# \#engines **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/engines/173.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [EGR Valve Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/egr-valve-replacement/194599)
**Author:** [@LostnTransit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LostnTransit)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/egr-valve-replacement/194599 "2026-09-30T22:51:43Z")
We’ve been getting the P0400 Error code on our 2020 Connect for 2 years. The odd thing here is that the van has bene running and driving fine. But to be on the safe side we’ll be having the EGR valve replaced tomorrow. … --- ## [2016 Tacoma 4cyl idle vibrations, abnormal vacuum test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-tacoma-4cyl-idle-vibrations-abnormal-vacuum-test/189173)
**Author:** [@Matt231](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt231)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-tacoma-4cyl-idle-vibrations-abnormal-vacuum-test/189173 "2026-01-14T02:47:57Z")
Hi everyone! I recently bought a 2016 Tacoma SR5 2.7L 4WD with 70k mi. At idle in D or R like at a red light (idles around 550rpm) the truck vibrates. Sometimes it’s bad and shakes my head and eyes and feels like someo… --- ## [2008 Jaguar XJ8 - Threw a rod - Totaled?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jaguar-xj8-threw-a-rod-totaled/201492)
**Author:** [@Chris3720](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris3720)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jaguar-xj8-threw-a-rod-totaled/201492 "2025-09-08T14:58:39Z")
Car just threw a rod --- ## [Engine damage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-damage/201454)
**Author:** [@442nacar\_194358](https://community.cartalk.com/u/442nacar_194358)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-damage/201454 "2025-08-18T17:12:22Z")
Concerned about engine damage to my 22 Toyota Camry as a result of an oil change and use of a defective oil filter which caused a massive leak. Oil filter had a defect such that it appeared as if it was tightened suffic… --- ## [2012 Mini Cooper R56 Auto 1.6. Won't crank or start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mini-cooper-r56-auto-1-6-wont-crank-or-start/198940)
**Author:** [@byolaf\_192697](https://community.cartalk.com/u/byolaf_192697)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2025, 10:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mini-cooper-r56-auto-1-6-wont-crank-or-start/198940 "2025-08-17T10:10:19Z")
I just got a 2012 Mini Cooper R56 project to fiddle with. After dropping in a new battery, it will detect the key and do some flashing lights but it won’t crank or turn over or anything like that. I registered the new ba… --- ## [Number of motor mounts for 1988 Chevrolet Nova / Toyota Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/number-of-motor-mounts-for-1988-chevrolet-nova-toyota-corolla/201418)
**Author:** [@PaddyOFurniture](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaddyOFurniture)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/number-of-motor-mounts-for-1988-chevrolet-nova-toyota-corolla/201418 "2025-08-11T23:18:05Z")
How many motor mounts does my 1988 Chevrolet Nova, 4A-LC SOHC, 5-speed manual transmission have? What is the best source for this information? The service manual (which I have) omitted this topic. I have been getting qu… --- ## [2017 Ford Escape Coolant in the combustion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-coolant-in-the-combustion/201427)
**Author:** [@judy41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/judy41)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-coolant-in-the-combustion/201427 "2025-08-11T20:26:41Z")
My 2017 Ford Escape with Eco Boost is leaking coolant into the cylinders and has caused issues with the engine. I am told it now needs a new engine. I have 75,800 miles on it. I never got a notice that this vehicle is on… --- ## [What is this…?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this/201139)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this/201139 "2025-07-24T05:09:31Z")
2013 Mustang GT/V8. Was doing some work under my car and saw this small pan near the front of the car right under the engine, close to the oil filter with a couple connectors plugged into it. What fluid is in this pan? … --- ## [ECU always turning on and off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ecu-always-turning-on-and-off/201010)
**Author:** [@dianiskovamonika\_194113](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dianiskovamonika_194113)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ecu-always-turning-on-and-off/201010 "2025-07-14T16:08:47Z")
Hi, I started learning about cars so I bought no start ford mondeo mk4 with electrical problem. When the wake up signal comes to the ecm, the ecm starts to always turning on and off. Thats why also other components like … --- ## [2016 Subaru Outback - Hesitates - then goes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-outback-hesitates-then-goes/200948)
**Author:** [@3.6Rbpell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/3.6Rbpell)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2025, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-outback-hesitates-then-goes/200948 "2025-07-12T23:53:32Z")
Engine: 3.6R - runs rough, hesitation to move when pressing the gas at low speeds, then suddenly taking off seconds later. --- ## [I’ve Been trouble shooting 1994 ford ranger and found out crankcase vent tube wasn’t connected](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-ve-been-trouble-shooting-1994-ford-ranger-and-found-out-crankcase-vent-tube-wasn-t-connected/200719)
