# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=710 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 711 --- ## [When did CVTs stop making noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-did-cvts-stop-making-noise/148057)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-did-cvts-stop-making-noise/148057 "2019-09-05T20:14:18Z")
Several years ago I test drove a used 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer but the CVT transmission made such a godawful noise I bought a Corolla instead. A few months ago I rented a 2019 Corolla and I was surprised to learn it also h… --- ## [1997 Ford Ranger - Head Gasket Questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-ranger-head-gasket-questions/148073)
**Author:** [@Thomas23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thomas23)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-ranger-head-gasket-questions/148073 "2019-09-05T20:09:13Z")
My mechanic informed me that my Ranger’s head gasket needs to be replaced. How long can I go without doing the replacement? How much should I expect to pay for the job? --- ## [3100 Sfi V6 engine tick when accelerating. Oil additives not helping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3100-sfi-v6-engine-tick-when-accelerating-oil-additives-not-helping/147429)
**Author:** [@Willrockman\_156644](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Willrockman_156644)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3100-sfi-v6-engine-tick-when-accelerating-oil-additives-not-helping/147429 "2019-09-05T19:28:04Z")
2003 buick century. Ticking noise when accelerating. If i put the peddle to the floor there is no ticking. But when i properly accelerate it ticks. Driving me insane. Oil additoves not helping. Would changing the spark p… --- ## [Dodge Charger Rear Door Reactivation Kit - Door latch issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-charger-rear-door-reactivation-kit-door-latch-issue/148178)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Latham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_Latham)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-charger-rear-door-reactivation-kit-door-latch-issue/148178 "2019-09-05T19:26:48Z")
Wondering if anyone can help me figure out this strange situation: I bought the Rear Door Reactivation Kit, to turn a 2012 Charger back into civilian use. I put everything together just fine on both doors. Everything … --- ## [What is a not too expensive reliable large sedan?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-not-too-expensive-reliable-large-sedan/148174)
**Author:** [@Danielson183\_157083](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danielson183_157083)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-not-too-expensive-reliable-large-sedan/148174 "2019-09-05T18:00:30Z")
I recently found out i need to get a new car in the next 2 months for personal reasons. I am a very tall guy and wanted a regular sedan but all the sedans and hatchbacks ive driven in are too small for me (corolla, camry… --- ## [2016 Mazda CX-5 - GPS is Trash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-5-gps-is-trash/148121)
**Author:** [@CarolStephenson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolStephenson)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-5-gps-is-trash/148121 "2019-09-05T17:55:21Z")
I totally agree with David. The GPS on my CX-5 is totally unreliable. Takes me out of the way, doesn’t know where it’s at, or can’t find address, period. Sometimes can’t type in address. Paid for a replacement with the s… --- ## [2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid - Synthetic Oil Required?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-highlander-hybrid-synthetic-oil-required/148140)
**Author:** [@BernieGardetto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BernieGardetto)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-highlander-hybrid-synthetic-oil-required/148140 "2019-09-05T16:57:23Z")
I was out of town and needed an oil change. Went to a national garage. they insisted I need synthetic oil. called my dealer They agreed. When home I checked receipts. they used regular oil except twice in the last cou… --- ## [2009 GMC Acadia - TPMS Always Target Same Tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-gmc-acadia-tpms-always-target-same-tire/148096)
**Author:** [@Clair03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clair03)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-gmc-acadia-tpms-always-target-same-tire/148096 "2019-09-05T16:35:20Z")
2009 GMC Acadia, left front tire always low even with regular rotation at oil change. When I fill it or they fill it after rotation, it loses several pounds relatively quickly; the other three tires maintain correct pr… --- ## [About 4gallons of mixed gas in F150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-4gallons-of-mixed-gas-in-f150/147911)
**Author:** [@Brittmoe85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brittmoe85)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-4gallons-of-mixed-gas-in-f150/147911 "2019-09-05T16:21:56Z")
My truck was on empty and someone put about 4 gallons of mixed gas in my F150. It will not crank. Please help. Should i use non ethanol to fill up? --- ## [Can a mechanic refuse to allow you to drive your car away because it's deemed "unsafe"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-mechanic-refuse-to-allow-you-to-drive-your-car-away-because-its-deemed-unsafe/25314)
