# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=892 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 893 --- ## [What should I ask when buying a used Honda Civic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-i-ask-when-buying-a-used-honda-civic/133636)
**Author:** [@MatthewCotton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MatthewCotton)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-i-ask-when-buying-a-used-honda-civic/133636 "2019-01-31T23:47:30Z")
hey about to buy a 2009 honda civic si sedan just wanted to find out the questions I should ask for when buying --- ## [2016 Mazda CX-9 - shift lever locks when parked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-9-shift-lever-locks-when-parked/133687)
**Author:** [@Katya](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katya)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-9-shift-lever-locks-when-parked/133687 "2019-01-31T22:35:38Z")
I have a Mazda CX 9 bought on december 2015, and now the shift lever gets locked when parked. Do you have any other Mazda CX 9 car with the same problem? --- ## [2004 MINI Cooper - cold weather overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mini-cooper-cold-weather-overheating/133684)
**Author:** [@rich53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rich53)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mini-cooper-cold-weather-overheating/133684 "2019-01-31T22:32:28Z")
cold weather overheating --- ## [Help car won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-car-wont-start/133691)
**Author:** [@Aspiring\_Car\_Enthusiast](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aspiring_Car_Enthusiast)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-car-wont-start/133691 "2019-01-31T20:58:25Z")
I have a 1997 Nissan 200sx se 2-D coupe 1.6L that won’t start, has been sitting in yard for over 2-3 months now, it has a brand new battery, new spark plugs, new distributor and spark plug wires, new o2 upstream sensor (… --- ## [2016 Kia Sorento - battery keeps dying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sorento-battery-keeps-dying/133680)
**Author:** [@dennis59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dennis59)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sorento-battery-keeps-dying/133680 "2019-01-31T18:29:48Z")
battery went dead kia dealer said nothing wrong with battery one week later battery went dead again. Same kia dealer said battery was no good. They replaced with new battery One week later new battery went dead. They rep… --- ## [Is piston slap serious?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-piston-slap-serious/133674)
**Author:** [@chipkettering](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chipkettering)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-piston-slap-serious/133674 "2019-01-31T18:05:51Z")
how serious is piston slap --- ## [Windshield busted by hood?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-busted-by-hood/133272)
**Author:** [@Rose\_Combs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rose_Combs)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-busted-by-hood/133272 "2019-01-31T17:22:45Z")
2010 Volkswagen Jetta Question… Anyone have a hood come unlatched and fly up and bust the car windshield? If so what did it look like? I’m questioning how my windshield got busted because my brother is a little shady. … --- ## [Can I use a 2015 seat Ibiza instrumental cluster for a 1997 Honda accord vtec 2.2 engine (This is like a formula 1 kind of car)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-use-a-2015-seat-ibiza-instrumental-cluster-for-a-1997-honda-accord-vtec-2-2-engine-this-is-like-a-formula-1-kind-of-car/133449)
**Author:** [@Anas\_Houssaini](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anas_Houssaini)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-use-a-2015-seat-ibiza-instrumental-cluster-for-a-1997-honda-accord-vtec-2-2-engine-this-is-like-a-formula-1-kind-of-car/133449 "2019-01-31T16:35:34Z")
Can I use a 2015 seat Ibiza instrumental cluster for a 1997 Honda accord vtec 2.2 engine (This is like a formula 1 kind of car) --- ## [Is your tailpipe black inside?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-your-tailpipe-black-inside/133523)
**Author:** [@John111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John111)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-your-tailpipe-black-inside/133523 "2019-01-31T15:28:20Z")
Is the inside of your vehicles tail pipe black? --- ## [2004 Acura TL vibrates after motor mount replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-acura-tl-vibrates-after-motor-mount-replacement/133598)
**Author:** [@Jenniecoleman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jenniecoleman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-acura-tl-vibrates-after-motor-mount-replacement/133598 "2019-01-31T15:20:20Z")
After putting all new. Motor mounts from Amazon. 5 for 69. 2 from autozone 100each the car vibrates like crazy I have to put in nuttiel at a light-so car don’t feel like going to fall apart only installed 3?of the ones … --- ## [Honda Civic HX - Shifting into reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-hx-shifting-into-reverse/35952)
