# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=294 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 295 --- ## [2008 Toyota Avalon - Noise after trans service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-avalon-noise-after-trans-service/181176)
**Author:** [@Ed15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed15)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-avalon-noise-after-trans-service/181176 "2021-12-09T23:26:30Z")
had transmission serviced at approx. 90k miles. now at 94k notice a whining sound as the car shifts thru gears & shifting between gears 2-3 & 3-4 is slow…there can be as much as a full second during the shift. --- ## [Is this a good price for a radiator replacement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-good-price-for-a-radiator-replacement/181063)
**Author:** [@enargins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/enargins)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-good-price-for-a-radiator-replacement/181063 "2021-12-09T16:05:15Z")
2003 Dodge Caravan SE. 105K miles. Car place says I have a 3 inch crack in my radiator and it needs to be replaced. Said it’s near the top right where a hose connected, and said it’s a common place for a crack to develo… --- ## [2016 Kia Optima Transmission Fluid Change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-optima-transmission-fluid-change/138665)
**Author:** [@oilman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oilman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-optima-transmission-fluid-change/138665 "2021-12-09T15:19:27Z")
Just changed the trans fluid on my wife’s optima. Getting the bottom skirt off was a pain in the neck. Drained the fluid (easy to open the nut) and it dropped 3.5 quarts. I then added fluid through the top vent port and … --- ## [Buying from a small-town car lot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-from-a-small-town-car-lot/181153)
**Author:** [@Theswedking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theswedking)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-from-a-small-town-car-lot/181153 "2021-12-09T13:56:37Z")
I am looking at a Lexus from a small-town car lot. The town only has 2,500 people. I have no problem with the year, mileage or price really. I just have two different thoughts on the matter because it has been sitting fo… --- ## [Voltmeter fluctuates between 8 and 18](https://community.cartalk.com/t/voltmeter-fluctuates-between-8-and-18/181170)
**Author:** [@davidhtheparrish\_178521](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidhtheparrish_178521)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 10:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/voltmeter-fluctuates-between-8-and-18/181170 "2021-12-09T10:42:50Z")
2000 model Dodge Dakota. Volt meter fluctuates between lowest and highest reading. When I am stopped or idling reading is between 8 and 13, when driving 14 and sometimes up to 18. Readings are lower when lights, ac, etc.… --- ## [Name this part?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/name-this-part/181126)
**Author:** [@lil.leatherman96\_178495](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lil.leatherman96_178495)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/name-this-part/181126 "2021-12-09T03:13:50Z")
Help! While working on my radiator hose I noticed this part connected to my engine block looked loose and sure enough it popped off when I touched it. Now I can’t get it back on, and my car won’t start, although it tr… --- ## [Fuel line disconnects from pump when tank is under half full](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-line-disconnects-from-pump-when-tank-is-under-half-full/179420)
**Author:** [@tank-marauder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tank-marauder)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-line-disconnects-from-pump-when-tank-is-under-half-full/179420 "2021-12-09T01:03:26Z")
Hello, I have a difficult problem with my BMW X3 from 2004. The fuel pump has been replaced twice in the last year, and it has been in the shop 4 times also, because the engine loses fuel pressure. The mechanic told me t… --- ## [Who's takin my JUICE?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whos-takin-my-juice/181173)
**Author:** [@bobdbaker88\_178523](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobdbaker88_178523)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whos-takin-my-juice/181173 "2021-12-09T00:49:21Z")
2005 GMC Canyon - NEW Battery surprises me with dead over night. I have noticed when I first bought this truck, when I park (and open the door) the chime rings to remind me to take my keys that are still in the ignition… --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD glow plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-glow-plugs/181162)
**Author:** [@Marco41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marco41)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-glow-plugs/181162 "2021-12-09T00:24:38Z")
Several glow plug issues, seems every 3 months there is a different one that has to be changed, costing about $250 or more every time on the 2018 Chevy Silverado 2500 Diesel. --- ## [2020 Subaru Legacy - Window goes up, window comes down on its own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-subaru-legacy-window-goes-up-window-comes-down-on-its-own/181150)
