# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=319 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 320 --- ## [Towing with a toyota echo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-with-a-toyota-echo/6898)
**Author:** [@echohitch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/echohitch)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-with-a-toyota-echo/6898 "2021-09-16T15:05:35Z")
My 2000 Toyota Echo has installed a Reese Towpower/Trailer hitch which I currently use to carry a couple of bikes during the weekends. I want to tow an small trailler(4'x5') with a total weight of 250-300 pounds for… --- ## [Car won't start after dumb intake clean](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-dumb-intake-clean/179346)
**Author:** [@djh17\_177190](https://community.cartalk.com/u/djh17_177190)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-dumb-intake-clean/179346 "2021-09-16T12:14:35Z")
I have 2014 Chevy Equinox that recently starting burning about 2qts of oil a week. I read up on the pcv system potentially causing this and cleaned the intake manifold with throttle bottle cleaner spraying the pcv valve … --- ## [Car loses all electrical power while running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-loses-all-electrical-power-while-running/179374)
**Author:** [@kaysir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kaysir)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-loses-all-electrical-power-while-running/179374 "2021-09-15T23:41:57Z")
I apologize in advance for the long explanation, but I’m not sure what information is relevant so I’m including it all. On August 12, I hit a somewhat deep pothole that resulted in a loud clanking while driving. Took th… --- ## [Global warming - combustion engines, NO - jet engines, YES](https://community.cartalk.com/t/global-warming-combustion-engines-no-jet-engines-yes/179201)
**Author:** [@lwyjr\_177074](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lwyjr_177074)\ **Replies:** 147\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/global-warming-combustion-engines-no-jet-engines-yes/179201 "2021-09-15T22:13:12Z")
Electric vehicles will never adjust global warming. global warming is caused by JET ENGINES/SPACE ROCKETS. Developed in the 1940’s, these beasts produce tremendous heat. April 2021 just before lockdown ended, it was note… --- ## [Time or Miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/time-or-miles/179387)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/time-or-miles/179387 "2021-09-15T18:38:00Z")
Is it true that brake fluid is best replaced based on time, but tranny fluid based on miles driven? --- ## [Speculating about an electrical issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speculating-about-an-electrical-issue/179367)
**Author:** [@jkn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jkn)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speculating-about-an-electrical-issue/179367 "2021-09-15T17:28:22Z")
Hi all, I have a 2015 Explorer with about 113000 miles. My wife messaged me this morning that when she ran to an appointment the automatic lights came on even though it was bright out and the wipers were going even tho… --- ## [2000 Chevrolet S-10 oil pan gasket leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-s-10-oil-pan-gasket-leak/179337)
**Author:** [@Pepesboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pepesboy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-s-10-oil-pan-gasket-leak/179337 "2021-09-15T13:33:08Z")
Oil pan gasket bad,bad leak,need fixed anyway possible that will slow leak down to bout nil for at least a yeart --- ## [Ford, Walmart, and Argo team-up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-walmart-and-argo-team-up/179381)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-walmart-and-argo-team-up/179381 "2021-09-15T13:19:43Z")
… for the development of autonomous delivery vehicles: --- ## [Read engine fault code after it has been turned off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/read-engine-fault-code-after-it-has-been-turned-off/179205)
**Author:** [@DougieL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DougieL)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 5:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/read-engine-fault-code-after-it-has-been-turned-off/179205 "2021-09-15T05:33:09Z")
So here’s a strange one. One can use an ODB reader to turn off a check engine light and, for a few dozen miles, cancel an engine fault code. Is that fault really cancelled, or am I just turning off the light? That is, on… --- ## [Covid Related Car Problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/covid-related-car-problems/178831)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 5:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/covid-related-car-problems/178831 "2021-09-15T05:12:34Z")
I’ve already told here how Covid has prevented me from using my Corolla. Anyone else have Covid related car stories? There apparently are some pretty good ones out there. Like this one, how one American driver may… --- ## [International harvester engin swap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/international-harvester-engin-swap/95876)
