# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=77 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 78 --- ## [Smb products and fuel injector cleaner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smb-products-and-fuel-injector-cleaner/195553)
**Author:** [@Defaultemode](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Defaultemode)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smb-products-and-fuel-injector-cleaner/195553 "2024-08-03T20:57:55Z")
Curious if anyone has experience or knowledge of the brand or their products in photo attached. Is this fuel injector cleaner safe? This brandnin general? How does this type compare to the Lucas fuel system treatments … --- ## [Nissan Almera dashboard problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-almera-dashboard-problem/195550)
**Author:** [@turbourpo\_190834](https://community.cartalk.com/u/turbourpo_190834)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-almera-dashboard-problem/195550 "2024-08-03T21:29:43Z")
Hello I have a Nissan Almera N15 1.6 Gasoline GA16DE 1999 Automatic and there is a problem with the dashboard… When the engine is running, the fuel gauge goes to max (sometimes it shows correct reading), speedometer wo… --- ## [2019 Ford Edge - Feels like a misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-edge-feels-like-a-misfire/195569)
**Author:** [@ernestDeanlawrence](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ernestDeanlawrence)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-edge-feels-like-a-misfire/195569 "2024-08-03T18:55:58Z")
when accelerating car feels like is misfiring but it is not. all wheel drive screen shows it is in front wheel working only. when you reach cruising speed it will just about go away. the info screen never shows rear whee… --- ## [Oil in oil pan and engine, car violently thrusts forward& backwards while driving with a burning smell and smoke?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-in-oil-pan-and-engine-car-violently-thrusts-forward-backwards-while-driving-with-a-burning-smell-and-smoke/195535)
**Author:** [@sophia\_190820](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sophia_190820)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-in-oil-pan-and-engine-car-violently-thrusts-forward-backwards-while-driving-with-a-burning-smell-and-smoke/195535 "2024-08-03T13:59:48Z")
I bought a car from Carmax in June of 2022 and the day I drove off the lot and about 10 minutes off the lot, the car started thrusting violently while driving as well as smelling like something was burning. I called Carm… --- ## [2019 Honda Ridgeline - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-ridgeline-transmission-issues/195317)
**Author:** [@ddrow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ddrow)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-ridgeline-transmission-issues/195317 "2024-08-03T02:21:37Z")
2019 Honda Ridgeline very rough shifting 5th and 6th gear. We have had it to the dealer a couple of times, and they have completed the software update which did not help Service Tech drove the vehicle and noticed the iss… --- ## [AWD or FWD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-or-fwd/195418)
**Author:** [@ramikumi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramikumi)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-or-fwd/195418 "2024-08-03T00:58:58Z")
Looking to buy a decent used car fro my daughter. Settled on a choice between 2 of the same models with some difference 1. 2020 Nissan Rogue SV AWD 63K miles 2. 2020 Nissan Rogue SV FWD 53K miles. Price is pretty much … --- ## [Remember my 2005 Mazda 6 wagon thread? Now it's repair old or buy used](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remember-my-2005-mazda-6-wagon-thread-now-its-repair-old-or-buy-used/195426)
**Author:** [@remodeler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/remodeler)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 7:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remember-my-2005-mazda-6-wagon-thread-now-its-repair-old-or-buy-used/195426 "2024-08-02T07:42:12Z")
Well, the car finally died. I’m heartbroken. :sob: Smoke coming out of the engine when driving, NOT when standing still. One person said based on that it was overheating. Took it to repair guy (who has worked on it bef… --- ## [Advice for front end brake pads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-for-front-end-brake-pads/195450)
**Author:** [@Wingo22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wingo22)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-for-front-end-brake-pads/195450 "2024-08-02T06:13:45Z")
Hi all, Below is a picture our mechanic sent for my front brake pads. They need to be replaced and we are getting them done next week. I know very little about the topic and am just trying to educate myself for future … --- ## [Keeps reading knock sensor codes after changing both sensors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keeps-reading-knock-sensor-codes-after-changing-both-sensors/195537)
**Author:** [@michaelrutledge094\_190823](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaelrutledge094_190823)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keeps-reading-knock-sensor-codes-after-changing-both-sensors/195537 "2024-08-02T04:11:14Z")
I have changed both my knock sensors all my spark plugs and wires the check engine light goes off and I drove it over 115 miles to reset the not ready codes to get my car inspected once I get it down to one not ready whe… --- ## [Honda accord evap system and overheating problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-evap-system-and-overheating-problems/195543)
