# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=889 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 890 --- ## [2012 Honda Accord - Reliable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-accord-reliable/133701)
**Author:** [@DougLamb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DougLamb)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-accord-reliable/133701 "2019-02-04T18:36:40Z")
Is this a decent, reliable car? Has 84000 miles and runs well but wonder if you “know anything”. Thanks! --- ## [Propriety!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/propriety/133658)
**Author:** [@Honda-Blackbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda-Blackbird)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/propriety/133658 "2019-02-04T17:27:45Z")
I’m sure all of us have come into close proximity to the definition of the word “Propriety”, but this short doc really sort of Burned my Bagel. Many of us here try to do as much of our own work as we find feasible, I’m… --- ## [2011 Subaru Forester steering vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-forester-steering-vibration/133836)
**Author:** [@PatriciaPulaski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatriciaPulaski)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-forester-steering-vibration/133836 "2019-02-04T17:04:04Z")
I have a 2011 Subaru Forester with 57,000 miles and having trouble with vibration on the steering wheel. The dealer replaced the drive shaft, however, the problem started again within a few weeks. I can go days without… --- ## [Hit Tire on Sidewalk, left a little peel on the wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hit-tire-on-sidewalk-left-a-little-peel-on-the-wheel/133918)
**Author:** [@totonbeckon\_147841](https://community.cartalk.com/u/totonbeckon_147841)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hit-tire-on-sidewalk-left-a-little-peel-on-the-wheel/133918 "2019-02-04T16:54:23Z")
So I have a Nissan Kicks 2018. It’s not letting me select Vehicle Make or Model so I’m just saying it here. Anyway, I drove by a sidewalk and it scraped on my tires. I checked to see what had happened and there was this … --- ## [2004 Accord; Help with Vibration Diagnosis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-accord-help-with-vibration-diagnosis/133921)
**Author:** [@Zarathuztra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zarathuztra)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-accord-help-with-vibration-diagnosis/133921 "2019-02-04T16:49:43Z")
Car: 2004 Honda Accord EX 2.4L Work that has been done within the last 2 weeks: Power steering pump replaced (and belt) Rack and pinion replaced Wheel alignment (2) New tires (currently on rear, fronts are close to ne… --- ## [1991 Chevrolet Camaro - can't start after a short drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-chevrolet-camaro-cant-start-after-a-short-drive/133926)
**Author:** [@DannyWilliams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DannyWilliams)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-chevrolet-camaro-cant-start-after-a-short-drive/133926 "2019-02-04T16:49:36Z")
had a steering column put in my car and a starter. In the morning it starts fine, but after driving about a mile or two and stop. I have to keep turning the key at least 4 times before it starts, I heard a buzzing noise … --- ## [2016 Hyundai Elantra - Where to put new tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-elantra-where-to-put-new-tires/133821)
**Author:** [@joeallen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joeallen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-elantra-where-to-put-new-tires/133821 "2019-02-04T16:46:13Z")
why are tire shops reccommendiing / insisting that show tires be mounted on the back of front wheel drive cars??? --- ## [2005 Nissan Altima electrical problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-altima-electrical-problem/98798)
**Author:** [@rissyp00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rissyp00)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-altima-electrical-problem/98798 "2019-02-04T16:39:44Z")
I have been battling an issue with my 12 year old car that I received as a gift. It started out as a very minor issue. They replaced the manufacturers radio with an aftermarket JVC radio years ago. It had the slight anno… --- ## [2011 Lincoln MKT - Advancetrac](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lincoln-mkt-advancetrac/133920)
**Author:** [@BarryButler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarryButler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lincoln-mkt-advancetrac/133920 "2019-02-04T15:12:46Z")
this warming light came on that say Service Advancetrac what is it? Is it something that I can fix or shought I take it to the shop --- ## [2010 Honda Odyssey - How reliable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-odyssey-how-reliable/133818)
**Author:** [@SueFranks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SueFranks)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-odyssey-how-reliable/133818 "2019-02-04T15:03:16Z")
how dependable are 2010 vans --- ## [2001 Honda CR-V - key fob only works on the driver door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-cr-v-key-fob-only-works-on-the-driver-door/133781)
**Author:** [@DeniseGriffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeniseGriffin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-cr-v-key-fob-only-works-on-the-driver-door/133781 "2019-02-04T14:54:56Z")
My honda has a problem with the auto locks. I bought a new fob it only works on the driver door. So could you guess as what the problem would be? thanks --- ## [High Pitched noise from rear passenger wheel at 25+mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pitched-noise-from-rear-passenger-wheel-at-25-mph/128546)
