# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=20 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 21 --- ## [A win-win-win for mechanics, dealerships, and consumers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-win-win-win-for-mechanics-dealerships-and-consumers/204147)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-win-win-win-for-mechanics-dealerships-and-consumers/204147 "2025-10-07T02:25:10Z")
Obviously, the manufacturers aren’t going to be happy with NJ’s new legislation, but it’s definitely a win for mechanics, dealerships, and owners of recalled vehicles. --- ## [Squeeling in front end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeeling-in-front-end/204206)
**Author:** [@lonkey.k\_187058](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lonkey.k_187058)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeeling-in-front-end/204206 "2025-10-07T00:04:16Z")
2012 Jeep Compav compass I noticed a persistent squealing coming from thr front end of my car (I think the front left). It happens when I have my foot on the accelerator and over 40-45 mph. It stops when I let my foot o… --- ## [1996 Toyota Estima (Previa) Supercharged Mid-engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-estima-previa-supercharged-mid-engine/204196)
**Author:** [@Busta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Busta)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2025, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-estima-previa-supercharged-mid-engine/204196 "2025-10-04T17:35:59Z")
Any advice much appreciated here! Bought this van without vetting it as I normally would–had to have a RHD vehicle for USPS work. Trusted the seller: Big mistake! Context: Van ran fine for a few days then in the SC sum… --- ## [Lemon Laws Review](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lemon-laws-review/204175)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2025, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lemon-laws-review/204175 "2025-10-04T16:46:23Z")
Here’s a general review of lemon laws in the US. It seems to me that posting this occasionally is useful. It doesn’t cover state rules in detail, and you can look those up on your state government website or using a web … --- ## [Starter won’t engage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-won-t-engage/204157)
**Author:** [@81\_malibuclassic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/81_malibuclassic)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-won-t-engage/204157 "2025-10-02T22:58:02Z")
I have a 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. It ran and drove great until a couple months ago then the signal wire on the starter shorted out, when the signal wire shorted out it burnt up the starter and since then it’s just bee… --- ## [What are possible causes of overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-possible-causes-of-overheating/204190)
**Author:** [@Andy-Ke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy-Ke)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-possible-causes-of-overheating/204190 "2025-10-02T17:26:30Z")
While idling I noticed the temp gauge showing a high reading. I immediately turned off the A.C and rolled down my windows. (It is now called a 455 air conditioner. Four windows down at 55 m.p.h. :slight\_smile: My coola… --- ## [Chinese solution to EV battery fires. Eject battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chinese-solution-to-ev-battery-fires-eject-battery/204181)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chinese-solution-to-ev-battery-fires-eject-battery/204181 "2025-10-02T15:28:40Z")
--- ## [How to safely remove window tint residue from windows?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-safely-remove-window-tint-residue-from-windows/201486)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-safely-remove-window-tint-residue-from-windows/201486 "2025-10-02T00:56:58Z")
My car was returned to me today with crazy residue on the windows. This caused the windows to jam and stuck when scrolling up/down. I mentioned this to the shop and they seem to fix the jamming; however, the windows, … --- ## [2018 Subaru Impreza smoke issue solved](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-impreza-smoke-issue-solved/204163)
**Author:** [@pine150](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pine150)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-impreza-smoke-issue-solved/204163 "2025-10-01T18:51:49Z")
About 2 years ago I posted here about my 2018 Subaru Impreza which was emitting smoke at start-up. The car had no other obvious symptoms and the dealer told us it was condensation, but we knew it was not condensation. I … --- ## [Would anyone know all of that? Would a prosecutor know what is correct?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-anyone-know-all-of-that-would-a-prosecutor-know-what-is-correct/204183)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-anyone-know-all-of-that-would-a-prosecutor-know-what-is-correct/204183 "2025-10-01T16:23:30Z")
