# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=32 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 33 --- ## [The Check Engine Light is On, What Should I Do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-check-engine-light-is-on-what-should-i-do/200472)
**Author:** [@liusijia\_193769](https://community.cartalk.com/u/liusijia_193769)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-check-engine-light-is-on-what-should-i-do/200472 "2025-05-30T00:49:29Z")
Hi everyone, I drive a 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, and today the check engine light came on while driving under normal conditions in the city. The car still drives smoothly — no rough idling, no loss of power, no unus… --- ## [Should I by a vehicle from an estate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-by-a-vehicle-from-an-estate/200441)
**Author:** [@jon.stepro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jon.stepro)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-by-a-vehicle-from-an-estate/200441 "2025-05-28T14:49:11Z")
Greetings. I am seeking some input on an opportunity. A close friend’s mother passed away, and left behind a 2012 Chevy Colorodo Crew Cab. They are considering selling it. It is well equiped. 4wd, 3.7 five cyl engine. It… --- ## [2016 Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Engine failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-tucson-1-6t-engine-failure/200451)
**Author:** [@Aaronsoulbody\_193729](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aaronsoulbody_193729)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-tucson-1-6t-engine-failure/200451 "2025-05-28T12:40:57Z")
My 2016 Hyundai Tucson. Blew a piston and put a hole in my engine. It only had 80k miles and 2 year of my 5 year finance agreement. I don’t have a warranty so basically between a rock and a hard place. I wonder if this c… --- ## [Tucson 1.6T engine failure and 19-em-003h](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tucson-1-6t-engine-failure-and-19-em-003h/200456)
**Author:** [@Aaronsoulbody\_193729](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aaronsoulbody_193729)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tucson-1-6t-engine-failure-and-19-em-003h/200456 "2025-05-28T04:07:00Z")
My my enging on 2016 Hyundai Tucson 1.6T blew a piston rod and put a hole in the engine. Car is not under warranty. However my brown found a Hyundai form listed here https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10165469-999… --- ## [Car won’t start, sometimes it will. Not battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-won-t-start-sometimes-it-will-not-battery/198124)
**Author:** [@Johndow271003\_191995](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johndow271003_191995)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-won-t-start-sometimes-it-will-not-battery/198124 "2025-05-27T17:17:17Z")
Sometimes my car wont start it’s a 2014 Ford focus. I normally need to jump start it 2 times a day one in the morning and sometimes lunch or at night. It’s not the battery as I have replaced. Or the starter or alternator… --- ## [Identify the cars in this video of Petula Clark singing ‘Sign of the times’ on Ed Sullivan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/identify-the-cars-in-this-video-of-petula-clark-singing-sign-of-the-times-on-ed-sullivan/200450)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/identify-the-cars-in-this-video-of-petula-clark-singing-sign-of-the-times-on-ed-sullivan/200450 "2025-05-27T14:48:27Z")
If Petula Clark turns you on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhKTqdSwx2I --- ## [It's 'Carb day' in Indianapolis!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-carb-day-in-indianapolis/200439)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-carb-day-in-indianapolis/200439 "2025-05-27T14:29:13Z")
indianapolismotorspeedway.com/events/indy500/buy-tickets/Carb-Day/products-carb-day Didn’t know those cars had carbs. Don’t forget the Wiener 500. --- ## [Mechanic says I need a longer front driveshaft for 1999 F250 Super Duty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-says-i-need-a-longer-front-driveshaft-for-1999-f250-super-duty/200370)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-says-i-need-a-longer-front-driveshaft-for-1999-f250-super-duty/200370 "2025-05-27T02:01:12Z")
None of the women I have been with say I need a longer front driveshaft but my mechanic does! Anyway, I noticed some slop in the front driveshaft of my 1999 F250 Super Duty before taking it in for some noises from the d… --- ## [Serious A/C Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serious-a-c-leak/190135)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2025, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serious-a-c-leak/190135 "2025-05-26T20:55:18Z")
Last year my a/c in my 2000 Buick Century 3.1 liter was ok but this year the pressure was so low that the compressor clutch wouldn’t engage. I put 2-1/2 12 oz.cans of R134a with leak stopper in it, hoping it would impr… --- ## [Need good advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-good-advice/200425)
