# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=227 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 228 --- ## [Garage too small](https://community.cartalk.com/t/garage-too-small/184670)
**Author:** [@Vchimpanzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vchimpanzee)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/garage-too-small/184670 "2022-08-19T23:13:38Z")
Buyer Be Aware: Not All Car Issues Are Mechanical - Car Talk Ray’s most recent column reminded me something similar happened to my grandparents. I was too young to be aware of how they made the decisions that they did, … --- ## [2017 vw golf unitronic stage 1+ engine jerked a bit starting and reversing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-vw-golf-unitronic-stage-1-engine-jerked-a-bit-starting-and-reversing/185877)
**Author:** [@gnyqyar038\_181857](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gnyqyar038_181857)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-vw-golf-unitronic-stage-1-engine-jerked-a-bit-starting-and-reversing/185877 "2022-08-19T22:00:11Z")
Just got a new tune today after replacing my racechip. Unitronic stage 1+. I drove the car home about 11 miles and it drove fine, started fine. I parked it in my garage for about an hour and went to drive again. Whenever… --- ## [2006 Scion xB - Cost of CVs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-scion-xb-cost-of-cvs/185906)
**Author:** [@bxmye](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bxmye)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-scion-xb-cost-of-cvs/185906 "2022-08-19T21:56:40Z")
Cost of parts and labor to replace CV boots both sides --- ## [2017 Honda Pilot - Ghost window operation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-pilot-ghost-window-operation/185901)
**Author:** [@TanyaF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TanyaF)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-pilot-ghost-window-operation/185901 "2022-08-19T19:55:45Z")
Why do the windows randomly open by themselves. I have owned my care a week and this has happened twice now. Key Fobs were on the table with no around and came outside to see windows down halfway. --- ## [A Roof Drain?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-roof-drain/185902)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-roof-drain/185902 "2022-08-19T19:52:48Z")
My Granddaughter’s (2005?) Pilot has a plastic tube about 3/4" o.d. going up the center pillar on the left side of the vehicle. I noticed it when I had a trim panel removed for running a rear camera cable. I cant figure … --- ## [2017 Lexus RX 350 Dash Cam Hardwire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-350-dash-cam-hardwire/185856)
**Author:** [@dinhminhthuan1401\_181968](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dinhminhthuan1401_181968)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-350-dash-cam-hardwire/185856 "2022-08-19T19:24:35Z")
I had a friend helped me hardwire the dash cam for me but somehow he did not wire it to the fuse box which he’s supposed but he crimped it to something else that I don’t know. Can someone tell me what wire he connected i… --- ## [Recommendations for air vent cleaning?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendations-for-air-vent-cleaning/185871)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendations-for-air-vent-cleaning/185871 "2022-08-19T18:03:49Z")
What’s everyone’s preferred product/method. Mine stink. Thanks --- ## [Camber, inner tie rod](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camber-inner-tie-rod/185864)
**Author:** [@gbrunkard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gbrunkard)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camber-inner-tie-rod/185864 "2022-08-19T01:23:12Z")
So the other day I changed out the drivers side inner tie rod. That job went very good. I got the tie rod installed and I thought all was good. On the way to town however, I noticed that the wheel I had been working on h… --- ## [02 Camry - under hood fuse box- what are these?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-camry-under-hood-fuse-box-what-are-these/185872)
**Author:** [@eddo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eddo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2022, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-camry-under-hood-fuse-box-what-are-these/185872 "2022-08-18T23:43:41Z")
My dad is working on my moms 2002 Toyota Camry LE, 2.4L, 2xx,xxx miles. They are fighting a battery draw, and in the process of checking things, dad came across the two items in the pics, that are not on any of them fus… --- ## [As long as we're doing car comic strips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/as-long-as-were-doing-car-comic-strips/111702)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2022, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/as-long-as-were-doing-car-comic-strips/111702 "2022-08-18T18:37:24Z")
Credit: XKCD. If you’re a nerd, you’ll love 'em. http://xkcd.com --- ## [How long should a coolant pressure test hold pressure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-should-a-coolant-pressure-test-hold-pressure/185869)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-should-a-coolant-pressure-test-hold-pressure/185869 "2022-08-17T21:05:42Z")
