# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=740 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 741 --- ## [2008 Ford Explorer 4WD mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-4wd-mystery/143140)
**Author:** [@ShirleyKidwell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShirleyKidwell)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-4wd-mystery/143140 "2019-08-04T16:29:44Z")
2008 Ford Explorer V6 4-wheel drive shuts off, usually in first 5 or so miles driven. Red wrench light comes on, engine shuts down. It will restart, but a dangerous condition. Have had transmission replaced, including… --- ## [2012 Dodge Grand Caravan - Heater always on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-grand-caravan-heater-always-on/145961)
**Author:** [@Jim40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim40)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-grand-caravan-heater-always-on/145961 "2019-08-04T16:25:00Z")
Regardless of temp settings, rear heater/ac unit blows hot air all the time --- ## [Control arm bushing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/control-arm-bushing/145959)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/control-arm-bushing/145959 "2019-08-04T16:05:12Z")
does my rubber sleeved bushing press out of the control arm as easy as the metal version? i inspected my control arm and think the front bushing is causing a metal clicking sound. is it due to the metal sleeve or wear … --- ## [2007 Acura RDX - Turbo troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-acura-rdx-turbo-troubles/145883)
**Author:** [@Griffey1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Griffey1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-acura-rdx-turbo-troubles/145883 "2019-08-04T14:52:32Z")
I have a 2007 Acura RDX Turbo. My turbo is shot. I was told a new one installed is $7000, used turbo installed $4000, and rebuilt installed $3500. Seems high to me considering blue book on the car $4000. My question… --- ## [1992 Nissan 240SX - White smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-nissan-240sx-white-smoke/145845)
**Author:** [@IraRobinson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IraRobinson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-nissan-240sx-white-smoke/145845 "2019-08-02T23:58:59Z")
My car is flooded and wont start. it has white smoke coming out the tail pipe. I changed the fuel pressure, fuel was coming in the #2 spark plug changed the injector --- ## [1999 Honda Accord Sdn - I have the parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-sdn-i-have-the-parts/145808)
**Author:** [@Pryor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pryor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-sdn-i-have-the-parts/145808 "2019-08-04T14:38:22Z")
I need to get my car fixed I have all the parts I just need someone to go to put them on --- ## [Pumping gas to start truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pumping-gas-to-start-truck/145911)
**Author:** [@S.pickins1\_150767](https://community.cartalk.com/u/S.pickins1_150767)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pumping-gas-to-start-truck/145911 "2019-08-04T14:20:01Z")
My little brother recently bought a 1985 GMC s15 2.8L with about 65k miles that won’t start unless the gas is pumped and once it does start it sputters and will die unless the gas is pumped a couple more times, but once … --- ## [2004 Cadillac SRX #- Consumes oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-cadillac-srx-consumes-oil/145935)
**Author:** [@melvin14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melvin14)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-cadillac-srx-consumes-oil/145935 "2019-08-04T13:32:15Z")
car has 125,008 miles. uses a lot of oil but don’t smoke or knock what up? --- ## [Removing odors from cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-odors-from-cars/145954)
**Author:** [@edwiacek\_155692](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edwiacek_155692)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-odors-from-cars/145954 "2019-08-04T13:06:09Z")
To remove odors from cars, simply get a shallow, disposable aluminum pan; fill it with new charcoal briquets and place under whichever seat has room for it. The charcoal will absorb most odors, and this can be used anywh… --- ## [2008 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan - AC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volkswagen-jetta-sedan-ac-issues/145931)
**Author:** [@GAYLORDHANSON](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GAYLORDHANSON)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 11:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volkswagen-jetta-sedan-ac-issues/145931 "2019-08-04T11:01:02Z")
A/C blows cold and minutes later blowing warm air --- ## [Loud knock and creak when stopping and accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-knock-and-creak-when-stopping-and-accelerating/145805)
