# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=257 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 258 --- ## [2004 Dodge Dakota - Moans in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-dakota-moans-in-reverse/183795)
**Author:** [@LuciAChristopher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LuciAChristopher)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2022, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-dakota-moans-in-reverse/183795 "2022-04-26T12:39:10Z")
When cold, loud moaning sound from brakes in reverse, but now in forward also. It stops when truck warms up. Has gotten louder and louder. --- ## [Question about tire tread safety levels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-tire-tread-safety-levels/183775)
**Author:** [@oldwaysx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldwaysx)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2022, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-tire-tread-safety-levels/183775 "2022-04-26T12:32:27Z")
My tires tread is on the 4/32 of inch part of a ruler or close to where the change soon part of this image is: One is flat at that level and the others are just worn down to that same level. Should I go ahead and jus… --- ## [2009 Ford Focus clicks twice no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-focus-clicks-twice-no-start/183644)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2022, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-focus-clicks-twice-no-start/183644 "2022-04-26T12:22:48Z")
My neighbors car wont start. There’s two clicks then nothing. He replaced the starter and the relay. Neither worked. Battery is at 12.58V. I’d appreciate any suggestions. --- ## [Motorweek's Tribute to Pat Goss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motorweeks-tribute-to-pat-goss/183827)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2022, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motorweeks-tribute-to-pat-goss/183827 "2022-04-26T12:22:00Z")
--- ## [Have you seen this alternator problem before?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-seen-this-alternator-problem-before/182798)
**Author:** [@Dean-in-Des-Moines](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dean-in-Des-Moines)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2022, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-seen-this-alternator-problem-before/182798 "2022-04-26T01:42:18Z")
This is from my 2009 Kia Sedona with ~140,000m… I found the brushes in my alternator shorted together with old, waste brush material and a bit of oil or road grime. I’ve never heard of this before and wondered if any of… --- ## [Nissan phases-out the Datsun name... again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-phases-out-the-datsun-name-again/183801)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2022, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-phases-out-the-datsun-name-again/183801 "2022-04-25T22:32:58Z")
--- ## [Are these tires properly on the rim?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-these-tires-properly-on-the-rim/183806)
**Author:** [@tirenoob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tirenoob)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2022, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-these-tires-properly-on-the-rim/183806 "2022-04-25T21:18:31Z")
I recently replaced had two tires replaced on my wife’s 2006 Toyota Corolla. She complained that they looked a little flat. The air pressure seems okay, 30 psi, but they do seem to bulge at the bottom. They also seem a b… --- ## [Two new Ford recalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-new-ford-recalls/183809)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2022, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-new-ford-recalls/183809 "2022-04-25T20:51:16Z")
If you own any of the following, you will likely be getting a recall notice relating to breakage of the windshield wiper linkage: 2020-21 Expedition, 2020-21 F-150, 2020-22 F-250 SD, 2020-22 F350 SD, 2020-22 F-450 SD, 2… --- ## [Gov. Judd Gregg's humorous letter to the Tappett Bros](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gov-judd-greggs-humorous-letter-to-the-tappett-bros/183792)
**Author:** [@richard\_180509](https://community.cartalk.com/u/richard_180509)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2022, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gov-judd-greggs-humorous-letter-to-the-tappett-bros/183792 "2022-04-25T16:53:51Z")
Does anyone have a copy of the humorous letter then-NH-governor Judd Gregg sent to the Brothers? It’s a riot and I’d love to see it again. Thanks. --- ## [Strong floral scent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-floral-scent/179014)
**Author:** [@JunkOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JunkOwner)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2022, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-floral-scent/179014 "2022-04-25T15:30:12Z")
I just picked up a new to us 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The dealer’s detail peron had cleaned the interior. It was a hot day and the dealer parked the vehicle in the shade and opened the windows knowing we were on the way… --- ## [2017 Audi A3 - TPMS after new tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-audi-a3-tpms-after-new-tires/183748)
