# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=261 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 262 --- ## [From Quora: New car batteries will not charge once totally dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/from-quora-new-car-batteries-will-not-charge-once-totally-dead/183539)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2022, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/from-quora-new-car-batteries-will-not-charge-once-totally-dead/183539 "2022-04-15T13:39:38Z")
“… our mechanic … had the old battery and replacement battery side by side in the bench. He said lift each battery. I did and the battery from a new vehicle weighed less than half it’s replacement. They were putting th… --- ## [Discussion categories](https://community.cartalk.com/t/discussion-categories/176530)
**Author:** [@cdaquila](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdaquila)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2022, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/discussion-categories/176530 "2022-04-15T12:33:11Z")
Hi, wanted to get your thoughts on the categories as structured. Do you browse the discussions by choosing a category, or by reading all recent activity? We are thinking of adjusting the titles and groupings, but I want… --- ## [Wobbly on grooved pavement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wobbly-on-grooved-pavement/89220)
**Author:** [@lazycivic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lazycivic)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2022, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wobbly-on-grooved-pavement/89220 "2022-04-15T01:39:19Z")
I drive a '14 Civic, 19k miles, and I just recently had the alignment adjusted on the car. I'm driving with snow tires in upstate new york. There's a stretch of the nys thruway that's grooved-- verticle grooves-- and my… --- ## [Volvo s40 idle and rev up challenge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s40-idle-and-rev-up-challenge/130690)
**Author:** [@Gavilon\_Basson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gavilon_Basson)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2022, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s40-idle-and-rev-up-challenge/130690 "2022-04-15T01:00:15Z")
Hi guys, I drive a Volvo S40 1999, 2L, none turbo, automatic. I’ve recently bought a engine from Mike’s Place and i so regret and wouldn’t advise anyone to buy their. The engine won’t idle smoothly and when I give Gas… --- ## [2017 Lincoln MKC - Nav cleared all my destinations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lincoln-mkc-nav-cleared-all-my-destinations/183571)
**Author:** [@lzaboro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lzaboro)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2022, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lincoln-mkc-nav-cleared-all-my-destinations/183571 "2022-04-15T00:10:35Z")
the navigational system deleted all of the destination points --- ## [Postings are difficult to read, jiggling up and down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/postings-are-difficult-to-read-jiggling-up-and-down/183587)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/postings-are-difficult-to-read-jiggling-up-and-down/183587 "2022-04-14T23:48:51Z")
This problem is of recent origin. Something has changed which is causing the postings to jiggle up and down, making them difficult to read. I even notice it now, looking at the list of postings under “site feedback”. … --- ## [Push button start not engaging bendix. Starter replaced need HELP](https://community.cartalk.com/t/push-button-start-not-engaging-bendix-starter-replaced-need-help/183513)
**Author:** [@crystaleighs\_413](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crystaleighs_413)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/push-button-start-not-engaging-bendix-starter-replaced-need-help/183513 "2022-04-14T23:25:08Z")
have a Hyundai sonata limited 2015. Buy at 20,000 MI. Never an issue with my push button start until about 80k. Sometimes would need to hit my start button a couple times to get it to start. It always would start eventua… --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Clunks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-silverado-1500-clunks/183581)
**Author:** [@Curtis08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Curtis08)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-silverado-1500-clunks/183581 "2022-04-14T23:19:45Z")
I too have had a clunk noise in the rear end of my truck when slowing for a corner and then slightly speeding up. It’s done that since new. The dealer where I bought it also told me it was normal. I now have 100k miles o… --- ## [2017 Audi Q7 - Reality check request - Motor Mount cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-audi-q7-reality-check-request-motor-mount-cost/183551)
**Author:** [@Maren425](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maren425)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-audi-q7-reality-check-request-motor-mount-cost/183551 "2022-04-14T23:10:44Z")
Help! Please…I’ve been told I need the Drivers side motor mount replaced at a cost of 1800.00. $2600.00 for Left and Right. Does this sound like a fair price? --- ## [SF cops pull over a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sf-cops-pull-over-a-car/183549)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sf-cops-pull-over-a-car/183549 "2022-04-14T22:49:16Z")
