# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=123 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 124 --- ## [Calif DMV: Temporary Operating Permit for Emissions Testing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calif-dmv-temporary-operating-permit-for-emissions-testing/192928)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calif-dmv-temporary-operating-permit-for-emissions-testing/192928 "2023-09-18T13:09:27Z")
I want to take my expired-plates Corolla in for emissions testing so I can get a current registration sticker. The poor car came due for emissions testing in April 2020, right at the worst possible time, in the middle … --- ## [Overfill oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfill-oil/192914)
**Author:** [@queenscheaptowing\_185099](https://community.cartalk.com/u/queenscheaptowing_185099)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfill-oil/192914 "2023-09-18T12:39:54Z")
Had oil change at dealership check today over full by less than 1/2in over second dot. Could this cause any problems --- ## [Mechanic Caused New Issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-caused-new-issue/192871)
**Author:** [@Erthwkr\_186772](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erthwkr_186772)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-caused-new-issue/192871 "2023-09-18T01:51:15Z")
The starter went out on my 2008 Honda CRV, so my friend had it towed to his favorite mechanic and apparently told him to fix it without talking to me first. He replaced the starter, but when I drove away the engine light… --- ## [Sell or repair 2007 Sub Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sell-or-repair-2007-sub-forester/192831)
**Author:** [@maxinecora\_186834](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maxinecora_186834)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2023, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sell-or-repair-2007-sub-forester/192831 "2023-09-17T20:51:36Z")
Hello, all. I have a 2007 Subaru Forester and I am torn whether it is best to complete some expensive repairs, or to sell the car. I bought the car when it had 200,000 miles on it from a mechanic who fixed it up with a … --- ## [1997 Escort idles rough or dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-escort-idles-rough-or-dies/36322)
**Author:** [@2canoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2canoe)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2023, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-escort-idles-rough-or-dies/36322 "2023-09-17T20:09:36Z")
My 1997 Escort Wagon (manual trans, 170K) has recently started to idle rough whenever it comes to a stop, though never when the engine is first started. Sometimes it is a rough idle and sometimes it actually dies. It has… --- ## [Help with flushing transmission cooler in radiator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-flushing-transmission-cooler-in-radiator/192933)
**Author:** [@lochlann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lochlann)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2023, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-flushing-transmission-cooler-in-radiator/192933 "2023-09-17T20:01:00Z")
I am replacing my radiator in my 2001 Volvo V70 XC and I got a used one from a salvage yard. Pretty stupid in hindsight, because now I am paranoid that the transmission fluid cooler line in the radiator has gunk that wil… --- ## [Coolant flush water left over in engine block](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-flush-water-left-over-in-engine-block/192865)
**Author:** [@maxokream](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maxokream)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2023, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-flush-water-left-over-in-engine-block/192865 "2023-09-17T00:09:00Z")
I know this question has probably been asked a good amount of times but I wan to do a coolant flush on my 2005 Acura mdx. after I flush and drain everything out of the radiator, I want to drain the remaining water in the… --- ## [2011 Odyssey vs 2011 Sienna](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-odyssey-vs-2011-sienna/192905)
**Author:** [@jimmy01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimmy01)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2023, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-odyssey-vs-2011-sienna/192905 "2023-09-16T21:17:10Z")
Which one is more reliable and cheaper to maintain in the long run. 2011 Odyssey with 70000 miles, or 2011 sienna (v6) with 120000 miles. --- ## [2000 VW New Beetle noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-vw-new-beetle-noise/192886)
**Author:** [@learningfourlife\_186864](https://community.cartalk.com/u/learningfourlife_186864)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2023, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-vw-new-beetle-noise/192886 "2023-09-16T18:53:49Z")
My 2000 VW New Beetle manual transmission recently had a new right front axle & axle boot replaced related to a leaky boot. 1st time for this repair. She has 222,185 miles. She’s had regular maintenance done throughout h… --- ## [Broken Steering Motor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-steering-motor/192919)
**Author:** [@531abc\_186891](https://community.cartalk.com/u/531abc_186891)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2023, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-steering-motor/192919 "2023-09-16T18:28:08Z")
I was cleaning out my power steering assist motor and notice it had a great deal of play in it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRSCoDUKRTc Is this normal? --- ## [New headlights, beam pattern issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-headlights-beam-pattern-issue/192864)
