# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=133 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 134 --- ## [2017 Ford Explorer - Negative on Fords](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-explorer-negative-on-fords/192201)
**Author:** [@Supergas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Supergas)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2023, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-explorer-negative-on-fords/192201 "2023-08-13T01:42:31Z")
same as above add 2000.00 $ to your vaca expenses & tell your wife your gonna be stuck in a motel several days while dealer takes the engine out to replace a water pump & see how happy she will be with you for choosing t… --- ## [Brake pedal "collapses"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-collapses/192121)
**Author:** [@JunkOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JunkOwner)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2023, 10:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-collapses/192121 "2023-08-13T10:56:47Z")
After installing a rebuilt caliper and new pads on the front of a 01 Buick LeSabre, I cannot get a solid brake pedal. It will feel like it is building a steady resistance; as soon as the car is started, it collapses - r… --- ## [Honda 2015 Honda Crosstour](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-2015-honda-crosstour/192241)
**Author:** [@cdafd\_186404](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdafd_186404)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2023, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-2015-honda-crosstour/192241 "2023-08-13T02:27:04Z")
My daughter likes Hondas It seems like Honda wants a lot of scheduled maintenance. It has 130,000 miles on it, and she still goes to dealer for maintenance They have been telling her to replace the water pump. It doe… --- ## [2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Car turns itself on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-grand-cherokee-car-turns-itself-on/192228)
**Author:** [@TimW.Utah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimW.Utah)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2023, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-grand-cherokee-car-turns-itself-on/192228 "2023-08-12T22:25:36Z")
From time to time the car will turn on all by itself, key is 1000 yards away. I also have experiences a number of issues with the car not starting. The real issue is that the computer stores only the information it und… --- ## [Which car is this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-is-this/192236)
**Author:** [@Carplayer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carplayer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2023, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-is-this/192236 "2023-08-12T16:18:57Z")
To all the experts and professionals, this one might be tricky, can someone please identify this car for me? Thank you in advance --- ## [VW Polo - Front Speaker Static](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-polo-front-speaker-static/192235)
**Author:** [@Jamesprestage101\_186399](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jamesprestage101_186399)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2023, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-polo-front-speaker-static/192235 "2023-08-12T12:35:12Z")
Hi, New car owner here. 2018 VW Launch Edition Manual Polo AWZ. Recently started hearing static/crackling noises from my front left speaker. Have not installed any sound systems so everything stock. Speaker in question … --- ## [A follow-up to the recent DeSoto posts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-follow-up-to-the-recent-desoto-posts/192216)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2023, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-follow-up-to-the-recent-desoto-posts/192216 "2023-08-12T12:13:25Z")
I was just looking at a wonderful picture of a few 1955 DeSotos in all of their various body styles, and all of them were two-toned. Why did two tone paint go out of style? When i can figure out how, I’ll upload the pic… --- ## [2024 BMW 328 - Need help with diesel mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-bmw-328-need-help-with-diesel-mechanic/192207)
**Author:** [@msaund](https://community.cartalk.com/u/msaund)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2023, 5:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-bmw-328-need-help-with-diesel-mechanic/192207 "2023-08-12T05:24:03Z")
2014 BMW 328d - apparently needs heated metering line to be replaced. I am unable to find a diesel mechanic around zip 02132 who can do this. BMW dealerships as anticipated are trying to skin me alive. Any advice will be… --- ## [Antifreeze flush disposal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antifreeze-flush-disposal/192151)
**Author:** [@fwang01\_186334](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fwang01_186334)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2023, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antifreeze-flush-disposal/192151 "2023-08-12T00:59:33Z")
Hi all. I’m taking over a 2011 BMW from my in-laws and decided to do some work on it myself. I’m going to flush the cooling system. I know I need to capture and recycle the old antifreeze, but after I flush the system w… --- ## [Horn relay clicks when horn is press](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horn-relay-clicks-when-horn-is-press/192218)
