# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=13 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 14 --- ## [Engine redlined](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-redlined/204687)
**Author:** [@zafaric\_190803](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zafaric_190803)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-redlined/204687 "2026-02-22T14:32:22Z")
Hello, I have a 2009 Genesis 4.6L with 127k miles on it. 2.5 years ago when being driving, it stalled as I was approaching a red light at a speed of around 10 mph and applying the brake. I came to a stop, shifted into… --- ## [Ford Mondeo (2006) key wont open hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-mondeo-2006-key-wont-open-hood/205160)
**Author:** [@zebdawg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zebdawg)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-mondeo-2006-key-wont-open-hood/205160 "2026-02-20T15:40:26Z")
Hey! The key to my 2006 Ford Mondeo wont open the hood for some reason… This is particularly bad due to the battery being dead after not being used for a few months. Anyone have any tips to fix this problem? (If its pos… --- ## [My double flares look bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-double-flares-look-bad/185929)
**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-double-flares-look-bad/185929 "2026-02-19T22:43:55Z")
Any chance someone can tell me what’s going wrong here. I’m used a titan 3/16 double flaring tool and nicopp. It keeps giving me this weird stepped flare. I’m not sure what to call this issue so I didn’t know what to loo… --- ## [Uncovering Harry Truman's last Chrysler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uncovering-harry-trumans-last-chrysler/200663)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uncovering-harry-trumans-last-chrysler/200663 "2026-02-16T20:41:10Z")
It’s a 1972 Newport, with less than 19k on the odometer. --- ## [Squirrel chewed an injector wire in Clearwater Florida friend's 2015 Mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squirrel-chewed-an-injector-wire-in-clearwater-florida-friends-2015-mustang/177801)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squirrel-chewed-an-injector-wire-in-clearwater-florida-friends-2015-mustang/177801 "2026-02-16T19:48:50Z")
Parked outside in condo parking. Her Mustang is black. White Mustang parked nexto her’s was not bothered. Co$t her $600 Any remedies? Thank you --- ## [2013 Ford Edge Squeaking noise on Passenger side front end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-edge-squeaking-noise-on-passenger-side-front-end/183402)
**Author:** [@jjasmer83\_180246](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjasmer83_180246)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-edge-squeaking-noise-on-passenger-side-front-end/183402 "2026-02-16T16:56:51Z")
I have a 2013 Ford Edge that has a noise coming from the front end that literally sounds like a dog squeaky toy. The noise seems to only occur when the vehicle is cold (sitting out under 40 degrees). Noise does not occur… --- ## [Oem strut “quality”](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oem-strut-quality/205161)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oem-strut-quality/205161 "2026-02-15T12:32:43Z")
Kid has broke front coil spring in 2015 pilot. Bottom loop. Not middle. I reached in and removed loose bit and occasional rattle is mostly gone. Honda changed strut design in 2015/2016 for strut design but that’s side is… --- ## [2015 Subaru Outback - TPMS with spare?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-outback-tpms-with-spare/156473)
**Author:** [@LowellSchwartz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LowellSchwartz)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2026, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-outback-tpms-with-spare/156473 "2026-02-14T17:44:30Z")
When the low tire pressure light is on, does that tire pressure includes the spare tire or not? --- ## [Stories about the front center seat in a truck or older car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stories-about-the-front-center-seat-in-a-truck-or-older-car/205077)
**Author:** [@Charbonnernathan\_192964](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charbonnernathan_192964)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 5:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stories-about-the-front-center-seat-in-a-truck-or-older-car/205077 "2026-02-13T05:21:17Z")
Anyone got any stories about sitting there in older cars or having anyone sit there in trucks? -If not allowed ill try to remove post. :sweat\_smile: Edit: posted something like this in the past. And I forgot. And aplogiz… --- ## [We have come full circle on fuel pumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/we-have-come-full-circle-on-fuel-pumps/204252)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/we-have-come-full-circle-on-fuel-pumps/204252 "2026-02-12T16:13:57Z")
