# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=101 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 102 --- ## [Do I need to replace the timing belt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-replace-the-timing-belt/194206)
**Author:** [@Shervan360](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shervan360)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-replace-the-timing-belt/194206 "2024-01-23T20:32:07Z")
Hello, I bought my car 3.5 years ago. (But it is not a modern car. In our country, new cars are not modern. For example, Peugeot 405 and 206 are still produced here.) The car worked 10,000 km. Do I need to replace the… --- ## [Live, ice-coated wire falls on SUV. Three electrocuted](https://community.cartalk.com/t/live-ice-coated-wire-falls-on-suv-three-electrocuted/194207)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/live-ice-coated-wire-falls-on-suv-three-electrocuted/194207 "2024-01-23T20:30:58Z")
Heroine Majiah Washington is lucky that she was not electrocuted. If possible, I would have driven over,eachedown andragged the man off the driveway. Then woman and teen. Probably a 7,200 volt line. --- ## [Mitsubishi 2020 Outlander battery issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-2020-outlander-battery-issues/194216)
**Author:** [@brm7675](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brm7675)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-2020-outlander-battery-issues/194216 "2024-01-23T18:12:53Z")
Back about 2.5 weeks ago I purchased from a dealership as 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander ES with a little over 35,000 miles. After having it for a few days but not driving it as I work from home and we were in the beginning … --- ## [True a brake drum just by driving the vehicle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/true-a-brake-drum-just-by-driving-the-vehicle/194218)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/true-a-brake-drum-just-by-driving-the-vehicle/194218 "2024-01-23T16:11:21Z")
IIRC, some 1970’s auto manufacturers offered-up special, slightly abrasive, disc-brake pads, used to true the rotors by just driving the car, to eliminate brake judder from warped discs w/o needing a shop skim. Ju… --- ## [2009 Buick Enclave blowing emission 2 fuse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-buick-enclave-blowing-emission-2-fuse/193746)
**Author:** [@hbyrncsgo\_187634](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hbyrncsgo_187634)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-buick-enclave-blowing-emission-2-fuse/193746 "2024-01-22T23:29:04Z")
recently bought a 2009 Enclave CXL AWD. I had to spend $4,500 fixing various engine issues such as timing chain + rack and pinion. Now, I’m facing 8 engine codes related to cooling fan relays and O2 sensor heating circui… --- ## [Buick Century Coolant Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-coolant-leak/194213)
**Author:** [@jsd123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsd123)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-coolant-leak/194213 "2024-01-22T23:16:51Z")
I’ve got a ‘98 Buick Century with 142,000 miles. This is the 3100 v6 engine. I’ve had minor coolant leaks for the last couple years, managed with topping off now and then. Recently replaced the radiator, only to then di… --- ## [Buying a new car from... Amazon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-new-car-from-amazon/193924)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-new-car-from-amazon/193924 "2024-01-22T20:35:13Z")
Yup! Amazon has partnered with Hyundai, to allow people to buy a new car online, with dealers involved in some sort of subsidiary way. I wonder if this new marketing method will spread to other manufacturers, and I al… --- ## [Timing Belt in Oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-in-oil/194119)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-in-oil/194119 "2024-01-22T17:05:38Z")
Do any USA cars use a timing belt in oil design? Similar configuration to to how a timing chain is inside an oil containing cover, but using a timing belt rather than a chain? I saw reference to that configuration f… --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Colorado - ABS light concern](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-colorado-abs-light-concern/194215)
**Author:** [@Mary57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mary57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-colorado-abs-light-concern/194215 "2024-01-22T16:32:29Z")
Is it safe to drive with ABS light on --- ## [2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2WD, Rear Differential Leaking. Advice for changing gasket?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-silverado-2wd-rear-differential-leaking-advice-for-changing-gasket/193951)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 11:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-silverado-2wd-rear-differential-leaking-advice-for-changing-gasket/193951 "2024-01-22T11:32:31Z")
I have a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado in “work truck” trim, which is 2WD with a 5.3L engine and automatic transmission. This truck is rarely driven, but I want to keep it in excellent condition. Recently, I have noticed th… --- ## [Electric cars and extreme cold do not mix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-cars-and-extreme-cold-do-not-mix/194181)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-cars-and-extreme-cold-do-not-mix/194181 "2024-01-22T00:03:40Z")