**Author:** [@bklynspringer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bklynspringer)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/international-harvester-engin-swap/95876 "2021-09-15T01:02:29Z")
I have an International Scout 800 B with an in-line 6 engin. It's strong but not fast at all. A friend of mine has a 345 V8 from a 72 scout 2 that he will give me cheep. My question is: How do I know if the motor will… --- ## [2004 Toyota Matrix passenger side front rides lower](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-matrix-passenger-side-front-rides-lower/179353)
**Author:** [@ronanderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ronanderson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-matrix-passenger-side-front-rides-lower/179353 "2021-09-15T00:50:49Z")
problem with front of car lower on passenger’s side of vehicle. Cannot determine what is causing problem. --- ## [2013 Toyota Prius - Tire repair info](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-prius-tire-repair-info/179365)
**Author:** [@NotaLittleLady](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NotaLittleLady)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-prius-tire-repair-info/179365 "2021-09-15T00:42:51Z")
what are the rules of tire repair? --- ## [Mazdaspeed3 idle issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazdaspeed3-idle-issue/179370)
**Author:** [@wdarby1228\_177206](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wdarby1228_177206)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazdaspeed3-idle-issue/179370 "2021-09-15T00:28:14Z")
I drive a 2010 mazdaspeed3(2.3l turbo). My vehicle has been idling a little rough for quite some time now, but as of recently(last month or so), the issue has progressively gotten worse. It started out with a very slight… --- ## [Why are there typically 5 lug-nuts on a mid-sized wheel?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-there-typically-5-lug-nuts-on-a-mid-sized-wheel/179263)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-there-typically-5-lug-nuts-on-a-mid-sized-wheel/179263 "2021-09-14T23:23:11Z")
It seems like there should always be an even number, as that would make the wheel symmetrical, in order to minimize vibrations; i.e. with an even number, every lug nut would be matched with another spaced at 180 degrees.… --- ## [2004 Ford Explorer AC sometimes sounds like a police siren](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-ac-sometimes-sounds-like-a-police-siren/179357)
**Author:** [@DaveMowser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveMowser)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-ac-sometimes-sounds-like-a-police-siren/179357 "2021-09-14T21:56:34Z")
Noise from ac behind front seat occationally sounds like a police siron --- ## [2013 Lexus ES 350 - mic isn’t working for phone calls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lexus-es-350-mic-isn-t-working-for-phone-calls/179311)
**Author:** [@KeithHagenbucher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KeithHagenbucher)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lexus-es-350-mic-isn-t-working-for-phone-calls/179311 "2021-09-14T17:35:33Z")
When using my phone in my car. When I make a call or receive a call, people cannot hear me or barely hear me. Not sure how to fix mic --- ## [2018 Ford F-150 paint peeling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-paint-peeling/179339)
**Author:** [@1chief1369](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1chief1369)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-paint-peeling/179339 "2021-09-14T15:30:55Z")
My son is in the military and upon his return in 2018, from Afghanistan he bought 2018 Ford F-150, Blue Pick-up Truck. He bought the truck nears his military post in Alabama, I know the first time he found paint peeling … --- ## [2015 Subaru Legacy - passenger window no power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-legacy-passenger-window-no-power/179335)
**Author:** [@olilife213](https://community.cartalk.com/u/olilife213)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-legacy-passenger-window-no-power/179335 "2021-09-14T15:28:26Z")
Passenger window lost total power. --- ## [Down Payment - Buy vs Lease](https://community.cartalk.com/t/down-payment-buy-vs-lease/179332)
**Author:** [@lethamblair\_176103](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lethamblair_176103)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/down-payment-buy-vs-lease/179332 "2021-09-14T15:05:24Z")
I’m trying to understand Buying vs Lease and Down Payments. What would happen in the following scenarios? I finance a car with a down payment and then total the car I finance a car with no down payment and then total … --- ## [2002 Oldsmobile Bravada](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-oldsmobile-bravada/179290)