**Author:** [@NJKlinkhammer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NJKlinkhammer)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-mechanic-refuse-to-allow-you-to-drive-your-car-away-because-its-deemed-unsafe/25314 "2019-09-05T16:18:25Z")
A friend of mine recently took his 2001 Taurus to Sear's to determine what was causing the car to vibrate when driving at highway speeds. The service center determined the issue was the front left wheel bearing and quot… --- ## [Of interest; Nostalgic article about the show and post-show](https://community.cartalk.com/t/of-interest-nostalgic-article-about-the-show-and-post-show/148104)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/of-interest-nostalgic-article-about-the-show-and-post-show/148104 "2019-09-05T15:47:39Z")
--- ## [2002 Volkswagen GTI - New Cat/CEL not going off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volkswagen-gti-new-cat-cel-not-going-off/148134)
**Author:** [@Arlene26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arlene26)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volkswagen-gti-new-cat-cel-not-going-off/148134 "2019-09-05T15:35:10Z")
Own a VW GTI, 2002, failed smog test, replaced catalytic converter but the computer said not reset. We have been driving it at 55, but not working and following on line suggestions but so far no luck. --- ## [2009 Subaru Forester - Recommendation for Quieter Tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-recommendation-for-quieter-tire/148152)
**Author:** [@Paul19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paul19)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-recommendation-for-quieter-tire/148152 "2019-09-05T15:14:35Z")
Tire get very noisy above 60mph. These are pirelli. What tire would be quieter? --- ## [New motorcycle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-motorcycle/148009)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-motorcycle/148009 "2019-09-05T13:08:50Z")
Yesterday FNC hosted the manufacturer of JANUS and had their 3 models available on display. They were nostalgic in appearance and I just checked them out on line and the only thing impressive is the low price which seems… --- ## [2010 Nissan Sentra - Valve Replacement Oil Usage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-sentra-valve-replacement-oil-usage/148131)
**Author:** [@Robert40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert40)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 12:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-sentra-valve-replacement-oil-usage/148131 "2019-09-05T12:27:02Z")
My son has the base model, 4 Cyl. Well, the car was running rough and after inspection, there was damage to the valves in a couple cylinders. We replaced the valves and catalytic converter. The oil usage is an issue as i… --- ## [2009 Chevrolet Impala - Steering Wheel Locks When Wet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-impala-steering-wheel-locks-when-wet/148156)
**Author:** [@GC15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GC15)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 11:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-impala-steering-wheel-locks-when-wet/148156 "2019-09-05T11:16:41Z")
sharp turn to the right steering locks when wet --- ## [2007 Kia Spectra - Key Off Battery Drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-spectra-key-off-battery-drain/148148)
**Author:** [@TonyFirth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TonyFirth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 10:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-spectra-key-off-battery-drain/148148 "2019-09-05T10:30:15Z")
What is a typical battery drain with the ignition off? --- ## [06 Pontiac Torrent Blower Motor Resistor Blowing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-pontiac-torrent-blower-motor-resistor-blowing/148052)
**Author:** [@Ben-Zaleschuk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben-Zaleschuk)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 10:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-pontiac-torrent-blower-motor-resistor-blowing/148052 "2019-09-05T10:05:10Z")
Hi all, So recently my resistor for my blower motor keeps blowing out. Initially I replaced the old one and put a new one in, and it didn’t blow but the pig tail melted. So I did some research and found out it might be … --- ## [Odd tire wear on Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-tire-wear-on-jeep-grand-cherokee/148075)
**Author:** [@Jean-Pierre-Boileau](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jean-Pierre-Boileau)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-tire-wear-on-jeep-grand-cherokee/148075 "2019-09-05T03:32:32Z")
I have a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4 (diesel) with 52,000 miles, and one tire has been wearing on the outside edge, whereas the 3 other tires have worn normally. I have rotated the tires at every oil change (1… --- ## [2000 Toyota Celica - Slow Gas Fillup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-celica-slow-gas-fillup/148082)
**Author:** [@NickyMakruski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NickyMakruski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-celica-slow-gas-fillup/148082 "2019-09-05T03:16:23Z")
I am having a problem when I attempt to fill my car’s gas tank up. Unless I barely squeeze the gas nozzle the gas flow will shut off as if my tank is full, which I know it’s not. Eventually I can get the tank filled, but… --- ## [2016 Nissan Pathfinder - Gear Selector Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-pathfinder-gear-selector-problem/148112)
**Author:** [@CharlesCohee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesCohee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-pathfinder-gear-selector-problem/148112 "2019-09-04T18:20:01Z")
I shift to drive, acts like it is in neutral. Shift to 1st gear acts like drive. I shift back to park it behaves normally. --- ## [Stuck trying to remove camber adjust bolt on rear lower control arm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-trying-to-remove-camber-adjust-bolt-on-rear-lower-control-arm/148138)
