# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=802 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 803 --- ## [2006 Infiniti QX56 - Good used?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-infiniti-qx56-good-used/140881)
**Author:** [@leon03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leon03)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2019, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-infiniti-qx56-good-used/140881 "2019-05-23T21:51:29Z")
What are some of the problems you had with your 2006 QX-56 Infiniti. Is it worth buying a use one? --- ## [2016 Acura MDX - Lousy Sport mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-acura-mdx-lousy-sport-mode/140733)
**Author:** [@Dumitru-DanTeodorescu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dumitru-DanTeodorescu)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2019, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-acura-mdx-lousy-sport-mode/140733 "2019-05-23T19:36:41Z")
Dear Ray, I own a 2016 Acura MDX. I bought it when it had about 20000 miles and now it has about 66000. As I drove the car more and more I discovered that it had a very annoying, if not dangerous, issue. The car has … --- ## [Can't get to the battery in my Thunderbird](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-get-to-the-battery-in-my-thunderbird/140060)
**Author:** [@Teresablileylaw\_151781](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Teresablileylaw_151781)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2019, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-get-to-the-battery-in-my-thunderbird/140060 "2019-05-23T19:34:47Z")
HELP ME! The battery in my 2002 Ford Thunderbird (a.k.a. the Thunderchick) is dead and the key won’t open the door. I can’t get to the battery in the trunk to charge it. Summer is finally here and I want my baby bird o… --- ## [2009 Toyota RAV4 - Grinds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-rav4-grinds/140866)
**Author:** [@RobertDaley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertDaley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2019, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-rav4-grinds/140866 "2019-05-23T17:31:47Z")
My 2009 Toyota Rav 4 makes a grinding sound when starting that sounds like someone dropped a spoon in a blender. The dealer said it wasn’t worth fixing, perhaps because of the age of the car. Once in a while the car ma… --- ## [2000 Volkswagen Jetta oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volkswagen-jetta-oil-leak/140807)
**Author:** [@Sebastian51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sebastian51)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2019, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volkswagen-jetta-oil-leak/140807 "2019-05-23T17:28:52Z")
I have a 2000 VW Jetta tdi 1.9L… the problem I’m having is that I can drive and drive all day long no problems what so ever but when I turn the car off and leave it over night, 2 to 2 1/2 quarts of oil leaked out. Not su… --- ## [1998 Subaru Forester gear issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-subaru-forester-gear-issue/140816)
**Author:** [@RicardoPeralta19\_151861](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RicardoPeralta19_151861)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2019, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-subaru-forester-gear-issue/140816 "2019-05-23T16:46:58Z")
So I recently purchased a 1998 Subaru Forester S Manual transmission. Got it cause I wanted a manual transmission car what most caught my eye about the car was the cars mileage 128,000 original miles 1 owner. Before purc… --- ## [Just when you thought you'd seen everything](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-when-you-thought-youd-seen-everything/140852)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2019, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-when-you-thought-youd-seen-everything/140852 "2019-05-23T16:40:29Z")
A Robot Cop hands you a traffic ticket --- ## [2001 Buick LeSabre - magnasteer sensor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-buick-lesabre-magnasteer-sensor/140849)
**Author:** [@MelvinNix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MelvinNix)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2019, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-buick-lesabre-magnasteer-sensor/140849 "2019-05-23T13:34:47Z")
Do 2001 Buick Lesabre Limited have a Magnasteer sensor on Rack and pinon --- ## [Wanting a brand-new Jeep Renegade](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wanting-a-brand-new-jeep-renegade/140801)
**Author:** [@JessicaBaron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JessicaBaron)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2019, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wanting-a-brand-new-jeep-renegade/140801 "2019-05-23T12:48:21Z")
I’m awaiting delivery of a Jeep Renegade Trail Hawk from another dealer for leasing. Today I asked where it was coming from since they didn’t have it on the lot - they said 180 or so mikes away. I have reservations abo… --- ## [05 Pontiac g6 won't charge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-pontiac-g6-wont-charge/140644)
**Author:** [@Dustin\_Pierce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dustin_Pierce)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2019, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-pontiac-g6-wont-charge/140644 "2019-05-23T02:50:35Z")
05 Pontiac g6 wouldn’t crank. Starter tested bad and I replaced it. It fired right up no problem then 5 minutes into driving the battery light came on and the alternator is no longer charging it. Battery alternator and s… --- ## [Better to go fast or slow on washboard dirt road?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-to-go-fast-or-slow-on-washboard-dirt-road/140791)
