# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=129 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 130 --- ## [Is this exhaust pipe unusually low? It keeps scraping the ground](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-exhaust-pipe-unusually-low-it-keeps-scraping-the-ground/192473)
**Author:** [@CalmnCool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CalmnCool)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2023, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-exhaust-pipe-unusually-low-it-keeps-scraping-the-ground/192473 "2023-08-27T16:43:36Z")
Ever since I moved to a new city, I noticed that one of the pipes underneath my car is always scraping on the ground when exiting parking lot ramps, and when I drive on certain bumps in the road. I thought it was just t… --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Cavalier - Knock concerns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-cavalier-knock-concerns/192490)
**Author:** [@Lanette](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lanette)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2023, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-cavalier-knock-concerns/192490 "2023-08-27T01:13:54Z")
I have a 2004 chevy cavalier and it’s I wanna see like I don’t know if that’s knocking after I started up and like But I’m not losing power it dries where it is knocking I’m trying to find someone’s attention Tension oop… --- ## [Which clamp method will work better for a cut exhaust?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-clamp-method-will-work-better-for-a-cut-exhaust/192435)
**Author:** [@carg618](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carg618)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2023, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-clamp-method-will-work-better-for-a-cut-exhaust/192435 "2023-08-27T00:50:21Z")
I am cutting my exhaust in one spot and need to clamp it back when I’m done. Other than welding, which method of clamping will be better? A wrap around band clamp? Or a exhaust adapter with two smaller clamps? I was thi… --- ## [2020 Toyota RAV4 -plastic smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-rav4-plastic-smell/192467)
**Author:** [@BrianCinOP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrianCinOP)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2023, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-rav4-plastic-smell/192467 "2023-08-27T00:31:57Z")
I purchased a low-mileage used RAV4 TRD in June. The past couple of weeks, the interior has had a very strong “plastic” smell (not burning plastic, just plastic.) It gets so strong I have to open the windows to drive. I… --- ## [2014 Jeep Cherokee bucking/misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-bucking-misfire/190899)
**Author:** [@Andrew-Shallcross](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrew-Shallcross)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-bucking-misfire/190899 "2023-08-26T15:56:21Z")
Need some advice 2014 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk 146,000 KM Few months ago check engine light came on and it was hesitating/misfiring. Took it to dealer and reported spark plugs bad. Replaced. It continues to do the he… --- ## [Does anyone know what kind of car this is?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-kind-of-car-this-is/192488)
**Author:** [@Turbo-Talker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Turbo-Talker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-kind-of-car-this-is/192488 "2023-08-26T14:29:02Z")
--- ## [Rattling sound when in gear, mostly 1-3 gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-sound-when-in-gear-mostly-1-3-gear/192448)
**Author:** [@kevin290901\_181211](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevin290901_181211)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 11:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-sound-when-in-gear-mostly-1-3-gear/192448 "2023-08-26T11:59:46Z")
So I’ve recently got my hands on a Mitsubishi Galant 2.5 V6 -00 and it makes a rattling sound when in gear. It reduces in 3rd gear and disappears pretty much completely in 4-5th gear. As soon as I press the clutch in, it… --- ## [I've been using 5W30 instead of the recommended 5W20 for a long time. Could this be contributing to oil burning?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ive-been-using-5w30-instead-of-the-recommended-5w20-for-a-long-time-could-this-be-contributing-to-oil-burning/192475)
**Author:** [@CalmnCool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CalmnCool)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 6:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ive-been-using-5w30-instead-of-the-recommended-5w20-for-a-long-time-could-this-be-contributing-to-oil-burning/192475 "2023-08-26T06:33:27Z")
There are many websites that recommended 5W-30 for my car, so I went with that and have been using it for a long time. I just realized that the cap on the engine says 5W-20 or 0W-20. My engine does tend to burn oil occ… --- ## [2011 Kia Sportage 87 or 88 octane?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sportage-87-or-88-octane/192474)
**Author:** [@john.41.stone\_177217](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.41.stone_177217)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sportage-87-or-88-octane/192474 "2023-08-26T03:55:46Z")
So… It’s been stated that any car 2001 and new can use 88 octane gasoline (15% ethanol). It’s stated in my owners manual that I need to use 87 octane. Also states that anything over 10% ethanol will damage the engine. … --- ## [2006 Dodge Grand Caravan Dash/headlights/interior flickering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-grand-caravan-dash-headlights-interior-flickering/192484)
