# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=115 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 116 --- ## [2019 or 2021 Nissan versa worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-or-2021-nissan-versa-worth-it/193424)
**Author:** [@J.nowells\_187153](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J.nowells_187153)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2023, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-or-2021-nissan-versa-worth-it/193424 "2023-10-20T13:57:29Z")
Hey all, I’m looking at a 2019 Nissan versa, and a 2021 Nissan versa. Both are manual transmissions. Both vehicles have had normal oil changes done. The 2019 versa has 66,370 miles on it. The 2021 has 47,263 miles on … --- ## [2017 Ford F-150 - Vobrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f-150-vobrates/192846)
**Author:** [@JackMason34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackMason34)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2023, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f-150-vobrates/192846 "2023-10-20T00:38:10Z")
The truck vibrates while driving. Vibration can be felt in the seat. It comes and goes rapidly and is more severe at higher speeds. After driving about 35 miles at an average speed of 50-55mph, the drivers front wheel an… --- ## [\*HELP\* What would cause this? \*HELP\*](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-what-would-cause-this-help/193445)
**Author:** [@Michael-390](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael-390)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-what-would-cause-this-help/193445 "2023-10-19T23:12:17Z")
Okay, it’s been doing this for awhile now (2 weeks), at first I thought it was actually running hot, but after this morning I have different thoughts – I had to go to Auburn, AL this morning for a dentist appointment, I… --- ## [Ford Explorer humming sound in rear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-humming-sound-in-rear/193412)
**Author:** [@jddksb1989\_187299](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jddksb1989_187299)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-humming-sound-in-rear/193412 "2023-10-19T20:45:54Z")
Ford Explorer 2015 has humming sound coming from left rear I believe,bought last December 2022. Decide to buy new set of tires . Balanced and aligned of course but humming is still there. Diagnosed at tire shop saying I … --- ## [Stick with 2001 Camry with 168K, or invest in abused 2019 Outback with 6.5K?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stick-with-2001-camry-with-168k-or-invest-in-abused-2019-outback-with-6-5k/193356)
**Author:** [@thebrg\_187233](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thebrg_187233)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stick-with-2001-camry-with-168k-or-invest-in-abused-2019-outback-with-6-5k/193356 "2023-10-19T20:09:03Z")
I drive a 2001 Camry that I am actually somewhat fond of. It has about 168K miles and drives quite well, but is due for about $800 in maintenance soon. My dad had to stop driving due to age and health and offered to give… --- ## [Funny way to dispose of old car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funny-way-to-dispose-of-old-car/193380)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funny-way-to-dispose-of-old-car/193380 "2023-10-19T18:17:55Z")
One of my Facebook friends was posting about how he regretted his family getting rid of an old VW Beetle. His dad was also not happy that the city sent him an extra trash bill to dispose of this. I bet this wouldn’t ha… --- ## [Used car for ~13k](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-for-13k/186095)
**Author:** [@kurious](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurious)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-for-13k/186095 "2023-10-19T12:34:02Z")
Hello Community, DW and I are in the middle of a phase transition in our lives: Expecting our first child at the end of the year Moving to our condo next month (bought our first home) with a covered parking spot Need … --- ## [Need Your Input on the Task at Hand](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-your-input-on-the-task-at-hand/192288)
**Author:** [@LostnTransit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LostnTransit)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-your-input-on-the-task-at-hand/192288 "2023-10-19T12:12:22Z")
This all started 2 weeks ago after driving 3 hours to our local Discount Tire. We were there because the two rear tires had a warranty claim, One had 2 nails while the other was nearly ripped to shreds but a construction… --- ## [What is the chance of someone buying an older car with high mileage and with electrical and mechanical issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-chance-of-someone-buying-an-older-car-with-high-mileage-and-with-electrical-and-mechanical-issues/193329)
**Author:** [@A187198](https://community.cartalk.com/u/A187198)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-chance-of-someone-buying-an-older-car-with-high-mileage-and-with-electrical-and-mechanical-issues/193329 "2023-10-19T02:40:07Z")
I have a 2014 Lexus IS 350. I am the 4th owner of this car and it now has 180,000km with 1 accident on the report. I had it for 2 years and now it has tons of issues and I am trying to get rid of it without fixing certai… --- ## [A new airbag recall is possible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-airbag-recall-is-possible/193253)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-airbag-recall-is-possible/193253 "2023-10-19T02:19:44Z")
… and it would potentially be the largest recall in history. The affected vehicles were made from 2000 through early 2018 by GM, Ford, Stellantis, Tesla, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Volkswagen. --- ## [Dumb vehicle-related mistakes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dumb-vehicle-related-mistakes/193324)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dumb-vehicle-related-mistakes/193324 "2023-10-19T00:36:30Z")
