowed-to-20/149194 "2019-09-21T11:38:49Z")
After driving smoothly on the freeway i exited nd my car stopped accelerating past 20mph. My check engine light is not but today i replaced my gas pedal sensor and that didnt help. Any idea of what i need to replace next… --- ## [2009 Volvo C30 - Dead battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-volvo-c30-dead-battery/149159)
**Author:** [@AmyBrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AmyBrown)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 10:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-volvo-c30-dead-battery/149159 "2019-09-21T10:32:59Z")
I left Hawaii to visit Alaska for 4 days, got back, and my 4-year old car battery was dead. It would not take a charge, but could be jumped, however, now it had to be repeatedly jumped. The alternator was fine. Why would… --- ## [2008 Honda Accord Sdn - Flashing arrows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-accord-sdn-flashing-arrows/149183)
**Author:** [@RobertHightower](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertHightower)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 10:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-accord-sdn-flashing-arrows/149183 "2019-09-21T10:18:45Z")
On my dashboard two green arrows, facing opposite directions, are blinking. On the outside of my car, both in the front and rear there are lights blinking. These are not the headlights. I keep thinking that it must b… --- ## [2010 Ford Fusion - Lots of headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-lots-of-headlights/149179)
**Author:** [@AlanBeckley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlanBeckley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-lots-of-headlights/149179 "2019-09-21T02:17:28Z")
I am replacing my 4th or 5th headlight in less than 5 years. Is this a common problem for Fusions? --- ## [2015 Nissan Versa - Code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-versa-code/149170)
**Author:** [@cermak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cermak)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-versa-code/149170 "2019-09-21T01:04:26Z")
ags engine light on, code po 59f --- ## [2008 Mazda Mazda6 - Shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-mazda6-shakes/148910)
**Author:** [@gubishaito](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gubishaito)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-mazda6-shakes/148910 "2019-09-21T00:05:20Z")
I have a problem with a mazda 6 2008, I have gone to many mechanics and none of them has known how to solve the problem, the problem is that my car shakes, vibrates from the suspension (or at least it feels that way) as … --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Cruze - AC quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-ac-quit/149168)
**Author:** [@JamesRBarnes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesRBarnes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-ac-quit/149168 "2019-09-20T22:31:22Z")
For about the last year when ever I have the air conditioner on I noticed that the fan clutch turns on and off and short intervals and then recently the air conditioner quit Cooling my first thought was that I was low on… --- ## [2015 Ford Explorer Sport - Coolant leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-explorer-sport-coolant-leak/149062)
**Author:** [@BoNeal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BoNeal)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-explorer-sport-coolant-leak/149062 "2019-09-20T22:13:58Z")
2015 Ford Explorer Sport. Small coolant leak. Took to dealer. did research after advised a heavy engine tech would be needed. Found out about water pump issue and lawsuit although never advised about this by service wr… --- ## [Coolant Spilling Mazda3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-spilling-mazda3/81047)
**Author:** [@Podnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Podnick)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-spilling-mazda3/81047 "2019-09-20T20:49:47Z")
I have a 2006 Mazda3 that is spilling coolant when the car is turned off. 127k miles I have changed the radiator cap 3 times Car does not overheat 2a. Car does not seem to have the same peppy power it once had Tempe… --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Cruze - Cam belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-cam-belt/149112)
**Author:** [@lee00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lee00)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-cam-belt/149112 "2019-09-20T20:48:58Z")
How long,under mormal driving, will the overdeah cam belt last? --- ## [ICE contractor has a special vehicle for transporting babies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ice-contractor-has-a-special-vehicle-for-transporting-babies/149157)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ice-contractor-has-a-special-vehicle-for-transporting-babies/149157 "2019-09-20T20:32:12Z")
When I first saw this on the interwebs, I thought, “This can’t be real. It must be satire.” Not only is it real, but someone at The GEO Group thought it was something to brag about in a press release, which has since b… --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Suburban - Gas cap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-suburban-gas-cap/149156)
**Author:** [@Christina.torres516\_157655](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Christina.torres516_157655)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-suburban-gas-cap/149156 "2019-09-20T20:31:53Z")
Check engine light came on about two weeks ago on my 2011 Chevy Suburban. A day or two later the car flashed the “tighten gas cap” notice. Husband said no big deal but I don’t listen so here I am. Took the car to get th… --- ## [96 Pontiac sunfire wont start sometimes white smoke from intake/ throttle body](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-pontiac-sunfire-wont-start-sometimes-white-smoke-from-intake-throttle-body/149048)
