# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=746 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 747 --- ## [2020 Chevrolet Malibu - Dark screen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-chevrolet-malibu-dark-screen/145464)
**Author:** [@Johnny32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johnny32)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-chevrolet-malibu-dark-screen/145464 "2019-07-29T12:46:09Z")
Radio not illuminated and I don’t know why. When it’s dark you can barely see the clock. --- ## [Coolant and thermostat issues on my Dodge Charger 2015 SE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-and-thermostat-issues-on-my-dodge-charger-2015-se/145406)
**Author:** [@Tonystarkjr7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tonystarkjr7)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-and-thermostat-issues-on-my-dodge-charger-2015-se/145406 "2019-07-29T12:39:10Z")
Last week all my coolant leaked out over night and I filled up the tank with water the next morning to see if it would leak again but it didn’t over a span of a week. A friend suggested I change the thermostat and refill… --- ## [Defeating auto start/stop in 2017 Cadillac XT5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defeating-auto-start-stop-in-2017-cadillac-xt5/126483)
**Author:** [@Tim07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tim07)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 11:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defeating-auto-start-stop-in-2017-cadillac-xt5/126483 "2019-07-29T11:19:05Z")
I am considering defeating the auto start/stop feature on my 2017 XT5. Anyone having any info. would be appreciated. Dealer says no way to do it. Hey it’s a computer. Shouldn’t be but a programming issue. --- ## [Vacuum Coolant Refill pump and Adapters 2002 Taurus U](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-coolant-refill-pump-and-adapters-2002-taurus-u/145135)
**Author:** [@ryderuntil1\_145581](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryderuntil1_145581)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 6:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-coolant-refill-pump-and-adapters-2002-taurus-u/145135 "2019-07-29T06:03:56Z")
I have two taurus. I like to keep my coolant new and its hard to finish with the entire system with fresh fluid. So I had an idea. I will buy the tool I mentioned. Run Flush through it. To get ALL the old coolant/flush … --- ## [1994 Ford Ranger cruise control failed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-ranger-cruise-control-failed/145476)
**Author:** [@mperry\_153483](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mperry_153483)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-ranger-cruise-control-failed/145476 "2019-07-29T02:39:06Z")
I’m still searching, but could use some help. I have a '94 Ranger, 4L engine, auto, heavy tow package, with 76K. When I bought it at 60K, I corrected all the age related stuff, so it’s reliable and drives like a 3 yo veh… --- ## [Abandoned Car Advice? Rehab or Buy Used?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abandoned-car-advice-rehab-or-buy-used/144990)
**Author:** [@ellenjaenike\_155065](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ellenjaenike_155065)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abandoned-car-advice-rehab-or-buy-used/144990 "2019-07-29T01:25:13Z")
My 2005 Ford Focus is nearing the end of its life, so I’ve been eyeing my ex-husband’s 2006 Saab that he abandoned in our driveway 6 years ago when he moved to Mexico. He now concedes that he won’t be coming back for it… --- ## [2006 Saab 9-3 - Best place to sell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-saab-9-3-best-place-to-sell/145338)
**Author:** [@susancastell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/susancastell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-saab-9-3-best-place-to-sell/145338 "2019-07-29T01:04:32Z")
I am retired and can no longer afford to keep up my beloved Saab. It’s a wonderful car and I have put many new parts into it to the tune of over $9000 since I bought it in 2009. I would like to sell it. Manual transmi… --- ## [Ford ac on losing power truck stalling out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ac-on-losing-power-truck-stalling-out/145450)
**Author:** [@Robert\_Bowman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert_Bowman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ac-on-losing-power-truck-stalling-out/145450 "2019-07-29T00:48:00Z")
Truck running good but when I turn on ac it starts hesitating stalling truck lose power have to pull over shut ac off restart an truck runs good no stalling after that I just leave it off tuck runs good. Help --- ## [Fuel/gas door stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-gas-door-stuck/145457)
**Author:** [@Francine.davidson\_155381](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Francine.davidson_155381)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-gas-door-stuck/145457 "2019-07-29T00:20:19Z")
honda civic 2017. The gas door won’t open. --- ## [Car door stuck - won't open from either side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-door-stuck-wont-open-from-either-side/68834)
