# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=110 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 111 --- ## [2017 Nissan Altima - Well, it wasn't the front axles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-altima-well-it-wasnt-the-front-axles/193850)
**Author:** [@AndreaEgan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AndreaEgan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 11:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-altima-well-it-wasnt-the-front-axles/193850 "2023-11-16T11:56:17Z")
Droning started the day I drove it home in 2021. I went back to the dealer and they replaced the front axles to stop the sound. Still doing it. They told me my car’s cvt was just more irritating than most! --- ## [Dead modules](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-modules/193843)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-modules/193843 "2023-11-16T00:37:05Z")
I have recently lost the ECU and the airbag module in one car. Even more worrisome is that a nearly new kitchen stove had the control module go bad. Since I soon plan to buy a new car, I am wondering about the failure m… --- ## [After changing battery terminals, car wont start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-changing-battery-terminals-car-wont-start/193856)
**Author:** [@Michael-390](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael-390)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-changing-battery-terminals-car-wont-start/193856 "2023-11-15T23:00:06Z")
I had to change the raditior and flush the trans fluid so while I had the battery disconnected I decided I was going to change the terminals to something newer, now the car wont even turn over? 2009 dodge caliber, lights… --- ## [Battery Terminal Disconnected- Car Won't Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-terminal-disconnected-car-wont-start/193778)
**Author:** [@inajefflymanner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/inajefflymanner)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-terminal-disconnected-car-wont-start/193778 "2023-11-15T20:06:59Z")
I used my car to jump start someone else’s car. The jump worked and my car was fully functional prior to the jump. My car was still on when I disconnected the jumper cables(first mistake). When I disconnected the negativ… --- ## [Coolant not returning to radiator (new cap, new overflow hose, new radiator, etc)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-not-returning-to-radiator-new-cap-new-overflow-hose-new-radiator-etc/193423)
**Author:** [@brook\_k2000\_31374](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brook_k2000_31374)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-not-returning-to-radiator-new-cap-new-overflow-hose-new-radiator-etc/193423 "2023-11-15T16:46:27Z")
Simply put, my issue is my coolant is not flowing back into my radiator from the overflow at the end of the day. I recently replaced the radiator and coolant temp sensor. So far to fix it I have: replaced the radiator … --- ## [What size hubcentric rings do I need?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-size-hubcentric-rings-do-i-need/193854)
**Author:** [@Ross85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ross85)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-size-hubcentric-rings-do-i-need/193854 "2023-11-15T16:46:14Z")
I have a 2006 Toyota Highlander V6 3.3L. I have a set of steel rims with a centre bore of 70.1mm. The vehicle spec says centre bore should be 60.1mm. Just wondering what size hubcentric rings do I need? Thanks --- ## [New life for the rotary engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-life-for-the-rotary-engine/193844)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-life-for-the-rotary-engine/193844 "2023-11-15T14:53:10Z")
A company by the name of Liquid Piston has completely re-thought the original Wankel design, and appears to have solved the oil consumption problems of the original rotary engine design. Like a lot of modern, high-tech … --- ## [2006 Kia Rio - Doors don't unlock with key turn, dead fob](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-rio-doors-dont-unlock-with-key-turn-dead-fob/193851)
**Author:** [@willgbn\_184202](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willgbn_184202)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-rio-doors-dont-unlock-with-key-turn-dead-fob/193851 "2023-11-15T00:29:49Z")
My Kia Rio has been parked for a few months, I don’t need to drive it often. Today I needed to move it. When I put the key in the driver side door, it turned but I didn’t feel “the click”. I tired the handle, door did… --- ## [Replacing Air Bag... Any warnings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-air-bag-any-warnings/193786)
**Author:** [@SpudMuffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpudMuffin)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2023, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-air-bag-any-warnings/193786 "2023-11-14T21:33:16Z")
My daughter hit a deer with her college car. Nothing too serious just broke the grill. But it set off the steering wheel air bag and locked the seat belts. Found a duplicate car in the junk yard. Replaced the seat belts … --- ## [2017 Infiniti QX50 - Whines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-infiniti-qx50-whines/193847)
**Author:** [@Odonnell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Odonnell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2023, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-infiniti-qx50-whines/193847 "2023-11-14T20:05:44Z")
During the summer, after the car has heated up (5minutes) I start to here a whinning noise coming from the front of the car. It starts to get louder as I go faster. I took it to the dealership and of course, it didn’t ma… --- ## [2018 Honda CR-V - Noise over 65 MPH looking for help and ideas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-cr-v-noise-over-65-mph-looking-for-help-and-ideas/193841)
