# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=209 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 210 --- ## [Are oil extractors good for changing oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-oil-extractors-good-for-changing-oil/92085)
**Author:** [@im1dermike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/im1dermike)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2022, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-oil-extractors-good-for-changing-oil/92085 "2022-10-24T19:09:57Z")
I recently purchased a 2016 Kia Sorento and went to do the first oil change today. I quickly discovered that the oil pan is under a cowling/cover on the bottom of my car which is held on by about two dozen bolts. I spe… --- ## [2014 YUKON XL intermittent popcorn noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-yukon-xl-intermittent-popcorn-noise/187042)
**Author:** [@kathy\_97](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kathy_97)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2022, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-yukon-xl-intermittent-popcorn-noise/187042 "2022-10-24T14:19:52Z")
can someone please help me out? my car makes this popcorn popping noise even when it’s parked. as you can hear, it’s intermittent. I have no idea what it could be. thanks everyone ! --- ## [Flex pipe placement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flex-pipe-placement/187035)
**Author:** [@Debby210\_182750](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Debby210_182750)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2022, 9:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flex-pipe-placement/187035 "2022-10-24T09:17:49Z")
I had a muffler guy replace a small flex pipe connector that’s close to the front end. I wasn’t thinking at the time but he moved the flex piece down and added a pipe. The part that is circled is where the flex piece… --- ## [Catalytic Converter Stolen... Help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-stolen-help/186875)
**Author:** [@kendallcoin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kendallcoin)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2022, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-stolen-help/186875 "2022-10-24T03:11:58Z")
Hey everyone, well, my catalytic converter has been cut off. I started my 2006 Hyundai Tucson, and it sounded like a bomb went off. I don’t know much about the anatomy of an exhaust system, so can anyone explain what I’m… --- ## [2015 Nissan Altima - Leaks coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-altima-leaks-coolant/187045)
**Author:** [@NDB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NDB)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2022, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-altima-leaks-coolant/187045 "2022-10-23T20:35:44Z")
anti-freeze leaking after cooling off or over night --- ## [Flood damaged EVs catching fire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flood-damaged-evs-catching-fire/186789)
**Author:** [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2022, 5:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flood-damaged-evs-catching-fire/186789 "2022-10-23T05:47:49Z")
A problem with your EV when mother nature decides to flood your town… EV fires caused by shorted batteries. Our local news reported that the Naples Fire Department wants you to drag your EV out of the garage and away fro… --- ## [What liquid primer would you recommend?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-liquid-primer-would-you-recommend/186959)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2022, 4:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-liquid-primer-would-you-recommend/186959 "2022-10-23T04:50:51Z")
I want to paint extensive parts of the body - perhaps all of it, before I’m done, if I decide I want it even. I find 1 liquid primer at AutoZone. It comes in a gallon, only. The one person who mentioned using a roller… --- ## [Advice re Panel Beating Work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-re-panel-beating-work/187017)
**Author:** [@pkwarrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pkwarrior)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2022, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-re-panel-beating-work/187017 "2022-10-23T01:43:04Z")
Hi there, I went to a panel beater today as the passenger side doors were damaged during a recent accident. I was told that the only way this can be repaired is to replace the 2 doors entirely and get the passenger side … --- ## [Replace whole fuel tank for single part?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-whole-fuel-tank-for-single-part/186945)
**Author:** [@enargins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/enargins)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2022, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-whole-fuel-tank-for-single-part/186945 "2022-10-22T22:49:08Z")
My van (2003 Dodge Caravan SE) has an evap leak coming from a round part on top of the fuel tank (see picture below). The mechanic said he didn’t know what that part was, but that it was “some sort of valve.” Said the wh… --- ## [2013 dodge caravan when my van has a half a tank of gas or lower it tries to die when I stop at stop lights and had 3 times in 3 months and is busy getting worst](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-caravan-when-my-van-has-a-half-a-tank-of-gas-or-lower-it-tries-to-die-when-i-stop-at-stop-lights-and-had-3-times-in-3-months-and-is-busy-getting-worst/187021)
