# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=31 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 32 --- ## [Summer Car Stories and Memories?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/summer-car-stories-and-memories/195595)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk\_Social\_Media\_Web\_Lackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk_Social_Media_Web_Lackey)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/summer-car-stories-and-memories/195595 "2025-06-10T17:02:44Z")
Hi Folks, We’ve been thinking about summer car stories and memories. Do you have fond memories of a certain time period with a favorite car? I suppose there could be bad memories, too, but let’s start with the fun stuff… --- ## [What will go wrong if I disconnect the battery for a year?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-will-go-wrong-if-i-disconnect-the-battery-for-a-year/200392)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-will-go-wrong-if-i-disconnect-the-battery-for-a-year/200392 "2025-06-10T15:57:40Z")
Hello guys! Hope all is healthy and doing well. I’m sad to announce that I won’t be able to drive for the remainder of the year due to a medical condition. If I disconnect the car’s battery for this long of a period,… --- ## [2022 Honda CR-V - What don't you like?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-honda-cr-v-what-dont-you-like/200532)
**Author:** [@TJ2Go](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TJ2Go)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-honda-cr-v-what-dont-you-like/200532 "2025-06-10T14:45:30Z")
Aside from seller problems, I’m looking for a touring trim with less than 45K miles. What problems have you encountered and what gripes might you have? Is there anything you would liked different on the car? --- ## [1987 GMC S-15 Jimmy - Looking for mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-gmc-s-15-jimmy-looking-for-mechanic/200573)
**Author:** [@rosealan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rosealan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-gmc-s-15-jimmy-looking-for-mechanic/200573 "2025-06-10T13:25:41Z")
Need a mechcanic to work on a 1997 GMC S15 Jimmy. in the Lady Lake, FL area. --- ## [Where can I work on my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-can-i-work-on-my-car/200449)
**Author:** [@Jessiet957\_193737](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jessiet957_193737)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-can-i-work-on-my-car/200449 "2025-06-09T18:27:15Z")
I’m looking for a place to work on my car but can’t find anything I have all my own tools, and I know I need to take apart my engine i looked in storages and self-service auto places I don’t have any family or friends to… --- ## [Rotor thickness inside/outside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotor-thickness-inside-outside/200561)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotor-thickness-inside-outside/200561 "2025-06-09T15:40:17Z")
Brakes have an occasional light rumble and I see inside disc is .350 and the other is .400. Pad thickness is ok. At least .250. There is a slight ridge on inside/outside. Is .050 disc difference cause for concern? --- ## [Current recommendations re following distance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/current-recommendations-re-following-distance/200467)
**Author:** [@Tom-Nichol](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom-Nichol)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 12:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/current-recommendations-re-following-distance/200467 "2025-06-09T12:56:25Z")
With the traditional summer vacation time now well underway, it seems to me to be an excellent time to review some of the rules of driving safety, especially given the fact that a number of younger drivers will be out on… --- ## [Oil Consumption Doubled in 30,000 miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-consumption-doubled-in-30-000-miles/200515)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-consumption-doubled-in-30-000-miles/200515 "2025-06-09T00:34:45Z")
2014 Acura TSX, 4 Cylinder, Automatic with about 150,000 miles on it. Previous owner is a family member, and they always brought it to the dealer. Since I owned the car at around 95k or so, I have been following the mai… --- ## [Car trying to start on its own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-trying-to-start-on-its-own/194322)
**Author:** [@leisa\_jones\_185817](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leisa_jones_185817)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2025, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-trying-to-start-on-its-own/194322 "2025-06-07T18:11:20Z")
Hi everyone. I have a 2015 Chevy Malibu that is randomly trying to start itself. The key fob is the original when I bought it. It has the auto start on the fob but is the kind that requires the key in the ignition to dri… --- ## [Physical buttons/knobs vs touch screens](https://community.cartalk.com/t/physical-buttons-knobs-vs-touch-screens/200197)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2025, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/physical-buttons-knobs-vs-touch-screens/200197 "2025-06-07T14:52:12Z")
