# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=828 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 829 --- ## [Knocking and smoking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-and-smoking/74286)
**Author:** [@drmtbrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drmtbrown)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-and-smoking/74286 "2019-04-20T03:54:47Z")
About 3 weeks after an oil change, my 01 Ford Ranger started knocking and smoking when I accelerated up hills. I checked the oil levels to find that it was completely empty. Refilled the oil, but the problem persisted.… --- ## [2014 Subaru Forester -- camshaft replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-camshaft-replacement/138758)
**Author:** [@BradSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BradSmith)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-camshaft-replacement/138758 "2019-04-20T03:34:15Z")
Has anyone had problems with check engine light coming on and the cause was 3 camshaft gears that needed replaced? Engine has 100,000 and I just purchased it; no warranty, big bucks to repair. I don’t see any recalls … --- ## [1997 Ford Escort has trouble turning over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-escort-has-trouble-turning-over/138775)
**Author:** [@Rockzax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rockzax)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-escort-has-trouble-turning-over/138775 "2019-04-20T02:57:38Z")
Tried to start the car several times and it wouldn’t turn over. AAA tested the battery and it was good and eventually got it to start. The man from AAA said it’s acting like it’s out of gas but the gauge reads 3/4 full. … --- ## [2017 BMW X1 - Rattles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-bmw-x1-rattles/137441)
**Author:** [@Christophe58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Christophe58)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-bmw-x1-rattles/137441 "2019-04-19T22:16:52Z")
The engine rattles each time I start it for a few seconds when it’s cold and under about 65 degrees. It didn’t use to do this one year ago. I asked my service adviser, but he didn’t know. I did some research on google an… --- ## [What is this electrical plug?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-electrical-plug/138513)
**Author:** [@mazda\_protege](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mazda_protege)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-electrical-plug/138513 "2019-04-19T20:11:51Z")
Good Evening, Just wondering what this is on my 1.6L protege: The insulation is coming off, so I duct taped it ( IM far from home ) , but I am hoping the individual wires won’t short. No silly comments please. 256… --- ## [Ruthmic knocking noise when going straight down the road](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ruthmic-knocking-noise-when-going-straight-down-the-road/138770)
**Author:** [@Joshua\_Goeres](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joshua_Goeres)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ruthmic-knocking-noise-when-going-straight-down-the-road/138770 "2019-04-19T17:56:35Z")
I have a 1996 Subaru Legacy L wagon with a 2.2l 4 cylinder engine. As I am driving down the road, I hear a rythymic knocking noise when driving straight. When I turn, it goes away until I straighten it out, which it sta… --- ## [Lower gear ratio or bigger engine..?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lower-gear-ratio-or-bigger-engine/138750)
**Author:** [@Scrapyard-John](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrapyard-John)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lower-gear-ratio-or-bigger-engine/138750 "2019-04-19T16:48:43Z")
Ok, I’ll preface this by saying I may never do either unless an original to the vehicle (rear axle or engine) dies prematurely, but I think it’s a fun discussion. I have an extended cab 4wd GMC Sierra. It has 3.42 gears… --- ## ['99 Chevy Malibu ABS light & Battery light on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-chevy-malibu-abs-light-battery-light-on/44242)
**Author:** [@mnresidentwo4wd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mnresidentwo4wd)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-chevy-malibu-abs-light-battery-light-on/44242 "2019-04-19T16:18:04Z")
My 1999 Chevy Malibu ABS lights went on this morning along with the Battery lights being on, I don't have a garage and the car sort of got plowed into its parking place as we had a big three day snow storm. It isn't maki… --- ## [Nitrogen for tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nitrogen-for-tires/138779)
**Author:** [@MikeShebel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeShebel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nitrogen-for-tires/138779 "2019-04-19T15:45:13Z")
Dear Mr. Magliozzi, I have read many responses to the question of the effectiveness of nitrogen in preventing the loss of gas in tires. Here is my angle on this issue: Since the air we breathe is approximately 78% nitr… --- ## [Sell, fix, or drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sell-fix-or-drive/138774)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sell-fix-or-drive/138774 "2019-04-19T14:56:12Z")
99 Lexus LS 400. Belongs to my son. Has lots of moderately loose front-end parts, none dangerous yet. Engine and tranny are smooth, no bad signs. 180k miles. Fix the front end? $1600. Sell it? Drive it until it is bad… --- ## [2016 Honda Accord front end noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-accord-front-end-noise/138761)