**Author:** [@Robert20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert20)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2022, 4:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-audi-a3-tpms-after-new-tires/183748 "2022-04-25T04:39:42Z")
New tires and check pressure light is on and pressure is correct. --- ## [Vw jetta 1.9tdi -96 clutch problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-jetta-1-9tdi-96-clutch-problem/183770)
**Author:** [@lowet2k](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lowet2k)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2022, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-jetta-1-9tdi-96-clutch-problem/183770 "2022-04-24T21:25:09Z")
So, I got a jetta with clutch problems. The clutch stopped working for the last owner, and after pumping the pedal he could drive it home. After that he left it at the parkinglot. So what I did was to first bleed the cl… --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Malibu - Turn signal issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-malibu-turn-signal-issues/183750)
**Author:** [@badmalibu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badmalibu)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2022, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-malibu-turn-signal-issues/183750 "2022-04-24T17:08:10Z")
Left signal remains on after turning. Have to shut it off manually each and every time! --- ## [2016 Toyota Prius - Where to go after warranty is up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-prius-where-to-go-after-warranty-is-up/183786)
**Author:** [@Wayne20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wayne20)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2022, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-prius-where-to-go-after-warranty-is-up/183786 "2022-04-24T15:45:23Z")
Where is a good place to take your car for routine maintenance after your warranty expires? --- ## [Buying My First Car - Need Advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-my-first-car-need-advice/183761)
**Author:** [@M4RK881902](https://community.cartalk.com/u/M4RK881902)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2022, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-my-first-car-need-advice/183761 "2022-04-24T15:15:51Z")
Hey guys I have a really low budget at the moment of about £1500 and I needed a quick run around/work horse for local city driving and shopping. Car prices at the moment are crazy and I have been struggling to find anyth… --- ## [What vehicle would you buy just for the heck of it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-vehicle-would-you-buy-just-for-the-heck-of-it/183702)
**Author:** [@Scrapyard-John](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrapyard-John)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2022, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-vehicle-would-you-buy-just-for-the-heck-of-it/183702 "2022-04-24T14:02:33Z")
What vehicle would you buy if you found one at a good price, even though you didn’t need it? Let’s exclude true classics and exotics. I’ll go first. If I could find a 1988-1995 K1500 or K2500 in good condition for a goo… --- ## [2008 Lincoln MKX - Where is the amp?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lincoln-mkx-where-is-the-amp/183742)
**Author:** [@Harris4398](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harris4398)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2022, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lincoln-mkx-where-is-the-amp/183742 "2022-04-24T13:52:14Z")
Where is the factory amplifier located at in 2008 Lincoln mkx --- ## [2004 Acura TSX - Flutters and shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-acura-tsx-flutters-and-shakes/183784)
**Author:** [@Erics](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erics)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2022, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-acura-tsx-flutters-and-shakes/183784 "2022-04-24T13:48:51Z")
My car when idling in drive or reverse flutters or shakes like it wants to stall but doesn’t even after 5 minutes. --- ## [Tpms tool and an obd2 code reader for free](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-tool-and-an-obd2-code-reader-for-free/183782)
**Author:** [@Doramao](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Doramao)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2022, 11:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-tool-and-an-obd2-code-reader-for-free/183782 "2022-04-24T11:29:11Z")
I have an idle tpms tool and an obd2 code reader. I’m not going to take them with me as I’m moving to another country to live, and take it away for free if you need. --- ## [4 wheel drive won't engage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-wheel-drive-wont-engage/183739)
**Author:** [@claytonmaccartny2\_180476](https://community.cartalk.com/u/claytonmaccartny2_180476)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2022, 6:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-wheel-drive-wont-engage/183739 "2022-04-24T06:03:13Z")
Okay, I have a 1997 GMC jimmy with the 4.3. Ive had problems in the past with the 4 wheel drive, and ive gotten them fixed before. This one is puzzling me though. When I click the 4HI button, the light just blinks for ab… --- ## [2007 Camry consuming A LOT of oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-camry-consuming-a-lot-of-oil/183756)
