# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=215 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 216 --- ## [Peugeot 407 gearbox problem that no one can figure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peugeot-407-gearbox-problem-that-no-one-can-figure/186526)
**Author:** [@aiden167](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aiden167)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peugeot-407-gearbox-problem-that-no-one-can-figure/186526 "2022-10-03T02:23:17Z")
Hello everyone, I know in US you dont have french cars, but you still may help me. so i have a peugeot 407 2005 2.0L 136 hp, i have a problem with the gear for a very long time. when i turn on the engine, i get gearbo… --- ## [Passat B5.5 1.8T stalls in idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passat-b5-5-1-8t-stalls-in-idle/186674)
**Author:** [@andreas.sakskoebing\_182480](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andreas.sakskoebing_182480)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passat-b5-5-1-8t-stalls-in-idle/186674 "2022-10-02T21:54:19Z")
I own a 2004 VW passat B5.5 1.8T. I have just changed the cat. because the the old one broke. I also cleaned the throttle body and replaced the gasket. As i started the car it would idle just fine at 800 rpm, however wh… --- ## [V6 to V8 Swap, Chevy Truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/v6-to-v8-swap-chevy-truck/145857)
**Author:** [@1997jras\_155639](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1997jras_155639)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/v6-to-v8-swap-chevy-truck/145857 "2022-10-02T20:56:57Z")
Looking for answers for my 1994 Chevy C1500 2 Wheel Drive Pickup truck, with 4.3 V6 Vortec Motor, 4L60.E Transmission. I have a 5.7 V8 350 Motor out of a 1989 GMC 4x4 truck. Need to know all that has to be done for me … --- ## [2011 Subaru Outback Broken Timing Belt - Worth Fixing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-outback-broken-timing-belt-worth-fixing/186587)
**Author:** [@allywest707\_182430](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allywest707_182430)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-outback-broken-timing-belt-worth-fixing/186587 "2022-10-02T19:56:54Z")
Hi there, 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 getting it looked at? Is there a way we can ass… --- ## [2006 Subaru Outback rough idle and stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-outback-rough-idle-and-stalling/59012)
**Author:** [@ambenz13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ambenz13)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-outback-rough-idle-and-stalling/59012 "2022-10-02T16:45:05Z")
I have a manual 2006 subaru outback 2.5L XT that idles rough pretty much all the time and the rpm gauge fluctuates at stop lights between 500-1000rpm. The car also stalls at low speeds and almost always about 1/2 a mile … --- ## [Does this shop cost seem fair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-this-shop-cost-seem-fair/186354)
**Author:** [@ADP41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ADP41)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-this-shop-cost-seem-fair/186354 "2022-10-02T15:26:50Z")
I have a 2009 Nissan Infiniti G37. The car went into limp mode. I took it to a repair shop. They charge $130 for a diagnostic fee. They called me back and said spark plugs need changing and a fuel induction cleaning nee… --- ## [Right to repair: Ray's opinion piece in the Washington Post](https://community.cartalk.com/t/right-to-repair-rays-opinion-piece-in-the-washington-post/186610)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk\_Social\_Media\_Web\_Lackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk_Social_Media_Web_Lackey)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/right-to-repair-rays-opinion-piece-in-the-washington-post/186610 "2022-10-02T14:21:05Z")
Who has read it? --- ## [500,000 Miles on a Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/500-000-miles-on-a-camry/186661)
**Author:** [@TheOldDays](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheOldDays)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/500-000-miles-on-a-camry/186661 "2022-10-02T13:05:32Z")
Many of the parts from the Camry’s engine still met manufacturer tolerances for brand new parts Clearly it’s marketing, and not run “in the wild”…but pretty impressive! Crankshaft bearings experienced nearly a billio… --- ## [4WD Silverado, Ray's current column: Center differential & turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4wd-silverado-rays-current-column-center-differential-turning/186639)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 10:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4wd-silverado-rays-current-column-center-differential-turning/186639 "2022-10-02T10:51:53Z")
I didn’t think the center differential in a 4WD vehicle was for dealing with wheel speed differences when turning. I thought it was for wheel speed differences front wheels vs rear wheels. My 4WD truck doesn’t use a ce… --- ## [Mystery Water in Engine Oil. Not usual Suspects](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-water-in-engine-oil-not-usual-suspects/161999)
