# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=153 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 154 --- ## [Oil Change Maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-maintenance/190829)
**Author:** [@wpollock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wpollock)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2023, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-maintenance/190829 "2023-05-28T16:14:38Z")
Have always wanted to ask this question. I run the front tires up on these 2"x6" blocks" for accessing the oil pan drain plug and oil filter. Is this too high to raise the front end to get a good drain of the oil from th… --- ## [Oil leak question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak-question/190817)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2023, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak-question/190817 "2023-05-27T23:09:24Z")
A few days ago I had my car’s oil changed at the independent shop I have used for car service for many years. Two days later I found a small amount of oil had leaked onto the garage floor. This car has never leaked or… --- ## [Ac service high cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-service-high-cost/190724)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2023, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-service-high-cost/190724 "2023-05-27T21:23:43Z")
Hello everyone. Just wanted to share the cost to clean my 2018 Lexus IS 300 fsport AC. I’ll never be using the dealership after this. I promise. This week a very strong foul smell was coming out of the AC vents. … --- ## [2018 Ford Van - Knock in steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-van-knock-in-steering/190816)
**Author:** [@R10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/R10)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2023, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-van-knock-in-steering/190816 "2023-05-27T20:54:17Z")
knock noise in front driver side when reversing and turning wheel all the way --- ## [1993 Chevrolet Astro - Rear brake has an issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-chevrolet-astro-rear-brake-has-an-issue/190834)
**Author:** [@ArtTenbrink](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArtTenbrink)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2023, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-chevrolet-astro-rear-brake-has-an-issue/190834 "2023-05-27T19:03:59Z")
Right rear brake hydraulic tubing needs replacement --- ## [Is this sacrilegious?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-sacrilegious/190812)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2023, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-sacrilegious/190812 "2023-05-27T17:27:28Z")
--- ## [Advice on an air mix actuator part](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-an-air-mix-actuator-part/190840)
**Author:** [@GMan88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GMan88)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2023, 11:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-an-air-mix-actuator-part/190840 "2023-05-27T11:32:57Z")
Hi, I have been trying to find this heater door that will allow my Nissan Maxima’s AC to blow cold air. I have had issues with some ebay dealers. I did notice the seller is highly rated, although interesting they are ad… --- ## [2011 Honda Odyssey - Ran rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-odyssey-ran-rough/190789)
**Author:** [@TL27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TL27)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-odyssey-ran-rough/190789 "2023-05-26T22:47:53Z")
I have owned a 2011 Odyssey for 3 years and started having rough and hesitated acceleration at low speeds. Turns out for about 7 years in a row, the Odyssey’s 3rd cylindar will leak oil around it over time and the oil g… --- ## [An interesting alliance between Ford & Tesla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-interesting-alliance-between-ford-tesla/190824)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-interesting-alliance-between-ford-tesla/190824 "2023-05-26T21:12:18Z")
Beginning next year, Ford will supply owners of its EVs with an adapter, so that they can use Tesla’s Supercharging Stations. The following year, new Ford EVs will have the same type of connector that Tesla uses, thus e… --- ## [Forgot to release parking brake woes while towing behind RV!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forgot-to-release-parking-brake-woes-while-towing-behind-rv/190808)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forgot-to-release-parking-brake-woes-while-towing-behind-rv/190808 "2023-05-26T20:57:37Z")
--- ## [2006 Honda Accord Sdn - Seat belt issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-accord-sdn-seat-belt-issue/190826)
**Author:** [@Barbara36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barbara36)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-accord-sdn-seat-belt-issue/190826 "2023-05-26T20:15:37Z")
Seat belts have disengaged after a minor accident. What to do --- ## [Service contract administrator ranking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-contract-administrator-ranking/186316)
