# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=158 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 159 --- ## [YouTube bad vehicle advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/youtube-bad-vehicle-advice/190226)
**Author:** [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/youtube-bad-vehicle-advice/190226 "2023-05-10T13:37:35Z")
I have been looking at a Forum that seems to quote someone called ’ The Car Nut ’ . I have not looked at his videos but it seems that he really is off base on many things . Even his checking oil level sounds wrong . I… --- ## [On my 1994 ford ranger My rpms shoot up to 4000 rpms when I put my clutch in to change to gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/on-my-1994-ford-ranger-my-rpms-shoot-up-to-4000-rpms-when-i-put-my-clutch-in-to-change-to-gears/190494)
**Author:** [@Personalmine33\_183556](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Personalmine33_183556)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/on-my-1994-ford-ranger-my-rpms-shoot-up-to-4000-rpms-when-i-put-my-clutch-in-to-change-to-gears/190494 "2023-05-09T22:29:28Z")
This problem just started this morning when I’m in gear everything is fine but when I put my clutch in to up shift or down shift my rpms shoot up to 4000 from 2500 what I normally shift at and I put it in neutral it stil… --- ## [How to find out 1997 Volvo 850 battery drain?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-find-out-1997-volvo-850-battery-drain/190488)
**Author:** [@aarem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aarem)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-find-out-1997-volvo-850-battery-drain/190488 "2023-05-09T22:10:35Z")
My 1997 Volvo 850 sedan with 152k miles on it appears to be having some battery drain. So I disconnected the battery, connected the negative terminal of the battery, to the negative prong of my multimeter, the positive p… --- ## [Disintegrating passenger side CV joint deterioration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disintegrating-passenger-side-cv-joint-deterioration/190484)
**Author:** [@rob3crew\_185150](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rob3crew_185150)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disintegrating-passenger-side-cv-joint-deterioration/190484 "2023-05-09T21:51:58Z")
I’ve needed my passenger side CV/axel replaced twice in 3 years because of deterioation of the rubber boot due to oil leaking onto it from the timing chain tensioner port in the engine block. How can I best resolve this … --- ## [Car a/c takes long time to start cooling but suddenly very cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-a-c-takes-long-time-to-start-cooling-but-suddenly-very-cold/190506)
**Author:** [@frank14922\_184146](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frank14922_184146)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-a-c-takes-long-time-to-start-cooling-but-suddenly-very-cold/190506 "2023-05-09T21:23:49Z")
For a random period of time, there is no a/c (random, 15-30 mins or more.) Then abruptly there is fully cold a/c, not getting gradually colder! Sometimes when cold air starts suddenly possibly a whiff of refrigerant. Th… --- ## [No oil in catch can after 8000 miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-oil-in-catch-can-after-8000-miles/190501)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-oil-in-catch-can-after-8000-miles/190501 "2023-05-09T16:39:25Z")
I’ve owned my 2013 mustang gt / 5.0 for 6 months now. In that time I’ve driven it almost 8000 miles. The engine is completely stock other than a JLT oil catch can which was added by the previous owner. Here’s a link to i… --- ## [2009 Hyundai Elantra - Well, it wasn't the sensors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-elantra-well-it-wasnt-the-sensors/190450)
**Author:** [@OPENATION](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OPENATION)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-elantra-well-it-wasnt-the-sensors/190450 "2023-05-09T14:24:16Z")
loss of power I replace all the sensors in the car and still the same. --- ## [Compression test on 2009 Toyota Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compression-test-on-2009-toyota-corolla/190476)
**Author:** [@joseaguilarvargas39\_184259](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joseaguilarvargas39_184259)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compression-test-on-2009-toyota-corolla/190476 "2023-05-09T00:08:29Z")
I have a 2009 Toyota Corolla and took a compression test first cylinder got 80 psi second cylinder got 80 psi as well third cylinder psi is 120 and forth cylinder got 130 Any ideas what I should do next ? --- ## [Figuring Out Car Emissions Level](https://community.cartalk.com/t/figuring-out-car-emissions-level/190456)
**Author:** [@matthewdmorris\_178154](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matthewdmorris_178154)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/figuring-out-car-emissions-level/190456 "2023-05-08T23:31:07Z")
Hello Everyone, I am a resident of Georgia who will soon be moving back to Tennessee. I have an older car that still runs great but always spits out System Too Lean and other emissions related codes. Years ago, I swap… --- ## [No comment!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-comment/190326)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-comment/190326 "2023-05-08T22:21:53Z")
