# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=296 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 297 --- ## [Cold Frontier](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-frontier/180931)
**Author:** [@scottadams650\_166242](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scottadams650_166242)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2021, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-frontier/180931 "2021-12-04T02:48:25Z")
Hello car talk community. I am getting myself prepared to takle changing out the heater core in my Nissan Frontier,and was hoping someone in the community could give me a lil insite to the part itself. A lot of the onlin… --- ## ["Hot" smell under hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-smell-under-hood/181028)
**Author:** [@ledhed75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ledhed75)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2021, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-smell-under-hood/181028 "2021-12-03T19:36:22Z")
Hello all. I have a 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T with the 5.7L V8. It’s got about 165K miles, automatic transmission. All of the maintenance is up to date. Recently I’ve noticed a strange smell when when the car is parked,… --- ## [Is the "shop hours" per job mechanic's book online?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-shop-hours-per-job-mechanics-book-online/72194)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2021, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-shop-hours-per-job-mechanics-book-online/72194 "2021-12-03T03:52:03Z")
I'd like to know how many hours an indy will charge me to do a simply drain and fill on my tranny. Is the guide they use to determine # of hours to bill somewhere on the internet? --- ## [What is normal operating temperature?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-normal-operating-temperature/181034)
**Author:** [@gdan29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gdan29)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2021, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-normal-operating-temperature/181034 "2021-12-03T03:04:15Z")
The temperature gauge on my 2006 Ranger 2.3L is only 1/4 inch above the cold mark. I decided to replace the thermostat. I bought a Motorcraft 194 degrees, per spec… Now the temp Gauge is close to the middle. I connected… --- ## [Buying a manual when short, 5’0](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-manual-when-short-5-0/160816)
**Author:** [@q.irontail\_164778](https://community.cartalk.com/u/q.irontail_164778)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2021, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-manual-when-short-5-0/160816 "2021-12-03T01:47:31Z")
Hi, I am short, 5’0 exactly. I want to buy a manual car, have practiced on two cars and felt like I couldn’t depress the clutch comfortably. Looking for recs on a manual that is good for short people. Thanks! I forgot … --- ## [W/ M Sport Brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/w-m-sport-brake/181029)
**Author:** [@riaanshweta\_175004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riaanshweta_175004)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2021, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/w-m-sport-brake/181029 "2021-12-03T00:26:57Z")
Hi, I need to replace the brakes and rotors for my BMW. I am able to find right rotor except M sport brake which is cheaper. But the left rotor is only available w/M sport brake which is $70 more expensive. Is it okay… --- ## [2011 Honda CR-V - Aux won't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-cr-v-aux-wont-work/181004)
**Author:** [@Llepre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Llepre)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2021, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-cr-v-aux-wont-work/181004 "2021-12-03T00:24:12Z")
Aux USB will not read iPhone media --- ## [Broken caliper bolt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-caliper-bolt/181019)
**Author:** [@kwirsch\_178441](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kwirsch_178441)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2021, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-caliper-bolt/181019 "2021-12-03T00:02:44Z")
I broke a caliper bolt. Grinding for about 1/4 mile and tire locked up when pulling over on side of highway. Do i need to put on new caliper? Took old one off and it looks fine. Thanks. --- ## [Cabin Air Fans Occasionally Inop + Other Recent Oddities](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-air-fans-occasionally-inop-other-recent-oddities/181031)
**Author:** [@Jeremy-Wilcox-Wilcox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremy-Wilcox-Wilcox)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-air-fans-occasionally-inop-other-recent-oddities/181031 "2021-12-02T23:44:35Z")
Hello… I’ve had a slew of weird things happen in my car recently, I struggle to believe they’re all related but I’ll list them out just in case. First - the Cabin Air doesn’t alway work. It’s not the AC itself - if I … --- ## [2012 Nissan Armada - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-armada-wont-start/181013)
**Author:** [@VeronicaMHorn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VeronicaMHorn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-armada-wont-start/181013 "2021-12-02T19:21:59Z")
my car wouldn’t start played with gear shift and finally started, what is wrong --- ## [2016 Lincoln MKX - Wobbles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mkx-wobbles/172685)
**Author:** [@rdeagazio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rdeagazio)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mkx-wobbles/172685 "2021-12-02T15:53:45Z")
MKX 2016 Wobbles. We call it Rollie Pollie. It rocks going over bumps i nthe road and around corners. very annoying --- ## [Clunk/Rattle front-end sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunk-rattle-front-end-sound/180999)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunk-rattle-front-end-sound/180999 "2021-12-02T14:24:19Z")
Hello, I have an appointment to have my car looked at early next week, but wanted to get an idea of what this might be. The vehicle is a 2017 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited with 74k miles. While driving at lower speeds ov… --- ## [2017 Chrysler 300C - Stutters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-300c-stutters/180951)
**Author:** [@Hawg33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hawg33)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-300c-stutters/180951 "2021-12-02T13:18:39Z")
engine shutters when down shifting, between 1500 and 2500 rpms, fuel mileage reduced. --- ## [Stuff dishonest car dealers used to put in the oil of worn out engines?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuff-dishonest-car-dealers-used-to-put-in-the-oil-of-worn-out-engines/88909)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 8:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuff-dishonest-car-dealers-used-to-put-in-the-oil-of-worn-out-engines/88909 "2021-12-02T08:57:24Z")
I overheard some friends talking about buying a used car. One said to make sure that no one had put sawdust or banana peels in the oil! Now I had heard this statement or something similar years ago and had forgotten. … --- ## [Dashboard cluster lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-cluster-lights/181002)
