# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=314 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 315 --- ## [Creaking brakes...or, your preferred brake lube](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-brakes-or-your-preferred-brake-lube/179728)
**Author:** [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-brakes-or-your-preferred-brake-lube/179728 "2021-10-04T23:45:20Z")
My sister has a 2007 VW Rabbit. Sometimes I do maintenance on it to save her $$ from taking it to the local stealership. Last week she said she heard a creaking sound when she applied the brakes. I test drove it and fou… --- ## [Revenge of the self-driving car!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/revenge-of-the-self-driving-car/179754)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/revenge-of-the-self-driving-car/179754 "2021-10-04T23:43:26Z")
‘Woman killed by her own vehicle in ABQ’ '"It appears she attempted to exit her vehicle while the vehicle was in neutral," Gallegos said, adding that, "the vehicle started to move backwards, knocking her to the ground … --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Camaro - Stabilitrack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-camaro-stabilitrack/179763)
**Author:** [@ScottWBrittingham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScottWBrittingham)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-camaro-stabilitrack/179763 "2021-10-04T23:33:40Z")
Service Stabili Trak & engine light on… Loss of power & sputtering really bad…only 5,500 miles on my 3013 Hot Wheels Camaro --- ## [2009 Chevrolet Traverse - Leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-traverse-leaks/179757)
**Author:** [@Webby15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Webby15)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-traverse-leaks/179757 "2021-10-04T23:27:47Z")
2009 Chevrolet traverse water leaks. After rain water is getting into driver’s door windshield area. Also water getting into hatch. How do I repair it ? --- ## [2004 Lincoln Town Car- Help with sunroof leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lincoln-town-car-help-with-sunroof-leaks/179760)
**Author:** [@TUFFYROYAL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TUFFYROYAL)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lincoln-town-car-help-with-sunroof-leaks/179760 "2021-10-04T23:22:20Z")
I have had two Lincoln TCs, and both were awesome. Safest, most comfortable, and classic of any car I’ve experienced in sixty years of driving; however, each had a puzzling sunroof leak, surfacing only in the rear passen… --- ## [Spray Painting New Wheels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spray-painting-new-wheels/179727)
**Author:** [@megaman123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/megaman123)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spray-painting-new-wheels/179727 "2021-10-04T22:32:37Z")
Hello all. I’m wondering if anyone here or someone you know has ever painted new wheels because they didn’t come in the colour you wanted? I am in this position as I consider upgrading the 18" wheels on the used 2017 CX… --- ## [Walnuts GDI](https://community.cartalk.com/t/walnuts-gdi/179724)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/walnuts-gdi/179724 "2021-10-04T16:18:47Z")
I personally believe that the only reason to buy a new car and take the big hit is if I plan to keep the car a very long time and want a clean history. My newest car is a 2007. Here is my question: is the direct injectio… --- ## [2006 Ford F-150 - Spark plug blow up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f-150-spark-plug-blow-up/179569)
**Author:** [@Izzy20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Izzy20)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f-150-spark-plug-blow-up/179569 "2021-10-04T15:15:14Z")
sparkplug blow up, spent 2000 in parts and labor…Had the same problem, I would join a class action law suit …please contact me --- ## [Tesla beats expectations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-beats-expectations/179767)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 11:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-beats-expectations/179767 "2021-10-04T11:06:42Z")
--- ## [What is Left and what is Right in online auto parts lingo?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-left-and-what-is-right-in-online-auto-parts-lingo/179748)
**Author:** [@DenEMiller\_177507](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DenEMiller_177507)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 5:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-left-and-what-is-right-in-online-auto-parts-lingo/179748 "2021-10-04T05:05:19Z")
Real Generic question, I have a passenger-side window regulator out in my 2002 Honda Accord. When I order the part form my favorite online auto parts store, they list parts as “left side” or “right side”. So…does right… --- ## [Beginner car mods](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beginner-car-mods/179703)
