# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=274 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 275 --- ## [2014 Volkswagen Jetta - Driver's door issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-volkswagen-jetta-drivers-door-issue/182673)
**Author:** [@Trad28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trad28)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-volkswagen-jetta-drivers-door-issue/182673 "2022-02-24T21:50:24Z")
Driver side Doorhandle Seize from BOTH the outside and inside. Will not unlock manually with the key, OR electronically with the key fob, OR electronically from the interior unlock buttons on the driver side or passenger… --- ## [2007 Ford Fiesta - Oil cap was off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-fiesta-oil-cap-was-off/182662)
**Author:** [@Sunny03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sunny03)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-fiesta-oil-cap-was-off/182662 "2022-02-24T21:13:21Z")
I drove to work this morning and half way through the day one of my collages noticed that oil was all over my bonnet. When I opened my enige, I saw that the oil cap was off, I have no idea when this happend, most probabl… --- ## [2013 Toyota RAV4 - Steering binds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-rav4-steering-binds/182656)
**Author:** [@KimGazley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KimGazley)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-rav4-steering-binds/182656 "2022-02-24T03:58:31Z")
When I go to turn right the steering wheel just gets very tight and you can’t turn and then it releases it. --- ## [2018 Kia Optima - Front end issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-optima-front-end-issues/182658)
**Author:** [@Technopimp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Technopimp)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-optima-front-end-issues/182658 "2022-02-24T02:40:55Z")
Front end movement & noise while going over bumps. --- ## [Rust on Rotors: Repair or Replace?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-on-rotors-repair-or-replace/182642)
**Author:** [@Sandscapes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sandscapes)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-on-rotors-repair-or-replace/182642 "2022-02-24T01:59:52Z")
Makes a grinding noise when initially braking, but seems to quiet as day goes on. Any advice would be appreciated, thank you! --- ## [Honda alternator issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-alternator-issue/182650)
**Author:** [@susankiash\_179703](https://community.cartalk.com/u/susankiash_179703)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-alternator-issue/182650 "2022-02-23T20:09:55Z")
My 2003 crv runs great but now started a whine & 2 very good mechanics said it’s the alternator bearings starting to go. Is it safe to drive locally until my new alternator arrives Friday w/o risking seizure of old one ?… --- ## [Gifting Car to Family Member](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gifting-car-to-family-member/182613)
**Author:** [@sam1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sam1)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gifting-car-to-family-member/182613 "2022-02-23T17:13:36Z")
I am gifting my car to a family member for $0. I have a question what should I fill in SALE price in Title? There 3 options which I could think off. Option 1: $0 Option 2: GIFT Option 3: GIFT ($0) There will be separ… --- ## [Dear Car Talk Question This Week](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dear-car-talk-question-this-week/182640)
**Author:** [@Managing-Editor-Julie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Managing-Editor-Julie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dear-car-talk-question-this-week/182640 "2022-02-23T16:59:53Z")
Hi all, I’m thinking I may start posting the most recent Dear Car Talk questions in our Community. Just in case anyone has any thoughts or comments to add to the subject. I hope that’s okay! --- ## [2018 Hyundai Elantra - How do I get recall help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-elantra-how-do-i-get-recall-help/182633)
**Author:** [@Tina23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tina23)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-elantra-how-do-i-get-recall-help/182633 "2022-02-23T16:51:05Z")
my 2018 hyundai elantra just lost paint on hood of car… I noticed that there was a recall by Hyundai … how do I file a complaint & request for repair…? --- ## [2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-rav4-hybrid/182619)
**Author:** [@Confused46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Confused46)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 11:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-rav4-hybrid/182619 "2022-02-23T11:25:25Z")
If my summer tires (on rims) are stored at a dealer, when it comes time to remount them (winter tires removed) do they have to be rebalanced? I had no problems with the tires last summer. Also, this will be the final sea… --- ## [Help choosing next car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-choosing-next-car/182617)
