# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=28 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 29 --- ## [2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo - Clunks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-monte-carlo-clunks/200943)
**Author:** [@woodruffmotorsports](https://community.cartalk.com/u/woodruffmotorsports)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2025, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-monte-carlo-clunks/200943 "2025-07-09T20:37:13Z")
front end knock and i replaced a arms and struts from sitting. the clunk is on driver side and the rack and pinion are the only thing i did not replace. 2001 monte carlo --- ## [Worst drivers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worst-drivers/200778)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2025, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worst-drivers/200778 "2025-07-09T00:53:13Z")
I read an article in today’s paper. Allstate published driving data for the 200 largest cities in the US. Baltimore was 3rd worst, followed by DC. The worst? You know it, Boston. No woder insurance is expensive here. --- ## [Acura preowned leasing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-preowned-leasing/200896)
**Author:** [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2025, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-preowned-leasing/200896 "2025-07-08T21:12:19Z")
I just received an email telling me I could lease a preowned ( used ) Acura vehicle. That is just wrong . --- ## [1993 Ford Mustang - Brake issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-mustang-brake-issues/200922)
**Author:** [@Merlin\_s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Merlin_s)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2025, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-mustang-brake-issues/200922 "2025-07-08T20:02:25Z")
Breaks pedal goes all the way to the floor ? --- ## [Are chinese tyres good?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-chinese-tyres-good/200889)
**Author:** [@rice\_eater](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rice_eater)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2025, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-chinese-tyres-good/200889 "2025-07-08T19:21:32Z")
Are these chinese tyres good? They are a bit cheaper but i am not sure of the quality since i have never bought a tyre before. I heard that chinese tyres nowadays are very good despite being cheap though they do not l… --- ## [Gearbox Main- & Input Shaft Endfloat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gearbox-main-input-shaft-endfloat/200870)
**Author:** [@der\_wolf\_194040](https://community.cartalk.com/u/der_wolf_194040)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2025, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gearbox-main-input-shaft-endfloat/200870 "2025-07-08T15:19:57Z")
Hello, new to this forum with a general question on gearbox endfloat - maybe someone here has the knowledge to help me. I am rebuilding the (manual) gearbox (all helical gears except for 1st/reverse) for my 1964 MG Mid… --- ## [2017 Infiniti Q60 - Can a bad turbo kill your engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-infiniti-q60-can-a-bad-turbo-kill-your-engine/200888)
**Author:** [@DaveL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveL)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2025, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-infiniti-q60-can-a-bad-turbo-kill-your-engine/200888 "2025-07-08T15:18:57Z")
can engine failure be caused by bad turbocharger? Infiniti dealer says NO! --- ## [Hope these 2026 big grill trucks have a front camera](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hope-these-2026-big-grill-trucks-have-a-front-camera/200913)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2025, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hope-these-2026-big-grill-trucks-have-a-front-camera/200913 "2025-07-07T15:24:07Z")
https://www.edmunds.com/gmc/sierra-1500/2026/ --- ## [Asking about lack of information on Polestar2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/asking-about-lack-of-information-on-polestar2/200905)
**Author:** [@blakejeffries\_194054](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blakejeffries_194054)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2025, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/asking-about-lack-of-information-on-polestar2/200905 "2025-07-06T22:29:12Z")
I was only able to find a mention in passing about the Polestar 2. Nothing in the dropdown about volvo or polestar --- ## [Hyundai 2014 Elantra Car Tail/Stop Bulb Keeps Burning out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-2014-elantra-car-tail-stop-bulb-keeps-burning-out/200884)
**Author:** [@zillah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zillah)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2025, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-2014-elantra-car-tail-stop-bulb-keeps-burning-out/200884 "2025-07-05T21:02:19Z")
Dear folks I have got Hyundai 2014 Elantra every 6 months I have to replace car tail/stop bulb driver side as it keeps burning out I am using NARVA brands Last time I replaced was 13.11.24 and today I replaced by a ne… --- ## [Exploding Passenger Mirror?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exploding-passenger-mirror/200881)
