# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=719 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 720 --- ## [Buick Regal Oil Sending Unit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-regal-oil-sending-unit/147532)
**Author:** [@Darius\_Stanton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darius_Stanton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-regal-oil-sending-unit/147532 "2019-08-26T14:27:27Z")
Why would my oil sending unit keep leaking/failing on my 2001 Buick Regal --- ## [Brakes don't work while I'm turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-dont-work-while-im-turning/86579)
**Author:** [@Starving\_Grad\_Studen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Starving_Grad_Studen)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-dont-work-while-im-turning/86579 "2019-08-26T14:22:30Z")
My brakes work well enough while going straight. However, when I am sharply turning the car and braking at the same time (like when I'm pulling into a parking space), the brakes don't work. This is potentially dangerou… --- ## [Transmission reliability in 2016 Ford Fiesta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-reliability-in-2016-ford-fiesta/147502)
**Author:** [@Sharon111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sharon111)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-reliability-in-2016-ford-fiesta/147502 "2019-08-26T14:08:15Z")
Is the transmission reliable in this car… Thinking about buying one. --- ## [Repair 99 Civic or move on to a new car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-99-civic-or-move-on-to-a-new-car/51750)
**Author:** [@bchbetha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bchbetha)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-99-civic-or-move-on-to-a-new-car/51750 "2019-08-26T13:50:18Z")
Our wonderful 1999 Civic is starting to decline. Known issues are a broken master cylinder, bad alignment, oil leak (very, very small), possible transmission issues (it revs, races and isn't changing gears correctly/ at… --- ## [Leak source in 2013 Nissan Altima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leak-source-in-2013-nissan-altima/147526)
**Author:** [@KristaMcMurtryClark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KristaMcMurtryClark)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leak-source-in-2013-nissan-altima/147526 "2019-08-26T05:25:14Z")
Frequently, the front and back floorboards (driver’s side only) get wet when it rains. The sunroof drains have been cleared out. What is the problem? --- ## [2009 Pontiac Vibe - Looking To Replace](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pontiac-vibe-looking-to-replace/147457)
**Author:** [@Van05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Van05)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pontiac-vibe-looking-to-replace/147457 "2019-08-26T13:11:22Z")
I have been driving a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. I love the car, but it is time sell. Looking for recommendations on a similar, reliable vehicle, 2014-17 range. --- ## [Transmission reliability in the 2016 Ford Focus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-reliability-in-the-2016-ford-focus/147507)
**Author:** [@RichardTierney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardTierney)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-reliability-in-the-2016-ford-focus/147507 "2019-08-26T13:07:33Z")
2016 ford focus. Is the transmission a lemon on this vehicle or not? --- ## [2015 Ford Taurus - Battery Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-taurus-battery-failure/147480)
**Author:** [@Tom52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom52)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-taurus-battery-failure/147480 "2019-08-26T12:29:04Z")
Hey Ray, I own a ‘15’ Ford Taurus. One day I got in it, it started just fine as always. A few blocks later I turned it off to fill the tank. When I got back in it was dead. Not the usual dash lights, outside lights, none… --- ## [1998 Chevrolet 2500 - Wont Start Sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-2500-wont-start-sometimes/147462)
**Author:** [@skirvinblue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skirvinblue)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 7:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-2500-wont-start-sometimes/147462 "2019-08-26T07:55:08Z")
1998 chevy cheyenne 2500 new fuel pump about once a month it won’t start until it sits a few hours after driving --- ## [Nail on Tire but NOT flat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nail-on-tire-but-not-flat/146867)
**Author:** [@PatSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatSmith)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nail-on-tire-but-not-flat/146867 "2019-08-26T02:36:43Z")
Last nite Driving with windows down Heard Flapping sounds on my Right side of car tire, thought was going flat. Woke up this am, tire was fine. Drove nearby had window down & could Hear Flapping sounds again. Parked m… --- ## [Mechanic's Tool Insurance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanics-tool-insurance/63853)
