# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=105 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 106 --- ## [Change oil every 6 months?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-oil-every-6-months/193985)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2023, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-oil-every-6-months/193985 "2023-12-25T02:12:59Z")
Kelly Blue Book states I should change my oil “every 6,000 miles every six months during your excursions around town, it’s probably good to get an oil change twice a year.” Well, it’s been 6 months using conventional oil… --- ## [Engine bearing "shells" vs "white metal"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-bearing-shells-vs-white-metal/194068)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-bearing-shells-vs-white-metal/194068 "2023-12-24T22:33:21Z")
What is the difference? These terms were mentioned in a magazine article about a Model T that has been restored using “shells” rather than “white metal”. --- ## [Brake light replaced free by neighbor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-light-replaced-free-by-neighbor/194057)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-light-replaced-free-by-neighbor/194057 "2023-12-24T13:51:55Z")
After almost ten years of use since buying my 2014 Camry new, one of the brake light bulbs burned out. A kind neighbor who is a young mechanic replaced it for me free of charge. It took him about two and a half minutes… --- ## [O2 sensor, check engine light on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-check-engine-light-on/193919)
**Author:** [@thefinisher1985\_185383](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thefinisher1985_185383)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-check-engine-light-on/193919 "2023-12-24T12:32:56Z")
Hi i have a 2004 Honda Accord LX with 190,000 miles and oh boy I feel I keep having trouble from time to time too often. So I have a code p0141 for the heater circuit or whatever, the O2 sensor. So when I called to get t… --- ## [Standard heads on metric fasteners? -China stuff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/standard-heads-on-metric-fasteners-china-stuff/193964)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/standard-heads-on-metric-fasteners-china-stuff/193964 "2023-12-24T02:41:53Z")
So I recently bought the cheapest kayak carrier for a rooftop rack that money could buy of Amazon. Of course it has no brand name, just the word “China” on the box. This is not being used for highway use but part of a … --- ## [Tire opinion please, dealer recommends replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-opinion-please-dealer-recommends-replacement/194033)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-opinion-please-dealer-recommends-replacement/194033 "2023-12-24T00:05:17Z")
So had the 2017 gmc acadia in for an oil change at the dealer I bought it from 49k miles, service advisor suggested new tires, not tread depth but tire cracking. Dueler Bridgestone tire, What think you? I passed, is this… --- ## [EV Door Lock Recall: Another example of how complexity affects reliability?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ev-door-lock-recall-another-example-of-how-complexity-affects-reliability/194059)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2023, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ev-door-lock-recall-another-example-of-how-complexity-affects-reliability/194059 "2023-12-23T14:45:49Z")
Tesla is recalling 120,423 vehicles because the doors can unlatch and open in a crash, heightening the risk of injury, according to safety regulators … has released a free software update to resolve the problem . --- ## [A $63k Fixer-Upper? 1960 Mercedes 190SL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-63k-fixer-upper-1960-mercedes-190sl/194053)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2023, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-63k-fixer-upper-1960-mercedes-190sl/194053 "2023-12-23T13:44:53Z")
--- ## [2009 Dodge Calibet SXT 2.0 (CVT) -TRANSMISSION FLUID - 2009 Dodge Calibet SXT 2.0 (CVT)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-calibet-sxt-2-0-cvt-transmission-fluid-2009-dodge-calibet-sxt-2-0-cvt/194055)
**Author:** [@Michael-390](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael-390)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2023, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-calibet-sxt-2-0-cvt-transmission-fluid-2009-dodge-calibet-sxt-2-0-cvt/194055 "2023-12-23T02:32:14Z")
Hey guys, I have a 2009 Dodge Caliber SXT 2.0 (CVT), I am in a bit of a bind, I had transmission fluid mixing with my coolant (THICK PURPLE LIQUID IN RADITIOR), I had my head gasket inspected and that was good, I was sea… --- ## [Tailgating while changing lanes and other unsafe lane changes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tailgating-while-changing-lanes-and-other-unsafe-lane-changes/194054)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tailgating-while-changing-lanes-and-other-unsafe-lane-changes/194054 "2023-12-22T23:50:19Z")
According to me, to make safe lane changes drivers should: Maintain a safe following distance from the vehicle in front until the lane change is complete. And, drivers should maintain sufficiently low speed to ensure t… --- ## [First oil change 2024 Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-oil-change-2024-corolla/193588)