--- ## [Why do drivers move to the left when they turn right?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-drivers-move-to-the-left-when-they-turn-right/64887)
**Author:** [@lizzy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lizzy)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-drivers-move-to-the-left-when-they-turn-right/64887 "2025-10-01T02:04:54Z")
Why do 50% of drivers turn their car six inches or more to the left before they make a right turn? When I'm in the passing lane, I get a little uneasy when they nudge into my lane. What do you know? Must be a psy… --- ## [Fluid extractor recommendations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-extractor-recommendations/126789)
**Author:** [@Scrapyard-John](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrapyard-John)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-extractor-recommendations/126789 "2025-09-30T23:14:13Z")
Anyone have any experience or recommendations for a decent fluid extractor? I’m mainly looking for something to use to change transmission fluid without dropping the pan. I’d just be looking at a manual unit, nothing fa… --- ## [It sounds like a bag of rice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-sounds-like-a-bag-of-rice/204047)
**Author:** [@dale.athy\_184955](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dale.athy_184955)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-sounds-like-a-bag-of-rice/204047 "2025-09-30T15:51:15Z")
My wife’s car is a 2007 Corolla. She told me the car is making a noise that sounds like a shifting bag of rice. I rode in the car and we stopped at the end of the street and then started into a left-handed u-turn and it … --- ## ["Free" car a good deal or not? 2010 Toyota Highlander 3.5L AWD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/free-car-a-good-deal-or-not-2010-toyota-highlander-3-5l-awd/204100)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/free-car-a-good-deal-or-not-2010-toyota-highlander-3-5l-awd/204100 "2025-09-30T15:14:28Z")
One of my friends owns a 2010 Toyota highlander that he has always taken great care of. There is no rust, it has new suspension and tires, the body and interior are great. You would never know it had 250,000+ miles on … --- ## [Chevy Sonic 2016 Stalls at Traffic light coming off HWY](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-sonic-2016-stalls-at-traffic-light-coming-off-hwy/204160)
**Author:** [@Brodieboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brodieboy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 11:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-sonic-2016-stalls-at-traffic-light-coming-off-hwy/204160 "2025-09-30T11:12:32Z")
Hello, My car is like groundhog day with Bill Murray. Every morning I drive to work 10 miles on the highway. As I hit the the red light…it sputter and stalls. I start it and no problem off we go. This is the ONLY time i… --- ## [Recommended Maintenance on a car not Driven Much](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommended-maintenance-on-a-car-not-driven-much/200276)
**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommended-maintenance-on-a-car-not-driven-much/200276 "2025-09-29T22:28:58Z")
I have a 2005 Camry that I don’t plan on driving much. First time I have had to consider time recommendations over mileage. Should all time constrained maintenance, such as changing your oil once every 6 months (even if … --- ## [Episode list and cross reference?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/episode-list-and-cross-reference/200290)
**Author:** [@KenC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KenC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2025, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/episode-list-and-cross-reference/200290 "2025-09-28T21:02:58Z")
I have many years of cartalk episodes downloaded. Many original episodes and many “best of” after Tom and Ray’s retirement. I have a couple of questions that I’m hoping someone can answer: Are the best of shows one-fo… --- ## [Nissan fuel rail quick disconnect](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-fuel-rail-quick-disconnect/204042)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2025, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-fuel-rail-quick-disconnect/204042 "2025-09-28T18:21:24Z")
My son is replacing his fuel line on his 2006 Nissan Sentra Spec-V. All the information I can find indicates it is a 5/16” fuel line. The QD fittings in the fuel rail and firewall are disconnected with the 5/16 tool. … --- ## [AC low pressure port doesnt fit freon hose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-low-pressure-port-doesnt-fit-freon-hose/165460)
**Author:** [@Midgethick\_168025](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Midgethick_168025)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2025, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-low-pressure-port-doesnt-fit-freon-hose/165460 "2025-09-27T15:37:32Z")
I know I’m using the right port. I am not using the high pressure port. And I can not for the life of me fit the hose onto the low pressure port to charge my ac. I pressed the cap down and tried to fit it on the low p… --- ## [NOT OJ's Bronco](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-ojs-bronco/204126)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2025, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-ojs-bronco/204126 "2025-09-27T14:50:14Z")