**Author:** [@ken.mugen\_186595](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ken.mugen_186595)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-grand-caravan-dash-headlights-interior-flickering/192484 "2023-08-26T02:36:45Z")
So everything was normal and all of a sudden my dash and all the lights started flickering, later on the dash started beeping and the gauges move up and down by themselves. Changed the battery and it worked fine for 2-3 … --- ## [2024 Cadillac Escalade - problems after service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-cadillac-escalade-problems-after-service/192480)
**Author:** [@elainemann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elainemann)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-cadillac-escalade-problems-after-service/192480 "2023-08-26T01:55:09Z")
I recently had my 2014 cadallic in for a total maintenance check and repair to the tune of $8000.00 Tires included in this total. I drove the car home parked as always in drive way and then drove it later into the gar… --- ## [Any experience with sealing a pitted engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-experience-with-sealing-a-pitted-engine/192481)
**Author:** [@Angelv3059\_180292](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angelv3059_180292)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-experience-with-sealing-a-pitted-engine/192481 "2023-08-26T00:51:24Z")
07 Pontiac Grand Prix. 3.8 L. Anyone have any experience with getting a used engine sealed if has pits in it? Put a used engine in my car last year and the shop said it would probably only last me a year. Just curious if… --- ## [2010 Mazda 3 ABS module problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-3-abs-module-problem/192457)
**Author:** [@jordan.candace64\_186579](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jordan.candace64_186579)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-3-abs-module-problem/192457 "2023-08-25T19:05:38Z")
Turned on the car and the ABS, TSC, and Brake lights stayed on. Checked the brake fluid and it looked a tiny bit low, added some DOT 3. The brake and TSC lights went off. The ABS light remained on. The next day, I read a… --- ## [2017 Outback Cam Carrier Oil Leak Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-outback-cam-carrier-oil-leak-problem/192444)
**Author:** [@yfguan9814\_186572](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yfguan9814_186572)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-outback-cam-carrier-oil-leak-problem/192444 "2023-08-25T14:08:42Z")
My 2017 Outback has 38k miles and is in excellent condition. I went in dealership for multi-point inspection and the Subaru maintenance person said that there is a right cam carrier oil leak problem. They quoted me ~$40… --- ## [Self Adjusting Brakes on 08 Hyundai Accent GLS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/self-adjusting-brakes-on-08-hyundai-accent-gls/192464)
**Author:** [@wingsandfins00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wingsandfins00)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 10:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/self-adjusting-brakes-on-08-hyundai-accent-gls/192464 "2023-08-25T10:40:09Z")
I have an 08 Hyundai Accent and I was in my apartments parking lot about to back out when another residents 3 year old came running out so I slammed on my brakes going maybe 10 mph in reverse. When I pulled out of the pa… --- ## [OBD2 scan help (shorts and BCM)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd2-scan-help-shorts-and-bcm/192300)
**Author:** [@Msl124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Msl124)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd2-scan-help-shorts-and-bcm/192300 "2023-08-25T02:20:26Z")
I pulled these codes off my 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid and it all seems to point to the BCM and I don’t know what the 72E refers to. The car is showing a static check engine light and wont let me start it, with a " stop sa… --- ## [2010 Nissan Versa Strange Symptoms, Soft Clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-versa-strange-symptoms-soft-clutch/152302)
**Author:** [@Elizabeth\_Hoffman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elizabeth_Hoffman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-versa-strange-symptoms-soft-clutch/152302 "2023-08-25T00:37:40Z")
Hey, I’m a newbie here. I absolutely love CarTalk and figured I could give this form a try :slight\_smile: I’m having a very interesting situation with my 2010 Nissan Versa Hatchback S,118,000 miles. I’ve owned the car f… --- ## [Lots of white smoke semi constant but coolant doesn’t seem to be dropping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lots-of-white-smoke-semi-constant-but-coolant-doesn-t-seem-to-be-dropping/192450)
**Author:** [@ihaydenn1\_186575](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ihaydenn1_186575)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lots-of-white-smoke-semi-constant-but-coolant-doesn-t-seem-to-be-dropping/192450 "2023-08-24T23:39:05Z")
Hello I’ve got a skoda rapid 2014 and I noticed on the drive home for most of the journey there was loads of thick white smoke coming out the exhaust smelt chemically but wasn’t constant and sometimes would only be small… --- ## [Engine cranks but won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-cranks-but-wont-start/192441)