**Author:** [@Stephen\_Rice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephen_Rice)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-trying-to-remove-camber-adjust-bolt-on-rear-lower-control-arm/148138 "2019-09-05T02:46:31Z")
I’m very stuck in replacing my rear lower support arm because I cannot figure out how to remove the camber adjust bolt and also the stud next to it, both are froze inside of the bushings and are putting my project at a s… --- ## [1998 Buick LeSabre -- constant loud whirring noise (loudest when starting)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-buick-lesabre-constant-loud-whirring-noise-loudest-when-starting/148106)
**Author:** [@1998lesabre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1998lesabre)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-buick-lesabre-constant-loud-whirring-noise-loudest-when-starting/148106 "2019-09-05T02:37:27Z")
1998 Buick LeSabre with about 60,000 miles on it … for the last 6 weeks there has been a constant whirring sound that is loudest right after ignition. When hitting the accelerator, it volume goes up, too. Initially thoug… --- ## [VIN are car are NOT a match!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vin-are-car-are-not-a-match/83584)
**Author:** [@missalisa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missalisa)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vin-are-car-are-not-a-match/83584 "2019-09-05T02:12:19Z")
I just discovered that the VIN on my car is NOT for the car they sold me. It was a dealership. And I never would have found out if I hadn't tried to shop for some auto parts on my own. What do I do? --- ## [2002 Honda Odyssey - Battery, brake and all door lights intermitantly go on briefly and off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-odyssey-battery-brake-and-all-door-lights-intermitantly-go-on-briefly-and-off/121655)
**Author:** [@h2002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/h2002)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-odyssey-battery-brake-and-all-door-lights-intermitantly-go-on-briefly-and-off/121655 "2019-09-05T01:47:05Z")
Currently the charging system indicator, brake and all door lights come on occasionally but only stay on for a 1-2 seconds and then go off. Since both the battery and alternator have very recently been replaced, I’m wond… --- ## [Car starts faster when i put key into ignition few times](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-faster-when-i-put-key-into-ignition-few-times/148062)
**Author:** [@geimerislt0612x\_152917](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geimerislt0612x_152917)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-faster-when-i-put-key-into-ignition-few-times/148062 "2019-09-05T01:18:45Z")
As the title says, when i put key into ignition for few times the car starts very quickly, but when i start without doing so it takes alot longer and seems like the car might just not start at all because it cranks for s… --- ## [2014 Nissan Rogue - Oil Went Bye-Bye](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-rogue-oil-went-bye-bye/148024)
**Author:** [@ShelbyJoeButler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShelbyJoeButler)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-rogue-oil-went-bye-bye/148024 "2019-09-05T01:02:51Z")
My daughter has a 2014 Nissan Rogue with 90000 miles. She was informed that she had little to no oil in it by a friend who is very good with cars. She said it was running a little rough. I had the oil changed a few mont… --- ## [2000 Lexus LX 470 - Worth Doing Numerous Wear Items?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lexus-lx-470-worth-doing-numerous-wear-items/148136)
**Author:** [@SANDEE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SANDEE)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lexus-lx-470-worth-doing-numerous-wear-items/148136 "2019-09-04T23:54:28Z")
I have owned a 2000 Lexus 470LX for 3 years. 198K miles. I have maintained it, but it now needs a slew of repairs…RPL A/C filter, tires/alignment, Rack & Pinion, Front suspension, Ft shocks, spark plugs. Will I be ab… --- ## [2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0 gas mileage after valve springs down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-impreza-2-0-gas-mileage-after-valve-springs-down/148142)
**Author:** [@jp10558](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jp10558)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-impreza-2-0-gas-mileage-after-valve-springs-down/148142 "2019-09-04T23:50:41Z")
My mom has a 2012 Impreza that recently (a month ago or so) had the valve spring recall done. Since it was done, her MPG seems to be down 5mpg. Is this a consequence of the new valve springs, or should she go back to the… --- ## [1991 Chevrolet Caprice Classic - New Fuel Pump/Now Missing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-chevrolet-caprice-classic-new-fuel-pump-now-missing/148051)
**Author:** [@Angelina1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angelina1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-chevrolet-caprice-classic-new-fuel-pump-now-missing/148051 "2019-09-04T22:18:39Z")
I have a 1991 caprice classic was running good and the fuel pump went out and we have replace fuel pump and the car started missing. This is our second car and we don’t run it too much just simple grocery trips here and… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=709) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=711)