# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=830 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 831 --- ## [Mechanic refused to rotate my tires because the tread was too low](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-refused-to-rotate-my-tires-because-the-tread-was-too-low/138610)
**Author:** [@MichaelFurfaro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelFurfaro)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-refused-to-rotate-my-tires-because-the-tread-was-too-low/138610 "2019-04-17T14:24:52Z")
I had my car in and the mechanic refused to rotate the tire because the tread was less than 3/32". He told me it was against the law to put a “non-roadworthy tire” back on a car. I have a hard time believing that stateme… --- ## [Transmission Shifts to Overdrive too soon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-shifts-to-overdrive-too-soon/96320)
**Author:** [@Scott\_B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott_B)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-shifts-to-overdrive-too-soon/96320 "2019-04-17T14:15:40Z")
Have a 2002 avalanche Z71. Transmission was rebuilt 33k ago. It currently shifts a little hard going from 1 to 2nd. Real problem shows up between 40 mph and 50 mph. It suddenly shifts into overdrive which drops the e… --- ## [Weird growl noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-growl-noise/138641)
**Author:** [@Brandon\_Cook](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brandon_Cook)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-growl-noise/138641 "2019-04-17T13:59:08Z")
So, I got a slight issue. Whenever I stop my car, the car makes a growl noise. But the noise only happens when the car is slowing down past 10mph. So, you’d hear a very faint growl for like, 1.5-2 seconds, then it’s gone… --- ## [2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee stalls occasionally](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jeep-grand-cherokee-stalls-occasionally/138617)
**Author:** [@Desmond41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Desmond41)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 12:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jeep-grand-cherokee-stalls-occasionally/138617 "2019-04-17T12:08:14Z")
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, occasionally stalls out, restarts after 5 to 10, 15 minutes. Battery drains when battery terminals stays connected. Issue not detectable on OEM device. Any thoughts/ideas? --- ## [Confused between used and new!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/confused-between-used-and-new/138205)
**Author:** [@Amr\_hamed\_141739](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amr_hamed_141739)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 7:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/confused-between-used-and-new/138205 "2019-04-17T07:53:23Z")
Hello everyone , last week i bought 2018 hyundai tucson SEL used has 13k miles on it , the price was 17k , today i got a call from one of hyundai dealers i was in contact with him before saying that they have New 2019 t… --- ## [2013 Toyota Prius transmission question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-prius-transmission-question/138575)
**Author:** [@PaulFilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulFilson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 6:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-prius-transmission-question/138575 "2019-04-17T06:08:34Z")
I own a 2013 Toyota Prius. I wonder about the 3 settings on the transmission - Normal, Eco and sport. Does putting the transmission on Eco put more strain on the CVT – like lugging a traditional transmission? I’m less wo… --- ## [2010 MINI Cooper still running rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mini-cooper-still-running-rough/138581)
**Author:** [@connergandy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/connergandy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mini-cooper-still-running-rough/138581 "2019-04-17T04:55:49Z")
i have a 2010 mini cooper and when i bought it, it drove a little rough, but i replaced the spark plugs and ignition coils, i found a little oil in 2 of 4 spark plug wells after addressing all that it ran a little smooth… --- ## [Neutral Safety Switch or Transmission Link Cable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neutral-safety-switch-or-transmission-link-cable/138553)
**Author:** [@Donutman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donutman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neutral-safety-switch-or-transmission-link-cable/138553 "2019-04-17T03:28:52Z")
Now Part III in the sage of my 2012 Jeep Liberty: replacement of first remanufactured engine completed and seems to be running OK. But . . . periodically, there is a misalignment between the gear as indicated by the shif… --- ## [2005 escalade.... Can i drive if the dip stick came out of engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-escalade-can-i-drive-if-the-dip-stick-came-out-of-engine/138439)