**Author:** [@Personalmine33\_183556](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Personalmine33_183556)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2025, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-ve-been-trouble-shooting-1994-ford-ranger-and-found-out-crankcase-vent-tube-wasn-t-connected/200719 "2025-06-19T18:23:22Z")
I have a 1994 ford ranger v6 3.0 xl and have been having an issue every so often where my throttle gets stuck. My rpm’s will slowly rise or stay steady when I let off the gas and shoot up if I put the clutch in but when … --- ## [Honda Failing Smog Snap Test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-failing-smog-snap-test/200710)
**Author:** [@squidE2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/squidE2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-failing-smog-snap-test/200710 "2025-06-18T12:34:14Z")
Hello, I’ve had a 2002 Honda CRV for 4 years, about 160k miles. I’m looking for some help to get it to pass smog in order to renew registration. At this point I’ve replaced most of the major suspension components, radia… --- ## [2005 Dodge Caravan won't start when warm, starts fine when cold / cool](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-caravan-wont-start-when-warm-starts-fine-when-cold-cool/200558)
**Author:** [@kent.dahlgren\_193836](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kent.dahlgren_193836)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 11:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-caravan-wont-start-when-warm-starts-fine-when-cold-cool/200558 "2025-06-11T11:03:58Z")
I solved this, and the summary is: it was the fuel pump (3.8 liter). But the more nuanced answer is that it was a variety of sensors that contributed to a variety of issues, some of which seemed like they were related, … --- ## [Where can I work on my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-can-i-work-on-my-car/200449)
**Author:** [@Jessiet957\_193737](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jessiet957_193737)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-can-i-work-on-my-car/200449 "2025-06-09T18:27:15Z")
I’m looking for a place to work on my car but can’t find anything I have all my own tools, and I know I need to take apart my engine i looked in storages and self-service auto places I don’t have any family or friends to… --- ## [2019 Hyundai Veloster Misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-veloster-misfires/200545)
**Author:** [@Dakotawoodsusa\_192743](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dakotawoodsusa_192743)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-veloster-misfires/200545 "2025-06-06T18:23:55Z")
2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo 1.6L GDI – Cold Start Misfire & Rough Idle Issue I’m troubleshooting a misfire issue in my Veloster Turbo that occurs only on cold starts. It misfires on cylinders 1 and 2, and I get rough id… --- ## [Just replaced hydraulic tensioner on my 2011 Honda odyssey now making this noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-replaced-hydraulic-tensioner-on-my-2011-honda-odyssey-now-making-this-noise/200537)
**Author:** [@don1215](https://community.cartalk.com/u/don1215)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-replaced-hydraulic-tensioner-on-my-2011-honda-odyssey-now-making-this-noise/200537 "2025-06-05T14:43:44Z")
Coming from the belt any ideas? --- ## [2012 Hyundai Elantra - Loud engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-elantra-loud-engine/200475)
**Author:** [@kelly31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kelly31)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-elantra-loud-engine/200475 "2025-05-30T13:57:58Z")
my engine noise is very loud when you accelerate --- ## [The Check Engine Light is On, What Should I Do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-check-engine-light-is-on-what-should-i-do/200472)
**Author:** [@liusijia\_193769](https://community.cartalk.com/u/liusijia_193769)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-check-engine-light-is-on-what-should-i-do/200472 "2025-05-30T00:49:29Z")
Hi everyone, I drive a 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, and today the check engine light came on while driving under normal conditions in the city. The car still drives smoothly — no rough idling, no loss of power, no unus… --- ## [Peugeot 2008 misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peugeot-2008-misfire/200437)
**Author:** [@nour.eldin.radwan.3599\_192662](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nour.eldin.radwan.3599_192662)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2025, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peugeot-2008-misfire/200437 "2025-05-25T13:08:22Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve got a Peugeot 2008 MK1 with a 1.6 VTi engine. Usually, it misfires on cold start for a few seconds, then runs fine. However, today it misfired as usual but continued misfiring, the cooling fan turned … --- ## [Blown Engine Possibly?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-engine-possibly/198963)
**Author:** [@Djferreira83\_192711](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Djferreira83_192711)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 9:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-engine-possibly/198963 "2025-05-04T09:29:58Z")
So I was driving down the road and all of a sudden I heard a pop and a lot of thinking around and inside the engine Bay. I slowed my truck down and it eventually just cut off. There were several codes that came up rangin… --- ## [2018 Subaru Outback - Reasonable price for this work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-outback-reasonable-price-for-this-work/199940)