A friend emailed this to me today. No, it wasn’t his car. --- ## [2005 Ford Escape 3.0 Liter, no spark cylinder 1](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-3-0-liter-no-spark-cylinder-1/190482)
**Author:** [@Kinjorskii\_185151](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kinjorskii_185151)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-3-0-liter-no-spark-cylinder-1/190482 "2023-05-08T21:45:23Z")
Hello, Trying to help my daughter repair her (new to her) ford escape. Cylinder 1 is completely dead and will not fire at all. Coil is good (coil on plug), spark plug is good, etc. So I’ve gotten as far as this. The… --- ## [Can this engine be repaired?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-this-engine-be-repaired/190460)
**Author:** [@arsenault.brett\_185128](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arsenault.brett_185128)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-this-engine-be-repaired/190460 "2023-05-08T20:28:17Z")
Hi, This boat has been sitting for 12 years. My goal is to get this boat running. By looking at the pictures do you think the engine is still in good shape? Will it need a new engine or an engine rebuild? I have more pi… --- ## [2013 Volkswagen Passat - VW TDI trickery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-passat-vw-tdi-trickery/190445)
**Author:** [@1961arlt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1961arlt)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-passat-vw-tdi-trickery/190445 "2023-05-08T17:47:05Z")
Recall ID :6BEE-FZ7 Why won’t the VW Authorized Dealers state the scope and amount of time to satisfy this recall ? Is its a RUSE to modify the emission set up on an OEM ( untinkered ) TDI ? --- ## [‘91 Celica. Little to no fuel pressure after fuel filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-celica-little-to-no-fuel-pressure-after-fuel-filter/190485)
**Author:** [@Ashxn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ashxn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-celica-little-to-no-fuel-pressure-after-fuel-filter/190485 "2023-05-08T16:26:17Z")
Working on a 1991 Toyota Celica GT 2.2L. Car would crank, but not start. Replaced bad fuel pump and filter, now the car will crank and start but die almost immediately after starting. Found out that there was almost no f… --- ## [2003 Chrysler Sebring - Are there recalls?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-sebring-are-there-recalls/190284)
**Author:** [@Pissed36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pissed36)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-sebring-are-there-recalls/190284 "2023-05-08T15:32:58Z")
Is there a recall for Chrysler Sebring 2003 transmission. Automatic transmission has to be replaced after 113000 miles. It does not go into 4th gear. cost me 3000.00 --- ## [What to do about unavailable monitoring systems modules?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-about-unavailable-monitoring-systems-modules/190225)
**Author:** [@davidmlong\_184936](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidmlong_184936)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-about-unavailable-monitoring-systems-modules/190225 "2023-05-08T14:39:08Z")
I have a 1999 GMC Savana van. 105K miles and full service history and drives great. The antilock braking module (ABS) went bad. GMC no longer has this part, there seems to be no aftermarket replacement, and no availabl… --- ## [Subaru Ascent vs Honda Pilot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-ascent-vs-honda-pilot/190400)
**Author:** [@jjoe123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjoe123)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-ascent-vs-honda-pilot/190400 "2023-05-08T05:25:53Z")
Hi, I’m looking into purchasing a 3 rows car for my family. The 2 options I mostly am looking into are the 2023 Subaru Ascent (Limited?) and the Honda Pilot (EX-L or Touring) From your experience, is there any reason t… --- ## [Top dead center](https://community.cartalk.com/t/top-dead-center/190490)
**Author:** [@Cord.florence\_185154](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cord.florence_185154)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/top-dead-center/190490 "2023-05-08T04:00:58Z")
So I have a 2009 Honda accord ex-l 4cyl. I’m replacing the Vtc actuator. I watch a video for a week on YouTube telling how to do the job and find too dead center. So I did exactly that. I put a pen in the pin hole to loo… --- ## [2017 Ford Edge - Shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-edge-shakes/190474)
**Author:** [@eagle52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eagle52)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2023, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-edge-shakes/190474 "2023-05-07T23:58:37Z")
ford edge 2017 engine in d shakes and shuts down --- ## [Front brake dust shields](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-brake-dust-shields/190458)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2023, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-brake-dust-shields/190458 "2023-05-07T22:49:50Z")
