# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=826 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 827 --- ## [2008 Kia Spectra engine knock and white smoke when trying to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-kia-spectra-engine-knock-and-white-smoke-when-trying-to-start/138768)
**Author:** [@Brandon\_Lee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brandon_Lee)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 5:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-kia-spectra-engine-knock-and-white-smoke-when-trying-to-start/138768 "2019-04-22T05:23:33Z")
Hey guys. We have a 2008 Kia Spectra SX that will not start. Here’s the story. My grandfather was driving the car and started just fine. No issues or anything since he bought it last week on Saturday. He drove it everyda… --- ## [1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight - Getting oil out of the coolant system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-oldsmobile-eighty-eight-getting-oil-out-of-the-coolant-system/138862)
**Author:** [@Joshua22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joshua22)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 4:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-oldsmobile-eighty-eight-getting-oil-out-of-the-coolant-system/138862 "2019-04-22T04:59:20Z")
My wife’s Oldsmobile is a great car. Looking throughout the engine, I can tell it’s seen it’s days but this thing last forever before having any issues compared to much newer cars I’ve owned and hear about. But, I discov… --- ## [2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited wheels squeal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-wheels-squeal/138967)
**Author:** [@ChrisCompton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisCompton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-wheels-squeal/138967 "2019-04-22T04:51:14Z")
2015 Jeep Rubicon, 6-spd manual, 90k miles, maintenance performed at regular intervals. Wheels squeal loudly at low speeds ( --- ## [Starting problem when warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problem-when-warm/137584)
**Author:** [@Todd\_MacQueen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Todd_MacQueen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problem-when-warm/137584 "2019-04-22T03:19:36Z")
I have a 1989 Keep Wrangler that has some modifications done to it. All of the vacuum lines realted to the emissions were removed and the original carb has been replaced with a motorcraft 2150. It passes emissions tests … --- ## [How can I get Kia to help fix my rear lifting mechanism?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-i-get-kia-to-help-fix-my-rear-lifting-mechanism/138974)
**Author:** [@RossSerold](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RossSerold)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-i-get-kia-to-help-fix-my-rear-lifting-mechanism/138974 "2019-04-22T02:52:59Z")
Hi, Ray. I own a 2-14 KIA Sorento SX FWD, purchased new. The 5 year bumper-to-bumper warranty expired recently. About one month after it expired, the rear lifting mechanism failed, specifically, the motor opens the re… --- ## [May have figured out why my honda keeps overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/may-have-figured-out-why-my-honda-keeps-overheating/88861)
**Author:** [@JimFrost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimFrost)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/may-have-figured-out-why-my-honda-keeps-overheating/88861 "2019-04-22T02:30:50Z")
This is by no means 100% solution because I still think it could be the head gasket. But here are my deductions. The car in question is a 2003 Honda civic with 140k on it. The car has been overheating for awhile, I've ha… --- ## [1978 Ford Pickup parking brake mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1978-ford-pickup-parking-brake-mystery/138979)
**Author:** [@ChadSkoug](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChadSkoug)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1978-ford-pickup-parking-brake-mystery/138979 "2019-04-22T01:51:24Z")
I didn’t realize until today that I have a parking brake phobia. I talked to my sister and found out she has it too. When we were growing up, if we wanted to drive to school, the vehicle we got stuck with was a 1978 Fo… --- ## [Wireless charging for electric cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wireless-charging-for-electric-cars/134836)
**Author:** [@D.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.J)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wireless-charging-for-electric-cars/134836 "2019-04-22T00:26:41Z")
I live in a condo/townhouse where my parking stall is like 300-500 feet around the corner from my first floor apartment and there is no community association charging station. Is there a such thing as wireless charging i… --- ## [2000 Buick LeSabre - Window motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-buick-lesabre-window-motor/138958)
**Author:** [@Sean26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sean26)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-buick-lesabre-window-motor/138958 "2019-04-22T00:08:01Z")
How much for a window motor --- ## [2016 Toyota Tundra oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-tundra-oil-consumption/138911)
**Author:** [@Robert01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert01)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-tundra-oil-consumption/138911 "2019-04-21T22:22:48Z")
My 2016 Toyota Tundra, 5.7 V8 engine with 35k miles uses a quart of engine oil every 5k miles. It has done this since day one and always serviced by the dealer. It is a flex fuel engine. My dealer says Toyota thinks a… --- ## [Recharging refrigerant in a 1998 Chevy Prizm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recharging-refrigerant-in-a-1998-chevy-prizm/138836)