**Author:** [@Vanessa81](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vanessa81)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-escalade-can-i-drive-if-the-dip-stick-came-out-of-engine/138439 "2019-04-17T00:03:11Z")
i have a 2005 Cadillac escalade, and i checked the Oil a couple days ago and it was low so i added some Oil. The dip sick was hard to get back in. Today i checked it again, but nothing is registering I on the dip stick. … --- ## [2006 Ford Five Hundred - charging system light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-five-hundred-charging-system-light/138627)
**Author:** [@Ron51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ron51)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-five-hundred-charging-system-light/138627 "2019-04-16T23:58:41Z")
2006 ford 500 charging system light keep coming on I changed the battery and alternator still having the same problems. --- ## [1998 Ford F-150 occasionally won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-f-150-occasionally-wont-start/28289)
**Author:** [@chipchap](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chipchap)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-f-150-occasionally-wont-start/28289 "2019-04-16T21:59:38Z")
1998 Ford F-150. Has been a great truck never any problems in it's 100,000 miles, until now. A few months ago occasionally it wouldn't start when warm after turning off the engine for a short stop (5-10 mins). After a h… --- ## [Is this 2018 Ford Fiesta a good deal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-2018-ford-fiesta-a-good-deal/138615)
**Author:** [@PatriciaaRingsdorf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatriciaaRingsdorf)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-2018-ford-fiesta-a-good-deal/138615 "2019-04-16T20:57:33Z")
Repairs? Transission? --- ## [2003 Volkswagen Jetta fails emissions testing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-jetta-fails-emissions-testing/138613)
**Author:** [@StephenA.Eichele](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StephenA.Eichele)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-jetta-fails-emissions-testing/138613 "2019-04-16T19:42:16Z")
Keeps failing emissions testing. States “Lean” I keep replacing O2 sensors but this fix only lasts 24 hours. Need a proper fix. --- ## [2016 Toyota Camry - steering pulls left and right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-camry-steering-pulls-left-and-right/138602)
**Author:** [@PaulShaw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulShaw)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-camry-steering-pulls-left-and-right/138602 "2019-04-16T18:24:18Z")
Could a bad battery cause steering to pull left & then right? --- ## [32 Lies Your Mechanic Has Told You](https://community.cartalk.com/t/32-lies-your-mechanic-has-told-you/138549)
**Author:** [@sgtrock21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sgtrock21)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/32-lies-your-mechanic-has-told-you/138549 "2019-04-16T18:10:13Z")
This article was online this AM. My problem with the title is that it implies everyone paying for vehicle service has been lied to! Perpetuating the myth that all mechanics, independent shops, and dealerships are crooks.… --- ## [1994 Geo Tracker - What are these worth](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-geo-tracker-what-are-these-worth/138110)
**Author:** [@Diana27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diana27)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-geo-tracker-what-are-these-worth/138110 "2019-04-16T17:08:32Z")
I have 2 Geo Trackers. One has blown engine the other bought for parts. Both bodies in good shape. Tires good. Upholstery in rebuild one new. Both clear titles. My husband passed last November and now I have no idea what… --- ## [Tambourine sound - 2012 Nissan Rogue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tambourine-sound-2012-nissan-rogue/138588)
**Author:** [@BarbaraThompson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarbaraThompson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tambourine-sound-2012-nissan-rogue/138588 "2019-04-16T16:40:43Z")
There’s a noise like a tambourine coming from rear probably on right side of my 2012 Nissan Rogue. I have looked but can’t find it. Does this sound like a mechanical problem? --- ## [Leaking 2012 Dodge Ram 1500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-2012-dodge-ram-1500/138592)
**Author:** [@patriciasmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/patriciasmith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-2012-dodge-ram-1500/138592 "2019-04-16T16:33:09Z")
Have a leak somewhere in truck .Interior is wet behind the seats --- ## [Coffe spilage mercedes van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coffe-spilage-mercedes-van/138585)
**Author:** [@Cosmin\_Baciu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cosmin_Baciu)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coffe-spilage-mercedes-van/138585 "2019-04-16T16:16:49Z")
Hi I was driving a new mercedes sprinter 2019 plate and i had a coffe cup in the passengers cupholder i had some bumps on my ride so some coffee got spilled on the pasengers dash Somehow that got under the dash hitting… --- ## [Rear DVD Player](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-dvd-player/138579)