So my 2020 Tahoe has finicky and unreliableby nature “Direct Injection” it has what I believe is a traditional electric fuel pump in the tank. Low and behold there is an old style mechanical pump that provides the high … --- ## [Gf car (2015 Chevy Trax LT) leaking oil need advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gf-car-2015-chevy-trax-lt-leaking-oil-need-advice/204705)
**Author:** [@itouring2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itouring2010)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gf-car-2015-chevy-trax-lt-leaking-oil-need-advice/204705 "2026-02-11T15:49:52Z")
the car has been leaking oil. it had been leaking oil for over a year now but she just kept driving it. it’s coming from somewhere above and not to drain plug. in one pic it might seem like it’s the drain plug but it … --- ## [1993 F150 throttle loses connection intermittently on highway then kicks back on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-f150-throttle-loses-connection-intermittently-on-highway-then-kicks-back-on/205147)
**Author:** [@cja800](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cja800)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-f150-throttle-loses-connection-intermittently-on-highway-then-kicks-back-on/205147 "2026-02-10T22:35:06Z")
when im on the highway driving for 30 minutes to an hour, the throttle feels like it just goes dead for a few seconds. Eventually after 5-10 seconds it kicks back on and the truck jerks and starts driving normal. It can … --- ## [Hybrid "starter" battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-starter-battery/204849)
**Author:** [@Bigfootmn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bigfootmn)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-starter-battery/204849 "2026-02-10T16:19:06Z")
In a recent column a reader asked about a plug-in hybrid and the status of the gas. The discussion also mentioned the possibility that the 12v “starter” battery could drain over time. I don’t know about other cars but th… --- ## [2012 Honda Pilot Catalytic Converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-pilot-catalytic-converter/142112)
**Author:** [@brownswordba90\_145660](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brownswordba90_145660)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-pilot-catalytic-converter/142112 "2026-02-09T16:11:08Z")
My Pilot is lighting up a catalytic converter code on the dashboard. My Boch Honda dealer service is quoting $1,037 for the replacement part and more than $600 for the labor. Does that make any sense? The car has 180… --- ## [Hybrid Battery issues, 200 K, what to do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-battery-issues-200-k-what-to-do/113210)
**Author:** [@manfromnantucket](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manfromnantucket)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-battery-issues-200-k-what-to-do/113210 "2026-02-09T13:54:39Z")
We have a Honda Civic Hybrid with 204,000 miles on it. It’s my wife’s car and she commutes fifty miles every day in it. Late last week her IMA (hybrid battery) light came on. The last time this happened was 7 years ago.… --- ## [The case of the flimsy Fram filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-case-of-the-flimsy-fram-filter/204613)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2026, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-case-of-the-flimsy-fram-filter/204613 "2026-02-08T14:42:05Z")
I decided to replace my cabin air filter today, so I went to Wally World, and I bought a Fram filter–which was the only brand that they stocked. When comparing the new Fram to the “old” OEM filter, I was surprised to fi… --- ## [2000 toyota 4runner code P0420](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-4runner-code-p0420/50685)
**Author:** [@castironman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/castironman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2026, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-4runner-code-p0420/50685 "2026-02-08T14:24:54Z")
I am trying to troubleshoot a 4runner with 135k miles, auto, 3.4 V6 California emissions. This is the freeze data: PID Description Value Units 0x02 Freeze frame … --- ## [Here's another one for Old Mopar Guy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-another-one-for-old-mopar-guy/200886)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2026, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-another-one-for-old-mopar-guy/200886 "2026-02-08T04:19:41Z")
This 1975 Imperial–with incredibly low odometer miles–was recently inherited by a guy whose father had owned it. Wow! --- ## [Dodge Thermostat behavior](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-thermostat-behavior/205115)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2026, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-thermostat-behavior/205115 "2026-02-08T04:14:36Z")
Got my dad’s 3.6 town and country. I live in MN. Coolant level is fine. Has 203f thermostat. I noticed temp gauge seemed low and DIC says coolant was 175f after 20 min of driving. Vent temp felt fine. I idled in drivewa… --- ## [Issue with "fs-sticky-footer" overlaying site actions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-with-fs-sticky-footer-overlaying-site-actions/205114)