This is another reason why I don’t feel EVs are quite ready for prime time as of yet. Once battery tech advances to where these issues are not a concern and the charging infrastructure improves, things might change. A… --- ## [Federal Highway Administration busts humorous highway signs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/federal-highway-administration-busts-humorous-highway-signs/194205)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2024, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/federal-highway-administration-busts-humorous-highway-signs/194205 "2024-01-20T02:22:25Z")
‘Signs, signs, everywhere a sign, blocking up the scenery breaking my mind’ I hate that song. Feel safer now? --- ## [Renault 2011 Modus - Juddering & Cutting Out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/renault-2011-modus-juddering-cutting-out/194208)
**Author:** [@matbass1994\_179540](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matbass1994_179540)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2024, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/renault-2011-modus-juddering-cutting-out/194208 "2024-01-20T02:04:02Z")
I own a 2011 Renault Modus Automatic and for the last six months the car has been great, no issues. This week however, a problem has started. The car has begun to judder at random points and then when braking to a stop … --- ## [Ray's Column: Mechanic says "I have no idea what's wrong!"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rays-column-mechanic-says-i-have-no-idea-whats-wrong/194203)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2024, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rays-column-mechanic-says-i-have-no-idea-whats-wrong/194203 "2024-01-20T01:53:33Z")
In Ray’s column today (1.18.24), the cat was stolen from the reader’s car. The mechanic then replaced the cat, rear o2 sensor, plus did a few routine maintenance items. The reader immediately after this work notic… --- ## [Old Member Hello](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-member-hello/193814)
**Author:** [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2024, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-member-hello/193814 "2024-01-20T01:27:05Z")
Well, some of you might remember me from way back when … like almost 10 years ago and before that. I used to contribute a lot here. For various reasons (unrelated to this discussion board) I stopped - back in 2014 (as … --- ## [2012 Lexus RX 350 - Blend door you think?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lexus-rx-350-blend-door-you-think/194197)
**Author:** [@alphonso](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alphonso)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2024, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lexus-rx-350-blend-door-you-think/194197 "2024-01-20T01:08:31Z")
Blowing cold air on passenger side when heater is on; I know could be Dual climate valve or servo doors…anyway to tell what is most common --- ## [Weird leak in driverside floorboard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-leak-in-driverside-floorboard/194165)
**Author:** [@Stinky1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stinky1)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2024, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-leak-in-driverside-floorboard/194165 "2024-01-19T20:35:15Z")
2004 Chevy classic almost 280k on the clock. I noticed yesterday when I left work for my lunch break water was dripping onto my foot getting my sock wet. It would only happen when I turned left though, I had to be movin… --- ## [Why no green cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-no-green-cars/189532)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2024, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-no-green-cars/189532 "2024-01-19T20:21:06Z")
Mallwart doesn’t let me bring my panniers in anymore so I order online and pick up. I have to wait in a parking space and check in. The app asks for the color of my car. My bicycle is green, but green isn’t one of the ch… --- ## [Leaking Struts - Honda CRV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-struts-honda-crv/194200)
**Author:** [@detrog1980\_176499](https://community.cartalk.com/u/detrog1980_176499)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2024, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-struts-honda-crv/194200 "2024-01-19T13:21:12Z")
My mechanic showed me a picture of my rear struts and said they were leaking and should be replaced. How bad do these look to you all? And what do you think is a fair price range to change rear struts? This is a 2014 Hon… --- ## [2016 Cadillac Escalade - Frozen parking brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-escalade-frozen-parking-brake/194192)
**Author:** [@Bronzestar1968](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bronzestar1968)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2024, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-escalade-frozen-parking-brake/194192 "2024-01-18T22:40:28Z")
The parking brake on my 2016 Escalade will not release. Is there a way of fixing it without costing me a fortune. In addition I have found the problem is with many Escalades. Is the dealer responsible for fixing it? --- ## [Neil deGrasse Tyson explains "How do batteries work?"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neil-degrasse-tyson-explains-how-do-batteries-work/194160)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2024, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neil-degrasse-tyson-explains-how-do-batteries-work/194160 "2024-01-18T22:30:44Z")