**Author:** [@annieoakley1933\_194043](https://community.cartalk.com/u/annieoakley1933_194043)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2025, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exploding-passenger-mirror/200881 "2025-07-05T17:21:29Z")
I was driving down my street. I saw what I thought was a bright light coming toward my passenger side window. This happened at that time. The back cover came off and landed by the curb. I didn’t hit anything. I looke… --- ## [The reason I believe newer cars last longer than cars 50 years ago did](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-reason-i-believe-newer-cars-last-longer-than-cars-50-years-ago-did/200349)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 184\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2025, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-reason-i-believe-newer-cars-last-longer-than-cars-50-years-ago-did/200349 "2025-07-05T16:51:12Z")
We like to talk about how newer cars just last so much longer than older cars did. We all know when a car 50 years ago reached 100k miles it was used up and worn out. Well wait just a minute. That is wrong! How could th… --- ## [Car battery - “sloshing” or “slashing” sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-sloshing-or-slashing-sound/200787)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2025, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-sloshing-or-slashing-sound/200787 "2025-07-04T23:41:21Z")
A used car battery - when handled - I hear the “sloshing” or “slashing” sound. The fluid inside is moving around. Does this mean: battery is bad or battery needs to topped off and therefore repaired? Shop had a tool … --- ## [Alternator failure and mileage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-failure-and-mileage/200220)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2025, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-failure-and-mileage/200220 "2025-07-04T15:23:46Z")
2009 Corolla with 145k We had this car for about 2yrs. Yesterday after car wash it would not start - jump start worked. Shop tested and said “Diodes failed” on their machine. I came home and used multimeter - then it… --- ## [2007 Audi a4 - Smoking left side engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-audi-a4-smoking-left-side-engine/200878)
**Author:** [@Consistentone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Consistentone)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2025, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-audi-a4-smoking-left-side-engine/200878 "2025-07-03T21:26:10Z")
Hello everyone, I am in a bind and I’m hoping someone can point me the right direction! My audi has been parked for about a year. Prior to that the only issue wrong was it had a major oil leak (faulty oil filter housing… --- ## [Lexus ES. Your thoughts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-es-your-thoughts/200846)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2025, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-es-your-thoughts/200846 "2025-07-03T15:22:51Z")
Good evening everyone :love\_you\_gesture:t3: So, a family member sought my advice on the Lexus ES, asking whether or not this particular car is a good choice for someone who is a nurse practitioner and travels 70 mile… --- ## [2001 BMW 525i fuel pressure mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-bmw-525i-fuel-pressure-mystery/200843)
**Author:** [@Fresno-Jack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fresno-Jack)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-bmw-525i-fuel-pressure-mystery/200843 "2025-07-02T23:54:08Z")
• Multiple DTCs indicating multiple misfires in various cylinders, and a P0174 indicating a lean condition in bank 2, which I believe is cylinders 2, 4 and 6 on this inline 6 engine. •Fuel pressure for this make and mod… --- ## [Noise when driving at a low speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-when-driving-at-a-low-speed/200856)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-when-driving-at-a-low-speed/200856 "2025-07-02T12:55:12Z")
Hello guys! I posted here not too long ago about a noise coming from the rear driver’s side and it was suggested that uneven tires might be the culprit. I brought the car to the Toyota dealership and they said it was … --- ## [2008 Ford Ranger - Electronics are protesting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-ranger-electronics-are-protesting/200789)
**Author:** [@keith06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith06)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-ranger-electronics-are-protesting/200789 "2025-07-01T21:51:38Z")
turned off passenger air bag light on, door open alert picture lit up on info dash screen, alarm sounds, and doom light comes on and stays on --- ## [Building a lube pit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/building-a-lube-pit/200790)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/building-a-lube-pit/200790 "2025-07-01T16:07:31Z")
I am considering building a lube pit similar to one pictured. Back in the 80s there were many of these left over from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Not sure why they fell out of favor unless its the fact not many people change… --- ## [Rough Idle + Acceleration, Inconsistent Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-acceleration-inconsistent-starting/200834)