**Author:** [@ForchielliWilliam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ForchielliWilliam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-accord-front-end-noise/138761 "2019-04-19T14:46:32Z")
I have a 2016 Honda Accord sport with a noise coming from the front tires or wheels. There have been many complaints about this problem. My question, is it the tire or the sport rim that makes the noise. Continental t… --- ## [How to repair rusted bottom front fender---Please help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-repair-rusted-bottom-front-fender-please-help/138594)
**Author:** [@mazda\_protege](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mazda_protege)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-repair-rusted-bottom-front-fender-please-help/138594 "2019-04-19T14:11:47Z")
Hi there, Protégé SE year 2000. I noticed that the bottom part of the left front fender is loose at the bottom (see pic) → its pretty shocking how the rust broke right off from the bolts. How do I fix this? I w… --- ## [Cars without cabin air filters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-without-cabin-air-filters/138721)
**Author:** [@Exnihilate](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Exnihilate)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-without-cabin-air-filters/138721 "2019-04-19T13:09:12Z")
I have a 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage 1.8liter with a bad ac. I am having trouble getting decent air to blow through the vents. Usually replacing the cabin air filter would do wonders but I don’t think this model has one. I… --- ## [2002 chevy Silverado misfiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevy-silverado-misfiring/138741)
**Author:** [@alafoy\_150911](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alafoy_150911)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 11:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevy-silverado-misfiring/138741 "2019-04-19T11:43:14Z")
Hey car talk community! I have a 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD and over the past year I’ve had misfires only after its rained very hard or its humid out. the spark plugs and wires have all been changed and it has seemed t… --- ## [1977 Chev K10 fuel/carburetor trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1977-chev-k10-fuel-carburetor-trouble/138680)
**Author:** [@mpmanges\_150875](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mpmanges_150875)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1977-chev-k10-fuel-carburetor-trouble/138680 "2019-04-19T03:52:21Z")
My engine won’t start if I let it sit for more than 3 days. I have to add gas to the carburetor to get it to fire then it runs great. I replaced the fuel filter, gas tank is full, the fuel pump seems to work fine. I ha… --- ## [2014 Chevrolet 1500 needs new injectors at low mileage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-1500-needs-new-injectors-at-low-mileage/119752)
**Author:** [@KennethFarley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KennethFarley)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-1500-needs-new-injectors-at-low-mileage/119752 "2019-04-19T02:53:53Z")
2014 Silverado has 47k. Engine light came on with code for cold start/ rough idle. Dealer ran check and said four fuel injectors need replaced. How at such low miles? --- ## [Honda Civic 2009 AC smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2009-ac-smell/138759)
**Author:** [@Han11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Han11)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2009-ac-smell/138759 "2019-04-19T02:47:51Z")
Hi, I need some help to self-diagnose with my Honda Civic 2009 AC’s problem before I have to go to the mechanics. The air comes out of my AC smells like piss/sweat when I first turn my car on and goes away after a couple… --- ## [Honda City ZX Startup issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-city-zx-startup-issue/138635)
**Author:** [@Shaan\_Mughal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shaan_Mughal)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-city-zx-startup-issue/138635 "2019-04-19T02:02:22Z")
Hi, I own a Sept 2007 Honda City ZX GXi, done about 100K kms. Since a couple of weeks now, I’ve been facing a weird starting problem in my car. When I start the car first thing in the morning, it starts without a fuss… --- ## [2005 Honda Civic Hybrid - Shudders when pulling away and in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-hybrid-shudders-when-pulling-away-and-in-reverse/138752)
**Author:** [@cashman88888888\_150917](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cashman88888888_150917)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-hybrid-shudders-when-pulling-away-and-in-reverse/138752 "2019-04-19T01:55:51Z")
Hi guys, So I just got my 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid and it shudders/hesitates for a spilt of a second when it’s pulling away as well as reversing. I changed all 8 spark plugs but symptom is still present. It runs perfect… --- ## [Struts, bushings, this is all foreign to me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/struts-bushings-this-is-all-foreign-to-me/138332)
**Author:** [@megan.poore\_150655](https://community.cartalk.com/u/megan.poore_150655)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/struts-bushings-this-is-all-foreign-to-me/138332 "2019-04-19T01:54:05Z")
My 2016 Toyota Highlander (60,000 miles) started making creaking noises when I went over speed bumps. I took it to the the car shop next to my office and they said I needed new struts, but they couldn’t buy them. So I … --- ## [2012 Equinox muffler leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-equinox-muffler-leak/132705)
