# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=263 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 264 --- ## [Checker Cab puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checker-cab-puzzler/181952)
**Author:** [@johnwsupple\_179130](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnwsupple_179130)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checker-cab-puzzler/181952 "2022-04-08T04:17:54Z")
Hi, I’m looking for a puzzler they did about checker cabs - one where a bet was placed about being able to tell the difference between two cars built 10 years apart. Apparently Checker Cabs didn’t change their car for … --- ## [I'm Wondering If This Plug Is Off Location, or Unused](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-wondering-if-this-plug-is-off-location-or-unused/183394)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-wondering-if-this-plug-is-off-location-or-unused/183394 "2022-04-08T01:21:06Z")
My 2000 Buick Century 3.1 L Custom has an unattached watertight type 2 lead plug between the alternator and the ignition coil pack. It does not go into this alternator, plus there is already another plug connected to … --- ## [Estimate of brake pads and rotor replacement 2017 Hyndai santa fe sport?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/estimate-of-brake-pads-and-rotor-replacement-2017-hyndai-santa-fe-sport/183426)
**Author:** [@GSK.037\_180257](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GSK.037_180257)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/estimate-of-brake-pads-and-rotor-replacement-2017-hyndai-santa-fe-sport/183426 "2022-04-07T23:42:40Z")
Estimate of brake pads and rotor replacement for both front and rear of 2017 Hyndai santa fe sport? My mechanic estimating around 1100$ for parts and labor… Thank you --- ## [Need advice with maintenance on newly bought car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-with-maintenance-on-newly-bought-car/183302)
**Author:** [@barricklowseth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/barricklowseth)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-with-maintenance-on-newly-bought-car/183302 "2022-04-07T05:25:44Z")
I recently bought a 2001 Honda Accord with a in-line 4 cylinder, and manual transmission. I don’t know much about cars, and that’s why I’m here (I’m 18 and all I know is basic theory and my only hands on experience is so… --- ## [Unusual episode where it sounds like they leave the studio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unusual-episode-where-it-sounds-like-they-leave-the-studio/181562)
**Author:** [@Vchimpanzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vchimpanzee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unusual-episode-where-it-sounds-like-they-leave-the-studio/181562 "2022-04-07T02:09:10Z")
Tom got locked in the trunk of his Dart and a guy who has such a blue-collar way of talking he made Ray sound educated joined Ray in the studio and attempted to answer a question, but Tom came back. --- ## [Air Bag warning light flashes intermitantly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-warning-light-flashes-intermitantly/183446)
**Author:** [@bobdbaker88\_178523](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobdbaker88_178523)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-warning-light-flashes-intermitantly/183446 "2022-04-07T00:04:52Z")
09 PT Cruiser has begun displaying Air Bag light (sounding alarm) intermittently… At first I thought driving over RR tracks or pot holes but realize it could go off just sitting at the traffic light. What could be the c… --- ## [Battery Replacement Size](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-replacement-size/183431)
**Author:** [@wpollock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wpollock)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-replacement-size/183431 "2022-04-06T23:40:28Z")
My vehicle calls for a Standard R121 group battery. Posting to ask if I can replace it with a Standard R124 group battery? --- ## [Bit Of Trivia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bit-of-trivia/183318)
**Author:** [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bit-of-trivia/183318 "2022-04-06T23:29:50Z")
Been going through my substantial stash of old cycle parts lately; mostly Harley with a dab of Triumph and Indian. Ran across a NOS speedometer hand lock I acquired decades ago. That part is roughly 68 years old. Back i… --- ## [Fragile bumper covers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fragile-bumper-covers/175984)
**Author:** [@byline](https://community.cartalk.com/u/byline)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fragile-bumper-covers/175984 "2022-04-06T20:03:31Z")
Full confession: This a venting complaint, not an “I expect someone to help me solve this” complaint. We have a 2012 Ford Fusion. Overall we like the car, shown here when we first bought it: But there’s one aspect th… --- ## [1987 BMW 3 Series - Is this an M1?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-bmw-3-series-is-this-an-m1/183340)
