# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=102 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 103 --- ## [2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Overheated. Now leaks oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mercedes-benz-c-class-overheated-now-leaks-oil/194176)
**Author:** [@bolan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bolan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mercedes-benz-c-class-overheated-now-leaks-oil/194176 "2024-01-16T22:32:27Z")
overheating and leaking oil --- ## [Mystery clock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-clock/194148)
**Author:** [@Marktoday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marktoday)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-clock/194148 "2024-01-16T15:55:18Z")
The dash clock on my Gen 1, 2000 CR-V stopped working around 2017. Since then, I,ve used stick up battery clocks over that broken dash one. A couple of weeks ago my most recent stickup died. I took it off and hand,t yet … --- ## [Another oil question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-oil-question/194169)
**Author:** [@jimkoe329\_179295](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimkoe329_179295)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-oil-question/194169 "2024-01-16T01:54:11Z")
I’ve got a 2024 Chevy Trax with the rubber timing belt in oil and gasoline direct injection (& turbo charged) If I drive 12,000 miles per year ( a good bit of it short trips ) I’m concerned about gasoline in oil contamin… --- ## [Amzoil worth the very high price](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amzoil-worth-the-very-high-price/194159)
**Author:** [@Andy-Ke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy-Ke)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amzoil-worth-the-very-high-price/194159 "2024-01-15T23:09:47Z")
Is Amzoil worth the much higher cost? A local dealer wanted $16.25 for one quart. Other full synthetic oils are half that price. --- ## [Copper versus Platinum, Iridium, all the other iums . .](https://community.cartalk.com/t/copper-versus-platinum-iridium-all-the-other-iums/194151)
**Author:** [@anthony.ferrel222\_186486](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anthony.ferrel222_186486)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/copper-versus-platinum-iridium-all-the-other-iums/194151 "2024-01-15T14:04:14Z")
This spring I plan on changing out the spark plugs for my 04 Dakota 3.7L. My grandfather was the previous owner and I can’t ask him what he put in there, he passed away, and I couldn’t find any records he kept to show wh… --- ## [Unusually cheap car owners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unusually-cheap-car-owners/193782)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 10:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unusually-cheap-car-owners/193782 "2024-01-15T10:33:51Z")
Condensed version of the dialogue from a recent podcast Caller: My car’s dashboard and headlights brighten and dim, cycling faster the faster I drive. CT: That sound like an alternator problem. Have you taken it to … --- ## [Can I move 2023 Lexus RX350h without starting thengine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-move-2023-lexus-rx350h-without-starting-thengine/194126)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-move-2023-lexus-rx350h-without-starting-thengine/194126 "2024-01-15T01:42:03Z")
RX350 hybrid has been parked outside over 30 hours. Wouldike to move it onto ramps to change the oil. Is there a way to move it withouthe cold engine starting? Thank you. --- ## [What car is safer for frontal crashes? 2012 Ford Fusion or 2002 Ford Taurus?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-car-is-safer-for-frontal-crashes-2012-ford-fusion-or-2002-ford-taurus/194153)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-car-is-safer-for-frontal-crashes-2012-ford-fusion-or-2002-ford-taurus/194153 "2024-01-14T23:47:10Z")
I’ll add my opinion afterward. :slight\_smile: :slight\_smile: :slight\_smile: – NOW I HAVE EDITED IT IN! – poll I’m editing in my answer now and putting in the crash test videos. Currently the vote is 4 for Fusion / 0 f… --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Colorado - Clunks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-colorado-clunks/194155)
**Author:** [@m.litchfield](https://community.cartalk.com/u/m.litchfield)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-colorado-clunks/194155 "2024-01-14T22:28:58Z")
I to like Del B. also have a clunking noise every 4,5,or 6th start ups. dealer has no clue as to what it ism no surprise there. --- ## [Replacing Push Pin Plastic Rivets/Body Panel Clips with Rivnut and Bolt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-push-pin-plastic-rivets-body-panel-clips-with-rivnut-and-bolt/194152)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-push-pin-plastic-rivets-body-panel-clips-with-rivnut-and-bolt/194152 "2024-01-14T22:12:04Z")
So I’ve been thinking about replacing the black push pin plastic rivets/body panel clips with rivnuts and bolts. This is on my own daily driver. This would allow for easier removal of splash guards, fender liners, trunk … --- ## [2002 Honda CR-V - It wasn't the battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-cr-v-it-wasnt-the-battery/194157)