The front brake dust shields for my 1995 truck seem to be discontinued. YouTubers just say run without them. Opinions, please. --- ## [F-150 Shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f-150-shakes/188438)
**Author:** [@Scrapped-Knukles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrapped-Knukles)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2023, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f-150-shakes/188438 "2023-05-07T22:46:58Z")
Shortly after having the transmission fluid replaced in my 2000 Ford F-150 at 155,000 miles, it began to shake. I had the wheels balanced – twice - but it made no difference. The frequency doesn’t change with speed, but … --- ## [2016 Subaru Outback - Wrong fuel - What now?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-outback-wrong-fuel-what-now/190427)
**Author:** [@Dru56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dru56)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2023, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-outback-wrong-fuel-what-now/190427 "2023-05-07T16:21:08Z")
Diesel was pumped into my gasoline engine 2016 Subaru outback. I’m being told that the entire fuel system needs to be replaced including the tank. Is this correct? --- ## [Diet manual transmissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diet-manual-transmissions/190152)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2023, 6:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diet-manual-transmissions/190152 "2023-05-07T06:22:15Z")
'In the book \["R.E.D. Marketing."\], he \[Greg Creed, a former Taco Bell C.E.O.\] endorses a popular theory - that, as American drivers switched to automatic transmissions, the nation collectively gained weight because it b… --- ## [2006 Pontiac G6 - Spare question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-g6-spare-question/190468)
**Author:** [@Opie859](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Opie859)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2023, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-g6-spare-question/190468 "2023-05-07T05:46:47Z")
I have 215/50/17 tires and I recently had a flat and the spare tire is 16 can I use it on the rear to go to tire shop --- ## [TPMS Help, 2014 Acura TSX, 36-01 and 38-01](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-help-2014-acura-tsx-36-01-and-38-01/190463)
**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2023, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-help-2014-acura-tsx-36-01-and-38-01/190463 "2023-05-07T03:59:46Z")
Hi, I have a 2014 Acura TSX with about 100k miles on it. I keep on getting TPMS errors 36-01 and 38-01, which are rear and left transmission error for the TPMS. Seems to be some sort of DTC that gets actuated when commu… --- ## [2013 Honda Fit - Do I really need that heat shield?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-fit-do-i-really-need-that-heat-shield/190425)
**Author:** [@eerielady](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eerielady)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-fit-do-i-really-need-that-heat-shield/190425 "2023-05-06T23:54:31Z")
Is it ok to drive without the heat shield or should I replace it? --- ## [Scrapped EVs Raising insurance rates?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scrapped-evs-raising-insurance-rates/190364)
**Author:** [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scrapped-evs-raising-insurance-rates/190364 "2023-05-06T22:56:49Z")
A question to the EV owners on this board… is your EV more expensive to insure than your ICE? This article seems to say it is. Save money on oil changes and fuel just to send it to your insurance company? --- ## [2012 Toyota Tundra 4WD Truck - Won't come out of park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-tundra-4wd-truck-wont-come-out-of-park/190454)
**Author:** [@duner20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/duner20)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-tundra-4wd-truck-wont-come-out-of-park/190454 "2023-05-06T22:08:58Z")
truck will not come out of park when engine is turned on --- ## [2017 Buick LaCrosse - Looking for a seat part](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-lacrosse-looking-for-a-seat-part/190462)
**Author:** [@DonnaR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonnaR)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-lacrosse-looking-for-a-seat-part/190462 "2023-05-06T21:48:42Z")
I have a 2017 Buick LaCrosse seat mechanism that enables seat to adjust up and down needs a part. Dealer does not support part any suggestions would help please. --- ## [I don't want my car to lock me out if I leave key in the car and shut the door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-dont-want-my-car-to-lock-me-out-if-i-leave-key-in-the-car-and-shut-the-door/189909)
**Author:** [@grunes\_183031](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grunes_183031)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-dont-want-my-car-to-lock-me-out-if-i-leave-key-in-the-car-and-shut-the-door/189909 "2023-05-06T17:41:47Z")
On my 2013 Toyota Venza, if I leave my (transponder) key in the car, and shut the door, or liftback, after a minute or few, it locks me out. That’s a deliberate “feature”, that is documented in the user manual. (BTW, so… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=157) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=159)