… only to find there was nobody behind the wheel. --- ## [Parasitic battery drain or bad new alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parasitic-battery-drain-or-bad-new-alternator/183573)
**Author:** [@marissa\_180362](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marissa_180362)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parasitic-battery-drain-or-bad-new-alternator/183573 "2022-04-14T15:45:24Z")
During the last hour of a nine hour trip, battery charging system light came on our 2009 Honda odyssey. We eked out the last 35 miles and got to a place that tested the 3.5 year old battery. It showed it all but dead and… --- ## [Toyota charges monthly fee to use their remote start feature?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-charges-monthly-fee-to-use-their-remote-start-feature/183407)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-charges-monthly-fee-to-use-their-remote-start-feature/183407 "2022-04-14T13:22:59Z")
Certainly seems a bizarre way for a car company to do business. You can read the Car Talk article by clicking the link below. Does anybody understand what the following sentence from the article is referring to? It se… --- ## [2013 Ford Escape - Failed transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-failed-transmission/183554)
**Author:** [@Will17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Will17)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-failed-transmission/183554 "2022-04-14T12:34:59Z")
Transmission failed 2013 Ford Escape… Should be recalled and replaced by Ford!, --- ## [Worth repairing or should I scrap it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worth-repairing-or-should-i-scrap-it/183543)
**Author:** [@jonclarkccnp\_180338](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonclarkccnp_180338)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worth-repairing-or-should-i-scrap-it/183543 "2022-04-14T12:15:02Z")
I have an old Ford Focus which has done 145k. It has been doing nothing on my drive for the past 6 years, so was planning to sell it. But, upon looking at it, it has the following issues: Fuel gauge does not go up when… --- ## [2011 Subaru Outback - Infotainment issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-outback-infotainment-issue/183546)
**Author:** [@DaneHansen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaneHansen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 11:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-outback-infotainment-issue/183546 "2022-04-14T11:48:00Z")
I have lines on screen when I put car in reverse --- ## [2018 Honda Civic Sdn - Trunk opens](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-civic-sdn-trunk-opens/183566)
**Author:** [@Rob18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rob18)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-civic-sdn-trunk-opens/183566 "2022-04-14T03:44:32Z")
The trunk opens by itself while in motion without any imput from key fob or door switch. Anbody else experience this? --- ## [2005 Ford Escape - Starter issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-starter-issue/183560)
**Author:** [@scoottergilk89](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scoottergilk89)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-starter-issue/183560 "2022-04-14T00:57:45Z")
2nd starter dragging heavily can’t find short --- ## [Clearing the Not Ready indicator - Catalytic Converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clearing-the-not-ready-indicator-catalytic-converter/104902)
**Author:** [@allanradman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allanradman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clearing-the-not-ready-indicator-catalytic-converter/104902 "2022-04-13T23:53:36Z")
I have a 2002 Acura RSX/S in which the Not Ready is indicated for the catalytic converter. Therefore, it won't pass California smog. I don't know how to clear this and make it "ready". All other indicators are in the r… --- ## [1998 cadillac deville](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-cadillac-deville/183501)
**Author:** [@rieflez27\_180316](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rieflez27_180316)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-cadillac-deville/183501 "2022-04-13T19:50:42Z")
My friend bought a 98 cadillac deville. Runs like a dream. However it keeps leaking coolant from the overflow cap. We replaced the entire over flow reservoir and cap, and its still 100% leaking from the cap. The lady sai… --- ## [Can't imagine how my car got this big scratch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-imagine-how-my-car-got-this-big-scratch/183545)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-imagine-how-my-car-got-this-big-scratch/183545 "2022-04-13T19:38:14Z")
UFO? Passenger side. Slight dent at the beginning of the pint scrape near windsheild, and the mirror seems to feel like cuts. :slight\_smile: --- ## [2020 Chrysler 300s completely dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-chrysler-300s-completely-dead/183548)
