# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=794 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 795 --- ## [Cig smoke smell fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cig-smoke-smell-fix/141477)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cig-smoke-smell-fix/141477 "2019-06-04T21:19:49Z")
picked up an equinox with lousy cig smoke smell. would a different headliner from a junkyard suv help with the smell issues? how do you fix smoke smell? i heard it is hard to properly clean a headliner as it is fabric gl… --- ## [2016 Hyundai Accent - gauge anomaly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-accent-gauge-anomaly/141531)
**Author:** [@VictoriaL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VictoriaL)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-accent-gauge-anomaly/141531 "2019-06-04T21:16:48Z")
Driving Down the highway at about 60 mph and all of my dash lights lit up and started blinking, then just the seatbelt light before all my gauges reset. The avg. mpg guage then said I was getting 99.9 mpg. Everything sta… --- ## [2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class shuts off at stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mercedes-benz-c-class-shuts-off-at-stop/141562)
**Author:** [@Don23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don23)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mercedes-benz-c-class-shuts-off-at-stop/141562 "2019-06-04T21:01:04Z")
My wife just bought a new Mercedes. At red lights or in heavy traffic the engine shuts off and re starts went the brake is released. She was told by the dealer this is a gas saving feature. How long before the starter mo… --- ## [Heavy Rain New Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heavy-rain-new-noise/140789)
**Author:** [@paul.stejskal\_152301](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paul.stejskal_152301)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heavy-rain-new-noise/140789 "2019-06-04T20:36:24Z")
So I was driving yesterday in some heavy rain. I went fairly slow when it was heavier because I was afraid of hydroplaning and I was not in a hurry. I got passed by everyone so you know I wasn’t going that fast, maybe 40… --- ## [2017 Hyundai Sonata noise in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-sonata-noise-in-reverse/141555)
**Author:** [@virginia34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/virginia34)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-sonata-noise-in-reverse/141555 "2019-06-04T20:36:06Z")
i bought the car use, but whenever i use the gear in reverse is hard it makes a noise why? --- ## [2002 Ford Explorer blows different temp on each side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer-blows-different-temp-on-each-side/141551)
**Author:** [@Alexandra56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alexandra56)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer-blows-different-temp-on-each-side/141551 "2019-06-04T20:31:51Z")
A/C blowing cold air on driver’s side, but warm on passenger side --- ## [2010 Buick LaCrosse CEL on but fading](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-buick-lacrosse-cel-on-but-fading/141547)
**Author:** [@Nixon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nixon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-buick-lacrosse-cel-on-but-fading/141547 "2019-06-04T20:29:48Z")
The check engine light came on and stayed on, doesn’t seem to have as much strength as it had before. --- ## [2014 Toyota RAV4 - Rumbles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-rav4-rumbles/141545)
**Author:** [@DianaGruensteiner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DianaGruensteiner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-rav4-rumbles/141545 "2019-06-04T20:27:12Z")
makes rumbling noise when reversing. --- ## [Urgent help for camry 2008 hybrid control arms replacement - Houston Area](https://community.cartalk.com/t/urgent-help-for-camry-2008-hybrid-control-arms-replacement-houston-area/141507)
**Author:** [@hadybouserhal\_152821](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hadybouserhal_152821)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/urgent-help-for-camry-2008-hybrid-control-arms-replacement-houston-area/141507 "2019-06-04T20:09:18Z")
Unfortunately, I lost my job recently and been trying to rely on ride share to put food on the table, but of course this caused wear and tear on my car. I recently found both front lower control arms needs changing, and … --- ## [Ray’s car battery advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ray-s-car-battery-advice/141517)
**Author:** [@Cheryl53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cheryl53)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ray-s-car-battery-advice/141517 "2019-06-04T20:02:19Z")
Hi Ray, Just couldn’t let your advice regarding battery life in the Fresno Bee, 5/11/19, go by without commenting. I am an avid reader, and pick up great tips from you. However, every car I have ever had, Chevy, Ford,… --- ## [2005 Ford Taurus - Trans issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-taurus-trans-issue/141537)