**Author:** [@sophiasmithastri\_196134](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sophiasmithastri_196134)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2026, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-with-fs-sticky-footer-overlaying-site-actions/205114 "2026-02-07T17:47:20Z")
Hello Editorial and Administrator team, there is an issue with the site’s UI when creating a new topic or posting a comment. A semi-transparent block appears that is meant for ads; however, when ads are not showing, ther… --- ## [Oh well, it could have been Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oh-well-it-could-have-been-oil/205106)
**Author:** [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2026, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oh-well-it-could-have-been-oil/205106 "2026-02-07T01:43:30Z")
This popup on Facebook --- ## [Just for a Chuckle or Ouch that Hurt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-for-a-chuckle-or-ouch-that-hurt/205107)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-for-a-chuckle-or-ouch-that-hurt/205107 "2026-02-05T16:44:29Z")
Just something to take your mind off your troubles… --- ## [Are my tires low profile?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-my-tires-low-profile/107744)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-my-tires-low-profile/107744 "2026-02-05T13:53:47Z")
This refers to a problem with my car, based on comments on the “Hit curb 10mph brand new Corolla - mild vibration after” thread. Also, reference to the thread which I posted on exploding three tires in a very few days on… --- ## [What Is This Door Frame Placard Officially Called?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-door-frame-placard-officially-called/205108)
**Author:** [@ChrisTheTireWhisperer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisTheTireWhisperer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-door-frame-placard-officially-called/205108 "2026-02-05T05:29:04Z")
For the life of me, what is the correct name for this door frame sticker listing manufacture date, as well as gross vehicle and axle information? Nobody I’ve asked in person seems to know… I know the one with tire s… --- ## [Some timely advice for the less-mature drivers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-timely-advice-for-the-less-mature-drivers/204933)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-timely-advice-for-the-less-mature-drivers/204933 "2026-02-04T18:17:14Z")
--- ## [Saab 92x subaru vs saab mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-92x-subaru-vs-saab-mechanic/37092)
**Author:** [@jessthecat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jessthecat)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-92x-subaru-vs-saab-mechanic/37092 "2026-02-04T14:24:12Z")
i have a 2005 saab 92x which i know has a subaru engine. would i be better off using a subaru mechanic for maintenance/repairs? i live south of boston. any recommendations? --- ## [Lane assist works!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lane-assist-works/204711)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lane-assist-works/204711 "2026-02-03T04:47:31Z")
Had the officer pulled ahead and slowed in front of the sleeping driver’s vehicle, would the vehicle have slowed and stopped? Thank you. --- ## [Vehicle calculated fuel milage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-calculated-fuel-milage/199987)
**Author:** [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-calculated-fuel-milage/199987 "2026-02-02T22:05:09Z")
Been watching this for a while, had heard on the Tacoma forum that the trucks Tank Average Fuel Economy is very close and within 0.5 MPG vs calculating it the old fashion way… I check mine most of the time and it has alw… --- ## [Thanks To All For Flagging Spam](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thanks-to-all-for-flagging-spam/205090)
**Author:** [@Julie-Lent-Managing-Editor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julie-Lent-Managing-Editor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thanks-to-all-for-flagging-spam/205090 "2026-02-02T20:50:21Z")
Thanks to you all for flagging the recent spam in the Community. This is very helpful! We appreciate you all. We are working to remedy this as soon as possible. Thank you again! --- ## [Is driving a manual impractical?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-driving-a-manual-impractical/138399)
**Author:** [@parcora](https://community.cartalk.com/u/parcora)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-driving-a-manual-impractical/138399 "2026-02-02T17:02:19Z")
I’d really like to get a manual because they seem fun to drive and engaging. If not now, maybe later down the road, whenever I decide to get a new car. We currently own a manual 1998 geo tracker at our farm that i’ve dri… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=12) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=14)