**Author:** [@Brandondatz06\_193726](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brandondatz06_193726)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2025, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-good-advice/200425 "2025-05-26T17:26:15Z")
Bought this 1997 Corolla with 169k miles on it, got it for 650 dollars running and driving, but the title is missing and I am having a hard time replacing/getting a new one. What should I do? --- ## [2012 Dodge Charger Parts - Can't Get Parts! HELP PLEASE!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-charger-parts-cant-get-parts-help-please/187490)
**Author:** [@tylerhoops43\_183056](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tylerhoops43_183056)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2025, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-charger-parts-cant-get-parts-help-please/187490 "2025-05-26T14:37:11Z")
I have a 2012 Dodge Charger. It failed the inspection because of an emergency brake cable issue. I need the cables but the dealer and my mechanic tell me that the parts are unavailable. I guess we have two of the three … --- ## [Peugeot 2008 misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peugeot-2008-misfire/200437)
**Author:** [@nour.eldin.radwan.3599\_192662](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nour.eldin.radwan.3599_192662)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2025, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peugeot-2008-misfire/200437 "2025-05-25T13:08:22Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve got a Peugeot 2008 MK1 with a 1.6 VTi engine. Usually, it misfires on cold start for a few seconds, then runs fine. However, today it misfired as usual but continued misfiring, the cooling fan turned … --- ## [08 Prius back passenger tire seizes up if not driven](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-prius-back-passenger-tire-seizes-up-if-not-driven/200446)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2025, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-prius-back-passenger-tire-seizes-up-if-not-driven/200446 "2025-05-26T04:22:28Z")
08 prius The back passenger tire tends to seize up if not drive for a couple days? I have to go in reverse and put in drive (rock the car back and forth) to un freeze the tire? Any thoughts? --- ## [Are all full synthetics created equal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-all-full-synthetics-created-equal/200308)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2025, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-all-full-synthetics-created-equal/200308 "2025-05-25T16:30:57Z")
I just got thru with a oil change from a nearby shop and it occurred to me that there was the possibility of the mechanic not using the recommended viscosity.. For my Versa, Nissan generally recommends 0W-20 synthetic oi… --- ## [Here's a old one. I might buy one in running condition (as if)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-a-old-one-i-might-buy-one-in-running-condition-as-if/200434)
**Author:** [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2025, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-a-old-one-i-might-buy-one-in-running-condition-as-if/200434 "2025-05-25T13:06:42Z")
--- ## [BRZ has been great. Recommended first sports cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brz-has-been-great-recommended-first-sports-cars/200318)
**Author:** [@FSH003](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FSH003)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2025, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brz-has-been-great-recommended-first-sports-cars/200318 "2025-05-25T12:58:30Z")
It wasn’t that long ago I put up a post asking about what was then my final two cars of choice, a used Mustang GT or a new Subaru BRZ. Several of you replied and I am very thankful for that. Some of you might have seen… --- ## [Traffic deaths are a choice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traffic-deaths-are-a-choice/200438)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2025, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traffic-deaths-are-a-choice/200438 "2025-05-25T12:29:47Z")
This Asterisk Mag article has some interesting data and ideas. I have just has a good friend killed in a completely senseless traffic accident. A speeding pickup rammed into a line of stopped cars. --- ## [Ohio Car Crash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ohio-car-crash/200320)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2025, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ohio-car-crash/200320 "2025-05-25T00:43:19Z")
--- ## [Reckless driving ( big buses )](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reckless-driving-big-buses/200407)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reckless-driving-big-buses/200407 "2025-05-24T21:32:38Z")
As a born Jamaican, I can definitely say this is how some of the bus drivers drive there. Horrible, uneducated and senseless drivers. --- ## [Ultimate Crash Test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ultimate-crash-test/200426)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ultimate-crash-test/200426 "2025-05-24T21:00:41Z")