**Author:** [@gwynnie1977](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gwynnie1977)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-taurus-trans-issue/141537 "2019-06-04T19:30:33Z")
This car was given to me by my bro-in-law 1 1/2 years ago and I have driven it since then trouble free. He bought it new and says it has been a good car for him. Now suddenly, without prior symptoms, I have lost all tr… --- ## [Transmission trouble - 2007 Pontiac G6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-trouble-2007-pontiac-g6/141519)
**Author:** [@Hughes35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hughes35)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-trouble-2007-pontiac-g6/141519 "2019-06-04T18:55:12Z")
transmission has gotten loud and will not go over 2,000 RPM’s --- ## [2019 Ford F-150 - Sop Leak in a new vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-f-150-sop-leak-in-a-new-vehicle/141542)
**Author:** [@clenardholmes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clenardholmes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-f-150-sop-leak-in-a-new-vehicle/141542 "2019-06-04T18:13:12Z")
is it good to use stop leak for truck ac unit, I have a ford 01 f150 5.4 lariat --- ## [Website problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/website-problems/84379)
**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/website-problems/84379 "2019-06-04T17:47:47Z")
I'm experiencing some problems with the website again. The up and down arrows don't work. I have to use the page up and page down feature The "hand" symbol doesn't appear when you move the cursor over something. W… --- ## [2013 Toyota Yaris - Whirrs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-yaris-whirrs/141539)
**Author:** [@JohnBrannon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnBrannon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-yaris-whirrs/141539 "2019-06-04T15:51:22Z")
When I start my car there is a whirring slightly metallic sound coming from the front passenger side. It stop when I take take it out of park and put it in drive, but start up again when i accelerate. The sound seems to … --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Traverse - Torque converter gone too soon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-traverse-torque-converter-gone-too-soon/141339)
**Author:** [@Georgia07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Georgia07)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-traverse-torque-converter-gone-too-soon/141339 "2019-06-04T15:18:35Z")
I have the same problem as other owners. They are now replacing the torque converter on a 2019 chevy traverse with 4700 miles. This should not be happening. --- ## [Turbo added suggestions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbo-added-suggestions/141478)
**Author:** [@1500HD2002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1500HD2002)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbo-added-suggestions/141478 "2019-06-04T15:04:59Z")
I currently own a 2002 ram 1500 4.7L (287 cubic inch) and I want to add a turbo to the system, so it tows better, what size turbo would I need? Open to suggestions, truck currently has a 5 speed dual clutch manual transm… --- ## [2013 Honda CR-V - Camera out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-cr-v-camera-out/141535)
**Author:** [@Joyce17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joyce17)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-cr-v-camera-out/141535 "2019-06-04T14:09:50Z")
All the sudden, my backup camera does not come on my display. I just had ABRA replace the bumper from slight scratches but nothing else done to the hatchback. Has 58,000 miles. Before I take it to the Honda dealer, wante… --- ## [Help diagnosing 2002 Mercury Villager](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-diagnosing-2002-mercury-villager/141510)
**Author:** [@Laurel\_Waddell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Laurel_Waddell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-diagnosing-2002-mercury-villager/141510 "2019-06-04T03:31:07Z")
We have been trying to fix our van for several weeks. We took it into a shop last week and they couldn’t figure out the source of the problem either. All the info is below. Vehicle: 2002 Mercury Villager 3.3 L V-6 Pro… --- ## [FRAUD in the automotive industry?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fraud-in-the-automotive-industry/140164)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fraud-in-the-automotive-industry/140164 "2019-06-04T03:29:09Z")
It seems that every industry is full of fraudsters these days. Of course there have always been mechanics coming up with work by replacing parts that didn’t need replacement and such but it seems like the counterfeits a… --- ## [In need of a Pontiac brake specialist!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-need-of-a-pontiac-brake-specialist/84363)
**Author:** [@jrbauer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrbauer)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-need-of-a-pontiac-brake-specialist/84363 "2019-06-04T01:57:17Z")
I have been having a mysterious problem with my 2007 Pontiac Torrent that apparently no one, not even GM, can diagnose. I have done great research on this problem, and although there seems to be many many folks with Sta… --- ## [Custom seat bracket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/custom-seat-bracket/141207)
