# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=228 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 229 --- ## [Sensor Cleaning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sensor-cleaning/185801)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sensor-cleaning/185801 "2022-08-16T01:03:11Z")
The next time I replace the air filter in my Buick Century (3.1L engine) I want to clean the MAF sensor with MAF cleaner. Along the air intake duct, between the MAF sensor and the throttle body is an air temperature sens… --- ## [Corolla "roaring" when accelerating?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-roaring-when-accelerating/185835)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-roaring-when-accelerating/185835 "2022-08-16T00:22:12Z")
My wife, who has a much heavier foot than I do, drove my 2009 Corolla over the weekend. At one point she asked why it made a “roaring” sound when she stepped on the accelerator. I was in the car at the time and to me it … --- ## [Have you seen these TV commercials?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-seen-these-tv-commercials/185743)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-seen-these-tv-commercials/185743 "2022-08-16T00:17:02Z")
The Dawn Project has been running these “ads” fairly frequently for the past few days in the NYC/NJ Metro area. --- ## [Disappointing solar panels from Amazon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disappointing-solar-panels-from-amazon/185610)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disappointing-solar-panels-from-amazon/185610 "2022-08-16T00:15:07Z")
I’ve posted in other threads that I kept a 10W solar panel on the dashboard to keep the battery topped up. No more, at least for the time being. I first bought a 5W panel, thinking that would be adequate to make up for… --- ## [CEL and Right Blinker dont work at all on 02 Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cel-and-right-blinker-dont-work-at-all-on-02-honda-civic/185538)
**Author:** [@julesnryskype\_181748](https://community.cartalk.com/u/julesnryskype_181748)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cel-and-right-blinker-dont-work-at-all-on-02-honda-civic/185538 "2022-08-15T21:16:28Z")
02 Civic Lx My CEL and right blinker light dont illuminate at all. Not with half turn ignition or when driving starting, nothin. I replaced the bulbs in the cluster and still nothin. I also found a guy with same make an… --- ## [2016 Cadillac Escalade EXT - Vibration issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-escalade-ext-vibration-issue/185805)
**Author:** [@Charlie27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charlie27)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-escalade-ext-vibration-issue/185805 "2022-08-15T20:37:13Z")
2016 Escalade vibrations, New tires new shocks still going on new spark plugs? --- ## [2018 Honda Civic LX Window Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-civic-lx-window-issue/185793)
**Author:** [@KrisYarcso](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KrisYarcso)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-civic-lx-window-issue/185793 "2022-08-15T20:28:21Z")
I have a 2018 Honda Civic. Went to the garage the other day and all 4 of my windows were down. I did not use the key fob to automatically roll the windows down. I have no idea how this happened. This is not the first tim… --- ## [2018 Subaru Crosstrek - Tell me about windshield calibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-crosstrek-tell-me-about-windshield-calibration/185808)
**Author:** [@Levis21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Levis21)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-crosstrek-tell-me-about-windshield-calibration/185808 "2022-08-15T19:20:37Z")
windshield replacement & calibration --- ## [Timing belt skipped 5 teeth - how?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-skipped-5-teeth-how/94122)
**Author:** [@mairth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mairth)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-skipped-5-teeth-how/94122 "2022-08-15T18:04:00Z")
First time posting - hope I'm doing it right. A coulpe of weeks ago I started my '95 Accord EX with vtec engine. It always fires right up and this time was no exception, except for it also immediately died and would no… --- ## [What kind of grease should I inject in to the alternator and AC compressor bearings in an early 90s Toyota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-grease-should-i-inject-in-to-the-alternator-and-ac-compressor-bearings-in-an-early-90s-toyota/185815)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-grease-should-i-inject-in-to-the-alternator-and-ac-compressor-bearings-in-an-early-90s-toyota/185815 "2022-08-15T15:58:35Z")
The title says it all. I don’t want to mix different incompatible grease types if possible. I have a bearing that has started making a noticable noise in the last couple hundred miles. --- ## [Should I replace the gas in a rented vehicle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-the-gas-in-a-rented-vehicle/157606)