**Author:** [@jsd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsd)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-door-stuck-wont-open-from-either-side/68834 "2019-07-28T23:00:58Z")
The front passenger car door just closed and wouldn't open from either side. It is not locked, and lock is functional. Nothing budges. Husband uses this car as a rural mail delivery vehicle and drives it from the fron… --- ## [2003 Jeep Liberty using a quart of oil a week](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-liberty-using-a-quart-of-oil-a-week/145455)
**Author:** [@Chad\_Hampton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chad_Hampton)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-liberty-using-a-quart-of-oil-a-week/145455 "2019-07-28T20:44:00Z")
So just bought this Jeep for a toy and i noticed blue smoke when I would start up and not while driving but when I would come to a complete stop and park or reverse it would smoke for a minute. So I did an oil change usi… --- ## [2005 Honda Pilot - Diesel in a gas car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-pilot-diesel-in-a-gas-car/145432)
**Author:** [@Kaye14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kaye14)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-pilot-diesel-in-a-gas-car/145432 "2019-07-28T19:30:35Z")
My kid put $20 worth of diesel in a gas engine by mistake and drove about 10 blokes to a service station. They want to drain the tank and lines. I get that but they also want to replace the fuel filter. I just want to k… --- ## [2017 Buick Encore - Reliable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-encore-reliable/145356)
**Author:** [@LaurieHeckman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LaurieHeckman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-encore-reliable/145356 "2019-07-28T18:12:59Z")
I will be looking to replace my 2004 Chevy Tracker one of these days/weeks/months/years because…well, it’s 15 years old, and who knows how much time it has left. I plan to run it until repairs become too expensive to ju… --- ## [2014 Buick Enclave -AC Pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-enclave-ac-pressure/145452)
**Author:** [@Albert27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Albert27)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-enclave-ac-pressure/145452 "2019-07-28T17:49:00Z")
2014 Buick enclave a/c not cooling. Low pressure on system shows 40psi, high side pressure 0psi. --- ## [2010 Cadillac CTS - pop-pop on cold start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-cadillac-cts-pop-pop-on-cold-start/145444)
**Author:** [@martyhall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/martyhall)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-cadillac-cts-pop-pop-on-cold-start/145444 "2019-07-28T14:02:28Z")
Timing chains just replaced still getting a po pop only on cold starts --- ## [2019 Jetta GLI](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jetta-gli/145305)
**Author:** [@debasisg\_142888](https://community.cartalk.com/u/debasisg_142888)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jetta-gli/145305 "2019-07-28T13:45:51Z")
2019 Jetta GLI looks to have an attractive spec and tempting. Except for one problem. It is powered by a turbo engine. Does anybody know how reliable these will be based on past experience? I never owned a VW. --- ## [Calvin Conover's 2000 Honda Insight : still running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calvin-conovers-2000-honda-insight-still-running/145239)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calvin-conovers-2000-honda-insight-still-running/145239 "2019-07-28T13:42:50Z")
'GROVETON, N.H. -- When Honda introduced the first hybrid vehicle in America, the 2000 Insight, there was technological wonder, but few would call it pretty. Car and Driver magazine said it had “styling inspired by laxat… --- ## [How did my 2003 Ram throw a rod?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-did-my-2003-ram-throw-a-rod/145442)
**Author:** [@Issis05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Issis05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-did-my-2003-ram-throw-a-rod/145442 "2019-07-28T13:21:52Z")
Purchased 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 with 93,000 miles. Oil gauge was erratic, had to turn truck on and off and on to get it to engage. Checked oil and ensured that it was filled properly each weekend. Used to help pull heavy s… --- ## [2004 Ford Escape - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-escape-cel/145264)
**Author:** [@Sassymarie3188\_155260](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sassymarie3188_155260)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 7:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-escape-cel/145264 "2019-07-28T07:58:59Z")
I have a 2004 Ford Escape V6 3. 0 with 73, 000 miles on it. It ran perfect for about six months and then one day I noticed the check engine light came on so I then did it oil change and it went away for a little bit then… --- ## [Chinese diesel question - head gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chinese-diesel-question-head-gasket/145181)
**Author:** [@RogerBains](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RogerBains)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 6:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chinese-diesel-question-head-gasket/145181 "2019-07-28T06:23:28Z")
I have a chinese truck. It has a diesel engine. It has oil in the radiator due to a bad cylinder head gasket. I had replaced it and fixed the over heating issues which was causing the head gasket to fail. After a couple … --- ## [2015 Chrysler 200 - Tough drain plug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chrysler-200-tough-drain-plug/144899)
