# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=299 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 300 --- ## [Transmission Fluid Leak - is my car scrap metal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-leak-is-my-car-scrap-metal/180684)
**Author:** [@BOuLDeR7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BOuLDeR7)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-leak-is-my-car-scrap-metal/180684 "2021-11-23T00:10:55Z")
I was driving my 2004 Toyota Matrix XR (same engine as 2004 Corolla) when the check engine light came on. I stopped and checked the error code with my code reader and it was code P0741. This code means " The Powertrain… --- ## [I need a slip yoke for a 1997 Ford Crown Vic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-a-slip-yoke-for-a-1997-ford-crown-vic/180828)
**Author:** [@BillHess](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillHess)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-a-slip-yoke-for-a-1997-ford-crown-vic/180828 "2021-11-22T22:54:27Z")
I need a slip yoke for a 1997 Crown Vic Bill mktsev@hotmail.com --- ## [ABS Light Flashes Sometimes, No Fault Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-light-flashes-sometimes-no-fault-codes/180642)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-light-flashes-sometimes-no-fault-codes/180642 "2021-11-22T21:40:44Z")
I have a 2005 Toyota Camry with about 180,000 miles on it. When I start my car cold, I’ve noticed it takes a few seconds longer to start, it cranks for longer than normal. It eventually turns on though and runs like nor… --- ## [Why do old all Volvos smell like crayons?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-old-all-volvos-smell-like-crayons/180815)
**Author:** [@dpernal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dpernal)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-old-all-volvos-smell-like-crayons/180815 "2021-11-22T20:52:42Z")
Does anyone know why every. single. old. Volvo. smells like crayons when you turn the heat on? Burning question… We’ve had six over the last 25 years, and every one smelled like crayons. WHY??? --- ## [A Power Struggle Over Cobalt Rattles the Clean Energy Revolution](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-power-struggle-over-cobalt-rattles-the-clean-energy-revolution/180780)
**Author:** [@woodyandsue\_176929](https://community.cartalk.com/u/woodyandsue_176929)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-power-struggle-over-cobalt-rattles-the-clean-energy-revolution/180780 "2021-11-22T14:01:59Z")
Really interesting article on the state we’re all in. (NYT) . Am unable to send the link,but if interested, I can copy&paste the entire text. --- ## [VW Jetta (Sedan) 2011 - Rear (drum) brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-jetta-sedan-2011-rear-drum-brakes/180622)
**Author:** [@karlthekiefer\_155359](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karlthekiefer_155359)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 11:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-jetta-sedan-2011-rear-drum-brakes/180622 "2021-11-22T11:05:55Z")
I am changing the rear brakes on my 2011 VW Jetta. They are drum brakes. While putting on the new brakes, the brake cylinder was pushed a bit too much on one side to the point that the entire metallic cap on the other s… --- ## [Kudos to Mazda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kudos-to-mazda/180346)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kudos-to-mazda/180346 "2021-11-22T05:04:06Z")
In the IIHS’s latest side impact test of small SUVs, Mazda’s model was the only one to receive a “good” rating. Nine others were “acceptable”, eight more were “marginal”, and two were “poor”. Surprisingly, one of the … --- ## [2008 RAM 5500 - Alternator pulses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ram-5500-alternator-pulses/180795)
**Author:** [@BryanMiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BryanMiller)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ram-5500-alternator-pulses/180795 "2021-11-22T04:44:45Z")
alternator pulses until warm , if batteries are charged perfect it doesn"t pulse --- ## [Oil life monitor equinox](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-life-monitor-equinox/180788)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-life-monitor-equinox/180788 "2021-11-22T02:10:36Z")
My 08 equinox has oil life monitor. It reads 0-100% when you start vehicle. The orange wrench symbol comes on when it is time to change oil. It is NOT the red low oil pressure light You also get a message saying chang… --- ## [Funky scraping sound on startup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funky-scraping-sound-on-startup/180793)
**Author:** [@oceanic77771](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oceanic77771)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2021, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funky-scraping-sound-on-startup/180793 "2021-11-21T23:10:42Z")
What a lousy day. 2010 Toyota Camry 3.5l V6 (XLE) 135,000 miles–young for a Camry Take a look at this video I just made (volume up and listen carefully starting at 23 seconds): (FYI, the intermittent regul… --- ## [2018 Volkswagen Jetta - can I jump it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-jetta-can-i-jump-it/180783)