**Author:** [@resuss\_144360](https://community.cartalk.com/u/resuss_144360)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pitched-noise-from-rear-passenger-wheel-at-25-mph/128546 "2019-02-04T14:39:34Z")
Hi everyone. I have a 2003 Porsche Boxster 986 base model. Yes, I bought a used older German sports car… I know. It is a fun car, it really is, but does need help from time to time… and I’m learning a lot about car rep… --- ## [Headlights Turn Off from Brakes, Downhills, and Turns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-turn-off-from-brakes-downhills-and-turns/133299)
**Author:** [@entemberdesigns\_147447](https://community.cartalk.com/u/entemberdesigns_147447)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-turn-off-from-brakes-downhills-and-turns/133299 "2019-02-04T14:01:46Z")
Hi I have a Toyota Prius 2009 and recently my headlights will turn off if I brake, go downhill, or turn. The thing is I can just turn them on and off and they will be on again. When researching the issue I found this. … --- ## [Misfire 2.3 vtec](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-2-3-vtec/133118)
**Author:** [@Dave\_Alan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dave_Alan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-2-3-vtec/133118 "2019-02-04T14:03:22Z")
Hi,I recently purchased a 2002 Honda accord ex 2.3 vtec,I have replaced cap,rotor,plugs,wires,plugs and wires are ngk,it still has a misfire,or random misfire,the cel flashes until you hold it at one speed,then cel is so… --- ## [2000 Subaru Outback thudded and dropped speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-subaru-outback-thudded-and-dropped-speed/133909)
**Author:** [@jde2982](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jde2982)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-subaru-outback-thudded-and-dropped-speed/133909 "2019-02-04T13:59:45Z")
While driving car made a thud noise and dropped to 10 to 15 mph. Anyone know what’s going on? It still runs --- ## [Vague Handling at Highway Speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vague-handling-at-highway-speeds/121682)
**Author:** [@KenInPortland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KenInPortland)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vague-handling-at-highway-speeds/121682 "2019-02-04T13:55:35Z")
When I first bought my Prius Plug-In Hybrid in 2014, handling was fine in the city but was awful at highway speeds. If I held the steering wheel still, the car would start to wander out of its lane within seconds. Ther… --- ## [2014 Ford Fusion - reverse after cold start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-reverse-after-cold-start/133885)
**Author:** [@KIFFX001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KIFFX001)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-reverse-after-cold-start/133885 "2019-02-04T13:39:07Z")
Puzzled by my 2014 Ford Fusion SE with 77000 miles. Each cold morning or cold start, if I need to first move in reverse, I get an issue. I’ll shift from Park to Reverse, and there is a 1-2 second pause before the transmi… --- ## [2007 Honda Cr-V one slow crank then nothing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-cr-v-one-slow-crank-then-nothing/133790)
**Author:** [@davidadamkemp\_147749](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidadamkemp_147749)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-cr-v-one-slow-crank-then-nothing/133790 "2019-02-04T13:37:34Z")
I’ve recently resolved to get over my fear of working on cars and just go for it. So far this hasn’t gone well. We just had two days of -35 temps (-55 with the windchill) here in northern mn. I was bumbling my way throu… --- ## [1998 Nissan Pathfinder - trouble with cruise control, starting after driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-nissan-pathfinder-trouble-with-cruise-control-starting-after-driving/133906)
**Author:** [@Vicki54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vicki54)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 11:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-nissan-pathfinder-trouble-with-cruise-control-starting-after-driving/133906 "2019-02-04T11:01:05Z")
There are a couple of things going on with my car, that the mechanic can’t seem to figure out. First is that the cruise control quit suddenly. Fuses are fine and no other explanations. Secondly, after driving it for a wh… --- ## [Oil pressure light on at idle sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-light-on-at-idle-sometimes/133344)
**Author:** [@Zanderwest4g](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zanderwest4g)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 10:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-light-on-at-idle-sometimes/133344 "2019-02-04T10:48:01Z")
I drive a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse with 74.5k Mikes on it and when I am idling at a stop my oil pressure light will sometimes be on, but on the same day on a different drive when I’m stopped it’s not on at all, I was wond… --- ## [Should the valve cover gasket be visible when cover is torqued?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-the-valve-cover-gasket-be-visible-when-cover-is-torqued/133902)