In this 15-minute YouTube Video, “Star Talk,” Neil and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore the positives and negatives of electricity, batteries, and ways to help lower emissions in the fight against climate change. Chevy … --- ## [Large drop in gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/large-drop-in-gas-mileage/194164)
**Author:** [@Andy-Ke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy-Ke)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2024, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/large-drop-in-gas-mileage/194164 "2024-01-18T21:38:11Z")
I moved from a relatively flat area (Houston) to Central Texas close to Austin. My gas mileage has dropped from 20 mpg to around 16 mpg. I would like to find out why. I have a 2009 Mazda CX-7, The engine is running fi… --- ## [Dually trucks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dually-trucks/194194)
**Author:** [@Andy-Ke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy-Ke)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2024, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dually-trucks/194194 "2024-01-18T18:35:03Z")
I have been curious about dually trucks. Why the extra tires. And the added expense. I could not find any convincing reasons to have it. What do you think? --- ## [Block heaters thing of the past And new battery because I don't have one](https://community.cartalk.com/t/block-heaters-thing-of-the-past-and-new-battery-because-i-dont-have-one/194188)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2024, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/block-heaters-thing-of-the-past-and-new-battery-because-i-dont-have-one/194188 "2024-01-18T18:23:18Z")
Had an 03 Trailblazer and Windstar, both had a block heater, part of the winter package. 2017 Acadia and Rav4 not even an option from the dealer to put one in. Sure probably no one ever used it like I did at 15 degrees o… --- ## [Rear Shocks for 2015 Rav 4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-shocks-for-2015-rav-4/194182)
**Author:** [@oilman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oilman)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2024, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-shocks-for-2015-rav-4/194182 "2024-01-18T17:22:27Z")
Have a Rav 4 with 103K on it. did the bumper push test. Fronts I can’t budge. back I can push down and it wiggles maybe 1-2" twice on the release. I know I need new rear shocks. I need help because I’ve done a lot to my … --- ## [Underpowered or Nah?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/underpowered-or-nah/194167)
**Author:** [@anthony.ferrel222\_186486](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anthony.ferrel222_186486)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2024, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/underpowered-or-nah/194167 "2024-01-18T13:46:03Z")
So before I took my Grandad’s truck, I drove 4 Banger trucks, Mazda and Ford (one of those Mazda’s was a Ford in disguise). I remember those heaps losing velocity up hills on the highway. My 92 Mazda produced a metal twi… --- ## [Replacement tire and ABS code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-tire-and-abs-code/194170)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-tire-and-abs-code/194170 "2024-01-17T21:55:18Z")
2009 Corolla ≈141k. About a month ago I had a flat right rear tire that couldn’t be repaired and the shop mounted a new tire. Since it was coming up on an oil change I decided to wait and buy at least three new tires the… --- ## [Engine won't re-start after stall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-wont-re-start-after-stall/194183)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-wont-re-start-after-stall/194183 "2024-01-17T21:29:23Z")
This topic was discussed in a recent podcast; caller’s Peugeot wouldn’t restart after the engine stalled, like trying to start uphill in too high of gear. The only solution seemed to be to wait for 15 minutes, then it … --- ## [+1 For Ray's Column Today (1.17.24)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-for-rays-column-today-1-17-24/194195)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-for-rays-column-today-1-17-24/194195 "2024-01-17T21:21:11Z")
The advice to never idle a car inside a garage, even if the garage door is wide open and the exhaust pipe is toward the open garage door is spot on. I learned that the hard way many years ago. In my case the wind wa… --- ## [Did AutoZone bought PepBoys?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-autozone-bought-pepboys/194171)
**Author:** [@Psyfurius](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Psyfurius)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-autozone-bought-pepboys/194171 "2024-01-17T20:46:58Z")
I live in Puerto Rico and all the PepBoys store have everything on 50% off, and I mean every tool, oils, accessorizes, parts… excepts tires and mechanical services. In the news they said that AutoZone bought PepBoys, but… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=100) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=102)