**Author:** [@Mike35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike35)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2019, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-to-go-fast-or-slow-on-washboard-dirt-road/140791 "2019-05-23T02:32:49Z")
Your column is great. Age old question: When driving over a washboard dirt road is it better to drive slow or faster and stay on top of ruts. All of Wyoming is waiting for your answer --- ## [Thanks for the advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thanks-for-the-advice/140834)
**Author:** [@ng8111\_150582](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ng8111_150582)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2019, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thanks-for-the-advice/140834 "2019-05-23T02:24:44Z")
Personally, I’d prefer to not file a claim unless I’ve had at least $2,100 above the deductible. We had a friend that had a lapse of insurance coverage and than had a claim and then she was dropped (not renewed). She we… --- ## [Brand new battery installed, F150 won't start after three startups](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brand-new-battery-installed-f150-wont-start-after-three-startups/140845)
**Author:** [@jalanis702](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jalanis702)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2019, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brand-new-battery-installed-f150-wont-start-after-three-startups/140845 "2019-05-23T01:49:49Z")
Bought and replaced battery and connectors just yesterday in my '98 F-150. It turned on fine the first three times I started it up, but now I’m just getting the click and dashboard lighting up. I dont think it would be t… --- ## [My brake lights & tail lights keep going out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-brake-lights-tail-lights-keep-going-out/140805)
**Author:** [@zacharyevansbusiness\_152310](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zacharyevansbusiness_152310)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-brake-lights-tail-lights-keep-going-out/140805 "2019-05-22T22:08:16Z")
My brake lights and tail lights in my 89 Toyota Camry keep going out, They just wont stay on. I thought i narrowed the issue down to the lamp failure sensor but i opened it up and checked the circut and everything seems … --- ## [When not to repair a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-not-to-repair-a-car/140833)
**Author:** [@ng8111\_150582](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ng8111_150582)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-not-to-repair-a-car/140833 "2019-05-22T21:32:06Z")
There’s a saying out there. You’re not supposed to repair a car whereby the cost of the repair is more than its value. But when you compare a repair to the cost of a car payment, it would seem to me that repairs would ha… --- ## [2017 Ford Edge - repeated cracking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-edge-repeated-cracking/140803)
**Author:** [@Clardy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clardy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-edge-repeated-cracking/140803 "2019-05-22T21:12:27Z")
2017 Edge Titanuim Pan/Vista roof developed weird crack. Drivers side glass also. Replaced. Now the drivers side cracked again. Nothing hit it. Got to be defective glass or Fords frame. Anyone else have this happen? Ford… --- ## [Chugging 2010 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chugging-2010-honda-accord/140707)
**Author:** [@Jessica07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jessica07)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chugging-2010-honda-accord/140707 "2019-05-22T21:10:53Z")
My 2010 Honda Accord chugs when traveling at 15-40 miles per hour. I’ve owned the car for 6 years and it has 210K miles. When will stop the chugging feeling if I accelerate. The engine light is not turning on at all. … --- ## [Checking a USB port](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-a-usb-port/140784)
**Author:** [@EDRAYMOND](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EDRAYMOND)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-a-usb-port/140784 "2019-05-22T17:11:03Z")
how can you check a usb port on a 2013 ford fusion to know it is working properly --- ## [Honda Civic has troubles starting up after sitting several hours](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-has-troubles-starting-up-after-sitting-several-hours/140781)
**Author:** [@Nic87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nic87)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-has-troubles-starting-up-after-sitting-several-hours/140781 "2019-05-22T15:14:09Z")
I have had that problem for weeks now. But now it reached a point were i can no longer ignore it… everytime i start my car after sitting several hours it has serious troubles starting up. I have to hold the key in the st… --- ## [2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser - New vehicle advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-pt-cruiser-new-vehicle-advice/140761)