I’m testing the pressure on a 2012 rio. I got a loaner tester from auto zone. The manual doesn’t specify how long it should hold pressure. How long should the pressure hold? Indefinitely? --- ## [2005 Nissan Maxima - Radio and Speedo issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-maxima-radio-and-speedo-issues/185860)
**Author:** [@chollysmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chollysmith)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2022, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-maxima-radio-and-speedo-issues/185860 "2022-08-18T01:27:44Z")
radio only works intermitently . speedomiter doesnt work --- ## [2017 Mazda CX-5 - Aftermarket head unit issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mazda-cx-5-aftermarket-head-unit-issues/185867)
**Author:** [@rhartmz6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rhartmz6)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2022, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mazda-cx-5-aftermarket-head-unit-issues/185867 "2022-08-18T01:19:20Z")
Installed aftermarket Android Head Unit in my wife’s CX-5 = backup camera worked perfectly for 2 weeks and then all of a sudden the backup camera was not coming up on the display. I tried putting the car back in park the… --- ## [2003 Toyota ECHO - Can cruise control be added later?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-echo-can-cruise-control-be-added-later/185827)
**Author:** [@DeniB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeniB)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2022, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-echo-can-cruise-control-be-added-later/185827 "2022-08-18T00:42:16Z")
My 2003 Toyota echo does not have cruise control. Can I get one installed --- ## [A ridiculously poor gas milage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-ridiculously-poor-gas-milage/185810)
**Author:** [@Hoganobi\_180582](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hoganobi_180582)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2022, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-ridiculously-poor-gas-milage/185810 "2022-08-18T00:25:55Z")
This is the average gas milage of a lexus es 300 year 2003 with 264,000 miles on it and still running great. However, with increased cost of gas i have bcom worried about gas mileage and i wonder if i can get improvem… --- ## [1997 Volvo 850 makes a hissing sound while accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-volvo-850-makes-a-hissing-sound-while-accelerating/185816)
**Author:** [@aarem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aarem)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-volvo-850-makes-a-hissing-sound-while-accelerating/185816 "2022-08-17T21:22:19Z")
Hello, My 1997 Volovo 850 sedan at around 153K miles is suddenly making a light hissing sound (sort of like steam releasing from a vent) when I press the accelerator. Any ideas what could be wrong? I will take it to a de… --- ## [Check engine light- code P0128](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-code-p0128/185870)
**Author:** [@Angelv3059\_180292](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angelv3059_180292)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-code-p0128/185870 "2022-08-17T18:22:33Z")
07 Pontiac Grand Prix base model 3.8L. Replaced engine and thermostat in April. Check engine light comes on and I went to get it read and it is saying thermostat or gasket. I was not experiencing any issues overheating, … --- ## [2001 Ford Expedition Head replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-expedition-head-replacement/185762)
**Author:** [@Brendon-2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brendon-2)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-expedition-head-replacement/185762 "2022-08-17T18:16:39Z")
So, I have 2001 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer, with the 5.4 Triton V8. I need to replace the driver side Head. I’m not super knowledgeable about this, but all the research says it’s fairly simple, just time consuming and t… --- ## [Oil treatments for tapping lifters?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-treatments-for-tapping-lifters/185868)
**Author:** [@hagenboggs\_176715](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hagenboggs_176715)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-treatments-for-tapping-lifters/185868 "2022-08-17T18:00:07Z")
Hey! I’ve got an '09 Crown Vic with a tapping noise I suspect to be the lifters. When I bought the vehicle I also bought a Haynes repair manual for the vehicle to be able to work on the car myself. While I think I’ll end… --- ## [Pretty sure heater core is leaking. Should I check anything before tearing out dash to replace it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pretty-sure-heater-core-is-leaking-should-i-check-anything-before-tearing-out-dash-to-replace-it/185694)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pretty-sure-heater-core-is-leaking-should-i-check-anything-before-tearing-out-dash-to-replace-it/185694 "2022-08-17T17:57:23Z")