**Author:** [@hrsujdgijf\_182740](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hrsujdgijf_182740)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2022, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-caravan-when-my-van-has-a-half-a-tank-of-gas-or-lower-it-tries-to-die-when-i-stop-at-stop-lights-and-had-3-times-in-3-months-and-is-busy-getting-worst/187021 "2022-10-22T21:54:03Z")
My 2013 Dodge caravan has been trying to die after it’s warmed up when I’m stopping at stop lights. And today when I finally had it over a half a tank of gas it stopped doing it so my guess is it does it under half a tan… --- ## [Quick question about ignition timing advance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quick-question-about-ignition-timing-advance/186991)
**Author:** [@gnyqyar038\_181857](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gnyqyar038_181857)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2022, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quick-question-about-ignition-timing-advance/186991 "2022-10-22T21:52:27Z")
I recently bought myself an obd reader with a data logger for some live data. I was going through it while idling warm and it showed my timing at -4 degrees. Is this normal? Someone told me it could cause issues. Ive had… --- ## [Radio code Honda accord 2005](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-code-honda-accord-2005/187031)
**Author:** [@sarahhultonxoxo\_182747](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sarahhultonxoxo_182747)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2022, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-code-honda-accord-2005/187031 "2022-10-22T20:39:44Z")
Hi! So I have a sedan Honda accord 2005. Recently brought to the mechanic and got work done and the Radio was disconnected and reconnected. I put in the radio code it worked and then two minutes later asked for the radio… --- ## [Nikola 1 truck founde convicted of fraud](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nikola-1-truck-founde-convicted-of-fraud/186913)
**Author:** [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2022, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nikola-1-truck-founde-convicted-of-fraud/186913 "2022-10-22T19:55:17Z")
The founder of the Nikola ! electric truck was found guilty of defrauding investors. Apparently the video of the electric tractor trailer rolling down the road was faked by rolling it down a hill. Wish I could post a … --- ## [2001 Volvo XC70 - engine seal blowout](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-volvo-xc70-engine-seal-blowout/187025)
**Author:** [@genienmnzanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/genienmnzanders)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2022, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-volvo-xc70-engine-seal-blowout/187025 "2022-10-22T19:14:28Z")
2001 V0lvo xc v70: symptoms of an engine seal blowout? --- ## [2004 Mercedes-Benz M-Class - Water in the wrong reservoir](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercedes-benz-m-class-water-in-the-wrong-reservoir/187005)
**Author:** [@Bdns11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bdns11)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2022, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercedes-benz-m-class-water-in-the-wrong-reservoir/187005 "2022-10-22T14:39:53Z")
More than half power steering reservoir found to be water. ? How could this happen? --- ## [1994 Mazda MX-3 - Shifter story - Can you send images?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-mazda-mx-3-shifter-story-can-you-send-images/186990)
**Author:** [@MX-3Man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MX-3Man)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2022, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-mazda-mx-3-shifter-story-can-you-send-images/186990 "2022-10-22T01:22:53Z")
Manual transmission shifter started popping out of 5th gear when accelerating or going up a hill as the shifter support on the under side has rusted (thank you St Louis MO DOT) and the welded on and rubber injection mold… --- ## [1996 Toyota T100 - 1st start trans slip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-t100-1st-start-trans-slip/186940)
**Author:** [@zeke12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zeke12)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2022, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-t100-1st-start-trans-slip/186940 "2022-10-21T22:17:11Z")
transmission slipping at 1st start of the day --- ## [2012 Nissan Quest battery dying/possible parasitic drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-quest-battery-dying-possible-parasitic-drain/185353)
**Author:** [@jxochitl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jxochitl)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2022, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-quest-battery-dying-possible-parasitic-drain/185353 "2022-10-21T20:59:56Z")
My wife has a Quest that a few weeks ago wouldn’t start due to a dead battery. I tried to jump it with my car to no success. I climbed into the back to open the trunk to get some thing out of it and discovered that the d… --- ## [Common Causes Of a CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/common-causes-of-a-cel/186997)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2022, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/common-causes-of-a-cel/186997 "2022-10-21T19:42:25Z")
Hello CTC members. This new Car Talk story is one of a series we are doing that we hope will assist folks with common issues. Much of the wisdom in the stories will come from you, our helpful members who have been answer… --- ## [2010 Buick LaCrosse - Thumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-buick-lacrosse-thumps/186975)