**Author:** [@joseaguilarvargas39\_184259](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joseaguilarvargas39_184259)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horn-relay-clicks-when-horn-is-press/192218 "2023-08-11T23:00:53Z")
Horn doesn’t work when I press the horn the relay clicks all horn fuse are not pop and the horn works when I put power to it --- ## [1994 Ford Explorer - rear door power window questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-explorer-rear-door-power-window-questions/192000)
**Author:** [@gruntsparkles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gruntsparkles)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-explorer-rear-door-power-window-questions/192000 "2023-08-11T20:51:14Z")
Let me know if I’m posting too much and I’ll tone it down. A week ago I was ready to give this car away just so I wouldn’t have to deal with it anymore. Now it’s a different story. New windshield, fix broken ignition sw… --- ## [Can a bad crank sensor or bad coil cause stalling without setting a code?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-bad-crank-sensor-or-bad-coil-cause-stalling-without-setting-a-code/191286)
**Author:** [@Fresno-Jack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fresno-Jack)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-bad-crank-sensor-or-bad-coil-cause-stalling-without-setting-a-code/191286 "2023-08-11T17:28:38Z")
A neighbor and friend’s 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L with about 300,000 miles has been randomly stalling for years, at idle, city and freeway. It always starts back up, mosyt times right away, but always within a few m… --- ## [Why was A/C back in the 1970's so cold?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-was-a-c-back-in-the-1970s-so-cold/79663)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 9:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-was-a-c-back-in-the-1970s-so-cold/79663 "2023-08-11T09:09:42Z")
It was the early 90's, I had a 77 ltd that had r-12 and a compressor that looked like it weighed 50 lbs. It probably held 3lbs of freon and it sapped power and contributed to the hole in the ozone but by gosh it was col… --- ## [Brake Fluid Boiling and repairs. Is this reasonable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fluid-boiling-and-repairs-is-this-reasonable/192171)
**Author:** [@Nealrm722](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nealrm722)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fluid-boiling-and-repairs-is-this-reasonable/192171 "2023-08-10T23:56:18Z")
I changed the front brakes and rotors on the my Sienna. Didn’t see anything wrong at the time. However, on driving noticed that one side was a little hot. Next day - the wife needs to head out of town and I am stuck at … --- ## [2008 Audi v8 trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-audi-v8-trouble/192199)
**Author:** [@groganrj\_186368](https://community.cartalk.com/u/groganrj_186368)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-audi-v8-trouble/192199 "2023-08-10T23:19:24Z")
OK, I am trying to keep my car on the road, but I am having trouble making sense of what I am being told by the mechanic. The engine has had half rebuilt and the timing chain issue resolved. Now, after having some fuel … --- ## [Troubleshooting wheelbearing replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/troubleshooting-wheelbearing-replacement/192156)
**Author:** [@Waynosgirl2011\_186338](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Waynosgirl2011_186338)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/troubleshooting-wheelbearing-replacement/192156 "2023-08-10T23:10:27Z")
i recently had a wheel bearing go bad on the front of my 2000 dakota sport. i replaced the wheel bearing assembly on both sides. it was good for 2 days then the noise came back when turning in either direction.thinking … --- ## [2019 Dodge Durango - Wobbles, rattles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-dodge-durango-wobbles-rattles/192209)
**Author:** [@rob00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rob00)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-dodge-durango-wobbles-rattles/192209 "2023-08-10T21:14:54Z")
when traveling slow feels like vehicle wobbling & steering rattles. --- ## [Pep Boys and Aamco](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pep-boys-and-aamco/192134)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pep-boys-and-aamco/192134 "2023-08-10T20:43:44Z")
I just read that the stock of Icahn Entetprises, headed by the activist investor Carl Icahn plunged 30% on Friday. The company owns both Pep Boys and Aamco. The decline in market value was attributed to the decision by t… --- ## [Ship carrying EV's catches fire, likely due to battery fire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ship-carrying-evs-catches-fire-likely-due-to-battery-fire/192125)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ship-carrying-evs-catches-fire-likely-due-to-battery-fire/192125 "2023-08-10T19:15:10Z")
