# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=290 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 291 --- ## [Vortec swapped malibu](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vortec-swapped-malibu/181437)
**Author:** [@81\_malibuclassic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/81_malibuclassic)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2021, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vortec-swapped-malibu/181437 "2021-12-26T19:01:16Z")
I have a 81 malibu I have talked about on the site before and I am trying to make it a sleeper out of it I have thought about upgrading the 3.8 v6 in it as of now but I was wondering if swapping to a 5.3 vortec would be … --- ## [Fiat 850 Sport Coupe Engine swap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-850-sport-coupe-engine-swap/181442)
**Author:** [@KazyCuzy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KazyCuzy)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2021, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-850-sport-coupe-engine-swap/181442 "2021-12-26T17:46:22Z")
Hi, I’m from Thailand. I just bought the rusty Fiat 850 Sport Coupe with no engine in the car. So I want to swap the engine but since it’s not a common car in my country, no one can answer my question. Even when I searc… --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Traverse - Dash lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-traverse-dash-lights/181448)
**Author:** [@PugPuppyMama](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PugPuppyMama)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2021, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-traverse-dash-lights/181448 "2021-12-25T22:08:31Z")
I am a 60+ year old woman who has driven my 2012 Chevy Traverse since it was new. It’s great. I am having ongoing issues with the automatic light sensor. It probably works correctly but not to my satisfaction. The senso… --- ## [Stop athe Click (When gas nozzle shuts off)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stop-athe-click-when-gas-nozzle-shuts-off/178226)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2021, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stop-athe-click-when-gas-nozzle-shuts-off/178226 "2021-12-25T17:54:13Z")
“…that extra gas probably isn’t going to make it into your tank anyway. It’ll likely get stuck in the hose or the pump’s vapor recovery system, or just dribble on the ground as you return the nozzle to the pump.” Re… --- ## [Fun with old electric car batteries](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fun-with-old-electric-car-batteries/181412)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2021, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fun-with-old-electric-car-batteries/181412 "2021-12-25T02:33:48Z")
‘A rival had released a video suggesting that a technology used by the company, CATL, and other manufacturers could cause car fires. Imitating a Chinese government safety test, the rival had driven a nail through a batte… --- ## [2000 Cadillac Eldorado - Odd sound after starting that then settles down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-cadillac-eldorado-odd-sound-after-starting-that-then-settles-down/181321)
**Author:** [@GiovanniMoore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GiovanniMoore)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2021, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-cadillac-eldorado-odd-sound-after-starting-that-then-settles-down/181321 "2021-12-25T02:01:08Z")
When I start my 2000 Eldorado Cadillac Etc it starts up but it makes a loud noise after starting for a minute what could that be it’s almost like a is hitting a fan or something5 --- ## [Diesel Emmission Fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-emmission-fluid/181432)
**Author:** [@thundabutt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thundabutt)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2021, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-emmission-fluid/181432 "2021-12-25T00:11:14Z")
hi my wife drives a LR Discovery diesel. This is the SDV6 engine. Periodically when she is driving the light comes on saying “DEF” or diesel emmission fluid is low or soon will be low. It goes away after a little while,… --- ## [2007 Nissan Frontier - Top speed is 60 MPH](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-frontier-top-speed-is-60-mph/181409)
**Author:** [@GabrielCovarrubiasJr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GabrielCovarrubiasJr)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2021, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-frontier-top-speed-is-60-mph/181409 "2021-12-24T23:35:08Z")
My 2007 Nissan Frontier SE 4x4 V6 4.0 wont accelerate after it reaches 55 or 60 MPH what’s up with that. --- ## [What is this part called and how do I replace it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-part-called-and-how-do-i-replace-it/181160)
**Author:** [@infoquest500](https://community.cartalk.com/u/infoquest500)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2021, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-part-called-and-how-do-i-replace-it/181160 "2021-12-24T20:16:04Z")
Hi all, A mouse or rat took to munching on the rubber of this part in the diesel supply line of my Dacia Sandero from 2010 (see images). I do not know: a) what this part is called in English, and b) how to best remov… --- ## [Need advice about paint and dent repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-about-paint-and-dent-repair/181414)
