# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=265 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 266 --- ## [Need suggestions and ideas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-suggestions-and-ideas/183312)
**Author:** [@hazel78049618\_180177](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hazel78049618_180177)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-suggestions-and-ideas/183312 "2022-03-31T12:25:23Z")
hello all, I am Hazel and I am a truck driver, here for some suggestions about a well-experienced truck repairing company here in Houston as I am facing some problems with breaks I have been repairing it from many shops… --- ## [2010 Lexus RX 450h - Steering column help request](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-rx-450h-steering-column-help-request/183308)
**Author:** [@Jeeva](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeeva)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-rx-450h-steering-column-help-request/183308 "2022-03-31T04:03:48Z")
Steering column rattles --- ## [Bad news for China](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-news-for-china/183272)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-news-for-china/183272 "2022-03-31T03:23:48Z")
… good news regarding world-wide oil prices: Of course, there is also a potential negative for the rest of the world, namely further disruptions in the supply chain. --- ## [Car Roadtrip games](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-roadtrip-games/183300)
**Author:** [@ZX2-S-R-Guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ZX2-S-R-Guy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-roadtrip-games/183300 "2022-03-31T02:19:28Z")
I am listening to Episode #1248, and a caller has called about playing Padiddle, where you count cars with one headlight out as a roadtrip game. In the late 60s and early 70s, my two brothers and I played a game during … --- ## [2016 Ford Escape - Is it diff fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-is-it-diff-fluid/183289)
**Author:** [@Mamamiami](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mamamiami)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-is-it-diff-fluid/183289 "2022-03-31T01:48:38Z")
I own a 2016 Ford Escape, AWD Titanium model. I now have 101k miles on it. Love my Escape! Last fall, I heard grinding from the rear. I took it into the Ford Dealer as the brakes were original to the car. After the … --- ## [2000 Lexus RX 300 Battery runs down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lexus-rx-300-battery-runs-down/161762)
**Author:** [@KeithDyas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KeithDyas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lexus-rx-300-battery-runs-down/161762 "2022-03-31T01:21:07Z")
The battery runs down after a few days of not driving the car. The battery is fairly new. I make certain the lights are off and the cars are shut tight. It appears there may be a short in the system which is draining t… --- ## [Sway Bar Link, 4 Nuts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sway-bar-link-4-nuts/182885)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sway-bar-link-4-nuts/182885 "2022-03-31T01:14:48Z")
I was wondering, for ease of removal the next time I remove my sway bar links, if I put two nuts on each end of the sway bar link, one on each side. So four nuts per sway bar link. This would give me more to “bite” onto … --- ## [2020 Honda Ridgeline - What is this mystery item?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-honda-ridgeline-what-is-this-mystery-item/183274)
**Author:** [@boB54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boB54)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-honda-ridgeline-what-is-this-mystery-item/183274 "2022-03-31T01:08:46Z")
In the glove box of my brand new pickup was an unidentified ‘thing’. It appears to be a cover with a lock (that fits my vehicle key). It’s black plastic, about 3-1/2" square with two rounded corners. It’s about the siz… --- ## [2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - Limp mode question - Transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercedes-benz-e-class-limp-mode-question-transmission/183320)
**Author:** [@dale35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dale35)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercedes-benz-e-class-limp-mode-question-transmission/183320 "2022-03-31T00:19:02Z")
2006 mb e350 4 matic…I think my vehicle is in limp mode… check engine light is on and I took to non mb svc dealer said I needed transmission… do not trust that decision --- ## [2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris - Big engine issus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-metris-big-engine-issus/183315)
**Author:** [@Frank58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frank58)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-metris-big-engine-issus/183315 "2022-03-31T00:04:30Z")
Mercedes replaced the cams on a 4 cylinder engine. Engine throws a rod shortly after. Why? Mercedes shrugs their shoulders and blames the piano player. --- ## [Another plant shut down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-plant-shut-down/183306)
**Author:** [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-plant-shut-down/183306 "2022-03-30T23:54:44Z")
--- ## [New Ford truck/SUV recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-ford-truck-suv-recall/183304)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-ford-truck-suv-recall/183304 "2022-03-30T21:09:58Z")
Vehicles recalled: 2016-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs, and 2016-2018 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L EcoBoost engines. The problem: The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from t… --- ## [It pays to drive very slowly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-pays-to-drive-very-slowly/183282)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-pays-to-drive-very-slowly/183282 "2022-03-30T15:42:46Z")
… when confronted with a snow squall. This massive pile-up was the result of people not driving appropriately for the weather. This video was shot in PA, a few hours ago. (Note: Turn off the sound if you don’t want… --- ## [The truck and the tornado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-truck-and-the-tornado/183213)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-truck-and-the-tornado/183213 "2022-03-30T02:21:24Z")
In case you haven’t seen the video of the red Chevy pickup being tossed around by a Texas tornado, and then being driven away, here is an article about that incident, as well as the very happy ending for the teen driver. … --- ## [Car repair manuals sometimes produce amusing errors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-repair-manuals-sometimes-produce-amusing-errors/183197)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-repair-manuals-sometimes-produce-amusing-errors/183197 "2022-03-30T00:30:09Z")
Car repair manuals can be the bane of a diy’ers existence. Like when they refer to the same part using two different names. I’ve seen the text refer to a part one way, while the diagram on the same page the text refere… --- ## [Clunking Noise with Rear Shocks - Again!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noise-with-rear-shocks-again/183250)