**Author:** [@Cargal75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cargal75)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-the-gas-in-a-rented-vehicle/157606 "2022-08-15T12:48:45Z")
Have any of you ever rented a loaner vehicle before anf if so did you put gas back in it because they asked you too,why or why not? --- ## [2008 toyota camry ac not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-ac-not-working/185796)
**Author:** [@Catboyaiko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Catboyaiko)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-ac-not-working/185796 "2022-08-15T01:22:17Z")
My friend has a 2008 toyota camry it has a little over 100k miles and the ac is not blowing cold. I have filled the freon in it, I have replaced the cabin air filter, and it still doesn’t blow cold. The fuses are all goo… --- ## [Used car what wears on a car more years or miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-what-wears-on-a-car-more-years-or-miles/185773)
**Author:** [@deannaharward\_181914](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deannaharward_181914)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-what-wears-on-a-car-more-years-or-miles/185773 "2022-08-15T00:54:37Z")
Which do you think wears out a car more - how old it is? or how far it’s gone? --- ## [If you own a Nissan and you live in Missouri](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-nissan-and-you-live-in-missouri/185760)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-nissan-and-you-live-in-missouri/185760 "2022-08-15T00:45:53Z")
… you may be able to be compensated for your rusted-out floor pan. This settlement applies only to 2002-2006 Nissan Altimas, and 2004-2008 Maximas. --- ## [Warning lights all on, then off, while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warning-lights-all-on-then-off-while-driving/185792)
**Author:** [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2022, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warning-lights-all-on-then-off-while-driving/185792 "2022-08-14T17:12:10Z")
2007 Chrysler Town and Country, ca. 188,000 miles: While driving at steady highway speed, I noticed the speedometer fall toward zero; a moment later all the instrument panel’s warning lights came on, and a few seconds l… --- ## [Help a Gal figure out my brake issues please!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-a-gal-figure-out-my-brake-issues-please/185755)
**Author:** [@Syntheticbeauty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Syntheticbeauty)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2022, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-a-gal-figure-out-my-brake-issues-please/185755 "2022-08-14T02:29:10Z")
I have changed the brakes, rotors and caliper on my 2001 ford expedition a month ago. Today when I brake, it started to make a sound like metal is hitting something. Could it be a master cylinder? Stuck Caliper ? Lubr… --- ## [How easy/common is odometer tampering?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-easy-common-is-odometer-tampering/185778)
**Author:** [@MTA-P](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MTA-P)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2022, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-easy-common-is-odometer-tampering/185778 "2022-08-14T01:17:10Z")
I was looking at a used car whose big selling point was exceptionally low odometer reading for its age. When I saw the car though, I could tell from the condition that there was no way it had only done 58,000kms (which i… --- ## [Vehicle that was car and truck in one?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-that-was-car-and-truck-in-one/185782)
**Author:** [@allen.basom\_181917](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allen.basom_181917)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2022, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-that-was-car-and-truck-in-one/185782 "2022-08-14T00:40:49Z")
I was visiting with a family member who was telling me that back in the 40s when he was a kid there was a vehicle that had both car and truck bodies in 1 was easily converted between the types. I can’t seem to find any … --- ## [I want to know if I’ve done damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-to-know-if-i-ve-done-damage/185738)
**Author:** [@Noworries2002\_181889](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noworries2002_181889)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2022, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-to-know-if-i-ve-done-damage/185738 "2022-08-13T23:38:37Z")
I have a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe all wheel drive. It’s a V6 3.0 liter. I recently towed my all wheel drive on a tow dolly. I had the front wheels loaded on the dolly. I drove no more than 3 miles and the rear wheels locked… --- ## [2001 Ford Ranger - Oil spot question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-oil-spot-question/185798)