**Author:** [@Lpm1222](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lpm1222)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-evap-system-and-overheating-problems/195543 "2024-08-02T01:32:23Z")
Hello, i recently bought an 07 honda accord and its been having some problems with overheating. I pulled the codes and got p0497 and p0457. Its not the gas cap. At first i thought it was the evap system purge valve, bu… --- ## [Replace cv joint boot with split boot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-cv-joint-boot-with-split-boot/195515)
**Author:** [@earl.jo.c\_190801](https://community.cartalk.com/u/earl.jo.c_190801)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-cv-joint-boot-with-split-boot/195515 "2024-08-02T00:58:45Z")
I have a 2011 Santa Fe with torn inner CV joint boots. It seems the consensus is to forget the split-boot repair, let the joint deteriorate, and then replace. I’m pretty sure my boot tear is a new development - little t… --- ## [I have a hood bolt missing. the one i had needed to be tightened](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-a-hood-bolt-missing-the-one-i-had-needed-to-be-tightened/195140)
**Author:** [@itouring2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itouring2010)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-a-hood-bolt-missing-the-one-i-had-needed-to-be-tightened/195140 "2024-08-01T22:35:24Z")
formalities first this is a mazda 3 2010 i touring is this the culprit of my weird rattling noise? the leftside of hood only has one bolt. the rightside has both. the one singular bolt was loose and i tightened it. … --- ## [2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer -Please help me troubleshoot back up lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-trailblazer-please-help-me-troubleshoot-back-up-lights/195527)
**Author:** [@ivancuevas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ivancuevas)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-trailblazer-please-help-me-troubleshoot-back-up-lights/195527 "2024-08-01T21:41:59Z")
back up ligth do not work donot were are the fuss box is --- ## [Tire Pressure was way off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-was-way-off/195438)
**Author:** [@Bc8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bc8)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-was-way-off/195438 "2024-08-01T21:04:32Z")
I recently bought a Kia K5, been happy with the car so far except I noticed that the back left tire was down to 32PSI while I was driving while the other tires were over inflated to 40PSI. So I’m guessing they overinfla… --- ## [Ambiguous car-repair terminology](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ambiguous-car-repair-terminology/195486)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ambiguous-car-repair-terminology/195486 "2024-08-01T18:48:02Z")
I got to thinking about this topic b/c Tom and Ray hosted a caller on a recent podcast about a headliner. The caller said it was falling down and mussing up her hair, and asked how to get it to stay away from her hair … --- ## [2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class - Shuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-benz-s-class-shuts-off/195483)
**Author:** [@Rock55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rock55)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-benz-s-class-shuts-off/195483 "2024-08-01T17:53:28Z")
Car shuts off when driving --- ## [Fuel Mileage Dropped Significantly after Dealer Maintenance - Subaru Crosstrek](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-mileage-dropped-significantly-after-dealer-maintenance-subaru-crosstrek/89200)
**Author:** [@slp27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/slp27)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-mileage-dropped-significantly-after-dealer-maintenance-subaru-crosstrek/89200 "2024-08-01T16:45:51Z")
Hi all, Long story short I brought my 2013 Subaru Crosstrek into the dealer for a standard 30k maintenance and since getting it back I've had a significant drop in MPG's. From 27-29 down to 21-23. They are trying to te… --- ## [Save those stockings for a Special Occasion and being stranded with a busted Serpentine Belt is not one of them…](https://community.cartalk.com/t/save-those-stockings-for-a-special-occasion-and-being-stranded-with-a-busted-serpentine-belt-is-not-one-of-them/195512)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/save-those-stockings-for-a-special-occasion-and-being-stranded-with-a-busted-serpentine-belt-is-not-one-of-them/195512 "2024-08-01T13:51:58Z")
This subject recently come up on CarTalk; however, this was posted this morning on Microsoft News under Car Hacks… I wonder if the author has ever touched a Serpentine Belt let alone replaced one? I am not posting this … --- ## [Engine swap from kia to kia help please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-swap-from-kia-to-kia-help-please/40420)
**Author:** [@teenchanic09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teenchanic09)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-swap-from-kia-to-kia-help-please/40420 "2024-07-31T17:22:50Z")
hello I am considering purchasing a 1994 kia sportage with a manual tranny and it needs a engine so i was thinking i could take the one out of my current sportage which is a 2001 automatic. both are 4x4. what would i nee… --- ## [Car will not charge after recall 23533 work was completed by the Ford Dealer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-not-charge-after-recall-23533-work-was-completed-by-the-ford-dealer/195511)