**Author:** [@alexh19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexh19)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2023, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-cr-v-noise-over-65-mph-looking-for-help-and-ideas/193841 "2023-11-14T14:15:38Z")
I have 182K km with my CRV 2018. Two months ago, a strong noisy appeared when the speed is over 65 km/h. I visited 3 dealers find the reason, and each gave me a different answer and explanations. After 2 mo the problem… --- ## [Rav 4 2015 gas pedal squeaks especially after rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav-4-2015-gas-pedal-squeaks-especially-after-rain/193801)
**Author:** [@deepbidwai\_185926](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deepbidwai_185926)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2023, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav-4-2015-gas-pedal-squeaks-especially-after-rain/193801 "2023-11-14T12:49:07Z")
Hi, gas pedal of my Toyota RAV4 2015 with 70k squeaks especially after rain. It goes away after driving some distance. Now the breaks also started to make noise especially in the morning or after rain. I recently changed… --- ## [Water Pump change questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-change-questions/98260)
**Author:** [@jbrown70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbrown70)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2023, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-change-questions/98260 "2023-11-13T16:21:01Z")
2006 Toyota Camry 2.4L engine. 105,000 miles. Is now a good time to change water pump as a proactive maintenance? When water pump is changed, is draining and refilling the engine coolant a part of job? Some shops l… --- ## [Looking Back 50-Years, the Price of Gas…](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-back-50-years-the-price-of-gas/193743)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2023, 9:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-back-50-years-the-price-of-gas/193743 "2023-11-13T09:37:16Z")
My old hometown Newspaper, the “Times Union,” in Albany NY, has a section called “Looking Back” and the they publish articles of interest from 100 and 50 years ago… This appeared in Today’s Newspaper 50-years ago… B… --- ## [2000 Chevy S10 P0446 and misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-s10-p0446-and-misfires/189334)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2023, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-s10-p0446-and-misfires/189334 "2023-11-13T03:29:13Z")
A check engine light recently came on for code P0446 on my 2000 S10 4.3L. I have one of the cheapo code readers that plug into the OBD port and that is how I read the code. The simple solution would be to throw a $30 e… --- ## [New Super Annoying Ads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-super-annoying-ads/193806)
**Author:** [@PintoKid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PintoKid)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2023, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-super-annoying-ads/193806 "2023-11-13T02:14:56Z")
I have enjoyed the Car Talk Community for several years. Occasionally I contribute but mostly I read. Starting this week, I think, I am getting pop up video ads. They pop up on top on the lower right, and a few have even… --- ## [2014 Honda Ridgeline - Long hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-ridgeline-long-hesitation/193804)
**Author:** [@BrianMuse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrianMuse)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2023, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-ridgeline-long-hesitation/193804 "2023-11-13T01:59:44Z")
I have the same problem, major hesitation at times, think engine has shut off momentarily, have to really kick it down to get moving. --- ## [Interpreting Codes on a 2000 Chevy Prizm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interpreting-codes-on-a-2000-chevy-prizm/193723)
**Author:** [@matthewdmorris\_178154](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matthewdmorris_178154)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2023, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interpreting-codes-on-a-2000-chevy-prizm/193723 "2023-11-12T22:49:32Z")
Hello Everyone, I bought my trusty Chevy Prizm in late 06’ when it had 83K miles on it. It is now up to 263K, and it has been awesome. The one thing about it is that somewhere around 120K, it began giving emissions re… --- ## [As a Mechanic, do you earn overtime pay when your Flat Rate Hours exceed 40-hours a week?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/as-a-mechanic-do-you-earn-overtime-pay-when-your-flat-rate-hours-exceed-40-hours-a-week/193809)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2023, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/as-a-mechanic-do-you-earn-overtime-pay-when-your-flat-rate-hours-exceed-40-hours-a-week/193809 "2023-11-12T22:17:21Z")
I posted in another topic concerning the taxes one pays verses the hours worked and the income earned… As a Mechanic, do you earn overtime pay when your Flat Rate Hours exceed 40-hours a week? Most auto repair shops … --- ## [2014 Jeep Cherokee Traikhawk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-traikhawk/193822)
**Author:** [@Andrew-Shallcross](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrew-Shallcross)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2023, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-traikhawk/193822 "2023-11-12T21:56:52Z")
Hi there. I’m back. Had a long thread earlier this year that was finally resolved. Really appreciated all the comments. Three days ago check engine light came on. Been solid ever since. No other issues. Scheduled to … --- ## [Huawei S7 EV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/huawei-s7-ev/193805)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2023, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/huawei-s7-ev/193805 "2023-11-12T21:18:02Z")