**Author:** [@chadquenneville\_146515](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chadquenneville_146515)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-dvd-player/138579 "2019-04-16T15:48:28Z")
2008 - 150k + miles A year ago, the rear DVD/Entertainment center went down. Gets hung up on opening screen, but never plays the DVD. Are there any ideas for troubleshooting this or is it a bad entertainment center and… --- ## [Nissan Sentra Overheating issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-sentra-overheating-issue/138563)
**Author:** [@Shakim\_Shafi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shakim_Shafi)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-sentra-overheating-issue/138563 "2019-04-16T15:03:58Z")
I own a 2002 Nissan sentra. I am having overheating issue. I’ve changed radiator, thermostat, water pump, water reservoir, even a/c belt. But the issue still persist. Any idea what could be the case? --- ## [Coolant pressurized overnight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-pressurized-overnight/138570)
**Author:** [@blue03v](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blue03v)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-pressurized-overnight/138570 "2019-04-16T14:49:11Z")
O.k. so I got an 06 Honda Element with the 2.4 engine. I drove it about 120 miles the other night and everything went beautifully. I let it sit about a day give or take a few hours so I decide to do a fluid check, everyt… --- ## [Water in the steering pump - 2011 Chevrolet Spark](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-in-the-steering-pump-2011-chevrolet-spark/138590)
**Author:** [@Kate38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kate38)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-in-the-steering-pump-2011-chevrolet-spark/138590 "2019-04-16T13:28:31Z")
Put water in my steering pump --- ## [Clunking noise - 2010 Ford Mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noise-2010-ford-mustang/138578)
**Author:** [@jamespiperata](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamespiperata)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noise-2010-ford-mustang/138578 "2019-04-16T12:33:01Z")
noise underneath sounds like a clunck only on fough roads not on smooth roads --- ## [Looking for a Chrome Bumper MG](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-chrome-bumper-mg/138267)
**Author:** [@jbcmoose\_150614](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbcmoose_150614)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-chrome-bumper-mg/138267 "2019-04-16T02:32:47Z")
Looking for a chrome Bumper MG for sale. If anyone knows of a good option feel free to message! Cant wait to get back driving --- ## [Car makes very quiet “weeerererere” noise when accelerating, not every time though](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-makes-very-quiet-weeerererere-noise-when-accelerating-not-every-time-though/138567)
**Author:** [@Audrey\_Beardsley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Audrey_Beardsley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-makes-very-quiet-weeerererere-noise-when-accelerating-not-every-time-though/138567 "2019-04-16T02:25:27Z")
When I first start my car, and I’m only going about 10-15mph, the lightest tap on the accelerator, I hear a strange noise that goes on for as long as the car is accelerating (let’s say, up to 18 mph). As soon as I lift m… --- ## [2008 Nissan Sentra - TPMS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-sentra-tpms/138386)
**Author:** [@Williams31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Williams31)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-sentra-tpms/138386 "2019-04-16T00:46:20Z")
I have a 2008 Nissan Sentra. Issue is the tire sensor light stays on. All pressure sensors in tires have been checked. All 4 are fine. --- ## [2009 Subaru Forester clicking noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-clicking-noise/138373)
**Author:** [@bollinger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bollinger)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-clicking-noise/138373 "2019-04-16T00:11:28Z")
have a real bad clicking noise in my 2009 4cyl gear box in my suburu forrester --- ## [What sections of a bent car frame can be tolerated?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-sections-of-a-bent-car-frame-can-be-tolerated/138534)
**Author:** [@dean.vuilleumier\_150785](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dean.vuilleumier_150785)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-sections-of-a-bent-car-frame-can-be-tolerated/138534 "2019-04-15T23:48:01Z")
This is relating to a 2005 Hyundai Getz. As seen in the image; where you would attach the radiator support to the mounting plates of the frame of the car, both mounting plates are bent (both sides) and broken (only on o… --- ## [2007 Buick LaCrosse transmission jolt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-lacrosse-transmission-jolt/138566)
**Author:** [@Ron23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ron23)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-lacrosse-transmission-jolt/138566 "2019-04-15T23:33:05Z")
Intermittent, unpredictable, can’t make it happen, no pattern to transmission jolt from dead stop or up to 2 mph. Mechanic had pulled codes and then installed a 4T65E Shift Kit from Transgo. This was suppose to relieve… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=829) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=831)