**Author:** [@D.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.J)\ **Replies:** 166\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-oil-change-2024-corolla/193588 "2023-12-22T22:28:10Z")
I’m buying a brand new 2024 Toyota Corolla in two days. I was planning on following the dealership and manufacturer recommended schedule for oil changes and other maintenance. But now I am seeing videos on the internet t… --- ## [2008 Camry hybrid - tire pressure warning light on dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-camry-hybrid-tire-pressure-warning-light-on-dash/193992)
**Author:** [@Tony57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony57)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-camry-hybrid-tire-pressure-warning-light-on-dash/193992 "2023-12-22T20:41:54Z")
My dash tire pressure light went on. I made sure all tires were properly inflated and took it to my tire guy after resetting the pressure button. Found out that 3 out of 4 pressure senders are bad. I can see why, they… --- ## [Are drivers of certain makes of cars less safe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-drivers-of-certain-makes-of-cars-less-safe/193824)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-drivers-of-certain-makes-of-cars-less-safe/193824 "2023-12-22T17:56:22Z")
According to this study, BMW, Subaru, and Porsche. Is it the driver, or the vehicle? Or is the study inaccurate, vehicle makes and their drivers have no relationship to the accident rate? --- ## [How hard would you have to hit a bumper to deploy the airbag?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-hard-would-you-have-to-hit-a-bumper-to-deploy-the-airbag/194032)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-hard-would-you-have-to-hit-a-bumper-to-deploy-the-airbag/194032 "2023-12-22T01:39:50Z")
I heard a description of a scene in ‘Reacher’ in which the hero stomped on the bumper of a car hard enough to make the airbag deploy (then beat up the driver because he was a bad guy.) How hard would one have to stomp? S… --- ## [What is your shop's philosophy when repair doesn't take?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-your-shops-philosophy-when-repair-doesnt-take/194034)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-your-shops-philosophy-when-repair-doesnt-take/194034 "2023-12-21T22:06:19Z")
Say your shop suggests replacing your car’s serpentine belt and tensioner to prevent a squeaking sound when first starting the car. You concur, and let them do the repair for $300. Later they phone you and say while… --- ## [2016 Subaru Forester - Questionable dealer services](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-forester-questionable-dealer-services/194044)
**Author:** [@Retiredteacher00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Retiredteacher00)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-forester-questionable-dealer-services/194044 "2023-12-21T00:50:00Z")
I have had all the service inspections performed on my car and I get the oil changed every 6,000 miles. I went to a different dealer for a regular car service instead of where I normally take my car because repair work a… --- ## [Forgot dielectric grease for my coil packs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forgot-dielectric-grease-for-my-coil-packs/194052)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forgot-dielectric-grease-for-my-coil-packs/194052 "2023-12-20T23:14:44Z")
I started having misfires in cylinder 3, tried to open it, and the coil pack rubber is stuck. Pulled it out but the rubber piece got stuck inside. Needle noose got that out. Now I’m about to grease and install a new #3 … --- ## [Best Tires You've Ever Owned?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-tires-youve-ever-owned/194006)
**Author:** [@Julie-Lent-Managing-Editor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julie-Lent-Managing-Editor)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-tires-youve-ever-owned/194006 "2023-12-20T17:43:42Z")
Hi all. Quick question for all the car enthusiasts on our Community! What are the best tires you’ve ever owned on your make/model and why? We would love to know the brands and types that people love, and their reasons… --- ## [2021 Nissan Frontier - Vibrates when idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-nissan-frontier-vibrates-when-idle/194046)
**Author:** [@Willis\_midkiff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Willis_midkiff)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-nissan-frontier-vibrates-when-idle/194046 "2023-12-19T22:54:15Z")
Excess vibration in steering wheel at stop sign or red light with foot on brake and transmission in gear (forward or reverse). --- ## [Car door lock is not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-door-lock-is-not-working/193939)
**Author:** [@thefinisher1985\_185383](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thefinisher1985_185383)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-door-lock-is-not-working/193939 "2023-12-19T22:29:35Z")
2004 Honda Accord LX with a 2.4 liter engine 220,000 miles. So my key does not turn when I try to unlock my door(i get in through my trunk everyday haha). My mechanic said its probably the lock actuator, so I was wonderi… --- ## ['The World's Fastest Road Cars--and the People Who Drive Them'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-worlds-fastest-road-cars-and-the-people-who-drive-them/194041)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-worlds-fastest-road-cars-and-the-people-who-drive-them/194041 "2023-12-19T17:03:11Z")
