# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=730 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 731 --- ## [1998 Ford Explorer clanging on acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-explorer-clanging-on-acceleration/146730)
**Author:** [@david01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/david01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-explorer-clanging-on-acceleration/146730 "2019-08-14T22:05:06Z")
when I accelerate there is a loud clanging noise coming from front of vehicle. --- ## [Driving and texting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-and-texting/143676)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-and-texting/143676 "2019-08-14T20:56:45Z")
Many a true word has been said in jest! --- ## [2007 Ford Taurus brake noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-taurus-brake-noise/146653)
**Author:** [@Martin39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Martin39)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-taurus-brake-noise/146653 "2019-08-14T19:12:18Z")
brake noise from front disk brakes - new caliper, new pads and had the rotors turned. --- ## [Euro power steering fluid fca](https://community.cartalk.com/t/euro-power-steering-fluid-fca/146689)
**Author:** [@flashfyre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flashfyre)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/euro-power-steering-fluid-fca/146689 "2019-08-14T19:02:58Z")
Hello, I have a 2016 ram promaster city cargo. This design is based on a European mini work van called the Fiat Doblo. This is an FCA product. I want to top up the power steering fluid but the local parts stores don’t… --- ## [Fan clutch with or without ac](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fan-clutch-with-or-without-ac/146708)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fan-clutch-with-or-without-ac/146708 "2019-08-14T18:53:54Z")
Hi I think I need a new fan clutch. Mine roars all the time when I turn on the AC and sucks up gas. On auto zones website they sell some w/ac and without ac. Does it make much difference. I read somewhere that heavy d… --- ## [2003 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible - exhaust warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-exhaust-warning/146714)
**Author:** [@alan10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alan10)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-exhaust-warning/146714 "2019-08-14T18:43:31Z")
Exhaust emission warning lamp on. --- ## [1990 GMC 1500 - Same as Chevy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-gmc-1500-same-as-chevy/146615)
**Author:** [@Ed27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed27)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-gmc-1500-same-as-chevy/146615 "2019-08-14T18:06:29Z")
I’ve always wanted to know if there is a difference between GMC and Chevy truck. Other that the GMC/Chevy labels. My friend is a diehard GMC owner and will not buy a Chevy. Is he on the right track? --- ## [A State repair prices mandated](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-state-repair-prices-mandated/146613)
**Author:** [@phoenix900](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phoenix900)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-state-repair-prices-mandated/146613 "2019-08-14T17:49:26Z")
remember when a state, Ca I think , listed a range of allowed repair prices? When did that get repealed? --- ## [Do I have to take my Prius to the dealer for routine service?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-have-to-take-my-prius-to-the-dealer-for-routine-service/146704)
**Author:** [@Karen13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karen13)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-have-to-take-my-prius-to-the-dealer-for-routine-service/146704 "2019-08-14T17:23:41Z")
I need to do a 45000 mile checkup on my 2015 Prius. Is there an advantage to taking it to the dealer v. my beloved mechanic? --- ## [1985 Chevy cavalier odometer confusion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-chevy-cavalier-odometer-confusion/146572)
**Author:** [@S.pickins1\_150767](https://community.cartalk.com/u/S.pickins1_150767)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-chevy-cavalier-odometer-confusion/146572 "2019-08-14T16:43:46Z")
I’m going today to check out a 4 door 1985 Chevy cavalier. Its advertised as having 77k original miles but the odometer only goes up to 99k miles so how can I tell if its actually 177k miles or more? --- ## [Steering wheel jerks to right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-jerks-to-right/146712)
**Author:** [@Cody\_Peterson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cody_Peterson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-jerks-to-right/146712 "2019-08-14T16:34:22Z")
My girlfriends 2011 Ford edge SE has started to have this consistent slight jerk to the right in a consistent pattern. Almost like a clock hand ticking every few seconds. This happens at low speeds and seems to speed u… --- ## [1995 Toyota Camry - Low miles, doesn't want more](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-camry-low-miles-doesnt-want-more/146710)
**Author:** [@sylviascher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sylviascher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-camry-low-miles-doesnt-want-more/146710 "2019-08-14T16:26:16Z")
car stalls and then stops when braking. car has less than 55000 miles-local driving only --- ## [Difficulty starting car immediately after oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difficulty-starting-car-immediately-after-oil-change/146693)
**Author:** [@bhuc1828\_156194](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bhuc1828_156194)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difficulty-starting-car-immediately-after-oil-change/146693 "2019-08-14T16:02:47Z")
Hi all, Drive a 2009 Honda Accord with just under 100k miles. Recently took my car to a chain oil change place, not jiffy lube I promise (new to town, haven’t found a reputable mechanic). Anyways, had my oil/oil filter … --- ## [2013 Nissan Rogue - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-rogue-transmission-issues/146676)
**Author:** [@Woodall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Woodall)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-rogue-transmission-issues/146676 "2019-08-14T15:29:54Z")
Has any other Rogue owner had problems with the transmission overheating? --- ## [2006 Dodge Caravan headlight trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-caravan-headlight-trouble/146661)
**Author:** [@JudithGates](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JudithGates)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-caravan-headlight-trouble/146661 "2019-08-13T19:41:20Z")
Recenlty had my fron headlight bulbs replaced. Now, when I put the headlights on, the front direction signal lights will not light or show outside. Dash indicates they are working but blink fast. headlights off, front di… --- ## [2012 Ford Focus battery monitoring reset](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-battery-monitoring-reset/146646)
**Author:** [@JamesLBowers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesLBowers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-battery-monitoring-reset/146646 "2019-08-14T14:41:59Z")
How can you reset the battery monitoring system on the cars computer. I plan on replacing battery. --- ## [2011 Jeep Compass - Price check](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-compass-price-check/146702)