Jay Leno explained one of his boo-boos on a Tonight Show appearance, early 90’s. He had retrofitted a Ford Cobra (sort of a race car) with a whole-car fire extinguisher system. The idea is the driver presses the but… --- ## [2013 Toyota Corolla Not Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-corolla-not-starting/163427)
**Author:** [@DarkMarkus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DarkMarkus)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-corolla-not-starting/163427 "2023-10-18T22:53:12Z")
Hey guys! New here to the community! Have a question about my wife’s 2013 Corolla (70,000 miles). Have had no issues with it at all. It hasn’t been driven much due to the stay at home orders etc. but I started it up the… --- ## [2009 Saturn Aura XR manifold purge connection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-saturn-aura-xr-manifold-purge-connection/193444)
**Author:** [@Netzque](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Netzque)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-saturn-aura-xr-manifold-purge-connection/193444 "2023-10-18T21:54:50Z")
I’ve been dealing with a problem where my car will put itself into limp mode after about 30 mins-1 hour of driving. I’ve thoroughly cleaned the throttlebody and connection for it. But I believe I found the problem today,… --- ## [Blinking check engine light 2014 Honda Pilot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinking-check-engine-light-2014-honda-pilot/193386)
**Author:** [@rzamskysrq\_187271](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rzamskysrq_187271)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinking-check-engine-light-2014-honda-pilot/193386 "2023-10-18T21:36:41Z")
I had the alternator replaced on a 2014 Honda Pilot two weeks ago. Yesterday the check engine light started blinking and it began to run rough. Related? I’m wondering if I should go back to that local shop or take it to … --- ## [Bmw x5 just wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-x5-just-wont-start/169601)
**Author:** [@Jamie-62](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jamie-62)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-x5-just-wont-start/169601 "2023-10-18T20:25:21Z")
Good afternoon all first time poster, So hello all… So as the title suggests iv got a x5 2004 plate (e53) that just won’t start, it cranks perfectly fine. So just sit back and enjoy the little story. The car was runn… --- ## [Engine coolant (FL22 type) & Iridium spark change interval](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-coolant-fl22-type-iridium-spark-change-interval/166630)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-coolant-fl22-type-iridium-spark-change-interval/166630 "2023-10-18T17:55:45Z")
2013 Mazda 5 100k bought at 85k Manual/Dealer says FL22 first time at120k/10yrs and then every 60k/5 yrs Spark every 75k Friends tells me that I should change the coolant now (ie 100k/7yrs) - should I wait till 120k… --- ## [Hedging repair of misfire cost in truck to maybe save money in the future?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hedging-repair-of-misfire-cost-in-truck-to-maybe-save-money-in-the-future/193135)
**Author:** [@mercury07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercury07)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 10:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hedging-repair-of-misfire-cost-in-truck-to-maybe-save-money-in-the-future/193135 "2023-10-18T10:21:52Z")
the truck is 9 years old, not driven much, about 38K miles, about 2 years ago, one ignition coil was replaced #1 because of misfire, now #4 was diagnosed as bad, i don’t have a code, the car was shaking in park position … --- ## [Mixing oils of different viscosity to make a new viscosity for air cooled splash lubricated engines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mixing-oils-of-different-viscosity-to-make-a-new-viscosity-for-air-cooled-splash-lubricated-engines/193343)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 5:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mixing-oils-of-different-viscosity-to-make-a-new-viscosity-for-air-cooled-splash-lubricated-engines/193343 "2023-10-18T05:03:47Z")
Yes it’s another oil thread. I know if oil A is allowed and oil B is allowed, any mixture of oil A and B can be used. 20W-40 is really hard to find. If I mix 1 part 40 and 2 parts 10W-40 will I get something like 20 (pa… --- ## [2004 Buick Lesabre Limited Not Starting, Changed Coil Pack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-lesabre-limited-not-starting-changed-coil-pack/143805)
**Author:** [@Bobby-Powers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bobby-Powers)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-lesabre-limited-not-starting-changed-coil-pack/143805 "2023-10-18T02:02:30Z")
Hey guys, back again. Had a previous issue with my car stalling out, turns out my MAF Sensor was bad. Been running with it unplugged, mechanic said it wouldn’t cause issues until I get the money to replace. Now the past … --- ## [2011 Ford Escape - gas smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-escape-gas-smell/192274)
**Author:** [@Nick46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nick46)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-escape-gas-smell/192274 "2023-10-18T00:06:45Z")
Have 2011 Ford Escape with 97,000 miles on it and recently we started to smell gasoline sometimes on the passenger side and sometimes on the driver’s side. Smell is worse with a full tank. Repair shop says it’s the g… --- ## [Nissan frontier 2014-intake air filter replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-frontier-2014-intake-air-filter-replacement/193313)
