# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1730 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1731 --- ## [Nissan headlight problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-headlight-problem/81457)
**Author:** [@Jacob\_S](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacob_S)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2013, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-headlight-problem/81457 "2013-09-23T01:05:42Z")
So when I bought my car the front right headlight was out, and also the car had been hit on the right side a year ago or so. I figured it was just an out light but the car is only 3 years old. So in June I bought some HI… --- ## [Repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repairs/81445)
**Author:** [@glo\_not\_from\_kokomo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/glo_not_from_kokomo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2013, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repairs/81445 "2013-09-22T21:10:31Z")
Can a rear differential be repaired? --- ## [Repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair/81443)
**Author:** [@yarddog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yarddog)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2013, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair/81443 "2013-09-22T20:29:00Z")
We have a 2002 Ford xlt super cab Ranger. We went to our own mechanic to get the emergency/parking brake cable fixed. They had to order the part from a Ford dealer. Come to find out one of the parts aren't even made anym… --- ## [Please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help/81426)
**Author:** [@Will82](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Will82)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2013, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help/81426 "2013-09-22T15:52:23Z")
About four months, ago my car was towed to the garage. We have periodically been calling the garage for updates about the that i have issues. Every time i called they gave some reason for why they haven't had a chance t… --- ## [Squeaking noise over bumps, drivers front side only, best guess](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaking-noise-over-bumps-drivers-front-side-only-best-guess/81446)
**Author:** [@xaml](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xaml)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2013, 10:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaking-noise-over-bumps-drivers-front-side-only-best-guess/81446 "2013-09-22T10:07:42Z")
I have 2000 Corolla CE with 51k miles I bought a couple of months ago. The issue is that while going over bumps, it has a squeak on the front drivers side. I replaced both front struts (complete ready mount strut/sprin… --- ## [Cars that drive themselves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-that-drive-themselves/81365)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2013, 8:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-that-drive-themselves/81365 "2013-09-22T08:44:45Z")
I heard an interview on the radio yesterday. The person interviewed worked for Google on a team that is creating a car that drives itself. It will monitor traffic, pedestrians, and lane markers. In conjunction with a … --- ## [Jag S-Type with check engine light on but car runs fine for past month](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jag-s-type-with-check-engine-light-on-but-car-runs-fine-for-past-month/81441)
**Author:** [@Nileeny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nileeny)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2013, 6:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jag-s-type-with-check-engine-light-on-but-car-runs-fine-for-past-month/81441 "2013-09-22T06:04:42Z")
Check engine light on for past month. Car drives fine. Diagnosis is camshaft variable timing problem and/ or worn main bearing with low oil pressure. Can this be fixed short of getting a new engine? --- ## [Oil Viscosity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-viscosity/81423)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2013, 5:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-viscosity/81423 "2013-09-22T05:03:20Z")
What weight oil should i use in a 92 toyota camry with a 4 cylinder where the weather gets to -50 --- ## [FYI Synthetic VS Organic motor oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fyi-synthetic-vs-organic-motor-oil/81389)
**Author:** [@Mechanic12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mechanic12)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2013, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fyi-synthetic-vs-organic-motor-oil/81389 "2013-09-22T04:40:24Z")
I read on here that there is no "real benefits" to using 100% synthetic oil. That is simple not true. What I'm about to state are not my options but facts. 100% Synthetic oil last up to 20,000 mile. The problem here is t… --- ## [Toyota's Mysterious Grumbling Noise at Shut Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyotas-mysterious-grumbling-noise-at-shut-off/81439)