**Author:** [@CarlFielder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarlFielder)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-cr-v-it-wasnt-the-battery/194157 "2024-01-14T19:56:00Z")
I have a Honda that will not hold a charge in a new battery. We had it in to for maintenance and they said it is not the alternator. Great car. We will charge the battery and it will run for one week and then we need … --- ## [Correct size of starter bolts on a Ford 5.4L 1999 F250 Super Duty Manual 4WD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/correct-size-of-starter-bolts-on-a-ford-5-4l-1999-f250-super-duty-manual-4wd/194158)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/correct-size-of-starter-bolts-on-a-ford-5-4l-1999-f250-super-duty-manual-4wd/194158 "2024-01-14T15:30:19Z")
Well, the starter decided to die on my 1999 F250 Super Duty. It is a manual with 4WD if that matters. Anyway, I replaced the starter and found that one of the bolts was missing. A heater hose had blown a few weeks bac… --- ## [Trucker behavior](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trucker-behavior/194127)
**Author:** [@bone53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bone53)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2024, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trucker-behavior/194127 "2024-01-13T23:05:27Z")
A caller on the Jan 2, 20 24 show asked about a trucker’s behavior re, merging before a construction lane closure. He was upset that that the trucker used his rig to block off both lanes of traffic short of the actual … --- ## [Hydrogenergy back in the vehicle conversation at CES 2024. "CES"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hydrogenergy-back-in-the-vehicle-conversation-at-ces-2024-ces/194139)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2024, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hydrogenergy-back-in-the-vehicle-conversation-at-ces-2024-ces/194139 "2024-01-13T18:42:02Z")
--- ## [How to get road noise reduced without getting fleeced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-road-noise-reduced-without-getting-fleeced/194128)
**Author:** [@Steve\_K1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve_K1)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2024, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-road-noise-reduced-without-getting-fleeced/194128 "2024-01-13T18:41:00Z")
How would you approach an auto body shop to reduce the noise on your car without being taken for a ride? A 4-hour drive on I-35 yesterday convinced me the road noise on our otherwise perfect 2011 Toyota Venza couldn’t b… --- ## [1991 Dodge Stealth - Has been sitting - Now I need to sell it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061)
**Author:** [@Flasher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Flasher)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2024, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-has-been-sitting-now-i-need-to-sell-it/194061 "2024-01-13T17:00:00Z")
Has been sitting in garage since 1991. 34,000 miles. Need to find someone that can change out whatever lines, belts, that need to be changed, replace tires and new battery so I can sell it --- ## [SUVs are boring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suvs-are-boring/194123)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2024, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suvs-are-boring/194123 "2024-01-13T13:37:09Z")
I’m tired of the thousands of look-alike SUV’s out there. I don’t even want a hatchback. What I really want is a four-door sedan whose second-row seatbacks fold to make a flat floor extending into a trunk. A few times … --- ## [CX-9, Pilot, or Pathfinder?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cx-9-pilot-or-pathfinder/186415)
**Author:** [@bluecastle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bluecastle)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2024, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cx-9-pilot-or-pathfinder/186415 "2024-01-13T13:15:57Z")
Mazda CX-9, Honda Pilot, or Nissan Pathfinder? We just moved to a northern state, and we have two kids. We are in the process of buying an SUV. So far, we have come across these three cars that are available for us: Ma… --- ## [Would you get a car with a CVT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-get-a-car-with-a-cvt/193609)
**Author:** [@BadMotorWorks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BadMotorWorks)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2024, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-get-a-car-with-a-cvt/193609 "2024-01-13T03:19:12Z")
I’m in the market for a small car, preferably a hatchback. Question for the community. Would you buy a car with a CVT transmission? --- ## [Washing Car Engine and Possible failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/washing-car-engine-and-possible-failure/194149)
**Author:** [@Shervan360](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shervan360)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2024, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/washing-car-engine-and-possible-failure/194149 "2024-01-13T01:39:09Z")
Hello, I went to the car wash /auto wash and washed the engine and under the car with water. The car started without any problems. (The car is not new and I am not sure if it is waterproof.) I have heard that washing … --- ## [Mistakes happen ... lol](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mistakes-happen-lol/194141)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2024, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mistakes-happen-lol/194141 "2024-01-12T22:31:04Z")