This is another concern about shipping EV’s with their potentially flammable batteries. I also wonder if trying to put this fire out with water, possibly salt water, caused the fires to burn hotter. I understand that n… --- ## [Weird sound-back left side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-sound-back-left-side/75368)
**Author:** [@celestemk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/celestemk)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-sound-back-left-side/75368 "2023-08-10T17:21:56Z")
My Mazda 626 is making a really weird noise somewhere around the back left corner of the car (from the driver's seat). I just noticed it a couple of days ago, ironically enough, shortly after I picked it up from the mech… --- ## [1985 Nissan Pulsar NX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-nissan-pulsar-nx/192120)
**Author:** [@g.flores2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/g.flores2000)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-nissan-pulsar-nx/192120 "2023-08-10T14:00:57Z")
Hi everyone. So I have this car and it does not want to pass smog. No CEL but the smog results say that the engine is idling higher than factory setting and the emissions are too high. So would I just need to adjust that… --- ## [Cadillac Escalade IQ](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-escalade-iq/192191)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 6:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-escalade-iq/192191 "2023-08-10T06:06:50Z")
Cadillac just announced the latest in wretched excess: the Escalade IQ. It’s an EV with 750 hp motors and is reported to go about 450 miles between charges. Same format as the ICE Escalade with 3 rows in a SUV but has a … --- ## [Mr Boffo goes to the mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mr-boffo-goes-to-the-mechanic/192180)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mr-boffo-goes-to-the-mechanic/192180 "2023-08-09T22:26:38Z")
This time for sure! --- ## [The Case of the Deficient Driving Instructor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-case-of-the-deficient-driving-instructor/192189)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-case-of-the-deficient-driving-instructor/192189 "2023-08-09T13:24:58Z")
--- ## [Yellow freight trucking co](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yellow-freight-trucking-co/192018)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yellow-freight-trucking-co/192018 "2023-08-09T02:06:41Z")
@oldtimer-11 i just read that Yellow freight shut down. 33,000 out of work. That will probably mess up the supply chain more than it already was. --- ## [1996 Toyota Tacoma Hot Weather Starting Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-tacoma-hot-weather-starting-problem/16422)
**Author:** [@Thomasm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thomasm)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-tacoma-hot-weather-starting-problem/16422 "2023-08-08T22:29:57Z")
I have a 1996 Toy. Tacoma, 2 whl, 2.4L - 4 cycl. Problem: occurs in hot weather only, after I drive a bit, if I stop for say 5-15 min. the car is very difficult to start. I have to engage the starter for at least 15-2… --- ## [2006 Honda Accord Sdn - How are the 4-cylinder engines?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-accord-sdn-how-are-the-4-cylinder-engines/192133)
**Author:** [@JB22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JB22)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-accord-sdn-how-are-the-4-cylinder-engines/192133 "2023-08-08T21:35:36Z")
How do the 4 cylinder engines hold up in the Accord? Are there any problems with the 4 cyl. engine? --- ## [Lexus dealer malchanic said they put 6-1/2 quarts in 2023 RX350h](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-dealer-malchanic-said-they-put-6-1-2-quarts-in-2023-rx350h/192162)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-dealer-malchanic-said-they-put-6-1-2-quarts-in-2023-rx350h/192162 "2023-08-08T21:30:14Z")
For the RX350h’s first oil change I put in 6 quarts 0W-16 Mobil1 full synthetic and it was way too much. Firstwoil (First two oil) changes are free but we had nopportunity to geto the dealership. 2nd oil change, 5 quar… --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Cruze - Oil change - now I need a new motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-oil-change-now-i-need-a-new-motor/192131)
**Author:** [@Sue57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sue57)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-oil-change-now-i-need-a-new-motor/192131 "2023-08-08T17:12:52Z")
I took my car to a dealer for an oil change.going home it smoked which I thought just maybe oil was burning off that was spilled. However it smoked even more. I took it in and had it checked the guy said a piece of plast… --- ## [2003 Toyota Sequoia - clicks then puffs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-sequoia-clicks-then-puffs/192112)
**Author:** [@cruzinrdc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cruzinrdc)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-sequoia-clicks-then-puffs/192112 "2023-08-08T13:55:54Z")
puffing sound on driver side in cabin, after click passenger side in cabin. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=132) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=134)