**Author:** [@bowiejb1337\_186571](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bowiejb1337_186571)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-cranks-but-wont-start/192441 "2023-08-24T20:24:22Z")
Error codes are P0421, P0455, and P0443. Not car savvy but my understanding is it’s a cat/air flow issue. Just need advice and maybe a general idea for repair cost. --- ## [2008 Ford F250 - water separator issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f250-water-separator-issue/192446)
**Author:** [@cross07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cross07)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f250-water-separator-issue/192446 "2023-08-24T17:07:02Z")
drain water separator stays on --- ## [2013 Ford Edge -ac issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-edge-ac-issues/192463)
**Author:** [@OTMoore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OTMoore)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-edge-ac-issues/192463 "2023-08-24T16:55:17Z")
air conditioning blows cold air on driver side hot air on passenger side --- ## [If you own certain 2011-2019 Toyota models](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-certain-2011-2019-toyota-models/192461)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-certain-2011-2019-toyota-models/192461 "2023-08-24T15:23:45Z")
… you could be eligible for both a cash settlement and an extended warranty on (allegedly) defective airbag control units that might not function properly in a crash: --- ## [Lifespan of an axle boot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lifespan-of-an-axle-boot/187773)
**Author:** [@The-Pilar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/The-Pilar)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lifespan-of-an-axle-boot/187773 "2023-08-24T14:41:55Z")
My used 2004 VW Passat only has 58K miles on it and for the past three years I’ve had to replace the axle. Is this common? It broke while I was driving on the highway this past weekend. Thankfully I was at a crawl when t… --- ## [Heater blowing cold air but vehicle is overheating anti freeze is at right level](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-blowing-cold-air-but-vehicle-is-overheating-anti-freeze-is-at-right-level/187213)
**Author:** [@keithcarter24\_182869](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keithcarter24_182869)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-blowing-cold-air-but-vehicle-is-overheating-anti-freeze-is-at-right-level/187213 "2023-08-24T14:36:07Z")
2001 over heating no hot air from heater antifreeze level is good all belts working --- ## [Car starts and runs as long as I hold the key then dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-and-runs-as-long-as-i-hold-the-key-then-dies/192341)
**Author:** [@kylek\_186483](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kylek_186483)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-and-runs-as-long-as-i-hold-the-key-then-dies/192341 "2023-08-24T14:17:36Z")
Hello, I have a 2010 Toyota Camry and when I turn the key to start it starts and will run as long as I hold the key in the start position. As soon as I let go of the key the car dies. Any suggestions on what I can do t… --- ## [Brakes Dragging after change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-dragging-after-change/192369)
**Author:** [@mesimon291\_186507](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mesimon291_186507)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 8:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-dragging-after-change/192369 "2023-08-24T08:06:22Z")
After changing my brake pads, and flexible brake hoses my front brakes will not release on my truck. I jacked up the front end and I cannot rotated the tires by hand, the truck will also not roll in drive. I’ve seen peop… --- ## [2014 dodge dart having issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-dart-having-issue/192437)
**Author:** [@kevinbarton16\_186565](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevinbarton16_186565)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-dart-having-issue/192437 "2023-08-24T02:53:00Z")
Okay so I have a 2014 dodge dart, recently bought it used, and today when I went to pull out of the parking lot of my apartment complex the battery died. I gently pulled over to the side and recranked it and it started a… --- ## [What would you list my 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee for?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-would-you-list-my-2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-for/192421)
**Author:** [@amandaleabo\_186547](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amandaleabo_186547)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-would-you-list-my-2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-for/192421 "2023-08-24T02:41:06Z")
I have a 2011 JGC. It has approx. 215k miles on it. Over the past couple of months it has started to delay while shifting. Sometimes if I park it, shut it off, and turn it back on it will run a little better. I’m assumin… --- ## [Eratic and Rough Idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eratic-and-rough-idle/192387)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eratic-and-rough-idle/192387 "2023-08-24T02:03:26Z")
I had a leaky gas filter replaced in my 1982 Ford Granada (3.8L V6). The filter is located under the carburetor air filter housing. When I picked up the car at the mechanic, it was already running but idling rough. He sa… --- ## [2017 Ford F-150 - chirps when shifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f-150-chirps-when-shifting/192419)
**Author:** [@Tommyo03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tommyo03)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f-150-chirps-when-shifting/192419 "2023-08-24T01:48:56Z")
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