# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=878 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 879 --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Traverse - Crazy fuel readings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-traverse-crazy-fuel-readings/134756)
**Author:** [@JerryReynolds](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerryReynolds)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2019, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-traverse-crazy-fuel-readings/134756 "2019-02-16T20:39:04Z")
I have a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse and when the gas gauge get around a 1/2 tank it starts acting up. Sometime when I first start the car it will only show a 1/4 to 1/8 of a tank and when it is driven a while it jump up and… --- ## [2010 Toyota Prius - Dealer wants](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-prius-dealer-wants/134747)
**Author:** [@TomLayman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomLayman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2019, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-prius-dealer-wants/134747 "2019-02-16T20:34:35Z")
My Prius is near 100,000 miles and the Toyota dealer wants me to go to a premium limited warranty product for coolant replacement and synthetic oil change. I would have to replace coolant every 30,000 miles and oil every… --- ## [2013 Honda Civic, Transmission flush](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-civic-transmission-flush/134743)
**Author:** [@mathen2007\_148367](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mathen2007_148367)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2019, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-civic-transmission-flush/134743 "2019-02-16T20:28:14Z")
I’m new here, like I listen to the old podcasts of CarTalk, which I love. It also got I’m me interested in doing my own car maintenance but slowly over time like changing the cabin and engine filters, and small stuff lik… --- ## [Converting a 2wd to 4wd?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/converting-a-2wd-to-4wd/60790)
**Author:** [@PistoleroPedro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PistoleroPedro)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2019, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/converting-a-2wd-to-4wd/60790 "2019-02-16T17:07:49Z")
If I had a 1960's Chevy C10 and wanted to change it over to a 4wd, would it be a costly upgrade? Would I be better off finding a similar truck that has 4wd? --- ## [2012 Nissan Maxima- HVAC frustration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-maxima-hvac-frustration/134725)
**Author:** [@Loren47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Loren47)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2019, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-maxima-hvac-frustration/134725 "2019-02-16T15:49:27Z")
I just bought a 2012 Maxima for my wife, she loves the car but every time she gets in the car she has to turn the heater on and the a/c off I read the manual but it’s not clear. Any ideas? --- ## [Lean trouble code question... (Not answered elseware)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lean-trouble-code-question-not-answered-elseware/134445)
**Author:** [@john\_148182](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john_148182)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2019, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lean-trouble-code-question-not-answered-elseware/134445 "2019-02-16T15:35:43Z")
\>\>\> UPDATE \<\<\< I just discovered that the car is throwing both P0171 and P0174, so updated recommendations are welome. Hi Everyone… My mom’s 1999 ford Taurus 3.0L 4V is throwing a P0171 code. Lots of info online about… --- ## [2011 Toyota Venza - Can I tow this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-venza-can-i-tow-this/134727)
**Author:** [@Linton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Linton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2019, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-venza-can-i-tow-this/134727 "2019-02-16T13:09:04Z")
Can I tow 2500lbs 12ft pop-trailer with a Toyota Venza 3.5 --- ## [Cooling fan in winter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-fan-in-winter/9749)
**Author:** [@chanyata](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chanyata)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-fan-in-winter/9749 "2019-02-11T16:57:37Z")
Is it typical for an electric cooling fan to run in the dead of winter, even when not driving in stop and go traffic? The fan on my 2001 Forester is coming on even when it's 10-20F outside. It seems to run for a long tim… --- ## [2006 Toyota Prius - grinding when turning wheel all the way to right while stopped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-prius-grinding-when-turning-wheel-all-the-way-to-right-while-stopped/134723)
**Author:** [@ilpd45\_148357](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ilpd45_148357)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2019, 10:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-prius-grinding-when-turning-wheel-all-the-way-to-right-while-stopped/134723 "2019-02-16T10:54:02Z")
Well, lately, my 2006 Prius has been making a strange grinding sound in an oddly specific situation: namely, turning the steering wheel all the way to the right, with the foot on the brake (most often happens when in a p… --- ## [1983 Toyota Pickup - charging system isn’t charging battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-toyota-pickup-charging-system-isn-t-charging-battery/132544)