I recorded two NOVA episodes recently. They are season 52 episodes 10 and 11 and the episode titles are the same as the title of this post. The first one shows the test setup for a simulation of a multi car crash with re… --- ## [Box Trailer Leaf Springs Rubbing Frame](https://community.cartalk.com/t/box-trailer-leaf-springs-rubbing-frame/200418)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 5:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/box-trailer-leaf-springs-rubbing-frame/200418 "2025-05-24T05:23:04Z")
I have a small box trailer with leaf springs. I heard squeaking noises under it and found that the springs lay under the metal frame of the trailer with no type of rubber cushions. Attached is a picture. Shouldn’t there … --- ## [2014 Cadillac SRX - Can't turn stuff off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cadillac-srx-cant-turn-stuff-off/200394)
**Author:** [@Michaelb32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michaelb32)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cadillac-srx-cant-turn-stuff-off/200394 "2025-05-24T00:07:29Z")
Windshield wipers, heater , light all running at the same time and could not turn off --- ## [2019 Nissan Pathfinder - Reliable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-pathfinder-reliable/200385)
**Author:** [@singlemom40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/singlemom40)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-pathfinder-reliable/200385 "2025-05-23T21:07:41Z")
can anyone who has a 2019 pathfinder tell me if its a good reliable car please. i dont kow anything about cars and i need a good one. --- ## [Would there have been a 496 available for a 61 Olds dynamic 88?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-there-have-been-a-496-available-for-a-61-olds-dynamic-88/200410)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-there-have-been-a-496-available-for-a-61-olds-dynamic-88/200410 "2025-05-23T18:22:38Z")
I inherited my grandfathers car, and my recollection was it was a 496 engine. This seems improbable looking at the internet, He was not a guy who would be swapping engines, is it a possible custom order or is my memory j… --- ## [1997 Toyota Camry - Off and on issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-toyota-camry-off-and-on-issues/200381)
**Author:** [@Hank40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hank40)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-toyota-camry-off-and-on-issues/200381 "2025-05-23T18:08:55Z")
Car runs fine for days then rough. Check engine light comes on, flashes. Days later it’s running okay again. Why? --- ## [Has Nissan found their White Knight?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-nissan-found-their-white-knight/200390)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-nissan-found-their-white-knight/200390 "2025-05-23T15:50:37Z")
This might actually make some sense, in view of Toyota already owning a minority stake in Subaru, Mazda, Suzuki, & Isuzu. --- ## [Need a shelf for my 2017 Ford Escape](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-shelf-for-my-2017-ford-escape/200355)
**Author:** [@sundayDriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sundayDriver)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-shelf-for-my-2017-ford-escape/200355 "2025-05-23T14:59:28Z")
I have a 2017 Ford Escape (I think SE). My elderly mom has a Rollator which does fold up nicely. This isn’t a post to about how jealous I am, I want to find a good way to store it in my car. I want some kind of shelf, b… --- ## [2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen - Sunroof leaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen-sunroof-leaking/200328)
**Author:** [@ladybug8847](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ladybug8847)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen-sunroof-leaking/200328 "2025-05-23T14:47:15Z")
I am leary of the sunroof leaking. Has that been a problem? --- ## [Small cars--1971](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-cars-1971/200163)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-cars-1971/200163 "2025-05-23T13:27:39Z")
In 1971 (the Good Old Days??), Car & Driver did a comparison test of six of the small cars offered in the US market. Their rankings are probably not that surprising, in view of the fact that they didn’t/couldn’t take d… --- ## [1970 Nissan Datsun 1600 Fairlady - Seeking mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-nissan-datsun-1600-fairlady-seeking-mechanic/200376)
**Author:** [@Peggy39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peggy39)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-nissan-datsun-1600-fairlady-seeking-mechanic/200376 "2025-05-23T12:54:52Z")
I need a mechanic in the Albuquerque, NM area who works on Datsuns, specifically, a 1070 510 wagon. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=31) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=33)