**Author:** [@ale53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ale53)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2021, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-jetta-can-i-jump-it/180783 "2021-11-21T21:24:03Z")
my car sat in a lot for 8 months while I was deployed. It’s low mileage, 2018 make. It won’t start. Tried to jump the battery for a good ten minutes but it still doesn’t start. Is there a way to revive it so I can drive … --- ## [2007 Subaru Outback - mixing antifreeze](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-subaru-outback-mixing-antifreeze/180727)
**Author:** [@Chardly68](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chardly68)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2021, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-subaru-outback-mixing-antifreeze/180727 "2021-11-21T20:42:04Z")
I have a 2007 Subaru outback/ standard transition. We are hitting freezing Temps and my coolant has a real light tint of green to it. Can I mix the peak antifreeze 50/50 blue color to what’s already in my radiator? --- ## [2015 Honda Civic grinding noise after brake change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-civic-grinding-noise-after-brake-change/180743)
**Author:** [@XRAYTECH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/XRAYTECH)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2021, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-civic-grinding-noise-after-brake-change/180743 "2021-11-21T20:29:30Z")
I just put on new front and rear brakes changed everything from my honda dealer pads and rotors and now I get a grinding noise which I never had before with orginal brakes.is this normal with new brakes or do they need … --- ## [1998 Nissan Pathfinder dash cluster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-nissan-pathfinder-dash-cluster/180768)
**Author:** [@wiFinder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wiFinder)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2021, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-nissan-pathfinder-dash-cluster/180768 "2021-11-21T19:40:25Z")
So whos knows how to fix the dash cluster not working in the pathfinder --- ## [2008 Chrysler Sebring - new battery estimate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-sebring-new-battery-estimate/180747)
**Author:** [@rettagal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rettagal)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2021, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-sebring-new-battery-estimate/180747 "2021-11-21T19:19:07Z")
How much should a battery cost tor my car. I took it to a Chrylser dealorship and they told me it would cost me $400 to get a new one. --- ## [Lower ball joint rusted in place](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lower-ball-joint-rusted-in-place/180787)
**Author:** [@Cearle1225\_178259](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cearle1225_178259)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2021, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lower-ball-joint-rusted-in-place/180787 "2021-11-21T16:26:51Z")
Hey folks, I went to remove my lower ball joint and I can’t seem to dislodge it from the control arm. I’m assuming this is rust and not a part that’s threaded as the new ball joint has no threading and neither does the … --- ## [Engine light blinking then goes off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-light-blinking-then-goes-off/56688)
**Author:** [@magicalstephie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/magicalstephie)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2021, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-light-blinking-then-goes-off/56688 "2021-11-21T14:06:56Z")
I was driving around 70-75 mph when my check engine light came on and started flashing rhythmically. It went off about a minute, then a minute later it came on again. After another minute it went off. I haven't had it… --- ## [Should I buy a Willys?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-willys/180646)
**Author:** [@JollyRoger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JollyRoger)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2021, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-willys/180646 "2021-11-21T14:06:33Z")
I have basically no mechanical ability. I want to buy a WWII era Willys, just because I think it would be cool to bop around in. Is this a bad idea? --- ## [Off topic but if you like ships](https://community.cartalk.com/t/off-topic-but-if-you-like-ships/180755)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2021, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/off-topic-but-if-you-like-ships/180755 "2021-11-21T14:03:28Z")
From a year ago but just saw it. The Arthur Anderson coming into Duluth in a snowstorm and giving a salute 45 years after following the Edmund Fitzgerald before it sank. --- ## [Part identification](https://community.cartalk.com/t/part-identification/180752)
**Author:** [@sunrise3004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sunrise3004)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2021, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/part-identification/180752 "2021-11-21T03:49:18Z")
Hi. Can anyone identify this part? It is for an 87 cavalier rs 2.0. Thanks. --- ## [Your colleagues that passed away from covid-19 . . . what kind of vehicles did they drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-colleagues-that-passed-away-from-covid-19-what-kind-of-vehicles-did-they-drive/180707)