I found this on-air discussion to be interesting. It likely won’t change anyone’s mind if they have a preconceived preference, but I think it’s interesting. --- ## [Bank 1 O2 sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bank-1-o2-sensor/200555)
**Author:** [@Midwestman214\_193832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Midwestman214_193832)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2025, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bank-1-o2-sensor/200555 "2025-06-07T14:50:27Z")
2000 Honda CR- V — Engine light check indicates my Bank 1 O2 sensor is bad. I want to replace with a Denso, but none in stock online or locally before I leave on 1200 mile trip. OK to do the 1200 miles before I replace i… --- ## [Which looks better: the ugliest classic car vs the ugliest modern car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-looks-better-the-ugliest-classic-car-vs-the-ugliest-modern-car/200432)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-looks-better-the-ugliest-classic-car-vs-the-ugliest-modern-car/200432 "2025-05-30T22:47:03Z")
I did a simple google search on the ugliest classic car ever made and the result was the Stout Scarab …. and the ugliest modern car below: Fiat multipla If you know of a more ugly classic and modern car, please … --- ## [2019 Hyundai Veloster Misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-veloster-misfires/200545)
**Author:** [@Dakotawoodsusa\_192743](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dakotawoodsusa_192743)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-veloster-misfires/200545 "2025-06-06T18:23:55Z")
2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo 1.6L GDI – Cold Start Misfire & Rough Idle Issue I’m troubleshooting a misfire issue in my Veloster Turbo that occurs only on cold starts. It misfires on cylinders 1 and 2, and I get rough id… --- ## [1996 Buick Park Avenue Wiper Motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-buick-park-avenue-wiper-motor/200485)
**Author:** [@marktwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktwark)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 11:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-buick-park-avenue-wiper-motor/200485 "2025-06-06T11:29:09Z")
Intermittent wipers don’t respond, otherwise the wipers work fine. While wipers are on full, if you back up to intermittent, the wipers stop at whatever location they happen to be in. They function and park fine at full … --- ## [Converting SUV bench seat to captain seats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/converting-suv-bench-seat-to-captain-seats/198321)
**Author:** [@Rob2011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rob2011)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 10:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/converting-suv-bench-seat-to-captain-seats/198321 "2025-06-06T10:23:21Z")
Hi there guys I have a question I need your expertis. I have a 2007 Honda CR-V with second row bench seats here is the photo I want it to look like the SUVs with 2 captain chairs with arm rests So, what brackets an… --- ## [Just replaced hydraulic tensioner on my 2011 Honda odyssey now making this noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-replaced-hydraulic-tensioner-on-my-2011-honda-odyssey-now-making-this-noise/200537)
**Author:** [@don1215](https://community.cartalk.com/u/don1215)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-replaced-hydraulic-tensioner-on-my-2011-honda-odyssey-now-making-this-noise/200537 "2025-06-05T14:43:44Z")
Coming from the belt any ideas? --- ## [Camry 2007 Transmission issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-2007-transmission-issue/200530)
**Author:** [@mwbadawy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mwbadawy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-2007-transmission-issue/200530 "2025-06-04T16:54:46Z")
Hey everyone, I’ve got a 2007 Camry XLE with 117k miles. Since I bought it two years ago (at 107k), it’s always had a slightly rough or delayed shift into 3rd gear — mainly noticeable when the engine is cold or if I don… --- ## [2009 Kia Rio5 - Best tire pressure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-rio5-best-tire-pressure/200494)
**Author:** [@Robweaver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robweaver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-rio5-best-tire-pressure/200494 "2025-06-04T15:16:40Z")
Tyre pressure to use ..potholes etc --- ## [2024 Nissan Altima - More gas used when it folds less gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-nissan-altima-more-gas-used-when-it-folds-less-gas/200524)
**Author:** [@Francis36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Francis36)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 11:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-nissan-altima-more-gas-used-when-it-folds-less-gas/200524 "2025-06-04T11:54:22Z")
My car burns more gas between half full and empty than it does from full to half full, why?!!! --- ## [2018 Subaru Crosstrek - Sometimes will not crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-crosstrek-sometimes-will-not-crank/200509)