--- ## [2003 Nissan Altima - Bad gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-altima-bad-gas/194014)
**Author:** [@Moonlight\_420](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Moonlight_420)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 5:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-altima-bad-gas/194014 "2023-12-19T05:12:29Z")
What would cause the gas in my car to be green? It’s sat for 5years but it smells like diesel idk what to do or think bout it. --- ## [2000 Subaru Forester - Smokes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-subaru-forester-smokes/194018)
**Author:** [@ymurangira](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ymurangira)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2023, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-subaru-forester-smokes/194018 "2023-12-18T22:57:24Z")
My burns oil and produces a lot of exhaust smoke, how best I can fix a such problem? --- ## [Will a thicker engine oil burn less? How to get engine to burn less oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-a-thicker-engine-oil-burn-less-how-to-get-engine-to-burn-less-oil/194035)
**Author:** [@CalmnCool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CalmnCool)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2023, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-a-thicker-engine-oil-burn-less-how-to-get-engine-to-burn-less-oil/194035 "2023-12-18T17:38:04Z")
2005 Camry. My engine burned about a half quart of oil during that past 1k miles. I used Engine Restorer for the past couple oil changes, and it doesn’t seem to be doing much. I changed the PCV valve and that did seem … --- ## [2014 Tesla Model S - Am I the only one with multiple drive unit failures?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-tesla-model-s-am-i-the-only-one-with-multiple-drive-unit-failures/193998)
**Author:** [@PaulKitchen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulKitchen)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2023, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-tesla-model-s-am-i-the-only-one-with-multiple-drive-unit-failures/193998 "2023-12-17T23:45:12Z")
This relates to a failure of the drive unit. Has anyone else had multiple failures of the drive unit system including bearing noise (Tesla did warranty those), Inverter (short circuit blowing main fuse), and/or instance… --- ## [Bad battery killed the radio - Ford Crown Victoria](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-battery-killed-the-radio-ford-crown-victoria/194036)
**Author:** [@Roger124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger124)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2023, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-battery-killed-the-radio-ford-crown-victoria/194036 "2023-12-17T23:15:00Z")
Summary: The radio went dead when the batter was defective, and it came back to life when I installed a new battery. What’s going on with the radio? This is a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria with 150,000 miles. A few months ag… --- ## [Lengthening life of battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lengthening-life-of-battery/191676)
**Author:** [@Steve\_K1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve_K1)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2023, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lengthening-life-of-battery/191676 "2023-12-17T22:13:18Z")
Am plumbing the Car Talk community’s wisdom to ask: If almost all my driving is less than two miles (wife and I are 76 and live near a shopping mecca), should I connect a charger to the battery every three months or so? … --- ## [Radiator Leak Fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-leak-fix/189303)
**Author:** [@bobby\_yan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobby_yan)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2023, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-leak-fix/189303 "2023-12-17T22:04:01Z")
2002 Camry LE, 4 Cylinder. My radiator leaks 1-2 drops per second. I’m not exactly sure about the leak position, but it seems to be somewhere between the plastic tank and the metal radiator core, and it’s not likely the … --- ## [Can you name that tune (vehicle) in one note (part of a part)?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-name-that-tune-vehicle-in-one-note-part-of-a-part/194016)
**Author:** [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2023, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-name-that-tune-vehicle-in-one-note-part-of-a-part/194016 "2023-12-17T21:07:59Z")
Just for fun is all… Poking around the garage recently (and if you saw my garage I look like a hoarder). This “part of a part” has been hanging around for a long time - largely b/c it’s middle is a nice 3/4" piece of st… --- ## [2017 MINI Cooper S Clubman - Ran hot - should I worry?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mini-cooper-s-clubman-ran-hot-should-i-worry/194024)
**Author:** [@Nails15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nails15)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2023, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mini-cooper-s-clubman-ran-hot-should-i-worry/194024 "2023-12-16T22:28:32Z")
My mini ran hot and I had to put more antifreeze in. Do I need to be concerned about the thermostat ? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=104) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=106)