# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=253 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 254 --- ## [Leaky Muncie](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-muncie/184062)
**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2022, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-muncie/184062 "2022-05-11T00:25:02Z")
Hello, I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on my leaky transmission. I know I said make and model is a firebird however I’m fairly confident this transmission is out of a 1965 chevelle if that makes any d… --- ## [2010 Mercury Mariner - Brake won't release](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercury-mariner-brake-wont-release/184081)
**Author:** [@jb5157](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jb5157)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2022, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercury-mariner-brake-wont-release/184081 "2022-05-11T01:00:17Z")
problem with brake not releasing put new caliber on --- ## [How Quickly Do Overtightened Lug Nuts Damage a Rotor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-quickly-do-overtightened-lug-nuts-damage-a-rotor/184012)
**Author:** [@kcac\_1\_157641](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kcac_1_157641)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-quickly-do-overtightened-lug-nuts-damage-a-rotor/184012 "2022-05-10T23:53:49Z")
The tire store touched all four wheels on my vehicle, and overtightened the lug nuts on the front wheels. It was a struggle to loosen them with a four-way wrench - I ended up using a 24" breaker bar on a few of them. Is… --- ## [Starter Problems on 2001 GMC Sierra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-problems-on-2001-gmc-sierra/184072)
**Author:** [@acw036\_180726](https://community.cartalk.com/u/acw036_180726)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-problems-on-2001-gmc-sierra/184072 "2022-05-10T23:29:08Z")
My truck wouldn’t crank this morning (just one loud click). After checking that the battery was ok, I bought a new starter. After installation, the truck still won’t turnover. It tries to turn but just doesn’t quite get … --- ## [Scotch Whisky Production Begets Biofuel Bonanza](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scotch-whisky-production-begets-biofuel-bonanza/183971)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scotch-whisky-production-begets-biofuel-bonanza/183971 "2022-05-10T23:28:48Z")
In a couple of hours, I am going to toast this new technology with a glass of Scotch & water. :wink: --- ## [Are short trips really that bad for your car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-short-trips-really-that-bad-for-your-car/183552)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-short-trips-really-that-bad-for-your-car/183552 "2022-05-10T23:10:24Z")
It’s pretty much widely accepted that short trips (any distance your car drives that the engine doesn’t reach full operating temperature) are not ideal for your car. Obviously if your engine never reaches full operating … --- ## [Trunk gutter rusted out BAD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-gutter-rusted-out-bad/183982)
**Author:** [@wkeaton24\_180635](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wkeaton24_180635)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-gutter-rusted-out-bad/183982 "2022-05-10T20:18:33Z")
So just bought a 92 Mazda protege and it had standing water in the trunk and the trunk gutters are rusted like crazy and even spots around the rear glass have bad rust spots. When it has rained all the floor was getting … --- ## [2010 Toyota Camry - Shiny dash help request](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-camry-shiny-dash-help-request/184016)
**Author:** [@stevewise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stevewise)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-camry-shiny-dash-help-request/184016 "2022-05-10T19:02:48Z")
The dash has a very sticky and reflective materiel and causes driving in the sunlight to be extremely hazardous. can you recommend a solution? --- ## [What could a mechanic do to fry both an alternator and starter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-could-a-mechanic-do-to-fry-both-an-alternator-and-starter/183263)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-could-a-mechanic-do-to-fry-both-an-alternator-and-starter/183263 "2022-05-10T15:22:04Z")
The slave cylinder in the hydraulic clutch system of my truck recently failed and I took it to a shop and had the entire clutch set replaced. When I went to go pickup the truck, the battery light was on. They tested it… --- ## [2011 Toyota Highlander - Towing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-highlander-towing/184042)
**Author:** [@ICU2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ICU2)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-highlander-towing/184042 "2022-05-10T13:26:50Z")
Have an old 17’ Boston Whaler redo… Want to pull behind my car 2.7 4 cylinder? Boat & trailer is about 1500lbs with gear…can tow without considerable damage on tranny? usually about 4 persons in car only 3 miles from do… --- ## [Driving like a Cowboy--both literally and figuratively](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-like-a-cowboy-both-literally-and-figuratively/184029)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 11:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-like-a-cowboy-both-literally-and-figuratively/184029 "2022-05-10T11:38:38Z")
I guess we should assume that Jerry Jones has full insurance coverage, because he definitely needs it after T-boning another car. --- ## [Jeep kills mechanic after oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-kills-mechanic-after-oil-change/184037)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-kills-mechanic-after-oil-change/184037 "2022-05-10T04:47:58Z")
The owner of the Jeep is being sued even though he had nothing to do with the mechanics death. --- ## [Interesting article on chip shortage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-article-on-chip-shortage/184060)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-article-on-chip-shortage/184060 "2022-05-10T03:11:02Z")
It says there’s a few vehicle that remain unaffected: Nissan Altima, Jeep Compass, RAM 1500 pickups. I heard an Intel exec saying he believed the shortage will continue until at least 2024. What are auto manufacturer… --- ## [Strange electrical issue C5 Exclusive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-electrical-issue-c5-exclusive/184034)
**Author:** [@Irishpride988\_180691](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Irishpride988_180691)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2022, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-electrical-issue-c5-exclusive/184034 "2022-05-09T21:40:13Z")
Hi community, I am having some trouble working out an electrical fault with my car. After receiving it back from the garage after having both head gaskets replaced, they advised my battery was ‘shot’. Upon trying to tu… --- ## [2014 GMC Terrain - Paint peeling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-gmc-terrain-paint-peeling/161270)
**Author:** [@Shawn04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shawn04)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2022, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-gmc-terrain-paint-peeling/161270 "2022-05-09T21:22:15Z")
My paint is peeling on the hood right beside the silver accent cover. --- ## [10 finger puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-finger-puzzler/184045)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2022, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-finger-puzzler/184045 "2022-05-09T20:49:35Z")