**Author:** [@wilbur11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wilbur11)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2019, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-toyota-pickup-charging-system-isn-t-charging-battery/132544 "2019-02-16T04:42:30Z")
my 1983 TOYOTA PICKUP 4x4 the charging system wont charge my battery even though its brand new battery and alternator, recently even bought a new wiring harness and some relays along with a regulator and checked all fuse… --- ## [2015 Hyundai Sonata - Why does dealer need my car to deal with a fob battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-sonata-why-does-dealer-need-my-car-to-deal-with-a-fob-battery/134689)
**Author:** [@DeniseWilliams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeniseWilliams)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2019, 4:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-sonata-why-does-dealer-need-my-car-to-deal-with-a-fob-battery/134689 "2019-02-16T04:31:36Z")
I put a new battery in my key fob yesterday and it still didn’t work so I took it back to Hyundai and they checked it out and about 30 minutes later come back out and said,We put a new battery inside and we know for a fa… --- ## [Odyssey hoses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odyssey-hoses/134594)
**Author:** [@SusanDupuis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SusanDupuis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2019, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odyssey-hoses/134594 "2019-02-16T03:53:41Z")
I don’t always get around to reading the paper, so I missed your great column of December 23. Fortunately I noticed it when I was changing the paper under the bird cages! I just had $2800 worth(?) of work done on my 1997… --- ## [Chevy Cruze clutch worn out at 15,000 miles! Tips for longer lasting clutch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-cruze-clutch-worn-out-at-15-000-miles-tips-for-longer-lasting-clutch/77493)
**Author:** [@josh0916](https://community.cartalk.com/u/josh0916)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2019, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-cruze-clutch-worn-out-at-15-000-miles-tips-for-longer-lasting-clutch/77493 "2019-02-16T03:15:16Z")
I bought a brand new Chevy Cruze and the clutch burned out at 15000 miles. This isn't my first stick, and I'm not driving it around town like I'm a race car driver. I put the car in neutral when sitting at a light, in fa… --- ## [Teen looking to get into auto repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teen-looking-to-get-into-auto-repair/132350)
**Author:** [@mybeats123\_146831](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mybeats123_146831)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2019, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teen-looking-to-get-into-auto-repair/132350 "2019-02-16T03:12:16Z")
I don’t know if this is an acceptable place to seek help but I’m just gonna try. For context I am a current highschool senior who will graduate within the next four months. As community college is looking like the only c… --- ## [2008 Kia Sportage temp gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-kia-sportage-temp-gauge/134660)
**Author:** [@MarkReese](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkReese)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2019, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-kia-sportage-temp-gauge/134660 "2019-02-16T02:32:04Z")
My car’s temperature gauge only reaches temperature when I don’t have the heater on , after I put it on the temperature gauge drops until I put my foot on the gas . I took it to the mechanic and they replaced the thermos… --- ## [2012 Jeep Patriot - Windshield is hazy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-patriot-windshield-is-hazy/134721)
**Author:** [@mack16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mack16)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2019, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-patriot-windshield-is-hazy/134721 "2019-02-16T02:01:58Z")
I have a light Hazy film on the inside of my winshield I know how to clean, windshield. I it reappears about 4 days after I clean it! what could be the cause of this please? Thanks Mack Oh yes this only happens in th… --- ## [Tail lights 2012 GMC Acadia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tail-lights-2012-gmc-acadia/134719)
**Author:** [@Beth.Knapp14\_143024](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beth.Knapp14_143024)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2019, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tail-lights-2012-gmc-acadia/134719 "2019-02-16T01:43:26Z")
Hi! My rear lights aren’t working. 2012 GMC Acadia. My break lights work and when I put the car in reverse the white lights work but when I’m driving at night they are not working. --- ## [2000 Honda CR-V speaker connection question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-cr-v-speaker-connection-question/134675)
**Author:** [@Marktoday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marktoday)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2019, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-cr-v-speaker-connection-question/134675 "2019-02-16T00:06:10Z")
Hi guys, Finishing up the restoration of my loved 2000 Honda CR-V by installing new speakers/stereo. I’m putting in some Polk speakers and when I disconnected one of the rear speakers, I found two clips (see pics). The… --- ## [3 cylinders misfire simultaneously](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-cylinders-misfire-simultaneously/134681)
**Author:** [@bryan.cambon\_148332](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bryan.cambon_148332)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-cylinders-misfire-simultaneously/134681 "2019-02-15T23:17:18Z")
Hello everyone, I have been struggling a lot with my 94’ ford probe GT. I’ll try to be as clear as possible in my explanation. It’s been 4 months I have a cylinder bank 2 misfiring which means that 3 cylinders always m… --- ## [Oil leak around the dip stick area](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak-around-the-dip-stick-area/134421)