**Author:** [@E3018](https://community.cartalk.com/u/E3018)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-bmw-3-series-is-this-an-m1/183340 "2022-04-06T12:05:18Z")
Is this car m tech one? --- ## [That was quick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/that-was-quick/183420)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/that-was-quick/183420 "2022-04-06T03:53:31Z")
--- ## [2013 Chevrolet Equinox - Electrical glitches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-electrical-glitches/183400)
**Author:** [@Eileen23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eileen23)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-electrical-glitches/183400 "2022-04-06T02:27:50Z")
Intermittent low lights on dashboard . Also unable to turn off or turn off the radio. Also the air conditioner will not turn on until I turn the car off, remove the key and and reinsert the key and restart the car. --- ## [Buick Fuel Capacity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-fuel-capacity/183427)
**Author:** [@jsd123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsd123)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-fuel-capacity/183427 "2022-04-06T01:57:43Z")
Random question… I have a 1998 buick century. The manual, everything I’ve seen online, etc all say the fuel tank capacity is 17 gallons. I have never put more than maybe 14.5gal in the tank. And when I have it has reall… --- ## [Alternator Rebuild as Preventative Maintenance?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-rebuild-as-preventative-maintenance/183390)
**Author:** [@kcac\_1\_157641](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kcac_1_157641)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-rebuild-as-preventative-maintenance/183390 "2022-04-06T01:46:46Z")
I recently had a failed alternator rebuilt for a vehicle with 138,000 miles on it Another vehicle I maintain 175,000 miles on it with the original alternator. Because the car is used by a college student who travels 250… --- ## [I lost my oil cap, I turned to Google](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-lost-my-oil-cap-i-turned-to-google/183338)
**Author:** [@Smsheilamiller\_180197](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Smsheilamiller_180197)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-lost-my-oil-cap-i-turned-to-google/183338 "2022-04-06T01:27:19Z")
And someone says stick a towel in there and drive to the gas station so I stuck a towel in there and started it and the towel is stuck down in whatever is below the fill cap. --- ## [Car vibrates when at idle and in gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-vibrates-when-at-idle-and-in-gear/183403)
**Author:** [@BPM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BPM)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-vibrates-when-at-idle-and-in-gear/183403 "2022-04-05T23:43:26Z")
I recently bought a 2010 Ford Fusion 2.5L 4 cyl, with 145000 miles. When at idle and in gear, the car vibrates, not terrible, but annoying. When I put in neutral or accelerate, vibration goes away. When in gear and id… --- ## [2006 Nissan note shifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-note-shifting/183132)
**Author:** [@Ryxn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ryxn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-note-shifting/183132 "2022-04-05T23:35:42Z")
I have a 2006 1.4L petrol Nissan Note SE. Recently when I tried to shift into 4th on a dual carriage way it went into the direction of 4th but when I applied gas it just revved as if it was in neutral, I put my clutch ba… --- ## [2018 Nissan Altima - Sport vs. overdrive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-altima-sport-vs-overdrive/183415)
**Author:** [@Jmoney1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jmoney1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-altima-sport-vs-overdrive/183415 "2022-04-05T19:12:53Z")
I have a 2018 Altima and it has sport mode and the over drive button so basically over drive is the same as sport mode because they both make the pedal response more assertive --- ## [2014 Ford Escape - whirring noise 25 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-whirring-noise-25-mph/177636)
**Author:** [@gabe.darab\_175879](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gabe.darab_175879)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-whirring-noise-25-mph/177636 "2022-04-05T13:44:16Z")
My car makes a whir, almost high pitch whistle noise, occasionally when I hit 25 mph and accelerate to 35. The sound only occurs in the warmer months (over 80 degrees F). Source sounds like it’s coming from to the right … --- ## [Overly bright headlights now seem to be common](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overly-bright-headlights-now-seem-to-be-common/109229)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overly-bright-headlights-now-seem-to-be-common/109229 "2022-04-05T12:28:03Z")