**Author:** [@Kelly\_Regan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kelly_Regan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recharging-refrigerant-in-a-1998-chevy-prizm/138836 "2019-04-21T22:17:16Z")
I recently bought a 1998 Chevrolet Prizm with a 2007 Toyota Corolla engine. The car is super clean, just needs a few cosmetic repairs. And, the A/C blows, but it’s not cold. I picked up a bottle of Auto Zone R-134a, and … --- ## [Headlight bulb replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-bulb-replacement/36387)
**Author:** [@michael\_petruzzi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michael_petruzzi)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-bulb-replacement/36387 "2019-04-21T21:11:47Z")
I recently replaced my low-beam lamps with expensive bulbs that are puting out "whiter" light but not more of it!! Do replacement bulbs that put out more light for the same wattage rating exist, and if so what would be… --- ## [2011 GMC Acadia - problems since battery change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-acadia-problems-since-battery-change/138743)
**Author:** [@Ross17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ross17)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-acadia-problems-since-battery-change/138743 "2019-04-21T20:59:07Z")
2011 Acadia. Had the battery replaced. Since then, the cigarette chargers do not work and the Driver side of the car only blows hot air when the air condition is on. --- ## [Tips wanted for my 1962 FJ40 gearbox rebuild](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-wanted-for-my-1962-fj40-gearbox-rebuild/138925)
**Author:** [@Mzilmy\_150925](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mzilmy_150925)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-wanted-for-my-1962-fj40-gearbox-rebuild/138925 "2019-04-21T19:52:44Z")
About to rebuild diffs and gearbox/transfer case in my 1962 fj40 any info or ideas would be great --- ## [2016 Toyota Highlander - Audio issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-highlander-audio-issues/138949)
**Author:** [@MicheleHerbst](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MicheleHerbst)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-highlander-audio-issues/138949 "2019-04-21T19:46:30Z")
At 36,200 miles my radio became erratic. There is no NAV system ,just a radio/CD. Could not switch from radio to CD and vice versa, could not remove cd from player. Next day it would work for a while. Then would stop… --- ## [2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport - Something fishy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-something-fishy/138943)
**Author:** [@DianeCoury](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DianeCoury)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-something-fishy/138943 "2019-04-21T19:15:32Z")
I turn on my heat or ac and a very fishy smell comes out ,what could this be ? --- ## [2003 GMC Sierra 2500HD gearshift stuck in park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-sierra-2500hd-gearshift-stuck-in-park/138888)
**Author:** [@Cortez27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cortez27)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-sierra-2500hd-gearshift-stuck-in-park/138888 "2019-04-21T18:44:26Z")
This only happened one time. After starting my truck, the gear shift was stuck in park. After moving the shifter back and forth for guite some time it finally shifted normally. I,m thinking a linkage problem? --- ## [Audi a3 2006 sportback tdi 1.9 - leaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-2006-sportback-tdi-1-9-leaking/138953)
**Author:** [@Haris91](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Haris91)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-2006-sportback-tdi-1-9-leaking/138953 "2019-04-21T17:28:52Z")
Hello, i’m new here and hope this is right place for ask. i have noticed that something leaking under my car. Can someone give me suggestion how to resolve this problem. thanks --- ## [2017 Buick Cascada seatbelt flaps when the top is down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-cascada-seatbelt-flaps-when-the-top-is-down/138820)
**Author:** [@Thom16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thom16)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-cascada-seatbelt-flaps-when-the-top-is-down/138820 "2019-04-21T17:25:09Z")
Passenger side seat belt (when no passenger) flaps when the top is down. Any cures? --- ## [Deciding whether to keep 2012 Ford Flex](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deciding-whether-to-keep-2012-ford-flex/138860)
**Author:** [@DavidLeavy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidLeavy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deciding-whether-to-keep-2012-ford-flex/138860 "2019-04-21T17:24:28Z")
I have a 2012 Ford Flex with ECOBOOST and get about 20 mph. I mainly drive highway at 65. I went through my original set of tires rapidly which I thought was my fault as they kept under inflating during the winter. I p… --- ## [Silverado 1500 leaking gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-1500-leaking-gas/138850)