**Author:** [@AprilS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AprilS)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2025, 10:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-outback-reasonable-price-for-this-work/199940 "2025-04-27T10:40:43Z")
Need to reseal the engine in my 2018 subaru outback. Looking for a reasonable price. --- ## [2013 Honda CR-V - 2 bad purge valves?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-cr-v-2-bad-purge-valves/199823)
**Author:** [@wayjoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wayjoy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2025, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-cr-v-2-bad-purge-valves/199823 "2025-04-14T18:40:42Z")
i have been getting a check engine light on my Honda CRV 2013. My mechanic checked code and replaced evap system’s purge valve and vent valve yet problem still persists intermittently. Vehicle has 220,000 kms on it and o… --- ## [Best way to wash an engine bay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-way-to-wash-an-engine-bay/199804)
**Author:** [@davidwilliam79x\_192784](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidwilliam79x_192784)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2025, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-way-to-wash-an-engine-bay/199804 "2025-04-11T15:09:07Z")
What is the best way to wash an engine bay?I have seen multiple videos where people wash them using water but is it safe?So many sensors,eleltrical components and alternator.If a bit of water is present wont they short a… --- ## [2023 Hyundai Tucson - Engine issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-hyundai-tucson-engine-issues/199721)
**Author:** [@JerrySiering](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerrySiering)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-hyundai-tucson-engine-issues/199721 "2025-04-03T15:51:24Z")
After driving at speeds 40 or higher I stopped briefly, kept the engine running and tried to accelerate but the car wouldn’t allow me to drive past 20 MPH. Once the engine was shut off for awhile it acted normal. It happ… --- ## [2021 Nissan Kicks - Engine issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-nissan-kicks-engine-issues/199684)
**Author:** [@WillieMTaylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WillieMTaylor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2025, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-nissan-kicks-engine-issues/199684 "2025-03-30T20:41:18Z")
The car want speed up cuts off in drive. 2021 Nissan Kicks SV FWD 4D UTV -4.16L Gasoline engine. 28300 miles --- ## [Academic / esoteric question on early Toyota timing belt engines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/academic-esoteric-question-on-early-toyota-timing-belt-engines/199545)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/academic-esoteric-question-on-early-toyota-timing-belt-engines/199545 "2025-03-26T20:10:55Z")
As I search for my next old Sienna, the question about the consequences of a timing belt failure loom large. Specifically, which ones have interference engines. For the record, my 1999 Sienna with 331,201 miles on the c… --- ## [2021 Chrysler 300 - Rough idle after engine work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-chrysler-300-rough-idle-after-engine-work/199577)
**Author:** [@JR02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JR02)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2025, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-chrysler-300-rough-idle-after-engine-work/199577 "2025-03-22T14:16:55Z")
Chrysler 300 AWD with 3.6. Rough idle and ticking sound at 26,000 miles. Replaced all 24 rocker arms under warranty. Still runs the same with rough idle and ticking. Did anyone get engine parts replaced but still had… --- ## [Question on dip stick/ 65 pontiac](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-on-dip-stick-65-pontiac/199436)
**Author:** [@yadmas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yadmas)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2025, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-on-dip-stick-65-pontiac/199436 "2025-03-16T00:58:35Z")
Hey there! thanks for all your help in the past! ive just about fixed everything. question though… so i had my oil changed about 12 months ago. synthetic hybrid oil with zinc. its an original 1965 pontiac 389. it ha… --- ## [2016 Edge engine design flaw](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-edge-engine-design-flaw/187146)
**Author:** [@clairebaneytucker\_182483](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clairebaneytucker_182483)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-edge-engine-design-flaw/187146 "2025-03-14T00:32:54Z")
Ford knowingly sold me a new Edge with a faulty engine design. Other years and several models have same problem. No recall, just waiting for engines to fail. Car in shop since August, over 6k in rentals, waiting for torq… --- ## [2004 Ford Expedition - Do you think it's the fuel pump?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-expedition-do-you-think-its-the-fuel-pump/199418)
**Author:** [@zigzag](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zigzag)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-expedition-do-you-think-its-the-fuel-pump/199418 "2025-03-11T13:40:10Z")
My 2004 Eddie Bauer Expedition died on me on the highway. It will crank over but won’t start. After being towed home and sitting until the next day it fired right up. A mechanic told me it was probably a fuel pump, which… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/engines/173.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=engines)