**Author:** [@Noah\_Olson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noah_Olson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 10:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-knock-and-creak-when-stopping-and-accelerating/145805 "2019-08-04T10:54:19Z")
My 2005 Subaru Outback has a creaking and knocking noise when stopping and accelerating. I’ve replaced cv joints, tie rod ends, caliper, brake pads, control arms, sway bar links and sway bar bushings. The noise only come… --- ## [Car overheating while idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheating-while-idling/145570)
**Author:** [@Tommynrikah\_155440](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tommynrikah_155440)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 6:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheating-while-idling/145570 "2019-08-04T06:43:48Z")
Hello all, my 94 accord is reaching red while idling. When im moving the temp drops back down to normal. No leaks (that i see), and just changed thermostat. Had to burp it and it seemed to work for a month. Fan doe… --- ## [2001 Toyota Tacoma - Battery swap gone wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-tacoma-battery-swap-gone-wrong/145933)
**Author:** [@americanwoman63](https://community.cartalk.com/u/americanwoman63)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 5:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-tacoma-battery-swap-gone-wrong/145933 "2019-08-04T05:54:42Z")
My friend has a 2001 Toyota Tacoma, we took his battery out to see if it would work in my 2006 Cadillac.Its an Odyssey Deep cell battery) we put his battery back in and now it wont turn over and his headlights are on wit… --- ## [2012 Dodge Avenger - Overheats - what next?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-avenger-overheats-what-next/145937)
**Author:** [@DavidHall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidHall)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-avenger-overheats-what-next/145937 "2019-08-04T04:03:33Z")
I started having an overheating issue in the fall. When I ran the heat the engine was fine but with out it on it would over heat in minutes. Had it it tested and no exhaust leak so changed both thermostats and it got a l… --- ## [2016 Chrysler Town & Country - Sliders won't](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-town-country-sliders-wont/145941)
**Author:** [@Sharon10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sharon10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-town-country-sliders-wont/145941 "2019-08-04T03:46:08Z")
The slider doors will not open or close with buttons unless the engine is running. --- ## [Do I really have a MASSIVE oil leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-really-have-a-massive-oil-leak/108647)
**Author:** [@CS\_0804](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CS_0804)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-really-have-a-massive-oil-leak/108647 "2019-08-04T03:42:31Z")
Hello! I went yesterday to get the oil change on my car (purchased in March). The mechanic told me that I had a MASSIVE (he said it in a very dramatic way) oil leak, and they couldn’t change the oil or do anything. I’ve … --- ## [A/c prob 01 monte carlo SS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-prob-01-monte-carlo-ss/35544)
**Author:** [@desertstars](https://community.cartalk.com/u/desertstars)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-prob-01-monte-carlo-ss/35544 "2019-08-04T02:47:38Z")
Mechanically, a/c works fine The problem is that the contactor won't engage unless it is jumped. Problem originally began when a/c would stop blowing cold air for a few minutes and then would kick on again and then… --- ## [2002 Taurus 3.0L OHV U cam synchronizer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-taurus-3-0l-ohv-u-cam-synchronizer/145925)
**Author:** [@ryderuntil1\_145581](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryderuntil1_145581)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-taurus-3-0l-ohv-u-cam-synchronizer/145925 "2019-08-04T01:47:57Z")
So I set out to figure out what was wrong with my car and my mechanic wanted it put on a scope and he did not have one so I took it to the dealer and it took 3 dealers before someone would troubleshoot and it was as we t… --- ## [Rough idle, what is this pvc tube called?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-what-is-this-pvc-tube-called/145788)
**Author:** [@John-Smith-4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John-Smith-4)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-what-is-this-pvc-tube-called/145788 "2019-08-04T01:19:09Z")
So my car check engine light has been on for a while, but it runs smoothly. This morning it was cold as, and the car started up roughly. Jolting etc, but only on idle. When I accelerated it ran smooth. I took out all th… --- ## [2006 4Runner Tire Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-4runner-tire-light/98608)
**Author:** [@cmr3of10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cmr3of10)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-4runner-tire-light/98608 "2019-08-04T01:16:43Z")
Question: This is for a Toyota 2006 4-Runner Had a flat tire and after repairing, the Low Tire Pressure warning light did not go off. Toyota wants over $200 just to reset it. I have researched this and found several solu… --- ## [2006 Subaru Forester - Dying at Idle/Worse on Hot Days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-forester-dying-at-idle-worse-on-hot-days/145719)