Anybody else noticing this problem? Newer cars have really bright white headlights that shine in your eyes either from the front or even worse, from the back through the outside rear view mirror, producing a bright wh… --- ## [Ozone Generator damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ozone-generator-damage/64240)
**Author:** [@Fred2011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fred2011)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ozone-generator-damage/64240 "2022-04-05T01:45:48Z")
What is the documented official maximum time to use an ozone generator in an auto interior without causing degradation of the leather, vinyl or electrical wiring? I have done quite a bit of research online and found the… --- ## [1998 Lamborghini Diablo - Engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lamborghini-diablo-engine-light/183266)
**Author:** [@tom36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom36)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lamborghini-diablo-engine-light/183266 "2022-04-05T01:39:31Z")
engine light comes on --- ## [2017 Hyundai Elantra Eco - Overheats - Get it seen?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-elantra-eco-overheats-get-it-seen/183325)
**Author:** [@Phil23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Phil23)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-elantra-eco-overheats-get-it-seen/183325 "2022-04-05T01:10:08Z")
I have an overheating engine is it ideal to keep adding coolant or cold water?, or is it best to get it seen because mechanics love asking for a lot just to check the car. --- ## [2021 Audi Q5 - worried about leaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-audi-q5-worried-about-leaking/183101)
**Author:** [@HollyCameron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HollyCameron)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-audi-q5-worried-about-leaking/183101 "2022-04-05T00:50:45Z")
after heavy rain, we found the back passenger floor of our brand new 2021 Audi soaked, right through the mat and the carpet… the windows were all closed, the doors were closed, there were no water bottles etc in the car … --- ## [2018 Nissan Rogue - new battery is draining](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-rogue-new-battery-is-draining/183121)
**Author:** [@AlexTorres](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlexTorres)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-rogue-new-battery-is-draining/183121 "2022-04-05T00:43:44Z")
The battery is draining, bought a battery less than a month ago. yesterday car would not start got a new battery. what can be doing this? --- ## [Engine dies between short trips, why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-dies-between-short-trips-why/183393)
**Author:** [@stillkicking\_180240](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stillkicking_180240)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-dies-between-short-trips-why/183393 "2022-04-05T00:24:12Z")
Thank you for taking a look at my question. Some background on the car. My uncle gave me his 99’ Honda Accord 4 door v6. He was in charge of tank maintenance in Vietnam so he always talks about preventative maintenance … --- ## [2002 Ford F-150 turns over but won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-f-150-turns-over-but-won-t-start/183387)
**Author:** [@Bill02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill02)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-f-150-turns-over-but-won-t-start/183387 "2022-04-05T00:19:21Z")
2002 Ford F150, Engine turns over but wii not start. Iput in new fuel pump and fuel relay. Carb. is not gettig gas. --- ## [2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Question on restarting a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mercedes-benz-c-class-question-on-restarting-a-car/183405)
**Author:** [@Florida](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Florida)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2022, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mercedes-benz-c-class-question-on-restarting-a-car/183405 "2022-04-04T23:36:14Z")
How much gas do it take to Start c300 --- ## [1996 Honda Accord transmission replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-honda-accord-transmission-replacement/183382)
**Author:** [@Liza-Baby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Liza-Baby)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2022, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-honda-accord-transmission-replacement/183382 "2022-04-04T22:58:21Z")
Friend (no, really ) has this 1996 car. Not garaged, defintely not well-maintained (175K) on anything, transmission about dead. Plans on ordering used transmission (1992 Accord), $400, to be delivered to “shade tree mech… --- ## [I need a Vacation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-a-vacation/183406)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2022, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-a-vacation/183406 "2022-04-04T22:50:51Z")
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