**Author:** [@DookSmooth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DookSmooth)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-chrysler-300s-completely-dead/183548 "2022-04-13T15:04:18Z")
I tried to start my car this morning using my key fob and got no response. The car was completely dead. I had to use the physical key in order to get inside the vehicle. I was then able to pop the hood and try to have m… --- ## [Possible to find ALL episodes to buy or download?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-to-find-all-episodes-to-buy-or-download/182578)
**Author:** [@threequartersleeve](https://community.cartalk.com/u/threequartersleeve)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-to-find-all-episodes-to-buy-or-download/182578 "2022-04-13T12:55:11Z")
Hi All- Latecomer to the show (not until 2010) and newcomer to the community, but hoping there’s some current options for how I could obtain EVERY show??? I know- a bit much, and the easy answer is to download them from… --- ## [Beware of ethanol](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beware-of-ethanol/183544)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beware-of-ethanol/183544 "2022-04-13T02:00:29Z")
this summer. new policy will allow higher ethanol content in gas. severely misguided in my opinion. (a recovered ethanol fan) --- ## [2019 Honda Civic Service 15000+ miles maintainance checklist](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-civic-service-15000-miles-maintainance-checklist/183521)
**Author:** [@vjak19830402\_180326](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vjak19830402_180326)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-civic-service-15000-miles-maintainance-checklist/183521 "2022-04-13T01:54:49Z")
My car shows 15200 miles and I am trying to find what all Services I need to do to keep the car in good condition. On 31 Jan 2022 , I did the following: Four wheel alignment - 116$ Right now, these are the things tha… --- ## [2022 Toyota Yaris - B mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-toyota-yaris-b-mode/181661)
**Author:** [@RussBroom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RussBroom)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-toyota-yaris-b-mode/181661 "2022-04-13T01:20:04Z")
Dear Tom & Ray In response to “What’s the “B” mode in a hybrid all about?” you’ve told Gayle that her husband has his head up his brake line, and then gone onto describe the regenerative braking system as increasing fri… --- ## [Pontiac Grand Prix code P0304 misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-grand-prix-code-p0304-misfire/183471)
**Author:** [@Angelv3059\_180292](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angelv3059_180292)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-grand-prix-code-p0304-misfire/183471 "2022-04-13T01:13:31Z")
07 Pontiac Grand Prix 177k miles. Engine misfire code P0304 indicated I change spark plugs, wires, and coils which I did. No fix. Then the reading recommends replacing fuel injectors, the shop I went to is reliable… b… --- ## [Javelina takes unplanned joyride in Subaru](https://community.cartalk.com/t/javelina-takes-unplanned-joyride-in-subaru/183555)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 12:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/javelina-takes-unplanned-joyride-in-subaru/183555 "2022-04-13T00:52:51Z")
A wild piglike animal called a javelina took an unplanned joyride in a Subaru after the vehicle’s owner apparently thought leaving the hatch open overnight was a good idea. Cheetos lure hungry javelina into an unexpected… --- ## [What's a good fluid to prime a dry carburetor other than gasoline?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-good-fluid-to-prime-a-dry-carburetor-other-than-gasoline/183429)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-good-fluid-to-prime-a-dry-carburetor-other-than-gasoline/183429 "2022-04-12T21:54:16Z")
I go months between starts. I like to prime the carburetor after long intervals. I’ve used carburetor cleaner, the spray kind, but the last few cans I’ve used up the propellant long before the fluid. I punch a hole in… --- ## [Can Somebody Identify These Suspension Parts For Me?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-somebody-identify-these-suspension-parts-for-me/183541)
**Author:** [@nick.bumblewood\_180339](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nick.bumblewood_180339)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-somebody-identify-these-suspension-parts-for-me/183541 "2022-04-12T19:17:29Z")
Bought my mk4 gti lowered. After some time owning it I’ve gotten it set back to it’s original ride height, but I still have the old suspension parts from when it was lowered. I’m looking to sell them but I’m not super kn… --- ## [Idling Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idling-issues/183529)
**Author:** [@rob\_180333](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rob_180333)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idling-issues/183529 "2022-04-12T16:13:28Z")
1998 Honda Civic Hatchback Just started my 1998 Civic hatchback after sitting in my driveway for 8 months. Was not doing this before last year. Suggestions on cause? https://robgallocom-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/persona… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=260) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=262)