--- ## [2021 Chevrolet Equinox - Leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-chevrolet-equinox-leaks/194145)
**Author:** [@charles57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charles57)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2024, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-chevrolet-equinox-leaks/194145 "2024-01-12T22:07:59Z")
floor is wet spare tire is wet --- ## [1999 Ford Escort Valve Seat Drop Inevitable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-escort-valve-seat-drop-inevitable/192913)
**Author:** [@Escort7yrsyoungerthanme](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Escort7yrsyoungerthanme)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2024, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-escort-valve-seat-drop-inevitable/192913 "2024-01-12T21:25:32Z")
Hi, I bought a 1999 Ford Escort with 78k miles and no rust which I thought was a steal at $1800 cash. But now I’m starting to get a little worried about the (apparently) very common problem of valve seat dropping in this… --- ## [Brake caliper slide pins are not equal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-caliper-slide-pins-are-not-equal/194118)
**Author:** [@Ray-O\_Vac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray-O_Vac)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2024, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-caliper-slide-pins-are-not-equal/194118 "2024-01-12T15:30:29Z")
When replacing a brake rotor recently (Nissan Versa 2010), I noticed that the two slide pins on the brake caliper were not the same. One has a smooth metal shaft, and one has a bumpy, rubbery sleeve on it part of it. My … --- ## [Which is better: Honday CRV (hybrid) or Toyota Rav4 hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-is-better-honday-crv-hybrid-or-toyota-rav4-hybrid/194146)
**Author:** [@Tony57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony57)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2024, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-is-better-honday-crv-hybrid-or-toyota-rav4-hybrid/194146 "2024-01-12T03:48:55Z")
I’m looking for a (used) small hybrid SUV. I’m asking readers which they think is best. I am looking to get it for my daughter near Portland, Oregon, cold, occasional ice, snow, but roads shut down until it melts. She’… --- ## [Have you ever encountered an 11 mm bolt/nut?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-ever-encountered-an-11-mm-bolt-nut/194124)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2024, 6:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-ever-encountered-an-11-mm-bolt-nut/194124 "2024-01-11T06:52:07Z")
In all my diy’ering, cars and home projects, I’ve never needed to use my 11 mm socket even one time. (Excepting that it is very close to an sae size, so I use it for sae fasteners sometimes.) 10 mm & 12 mm very comm… --- ## [Oil Not Draining From Filter Sump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-not-draining-from-filter-sump/194102)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-not-draining-from-filter-sump/194102 "2024-01-10T13:30:37Z")
My Son in Law to be had me change his oil in his 2019 VW Tiguan, 2 liter, he says. I found the sump below the oil filter cartridge filled with oil. I had to suck it out with a syringe. Iam trying to upload a picture of t… --- ## [Honda Pilot 2019 Overheating. AC stops working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot-2019-overheating-ac-stops-working/194120)
**Author:** [@Psyfurius](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Psyfurius)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot-2019-overheating-ac-stops-working/194120 "2024-01-10T22:04:13Z")
Hello. My wife has a 2019 Honda Pilot with 88,903 miles. Three months ago, she told me that the AC suddenly stopped blowing cold air, so she turned it off until she got to our house. I drove the car for a while and it bl… --- ## [The Diesel engine was inspired by a simple fire starter gadget](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-diesel-engine-was-inspired-by-a-simple-fire-starter-gadget/194135)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-diesel-engine-was-inspired-by-a-simple-fire-starter-gadget/194135 "2024-01-10T21:03:23Z")
Interesting car tidbit: The inventor the diesel engine was originally inspired by a simple fire starting gadget such as this one. This seems to imply a diesel engine could work using a simple carburetor method, rat… --- ## [Wrangler frame rust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrangler-frame-rust/194138)
**Author:** [@john\_184618](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john_184618)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrangler-frame-rust/194138 "2024-01-10T04:09:43Z")
I’m looking at a 2013 Wrangler with 110k. It looks pretty clean, but there were some rust areas on the frame. Are they something to worry about or look normal? Also, the hinges had a bit of rust. Thanks. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=101) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=103)