# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=22 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 23 --- ## [How to identify source of "clang"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-identify-source-of-clang/204022)
**Author:** [@Ray-O\_Vac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray-O_Vac)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2025, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-identify-source-of-clang/204022 "2025-09-09T04:32:42Z")
2011 Honda Civic 1.8 AT sedan Recently I started to hear a clanky metal knock when driver-side front wheel rolls over indents (like manhole covers) in road at neighborhood speed going straight. So something sounds amiss… --- ## [2008 Jaguar XJ8 - Threw a rod - Totaled?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jaguar-xj8-threw-a-rod-totaled/201492)
**Author:** [@Chris3720](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris3720)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jaguar-xj8-threw-a-rod-totaled/201492 "2025-09-08T14:58:39Z")
Car just threw a rod --- ## [Car repair today](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-repair-today/203993)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2025, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-repair-today/203993 "2025-09-07T19:39:27Z")
My computer guy thought this was funny. You might have to scroll down a little or maybe even navigate to find the Tues, Sept 2, comic strip. (I tried posting this in the wee hours of Tuesday morning. I got one of th… --- ## [Post approvals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/post-approvals/203938)
**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2025, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/post-approvals/203938 "2025-09-07T15:35:33Z")
Tried responding to a post and got this message: Is this universal or did I get put into the untrustworthy bucket? Hopefully, the site has continuous moderator coverage to avoid too lengthy of delays… --- ## [What are your recommendations in choosing one of these sports cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-your-recommendations-in-choosing-one-of-these-sports-cars/201534)
**Author:** [@FSH003](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FSH003)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2025, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-your-recommendations-in-choosing-one-of-these-sports-cars/201534 "2025-09-06T12:44:33Z")
Hello everyone. It’s been awhile since I last posted. So, I have a question for you, and as for answers, whatever info you reply with is appreciated. I have done my research, however, your opinions and experiences are… --- ## [CarTalk redirecting me to a virus website?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cartalk-redirecting-me-to-a-virus-website/201376)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2025, 11:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cartalk-redirecting-me-to-a-virus-website/201376 "2025-09-06T11:08:02Z")
To the moderators: whenever I try to access CarTalk, I’m immediately redirected to a suspicious website. See image above and blow as I have taken screenshots of these. --- ## [Driver had 40 times legalimit of marijuana. Rolls off Red Mountain Pass](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-had-40-times-legalimit-of-marijuana-rolls-off-red-mountain-pass/204007)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-had-40-times-legalimit-of-marijuana-rolls-off-red-mountain-pass/204007 "2025-09-04T17:54:24Z")
https://www.denverpost.com/2025/09/03/million-dollar-highway-crash-marijuana/? --- ## [Loose tire rolls? and hits vehicle, killing driver](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loose-tire-rolls-and-hits-vehicle-killing-driver/203994)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loose-tire-rolls-and-hits-vehicle-killing-driver/203994 "2025-09-05T01:42:02Z")
“Based on officers’ investigation, police determined that a driver headed south had been struck by a tire that came off a vehicle in the northbound lanes.” --- ## [Grinding Sound from EPS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-sound-from-eps/201388)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2025, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-sound-from-eps/201388 "2025-09-03T16:47:23Z")
2014 Acura TSX, 4 Cylinder, AT, 150k miles I noticed a knocking sound when turning the steering wheel a few degrees in one direction, and then turning it in the other direction, while driving the car. I got the car up i… --- ## [PBS Show - American Experience : War on Smog](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pbs-show-american-experience-war-on-smog/203953)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2025, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pbs-show-american-experience-war-on-smog/203953 "2025-09-03T16:25:39Z")
Just saw a show on PBS American Experience called "Cleaning the Air: The War on Smog Very informative on the Smog problem in LA and why it was so different to most other parts in the country. The science behind the disc… --- ## [Lug nut profile is important](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lug-nut-profile-is-important/203962)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2025, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lug-nut-profile-is-important/203962 "2025-09-03T15:41:14Z")
I sheared off 2 studs removing lug nuts. They have shoulder that holds on hubcap. Found a set of 20 for $5 but they are not close enough. AZ does have right nut for $4. I thought 20 for $5 was good deal. --- ## [$100k+ Class A motor home burns on I-70 heading dowhill from Eisenhower Tunnel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/100k-class-a-motor-home-burns-on-i-70-heading-dowhill-from-eisenhower-tunnel/203922)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2025, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/100k-class-a-motor-home-burns-on-i-70-heading-dowhill-from-eisenhower-tunnel/203922 "2025-09-03T13:49:40Z")
How unfortunate the motorhome driver did not exit a half mile ahead. Colorado State Patrol closed the tunnel and roadblock sent westbound I-70 traffic on US 6 over Loveland Pass. 2 hour delay. Traffic crawling for mi… --- ## [Killing the forum](https://community.cartalk.com/t/killing-the-forum/203944)
**Author:** [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2025, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/killing-the-forum/203944 "2025-09-01T12:28:44Z")
In my opinion, the time delay due to requiring of moderator approval for posts will kill this site. --- ## [Older cars are safer than newer cars for rear seated passengers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/older-cars-are-safer-than-newer-cars-for-rear-seated-passengers/201527)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2025, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/older-cars-are-safer-than-newer-cars-for-rear-seated-passengers/201527 "2025-08-31T17:40:59Z")
I’m talking mostly about frontal head on crashes here, like on those 2 lane 65 MPH speed limit Colorado roads. Older cars are softer and smash up more in a crash which reduces the forces on the people sitting in the back… --- ## [For Mustangman and owners of a 2024 and 2025 mustangs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-mustangman-and-owners-of-a-2024-and-2025-mustangs/203963)