**Author:** [@mercury07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercury07)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2023, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-frontier-2014-intake-air-filter-replacement/193313 "2023-10-17T21:52:59Z")
Help- is there some kind of trick to close up the air filter housing tightly - I can clip it up easily without air filter, with air filter inside I always end up with a gap at one side- any suggestions, the manual just… --- ## [2015 Honda Crosstour lugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-crosstour-lugs/193298)
**Author:** [@cdafd\_186404](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdafd_186404)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2023, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-crosstour-lugs/193298 "2023-10-17T21:34:37Z")
I was not around. My daughter took her 2015 Honda Crosstour to a Honda service dept, she has been to before For oil change and tire rotation One tire lug broke. They said it was rusted?? Looks like it torqued off Bes… --- ## [2006 Ford Focus SE stuck in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-focus-se-stuck-in-reverse/193273)
**Author:** [@malachilower\_187160](https://community.cartalk.com/u/malachilower_187160)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2023, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-focus-se-stuck-in-reverse/193273 "2023-10-17T21:30:45Z")
after backing out of a parking spot (downhill) I shifted it into drive (auto transmission) and The car stayed in reverse. I tried every gear (including N) with the same result. got 90k miles on it, it needs all it’s flui… --- ## [A very positive experience with Corporate Customer Service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-very-positive-experience-with-corporate-customer-service/193249)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2023, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-very-positive-experience-with-corporate-customer-service/193249 "2023-10-17T21:10:40Z")
My brother owns a 2021 Subaru Outback Touring XT, and when he had it at the dealership for service recently, they informed him that he needed to replace his tires–at 16k miles. While OEM tires are not usually very long-… --- ## [New article: Most In-Car Infotainment Systems Are Terrible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-article-most-in-car-infotainment-systems-are-terrible/193403)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk\_Social\_Media\_Web\_Lackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk_Social_Media_Web_Lackey)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2023, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-article-most-in-car-infotainment-systems-are-terrible/193403 "2023-10-17T20:50:45Z")
https://www.cartalk.com/cars-content/most-infotainment-systems-are-terrible --- ## [Modern Diesel Engine Design?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/modern-diesel-engine-design/193402)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2023, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/modern-diesel-engine-design/193402 "2023-10-17T20:14:16Z")
Just curious, I heard a brief discussion on a radio program, said modern diesel engine designs are fundamentally different than past designs, having to do with the fuel injection system apparently, w/modern diesels bein… --- ## [Solar powered SUV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solar-powered-suv/193394)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2023, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solar-powered-suv/193394 "2023-10-17T17:08:53Z")
I just read this attached article about a BEV recharged with solar cells on the roof. It went from Tangier in the north of Morocco to the Shara in Southern Morocco and traveled about 621 miles during the trip. The Eindho… --- ## [Car Wet Sanding Mistake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wet-sanding-mistake/193401)
**Author:** [@sup111port\_187284](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sup111port_187284)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2023, 10:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wet-sanding-mistake/193401 "2023-10-17T10:23:57Z")
Hi guys. I was trying to repair a scratch and after wet sanding it I see a patch appeared. I think I might of over sanded my scratch with the 3000 grit sand paper. (I was using my hand directly, not with a block) But I’m… --- ## [Request guidance on buying a head unit for my 2011 RAV4 v6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/request-guidance-on-buying-a-head-unit-for-my-2011-rav4-v6/193408)
**Author:** [@kurious](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurious)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2023, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/request-guidance-on-buying-a-head-unit-for-my-2011-rav4-v6/193408 "2023-10-17T01:57:28Z")
Hello Community, I need your help. I have a 2011 RAV4 v6 that I really like. I want to replace its head unit with something that has, among others, the following features: Android Auto and Car Play Integration A large… --- ## [Sway Bar Bolt Stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sway-bar-bolt-stuck/193301)
**Author:** [@alanwhited](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alanwhited)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2023, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sway-bar-bolt-stuck/193301 "2023-10-17T00:26:59Z")
I cut off my sway bar links as they were old and rusted, but the bolt still won’t come out. Any suggestions? I can’t get the nut or bolt to turn at all with a breaker bar and I don’t have an impact. I also tried soaking… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=114) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=116)