**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2021, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-colleagues-that-passed-away-from-covid-19-what-kind-of-vehicles-did-they-drive/180707 "2021-11-21T03:27:41Z")
This might seem kind of macabre at first glance . . . But we’re all car nuts on this website And I know I’m not the only one that keeps track of what kind of vehicles all of my colleagues, friends, relatives, etc. driv… --- ## ['86 Mazda b2000 bad battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/86-mazda-b2000-bad-battery/180757)
**Author:** [@dannoflynn\_163057](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dannoflynn_163057)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2021, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/86-mazda-b2000-bad-battery/180757 "2021-11-21T01:39:19Z")
Hey all, my old Mazda’s battery was dead when I got on it last evening. I jumped it no problem but after a few miles my headlights were very dim. Like dangerously dim. It was a real white knuckle slow drive home. When I … --- ## [Error code P2067](https://community.cartalk.com/t/error-code-p2067/180720)
**Author:** [@BerndEhorWoloszczak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BerndEhorWoloszczak)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2021, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/error-code-p2067/180720 "2021-11-20T23:14:41Z")
I hurt my back several months ago and could not drive. I ended up with a dead battery. I got the car running last week but I threw a code: P2067. Any idea what this is and what might be wrong? --- ## [2001 Toyota Avalon - checking transmission fluid level](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-avalon-checking-transmission-fluid-level/180762)
**Author:** [@Louise24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Louise24)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2021, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-avalon-checking-transmission-fluid-level/180762 "2021-11-20T22:38:25Z")
why is my transmission fluid level on hot level when car is cold but level shows no fluid when car is hot --- ## [1993 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-chevrolet-silverado-1500-won-t-start/180766)
**Author:** [@RobertZiesemer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertZiesemer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2021, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-chevrolet-silverado-1500-won-t-start/180766 "2021-11-20T22:08:25Z")
truck will not start --- ## [1993 Toyota Corolla paint peels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-corolla-paint-peels/180760)
**Author:** [@DORRIS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DORRIS)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2021, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-corolla-paint-peels/180760 "2021-11-20T15:57:33Z")
paint is pealing on the hood and bumpers. runs great, but look terrible. --- ## [Tell Me About Your Flat Tire Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tell-me-about-your-flat-tire-issues/180697)
**Author:** [@Managing-Editor-Julie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Managing-Editor-Julie)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2021, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tell-me-about-your-flat-tire-issues/180697 "2021-11-20T14:21:41Z")
Hi all. Got this new piece from the awesome @GorehamJ about flat tire issues. Tell me about your flat tire drama, if you have a moment! I have had a few crazy flat tire issues myself… Including a flat this summer, whil… --- ## [Excellent maintenance pays off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/excellent-maintenance-pays-off/180748)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2021, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/excellent-maintenance-pays-off/180748 "2021-11-20T02:27:43Z")
… whether one is talking about a car or a locomotive: Meet the oldest NJ Transit engine on the tracks. It’s older than the agency itself. Updated: Nov. 19, 2021, 12:00 p.m. | Published: Nov. 19, 2021, 12:00 p.m. By \[La… --- ## [2011 Hyundai Sonata turns over but won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-sonata-turns-over-but-won-t-start/180754)
**Author:** [@rayowens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rayowens)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2021, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-sonata-turns-over-but-won-t-start/180754 "2021-11-20T02:07:25Z")
eng turns over but will not start --- ## [Engine overheating, coolant not returning to radiator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-overheating-coolant-not-returning-to-radiator/180736)
**Author:** [@bltschwab\_178232](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bltschwab_178232)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2021, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-overheating-coolant-not-returning-to-radiator/180736 "2021-11-20T00:40:59Z")
Hi all, I have a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 with the 4.7L engine in it. It has 190,000 miles on it. It has several problems related to the cooling system… Coolant just randomly disappears. It used to be that the engine woul… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=298) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=300)