**Author:** [@jayemersonsmith96\_180490](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayemersonsmith96_180490)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2022, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-camry-consuming-a-lot-of-oil/183756 "2022-04-24T02:24:49Z")
My camry was leaking oil due to a bad valve cover gasket and I recently had it replaced. Today I drove 200 miles on it, with some slight incline along the way and when i got back home, I checked my dipstick and it was al… --- ## [Clacking sound in reverse and deceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clacking-sound-in-reverse-and-deceleration/183448)
**Author:** [@jeffreyshocking\_180278](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffreyshocking_180278)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2022, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clacking-sound-in-reverse-and-deceleration/183448 "2022-04-24T00:48:29Z")
Have a real odd noise coming out of what is otherwise a very quiet inline turbo 6. It started ONLY when in reverse. The engine makes a bit of a clacking sound (like I can hear the valves) and sort of sounds like a diesel… --- ## [2002 Forester Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-forester-overheating/183767)
**Author:** [@deegore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deegore)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2022, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-forester-overheating/183767 "2022-04-24T00:35:18Z")
Hi, my Forester started overheating today. I pulled over and let it cool down. The fluid was low, it took about a ¼ gallon to top it off. I was able to drive back home stopping a couple times and waiting when it got hot… --- ## [2000 GMC Safari Brown gritty Coolant & Oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-gmc-safari-brown-gritty-coolant-oil-leak/183733)
**Author:** [@nophilangie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nophilangie)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2022, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-gmc-safari-brown-gritty-coolant-oil-leak/183733 "2022-04-23T22:24:05Z")
I am looking into buying a used van. In this market its hard to find anything in my budget ($3000) thats not a rusted out bucket with a million miles on it. Anyway, I found a 2000 GMC Safari with a vortec 4.3 motor. I am… --- ## [2009 Nissan Versa - Odometer issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-versa-odometer-issue/183678)
**Author:** [@Versaproblem1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Versaproblem1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2022, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-versa-odometer-issue/183678 "2022-04-23T22:18:48Z")
The numbers on the right side of my digital odometer and trip counter have disappeared --- ## [Which car do my trailer wheels come from?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-do-my-trailer-wheels-come-from/183763)
**Author:** [@Nigmyk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nigmyk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2022, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-do-my-trailer-wheels-come-from/183763 "2022-04-23T19:18:11Z")
I have a trailer made from a car axle. One of the wheels has failed due to rust. I need to replace the wheel. It is a 14" wheel with four wheel nuts on a 108mm PCD and a bore/spigot diameter of 67mm. I was told that it w… --- ## [2021 Kia Telluride - random surge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-kia-telluride-random-surge/182957)
**Author:** [@mccormsh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mccormsh)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2022, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-kia-telluride-random-surge/182957 "2022-04-23T18:09:53Z")
Has anyone had their car surge forward while parking or sitting in park and just having the engine just rev up? It’s just like gunning it with your foot on the break or being in park? There has been multiple occassions… --- ## [Engine replacement in car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-replacement-in-car/183640)
**Author:** [@Angelv3059\_180292](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angelv3059_180292)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2022, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-replacement-in-car/183640 "2022-04-23T17:32:32Z")
If I’m putting an engine in that has 70k miles on it compared to my (now old one) that had 180k. Do you recommend changing anything on the one I’m going to be putting in? It’s obv used. 3.8 L not supercharged --- ## [MAF Sensor Symptoms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maf-sensor-symptoms/183754)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2022, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maf-sensor-symptoms/183754 "2022-04-23T15:40:34Z")
Twice during the last two weeks, my 2005 Buick century abruptly stopped running while at cruising speed. I was able to restart it with no problem. My mechanic retrieved a troubleshooting code P0102, Mass or Volume Air Fl… --- ## [2011 Honda Pilot - Mechanic gave up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-pilot-mechanic-gave-up/183659)
**Author:** [@Rcatania](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rcatania)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2022, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-pilot-mechanic-gave-up/183659 "2022-04-23T15:06:09Z")
Car does not start. Mechanic placed new battery in car, car started and left to charge. Next day battery was drained and car would not start. Mechanic states he has checked the obvious issues with no resolution. Any ide… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=256) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=258)