**Author:** [@JohnRodriguez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnRodriguez)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 6:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chrysler-200-tough-drain-plug/144899 "2019-07-28T06:19:50Z")
I was trying to change my oil to my car for the first time. I got the tool and oil, filter. But right off the back I had a really hard time getting the drainage plug off. It won’t budge at all. I even broke my wretched a… --- ## [GPS System](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gps-system/26950)
**Author:** [@drmangone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drmangone)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 6:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gps-system/26950 "2019-07-28T06:10:53Z")
I have a 2004 Towncar. What is the best GPS system to get? --- ## [VW Volkwagen 2011 Jetta 4-door Sedan Electrical / Front lights and rear lights problems / issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-volkwagen-2011-jetta-4-door-sedan-electrical-front-lights-and-rear-lights-problems-issues/145439)
**Author:** [@karlthekiefer\_155359](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karlthekiefer_155359)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-volkwagen-2011-jetta-4-door-sedan-electrical-front-lights-and-rear-lights-problems-issues/145439 "2019-07-28T04:18:18Z")
The headlights have to be replaced (typically only one at a time) every 6-8 months or so, and the same goes for rear braking lights. I’ve checked the fuses and they all seem fine. The warning light, on the front drivin… --- ## [New Reliable Car with Specific Features](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-reliable-car-with-specific-features/145291)
**Author:** [@debasisg\_142888](https://community.cartalk.com/u/debasisg_142888)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 3:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-reliable-car-with-specific-features/145291 "2019-07-28T03:00:46Z")
Hi there, here is the background. My Toyota Corolla has 242K miles and still going. But I am looking around just in case it dies. Must be naturally aspirated preferably with no CVT. Need power. Should be reliable for 2… --- ## [2016 Volvo V60 - Dipstick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volvo-v60-dipstick/145358)
**Author:** [@BruceArmstrongCampbell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BruceArmstrongCampbell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volvo-v60-dipstick/145358 "2019-07-28T02:52:56Z")
What do the the dipstick markings mean on my car or any car? If the maunal says 5.8 qts does the top mark mean there 5.8 qts in the engine. And what does the bottom mark indicate? --- ## [2013 Subaru Forester - Needs new engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-forester-needs-new-engine/145281)
**Author:** [@CarrieStrasser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarrieStrasser)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-forester-needs-new-engine/145281 "2019-07-28T02:28:15Z")
I went 6000 miles btw oil changes for my 2013 Subaru Forester and now dealer tells me that I need a new engine. Even though subaru website says that you can go 6000-7500 miles if you are doing highway driving (which is … --- ## [2010 Subaru Forester - Heat shield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-heat-shield/145254)
**Author:** [@PamelaGettings](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PamelaGettings)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-heat-shield/145254 "2019-07-28T01:30:39Z")
How much would it cost to replace my heat shield that is located toward the back of my 2010 Subaru Forester? I have a shop taking the old part off tomorrow but didn’t ask them to replace it. --- ## [Noisy Honda Fit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-honda-fit/69950)
**Author:** [@emajor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emajor)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-honda-fit/69950 "2019-07-28T01:25:53Z")
Ok, I have been listening to the show for several years and have never felt like I know enough about cars to second-guess any of the answers given on air or the discussion boards, but I've got to pipe in on this one. A … --- ## [No gears found](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-gears-found/145088)
**Author:** [@buddhalite\_155125](https://community.cartalk.com/u/buddhalite_155125)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-gears-found/145088 "2019-07-28T01:10:48Z")
Car starts. Shifter moves. Finds no gears. Up and down the shifter goes…nothing. Ran great - parked it when I got to work - when I went to leave - nothing. Where to start? Sensor? VSS? Linkage (is it a manual linka… --- ## [2008 Honda Odyssey - engine too loud](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-odyssey-engine-too-loud/145414)
**Author:** [@DuncanCampbell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DuncanCampbell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-odyssey-engine-too-loud/145414 "2019-07-27T23:55:05Z")
Engine seems much louder than it should be, particularly at highway speeds. Ideas? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=745) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=747)