# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=178 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 179 --- ## [2016 Cadillac Escalade - Rattles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-escalade-rattles/189154)
**Author:** [@glenn33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/glenn33)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2023, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-escalade-rattles/189154 "2023-02-18T00:08:31Z")
2016 Escalade has bad rattle. Cadillac says the front struts are bad ($2700 to fix) and the 2nd row captain seats both have broken frames ($2500 a piece to fix). Very seldom does anyone sit in back and I do not drive on … --- ## [1999 Saturn SC - Searching for parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-saturn-sc-searching-for-parts/189186)
**Author:** [@Stan08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stan08)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2023, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-saturn-sc-searching-for-parts/189186 "2023-02-17T18:46:01Z")
Where do I order a replacement driver seatbelt assembly for a 99 SC2? --- ## [1996 Chevy K1500 V6 manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevy-k1500-v6-manual/189167)
**Author:** [@Jordan69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordan69)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2023, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevy-k1500-v6-manual/189167 "2023-02-17T17:23:56Z")
Hello guys, I was driving the truck, and all of a sudden, it stalled as I was going 45 MPH. Many years ago, that happened to me on an old van, which turned out to be a mechanical fuel pump failure. So that was the first… --- ## [Poetic justice for a cat converter thief](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poetic-justice-for-a-cat-converter-thief/189184)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2023, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poetic-justice-for-a-cat-converter-thief/189184 "2023-02-17T17:12:27Z")
--- ## [Minnesota Snow Plows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minnesota-snow-plows/189131)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2023, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minnesota-snow-plows/189131 "2023-02-17T13:18:16Z")
Minnesota had a snow plow contest and the top fifty are in the link. A lot of fun names. Which are your favorites? --- ## [98 Lesabre no turn over, radio/heater no work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-lesabre-no-turn-over-radio-heater-no-work/188925)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2023, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-lesabre-no-turn-over-radio-heater-no-work/188925 "2023-02-17T02:35:31Z")
It was a few degrees above 0 last night. Today the car turned over to slow to start. I took the battery out and put a 6amp charger for 3 hours. The charger says its about 100% charged, if that is reliable. The batter… --- ## [Intermittent CAT converter light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-cat-converter-light/189156)
**Author:** [@frank14922\_184146](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frank14922_184146)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-cat-converter-light/189156 "2023-02-16T23:24:36Z")
183k miles and CAT light occasionally turns on. Off now and has been for several weeks. Should I let well enough alone or start using Cataclean or equivalent? Is there any way such products can make matters worse? Than… --- ## [2017 Toyota RAV4 - Tires, AM radio and a problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-tires-am-radio-and-a-problem/189169)
**Author:** [@Pichi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pichi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-tires-am-radio-and-a-problem/189169 "2023-02-16T22:43:28Z")
The sound of movement of tires cause static in AM radio. Is that a problem? I do not hear AM. but I am worry that can be a car problem. --- ## [Turning signal switch broken, how do I replace it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-signal-switch-broken-how-do-i-replace-it/188768)
**Author:** [@JunkBuyer69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JunkBuyer69)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-signal-switch-broken-how-do-i-replace-it/188768 "2023-02-16T16:09:42Z")
I have a 1994 ford ranger and the turning signal lever switch on the left of the steering wheel which was fully functional for a bit, was iffy yesterday and now only works for twisting to get the wipers on. It’s complete… --- ## [Help me revive my first truck I shouldn’t of bought](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-revive-my-first-truck-i-shouldn-t-of-bought/188601)