**Author:** [@MariekDemosthenes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MariekDemosthenes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-compass-price-check/146702 "2019-08-14T14:24:34Z")
TIRESPLUS checks revealed that BOTH LOWER FRONT BALL JOINTS must be removed & replaced F CONTROL ARM LOWER BOTH 108 control arm 1 each drive 109 control arm 1 each drive. $259.99 each plus $121 labor TOTAL $694.9… --- ## [Question About Fuel Trim](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-fuel-trim/146530)
**Author:** [@Donutman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donutman)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-fuel-trim/146530 "2019-08-14T13:46:56Z")
Trying to learn here . . . bought an OBD2 scanner to ID an MIL (which later went away) and got drawn into learning about fuel trim. My numbers are out of whack, but my questions are: Is long-term fuel trim a running t… --- ## [2015 Lincoln Town Car - Ran me over!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lincoln-town-car-ran-me-over/146697)
**Author:** [@BarbaraCramerArmah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarbaraCramerArmah)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lincoln-town-car-ran-me-over/146697 "2019-08-14T13:27:52Z")
My towncar rolled backwards while in park and ran over me! How could that happen? It definitely was in park. --- ## [Strut Still Making Knocking Noise After Strut Assembly Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strut-still-making-knocking-noise-after-strut-assembly-replacement/90911)
**Author:** [@ASH786](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ASH786)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strut-still-making-knocking-noise-after-strut-assembly-replacement/90911 "2019-08-14T13:27:01Z")
I ran over a rather large pot hole while driving home in the middle of the night. It destroyed my tire and tire sidewall and soon after the strut started to make a knocking noise while going over bumps. I replaced both f… --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Equinox - Vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-equinox-vibrates/146632)
**Author:** [@BruceBush](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BruceBush)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 9:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-equinox-vibrates/146632 "2019-08-14T09:46:11Z")
have had to dealer several times for shake around 40- 50 mph all they want to do is balance the tires , then they told me it was the tires so i spent $800.00 for 4 new tires and a 4 wheel alignment done by them, still … --- ## [Fan clutch stays on when AC is running 2001 GMC Sonoma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fan-clutch-stays-on-when-ac-is-running-2001-gmc-sonoma/146642)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fan-clutch-stays-on-when-ac-is-running-2001-gmc-sonoma/146642 "2019-08-14T03:33:40Z")
Hi my fan clutch turns on when ever I run the AC. It happens weather it’s hot or cold outside. It will stay on till I turn it off and let it rest and will often still be engaged when I restart it the next day. The fan… --- ## [2019 Subaru Forester - Lights always on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-forester-lights-always-on/146685)
**Author:** [@DavidBauer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidBauer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-forester-lights-always-on/146685 "2019-08-14T02:37:27Z")
Can not turn off headlights, Headlights will turn low and dash/display lights brighten. --- ## [Brake question MC / BB](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-question-mc-bb/146609)
**Author:** [@Rodgerschris1981\_155515](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rodgerschris1981_155515)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-question-mc-bb/146609 "2019-08-14T02:32:21Z")
06 BMW 750li Car had trouble stopping, had to put the brake all the way down to stop at slow speeds. Started to hear a hiss when pressing the pedal. Fluid level was fine, no leaks. Had plenty of vacuum. Signs pointed at… --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Cruze - Change or flush?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-cruze-change-or-flush/146682)
**Author:** [@Violet47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Violet47)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-cruze-change-or-flush/146682 "2019-08-14T01:34:48Z")
I have a 2017 Chevy Cruz it Has five thousand miles .i went to get my oil changed .and they wanted me to get a oil flush.do I need it or do they just want my money. --- ## [Blinking money light, can't find the codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinking-money-light-cant-find-the-codes/146683)
**Author:** [@Theswedking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theswedking)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinking-money-light-cant-find-the-codes/146683 "2019-08-14T01:14:45Z")
On my 2007 Nissan Murano. I am not sure if it is something or nothing but my CEL will blink 3 times when in the accessory position. Once started it goes away. I have tried to look for the codes for flashing CEL but can’t… --- ## [Snapped bolt, how to remove?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snapped-bolt-how-to-remove/145924)
**Author:** [@YourMinky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YourMinky)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snapped-bolt-how-to-remove/145924 "2019-08-14T01:08:47Z")
Broken bolt’s anchor which is embedded inside the charcoal canister also broke and now rotating freely and I cannot remove it. A photo is attached. Any suggestions? --- ## [2012 Volkswagen Tiguan - headliner unraveled](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-tiguan-headliner-unraveled/146555)
**Author:** [@PamWhite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PamWhite)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-tiguan-headliner-unraveled/146555 "2019-08-13T23:18:16Z")
Headliner got stuck and we gently pulled it while pushing the button to move it forward…we smelled “burning” (the headliner motor?) - now the headliner has metal parts coming out and is completely unraveled…how do we fix… --- ## [2015 Nissan Sentra - Rattles and clicks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-sentra-rattles-and-clicks/146674)
**Author:** [@perry48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/perry48)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-sentra-rattles-and-clicks/146674 "2019-08-13T22:39:08Z")
brakes dont work properly clicking and rattle after new barke instal --- ## [2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid - Going Through Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-hybrid-going-through-oil/146302)
**Author:** [@Janet08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Janet08)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-hybrid-going-through-oil/146302 "2019-08-13T22:16:28Z")
My 2008 Camry Hybrid is burning a quart of oil every 1000 miles. I had been reporting to Toyota at my oil changes that it is going through oil. They never once told me this model has an oil consumption problem. I did m… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=729) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=731)