**Author:** [@lolette](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lolette)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2022, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-oil-spot-question/185798 "2022-08-13T23:26:31Z")
I have a round oil spot at rear of my little pickup.It’s a stick shift.Could the rear end seal be leaking? I am a woman & don’t know much about cars. --- ## [Where is the best place to get an engine diagnostic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-the-best-place-to-get-an-engine-diagnostic/183994)
**Author:** [@renollettyler\_180655](https://community.cartalk.com/u/renollettyler_180655)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2022, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-the-best-place-to-get-an-engine-diagnostic/183994 "2022-08-13T23:10:06Z")
I’m looking for something cheap. --- ## [Invalid state error](https://community.cartalk.com/t/invalid-state-error/185791)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Chrisq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dr_Chrisq)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/invalid-state-error/185791 "2022-08-13T22:41:30Z")
Every so often, a message appears on my radio that says “invalid\_state\_error” The car seems to be working well. I can’t seem to find any useful information so i am turning to the experts, which admittedly I should have … --- ## [1999 Toyota Corolla - Transmission issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-corolla-transmission-issue/185785)
**Author:** [@Tony05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony05)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2022, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-corolla-transmission-issue/185785 "2022-08-13T21:43:47Z")
Auto transmission sluggish 3rd to 4th --- ## [Would it be worth it to replace the cup holder in an 09 lexus es350?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-it-be-worth-it-to-replace-the-cup-holder-in-an-09-lexus-es350/185706)
**Author:** [@HelpWithCar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HelpWithCar)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2022, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-it-be-worth-it-to-replace-the-cup-holder-in-an-09-lexus-es350/185706 "2022-08-13T13:55:18Z")
Any advice on replacing the cup holder? The sides that hold the divider in place have cracked and now it is useless when the car is in motion. --- ## [Metal scraping sound from rear after braking and then going](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-scraping-sound-from-rear-after-braking-and-then-going/185764)
**Author:** [@dannyspeakman\_181907](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dannyspeakman_181907)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2022, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-scraping-sound-from-rear-after-braking-and-then-going/185764 "2022-08-13T04:22:46Z")
2010 F150. I can start the truck up cold run it for a 15 to 20 miles coming to several stops. After this, after I brake to a stop and then give it gas I can hear a metal sound, almost rotational from the rear of the tr… --- ## [2008 Ford Escape Hybrid - Ball joint issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-hybrid-ball-joint-issue/185769)
**Author:** [@ScottDNelson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScottDNelson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-hybrid-ball-joint-issue/185769 "2022-08-12T22:41:03Z")
Excessive play in the front ball joints. --- ## [Please help me choose!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-me-choose/185653)
**Author:** [@Jason.diem\_181833](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jason.diem_181833)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-me-choose/185653 "2022-08-12T21:16:21Z")
Looking to buy a new compact car. Should I go for a civic, corolla, or elantra? --- ## [Kia's recalled cars will be fixed with](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kias-recalled-cars-will-be-fixed-with/185752)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kias-recalled-cars-will-be-fixed-with/185752 "2022-08-12T19:04:13Z")
… duct tape? :thinking: --- ## [Help with weird sound on my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-weird-sound-on-my-car/185751)
**Author:** [@sam.faucher938\_181899](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sam.faucher938_181899)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-weird-sound-on-my-car/185751 "2022-08-12T18:52:44Z")
Hey guys so i’ve got a Mitsubishi RVR 2022 with 3100 miles. Happens when I shift it to drive, it’s a CVT. when it happened the first time it did it for 30 second straight, now it only happens occasionally. Never heard it… --- ## [Who's responsible for repair cost?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whos-responsible-for-repair-cost/184470)
**Author:** [@kengore1971\_181045](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kengore1971_181045)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whos-responsible-for-repair-cost/184470 "2022-08-12T17:41:35Z")
I took my 08 Avalanche it the dealership for a ticking noise in engine. They ran a diagnostic and said I needed new lifters and a camshaft. The total cost $2500. (1600 labor and 900 parts). A few days later, I called … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=227) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=229)