My interior smells like fish. I hear bubbling in the dash when I start her up. Floorboard is dry and no mist on windshield. Is there anything else I should check? --- ## [2011 Honda CR-V - Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-cr-v-stalls/185849)
**Author:** [@JackWDover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackWDover)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-cr-v-stalls/185849 "2022-08-17T17:35:56Z")
I have same problem, stalls, got ecm replaced, still stalling, I wont do it while at the dealer, this is a dangerous issue --- ## [Parking Garage Notice to Chevy Bolt owners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-garage-notice-to-chevy-bolt-owners/185711)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-garage-notice-to-chevy-bolt-owners/185711 "2022-08-17T13:38:44Z")
--- ## [Will using a synthetic oil reduce engine oil burning?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-using-a-synthetic-oil-reduce-engine-oil-burning/185654)
**Author:** [@carg618](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carg618)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-using-a-synthetic-oil-reduce-engine-oil-burning/185654 "2022-08-17T13:25:32Z")
I have a 2000 corolla that burns oil. The issue is from the small oil return holes that get clogged easily from the use of Dino oils with a lower burn point. If I use the top of the line pennzoil synthetic oil, will this… --- ## [Inner tie rod boot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inner-tie-rod-boot/185857)
**Author:** [@gbrunkard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gbrunkard)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inner-tie-rod-boot/185857 "2022-08-17T00:56:10Z")
So the other day I was changing out the front inner tie rod end of my 2002 ford escape 4x4 and in order to do this I had to pull the boot off from the inner tie rod end. Well, there was a small metal hose attached to it.… --- ## [2014 Volkswagen Jetta - Blue smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-volkswagen-jetta-blue-smoke/185787)
**Author:** [@cherrylevon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cherrylevon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-volkswagen-jetta-blue-smoke/185787 "2022-08-17T00:48:08Z")
blue smoke at starting --- ## [Repair or total accident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-total-accident/185825)
**Author:** [@GSK.037\_180257](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GSK.037_180257)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-total-accident/185825 "2022-08-16T21:54:45Z")
Hi All, we got rear ended by a speeding vehicle and the driver side rear end got damaged including the bent wheel. The car had to be towed. Ignition was on but the car couldn’t move because of the bent wheel. Attached p… --- ## [Walker Catalytic converter-exhaust fitment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/walker-catalytic-converter-exhaust-fitment/185853)
**Author:** [@Tevs.albert\_181966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tevs.albert_181966)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/walker-catalytic-converter-exhaust-fitment/185853 "2022-08-16T21:31:10Z")
I live in Denver and am here fixing my 2001 cherokee sport 4wd auto. I recently installed walker catalytic converter and interested What exhaust/muffler will fit with converter or best options/suggestions? --- ## [Newbie here](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newbie-here/185713)
**Author:** [@kboutelle23\_181872](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kboutelle23_181872)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newbie-here/185713 "2022-08-16T15:32:35Z")
Hey y’all, I’m new here and my first classic car that I owned was a 1968 Ford Mustang. I am very interested in learning a lot of new things here. Have a great day!!! --- ## [I want to replace the automatic shift knob but have no clue how](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-to-replace-the-automatic-shift-knob-but-have-no-clue-how/185819)
**Author:** [@Kaioutlaw1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kaioutlaw1)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 10:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-to-replace-the-automatic-shift-knob-but-have-no-clue-how/185819 "2022-08-16T10:50:59Z")
Hey guys, I just recently bought a 2009 Mustang and I want to replace the stock shift knob. It’s an automatic. Unlike most cars that just twist off this thing is different. I’ve already tried searching online but there’s… --- ## [2012 Honda Ridgeline - Electrical gremlins](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-ridgeline-electrical-gremlins/185800)
**Author:** [@DianeEKelley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DianeEKelley)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-ridgeline-electrical-gremlins/185800 "2022-08-16T02:38:26Z")
My car when shifted into park and turned off went crazy locking the doors and setting off the panic button. I kept trying to engage the panic button but it wouldn’t shut off. Finally it engaged, unlocked the door. But, … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=226) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=228)