# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=835 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 836 --- ## [Help with my 99 Pontiac](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-my-99-pontiac/138228)
**Author:** [@Bobby\_Colburn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bobby_Colburn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2019, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-my-99-pontiac/138228 "2019-04-10T03:04:27Z")
I have a 99 Pontiac Bonneville it just stopped working while driving down the road in the rain now I have no power at all and won’t start dead in the water any idea what’s going on? --- ## [2005 Volkswagen Jetta - Is it safe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volkswagen-jetta-is-it-safe/138126)
**Author:** [@MyaTurner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MyaTurner)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2019, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volkswagen-jetta-is-it-safe/138126 "2019-04-10T02:58:28Z")
I have a slipping transmission. The car always lurches and gets bumpy when I go faster or stop if I drive more than 5 miles at a time. Just today the car wouldn’t start unless I pushed the accelerator while turning the k… --- ## [2015 Toyota Camry - trouble starting after shutting off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-camry-trouble-starting-after-shutting-off/138171)
**Author:** [@bob55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bob55)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2019, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-camry-trouble-starting-after-shutting-off/138171 "2019-04-10T02:51:15Z")
starts good the first thing in the morning runs good but if you shut it off and wait 10 minutes it cranks for 30 seconds before it starts . there is no maintanace lights on I can smell gas after it starts from exaust --- ## [Holden ve Berlina 2007](https://community.cartalk.com/t/holden-ve-berlina-2007/138201)
**Author:** [@Ash\_Sampson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ash_Sampson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2019, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/holden-ve-berlina-2007/138201 "2019-04-10T02:42:30Z")
hey so recently I’ve got a timing chain replaced and my engine still makes this cranking grinding noise everytime I turn the ignition on only COLD starts when the motor is warm it will start up fine no problems but after… --- ## [1999 Sephia fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-sephia-fuel-pump/2681)
**Author:** [@mojocentral](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mojocentral)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2019, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-sephia-fuel-pump/2681 "2019-04-10T01:33:21Z")
Do you need to remove the gas tank to replace the fuel pump in a 1999 Kia Sephia? --- ## [Soft brake pedal - 2007 Toyota Avalon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/soft-brake-pedal-2007-toyota-avalon/138233)
**Author:** [@Dick33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dick33)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/soft-brake-pedal-2007-toyota-avalon/138233 "2019-04-09T21:38:28Z")
Here’s a puzzle for the ages. My '07 Avalon has a soft brake pedal (almost to the floor). Mechanics replaced the master cylinder with a factory one; no help. Mechanics changed the callipers and turned the rotors; mini… --- ## [Should I clean my 2016 Chevrolet Malibu's throttle body?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-clean-my-2016-chevrolet-malibus-throttle-body/138235)
**Author:** [@ObediahHarrisjr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ObediahHarrisjr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-clean-my-2016-chevrolet-malibus-throttle-body/138235 "2019-04-09T21:37:06Z")
Should my throttle body be cleaned at 73,000 miles --- ## [Car Wash Prices](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wash-prices/133302)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wash-prices/133302 "2019-04-09T15:39:56Z")
Granted, there are a lot of luxury/exotic cars around here (and people with “money”), but driving around and reading signs at car wash joints, I cannot believe the high prices they charge for a wash. And the vehicles are… --- ## [Tow, tow tow my boat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tow-tow-tow-my-boat/35136)
**Author:** [@bassman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bassman)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tow-tow-tow-my-boat/35136 "2019-04-09T15:21:09Z")
I'm thinking of buying a small fishing boat. Something in the range of 12 to 16 feet with an outboard motor of 40hp or less. I'm wondering if I can tow a rig of that size with my current car. I drive a 1996 lexus ES. … --- ## [Subaru 2004 Outback backfire or gunshot? Rainy Oregon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-2004-outback-backfire-or-gunshot-rainy-oregon/130679)
**Author:** [@Lemonlover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lemonlover)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-2004-outback-backfire-or-gunshot-rainy-oregon/130679 "2019-04-09T15:01:00Z")
Start up sounded like light pop, then driving down the road a mile I heard what sounded like a gunshot. Been raining a lot in Oregon. Could water in my electrical or spark plug area cause this? Some areas of hood around… --- ## [Cylinder misfire, car won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-misfire-car-wont-start/138146)