**Author:** [@Cris\_Ello](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cris_Ello)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-pontiac-sunfire-wont-start-sometimes-white-smoke-from-intake-throttle-body/149048 "2019-09-20T19:21:32Z")
I have a 96 Pontiac sunfire 2.4 L when i go to start it sometimes it will crank right up other times it turns over but wont catch and lately there’s been white smoke coming from intake --- ## [1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class - Leaking Freon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mercedes-benz-m-class-leaking-freon/148585)
**Author:** [@Jeff55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeff55)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mercedes-benz-m-class-leaking-freon/148585 "2019-09-20T18:32:52Z")
Dear Car Talk, I am the first owner of a 1998 Mercedes ML 320 with 252,000 miles. (I’ve driven it figuratively to the moon and am on the return trip. Some troubles along the way, but nothing complicated, until now: th… --- ## [2018 Hyundai Elantra - Fob eats batteries](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-elantra-fob-eats-batteries/149150)
**Author:** [@KerriNigro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KerriNigro)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-elantra-fob-eats-batteries/149150 "2019-09-20T18:12:57Z")
I have a 2018 Hyundai Elantra that I bought new in May of 2018. I have had to replace the spare key fob battery 4 times since then. I have not had any issue with the primary key fob that I use all the time. Both key fobs… --- ## [2005 Chrysler 300 - No tach](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-300-no-tach/149147)
**Author:** [@JohnSomplack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnSomplack)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-300-no-tach/149147 "2019-09-20T15:31:17Z")
stated my 2005 Chrysler 300 this morning and the tachometer does not work --- ## [2007 Honda CR-V - What to replace it with](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-cr-v-what-to-replace-it-with/149114)
**Author:** [@Valerie48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Valerie48)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-cr-v-what-to-replace-it-with/149114 "2019-09-20T14:02:29Z")
Dear Ray, I drive a 2007 Honda CR-V EX with just over 100k miles. I could not be happier with it. My husband says due to its age I should consider trading it in before a catastrophic failure. I have not been very happy w… --- ## [2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-corolla-matrix-wont-start/147800)
**Author:** [@BOuLDeR7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BOuLDeR7)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-corolla-matrix-wont-start/147800 "2019-09-20T14:01:33Z")
For some reason my 2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix won’t start. No warnings or issues with starting before this. When trying to start I don’t hear any sound coming from the starter. Inside the car I can hear relay clicks co… --- ## [2002 Dodge Dakota AC not functioning properly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-dakota-ac-not-functioning-properly/148929)
**Author:** [@KregerVXC\_143438](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KregerVXC_143438)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-dakota-ac-not-functioning-properly/148929 "2019-09-20T13:34:49Z")
2002 Dodge Dakota 3.9L. Whenever I’m driving with the AC on, my vents seem to cut out and random times, and stop blowing air. About 20 seconds later, the air will resume. AC is cold and when it does work, all the fan spe… --- ## [Why did pushing my car make it start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-did-pushing-my-car-make-it-start/149100)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 6:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-did-pushing-my-car-make-it-start/149100 "2019-09-20T06:04:37Z")
I drove today - it was fun!. Summer heat has just begun to let up; it was 60° this morning. I had to buy the stuff to repair the bathroom floor. The battery was at 12.3 V (it’s 12.6 charged). The tires were only 1-2 psi … --- ## [2009 Nissan Altima - Low gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-altima-low-gear/149103)
**Author:** [@Diane14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diane14)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-altima-low-gear/149103 "2019-09-20T04:18:10Z")
When stopped at stop light or going up slight incline the car acts like it has shifted into low gear, then after a few seconds will start driving normal again. --- ## [Saturn wagon problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-wagon-problem/149085)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_Morrison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_Morrison)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-wagon-problem/149085 "2019-09-20T03:51:08Z")
I have a 2003 Saturn wagon that I picked up pretty cheap. Sometimes before it’s warmed up the check engine light will blink while I’m accelerating and the car will run all choppy until my desired speed is reached and the… --- ## [2015 BMW X5 - Battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-bmw-x5-battery/149071)
**Author:** [@Chan52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chan52)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-bmw-x5-battery/149071 "2019-09-20T03:05:52Z")
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