**Author:** [@FunkyPete](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FunkyPete)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beginner-car-mods/179703 "2021-10-04T02:06:59Z")
Hello I just got my first car and I was wanting to do some mods and work on it. I have a 2017 2.0L camaro and I’d like to know some easy mods to start with to either give it more power or just make it look unique --- ## [Repair Convertible Soft Top?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-convertible-soft-top/179758)
**Author:** [@cooldyood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cooldyood)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2021, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-convertible-soft-top/179758 "2021-10-03T13:52:38Z")
My Camaro convertible’s soft top (and headliner) got vandalized. They were slit with something like a knife. About a 2 inch straight cut above the driver seat. Is it possible to repair it? --- ## [Rolling Stones' Charlie Watts and the "Steel Wheels" album](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rolling-stones-charlie-watts-and-the-steel-wheels-album/179729)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2021, 5:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rolling-stones-charlie-watts-and-the-steel-wheels-album/179729 "2021-10-03T05:30:03Z")
Charlie Watts recently passed away, and, on a car related note, this got me to thinking why that album was named “Steel Wheels”? Any theories? FWIW, my favorite cut on that album was “Sad, sad, sad”. --- ## [Engine failed while stored in rural area for 6 weeks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-failed-while-stored-in-rural-area-for-6-weeks/179583)
**Author:** [@Theresalil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theresalil)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2021, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-failed-while-stored-in-rural-area-for-6-weeks/179583 "2021-10-03T03:52:49Z")
We were traveling for an extended time period after selling our house. A friend in a rural area was keeping car and went to periodically start and my 2014 Explore would not start. It was towed to a dealer who says I need… --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Trax - One bad rotor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-trax-one-bad-rotor/179731)
**Author:** [@gregg11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gregg11)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2021, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-trax-one-bad-rotor/179731 "2021-10-03T01:24:15Z")
brakes rotors shot at 15,000! 2018. just tires shop said really bad on left drivers side…front only rear fine… --- ## [2011 Hyundai Sonata - Key issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-sonata-key-issue/179738)
**Author:** [@cjohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cjohnson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2021, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-sonata-key-issue/179738 "2021-10-03T00:30:43Z")
remote key does not make contact with my push button to crank my car. --- ## [Starter replaced and it sounds bad (2009 Accord)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-replaced-and-it-sounds-bad-2009-accord/177282)
**Author:** [@megaman123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/megaman123)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2021, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-replaced-and-it-sounds-bad-2009-accord/177282 "2021-10-03T00:03:31Z")
Hi. Three months ago I noticed the car sounded weak for a second before starting. This happened maybe four times in a three week span. It took an extra second longer than usual to start. But, actually, on the fourth tim… --- ## [2007 Hyundai Sonata - Electric door failed - where do I start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-sonata-electric-door-failed-where-do-i-start/179743)
**Author:** [@wayne27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wayne27)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-sonata-electric-door-failed-where-do-i-start/179743 "2021-10-02T23:06:04Z")
electric door locks fail --- ## [2009 Nissan Titan - Peeling clear coat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-titan-peeling-clear-coat/179740)
**Author:** [@DonaldKay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonaldKay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-titan-peeling-clear-coat/179740 "2021-10-02T17:14:20Z")
I have a 2009 titan with only 40000 miles and my clear coat has peeled from the roof and hood and looks like crap. --- ## [Gear stick sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-stick-sound/179720)
**Author:** [@Slayer92](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Slayer92)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-stick-sound/179720 "2021-10-02T19:07:08Z")
Hello I recently changed the gearbox oil and the timing belt. I did not pay attention at first, but I now notice that when the car is stationary, in addition to the vibration of the gear stick which is minimal and norm… --- ## [1995 GMC Yukon - Sluggish despite the blow outs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-gmc-yukon-sluggish-despite-the-blow-outs/179709)