**Author:** [@jrdbrndt\_150533](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrdbrndt_150533)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-misfire-car-wont-start/138146 "2019-04-09T14:50:36Z")
I have a 2011 Kia Soul that stopped running. It was running when I parked it in the driveway on Friday, but then refused to start on Saturday morning. It cranks, but won’t start. Checking for OBD-II codes, I saw a P0303 … --- ## [Opinions on infiniti g37?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opinions-on-infiniti-g37/138161)
**Author:** [@parcora](https://community.cartalk.com/u/parcora)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opinions-on-infiniti-g37/138161 "2019-04-09T13:13:33Z")
would a 2012 or newer awd infiniti g37 with around 100k miles be a reliable car? do they have a lot of problems and are they expensive to fix? also, would an older model with around 100k miles be a good choice? just try… --- ## [1996 Cadillac De Ville with 12 gallons of old fuel in tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-cadillac-de-ville-with-12-gallons-of-old-fuel-in-tank/133077)
**Author:** [@reginaconn\_147307](https://community.cartalk.com/u/reginaconn_147307)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-cadillac-de-ville-with-12-gallons-of-old-fuel-in-tank/133077 "2019-04-09T12:38:59Z")
I have a 1996 Cadillac De Ville. It sat for 1 1/2 years due to a dead battery. I replaced the battery and the car started. I am concerned about the 12 gallons of old fuel in the car. Do I have to drain the old fuel? Can … --- ## [2015 Dodge Caravan heater is always on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-caravan-heater-is-always-on/138198)
**Author:** [@StuMeier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StuMeier)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-caravan-heater-is-always-on/138198 "2019-04-09T12:38:13Z")
heater always on, on passenger side --- ## [1996 Lexus LS 400 runs badly when it’s wet out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-lexus-ls-400-runs-badly-when-it-s-wet-out/138173)
**Author:** [@JamieDean](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamieDean)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 7:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-lexus-ls-400-runs-badly-when-it-s-wet-out/138173 "2019-04-09T07:22:58Z")
I have a 96 Lexus Ls400 that runs very badly when it’s wet out have replaced both plugs and wires And I have no clue what is wring with it --- ## [2014 Lexus LS 460 - Observation on safety](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lexus-ls-460-observation-on-safety/138031)
**Author:** [@O.K.Lewis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/O.K.Lewis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lexus-ls-460-observation-on-safety/138031 "2019-04-09T05:09:34Z")
I have not so much a question, but an observation. It is overwhelmingly comforting to drive today’s modern vehicles with the tremendously improved safety features, backup cameras, rear crossing warnings, and especially… --- ## [Grinding sound after brakes/wheel bearing/tie rod](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-sound-after-brakes-wheel-bearing-tie-rod/138062)
**Author:** [@Hatred871\_150488](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hatred871_150488)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 5:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-sound-after-brakes-wheel-bearing-tie-rod/138062 "2019-04-09T05:08:34Z")
I just finished doing my brake pads and front right wheel bearing and tie rod end. After 7 hours of being rained on and busting knuckles I took it for a test drive and got a horrible rhythmic metal on metal sound. It see… --- ## [2006 Lincoln Town Car - Battery light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lincoln-town-car-battery-light/137288)
**Author:** [@9toes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/9toes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 5:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lincoln-town-car-battery-light/137288 "2019-04-09T05:01:29Z")
My car battery warning light remains lit a majority of the time. I have taken the car to the dealership to be checked. They checked the starter, charging system, and battery. They can’t seem to find the problem. It ha… --- ## [2012 VW GTI Timing Chain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-vw-gti-timing-chain/138166)
**Author:** [@tcw1982](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcw1982)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-vw-gti-timing-chain/138166 "2019-04-09T03:45:19Z")
So I took my GTI in to the dealership to get the 100000 mile service done on it. When I was done, the mechanic told me what I needed to do soon, which included a timing chain replacement. Thinking that it seemed to be … --- ## [2007 Sonata - Feels like lumpy tire(sl](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-sonata-feels-like-lumpy-tire-sl/138194)
**Author:** [@Davinya.soucy\_150555](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Davinya.soucy_150555)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-sonata-feels-like-lumpy-tire-sl/138194 "2019-04-09T03:38:06Z")
Firstly, please forgive me if I am novice. I didn’t drive until I was in my mid 30s and this is my first car. It is a 2007 Hyundai Sonata GLS. I purchased it used about three, maybe four years ago from a garage, probabl… --- ## [Squeaking noise from Ford Ranger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaking-noise-from-ford-ranger/138178)