--- ## [Volkswagon Mexico restores woman's 1966 Beetle. 400kmiles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagon-mexico-restores-womans-1966-beetle-400kmiles/204122)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2025, 10:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagon-mexico-restores-womans-1966-beetle-400kmiles/204122 "2025-09-27T10:19:04Z")
--- ## [Do you make u-turns on public roadways?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-make-u-turns-on-public-roadways/204094)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-make-u-turns-on-public-roadways/204094 "2025-09-26T21:51:05Z")
I never do. They take too long, end up blocking traffic. Worse, sometimes the driver undestimates turning radius and needs to make a 3-point turn. If there’s cross-traffic someone crossing the street may think the u-t… --- ## [‘Motor Vehicle Crash Prevention’](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-vehicle-crash-prevention/201246)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-vehicle-crash-prevention/201246 "2025-09-26T19:00:14Z")
This review, addressed broadly to the medical and safety communities, describes evidence-based strategies with the potential to make progress toward a future with no traffic deaths within the framework of the Safe Syste… --- ## [Saw this bumper sticker today](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saw-this-bumper-sticker-today/204141)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saw-this-bumper-sticker-today/204141 "2025-09-26T13:17:39Z")
--- ## [What current vehicles have full length engine oil pans?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-current-vehicles-have-full-length-engine-oil-pans/204139)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-current-vehicles-have-full-length-engine-oil-pans/204139 "2025-09-25T21:21:38Z")
In a lot of the more modern engines, the whole bottom of the engine unbolts in to two parts to allow access to the crankshaft and rod bearings. The oil pan is just a small cover on the bottom portion. In the past removi… --- ## [Finally, some penalties for e-bike offenders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finally-some-penalties-for-e-bike-offenders/204049)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finally-some-penalties-for-e-bike-offenders/204049 "2025-09-25T18:17:09Z")
N.J. kid is too young to drive, but already lost their driver’s license Updated: Sep. 10, 2025, 1:33 p.m. By Matthew Enuco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com A Monmouth County juvenile was issued a harsh sentence after b… --- ## [School buses are back on the road--pay attention!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/school-buses-are-back-on-the-road-pay-attention/204000)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/school-buses-are-back-on-the-road-pay-attention/204000 "2025-09-25T14:00:36Z")
School is back in session and that means school buses are back on the road. Be vigilant of kids around intersections and watch for school zones. One local police department put out this guide as to when to stop and when … --- ## [Trouble- Sputters While Idling (23' Rav4)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-sputters-while-idling-23-rav4/204075)
**Author:** [@Katmoth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katmoth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-sputters-while-idling-23-rav4/204075 "2025-09-24T23:43:49Z")
Anyone know what I should check (if anything)? Its not yet 3yrs old (albeit with 110k miles) It sputters every other day - when idling - starting almost a month ago (its died twice) Nothing else is wrong. No lights a… --- ## [Did anyone actually ever have a Ford jump out of park?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-anyone-actually-ever-have-a-ford-jump-out-of-park/185550)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-anyone-actually-ever-have-a-ford-jump-out-of-park/185550 "2025-09-24T19:24:34Z")
From the late 60s to early 80s Fords were known to fall out of park and go into reverse. The mechanism would get worn and when someone would get out of the car and slam the door sometimes this would be enough to jar the … --- ## [2025 Honda CR-V - Backup camera glitch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2025-honda-cr-v-backup-camera-glitch/200090)
**Author:** [@Nothappy12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nothappy12)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2025-honda-cr-v-backup-camera-glitch/200090 "2025-09-24T19:24:30Z")
The colored back up camera goes to black and white in warmer weather. Have taken it in twice and they state it is an engineering problem that is being looked into. Said to wait for a recall. Anyone else having this probl… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=19) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=21)