Huawei, of 5G fame, is moving into EVs. They are selling what they call a Tesla Model S competitor. The article below says it might be the same size but isn’t really in the MS’s class. Still, with a price equivalent of a… --- ## [2018 Nissan Frontier Always having to jump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-frontier-always-having-to-jump/193640)
**Author:** [@PosingOwl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PosingOwl)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2023, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-frontier-always-having-to-jump/193640 "2023-11-12T21:00:17Z")
Hey all… I am at my wits end trying to figure out this issue.So any help is greatly appreciated. I have a 2018 Nissan Frontier with 62000 miles. Over the past few months I have had to constantly jump start my truck in t… --- ## [2019 RAM 1500 Wiper problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ram-1500-wiper-problem/193808)
**Author:** [@Tiny13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tiny13)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2023, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ram-1500-wiper-problem/193808 "2023-11-12T20:45:23Z")
Dodge RAM 1500 Tradesman, 2019, wipers quit in the middle of storm(s). I’ve had to get off the road and restart my truck to get them to come back on. This has happened a few times. Now, it’s days in between the wipers… --- ## [2020 Mazda3 blower failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-mazda3-blower-failure/193747)
**Author:** [@jeff101cartalk\_182362](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeff101cartalk_182362)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2023, 11:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-mazda3-blower-failure/193747 "2023-11-12T11:40:45Z")
Mazda3 2020 42,0000 miles The blower has stopped working. It doesn’t work for the heater or the AC. About three weeks before it quit, it started making a clicking noise. The control/selection panel functions fine. Bef… --- ## [Diesel fuel stolen?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-fuel-stolen/193802)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2023, 7:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-fuel-stolen/193802 "2023-11-12T07:06:33Z")
Commenter below said mechanic added something to a partially-filled gas can to kill the thief’s engine. Water? Thank you. --- ## [Mercury Milan Transmission Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-milan-transmission-issues/193810)
**Author:** [@dustin.hooper\_187358](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dustin.hooper_187358)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2023, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-milan-transmission-issues/193810 "2023-11-11T23:23:18Z")
Any good Ford mechanics here? I have a 2010 Mercury Milan with the 6F35 6 Speed automatic-transmission. I recently noticed when the transmission isn’t up to operating temps yet, it tends to want to slip slightly and hit … --- ## [Load profile of a headlight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/load-profile-of-a-headlight/193720)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2023, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/load-profile-of-a-headlight/193720 "2023-11-11T04:44:04Z")
My computer stopped working. I’ve narrowed it down to the power supply or the motherboard. The PS delivers the right voltages, but I can’t load it enough to test at rated current (12A). (I’d need a 1Ω 150 watt resist… --- ## [I bought a car at a small dealership (paid in full). They will not send in my paperwork, because they lost my cashier's check](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-bought-a-car-at-a-small-dealership-paid-in-full-they-will-not-send-in-my-paperwork-because-they-lost-my-cashiers-check/193664)
**Author:** [@caliman2010\_187547](https://community.cartalk.com/u/caliman2010_187547)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2023, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-bought-a-car-at-a-small-dealership-paid-in-full-they-will-not-send-in-my-paperwork-because-they-lost-my-cashiers-check/193664 "2023-11-10T19:32:06Z")
I live in California and a couple weeks ago I bough a toyota 2020 corolla from a small dealership. Me and mom paid them some in cash and a cashier check. I have paperwork saying the car is paid in full. The dealership lo… --- ## [PRE-OWNED 2021 GMC YUKON XL DENALI SUV 24k mil with Valve cover gasket replaced @ 14](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pre-owned-2021-gmc-yukon-xl-denali-suv-24k-mil-with-valve-cover-gasket-replaced-14/193796)
**Author:** [@mr\_xg78\_169308](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mr_xg78_169308)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2023, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pre-owned-2021-gmc-yukon-xl-denali-suv-24k-mil-with-valve-cover-gasket-replaced-14/193796 "2023-11-10T13:20:15Z")
Hi All, I want your advice on this Denali. A 21 Yukon XL denali that checkes all the boxes for me but on carfax had a gasket replaced @ 14K. and looks like it was being taken in for oil change evre 2-3K. After the gaske… --- ## [Slight oozing of brake fluid from the back of the rear Drums](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slight-oozing-of-brake-fluid-from-the-back-of-the-rear-drums/193693)
**Author:** [@anthony.ferrel222\_186486](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anthony.ferrel222_186486)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2023, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slight-oozing-of-brake-fluid-from-the-back-of-the-rear-drums/193693 "2023-11-09T19:40:13Z")
Took my 04 Dakota in to have the new drums put on the back. Failed inspection at an earlier date for fluid leaking out of the right side drum. Mechanic put new drums on each side and noticed a tiny amount of fluid still … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=109) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=111)