# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=107 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 108 --- ## [Are there problems w/ Calif OBD I emissions testing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-there-problems-w-calif-obd-i-emissions-testing/193967)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2023, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-there-problems-w-calif-obd-i-emissions-testing/193967 "2023-12-10T05:07:58Z")
I noticed Hot Rod Magazine’s editor John McGann is asking some interesting questions about Calif OBD I emission testing in November’s editorial, quick summary below: "\[McGann’s\] '93 GMC C1500 … pickup has been roc… --- ## [Camry 04 headlight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-04-headlight/193980)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2023, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-04-headlight/193980 "2023-12-10T02:45:25Z")
Just looking to check my diagnosis and approach. The (left) low beam is out, but the Daytime Running Light works. The Owners Manual says that DLR system turns on “headlights” at lower level, and show separate fuse for … --- ## [List of ways in which cars are made cheaply or to wear after so much time or use](https://community.cartalk.com/t/list-of-ways-in-which-cars-are-made-cheaply-or-to-wear-after-so-much-time-or-use/193927)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 166\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2023, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/list-of-ways-in-which-cars-are-made-cheaply-or-to-wear-after-so-much-time-or-use/193927 "2023-12-10T02:09:59Z")
This is from last year. It was removed with no reason given as to why. Here it is again. Making the whole front bumper cover out of one piece of plastic. In a minor incident the whole thing has to be replaced. Shorteni… --- ## [Car Talk's Vehicle Donation Golden Wrench Awards!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talks-vehicle-donation-golden-wrench-awards/193975)
**Author:** [@Julie-Lent-Managing-Editor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julie-Lent-Managing-Editor)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2023, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talks-vehicle-donation-golden-wrench-awards/193975 "2023-12-09T17:35:38Z")
We are excited to announce the second annual Car Talk Vehicle Donation Golden Wrench Awards! This is an annual celebration of automotive history, innovation, and our SuperHero Donors. This year, we’re excited to invite e… --- ## [Heater/fan nothing coming out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-fan-nothing-coming-out/193937)
**Author:** [@thefinisher1985\_185383](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thefinisher1985_185383)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2023, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-fan-nothing-coming-out/193937 "2023-12-09T15:01:15Z")
Honda Accord LX 2.4 liter engine. 220000 miles. So when I go to turn on my ac/heater it does nothing. Every time I change a setting it sounds like a boom box with a 6 CD changer where it sounds like it’s shifting to ano… --- ## [San Francisco driver-less car company facing $1.5 M fine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/san-francisco-driver-less-car-company-facing-1-5-m-fine/193974)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2023, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/san-francisco-driver-less-car-company-facing-1-5-m-fine/193974 "2023-12-08T21:02:56Z")
--- ## [Burning through alternators](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-through-alternators/60503)
**Author:** [@jltortelli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jltortelli)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2023, 11:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-through-alternators/60503 "2023-12-08T11:50:42Z")
I have a 99 volkswagon passat. I've replaced the alternator once a month for the last three months. Other than the belt, what could cause me to go through alternators so quickly. Also, this may or may not be related bu… --- ## [New clutch kit, new slave cylinder but clutch still slipping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-clutch-kit-new-slave-cylinder-but-clutch-still-slipping/193880)
**Author:** [@kevin290901\_181211](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevin290901_181211)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2023, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-clutch-kit-new-slave-cylinder-but-clutch-still-slipping/193880 "2023-12-08T03:35:53Z")
So I’ve got a Mitsubishi Galant 2.5 V6 from 2000. I’ve got a new clutch kit and new slave cylinder but it’s still slipping at higher loads. It’s very noticeable in 5th gear when putting a little bit more load. Any ideas… --- ## [Why do the cells of a battery wear out at a different rate?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-the-cells-of-a-battery-wear-out-at-a-different-rate/193958)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2023, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-the-cells-of-a-battery-wear-out-at-a-different-rate/193958 "2023-12-07T16:38:31Z")
I tested the cells of my battery. Some were about 1.23, some about 1.27, but 1, the fifth from the outside was about 1.15. The battery is 10 years old. They’re used in series: how can one wear out so much more? The long… --- ## [2013 Grand Cherokee MDS 5.7 Hemi is now a v7 ;-)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-grand-cherokee-mds-5-7-hemi-is-now-a-v7/189063)