**Author:** [@Reece\_Potts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Reece_Potts)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2019, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/custom-seat-bracket/141207 "2019-06-03T21:30:42Z")
Just bought GTI golf seats for my Ford fiesta mk6 and of course the mounting points to the floor dont line up I was thinking of getting 4mm aluminium checker sheet and attaching the checker sheet plate to the seat with … --- ## [Engine flush recommendations?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-flush-recommendations/118595)
**Author:** [@yogfthagen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yogfthagen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2019, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-flush-recommendations/118595 "2019-06-03T21:10:23Z")
Hey, all I have a 2005 Subaru Legacy with the 2.5 normally aspirated engine. I have 135,000 miles. I change oil every 5000 with synthetic, and have been since I bought it 4 years/35,000 miles ago. I would not normall… --- ## [2000 Chrysler LHS check engine light + whirring sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chrysler-lhs-check-engine-light-whirring-sound/120937)
**Author:** [@kerri29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kerri29)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2019, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chrysler-lhs-check-engine-light-whirring-sound/120937 "2019-06-03T20:40:42Z")
1st let state that whom ever designed the 2000 Chrysler LHS must have a very bad designer from the rooter to the tooter! I have had everything go wrong with my Chrysler just like the 16 screens on the online parts regis… --- ## [Is the extended warranty for 2015 Honda Civic worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-extended-warranty-for-2015-honda-civic-worth-it/115281)
**Author:** [@Pam19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pam19)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2019, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-extended-warranty-for-2015-honda-civic-worth-it/115281 "2019-06-03T17:42:38Z")
Just got this certified pre-owned 2015 Civic EX, should I get extended manufacturer warranty? Does anyone have big problem after 36,000 miles? Or what’s thef worst nightmare of owning a 2015 Honda Civic EX? --- ## [2012 Ford Fusion smoking near serpentine belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fusion-smoking-near-serpentine-belt/141466)
**Author:** [@jacob.b.nelson2\_152789](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jacob.b.nelson2_152789)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2019, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fusion-smoking-near-serpentine-belt/141466 "2019-06-03T13:52:28Z")
Hello! I have little maintenance experience, so please bear with me. Some background: 2012 Ford Fusion SE 4 Cylinders A 2.5L FI DOHC ~160k miles regular oil changes including one recently Serpentine belt shredded and… --- ## [Rattling sound only when in gear (D or R) even at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-sound-only-when-in-gear-d-or-r-even-at-idle/53167)
**Author:** [@jondorito](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jondorito)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2019, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-sound-only-when-in-gear-d-or-r-even-at-idle/53167 "2019-06-03T12:29:02Z")
I have a 2004 Mazda 6i (4-cyl automatic), 73k miles and very well kept. Recently it has started to make a rattling sound; not painfully loud but a clearly noticable and sounds somewhat metalic. This only happens when i… --- ## [Tire width and consuming Fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-width-and-consuming-fuel/141431)
**Author:** [@Eyad\_Ashraf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eyad_Ashraf)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2019, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-width-and-consuming-fuel/141431 "2019-06-02T15:19:24Z")
I’am using small wide tires in my car . Few days ago I decided to change the tires to a bigger one in width ,but I read this article about the relation ship between tire width and fuel consuming and I though it would muc… --- ## [Something hanging from my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/something-hanging-from-my-car/141176)
**Author:** [@Tiffany\_Baker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tiffany_Baker)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2019, 9:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/something-hanging-from-my-car/141176 "2019-06-03T09:59:20Z")
Does anyone know what this is? On my way home from work I notice a sound of something dragging the ground. I pulled over an seen this! --- ## [Stripped allen/hex screw](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-allen-hex-screw/141463)
**Author:** [@Lemba11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lemba11)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2019, 9:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-allen-hex-screw/141463 "2019-06-03T09:41:51Z")
Posting for two reasons . . . to share a trick that worked for removing a stripped allen/hex screw and looking for advice about finding a replacement. The car’s a 2005 Mazda 6 - the same from my earlier post about power… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=793) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=795)