**Author:** [@sonata2006](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sonata2006)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 10:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-the-valve-cover-gasket-be-visible-when-cover-is-torqued/133902 "2019-02-04T10:42:12Z")
I see the blue gasket around the valve cover seal. I did not notice the old gasket along the valve cover seal, though the old gasket was black, so not sure if it was noticeable. I have 3 torque wrenches, of course they … --- ## [1990 Ford F-150 - flushing engine before oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-ford-f-150-flushing-engine-before-oil-change/133884)
**Author:** [@RobertPrimm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertPrimm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 10:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-ford-f-150-flushing-engine-before-oil-change/133884 "2019-02-04T10:39:43Z")
I have a 90 model Ford f-150 pickup truck with a 302 engine Can I use diesel fuel mixed with the old oil to flush out my engine before an oil change? --- ## [Gear noises](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-noises/133801)
**Author:** [@Christy\_Smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Christy_Smith)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 7:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-noises/133801 "2019-02-04T07:01:05Z")
My girlfriend was driving our eclipse going about 110mph and we started smelling the clutch burn. After we got home and the car cooled down we went to the store and now when we go into 4th gear it sounds like an airplane… --- ## [No crank/no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-crank-no-start/133723)
**Author:** [@Giovanie\_Mendez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Giovanie_Mendez)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-crank-no-start/133723 "2019-02-04T04:07:54Z")
My 1997 Nissan Sentra gxe won’t crank over won’t start I bypassed everything the stater the nss all the lights work I by passed the ignition switch nothing has power through out dont even make a sound just one click don’… --- ## [2013 Ford Edge cuts out at highway speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-edge-cuts-out-at-highway-speed/133899)
**Author:** [@joseph44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joseph44)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-edge-cuts-out-at-highway-speed/133899 "2019-02-04T02:35:47Z")
our ford edge cuts out or pauses when traveling normal speedon the highway. acts like it is going to stop. does not do it all the time. no lights come on. --- ## [Ford expedition 2000 Eddie bauer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-expedition-2000-eddie-bauer/133868)
**Author:** [@Adretta\_Gipson-Baylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adretta_Gipson-Baylor)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-expedition-2000-eddie-bauer/133868 "2019-02-04T01:15:13Z")
My ford keeps loosing battery power. My alternator is new and so was the battery what can cause this and when the car is off even dead I hear a clicking just under and around the area of my stirring wheel any takers on… --- ## [2014 Kia Rio sounds like it is running over things](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-rio-sounds-like-it-is-running-over-things/133795)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_Gulley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kevin_Gulley)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-rio-sounds-like-it-is-running-over-things/133795 "2019-02-04T01:14:19Z")
When I was in the car it sounded like a thump (I’ve only heard it once). But my gf said it sounded like she ran over some cans, and she went back to look and didn’t see anything. I know that’s not a lot of information to… --- ## [I’ve recently found interest in 1976 Holden HX Ute](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-ve-recently-found-interest-in-1976-holden-hx-ute/133863)
**Author:** [@George\_Parer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_Parer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-ve-recently-found-interest-in-1976-holden-hx-ute/133863 "2019-02-04T01:06:13Z")
The cars engine has been replaced with a v6 vp 1996 commodore engine and runs nicely. However I have concerns with the rust on the bottom mud guards and the inside corners of the door, as well some dodgy suspension and a… --- ## [Hyundai Accent 2006-engine makes a humming sound and the car won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-accent-2006-engine-makes-a-humming-sound-and-the-car-wont-start/133891)
**Author:** [@suleyaylaci\_147820](https://community.cartalk.com/u/suleyaylaci_147820)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-accent-2006-engine-makes-a-humming-sound-and-the-car-wont-start/133891 "2019-02-04T00:58:28Z")
I am writing about my Hyundai Accent that made a long buzzing noise with occasional clicking sounds. Two days ago we pulled over in front of a store to quickly drop my friend off. When I attempted to start the car again… --- ## [2017 Camaro rough shifts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-camaro-rough-shifts/133871)
**Author:** [@AudiFlyGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiFlyGuy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-camaro-rough-shifts/133871 "2019-02-04T00:36:28Z")
My 2017 Camaro (V6) occasionally downshifts/upshifts roughly at lower speeds (starting out from Park, slowing to turn or stop, etc.). It’s not a huge jerk but enough to make me notice. My car has 8900 miles and was … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=888) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=890)