**Author:** [@Encorekelley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Encorekelley)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-gmc-yukon-sluggish-despite-the-blow-outs/179709 "2021-10-02T17:01:47Z")
Sluggish going up hill and muffler blow out --- ## [Terminology: turning over vs. cranking vs. starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/terminology-turning-over-vs-cranking-vs-starting/84476)
**Author:** [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/terminology-turning-over-vs-cranking-vs-starting/84476 "2021-10-02T15:30:17Z")
I'm not a professional, but I was taught that an engine "turning over" and an engine "cranking" mean the same thing. The starter is working, engaging the flywheel and rotating the crankshaft. But until the engine "catche… --- ## [Sometimes you feel like a nut](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sometimes-you-feel-like-a-nut/179725)
**Author:** [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sometimes-you-feel-like-a-nut/179725 "2021-10-02T13:31:30Z")
Squirrel stashes 42 gallons of walnuts in a Chevrolet Avalanche (yahoo.com) --- ## [Starter tested ok, could it still be bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-tested-ok-could-it-still-be-bad/96622)
**Author:** [@BobB1969](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobB1969)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 8:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-tested-ok-could-it-still-be-bad/96622 "2021-10-02T08:29:40Z")
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 3.0...Car won't start, Turns over very slow, then stops and clicks. After a few tries we get smoke and burnt smell coming from area where starter is found. I had the battery checked, it checked… --- ## [Airflow noise on 2018 Hyundai Kona](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airflow-noise-on-2018-hyundai-kona/179718)
**Author:** [@woodyandsue\_176929](https://community.cartalk.com/u/woodyandsue_176929)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airflow-noise-on-2018-hyundai-kona/179718 "2021-10-02T03:06:00Z")
On the thruway, after taking our dog to the vet, we lowered the back window so she could get some air and maybe a little enjoyment . My husband was doing between 65-70 mph and as soon as he lowered the window I felt lik… --- ## [2010 Chevy Tahoe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevy-tahoe/179726)
**Author:** [@lqshlewis\_176277](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lqshlewis_176277)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevy-tahoe/179726 "2021-10-02T02:44:05Z")
So I just bought a 2010 Chevy Tahoe about two weeks ago. So the truck on Tuesday out of nowhere started having smoke come out of the tailpipe when starting it up. It doesn’t do it everytime you start it up but most times… --- ## [2015 Toyota Corolla - Did I get ripped off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-corolla-did-i-get-ripped-off/179711)
**Author:** [@Duke46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Duke46)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-corolla-did-i-get-ripped-off/179711 "2021-10-02T02:34:23Z")
My local shop ask me 100$ for a simple fuel injector cleaning. Took them 10 mins. Did I got screwed? Tks! --- ## [$700 to repair wheel bearing issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/700-to-repair-wheel-bearing-issue/167030)
**Author:** [@nj2bos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nj2bos)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/700-to-repair-wheel-bearing-issue/167030 "2021-10-02T00:28:53Z")
Dropped my car off at a mechanic to check into an issue I’ve been having (groaning in the front/left wheel). Turns out it is a wheel bearing that needs to be replaced and the mechanic quoted me $750 for the job, saying “… --- ## [Interior car panel loose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interior-car-panel-loose/179723)
**Author:** [@david.dobbin80\_177489](https://community.cartalk.com/u/david.dobbin80_177489)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2021, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interior-car-panel-loose/179723 "2021-10-01T23:41:18Z")
Hi. The interior panel on my car has come loose (by driver footwell side) after getting a reverse camera fitted. Any advise on how to fix it (when I hook it back in place it just comes out again) Help greatly apprec… --- ## [1991 Ford Ranger - Scratchy Sounds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-ford-ranger-scratchy-sounds/179705)
**Author:** [@Todd50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Todd50)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2021, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-ford-ranger-scratchy-sounds/179705 "2021-10-01T23:30:00Z")
On ocation my 91 Ranger XLT 4.0 auto starts cutting out at 55-56mph. At times I can hear a scratchy sound under my hood while driving next to something that can bounce sound while driving. I hear it only when cut out wil… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=313) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=315)