**Author:** [@Toyota92](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toyota92)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2013, 4:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyotas-mysterious-grumbling-noise-at-shut-off/81439 "2013-09-22T04:24:21Z")
I bought the car new in '92 and have taken very good car with oil changes and required maintenance. The vehicle just turned 200 K miles, although mechanics have said they have seen these cars top 300 K miles. Noise sta… --- ## [Impact of college bubble on next generation of mechanics / blue collar trades?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/impact-of-college-bubble-on-next-generation-of-mechanics-blue-collar-trades/71736)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2013, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/impact-of-college-bubble-on-next-generation-of-mechanics-blue-collar-trades/71736 "2013-09-22T03:42:23Z")
The following is just a hypothesis. Is it on track? In prior decades, pre-1980s particularly, I am sure many bright and talented kids became mechanics or went into the trades (student loans weren't as pervasive, colleg… --- ## [Most expensive 1994 Transmission in the World!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/most-expensive-1994-transmission-in-the-world/81438)
**Author:** [@Green\_City](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Green_City)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2013, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/most-expensive-1994-transmission-in-the-world/81438 "2013-09-22T03:33:22Z")
My 1994 Nissan Extended Cab pickup started dragging before it would go into 2nd gear.....this went on for a while (mostly when it sat for a while..especially overnight) then it continued to have trouble going into second… --- ## [Towing with a prius](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-with-a-prius/79574)
**Author:** [@Falcon33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Falcon33)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2013, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-with-a-prius/79574 "2013-09-22T02:14:53Z")
I have a light trailer of 1200 lbs, and rated at 2000 (GVWR) and wanted to know what sort of HP that I need to tow this trailer. I would like to tow it with my economical 2005 Prius that has 101K miles in excellent mech… --- ## [The death of a radiator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-death-of-a-radiator/81360)
**Author:** [@Estrella](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Estrella)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2013, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-death-of-a-radiator/81360 "2013-09-22T00:50:14Z")
A month ago, my 99 subaru outback started to smoking white smoke. I open the hood and coolant was all over the engine. I took it in and they supposedly put a new radiator in. Three days later the car stalled out and cool… --- ## [Keys will not rotate to start engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keys-will-not-rotate-to-start-engine/81442)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2013, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keys-will-not-rotate-to-start-engine/81442 "2013-09-22T00:46:32Z")
Key batts are good\>Car batt charged\>Key remote function good\>Do I need to reprogram keys\>If so\>HOW?\>I don't have car book\>Could Lock smith fix?HELP!!! --- ## [2001 4-Runner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-4-runner/81421)
**Author:** [@jblackfish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jblackfish)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-4-runner/81421 "2013-09-21T23:50:16Z")
My 2001 4-Runner has 85.5K, has been well-cared for and is very clean. For a couple of years (at least) I've been hearing a light "wa-wa-wa-wa..." sound coming from the underside. I keep thinking it's something to do w… --- ## [Is it the fuel filter or fuel pump?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-the-fuel-filter-or-fuel-pump/81403)
**Author:** [@BrenGO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrenGO)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-the-fuel-filter-or-fuel-pump/81403 "2013-09-21T23:23:00Z")
My 1996 Toyota Corolla has started sputtering (choking?) out when I accelerate quickly (like getting on the highway) or when I get up to about 70 mph. Is this a symptom of a clogged fuel filter or a bad fuel pump? If s… --- ## [Selling a car with out-of-state title/registration/plates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-a-car-with-out-of-state-title-registration-plates/81379)
**Author:** [@HondaGuy70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaGuy70)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-a-car-with-out-of-state-title-registration-plates/81379 "2013-09-21T23:11:30Z")
I just moved out-of-state to a large metropolitan city. I no longer have space to park two cars, so I am going to sell one on Craigslist. The one I am going to sell has a clean title and current registration, but from … --- ## [Buy 2010 RX 350 with 33k or 68k miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-2010-rx-350-with-33k-or-68k-miles/81405)
**Author:** [@rubs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rubs)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-2010-rx-350-with-33k-or-68k-miles/81405 "2013-09-21T22:03:39Z")
We are looking to buy a used 2010 rx350 and most of returned from lease have around 30-40k mileage but cost 31-34k and we found 1 that have 68k with miles but it is for 26k and coming as certified pre-owned with 3k 100k … --- ## [Caller with Grand Cherokee making "bonk sound"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caller-with-grand-cherokee-making-bonk-sound/81433)