**Author:** [@Karen03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karen03)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-pt-cruiser-new-vehicle-advice/140761 "2019-05-22T13:46:34Z")
I drive a 2004 PT Cruiser. I love it but I guess it’s time to replace it. I like a hatchback, I like a car that sits up high enough to get in and out of easily and I like a car that is easy to find in the parking lot. Ye… --- ## ['Why we can - and must - create a fairer system of traffic enforcement'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-we-can-and-must-create-a-fairer-system-of-traffic-enforcement/140425)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-we-can-and-must-create-a-fairer-system-of-traffic-enforcement/140425 "2019-05-22T13:40:03Z")
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/05/15/why-we-can-must-create-fairer-system-traffic-enforcement/ --- ## [Might have blown my head gasket?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/might-have-blown-my-head-gasket/140512)
**Author:** [@Christian\_Wallace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Christian_Wallace)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 12:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/might-have-blown-my-head-gasket/140512 "2019-05-22T12:37:42Z")
So there was a huge storm last night and on my way home from work i made a turn and hit a huge puddle my car stalled out but after a few attempts i got it to start again and made it home, well i woke up today and attempt… --- ## [2012 Buick LaCrosse - noise increases with speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-lacrosse-noise-increases-with-speed/140820)
**Author:** [@Rory21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rory21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-lacrosse-noise-increases-with-speed/140820 "2019-05-22T12:00:31Z")
niose that increases with speed from the rear of my 2012 Buick La Crosse --- ## [2004 Pontiac Grand Prix - Oil pours out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-prix-oil-pours-out/140589)
**Author:** [@Randal1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Randal1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 7:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-prix-oil-pours-out/140589 "2019-05-22T07:50:16Z")
oil pouring out of the bottom of engine when running, not oil pan, but cant see where its from. coming out somewhere on the left passenger side of the car under bottom. my question is that considered a lower end block f… --- ## [2013 Buick LaCrosse - power steering power message](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-buick-lacrosse-power-steering-power-message/140813)
**Author:** [@LucianLesny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LucianLesny)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 6:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-buick-lacrosse-power-steering-power-message/140813 "2019-05-22T06:39:46Z")
On engine start, power steering problem message is displayed. On trying to drive it’s very hard to steer the car. --- ## [2013 Kia Optima - Uses too much oil!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-optima-uses-too-much-oil/140766)
**Author:** [@StephanieLawson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StephanieLawson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-optima-uses-too-much-oil/140766 "2019-05-22T05:25:41Z")
uses excessive amounts of oil.!!! --- ## [1991 Honda Accord Ex Sputtering under low acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-honda-accord-ex-sputtering-under-low-acceleration/140609)
**Author:** [@Stuart\_Thompson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stuart_Thompson)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-honda-accord-ex-sputtering-under-low-acceleration/140609 "2019-05-22T02:14:05Z")
I have a 91 Honda accord with 320,000 miles that sputters under soft normal acceleration and is fine when i either let go of the gas for a second or push it about 25% more and make it rev up. idles ok occasionally ill pa… --- ## [New Tech for Autonomous vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tech-for-autonomous-vehicles/140811)
**Author:** [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tech-for-autonomous-vehicles/140811 "2019-05-22T01:59:22Z")
This changes a big portion of the game in autonomous vehicles. The scanning laser sensor is the weak link in ANY autonomous vehicle. Gimbaled lasers swing to and fro bouncing light off targets. The mechanism is very fine… --- ## [Did they change my oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-they-change-my-oil/140747)
**Author:** [@cmmcd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cmmcd)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-they-change-my-oil/140747 "2019-05-22T01:54:01Z")
Hi! We recently purchased a 2018 Highlander that was due for its first 10k service/oil change. I took it in for service on Friday (under Toyota Care) supposedly the oil and filter were changed. They were also supposed to… --- ## [Mysterious windows have a mind of their own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-windows-have-a-mind-of-their-own/140712)
**Author:** [@Albie\_Brown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Albie_Brown)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-windows-have-a-mind-of-their-own/140712 "2019-05-22T01:08:59Z")
Hi Car Talk! I’ve started experiencing the supernatural effects of my 1996 Mercedes C280. For a couple months, the driver side window would spontaneously decide to roll itself down, usually at inopportune moments (when r… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=801) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=803)