**Author:** [@nick37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nick37)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-forester-dying-at-idle-worse-on-hot-days/145719 "2019-08-03T23:55:18Z")
Low idle, stalling after driving awhile. after stalling won’t start for 20-30 mins. drives good when going down the road only dies when coming to a stop after driving awhile. worse on hot days --- ## [2019 Nissan Murano - Mirror](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-murano-mirror/145913)
**Author:** [@Tclayton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tclayton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-murano-mirror/145913 "2019-08-03T22:19:36Z")
Rear view mirror fell off. The glass underneath the attachment shattered and the mirror fell down hanging by the wire. The stress on the glass is too much (especially in hot weather ~ 95F when this happened). It needs a … --- ## [2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - Sputters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-sputters/145916)
**Author:** [@clyde39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clyde39)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-sputters/145916 "2019-08-03T22:18:40Z")
car cranks and runs, but has a definite sputtering and lost of power. --- ## [2018 Lincoln MKZ - Fob or car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lincoln-mkz-fob-or-car/145910)
**Author:** [@KymWoolsey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KymWoolsey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lincoln-mkz-fob-or-car/145910 "2019-08-03T20:59:37Z")
The key fob wouldn’t open the door so we used the key and then the car wouldn’t start. We kept trying for about 15 mins. and it finally started. This has happened twice. Batteries are good in both the car and key fob. … --- ## [98 Saturn SL2 Ltransmission line pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-saturn-sl2-ltransmission-line-pressure/145633)
**Author:** [@Trevor\_Rain-Water](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trevor_Rain-Water)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-saturn-sl2-ltransmission-line-pressure/145633 "2019-08-03T20:01:02Z")
I have a 98 Saturn SL2 that is giving me fits. The transmission filter keeps blowing. I replaced the line pressure solenoid, and checked the contact plate. Still happens. Fuses and all solenoids test good. What else am I… --- ## [2012 Subaru Outback - Squeaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-squeaks/145907)
**Author:** [@Sam31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sam31)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-squeaks/145907 "2019-08-03T19:21:39Z")
If I gently apply brakes, I hear a squeal in the left front tire area. If I apply brakes harder , no squeal Has been going on for a while Local dealer checked everything and could not find any problems - good brakepad… --- ## [2019 Ford E150 -Tire swap and odo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-e150-tire-swap-and-odo/145902)
**Author:** [@DonRollo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonRollo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-e150-tire-swap-and-odo/145902 "2019-08-03T19:20:30Z")
oem wheel tire 275/65/18 I changed it to 285/75/17. will my odometer read more or less miles driven? --- ## [Car engine stalled every 50 Km](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-engine-stalled-every-50-km/145826)
**Author:** [@hmontazerhojjat\_155620](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hmontazerhojjat_155620)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-engine-stalled-every-50-km/145826 "2019-08-03T18:58:01Z")
Hi Everybody, I have a 2 years old car designed based on Peugeot 405 and the car has gone 35000 km so far. Last week I was on the road for about 2500 km. The first 300 km the car was fine, the AC was on as well. It was … --- ## [1992 Saturn SC - It's old](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-saturn-sc-its-old/145759)
**Author:** [@JeffBrennan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffBrennan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-saturn-sc-its-old/145759 "2019-08-03T18:04:49Z")
Car sluggish, gages wonky, transmission clunky, check engine lites after 1 or 2 miles, car is old. --- ## [2009 Toyota Yaris - Assessment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-yaris-assessment/145543)
**Author:** [@Anne23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anne23)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-yaris-assessment/145543 "2019-08-03T17:56:40Z")
used car assessment - what is covered - my daughters car has 170,000 miles on it - I think she should have it assessed to see if she should keep putting money into it - or buy another used? What is involved in an assess… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=739) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=741)