**Author:** [@Noonamee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noonamee)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak-around-the-dip-stick-area/134421 "2019-02-15T22:49:42Z")
I had an oil leak around the dip stick area but I don’t know what to do. The valve cover gasket was just replaced because I think it failed. What should I do right now? --- ## [96 Corolla stalls on acceleration, white smoke from air intake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-corolla-stalls-on-acceleration-white-smoke-from-air-intake/134691)
**Author:** [@Anthony\_Dagostino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anthony_Dagostino)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-corolla-stalls-on-acceleration-white-smoke-from-air-intake/134691 "2019-02-15T22:40:29Z")
I have a 96 Corolla 1.8l. I bought the car in Fremont, and drove it to Daly City (40ish miles), with no problems. I spent a couple of hours driving around SF the next day, and my car stalled on me, after trying to acce… --- ## [2020 Kia Forte - Belt or chain?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-kia-forte-belt-or-chain/134706)
**Author:** [@RalphPetersJr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RalphPetersJr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-kia-forte-belt-or-chain/134706 "2019-02-15T21:59:02Z")
Does the 2.0 L engined in my 2011 Kia Forte have a timing chain or belt and when does it need to be changed (if ever). --- ## [2001 Dodge Caravan - Help with fuse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-caravan-help-with-fuse/134695)
**Author:** [@AllenZehe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AllenZehe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-caravan-help-with-fuse/134695 "2019-02-15T21:42:22Z")
No power to the radio and can’t find the fuse --- ## [$566,800/gallon for antifreeze](https://community.cartalk.com/t/566-800-gallon-for-antifreeze/134609)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/566-800-gallon-for-antifreeze/134609 "2019-02-15T20:16:08Z")
The optometrist prescribed Systane Balance (eyedrops). I paid $17.97 for 20 ml. The only active ingredient is propylene glycol, .6% : $566,803.75/gallon. --- ## [2004 Honda Accord Sdn - Security question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-accord-sdn-security-question/134611)
**Author:** [@johnnygonzales](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnnygonzales)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-accord-sdn-security-question/134611 "2019-02-15T19:09:59Z")
how can I reset the security alarm system on a 2004 honda accord after changing the door lock cylinder? --- ## [Car crank but wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-crank-but-wont-start/134535)
**Author:** [@Adalberto\_Vasquez-Fuerte\_Garcia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adalberto_Vasquez-Fuerte_Garcia)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-crank-but-wont-start/134535 "2019-02-15T18:11:10Z")
Ok I’m about to give up on that. Maybe someone will solve it. I have an automatic golf 2003 2.0 gaz. I bought it a month ago. The seller told me that he changed the battery and the starter, seems to be true it looks bran… --- ## [Long crank very hard to start when it's cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-crank-very-hard-to-start-when-its-cold/134589)
**Author:** [@Adalberto\_Vasquez-Fuerte\_Garcia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adalberto_Vasquez-Fuerte_Garcia)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-crank-very-hard-to-start-when-its-cold/134589 "2019-02-15T17:47:45Z")
Ok I’m about to give up on that. Maybe someone will solve it. I have an automatic golf 2003 2.0 gaz. I bought it a month ago. The seller told me that he changed the battery and the starter, seems to be true it looks bran… --- ## [2008 Toyota RAV4 - unlocks on its own, drains battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-rav4-unlocks-on-its-own-drains-battery/134632)
**Author:** [@johnescollins\_148303](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnescollins_148303)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-rav4-unlocks-on-its-own-drains-battery/134632 "2019-02-15T17:46:03Z")
my rav4 unlocks itself and the clock comes on - drains the battery --- ## [Bonnie & Clyde... fast forward 85 years... Would Clyde still choose a Ford getaway car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bonnie-clyde-fast-forward-85-years-would-clyde-still-choose-a-ford-getaway-car/134467)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bonnie-clyde-fast-forward-85-years-would-clyde-still-choose-a-ford-getaway-car/134467 "2019-02-15T17:39:23Z")
A February 9, 2019 Detroit Free Press article, written by Randy Essex, displays a letter from Clyde Barrow to Henry Ford explaining his delight with the availability of such a wonderful Ford V-8 getaway car. (Of course t… --- ## [Did Discount Tire damage my Rav4?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-discount-tire-damage-my-rav4/134684)
**Author:** [@adam.tompkins4\_148334](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adam.tompkins4_148334)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-discount-tire-damage-my-rav4/134684 "2019-02-15T17:28:26Z")
Hi all, I have a 2007 Toyota Rav4 which I recently took to Discount Tire to have new tires put on. I decided to replace all 4 tires after I got a flat tire (rear right). I used the car jack that came with the car to lif… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=877) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=879)