**Author:** [@Dan17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan17)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaking-noise-from-ford-ranger/138178 "2019-04-09T03:33:08Z")
My 08 0r 09 Ford Ranger is making squeaking noises when I am driving at slow speeds and when I enter the vehicle and sit behind the wheel.The sound seems to be coming from under the passenger compartment. What causes thi… --- ## [Severe service or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/severe-service-or-not/138111)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/severe-service-or-not/138111 "2019-04-09T03:19:50Z")
2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. I drive around town for about two weeks, short trips of a few miles. Then about every two weeks, I take it on a 350 mile highway trip with very few stops. Would you use the severe service in… --- ## [NRG steering wheels?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nrg-steering-wheels/138119)
**Author:** [@coolinflo3\_150472](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coolinflo3_150472)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nrg-steering-wheels/138119 "2019-04-09T03:02:32Z")
Im ignorant to cars and my car was recently stolen. The steering wheel was damage along with the ignition and Im looking into prevention methods. Ive heard detachable steering wheels are a good step. Im currently looking… --- ## [Axle repair issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/axle-repair-issues/138163)
**Author:** [@Austin\_Keate](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Austin_Keate)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/axle-repair-issues/138163 "2019-04-09T02:25:40Z")
Jiffy lube bent my front driver side axle on my kia optima about two weeks ago, then replaced it. A couple days after getting it replaced, my car started making a horrible scraping sound when I turn sharply right. What c… --- ## [Can anybody diagnose this clicking sound coming from my wheel?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anybody-diagnose-this-clicking-sound-coming-from-my-wheel/138121)
**Author:** [@aguirrecole\_150484](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aguirrecole_150484)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anybody-diagnose-this-clicking-sound-coming-from-my-wheel/138121 "2019-04-09T02:19:31Z")
Clicking sound here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH0O931YvDE 2014 Ford Fusion Energi Titanium (110k miles) brakes just cleaned and reinstalled (sound was audible before brake cleaning) audible at low speeds front… --- ## [Transmission leak 07 ford edge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-leak-07-ford-edge/138182)
**Author:** [@Melinda\_king](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Melinda_king)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2019, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-leak-07-ford-edge/138182 "2019-04-08T23:47:18Z")
I bought 07 ford edge last yr front wd, leaking transmission fluid no visible sign ,looked at no trace of fluid ,had another place look n said it was a seal around the housing where dipstick is. Still losing fluid somewh… --- ## [' Lessons From the Auto Rescue, 10 Years Later'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lessons-from-the-auto-rescue-10-years-later/137774)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2019, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lessons-from-the-auto-rescue-10-years-later/137774 "2019-04-08T21:51:07Z")
--- ## [It ain't about the money](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-aint-about-the-money/137391)
**Author:** [@oldbuck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldbuck)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2019, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-aint-about-the-money/137391 "2019-04-08T21:45:40Z")
I just finished reading todays: Car Talk in our local Gazette. Fuel economy requires advanced math degree. I laughed as Ray discussed “the cost of operation” on a 2018 BMW. My guess is, he will get “HOT” calls from envi… --- ## [2016 Hyundai Accent - Rattles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-accent-rattles/138052)
**Author:** [@JoeGrady](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeGrady)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2019, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-accent-rattles/138052 "2019-04-08T21:43:48Z")
We have a 2016 Hyundai Accent that has developed a rattling sound–not usually audible while driving, but quite obvious when idling at a stop sign (less when my foot is off the brake). We have taken it to the dealer twice… --- ## [I need to do a little investigation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-to-do-a-little-investigation/137737)
**Author:** [@anon86613489](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anon86613489)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2019, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-to-do-a-little-investigation/137737 "2019-04-08T20:47:38Z")
As the local king of weird ideas, I would like to get some input from you clever guys. I have a long time wondered if an ICE engine could be made with just 1 (one) valve per cylinder. That means - that one valve should … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=834) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=836)