**Author:** [@SD1984](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SD1984)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noise-with-rear-shocks-again/183250 "2022-03-29T22:08:28Z")
2018 Honda Civic - around 6 months ago I had new rear shocks put in. About a month later I was involved in a near hit accident where I broke extremely hard to avoid rear ending someone. Immediately after that I began hea… --- ## [Robot truckers could replace 500,000 US jobs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/robot-truckers-could-replace-500-000-us-jobs/183187)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/robot-truckers-could-replace-500-000-us-jobs/183187 "2022-03-29T16:28:36Z")
--- ## [1993 Subaru Legacy - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-subaru-legacy-wont-start/183280)
**Author:** [@Michel04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michel04)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-subaru-legacy-wont-start/183280 "2022-03-29T16:18:01Z")
Car turns over but won’t start.Subaru legacy 1993 --- ## [Wrenching apart stuck nuts and bolts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrenching-apart-stuck-nuts-and-bolts/183230)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrenching-apart-stuck-nuts-and-bolts/183230 "2022-03-29T03:52:09Z")
I found a good forum on wrenching apart stuck pipes that could help those with stuck bolts and nuts, from the steam-fitters: Removing old stuck pipe fittings...advice? — Heating Help: The Wall ’ published tests have sho… --- ## [Possible blown head gasket questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-blown-head-gasket-questions/183270)
**Author:** [@Katieluv2022](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katieluv2022)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-blown-head-gasket-questions/183270 "2022-03-29T03:50:58Z")
So i recently got my Head gasket fixed. Also for some reason these mechanics thought because my Valve gasket looked fine even though you always want to replace everything no matter if it looks fine if its connected with … --- ## [Timing lights... Old school, or new?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-lights-old-school-or-new/183138)
**Author:** [@Indianadave](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Indianadave)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-lights-old-school-or-new/183138 "2022-03-29T02:52:05Z")
Poll on timing lights… Would you buy a vintage one, or a new one? I’ve got an old Craftsman, but it doesn’t have the advance dial on it. Debating finding a used one, or buying a new one. I have experienced the “They do… --- ## [2009 Nissan Sentra - Why does it rev?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-sentra-why-does-it-rev/183284)
**Author:** [@Burt23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Burt23)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-sentra-why-does-it-rev/183284 "2022-03-29T02:11:41Z")
Why does my Nissan Sentra rev when starting? --- ## [Building an Emergency Breakdown Kit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/building-an-emergency-breakdown-kit/183176)
**Author:** [@EVxDriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EVxDriver)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/building-an-emergency-breakdown-kit/183176 "2022-03-29T01:44:22Z")
What are the most important but also affordable items to have in a breakdown kit? I’m building one for my daughter and wanna be sure I don’t leave anything out. Right now I’ve got a waterproof flashlight, spare batteries… --- ## [Oh, no! Now we won't be able to buy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oh-no-now-we-wont-be-able-to-buy/182921)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oh-no-now-we-wont-be-able-to-buy/182921 "2022-03-29T01:19:21Z")
… the Russian-made vehicles that we all were hankering for. :smirk: Russia has banned exports of auto equipment Items include cars, railway carriages, and containers. --- ## [Oil is milky just around the fill cap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-is-milky-just-around-the-fill-cap/183245)
**Author:** [@Mr\_IO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mr_IO)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-is-milky-just-around-the-fill-cap/183245 "2022-03-28T23:42:44Z")
Hi there, so I bought my first car a couple months ago. As routine maintenance I checked the oil level and it looked a bit on the lower end(actual oil itself looked to be in good shape though), so I went to fill it up w… --- ## [New battery, fine alternator, car won't turn over without jumpbox](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-battery-fine-alternator-car-wont-turn-over-without-jumpbox/183234)
**Author:** [@molecularvisions\_175658](https://community.cartalk.com/u/molecularvisions_175658)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-battery-fine-alternator-car-wont-turn-over-without-jumpbox/183234 "2022-03-28T17:28:17Z")
I have a 2009 Ford Focus with ~95000 miles on it. Today at the grocery store, when I put my key in the ignition, the car wouldn’t turn over. Lights were on, radio worked, etc, but the car didn’t turn over. I pulled ou… --- ## [Don’t know how much gas in my car!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/don-t-know-how-much-gas-in-my-car/183069)
**Author:** [@Locoredhead1\_180010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Locoredhead1_180010)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/don-t-know-how-much-gas-in-my-car/183069 "2022-03-28T17:04:51Z")
Hi! 1st post here. I could really use a little wisdom here. I had my fuel pump replaced at Christmas time last year. A couple of months later I was parked at sonic and I watched my gas gauge needle fall slowly until it s… --- ## [Dodge charger 2007 oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-charger-2007-oil-leak/183259)
**Author:** [@Hazem-bitar\_180129](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hazem-bitar_180129)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-charger-2007-oil-leak/183259 "2022-03-28T15:25:36Z")
My car leaks oil and i know where it is leaking from, but i dont know what is the part’s name and how to fix it. Please help. --- ## [A walk around the 2022 Batmobile](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-walk-around-the-2022-batmobile/183221)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-walk-around-the-2022-batmobile/183221 "2022-03-28T13:14:49Z")
This is one of 4 identical cars used in the film. The noise inside the passenger cabin must be–literally–deafening. --- ## [2015 Buick Enclave - opinions on the engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-enclave-opinions-on-the-engine/183223)
**Author:** [@BobMuske](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobMuske)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 9:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-enclave-opinions-on-the-engine/183223 "2022-03-28T09:50:44Z")
HOW good or BA is the 3/6 liter GM engien used in the 2015 BUICK ENCLAVE? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=264) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=266)