**Author:** [@Davec7cyl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Davec7cyl)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2023, 5:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-grand-cherokee-mds-5-7-hemi-is-now-a-v7/189063 "2023-12-07T05:33:13Z")
I have a 2013 Grand Cherokee MDS 5.7 Hemi v8. Started acting up in July 2022 on a long trip home from JAX to ATL. Felt like a cat was trapped in the wheel well at cruising speed …. Misfires (only on Cyl 6) have been inc… --- ## [2013 Rav4 vs CR-V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-rav4-vs-cr-v/193787)
**Author:** [@ws1511](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ws1511)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2023, 4:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-rav4-vs-cr-v/193787 "2023-12-07T04:13:29Z")
Hey, posted a couple times recently as I look for a new (used) car. Just looked at at a 2013 CRV with about 120K miles, as well as a 2013 Rav4 XLE with about 90K miles. Rav4 would be $2.5-3.5K more. Kinda liked the feel… --- ## [Vehicles stop too close behind mine at a red light on an incline. WWYD?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicles-stop-too-close-behind-mine-at-a-red-light-on-an-incline-wwyd/193934)
**Author:** [@HondaGuy70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaGuy70)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicles-stop-too-close-behind-mine-at-a-red-light-on-an-incline-wwyd/193934 "2023-12-06T22:08:13Z")
I drive a manual transmission stick vehicle. On inclines, hill assist usually holds me until I move forward. But hill assist does not always activate on less steep inclines, so I’ll roll back a bit before moving forwar… --- ## [Charging system malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charging-system-malfunction/193940)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charging-system-malfunction/193940 "2023-12-06T21:23:18Z")
2018 Lexus IS 300 AWD. FSPORT. Issue: charging system malfunction. Today, when I attempted to start the car, the car refused to start with the message on the dashboard. I then tried again and the car started just f… --- ## [Can't take a joke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-take-a-joke/193959)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-take-a-joke/193959 "2023-12-06T14:38:06Z")
I wish I thought of this when I was teaching my kids to drive. Dad Humor --- ## [Car joke: If Elon Musk said "My ex constantly annoys me"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-joke-if-elon-musk-said-my-ex-constantly-annoys-me/193962)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 11:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-joke-if-elon-musk-said-my-ex-constantly-annoys-me/193962 "2023-12-06T11:42:12Z")
Would he be talking about his prior romantic-relationship ex, or his social media company? … lol … --- ## [Fuel Door Came Off, Worth Fixing, Greasing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-door-came-off-worth-fixing-greasing/193956)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 5:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-door-came-off-worth-fixing-greasing/193956 "2023-12-06T05:39:43Z")
2005 Camry, 203k miles. Rust Belt. Daily driver. The first hinge on my fuel door broke maybe a year ago or so, and today the final one finally gave up. I’m at the point, where I still want to get a good amount years out… --- ## [Popularity of car repair hobby by country?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/popularity-of-car-repair-hobby-by-country/193952)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/popularity-of-car-repair-hobby-by-country/193952 "2023-12-06T02:42:55Z")
DIY car repair, classic restoration, my impression these seem to be less common than before in the USA, but continue a popular hobby as ever in UK. Wondering why? Just my incorrect impression? Is the reason a diffe… --- ## [2004 Nissan Maxima - Engine issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-maxima-engine-issues/193930)
**Author:** [@myla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/myla)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2023, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-maxima-engine-issues/193930 "2023-12-05T22:03:54Z")
2004 nissan maxima engine light comes on, jerks but goes good after it actually gets going, changed plugs ignition coil and now engine light is on again. Also doesn’t even show up on diagnostic system properly, just as m… --- ## [Can I add synthetic to my "regular" oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-add-synthetic-to-my-regular-oil/193938)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2023, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-add-synthetic-to-my-regular-oil/193938 "2023-12-05T22:02:07Z")
My Nissan Sentra uses 5W30 and I’ve been using the oil that I’ve always used. But I’ve noticed that a store I shop is out-of-stock and all they have left is synthetic. It’s only used 2,000 miles since my last oil change.… --- ## [Ford truck 302/carb: Hesitation when turning right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-truck-302-carb-hesitation-when-turning-right/193797)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-truck-302-carb-hesitation-when-turning-right/193797 "2023-12-04T23:56:38Z")