**Author:** [@reecew29567\_179668](https://community.cartalk.com/u/reecew29567_179668)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-choosing-next-car/182617 "2022-02-23T03:52:45Z")
So after a change in job and a basic mk7 transit being my daily for the last 10 years. I’m looking to replace it with a car. I’m at a real loss as to what to choose, I’ve narrowed it down somewhat but my list of needs is… --- ## [2010 Chrysler Town & Country - Running hot. Why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chrysler-town-country-running-hot-why/182622)
**Author:** [@LESTERDANLEY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LESTERDANLEY)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chrysler-town-country-running-hot-why/182622 "2022-02-23T00:30:06Z")
I changed water pump & radiator & thermostat and radiator cap.it still gets hot. --- ## [2004 Ford Ranger - Warning lights after new battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-ranger-warning-lights-after-new-battery/182629)
**Author:** [@none01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/none01)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-ranger-warning-lights-after-new-battery/182629 "2022-02-22T22:17:38Z")
Installed new battery on Saturday due to ABS light comes on then the brake like comes on and I don’t know why. --- ## [2006 Toyota 4Runner - Gas cap?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-4runner-gas-cap/182540)
**Author:** [@Richy28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richy28)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-4runner-gas-cap/182540 "2022-02-22T20:56:46Z")
check engine light came on. Changed gas cap with new Toyota cap from my dealer. What else may cause this light to come on? --- ## [2014 Jeep Compass hesitates before rollback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-compass-hesitates-before-rollback/182452)
**Author:** [@phil0267](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phil0267)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-compass-hesitates-before-rollback/182452 "2022-02-22T17:41:24Z")
I have a Jeep Compass 2014 2.0 cylinder with Standard transmission. When starting out after stopped at a light the car does roll back but only after four or five seconds has passed. What causes this hesitation? Whatever… --- ## [Turning tires when not moving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-tires-when-not-moving/182601)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-tires-when-not-moving/182601 "2022-02-22T17:38:29Z")
I had to move my pickup because a crane is coming to put a furnace on a neighbor’s roof tomorrow. I hate to start it up to move it a few feet so I pushed it. I had to turn sharply, did some of the turning when it wasn’t … --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Tahoe - Door sprung](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-tahoe-door-sprung/182623)
**Author:** [@Steve45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve45)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-tahoe-door-sprung/182623 "2022-02-22T16:45:01Z")
Help? What in the world sprung my drivers door on my 2019 four wheel drive Chevrolet Tahoe Premier 6.2L? I parked and opened & closed the door and got out to check my mailbox on a bad angle in my fairly steep driveway s… --- ## [Carbon build up on Valves? Prevention? Treatment? How often to change oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carbon-build-up-on-valves-prevention-treatment-how-often-to-change-oil/175779)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carbon-build-up-on-valves-prevention-treatment-how-often-to-change-oil/175779 "2022-02-22T15:35:11Z")
Many yrs ago, Car Talk Radio show said change oil every 4k - then we were using regular oil (not Full Syn). So since I moved to Full Syn, I started doing it every 5k despite Mobil 1 tells me to do every 7k. Oil gets dar… --- ## [2011 Toyota RAV4 - Leaky seal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-rav4-leaky-seal/182615)
**Author:** [@Steve45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve45)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-rav4-leaky-seal/182615 "2022-02-21T21:43:20Z")
I have a leaky rear seal in the differential of my 2011 RAV4. Anytime I get an oil change, I have the shop check and top off the rear differential gear oil. Not sure what the millage was when I first noticed it - Signi… --- ## [30 psi in 3rd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/30-psi-in-3rd/182523)
**Author:** [@Esby315\_179544](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Esby315_179544)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/30-psi-in-3rd/182523 "2022-02-21T21:06:11Z")
I have a Nissan 2010 Sentra with only 86,000 miles and shop replaced all coils and sparks cause original code was 3rd cylinder misfire then a multi-misfire so a day later same thing car was loud and engine shaking bad ag… --- ## [Help! High revving idle on my 2001 crv](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-high-revving-idle-on-my-2001-crv/182611)
