# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=245 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 246 --- ## [All dash lights come on then go off when you drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-dash-lights-come-on-then-go-off-when-you-drive/184599)
**Author:** [@shiancrum00\_179174](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shiancrum00_179174)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2022, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-dash-lights-come-on-then-go-off-when-you-drive/184599 "2022-06-11T22:48:31Z")
I’m trying to buy a used car and she said “ It’s a 2005 so occasionally lights come on but they go right back off, we have had a tune up and checked all the lights and it’s just a fuse but they go off after your on the r… --- ## [Toyota Consumer advisory, 7 pages and warnings for putting a sticker on hold down. Lawyers involved I guess](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-consumer-advisory-7-pages-and-warnings-for-putting-a-sticker-on-hold-down-lawyers-involved-i-guess/184613)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2022, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-consumer-advisory-7-pages-and-warnings-for-putting-a-sticker-on-hold-down-lawyers-involved-i-guess/184613 "2022-06-11T22:33:43Z")
So evidently smaller batteries are being installed, shift and cause a short and fire. Provided a new sticker for the hold down with print so small I need a magnifying glass. Provided to prevent the wrong battery size fro… --- ## [2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid - AC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-hybrid-ac-issues/184601)
**Author:** [@IBO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IBO)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2022, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-hybrid-ac-issues/184601 "2022-06-11T12:30:33Z")
AC worked OK until last week and it now works intermittently. At car start if it’s working then everything is fine until the car is turned off. The vents output cold air and there is condensed water dripping from the c… --- ## [Beautiful car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beautiful-car/184511)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beautiful-car/184511 "2022-06-09T14:41:40Z")
My wife and I were out today, and as we stopped for a light, we pulled up next to a gleaming new 4 door sedan, which was probably the most nicely styled 4 door sedan I’ve ever seen. I’m staring hard trying to figure out … --- ## [Buying a used car for senior citizen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-car-for-senior-citizen/178141)
**Author:** [@Pantone1987](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pantone1987)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2022, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-car-for-senior-citizen/178141 "2022-06-10T23:04:53Z")
Hi everyone. I’m looking to buy a used car for my 82-year old father. I wanted to buy him a brand new car, but sadly I simply don’t have the money. My dad is suffering from arthritis and his mobility is not what it used … --- ## [2013 GMC Terrain - Transmission issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-gmc-terrain-transmission-issue/184576)
**Author:** [@gregg01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gregg01)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2022, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-gmc-terrain-transmission-issue/184576 "2022-06-10T22:38:50Z")
transmission shakes car --- ## [2018 Ford Mustang - Window does its own thing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-mustang-window-does-its-own-thing/184559)
**Author:** [@djg111999](https://community.cartalk.com/u/djg111999)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2022, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-mustang-window-does-its-own-thing/184559 "2022-06-10T22:06:27Z")
2018 Mustang ECO Boost Convertible. The passenger side window goes intermittently up and down, whether the car is running or not. --- ## [Are insurance rates going down with high fuel prices?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-insurance-rates-going-down-with-high-fuel-prices/184577)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2022, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-insurance-rates-going-down-with-high-fuel-prices/184577 "2022-06-10T19:11:16Z")
Usually people drive less when fuel prices are high, so insurance rates should go down, espeacially for vehicles with poor fuel economy. Is this happening now in 2022? Or is inflation, increased vehicle cost, and the op… --- ## [2012 Scion xB - Windshield search](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-scion-xb-windshield-search/184544)
**Author:** [@Elizabeth45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elizabeth45)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2022, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-scion-xb-windshield-search/184544 "2022-06-10T12:20:37Z")
Looking for un slanted windsheild --- ## [Current Market Conditions Create an Opportunity for Car Lessees](https://community.cartalk.com/t/current-market-conditions-create-an-opportunity-for-car-lessees/184556)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk\_Social\_Media\_Web\_Lackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk_Social_Media_Web_Lackey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2022, 5:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/current-market-conditions-create-an-opportunity-for-car-lessees/184556 "2022-06-10T05:16:28Z")