It hesitates a little, sort of stumbles, when I step on the gas, attempting to accelerate from 25 to 50 mph, but only when turning sharply to the right. Any ideas? I can minimize the stumble by diddling the accel ped… --- ## [Two try to fit into Toyota 4Runner driver'seat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-try-to-fit-into-toyota-4runner-driverseat/193954)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-try-to-fit-into-toyota-4runner-driverseat/193954 "2023-12-04T23:12:25Z")
--- ## [How do I know what's causing my oil leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-know-whats-causing-my-oil-leak/193075)
**Author:** [@Gmoney57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gmoney57)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-know-whats-causing-my-oil-leak/193075 "2023-12-04T17:46:25Z")
I have a 2015 Lincoln MKZ with a 2.0 I4 turbo engine. For the past few months, I noticed under harder acceleration (such as driving up a steep hill) occasionally the engine would misfire, but then would immediately go ba… --- ## [Noise in Rear End on 2014 Ford Explorer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-in-rear-end-on-2014-ford-explorer/193953)
**Author:** [@Geoff-Price](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Geoff-Price)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-in-rear-end-on-2014-ford-explorer/193953 "2023-12-04T16:48:01Z")
Hi. I have a 2014 Ford Explorer 4WD with 134400 miles on it. It has developed a noise in the rear of the vehicle that I can’t seem to figure out. My initial thought is that it is one or both of the wheel bearings but her… --- ## [Recent radio show podcast: clutch problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recent-radio-show-podcast-clutch-problem/193894)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2023, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recent-radio-show-podcast-clutch-problem/193894 "2023-12-03T21:12:07Z")
The caller said her car’s (mid 80’s Asian econobox as I recall) clutch engaged too soon, engaged when pedal was close to floor. But it wasn’t consistent, sometimes it engaged at normal height; problem seemed to be … --- ## [Digital dashboard replacement question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/digital-dashboard-replacement-question/193911)
**Author:** [@CrackingTellus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CrackingTellus)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2023, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/digital-dashboard-replacement-question/193911 "2023-12-03T19:58:04Z")
Hi, i could use some help and info about the digital dashboard in my 1987 LeBaron. (Im still waiting for my set of FSMs, so i dont have too much literature other than a hayens equivalent that i dont recall the name of ri… --- ## [2005 Ford F-150 - Window problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f-150-window-problems/193950)
**Author:** [@RickC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2023, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f-150-window-problems/193950 "2023-12-02T20:30:40Z")
The left rear window will roll down but not up. I replaced the motor and regulator and the master window switch. Rear window switches both work fine. Just out of the blue, the window stopped going up. --- ## [What Is The Proper Name For This Placard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-proper-name-for-this-placard/193928)
**Author:** [@ChrisTheTireWhisperer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisTheTireWhisperer)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2023, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-proper-name-for-this-placard/193928 "2023-12-02T20:21:38Z")
Now I know what a Tire & Load Info sticker is - It’s about the same size and often located nearby on the door/B-post. But instead of seating capacity and tire pressures, the placard in question displays date … --- ## [Hole in Inner Tie Rod?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hole-in-inner-tie-rod/193902)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2023, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hole-in-inner-tie-rod/193902 "2023-12-02T13:59:26Z")
I’m noticing that some inner tie rods have holes in them, 180 degrees from the wrench flats, but only on one side. What is the purpose of this hole and what is it’s function? This got me thinking that possibly a zerk… --- ## [2007 Cadillac STS - Sticky shifter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-cadillac-sts-sticky-shifter/193943)
**Author:** [@Jimbyers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jimbyers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-cadillac-sts-sticky-shifter/193943 "2023-12-01T21:50:04Z")
Shifter handle sticks in park. --- ## [Electric problem, key fob not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-problem-key-fob-not-working/138988)
**Author:** [@Anik\_Islam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anik_Islam)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-problem-key-fob-not-working/138988 "2023-12-01T21:24:11Z")
I have a 2007 Lexus is250. I believe it has electric problems so I went to dealer they said they have to remove the dashboard to check all the electric wiring, which will cost me more then a thousand dollars. So I decide… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=106) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=108)