**Author:** [@Stinky1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stinky1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2023, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-headlights-beam-pattern-issue/192864 "2023-09-16T14:59:20Z")
My headlights were insanely yellowed and fogged over and replacement housings (reflector) were actually pretty affordable. I went ahead and bought some as well as getting a set of LEDs to use instead of the halogen bulbs… --- ## [2017 Jeep Cherokee Rear Passenger Door Lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-cherokee-rear-passenger-door-lock/192909)
**Author:** [@SWestlake88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SWestlake88)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2023, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-cherokee-rear-passenger-door-lock/192909 "2023-09-16T14:10:12Z")
2017 Jeep Cherokee About a week ago, the rear passenger door started having issues. Sporadically it will not lock or unlock when the corresponding button is pushed. It isn’t every time, but is about 25-50% of the time. … --- ## [Unanswered Puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unanswered-puzzler/192920)
**Author:** [@PappaBear23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PappaBear23)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2023, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unanswered-puzzler/192920 "2023-09-16T13:43:12Z")
Quick question here, just curious. Has there ever been a puzzler that when it came to the next weeks show no one got the answer correct? --- ## [Hyundai door scratch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-door-scratch/192854)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2023, 11:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-door-scratch/192854 "2023-09-16T11:46:33Z")
2009 Sonata. Owner telephoned and asked if there was something to repair a “scratch”, hopefully same color, but mainly to prevent rust. I remembered that there used to be touch-up paint, and said I would ask on CarTalk… --- ## [Intermittent starter motor 1995 Mazda B2300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-starter-motor-1995-mazda-b2300/192497)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2023, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-starter-motor-1995-mazda-b2300/192497 "2023-09-15T23:29:56Z")
I came home from a three week vacation, and now my truck has a rare intermittent. When I turn the key, nothing happens. So, of course, I release the key and repeat and the starter engages and the truck starts normally.… --- ## [Transmission cooler line replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-cooler-line-replacement/192878)
**Author:** [@Mtardy1\_186859](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mtardy1_186859)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2023, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-cooler-line-replacement/192878 "2023-09-15T23:19:38Z")
Should I replace this transmission cooler line? I do have a p0742 code TCC solenoid stuck on problem, I’m trying to fix as well. But came across this and maybe if this line is bad it could of caused my issue as well some… --- ## [2007 Lexus RX 350 - Dash crack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lexus-rx-350-dash-crack/192891)
**Author:** [@williamadavis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williamadavis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2023, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lexus-rx-350-dash-crack/192891 "2023-09-15T21:42:59Z")
my 2007 lexus dash board is cracking. --- ## [2016 Subaru Impreza Sedan WRX - Rattles at slow speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-impreza-sedan-wrx-rattles-at-slow-speeds/192880)
**Author:** [@1thunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1thunder)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2023, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-impreza-sedan-wrx-rattles-at-slow-speeds/192880 "2023-09-15T12:38:23Z")
rattling sound at rear at slow speeds --- ## [Cleaning windscreen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-windscreen/182132)
**Author:** [@realgomer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/realgomer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2022, 7:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-windscreen/182132 "2022-01-27T07:08:05Z")
I had some rust beginning on the driver’s door at the lower seam. $300 later it’s good as new. Unfortunately, it looks lie some overspray from another car in the shop landed on the windscreen Can one of those headlamp cl… --- ## [Maintenace](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenace/192817)
**Author:** [@poubellerayer\_186826](https://community.cartalk.com/u/poubellerayer_186826)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2023, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenace/192817 "2023-09-14T22:33:39Z")
I have a 2010 S 400 inherited that just got out of the shop. The front suspension (AIRMATIC) shocks were changed, but the right front side creaks on uneven payment at low speeds, especially when driving after a few minu… --- ## [4th gear pops out when pressing the accelerator more than 20%](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4th-gear-pops-out-when-pressing-the-accelerator-more-than-20/192872)