**Author:** [@madhumilind\_178695](https://community.cartalk.com/u/madhumilind_178695)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2021, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-about-paint-and-dent-repair/181414 "2021-12-24T18:09:30Z")
Hello everyone. I am a new member. We own a Honda Civic 2013. Last year during winter, it slid on ice and bumped into a metal pole. There is a dent and paint around it has come off. Body shop gave a quote of 4300 dollar… --- ## [Cylinder 1 and 4 misfire unknown cause](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-1-and-4-misfire-unknown-cause/181428)
**Author:** [@corinla4\_178706](https://community.cartalk.com/u/corinla4_178706)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2021, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-1-and-4-misfire-unknown-cause/181428 "2021-12-24T17:00:30Z")
My grand Cherokee idles rough, has cylinder misfires as well as a transmission code stating the solenoid is stuck open. The shop I took it to stated the engine is going bad based on the compression test. however when I r… --- ## [2016 Cadillac XTS = Cue-tastrophy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-xts-cue-tastrophy/181404)
**Author:** [@robert53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robert53)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2021, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-xts-cue-tastrophy/181404 "2021-12-24T15:58:17Z")
cue system doesn’t seem to work right .my battery keeps dying and its brand new.sreen reads lower windows. --- ## [Help ID Knocking Noise From Rear Right Wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-id-knocking-noise-from-rear-right-wheel/181423)
**Author:** [@toobadforbones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/toobadforbones)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2021, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-id-knocking-noise-from-rear-right-wheel/181423 "2021-12-24T15:48:41Z")
For a 2012 Ford Escape. A couple of weeks ago, I started to notice a fairly loud knocking noise from my rear right wheel. What’s unusual about it is that it only happens when actively accelerating (it completely stops wh… --- ## [Nikola "proves" that it wasn't defrauding investors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nikola-proves-that-it-wasnt-defrauding-investors/181436)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2021, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nikola-proves-that-it-wasnt-defrauding-investors/181436 "2021-12-24T14:00:34Z")
… by producing ONE truck. Supposedly, more are on the way. --- ## [2007 Infiniti G35 odometer panel malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-infiniti-g35-odometer-panel-malfunction/181425)
**Author:** [@EFRAIN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EFRAIN)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2021, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-infiniti-g35-odometer-panel-malfunction/181425 "2021-12-24T12:19:13Z")
Odometer panel malfunction --- ## [A thought on mortality](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-thought-on-mortality/181410)
**Author:** [@Scrapyard-John](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrapyard-John)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2021, 11:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-thought-on-mortality/181410 "2021-12-24T11:22:38Z")
I hope this isn’t too off topic. It does concern my shop, where I store cars and work on…most everything, lift weights, and occasionally drink a beer or three. I built this shop with the help of my father about 4 years a… --- ## [Noticing inconsistent announcements about the upcoming show segment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noticing-inconsistent-announcements-about-the-upcoming-show-segment/181426)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2021, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noticing-inconsistent-announcements-about-the-upcoming-show-segment/181426 "2021-12-24T00:04:55Z")
On the most recent two shows (I’m writing this Dec 23, 2021) Ray says “After a short break it’s time for the answer to last week’s puzzler”. Then after the break he says “The puzzler is on vacation”. ??? Then later in… --- ## [2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV - Paint issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-escalade-esv-paint-issues/181391)
**Author:** [@PaulEricPradines](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulEricPradines)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-escalade-esv-paint-issues/181391 "2021-12-23T23:57:00Z")
2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV with deteriorating clear coat on the hood and roof. Well cared for business vehicle, so definitely a defect in the clear coat. I have seen other 2016 Escalade’s with the same issue including … --- ## [2004 Ford Explorer - Heated seat issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-heated-seat-issue/181387)
**Author:** [@Jim29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim29)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-heated-seat-issue/181387 "2021-12-23T23:47:02Z")
Drivers seat heat button, will not turn back off heat ? --- ## [I miss the show](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-miss-the-show/180818)