**Author:** [@VictorJamesGalipeau](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VictorJamesGalipeau)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-subaru-legacy-window-goes-up-window-comes-down-on-its-own/181150 "2021-12-09T00:15:58Z")
driver side window rolls up 1/3 then reverses back down --- ## [Banging noise coming from under my glove box when I start my engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/banging-noise-coming-from-under-my-glove-box-when-i-start-my-engine/82529)
**Author:** [@old43fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old43fan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/banging-noise-coming-from-under-my-glove-box-when-i-start-my-engine/82529 "2021-12-08T23:42:01Z")
About 3 weeks ago my car,a 2007 saturn vue 6cyc., started making banging noises in the glove box when i start the car. The noise last for about 10 seconds and is very loud. The car runs great, no problems. Any idears --- ## [Mercedes 2016 e-250 emblem on the front grille](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-2016-e-250-emblem-on-the-front-grille/181143)
**Author:** [@aarem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aarem)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-2016-e-250-emblem-on-the-front-grille/181143 "2021-12-08T20:55:42Z")
Hi, My Mercedes E-250 was in an accident from the previous owner and the grille in front was a bit damaged, mostly cosmetic. We recently came back from the dealer, and on the way back, on the freeway, there was a strange… --- ## [Should I have transmission fluid changed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-have-transmission-fluid-changed/181092)
**Author:** [@D.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.J)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-have-transmission-fluid-changed/181092 "2021-12-08T20:45:54Z")
It’s been a while (can’t remember) since the last time I had the transmission fluid changed on my 2006 Corolla. Within the past 10 years sometime, I can’t find the records. It’s running fine now and I’m kind of an “if it… --- ## [Very confusing 99 Corolla stalling issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-confusing-99-corolla-stalling-issue/181147)
**Author:** [@Chkj887878](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chkj887878)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-confusing-99-corolla-stalling-issue/181147 "2021-12-08T17:50:32Z")
Hello! Please forgive the length I’m trying to be thorough. My 99 Toyota Corolla has been stalling pretty much as soon as the engine heats up. It cuts off abruptly I lose high power things like steering and braking but … --- ## [What causes codes to appear and then disappear by themselves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-codes-to-appear-and-then-disappear-by-themselves/181120)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-codes-to-appear-and-then-disappear-by-themselves/181120 "2021-12-08T16:14:20Z")
My 2005 mustang GT’s check engine light came on yesterday. The 2 codes were P0171 and P0174 which are lean codes for bank 1 and 2 of the engine. The only symptom was a rough idle but no stalling out. It had no problems a… --- ## [2016 RAM 2500 - No heat one side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ram-2500-no-heat-one-side/181152)
**Author:** [@JAROSLAWKOTLARSKI](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JAROSLAWKOTLARSKI)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ram-2500-no-heat-one-side/181152 "2021-12-08T12:18:05Z")
no heat on drivers side n low on passenger side .Ac n blower working. --- ## [2011 chevy impala climate control system acting funny](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevy-impala-climate-control-system-acting-funny/181130)
**Author:** [@nmwanta101\_178497](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nmwanta101_178497)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevy-impala-climate-control-system-acting-funny/181130 "2021-12-08T02:42:02Z")
I’ve been using the heat for the past couple days being cold this year for the first time in my 2011 Chevy Impala LT (w/ heated seats), and there’s a couple weird things with it. First, it doesn’t seem to get as hot as I… --- ## ['A New Tesla Safety Concern: Drivers Can Play Video Games in Moving Cars'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-tesla-safety-concern-drivers-can-play-video-games-in-moving-cars/181148)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-tesla-safety-concern-drivers-can-play-video-games-in-moving-cars/181148 "2021-12-08T01:26:51Z")
'Not long after buying a Tesla Model 3 this summer, Vince Patton saw a YouTube clip - https://youtu.be/7ZZjF6ZUKCc - highlighting a feature that took him by surprise: three video games that can be played on the large t… --- ## [2007 Honda Fit Sport A/T Whine while reversing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-fit-sport-a-t-whine-while-reversing/181141)
**Author:** [@Burger1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Burger1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-fit-sport-a-t-whine-while-reversing/181141 "2021-12-08T00:28:46Z")
2007 Honda Fit Sport A/T whines only while reversing, and at any temperature. Would this indicate a lubrication issue, and where should I inspect? Transmission fluid is at the correct level. --- ## [2005 Volvo XC70 - Alignment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volvo-xc70-alignment/181106)