**Author:** [@mandolinwalt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mandolinwalt)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-water-in-engine-oil-not-usual-suspects/161999 "2022-10-02T02:38:11Z")
2006 Dodge Durango, 4.7L V8, 120,000 miles. I am getting massive amounts of water in the engine (I just drained 5 gallons of oil/water mixture). The cause does not seem to be one of the usual suspects. Background: –3 … --- ## [1996 Subaru Outback - Battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-subaru-outback-battery-drain/186664)
**Author:** [@LOJO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LOJO)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-subaru-outback-battery-drain/186664 "2022-10-02T02:35:59Z")
what is draining my battery on my 1996 subaru outback --- ## [Rapid Flashing turn signal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rapid-flashing-turn-signal/186668)
**Author:** [@ADP41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ADP41)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rapid-flashing-turn-signal/186668 "2022-10-02T01:44:09Z")
My left turn signal started blinking rapidly. The right one blinks at the normal rate. Can someone tell me what might be the cause of this? --- ## [RPM Pickup at the Plug Wire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-pickup-at-the-plug-wire/186562)
**Author:** [@TheOldDays](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheOldDays)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2022, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-pickup-at-the-plug-wire/186562 "2022-10-01T21:01:24Z")
At idle, the car I’m working on feels like it’s occasionally missing on a cylinder; you can feel a miss rhythm in its idle. Not looking for help on the solution, suspect injectors, I’m looking for opinions on RPM pickup… --- ## [Beware Flood Cars From Florida](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beware-flood-cars-from-florida/186632)
**Author:** [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2022, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beware-flood-cars-from-florida/186632 "2022-10-01T15:22:31Z")
Huge hurricane Ian has left a TON of floating cars in its wake. Left a few floating houses from the news video. We are safe and dry after riding it out. Hope @weekend-warrior fared as well --- ## [Tool to Clean Caliper Bracket Bore Holes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tool-to-clean-caliper-bracket-bore-holes/186535)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2022, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tool-to-clean-caliper-bracket-bore-holes/186535 "2022-10-01T04:38:52Z")
Is there a specific tool available to clean the bore holes in the caliper bracket for the guide pins? I have seen these brushes online I’ve seen these brushes on amazon and it seems like this would do the trick? I ju… --- ## [How long does it take to do a smoke test for an evap leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-does-it-take-to-do-a-smoke-test-for-an-evap-leak/186642)
**Author:** [@enargins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/enargins)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2022, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-does-it-take-to-do-a-smoke-test-for-an-evap-leak/186642 "2022-10-01T02:25:06Z")
I had gotten a P0456 code (“minor evap leak”) and took it to a shop. No more than 5 or 10 minutes after the mechanic started looking at it, I was told it needed a new cannister purge valve. So they replaced the canniste… --- ## [Goodyear Aquatread, the best tires ever made!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/goodyear-aquatread-the-best-tires-ever-made/186597)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2022, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/goodyear-aquatread-the-best-tires-ever-made/186597 "2022-10-01T00:22:33Z")
I loved Goodyear Aquatreads, in my opinion they were the best tires ever made. I cruised down rain soaked highways at speeds suited for dry roads without the slightest hydroplaning, I cruised dry roads with unsurpassed g… --- ## [2012 Infiniti G25 - melting dashboard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-infiniti-g25-melting-dashboard/186620)
**Author:** [@BlackCar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BlackCar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-infiniti-g25-melting-dashboard/186620 "2022-09-30T22:50:50Z")
I have a INFINTI 2012 G25 with 37,582 miles. the car is well maintained, but the dashboard is melting it is very shiny and sticky. The shininess interferes with the your vison in the windshield when driving. This is not… --- ## [2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Swirls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercedes-benz-c-class-swirls/186603)
**Author:** [@rogerdsl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rogerdsl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercedes-benz-c-class-swirls/186603 "2022-09-30T22:33:20Z")
Mercedes c300 2011 4-matic makes a swirling noise at 40+ mph. I was determined that it was not the wheel bearing or the fan belts. I think is resonance from air entering in but don’t know where --- ## [2009 Suzuki SX4 - O2 sensor issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-suzuki-sx4-o2-sensor-issues/186624)