From a late-April (2022) podcast I think. I know the answer’s probably already been broadcast, but I’m still trying to figure it out. It depends on how complicated the finger positions you can accommodate. If any i… --- ## [Tire pressure (and lack of)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-and-lack-of/180325)
**Author:** [@wavyonwheels](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wavyonwheels)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2022, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-and-lack-of/180325 "2022-05-09T19:46:08Z")
I have a 2012 Honda Accord EXL sedan. I have one tire that looses air pressure since it was put on by Curry Honda 5 years ago. This time during inspection I requested the tire be re seated because of this. The problem ha… --- ## [What matters most when buying a used car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-matters-most-when-buying-a-used-car/184022)
**Author:** [@s.a\_sheikh\_180208](https://community.cartalk.com/u/s.a_sheikh_180208)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2022, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-matters-most-when-buying-a-used-car/184022 "2022-05-08T21:31:26Z")
Hello All, I am looking to purchase a used car and was looking for some advice. I would like a car that can easily last me a year or two without needing any maintenance work. Which maker/model is best if I am looking f… --- ## ['92 Mazda Protege abnormally High RPM on highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-mazda-protege-abnormally-high-rpm-on-highway/7561)
**Author:** [@ewilson90](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ewilson90)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2022, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-mazda-protege-abnormally-high-rpm-on-highway/7561 "2022-05-08T21:16:02Z")
I have 5-speed manual transmission '92 mazda protege. When I drive on the highway at about 65mph the rpm is about 3500 in 5th gear. Is this normal, or is there something I could do about this? --- ## [2005 Volvo XC70 - Automanual issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volvo-xc70-automanual-issue/184040)
**Author:** [@gm36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gm36)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2022, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volvo-xc70-automanual-issue/184040 "2022-05-08T16:28:13Z")
vehicle console shifter falls into manual slot from drive automatic if make a sharp turn --- ## [A/c compressor replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-compressor-replacement/181225)
**Author:** [@Andrewyatt4\_178529](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrewyatt4_178529)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2022, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-compressor-replacement/181225 "2022-05-08T15:42:48Z")
Honda CR-V (2006) Gen 2 ‘Black death’ aircon system I am second owner, 170,000kms It had the original a/c compressor replaced by Honda at around 40,000kms Now compressor is making a small thud when switched on and so… --- ## [New tires Vredestein?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tires-vredestein/183870)
**Author:** [@wavyonwheels](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wavyonwheels)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2022, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tires-vredestein/183870 "2022-05-08T14:09:14Z")
I have tires purchased in 2015 on a 2012 car with a persistent leak in 2. I do not believe the dealership replaced the valves or sensors when they put on the new tires. I am thinking 12 year old valves and batteries are … --- ## [2007 Chrysler Sebring - Oil warning, but I have oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-sebring-oil-warning-but-i-have-oil/184032)
**Author:** [@Davo31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Davo31)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2022, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-sebring-oil-warning-but-i-have-oil/184032 "2022-05-08T02:39:25Z")
My oil light comes on and it dings (noise) but I’m not low on oil and I can still drive it. What’s up? --- ## [Steering noise? Not a whine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-noise-not-a-whine/184038)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2022, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-noise-not-a-whine/184038 "2022-05-07T21:01:36Z")
I have a torrent and equinox. Same elec boost steering on both. The torrent has a moaning type sound when you turn wheel left or right. Sounds lower, in the rack area. But, the rack is connected to the struts. The rack i… --- ## [2017 GMC Acadia - Wheel coating coming off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-acadia-wheel-coating-coming-off/184014)
**Author:** [@Janet38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Janet38)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2022, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-acadia-wheel-coating-coming-off/184014 "2022-05-07T21:34:31Z")
Wheels clear coat peeling --- ## [2012 Kia Forte - Gas cap issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-forte-gas-cap-issue/183841)
**Author:** [@frotch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frotch)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2022, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-forte-gas-cap-issue/183841 "2022-05-07T21:19:58Z")
did u have to replace the gas cap in u’r 2012 kia forte light was on told me evap system tightin cap light goes off then comes on what can i have wong with it --- ## [Love your car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/love-your-car/184011)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2022, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/love-your-car/184011 "2022-05-07T21:12:21Z")
I read an article in today’s paper about how love changes the brain. The author, a neuroscientist, said that even loving a sports team improves our mental health. Clearly, loving you car is also good for your noggin if s… --- ## [Vibration After Changing Rotors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-after-changing-rotors/105290)
**Author:** [@N54E90](https://community.cartalk.com/u/N54E90)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2022, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-after-changing-rotors/105290 "2022-05-07T20:46:37Z")
So I changed my brake pads and rotors a couple weeks ago. When I took the car out when finished and bedded in the pads, no issues. The next day, about halfway to work, I had a steering wheel vibration. Not when braking, … --- ## [2017 Mitsubishi Outlander - Brake ade](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mitsubishi-outlander-brake-ade/184020)
**Author:** [@CHUCKD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CHUCKD)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2022, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mitsubishi-outlander-brake-ade/184020 "2022-05-07T18:03:44Z")
Brakes fade at speeds over 60 mph stopping --- ## [2013 Lincoln MKX - Shuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lincoln-mkx-shuts-off/184024)
**Author:** [@galecutcher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/galecutcher)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2022, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lincoln-mkx-shuts-off/184024 "2022-05-06T23:21:13Z")
shuts off while going down road and after pulling off road and 1 to 3 tries it starts and goes days or weeks before doing it again. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=252) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=254)