**Author:** [@tucoramirez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tucoramirez)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-oldsmobile-bravada/179290 "2021-09-14T14:54:40Z")
What could be compatible with this? Have a 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada with 125k miles. The AC fan sometimes goes out. We were not sure if it was the fan or the resistor going out, so I purchased (from Advance Auto Parts) H… --- ## [Do you have to change transmission filter when changing fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-have-to-change-transmission-filter-when-changing-fluid/179349)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-have-to-change-transmission-filter-when-changing-fluid/179349 "2021-09-14T14:33:09Z")
Title. I read on the internet that “once you open the cover to the filter” (aka the transmission pan) “the filter must be replaced because the surrounding seal will no longer seal properly.” Specifically on a 05-14 must… --- ## [Nissan Note 2016 , Taking off external door handles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-note-2016-taking-off-external-door-handles/179348)
**Author:** [@andrew\_nz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrew_nz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-note-2016-taking-off-external-door-handles/179348 "2021-09-14T12:45:28Z")
Hi I recently brought a 2016 Nissan Note and there’s dozens of deep scratches under the outside door handles, I want to remove them and fix that. The screw holding the door handle in from the side won’t budge and I under… --- ## [Reverse working intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reverse-working-intermittently/179264)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reverse-working-intermittently/179264 "2021-09-14T12:14:30Z")
My 2005 mustang gt automatic has a very strange problem… The reverse only works sometimes. When I put it from park to reverse I don’t feel any travel or feedback/click you get when shifting between gears. It kinda just s… --- ## [2015 Honda CR-V - Seat stains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-cr-v-seat-stains/179296)
**Author:** [@EDinNC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EDinNC)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-cr-v-seat-stains/179296 "2021-09-14T00:00:07Z")
Honda cloth seats will satin, even from a drop of water, and stains will not come out. Professionally cleaned, Woolite upholstery cleaner - nothing removes the stains. Shouldn’t Honda be responsible for this screw-up? --- ## [2004 VW Golf Won't Shift into 2nd Gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-vw-golf-wont-shift-into-2nd-gear/179302)
**Author:** [@Williammay121\_177159](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Williammay121_177159)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2021, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-vw-golf-wont-shift-into-2nd-gear/179302 "2021-09-13T23:55:47Z")
I have a VW Golf that recently refuses to shift into 2nd gear. Engine will rev, but will never shift. We took it to our VW dealer and he said the fluid looks fine and everything external looked fine. It’s a closed tranny… --- ## [2017 Infiniti QX50 - third brake job already](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-infiniti-qx50-third-brake-job-already/179330)
**Author:** [@George37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George37)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2021, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-infiniti-qx50-third-brake-job-already/179330 "2021-09-13T23:47:25Z")
Brakes,brakes,brakes and more brakes!!Three complete sets under 60,000 miles.Last QX50 for me.Bought new. --- ## [2007 Chevrolet Cobalt - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-cobalt-wont-start/179268)
**Author:** [@Yeager](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yeager)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2021, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-cobalt-wont-start/179268 "2021-09-13T23:47:11Z")
My car won’t start or jump start lights come on. When key is on the dashboard lights flicker --- ## [Weird shaking after getting new tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-shaking-after-getting-new-tires/178973)
**Author:** [@STCH10\_176907](https://community.cartalk.com/u/STCH10_176907)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2021, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-shaking-after-getting-new-tires/178973 "2021-09-13T23:44:59Z")
I have a 2017 Impala. 2 months ago I bought new tires, and immediately on the drive home there was really bad oscillation. It’s always hard to describe these things, but it’s something like if you were sitting in the car… --- ## [Brake pressure blowback through reservoir](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pressure-blowback-through-reservoir/179316)
**Author:** [@abgrund666\_177155](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abgrund666_177155)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2021, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pressure-blowback-through-reservoir/179316 "2021-09-13T23:24:17Z")
The vehicle in question is a 1989 GMC Jimmy 4.3L 4x4. When the brake is pushed, fluid squirts up from the primary through the reservoir. Not just a little, and not just at first, but for the entire stroke. Under hard pr… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=318) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=320)