**Author:** [@karl-sieger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karl-sieger)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2011, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanics-tool-insurance/63853 "2011-04-20T17:00:49Z")
I've spent about $35,000 over the years on tools. I've always been under the impression that, as a professional mechanic, insuring one's tools was impractical due to the prohibitively high premiums. Recently I came acros… --- ## [Bank 1 runs "lean" after upstream oxygen sensor replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bank-1-runs-lean-after-upstream-oxygen-sensor-replacement/97060)
**Author:** [@thegreendrag0n](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thegreendrag0n)\ **Replies:** 146\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bank-1-runs-lean-after-upstream-oxygen-sensor-replacement/97060 "2019-08-26T02:10:06Z")
This is 4.0L V6 Nissan Pathfinder. Originally it threw P0420 code, which is "Bank 1 Catalyst efficiency below normal", so I replaced catalyst on Bank 1. Next it threw PA200, which is for faulty upstream oxygen sensor on … --- ## [2016 Buick Encore - Anyone Have Bad Timing Belt Experience?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-encore-anyone-have-bad-timing-belt-experience/147476)
**Author:** [@Phyllis29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Phyllis29)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-encore-anyone-have-bad-timing-belt-experience/147476 "2019-08-26T01:22:21Z")
Has anyone ever had any issues with their timing belt going --- ## [2001 Honda Odyssey - Limp Home Mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-odyssey-limp-home-mode/147468)
**Author:** [@ConnieGreen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ConnieGreen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-odyssey-limp-home-mode/147468 "2019-08-25T15:51:19Z")
Seems to slid out of gear and then the TCS light comes on and it start running in slug mode and l turn the van back on and it like it resets and run fine --- ## [2010 Ford fusion brake caliper rear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-brake-caliper-rear/147413)
**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-brake-caliper-rear/147413 "2019-08-26T00:40:12Z")
2010 Ford Fusion 150,000 mi. 2.5 front wheel drive. rear discs. Park brake is in caliper. Every time I’ve had to spin down the piston on other cars, I’ve had to turn fairly hard. This car: left rear turns in fairly hard… --- ## [2013 Buick Verano - Power Steering Warning Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-buick-verano-power-steering-warning-light/147482)
**Author:** [@Amber38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amber38)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-buick-verano-power-steering-warning-light/147482 "2019-08-25T22:23:25Z")
My car just stopped accelerating at 20 miles, I thought I bumped it into neutral but I didn’t I checked the parking break (the car was still running) I pulled over turned it off and back on and it displayed service power… --- ## [2013 Mazda3 TSB says fuel in crankcase.. do I change the OEM oil spec?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mazda3-tsb-says-fuel-in-crankcase-do-i-change-the-oem-oil-spec/144390)
**Author:** [@mb88sam\_154664](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mb88sam_154664)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mazda3-tsb-says-fuel-in-crankcase-do-i-change-the-oem-oil-spec/144390 "2019-08-25T22:14:36Z")
My 2013 Mazda3i with 4 Cylinders 2.0L FI DOHC still has indications of the Mazda Technical Service Bulletin No: 01-005/15, Last Issued: 06/19/2015, Subject: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON… WITH INCREASED ENGINE OIL LEVEL. I bough… --- ## [2001 Nissan Maxima - No Spark/No CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-maxima-no-spark-no-cel/147491)
**Author:** [@MiguelangelGonzalez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MiguelangelGonzalez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-maxima-no-spark-no-cel/147491 "2019-08-25T21:43:50Z")
no spark cel dont turn on --- ## [Random loss of throttle response from pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-loss-of-throttle-response-from-pedal/61144)
**Author:** [@stephenmpls](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stephenmpls)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-loss-of-throttle-response-from-pedal/61144 "2019-08-25T21:40:07Z")
I've got an '04 VW Golf that has recently taken to occasional bouts of no throttle response from the accelerator pedal. This has happened a handful of times during the past few months and until this morning occured only… --- ## [Dexron and peak global mix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dexron-and-peak-global-mix/147488)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dexron-and-peak-global-mix/147488 "2019-08-25T21:27:46Z")
So ac went out in June. Had a recharge and dye put into by my reputable shop. The car sat at the cabins for 6 weeks. 2003 trailblazer that I had switched to peak global long ago. Picked it up thursday. Went today to loo… --- ## [2012 Kia Sedona - Parasitic Draw/Extended Warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sedona-parasitic-draw-extended-warranty/147487)