**Author:** [@Grigis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grigis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-hx-shifting-into-reverse/35952 "2019-01-31T15:00:43Z")
2005 Honda Civic HX Does not always want to go into reverse. When it doesn't and I let out the clutch i rattles until I put the clutch back in. I have to first go to first let out the clutch just far enough to engage t… --- ## [1982 Mercedes-Benz 280SL turns over, won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1982-mercedes-benz-280sl-turns-over-wont-start/133577)
**Author:** [@JanMarkels](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JanMarkels)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1982-mercedes-benz-280sl-turns-over-wont-start/133577 "2019-01-31T14:07:43Z")
Car will turn over, but not start. It’s been in long-term storage Any recommendations for a San Francisco mechanic? --- ## [2017 Chrysler Pacifica - Hard shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-hard-shift/133619)
**Author:** [@JamesGuerrero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesGuerrero)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-hard-shift/133619 "2019-01-31T12:36:16Z")
What is the fix for the 2017 Pacifica transmission hard shift problem? --- ## [Sounds as if my cars doors are unlocking and locking when I am driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sounds-as-if-my-cars-doors-are-unlocking-and-locking-when-i-am-driving/82013)
**Author:** [@Gretta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gretta)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 5:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sounds-as-if-my-cars-doors-are-unlocking-and-locking-when-i-am-driving/82013 "2019-01-31T05:05:51Z")
The issue began around July/August of this year. It sounds as if the car locks are attempting to lock and unlock while I am driving. It is a clicking sound. The doors will automatically lock when the car is going at 1… --- ## [Tire froze up or what?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-froze-up-or-what/133608)
**Author:** [@Justnotnice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Justnotnice)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-froze-up-or-what/133608 "2019-01-31T04:11:18Z")
Wheel stuck. 1999 ford ranger. Drove home in a snow storm. Got freezing cold over night. When I came out the truck started but couldn’t move. Gassed it a bit got it to move but felt like a wheel was dragging. I put… --- ## [Delayed Engagement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/delayed-engagement/133591)
**Author:** [@John\_Quigley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Quigley)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/delayed-engagement/133591 "2019-01-31T03:54:03Z")
My girlfriend has a 2005 dodge neon that started having some delayed engagement. Firstly, we are in Northeast Pennsylvania, so cold could be a contributor, but she said in the 4 years she had it, it never did this. This … --- ## [2011 Buick LaCrosse chimes for no reason](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-lacrosse-chimes-for-no-reason/133484)
**Author:** [@ivanhazelwood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ivanhazelwood)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-lacrosse-chimes-for-no-reason/133484 "2019-01-31T03:51:01Z")
warning chime goes off for no reason --- ## [Car Heating Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-heating-issues/133655)
**Author:** [@rollerscoas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rollerscoas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-heating-issues/133655 "2019-01-31T03:44:15Z")
Hello: This post is going to go back a bit. A few months ago (back during Thanksgiving) I took my 2012 Ford Fusion in because I noticed my car was leaking a lot of coolant, as well as making a “waterfall” sound when I … --- ## [Hyundai Sonata Sport battery failing fast (dealer says it's normal)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-sonata-sport-battery-failing-fast-dealer-says-its-normal/133642)
**Author:** [@13efreisone\_147652](https://community.cartalk.com/u/13efreisone_147652)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-sonata-sport-battery-failing-fast-dealer-says-its-normal/133642 "2019-01-31T03:27:22Z")
My mom bought a Hyundai Sonata Sport 2017 she bought it August 2017 with only 9000 miles currently on it. She bought it when it had 200 miles on it. We live in Minnesota and we are in the middle of a deep freeze. The … --- ## [My car won’t start!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-won-t-start/133461)
**Author:** [@Manuel\_Mercado1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Manuel_Mercado1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-won-t-start/133461 "2019-01-31T02:30:36Z")
I have a 2011 Chevrolet Impala I was making my way to my buddies house and out of no where my car stops working, the car cranks but it just won’t start I hooked up my code scanner and no codes are coming on what could it… --- ## [Grinding noise after changing wheel hub assembly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-after-changing-wheel-hub-assembly/133648)