**Author:** [@detguy1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/detguy1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-equinox-muffler-leak/132705 "2019-04-19T01:48:16Z")
I have a 2012 Equinox (80k miles) and the muffler is leaking (cracks along the length near the seam, attaching a picture). I tried sealing it with QuickSteel steel reinforced epoxy putty suggested by auto shop. But the p… --- ## [Bad Wheel bearings “warranty not covering Acura MDX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-wheel-bearings-warranty-not-covering-acura-mdx/138053)
**Author:** [@Sage182\_150476](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sage182_150476)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-wheel-bearings-warranty-not-covering-acura-mdx/138053 "2019-04-19T00:51:05Z")
Hello All, In November last year I was getting regular service for Acura MDX 2013(oil change etc.) at Acura. I told them that every now and then I hear a sound that seems to come from right front side. It was diagnosed … --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Corvette lawnmower sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-corvette-lawnmower-sound/138653)
**Author:** [@Lamar39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lamar39)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-corvette-lawnmower-sound/138653 "2019-04-19T00:16:39Z")
My 2016 Stingray Convertible sounds like a lawnmower. I’m told to just live with it. Can nothing be done? I wanted your expert opinion before I check out of this life and it’s getting close. Thanks! --- ## [Why keep a car not worth fixing? I say, why not repair a car not worth repairing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-keep-a-car-not-worth-fixing-i-say-why-not-repair-a-car-not-worth-repairing/138694)
**Author:** [@Scrapyard-John](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrapyard-John)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2019, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-keep-a-car-not-worth-fixing-i-say-why-not-repair-a-car-not-worth-repairing/138694 "2019-04-18T22:38:20Z")
Some repairs can be made easily and with little cost. Such as the almost color matched slip sheet that will serve as a hood. Other repairs can actually be upgrades. Such as this bumper cover repair. With a little imagina… --- ## [2015 Jeep Cherokee - Suspension work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-suspension-work/138456)
**Author:** [@CheriW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CheriW)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2019, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-suspension-work/138456 "2019-04-18T22:17:22Z")
I was told my lower ball joints and knuckles need replaced on my 2015 Jeep Cherokee which only has 32000 miles. Is this normal for 2015 with low miles? Quoted $2,000 for repair. --- ## [2013 Infiniti G37 steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-infiniti-g37-steering/113421)
**Author:** [@MarilynStultz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarilynStultz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2019, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-infiniti-g37-steering/113421 "2019-04-18T22:10:15Z")
Has anyone had any problems with the steering in the 2013 g37 Infinity? Ive had my car for 5 months and had to have 2 new ones put in and it still does the same thing. --- ## [Subaru 2004 Outback check engine light stays on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-2004-outback-check-engine-light-stays-on/114212)
**Author:** [@Lemonlover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lemonlover)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2019, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-2004-outback-check-engine-light-stays-on/114212 "2019-04-18T20:25:20Z")
Ok you guys once and for all, why does my engine light keep coming on? I replaced my gas cap with an official dealership one. I’ve heard it can be the emissions sensor. I’ve heard that to run it with the engine light on … --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Impala keeps running after key is turned off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-impala-keeps-running-after-key-is-turned-off/138633)
**Author:** [@Donaldcoffey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donaldcoffey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2019, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-impala-keeps-running-after-key-is-turned-off/138633 "2019-04-18T19:47:40Z")
car keep running for couple minutes after key is turned off --- ## [How important is synthetic oil for high mileage cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-important-is-synthetic-oil-for-high-mileage-cars/138734)
**Author:** [@CarldeBlaey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarldeBlaey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2019, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-important-is-synthetic-oil-for-high-mileage-cars/138734 "2019-04-18T17:51:08Z")
How important is it to use synthetic oil for high mileage cars. I have 2010 Equonox with 150000 miles --- ## [Buying a 2003 Toyota Matrix for teenagers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-2003-toyota-matrix-for-teenagers/138539)
**Author:** [@AmandaSheffler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AmandaSheffler)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2019, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-2003-toyota-matrix-for-teenagers/138539 "2019-04-18T17:14:41Z")
Should we buy one for our teenagers to learn how to drive stick? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=827) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=829)