**Author:** [@JunkBuyer69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JunkBuyer69)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-revive-my-first-truck-i-shouldn-t-of-bought/188601 "2023-02-16T15:57:38Z")
Got talked up by some dude who went out of business with his landscaping company and got sold a complete piece of work. It’s spent 4 months In the shop and still has a list of issues. it’s tranny is almost blown but I go… --- ## [2019 Toyota Highlander - Unusual vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-highlander-unusual-vibration/189134)
**Author:** [@robert12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robert12)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-highlander-unusual-vibration/189134 "2023-02-16T15:06:36Z")
very slight vibration on light acceleration to 2 gear, like a fan belt whir-then gone --- ## [Gas mileage difference while driving in different states?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage-difference-while-driving-in-different-states/87346)
**Author:** [@jasmith5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jasmith5)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage-difference-while-driving-in-different-states/87346 "2023-02-16T12:19:34Z")
I drive a 2011 Tundra 5.L 4X4 truck. why do I get better gas mileage while driving in the Rockies vs states like OK and TX? I get 2mpg better while driving in the Rockies. 17mpg vs 15mpg. I drive same speed, buy the sa… --- ## [Mixing Tires on 2015 Santa Fe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mixing-tires-on-2015-santa-fe/189146)
**Author:** [@frank14922\_184146](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frank14922_184146)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mixing-tires-on-2015-santa-fe/189146 "2023-02-16T04:05:25Z")
Can I safely put 2 235/60 tires on the rear axle when the front has 235/55? Thanks. --- ## [A redesigned rotary engine!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-redesigned-rotary-engine/189079)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-redesigned-rotary-engine/189079 "2023-02-16T00:37:01Z")
While the initial applications will be for generators and lawn equipment, when built on a larger scale this would be appropriate for hybrid vehicles. --- ## [Another airbag-related recall, but not because of the Takata problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-airbag-related-recall-but-not-because-of-the-takata-problem/189157)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-airbag-related-recall-but-not-because-of-the-takata-problem/189157 "2023-02-15T22:59:20Z")
Certain 2008-2011 Nissans are being recalled because the Nissan emblem on the steering wheel hub can become a projectile if the driver’s side airbag is deployed. --- ## [Electric Car Batteries](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-car-batteries/189159)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-car-batteries/189159 "2023-02-15T20:19:45Z")
Here’s an interesting article about Structural Battery. If you don’t know what that is…don’t feel bad…Most people don’t. I never did…and read a lot on EV and hybrid cars. Structural Battery --- ## [Production of F150 Lightning Stopped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/production-of-f150-lightning-stopped/189155)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/production-of-f150-lightning-stopped/189155 "2023-02-15T13:53:16Z")
Ford found a problem in the batteries of F150 EVs during preshipment inspection and stopped producing them until the problem is resolved. Read about it here. --- ## [Phase-out of EGR valves?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/phase-out-of-egr-valves/189107)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/phase-out-of-egr-valves/189107 "2023-02-15T00:44:11Z")
It seems many of the newer car engines don’t sport EGR valves. I can understand the motivation, EGR problems tend to be hard to diagnose. But how is the EGR function accomplished with no EGR valve ? Update Edit: … --- ## [Stabilitrac and reduce engine speed on Traverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stabilitrac-and-reduce-engine-speed-on-traverse/189124)
**Author:** [@mipope\_184134](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mipope_184134)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stabilitrac-and-reduce-engine-speed-on-traverse/189124 "2023-02-14T19:18:53Z")
I have a 2014 Traverse that will randomly show service stabilatrac on dash then reduce engine speed and then stall. I ran code and it is P1682 If you let it sit a few minutes it will start back up and be fine for a few … --- ## [Truck wont start occasionally](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-wont-start-occasionally/189049)
**Author:** [@Irish1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Irish1)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-wont-start-occasionally/189049 "2023-02-14T14:40:48Z")
I have a 2008 Lincoln Mark LT. A few months back I hopped in and it wouldn’t start. Just heard one click. Got out the battery charger and it started right up. Then it happened several more times. I made sure no lights we… --- ## [Putting a car in park at stop lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/putting-a-car-in-park-at-stop-lights/117962)