**Author:** [@kevin290901\_181211](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevin290901_181211)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2023, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4th-gear-pops-out-when-pressing-the-accelerator-more-than-20/192872 "2023-09-14T21:35:41Z")
So my Mitsubishi Galant 2.5 V6 from -00 have had a problem for a little while, the 4th gear pops out when pressing the accelerator more than about 20%, only the 4th gear, the rest are great. Car feels great in all other … --- ## [Question about TPMS fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-tpms-fix/192850)
**Author:** [@oldwaysx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldwaysx)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2023, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-tpms-fix/192850 "2023-09-14T15:22:43Z")
Is it better to fix a sensor on a tire than not to? My tpms light is staying on becuase one of the sensors on my tire is bad a rep told me, but i’ve heard its not necessary to worry about the TPMS becuase one can monitor… --- ## [Dropped my GFs car at mechanic he said](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dropped-my-gfs-car-at-mechanic-he-said/192728)
**Author:** [@itouring2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itouring2010)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2023, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dropped-my-gfs-car-at-mechanic-he-said/192728 "2023-09-14T12:40:34Z")
its going to cost $400-$600 for drum and brakes replacement in rear. front brake replacement in front. replacing stripped studs and possible lugnuts. does this sound reasonable? i think the price is a bit high? --- ## [How can i get more horsepower out of my toyota avalon 2004](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-i-get-more-horsepower-out-of-my-toyota-avalon-2004/192860)
**Author:** [@Rpereina\_186852](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rpereina_186852)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2023, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-i-get-more-horsepower-out-of-my-toyota-avalon-2004/192860 "2023-09-14T05:32:45Z")
I have a fully stock toyota avalon 2004 and was wondering if theres anything i could do to add more power to it. --- ## [Lifter rattle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lifter-rattle/192798)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2023, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lifter-rattle/192798 "2023-09-13T23:10:48Z")
Seller said it was running warm so it sat for awhile. 6 months? I drove it for 15-20 min and it ran fine. Yes a bit warm. Oil level is ok. Pulled heads. Didn’t touch lifters. Got it running today and it rattles like cr… --- ## [My car is making a weird clicking sound when reversing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-is-making-a-weird-clicking-sound-when-reversing/192832)
**Author:** [@cja800](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cja800)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2023, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-is-making-a-weird-clicking-sound-when-reversing/192832 "2023-09-13T22:56:51Z")
Video: Imgur: The magic of the Internet My car (2010 Subaru Impreza manual transmission) is making a weird clicking sound when beginning to move in reverse. It doesn’t do it in any other gear. If I give it more gas when… --- ## [Can a water-cooled VW Beetle CV joint fall apart?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-water-cooled-vw-beetle-cv-joint-fall-apart/192856)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2023, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-water-cooled-vw-beetle-cv-joint-fall-apart/192856 "2023-09-13T22:45:23Z")
Another poster w/water-cooled VW Beetle has been posting recently, and reminds me of a question I’ve wanted to ask about water cooled VW Beetles and their front axle shafts. I’ve heard that the CV joints can fall apart … --- ## [Engine fan issue VW Beetle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-fan-issue-vw-beetle/192827)
**Author:** [@Cnfolsom\_186496](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cnfolsom_186496)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2023, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-fan-issue-vw-beetle/192827 "2023-09-13T20:42:04Z")
I have a 2000 Beetle. I drove home this afternoon and parked in the garage. I noticed after a few minutes that the engine fan came on then it went off then it came on then it went off every few minutes. 45 minutes later … --- ## [2002 Toyota Camry - Looking for a manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-looking-for-a-manual/192867)
**Author:** [@khalid22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/khalid22)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2023, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-looking-for-a-manual/192867 "2023-09-13T20:18:39Z")
i need the repair manual of this car if that is available --- ## [2018 Toyota C-HR - Unintended acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-c-hr-unintended-acceleration/192836)
**Author:** [@cindy29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cindy29)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2023, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-c-hr-unintended-acceleration/192836 "2023-09-13T18:37:31Z")
has anyone had his happen. I went to brake, but the car accelerated. I had a bad accident. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=122) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=124)