**Author:** [@ladylynne2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ladylynne2)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-miss-the-show/180818 "2021-12-23T22:03:30Z")
this is worst than a car problem. Your weekly show will not play??? tried a laptop and my phone? Got to have my weekly Cartalk. Thks --- ## [Axle broken in car accident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/axle-broken-in-car-accident/174701)
**Author:** [@jljones11065\_173772](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jljones11065_173772)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/axle-broken-in-car-accident/174701 "2021-12-23T21:52:14Z")
Looking for information… I owned a 2014 Ford Fiesta. My niece was involved in an accident and part of the damage was the passenger rear tire was broken off the axle. She ticketed for the accident for failure to yield … --- ## [Thievesteal eleven trucks from Denver dealership](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thievesteal-eleven-trucks-from-denver-dealership/181381)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thievesteal-eleven-trucks-from-denver-dealership/181381 "2021-12-23T21:34:02Z")
Would there be an easy way to instalkill switches to discourage the criminals? --- ## [Why does a motor home front tire blowout cause loss of control?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-a-motor-home-front-tire-blowout-cause-loss-of-control/181397)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-a-motor-home-front-tire-blowout-cause-loss-of-control/181397 "2021-12-23T20:31:21Z")
Is the issue that the blowout causes the wheel to suddenly turn to one side, and the driver is unable to keep the wheel pointed the right way? Or does it cause some other issue like drag? I can see how the smaller wheel… --- ## [Chevy 229 stroker build](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-229-stroker-build/181396)
**Author:** [@81\_malibuclassic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/81_malibuclassic)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-229-stroker-build/181396 "2021-12-23T12:41:59Z")
I have a 1981 malibu classic 2 door with a 3.8 229 stock engine transmission is unknown. I have decided to do a stroker build as this engine only has 56,000 miles on it but I have never done this before so could someone … --- ## [Happy Holidays to all!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-holidays-to-all/181405)
**Author:** [@fleetmanager](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fleetmanager)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-holidays-to-all/181405 "2021-12-23T12:13:20Z")
Happy Holidays everyone! Safe Travels (car theme) :wink: --- ## [Finding the right sports car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-the-right-sports-car/181367)
**Author:** [@fishsoup20\_178670](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fishsoup20_178670)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 5:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-the-right-sports-car/181367 "2021-12-23T05:23:20Z")
Hello, I am 18 years old and I am looking for a relatively fast sports car that is manual. It does not have to be a coupe but that is preferred I would also really like it to be rear-wheel drive. S2000s are too expensive… --- ## [Headlight obsolescence?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-obsolescence/181286)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-obsolescence/181286 "2021-12-23T01:43:22Z")
A headlight burned out in my '04 Camry. No sweat – I keep a HI beam and a LO beam spare in the glovebox. Changed it in a shopping center parking lot. Clean hands! Then I went to the national-chain auto parts store acr… --- ## [Suggestions for diagnosing intermittent charge warning light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestions-for-diagnosing-intermittent-charge-warning-light/181188)
**Author:** [@Manolito](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Manolito)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestions-for-diagnosing-intermittent-charge-warning-light/181188 "2021-12-23T00:29:42Z")
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 325iT, 262k miles, Bosch 120A alternator History: At 260k miles, I decided that the brushes must be about shot, so I replaced the voltage regulator/brush assembly pro-actively. Brushes were about sh… --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Impala - No sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-impala-no-sound/181340)
**Author:** [@Tman26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tman26)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-impala-no-sound/181340 "2021-12-22T23:06:33Z")
No sound from radio or any chimes on a 2015 Impala. --- ## [Does front cover have to come off to adjust timing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-front-cover-have-to-come-off-to-adjust-timing/181314)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-front-cover-have-to-come-off-to-adjust-timing/181314 "2021-12-22T22:28:33Z")
Does the front cover have to be removed to fix jumped timing or is it possible to just remove the valve covers and correct it? Specifically on a 4.6 3v engine [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=289) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=291)