**Author:** [@mvusse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mvusse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caller-with-grand-cherokee-making-bonk-sound/81433 "2013-09-21T19:53:29Z")
The 93-99 Grand Cherokee has coil springs in the rear with a 4 link link suspensionsion with panhard bar (so technically a 5 link). The panhard bar is commonly called track bar. Most likely it is not a spring making th… --- ## [Air no longer works](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-no-longer-works/81432)
**Author:** [@perkinle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/perkinle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-no-longer-works/81432 "2013-09-21T19:39:52Z")
I have a 2010 ford focus with 153,000 miles. Recently my wife and I went on vacation and the car was idle for two weeks. When the car was driven, the air conditioner only blows hot air. I had someone check the Freon leve… --- ## [Car talk is not on air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-is-not-on-air/81431)
**Author:** [@wesw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wesw)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-is-not-on-air/81431 "2013-09-21T19:24:08Z")
why isnt car talk on the air right now? --- ## [Manual transmission and filters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-and-filters/81323)
**Author:** [@JuniorMint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JuniorMint)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-and-filters/81323 "2013-09-21T19:19:10Z")
none of the various manual cars I have owned (Ford, Hyundai, Porsche come to mind) have had a transmission oil filter. is this a general phenomenon - or some do some don't? why not have a filter standard like on the en… --- ## [Mitsubishi Montero maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-montero-maintenance/81429)
**Author:** [@Tortoise\_Racer\_59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tortoise_Racer_59)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-montero-maintenance/81429 "2013-09-21T18:58:42Z")
I am purchasing a 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS, w.155,000 miles, seems to be running decently. Previous owner cannot find his repair receipts, and, auto shop that did many of the repairs, says they had a computer f… --- ## ["keyless entry" beep/click/noise - how to shut it off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keyless-entry-beep-click-noise-how-to-shut-it-off/81425)
**Author:** [@JuniorMint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JuniorMint)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keyless-entry-beep-click-noise-how-to-shut-it-off/81425 "2013-09-21T16:25:55Z")
in practice, can the horn beep / click sound /other type of noise be disabled - or even turned down in volume - for keyless remotes\[\*\] that activate the alarm? my '10-or-so Hyundai Elantra horn beeps upon the second ti… --- ## [Looking for input on brand of shocks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-input-on-brand-of-shocks/81402)
**Author:** [@ST1168](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ST1168)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 6:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-input-on-brand-of-shocks/81402 "2013-09-21T06:42:54Z")
I'm looking to replace my shocks/struts on my 2003 Mazda Protege5. I'm looking at possibly Monroe, KYB, or Gabriel. I don't want to spent a great deal of money though I'd like something that is well built. Any thoughts o… --- ## [Who buys Grand Theft Auto games](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-buys-grand-theft-auto-games/81410)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 5:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-buys-grand-theft-auto-games/81410 "2013-09-21T05:43:26Z")
The top story on a local news website informed me that the first day of sales for the new Grand Theft Auto V game totaled $800 million. Who buys those games? --- ## [Unusual u-turns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unusual-u-turns/81427)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 5:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unusual-u-turns/81427 "2013-09-21T05:33:23Z")
Today I saw a driver make an unusual U-turn. At a four way stop intersection. One of those mini-pickups from the 80's. He seemed to want to avoid sharp turns to the left for some reason. So he made it with a sort of … --- ## [What color is the O2 sensor wire that goes to the computer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-color-is-the-o2-sensor-wire-that-goes-to-the-computer/81367)
**Author:** [@PikesPeakJeeps](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PikesPeakJeeps)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 5:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-color-is-the-o2-sensor-wire-that-goes-to-the-computer/81367 "2013-09-21T05:06:30Z")
In my 1999 Jeep Cherokee, with a 4.0L inline 6, I need to find the color of the wiring harness wire from the pre-catalytic convertor oxygen sensor. Does anyone know? I think it's the black with dark green strip, but I ha… --- ## [Is all of this necessary?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-all-of-this-necessary/81406)
**Author:** [@Zube](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zube)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-all-of-this-necessary/81406 "2013-09-21T04:17:23Z")
I have a 2007 Toyota Sienna with 123,000 miles. Bought it 3 years ago with 55,000 miles on it. Have had to replace tires and battery (tires one year ago, battery \< 2 years ago). Car runs great and gets decent gas mile… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1729) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1731)