**Author:** [@roysgarage18\_179663](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roysgarage18_179663)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-high-revving-idle-on-my-2001-crv/182611 "2022-02-21T20:32:58Z")
I bought a 2001 crv late last year. It was running fine for a couple of months but then it wouldn’t start at all. I replaced the timing belt and now it starts but it has a high revving idle. It’ll immediately jump up to … --- ## [Noise from passenger rear wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-from-passenger-rear-wheel/182561)
**Author:** [@frony83\_179621](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frony83_179621)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-from-passenger-rear-wheel/182561 "2022-02-21T20:30:51Z")
I recently started hearing a noise coming from the passenger side rear wheel that starts at around 20 mph and goes away at around 40 mph. It sounds like like a playing card in spokes. --- ## [Better passenger seat requires an upgrade response](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-passenger-seat-requires-an-upgrade-response/182518)
**Author:** [@randy.nuzzo\_179542](https://community.cartalk.com/u/randy.nuzzo_179542)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-passenger-seat-requires-an-upgrade-response/182518 "2022-02-21T16:24:37Z")
A woman needed a better passenger seat after surgery. My wife picked out our 2021 Subaru Forester, Touring Edition, primarily due to the passenger seat. Now able to take trips for hours without being in pain. And the pas… --- ## [Acura RDX 2016 Battery Drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rdx-2016-battery-drain/182365)
**Author:** [@garybtemp-db\_179397](https://community.cartalk.com/u/garybtemp-db_179397)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rdx-2016-battery-drain/182365 "2022-02-21T15:59:55Z")
My battery is draining every few days. Mechanic says battery is fine and alternator is fine and they can’t find anything draining it. On further googling, I see (for example Honda Battery Drain Class Action Lawsuit - S… --- ## [2020 Mazda CX-30 - no windshield distortion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-mazda-cx-30-no-windshield-distortion/182590)
**Author:** [@Alias](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alias)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-mazda-cx-30-no-windshield-distortion/182590 "2022-02-21T05:32:30Z")
I bought my 2020 CX-30 in July 2020. I have never noticed any distortion with the windshield. \[I tried to post this comment but they require that I select a model for my Mazda, which they do not list.\] --- ## [Driving without pcv valve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-without-pcv-valve/182586)
**Author:** [@leecohn254\_179638](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leecohn254_179638)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-without-pcv-valve/182586 "2022-02-21T03:04:30Z")
What would happen if you drove without a pcv valve? Short term and long term? --- ## [1971 Buick Skylark - Seeking help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1971-buick-skylark-seeking-help/182571)
**Author:** [@ninjagin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ninjagin)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1971-buick-skylark-seeking-help/182571 "2022-02-21T00:41:52Z")
Looking for a mechanic who knows how to work on a 455 ci V8 (quadrajet) Electra 225 coupe. Having runaway revs on warmup, sometimes persistent. Thanks. --- ## [Jumpstarting Car With Additional Bolted on Cable Blocking Terminal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jumpstarting-car-with-additional-bolted-on-cable-blocking-terminal/182447)
**Author:** [@justin\_179460](https://community.cartalk.com/u/justin_179460)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2022, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jumpstarting-car-with-additional-bolted-on-cable-blocking-terminal/182447 "2022-02-20T20:17:42Z")
Hello, This is probably a simple question, but unfortunately I was never taught and am at a loss so I apologize. I am needing to jumpstart a car and the positive terminal has another cable bolted on (pic attached) that… --- ## [Which maintenance is needed on my Honda Accord with limited driving?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-maintenance-is-needed-on-my-honda-accord-with-limited-driving/182557)
**Author:** [@digitalmaven](https://community.cartalk.com/u/digitalmaven)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2022, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-maintenance-is-needed-on-my-honda-accord-with-limited-driving/182557 "2022-02-20T03:41:48Z")
Thanks to Covid and working from home during the past several years, I haven’t been driving my car as much as I normally would have a few years ago. I have a 2020 Honda Accord that I bought new in December 2019, but have… --- ## [Ethanol in gas is a negative](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol-in-gas-is-a-negative/182555)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2022, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol-in-gas-is-a-negative/182555 "2022-02-20T03:05:54Z")
Latest study indicates that putting ethanol in gas at best does nothing to improve air quality, and likely makes it worse. Ethanol at the Gas Pump May Be Hurting Air Quality, Study Says (caranddriver.com) [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=273) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=275)