**Author:** [@dwayne.oxenreider\_190808](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dwayne.oxenreider_190808)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-not-charge-after-recall-23533-work-was-completed-by-the-ford-dealer/195511 "2024-07-31T14:06:39Z")
I took my Ford Fusion Titanium in for the Recall maintenance. After the recall maintenance was completed I took the car home and plugged it in to charge. It lit up the blue LED ring on the plug differently was the first … --- ## [Electric window opens after closing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-window-opens-after-closing/42785)
**Author:** [@AAlbin63](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AAlbin63)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 9:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-window-opens-after-closing/42785 "2024-07-31T09:47:13Z")
When I close the electric window in the driver's door of my 2001 Maxima using the first setting on the switch (the position requiring me to keep my finger on the switch) the window closes just fine. If I close the windo… --- ## [Need Help Selecting A Car: Prioritizing Space and Ergonomics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-selecting-a-car-prioritizing-space-and-ergonomics/195476)
**Author:** [@Claire733\_190782](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Claire733_190782)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-selecting-a-car-prioritizing-space-and-ergonomics/195476 "2024-07-31T01:00:26Z")
I’ve been searching for a car for over 8 months now and could use some additional perspective and feedback. I previously drove a Prius which resulted in severe lower back and hip pain, taking me out of work for a month. … --- ## [A Short Puzzler For Your Amusement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-short-puzzler-for-your-amusement/195467)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-short-puzzler-for-your-amusement/195467 "2024-07-30T21:38:39Z")
At least one computer keyboard key shares its name with a popular vehicle. Do you know? Are here any others? @It\_s-Me says “F1” but that’s a stretch. F1 isn’t the name of a car so much as the name of a car racing … --- ## [Engine noise on cold start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise-on-cold-start/195464)
**Author:** [@jd8516\_190769](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jd8516_190769)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise-on-cold-start/195464 "2024-07-30T21:17:41Z")
My wife’s car started making this noise a few weeks ago. I’m hoping someone can help point me in the right direction as far as figuring out what’s going on. It only happens on the first start of the day (cold start) and … --- ## [What's actual cash value when repairs cost more than value](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-actual-cash-value-when-repairs-cost-more-than-value/195407)
**Author:** [@jacqmill\_190719](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jacqmill_190719)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-actual-cash-value-when-repairs-cost-more-than-value/195407 "2024-07-30T20:13:52Z")
I’m in a bind because I need to estimate the actual cash value of a 2011 Toyota Camry when repairs are quoted to be more than the value of the car. KBB private party value is $3,100-$5,000. Repairs were quoted at $5,600 … --- ## [This Board Just Tried to load a Ransom Virus on My PC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-board-just-tried-to-load-a-ransom-virus-on-my-pc/195400)
**Author:** [@STZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/STZ)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-board-just-tried-to-load-a-ransom-virus-on-my-pc/195400 "2024-07-30T19:01:57Z")
I was leaving a comment and a “your computer is infected” notice popped up! Closed the tab and the “infection” went away… Haven’t seen one of those in a loooong time! Be careful here folks! The “Warning! Virus Detec… --- ## [2005 Buick LaCrosse - Reduced power mode in and out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-lacrosse-reduced-power-mode-in-and-out/195417)
**Author:** [@poncho455](https://community.cartalk.com/u/poncho455)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-lacrosse-reduced-power-mode-in-and-out/195417 "2024-07-30T02:23:40Z")
The reduced power mode comes on intermediately. It can go 2 days without happening, then the next day 3 or4 times in a row. You can shut the mother off wait a minute, and restart everything is fine --- ## [2019 Hyundai Santa Fe - OBD Splitter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-santa-fe-obd-splitter/195481)
**Author:** [@techpopaz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/techpopaz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-santa-fe-obd-splitter/195481 "2024-07-29T23:57:19Z")
Hi. Thanks for reading. I went for an emissions inspection and the technician needed to plug a diagnostics cable into the car’s OBD port. Please see the picture below. My OBD port looks like it has a splitter in it. N… --- ## [Customized Car Buttons](https://community.cartalk.com/t/customized-car-buttons/195477)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/customized-car-buttons/195477 "2024-07-29T13:27:25Z")
--- ## [Conventional vs. Blend?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/conventional-vs-blend/195441)
**Author:** [@Saint-Louis-Guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saint-Louis-Guy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/conventional-vs-blend/195441 "2024-07-29T13:12:19Z")
I’m due for an oil change on my 2004 Camry LE 4cyl. (180k miles) and noticed conventional 5W30 motor oil has mostly disappeared from online stores. I’ve also noticed the synthetic blends are selling for about the same p… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=76) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=78)