**Author:** [@cj47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cj47)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2022, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-buick-lacrosse-thumps/186975 "2022-10-21T18:21:01Z")
Makes a thumping noise, sounds like from back wheel. --- ## [$3500 Hellcat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3500-hellcat/186981)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2022, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3500-hellcat/186981 "2022-10-21T14:10:39Z")
You can buy a new muscle car or truck for as little as $3500! That’s assuming you don’t mind buying a stolen vehicle. Thieves are using locksmith’s pro-pads to clone key fobs and drive off with Hellcat Chargers, Challen… --- ## [Newer timing belt shredded by something...used "newer" engine ok? $8k price tag for repairs!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newer-timing-belt-shredded-by-something-used-newer-engine-ok-8k-price-tag-for-repairs/187002)
**Author:** [@Evacharlottlockhart\_182711](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Evacharlottlockhart_182711)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2022, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newer-timing-belt-shredded-by-something-used-newer-engine-ok-8k-price-tag-for-repairs/187002 "2022-10-21T01:43:56Z")
\[quote=“allywest707\_182430, post:1, topic:186587”\] My 2011 Subaru Outback’s timing belt broke while driving a while back. We have not had the car looked at to assess further damage. I am wondering if it is worth gettin… --- ## [Packard's innovations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/packards-innovations/187000)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/packards-innovations/187000 "2022-10-20T22:25:53Z")
The younger forum members may not be familiar with all of the automotive innovations that were introduced by Packard. --- ## [Whining noise when revving/accelerating. 2013 nissan altima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-noise-when-revving-accelerating-2013-nissan-altima/186988)
**Author:** [@stephend45321\_182713](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stephend45321_182713)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-noise-when-revving-accelerating-2013-nissan-altima/186988 "2022-10-20T21:40:09Z")
The car has been sitting for 2 weeks and when i went to start it today it made this loud whining noise from the driver side of the engine. After letting it run it went away. Now it only makes the noise when i rev the eng… --- ## [2019 Kia Sportage - Thumbs up?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-kia-sportage-thumbs-up/186970)
**Author:** [@mvpfla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mvpfla)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-kia-sportage-thumbs-up/186970 "2022-10-20T21:29:36Z")
I’m thinking of purchasing my wife a 2019 Kia Sportage and she commutes with our 3 year old and I would like my family to be in a vehicle that’s reliable. I would like to hear any personal experience in terms of reliabil… --- ## [Pop sound from right rear after new tires installed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pop-sound-from-right-rear-after-new-tires-installed/186999)
**Author:** [@kgraton7\_182718](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kgraton7_182718)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pop-sound-from-right-rear-after-new-tires-installed/186999 "2022-10-20T21:10:57Z")
The 86 isn’t a model option on this site, but that’s what I’m driving. Had new tires mounted, and the next day began having a loud, single “pop” from the right rear wheel/suspension area when making very slow and tight L… --- ## [Honda Odyssey throwing SRS codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-throwing-srs-codes/186946)
**Author:** [@blevebass\_173667](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blevebass_173667)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-throwing-srs-codes/186946 "2022-10-20T19:59:15Z")
I have a 2007 Honda Odyssey EX-L. The van has given us 230,000 miles of mostly trouble free miles over the years. Recently the SRS light came on. I tried to reset it, but it comes back right away. Went out and got a… --- ## [5 DTC codes? Oh boy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/5-dtc-codes-oh-boy/186979)
**Author:** [@kendallcoin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kendallcoin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/5-dtc-codes-oh-boy/186979 "2022-10-20T19:07:54Z")
Back again everyone, this time I’m wondering about the 5 ABS codes found by my obd2 scanner (see attached picture). My catalytic converter was cut off and stolen last week, so I’ve temporarily rigged up a straight pipe. … --- ## [2006 Chevrolet Lumina - Glove box issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-lumina-glove-box-issue/186983)
**Author:** [@shevincentrie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shevincentrie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-lumina-glove-box-issue/186983 "2022-10-20T19:00:55Z")
Compartment not open, using push button and key --- ## [Friend works at WAL\*MART tire and auto center](https://community.cartalk.com/t/friend-works-at-wal-mart-tire-and-auto-center/186643)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/friend-works-at-wal-mart-tire-and-auto-center/186643 "2022-10-20T14:58:25Z")
A friend works at the auto center at the local Wal-Mart and boy does he have some stories. This is one from him and the customer saw no problem with this tire. Besides looking like this, it is a temporary spare. Peopl… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=208) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=210)