**Author:** [@Claudia40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Claudia40)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-suzuki-sx4-o2-sensor-issues/186624 "2022-09-30T21:56:53Z")
Has anyone figured out what to use to protect the O2 sensor (I believe it’s the downstream one) from getting anything liquid dripped on it? My sensor keeps going bad and I figured if anyone else had this problem that the… --- ## [2021 Subaru Outback - anybody got battery problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-subaru-outback-anybody-got-battery-problems/186622)
**Author:** [@shaker44120](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shaker44120)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-subaru-outback-anybody-got-battery-problems/186622 "2022-09-30T21:32:55Z")
do you have trouble with 2021 Outback battery drain? --- ## [Stolen key for a Chevy Malibu, how to re-key?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stolen-key-for-a-chevy-malibu-how-to-re-key/186656)
**Author:** [@Bullfinch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bullfinch)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stolen-key-for-a-chevy-malibu-how-to-re-key/186656 "2022-09-30T20:01:24Z")
2012 Chevy Malibu. The spare key got stolen. What are my options to reprogram, change keys, etc? --- ## [If you were contemplating whether to buy a car via Vroom](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-were-contemplating-whether-to-buy-a-car-via-vroom/186561)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-were-contemplating-whether-to-buy-a-car-via-vroom/186561 "2022-09-30T19:51:05Z")
… you might want to re-think the thing: :unamused: --- ## [Test Driving a Car Before Ordering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/test-driving-a-car-before-ordering/186650)
**Author:** [@timothy\_182464](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timothy_182464)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/test-driving-a-car-before-ordering/186650 "2022-09-30T18:52:59Z")
My mom is thinking about buying a Mustang Mach-E. She’s a fan of the smaller sized SUVs. I’m concerned that the Mach-E will be too low for her. I’d like her to get to test drive one before she puts in an order, but there… --- ## [Cleaning dash, door panels, displays etc. Your preference?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-dash-door-panels-displays-etc-your-preference/186638)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-dash-door-panels-displays-etc-your-preference/186638 "2022-09-30T14:31:55Z")
Went to get car detailed today. I made an appointment, 45 minutes to an hour they said. Got a little lunch and a haircut, returned 45 minutes later and car was not touched, backed up they said. I have some old Armor all… --- ## [Tesla extends range for those impacted by hurricane](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-extends-range-for-those-impacted-by-hurricane/186616)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-extends-range-for-those-impacted-by-hurricane/186616 "2022-09-30T01:35:12Z")
I know this is an old story but the same would be appropriate right now. Yes, this puts additional wear and tear on the battery but allows drivers more range than normal. I assume that the changes are reverted to defau… --- ## [AT OIL TEMP flashing after a pressure test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-oil-temp-flashing-after-a-pressure-test/186625)
**Author:** [@jeff101cartalk\_182362](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeff101cartalk_182362)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-oil-temp-flashing-after-a-pressure-test/186625 "2022-09-29T22:41:50Z")
Subaru Impreza 2018 74,000 miles The AT OIL TEMP light is flashing. This light only appeared after a pressure test was performed. The light flashes even when the engine is cold. Thank you in advance for your help. Up… --- ## [2016 Hyundai Tucson - junky plastic window part](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-tucson-junky-plastic-window-part/186553)
**Author:** [@CeciliaT.Louisiana](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CeciliaT.Louisiana)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-tucson-junky-plastic-window-part/186553 "2022-09-29T22:33:43Z")
WINDOW REGULATOR BROKEN PLASTIC PART 2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON Front passenger window stopped working. The problem is the small plastic gear, it dry rots and then breaks. Hyundai used junk plastic and expect the consumer to … --- ## [Bucket List Go Fast](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bucket-list-go-fast/186446)
**Author:** [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bucket-list-go-fast/186446 "2022-09-29T22:14:55Z")
Had something on my bucket list for a while and finally made it happen a few days ago. I’ve gone a 120 MPH on a motorcycle… I’ve gone a shade over 120 MPH in a muscle car… The latest 120 MPH excursion was vertical wit… --- ## [For current or former Toyota and Lexus owners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-current-or-former-toyota-and-lexus-owners/186635)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-current-or-former-toyota-and-lexus-owners/186635 "2022-09-29T20:55:36Z")
A Class Action Suit settlement has been achieved regarding defective Denso fuel pumps in some Toyota and Lexus vehicles. The link below includes a VIN lookup, to determine if your vehicle is/was one that is covered by … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=214) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=216)