**Author:** [@BrianWithTooManyCars](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrianWithTooManyCars)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volvo-xc70-alignment/181106 "2021-12-08T00:24:14Z")
We recently had snow tires put on and the shop said they couldn’t align the car. The passenger side rear tow adjustment is evidently frozen. Having a heck of a time finding a mechanic locally who will even look at the th… --- ## [Same car new topic 2005 mazda 6 wagon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/same-car-new-topic-2005-mazda-6-wagon/181072)
**Author:** [@remodeler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/remodeler)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/same-car-new-topic-2005-mazda-6-wagon/181072 "2021-12-07T23:41:55Z")
Think this price to repair rust of my quarter panel is what should be expected? Shop said there was nothing there - no metal, just rot. They had to fabricate new metal and then paint it. They showed me pictures of b… --- ## [Rear Wheel noises -- bad bearings?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-wheel-noises-bad-bearings/181108)
**Author:** [@itrontz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itrontz)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-wheel-noises-bad-bearings/181108 "2021-12-07T14:24:56Z")
I recently had all brake pads and rotors replaced. When the mechanic took it for a test drive, he said it sounded like the bearings in both rear wheels were bad. I had my wife drive around while I sat in the back seat. … --- ## [Guns in cars, how common is it and are they loaded?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/guns-in-cars-how-common-is-it-and-are-they-loaded/181050)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 5:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/guns-in-cars-how-common-is-it-and-are-they-loaded/181050 "2021-12-07T05:18:38Z")
OK, I am ignorant about this stuff, but drive by shootings etc. got me to wondering. --- ## [If you own any of these GM vehicles, and your A/C crapped-out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-any-of-these-gm-vehicles-and-your-a-c-crapped-out/181091)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-any-of-these-gm-vehicles-and-your-a-c-crapped-out/181091 "2021-12-06T23:43:29Z")
… you should be aware that the Class Action Suit against GM has been given judicial clearance to proceed: 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2015-2017 Chevrolet Suburban 2015-2017 Chevrolet Tahoe … --- ## [2005 Volvo V70 - Hill parking question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volvo-v70-hill-parking-question/181083)
**Author:** [@Dawson2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dawson2)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volvo-v70-hill-parking-question/181083 "2021-12-06T23:20:53Z")
I have a Volvo v70r with 188000 miles on it. This model has a larger 300hp engine and is a 6 speed manual. The E brake has been disconnected some years ago. I was at a friends house yesterday and I parked my car on a … --- ## [65 speed limit sign which appears 55 at night still in use anywhere?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/65-speed-limit-sign-which-appears-55-at-night-still-in-use-anywhere/181075)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/65-speed-limit-sign-which-appears-55-at-night-still-in-use-anywhere/181075 "2021-12-06T23:16:35Z")
Apparently the 6 had a 3M material in the number 5 over it which reflected 5 toward theadlights. In daylight we saw 65. At night 5 was reflected toward the driver so we saw 55. When? Where? Still in use? The rail… --- ## [Mechanic installed wrong part](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-installed-wrong-part/181069)
**Author:** [@Klfern\_178472](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Klfern_178472)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-installed-wrong-part/181069 "2021-12-06T22:57:08Z")
Prior to purchasing a used 2015 dodge journey, the dealership informed me an oik leak was fixed, costing over $500. This was one reason thr sale price was firm. About 4 months later, i lost a ton of oil and only realize… --- ## ['Mr Boffo' goes to the mechanic, gets taken to the cleaners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mr-boffo-goes-to-the-mechanic-gets-taken-to-the-cleaners/181104)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mr-boffo-goes-to-the-mechanic-gets-taken-to-the-cleaners/181104 "2021-12-06T22:51:09Z")
http://www.mrboffo.com/comicsweb/mrboffoweb/strips/20211206bfo\_s\_color\_web.jpg --- ## [2013 F150 power window mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-f150-power-window-mystery/180943)
**Author:** [@dannyschneider1313\_178390](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dannyschneider1313_178390)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-f150-power-window-mystery/180943 "2021-12-06T22:37:13Z")
2013 XLT Crew Cab 140,000 miles, Here is my story… A while back my front drivers side window quit working, the rest of the windows still function properly. Checked my fuses and they were all still good. I then pulled th… --- ## [2014 Hyundai Elantra GT - What is this thing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-elantra-gt-what-is-this-thing/181103)
**Author:** [@malibu17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/malibu17)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-elantra-gt-what-is-this-thing/181103 "2021-12-06T21:51:55Z")
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