**Author:** [@ejudgie\_182260](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ejudgie_182260)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-contract-administrator-ranking/186316 "2023-05-26T18:32:35Z")
I am considering buying a service contract. I have been reading the posts here on how its just better to plow that money into a bank account instead and just use that to pay for repairs. But assuming I still wanted to … --- ## [Honda Odyssey SRS and OPDS Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-srs-and-opds-codes/190828)
**Author:** [@11tdrummond\_185396](https://community.cartalk.com/u/11tdrummond_185396)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-srs-and-opds-codes/190828 "2023-05-26T14:47:45Z")
So I just bought an '07 Odyssey with a clean title, and the airbag light came on a few weeks later. Initially, I thought the battery might be the issue (because of another code, that I cannot now reproduce) - but that t… --- ## [Is my oil pump failing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-oil-pump-failing/190803)
**Author:** [@sharp.clinton\_185376](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sharp.clinton_185376)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 11:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-oil-pump-failing/190803 "2023-05-26T11:06:49Z")
Hi folks! I feel like I already know the answer to this but I also feel like I could be an idiot. So, I lived in the Benz for a few months. I didn’t drive it but I did run it to charge the battery and use the heater. A… --- ## [Recommendation for used part](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendation-for-used-part/190318)
**Author:** [@GMan88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GMan88)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendation-for-used-part/190318 "2023-05-26T04:40:56Z")
Hi everyone, I have a 1999 Nissan Maxima SE. I am trying to find a part #2L350-30850. My mechanic used the term “heater motor door” but I’ve seen it listed online as something like “temperature actuator”. Basically mine… --- ## [Do these transmission oil cooling lines need replacing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-these-transmission-oil-cooling-lines-need-replacing/190791)
**Author:** [@carg618](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carg618)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-these-transmission-oil-cooling-lines-need-replacing/190791 "2023-05-26T04:22:53Z")
Vehicle is a 2000 Toyota Corolla LE I looked under my car today and notice that the oil cooling lines need replacing. It seems like the first layer of one of the lines is rusted (3rd pic). The wetness you see is just s… --- ## [Premature wear of one spark plug electrode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premature-wear-of-one-spark-plug-electrode/190748)
**Author:** [@Ray-O\_Vac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray-O_Vac)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premature-wear-of-one-spark-plug-electrode/190748 "2023-05-26T02:48:59Z")
2007 Nissan Versa DOHC Replaced all 4 spark plugs about 10K miles ago, premium NGK iridium type. Cylinder #2 spark plug center electrode (sparking tip) worn to nothing already (no visible tip of electrode), and bench t… --- ## [2014 Acura TSX Timing Belt Maintenance Reminder, but car has Timing Chain?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-acura-tsx-timing-belt-maintenance-reminder-but-car-has-timing-chain/190801)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-acura-tsx-timing-belt-maintenance-reminder-but-car-has-timing-chain/190801 "2023-05-26T00:22:58Z")
I have a 2014 Acura TSX with about 100k miles. It’s the 4 cylinder 2.4 L engine. I believe it’s K24Z3 engine. I got the “4” indication on the maintenance reminder code, “Replace timing belt and inspect water pump”. I’m c… --- ## [94 Mercury Sable - Fan Comes on, Car won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-mercury-sable-fan-comes-on-car-wont-start/76092)
**Author:** [@theprynce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theprynce)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-mercury-sable-fan-comes-on-car-wont-start/76092 "2023-05-26T00:11:24Z")
In my Sable, when I turn the key just prior to trying to start the engine (I'm not sure what that position is called, but I'm sure ya'll do!) sometimes the fan by the radiator starts. It's blowing hard enough to move my … --- ## [After Kaiser Corp. had stopped selling their eponymous car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-kaiser-corp-had-stopped-selling-their-eponymous-car/190760)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-kaiser-corp-had-stopped-selling-their-eponymous-car/190760 "2023-05-25T19:40:02Z")
… they were promoting concept cars that made use of the aluminum that they produced in bulk. This is from 1958. --- ## [Robotic tire changing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/robotic-tire-changing/190771)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/robotic-tire-changing/190771 "2023-05-25T18:13:56Z")