**Author:** [@Tommydmay1998\_178429](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tommydmay1998_178429)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-cluster-lights/181002 "2021-12-02T04:09:54Z")
Howdy, rather new to working on cars just got a manual 2002 mustang over the summer and one of the bulbs went out in my dash cluster so I wanna replace it but instead of the green light I want red, where would I get that… --- ## [2018 Mazda CX-5 - AC fan on the blink](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mazda-cx-5-ac-fan-on-the-blink/181022)
**Author:** [@RickGarza](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickGarza)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mazda-cx-5-ac-fan-on-the-blink/181022 "2021-12-02T03:34:39Z")
20\`8 Mazda CX5 AC fan works one day and then it wont work.Ive check all Fuses all good check blower it works --- ## [Honda Pilot 30K miles. What things to be change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot-30k-miles-what-things-to-be-change/181008)
**Author:** [@jaginivamshi\_178432](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaginivamshi_178432)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot-30k-miles-what-things-to-be-change/181008 "2021-12-02T02:46:46Z")
What things need to be consider next servicing, as it’s reaching 30K miles on it. I want to keep the vehicle for long term without any issues. --- ## [Unable to turn strut mount. Quickstrut](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unable-to-turn-strut-mount-quickstrut/180992)
**Author:** [@Saturnia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saturnia)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unable-to-turn-strut-mount-quickstrut/180992 "2021-12-02T01:12:33Z")
2000 KIA Sportage EX Hello all, I have replaced struts before and every time I do it I am scared of using the spring compressor. This time I decided to buy some quick struts by FCS to replace the ones on this KIA. I re… --- ## [Transmission shop booked to January 3rd. Can I drain and replace transmission fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-shop-booked-to-january-3rd-can-i-drain-and-replace-transmission-fluid/180991)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-shop-booked-to-january-3rd-can-i-drain-and-replace-transmission-fluid/180991 "2021-12-02T00:49:12Z")
Transmission shop does not do transmission oil flushes, claiming such causes more problems than just drain and fill. Can one periodically drain and replace the exact amount drained? Eventually most of the transmission … --- ## [2013 Subaru Crosstrek - Ticks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-crosstrek-ticks/181016)
**Author:** [@Mrkmrk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mrkmrk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-crosstrek-ticks/181016 "2021-12-02T00:29:06Z")
Ticking sound coming from engine --- ## [2016 GMC Canyon - Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-gmc-canyon-codes/181006)
**Author:** [@Kenwalker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kenwalker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-gmc-canyon-codes/181006 "2021-12-02T00:20:59Z")
Getting Poo21 and Poo22 codes of camshaft left bank intake cam error. Meaning that valve is out of time according to ECM. Any ideas --- ## [1989 Ford Taurus - Only goes downhill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-ford-taurus-only-goes-downhill/180998)
**Author:** [@RoadWarrior25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RoadWarrior25)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2021, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-ford-taurus-only-goes-downhill/180998 "2021-12-01T13:42:05Z")
Car only operates on a slope or going down a hill and usually only when i put the transmission on N. Occasionally my car will operate in reverse also when the transmission is on N but usually only when there is a upward… --- ## [2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Turbo troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-c-class-turbo-troubles/180994)
**Author:** [@Wilson15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wilson15)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2021, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-c-class-turbo-troubles/180994 "2021-12-01T13:35:03Z")
How does a turbo seize up at 45,000 kms. The garage said that oil got into the air intake of the turbo and is non compressible and therefore damaged the engine ? Sounds a bit ??? --- ## [2013 Subaru Outback - Hesitates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-outback-hesitates/180979)
**Author:** [@bender15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bender15)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2021, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-outback-hesitates/180979 "2021-12-01T04:05:21Z")
transmission hesitation and whine --- ## [2015 Nissan Murano - Hums](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-murano-hums/180975)
**Author:** [@daisy4242](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daisy4242)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2021, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-murano-hums/180975 "2021-12-01T03:45:15Z")
Car makes a low pitched humming noise at 40 mph when stepping on gas --- ## [Is Refund Consulting Legal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-refund-consulting-legal/180973)
**Author:** [@ufev1234\_178413](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ufev1234_178413)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2021, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-refund-consulting-legal/180973 "2021-12-01T03:41:39Z")
Hi, I am Helen, Is Refund Consulting Legal --- ## [1996 Infiniti Q45 - Engine issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-infiniti-q45-engine-issues/180971)
**Author:** [@Felton2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Felton2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2021, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-infiniti-q45-engine-issues/180971 "2021-12-01T03:39:12Z")
Looses revs when stopped at lights and also jerks after I do about60 kms.Both problems are intermittent.Also blowing black sooty smoke sometimes. --- ## [If you were a pro-mechanic, how would you handle this situation?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-were-a-pro-mechanic-how-would-you-handle-this-situation/180863)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2021, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-were-a-pro-mechanic-how-would-you-handle-this-situation/180863 "2021-12-01T02:18:13Z")
Customer comes in, says the AC is blowing hot air. You ask them to show you the car in the parking lot. Sure enough, hot air from the AC. You pop the hood, notice a brand new alternator has recently been installed. … --- ## [This could be a game changer for EVs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-could-be-a-game-changer-for-evs/180989)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2021, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-could-be-a-game-changer-for-evs/180989 "2021-12-01T00:31:36Z")
Nissan Announces Proprietary Solid-State Batteries: $75/kWh Pack (insideevs.com) --- ## [Please help 2004 Jetta misfire issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-2004-jetta-misfire-issue/180968)
**Author:** [@Lelandwinters](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lelandwinters)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2021, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-2004-jetta-misfire-issue/180968 "2021-12-01T00:27:20Z")
My 2004 Jetta started saying that it had a cylinder one misfire in and multiple cylinder misfire. It started driving horribly like it had no power, so I replaced the coil pack and spark plugs and this seemed to fix the i… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=295) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=297)