**Author:** [@adkinsc20\_147656](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adkinsc20_147656)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-after-changing-wheel-hub-assembly/133648 "2019-01-31T01:44:50Z")
So I changed both front wheel hub assemblies on our 2012 Sentra day before yesterday. They were cheapies but its just to get by till tax return time. After getting everything put back together there’s a grinding noise. I… --- ## [2005 Honda Civic with gummy coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-with-gummy-coolant/119313)
**Author:** [@Henry14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Henry14)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-with-gummy-coolant/119313 "2019-01-31T00:53:22Z")
radiator shows gummy coolant. what is causing it --- ## [2005 Honda Civic noise when clutch releases](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-noise-when-clutch-releases/117548)
**Author:** [@Algian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Algian)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-noise-when-clutch-releases/117548 "2019-01-31T00:50:42Z")
My son recently bought a 2005 Honda Civic LX (Sedan) Special Edition.with 158K miles on it. The car moves great, also the manual transmission its in good shape, also the engine. The car looks like a cutie pie. However th… --- ## [Tire wear indicator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-wear-indicator/133046)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-wear-indicator/133046 "2019-01-30T23:42:00Z")
Saw this picture, pretty neat. Useful for folks who can’t understand a wear bar. --- ## [2000 Toyota ECHO ignition switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-echo-ignition-switch/133646)
**Author:** [@Kipps](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kipps)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-echo-ignition-switch/133646 "2019-01-30T23:21:08Z")
My 2000 ECHO only has 169,000 miles on it. I still like the car, and would like to keep it for a few more years. But recently, the ignition switch won’t turn to start the car except after numerous tries. Eventually, it t… --- ## [Starting 2016 Chrysler 200 in extremely cold temperatures](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-2016-chrysler-200-in-extremely-cold-temperatures/133641)
**Author:** [@jennifersmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jennifersmith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-2016-chrysler-200-in-extremely-cold-temperatures/133641 "2019-01-30T22:46:04Z")
how do I START my car in-35 degree and it say to heat up engine whereis the plug to heatit up --- ## [2001 Subaru Forester: gearshift button sticking early in the morning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-subaru-forester-gearshift-button-sticking-early-in-the-morning/133094)
**Author:** [@StarSword](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StarSword)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-subaru-forester-gearshift-button-sticking-early-in-the-morning/133094 "2019-01-30T22:34:02Z")
So my geriatric 2001 Forester, now with 201,000 miles on it, has developed an issue with the gearshift release button freezing up first thing in the morning. I squeeze the button to shift out of park and it doesn’t go i… --- ## [2002 Subaru Forester rattle under the car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-subaru-forester-rattle-under-the-car/133574)
**Author:** [@mattbarry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mattbarry)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-subaru-forester-rattle-under-the-car/133574 "2019-01-30T21:58:27Z")
funny rattle coming from exhaust or under the car somwhere around 3000 rpm --- ## [Brown liquid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brown-liquid/133592)
**Author:** [@jen6442\_143684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jen6442_143684)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brown-liquid/133592 "2019-01-30T21:44:47Z")
2012 Mazda 5 with 100k. Opened the hood and discovered brown liquid, which looks yellow when it’s dried, splattered all over the passenger side of the engine. Doesn’t smell like oil…maybe brake fluid? No obvious leaks or… --- ## [Low coolant Dodge Caravan 2005](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-coolant-dodge-caravan-2005/133634)
**Author:** [@Robert\_Robinson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert_Robinson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-coolant-dodge-caravan-2005/133634 "2019-01-30T21:23:02Z")
Not heat, but fan working fine. Took it in after observing coolant level as very low. Coolant added and heat works great. Note: despite low coolant, no overheating was taking place. Was told it may be leaking. Is it wort… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=891) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=893)