**Author:** [@gwlkny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gwlkny)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2025, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-crosstrek-sometimes-will-not-crank/200509 "2025-06-03T15:25:58Z")
2018 Crosstrek on occasions randomly will not crank so I replaced battery and continued to have a problem every so often. No check engine or other lights on. sometimes I wait 2 or 3 seconds and it will start. There is no… --- ## [Cooling System Issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-system-issue/200497)
**Author:** [@ws1511](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ws1511)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2025, 5:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-system-issue/200497 "2025-06-03T05:47:00Z")
Concerned about a cooling system issue and looking for input. About 10 days ago I took my 2013 CR-V (around 150K) miles for its annual inspection and my mechanic found a leak in the coolant crossover pipe. He showed me … --- ## [New speed camera in small metro Denver town cites nearly 2,500 drivers in 4 months](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-speed-camera-in-small-metro-denver-town-cites-nearly-2-500-drivers-in-4-months/200173)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-speed-camera-in-small-metro-denver-town-cites-nearly-2-500-drivers-in-4-months/200173 "2025-06-02T15:00:22Z")
https://www.9news.com/article/traffic/new-speed-camera-sheridan-boulevard/73-e79cc3a1-2fa0-46da-ba55-3a86edbb07ae --- ## [Stuck License Plate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-license-plate/200490)
**Author:** [@cartalk.com.capsize807\_193786](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cartalk.com.capsize807_193786)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-license-plate/200490 "2025-06-02T03:02:17Z")
Hi, I just bought a used KIA and I’m having the hardest time removing the license plate off of this thing. The bolt is pretty rusted and when I turn it it just turns the whole thing. Essentially the inside “shaft?” just… --- ## [2017 Subaru Outback - Low oil light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-outback-low-oil-light/200409)
**Author:** [@KarinRH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KarinRH)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-outback-low-oil-light/200409 "2025-06-02T01:12:20Z")
low oil light comes on in dash periodically, sometimes a day or so after oil change and refill new filter plus 5 quarts oil. Checking oil level when parked after light came on says oil is full. Subaru dealer wants to d… --- ## [CV axel snapped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-axel-snapped/200331)
**Author:** [@rice\_eater](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rice_eater)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-axel-snapped/200331 "2025-06-02T00:38:09Z")
The axel on my car snapped, it is a chevy beat, called spark in other places. Anyways, when i bought it, it was fine, when i go over bumps, it makes noise like shaking a cardbox box with things inside it. It all started … --- ## [Those impossible to find parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/those-impossible-to-find-parts/200495)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2025, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/those-impossible-to-find-parts/200495 "2025-06-01T13:30:29Z")
I’ll bet he’s been looking for that illusive 710 cap too. --- ## [PBS show NOVA did a great show on Car Crashes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pbs-show-nova-did-a-great-show-on-car-crashes/200476)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2025, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pbs-show-nova-did-a-great-show-on-car-crashes/200476 "2025-05-31T21:38:57Z")
They had 5 remote control cars with real people controlling the cars from a system that mimics and looks like the inside of the car they were remotely driving. First, they got them familiar with the vehicles they were dr… --- ## [Overall recap of 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage DE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overall-recap-of-2015-mitsubishi-mirage-de/200413)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2025, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overall-recap-of-2015-mitsubishi-mirage-de/200413 "2025-05-31T14:52:11Z")
As mentioned, insurance carted this car off due to damage sustained in a hailstorm and edge of a tornado. I figured I would mention how I liked the car overall and why I was considering selling it before it was totaled.… --- ## [2012 Hyundai Elantra - Loud engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-elantra-loud-engine/200475)
**Author:** [@kelly31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kelly31)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-elantra-loud-engine/200475 "2025-05-30T13:57:58Z")
my engine noise is very loud when you accelerate --- ## [Just when I thought I saw everything](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-when-i-thought-i-saw-everything/200470)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 5:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-when-i-thought-i-saw-everything/200470 "2025-05-30T05:41:49Z")
These guys had way too much time on their hands. Ford Ranger Gets TWIN 100HP Boat Motors! [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=30) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=32)