**Author:** [@jdreynolds](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdreynolds)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-1500-leaking-gas/138850 "2019-04-21T17:18:43Z")
I have a 2001 Chevrolet 1500 pickup. I started my truck and smelt gasoline fumes. I got out of my truck and when I looked under it I saw gasoline coming our from some where around the gas tank. It was coming out in a str… --- ## [2008 Toyota Corolla after jumping battery received check engine light with error codes p0340 and p0335](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-corolla-after-jumping-battery-received-check-engine-light-with-error-codes-p0340-and-p0335/138931)
**Author:** [@Csacwbys22\_151030](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Csacwbys22_151030)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-corolla-after-jumping-battery-received-check-engine-light-with-error-codes-p0340-and-p0335/138931 "2019-04-21T15:56:33Z")
P0340 camshaft position sensor a circuit (bank1 or single sensor) and p0335 crankshaft position sensor a circuit These weren’t there before the battery died . I read this may not be accurate because of the jumpstart . I… --- ## [1998 Mustang AC Pressure fluctuating and in red when filled](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mustang-ac-pressure-fluctuating-and-in-red-when-filled/138939)
**Author:** [@Blake\_Hammond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blake_Hammond)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mustang-ac-pressure-fluctuating-and-in-red-when-filled/138939 "2019-04-21T15:51:30Z")
So my car stopped putting out cold are about a month ago. I realized something was wrong and not wanting to burn out my A/C clutch or just break the compressor in general, I’ve tried to keep the A/C off. I went to get a… --- ## [2009 Chrysler Town & Country - Jack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chrysler-town-country-jack/138941)
**Author:** [@Ronatta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ronatta)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chrysler-town-country-jack/138941 "2019-04-21T15:49:00Z")
What kind of car jack do I buy for my car --- ## [Kickback when starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kickback-when-starting/13038)
**Author:** [@cedarva](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cedarva)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kickback-when-starting/13038 "2019-04-21T15:34:05Z")
96 chevy 216,000 miles silverado 4 wheel drive kickback on starting varies light to heavy runs fine once started check dist. cap check fuel pressure check for fuel pressure bleed off over night che… --- ## [1998 Ford Ranger: no oil pressure on re-starting a warm engine after being parked for 30 minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-ranger-no-oil-pressure-on-re-starting-a-warm-engine-after-being-parked-for-30-minutes/138901)
**Author:** [@BarnabyWilde](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarnabyWilde)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-ranger-no-oil-pressure-on-re-starting-a-warm-engine-after-being-parked-for-30-minutes/138901 "2019-04-21T15:33:40Z")
Engine is 2.5L 4-cyl Ford Lima (aka Pinto) unit (a stroked 2.3L). It was a beautiful day in the neighborhood, & the truck was running great. Parked in Wally World parking lot and went inside. Picked up a few things and… --- ## [What's with influx of the "broken English" or single phrase discussion topics?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-with-influx-of-the-broken-english-or-single-phrase-discussion-topics/138666)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-with-influx-of-the-broken-english-or-single-phrase-discussion-topics/138666 "2019-04-21T15:24:37Z")
Many of the posts aren’t even sentences and many supply little to no basic information. There is practically no effort put into an inquiry and it places the burden of figuring out what is really being asked on the helper… --- ## [Any other 1991 Mercury Capri owners near Albany?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-other-1991-mercury-capri-owners-near-albany/138832)
**Author:** [@Dave21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dave21)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-other-1991-mercury-capri-owners-near-albany/138832 "2019-04-21T13:57:55Z")
Anyone in the Albany NY area have a '91 - '94 Mercury Capri. Just acquired a basic (non turbo) 91 with 46,000 miles and am looking for general advice/and recommendations for a mechanic/repair shop for the replacement of… --- ## [2012 Toyota Prius V - replace electrical components?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-prius-v-replace-electrical-components/138857)
**Author:** [@EdwardIngoldsby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdwardIngoldsby)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-prius-v-replace-electrical-components/138857 "2019-04-21T13:56:30Z")
Hi I own a 2012 Toyota Prius V. I have 122,000 miles on it.When I purchased the car the service manager said the electric batteries would cost $2100.00 to replace. Is it worth replacing the batteries at 40,000 miles and… --- ## [1986 Chevrolet Pickup: tranny dipstick broke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-chevrolet-pickup-tranny-dipstick-broke/138909)
**Author:** [@Zapor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zapor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-chevrolet-pickup-tranny-dipstick-broke/138909 "2019-04-21T13:21:30Z")
End of tranny dipstick broke off in tube 3-4 inches (the segment with the markings) Can I just put a new one in? Will the piece drop through to the magnetized pan? or jam up the works? Scottsdale C20 350 [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=825) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=827)