**Author:** [@Ronald21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ronald21)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sedona-parasitic-draw-extended-warranty/147487 "2019-08-25T20:34:06Z")
parasitic draw on battery, car set for 3 days it will start, same scenario won’t start. have excellent mechanic, can,t fix, checked every fuse, had it at KIA in Joliet, IL, they won’t or can’t fix it. at KIA 7 weeks. at … --- ## [1990 Chevrolet Pickup wiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-chevrolet-pickup-wiring/147447)
**Author:** [@Thomas54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thomas54)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-chevrolet-pickup-wiring/147447 "2019-08-25T20:30:49Z")
I have a 1990 chevy truck the wiring got messed up so how do i run my headlights to stay on directly to turn on and stay on direvtly --- ## [2007 Ford Freestyle - Power Transfer Unit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-freestyle-power-transfer-unit/147459)
**Author:** [@GregMeyer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GregMeyer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-freestyle-power-transfer-unit/147459 "2019-08-25T20:23:10Z")
I recently took my car to the Ford dealer because of a rotational thumping in the front end. I was diagnosed about as bad as possible - a bad power transfer unit. Although they told me the cost of the part is $2262, it i… --- ## [Unknown car problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unknown-car-problem/147470)
**Author:** [@KaylaWard3129](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KaylaWard3129)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unknown-car-problem/147470 "2019-08-25T20:00:33Z")
I have a 2014 Chevy Cruze LT. Awhile ago my car broke down and I got a refurbished battery and everything seemed fine. Then it de-escalated to the point where I was jumping my car everytime I started it because we though… --- ## [2003 Mazda Protege airbag replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mazda-protege-airbag-replacement/147373)
**Author:** [@RobertHerring](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertHerring)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mazda-protege-airbag-replacement/147373 "2019-08-25T19:43:28Z")
My 2003 Mazda Protege won’t pass inspection in Virginia because the local dealership says I need a new passenger-side airbag. The dealership tells me they can’t replace it because Mazda no longer has that part. The car… --- ## [Chevy S-10 takes off at 20 mph without touching the gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-s-10-takes-off-at-20-mph-without-touching-the-gas/147409)
**Author:** [@Bill58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill58)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-s-10-takes-off-at-20-mph-without-touching-the-gas/147409 "2019-08-25T19:18:45Z")
i own 1994 s-10 and when i start it up and put it in drive, it takes off at about 20 mph without me touching the gas pedal. It is not a carburetor problem. We don’t know why it does this. We have been told that it might … --- ## [1997 Ford F-150 - power window problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-f-150-power-window-problem/147367)
**Author:** [@DaveSimonelli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveSimonelli)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-f-150-power-window-problem/147367 "2019-08-25T19:01:10Z")
Power windows do not operate some times. The power door locks and power mirrors operate all the time. When the windows do not operate the interior dome light and the exterior bed light on the cab roof do not work either.… --- ## [2002 Volvo S80 - Losing Coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volvo-s80-losing-coolant/147455)
**Author:** [@AlvaroEMineiro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlvaroEMineiro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volvo-s80-losing-coolant/147455 "2019-08-25T16:54:39Z")
The engine coolant is leaking somewhere. There is a smell of anti-freeze when I turn the heat on (Turn the control to open the heater core). I recently replace the radiator because it was cracked soon after that It start… --- ## [Ask Someone: 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle - Battery Keeps Dying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-1999-volkswagen-new-beetle-battery-keeps-dying/147473)
**Author:** [@Carolynehudson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carolynehudson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-1999-volkswagen-new-beetle-battery-keeps-dying/147473 "2019-08-25T16:45:45Z")
Had a new battery installed over a year ago and ever since if I don’t drive it for 2 or 3 days it dies. AAA has has run a diagnostic 3 times and each time the alternator was good. I took it to Auto Zone and they did a di… --- ## [2006 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible - Glass Rear Window Loose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-glass-rear-window-loose/147461)
**Author:** [@Harris28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harris28)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-glass-rear-window-loose/147461 "2019-08-25T15:36:09Z")
Glass back window loose, glue holding window to top obviously needs replacing. Possible to reglue or looking at new top? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=718) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=720)