Social Media Web Lackey here. Any experience out there with buying a car “off-lease” in the current market? As always, thanks for being a part of the Car Talk Community. --- ## [Honda Fit 2007 key programing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-2007-key-programing/184563)
**Author:** [@jules76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jules76)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2022, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-2007-key-programing/184563 "2022-06-10T03:27:24Z")
Hi, I bought two replacement keys for my 2007 Honda Fit. These are keys with 3 buttons, lock/unlock/panic. I followed a simple sequence and programmed the buttons of the new keys to successfully lock and unlock the car… --- ## [Cars v. pedestrians](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-v-pedestrians/184465)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2022, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-v-pedestrians/184465 "2022-06-10T00:32:23Z")
Guess who wins? 'In the nineteen-tens, when cars were becoming commonplace in the United States, their right to dominate the road was fiercely contested. Newspapers ran articles denouncing drivers for hitting pedestria… --- ## [Shopping for steering/suspension parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shopping-for-steering-suspension-parts/184541)
**Author:** [@mystic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mystic)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shopping-for-steering-suspension-parts/184541 "2022-06-09T23:12:56Z")
My car has 220k miles under it’s belt (no pun intended) and is due for new ball joints, tie rod ends and probably a few other front end components. OEM parts cost a fortune and would probably take a long time to be deliv… --- ## [2010 Lexus RX 350 - Needs a transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-rx-350-needs-a-transmission/184538)
**Author:** [@SkipPanzella](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SkipPanzella)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-rx-350-needs-a-transmission/184538 "2022-06-09T23:02:21Z")
Replace transmission --- ## [Timing chain tensioner oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain-tensioner-oil-leak/184560)
**Author:** [@sunlover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sunlover)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain-tensioner-oil-leak/184560 "2022-06-09T22:54:01Z")
I am planning a trip from the Midwest to California and back. I took my car in for a check up and discovered that there is an oil leak with the timing chain tensioner/timing cover gasket. The car will not be able to be… --- ## [Silicone Grease on Rubber Bushings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silicone-grease-on-rubber-bushings/184493)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silicone-grease-on-rubber-bushings/184493 "2022-06-09T22:53:43Z")
Is there a benefit to putting silicone grease on rubber (not polyurethane) bushings to keep the bushing from cracking and drying up? --- ## [2009 Pontiac Vibe - Buy or pass?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pontiac-vibe-buy-or-pass/184536)
**Author:** [@PaulGirouard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulGirouard)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pontiac-vibe-buy-or-pass/184536 "2022-06-09T19:05:23Z")
I looking at a 2009 Pontiac vibe with a 240 engine it has 125000 km they want $9500 for it Should I avoid it or go for it --- ## [Engine light repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-light-repairs/184233)
**Author:** [@ramikumi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramikumi)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-light-repairs/184233 "2022-06-09T18:18:26Z")
My car has 140K miles on it, 2005 model, runs great. I brought it in for full service with spark plug replacement etc. Dealer shop finished service and I drove off. A week later check engine light comes on. Car still run… --- ## [New engine resale value](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-engine-resale-value/184426)
**Author:** [@aleighsmile\_181012](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aleighsmile_181012)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-engine-resale-value/184426 "2022-06-09T17:57:03Z")
2011 Hyundai Sonata - totaled by the insurance company The dealership replaced the engine and it only has 14K miles on it. Does that affect the resale value? It has 147K total miles and was in excellent condition. --- ## [SCAMS for free/cheap cars on social media and sale sites](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scams-for-free-cheap-cars-on-social-media-and-sale-sites/184519)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scams-for-free-cheap-cars-on-social-media-and-sale-sites/184519 "2022-06-09T16:15:59Z")