**Author:** [@DamonSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DamonSmith)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/putting-a-car-in-park-at-stop-lights/117962 "2023-02-14T02:09:40Z")
Is it harmful to my car to put it in park at long stoplights? When I was in China a few years ago all the taxi drivers did it. Is it better for car health? Worse? I drive a 2011 BMW X5. --- ## [2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Turn Signal Works Intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-grand-caravan-turn-signal-works-intermittently/189117)
**Author:** [@acowan8730\_184131](https://community.cartalk.com/u/acowan8730_184131)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-grand-caravan-turn-signal-works-intermittently/189117 "2023-02-13T23:44:28Z")
Hey all. Both my Caravans turn signals in the front will sometimes work and sometimes flash fast as if a bulb is blown. Both bulbs are good. Also when they are flashing fast the rear signals work but the front ones dont.… --- ## [0W-16 in 2023 Lexus RX350h](https://community.cartalk.com/t/0w-16-in-2023-lexus-rx350h/189077)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/0w-16-in-2023-lexus-rx350h/189077 "2023-02-13T21:59:13Z")
Where does one find 0W-16? Is this so that one pays an exorbitant price for oil from Lexus? --- ## [John Gorman spoke with our friends at TorqueNews .com about the 2023 Subaru Forester Wilderness](https://community.cartalk.com/t/john-gorman-spoke-with-our-friends-at-torquenews-com-about-the-2023-subaru-forester-wilderness/189114)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk\_Social\_Media\_Web\_Lackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk_Social_Media_Web_Lackey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/john-gorman-spoke-with-our-friends-at-torquenews-com-about-the-2023-subaru-forester-wilderness/189114 "2023-02-13T19:38:09Z")
John Gorman spoke with our friends at TorqueNews .com about the 2023 Subaru Forester Wilderness. “What Compact SUVs are the best for winter driving and sports? A report from CarTalk reveals why the 2023 Forester Wildern… --- ## [Porsche through the porch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-through-the-porch/189106)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-through-the-porch/189106 "2023-02-13T19:16:46Z")
--- ## [Friend with "totaled" 2012 Kia Sportage V6 with 160,000 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/friend-with-totaled-2012-kia-sportage-v6-with-160-000-miles/189004)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/friend-with-totaled-2012-kia-sportage-v6-with-160-000-miles/189004 "2023-02-13T18:36:07Z")
A friend of mine has a 2012 Kia Sportage V6. His wife was driving and got hit. Somehow the police report was so vague that no fault was assigned and they are getting stuck paying the bill and sharing responsibility alt… --- ## [2011 Toyota Camry - Need a new dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-camry-need-a-new-dash/189090)
**Author:** [@elenitagaribay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elenitagaribay)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-camry-need-a-new-dash/189090 "2023-02-13T17:56:26Z")
looking for a good dash board … that is not sticky --- ## [2006 Scion xB - Good choice?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-scion-xb-good-choice/189084)
**Author:** [@Potts16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Potts16)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-scion-xb-good-choice/189084 "2023-02-13T17:03:05Z")
Mother-InLaw has the opportunity to buy an 06 Scion Xb for $3500. Are there any issues she should be aware of. --- ## [1993 big block 454 7.4 l V8 intermittent screeching belts especially when started now a loss of power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-big-block-454-7-4-l-v8-intermittent-screeching-belts-especially-when-started-now-a-loss-of-power/189074)
**Author:** [@Chkj887878](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chkj887878)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-big-block-454-7-4-l-v8-intermittent-screeching-belts-especially-when-started-now-a-loss-of-power/189074 "2023-02-13T15:41:24Z")
Hi yall. You are my favorite group of people on earth. Hope I got an easy one. I have a 1993 big block 454 that has a belt squeal that went away and now I have really sluggish acceleration and it sounds like the R… --- ## [2017 Lincoln MKC - Shaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lincoln-mkc-shaking/188996)
**Author:** [@al56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/al56)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lincoln-mkc-shaking/188996 "2023-02-13T00:58:27Z")
my 22017 lincoln mck is shaking when accurlate going at 50 to 65 mph i had the tires ballanced it seamed a little better but it is now getting worse what could be the problem the tires look very good no bulges. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=177) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=179)