These things can’t be cheap, but it seems that there are some businesses that have already bought this robotic product. --- ## [Delivery fee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/delivery-fee/189748)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/delivery-fee/189748 "2023-05-25T15:34:23Z")
Minnesota govt wants to add 75 cents to every delivery to your home. It’s to use Money to fix roads. I drive to store to buy oil filter. No fee. I order oil filter online and have it sent to home. I pay fee. 100 people d… --- ## [To Perform 'Brake Fluid Exchange'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-perform-brake-fluid-exchange/190797)
**Author:** [@PatSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatSmith)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-perform-brake-fluid-exchange/190797 "2023-05-25T13:33:57Z")
So I went into the Honda dealership, where I bought my car, for the routine Oil Change for my 2018 HondaAccord with 26,693 miles. They said I needed to perform a ‘Break Fluid Exchange’. Isn’t this supposed to be done … --- ## [2017 Toyota Tacoma - Looking for help in Seattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-tacoma-looking-for-help-in-seattle/190774)
**Author:** [@Case22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Case22)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-tacoma-looking-for-help-in-seattle/190774 "2023-05-25T13:22:20Z")
Hello, can anyone recorder best auto body repair shop in Seattle or surrounding areas? I need body work done and full inspection after a car accident. Seattle, wa area. Auto body repair and paint.too 3 repair shops budge… --- ## [Transmission Rebuild Features Available In Park Help 2007 Impala](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-rebuild-features-available-in-park-help-2007-impala/190786)
**Author:** [@kewizzle1996](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kewizzle1996)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2023, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-rebuild-features-available-in-park-help-2007-impala/190786 "2023-05-24T23:51:56Z")
Issue: I rebuilt my transmission 4T65E in my 2007 Impala. put it back in and put it all back together went to test it out and no crank no start. Noticed it says “features available in park”. No shift indication box on t… --- ## [Subaru no crank no start after shift lock bypass](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-no-crank-no-start-after-shift-lock-bypass/190766)
**Author:** [@mineginger\_185347](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mineginger_185347)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2023, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-no-crank-no-start-after-shift-lock-bypass/190766 "2023-05-24T22:03:14Z")
2011, Subaru Legacy, 2.5, 120xxx Random day the car wouldn’t shift out of park, but WOULD start. I pressed the shift lock bypass next to/under the shifter. It did not release and still wouldn’t/won’t shift out of park. … --- ## [Air filter and HC emissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-filter-and-hc-emissions/190780)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2023, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-filter-and-hc-emissions/190780 "2023-05-24T21:45:35Z")
Any theories why a slightly clogged engine air filter would yield lower HC emissions compared to a new air filter? In going over my past Corolla emissions reports, the one parameter that seems to have the most effect is… --- ## [2002 Toyota Tacoma - Temp gauge quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-tacoma-temp-gauge-quit/190727)
**Author:** [@WayneJohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WayneJohnson)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2023, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-tacoma-temp-gauge-quit/190727 "2023-05-24T21:31:32Z")
The temperature guage quit working. What is the typical cost to repair? Is it worth it given the age of the vehicle? --- ## [Lowering a payment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lowering-a-payment/190630)
**Author:** [@john.drefahl\_1976](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.drefahl_1976)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2023, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lowering-a-payment/190630 "2023-05-24T18:25:12Z")
I bought a 2016 Acura during the pandemic lockdown after my car died on me. Picked up a TLX with 40k for 32k at CarMax. Totally got hosed on the price, but I needed a car. I got a great interest loan, but my payments … --- ## [A relatively fast settlement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-relatively-fast-settlement/190756)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2023, 8:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-relatively-fast-settlement/190756 "2023-05-24T08:08:31Z")
A few months ago, when the phenomenon of Hyundai/Kia-specific thefts began to skyrocket, I predicted that there would be Class Action suits to compensate owners of the vehicles that were saddled with the omission of a no… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=152) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=154)