Of course car prices are insane right now so anything car-related is good bait for scams. Social media is literally polluted these days. I have been seeing these for all kinds of cars, generally luxury brands, as well … --- ## [I think my fuel pump is weak on 1997 Civic with 375k miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-my-fuel-pump-is-weak-on-1997-civic-with-375k-miles/183956)
**Author:** [@jazzbox35\_2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jazzbox35_2)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-my-fuel-pump-is-weak-on-1997-civic-with-375k-miles/183956 "2022-06-09T16:14:36Z")
I have a 97 civic I bought new now with a whopping 375k miles on it. When I start the car I often don’t hear as much noise from the fuel pump as I used to. But, often it is the same. After the car has been off for a hal… --- ## [Fuel economy at reduced speed - calculating cost per hour savings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-economy-at-reduced-speed-calculating-cost-per-hour-savings/184195)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2022, 11:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-economy-at-reduced-speed-calculating-cost-per-hour-savings/184195 "2022-05-22T11:27:12Z")
Tell me your fuel economy in MPG or gallons per mile at two speeds, your fuel cost, and I’ll tell you how much you could save per increased unit of time by driving slower. Tell me what your fuel economy is at 60 MPH on a… --- ## [2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid - Broken axle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fusion-hybrid-broken-axle/184525)
**Author:** [@MBhollis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MBhollis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fusion-hybrid-broken-axle/184525 "2022-06-09T01:15:56Z")
Left front axel broke while driving 65 on freeway. Lost control of steering, air bags deployed, went flying across freeway from left lane to right lane. God sparred my life today. Has anyone had this problem. --- ## [Old tires \](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-tires-filler/184548)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-tires-filler/184548 "2022-06-08T23:23:40Z")
NHTSA had Goodyear issue a recall on RV tires that were last made in 2003. WHAT?! People are driving on RV tires that are more than 20 years old? Hard to believe. NHTSA is still sitting on a two year old investigation… --- ## [Ford Falsely Advertised Fuel Economy, Payload Capacities, Ordered To Pay $19.2M](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-falsely-advertised-fuel-economy-payload-capacities-ordered-to-pay-19-2m/184530)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-falsely-advertised-fuel-economy-payload-capacities-ordered-to-pay-19-2m/184530 "2022-06-08T22:44:56Z")
Just so you know, if you go to buy an appliance like a vacuum cleaner and it says 4 horsepower motor, it’s a lie. The maximum available power from a wall socket is 1440 Watts, which is a bit under 2 horsepower. If you’… --- ## [2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen - Diesel particulate filer cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen-diesel-particulate-filer-cost/184529)
**Author:** [@daisydemi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daisydemi)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen-diesel-particulate-filer-cost/184529 "2022-06-08T17:07:08Z")
How much does it cost to clean the particulate filter at the dealership? For a 2009 Jetta TDI. --- ## [Chevy Spark hp = hamster power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-spark-hp-hamster-power/184528)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-spark-hp-hamster-power/184528 "2022-06-08T13:54:30Z")
Driving a loaner car, a Chevy Spark, from the indie mechanic shop this afternoon while my Camry is getting some maintenance. I can’t help laughing. Driving the Chevy Spark brings back memories of the 1973 Toyota Coroll… --- ## [More cases of Tesla "phantom braking"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-cases-of-tesla-phantom-braking/184481)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-cases-of-tesla-phantom-braking/184481 "2022-06-08T13:38:34Z")
--- ## [Diesel prices](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-prices/184443)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-prices/184443 "2022-06-08T13:36:13Z")
I ran some errands today with my wife, and noted that the average price of regular gas was $4.77. The average price for diesel was $5.58, with one station charging $6.62. Can anyone explain to me why someone would buy a … --- ## [2007 Toyota 4Runner - Timing problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-4runner-timing-problem/173549)
**Author:** [@Cougy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cougy)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 11:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-4runner-timing-problem/173549 "2022-06-08T11:54:43Z")
TL;DR: I have REPEATEDLY had timing issues crop up in my 4Runner, even after replacing the timing chain and timing set, replacing the engine, and replacing the engine AGAIN. Am I just THAT unlucky, or could something els… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=244) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=246)