**Author:** [@ashtonkubo\_194018](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ashtonkubo_194018)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-acceleration-inconsistent-starting/200834 "2025-06-30T21:40:45Z")
Good morning all, I have a 2006 VW Golf TDI, that has a rough/vibrating idle, and rough/vibrating acceleration through lower RPMs. Once she’s up to speed, the vibration seems to lighten up, especially after shifting up … --- ## [2016 Honda Civic Sdn - Sagging wind jammer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-civic-sdn-sagging-wind-jammer/200817)
**Author:** [@mikeboulos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikeboulos)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-civic-sdn-sagging-wind-jammer/200817 "2025-06-30T19:25:33Z")
wind jammer sagging and broken. can i just remove it for good? --- ## [2012 Nissan Maxima has no acceleration when gas is below 1/2 tank gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-maxima-has-no-acceleration-when-gas-is-below-1-2-tank-gas/200806)
**Author:** [@kescott1910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kescott1910)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-maxima-has-no-acceleration-when-gas-is-below-1-2-tank-gas/200806 "2025-06-30T15:46:06Z")
I have a 2012 Nissan Maxima with 188K. When car gets below 1/2 tank of gas I have no acceleration. I can floor the gas pedal and get nothing. When this happens, car won’t go over 55-60mph. I’ve cleaned throttle body,… --- ## [New Wilwood Disc Brakes Won't Release](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-wilwood-disc-brakes-wont-release/200758)
**Author:** [@shaundoyle09\_193966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shaundoyle09_193966)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-wilwood-disc-brakes-wont-release/200758 "2025-06-30T15:31:11Z")
Installed new 4 piston calipers on rear, 6 piston calipers on front, with complete new brake line to a new master cylinder and SS flex lines to the calipers. I did this about 8 years ago, but it has not been driven much… --- ## [Fuel Level Sending Unit Had A Simple Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-level-sending-unit-had-a-simple-problem/200818)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-level-sending-unit-had-a-simple-problem/200818 "2025-06-30T02:28:03Z")
My fuel gauge was swinging all over the place when the fuel level got low. I was figuring that even though it would make sense for the fuel level sending unit to be faulty, suppose it were in the circuitry or analog fu… --- ## [Recalls, wow!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recalls-wow/200810)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2025, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recalls-wow/200810 "2025-06-29T23:46:47Z")
GM recalls more than 62,000 top-selling vehicles, owners advised to park outside Ford Issues ‘Do Not Drive’ Warning as 1.3 Million Vehicles Recalled --- ## [Burnt electrical connector. Tried DeoxIT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burnt-electrical-connector-tried-deoxit/200801)
**Author:** [@runzwitscizzors](https://community.cartalk.com/u/runzwitscizzors)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2025, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burnt-electrical-connector-tried-deoxit/200801 "2025-06-29T23:32:01Z")
2014 Subaru Crosstrek. The Blower Switch stopped working on 4 (Highest setting). I pulled out the switch, and noticed the electrical connector on the car side (female, 6-pattern) looked slightly burnt on one pin receive… --- ## [Kia’s incredibly useful blind-spot monitor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-s-incredibly-useful-blind-spot-monitor/200786)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2025, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-s-incredibly-useful-blind-spot-monitor/200786 "2025-06-29T20:30:08Z")
Now this would be a nice feature on my Lexus. Your thoughts ? --- ## [Yearly inspections in NH are ending in 2026!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yearly-inspections-in-nh-are-ending-in-2026/200803)
**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2025, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yearly-inspections-in-nh-are-ending-in-2026/200803 "2025-06-29T00:18:23Z")
If you heard a loud WhooHoo! earlier, it was me cheering the end of inspections in NH. I never thought it would actually happen. Businesses and politicians become addicted to these kind of programs and the revenue they g… --- ## [An argument for nitrogen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-argument-for-nitrogen/200759)
**Author:** [@Manolito](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Manolito)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2025, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-argument-for-nitrogen/200759 "2025-06-26T21:40:17Z")
I have heard several arguments in favor of using nitrogen in tires, but the the final analysis seems to be “It is a good thing, but not worth much money. If you are getting nitrogen for no extra cost (e.g. Costco) great… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=27) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=29)