**Author:** [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2025, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-mustangman-and-owners-of-a-2024-and-2025-mustangs/203963 "2025-08-31T15:36:12Z")
Ford Tells 105,000 Mustang Drivers To Sit Tight Until 2026 For A Recall Repair | Carscoops --- ## [Can you make an emergency stop on rumble strips?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-make-an-emergency-stop-on-rumble-strips/203956)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2025, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-make-an-emergency-stop-on-rumble-strips/203956 "2025-08-30T00:25:11Z")
I’m a sucker for terminology; I struggle immensely to find the correct words to describe what I want to say. I blame this lack of vocabulary and awareness of words on my hearing impairment. If I can’t hear what people … --- ## [Not Boring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-boring/203945)
**Author:** [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-boring/203945 "2025-08-29T12:54:05Z")
Not your typical EV! I’m not in the market for any EV, but if I were I would investigate this one simply for the styling. A little 39 Ford, a little Buick “Y” Job, and a little Bugatti all brought together. --- ## [Am I being taken by my mechanic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-being-taken-by-my-mechanic/11319)
**Author:** [@pbhubley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pbhubley)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2025, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-being-taken-by-my-mechanic/11319 "2025-08-28T17:39:58Z")
Recently I brought my car (1996 Toyota Corolla, manual transmission) in for it's annual inspection. The mechanic pointed out that the struts needed to be replaced, and there was a problem with the battery terminal, so h… --- ## [‘Humpy Wheeler, NASCAR's Greatest Showman, Dies at 86’](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humpy-wheeler-nascars-greatest-showman-dies-at-86/203919)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2025, 10:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humpy-wheeler-nascars-greatest-showman-dies-at-86/203919 "2025-08-28T10:03:42Z")
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/24/sports/autoracing/humpy-wheeler-dead.html https://archive.is/cnGLT for those who need an alternative URI. I didn’t; I don’t know why: I have no subscription. --- ## [No new posts for the past 21 hours](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-new-posts-for-the-past-21-hours/203936)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-new-posts-for-the-past-21-hours/203936 "2025-08-27T19:18:49Z")
What’s happening, or… what is not happening? --- ## [Is my transmission done for?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-transmission-done-for/203935)
**Author:** [@Broke\_joe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Broke_joe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-transmission-done-for/203935 "2025-08-27T15:17:35Z")
2016 Sierra, 103k mi, no error codes or lights. Without warning the clutch seems to completely disengage. I will loose every gear but Neutral. Taking the key out and starting it again fixes it for a time. Problems usual… --- ## [English language proficiency test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/english-language-proficiency-test/203910)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 11:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/english-language-proficiency-test/203910 "2025-08-27T11:49:51Z")
As most of you already know, a deadly mistake took place on August 12 that took the lives of 3 riding in a minivan when a trucker oddly and dangerously made an illegal U-Turn. By following up with this exceptionally sad… --- ## [Pending posts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pending-posts/203940)
**Author:** [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 11:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pending-posts/203940 "2025-08-27T11:45:43Z")
What’s up with posts pending moderator approval? To suggest a car needs front suspension repairs needs approval? --- ## [Policy Changes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/policy-changes/203939)
**Author:** [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/policy-changes/203939 "2025-08-27T00:21:26Z")
When site policy changes, policy should be explained. --- ## [Necessary to Drive at Higher Engine Temps to Evaporate Water from the Oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/necessary-to-drive-at-higher-engine-temps-to-evaporate-water-from-the-oil/203889)
**Author:** [@riverofwind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riverofwind)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2025, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/necessary-to-drive-at-higher-engine-temps-to-evaporate-water-from-the-oil/203889 "2025-08-25T18:48:13Z")
Hi guys I read that if you take shorter trips without the engine getting to normal operating temperatures water can accumulate in the oil and needs to be burned off to maintain maximum effectiveness of engine oil. One me… --- ## [Auto data monopoly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-data-monopoly/203911)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2025, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-data-monopoly/203911 "2025-08-24T22:47:28Z")
I read an opinion in the local newspaper concerning auto manufacturers preventing independent shops from accessing systems and data required to repair modern vehicles. The author is a successful shop owner with seven sho… --- ## [Plumbers Truck Paint Job](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plumbers-truck-paint-job/203859)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2025, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plumbers-truck-paint-job/203859 "2025-08-24T18:01:07Z")
--- ## [Replace front struts and CV axles on a 2010 Hyundai Elantra?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-front-struts-and-cv-axles-on-a-2010-hyundai-elantra/201484)
**Author:** [@ZBC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ZBC)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2025, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-front-struts-and-cv-axles-on-a-2010-hyundai-elantra/201484 "2025-08-23T23:42:06Z")
Hello! I have a 2010 Hyundai Elantra with 185,000 miles on it. Things are tight financially right now and so I’ve been trying to get this car to last as long as possible before investing in a new one. A year or two ag… --- ## [What is dual side mirror?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-dual-side-mirror/201441)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2025, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-dual-side-mirror/201441 "2025-08-23T19:52:32Z")
I have to get my car state inspection done. The window tint guy no longer offers tint due to the law cracking down on tinted windows. This leaves me in bad situation. From Google search, I read: “ The windshield and… --- ## [To All Professional Mechanics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-all-professional-mechanics/203901)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-all-professional-mechanics/203901 "2025-08-22T22:22:45Z")
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